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For weeks now I've been editing and re-editing my new blog. For now I'll be editing both, this blog as a descriptive blog pointing to the new blog. With this planning, both blog will be link somehow. I'm still yet to determine as to the effect is may pose to both blogs.
Finally I'll be make my first post on my new blog. Though the post is just a re-pasting of the post found in this blog it has to be done nonetheless. As I've maid mention before This particular blog will serve as a descriptive pointing to a new main blog finally it begin.
As expressed by my post title, I've done it, I'm in. For the past days now, I've been working my way in. It was not easy due to multiple distraction inside and out. For one I've been having problems logging into WordPress admin for my new blog. The solution was to change my url site through Myphpadmin. Due to the fact that my site is still in propagation. Right now I'm currently looking for the proper plug-in for my new Rex Edition blog. Very exciting....
After doing some few basic set-up for my new wordpress powered blog. I found out that it won't be that easy cake walk. To be honest, its mind numbing, yet I'm up for the task, only it would take longer than previously expected. Right now, I'm stuck, for a newbie with no experience with much of everything that is wordpress from Cpanel, FTP, and even as simple as downloading preferred wordpress themes. Such task seem too complicated for my brain cells to enact. Its perfectly clear that I still have millions to learn about this new setting, unlike blogger where everything is right in front of you and all you need to do is to activate one's own artistic inclinations as everything is already in front and ready to rock, basically with blogger all the dirty work is done and ironed out for the ease of use. With WordPress however everything needs to be built from domain, hosting, and everything, not to mention the dirty work it promises in entail, For newbies like yours truly, this kind of platform its mind bugling and admittedly very challenging. Yet as whats I've said before, I'm up to the task. After all having such things are a step closer to success.
Its coming in for a while now, I'm thinking of creating a new blog on word press. It would still bare the name Rex Edition without the added attachment. I would still be posting on this blog on a weekly basis but only a portion of it and the rest of the post, or shall I say the complete post would be on that new blog and many other things. Right now, I'm thinking of stuff to put on that blog to make it more fun and about all things informative.
Of course being new to word press poses some obvious hurdles from choosing the proper theme, domain name though I already got that one worked out, to cost effective hosting and many unexpected circumstances beyond uncontrollable imagination, At any rate I'm up for the task ahead. Estimate time of accomplishment would be around 2 to 3 weeks. I wonder how will it turn out?
Sometimes we encounter things in life that defies the very nature of how we look at things, events, places, etc.... These unexplainable terms in human existence that go against reasons and even the very core of scientific probabilities, yet can only be solve by those who are actually be involve in such.
Enough of that...
I was checking out Yahoo.com for some daily dose of headlines throughout the world, one particular headline post stated "Time traveler" caught on film caught my undivided attention.
At first I said to myself, probably a new movie similar to back to the future or something, so I checked it out. To my amazement is wasn't like that at all. I was dismayed however, not on the topic, but on the slowness of the streaming process. So I logged in to my you-tube account and see what the fuzz is all about.
The film in question was taken on the premier of the movie "The Circus" one of Charlie Chaplin movies back in the year 1928. Just check out the Video.
Based on the video, I admit its weird and frankly subject to debate among aficionados, though not so important in the face of global events to say the least. Yet since I'm at this subject I decided to give it a go, and throw in a few of my own theories. though nobody really ask for it. Just for the fun of it...
Observation
Upon viewing the video I notice an old woman walking and holding something in her hand and near to her face, she appears to be talking to it or some sort. I also noticed the physical feature of the person in question, noting the size of her shoe though a bit pointy. Anyway, Comparing that to today's everyday running's in modern society, you get the impression that she's conversing with somebody on her mobile phone which is pretty much common nowadays but not her era. Though the same behavior in question is not much common here as well, from where I am that is, since mobile phone usually get pluck-out of you by unwanted personalities in society..
Anyway, For this I only have 3 crazy theories and a short bundle of down to Earth possibilities.
Theory Number 1: Time traveler
OK, that's what George Clarke was saying: But before I start anything else there is a nagging question that pop in everyone's mind, and that is, is it possible to travel through time?
