Friday, April 30, 2010

Supreme Commander 2

This game has been developed by Gas Powered Games and released by Square Enix. The game has been brought out for the pc, but also for the Xbox 360. ( Don’t ask me why)

The story begins 25 years after the end of SC: Forged Alliance, the expansion of Supreme Commander, where the UEF, Cybran Nation and the Aeon Illuminate have formed an alliance. The story really revolves around the breakdown of that alliance, but in the end you will find out that all is saved. The campaign follows a chronological order, beginning with the missions of the UEF, then the Aeon and ending with the Cybrans. In the effort to connect the players with the main characters, they added personal histories and experiences to those characters. While it adds a little RPG into the game, but that all it does. Now the main characters, you will fight with their ACU and with them sitting in it. The main’s are Thalia Kael, who works for the Aeon, Ivan Brackman, is on the Cybran side, and last but not least the UEF commander Dominic Maddox. Throughout the game you will encounter a commander named Gauge. He’s the bad guy that tries to ruin the fragile alliance between the major factions.

A lot of gameplay features of SC are also present in SC 2. Like in SC every shell, missile or bomb fired never hits the same location. Again mass and energy are your main resources. Although this time they did things different and that’s not positive. You know get a steady income of mass and energy units instead of a stream. With this I mean that before you can construct a unit, you have to get a number of mass and energy. Where in SC you could queue a large number of units without looking at your economy, now you are forced to save units of mass and energy. My opinion is that this is a step down. It was an art in SC to get your economy stable and now you get a income system that has been made casual.

The maps in SC2 are smaller than the previous game. Instead of big maps we got maps that look great when you zoom out. Zoom in and you get a bit disappointed. To me, the maps feel empty.

Over to the units. In SC2 they threw away the concept of having T1/2/3 units and went to having a few basic units and more experimental units. Unlocking some basic units and experimental’s forces you to do research. This accounts for a lot of structures too. With research you can upgrade your basic units and structures, so they can do more damage, have more combat capabilities or are better protected. But for you to research something you have to amass research points. And to get them you need to build research centers. Very original, but let’s move on. To build your experimental units you first have to build gantries, for land and air experimental’s. Naval versions are build on water without gantry. Another thing they did was optimizing how your units merge into formation. A thing that I appreciate, because in SC you would see your units bumping against each other, eventually forming together in a sort of formation.

Well I really don’t have anything else to say about this game. I really liked the first one and waited long time to finally play this game. Now I have played it, I really think they took a step back. The maps are smaller, you have fewer units and the economy is messed up. But I wouldn’t say that it’s a bad game, it’s just a step back from a good game.

The Friday Flashback

It's my 200th post! Woo Hoo! I had to have a fun song to celebrate and what's more fun than...
Culture Club
"Karma Chameleon"


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TGIF
Hope you all have a great day & weekend!
Enjoy
Bob Out

Studying

Valborg in Uppsala, and I'm starting the day with writing an internal assessment in economics. Hmm, it doesn't really go hand in hand many might say...^^

However for me it's OK, because the sooner I'm finished, the sooner I can feel free to enjoy the rest of the day with lovely friends. ♥

Pink is my color as you can see :D

Thursday, April 29, 2010

I'm a smart girl...

I am so incredible amazing folks. I've had my new little baby netbook for three days, but still I've managed to mess something up and now internet is not working! Smart of me, huh? Gosh, I think I have to marry an IT expert so I don't have to feel so bad about my own extraordinary computer skills (in destroying the computer that is...)

But besides this "Sandra-clicking-on-a-random-button-before-realizing-her-mistake" incident, the day has been pretty good. The sun was shining almost the entire day, so I decided to have a coffee date/lunch with my precious sister at Café Linné Hörnan.



I had a brownie with vanilla ice-cream; it is really good...if you're in to chocolate that is! ^^

With that I had a BIG cup (almost too big) with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.

As you can see, I enjoyed the chocolate. Haha...

Passion rail


Passion: The word itself evokes power, emotion, and a sense of pride.

