
Here are another couple of strips I came up with recently. Doubleclick on the pictures to view them at their full size. As always, I'd welcome any feedback.
extortionate discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. |
Synonyms: | exorbitant, usurious, outrageous, steep, unconscionable |
Usage: | The extortionate price of designer clothes makes them all the more desirable to those that can afford them. |
![]() ![]() The HabiruSumerian, Egyptian, Akkadian, Hittite, Mitanni, and Ugaritic sources recorded roughly 3,200 to 4,000 years ago mention the Habiru, a group of people found throughout the Fertile Crescent, which spanned the Levant, Mesopotamia, and ancient Egypt. Depending on the source and epoch, the Habiru are variously described as nomads, rebels, outlaws, mercenaries, bowmen, slaves, or migrant laborers. Though opinion remains divided on this issue, some scholars associate the Habiru with what ethnic group? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Lowest Temperature in History Recorded at Vostok Station, Antarctica (1983)Located near the magnetic South Pole, Russia's Vostok Research Station in Antarctica experiences three straight months of polar night every year from April to August, a period during which the Sun does not rise. In 1983, in the dead of southern winter and polar night, Vostok experienced the lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth, a chilling -128.56 degrees F (-89.2 degrees C). December 1989 was the warmest month ever recorded at Vostok. On average, how warm was it? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Isaac Stern (1920)Born in Ukraine, Stern came to the US as an infant and began studying violin as a child. He made his New York debut at 17 and toured extensively after World War II. A cultural ambassador, he performed in the Soviet Union and China as one of the world's top violin virtuosos. In 1960, he formed a famous trio with pianist Eugene Istomin and cellist Leonard Rose. Stern helped establish the National Endowment for the Arts and is noted for having saved what landmark institution from demolition? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) Discuss |
7 comments:
You're on a roll - are you planning on collecting them into an Annual for Christmas? And who exactly buys those "Broons" and "Oor Wullie" annuals that are always on sale on Smiths?
ta PM... be more a pamphlet than an annual, although if I keep churnin em out, it COULD be a double-sided pamphlet!
Sad to say, until fairly recently it was me who bought em!! And i dont even know why, coz i dont like them very much! Think it was something to do with me being a BritCom traditionalist, and wanting them to keep going...
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So, how long have you been "stripping" ?
Piley, loved the new comic episodes. The first one in partcular rang a few bells in my head. We must meet up for a beer soon!!
hi Heff... cheers for dropping by. I've been stripping for some considerable time now mate, right back to, erm, lemme see... earlier this month!! Have had strip ideas for years, but only just started making em. Will see how it goes..
Dave - you are SO right, was only thinking the other day "I can't believe it's been 6 months since I went out for a beer with Dave..." (or was is 12 months???!)
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Time for a new post, dude !
i'm on it Heff!!! be up in the next day I promise!!
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