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I disagree. Most polls show an average of 63% in favour of a two state solution in Palestinian territory, while Lebanon has repetedly called for a ceasfire. I understand why everyone is a bit pissed, but a total faliure to negotiate from all sides has lead to this resurgence in the conflict.

This is one of those horrible conflicts where all the Governments involved have everything to gain, but the innocents caught in between are the ones who suffer. The Israeli, Plastinian and Lebanese governments can all expect huge political capital from their own people by continuing hostilites against each other, while innocent civilians are being bombed, shelled and hit by rockets.

It's another typically Middle-Eastern mess. Kidanapping Israeli soldiers was bad enough, but now shelling and bombing Palestinian and Lebanese civilians? What's the point of it all?

You really should at least try the free trial. The game world is phenominally huge. To fly a course from one end of the map to the other would take hours, if not days. It's not hard to get to started but it'll take you a while to get into the game proper, eg. join a non-NPC Corperation, get a kick ass ride and really start getting into your career. Theres a clever system in which areas of space are heavily guarded by NPC fleets to protect newbies, so you don't have to worry about being attacked by marauding pirates until you start venturing further out.

Cybersex - What is the point?

I personally don't think that education, reality TV or most anything is a good measure of someone's intelligence. I only got three Scottish Cs, so I should technically be a dribbiling "Reality" TV-obsessed idiot incapable of spelling, destined for a life of degrading office labour. To be honest I'd rather die. An office job I can handle, but I'd rather be flayed alive than watch Love Island. Then again, watching reality TV doesn't make you an idiot - you might have bad taste in television, but can probably pick out an excellent book at twenty paces using just your sense of smell. I don't like labaling someone as an idiot based purely on what they do, how succesful they are, or what they're interested in - people should be judged on their strength of character, not their idle pastimes. It's not right to make assumptions about people you've never met.

When you sign up you get a free 14-day trial, so give it a go. The actual game is free as is all of it's exapansions and patches. It's (holy crap I don't have a euro key) E19.99, about £14 a month after your trial. I'm still on my trial but I think i'll also while away the summer with it. The tutorial is massive, but don't be put off it's incredibly useful. The graphics are one-size fits all, but the required specs aren't too high I think. http://www.eve-online.com

EVE. I'm utterly hooked. It's simply georgeous. This is me preparing to warp home after a succesful mining foray.

well, that's something I hope I never have to hear again. Going back to the movie theme -

No Shino... just... no.

I can't believe this is only going out in the States as a limited release. My local cinema had better bloody show this film.

What, already? Wowserz, can't imagine DDR3 RAM will come too cheap though.

It's 2:46 and I have a headache I'm just so tired, so... why.... can't... I.... SLEEP??

Shino, how on earth did you pull that alien one? It's so realistic it's bizarre.

Rokhed, I am in awe of you.

Now this I can hold my head high about. Earasing sarkas head to the helmet was a bitch - but I think it went well. Great work so far all - my personal fav has to be the pez despenser so far. keep it up y'all.

A little sloopy, but IT MUST BE DONE.

Ah, excellent work. I'll keep this for *cough* future use.:p

Good work so far all. Mine's not massively creative, but it has to be done.

Arrgh! I Lost 8-7! That couldn't have been any closer, and was a truly excellent match of Counter Strike. I would like to first tip my hat and then shoot my gun towards my opponent Bogbas, who deservedly took full bragging rights. The best gaming action I've had in ages.

Absolutely stick with the AMD system, but be advised, even if you just wanna play simple or older games on it you really would be much happier with a 7600 or even just a 6600GT is a much better budget card. Apart from that it's a good system. Enough of everything there, your 3500 AMD2 and 1GB DDR2 RAM will serve you well. I only have a vanilla 3000, but it's still very capable of chucking it's own weight in Roman legionarres around the screen.

At least they're not likely to be cheap ports. EA seems to be excelling itself.

Burn!

What can we say? They do a good job.

Jordan - his superior knowledge of technology towers proudy over the collective minds of modern man. The bustling civilisations housed in the many tiny corners of his brain, doubtlessly superior to anything anyone can imagine, must work tirlessly to furnish him with his god-like knowledge and ability. Fierce-Link - Guiding the forum with such a fair and even hand not seen since the times of King Solomen, peace and prosperity reign across the virtual plains and mighty CG towers of this magnificant forum. Rokhead - A being of infinite depth, wit, and humour, here stands a man meant for a much higher plane then us mere mortal fools. Capable of devining rich seams of finite humour from the rocky face of his internet connection, Rokhead can always be relied upon to brighten up anyone's day. Retro-Lover - A youthful soul who has proved his worth many time, both as part of the cheerful banter, and as one of the brave who pionered the R-E Counter Strike clan. I give thanks and look forward to the future in this proud endevour. There are loads of others as well, but they're floating around my brain as one giant lint ball of awesomeness. I'll post back if I can untangle a few of them.