Anubis the Jackal

The alleged mastermind behind the September 11th attacks, Kalid Sheikh Mohammed, has said he will 'welcome martyrdom' And a new vest. And a Phillips Ladyshave.

That little chap looks less manically depressed, and more suffering from deep existential ennui if you ask me.

"They wanted me to go to rehab, but I said No.No.No.

Like the Roman, I seem to see "the River Tiber foaming with much blood". "I am not a monster...."

Keeping it clean...

Ah, the infamous drinks salesman. He visited me last week with his mysterious wares.

With heavy heart, I say McCain and a continuation of the Bushite dynasty. I just can't see enough change in grassroots attitudes towards non-white politicians.

This photo by Jose Fidelino Vera Hernandez, via the Associated Press, shows a car hitting a group of bicyclists about 15 minutes into a bicycle race Sunday in northern Mexico. AP says one person was killed and 14 others were injured in the incident.

From what I recall, the histamine content in wine and beer exacerbates the effects of mosquito bites, so it's probably a good idea to stick to the G & T's. Oh, and Mono, if you need to drink with moderation, there's plenty of moderators on here who will do their upmost to assist.

Congratulations to the Gravediggers for a battling performance in an amazing victory, and further congratulations to both teams for picking up a few red cards and injuries just in time for the end-of-season run in. C'mon the Bury!

How's about Hiroo Onoda, fighting WWII until 1974, and one of the last Japanese troops to surrender?

Bo Deaddly

Nope, we'll stay off-topic for a while longer if you don't mind.... Why, when you're never further than 3 weeks away from a showing of Saving Private Ryan on Channel 5, do they never show such gems as Leonard Rossiter in Le Petomane? I recall this being on a couple of times as a kid, but for years, nothing. While I'm glad some charitable soul saw fit to put it on youtube, I want proper definition goddammit!

I'd happily argue that The Towering Inferno is no Citizen Kane.

The squid thread is not, I repeat NOT a common room. It is a squid and squid-related thread. I rule it with an iron fist. I'm a fair man usually, but I brook no nonsense when it comes to the cephalopods.

Chuck another squid on the barbie, Bruce.

Yup, we can all relate to that problem!

A couple more... Frank Stella (72) Carl Andre (73)

Anything that raises the tone of Deathlist is fine by me. At least it isn't bizarre ramblings courtesy of scottish and newcastle. Re. Emin vs. Cook. To me it's a case of "If I was in a pool full of sh*t and someone threw a bucket of sick at me, would I duck?" Emin is an out-and-out charlatan and Cook was a minor caricaturist, although undeniably popular for those wanting a birthday gift for their mothers. With you on Hockney, the man is a national treasure.

Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post?

An interesting list are those who returned their honours, mainly in protest at government policies, except the unspeakable Yasmin Alibhai-Brown,who seemingly did it after Benjamin Zephaniah got a lot of publicity for refusing his OBE. long and careful consideration about the role of post-colonial Britain in a changing world. or summat.

It's all going this way...