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Hi there guys, i'm nearly buying my new CPU and i want to clarify first if all would go good or is there something not good that i've chosen. here are the specs: GPU: EVGA GTX 580 3gb http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Mini-HDM...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324020228&sr=1-1 Processor: Intel Core 5 2500k http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-2500...UXHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320259611&sr=8-1 Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Venge...3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_c Disk Drive: Lite-On LightScribe http://www.amazon.com/Lite--LightSc...6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320265475&sr=1-6 Motherboard: ASRock MB-Z68X4G3 http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-MB-Z68...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322230153&sr=1-2 HDD: Samsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinp...C0P8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320264402&sr=8-1 Power Supply Unit: Corsair Enthusiast Series 750-Watt (i dont know if i will need 750w, so please suggest if you think i need to change) http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthu...FODI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320259674&sr=8-1 Cooling: none..(please suggest also a good cooling / fan that could support 2 SCed gtx 570/ )(fan for the case preferred have red LED to match my desired casing xD) note: does not have to be uber mega ultra super duper. just right one. and please also state how many i need xD Casing: Corsair Caribide 500r http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbi...7ZUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324019932&sr=8-1 if there is something missing in my cpu or have a suggestion to make it better, please do not hesitate to post, all replies will be very much appreciated thank you.
for the case fans i prefer having red lights on it but, it is not really important to me aslong as the fan is good has nice airflow for GPU to be honest i have no idea..
I guess I misread something... You want a HAF, it has all the fans you need already in it, and they have red LEDs. I read after you mentioned GPU cooling, that the fans should match, but now that I read it again I assume you meant extra case fans. Depending on the motherboard you choose, it will greatly change the limitations of the aftermarket cooling. Off the top of my head, the only GPU cooler I can think that has red LEDs is a Zalman, but I think its built for ATI cards. With most good aftermarket GPU coolers today, you have to realize that most will take up 3 slots each! This is why I mention the mobo, before I say what GPU coolers you can get
ohh so the haf have already complete fans, but would the parts fit in?, i heard that a bigger case is needed for big GPUs. As for the motherboard i had chosen somthing awhile ago,but there were many negative feedbacks on it so i changed my mind + i dont know a good motherboard brand since i am new to this and sees all of them same xD but i've read more positive feedback on asus & gigabyte but still i would like to have a advice from pros and people who have experince
ah yes, i chose awhile ago samsung spinpoint f3 but since i have low knowledge on HDD and only know them as file storage i changed it to a lot cheaper one. changed HDD to samsung spinpoint f3
Optic Disc, Hard Drive, and even RAM are non issues if you get first 2 with SATA connectors (todays standard), and last one (RAM) of a mobo matching sort. Your choices seem ok. Then the mobo is the most critical element, it needs to fit SLI. Normally, those mobos that announce their SLI feature have enough space in between slots, etc. Then, a mobo that let's you overclock your K Intel. Just make sure you get Revision 3 chipset P67 mobos. Personally I am 100% happy with the one in my specs. Your PSU also need to have 2 GPU connectors (6 or 8 pin)
i chose the PSU because it had "tech power up recommended" labeled on top of it and seems pretty nice too and i thinking of SLI Gtx 570 which is SCed i thought having 750w will be enough
No need GPU cooler, motherboard you can start with AsRock Extreme 4 Gen3 and go up or down according to your budget/needs.
ok i'll add it on my list, this the motherboard you are relating to? i searched it up on amazon http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-MB-P67...MQAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320312567&sr=8-1
If your budget allows I would recommend this one : GA-Z68XP-UD4 Looks awesome and performs likewise..!
Yes, that board you linked is the right one. There are plenty of 1155 motherboards out there, so you can take your time and look for the right one. Good start: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z68a-gd80-p8z68-deluxe-z68xp-ud5,3025.html http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z68xp-ud3-dz68db,2980.html
but will this motherbaord fit into my casing? GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD4 and ASRock MB-P67E4G3 have big difference on them?
oh ok, so i wouldnt need a much bigger case then, but if i would like to use the case for the future (2 - 3 years from now) i should choose a new one? cause i am noticing components gets bigger and bigger.
hey guys i updated my comp parts. will it be compatible? no problem on cooling etc? or should i wait for nvidia 6xx kepler? and then upgrade?
The 3GB 580 is at the same pricepoint as the new Radeon 7970 which will be available in a couple of weeks. If you have 550$ to spend on a card then get the 7970, it's on average 15-20% faster than the 580 especially in new games.
Suggestions for CPU cooler (without fan) : Prolimatech Armageddon, or Megahalems Rev. B. Prolimatech Panther is equipped with 120mm red LED fan. Some really cheap and effective CPU coolers are Thermalright True Spirit 140 and HR-02 Macho. My choice will be True Spirit 140 with additional red LED fan.

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Kenya Tours and Safaris
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It could be argued that "safari" was born in Kenya, with the primal drama of lion, leopard and cheetah hungrily following a sea of wildebeest so immense, at times it seems the earth itself is moving. Africa's single most famous safari draw, the annual Great Migration occurs every September and October as animals travel between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara park reserve. The park takes its name from famous nomadic Maasai people, who wander as freely across the Kenya-Tanzania border as their cattle. There is more to Kenya than safari, though: from coral reefs and white sand beaches to tea plantations, plus a tourism infrastructure that can get you to all of them, you're not likely to get bored.
