Whatever crossed my time on the day, usually general muttering and rebelliousness over shady pricing by big companies, but also grammar, humour (100 funny insurance quotes is popular), and more
Baldur’s Gate novels Based on the computer games of the same name: Baldur’s Gate y Philip Athans Baldur’s Gate II Shadows of Amn by Philip Athans ISBN 9-780786-915699 Baldur’s Gate II Throne of Bhaal by Drew Karpyshyn ISBN 9-780786-926305 Published by Wizards of the Coast In brief, they are a pleasant enough read, if a […]
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Daily post On this day in history: 4th December Quote of the day : At the end of the day you can either focus on what’s tearing you apart, or what’s keeping you together ~ Unknown Chosen pic of the day : Thought I’d be a bit different today, here’s a view I took of
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R.A. Salvatore – The Demon Trilogy The Demon Awakens ISBN 1-85798-827-2 The Demon Spirit ISBN 1-85798-904-X The Demon Apostle ISBN 1-85798-923-6 Published by Millennium Fantasy As a long time fan of Salvatore how could I not read these three meaty tomes. There’s a lot in these besides the words, but that’s a philosophical matter. You’ll
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Daily post On this day in history: 3rd December Quote of the day : If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance. ~ Attributed to an Inuit proverb. Whether the Eskimos would actually say that, I don’t know. Chosen pic of the day : Continuing for the moment with
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David Gemmel’s Morningstar David Gemmel, Morningstar, Published by Arrows Books Ltd (ISBN 0-09-922891-2) I have yet to read a book by David Gemmel that I didn’t enjoy, but this particular novel is passing brilliant. As well as being thought-provoking, it gives a book a realistic view. The heroes saving the nation aren’t shining Paladins
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Daily post On this day in history: 2nd December Quote of the day : Miracles start to happen when you give as much energy to your dreams as you do to your fears ~ Unknown Chosen pic of the day : Thought I’d dig up a winter-themed picture, so here’s a blackbird, resting atop a
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Brian Lumsey’s e-Branch series Brian Lumley’s E-Branch Series Published by Hodder & Stoughton Necroscope: Invaders E-Branch volume 1 (ISBN 0-340-73376-4) Necroscope: Defilers E-Branch volume 2 (ISBN 0-340-79245-0) Necroscope: Avengers E-Branch volume 3 (ISBN 0-340-79247-7) The stories revolved around the idea of wormholes and vampires. These are books 11-13 in
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A glimpse back in time, on the Internet A look web sites from their earliest days Prelude. Back in December 2013, I was sat here grumbling as my Internet speed dropped below 4Mb/s… – then I started to remember how it was with only 512kb/s a decade or so earlier. – or further back to
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