Yeah, don't. I have Cities XL 2012 which is the exact same game as 2011. And the reviews are that XXL is the exact same game again... The engine crawls and there are a bunch of functional issues. That being said, the size and complexity is welcome. I think there was a lot of potential, but it is killed by a bad engine and a bad interface. Sim City 4 is a great game. My only gripes are autosaving would be nice due to crashing issues and I miss being able to randomly generate terrain... The idea of rigid regions isn't my cup of tea.
I was also shocked at the names of the two different games from two different publishers. That being said, I don't think Cities XL is that terrible of a game. It's just more of a hardcore simulator with some crappy game elements tacked on top. It is plagued by being overly complex and running like shit. But the sheer size and scope of the game is what the next Sim City SHOULD have been. Combine the depth and scale of Cities XL with the fun and usable interface of Sim City and it would have been epic.
Heck I would be happy with a stable version of Sim City 4 without the stupid regions and just standalone cities that can have randomly generated terrain.
Powerful people in the US have a vested interest in a big government. It's the never ending circle of government cooperation with the rich. The government protects the rich in exchange for lavish "contributions" that bring the politicians into the elite class.
Yes and when they originally ran the Uverse, it was awesomely fast and awesomely cheap. A year later it was the same speeds and the same crappy prices as TWC was offering...
It would be a working transmission for a radio controlled car maybe... But aside from using the 3d prints to make molds for castings, I don't see what good this does anyone.
Most states are still "employment at will" which means they either party can terminate the employment at any time for any non-protected reason. Yeah it sucks when you get fired, but you still want to be able to quit for any reason don't you? This is being said by someone who was fired for a bullshit trumped up "safety violation" to avoid getting severance pay.
Why is it that everyone claims Somalia is even remotely Libertarian? Anarchist Paradise would even be a stretch. The closest thing to Libertarianism in the world is Hong Kong if anything. Especially pre-China return to ownership. I'm not claiming Hong Kong is Libertarian, but in the current world, it's the closest thing. A small government that allows a maximum of economic and personal freedom. Singapore would probably be close behind, but they are not so hot on the personal freedom side of things.
Somalia being Libertarian is a bullshit strawman by people who think Libertarians want no government and no laws. That is simply incorrect.
If you need an estimate real bad, you'll get a real bad estimate.
The real problem with "time writing" is that people end up lying on the reports to meet goals or metrics and then the estimates created from that data are useless. Managers want both though. They want accurate estimates AND time tracking that meets productivity goals. Sadly their productivity goals would require robots to meet...
Umm they can and certainly DO shut it off. Automatic leak detection shuts off the pumps and block valves close to isolate sections of the pipeline. Even then, the entire pipe doesn't drain out in a leak because 1) the hole is unlikely to be at the bottom of the pipe, 2) the pipe isn't level and 3) there is nowhere for air to get in the system. Sure if you have a leak at the bottom of the pipe at a low spot and another leak at the high spot where all the dirt was missing you might get an entire section to spill out, but even then it would probably still be less than the volume of rail cars.
You sir have no idea how hydraulic systems work and should stop commenting on this thread.
Heck for how much crap we've had over getting rid of the penny, if you get something to go through ditch the nickel and the dime too. Round to the nearest quarter.
I dunno, these train derailings seem pretty large scale to me. Comparing to trucking, yes it's more frequent but smaller scale, but trains can do an immense amount of damage to a large area.
I-70 could be considered an extension the to Interstate system... As the Keystone XL pipeline could be considered an extension to the national network of pipelines. Sure it's a new route, but denying it based on the environment is ridiculous because as you pointed out, it's already getting there, a new pipeline would merely make it more efficient to transport.
No one is taking people's land. There is just restricted use of the part of the land that will contain the pipeline. The property owners are compensated for this.
Ok they are idiots... The vast majority of the population are idiots. Statistically it would make sense that most political parties are therefore comprised mostly of idiots. Racists however are not as common as idiots, and assuming that an entire political movement is racist because they disagree with you is statistically unlikely.
This is spoken from a Libertarian who dislikes the tea party because it's full of religious nutjobs (who are also statistically common). Of course, we Libertarians also disagree with you and we hear plenty of racism accusation thrown at us too. The question you have to ask yourself is, are there reasons to dislike Obama other than the color of his skin?
Good luck with that. A new refinery hasn't been able to be built in the US since 1986. Also new refineries don't help you at all. Then instead of Canadian crude being stuck in North Dakota, you have gasoline stuck in North Dakota. I guess you'll have to approve a products pipeline instead of a crude pipeline which is even more hazardous (still not very) to the environment. The reason it's going to the gulf is because 1) that's where the refineries are and 2) that's where the transportation network is.
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Yeah, don't. I have Cities XL 2012 which is the exact same game as 2011. And the reviews are that XXL is the exact same game again... The engine crawls and there are a bunch of functional issues. That being said, the size and complexity is welcome. I think there was a lot of potential, but it is killed by a bad engine and a bad interface. Sim City 4 is a great game. My only gripes are autosaving would be nice due to crashing issues and I miss being able to randomly generate terrain... The idea of rigid regions isn't my cup of tea.
