Daily Archives: 04/06/2007

It’s the umpteenth time Abbas says Shalit will be released

Posted on 04/06/2007 by Meryl Yourish

No, wait, it’s the umpteenth time that Abbas or Hamas has said Shalit will be released. Either way, I’m not buying it. Abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit will be released soon, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said in … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel | 3 Comments

This could get me arrested in England

Posted on 04/06/2007 by Meryl Yourish

Seriously. This picture could be used as evidence against me in a U.K. court. Why? Because they’ve enacted a pet care law that forbids owners from letting their dogs and cats get fat. Owners of fat dogs or cats could … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Juvenile Scorn | 9 Comments

Iranian hospitality: Not quite what they claimed

Posted on 04/06/2007 by Meryl Yourish

Let’s check out the details of what happened to the British sailors and Marines, shall we? Apr 6, 2007 — CHIVENOR (Reuters) – The 15 British sailors and marines seized by Iran in the Gulf last month said on Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran | 8 Comments

Palestinian civil war watch: Yeah, we’ve got that

Posted on 04/06/2007 by Meryl Yourish

Yes, the “militants” of Hamas and Fatah are still murdering each other without regard to anyone getting caught in the crossfire. Apr 6, 2007 — GAZA (Reuters) – Hamas and Fatah militants clashed in the Gaza Strip on Friday and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, palestinian politics | 1 Comment