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SOLO-International Press Release: The Anti-American President, Pt. 1
Submitted by Lindsay Perigo on Thu, 2009-04-23 03:00
SOLO-International Press Release: The Anti-American President
Fewer than 100 days into his presidency, Barack Chavez-Obama is shaping up as treasonous, says SOLO Principal Lindsay Perigo.
"This is a President who has just re-opened the door for the prosecution of those who in good faith advised that the 'waterboarding' of terrorist trash post-9/11 would be legal. That technique subsequently extracted information that saved Los Angeles from a similar attack.
"This is a President who releases classified information about that technique and withholds information about its success.
"This is a President who has outlawed that technique (which, though distressing—oh, poor terrorist trash!—is neither injurious nor life-threatening).
"This is a President who has officially changed the name of the War on Terror to 'Overseas Contingency Operation' so as not to offend terrorist trash.
"This is a President who is willing to sit down unconditionally with the President of the world's #1 sponsor of terrorist trash, Iran, even as that country proceeds with impunity to acquire nuclear weaponry.
"This is a President who preaches nuclear disarmament at the United Nations knowing North Korea is about to fire a long-range missile over Japan.
"This is a President who bows to the King of Saudi Arabia and beams at Hugo Chavez.
"This is a President whose economic policies are significantly similar to Chavez's.
"This is a President on whose watch the Department of Homeland Security fantasizes about 'threats' from war veterans who 'might' become 'right-wing extremists.'
"This is a President who believes anyone who adheres to America's founding ideals is a 'right-wing extremist.'
"This is a President who trashes his country while overseas, apologizing to European socialists (whose countries America rebuilt) and Latin American communists for America's 'arrogance' and 'dismissiveness.'
"The Department of Homeland Security would be better advised to worry about the threat to America posed by its President. He is making it more vulnerable to external attack while personally unleashing an internal attack on its core values.
"Chavez-Obama's credentials as an anti-American may be unimpeachable, but he'd do well to remember that he is not," Perigo concludes.
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Airhead rebuttal
Submitted by Matty Orchard on Fri, 2009-04-24 12:19.
"This is a President who has just re-opened the door for the prosecution of those who in good faith advised that the 'waterboarding' of terrorist trash post-9/11 would be legal."
Good faith? You honestly think these lawyers believed for a moment this would be 'legal' by any reasonable standard?
"That technique subsequently extracted information that saved Los Angeles from a similar attack."
Not true. False statement, plain and simple.
"This is a President who releases classified information about that technique and withholds information about its success."
We'll see...maybe
"...though distressing—oh, poor terrorist trash!—is neither injurious nor life-threatening"
The same could often be said for rape.
"This is a President who has officially changed the name of the War on Terror to 'Overseas Contingency Operation' so as not to offend terrorist trash."
I put this down to politics. Using the phrase 'War on terror' would be politically moronic. Aren't you the least bit happy he's trying to exit Iraq in responsible manner? Remember the time I told you Obama would never implement an 'immediate withdrawal'?
Have you reconsidered your fundamental notions about the man since then?
"This is a President who is willing to sit down unconditionally with the President of the world's #1 sponsor of terrorist trash, Iran, even as that country proceeds with impunity to acquire nuclear weaponry."
Obama doesn't want Iran to have nukes any more than you do.
"This is a President who preaches nuclear disarmament at the United Nations"
He said he wants to build towards a world without nukes. Chasm of difference.
"This is a President who bows to the King of Saudi Arabia..."
Where have you been the past 8 years!??
"...and beams at Hugo Chavez."
Chavez was being a grand-stander as usual. Did you see that clip of him handing Obama the book?
"This is a President whose economic policies are significantly similar to Chavez's."
"This is a President who trashes his country while overseas, apologizing to European socialists (whose countries America rebuilt)"
The 'We saved your asses in World War 2' line of argument?
Come on Linz, Give him SOME credit. He's trying to leave Iraq while avoiding disaster. He's trying to get the Afghanistan situation under control, all in vein I fear, but he's giving it a shot!
Yes he's spending billions upon billions of dollars of tax payer money but you never seemed too fussed about that kind of thing pre late 2008. Your worst fears taken in to account, doesn't Obama deserve a little more than a luke-warm commendation for killing a handful of pirates?
Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2009-04-24 10:36.
That you would go the CBA website, evidently in advance of or in furtherance of investigating reporting me professionally for an internet post like that, says alot about you, and right back down you go. And YOU were crying about censorship on that other thread? Don't worry, when my professional licensee is obliquely threatened by a person like you over a comment like that, I get the message. You fooled me with some sensical posts. Congratulations. We will have to leave pointing out your deficiencies to those whose professional licenses you cannot threaten.
Low, low down maneuver.
It was neither intimidation nor a lawyer thing.
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Ross. But note that I said that I was an ~internet~ asshole, that it is something I should work on. You didn't qualify, and now my feelings are hurt.
Oh, c'mon...
Submitted by Ross Elliot on Fri, 2009-04-24 10:03.
...that was most assuredly a real death threat.
He wants to roast your ass like a juicy suckling pig.
Scott is indeed—and by his own admission—an asshole, but frankly, I'd be buying a gun, Mindy.
Qua lawyers, Mindy,
Submitted by Brant Gaede on Fri, 2009-04-24 08:23.
qua lawyers. I think. He wasn't qua lawyering you.
Maybe it's some kind of sex thing. You a gal, me a guy. I don't think he'd talk to me that way. Guy to guy the testosterone might kick in. The only stupid lawyers are lawyers stupid for being lawyers. Not him. I'd prefer a competent electrician or plumber, however.
Actually, it is forbidden to lawyers...
Submitted by Ptgymatic on Fri, 2009-04-24 06:53.
to act in that way. I know, I checked with the Chicago Bar Assn.
It wasn't a real death threat, Mindy,
Submitted by Brant Gaede on Fri, 2009-04-24 05:27.
but it was intimidating. It's a lawyer thing.
Dick Morris...
Submitted by Ross Elliot on Fri, 2009-04-24 04:52.
...was just interviewed by Hannity on Fox.
Hannity asks him if there's anything Obama actually likes about America.
Morris replies: "Yeah, that it elected him."
"The Department of Homeland
Submitted by Bosch Fawstin on Fri, 2009-04-24 03:52.
"The Department of Homeland Security would be better advised to worry about the threat to America posed by its President."
Can't say it any better.
"Death Threat"
Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2009-04-24 01:55.
Here's what I wrote, in a post named explicitily "Death Threat"
"I would like to find a rather large rock and introduce it to your skull. Maybe it would orient you to reality or something."
I have a short fuse and I am SUCH an asshole on the internet. I am not kidding.
In real life, I am such a considerate, warm, jolly person. This is an admitted bad habit. I have to work on it.
On the other hand, I am a really good kisser, so it all balances out.
Something else I have to work on: what I think is funny or ha-ha-jokey can and more often than not is taken seriously.
I sincerely apologize if you took my post as a serious threat, Mindy.
Still, you are a jackass for arguing for the position you took on that thread.
Damn! I did it again, didn't I?
Some folks just cannot help themselves....:
If you ruled the world
Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2009-04-24 01:35.
and had your way (not that you would want to), there would be a total of about 14 things that we would disagree on.