Local Living Kenya—Masai Village (DKML)
For ages, the Masai people of East Africa have preserved an authentic way of life that includes training warriors, living peacefully and communicating with wild animals across the plains, and developing native medicines. Now it's your turn to get a taste of this unique lifestyle. This short five-day trip takes a dive right into the daily life of the Masai, where you'll learn how to make traditional beaded jewelry, milk cows, throw a spear and identify different animal tracks. You'll get a firsthand look at bush survival skills as you live with the Masai people in their village, learn the beliefs of the Masai and enjoy a ceremony on your final night to cap off your experience.
Highlights: Learn survival skills from Masai warriors, participate in day-to-day life in a remote Masai village, listen to warrior stories around the campfire, witness a traditional Masai ceremony.
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Masai & Tanzania Camping Safari (DKMT)
Long on yearning for the savannahs of Africa but short on time? This should do the trick. This adventure spreads the wonders of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, magnificent Lake Manyara and campouts under the broad midnight skies of the Masai Mara over 11 adventure-filled days. Our all-terrain vehicles cut down the travel time, making sure your every minute in Africa is spent interacting with the locals and tracking the Big Five. Africa in a flash? It can be done.
Highlights: Photograph incredible wildlife on game drives, meet the Masai people, savour a traditional lunch in a local community, search for the Big Five
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AS A SENIOR IN 2012-13 CSCAA Scholar All-American First Team ... Only fifth-year member of the roster ... One of only two returning national champions (with Nicholas Korth), having swam the breaststroke leg of the first-place 200 medley relay in a school-record time of 1:42.56 that still stands, as a freshman at the 2009 NCAA Division II Championships.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2011-12 Competed in four events at the PCSC Championships ... Was part of the first-place 200 medley relay team (1:43.68) ... Also swam at the PCSC Championships to a sixth-place finish in the 100 breast (1:07.33) and a 12th-place showing in the 200 breast (2:27.44) ... Additionally competed in the 50 free.
2010-11 Redshirted the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009-10 All-American and All-PCSC for the second straight season ... During the NCAA Championships in Canton, Ohio, was a key relay member of the fourth-place 200 medley (29.06 split) and the fifth-place 400 medley (1:05.04 split) teams ... At the PCSC Championships, helped the 200 medley relay squad to a first-place finish and the 400 medley relay team to second place ... Also at the league championships, took third individually in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.98).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008-09 All-American ... All-PCSC ... At the NCAA Championships, placed fifth in the 100 breaststroke (1:03.61) and 11th in the 200 breast (2:20.17) and was part of the first-place foursome in the 200 medley relay that set a new school record of 1:42.56 ... At the PCSC Championships, finished second in the 200 breast (2:22.03), third in the 100 breast (1:04.95) and 13th in the 50 free (24.58) while also helping the 200 medley relay team to a victory (1:45.29).
CLUB Competed for the Lodi City Swim Club (1999-2008).
HIGH SCHOOL A 2008 graduate of Galt High School ... Was the team MVP, sectional finalist and league finalist all four years ... Earned Sierra Valley Conference titles in the 100 free in 2007-08 and the 100 breast in 2008 ... School record holder in the 100 free, 100 breast, 200 medley relay and 400 free ... Earned all-league and all-academic recognition ... Statistical bests of 55.10 in the 100 free, 1:06.48 in the 100 breast and 2:26 in the 200 breast ... Also ran cross country at GHS.
PERSONAL Born April 13, 1990 in Los Gatos ... Parents are Timothy and Lorinda O'Brien ... Has an older brother named Joe and an older sister named Melissa ... Environmental systems (environmental chemistry) major at Warren College ... Plans to pursue a master's degree in sustainable management upon graduating from UCSD ... Being part of the NCAA Division II national champion 200 medley relay team in 2009 is her most memorable swimming moment ... Favorite pro teams are the Indianapolis Colts and the San Diego Padres ... Hobbies include boating, wakeboarding, tubing, surfing, crafts and baking.
2010 NCAA Division II Championships 200 Medley Relay Split (Breast) - 29.06 (Finals) - 4th Place 400 Medley Relay Split (Breast) - 1:05.04 (Finals) - 5th Place 100 Breast - 1:06.02 (Prelims) - 25th Place
2009 NCAA Division II Championships 200 Breast - 2:20.73 (Finals) - 11th Place 100 Breast - 1:03.61 (Finals) - 5th Place 50 Free - 24.93 (Prelims) - 66th Place 200 Medley Relay Split (Breast) - 28.46 (Finals) - 1st Place
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On Mon, 13 Jan 2003, Paul English wrote: > Aah - good thing someone knows what they are doing. :-) I'll stick with > the idea of individual power supplies then I guess, and one big UPS. Individual power-factor-correcting power supplies, if you can find them. The problem Greg alluded to (browning out due to high current on the supply lines themselves) can affect the AC lines as well for switching power supplies, leading to harmonic distortion and possibly unhappy systems when you're running a circuit full of systems close to line capacity. PFC supplies spread out the current draw so it more closely matches the voltage cycle. They save energy, too. rgb Robert G. Brown http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/ Duke University Dept. of Physics, Box 90305 Durham, N.C. 27708-0305 Phone: 1-919-660-2567 Fax: 919-660-2525 email:rgb at phy.duke.edu
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Tue, Mar 25, 2008 | 19:38 GMT
Final Halo 3 Legendary map announced
According to this, the final Halo 3 map to be included in the Legendary pack is called Blackout, a remake of the Halo 2 favourite, Lockout.
