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Day 886, 18:56
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USA, 19:00 (Apr24) | Day 886 of the New World
In 1940 US and USSR weren't the best of friends. Their differences in government and objectives made their relationship shaky at best. Neither Franklin Delano Roosevelt nor Joseph Stalin took serious steps towards mending or developing relations. At the time US was one if not the top world power purely by economic strength, USSR was the up and coming kid, competing for resources and extending your influences around the world. Needless to say it would take a miracle to bring these two super powers together, to unite them under one cause. Surprisingly it wouldn't take long for that miracle to come. While Hitler conquered anything and anyone he wanted in Europe Japan suddenly struck US, bringing USA into WW2 around the same time Hitler satisfied with his hold in Europe turn his eyes eastward and invaded USSR driving into communist Russia at an astounding speed.
What happened next although seldom mentioned in history books is nothing short of amazing. Despite many and well know differences US and USSR put their disagreements to the side, bridged the gap in their relations and together COOPERATED in their efforts against Nazi Germany. A very similar scenario is at play in eRep, while US and EDEN have recently grown apart and led their relations into a freeze, war and hostility from Phoenix has shaken us. It has reminded us who we are supposed to be fighting and why. Our gaze which for so long was on each other has once again turned to Phoenix and their assaults against us. The fact that Phoenix didn't just attack EDEN or just attack US but instead EDEN and US at the same time shows us that despite what they may say they still consider us one team, one fighting force. And that's exactly what we need to be.
Recent attacks and tactical maneuvers have left us with priceless chances to strike at the heart of Phoenix and end this war and consequently Phoenix within weeks. Whatever it was that led us to disagree, whatever may have been our differences it is no longer relevant. To continue the bickering at a time like this would be completely idiotic. Let us join hands, charge the battle field shoulder to shoulder and together defeat those who mean us harm once and for all. This is a priceless chance and only priceless friendship can hope to take full advantage of this war. Poland, Spain, Croatia, Norway, Greece, Canada, Australia, China, India etc...we are all one team and as a team we cannot be defeated. Cooperate, fight together and this war is already won.
-Ingo Castilho-
Editor's Corner - Ignoring the Brutal Facts
In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins writes about top organizations that face the brutal facts. This cannot be overstated. Sometimes leaders know there are problems but don't know how to fix them. Perhaps the billing system is a complete failure, or customer service doesn't live up to the expectations you told the client, or the product has flaws that are going to cause problems down the road. Ignoring problems, no matter how much out of your control, will prevent a solid pan from coming in to place, which in turn leads to failure.
Sometimes, leaders will put blinders on and assume there are no problems. Failure to acknowledge problems not only prevents any solution from coming in to existence, but it also creates another situation of a lack of respect from the team. Your people working the front lines know where the problems lie. They deal with them ever day. If their leader doesn't know, they become nervous.
On the other hand, simply recognizing the brutal facts will build confidence in your team. They don't expect you to have all the answers, but a little empathy from time to time will go a long way. Any plan you develop will be designed to work around the challenges so that you can keep moving toward your vision. So, perhaps the billing system doesn't work right. Set that expectation up front and get the customer to see the other value points in your service. Give the customer confidence that it will all be worked out and you can get around the challenges., Ignoring the challenges will never lead to success.
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| UNITED WE STAND |
| EDITORIAL GIRL |
| SELECTED ARTICLE |
Excuse me, but WTF are you all doing?
Kindest regard,
Ingo Castilho ~ official writer & reporter
Nero Preto ~ press director & publishing editor
USA, 19:00 (Apr24) | Day 886 of the New World
In 1940 US and USSR weren't the best of friends. Their differences in government and objectives made their relationship shaky at best. Neither Franklin Delano Roosevelt nor Joseph Stalin took serious steps towards mending or developing relations. At the time US was one if not the top world power purely by economic strength, USSR was the up and coming kid, competing for resources and extending your influences around the world. Needless to say it would take a miracle to bring these two super powers together, to unite them under one cause. Surprisingly it wouldn't take long for that miracle to come. While Hitler conquered anything and anyone he wanted in Europe Japan suddenly struck US, bringing USA into WW2 around the same time Hitler satisfied with his hold in Europe turn his eyes eastward and invaded USSR driving into communist Russia at an astounding speed.