There would be fire, there would be volcanic eruptions, there would be raised voices. Profanity. Bad jokes.
Maybe even hurt feelings and angry, unkind words.
These would be trifles, and alot of fun, in end analysis.
Even when we disagree, I assign the value of those as trifles, because that is exactly what they would be.
You are just too goddamned headstrong to admit that I am right all the time.
The same might be levelled at me.
But you should NEVER doubt how I esteem, you, sir, and what you mean to me, even half a world away.
When I imagine an Objectivist world, I imagine a pub, with live music, good drink, and your company, and Olivia, Robert, Jeff, many others.
Good times, friends worth having, times worth remembering.
No , I don't
Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2009-04-24 01:28.
But I will check it out.
I thought ...
Submitted by Lindsay Perigo on Fri, 2009-04-24 01:27.
... there might be an outcry at my comments on waterboarding, especially from Big Scott, but he seems, thankfully, to have reversed himself.
Today we learn that the Dems were briefed about waterboarding and have known about/approved of it all along.
I want one of the stupid appeasers on the "torture" thread to step up and say he'd prefer Los Angeles to have been hit than that a maggot like Khalid be waterboarded, and how such a position and its consequences somehow place us on the moral high ground. It is the lowest possible ground, occupied by "useful idiots" whose naive moronry would be risible if its consequences weren't so calamitous.
Submitted by Ptgymatic on Fri, 2009-04-24 00:44.
You said you would like to bash my head in, in a post titled "Death Threat." Recall now?
I am not indifferent to compliments or approval, but I am determined to speak my mind.
My quirk
Submitted by atlascott on Fri, 2009-04-24 00:36.
I apologize for perhaps mistaking what may been tongue in cheek but I take threats of violence very seriously so I hope that I have never castigated you in a way suggestive that I was threatening your personal safety or life. I am becoming a fan.
No problem, Scott
Submitted by Ptgymatic on Thu, 2009-04-23 23:09.
...if only I had expressed myself better, before, you wouldn't have had to threaten my life.
Submitted by Jeff Perren on Thu, 2009-04-23 22:24.
"I'm fearfully wondering if this administration has any American idealism at all."
Obama and those he has appointed are, almost without exception, Progressives. They are idealists, of a sort (with a large mixture of Pragmatism for the sake of acquiring and keeping power). Study the history of Progressivism in America and you know everything you need to know about the current Federal Govt, Obama and crew most particularly. Progressives are serious about transforming America and they have been working toward that longer than Obama has been alive.
I would like to apologize
Submitted by atlascott on Thu, 2009-04-23 21:57.
for any mean thing I ever wrote about you, Mindy.
Here, to me, you have proven that you "get it."
Depressingly good summary
Submitted by Ptgymatic on Thu, 2009-04-23 21:45.
of our President. My "understanding" of the man himself keeps getting darker and darker. (No gutter humor, please.) I'm thinking of the man who sat in church and listened to "God damn America," whose wife first felt pride in her country when her husband was nominated, what must be in his heart of hearts?
Going green is logically a very low priority in an economic crisis; nobody mistakes that.
He and Clinton paint Mexico as a victim of an addicted, gun-running "America." He bows and scrapes all over the world, assuring all beyond our borders that America thinks too well of herself, and isn't who she thinks she is. With whom does this resonate, at home? People who have been listening to their preachers say, "God damn America?"
The man is not a patriot, it is as simple as that. He does not approve of this country. He does not respect the priorities of life, liberty, and the pursuit of freedom. How astonishing it is!
I wonder if his "vision" is one shared by the racist rioters who pulled innocent people from their vehicles and exultantly smashed and beat them, just to appease their delusional anger, to expiate mis-guided beliefs of oppression...I'm fearfully wondering if this administration has any American idealism at all. Bring down the mighty, the wealthy, the independent. Today he's leashing up credit-card issuers. The more financial crisis there is, the more excuse he has to take over. That makes tax-and-bail-out-failures a strategic, not a tactical, goal.
What can possibly serve as a wake-up call to Americans? And how can it get past the liberal media? I'm ready to do all the grass-roots stuff available; I think it is time to "shrug" the whole facade of improper government. I think the most basic issues must be voiced, spoken clearly, that is, without the weight of economic theory, etc. Illicit government as violating individual rights. This government as stripping us of our freedoms. Freedom first. Freedom, whatever the economic outlook!
I think pushing the novel, AS, is the safest way to get the right things said. It is thorough, it leads to Rand's non-fiction, it automatically avoids false associations with mixed-premise conservative efforts, etc. No?
And a hypocrite to boot!
Submitted by Robert on Thu, 2009-04-23 21:06.
Obama's Gitmo = Bagram airbase in far, far away Afghanistan.
Press release is wonderful!
Submitted by Marcus on Thu, 2009-04-23 18:18.
You just missed out Obama's re-classification of CO2 as a pollutant, even though life on earth could not survive without it.
I am in Austria at the moment and the papers here are reporting that Obam may allow Bush and Cheney to be extradited to court in Spain for war-crimes?
Is that right?
If it is, then Obama is truly an evil piece of work!
Great, accurate press release!
Submitted by atlascott on Thu, 2009-04-23 16:05.
This is an almost complete summary of the first, ruinous, 100 days.
Yuck, and bravo!
Impeachment Unlikely, Unfortunately
Submitted by Jeff Perren on Thu, 2009-04-23 15:41.
"wouldn't be surprised if he was impeached."
Unfortunately, with an over 60% approval rating (not to mention a Congress of weak Republicans and Progressive Democrats), that's about as likely as him sincerely speaking out in favor of laissez faire and eliminating the EPA.
Bravo to Linz anyway for putting the suggestion out there, and providing a dozen instances of why it would be the right thing to do, especially this:
""The Department of Homeland Security would be better advised to worry about the threat to America posed by
While we're on the subject let's add a few more items, though:
1. The appointment of Janet Napolitano to the head of DHS
All are sure signs of the GQ model's unimpeachable credentials as an Anti. He insists on violating American citizens civil liberties, initiating internal threats from our own government, while leaving them unprotected against threats from others.
And, one for the near future, when Ginsburg keels over permanently: The appointment of her replacement with someone even worse. (Hard to imagine, I know, but wait for it.)
He's certainly a piece of work...
Submitted by Olivia on Thu, 2009-04-23 10:57.
wouldn't be surprised if he was impeached. It's like watching pre-adolescents play kumbaya in the uber-playground of the White House and beyond.
Hilary Clinton's "let's put ideology aside; that is so yesterday" to Dominican Prez Fernandez.. here she is talking about caring and investing in their children (shudder) ... she may as well have said "let them eat cake."
Nicely summated litany of Obaminations...
Submitted by Jameson on Thu, 2009-04-23 03:41.
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Remasters Remasters Update: Audio and Soundtrack
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsTrue to his apparently monthly reports on the Command & Conquer remasters, EA producer Jim Vessella posted on Reddit just now: The poll is in a separate Reddit thread that you can upvote individual tracks on, but not reply. Get voting for your favourite tracks, Frank is sure to do something super-awesome with them, whatever that something may be.
