Daily Archives: 11/13/2006

Film question

Okay, folks. Now that I know the music in this LOTR video is from the film Requiem for a Dream, and now that I’ve listened to it about fifty times since yesterday, and now that I’ve read a bunch of … Continue reading

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Random Gracie thought

I will be extremely happy when I don’t have to give Gracie a pill twice a day. I have tried giving it to her in the various ways everyone tells me to, and the upshot of it is she always … Continue reading

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Yes, Halutz better go. Quietly, if possible.

IDF chief rejects findings of kidnapping probe, is one of the headlines today in Haaretz. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Dan Halutz rejected on Sunday significant parts of the findings of one of the committees that he himself appointed … Continue reading

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The palestinian “unity” government: The fix is in

The money spigots will open very soon. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Nov 13, 2006 (AP)— A U.S.-educated professor with ties to both Hamas and the rival Fatah Party is the leading candidate for Palestinian prime minister in the emerging unity … Continue reading

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It’s official: The UN blames Israel for the world’s problems

It’s official: Kofi Annan and the UN are blaming all the ills of the world on Israel. ISTANBUL, Turkey Nov 13, 2006 (AP)— U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Monday that any effort to stop growing violence between Islamic and Western … Continue reading

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Gracie update, bedcat edition

It was a two-cat night last night. Gracie came into bed and stayed next to me for most of the night, something she never used to do when she was healthy. She was a blanket cave kitty for a while, … Continue reading

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Challenge wanted

Hokay. My birthday approaches. (Wednesday, if you must know.) As I am no longer as young as I was, I tend to try to do things on my birthdays that challenge me and make me feel younger. For instance, a … Continue reading

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Jew Hatred: It’s all the rage

Anti-Semitism is up worldwide since the Lebanon war. Why? Could it have anything to do with the demonization of Israel by the mass media, the EU, the UN, and assorted other groups? Let’s see. Up in Venezuela. (Wave to Hugo … Continue reading

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