Jay Ess

READ THIS: There is no more "winner" policy. Keep it one city at a time though or face mah slapstick! This is a spinoff of mancoolman's "Guess that City" topic. These cities are all american, though McDonalds helps people in this city live up to the city motto - "Live Large, think Big"

Originally posted by: Duke87 I have Asperger Syndrome, which is sort of like a mild form of autism.... Some weird things it can do. I really have trouble picturing how people might look from descriptions, i can't really read people's faces and gestures very well, and I can't understand other people's thinking and emotions on most things. I also can never really notice hidden meanings and implications in texts or things people say, and often say things I don't mean through unintended implications in what i actually say or how I gesture. But I'm extrememly good with navigating roads and tend to pick up things like math science, and italian a lot easier than most of my classmates. Heighten some areas of the brain, take away from others, what can I say? Actually, the big reason for all the deficiencies is that normal people have a special part of their brain that they use for looking at people, especially their faces, for envisioning people, and whatnot. People with Asperger's, like me, don't. I interperet someone's face with the same part of my brain that I would use to interperet a chair, a door, a stack of papers, any ordinary object. So, naturally, that can cause issues. Still, I find myself often able to compensate by simply using my intelligence to figure things out, and I can be social, and can talk to people with little issue. It's when I get angry or nervous that I start screwing up and communicating wrong. Meh. there's a bit of me for ya.... quote> It's good to see I'm not completely alone here. I too have a mild case of Asperger's. When I was younger, I had alot of social problems. I found it difficult to speak intelligently on one single subject (e.g. I'd always try to change it to something I knew about). I would always have obsessive interests that would move around very quickly, and I still do. Explaining, quoting Swamper77 When I was younger, my parents had to fight the school system and the courts just to keep me in school. At the time they didn't have Special Education programs for students such as me. The teachers also didn't know how to handle my mental/learning disability either. I was frequently made fun to the point where I would just play by myself.quote> My parents did not know about the disability until I was 11. Before that, such a statement was true. None of my teachers could handle my disability property. I was made fun of on an hourly basis, and in each grade I usually just had one very good friend that I would hang out with basically 24/7. Otherwise, it was impossible to be social. I am still learning how to be a social person and interact with others. I graduated in June of 2003 with my class. For the seniors, we were given a unofficial award. Mine was Social Butterfly. I was also voted most likely to ask you how your weekend was. I made a turn around as I went through the school system.quote> This is the case for me as well, fortunately. While I was an easy target for harrassment, this last year I've made tremendous social progress. It's still difficult though, and it became so bad that I've had to be pulled from the school I was in, although partially because the school was completely incompetent as-is. Sad to say, I have never had girlfriend. To my parents, me even being interested in a girl was considered a big event....quote> Seconded... I feel your pain... Another part to me having Asperger Sydrome, is that I tend to be obsessive/complusive. I will literally concentrate on something and will ignore the world around me. If I try to describe something to someone, I will describe it down to the smallest details.quote> This is true for me too. When I was younger, I had a complete obsession with cars. When my mother would go grocery shopping, I would go along as well, just to buy a new pack of Matchbox cars for my collection. Honestly, the collection has gotten to the point where I could possibly have a world record. I don't take very good care of my appearance, and my parents are trying to get it across to me that people care how you look.quote> For me, it's the complete opposite. Whenever I'm to go somewhere, I always need to comb my hair and clean off my shirt, even if it's just the Burgerking drive-thru.

In one of the pictures I observed the Gratiot Motors building... could this possibly be a part of Detroit you've showed us here?