It is the critical linchpin which binds leadership, inspiration, and ideas to actions which make a difference.   It is the secret sauce which can not be taught, but can be found in every divinely inspired, beloved one of us. It connects us, and yet, it is most often the dividing force within our community.

"He/She is too loud, too confident, too proud... just plain ol' wrong, and I can't take it."

When passion rears its head, its power becomes known. It cannot be stifled, hidden or muted. Sustained with discipline,  power is applied through a transmission of people to drive change, innovation, and progress.

The world fears change...thus we have learned to hide our passion within the walls of our heads, homes and indeed even our hearts.  Touching the "passion rail" scares those who do the touching and those who are then touched.

My world is filled with fear, but my heart is filled with faith, fueled by the passion...The story of a love which transcends all of our inadequacies.

My personal passion frees me to lead, to change, and to evoke and encourage passion in others.

--image credit: Sandia National Laboratory

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Sandra Bullock files for divorce

Sandra Bullock finally breaks her silence. She talks to People magazine this week and appears on it's cover with her adopted son.
Yes, you read that right, she has adopted a son. Actually, she and Jesse started the adoption process four years ago. They brought their son home in January but decided to keep it quiet until after the Oscars. His name is Louis Bardo Bullock. She says she is in the process of filing for a divorce and will finalize the adoption as a single parent.

Jesse James issued this statement...

 "My whole life has been full of hard decisions.


"The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart.

"Sandy is the love of my life, but considering the pain and devastation I have caused her, it would be selfish to not let her go. Right now it is time for me to beat this addiction that has taken two of the things I love the most in life.

"I have always taken great pride in proving people wrong. That time has come once again to show that I am not what everyone says I am. I know in my heart that I can be the best father possible to my four children, and the mate Sandy deserves, and realize that this is an incredible mountain to climb. But I believe that the steps I have taken in the last 30 days are the foundation for making this happen. The lifelong commitment I am making is what being a real husband and father is all about.

"I ask that you please do not judge Sandy for the things I have done. She has done no wrong. She played no part in any of this. She has been an amazing wife, mother, and best friend, for the over 6 years we have been together."

Bob Out


Hump Day Hunk(Keith Urban)

The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music awards were held on April 18th and once again this performer was nominated for the biggest award, Entertainer of the Year....and once again he lost. I don't know why...he is an incredible performer and deserves this award. He is way overdue! He is SUPER talented and SUPER hot!
Keith Urban


I took these next few shots when I saw him in concert with Carrie Underwood...



Seriously, one of the best concerts I've ever been to! He is an incredible musician!
Bob Out

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Ina Garten's Rugalah

If you guys don't know by now...I am a HUGE Ina Garten fan. I LOVE her! When I saw her making this recipe, I  knew I had to try it. It did not dissapoint.
Rugalah
Ingredients:

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2-pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 9 tablespoons
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup apricot preserves, pureed in a food processor
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

Directions:
Cream the cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour and mix until just combined. Dump the dough out onto a well-floured board and roll it into a ball. Cut the ball in quarters, wrap each piece in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

To make the filling, combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the raisins, and walnuts.


On a well-floured board, roll each ball of dough into a 9-inch circle. Spread the dough with 2 tablespoons apricot preserves and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the filling. Press the filling lightly into the dough. Cut the circle into 12 equal wedges—cutting the whole circle in quarters, then each quarter into thirds. Starting with the wide edge, roll up each wedge.

Place the cookies, points tucked under, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush each cookie with the egg wash. Combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on the cookies.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack and let cool.

Mmm, Mmm Good!
Bob Out

Tuesday Tidbits

How Y'all doing?

I just checked my Google analytics and since I started this blog last September I've had almost 1100 unique visitors. However, I only know a few of you. Thanks for checking out my blog. When you stop by, say hi.

I am loving the weather this week.  The temps here in Atlanta are in the high 60's and low 70's. That is perfect to me. Once it gets above 80 degrees I am done. That is just too hot for me unless I'm on a beach somewhere.