Will, I'm no scientist to answer that in a more scientific manner of speaking, but a certain notable scientist seems to thing so. If memory serves me correct Albert Einstein theorized the possibility of time travel through his theory of relativity.
So do time traveler exist? in a distant future perhaps there is. If there is a mathematical solution to the enigma "Einstein's Theory" Then perhaps somebody have already done it, without us knowing it. Einstein theory may be far fetch for those of us who knew little, but you can not deny what Einstein's influence did to modern society. The possibility is there.
Theory Number 2: Aliens(what else is new)
We live in a galaxy that is pretty much uncharted. Our scientist are now beginning to discover planets that may have a high degree of probability of another intelligent life form as our technology began to speed up. And the clear point is this, if we exist, than there is a possibility that other more intelligent life exist out there in space. And may have already visited and still doing so ever since. Though apparently I never meet one.
There are those who claim that they've encountered what they think, a more intelligent life forms from outer space. Indeed this is one of the great mysteries since recorded history. Are we alone in the Universe? Even the Bible tells some weird intermingling of species. In the Book of Genesis, tells a story about angels from heaven coming down and taking women as their waives and their offspring became giants and great heroes of the past. If the woman or what it appears to be, in the video is indeed a visiting alien then that would explain her unusual size shoe and somewhat manly facial features.
Theory Number 3: Super Secret Agent
If you ever seen a James bond movie, Then this could be the real deal. like mission impossible, with all the hop-la from great espionage gadgets to unbelievable disguises. Though the person in question does have some shoe size issue not to mention the facial part. But the film crew did not notice it, until 82 years latter. Better late than never don't you think!?
OK! enough of that, lets move to a more serious down to earth theory as to the possible identity of the person in question.
Theory: Light sensitive, Complaining passerby.
My down to Earth theory is so simple, that one only need to pack it in a few sentences.
There are times when we see something that is so common to us that we can be so certain of it, even if its a mile a way or in this case a few eras back. But it does not mean were 100% correct either. For such things are subject to one's own interpretation, There are also times when we see something or in this case someone from a different time frame, we immediately associated it with our way of doing things, like talking and walking with a mobile phone in hand. For all we you the poor woman was just covering her face with a make-up kit. or a small leather notebook. The was and event after all. She could very will be part of the press covering the whole affair.
How do you explain her talking then.
That is where the "Light sensitive, Complaining passerby" comes in.
Explanation?
As I keep watching the video. I notice the shadows of the people including the person in question. First the shadow was reflected on the wall then, then on the ground, and the detail the amount of shade (darkness) in which the shadow is casts. This only indicate artificial lighting and a very bright one at that. Now I don't know much about movie making, but I know for a fact the even today movie crew use lights and plenty of it. Could that be the reason why her hand is near her face? where her hand is up against the lighting system? Note the shadow and the angle of her hands against it. Another reason why the lighting system is the culprit is angle of the shadow when it cast on the ground. The shadow is far to long, and if it was taken in the morning, that would be around 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. not wise for a premier movie time. If its on the afternoon then the shadow cast would be around 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Anyway what ever the case the crew would still need lights and a very powerful one at that.
So my down to Earth Theory is this"
The Film crew sets up a prop, in this case the zebra. Pops-up some ridiculously powerful lighting system. which is obvious since camera in those times were not as advance as the cameras of today, like an aerial search light of sort and started shooting on the prop. Where a few people just happened to pass by. One of which is an old lady, with a small leather note pad or a little face powder box or anything common everyday thing in that era in her hand. And shielding herself from the light and complaining about it or something. Then she looks at the crew to voice her opinion or what ever. The filming on that set was stopped and switch to another location. The crew being considerate to the poor lady probably said, we'll put you on the movies or something. Or the reason why she was talking is that when she pass by she was complaining about the excessive lights and the film crew was egging her on. Like "just walk as if were not here filming you" of sort.
