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  • "In the article of plunder, all the sheep and hogs belong to such private soldiers as can take them; and that on the word havok being cried, every one might seize his part; but this probably was only a small part of the licence supposed to be given by the word."

    Notes and Queries, Number 47, September 21, 1850 Various

  • Just as many new games are based on game engines, such as havok, the Quake Engine, Source, and many others, it would seem the programmers are increasingly using underlying technology through modules rather than starting from scratch, at least so far as it's possible.

    Ubuntu Forums murderslastcrow 2010

  • People who interact with others by terrorizing them with violence and threats are sociopaths, and sociopaths should, once identified, never be allowed access to that which would allow them to wreak havok on the innocent.

    On Domestic Violence And Guns 2009

  • Later that night, while my uncle went out to get drunk and gamble his money away, my cousin, myself and our friend wandered the streets of Vegas causing havok and picking up as many fliers with boobs on them as we could.

    Scene-Stealers readers respond with scary drunk stories! » Scene-Stealers 2009

  • People who interact with others by terrorizing them with violence and threats are sociopaths, and sociopaths should, once identified, never be allowed access to that which would allow them to wreak havok on the innocent.

    On Domestic Violence And Guns 2009

  • CptnSpanky, as he is known throughout internet chatrooms, newsgroups, and his Twitter account seemed pleased with the anticipated destruction, despite so far missing the deadline to wreak havok on the information/communications networks and infrastructure of the world.

    Important Headlines! wendigomountain 2009

  • How long after they come back will it be before two brookies get in the stream and start wreaking havok on their habitat.

    It's a Cutthroat World Out There... 2009

  • So let's all grumble that George is money grubbing and wreaking havok on the franchise, but as for MY kids these will add to their precious childhood memories.

    LucasFilm is Developing Star Wars: Galactic Heroes Animated Television Series? | /Film 2010

  • How long after they come back will it be before two brookies get in the stream and start wreaking havok on their habitat.

    It's a Cutthroat World Out There... 2009

  • Needless to say, the record snowfall here in London has caused some schedule havok.

    Sky Channel Branding Ident: Twister « Art & Business of Motion 2009

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