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Realtek Audio Drivers - Low Quality Sound For About 5 Seconds And Then It Just Stopped Working

Aug 9, 2015

So I've just recently upgraded to windows 10 from windows 8.1 and for the most part I have no audio. A few seconds after I started windows 10 I was able to get very low quality audio for about 5 seconds and then it just stopped working. (using mpv with a FLAC file) The only place that the audio works is the realtek audio manager sound test. I've tested other headphones with the computer and they haven't worked either. I've also tested my headset with other devices and it works fine. I've updated windows and installed the latest realtek audio divers and nothing except for the the sound test works. (I'm using an MSI z87 GD65 btw)

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Systematic (IUPAC) name
CAS number 51-84-3
ATC code S01EB09
PubChem 187
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Formula C7H16NO2
Mol. mass 146.21 g/mol
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The chemical compound acetylcholine (often abbreviated ACh) is a neurotransmitter in both the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS) in many organisms including humans. Acetylcholine is one of many neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the only neurotransmitter used in the somatic nervous system. It is also the neurotransmitter in all autonomic ganglia.

Additional recommended knowledge

Acetylcholine is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH2N+(CH3)3. This structure is reflected in the systematic name, 2-acetoxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium.

Acetylcholine has functions both in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and in the central nervous system (CNS) as a neuromodulator.

In the PNS, acetylcholine activates muscles, and is a major neurotransmitter in the autonomic nervous system.

In the CNS, acetylcholine and the associated neurons form a neurotransmitter system, the cholinergic system, which tends to cause excitatory actions.

In the PNS, acetylcholine activates muscles, and is a major neurotransmitter in the autonomic nervous system.

When acetylcholine binds to acetylcholine receptors on skeletal muscle fibers, it opens ligand gated sodium channels in the cell membrane. Sodium ions then enter the muscle cell, stimulating muscle contraction. Acetylcholine, while inducing contraction of skeletal muscles, instead induces decreased contraction in cardiac muscle fibers. This distinction is attributed to differences in receptor structure between skeletal and cardiac fibers.

In the autonomic nervous system, acetylcholine is released in the following sites:

  • all pre- and post-ganglionic parasympathetic neurons
  • all preganglionic sympathetic neurons
    • preganglionic sympathetic fibers to suprarenal medulla, the modified sympathetic ganglion; on stimulation by acetylcholine, the suprarenal medulla releases adrenaline and noradrenaline
  • some postganglionic sympathetic fibers
    • sudomotor neurons to sweat glands.

In the central nervous system, ACh has a variety of effects as a neuromodulator, e.g., for plasticity and excitability. Other effects are arousal and reward.

Acetylcholine and the associated neurons form a neurotransmitter system, the cholinergic system. It originates mainly in pontomesencephalotegmental complex, basal optic nucleus of Meynert and medial septal nucleus, and projects axons to vast areas of the brain:

ACh is involved with synaptic plasticity, specifically in learning and short-term memory.

Acetylcholine has been shown to enhance the amplitude of synaptic potentials following long-term potentiation in many regions, including the dentate gyrus, CA1, piriform cortex, and neocortex. This effect most likely occurs either through enhancing currents through NMDA receptors or indirectly by suppressing adaptation. The suppression of adaptation has been shown in brain slices of regions CA1, cingulate cortex, and piriform cortex, as well as in vivo in cat somatosensory and motor cortex by decreasing the conductance of voltage-dependent M currents and Ca2+-dependent K+ currents.

Acetylcholine also has other effects on excitability of neurons. Its presence causes a slow depolarization by blocking a tonically-active K+ current, which increases neuronal excitability. It appears to be a paradox, however, that ACh increases spiking activity in inhibitory interneurons while decreasing strength of synaptic transmission from those cells. This decrease in synaptic transmission also occurs selectively at some excitatory cells: For instance, it has an effect on intrinsic and associational fibers in layer Ib of piriform cortex, but has no effect on afferent fibers in layer Ia. Similar laminar selectivity has been shown in dentate gyrus and region CA1 of the hippocampus. One theory to explain this paradox interprets acetylcholine neuromodulation in the neocortex as modulating the estimate of expected uncertainty, acting counter to norepinephrine (NE) signals for unexpected uncertainty. Both would then decrease synaptic transition strength, but ACh would then be needed to counter the effects of NE in learning, a signal understood to be 'noisy'.