I've always like playing PC games, mostly RTS. And honestly I never grew tired of it despite my age. I manage to have quite a collection over the past years. From the very simple and a bit childish to the mind bugling complicated stuff. Over the years of playing this stuff, I notice a lot of things on the disk itself and it seems all worn out. Some have scratches and it badly affect my gaming, to make it worst, most of the damage disk are my favorite games.As result to this unwanted and unavoidable damages. I'm have no choice but to buy another one. Copying seems the cheap and viable alternative yet it can be very tricky, and its no good since most of this stuff are heavily protected. It seems to me making back-up for my collection seems like an impossible alternative.
Yet buying another set of the same game seems too over impractical. Since most of the stuff doesn't come cheap in this country. So I did a little browsing to solve this dilemma.
And I think found the stuff I've been looking for.
Imagine if you will, having all your games backed-up. you can used the the back-up disk until the end while keeping the original copy all tuck in nice and safe.
You'll probably ask what about the “Unbreakable Protection” each game have embedded on each game disc.
Well, all I can say is "what is that if you have this copy system" that breaks through the latest “Unbreakable Protection” easily. All you have to do is follow either the video or text tutorial and your ready to roll and start backing up your game collections.
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When I was a kid playing with relatives and friends was a regular thing to do. One day As I just came home from school. I heard a laud shout from My cousins house, which was a close proximity to ours. Out of curiosity I went to check what the commotion was all about. Apparently my cousin got bitten by a stray dog while playing outside their home. It was an awesome site to behold. When I got there, blood was all over the place. It was a deep bit on the leg. And for a child around 6-7 yrs. old that meant a load of cries from my poor cousin. His mother was quick to act though, after cleaning the wound she took some cloves of garlic and squeeze the juice out and applied it to the wound. Though the result was more of terror from my cousin,it seems the application of the garlic juice was more painful than the actual dog bite. Nonetheless it was first aid his mother said. After that they went to a Doctor for more medical attention. After that, all went well.
Though the application of garlic on the wound cause by the stray dog somewhat debatable on my part though I’m not a medical expert to begin with. But after seeing what had happened the only thing I said was. "Garlic?" other than food I never though of it as something medicinal, of course being at young age then, I never really give it much importance. And as it turn out Garlic does have medicinal value. Indeed from the ancient Egyptians to modern times "Garlic" have been used for religious practice, food, medicine and oddly enough folklore (against vampires and such).
Garlic (scientific name: Allium sativum) is one of the most widely used herbs of all time. It’s medicinal properties has been will known, that during World War II. Because of garlic’s antibacterial compound known as Allicin, lives were saved by preventing wounds from having infection and later develop into gangrene when the juice of garlic was applied to the wounds.
Garlic is known as nature’s antibiotic. It’s juices inhibits the growth of fungi and viruses thus prevents viral, yeast and viral infections. Several clinical test and published studies have shown the efficacy of garlic in lowering cholesterol in the blood and is beneficial to the circulatory system of the body. Today as more research is done with garlic, more medicinal and therapeutic properties become more evident.
Benefits of Garlic:
• Good for the heart
• Helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL)
• Aids in lowering blood pressure
• Remedy for arteriosclerosis
• May help prevent certain types of cancer
• Boosts immune system to fight infection
• With antioxidant properties
• Cough and cold remedy
• Relives sore throat, toothache
• Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis
• With anticoagulant properties
Preparation of Garlic:
• For disinfecting wound, crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply. You may cover the afflicted area with a gauze and bandage.
• For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew. Swallow the juice.
• Aside from being an herbal medicine for hypertension, arteriosclerosis and other ailments, garlic is also recommended for maintaining good health - eat raw garlic bulb, and include garlic regularly in the food you eat. It’s healthy and taste good
in a variety of dishes.
Cautions
* Known adverse effects of garlic include halitosis (non-bacterial), indigestion, nausea, emesis and diarrhea.
* Garlic may interact with warfarin, antiplatelets, saquinavir, antihypertensives, Calcium channel blockers, hypoglycemic drugs, as well as other medications. Consult a health professional before taking a garlic supplement or consuming excessive amounts of garlic.
* Garlic can thin the blood similar to the effect of aspirin.
