The Rookie and the Pro

After their first meeting in 2001, Mr. Bush said famously that he had looked into the eyes of Mr. Putin and “got a sense of his soul.”

At the Pentagon, Mr. Gates was asked whether he trusted Mr. Putin anymore, and he paused before responding. “ ‘Anymore’ is an interesting add,” he said. “I have never believed that one should make national security policy on the basis of trust. I think you make national security policy based on interests and on realities.”

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A new good boy in da hood

A new Blood Angel Captain was in the mail today. The conversion is absolutely unique and not to be found a 2nd time, so I am rather proud to be the new owner.

Well, finally I got a miniature to represent Parcival in 40K.

Nicolas the waterboy

The adviser, who was present, said the Russians did not take the call for two hours. When the French president got through, the proposal was rejected.

Peace Plan Offers Russia a Rationale to Advance

Blood Angels vs. Eldar

From the upcoming computer game Dawn of War II:

Featured Space Marines:

Space Marines with Bolters
Space Marine with Heavy Bolter (against Warp Spider)
Furioso Dreadnaught (flaming the Banshees)
Space Marines with jump packs
Some random Sergeant

Featured Eldar:

Eldar Farseer (the “Witch”)
Howling Banshees
Warp Spider
Eldar Scout with sniper rifle