What happened next although seldom mentioned in history books is nothing short of amazing. Despite many and well know differences US and USSR put their disagreements to the side, bridged the gap in their relations and together COOPERATED in their efforts against Nazi Germany. A very similar scenario is at play in eRep, while US and EDEN have recently grown apart and led their relations into a freeze, war and hostility from Phoenix has shaken us. It has reminded us who we are supposed to be fighting and why. Our gaze which for so long was on each other has once again turned to Phoenix and their assaults against us. The fact that Phoenix didn't just attack EDEN or just attack US but instead EDEN and US at the same time shows us that despite what they may say they still consider us one team, one fighting force. And that's exactly what we need to be.
Recent attacks and tactical maneuvers have left us with priceless chances to strike at the heart of Phoenix and end this war and consequently Phoenix within weeks. Whatever it was that led us to disagree, whatever may have been our differences it is no longer relevant. To continue the bickering at a time like this would be completely idiotic. Let us join hands, charge the battle field shoulder to shoulder and together defeat those who mean us harm once and for all. This is a priceless chance and only priceless friendship can hope to take full advantage of this war. Poland, Spain, Croatia, Norway, Greece, Canada, Australia, China, India etc...we are all one team and as a team we cannot be defeated. Cooperate, fight together and this war is already won.
-Ingo Castilho-
Editor's Corner - Ignoring the Brutal Facts
In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins writes about top organizations that face the brutal facts. This cannot be overstated. Sometimes leaders know there are problems but don't know how to fix them. Perhaps the billing system is a complete failure, or customer service doesn't live up to the expectations you told the client, or the product has flaws that are going to cause problems down the road. Ignoring problems, no matter how much out of your control, will prevent a solid pan from coming in to place, which in turn leads to failure.
Sometimes, leaders will put blinders on and assume there are no problems. Failure to acknowledge problems not only prevents any solution from coming in to existence, but it also creates another situation of a lack of respect from the team. Your people working the front lines know where the problems lie. They deal with them ever day. If their leader doesn't know, they become nervous.
On the other hand, simply recognizing the brutal facts will build confidence in your team. They don't expect you to have all the answers, but a little empathy from time to time will go a long way. Any plan you develop will be designed to work around the challenges so that you can keep moving toward your vision. So, perhaps the billing system doesn't work right. Set that expectation up front and get the customer to see the other value points in your service. Give the customer confidence that it will all be worked out and you can get around the challenges., Ignoring the challenges will never lead to success.
=====================================
Please vote these up:
MI - Battle Cry
The Army Times
This We'll Defend
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DoD Orders
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| UNITED WE STAND |
| EDITORIAL GIRL |
| SELECTED ARTICLE |
Excuse me, but WTF are you all doing?
Kindest regard,
Ingo Castilho ~ official writer & reporter
Nero Preto ~ press director & publishing editor
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Too late. Rhone Alps is down, Karny will follow.
Besides, you're about to be PTO'ed by MacFailand and Entente/PHX.
voted...
I agree Poland is not doing so hot.. I have not check there recent battles but they seem to be losing territory against Russia? All the US battles and other Eden nations seen to be doing all right. We can't help Poland because were not good friends only mutual friends right now
Voted for the picture.
I'm sorry but it was FDR(Franklin Delano Roosevelt) not FER(Franklin Eleanor Roosevelt). Eleanor was his wife. Other than that good article.
Ah^, your right, my bad.
EPIC article!
I love the RL history being used as an example of the scenario playing out in the game. Good stuff!
stupid polish's.
They got what the deserved.
Hmmm
Unity in Diversity
The First Girl on the picture is married with the Serbian🙂
Voted!
Asian girls, please...
These are good lessons from RL, but don't match up well with the current situation. On several occasions, we have worked with Poland in some grand plan that they and Ro/Sp had hatched, only to be left holding the bag as they change the plan under our feet, after we've committed troops, damage, and gold. (HK, London, and now LK). It's now a joke when EDEN comes to us with a plan. I used to be one of the most hopeful for EDEN, even getting derided for it because of my naivete and polly-anna optimism. But after a predictable pattern of getting dicked over by them, and then being blamed for their failures... honestly, they can suck it. EDEN mafia is no better than PNX mafia. The mega-alliances need a good shaking up.
If Poland is in a world of shit right now, it is entirely the fault of Cerber and the Polish leaders. Who could blame Russia for taking advantage of their spastic, drunken neighbor? As much as one wants to help the deranged, sometimes they just need to be put in a home.
"I survived the Third Great EDEN Dicking"