I was also shocked at the names of the two different games from two different publishers. That being said, I don't think Cities XL is that terrible of a game. It's just more of a hardcore simulator with some crappy game elements tacked on top. It is plagued by being overly complex and running like shit. But the sheer size and scope of the game is what the next Sim City SHOULD have been. Combine the depth and scale of Cities XL with the fun and usable interface of Sim City and it would have been epic.
Heck I would be happy with a stable version of Sim City 4 without the stupid regions and just standalone cities that can have randomly generated terrain.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ka...
Powerful people in the US have a vested interest in a big government. It's the never ending circle of government cooperation with the rich. The government protects the rich in exchange for lavish "contributions" that bring the politicians into the elite class.
I'm envisioning this going the way of NASCAR and there end up being massive horse pileups to keep the crowd entertained...
Admittedly though, the limits on depth of boreholes on Earth have been due to excessive heat at depth. That wouldn't be an issue drilling through ice.
Yes and when they originally ran the Uverse, it was awesomely fast and awesomely cheap. A year later it was the same speeds and the same crappy prices as TWC was offering...
Is this one of those things that both is and is not a tax depending on what you need for it to be Constitutional?
It would be a working transmission for a radio controlled car maybe... But aside from using the 3d prints to make molds for castings, I don't see what good this does anyone.
What about those with a last name and no first? Teller? First president who won't utter a lie?
It's obviously man made climate change that is the problem with growing grapes and rice in the desert!
But can they be mounted on sharks? That is the real question...
Most states are still "employment at will" which means they either party can terminate the employment at any time for any non-protected reason. Yeah it sucks when you get fired, but you still want to be able to quit for any reason don't you? This is being said by someone who was fired for a bullshit trumped up "safety violation" to avoid getting severance pay.
Why is it that everyone claims Somalia is even remotely Libertarian? Anarchist Paradise would even be a stretch. The closest thing to Libertarianism in the world is Hong Kong if anything. Especially pre-China return to ownership. I'm not claiming Hong Kong is Libertarian, but in the current world, it's the closest thing. A small government that allows a maximum of economic and personal freedom. Singapore would probably be close behind, but they are not so hot on the personal freedom side of things.
Somalia being Libertarian is a bullshit strawman by people who think Libertarians want no government and no laws. That is simply incorrect.
If you need an estimate real bad, you'll get a real bad estimate.
The real problem with "time writing" is that people end up lying on the reports to meet goals or metrics and then the estimates created from that data are useless. Managers want both though. They want accurate estimates AND time tracking that meets productivity goals. Sadly their productivity goals would require robots to meet...
I would be ok with dropping the quarter too. What do I buy that's less than a buck? Nothing... That's what.
Umm they can and certainly DO shut it off. Automatic leak detection shuts off the pumps and block valves close to isolate sections of the pipeline. Even then, the entire pipe doesn't drain out in a leak because 1) the hole is unlikely to be at the bottom of the pipe, 2) the pipe isn't level and 3) there is nowhere for air to get in the system. Sure if you have a leak at the bottom of the pipe at a low spot and another leak at the high spot where all the dirt was missing you might get an entire section to spill out, but even then it would probably still be less than the volume of rail cars.
You sir have no idea how hydraulic systems work and should stop commenting on this thread.
Apparently the first time they didn't do a very good job of replacing the teachers...
Heck for how much crap we've had over getting rid of the penny, if you get something to go through ditch the nickel and the dime too. Round to the nearest quarter.
I dunno, these train derailings seem pretty large scale to me. Comparing to trucking, yes it's more frequent but smaller scale, but trains can do an immense amount of damage to a large area.
I-70 could be considered an extension the to Interstate system... As the Keystone XL pipeline could be considered an extension to the national network of pipelines. Sure it's a new route, but denying it based on the environment is ridiculous because as you pointed out, it's already getting there, a new pipeline would merely make it more efficient to transport.
Property owners are compensated for the easement that crosses their property.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R...
No one is taking people's land. There is just restricted use of the part of the land that will contain the pipeline. The property owners are compensated for this.
Actually, in the news today, he's giving you bonus money if the error is in your favor from the incorrect tax documents sent to people who enrolled.
Ok they are idiots... The vast majority of the population are idiots. Statistically it would make sense that most political parties are therefore comprised mostly of idiots. Racists however are not as common as idiots, and assuming that an entire political movement is racist because they disagree with you is statistically unlikely.
This is spoken from a Libertarian who dislikes the tea party because it's full of religious nutjobs (who are also statistically common). Of course, we Libertarians also disagree with you and we hear plenty of racism accusation thrown at us too. The question you have to ask yourself is, are there reasons to dislike Obama other than the color of his skin?
Good luck with that. A new refinery hasn't been able to be built in the US since 1986. Also new refineries don't help you at all. Then instead of Canadian crude being stuck in North Dakota, you have gasoline stuck in North Dakota. I guess you'll have to approve a products pipeline instead of a crude pipeline which is even more hazardous (still not very) to the environment. The reason it's going to the gulf is because 1) that's where the refineries are and 2) that's where the transportation network is.