* Two outbreaks of botulism have been caused by consuming commercially produced garlic-in-oil preparations that were not properly preserved. It is especially important for home-preparation to use safe and tested food-preservation methods to retard bacterial growth, such as including sufficient salt or acidity and keeping the mixture refrigerated. It is recommended to not keep home-preparations for more than a week.
* While culinary quantities are considered safe for consumption, very high quantities of garlic and garlic supplements have been linked with an increased risk of bleeding, particularly during pregnancy and after surgery and child birth Some breastfeeding mothers have found their babies slow to feed and have noted a garlic odor coming from their baby when they have consumed garlic. The safety of garlic supplements had not been determined for children.
* The side effects of long-term garlic supplementation, if any exist, are largely unknown and no FDA-approved study has been performed. However, garlic has been consumed for several thousand years without any adverse long-term effects, suggesting that modest quantities of garlic pose, at worst, minimal risks to normal individuals. Possible side effects include gastrointestinal discomfort, sweating, dizziness, allergic reactions, bleeding, and menstrual irregularities.
* Some degree of liver toxicity has been demonstrated in rats, particularly in large quantities.
* There have been several reports of serious burns resulting from garlic being applied topically for various purposes, including naturopathic uses and acne treatment. On the basis of numerous reports of such burns, including burns to children, topical use of raw garlic, as well as insertion of raw garlic into body cavities is discouraged. In particular, topical application of raw garlic to young children is not advisable.
* Garlic and onions might be toxic to cats and dogs.
Hope this widen your knowledge about garlic. If you want to know more or would like to try it out best to consult the expert in herbal medicine and your Doctor. I'm supposed to mention the odd folklore stuff but I think it would only make a mess of things.
I was working on a post about something, then I found out later after re-reading it that it was to authoritative and assuming on my part. After working on it for a week I decided to delete it the whole thing and opted to post about nothing which is what this post is all about.
Its all about nothing
Being nothing is exactly being just that, yet one should look at it differently in a way, its exactly something only that it 's nothing. In a certain point of view that is. I remember, a great comedy show in the U.S. who's story evolve around four people. And the lead actor said that this show is all about "nothing".
Sometimes nothing could be something so someone else, and I leave this post to that.
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Before anything else I would just like to say, that this post is purely commentary observation on recent events that shockingly awaken the nation. I do not wish to be named an experts of such, rather only as a personal reflection on events as they happened or a least as reported. With this being said I decided to take time in posting as more information is needed to create a more accurate picture as they unfolded in the long days ahead.
To recap last Monday the 23rd of August an ex-police offer Senior Inspector R. Mendoza seized a bus, with 22 Hung-Kong tourists and three Filipinos on board, in a desperate attempt to have himself cleared of extortion and illegal detention charges that had led to him being discharged from the service. The whole affair lasted 12 hours which ended with the demised of 9 people included the hostage taker. The ordeal became a total fiasco from the outset down to the very last minutes, when it was drench with compromises after another at every turn that gave a very unfortunate conclusion for both the victims and the nation as a whole.
Where did it start.
Police in the midst of a self inflected plague, the cancer of corruption.
While everyone is focusing themselves on the tragic event itself, we tend to forget the bigger picture that led to it, not just the case that prompted the ex-police to acted idiotically but the whole police organization and indeed the entire public service structure. For many years since the Marcos dictatorship the nation's police organization has been tainted with abuses and disturbing corrupt practices that made it impotent to do its ordain constitutional mandate. Stories like political body guards, apathy, undisciplined and barely equip to do event the most simplest of policing jobs. I can even recall a time when majority of the police force were actually plague with obesity which was the very least of its problem. Majority of the populace has a very low perception about the national police ranging from abuses both social and authoritative, and as if that is not worst of things, like many other branch of government it also lack proper training, equipment and the lack of major foresight in almost everything else. Growing up I remember old folk and I myself admittedly use the phrase "ayahay pa sa polis" the phrase is use commonly to describe a person lounging about and getting paid for it. . In fairness compare to the PNP before this new generation fared a bit better though still found wanting. Even a few years back the PNP even acted somewhat perfectly in situations such as hijacking of a bus carrying school children in Manila in 2007, and the standoff at the Manila Peninsula Hotel also in 2007.