Synthesis and Degradation

Acetylcholine is synthesized in certain neurons by the enzyme choline acetyltransferase from the compounds choline and acetyl-CoA.

The enzyme acetylcholinesterase converts acetylcholine into the inactive metabolites choline and acetate. This enzyme is abundant in the synaptic cleft, and its role in rapidly clearing free acetylcholine from the synapse is essential for proper muscle function.

There are two main classes of acetylcholine receptor (AChR), nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChR). They are named for the ligands used to activate the receptors.

Nicotinic AChRs are ionotropic receptors permeable to sodium, potassium, and chloride ions. They are stimulated by nicotine and acetylcholine. They are of two main types, muscle type and neuronal type. The former can be selectively blocked by curare and the latter by hexamethonium. The main location of nicotinic AChRs is on muscle end plates, autonomic ganglia (both sympathetic and parasympathetic), and in the CNS.[1]

Muscarinic receptors are metabotropic, and affect neurons over a longer time frame. They are stimulated by muscarine and acetylcholine, and blocked by atropine. Muscarinic receptors are found in both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, in heart, lungs, upper GI tract, and sweat glands. Extracts from the plant Deadly nightshade included this compound, and its action on muscarinic AChRs that increased pupil size was used for attractiveness in many European cultures in the past. Now, ACh is sometimes used during cataract surgery to produce rapid constriction of the pupil. It must be administered intraocularly because corneal cholinesterase metabolizes topically-administered ACh before it can diffuse into the eye. It is sold by the trade name Miochol-E (CIBA Vision). Similar drugs are used to induce mydriasis (dilation of the pupil) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and many other situations.

Drugs Acting on the ACh System

Blocking, hindering or mimicking the action of acetylcholine has many uses in medicine. Drugs acting on the acetylcholine system are either agonists to the receptors, stimulating the system, or antagonists, inhibiting it.

ACh Receptor Agonists

Acetylcholine receptor agonists can either have an effect directly on the receptors or exert their effects indirectly, e.g., by affecting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which degrades the receptor ligand.

Associated disorders

ACh Receptor Agonists are used to treat myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer's disease.

Myasthenia gravis

The disease myasthenia gravis, characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, occurs when the body inappropriately produces antibodies against acetylcholine receptors, and thus inhibits proper acetylcholine signal transmission. Over time, the motor end plate is destroyed. Drugs that competitively inhibit acetylcholinesterase (e.g., neostigmine or physostigmine) are effective in treating this disorder. They allow endogenously-released acetylcholine more time to interact with its respective receptor before being inactivated by acetylcholinesterase in the gap junction.

Alzheimer's disease

Since a shortage of acetylcholine in the brain has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, some drugs that inhibit acetylcholinesterase are used in the treatment of that disease. A recent study has shown that THC is one such drug, effective at reducing the formation of characteristic neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid beta plaques[2].

Direct Acting

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Most indirect acting ACh receptor agonists work by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. The resulting accumulation of acetylcholine causes continuous stimulation of the muscles, glands, and central nervous system.

They are examples of enzyme inhibitors, and increase the action of acetylcholine by delaying its degradation; some have been used as nerve agents (Sarin and VX nerve gas) or pesticides (organophosphates and the carbamates). In clinical use, they are administered to reverse the action of muscle relaxants, to treat myasthenia gravis, and to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (rivastigmine, which increases cholinergic activity in the brain).

The following substances reversibly inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (which breaks down acetylcholine), thereby increasing acetylcholine levels.

Semi-permanently inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.

Victims of sarin gas, commonly die of suffocation as they cannot relax their diaphragm.

Reactivation of Acetylcholine Esterase

ACh Receptor Antagonists

Antimuscarinic Agents

Ganglionic Blockers

Neuromuscular Blockers

Synthesis inhibitors

Organic mercurial compounds have a high affinity for sulfhydryl groups, which causes dysfunction of the enzyme choline acetyltransferase. This inhibition may lead to acetylcholine deficiency, and can have consequences on motor function.

Release inhibitors

Botulin acts by suppressing the release of acetylcholine; where the venom from a black widow spider has the reverse effect.

Other / Uncategorized / Unknown

  • surugatoxin

Acetylcholine (ACh) was first identified in 1914 by Henry Hallett Dale for its actions on heart tissue. It was confirmed as a neurotransmitter by Otto Loewi who initially gave it the name vagusstoff because it was released from the vagus nerve. Both received the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work.