I tried making homemade mozzarella this past weekend. My friend, Bunny bought a kit that was supposed to make cheesemaking easy. NOT!
This is the kit we used
The kit is basically renat tablets, citric acid & recipes. You mix 1/4 of a renat tablet with 1/4 cup of water. Then mix 1 1/2 tsp of citric acid in 1 cup of water.
Take a Gallon of milk and add the citric acid and heat to 90 degrees

Then remove from the heat and pour the renat solution into the milk and stir in an up and down motion for 30 seconds...

Cover and let sit for 10 minutes

This is what you get I got.
Epic Fail!
Well, not such an epic fail. We didn't get mozzarella but we did get enough solids to make a yummy cheese spread. We just added a few spices and BAM.

Pretty good! I still want some fresh mozzarella but I think I will just buy it next time.

You've got shemail!

I am bummed RuPaul's drag race is over. I'm even more bummed Tyra Sanchez won but I digress. She did seem a bit better in the reunion special. Let's hope so! I am was soooo exited that Pandora Boxx won Ms. Congeniality.
She was my favorite!

Luckily, RuPaul has a new show coming to Logo this summer...

"RuPaul's Drag U" is a series where everyday women compete in a series of challenges to unleash their inner diva. Hosted by RuPaul and a team of drag queen instructors like past Drag Race stars, Jujubee, Ongina, Tammie Brown, Shannel, Morgan McMichaels, Raven & Pandora Boxx.
Can't wait!

Bob Out

Eu sou mesmo uma ótima esposa!

Meninas, cada dia mais tenho certeza disso! E ainda sou completamente desprendida dos bens materiais! Duvida? Então veja só:
Eu e marido tínhamos celulares iguais, comprados a cerca de dois anos. Acontece que o meu celular continua funcionando perfeitamente e eu nem pensava em trocá-lo. Mas o de marido resolveu ficar voluntarioso, às vezes fazia birra e ficava mudo. Então, como boa esposa que sou, fui ao site do shoptime e escolhi um novo celular pra ele.
Hoje o celular chegou. E é aí que eu me supero! Para facilitar a vida de marido,e só pra isso tá?, acredita que eu troqei o meu (usado, surrado, mas igual ao qe ele tinha) pelo novo dele?!?! Assim, sem reclamar, sem querer mais nada em troca!
Viu só? Generosidade é o meu lema para um casamento feliz!!!! kkkk
E vocês, costumam ser tão generosas quanto eu?
Beijos!

Eu sou mesmo uma ótima esposa!

Meninas, cada dia mais tenho certeza disso! E ainda sou completamente desprendida dos bens materiais! Duvida? Então veja só:
Eu e marido tínhamos celulares iguais, comprados a cerca de dois anos. Acontece que o meu celular continua funcionando perfeitamente e eu nem pensava em trocá-lo. Mas o de marido resolveu ficar voluntarioso, às vezes fazia birra e ficava mudo. Então, como boa esposa que sou, fui ao site do shoptime e escolhi um novo celular pra ele.
Hoje o celular chegou. E é aí que eu me supero! Para facilitar a vida de marido,e só pra isso tá?, acredita que eu troqei o meu (usado, surrado, mas igual ao qe ele tinha) pelo novo dele?!?! Assim, sem reclamar, sem querer mais nada em troca!
Viu só? Generosidade é o meu lema para um casamento feliz!!!! kkkk
E vocês, costumam ser tão generosas quanto eu?
Beijos!

GTA: Vice City


Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is the second game in the GTA III era. Although it was released after Grand Theft Auto III, it was set 15 years earlier. The game was released in 2002 for the PS2 and later on the PC and Xbox version were released in 2003 and 2004.

GTA Vice City is set in Vice City, Florida in 1986, and concerns the exploits of protagonist Tommy Vercetti as he rises to Vice City's major criminal power. And this time the character talks, hooray!

Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous metropolis of Vice City. He's set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself.

A significant influence on GTA Vice City is the 1983 film Scarface, starring Al Pacino. Several in-game locations, such as the mansion that becomes Vercetti Estate, are obviously styled after locations featured in the movie. Elsewhere in the city, there is a hidden apartment containing a chainsaw within a blood-stained bathroom, a nod to Scarface's infamous chainsaw torture scene; and the Mr. Vercetti outfit strongly resembles an outfit worn by Pacino's character. Even Tommy Vercetti himself takes many character and lifestyle traits from Tony Montana, specifically his short temper and heavy dealings in the cocaine trade.