Remasters C&C Remasters Update: Status of the Source Codes
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsMere minutes ago, EA producer Jim Vessella posted an update regarding the status of the original C&C source codes and what engine they will be using for C&C Remastered and Red Alert Remastered. This debunks a long-standing belief in the community that the source codes of Westwood-era titles have been lost, which is definitely good news!
Jim Vessella's Update on C&C Remasters
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsAbout half an hour ago, Jim Vessella posted an update on the progress with Command & Conquer: Remastered and Red Alert: Remastered on the C&C subreddit, which we bring you in its entirety:
BREAKING: C&C 1 and Red Alert 1 First to Get Remasters, Klepacki is Back!
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsThis video alone will tell the story. C&C 1 and Red Alert 1 are the first to get remasters, Frank Klepacki is back, and Petroglyph Games is involved. More info here.
Community News - 10 December 2018
Alex06 posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsAs the first voting phase for ModDB's Mod of the Year is approaching its end, here's most of the recent mod updates we've had from the community: The Second Tiberium War standalone TS mod will receive campaign missions, with the first GDI one having already been shown. It will also have a full Navy for both GDI and Nod, as well as improved urban and rural and props and tiles, including docks. GDI will also receive a Command Center structure. World Axletree, a YR mod, has a new GIF of a new support power in action, as well as new buildings. Combined Arms' developer has shown new Soviet units and changes, including the new Frogfoot. Red Alert History's next release will feature another set of new units and buildings that have been revealed recently, mostly all of them from RA2: The Allied Refinery & Ore Truck, The Soviet Refinery, The Soviet War Miner, The Soviet V3 Launcher, The Allied Prism Tank, The Soviet Tesla Tank, The Allied Grand Cannon and finally, the Soviet War Factory. Tiberian Sun Rising has released a new article showcasing Mutated Tiberium wildlife in the C&C3 engine, as well as Drop Pods and The Fist of Nod. C&C Generals: Frontlines' version 0.3 has been released. It notably includes a new unit for General Leang, the Skunk AFV. You can download it here. Mental Omega's Foehn faction will receive a new unit: The Orcinus. CnC Final War's version 1.0b is now live, which includes many new features, such as updated Empire Buildings, a robotic miner, new buildings for the Legion faction and much more. You can read the full developer blog here, which details all the changes. YR Red Resurrection patch 2.2.10 is now available, bringing with it some changes to the European faction as well as teasing future campaign missions. You can download the patch here and read the 2.2.10 release blog update here. Finally, you can read a retrospective blog post from OmegaBolt, detailing how the mod has evolved over the past 8 years and how it will evolve from here on, as well. One Vision has just released new details in a short blog post about its upcoming 0.92 update, which features mostly updates to some subfactions' unit upgrades, as well as showing recharge times for support powers. Tiberium Essence: In a surprise update that came seemingly out of nowhere, Carnius has just revealed yesterday that he will release the 2.0 Alpha version of Tiberium Essence sometime before Christmas Day, an update which will include The Forgotten as a new, fully-playable faction.
Should there have been a character called Enoch
Slavik2030 posted a topic in Command & Conquer: General Discussionhello, in genesis it states that cain had a son named enoch, his first born. given that a lot of cnc refrences are biblical was it a missed oppertunity of westwood/ea/ea pacific to include a character named enoch? could enoch have been the brotherhood's tactical ai instead of the names cabal or legion? could a character enoch have been nod's usurper like seth or marion? please give me your feed back, i'd love to hear your opinions thanks, also this post was directed for the tiberium series in general but i could find a good category so i decided to post it here, sorry if i slipped up
Community News Community News - 14 November 2018
Alex06 posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsHere's a set of new developments all throughout the community in the recent days: VG247 has revealed that Warren Spector, creator of Deus Ex, has worked on a first-person Command & Conquer RPG game that was cancelled by EA, adding that it would've taken a lot of inspiration from Deus Ex. No further information was given on this cancelled project. Deep Impact, a total conversion mod for Zero Hour, has been cancelled by its team, No Life Studios. The latest beta build of the mod was released "as-is" and can be downloaded here. The Second Tiberium War mod has been updated to version 2.0, which can now be downloaded. It replaces several units from its older versions and from Tiberian Sun, as well. Eternal Cronus, a new total conversion for Yuri's Revenge set in an alternate Red Alert future, has released its first in-game shots of structures from one of its new factions. A Generals-based total conversion mod for C&C3, aptly titled "Generals", has released in-game footage as well as in-game screenshots. CnC: Final War, a well-known Yuri's Revenge mod which has just recently been released, has new screenshots, showcasing the return of Soviet Service Depots, a new EuroCoal unit and the new Allied Navy, all of which will be a part of patch 1.0b. C&C Generals: Frontlines, a small mod for Zero Hour, has received an alpha release. Star Wars: Command & Conquer - Tiberium Empire, is a total conversion for C&C3 that was announced last month. Aside from having a long name, it brings about most of the well-known factions from the prequel and original Star Wars trilogy into C&C3, by altering the lore so that Tiberium makes its apperance in the Star Wars universe. Its sole developer, Quinn-G, is already showcasing progress on the mod. Project Tomahawk:Storm, a mod for classic C&C Generals rather than Zero Hour, has just been updated to version 1.1. You can also browse the mod's gallery for in-game screenshots of the latest version. Kane's Wrath Unofficial Big Bang patch 1.04, a Kane's Wrath mod, the Wolverine has just received a graphical upgrade and GDI will now have a Field Trooper Drop Pod support power. Madin, the developer of the C&C: Red Alert History mod for C&C3, has shown several new additions for Release 7 of his mod, with more on the way in the coming days. Shown so far are the Airforce Command, Harrier, Mirage Tank, Soviet Multi-Drone, Mammoth Tank and Ore Trucks. The Doom Desire total conversion mod for Yuri's Revenge has had 2 new structures revealed for its Essence Faction: The Aural Resonator and The Assembly Plant.
Community News Community News - 8 November 2018
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsAnother quick overview of recent interesting events: Red Alert: A Path Beyond has been updated to version 188.8.131.52 recently, which not only sports a new interface and a usual array of bug and balance fixes, but also new units (MiG, Cruiser), new models for others, and MSAA support. The PC Gamer article on the beloved Mental Omega APYR mod is now finally readable internationally online. Check it out here. Gamasutra announced that Westwood Studios co-founder and proclaimed Godfather of RTS Louis Castle will be holding an hour-long(!) post-mortem presentation on the original Command & Conquer at the GDC next March.
The Chronoshift is now officially open source! NOTE: Chronoshift is the new title for the RedAlert++ project. It has taken almost 10 long years of blood, sweat and tears to get us to this point, but it does not mean we are done just yet! A cleaner version of the codebase which we have been working on for the past couple of years has been pushed to the GitHub repo and we will be continuing to clean up and rewrite our currently private hosted code, and then continue all development of the project publicly on GitHub. As it stands at the moment, Chronoshift requires the original Red Alert 3.03 installation as it hooks our code into the binary and allows us to test with 1:1 accuracy. But as we develop the codebase we will be also writing the code in preparation for when we can build a fully stand-alone binary. You might be asking, "Why develop another Red Alert engine from scratch, if we already have FreeRA, FreeCNC, OpenRedAlert and OpenRA?" FreeRA, FreeCNC and OpenRedAlert are far from complete and appear to be abandoned, while OpenRA is focusing on reimagining the classic Westwood RTS titles with modern era twists such as features found later Command and Conquer titles or other RTS games. Our focus is on a classic recreation with great attention to detail on the core mechanics, more akin to OpenDUNE, hence the Chronoshift project. At this time, Chronoshift has to be built with a specific compiler due to the way it hooks into the original binary, but we are in the process of also setting up an automated build system that will allow you to download the required files without going through the build process, allowing a greater number of people to help us with testing. The Chronoshift project is hosted on GitHub under our group, (which also hosts the Thyme project: https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada/Thyme) The Assembly Armada, which you can visit here https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada You can visit Chronoshift on GitHub: https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada/Chronoshift In the meantime... Join the official Discord server for Chronoshift! Join the Discord Server now!
