Daily Archives: 10/05/2006

Food pr0n

The History channel has a show on snack foods. It’s showing my all-time favorite junk foods. There were Milky Ways (okay, Snickers, but still, pretty much the same) and potato chips and Tootsie Rolls and next comes Hostess cupcakes. So … Continue reading

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Be careful what you wish for

About a month or so ago, I was discussing clicker beetles with a friend. I think it was Sarah. I know it was a phone conversation. I remember saying, “I wish I could find one of them outside. I’d actually … Continue reading

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And the Nobel Prize goes to—another Jew

Not only did Americans sweep the Nobel science prizes, but one of the prizes went to a Jew who is deeply devoted to Israel, teaches in Israel part of the year, and has an Israeli wife. Yes, it’s another in-your-face … Continue reading

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New TV season review

I’ve been watching a fair number of the new shows. My opinions, for what they’re worth: Jericho: I really like this one, too. It’s a what-if scenario about what would happen to a small, remote town if someone dropped a … Continue reading

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Is there a trend or is there a trend in Londonistan?

We have been careful with the use of that …stan label. Taking into account its overuse by certain people and the BNP fascists and their ilk jumping on the bandwagon, terms like this are better left alone. However, the absurdities … Continue reading

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More palestinian civil war watches

Amira Hass is getting mighty testy about Gaza. Of course, she blames Israel. But I hope she’s right, and that the civil war continues. Yeah, yeah, I know. Not gonna happen. But one can dream. Okay, hold onto your hats, … Continue reading

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Russia’s proxy war against Israel

Say, remember those two kidnapped soldiers? You know, the ones Hezbullah took after murdering three of their compatriots? The Russians say they’re just fine and dandy, physically. Gee, thanks, Russia. Because it’s not like you weren’t helping the effing Syrians … Continue reading

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