Heh... really sucks for me... 238 points

I know, alot of useless info, just building a little background here Kardalistan - natively known in the Kardal language as Zasil Emin Kardalostani or Kardal stasir and in Kazakh Republikasi Kardalim is the most densely populated and most mountainous country in Central Asia. The conflicting population densities that were caused by Human-Environment Interaction resulted in an average of 292 people per square mile. Parts of the desert go as low as 3/sq mi, and parts of large cities such as Vadi and Qarsidirin can reach up to 42,000. There are two major ethnic groups, the Kardals and the Kazakhs. Therefore, the country's major languages are Kardal, Kazakh, Turkish and Russian. Many other miniscully concentrated ethnic groups, from local groups such as Uzbeks, to distant groups such as Hispanics, reside in the country in small numbers. Capital and Largest City: Qarsidirin (316,000) Official Languages: Kardal, Kazakh Ethnic Groups: Kardal (59%), Kazakh (19%), Russian (4%), Others (18%) President: Garlimiz Charitiv Established: First Empire - 1302, Second Empire - 1436, Kazakh Khanate - 1501, Russian Empire - 1731, Kazakh SSR - 1936, Kardalistan - 1991 Area: 61,000 sq mi Population: 17,812,000 (8% more than Kazakhstan's) Per Capita Income: $16,336 Currency: Kardali Tenge (KDT) - 1 US Dollar = 87.28 Kardali Tenge = 150.605 Kazakh Tenge Internet TLD: .kd Calling Code: 427 National Anthem: Charsi, Charsi, bu vatiliz azik dasiliriz (English: March, march, troops of the homeland) National Army March: Galibiyet irszilim (English: Victory is most important) CHRONOLOGIES National Anthems - Bozhe, Tsarya khrani (God Save the Tsar, 1501-1917), L'Internationale (The Internationale, 1917-1944), Gimn Sovetskogo Soyuza (Hymn of the Soviet Union, 1944-1991), Kharir Erlitgis (People's Song, 1991-1996), Charsi, Charsi, bu vatiliz azik dasiliriz (March, march, troops of the homeland, 1996-) Leaders (since independence) - Isam Zakhav (1991-1993), Zilimiz Kastelir (1993-1995, 1995-1997), Kalim Mawelsiz (1997-1999), Shavkat Saweli (1999 - 2001, 2001-2003), Ismail Kazelseir (2003-2005), Garlimiz Charitiv (2005-2007, 2007-2009, 2009-) Population (since Soviet era)- 16,350,000 (1920), 14,100,000 (1930), 9,750,000 (1940), 10,175,000 (1950), 13,925,000 (1960), 18,000,000 (1970), 20,250,000 (1980), 18,750,000 (1990), 17,000,000 (2000), 17,812,000 (2008 estimate) Capitals - Zhirili (1302-1319), Akhirthao (Acatao, 1319-1436) Mirigiw (Vadi, 1436-1501), Turkstan (1501-1731), Moscow (1731-1936), Almaty (1936-1991) MAPS OF KARDALISTAN: Sehirler Tawilsiz - major cities Zaiselez Populatizir - population density (/sq mi) Varimiliz Iszokir - environments and terrain. Some pictures of Qarsidirin - COMING SOON!

Schulmanator: Thanks, glad you're stopping by. Jacquilina: Thanks. Always great to hear from you Victor Valdes: Thank you. By the way, I should check out U.I.T. right about now SURZIRDAN, Varilmin-Tadckidzys-Vostosin County, Hamadir Surzirdan is a relic city from the Soviet Age. When the Kardal War broke out in 1962, the city was attacked and all of the surviving residents were evacuated. No damage was done to the city from the attack, and it only left 8 injured and 1 dead. The city has been neglected, and it's last mention by any government was in 1986, when General Secretary Andrei Gromyko of the Soviet Government announced the failure of the city's short-lived revival plan, which lasted only four months and was compromised by low funding. The old, abandoned city. Dark and gloomy as ever. These buildings have decayed on such a large scale that they are barely visible at night. An old basketball court, where most of the city's children would play during the daytime. A decayed block of flats.

