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Yes, I know this isn't game-specific but this topic came up in game chat today and met with various reactions so the least I can do is to place the facts before you all and you can make whatever decision you consider relevant to your own machine. Suffice to say that Java is not installed on any machines here and, especially if you do anything of a financial nature with your PC (online shopping or banking, for example), you may share my opinion that it just is not worth the risk. As the article to which I am linking below says, "Time and time again we're seeing examples of cybercriminals exploiting flaws in Java to infect innocent users' computers. For instance, earlier this year we saw more than 600,000 Macs infected by the Flashback malware because of a Java security flaw. In fact, it has become increasingly common to see malware authors exploiting vulnerabilities in Java - as it is so commonly installed, and has been frequently found to be lacking when it comes to security. Cybercriminals also love Java because it is multi-platform - capable of running on computers regardless of whether they are running Windows, Mac OS X or Linux. As a result it's not unusual for us to see malicious hackers use Java as an integral part of their attack before serving up an OS-specific payload." Full article at: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/08/30/how-turn-off-java-browser/ (Note: Java is not the same as Javascript.) Though I don't use Sophos software, the Naked Security blog is excellent for remaining informed about current threats.

I love Mott...not djmot...Mott! http://youtu.be/a0CtET6sL6g http://youtu.be/_CFUuN__7tE

P-Man, thinking of you, the wife and family. We have just gone through a similar scenario here. My wife's 57 year-old brother lost the battle against primary progressive MS, last month. We all knew the prognosis but the swift end to his life took us by surprise. It was a difficult time but we have been comforted by knowing that the suffering is over and he is hopefully on his way to a better place and a reunion with other loved ones. I hope that when the painful times have passed you can all enjoy the happier memories together.

Same here! And here!

Hands off UnChileno! He is no Chung but he could be a Chong...

Well done! I'm a year ahead. I said to a local taxi driver, one night (with her in the car), "If I had murdered somebody, I'd be out on parole by now!".

Maybe a message? ("Spend less time with these and more time with me."?) No doubt there will be a conversation about the dangers of cutting cables with scissors. Just as well they did not carry an electric current!

They keep sending me emails entitled "News about your ticket!". I used to get excited but, these days, I already know that the odds are that I have won a small prize. Best so far, on the UK national lottery, was £114. The timing was good as that paid for a week's fuel for the boat and also the pumping-out of its two waste water tanks. I am now waiting for a larger one to fund the building of a new boat!

Forgive my unfamiliarity with your lottery but what exactly did you win? I had a major win on Euromillions recently but didn't want to brag. I am still wondering how this cash will affect my life. I could buy a pack of cigarettes if I added a little to it. I won £6.70 (about US$10.75 !).

Welcome, 'dogs! Or, in language you'd understand...

The symptoms resemble what I went through in the early days until that clever chap xCaliber solved it for me. I'm guessing you are running a 32-bit rig? Give this solution a try - it worked for me. Also be aware that BF3 is especially picky about other stuff running in the background. I don't suggest for a moment that you take down anti-virus or firewall as that would be foolish but check to ensure that no other utilities are running when you fire up Origin. I actually put my PC into Turbo Mode using Tuneup to make sure that only the bare essentials are running. Good luck.

What?! Already?! Oh feck... All right then... http://youtu.be/da6nOl3cXT8

Take a snow shovel, Jimmy!

When you say "break out the tissues", it always makes me nervous, but this was a touching story!

Had a first game on the new map "Dresden", last night. Exploring, I found many walls weren't solid - one could jump and climb through them. I'm not yet convinced that they'd count as glitches per se, but Admins may wish to be aware. The map is designed as a smoke-filled and dark one so players are hard enough to spot without hiding inside walls. If an Admin and I are on that map in the future, I'll point out the areas I found.

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a child! Read all about it! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20586343

Not good news but I'm sure you'll make your faithful friend as comfortable as possible. Look forward to seeing you back in game when the little fella's condition has settled down.

The officer is a credit to the NYPD for displaying such compassion and love to his fellow man in need. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20564468

Many of you who know me will be aware that I do not tend to dispense relationship advice freely, but I feel some out there may benefit from this. If you have progressed to the boudoir and are setting the scene as a prelude to passion you may be asked certain questions. One of these may be "What would you most like to do to my naked body?" This is the serious bit. Apparently "Identify it" is not an acceptable answer.

They weren't the "good old days" for all. They weren't safer but just as dangerous as today. The only difference is that we hear more bad news today due to improved communications. If you can remember your childhood joyfully, I am happy for you. Just don't think it was the same for everyone - I can assure you it was not.

Use a good phrasebook...

My late dad (former union official) liked this one...

http://youtu.be/-xLEF75fvmg

http://youtu.be/TS6_Y6n-nZY