Shurukian

This sounds absolutely horrible Alfred. I know how horrible it can get when people decide to spread things around about you and you have little that you can do. Hopefully you can get this sorted out fast and these jerks leave you alone.

This is wonderful.

Thank you, Bob.

Awww, thanks Jack.

I never knew a lot of this. Thanks guys. One of my professors that studies memory raised the idea that I may not have a retention problem, but a recollection problem. For example, if you explain a prior event to me in shallow detail, I'll usually remember it and be able to fill in the rest of the details. It's not completely gone, I just need prompts to remember it. I'm wondering if the lowered oxygen would be enough to cause that. I'm realistic that the memory problem is possibly independent from my other problems, but I don't want to jump to the conclusion that I have two conditions right now, so I've been trying to see ways that they could be related. And thank you guys for the information and the well wishes. I could say the same. Your father's story is inspiring to me. While I never plan on getting medical marijuana,() I know how important it is to develop ways to deal with what you can't cure. I think sometimes it takes events like this to appreciate every moment that you're healthy, and strive to do everything you can. Thanks so much for the story and the words. And my family and I say that about House all the time. XD Mia.

The condition prevents me from any type of cardio exercise, so any time I jog for longer than thirty seconds, I end up breathless and tired. I'm not sure what level of oxygen deprivation would be necessary for memory loss, but that was my hypothesis. I haven't explored those options, so I'll look into those. Thank you, Locke.

It's been a year and a half now since I've posted an update to the condition I have. For those of you that haven't read my first blog entry about this, I have a disease called Tietze's Disease. As I said in the last entry, I was diagnosed shortly after Christmas in early 2008, though I developed it many years before. Tietze's disease is a very rare disease. In basics, everyone has an underlying tissue, called the myofascial tissue. Think of it like a giant net around your body. For most, this stretches and moves, however, for Tietze sufferers, the tissue tightens up and doesn't stretch much. It's extremely rare but very commonly misdiagnosed, and sometimes masks tumors, heart attacks, heart dysfunctions, and lung problems. As I said before: because of this, my rib cage doesn't move much, which limits the oxygen I take in. But I know a lot more about it now then I did before. For example, my skin in general doesn't move as much as normal people's. When you touch the skin on your arm right now, it should have an inch or two of give to move around. Mine skin moves maybe a half an inch. My muscles don't develop as fast as others. It takes me a few months to get strong enough to climb a grade above, when almost all other climbers can train for a few weeks. If you press hard and run your fingers up my shins or forearms, you can feel tight tissue balled up, like small hills. Same along my breast bone. You can't see them, but you can feel it. They've been causing random pains throughout my arms, legs, and chest. The biggest new symptom, however, is my memory. I forget enormous amounts of information. I can't remember valentines day last year. I can't remember my schedule from last semester, even though it was only two months ago. I can't remember almost all of my junior and sophomore years of high school, including the two year relationship I had with my first boyfriend. Sometimes, I'll even forget what my best friends or family looks like. My memory problem has been a recent issue, that started very slowly just before the summer and spiked the past six months. Of course, this coincided with when I got back from Tahoe and became active on IRC again. Many people have messaged me to talk about old stories, past events, or just say hi, and I've had to tell many of them that I didn't know what they were talking about (and in a few cases, that I didn't even remember who they were). I'm really very sorry for this, and I'm hoping you guys will stay patient with me while I try to get this issue under control or see where it goes. It seems to ebb and flow: just when I think it's getting better, it turns around on me. It's created an entirely new obstacle with school. These issues are not ones that are thought to be commonly associated with Tietze's. If you read most definitions of the disease, it's mainly thought to only affect a certain part of your ribcage joints. Because of this, I've reached a new thought... I'm pretty sure I've been misdiagnosed. When I was diagnosed with Tietze's, it was by a physical therapist in her 60's at Hershey Medical Center. I had been there for fifteen minutes. It seemed like a miracle at the time, but now I wonder if it was just an easy label. She spoke of seeing many people with this problem, but most research says there's only been slightly over a hundred correct diagnoses of the disease in the past fifty years. I'm all set to believe that number is very low, but I can't believe that an extremely rare disease blossomed overnight. Also, I've seen my medical charts. Tietze's isn't listed on it. Even though most doctors in the United States have no idea what Tietze's disease is, I would think it would at least be listed on my medical charts if I was diagnosed. I always have to remind the doctors that I see that I have it. Being misdiagnosed holds a different set of worries for me though: One, do I have something worse? And two, I'm going to have to go through all of those horrid tests again if I want to challenge this. With it taking two years of neverending doctors just to get a Tietze's diagnosis, I'm not thrilled about that idea. I mentioned in the last entry about this that most people grow out of Tietze's, and a handful don't. It's supposed to be a short duration syndrome, that clears up after six months to a few years. With this going on six years now and only getting worse, I think it's safe to say that I won't be growing out of it. Unfortunately, there's still no treatment, and the research on it is still non-existent. Nevertheless, I still know that it could be worse. I'm alive, I'm functional, and it doesn't prevent me from doing things I love, it only gives me more obstacles to work through. Is it a little intimidating and worrisome? Yeah, it is. But it's pointless to think negatively about it when I can't change it. I made a major achievement this summer. I climbed a 80 foot, 5.10a route (up there in the hardness level) at 6,000 feet. My house at home is at 200 feet. It was a huge event for me, and I didn't even realize the grade of what I had done until I got home. We had thought the climb was much easier. It was longer and harder than anything I'd ever climbed. So no matter what, nothing's holding me back. “When you reach the top, keep climbing.” The Left Seam - 5.10a

