1999.236 (August 24, 1999)

Good News, Bad News

First off, thanks to all who have sent kind messages for LOAF. It's not too late to send in messages, so please keep them coming. Now the news.. Hadrian phoned LOAF today and he is doing well but the prognosis will still be several weeks. In the mean time, despite his current situation, LOAF has still been searching for WC news! After phoning Borders in search of a copy of Pilgrim Stars, LOAF reports they are now expecting to receive copies *next* week meaning either the stated release date was wrong or the shipments have been delayed.

Diarrhea Fear Strikes on Janus IV

Ian Stroke reports on toilet trauma. A virulent virus has coursed through the entire population of Janus IV, causing widespread indigestion and stool looseness. The bug has been traced to contaminated stocks of food stuffs and water, all of which have been destroyed in an attempt to bring the outburst under control. Fresh supplied are urgently needed. Addressing the senate yesterday, Consul Scatalus claimed that 'Soon all this will be behind us'.