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[Joetropian1 1]

Looks really good nice restart to Sierrastare! I like the use of ped malls with the parisian buildings. i have never tried that!

JT1

[Zelgadis 638]

At first, I was thinking that those cube subway stations looked kinda out of place. Then I remembered the pyramid in front of the Louvre. So it's all good.

So... We're waiting for something "big" then are we? Just let me know when I should go get the popcorn.

ISF

[Follarch 326]

Whenver you're using those European style buildings, its a "good" thing to see repetition. Amazing city, I would love to walk those streets with my partner in my arms. Ahh what a romantic city you've built. Again, wonderful work here.

[SirUnger 13]

AWESOME!!! Love the pics, can't wait to see more...

[Shingure 56]

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Schulmanator - Oh thank you! I try to keep it with as much French influence as possible.

Joetropian1-You should. I tell you , It's the best thing ever to make your cities have a old world and organic feel.

Zelgadis- Yeah , Soon soon. But it will be a while until that event takes place. Not as soon but not as far off in the future than you think.

Archean - Oh my , I guess I may have tone the romanticism down alittle  , I joke I joke.

SirUnger -Well  have something to hold you and everyone else over until a full update. Also Loving Manhillton as well!

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Even in Paradise there is fog and rain.....

But in Paradise , it always clears quickly to reveal the landscape.

Welcome...To Sierrastare's city which has a coast of beauty.

Stay Tuned for the next update

   

[SounderBruce 173]

Great work! Glad to see a Shingure CJ!

[sEAhAwk fAn121 0]

I love that teaser Shingure! That shoreline looks amazing! Very very realistic!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Ooooh! Great natural pix! I am thoroughly intrigued.

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Great scenery! I can *just* see the edge of civilization.

[Dark_Jedi06 13]

Wonderful Shingure, an excellent use of Chrisadam's flora with what I'm assuming is ploppable water. I look forward to seeing on what periphery this beautiful landscape lies.

[Hawkeye9 0]

Wow, very nice cj Shingure!!! I especially love your last post with the teasers!!! The use of rocks and flora is spectacular!!! Lookin forward to the update!!!

[Zelgadis 638]

Fantastic flora.

ISF

[Tomasneto 20]

Wowww!!! Great teaser!!!

[Muck308 55]

Foggy! Nice teasers!

[jacqulina 162]

wow thats amazing my friend,wonderfull use of the flora.beautifull work

[GMT 389]

nice teaser

[Shingure 56]

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ComputerGuy890100 - Thanks , Also thanks for finally coming to see one of mines , This like my 6th one

SeahawkFan121- Thank you lots. Also the water in the second pic has a trick involved.

Schulmanator - I have to remeber that felines and flora catches your attention greatly ;D

Edmonton_stinks- I know XD , Actually I didn't intend for that to be there. And when I first read your comment I laughed because it seemed so funny that it was there and I wasn't intending on it. Well it gives you an idea as to how close people live to nature in Sierrastare

Dark_Jedi 06 - Umm..Actually I didn't use ploppable water. I used a marsh brush from the ChrisAdams set you stated.

Hawkeye9 - Well it's here!

Zelgadis - Flora is everything! If there is no flora, There is no beauty...Well 90 percent of the time anyway

Tomasneto- Thanks!

Muck308- Thanks!

Jacqulina - Thanks Jacky! Also nice to see you again!

GMT - Thanks greatly!

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Cotê de Beau

Rue Adams is the road that runs most of the adjacent length of the Nïce River. The area surrounding the road is mostly wooded however there are areas in which there is residents. This picture was taken during a hot day in the summer.

This area is the Coastal Walk. This area is mainly a natural park that is in Central Cotê de Beau. Due to the nature of the coast here though there is no beachfront.

Central Beach is the main beach in Cotê de Beau. It is also the oldest established beach here established in 1882. Due to it's crowded conditions more beaches near Cotê de Beau have came to be within the last 75 years. The beach may very well be the cleanest in Sierrastare which prides it'self on keeping it's beaches clean and safe.

During the tourist season many cars flood the streets of the city. However after the week before summer ends comes to a close the city becomes alot less lively and alot slower. However many residents still live outside of the city's core. There are 100,000 residents in Cotê de Beau's proper jurisdiction. However there are 239,000 in the metropolitan area.Meaning even though they may not be well defined. This city has suburbs.

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NOTICE

This update has been posted in the other City Journal Section.

You can post comments here or there if you please and they will all be responded to.

Thank you- Shingure

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull tourist areas my friend,great use of trees and grat beach.