[quote name='Ashoka the Great' timestamp='1297737341' post='2633791'] When I first heard of this yesterday, I was puzzled with regard to the timing. (Are you guys still technically at war?) No matter, I suppose. It's been a long, strange interaction. Good luck to all of you in your new homes. [/quote] They declared peace yesterday. http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=98614 Hope all's going well, Zog.

TGE was the first place that really introduced me to the politics of how absolutely crazy this place can get. It was a place that gave me huge learning experiences, be them good or bad, that helped me move on to who I am today. I will never forget both the good and bad times, because they all mean something. Many people have passed through those doors just like myself and moved on to greater things; People like Alfred, Tanis, VonDroz, Valdemar, Emperor Marx, and so many others. o/ TGE, in your time here, you've definitely left your mark and helped create people that moved on to do more. Edited for words, thanks Sir William.

[quote name='Wilhelm Fuehring' timestamp='1297659550' post='2632327'] Who ARE these people ? [/quote] I want to add that I had nothing to do with that post. That was all Lord Cyvole.

I did not put my name on this. >_>

I believe that if TGE and THL actually did merge, Planet Bob would collectively have their heads explode.

[quote name='Believland' timestamp='1296978375' post='2621832'] Wow, you guys have a good flag. Congrats. [/quote] Why thank you, we quite like it. Thanks everyone for the hails. I must say, I've seen three different versions of our AA Abbreviation so far. I'm fairly impressed.

Welcome to the war TOP! We're happy to have you visiting our humble abode, please wipe your feet on the mat before bringing your nukes in the front door. I'm excited for this one.

[quote name='Seipher Caim' timestamp='1297033898' post='2622824'] 6-2 Upddate -snip- Changed some stuff... mostly color... [/quote] Missed us. We're on MK.

[quote name='Ashoka the Great' timestamp='1296976631' post='2621791'] Am I the only person who read the topic title and said "Hammer time!" out loud? [/quote] Zog, things like this are why I absolutely love you. Oh, and o/ NADC!

[center][img]http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/FireAtWill013/Cybernations/tsigwarlow3.png?t=1296969577[/img][/center] In defense of our long time treaty partners, The Phoenix Federation, The Sasori Initiative hereby declares war upon the Mushroom Kingdom. TSI has always prided itself on its respectable behavior during war, so we hope for a fair and fun fight. Free [url=http://justbeer.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/moab-scorpion-pale-ale.jpg]Scorpion Beer[/url] and [url=http://popsop.com/wp-content/uploads/picture-1skorppiovodka.png]Scorpion Vodka[/url] will be offered in #tsi for the remainder of the war. We may not be the largest alliance on Planet Bob, but you know what they say. The smaller the Scorpion, the more potent the sting. Signed, The Empress, Shurukian The Shogun, Chunky Monkey The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kharn The Minister of Internal Affairs, Lord Cyvole The Minister of Economics, Freeland [size="1"]P.S. Free Cake to whoever gets the title.[/size]