Blackout joins the previously announced Avalanche and Ghost Town in the DLC offering, which will release on April 15 for 800 MS Points.
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 | 17:46 GMT
Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack details announced
Here. The Pack will be released on April 15 for 800 MS Points and will include three maps: Ghost Town, the newly-announced Avalanche and a yet-to-be-shown level.
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Sun, Mar 16, 2008 | 10:42 GMT
Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack to be announced on Tuesday.
Says so on Bungie's site.
The already-revealed Ghost Town will be joined by a pair of other maps in Legendary, the first of which will actually be formally unveiled Tuesday– there's one of those press releases announcing it and concrete details about the map's release date and other sundry details. So, much to your chagrin, the wait is a few days longer.
There's some pics of new vehicles over there, should this float your boat.
Wed, Feb 27, 2008 | 14:04 GMT
Details and new screen of Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack
Here. It's an interview with Bungie environment artist Mike Zak about the "new map and Bungie's multiplayer map creation process in general", the new map in question being Ghost Town. Read away.


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252 Meetup Groups match "Games" near Denver, CO
A group dedicated to playing and learning a variety of board games and card games, from Euro games to fantasy themed games, from party games to deck building, etc..., nothing out of place here. Bring your favorites or just show up to play, experienced gamers and those who are just curious, all are welcome. We'll see how the group develops - and depending on that we may meet in a combination of private and public locations, and at different times of the week. We will meet primarily in the Boul …
Make games Share knowledge Support one another CiGDA (often pronounced 'sig-dah') is a free, open and supportive, grass roots group for game developers (artists, designers, coders, etc.) We meet with the purpose of learning and sharing information about independent game development (self-publishing, DIY, bootstrapping, resources, methods, etc.) Most importantly this group is an accessible support structure to gather artists, designers, programmers, musicians and writers to make self-expressive i …
This group is about enjoying life through playing strategy games, everything from Settlers and Ticket to Ride to Small World and Puerto Rico. If you love playing strategy games, especially Euro-style board games, then this group is for you! I picked Wednesday night for board games, but am open to changing the night if we have a group consensus that another night is better. Just didn't wan to clash with the other two Boulder weekend game Meetups! In addition, I'm developing an RPG system that b …
Calling all investigators! Whether you're a hardcore gamer or enjoy the occasional board game, whether you're a seasoned RPGer or don't know what RPG stands for, if the idea of delving into the secrets of an uncaring alien universe in order to save humanity from sanity-blasting monsters and terrors from beyond the stars catches your fancy, then this is the group for you. H.P. Lovecraft was an American horror writer who published numerous stories throughout the 1920s and 30s. He is the founding f …
This group is for anyone 21 to 99+ years old who loves to play cards. Play your old favorites and learn new ones. Meet great people and laugh a lot. Bring old friends and meet new ones. I've got plenty of regular playing cards. I also bring pinochle, euchre, Rook, Uno, and Phase 10 cards. If you have a favorite game that requires special cards, please bring them. If you want to play a certain game when you get there, all you need to do is ask around and find enough others who also want to play …
We are a strategy board games group. We are a small group of people interested in getting together once a month for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon of easygoing, but competitive, board gaming with like-minded strategists. We play Risk (different varieties), Axis and Allies, Settlers of Catan, Diplomacy, Ticket to Ride, Monopoly and others. If you are interested, join us and describe who you are, how often you play board games, and what strategy games you like to play.
Do you love to get together with friends and play games such as Dominos, Catch Phrase, Apples to Apples, Skipbo, Guesstures, etc.? Let's gather as gay men and women, make new friends and play.
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We have merged our group with the Boulder Board Games Galore meetup group and will be scheduling all meetups through their group from now on instead of through here. As part of the merger process, we have closed Burgers, Beer, and Board Games to new members, so if you want to join, make sure to do so through the Boulder Board Games Galore group, found at http://www.meetup.com/Boulder-Board-Games-Galore/. We look forward to lots more fun board game gatherings! Happy Gaming!
This Group is being Formed for all the gamers out there in Denver. From FPS to FFonline to Super Smash Brothers, If its on a console, arcade or PC, we are all about it. The general Plan of actions of the group is to meet up play video games (Mostly multi-player), Have A few (your preferred energy drink here), platform tournaments, meet other gamers, and social interactions.
This group is all about flip cup, beer pong, and other fun bar games! We will meet up at bars and play a few rounds of flip cup, beer pong, or any other bar games people want to play! This is a social group, so we don't mind you're amazing or not so great, we just want everyone to have a good time and meet tons of new friends along the way! Come on out and flip that cup!
A group for LGB gamers to find gaming groups with like minded indavidules. Dungeons and Dragons, New and Old World of Darkness, Shadowrun, and any other Rpg.
This group is for role players who enjoy true roleplaying. We are not into the Roll playing most gamers tend to do. We have a place to game in Aurora CO, not far from Denver. We play mostly the older game titles but are very open minded for other games.
Welcome to the South Denver Freeform Role-Playing Meetup. Join Bo and his cast of merry-makers as we enjoy Murder Mystery Parties and Theatre-Style, Parlor, and Free-form Role-Playing Games. The philosophy of this group (besides having a ton of fun) will be to have single-night, self-contained, system agnostic role-playing and Murder Mystery parties. Come try out one of our nights and be part of this fun new group.... Cheers!