ironicepitome: Your wait's over, my friend TmiguelT: Thanks, I thought those would fit in pretty well The Okra Trail Haiti County, Florida The Okra Trail is a 4 mile strech from Melvin to Patolas Townships in Haiti County. It has significant industrial presence and runs through some of the more important places in Haiti County. Turcott, Florida Population: 893 - Area: 0.14 sq mi - Postal Code: 36221 - County: Haiti Turcott is the county seat of Haiti County, and one of the major stops along State Road 4116. SR-4116 and Pentecosa Rd. - Turcott, FL The city of Turcott, seen from the air. 945 Pentacosa Road - Turcott, FL A condominium loft and the County Building. 1192 Pentacosa Road - Turcott, FL A drive-in theatre at the edge of the city Private Road - Melvin Township near Bear Lake, FL and Turcott, FL A small hillside cottage overlooking Lake Semprementaziani 8 South Haiti Road - Melvin Township near Turcott, FL The Haiti County Fair - a major summer attraction around the metropolitian area. CDP of Lake Hillicoln, Florida Population: 6,532 - Area: 4.6 sq mi - Postal Code: 36978 - County: Haiti Once a peaceful, farming town in the 1940s, Lake Hillicoln has experienced rapid urban development in the past 5 years. Many farmers have sold off their land and left their barns defunct. The community has experienced overpopulation, and is requesting incorporation in order to independantly build roads and schools for the citizens. 66218 SR-4116 - Lake Hillicoln, FL The entrance to the town. It is fairly poor due to rapid growth, so crime rates and slums have been a heavy part of the city's development. 4596 Coal Street & 1449 Applewagon Street - Lake Hillicoln, FL More urban development. Noticed the run-down farm and poor field conditions. 1678 Applewagon Street - Lake Hillicoln, FL Urban development limited by a greedy farmer not sharing his field. Private Roads off of SR-4116 - Lake Hillicoln, FL A subdivision - the only thing keeping bread on the table for the former farmer of this field. Sullivan, Florida Population: 18,027 - Area: 6.3 sq mi - Postal Code: 36979, 36980, 36981 - County: Haiti Sullivan is known widely as the beginning of the suburbs. It is a small city with basically all possible economical connections. 70292 SR-4116 - Melvin Township/Sullivan Municipality Line The Sullivan welcome sign 70996 SR-4116 - Sullivan, FL Small Roadside Shops in the Entrance of the city Wilcox Street, Sandover Drive and Kallis Street - Sullivan, FL One of the city's most affluent corners. 3396 Van Hettik Street Typical homes in the city Gable Street and Keystone Drive - Sullivan, FL The city's middle school surrounded by homes 412 Montrose St. - Sullivan, FL Homes and Cottages by the Ocala River (named such because it flows 141.43 miles through Central Florida and passes through the Ocala National Forest) Carter Street & DuPage Street - Sullivan, FL Some larger housing 126 W. Taylor Road - Sullivan, FL The beginning of one of Florida's longest roads which connects Fort Cambridge, Orlando and Miami. Taylor Road & SR-4116 - Sullivan, FL The intersection of Taylor and Okra Trail 487 W. Taylor Road - Sullivan, FL The last part of Taylor Road in Sullivan. SR-4116 - Sullivan, FL Can't be a Florida State Highway without one of these - a toll booth for the bridge a few yards north. 71069 SR-4116 - Sullivan/Patolas Township Municipality Line The welcome sign on the other side of the city. Uskranov Road & Poole Street - Patolas Township, FL Some homes and apartments along Patolas' main road. 71125 SR-4116 - Patolas Township, FL Factories along the Okra Trail SR-4116 (Okra Trail) and SR-4117 (Airport Highway) - Patolas Township near Tallalaea, FL The end of the Okra Trail. The road interchanges with SR-4117, then forks off. Going West, it loops back around Southbound, and going East it transitions into First Street, which runs through Tallalaea and Fort Cambridge.

Originally posted by: Kryptowhite Absolutely, "green" "sustainable" whatever you want to call it is booming here in america, if i'm right its the fastest growing industry in America. Im sure cities like pittsburg cleveland and detroit would love to see america return to some industry quote> Unfortunately, Detroit's industrial economy is what made it grow, but made it crash to the ground later on. Industrial communities in the metropolitian area such as Madison Heights, Ferndale and Highland Park are dying because the factories can not accomodate to the workers and must cut jobs. What Detroiters need is a higher influence of technological and law enforcement jobs. That way, wages will go up, and more people will be cassed into staying off the path of crime. Originally posted by: Gridlock Yup Sustainable growth is mathematically impossible . quote> Don't be so doubtful. If you can't build out, build up

"Suddently, the green turned gray. The undergraduates turned prostitutes and the books turned knives. It was Hope Project and I turned on the locks of all the doors." great description of a ghetto i love it

That's just the window that shows up when you do UDI and it's Photoshopped (or painted) to display the picture number.

whoa... that is one HUGE island, man

Poll not located but 2 sounds good. I'm very eager to get into the 1900s

I love it! Shows us what could happen in the worst case scenario

Whoa! I like it. Downgrade Detroit next (if it's possible )

Royal Oak, MI It's not exactly a skyline as much as it is a Panoramic View. A good amount of buildings are distinguishable from this picture, though

Thanks everyone! Didn't expect it to be so popular so quickly As for the hills, it is infact northwest of Orlando. It is meant to be in the Horseshoe Beach area along the Gulf of Mexico. Most of my inspiration for the less dense areas come from the Clermont area in Lake County, as that's where I stayed during my vacation to Florida. I am planning for the terrain to have alot of variety, however. Most of the more southern cities will have a swampy, hilled terrain; while the northern cities (closer to Downtown) will have a mostly flat terrain with some dips and hills every few square miles. Nonetheless, all are filled with many lakes and winding rivers Kryptowhite: Those are SimFox's Mayor Mode trees. They are a pain to fill the city tile with but the end result is great in my opinion NEXT UPDATE: State Road 4116 - The Okra Trail: Florida's industrial highway

Wow! DisneyPetrova is looking good! I actually just visited Disney World yesterday! ((if you don't live in florida, I advise you don't read on )) I stayed in Clermont and we got free tickets because I have relatives that work there. It was a great trip, but the tollbooths were torture! As for firework illegality, Kalnobia is one of the world's top population density centers. Each apartment building contains around 80 people, so it would cause complete chaos if one of the apartments caught fire >

Nice one! Loved this update! By the way, the 5th picture makes me think the city planner was drunk