[Shingure 56]

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Zelgadis - , That was one that fell in the 10% that is different

Pipishere - Thanks alot

Jacquilina - Thanks Jacky , I appreciate your comment

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MEDIA UPDATE 1

March 18th

March 19th

March 24th 2009

Queen burns Proposition 91

The queen that was set to sign Proposition 91 on television came on the air and set the document a flame calling the document a " mockery of the state" and " A public disgrace." Senate then began to press charges that she was being tyrannical this morning stating that she was " out of line for burning the only copy of that document" and that " she wants full control of the nation." The Queen has called for the current senate terms for 25 senators to end today and be replaced by the person who is in the position directly lower of them. 14 have brought a suit against the Queen in the Royal Court claiming that she is wanting to be a totalitarian. The charge however was promptly dismissed as the justices stated " This document was not approved by the Queen in the first place. Nor was it run past her. Hence there was no authorization for such a bill to be voted on by the public , which it was 2 days ago. Many however stated that 13 senate members of the 25 expected to leave forged and falsified the ballots and changed them electronically. The queen's spokeswoman stated " The Queen is highly upset and will be using her power to rid the senate and place the 13 who changed the votes under a treason charge."

March 28th 2009

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[Schulmanator 5,787]

A very interesting update. You have a well done newspaper and it sure seems that a lot is going on now in Sierrastare.

[danielcote 9]

Near news paper nice city!

[jacqulina 162]

interesting newspapers and very nice layout

[Shingure 56]

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Schulmanator - Thank you. The Media is still in the proces of upgrading the paper so it will soon end up looking better!

danielcote -  Thanks!

Jacquilina - Thanks , Even though the layout still needs alittle more work.

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Down the Line Pt. 1

Sierrastare Senate , Celestare

3:22 pm

The end of a senate session caused the queen to be tired. Her body frail from her seclusion and pressure causing her to not care for herself made her weak in feeling. Se was also under watch  from the hospital after being admitted. She was still working vigorously against doctors orders and was still clocking in long nights. Walking with her guards and a few advisors she headed to her car speaking with them.

"We have 3 more propositions on the docket and so far everything seems like it's going to procedure..." Claudiya said as she walked. Suddenly a cell phone ring came from her pocket. She answered in a quick fashion " Hello, Who is this? "

"This is Jenné Marisellaes from the Census Administration. And I would like to inform you that we have discovered that there is another line of the family. "

Claudiya stopped and stood silent..She then said to the woman on the phone "Call me back later and we will discuss this in more detail. " After the other woman approved for a later call Claudiya and her small entourage got to the car and the queen entered along with 2 body guards. She then began to make her way back to the palace.

Palais du Norde , Celestare

3:30pm

Claudiya quickly made her way to her office nestled in the northern wing of the palace.She ran into the room with little noise and then dailed the number of the Census Administration using it's private number. " I'm looking  to speak with Jenné Marisellaes." The operator then responded "Okay your highness, Please hold ". It wasn't long before Jenné was back on the phone with Claudiya.

" Can you explain to me how there is another line. I was always told and history has always been that there has been only one line and that was the line from my great grandmother Anastaçia ."

" I will be sending you a copy of the royal family tree for you to figure out where this line has come in at. I just sent it through right now." Claudiya looked over to the fax machine on the desk to see the family tree to be arriving. She seized the copy immediately.." Now direct me as to where this line may have come from, please. "

emh

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[jacqulina 162]

beautifull work and pics my friend,great buildings that you have used.

[technicallydead 1]

I like your city theme somekind of Renaissance(really don't know)...and i love it! Good Luck and God BLess!

[pipishere 3]

Fabulous updates and i always enjoy reading your newspapers. Keep up the super work

[Twenty20 28]

Nice pictures ! Beautiful parcs and palaces. Interesting story and newspapers too. Excellent work !

[Follarch 326]

This is one of the most amazing displays of european architecture in a sim city i have seen here. What you're showing are true visions of art.

[Shingure 56]

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SirUnger - Okay , Be quick thought , New Updates are coming!

Zelgadis - We may just have to wait and see Who knows what the future holds ?

tankmank - Maybe it will maybe it won't only time will tell?

jonpaulosiglos - I think you are correct. But not all of my cities are themed the same way.

pipishere- Thank you kindly!

twenty20- Thanks Twenty!

Archean - Oh , Well thank you I haven't heard such a thing until now! Thanks for the compliment!

