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My poetry could easily be classed a crime against humanity. My favourite poets are Pablo neruda, and G.K. Chesterton (when he wasn't being anti-Semitic*). *There's debate about whether he was or not. I happen to think he was. But at the time practically everyone was. And at least GK wasn't frothingly anti-semitic. Indeed he occasionally said some rather nice things about Judaism, hence the debate.

Slept surprisingly well. I'm negotiating a complicated contract for my professional services. I need to buy back my time from one client to work for another.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7275452.stm I ran across this, link-jumping on the Beeb. I had no idea essay writing services even existed, and if I had I would never have considered using one. 1. Do people here think the use of such services is on the rise? 2. Is the use of such services higher in non-native English speakers? 3. Why do people use these services? 4. Might it not be possible for a University to sue an essay writing service if it was complicit in committing plagiarism?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics...fghanistan.html The paras lead an offensive against the Talibs in Afghanistan. Note that the Talibs declared this year would see big gains by them, which have so far failed to materialise. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7429879.stm US deaths in Iraq at a four year low this last month, continuing a trend this year towards political compromise and improving prospects for peace.

Yeah, because it's not like they gave us pizza, deli sandwiches, popcorn, and most of the art of mixed alcoholic drinks...

What if the cheese was melted?

Is it just me or is theslug the least likely person to become an accountant, ever?

Have I mentioned how sick I am of Westerners playing into the hands of the extremists? Every time you see a terrorist and think 'Muslim' they get a bit closer to winning. They're trying to set up a war between Islam and Democracy when there's no figging reason for one. It's like trying to set up a war between Cheese and Stepladders.

Please see the zombie survival sticky.

The obvious answer would have been to find a lvl 1 adventurer and offer some trinkets in exchange for THEM getting the cat down. This would have involved killing rats for some reason. Possibly the cat is scared of them.

Well, I can only apologise for not stickying it sooner. You were quite correct. This is a matter of public responsibility. And I'd like to point out how far ahead of other companies Obsidian is.

Nuts. I didn't puncture a lung, but it is starting to hurt more now. Probably because I can't stop poking it. I'm at a client's today, and they think I'm bonkers.

I can see Al Qaeda fanbois getting all juiced up over the images. Who made them is more or less irrelevant. I've seen terrorist agitprop on youtube that was spliced in images from actual feature films!

Did full day's training, then established that odd pain in chest from yesterday is probably broken rib. Feeling consequently extremely macho.

I think Dr Who is great, although it's size eleven boots approach to moralising is getting annoying. The only other thing I don't like about it is that the soldiers in UNIT don't know how to wear bloody berets properly.

You really are dense aren't you. Is situational awareness a requirement for moderation ? Huh? I'm sorry, I didn't catch that... EDIT: I don't want to see any form of persecution on these fora. It's against the rules, and it's beneath the calibre of people present. Let's focus on the debate, not the debaters.

I know if I started questioning slugs, I'd start wondering.

Indeed, don't take chances, people. Although with an obesity epidemic at least we can expect some of them to be very slow.

I'd steer clear of anything witha built in battery, if your lifetsyle is anything like mine. Unlike the hipster d-bags these things are designed for I roam about the country for extended periods of more than four or five hours. Meaning my new dinky 4 gig machine, while small enough to swallow whole, runs out of battery long before time. Yet again, a mobile machine which isn't really mobile.

Tale, you are the wave of the future, and I intend to surf you. Chainlink over all graveyards.

I need to get on with my redecorating. Good luck with yours, and remember to try books on tape. Keeps you amused, but lets you concentrate on the work.

Sorry, framerate. I'm Queenside so can't help with Orange County. Anyoen else help out? Surely Obsidian should have a company sponsored scheme of sorts? Krookie, the minimart might be a liability. Looters would be sure to head there. Speaking of which I've been wondering how to camouflage/hide my stash of food. One thought I had was to store some of the tinned goods inside tins of paint. Also, I was thinking of using the papered over fireplaces. Not for the main stash, you understand, but for the latter stages. It also occurred to me that if anyone does get the upper hand it might be wise to let them find at least one decent stash of stuff, to placate them. Weapons wise I must say I'm against firearms on the grounds that they need ammunition. I like theslug's idea of an improvised spear. Except, you know, not improvised. I'm also rather nervous about theslug.

The stupidness is not how the mistake Lara as a perp with a gun, but arresting the guy for over it. Gotta love stupid moderators.

As you know, as a responsible community, Obsidian fora are committed to supporting and encouraging the preparation and use of zombie survival schemes.* For those of you new to the forum this means we encourage members to think about, train for, and be supportive of survival in the face of a zombie holocaust. Speaking for myself, I have two negatives to own up to. 1. My store of emergency foodstuffs has been eaten, and needs to be replaced. I keep meaning to do something about it, but failing miserably. 2. One reason I have not done much recently is that being a member of the Territorial Army it is now my obligation to be called up in the event of a zombie outbreak, and witness the progressive disintegration of my unit, finally fleeing crosscountry in commandeered transport while smoking a looted cigar. On the positive side I can report being fit enough to pass the ZET fitness test, and am also in possession of a sharpened entrenching tool. *Can anyone do us a logo?