23 Years of Command & Conquer! Game Night Tonight!
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsExactly 23 years ago, on 26 September 1995, Westwood Studios shipped the first 200.000 copies of the iconic real-time strategy Command & Conquer. The history that followed has been recorded many times (and purged from inaccuracies even more times), but let's just say that there are very few other games from 1995 that are still played to this day. So what better way to celebrate that than a game night? Tonight at 21:00 CEST, we will host a game night in Command & Conquer Gold! You can read all the relevant information, rules and link to the installation/patching guide right here.
Command & Conquer Bibber's Fixed Ultimate Collection Launchers Updated To v1.20
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsAttention, all users of The Ultimate Collection on Origin! Bibber has uploaded version 1.20 of the fixed TUC launchers which should hopefully resolve the issue created by the most recent game updates on Origin. You can download them from his website, or here on CNCNZ.com. Make sure to follow our complete guide on properly installing and patching all games within this compilation!
Graphics RED ALERT 2 & YR (on Mac) - !BIG PROBLEM!
calin99gbm posted a topic in Red Alert 2 / Yuri's RevengeI've recently reminded to play Red Alert 2, one of my favorite oldy game. I have an iMac so I've known that it's not gonna be so simple. This is what I tried: PortingKit - didn't work Crossover - didn't work xQuartz - didn't work( I barely know to use it) PlayonMac - didn't work So I've done something 2 day's ago, and I started the game from it's Installation folder. I clicked on "gamemd.exe" and choose to start it with Wine. It worked!! But yesterday it didn't. I know Ive done something along with that wine trick but I can't remember what and I'm so angry about it... I tried: DDWRAPPER, C&C:GraphicsPatch, editing the RA2MD.INI file, the video section, putting everything to value "1". NOTHING! The game is starting but with a really nasty GRAPHIC PROBLEM. White tiles along with black one appear and when it enters the menu, a black or white tiles are FLASHING at the TOP and in the MIDDLE of the User Interface. Everything is flashing and if I start a new game, it tickles and flashing just like a broken bulb of light, idk. I will leave some pictures.Sorry for my bad english. System Specs: OS X El Capitan iMac (24-inch) Processor: 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory: 4 GB 800 MHz 8800 GS 512 MB I really wanna play this game so much. Thank you!
Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday for 8th March
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsIt's time for another Throwback Thursday! Today, we feature the iconic GDI unit from the first Command & Conquer from 1995, the original Mammoth Tank. This tracked monstrosity had dual cannons with which it punched 120mm holes through any armour, while it countered infantry and aircraft with its twin missile launchers. It was as expensive and slow as it was massive and powerful, and was the only iteration of this vehicle that required a Repair Facility instead of a Tech Center equivalent to be built. In every Command & Conquer game that was released afterwards, except for the Pogo-exclusive browser games, the Mammoth Tank or a redesigned equivalent made an appearance. Remember, you can click on the preview to see a larger and more detailed image. Don't forget to check out the Throwback Thursdays archives if you've missed a week. Check back again next Thursday for another Throwback. Send in your ideas for future instalments. We also encourage you to share this on social media using the hash tags #ThrowbackThursday, #CnCTBT and #CNCNZTBT.
Music Monday C&C Music Monday - Rain In The Night
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsThis week's pick for Music Monday is Rain In The Night from the original Command & Conquer. Unusual for an RTS game, this is a very calming track, complete with sax tracks! A new track will be posted next Monday. And as always, don't forget to share this on social media using the hashtags #CnCMusicMonday and #MusicMonday. Also be sure to follow our new C&C Radio feature on the main site for more C&C music!
How to install step by step - Command & Conquer Gold on Win 10 PC
FlorbleKruz posted a topic in Command & Conquer / Covert OperationsHave created a guide for anyone interested to re-install C&C-Gold:
Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday for 19th October
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsIn today's Throwback Thursday, we remember the origins of yet another Command & Conquer icon - the Obelisk of Light. It's been present in every single Tiberium universe game, and has remained fundamentally the same since its first appearance. In the original Command & Conquer, it was Nod's advanced anti-surface defense structure and the counterpart to the GDI Advanced Guard Tower. Zapping everything in a wide range, the Obelisk of Light made sure no GDI scum came close to Nod bases, and making a powerful and satisfying sound when doing so. Remember, you can click on the preview to see a larger and more detailed image. Don't forget to check out the Throwback Thursdays archives if you've missed a week. Check back again next Thursday for another Throwback. Send in your ideas for future instalments. We also encourage you to share this on social media using the hash tags #ThrowbackThursday, #CnCTBT and #CNCNZTBT.
