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  • #31
    Originally posted by Alexander's Horse View Post
    Also known as "the pleasant island".
    Also as the island full of holes. I recall one proposition being semi-seriously discussed when I was in Melbourne was that the islanders be all relocated, either on the Aussie mainland or somewhere such as Norfolk Island, given how denuded the landscape is now- and their appalling levels of health.

    Chalk up another success story for humankind. Hope you enjoy your stay, anyway.

    So what does that island look like now?
    The last time I saw a photograph of it, somewhat like the moon, but less inviting.
    Vive la liberte. Noor Inayat Khan, Dachau.

    ...patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Edith Cavell, 1915

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    • #32
      all true, although this is the once in a century time when Nauru matters a lot to Australia, so off I go
      Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..

      Look, I just don't anymore, okay?

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      • #33
        So you're going to open more camps?
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        • #34








          No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.

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          • #35
            The island is rich in nitrates thanks to birds using it as a toilet break for millions of years, yet it appears that the land level is only 5 to 10 feet above sea level. How deep is the nitrate level?
            "I say shoot'em all and let God sort it out in the end!

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            • #36
              5 to 10 feet.
              No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.

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              • #37
                fffffuuuuuuuu

                Some rogue wave is definitely going to sink that *****
                To us, it is the BEAST.

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                • #38
                  He's saying that the entire island is made of bird ****.
                  “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                  "Capitalism ho!"

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                  • #39
                    every living being today is basically recycled biomatter from billions of years of organisms eating and pooping
                    To us, it is the BEAST.

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                    • #40
                      Yes, but some of us are "fresher" than others.
                      “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                      "Capitalism ho!"

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                      • #41
                        indeed
                        To us, it is the BEAST.

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                        • #42
                          Does Australia work like the US in that years spent overseas count extra toward retirement credits? If so, you should be on the accelerated track for a full pension. Congratulations and stay safe.
                          “It is no use trying to 'see through' first principles. If you see through everything, then everything is transparent. But a wholly transparent world is an invisible world. To 'see through' all things is the same as not to see.”

                          ― C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man​

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by Bugs ****ing Bunny View Post
                            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauruan_Tribal_War

                            One of my favourite little tales of human stupidity. A war lasting 10 years on an island of just 8 square miles.
                            Germans save the day once again.
                            Long time member @ Apolyton
                            Civilization player since the dawn of time

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                            • #44
                              Okay, arrived safely last night and just got the internet running

                              A couple of observations. One reason the island looks particularly small is because the airport runway is very long. The island isn't flat. The ring road is sea level but the interior is like a table top, a couple of hundred feet about sea level. We live on the high ground, with some ocean view, though not great. Nice house, bungalow, in great condition. We have cable TV, about 20 channels. The food situation is good. We brought a cooler full of meat and comfort foods but found a well stocked supermarket at good prices today.

                              The main problem will be exercise.
                              Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..

                              Look, I just don't anymore, okay?

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                              • #45
                                Surely the island isn't too small to do sit-ups.
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