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This group is for anyone who loves to play euchre... even if you're not from the Midwest! Your hosts, Jenny (ex-pat Wisconsinite with a penchant for cheese - go figure) and Jon (ex-pat Brit who speaks in a snooty accent to appear clever) would love to welcome you to our home. Both of us love meeting new folks, drinking a glass of good wine, and shaking our heads (Jen) every time Jon forgets that the left bower is trump... Jenny is very superstitious: she believes strongly in aligning with the b …
Tired of driving up The Hill? Looking for a .50/1 or 1/2 cash game without a rake? Looking for a Poker League? Looking for a consistent game every Friday Night? Looking for a fun, friendly place to play? If I can get the right numbers...look no more! In the meantime, I'll post a little about me and the game I (used to) run: I'm 32, have lived in Aurora about 6 months, and so far do not know anyone here that plays more than $10 tournies with buddies once a month. Would probably start here with j …
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Are you tired of mind-numbingly boring hold-em? Are you tired of the testosterone-fueled bluff-fest with the backwards hats, hoodies, sunglasses, earphones, bling, and royal flush tattoos across the neck? Well if so then come and try some real games! Dealer's choice; 4 cards, 5 cards, 1 board, 2 boards, tic-tac-toe (8 boards)! We play all kinds of games, both traditional and crazy! We play at a very nice house in Aurora every other Friday night, with other possible days or nights as interest dic …
Whether you are new to the game, first played it long ago, or have been playing for years, chess can become a lifelong hobby. Its endless possibilities ensure that every game will be different. It will challenge you to think analytically and creatively, and it will develop your problem-solving skills. You will make new friends over the board or online from all over the world. This Meetup group will bring people together to learn and play chess in Denver. I offer inexpensive group instruction for …
After the attack on Pearl Harbor was executed pre-emptively, this statement was released… We hereby declare War on one another. Our Air Units, Sea Units and Land Units shall do their utmost in prosecuting the war. Our players of various skill levels and experience (and addiction…to the Axis and Allies game) shall perform faithfully and diligently their respective duties; the entire Rocky Mountain Axis and Allies Meetup Game Group with a untied will shall mobilize their strength, endurance (and …
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History: Altitude, formerly Mile High Club, was formed as a World of Warcraft guild in September, 2008. The goal was to game with players locally to Colorado while having the chance to meetup locally for things away from the computer, or sometimes at the computer just somewhere else. Leadership has changed hands many times throughout the guild, and eventually the meetup groups history but the attitude always remains the same. There is always a helping hand, or an eager participant. Meetups: W …
This group is for those looking for other local, geeky couples in their 20s and 30s to hang out with. We do at least a couple of things each month - game and movie nights, dinner parties, cookouts, tabletop game groups, and whatever else group members might suggest. Welcome!
We are a smallish group of local X-Wing players who like to meet on Monday evenings to play. We are currently playing at Dark Matter Games located on the North-East corner of Wadsworth and Mississippi. Please come on down and join us for some fast and furious starfighter combat!! You can also check us out at http://www.facebook.com/groups/623909184303490/.
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For anyone interested in playing or learning to play the game 1,000 Blank White Cards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNmJEQQvRS4 Also possibly some Apples to Apples, Cards Against Humanity, Speed Scrabble or other Casual Party Games. No experience necessary, anyone willing to learn the game can play!
Are you ready to play, get some exercise, and have some fun? Good, me too. It is officially Ultimate Season and there will be alot of opportunities to play. We already have 4 repeating game times for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. Feel free to suggest any other time that you want to get a game going and we will put it on the schedule. There is no greater sport than co-ed Ultimate (hence, the name), but you can never have TOO much fun, right? So we will add themes and socialization so yo …
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This is the group for Gamers in and around the Stapleton area. We meet to play board games mostly, but also enjoy card games, wargames, and occasionally organize local RPG groups. Come meet the gamers nearby, we can always use another player at the table!
If you're a fan of "Americas Team" then this is the meetup for you! This group is made up of great people that really make it fun on game day. Our meetups range from 50 to 80 members each game day, all enjoying each others company and cheering on our BOYS to victory. If you haven't experienced our Texas hospitality you need to! For 2013 we are meeting at one location only, Fox & Hound Lone Tree. Out of 7 bars/restaurants that put in bids to host our spectacular group in summer 2013 they won out …
We are a looking for Mah Jongg enthusiasts and those who want to learn the game. We play the American version with the card from the National Mah Jongg League. We are lots of fun and over 55s or close to it! We prefer people who want to commit to a regular weekday game. Hope to hear from you soon!
Chess.... It's not just for Geeks anymore! This is a meetup group to get people together over Chess boards in social environments and at various events to play Chess, socialize, and have some fun. The intent is to use getting together to play Chess as...an excuse to get together. We'll make new friends, and then have lots of opportunities to keep getting together to play, mingle, and socialize over things like "Chess and Happy Hour", "Chess and a picnic", "Chess and live music", etc ALL levels …
Play the most strategic game known to man. Watch incredible complexity emerge from a few simple rules - it's believed that the same game has never been played twice, except deliberately. Come to learn, teach, experiment or compete. All levels welcome, from "what are the rules?" to "with five handicap stones, I could beat God."