It's now possible! Thanks to the lead programmer at http://www.goldeneyevault.com and to Nyerguds (the Creator of the revised 1.06c version of C&C95 found here: http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/) it is now possible to add your Command & Conquer 1995 map to the four years newer Command & Conquer 1999 that was redone in 3D for the Nintendo 64. To start off I'll note that i was surprised to learn that the file formats for the INI are the exact same! And thanks to a tool that Nyerguds has made up for us we can easily convert the .bin maps to .map (which is what C&C64 uses instead of the bin). There's also an additional file for maps that a .IMG extension and is responsible for the 3D terrain effect seen on the C&C64 that you'll see in the images below. I'll also note that it's not essential to have the .IMG file to play your map you just won't have the 3D terrain effect. In fact, it's not even essential that you have the .map (bin) file either, so you can play maps that are clear of terrain other than trees/tiberium/buildings/units/triggers etc. I'm not an experienced tutorial writer, so bear with me! Also, before I start i want to say that almost all the Covert Operations missions are in the Command & Conquer '64 game/ROM, but are not playable unless you hex edit the ROM (which is easy to do, and I might actually show you how to do that here as well). For more information on the hidden secrets of the N64 game, read here: https://tcrf.net/Command_and_Conquer_(Nintendo_64) (written mostly by Nyerguds) To start off, you'll need these tools to do this awesome process: First the main tool called Universal N64 Compressor: http://www.goldeneyevault.com/viewfile.php?id=213 A Command & Conquer 64 ROM: (I'm using the US version) http://romhustler.net/rom/n64/command-conquer-1 Project 64 version 1.7 or above: (Right now I prefer 1.7) http://www.pj64-emu.com/downloads/project64/binaries/ Nyerguds's PC<->N64 map converter: http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/project_stuff/2013/CnC64MapConverter/release/ (Take the latest version; the one at the bottom) RTool 64: (this is v2.07. Some newer v3 betas are available in the same folder) http://n64.icequake.net/mirror/www.dextrose.com/files/n64/transfer_tools/bb-rt207.zip HxD Hex Editor: http://download.cnet.com/HxD-Hex-Editor/3000-2352_4-10891068.html The reason why I listed Project 64 was because It's the only emulator that comes with the working Glide64 video plugin which is the only plugin that runs C&C64 properly. You could download the 1964-ultrafast emulator that overclocks the emulator which makes C&C64 not lag at all except the only problem is is that the video plugin it uses doesn't quite run it as well everything is dimmed for some reason but you can try it out if you want. Also i couldn't get the Glide64 with that emulator or any other emulator. download 1964-ultrafast here: www.emulation64.com/files/info/944/1964-ultrafast.html/ Before we open the Universal De compressor we'll want to open Nyerguds's CnC64MapConverter so that we can convert your maps bin file to a .map file. When you open it, it should look like this: Now click 'load scan result' and select one of the included .nms files. You'll see there is one for desert and one for temperate. so click the correct one for the map you have. After hitting OK, you'll see some stuff on the list which you usually don't have to get involved with. The "default high byte" and "default low byte" are used to fill in cells that can't be converted. If you leave them empty, they'll automatically use the right bytes for 'clear terrain', so just leave them empty. (They're filled in on the image because that's an older version of the converter) Now you're ready to hit 'Convert bin to map' and select your bin file. It will then ask where you want to save your map... probably in the same place, so there you go, that's done! Now moving on to the decompressor program. One more thing we'l need to do before getting to the universal decompressor is to open and use RTool so extract that somewhere then open it and all you have to do is what's shown here in this picture: So yeah select your C&C64 rom and click change image format and you're done with that! That's required to make your rom editable. Now you'll want to extract Universal N64 Compressor somewhere, and have your C&C64 US ROM ready, preferably in an empty folder, so, yes, create a folder and put your C&C64 ROM in that folder first. You'll see why in a moment. Now open GEDecompressor.exe and you'll see where you can select a range of games, so select Command & Conquer of course: After that, just next to that, click 'Load/decompress game', go to the folder you created and select your C&C ROM. Now you'll see a loading bar as a bunch of files pour down the menu screen. Wait for it to finish. When it's done, do this: Scroll down until you reach the mission .ini files, and from there it's almost as simple as selecting the map file you want to replace with whichever map you want to insert there, except that there are size limits for each map, especially when dealing with the ini's. Luckily when you hit "Inject file into ROM", if the file you are trying to insert is bigger than the file you're replacing it with, it will warn you if you are replacing a file that is smaller than the one you're inserting. So if that comes up you're usually best to hit 'no' and find another file to replace that has enough room for the map you're inserting, otherwise part of your map will get cut off and you'll find that out ingame. Assuming you have a .ini and a .map to insert, once you have found slots to insert them in where there's no size problems, take note of which map filenames they were that you replaced. It's also important to note that the name of your map before you insert it doesn't matter, so your map that you are wanting to insert can be called anything like gdrhgsdfg.ini for example. The only filename you need to remember is the one you replaced. So let's say hypothetically you chose to replace scg15ea.ini with your ini and scb07ea.map with your map(bin) file (for future reference). Now click 'save ROM' and save it somewhere, preferable outside the folder which is now littered with extracted files. Now that your map is inserted we need to make it playable, so open the hex editor I linked you to (or any hex editor you may already have; should be similar enough) and open your N64 ROM that has the maps inserted. One thing you'll want to do is this: at the top, go to 'Search' and go down to 'Goto' and type in the address "20D4EA". It should bring you to a large list of map filenames seen here: (You can expand your view to 48 which is what i use to make it easier to see) So let's say your mission is a Nod mission, so let's use the slot that's for NodSpecOps1, so change 'SCB21EA' to 'SCB45EA' for example, since we know that filename is not used. If it's a GDI mission you have to change 'SCG30EA' to 'SCG45EA'. Note that the number 45 in your filename dictates the build level. so yes the build level option in your ini file is ignored in the N64C&C for some reason. so all filename numbers that are 15 and above are buildlevel max which is 15 (Construction yard vehicle buildable) It's also important to note that the G and the B in the map filenames dictates whether or not you have a Nod or GDI sidebar menu, with yellow or red units. The minimap also changes: it gives desert terrain for Nod and temperate terrain for GDI. So if you insert a Nod map and call it 'SCG20EA' You'll be playing as nod but with a GDI sidebar, with yellow icons for the buildings/units Anyway, moving on, we need to get to the next list of filenames so we can line up the maps we inserted with the SCG/B45EA names we chose, so now under search click 'Goto' again and go to this address: "461449" you'll see a different list of filenames now, and my maps I've inserted are 'scg15ea.ini' and 'scb07ea.map', so we need to find those and rename them to the map filename we chose above, which was 'SCG45EA' (or 'SCB45EA'). So in this case, it should look like this for mine: See how the slots where my maps were inserted are now changed to match our Special Ops slot and map name. Now all you have to do from your hex editor is save your ROM and load it up in Project64, go to the SpecOps slot you used and play it (or if you chose a mission map slot between 1-15 just go to that map and play). Oh, one last thing in Project 64! Go to settings and change your video plugin to this Glide64 like this: It runs the game almost perfectly, and all other video plugins seem to have problems. There were more details i wanted to get into, especially with what you can do with the hex editor, so i may edit this tutorial in the future. I hope I didn't miss anything and I hope i detailed everything well enough for people to follow. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me anytime if you happen to be confused about something. Cheers! Here are some Pictures of Custom levels Here's an example of a tiny map and what it looks like in the map editor vs in the game
Music Monday C&C Music Monday - In Trouble
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsIn this week's Music Monday feature, we go back to the original Command & Conquer game and bring you In Trouble, one of the more representative tracks from the game, which was also used in the January 1995 trailer. A new track will be posted next Monday. And as always, don't forget to share this on social media using the hashtags #CnCMusicMonday and #MusicMonday.
Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday for 31st August
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer News31 August is celebrated as the anniversary of the release of the original Command & Conquer from 1995. Today's Throwback Thursday feature goes back to the original game's Nod ending, where Nod Netrunners transfer their consciousness to virtual orbs within cyberspace in an attempt to hack the GDI ion cannon uplink, but should these orbs be destroyed, the Netrunner is killed. Their chairs even make an appearance in C&C Renegade. They were portrayed by Ed Del Castillo, Ian Pugh and Frank Klepacki. Remember, you can click on the preview to see a larger and more detailed image. Don't forget to check out the Throwback Thursdays archives if you've missed a week. Check back again next Thursday for another Throwback. Send in your ideas for future instalments. We also encourage you to share this on social media using the hash tags #ThrowbackThursday, #CnCTBT and #CNCNZTBT.
Classic Games, curiosity question.