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Palais du Norde - 3:33 pm

The Queen sat in her office still on the phone with the woman from the Census Administration . She saw some faxes coming from the fax machine in the other corner of the room and slowly made her way to him.

The room , clad in oak with the floor  made the room rich and warm as she stood there waiting for the second paper to come from the machine. She looked at this first.

"So what am I looking at here " Stated Claudiya in a slow movement of speech as if she were in thought.

"Look at Lumieré Claude and Isabella Castillo , your great great grandparents. "

Claudiya's eyes scanned the paper and found the names "Okay now what do you want me to look at from there. "

" You see the oldest child? "

"Yes , Her name is Isabelle Claude. Born February 1st 1861 and died January 28th 1943. First in line to inherit the throne at the time. as well."

"Would you like to know the reason why she didn't? "

Claudiya stood in thought then proceeded to get the second paper. " Yes.. "

" She decided to leave Sierrastare and marry in Spain. So as a result she was cut from the ruling order after she did so. If you take a look at the second sheet you can see her family tree up until the recent descendants..." 

 

Claudiya looked down on the paper and then she felt a chill run down her back. Her uncles name was on it...Off of the main line... " Why didn't you tell me that my uncle had a son, that I had a cousin? "

" I didn't want to bring it up because I thought it would have been too painful for you to know. Plus look at the youngest people on the tree "

" Ariel and Louís ? "

"Yes , If they become Sierrastarin royalty , They will have claim to the throne before your children and Daiowne's children. Making all of your children last in line to rule and placing them in the 4th , 5th , and 6th spots to rule. "

Claudiya's face was then riddled with confusion " I need more family history about Isabelle Claude , Call me back when you have that documentation for me. Okay? "

"Will do , your Majesty. "

Claudiya hung up and sat the papers down on the desk. She then went to the bookshelf and began to look at the family memoirs. She then began to look at her great grandmother's dairy and memoir books side by side. . . She then began to think again allowing the gears to turn in her head.What to do?

[Shingure 56]

Note to Moderators: I would like to restore the double posting of this CJ , So I have decided to bring back the thread. I hope the moderators don't mind and if so I'll be glad to start off a new thread!

Note to Readers: As aforementioned, I would like to restory the double posting of this CJ to both the forums and the CJ section of the site to improve reader accessibility! I hope you like this update I will also like to christen the first full update of 2011! You won't be disappointed!

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OPALESSES

Opalesses is the largest city by land area within the New Kingdom of Sierrastare. The official name for the city is the Municipality of Opalesses. This special designation has only been reserved for two cities within Sierrastare due to their large land area coverage. The only other city to have this designation is the city of Joliendroit. Opalesses's Centré District is centered on an long and narrow Isle that is hilly. One of the most prominent features of the isle is that it is terraced with walls. The area on the Isle has a very high population density thatlives in countless apartment buildings and townhomes. The area is known as one of the most beautiful urban areas within the region.

In the western Centré District, the retail and commercial district is adorned with the Le Metropolitanè or the Metro that runs under Opalesses hills and narrow streets. There are numerous open air parking facilities for mass transit dotted across the city. There are many apartment buildings located away from the city center and housing is more polarized; some people own single housing while some reside in housing blocks.

Theron Square is framed by Boulé de Opalle , Le Quarté de Français, the Bonnett Projects, Central Hospital. The menagure of trees and lights make this area very prominent during the evening and twilight hours of the morning. This area used to also be home to the Ratarinta Office of Immigration.

The Lornstall Projects is home to the only exclusively low-wealth housing block within the province. The buildings are amoung the tallest in Opalesses and due to their large size and their construction in the 1950's these buildings are known for their rather large apartment sizes. The Ratarinta Province Housing Comission has decided to keep the low-wealth housing due to the need for people to have a residence. To the north of the housing development, the Opalesses Expressway runs along the North Valines river. To the east lies Le Marche.

SUDOCENTRÉ

In Sudocentré ( literally translated as South Central ) , there is a lower population density with many single family homes, tries, and interesting road features. It also is known to be one of the few places where there is limited and indirect rail service. The Emézipikian'oa Mound or Emézipi is also located in this section of the city. The neighbourhood in which Emézipi is located is called Hattingsfaux pictured above.

Pictured above is Emézipi, a mound which was discovered in 1690. This bound is known to be ceremonial mound that was built by the native tribes in the area. There was formally stairs built by the natives to reach the top of the mound and a small temple was located at the top. Analysts suggest that the mound was representative of the ascenscion into heaven from the North or the site of burial. This was an ancient belief that has contributed to the growth patterns in Opalesses well into the 20th century.

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