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Hence my original question, what are the differences? That one has more friends doesn't really count. I'll refrain from cheap shots like "Georgia is a strategically important ally because of the oil pipeline running through it" Edit: And no, it isn't a trick question or bait, I am honestly curious about what those differences could be.

Well, the "thousands of casualties and tens of thousands of refugees" are from a paper from the US Library of Congress, not my invention (I think I posted the link previously in this thread, or was that at WW? Thats possible). Blame them if they are fiddling with the numbers. Mind you, this was in 1991 when the Georgians wanted to wipe out any sense of "Ossetian" cultural integrity. Yeltsin was the one that mediated the ceasefire back then. The recent casualties may be much less, but the Ossetian desire to become "Georgians" hasn't really improved since those early years.

I agree insofar that it is *possible* that there are differences. Not necessarily that I am able to see them

I am curious, different how? You have a union (USSR/Yugoslavia) that disintegrates. You have an ethnic group that ends up on the "wrong" side of a border and don't want to be that particular nationality. The country (Serbia/Georgia) that holds "ownership" of the territory uses violence against said ethnic group trying to force them into submission. Outside forces intervenes, acknowledging their right to self determination. There may be differences, but there sure are a lot of similarities too (including the hypocrisy involved from whatever major geopolitical power had a stake on the losing horse).

Yes, they haven't been repeating, after KOTOR they've been getting progressively worse. Sorry, couldn't resist. Worse how? Mind you I haven't played JE (seemed like more action than roleplaying for my taste) nor ME (too much DRM, had nothing to do with the qualities of the game). Is it just because they haven't done any more SW games?

Just a friendly reminder that those very same young ones frequent these forums and possibly even this very thread

Wild dwarves What are they, something like drop bears? Innocent travellers in mountain passes have reported wild dwarves descending upon them from seemingly out of nowhere

Bite them! No opinion on DA yet. Haven't played anything Bioware since Kotor1.

http://www.the-waaagh.com/a-to-z.html Third word under 'D' Edit: Oops, didn't read the last post.

That was thoughts like those that made me look for alternatives like passive cooling first, but then who dares wins (or loses badly). The Antec casing I got has two rubber grommeted (sp?) holes in the back for the very purpose. One hose goes out, one in. They are hooked up with an external radiator, which has a pump inside and no fans (for maximum silence, which is what I aimed for). Link to product page from my "build" thread (it has images of what it looks like): I can't remember if the site wants you to install Korean fonts (even when the text is in English) so I wonder if direct linking works: The hoses are attached to the radiator with some kind of locking mechanims, you just puch a small button and pull it out. The water doesn't run anywhere. The blue colour is the liquid that you mix up with the demineralised water for sterilisation and anti-corrosion purposes.

There has been a few good spy games in the past. Spy vs. Spy, Impossible Mission (not to be confused with Mission Impossible), The Fourth Protocol and a number of others. Most of them are pretty old though.

I've been quote happy with water cooling so far. Noiseless and painless, although it is only the CPU that is being cooled so far. Still waiting to see what the ATI4750X2 cards are all about and how hard they are to mod (i.e. replace the fan with a water block).

Heh, somebody slaps you in the face with a wet squid and you get blinded by the ink... play the next 60 seconds in complete darkness

They would have to change their name though. Considering that there is a Virginia and West Virginia, they could call them Georgia and South Georgia And the world still has to compete in an open contest for the oil reserves of that region

You lucky Dragon, you... I think I'll have to add the Carnac stones to my "to-do" list

I couldn't tell you. I checked out the website earlier and didn't understand a word Looked like some kind of Russian version of Fox News.

I don't think you're missing out much (except me probably ). It's just a city. There are no roman ruins in it, and it isn't in the mountains. You can see mountains in the distance however, and there's a river and a lake, some kind of split old town, shopping for the rich, shopping for the alternative, way too expensive pubs and clubs. Dang, you live in Zurich? I'll have to make a mental note of that, just in case I pass through again (expensive pubs or not)

Thread pruned... I think that is enough fighting outside the ring guys. Otherwise I have to become very Danish (somehow that didn't sound very intimidating when saying it out loud)

Bought flight tickets for my Christmas trip to Europe. Besides the usual stopover in Singapore, it looks like I am going to have another short break in Zurich. Too short to visit the city itself and I wonder if I am missing out on something? Unfortunately I just can't squeeze in an extra day there... sadly. Maybe next time.

I would go as far as to say there is no need to be so offensive. Take your medicine Xard

Right or wrong isn't really the point. Good sportsmanship is hugely important and this guy lacks it. It can be hard to keep up the appearance of a good sportsmanship when the referees are robbing you blind though. I know I would have a hard time to pretend that I enjoy being cheated.

Tried something new on the Friday afternoon... playing xbox games After the chips and dip and the mandatory Friday Afternoon Beer(s), sombody put an xbox on the table in the board room and hooked it up to the projector. Time for some Halo and a racing game that I can't remember the exact name of (something with Gotham and 2 in it, but it had nothing to do with Batman). My driving was atrocious, but 30+ deaths later, I sort of got semi competent at Halo. I.e. I blew up the other guys more than I blew up myself. I am *never* going to be a friend of those awkward controllers though

Yay, finally got "Razor" on DVD Now I just need to find the time to watch it. I wonder when season 4 will available in the stores down here... *waiting patiently*

It makes you wonder why those critters aren't used more for inspiration in monster movies/games. Not necessarily a 50'es style "Lobstermen from Mars" thing, but still?

I foresee the next step: Lexx: The most powerful weapon of destruction in the two universes!... Regarding the article, I think it would be in everybodys best interest if they can refine the process and skip the embryo controversy (sp?). On the other hand, you now have to worry about that too when you go to the dentist. Demand to get your pulled teeth with you when you leave.