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Hi,
I have the Sims 2 for PC installed on my computer. My problem is that whenever I try to run the Sims 2 Body shop, it starts to open, but then a little prompt that says this pops up:
"Direct 3D returned an error: D3DERR_INVALIDCALL!
This application will now terminate."
And when I click "OK" the whole program closes.
Is there anyway to fix this without reinstalling my game? (link)
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Yes and no. From what I've seen its a conflict between hardware and software (some say its the graphics card, others say its your chipset, etc etc). One answer I saw that seemed to be a fix for people was to download the pre-release version of Body-shop. I got my info (thanx Google) from:
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=85490
The three links to the pre-release version they gave (I did NOT check to see if they are current sorry), and you will need to register for Fileshack/Fileplanet BTW:
http://www.download.com/The-Sims-2-...4-10292066.html
http://www.fileplanet.com/140516/14...BUS-&-Europe%5D
http://www.fileshack.com/file.x?fid=4963
For Mac: http://www.apple.com/downloads/maco...s2bodyshop.html
This looks like the most likely fix to me. GL hope this helps (I would think it would considering it is on a Sims forum).
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If I want to be a history teacher, what should I major in college for? Also, is there a difference in what you should major for if you want to be a 6th grade history teacher or say an 11th grade history teacher? (link)
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I do think 'Tang had a point; certification is more important than your Major, or 'flavor' of history, if you are interested in k-12 teaching much of the time (though I cannot remember the specifics). Considering that the K-12 schools decide on the class content and material themselves, its more you learning the material and presenting to your students when teaching High School and earlier, as opposed to College professors for example, who often write up their own syllabi (sp?) and get some leeway as to choosing what texts will be used. At least, this is how I understand it in general.
I have had different teachers/instructors/professors through the years that were qualified enough to teach in College and Universities, but I believe it was the lack of certification for early education that meant that they could NOT teach k-12. Its an odd thing and something that some of my profs griped about lol. For example, I've taken such classes as accounting, business and law which were taught by persons with only basic degrees yet they had a good deal of practical experience in their fields. But, if I remember correctly, you could have every degree under the sun, but if you do not satisfy your states certification requirements you will not be able to teach K-12 (someone correct me if I am wrong though).
Of course I would think that any sort of history major would be applicable irregardless of what grade you would want to teach, as you SHOULD get enough exposure to all of it in any event. I could be wrong here, but you could either check with your former HS history teachers, or talk to some college instructors (though they may try to steer you away from primary schools, I'm serious, I've had prof's give people grief for wanting to teach K-12).
For certification, I'm assuming it is state-based for parts of it and not knowing your state its difficult to tell for certification. Though, with the chronic teacher shortfall, once you get certified you should be set. For a starting point for all 50 states certifications, I found a pretty comprehensive site from U of K.
http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html
Most of the states I tried were still active, though one had a page reference error (that sites been up for a while), and I didnt go through and check all 50. But you should be able to google "stateName" and "Certification" in any event.
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I am the type of girl you would probably classify as a "player". It's not that I cheat on my boyfriend (well sometimes but only a peck with another guy but I tell them) it's just that I always get bored of them and dump them and then move on. I'm in high school now though, and I'm looking for something more serious. I've been so rude to all these boys and basically I feel like I've just used them because I wanted a boyfriend. But my ex boyfriend, who I dumped about a month ago because we never talked and I heard he was cheating on me, well his brother just died. And I feel like this is the perfect opportunity for us to get back toghether. I'm not using "oh my gosh i'm sorry your brother died" as an excuse to get him back, but I miss him and I feel like an idiot. How do I talk to him about his brother and about us maybe trying things again without seeming like it's all about what I want??? Please help me! Thanks!!! Also I just want to atleast talk to him and atleast be friends, because since we broke up we havent talked at all =[ (link)
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Well you can, of course, talk to him as a friend and be there for him. But dont play him (you imply you are a player after all), especially with him going through the death of his brother. If it were me, I wouldn't even consider it. Consider how he will feel if his brother dies, you come back, the two of you get back together during the grieving, and THEN you dump him again. Not too good of an idea IMO.
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okay so im 14 and i want to peirce my own belly button. i dont want it to be done professional so can anyone give me some tips on peircing my own bely button. (link)
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My gut feeling is that you are not wanting it done by a professional, because you are 14 and you want to do it yourself to keep it secret from your parents/family. I could be wrong, but that seems to be the only logical reason for you to want to do it yourself. I can understand your desire here, but as many others have already stated, you of course will be running a risk if you do it yourself.
Its better to have it done by a Professional, its too easy to mess it up yourself. You can do it too shallow and it will rip out easily, or too deap and thats not too good either. I've known 2 women who have had infections on belly peircings, and neither can put in a stud anymore because of scar tissue.
Some people I've known simply heat a needle to disinfect it (which doesnt work most of the time btw), and then numb the skin with ice to deaden the pain. But again, I will NOT recommend this. It might sound like a good idea now, but you might regret it in the years to come.
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my boyfriend is in basic training for the army and i wont get to see him for a few months. i am dieing. i miss him so much. i try to fill my time with my friends. But it still doesnt work. i cry everynight. how do i make this feeling go away. (link)
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As an Army veteran myself, let me give you some advice:
Your relationship will change, and you need to find the strength to somehow deal with this; I don't have any simple answers for this at all, its tough. If you want to stay with him, you'll find the strength to do so. But if you think this is a deal-breaker (sometimes it is), try to at least wait until you can talk to him in person and explain things. And, if you are having troubles with him being in Basic already at this point, think if you can handle being with him if he gets deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan for a year, for an example...
Don't break up with him suddenly, especially via the phone or mail. Try to wait for him to come home on leave (either before his first duty station, or around Christmas) and talk it out with him then - if you DO decide to break up with him. He can come to resent, even hate, you if you just 'dump' him while he is stuck in Basic. There is a reason that in the Army there is the "Dear John" letter phenomenon, several guys were broken up with in my Basic Training over 10 years ago, and I'm sure this is hardly an exception. But on the other side of the coin, don't feel that you MUST stay together for his benefit alone.
Try to remember, that he is going nuts himself (most likely) with stress in Basic training at this moment.
You didn't say how serious the two of you were in this relationship, so I don't know what you are planning for the long-term. I'll tell you up-front, that if the two of you are looking forward to a long-term relationship, you will be expected to make a lot of sacrifices - and that honestly isn't for everyone. Being an Army wife is a tough thing. If you aren't looking for that level of dedication, would you want to move across the country for anything less than marriage?
If you are ready to be with him long-term, you will be put into the position of needing to move to where he is (the Military doesnt leave you many options), and that is assuming he ends up stationed state-side in the first place. Its possible he might end up overseas quickly after training and you will be away from him again.
If you truly love him and want to be with him, then you will so what you need to do. But, be sure you are ready for that level on commitment first, unless you want to try long-distance dating (and thats nearly impossible to pull off).
GL with this, in any event.
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