A different book altogether.
The tragic event last Monday had the same genre like many other hostage taking incident in the country except for some major details that made it a different book altogether. For one, the perpetrator has the same background training as those who are opposing him, that by itself already negates what ever tactical advantage the police had at the onset. It is also clear that there were many factors that put a seal on the tragic affair. The lack of tactical intelligence of the area of operation particular the inner working of the bus itself, the isolation of the area in question, more importantly media and crowd control, and lastly tactical and logistical readiness of the assault team.
Adding fuel to the fire.
Prior to the violence the negotiation went well until it was compromised by meddling personalities particularly the brother of the hostage taker and someone else which the hostage taker seem to be taking advice from, at the height of the crisis, as reported today in the news, aside from "brother boy bulabog" idiotic meddling, local television media also broadcast boy bulabog's resistance and subsequent arrest including interview, which was view by the hostage taker at the very comfort of the besiege bus adding fuel to the fire.
Finger pointing.
Its a common behavior of self righteous arrogance none so true as this one. The police already admitted their shortcomings of the affair yet I personally feel that their are more to consider and take account. Boy Bulabog and the mysterious adviser for one, also I feel the media should take up some responsibility of the matter as well, for over indulging itself in the pretense of responsible journalism.which I personally think centers on ratings rather than the consequence of such violent event.
As to who ever is to blame for a tragic effort an obvious conclusion is clear and changes should be made and learned by heart. The people given the task failed and that's a clear button lime Yet worst is still to come if those who have the power to influence both media and law enforcement failed to make changes on themselves. It is sad that such tragedy became a catalyst that brought light to the lingering problem in the government and it would be worst if we failed to correct it. The task now is if these people have the guts for positive and active change.Or would we still settle for " OK na yan!" attitude.
The Capacity to Learn is a gift,
The Ability to Learn is a skill,
and the Willingness to Learn is a Choice
Who is the victim
Aside from the obvious direct victims of the tragedy, I also feel that the entire nation is the victim. The victim of the egotistical idiot of Mr. R. Mendoza. And the victim of whole sale corruption.
I recently acquired a copy of Sins of the Solar Empire: Trinity, and I must say,
I’m thoroughly impressed with what I’ve experienced so far! As someone
relatively new to this particular style of strategy gaming, I initially found it
reminiscent of other Real Time Strategy (RTS) titles I’ve enjoyed over the
years. However, this game takes the genre to new, uncharted heights that I
hadn’t anticipated. These games are designed to unfold on a grand, epic scale,
where massive armies collide in ways that almost mirror the intensity of real
warfare—all from the cozy comfort of your own living room or favorite gaming
chair. My love for strategy games began with the original Dune back in the day,
a classic that hooked me early on. While I’ve dabbled in various PC game genres
over the years and found them entertaining to a degree, nothing has the power to
keep me glued to my screen quite like a well-crafted RTS. That said, not every
strategy game lives up to the hype—over time, I’ve played my fair share of
lackluster titles that left me disappointed. Thankfully, Sins of the Solar
Empire is a standout exception, a true gem worth celebrating. I’ll admit I came
across it a bit late, which serves as a gentle nudge to venture out of my man
cave more often and stay updated with the gaming world!