Acetylcholine is the first neurotransmitter to be identified.

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The blood vascular system cf Pila includes sinuses and blood vessels. This system contains
  1. Blood
  2. Heart, Pericardium
  3. Arteries
  4. Veins
  5. Sinuses
1. Blood
  • It is liquid tissue. It contains plasma and amoeboid cells.
  • It is bluish liquid.
  • In the plasma "haemocyanin" is dissolved.
  • The amoeboid cells will work as phagocytes. They also absorb nitrogenous waste metrials.
Functions of Blood
  1. It will distribute digested food to all body parts.
  2. It will distribute 02to the tissue.
  3. It will cany excretory wastes to the excretory organ.
2. Heart & Pericardium
In visceral mass at the anterior end on the stomach a heart is present. It is covered by pericardium.
In the heart two chambers are present,
a) Auricle: It is made by thin walls. It is triangular. It shows contractions and relaxations.
b) Ventricle: Its walls are thick. It is muscular. Its inner walls are spongy in nature.
c) In between the auricle and ventricle a auriculo - ventricular opening is present.
d) At this opening a pair of semilunar valves are present. They will allow the blood to flow in a single direction.
3. Arteries
From the ventricle a aorta will arise. It will divide into cephalic aorta an visceral aorta.
a) Cephalic Aorta: It will travel anteriorly. At its base a vesicle is present. It is called aorta vesicle. Its contractions help in blood circulation. This aorta gives the following branches
  1. Cutaneous artery - to skin
  2. Oesophageal artery - to oesophagus.
  3. Left pallial artery - to the left pallium.
  4. Pericardial artery - It enters into pericardium.
The pericardial artery will finally reach the renal sacs. After giving these branches the cephalic aorta will travel to the left of the oesophagus and give the following branches.
  1. Radular artery - to radula.
  2. Retinal artery - to eye.
  3. Tentacular artery - to the tentacles.
  4. Pedal artery - to the foot.
b) Visceral Aorta: It will travel to the posterior end. It supplies blood to the visceral mass. It gives the following arteries.
  1. Small Pericardial artery - to the pericardium.
  2. Big Gastric artery - to the stomach
  3. Many Intestinal arteries - to the intestine.
  4. Many Renal arteries - to the kidney.
  5. Big Mesentric artery - to the intestine.
  6. Many Gonidial arteries - to the gonads.
At the end the visceral aorta end as branches on the rectum wall.
4. Sinuses
Arteries will supply blood to all body parts. This blood will enter into small sinuses. All these sinuses will unite to form big sinus. It is called Haemocoel. From this big sinus the blood will enter into veins. These sinuses are 4 in number.
  1. Perivisceral sinus: It is present around the oesophagus at the anterior and.
  2. Periintestinal sinus: It is present around the intestine at its posterior end.
  3. Branchio - renal sinus: It is present around the ctenidium.
  4. Pulmonary sinus: It is present around the pulmonary sac.
These sinuses are connected with veins.
5. Veins
From the sinuses veins will arise. They carry blood to the heart.
  1. Efferent pulmonary vein: It will collect blood from puimonary sac and caiTy to heart.
  2. Afferent ctenidial vein: It will carry blood to ctenidium.
  3. Efferent ctenidial vein: It will collect blood from ctenidium and carry it to heart.
  4. Afferent renal vein: It will supply blood to kidneys.
  5. Efferent renal vein: It will collect blood from kidneys and carry it to heart
Blood Circulation: Blood from ventricle will go to aorta. It will supply blood to all body parts. From the body parts sinuses will collect blood.
From sinuses veins will arise They bring blood back to heart.
  1. From pulmonary sac pure blood is carried to heart by efferent pulmonary vein.
  2. From ctenidiun pure blood is carried to heart by efferent ctenidial vein.
  3. From kidneys the blood is carried to heart by efferent renal vein.
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Zika Virus & Pregnancy

There are concerns that pregnant women who become infected with Zika virus can transmit the disease to their unborn babies, with potentially serious consequences. Reports from several countries, most notably Brazil, demonstrate an increase in severe foetal birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes in babies whose mothers were infected with Zika virus while pregnant.

Additional international research is necessary and ongoing to determine the link between Zika virus and foetal damage.

