oh, man… it’s a murder. http://www.portlandchronicle.com/
Electronic Arts sends a notice. Due to the destruction of the Majestic website server, the game has been suspended. No homepage, no Majestic. The e-mail provides a link to a news website. A news article and video clip detail the explosion at the Anim-X offices where Brian Cale, co-creator of Majestic, has been killed.
Continue reading warning, spoilers.
thesilentprtnr: Looks like the shit has officially hit the fan.
BigLug23: what happened?
thesilentprtnr: Have you seen the TV news clip about the fire?
BigLug23: not yet!
thesilentprtnr: The NOTICE in your Alliance window has a link to follow. I suggest you check it out when we’re done here.
BigLug23: I will. Thanks.
BigLug23: What’s the story?
thesilentprtnr: I just wanted to make sure you saw the news clip.
BigLug23: thanks… are you ok?
thesilentprtnr: Can’t tell you that. As for you’re next move, getting to know your allies is your best bet right now.
BigLug23: I don’t have the news clip.’
thesilentprtnr: Good luck, Scott.
BigLug23: thanks.
thesilentprtnr: Auto Response: Sorry, I’m currently unavailable to chat.
I’m *very happy*….
I’ve got some Lj buddies, and my sweetheart to join me in majestic… real time mystery solving, conspiracy breaking, freaky weirdness.
I’m guessing
Heroin Chic And Heroin Chicks
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“Vogue” it ain’t. But “Mainline Lady”, a new Dutch glossy magazine for female drug addicts, is perhaps the ultimate in heroin chic.
“Getting them to kick the habit is not our first priority.”
Protesting The Blanding Of America
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Nine people were arrested outside the house where MTV’s ”The Real World” is being taped, saying they fear the show will bring more gentrification in the North Side neighborhood.
The $18,000 Pizza
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Lancaster County’s pizza controversy continues to mushroom at the taxpayer’s expense. Lancaster District Court Clerk Kelly Guenzel is now pondering whether she should go to court to force the county to pay the $18,000-plus in legal fees she racked up defending herself against a charge she misused public funds in reimbursing herself for $118.76 worth of pizza.
We’ve Got a 10-282; Fire Truck Sent to Help, Runs Victim Over
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An elderly man wandering in the street was fatally struck by a fire engine dispatched to help him, authorities said. The fire engine and a rescue vehicle were responding to a 911 call Friday for a man who needed medical help.
ne plus ultra nee-plus-UL-truh; nay-, noun:
1. The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the acme; the pinnacle; the ultimate.
2. The most profound degree of a quality or condition.
Ne plus ultra is from Latin, literally, “(go) no more beyond”, from ne, “not” + plus, “more” + ultra, “beyond.”
anile (AN-yl, AY-nyl) adjective
Of or like an old woman.
From Latin anilis, from anus old woman. (Yes, really.)
Take this quiz:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
How did you do?
See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Easier?
The lesson?
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care.
playing the beta test of ea.com’s majestic.
holy cow… freakishly immersive. Like living in the x-files.
they call you on the phone, leave email messages, IM you. fax you.
you interact with othe rplayers, some of which may or may not be trustworthy, to solve a puzzle, and a conspiracy. I’m lovin’ this.
thesilentprtnr: Did you get my voice mail?
BigLug23: yes, thank you.
thesilentprtnr: Have you had any interactions with your allies yet?
BigLug23: a few, there’s a lot of them.
BigLug23: what must I aquire?
thesilentprtnr: I see. Keep trying. In any event, EA will likely announce the suspension of Majestic tomorrow morning
thesilentprtnr: Then we can begin.
BigLug23: excellent.
BigLug23: what will we begin?
thesilentprtnr: When you’ve received the suspension notice, I’ll contact you again with more information.
BigLug23: very good. thank you.
BigLug23: how do I contact you?
thesilentprtnr: Right now it’s essential that you get to know your Allies. You need to determine who can be trusted.
BigLug23: will do. can I trust you?
thesilentprtnr: That’s all I can say right now. In the morning things will start to become clearer. And please don’t contact EA. That would only complicate things.
BigLug23: Ok, … until next time.
thesilentprtnr: Auto Response: Sorry, I’m currently unavailable to chat.
MainerdKyle: Hello, I’m Kyle, the System Admin from Majestic. Is Scott von Berg there?
BigLug23: Yes, Hello.
MainerdKyle: Good. Something’s wrong with MAjestic and no one at Anim-x is answering the phone.
MainerdKyle: I’m at the backup server site. I just saw what looked like a gnarly meltdown.
MainerdKyle: Has anyone contacted you from EA?
BigLug23: Not yet, no.
MainerdKyle: Well, I called EA, so they’re aware of it.
MainerdKyle: They should be emailing everyone soon.
BigLug23: Thanks for the update!
MainerdKyle: I’ve got a bunch more people to contact, so I can’t talk :-
MainerdKyle: I’m sure someone will be in touch.
BigLug23: ok. Thank you. Have a good night.
MainerdKyle: Auto Response: I’m not online right now, sorry. Don’t believe what you hear– I’m not *always* on the computer! 😀
I can only think of a few ways this could get better.
Current Scenario – Heavy Rain. Cat purring at feet, snuggly. Me, freshy showered and shaved… in a semi-hypnogogic state, eating fresh sunflower bread with peanut butter for breakfast, with a side of hot earl gray tea.
Improvements – Skip work. Get my sweetheart in here. Spend the day in bed, reading, talking quietly together, feeding each other, making love and sleeping in each other’s arms.
For at least a week.
yeah.
Fodder for a new icon or three or four. It’s nearly 30 years later, and I’m still trying to figure out the invisible three-man (three bear) motorcycle.
I talked to my brother last night, aroud 11pm, midnight…. they got a windows cd, but still have a defective sound card. next weekend I’ll bring one of the spares up and set him tright… he really want to play hellcab, and some of the other games. I know how annoying it can be to work with a hobbled machine. Note to self, send off mail for assorted mailfolks today. I have treats for a few people to drop at the post office.
Sakes, Monday again. Makes sense…the weekend was good, but didn’t seem too short. Well, best be off on my daily routine. Going walkies, then a nice shower before dressing for work. see you kids later on.
epizootic (ep-uh-zo-OT-ik) adjective
Spreading quickly among many animals.
noun
Such a disease.
[French epizootique, from epi- + Greek zoion animal.]
Author and humorist Mark Twain once observed, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” Open a newspaper or magazine and chances are you’ll read about the frightening “epidemic” of mad cow disease. Of course, it is we who are mad when we feed these herbivore animals body parts of other animals, including other cows, but I digress. With today’s word we know the right term to use when it comes to an animal disease. The root dem(os) in the word epidemic, meaning `people’ is the same root that gave us the word democracy. Here are two other words with their animal equivalents: endemic/enzootic and demography/zoography.
How to melt my heart with joy at 8 in the morning.
“I take ye everywhere.” – My love, referring to me.
I do love her so.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/theater/
The original powerpuff girls, student film from 1992
The Whoop@$$ girls.
Check it out, baybeh.
I’m going to bed, catching up with my sweetie there.
nigh night.
Olestra, the fake fat that, according to the warning label – “induces nausea, loose stool and anal leakage”
Olestra was developed by procter and gamble… what are that outfit’s top selling products?
Pepto Bismol
Charmin Toilet Paper
Attends Adult Diapers
See a connection?