What truly sets this
game apart is its innovative approach to the strategy genre. Officially
categorized under the RTS banner, Sins of the Solar Empire is uniquely
designated as an RT4X game—a fusion of turn-based strategy elements without the
traditional turns, replaced instead by a dynamic real-time format. This hybrid
concept, a term the publishers proudly coined, blends the fast-paced action of
RTS with the expansive 4X framework ("eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and
eXterminate"). For a strategy enthusiast like me, this offers a refreshing and
exhilarating experience. Unlike turn-based games that often leave players
waiting for their next move, Sins of the Solar Empire keeps you constantly
engaged, always on the edge of your seat, strategizing and reacting in real
time. The Trinity edition I picked up is a comprehensive package that includes
the original game along with two significant expansions: Sins of a Solar Empire:
Entrenchment and Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy. These additions enhance the
core experience with new features and challenges. Then, in March 2011, the
talented team behind this masterpiece released Sins of a Solar Empire:
Rebellion, a standalone sequel that promises an even more mind-boggling array of
features and content than its predecessors. Having caught glimpses of the
previews, I can confidently say it looks like a mouth-watering prospect that
adds even more depth to an already impressive series. This post isn’t intended
as a formal review—more of a personal reflection and commentary on my initial
impressions. Given that the game first launched in 2008 and has since spawned
numerous official reviews across the internet, I feel it would be redundant to
attempt a full critique, especially as a latecomer to the franchise. Instead,
I’d rather share my personal journey and enthusiasm for this title.
Playing the Game
One aspect that caught me off guard was the game’s approach to storytelling. In
most RTS games I’ve played—think classics like Dune, StarCraft, or Red
Alert—there’s typically a narrative woven into the gameplay, often centered
around a hero or key character whose identity you assume. You guide them through
a series of campaigns, shaping their destiny as they rise from humble beginnings
to legendary status, conquering enemy fleets and planets along the way. I
half-expected Sins of the Solar Empire to follow a similar path, perhaps with a
captain of a dilapidated transport ship using tactical brilliance to climb the
ranks to supreme fleet commander. To my surprise, that wasn’t the case. Instead,
the game focuses on a broader main storyline featuring three sentient species
locked in a brutal, all-out conflict. This shift in perspective adds a unique
layer to the gameplay, emphasizing large-scale strategy over individual heroics,
which I found both refreshing and challenging.
Highly Recommended
Sins of the Solar Empire and its subsequent sequel, Rebellion, have undeniably
opened up a new frontier in the strategy gaming landscape. By pushing the
envelope with its innovative RT4X blend, the series offers an experience that’s
both thrilling and deeply engaging. For those new to the genre, I’d suggest
trying a turn-based strategy game first to better appreciate the contrast and
innovation here, but even without that background, the game’s accessibility and
excitement shine through. The seamless integration of exploration, expansion,
exploitation, and extermination keeps the gameplay dynamic and rewarding. For
that reason, and based on my early adventures with Trinity, I wholeheartedly
recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh take on strategy gaming. Whether
you’re a seasoned veteran or a curious newcomer, this title is sure to captivate
and inspire!
Dune II “Battle for Arrakis”
Dune II was the first ever RTS game I’d ever played and I love it. For a game of its kind, it was an eye opener for self proclaimed arm chair generals. Unlike most games like first person shooter or rule playing games which personally I find a bit boring and which in those days were very common form of gaming same as now. Dune 2 offers a more wider perspective for players, and the concept is simple yet intricate.
Game History
Dune II: Battle for Arrakis was released in 1992 by Westwood Studios. Based upon David Lynch’s 1984 movie Dune, an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel of the same name. Though not the first real-time strategy game, Dune II became the bases that would be followed for years to come. The use of the mouse as interface for all unit has allowed players to interact with relative ease.
Dune 2 and the RTS concept
As the game (dune 2) laid the foundation of future RTS game.It follows a simple defined concepts.
1.Build your base & Create your Army.
2.Manage your economy & Sustain your war effort.
3.Attack your enemy & Defend yourself.
Map & Mouse interface concepts. These are the bases of all RTS games
Game Plot
Set on a futuristic time of Intergalactic Feudal Empire where“spice melange” is the most valuable substance is being cartel and the planet Arrakis being the only source of “spice melange” in the know universe. Due to its value and demand the Emperor Frederick IV of House Corrino issued a challenge to all noble houses in the empire to harvest the “ spice melange” on Arrakis. And who ever harvest the most spice controls Arrakis
with no set of boundaries and no rules of engagements.
Armies began to arrived on Arrakis among them 3 of the most the most powerful houses all battle for supremacy.