When you're playing this game it really feels like you're back in the 80's again. That's mostly because of the in-game radio stations, because you'll hear lots of 80's classics when traveling in Vice City. There has been put a lot of effort in those radio stations, because they all have a playtime of at least 45 minutes and there are nine radio stations in the game. You can also add your own music to the game if you don't want to listen to the in-game music.

If you've played GTA III you'll recognize most of the cars that are driving around town, but there are also some new cars. You're also able to take a boat and a helicopter, which is new. Another new feature is that you can now buy properties where you can save your progress. There are also some companies that you can buy, such as Kaufman Cabs and Sunshine Auto's.
You can play additional side missions for Kaufman Cabs and find cars for Sunshine Auto's. When you try to find these cars you'll recognize the same phenomenon as in GTA III: It's hard to find those specific cars but after you found one it'll appear a dozen times before delivering it.

I played this game on PS2 and PC, and I have to say that the PS2 version has better graphics than the PC version. The PC version also has a short draw distance, but I'm not really sure if I have to blame my PC for that or the game itself.

I really love this game, I often find myself laughing about the same radio joke over and over again, the game never gets old. I've played this game more than any other GTA game, I like it even more than GTA IV. You've never played this game before? Just buy it, you'll see how great it is.

Monday, April 26, 2010

The drag race is over

And the winner is...
Tyra Sanchez

OMG, THIS SUCKS! She was such a dang bitch throughout the entire season. Raven or Jujubee should have won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UGH!
Bob Out

Gentlemen, Start your engines

And may the best WOMAN win!


I am so addicted to RuPaul's drag race! If you guys are not watching it, you better work start. They run marathon's of it on LOGO so you can check up. Tonight is the season finale. It's down to three girls...

JuJuBee(my personal favorite)
Raven

&
Tyra Sanchez(The "Other" Tyra)

If you are watching, who do you want to win? I choose JuJuBee because she is a sweetie. Tyra has been a cutthroat little bitch. She has annoyed the other contestants and she does not play fair. Anyone remember her knocking the clothes rack over to trip up the other girls? HELLO! What a B*tch!  Raven is good, but she's  been a bitchy little queen too. I know, I know...a lot of you like that kind of attitude... but me...not so much!

The finale is 2.5 hours tonight and begins at 9pm est. The finale includes a reunion special with all the contestants getting together and discussing all the things that happened during the show. I CANNOT WAIT for that!  There was a lot of crap said and done on camera. I love it when they all now know what was said and they confront the ones who said it. AWESOME TV! Tune in!
Bob Out


Sunday, April 25, 2010

Good morning

Good morning!

Usually I never blog this early, but since I am just wasting time doing nothing (!?) right now, I figured why not? Tonight I am working at Minnas kvällscafé as a volunteer, like I usually do every second Monday, so I'll probably won't be home until 8 pm....Hmm. ^^ Actually I have tonnes of stuff to do, but since I skipped the last time due to homework, I can't do it again. That would be too much, especially for me who always attends things I'm suppose to attend.

Woopsi, look at the time. I better get off to school!

Finally :D

Finally it has arrived. So if you excuze me, I am going to go and play a little with my new toy. ♥

I'll show you more of it later...

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Svenska Hollywoodfruar

I just came up with the perfect idea for trying to extend my Saturday night...hihi. :)

An episode of Svenska Hollywoodfruar (Swedish Hollywood wives) is never wrong...

Need longer Saturdays

How come time never seems to be enough? ^^

Today I've been studying economics with Maria and Jasmine (not that I got that much done though, I've realized that I study best at home), had my first outdoor fika (= the Swedish word for having coffee and cake), and last but not least, I've been out shopping. So, how come it feels like I have established much more less than I expected? :/

Haiiis, I suppose Sundays are just doomed to be the day when everything is being done in a panicking speed while wondering where the Saturday disappeared...

SPENCER, MASSACHUSETTS (woodcut) 1838