Recent content by zacconius

Zee But I say Zed when talking to Brits, Aussies or Indians to demonstrate my atypical (for an American) sensitivity to other cultures (I know, please hold the applause). Plus Zed just sounds cooler. I also write my Z's with a bar through the middle because it looks cool and I'm just that...

Macbeth was the Thane of Cawdor.

Ugh, not even a radio button in my age range. Damn, I'm old.

What about Holden Carver from Ed Brubaker's excellent "Sleeper" series? Neither hero nor total dick, I would say. Just the first example that came to mind, I'm sure there are more.

Within reach, i.e. what I can grab while still sitting in my ridiculously overpriced ergonomic chair (thank you ex-employer) would be the late 19th century cavalry saber or (if I stretch a little) the WWII officer's katana. Or, as previous posters have suggested, the most dangerous item may be...