Game Play
As a player you will take the role of a commander of one of the 3 houses of your choice. Each house has it’s own distinct characteristics which also dictate how the game is handled. The objective is to occupy as many territories and conquer other territories occupied by rivals houses. To accomplish this objective the commander (you) going to build and create base and facilities of operation. Starting of with the basic
structure/unit the “construction yard/vehicle”. From there the player expanse his/her base by harvesting spice.The more spice harvested the faster the construction of other vital facilities. A player also invest on raising an army for defense and attack. The game initially starts with a fog of war covering all area which is not covered by the player’s units range of view. As the units explore the map, the darkness or fog is removed. In
addition to enemy incursions, there are other dangers like the marauding and gigantic sandworm,
capable of swallowing vehicles and infantry whole but only capable of moving through sand. The player
can only build on rocky terrain, but must build concrete foundations (slabs) to avoid deterioration of the structures due to the harsh weather conditions although in general, structures
will gradually decay over time regardless of the presence of those concrete slabs due to the aforesaid
weather conditions. Spice fields are indicated by orange coloration on the sand, darker orange indicating
high concentration. Some spice may be concealed as bumps on the terrain (a ’pre-spice mass’) that become
spice fields when they are shot at, or when a unit runs over them (destroying the unit in the ensuing
’spice blow’).
Dune 2000
After the success of dune 2 Westwood studios release an updated version of the game. It basically means better graphics and everything. Though as good as red alert 2 I can grade it as somewhat disappointment.
My Thoughts
Dune 2 is the very first RTS game I’ve ever played, and it totally blow me away. As a kid growing up playing
with soldiers and massively building armies, it appealed to me instinctively. The early dune 2 and its subsequent update Dune 2000 put players like myself wanting for more RTS. And I never look at any other type of game ever since. The only disappointing factor is the graphic design of the latter update Dune 2000. For an update of the original Dune 2 unit graphic didn’t change much, soldiers and storm trooper didn’t change at all in size or in any form.
Click link Dune 2 Click link Dune 2000
For Dune fans the update Dune 2000 was a huge welcome though, I'm sure there was a huge cloud of disappointment in graphics end. But for RTS fan like myself it was as good as it get, by the time got my hands on Dune 2000, I was already playing StarCraft including its expansion StarCraft Brood War from game developer Blezzard. Though WestWood came with a similar graphic format as that of blizzard by its release of Red Alert 2. But it would have been nice if that same unit graphics was use on Dune 2000.
Nevertheless the dune 2 and its update dune 2000 did well. And enjoyed it very much I'm also looking forward to play Dune Emperor which is promising. I still need to get my hands on it though.
Article Marketing is one of the most cost effective way to reach out and get noticed, No doubts there. To some however, venturing to article marketing may sound too much for the old headache to think of. Fortunately there are tools for the lazy minded yet determined on-line entrepreneur, who dares to venture such grounds. In my previous post I mention about instant article making tool, that instantly create fast unique article to your hearts content. OK, so you just created a cool article and ready for publish to a multitude of article site. OK!?
Article marketing is probably the only marketing method that does not adhere to cloning method. What this means is that every article should be unique. Now, this does not sit well with most marketeer specially those who are new to article marketing or old school article marketing folks. Lets just say you have 10 article publishing sites and you wish to publish an article about whatever niche your interested with. Would you publish your single article to those 10 article sites? you probably would, but publishing the same, and I mean word for word article to multiple sites could be damaging to you. Yet there is a way of publishing an article, using just one article of your brainchild or whatever of the same niche to multiple article site uniquely without being too obvious. Imagine if you will being able to create one article of the same niche by morphing or spinning it into multiple articles without loosing the zest of the article, thereby creating multiple and unique articles ready for publish, and I mean no duplicates. You don't need to be a geek with this one, you don't need to squeeze your brain to come up with unique articles every time you published your niche, and the possibilities are endless by using the program.
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On a hot day, when we wake up early in the morning, after a heavy sweat drench work at the site, after a game or just doing for the love of it. From a simple splash of water on the face to a bucket of water or a dip in a tub. Bathing and/or washing is probably one of the oldest known routine mankind ever though of. Indeed since ancient times bathing and/or washing has been a celebrated fact. Just ask the ancient Romans whose custom of bathing and such goes beyond being clean and fresh.