[quote name='hizzy' timestamp='1296900439' post='2620349'] 2 weeks to prepare and all you managed was 1 blitz? And not even by the guy who posted the announcement? Seriously, what the hell is wrong with you guys? Are you just trying to troll all of Planet Bob simply by existing? I remember one time I was hanging out with a buddy of mine and there was a car accident at the corner near his apartment building. We went downstairs with our beer in mugs since we had nothing to do and watched the events unfold. Police and paramedics showed up (no injuries, dont worry) and they put up that 'Do Not Cross' tape across the intersection. A few fire fighters were milling about. Out of the blue a man in shorts and a pink t-shirt wearing headphones saunters [i]right through[/i] the entire scene. Arms a-swingin', smile beaming, not a care in the world and oblivious to it's very existence. We couldn't tell if he was just retarded, or an !@#$%^& on a dare. That's what you are, TGE; someone so goddamn oblivious that nobody can tell whether you need medication or a kick in the groin. Just to be safe though I would vote for both but GODDAMMIT you guys suck. [/quote] Hizzy, you set that up too perfect. [img]http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/071/188/original/leostrutexplode.jpg?1284160800[/img] [quote name='Heinrich Schuster' timestamp='1296905605' post='2620391'] o/ TGE [/quote] TGE still has one or two decent people in there, and for them, I'll say good luck guys, Have fun out there.

o/ Pacifica

Man, I haven't seen Rommelgrad's name in forever. I really miss that guy. This is a really nice list, brought back a lot of memories. A few of them in particular.

[quote name='Ferdinand I' timestamp='1294615889' post='2570332'] Let me throw my 2 cents in this conversation aswell. I was one of the people responsible for this unfortunate treaty between TGE and TKoI. I had no information about the...political sentiments in TKoI. They seemed like a bunch of OK people, albeit not the brightest cookies in the jar. As soon as it was becoming more clear what kind of people TKoI were, I was going to propose that TGE would cancel its treaty because TGE's view on racism and other similar ideas is very clear- absolute zero tolerance! But surprise surprise before we got a chance to do that NoR decided to poach our allies. This is not a question whether TKoI has racist or whatnot members in it, fact is that TGE had a treaty with them and all the sudden they decided to sign equal treaty with NoR and drop the one with TGE. Considering the most unfortunate past of NoR i cannot possibly believe this to be a coincidence. And when someone ringed the alarm about TKoI then NoR suddenly noticed their mistake? All one has to do is to take a look of the names of nations NoR members have and one can see what the political sentiments of NoR are. I agree with Craig aswell, NoR might be "reformed" but NoR is still NoR and no amount of reforms will change that. Also i'm glad to see the anti-TGE hate club faithful activists Flinders and Shuru are drooling all over the place as always. Is there any TGE topic in the world that you 2 wont troll in? It has been years since your pathetic schemes failed in TGE, when are you going to get over it? Nordreich is accusing TGE of meddling with their affairs? I'm sorry but was TGE who made NoR's ally to drop treaty with them and sign one with TGE or was it other way around?! You can flame me for saying those things but if you remove your pink sunglasses and see things as they really are you'll know it's all true. Have a nice evening! Ferd [/quote] Excuse me, first of all, you have no idea what occurred when I was in TGE. Second of all, my post was not meant to be a flame in any way, so thank you for being arrogant and misinterpreting a purely analytical post. I don't post in your threads, I don't even usually pay attention to TGE threads. One post in the past 6 months or so? Yeah, that's really drooling. Work harder with your insults next time. Congratulations on enforcing everything I said. You're not even in TGE, you're in an alliance that is directly allied to NoR. Does that even make sense?

While I'd like to see a new start, and a serious rebirth from TGE, all of their apologies follow the same format. A new start hasn't been achieved in the past, so why should it be expected now? Good intentions or not, you need to be committed to change. And if you aren't, just don't say it in the first place. It takes more than one person to bring in change; a fact that most of us have learned, and some of us have learned the hard way. Even if Mark Thomas is sincere in this want for change, I don't believe that all necessary people are on board. As for a serious rebirth, a real difference hasn't really been seen. Bringing in old members isn't really a big change when these problems have been long-lasting. As for the "I'm sorry, let's move on", it's very easy to apologize when you're in the wrong. But you can't expect NoR to act the same. And I really can't blame them for not jumping on the happy wagon. I'm actually quite impressed at how peacefully Nemhauser has reacted to this and all the other incidents in the past few months/years. But as for dramatic change, I'm not very optimistic. Sometimes, it's just time to hang your towel.

Denzin was one of the most kind hearted people in this game. I really do miss him, and I wish we still had him around to be the light that people needed. Over the past two years, this game has taken a trend to more people being horrible to each other instead of kind. It really makes me realize how much he was truly worth.