CnC.Cap posted a topic in Off-Topic DiscussionFrom these games. Diablo I Diablo II Command and Conquer (Original) Warcraft I Warcraft II C&C: Red Alert 1 Starcraft I C&C: Red Alert 2 I was just curious which games were '2D' and '3D', or were all '2D' with the illusion of '3D', and Im not very expert on this, but it's every '2D' games with or without illusion of '3D' does it uses 'sprites'? Thanks for reading ^^ Another curiosity question. Whats your favourite 'Classic' or 'Retro' games for PC =) Again, thanks for reading. -CnC.Cap
Command & Conquer The Rise and Fall of Command & Conquer - Redux
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsOver a month ago, the team at GVMERS, who had previously covered the fate of the cancelled FPS Tiberium, created a video on the entire C&C franchise. What you are looking at above is the corrected, definitive version - certain facts about things that happened behind the scenes in Westwood Studios, EA Pacific, EA Los Angeles and Victory Games have been proofread, and each game is now presented in higher detail, in order to better describe what made Command & Conquer what it is, in both its good and bad times. The video is now 10 minutes longer in total, so be sure to check it out!
Command & Conquer The Rise and Fall of Command & Conquer
Sonic posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsBack in February, GVMERS posted a video that looked at what happened to the cancelled Tiberium FPS. Today, they have new Command & Conquer video that dives into the entire franchise. The Command & Conquer franchise helped shape the identity of RTS games during the 1990's and would influence the designs of countless similar strategy titles in later years. Even though the franchise ended with a whimper instead of a bang, it managed to create an indelible impact on the history of videogames. Join the team from GVMERS as they take a look at the rise and fall of Command & Conquer.
Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday for 13th April
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsIn our Throwback Thursday feature, we've covered several iconic units from the Command & Conquer franchise. But, what such list would be complete without the original ORCA Assault Craft, GDI's signature aircraft from the original Command & Conquer? Introduced in the ninth mission "Field Test The ORCA" (in Trieste, Italy or Arad, Romania), this VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) craft was powerful and agile, and was seen in cutscenes easily dodging SAMs. Its core design was retained throughout the series, confirming its status as a series' icon. Remember, you can click on the preview to see a larger and more detailed image. Don't forget to check out the Throwback Thursdays archives if you've missed a week. Check back again next Thursday for another Throwback. Send in your ideas for future instalments. We also encourage you to share this on social media using the hash tags #ThrowbackThursday, #CnCTBT and #CNCNZTBT.
Command & Conquer Day[9]'s Day Off: Command & Conquer: Covert Operations
Plokite_Wolf posted a topic in Command & Conquer NewsPopular StarCraft II and Hearthstone player Day[9] has a "Day Off" segment where he plays games unrelated to his usual gaming habits. This time, Command & Conquer: The Covert Operations got its turn. Yes, you read it right, not the original campaign - The Covert Operations. You can watch the full gameplay on his YouTube split in three parts: part 1, part 2, part 3.
[OpenRA] RA Global League, Season 3!
SoScared posted a topic in C&C Community NewsAll replays for the league are uploaded to Jazz_KCS' file server. File server status thread. The tables are updated shortly after the end of each round. Also see: Season 3, The Rulebook and Public Registration (closed for Season 3) Live updated Fixtures and Results, Season 3 Masters' Division Minions' Division Recruit Division Alpha Recruit Division Beta Post-Season Feedback and Discussion thread for Season 2 All inquiries and official league business are conducted through [email protected], currently mananged by Jazz_KCS and SoScared. X-posted from: https://forums.cncnet.org/index.php?topic=7453.0 The RAGL has grown significantly since, with full divisions and over $800 worth of prize money for Season 2 alone. This season represents OpenRA's most dedicated players, scaled in skill level across 4 divisions with the upper two divisions looking scary good after a few seasons of promotions and relegations. All matches are easily accessible through our file server at http://64h.mine.nu:5534/mIRROR/ora_replays/ to which if you've installed OpenRA, the replay file will launch the client automatically! The RA Global League runs two event each year, one in spring and one in the fall. Beyond Season 3 (this spring) the competitive event is looking to promote itself thoroughly now that the format is stabilizing and has proven it will run smooth regardless of the number of participants and overall scope of the league setup. To get a glimpse of what some of these high competitive matches look like, look no further than the RA Global League's two-times Champion FiveAces' own YouTube shoutcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CovertFlobert We're looking to raise awareness of this competition and will welcome any discussion, feedback and criticism from the CNCNZ community which above all else value the core of what represents Command & Conquer.


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The wall art by Chris Brandell, bold pink hues "Unconditional" & bold blue hues "In Too Deep" was the inspiration for this artsy glam wedding shoot, and we're loving every part of it!
The team opted for minimal decor so as not to take away from the beautiful wall art on display. To make the shoot more around the art, an open-space reception style was chosen that will allow guests walk around and viewing the artwork while partaking sweet treats and wine.
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More than 10,000 civilians have been killed in Yemen since the start of Saudi's launch. The death toll, which has been mostly caused by Saudi and US airstrikes, is still rising with more strikes in the country. The military massacre, however, is being surpassed by another sort of massacre across the country; biologic massacre.
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British online food retailer Ocado has signed a deal with "a non-UK European retailer", a first for the online retailer that invested a lot of money to develop a highly innovative software platform and centralised warehouse system.
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Ocado had previously signed a deal with British supermarket chain Morrissons, which gives the latter access to Ocado's online expertise to help expand its own online operations. The company always stated it was working on additional contracts, with companies outside of the United Kingdom, and it has now seemingly done so.
It refuses to divulge who is its newest partner, but states that it is a regional European grocery retailer that currently does not have an online business and does not cater to several markets yet. The reason for the current secrecy is that the "retailer wishes to remain anonymous until it launches its online business in order to retain its competitive advantage".
The agreement entails that the partner will pay an up-front fee to gain access to Ocado's OSP and a continuous fee based on the volumes sold. It will not, for the time being, make use of Ocado's automated mechanic handling equipment in centralised warehouses, but has the right to request that a later date, with terms to be discussed at that time.
Ocado's CEO, Tim Steiner, is clearly pleased with this new deal: "We are delighted that our partner has decided to adopt OSP for its online operations. This is an exciting step in the evolution of our business and in the delivery of our strategy." He also stated that there are still ongoing talks with other retailers and that new agreements will be signed "in the medium term".


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Find here the ifsc codes and brances of Vijaya Bank (VIJAYA) in Hoshangabad.
Locate the details of all the Vijaya Bank, Hoshangabad branch IFSC code. This page list out all the VIJAYA Bank bank branches in Hoshangabad. Click on the required branch to get the IFSC code, address and contact details of the particular branch.


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Through a study of the Scriptures, "Elders and Deacons and Saints, Oh My " defines the roles of the church's leaders and presents the Bible's model for organizing congregations. It paints a picture of servant leaders, grounds their authority in biblical teaching, and guides them in assembling faithful teams of ministers who practice loving care for others, following the model of Christ's love for all people.
If you find yourself listening to God's call to the church, but then growing disappointed at how your congregation answers that call, then "Elders and Deacons and Saints, Oh My " can help you become a stronger leader. It combines scripturally inspired teaching about leaders and church administration with practical methods for building and leading teams. You will gain understanding about the strengths of clearly defined roles for elders, deacons, and church members and the power for mission that comes when leaders organize God's people around those roles. In the end, your disappointment can turn to joy through encouraging members toward Christian maturity and equipping them to share Christ's love with others.
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Site: East 111th Street Pier, East Harlem, Harlem River
Manhattan, NY
Oyster Research Structures
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- EPA's MyEnvironment. A snapshot of environmental conditions at your site.
