I played Total War Rome II, but in recent times I downloaded the Divide Et Imperia mod and played as Crathage. Then I went up against a Syracusan army and fought them, but what I encountered was strange! CROSSBOW UNITS, I just want you guys to let me know if Archimedes concocted this or no?
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>Marcellus being the fourth time consul, his enemies suborned the Syracusans to come to Rome to accuse him, and to complain that they had suffered indignities and wrongs, contrary to the conditions granted them.
>It happened that Marcellus was in the capitol offering sacrifice when the Syracusans petitioned the senate, yet sitting, that they might have leave to accuse him and present their grievances. Marcellusβs colleague, eager to protect him in his absence, put them out of the court. But Marcellus himself came as soon as he heard of it. And first, in his curule chair as consul, he referred to the senate the cognisance of other matters: but when these were transacted, rising from his seat, he passed as a private man into the place where the accused were wont to make their defence, and gave free liberty to the Syracusans to impeach him.
>But they, struck with consternation by his majesty and confidence, stood astonished; and the power of his presence now, in his robe of state, appeared far more terrible and severe than it had done when he was arrayed in armour.
Source:
Plutarch, John Dryden, and Arthur Hugh Clough. "Marcellus." Plutarch's Lives. New York: Modern Library, 2001. 425. Print.
Further Reading:
Our once-great program has been in the gutter for decades, desperately trying to climb it's way out, but worst of all we haven't been able to attract any good teams to schedule a game in our dome.
With really no hope for a win (we are literally starting a 5th string walk on transfer at QB and weren't very good to begin with) ... it appears everyone has turned the game into an 'eat drink and be merry' event instead, since supposedly ~7,500 LSU fans are expected.
A few stories from the local rag this week:
http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/09/downtown_syracuse_bars_restaurants_to_open_early_on_lsu_game_day.html#incart_m-rpt-1
http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/09/lsu_fans_you_want_to_drink_this_town_dry.html
For anyone making the trip, a few bits of advice:
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I recommend spending most of your time downtown in Armory Square if you leave the University Hill area (which will be overwhelmed by students). It is easily the best part of the city with at least 20 bars & restaurants within a block and a good spot for all ages.
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I highly recommend getting a room at the Marriott on Fayette & Franklin & shuttling to/from the game, but it's probably too late for that.
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For tailgating I would suggest hitting up craigslist for a parking pass in one of the lots on the West side of the Dome (the orange lots on this map). Tickets & passes are (sadly) fairly easy to come by.
If visitors have any other questions I'm happy to help.
That's about it, just thought I'd send a welcome. Take it easy on us!
The funeral director was asking us what we think Mum should wear in her casket.
Mum always loved to wear sarongs (fabric wraps that go around the torso and drape downward a bit like a long skirt would), so my uncle suggested that she wear a sarong in there.
The funeral director looked a bit confused, as did some of our family members, to which my uncle added:
"What's sarong with that?"
I started laughing like an idiot. He was proud of it too. The funeral director was rather shocked. We assured her, and our more proper relatives, that Mum would've absolutely loved the joke (which is very true).
His delivery was perfect. I'll never forget the risk he took. We sometimes recall the moment as a way help cushion the blows of the grieving process.
--Edit-- I appreciate the condolences. I'm doing well and the worst is behind me and my family. But thanks :)
--Edit-- Massive thanks for all the awards and kind words. And the puns! Love 'em.
I would have a daughter
But Bill kept the Windows
True story; it even happened last night. My 5-year-old son walks up behind me and out of the blue says, "hey."
I turn to him and say, "yeah, kiddo? What's up?"
He responds, "it's dead grass."
I'm really confused and trying to figure out what's wrong and what he wants from me. "What? There's dead grass? What's wrong with that?"
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He says, totally straight-faced, "hay is dead grass," and runs off.
You officially hit rock bottom
No it doesn't.
And then you will all be sorry.
Now itβs syncing.
He replied, "Well, stop going to those places then!"
I will find you. You have my Word.
She said how do you know he was headed to work?
βthank you for your cervix.β
...sails are going through the roof.
Made me smile