Until more is known, the Ministry of Health recommends that women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the near term consider delaying travel to areas with Zika virus present. If travelling in Zika infected areas, women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant should consult with their healthcare provider and take all precautions to avoid mosquito bites, including:

  • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
  • Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or IR3535. Always use as directed.
  • Insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, and IR3535 are safe for pregnant and nursing women and children older than 2 months when used according to the product label. Oil of lemon eucalyptus products should not be used on children under 3 years of age.
  • If you use both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply the sunscreen first and then the repellent.
  • Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents).
  • Use bed nets as necessary
  • Stay and sleep in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms.

If you are pregnant and develop a rash, red eyes, fever, or joint pain within 14 days of travel to a Zika virus infected country, please consult your health care provider and let them know your travel history.

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Recruitment by private firms is being cancelled out by large scale job losses in the public sector, according to a new report.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) said there was now a “sharp contrast” between job prospects in the private and public sectors, with employment set to grow in manufacturing and other firms.

The report, published ahead of new unemployment figures today, said that the number of organisations planning to make redundancies has risen to the highest level since the survey began in 2004.

More than half of public sector organisations predicted job losses in the three months to June, while almost a third of private companies were also making redundancies.

Gerwyn Davies, the CIPD’s policy adviser, said: “The jobs market appears to be taking baby steps on the long path to pre-recession levels. There are many sectors, such as manufacturing, that are taking large strides forward, but consumer-facing industries are simply edging forwards due to a fear of another consumer slowdown.

“Together with the onset of public sector cutbacks, the risk of an employment slowdown appears finely balanced.”

Malcolm Edge, of KPMG, which helped with the study, added: “Many businesses are very nervous about the rest of 2011. The recent VAT increase, low consumer confidence and falling disposable incomes have left businesses feeling the strain, and there’s added pressure from mounting fuel and utility costs.

“Despite that, some areas in the private sector feel confident enough to recruit, but with the public sector shrinking, the UK’s jobs market will continue to diverge.”

The report was based on a survey of almost 400 organisations, almost two thirds in the private sector.

In another report, HSBC bank said almost a third of workers felt their job was not secure over the next year, with older employees in the public sector feeling particularly vulnerable.

A survey of 2,200 adults showed that younger public sector workers felt more secure.

Richard Brown, of HSBC, said: “Obviously we are in a difficult financial period with many people feeling insecure about their job prospects and experiencing a squeeze in their standard of living.

“While this feeling of a lack of job security is particularly acute among older people in the public sector, everyone seems to be feeling the squeeze on their finances.”

Meanwhile Remploy, the leading provider of employment services for disabled people, today reported an “impressive” rise in the number of people it supported into work last year.

In the 12 months to the end of March the company found more than 20,000 jobs for disabled and disadvantaged people, compared with 10,600 in the previous year - an increase of almost 90%.

Beth Carruthers, Remploy’s director of employment services, said: “This is a remarkable achievement in a challenging economic environment with high unemployment and is a tribute to the extensive relationships we have with employers.

“Our outstanding success only serves to reinforce our belief in a fairer, more diverse society driven by greater inclusion and equality for disabled people.”

Almost one of three of the people supported into work by Remploy had mental health issues or a learning disability and around three quarters had been out of work for more than 12 months.


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Don’t Miss This Stock: LendingClub Corporation (LC)

LendingClub Corporation (LC):

LendingClub Corporation (LC) completed business day with performance of 2.15% and closed at $3.32 per share value in Friday trading session. The recent trading activity revealed that the stock price is at 34.96% off from its 52-week low and traded with move of -27.03% from high printed in the last 52-week period. The Company kept 416.95M Floating Shares and holds 420.34M shares outstanding.

The company’s earnings per share shows growth of 19.30% for the current year and expected to arrive earnings growth for the next year at 1514.29% . Analyst projected EPS growth for the next 5 years at-8.60%. The company’s EPS growth rate for past five years was -3.24%. The earnings growth rate for the next years is an important measure for investors planning to hold onto a stock for several years. The company’s earnings will usually have a direct relationship to the price of the company’s stock. The stock observed Sales growth of 30.50% during past 5 years. EPS growth quarter over quarter stands at 85.80% and Sales growth quarter over quarter is at -5.20%.

Shares price moved with -9.29% from its 50 Day high and distanced at 18.15% from 50 Day low. Analyses consensus rating score stands at 2.6. For the next one year period, the average of individual price target estimates referred by covering sell-side analysts is $4.28.