And through out history this simple routine is as best as the the equipment it utilized no matter what the purpose it was intended for. Even holy books like the Bible contains several passages concerning bathing and
washing.
In Modern society bathing and such has gone further than just personal hygiene for social interaction or perhaps recreation (like the Romans just to name a few) or for religious practice. Now it has also become a mater of safety at work, at school or any place possible. Try to imagine oneself working with bio-hazard area, Chemical factories, Laboratories or even construction sites were harmful chemicals and/or materials can be a threat to your personal welfare (health). Now that's something you don't want to bring home. How About a foreign object in your eye, that hurts. In situations when we need to remove it off and fast, equipments like Emergency Eye Baths
could be very handy.
The simple solution is going back to basic routine, that is bathing or washing. After all, that's what is for being clean. Right?. But to achieved this feat requires special equipment specially built for such eventuality. A company base in Europe has that solution, and they've been doing it for past 40 years.
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The beginning of a new and the end of the old, for the Republic of the Philippines. As the new leadership of the country takes the helm of the presidency, one is now free to hope for the better or is it? one should also be more realistic as not to expect anything from it, contrasting though it may seems this what compel most if not myself alone. Roughly many years past since I last heard such words of great hope, yet here we are a country overwhelmingly burden by its own leaders. Amazingly the nation was patient enough to bare such a burden. Probably because we've been through worst or it could have been worst or maybe because there was no alternative and that the opposite bares the same stink as those who are in power. Confused and utterly bewildered the nation move on.
PNoy short for President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is the 15th elected President of the Republic. Of all the strangest thing in Philippines politics this surely hit the amazing coincidental list. For one it takes a certain demise of a family member, Aquino that is, to be elected to the high post as President. That is not something intended of course, it just happened. It was the gruesome death of his father that catapulted his mother Cory Aquino as the 11th President of the Philippine Republic. And oddly enough is was the death of his Iconic mother last year that rocketed Noy now PNoy to be 15th President of the Philippines. And as though fate takes a funny twist both mother and son inherited a very unpopular government and a country economically stagnated, socially impoverish and not to mention a nation overwhelmed by corrupt leadership and government employees. Both administrations is seen as a new hope and a new beginning, though its also best to note that during Pres. Cory Aquino 6 year term of office the country was in turmoil from Communist rebs, Muslim separatist and small terror groups from the previous dictatorship, coup attempts, mega natural disasters, mind numbing record breaking accidents and before she steps down from office she left behind for her predecessor a parting gift know as the black-out year when the entire country was subject to massive black-outs. Despite all these she held her ground and weather it all in faith and kept democracy alive. Simply put her term was never a walk in the park and she failed on her goal to rid the country of corruption and weakened the countries defensive stature. As for Pnoy his been in office barely a week and its to early to say anything. I do hope it won't be the same as his mother time in office, that would be too nostalgically weird and disturbing.
It has been days since the inauguration of the newly elected leader of the republic and he has a lot of bones to pick with the previous administration so to speak judging by his inaugural speech. As to any changes made on the first few days, there were many obviously, as to the effects of these changes to population at hand only time can tell. Certainly there were some notable few, one of which is the illegal use of sirens. Though one might think that this is the least of all problems, yet one should start some where I'd say, why not start with this simple common abuse of usage. In the Philippines its a common practice for high headed dirty arrogant politicians and family, business personalities, rich kid who think the world revolve on them alone and at times even ordinary citizen to use sirens to ease their transportation headaches at the expense of others. I myself have seen this abuse that undermine traffic discipline. At the inauguration day the president opted not to use sirens though by law he is allowed for obvious security reasons. Talk about setting and example anyway, he was 40 minutes late at the turn over ceremony for the new AFP chief of staff and I doubt that to be his last. Radio commentators have been riding the tide either for or against the new administration, so far majority of which echoed positive sentiments, as to how long that would last no one knows.
As I listen to the inauguration speech, one thing came to mine and that is the "same old tune" as before. Then again its always a wait and see scenario.
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