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Breathing Adventure: Lost In Hong Kong (The Night Life)
Our four-day trip is never complete without seeing Hong Kong's night life. We tried to fit in our itinerary into one whole day, so we had kept ourselves awake from early morning to midnight. I guess HK will never fail to fascinate me even at night because the city is teeming with life and audacity, as modernity and traditional culture blend well together like oil colors on a lovely, black ivory canvas.
Enjoying Food In Public Places
I've already touched down a bit about food in my previous blog about Disneyland. A friend living in HK led us to a good hot pot restaurant called JKJ Pot at Tsim Sha Tsui. I'd recommended this place for groups like ours because you'd never leave this place feeling empty as the food is tasty and satisfying.
I was amazed that customers can put their bags in bag racks beneath the table and their coats and hats in cabinets in the restaurant without the fear of losing them. I guess living in Manila made me a bit paranoid and suspicious towards people around me, especially in public places like restaurants. I had to understand by that time that I should never hold on to any apprehension while enjoying a sumptuous dinner in HK.
Temple Street Market
Filipinos love having a bargain and I'm sure this is one of those places they'd love to visit before going home. You can find all sorts of merchandise here like t-shirts and bags, as well as traditional artifacts like ramen bowls and tiny Buddha statues. Souvenir prices are really low but make sure to scout the long road in order to find a better deal.
The Peak
We decided to visit The Peak the following night. Again, the queue for those buying tickets for the tram was too long but locals and tourists alike were willing to wait.
I love how the tram station is littered with memorabilia and historical artifacts. These made the ride more interesting. The best part here is seeing the romantic night view of the city while the tram chugs along the old rails.
Stalls with various merchandise and antiques were also littered around the mall beside the tram station.
Small Madame Tassauds exhibits were also featured in the mall going to The Peak. At least, I had the chance to encounter Bruce Lee for once in my life.
I would have loved to see The Peak but tickets going there were sold at $50. My friends were not ready to spend much on that, so looks like I'd really have to go back to HK next year.
I can't believe that our HK tour was short…too short to enjoy the whole country. Still, our last day would also be very memorable and awesome. It did not matter if we got back to our guest house late at night again. All we wanted was to make sure we'd have a grand time in our final day in Hong Kong.


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Wasn't Having It: Mother Pulls Gun On Would Be Robber To Protect Her Kids!
A mother protecting her 10-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son from a would-be robber thwarted his plans earlier this month when she pulled a shotgun on him. Surveillance video shows the alleged thief attempting to enter their Florida home on March 4. Posted By PSmooth
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Satellite map for Iphone app
When doing trail running and mountain biking the app on your iphone becomes essentially useless without satellite maps
When doing trail running and mountain biking the app on your iphone becomes essentially useless without satellite maps
Starting last week, version 9.0.0 of the iOS app supports satellite and hybrid map views when viewing an activity. We're still working on supporting these map views for segments too, stay tuned by following this related discussion.
I recently bought a mountain bike having been very much a road cyclist for many years. I would love to be able to use a satellite view to follow offroad paths especially to help identify where paths are that other cyclist I follow have taken.
That, and add the heat map feature as another overlay option. Combining satellite and heat maps makes it so much easier to navigate through hard to find trails. I find myself taking a pic of the heat map pre-trip, and constantly referring back to it to try to determine where I am. Uber frustrating. Much nicer to get all fancy and actually have the heat map working with live data.
Old ish comment thread, but since I just moved to iOS I am just learning this. I would like to add that satellite maps on the iOS side would be great. The way it is now is not very useful when out riding or when reviewing the route and segments when a computer is not accessible.
Keep it coming. Also don't forget to like and comment on this thread about the same issue https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/208835097-Enable-Satellite-view-for-iOS-Maps?page=1#comments
Come on Strava... sort it out!
Doesn't make sense that android would have satellite view but iOS doesn't. I agree, it's basically pointless mapping it for us off roaders!
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Modern life has become very complicated. We worry on a lot of things. No one is immune to stress. As soon as you wake up, you are greeted with lots of stressors.
Work tasks. Relationship problems. Holidays. Deadlines.
Although some stressors appear to be more significant than another, our bodies handle stress in the same way.
Good thing, the human body has very powerful coping mechanisms that help us deal with all these stressors on a daily basis. Stress affects not just the mind but our entire system. Our body reacts to and deals with stress every single day. And although our body has an effective coping mechanism, too much stress can strain our body's coping mechanisms.
Stress when not poorly managed or addressed can lead to a host of long-term health problems and potentially lethal illnesses. According to the WebMD.com, stress is a contributory factor to common ailments such as obesity (these are some exercises to fight obesity), high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, insomnia, and stroke. These preventable diseases can be directly or indirectly influenced by living a high stress life.
Before you get to know what nutritional supplement is recommended for helping the body handle stress, it is best to understand the stages of stress response.
Understanding the stages of stress
At each stage, the body triggers certain responses and recognizing these stress responses is crucial to effectively manage stress.
1. Alarm
The initial stage of stress response triggers the "fight or flight" mechanism of the body. The body secretes hormones such as adrenaline which heightens the body's preparedness, in case it needs to run away for safety. Which one of the following symptoms indicates that a person is in the alarm stage of stress? You start to breathe fast and heart beats faster too. The entire body focuses its energy into confronting or running away from the stressor. It diverts energy away from other body systems and organs.
2. Resistance
At this stage, the body still experiences continued stress. The adrenal gland then produces cortisol to fight off the stress. This hormone is a short-term response of the body to stressors. However, presence of cortisol in the long-term can lead to fatigue. Over time, the body uses other organs for continued supply which can result in complete depletion. Some of the symptoms at this stage include increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, huge cravings for food, and water retention.
3. Exhaustion
When the body organs and systems are unable to cope with the continuous stress, organs may collapse partially or totally. The body organs, particularly the adrenals, are stressed beyond their means. Exhaustion from stress may lead to autoimmune disorders, cancer, migraines, diabetes, serious digestive disturbances, menstrual irregularities and other chronic health conditions.
Before you even get to the final phase of the stress response, which can be lethal to your health, the body badly needs to replenish its reserves by taking a nutritional supplement during times of stress. The Supplement Vimerson L-Theanine Ashwagandha Chamomile is an all-natural supplement mix that can help boost the body's immune system and allow it to cope with stress well.
Healthy Coping Strategies
Taking a nutritional supplement during times of stress should be coupled with performing healthy coping activities such as meditation, deep breathing, and exercise.
Use guided imagery and visualization to know your own thoughts. How does visualization promote relaxation and stress reduction? By using visualization, you can detach yourself from or block stressors. Choose a quiet place, sit comfortably and close your eyes. Imagine yourself in a relaxing place or your favorite place, such as the mountain or beach. Imagine the sights, smells and sounds. Visualization is a conscious effort that you can master with daily practice.
Deep Breathing
One of the simplest coping strategies you can do is deep breathing. It is a form of relaxation that you can practice wherever and whenever you are faced with stressors.
A healthy way of coping with stress is through exercise. How exercise help you deal with stress? It helps maintain mental fitness and keeps healthy blood circulation. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can help reduce fatigue, improve concentration, and enhance thinking. You need to exercise whenever you feel stress is overwhelming your ability to think and your energy.