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Come out to play Mah Jong Chinese Style (much easier than American version! - well, I guess that's debatable - and not a debate I want to have.) This is definitely for the New / beginner Mah Jong player. Ages 21yr and up are welcome. I just happen to be 50 something! ha I just want to have fun with other ladies who like to socialize while playing a very interesting Chinese tile game - much like the card game of Gin Rummy. You'll find your self calling out words like "Chow" "Pung" "Kong" and of c …
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gsummitX - Gamification in Denver/Boulder is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co …
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Meet other Active Adults in your local area! Whether you're a 50's, 60's, 70's or 80's group, married or single join in activities that keep you young and active! We are a social group who just want to meet people and have fun whatever your interest are; so one requirement to join this group is to post a current photo of yourself. WE ARE NOT A DATING SITE! Below are just some general ideas we embrace but we are open to suggestions. Lets all have some fun together. Here is just a sample of som …
Welcome to the Denver Boardgames group! We get together twice a month to roll dice, move counters, play cards, and generally have a fun time. I hope you can join us at our monthly meetings - bring along a favorite game, or show up and try someone else's favorite. We're not the only board gamers in Denver, not by far. A good amount of activity also goes on at the yahoo group - you can reach it at http://denvergames.com/.
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Subclinical renal involvement in essential cryoglobulinemic vasculitis and classic polyarteritis nodosa
Tamer A. Gheita a , Nermeen A. Khairy a, Mohamed M. Nasrallah b, Hani Hussein c
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Renal vasculitis is usually associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs). However, non-ANCA patients constitute a rarely studied variant of renal vasculitis. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the features of renal involvement in patients with primary systemic non-ANCA associated vasculitis (NAAV) and compare essential cryoglobulinemic vasculitis (ECV) with classic polyarteritis nodosa (PAN).
The study included 30 patients with primary systemic non-ANCA associated vasculitis (NAAV). Fifteen with ECV and another 15 patients with classic PAN. The patients were recruited from the Rheumatology and Internal medicine departments and outpatient clinics of Cairo University Hospitals. The patients had no or mild renal involvement at entry and the ANCA was negative as tested by immunoflourescence and ELISA. Renal biopsy was performed for all the patients and histopathologically studied.
Renal biopsy abnormalities were seen in six females. One patient with PAN showed renal vasculitis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) and was HBV and ANA positive. The patient had negative HCV and cryoglobulins. Five patients with ECV-associated HCV had findings; one had chronic interstitial nephritis and was HBV positive. The other four were HBV negative with MPGN in two, focal proliferative and crescentic GN in one patient each.
Increased understanding of the manifestations of systemic vasculitis is likely to provide the basis for the use of more selective immunomodulatory therapies in the future. It is our hope that this study will raise awareness of the non ANCA-associated vasculitic renal involvement.
Keywords : Renal, NonANCA, PAN, Cryoglobulinemia, Vasculitis
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"Wasting no time, Vice President Joe Biden meets on Thursday with 'law enforcement leaders' from across the country to launch work on a series of recommendations to battle gun violence in the wake of the school massacre in Newtown, Conn."
Sounds great doesn't it? We are finally doing something to curb this epidemic of gun violence. The trouble is that there is no such thing as gun violence. How can you battle something that does not exist?
One of the basic tenets of mathematics, or anything else for that matter, is that to solve a problem you must first be able to state the problem. That is just as true in our modern society of senseless violence as it is in mathematics. And here is the kicker: We have no problems with guns. What we have is a problem with our society. The problem is that we have become so politically correct that we cannot allow ourselves to face truths. Instead of facing the truth and finding ways to solve the problems that stem from those facts, we make idiotic statements like there is such as thing as "gun violence." What we have is a cancer of our society. We have movies and TV shows that are so violent and gory that they would turn the stomach of anyone not hardened to such blood and gore. We have video games that teach exactly the kind of killing that happened in Newtown, CT just a few short days ago. In fact, if that young man had not destroyed his computers we would probably have found out that he spent most of his time playing just such games. Instead of outlawing guns we need to start trying to identify and cure the cancer that has invaded this nation.
Guns are only tools, used by men. They are neither good, nor evil. If they were we would not allow our policemen to carry the nasty things.
Let me say this very clearly; If I thought that all the ills of society in this nasty old world could be solved by the destruction of all the guns, I would be first in line. I could hunt with a bow and arrow and have just as much fun as I do with a gun. However, that would cure nothing. Genghis Khan didn't use guns. Evil was perpetrated for thousands of years before guns were invented. And even if we wanted to we can't destroy all the guns. In fact, our government doesn't want to destroy ALL the guns, just those in the hands of private citizens. The police and the military will still have guns. And although the pundits and liberals will never admit it, so will the criminals, and we won't have the means to defend ourselves, unless we figure out how to do it with a nail gun or a stapler.
Here is a fact that you have not seen on TV about the Newtown disaster. That whacko managed to kill all those children precisely and exactly because that school was a "gun free zone." Since it was a gun free zone, and having a gun there is already illegal, exactly how did that man shoot all those children? Because he didn't care that it was illegal, and neither will all the other criminals in the country and in the world. Neither will the people who make lots of money providing weapons in places where they are illegal.
If prohibition of alcohol failed to work, and if the prohibition of drugs has failed to work, just exactly how in the name of all that is holy does the government think that the prohibition of guns is going to work?