As took short look on profitability, the firm profit margin which was recorded -11.90%, and operating margin was noted at -11.90%. The company maintained a Gross Margin of 64.30%. The Institutional ownership of the firm is 90.10% while Insiders ownership is 0.80%. Company has kept return on investment (ROI) at -8.10% over the previous 12 months and has been able to maintain return on asset (ROA) at -3.30% for the last twelve months. Return on equity (ROE) recorded at -14.60%.

LendingClub Corporation (LC) stock recent traded volume stands with 1435405 shares as compared with its average volume of 2086.88K shares. The relative volume observed at 0.69.

Trading volume can help an investor identify momentum in a stock and confirm a trend. If trading volume increases, prices generally move in the same direction. That is, if a security is continuing higher in an uptrend, the volume of the security should also increase and vice versa. Trading volume can also signal when an investor should take profits and sell a security due to low activity. If there is no relationship between the trading volume and the price of a security, this signals weakness in the current trend and a possible reversal.

The long term debt/equity shows a value of 0.82 with a total debt/equity of 0.82. It gives the investors the idea on the company’s financial leverage, measured by apportioning total liabilities by its stockholders equity. It also illustrates how much debt the corporation is using to finance its assets in relation to the value represented in shareholders’ equity.

Moving averages provide multiple ways for traders and investors to trade and analyze the market. There isn’t a single moving average or combination of moving averages that is ideal; rather, each individual will need to find moving averages that suit their trade timeframe or investment horizon. Traders shouldn’t rely solely on moving averages, but should use these tools in conjunction with price analysis and other technical analysis methods.

LendingClub Corporation (LC) stock moved up 7.86% in contrast to its 20 day moving average displaying short-term an upward movement of stock. It shifted 5.40% above its 50-day simple moving average. This is showing medium-term bullish trend based on SMA 50. The stock price went underground -3.09% from its 200-day simple moving average identifying long-term downward trend.

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Home Archived Articles Six Questions to Ask Before Buying That Vacation Home

Six Questions to Ask Before Buying That Vacation Home

With a humid mid-Atlantic summer in full swing, many Marylanders are entertaining the idea of purchasing a vacation home. That might be wise — it can be a great place to rejuvenate and spend time with family and friends.

However, a vacation property also comes with its own set of challenges and those considering a purchase should be aware of them. With that in mind, here are six important questions to ask before making the move.

1. Will the vacation home be mortgaged?

If you’re not going to purchase the home outright, you’re probably thinking about a mortgage. If that’s the case, you should know that there are generally more stringent requirements for a second mortgage, and you may need to put more money down than you would if you were getting a first mortgage.

2. Do you have enough money to put down to avoid private mortgage insurance?

If your down payment on a new home is less than 20% of the cost, you will have to pay for private mortgage insurance (PMI). Insurance fees run between 0.3% to close to 1.5%, depending on your down payment and credit score.

3. Have you seriously considered the upkeep costs?

Like your primary residence, a vacation home requires upkeep. A good rule of thumb for general maintenance costs is 1% of the purchase price per year.

Of course, you must also factor in utilities. Even though the home would only be occupied for a portion of the year, some utility expenses (water/gas/electric) can be comparable, whether the home is being lived in or not (this depends on location). For example, a home needs air circulation throughout the year to prevent mold, and pipes must be kept minimally warm in the winter to avoid freezing.

When it comes to cable/satellite/Internet costs, you can always opt for seasonal billing (if it’s available). With that, you have a wider selection of channels in those months when you’re in residence and a much reduced (and less expensive) lineup when you’re not. This is worth investigating, since you don’t want to pay for services you’re not going to be there to enjoy.

4. How much will extra insurance cost?

Since you’re insuring a second home, you may need an additional policy to cover it. If your new home is in a coastal area, you might also need flood insurance (if it’s available in that area).

5. Have you priced out a security system or service?

Because vacation homes are empty for much of the year, they can be popular targets for thieves. If you store any valuables there — computers, televisions, expensive kitchen items, recreational equipment, etc. — it might make sense to invest in a security system or service. That could give you peace of mind during the off season.

6. What will you be paying in new taxes (property and otherwise)?

Your vacation home may very likely be in a different state, with a different tax code. Have you checked to see how tax friendly that new state is? What will you be paying in property taxes (if anything)? And do you intend to rent your home out in the off-season? If so, you may have to report and pay taxes on it.