How does regular exercise improve cardiovascular function during times of stress? Exercises, especially aerobic exercise routines, keep the heart beating fast and keeping it well oxygenated. Studies have also shown that exercise can reduce levels of tension, improve sleep, boost self-esteem, and stabilize mood. Aerobic exercises help release hormones that make the mind feel better.
What nutritional supplement is recommended for helping the body handle stress?
Finally, it is important to continually feed our body with the nutrients that it needs to better cope with stress. Supplements like the Mood Boost Supplement L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine contain these natural nutrients that can help your system deal with stress better. Here's how the contents of these supplement work:
1. L-Tyrosine
This amino acid counteracts stress before you encounter it. So, if you are expecting some major stressors coming in, taking this nutrient would greatly help. It helps the body produce adrenaline and dopamine which can easily be depleted with daily stress.
2. Rhodiola Rosea
Same as L-Tyrosine, this adaptogen desensitizes you from stress even before it occurs. It comes from an herb that grows in the northern part of Europe and is used to safely and effectively manage metabolic burnout due to stress. It is believed to help boost serotonin levels in the brain, which is known to affect hormones and moods.
3. L-Ornithine
Prolonged stress can lead to build up of ammonia in the blood, resulting in foggy thinking and fatigue. With L-Ornithine, you minimize fatigue due to excess ammonia in the blood. It's also well-known for fighting hangovers!
Coping with stress requires both the conscious effort to solve daily stressors and proper nutritional supplementation. You cannot effectively deal with stress by just doing either of these coping strategies.


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OK! So now that the Towny is up, J and I have been adding things here and there to bring up the excitement level of the server. J added in the Spleef Arena while I did lots of tweaking with the Mob Arena (class additions, balancing, bug removal, prize changes) and everything seems to be working great!
Starting last night, I made little changes to the Spleef config:
- Reduced price to 1 to enter
- removed some "trash" prizes
- balanced the existing prizes
- had some wine...
- removed some "high price" prizes
- tested with Noobminer101
This morning I noticed that J had made some additions as well, mostly for mods and admins, but you will notice the start box is nicer looking and now has a gate if you get stuck in the arena from a known bug. (This is a temporary fix, as the plugin is being re-written)
Today I already added the traders in the castle stands that will effectively "trade up" your Spleef winnings to better (or more useful) items. Those include:
- Golden Apples
- Golden Carrots
- Saddles
- Cobwebs
- Mossy, Cracked, and Chiseled Smooth Brick
- AND every Music Disc
I hope this is balanced, as none of the items should kill the economy...
Today my plans include making the other traders in HarborTown that belong in the many abandoned houses south of the castle. Players will be able to trade items for items, or "tokens" for items. All of the trades are still to be decided though...
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The defending national champions are back for some more. No. 3 Clemson (13-0, 8-0 ACC) locked up a fifth consecutive ACC Championship Game victory Saturday night with a 62-17 victory over No. 23 Virginia (9-4, 6-2 ACC), and with that all but officially submitted their R.S.V.P. for this season's College Football Playoff. What's not to respect?
Trevor Lawrence passed for 302 yards and four touchdowns before getting an early exit in the fourth quarter, with Clemson leading 45-14 at the time. Travis Etienne rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown and star receiver Tee Higgins hauled in nine passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Virginia's Bryce Perkins had some positive moments with 265 passing yards and two passing touchdowns with 52 rushing yards, but he was picked off twice. His first interception came at the end of the game's opening possession in the end zone.
Clemson's 62 points are the most point scored by a team in the ACC Championship Game, which was first played in 2005. Clemson has now outscored its opponents in the ACC Championship Game by a cumulative score of 229-102 over the last five seasons. Clemson has held each of their last three ACC Championship Game opponents to 30 points (3 vs. Miami in 2017, 10 vs Pitt last season, and 17 against Virginia). Clemson is now 5-1 all-time in the ACC Championship Game with their only loss coming as an underdog in 2009 against Georgia Tech.
After 13 consecutive wins this season, on top of the 15 straight wins Clemson had last season en route to a national title, Clemson is going to be riding a 28-game winning streak back into the College Football Playoff. With Alabama being knocked out of the playoff race last week, Clemson will now own the longest active streak of playoff appearances with five straight. That matches Alabama's record set last year with the Crimson Tide's fifth consecutive appearance. This will be the first College Football Playoff without Alabama. All that is left to determine is what seed the defending champs will have. Whether Clemson is ranked No. 2 or No. 3 ultimately wouldn't matter as the Tigers wouldn't get to have a say which bowl destination they'd prefer, nor would it change the opponent. While Clemson will feel they made a case to be considered as the No. 1 team in the field, that decision now rests with the selection committee, which will make their final decisions on Sunday. A matchup with either LSU or Ohio State is likely the pairing for Clemson. Dabo Swinney will certainly have his team ready for whatever comes next, as his fight for respect will continue even if nobody is actually disrespecting his program these days.
Virginia's bowl outlook is also likely fixed. Win or lose, Virginia was likely to be in the Orange Bowl, either as the ACC champion or the bowl's pick from the ACC. When the ACC champion is in the College Football Playoff and unavailable for the Orange Bowl, the next highest-ranked ACC team fills the slot. Virginia being the only other ranked ACC team this week by the committee seems to suggest Virginia will be the locked pick for the Orange Bowl, although if Virginia manages to slip out of the playoff rankings, the Orange Bowl could choose from any available ACC team that is bowl eligible. But even in that scenario, Virginia would likely still be the pick. Virginia would play a team from the SEC or Big Ten, with the opponent being the highest-ranked available team from either conference. The Florida Gators may be the most likely opponent, with Penn State as the alternative. Regardless of how the first experience in the ACC Championship Game went for Virginia, Bronco Mendenhall continues to be doing a terrific job in building the Virginia football program, and a chance to play in the Orange Bowl is a significant step forward.


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Litigation is much like a 12 round boxing match. Each round can be scored, unless there is a knockout.
Yesterday, in Round 1, the Superior Court judge ruled against the City of Wildomar political clique and their Developer co-defendant, CV Communities, dismissing their motions that would have put an end to the litigation filed by Alliance for Intelligent Planning ("Alliance"), which argues that the original approval granted by the County for the now-environmentally-inadequate tract map owned by CV Communities had actually expired.
For the record, if Alliance prevails in the litigation, CV Communities can still develop the land that they own. However, they must re-start the application process from Square One, meaning that they will be appropriately required to address all of the environmental changes, which have naturally occurred since their predecessor developer submitted the original tract map for approval to the county.
In most "normal" cities, where real estate-driven politicians, and their staff/appointees, are not so influential, a developer bringing an expired tract map forward would have presented an opportunity for citizen-centric city officials to require a developer to address, and improve upon, their proposed project.
In the abnormal City of Wildomar, where you can smell the economic desperation, current and past city staff members improperly extended the expiration date of this project, which is the fundamental basis of the current litigation, an issue which remains to be resolved in later rounds.
However, because of yesterday's ruling by the Court, there will be no early knockout by Wildomar City Hall/Developer.
Eventually, in my opinion, Alliance and the citizens of Wildomar will prevail in this relatively simple legal matter; "Is the tract map expired or not? "
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