We repealed the prohibition of alcohol. But before we did, we made millionaires out of petty crooks. We will eventually be forced to legalized at least some recreational drugs. But before we do we will have (already have) made billionaires out of petty crooks. Why don't we get smart and realize that the only way to handle criminals is to arm the citizenry, just exactly as our founding fathers understood and allowed for by the 2nd Amendment.
People who make the insane statement that they will not outlaw any weapons with a valid sporting purpose, have obviously never read the Constitution. If they had they would realize that the 2nd Amendment does not have anything to do with sporting weapons. It does not protect our rights to hunt, or shoot targets, or plink at tin cans. It protects our right to own military-grade weapons, assault rifles, machine guns, and it does this as protection against our own corrupt government. The 2nd Amendment says: "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
I fail to see how this can be misinterpreted. It says exactly what it means and it cannot be misunderstood by anyone with two brain cells to rub together. But let me try to make it plainer.
Since we need to remain free states, and since it may be necessary at some point in the future to call the citizens together to enforce that freedom, the right of each and every one of us to keep and bear weapons suitable for military service is not to be infringed in any way.
That is what it means. If the federal government tries to change that, then the free states must take steps to protect it. Thus comes the militia. I pray to God that this time never comes, but I am scared to death that it is standing on our doorsteps at this very moment.


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If it weren't for the fact that Mikhael is actually astoundingly competent, I'd say he was clearly an anscestor of Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
EDIT: And to further the connection, Blofeld was born to a Polish father and a Greek mother in Gdynia, Poland.
Mitrofan Mikulynski, the Master of Mint? With such a name, he was destined for greatness on this position
And about Riga, perhaps Vlad Telyatevsky just wanted to avenge the late monarch, who rushed to his final charge after hearing that Riga warned Tver? If so, his demise was quite a poetic end (being eaten by the same tiger as the man he wanted to avenge )
@ loki100; If the Stewarts had thought to get Russian hair stylists and a couple of tigers in, who knows what Scotland would look like today?
@ morningSIDEr: I hoped that you would approve. I've missed drawing Aleks II. Obviously, the statue's mighty blade is not to scale, and you can't see it properly in the image: the artist decided to scale it down so that uncultured tpurists wouldn't use iot to hang their washing on.
@ Omen: Thanks mate The current heir is Konstantin, who is either a 6/4/4, 4/6/4 or 4/4/6, can't remember off hand. Nasty piece of work. Hoping to feature him in the update after this one, assuming he doesn't have a Hunting Accident or anything.
And while the thought of a Rurikovich/Pusia offspring is interesting, she has eyes only for Dobczyński...
@ Avindian: Cheers Sadly, I don't think the statue exists any more, would have been one of the main tourist attractions of hungary I suspect.
@ Extreme Unction: They could be very distantly related, Mikhael's brilliance diluted along the way. 'Call that a cat, Blofeld? This is a cat!'
@ Memento Mori: I'm sure that Telyatevsky had good reason for his suggestion. In his own head. Sadly, Mikhael thought that he would do better in an alternative post. He's practical like that.
@ All: next update is short and very gameplay oriented, so there won't be that much text. This is probably a good thing, and it means I can't talk as much bollocks.
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Episode XXVI: Tversted Interests
Dobczyński entered Prince Mikhael's study, closing the door behind him. The Prince of Tver looked up and smiled as his retainer entered. As did Pusia, who loped over to the veteran soldier. Her eyelashes fluttered, and she rubbed her neck against his leg, purring gently. He smiled awkwardly, gently stroking her luxurious fur, ready to jerk his hand out of amputation range at a moment's notice.
'Good morning, sir.'
'Good morning, Dobczyński! A glass of wine?' He gestured at the bottle of red that sat on his desk. ' A Burgundian '22, outstanding vintage.'
Dobczyński's nose twitched involuntarily. 'Very kind, sir, but no thank you.' Being of mixed Polish/Scottish inheritance, and having spent his working life in Russia, Dobczyński was very fond of spirits, but not wine. Red wine, in particular, turned his stomach. Given a choice between a red Burgundian '22 and a glass of his own urine, he would have taken the Dobczyński Number One House White every time.
Mikhael smiled. 'I will make a civilised man of you one day, Dobczyński.'
'I'm sure you will, sir. Talking of civilisation, the princess sends her greetings, and hopes that her husband dies soon so that she can come home.'
In order to further good relations with his Russian neighbours, Mikhael had approved of the marriage of his daughter, princess Barbara, to the Prince of Murom. It had strengthened the two countries' relationship...and would, Mikhael hoped, bring some civilisation to the rather poor, backward principality.
Dobczyński continued. 'And some good news, sir. Our re-fitting programme for the army's weapons is complete. We've reformed our cavalry and artillery units, and equipped all infantry with pikes.'
'You approve of pikes, Dobczyński?'
'Certainly, sir. Always liked a good, firm shaft. And finally, the colonisation of Bersh is complete.'
'Excellent! Begin construction of a holiday resort.'
'Yes, sir.'
Not everyone, though, was enamoured of Mikhael's revitalisation of Bersh as a place of relaxation. Another Sunni uprising occurred in Samara, requiring to be put down by Sheleshpansky's troops.
With Bersh now under control, Mikhael moved his attention to the next Nogai province: the trade city of Astrakhan. Its capture would be a huge economic boon to the Principality, granting them control of a second major centre of commerce.
Mikhael, meanwhile, had grown tired of his ineffectual government. He dismissed them, giving them a week in which to arrange a new cabinet for his approval. With direct control, he set the nation a new, more sensible goal.