A vacation home can be a great purchase for a family, but make sure you’ve considered all the costs and ramifications first. Talk to your financial adviser about financing options and how much you can afford for a down payment without negatively affecting your financial future.

Mike Hamolia, CFP, is a wealth manager at Pinnacle Advisory Group, in Columbia. He can be contacted at 410-995-6630 and mhamolia@pinnacleadvisory.com.


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Who is Black Forest Tours?

Rhinefalls SwitzerlandGreetings from the Black Forest in Germany! My name is Simone and I am a native German (native Black Forest Girl that is). My specialty are Self-Guided Black Forest Tours for travelers like you – with lots of insight information only locals can provide you with.

After living in San Francisco for more than a decade working for various tech companies I have finally returned to the Black Forest and settled in the Freiburg area. After the work-focused lifestyle in the US it took a while to adjust to the laid-back lifestyle of Germany. But now I am again accustomed to sit in a beergarden discussing the weather and other important things in life.

After my return to Germany I kept running into English speaking travelers who had difficulties finding their way through the Black Forest on their Germany vacation. Mostly due to the fact that the Black Forest is a destination for German tourists. And that many guidebooks for the English-speaking visitor focus on other, more touristy areas in Germany. I started to create day tour itineraries for visiting friends. I soon discovered that people loved these tours. Through word of mouth I received more and more inquiries to design more tours. People loved the fact that a local is providing them with ‘local’ info versus touristy info. Of course you still want to see some touristy things, but you also want to get a feeling for the local culture and ideally get to know some local people. This is how Black Forest Self-Guided-Tours got started.

I also offer Guided Tours, Driver-Only Tours and Hiking Tours with Luggage Transfer through my agency Black Forest Tours (click for more info). But I understand that many people are on a budget while traveling and a private guide plus driver can be costly. In this case my downloadable Self-Guided-Tours are perfect for you. Self-Guided-Tours are one of the most competitively priced tour packages available in the Black Forest for the independent English-speaking visitor. You will not be able to find a similar tour of higher quality, I am sure of that.

What else is there to know about me?

  • 300+ hours of training by the Southern Black Forest Nature Park
  • Certified tour guide (there is only a handful of us)
  • Member of the German National Guide Association (BVGD)
  • Member of the Southern Black Forest Tourguide Club
  • Official Partner of the city of Freiburg

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I think this area is one of the most beautiful holiday regions in Germany and a must-see for any visitor. Besides having the best food in Germany, the people in Southwestern Germany are also known for their distinctive accent, their friendliness (it’s the sun!) and their hospitality. After touring Berlin, Munich and other major cities during your Germany vacation come relax in the Black Forest . Even if it’s only for a day. I know you will not be disappointed.


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Mocking Fighting Games with Super Combat Fighter at PAX West

Mocking Fighting Games with Super Combat Fighter at PAX West

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In the PAX Rising booth this year, one of the funniest titles we came across was Critical Depth Games and Headless Chicken’s Super Combat Fighter. If you couldn’t tell by the imagery, this game basically takes the piss out of longtime favorites like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter by putting together a fighting game that is completely satirical on the genre as a whole. Every minute of playing it gave us a chuckle, even though we were limited to two characters for the demo.

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To borrow a line from Stefon, this game has everything. Red ninjas, shirtless fighters, blue ninjas, enlarged fighting, green ninjas, tons of death traps. And don’t look now, but is that a yellow ninja? There’s so many inside jokes that crossed the screen we don’t have time to list them all, but some of them included getting hit by couch snacks and destroying home items all the way to mocking the “Toasty” reference for a special hit. At the moment, the devs are running a Kickstarter campaign for Super Combat Fighter with the hopes of getting a Q3 release in 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. We’re kinda interested to see how the fighting game community latches onto it and what they think of the parody.

About Gavin Sheehan

Gavin has been a lifelong geek who can chat with you about comics, television, video games, and even pro wrestling. He can also teach you how to play Star Trek chess, be your Mercy on Overwatch, recommend random cool music, and goes rogue in D&D. He also enjoys standup comedy, Let's Play videos and trying new games, along with hundreds of other geeky things that can't be covered in a single paragraph. Follow @TheGavinSheehan on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vero, for random pictures and musings.

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