World in Conflict is by far the most addicting PC game I’ve played in my entire life.  From jaw dropping graphics to realistic gameplay, there isn’t a Real Time Strategy game (RTS) in the market that fully captures the essence of war.  My addiction has gone so far, where I have to be literally pulled away from my PC to stop playing.

Launch a napalm strike to decimate a forest or call in a nuclear missile to wipe out your enemies.  There’s an infinite amount of strategies a player can employ to ensure a victorious ouctome for the team.  In addition, instant action allows for continuous gameplay with minimal stoppages.  There’s no resource gathering for minerals, lengthy wait times or building fortifications.  You head straight into the theatre of war and utter destruction!

Now my addiction can be fuelled even further thanks to an upcoming expansion pack called World in Conflict: Soviet Assault.  An abundance of new content will keep me glued to the PC monitor all night long (again).

If you’re an avid gamer who hasn’t tried WIC, get off yer ass, rush over to an electronic store and pick up a copy.  Just don’t blame me if the wife starts nagging you to get off the PC.

A long time ago I came to a realization that you can’t make everyone happy.  Despite my very best efforts to appease every man, woman and child on this planet, someone is bound to be offended by the course of my actions.
 
And yes, this also applies to my choice of TV shows as well!

If you don’t know by now, I’m a pretty big Stargate fan.  Yes, I have the complete DVD collection of both series, along with the odd souvenir that fandom obviously provides.  Moreover, I’m also looking forward to Stargate Worlds, a Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) currently under development by Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment.

My fetish with Stargate may seem pretty hardcore; however, it pales in comparison to a fan who actually built an authentic looking Stargate Home Theatre within the confines of his home.  No, I am not kidding!

A sight to behold for Sci-Fi geeks, this amazing theatre is highlighted by a 10 foot diameter Stargate along with a décor that faithfully mimics the Stargate Atlantis TV show.  Even more impressive is a fiber-optic stardome on the ceiling with sky mural and twinkling stars.  For added realism, dual projectors display similar water effects into the Stargate as commonly seen with every episode. 

An intergalactic experience for wormhole aficionados, the Stargate Home Theatre is a great way to burn some unneeded cash.  Hmm…since I’m currently in the market for a new home, perhaps a similar home theatre is worth pursuing after all.

For more information about the Stargate Home Theatre, click here.

Source: CEPro

I’ve finally upgraded to WordPress 2.5.1.  Even though the installation was pretty easy, I can’t seem to load up LemuelJopio.com with Internet Explorer 7.  On the other hand, my blog can be accessed through FireFox without any problems.

UPDATE: A couple minutes ago, I received a email from my hosting company about the problem.  It seems my server is overloaded at the moment, a likely cause for the slowdown with IE 7.  Hopefully, they can reduce the load to display my site in a timely manner on both IE7 and Firefox.

I just came back from my little vacation yesterday.  Despite the fact it was only 4 days long, I took the opportunity to enjoy most of my time in the warm Southern California sunshine.  From Disneyland to the infamous L.A. Fashion district, the whole experience was well worth my time.

When I finally got home last night, my body literally shut down due to all the activities I put myself through.  Furthermore, I fell into a big slumbersome sleep for the next 12 hours, only to wake up the next day during mid afternoon.

Here are a couple of pictures I’ve managed to upload during my stay.  I’ll try adding more the next couple of days. In the meantime, I better get some sleep. My body is still pretty beat up. Enjoy!

A little sunburned. But in the end, I’m still a Kid at heart!

Imaginary Diva and I in the Tea Cup

Jasmine and My Nephew Rasheed

Rasheed trying to be a Good Boy

Rasheed Playing Around with his Mickey Mouse Hat