'Cousin Boris is in a difficult position, Dobczyński. We must look after him and his people.'
'Yes, sir. Shall we try and be diplomatic about it?'
'Of course! He is family, after all! We Rurikoviches have to stick together!'
'Very well, sir.'
'Murom, sir?'
'I think it may be time to take matters in hand, Dobczyński. The prince is...unsuitable.'
'Unstuitable, sir?'
'Yes. To be a prince of Russia, Dobczyński. He knows nothing of art, or science. An idiot in a diamond-studded crown. He builds no statues, funds no artists! What will he leave behind him? Nothing.'
'Then why did you let Princess Barbara marry him?'
'I thought that she could improve him, Dobczyński. Introduce him to the wonders of culture. But he is a boor, nothing more, nothing less. It is time to save his country's artistic legacy.' He sighed. 'Let it be known that the Principality of Tver claims the throne of Murom.'
The reply came a week later: the prince of Murom rejected Mikhael's claim to the throne or Murom. The Prince of Tver was going to have to do this the hard way.
He had hoped that Cousin Boris would join him in this just and noble endeavour. Boris, though, was a man of little more artistic ability that the Prince of Murom – and even less of a military tactician. With his six thousand men located in the east, fighting the Golden Horde, leaving Moscow completely open to Tverian attack...he decided to side with Murom.
Dobczyński and the third army decided that it was time to put the Prince of Muscowy out of his misery.
The Battle for Moscow was short. As the Tverians advanced, one of Dobczyński's footsoldiers fell down a manhole. Paralysed with laughter, the Muscovites had little choice but to surrender.
Dobczyński began the attack, and the largest city in Russia was soon in Tverian hands.
Holed up in his palace, Dobczyński convinced the Duke of Muscowy to become a Vassal of his cousin, and to build at least one statue a month, in exchange for keeping his throne.
The battle for Murom was similarly short, their small army immediately surrendering to the forces of Tver. The city was soon under Tverian control.
The Prince of Murom was deposed, and replaced by Princess Barbara, who would rule in the name of her father.
War with the Golden Horde had broken out again, but the Tartars posed little threat to the armies of Tver.
Further good news was soon to reach Mikhael as Astrakhan was brought under control of Tver, granting the Principality its second Centre of Trade. Merchants flocked to take advantage of new commercial opportunities.
With new gains to the south east, the maps of Tver were again redrawn.
With three crowns to his name, and that of Muscowy his to give to a vassal Duke, Mikhail was the undisputed master of Russia. He was surrounded by potential foes, with the rampant Hungarians to the west and the powerful Ottomans bordering his new city of Astrakhan.
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Its good that Mikhail is trying to bring fine wines and high culture to Russia but its clear he has a long way to go, though if all your neighbours are numpties like Muscovy and Murom you should be ok.
Given the past history of pike related incidents, you'd think your nobles would have seen more merit in a good large sword instead?
I like the fact that "Golden Horde Europe" is further away from Europe than "Golden Horde"!
You really need to take control of the rest of "Kazakh Europe" and "Golden Horde" as Tver is starting to look like the cryllic letter Л.
That Hungarian appendage sticking into lands rightfully belonging to Tver is aching to be cut off.
Too bad you can't make plots to kill off unsuitable heirs in EU3 . . .
@ loki100: Culture-wise, he's fighting a losing battle. And yes, pikes are ruddy dangerous. However, they're better than swords for roasting things on, which I assume is why you get the Morale boost as well as the weapon upgrade.
@ Edlar89: I hadn't noticed that, but yes, rather amusing. I assume it's because their capital (Sarai) is in the more western part. And I'm trying! Not easy when all the provinces are taken up by countries that aren't planning to colonise them.
@ Omen: Yes, yes it is. Annoyingly, they've had two Boundary Disputes on me in the last few years. I've had one in the entire game, and that was over fifty years ago. Especially annoying as most of my leaders have had good Diplomacy scores.
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Tver roars like a tiger!!! You know where one can find more tigers? Siberia. And you know where there are no tigers? Hungary. I'm sure there's a pun in there somewhere. Being digested.
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If you start a war with Hungary and then start absolutely battering them, they're more likely to white peace with Kazakh and GH to concentrate on you. Then you can peace with Hungary for a small prize and be free to rightfully annex Russian lands currently controlled by Hordes.
Here's a handy tip to help acquire all those horde lands which are currently being occupied by other nations you might not want to go to war with just yet.
Fund revolts in the occupied territories. You take the diplomacy hit with the occupied nation, which in this case is a horde nation, so who cares? The rebels will clear out the occupiers, and then you can move in and occupy the territory yourself.
@ RGB: I think we share the same sentiment. There shall be eastern expansion, fear not More bears and more tigers!
@ Edlar89: We shall see Though as you're about to see the problem has reduced a bit.
@ Extreme Unction: An interesting tip I'll bear it in mind for the future, might come in handy.
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Episode XVII: Tverms And Conditions
Mikhael III Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Tver, Ryazan and Murom, was the undisputed master of Russia. His enemies were in full retreat and, while new potential threats were rising both to the west and the south, now was a time for consolidation.
His son, Crown Prince Konstantin, did not agree. Recently appointed as Archbishop of Vladimir, he was a pious man who had dedicated his life to the service of religion. He saw the Ottoman heathen advance towards them, the heretical Magyars devouring the Crimea. He said that his father was not decisive enough. With the Hordes in retreat, the time had come to take the battle to new enemies!
Mikhael, though, did not agree. Tver was richer than she had ever been, but she had much more territory to cover: and much of that was rife with potential trouble, both cultural and religious. There would be a time for crushing the Turk, he reassured his son and heir. There would be a time to send the Hungarians running back to the Pope, tails between their legs. But that time was not now.
Mikhael's retainer entered.
'The new statue of myself is ready for transport to Murom?'
'Yes, sir.'
'Then have it sent, without delay. We must cement our relations with Murom's parliament, lest they have...unwise ideas about the union.'
'Next, send a letter to Cousin Boris in Moscow. Remind him that we expect his full co-operation...in exchange for his realm's defence against the heathen and the heretic.'
'Now then. How goes the colonising?'
'Very well, sir. We have begun to bring Ufa under our control. The city is rich and the land is good for sheep farming.'
'You approve?'
'As an Aberdonian, sir, if there's one thing I know...it's sheep.'
'Splendid. Then let us make certain of our defences – the First Lord of Murom has my answer?'
'Yes, sir. They accept not only your overlordship, but also a formal military alliance. Their soldiers are ours.'
'Good. Then advance our armies into Kalmykia and Sarai. We must take control of these areas before our...western cousins decide to extend their scavenging.'
Further good news was soon to reach the Prince's ears: further improvements in military technology had been made, including the creation of larger, louder cannons.
There was trouble, though, in their Ukrainian territories, as support grew in Podolia for the teachings of Knox and Calvin. En masse, the people rejected the Orthodox church, destroying icons and altars and opting for a more austere form of Christian worship.
Prince-Bishop Konstantin demanded military action, but once more Mikhael pledged patience. Now was not the time for forced conversions. Re-education would come later.
The Golden Horde was no challenge to the Princepality's armies, and Kalmykia and Sarai – the Horde's capital city – were rapidly taken. Terrible revenge was wreaked on the latter: mosques were torched, statues destroyed, and – so it is said – the Khan's favourite cattle were used to make steak pie. Mikhael was disappointed to hear of such acts of vandalism.
'Steak without red wine?' He sighed. 'Culture will be the death of me...'
Further good news reached Tver soon afterwards: the Hungarians had made peace with the Horde. The Magyar kingdom was bloated and unshapely (much like its king, Mikhael suggested – the man didn't drink enough mint with fennel), but sated for the time being. A chance had presented itself. Mikhael had hoped to wind down Tver's military commitments, but this chance might not come again: an opportunity to remove the Catholics' access to Horde territory and stop their further spread.
He proposed a reform to the Government: to further centralise the Principality's operations, improving efficiency. While the government themselves agreed, many regional nobles were concerned at this move. Mikhael had been growing more powerful and confident, and there were whispers that he had higher ambitions than 'mere' princedom.
Orthodox missionary efforts in the east, though, had a notable success, as the population of Samara, and its surrounding gold-mining region, were rapidly converting to Tver's official religion.
Further east, the Ufa region was brought under Tver's control, further expanding the Principality's buffer zone against the steppe nomads, and bringing another fairly prosperous region into their sphere of influence.
With the Hungarians gone, their former occupied zones were ripe for the taking, Bogutjar the first to be brought under Tverian control.
The city of Samara, though, was not yet free of trouble. A huge nationalist uprising gained momentum in the city and surrounding areas.
General Sheleshpansky's troops were hard-pressed, but were ultimately able to restore order.
Almost immediately afterwards, Ufa was overrun by the Kazakhs, the city's lack of fortifications making it an easy target.
Kalmykia was soon colonised by Tverian settlers, and integrated into the Principality.
Sad news reached the Prince soon afterwards, though: General Sheleshpansky had taken his troops too far into Siberian territory, and been eaten by a bear. The Prince regretted his loss, and that he had not been consumed in a more appropriate manner. Apple sauce was, he believed, the appropriate marinade for human, on the basis that it – supposedly – tasted similar to pork.
Mikhael had received a note from the Guild of Cartographers. They were annoyed again, but by the shape of Tver, but by the nasty colour clash provided by the small, grey state of Zaporozhia. They would have none of his suggestions that they simply 'use another colour you idiots.' Zaporozhia was grey. It always had been, and always would be. There was only one way to settle this most infuriating of issues:
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A priest! Excellent, that will be a very interesting addition to the line of Princes. If he survives that is.
Foreshadowing, I'm certain.'Steak without red wine?' He sighed. 'Culture will be the death of me...'
Excellent that both Murom and Muscowy are being brought further under the TVer umbrella.
The Hungarian advance must be dealt with.
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Tigers and bears, oh my. Missing are lions. Maybe they're in Hungary.
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Clearly a winning strategy.
Excellent stuff. Good to see Mikhael continuing to aid the poor, benighted barbarians on his border. Happily and selflessly he is crushing their armies, sacking and pillaging their lands and bestowing upon them the gift of civilisation; great art. Truly Mikhael is a most brilliant ruler.
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One of the nice things about annexing all that Horde territory is that the pre-Russian states (Tver, Novgorod, Muscovy, etc) as well as Russia itself should you form it get massive bonuses to culture flip Tatar territories. In my Novgorod/Russia game, all but one of the Tatar territories had culture-flipped to Russian culture by game end.


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