Daily Archives: 03/23/2008

The latest Shire Network News is up

The new SNN is up early, what with Brian finally staying in one place for a change. Tom Paine continues his streak and interviews a member of the British Parliament about the new EU constitution that is being pushed forward … Continue reading

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Oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere

Oldest – Mikve Israel in Curacao In the Caribbean, Curacao is home to the oldest synagogue – Mikve Israel – in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere; it was founded in 1651. Second oldest (?) (Though not in continuous use) … Continue reading

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Snark news

But it’s just the “cycle of violence”: Hizbullah ‘100% certain’ Israel killed Mugniyah. Watch the news media label any terrorist attack by Hizbullah as a “revenge” attack for Israel’s killing the man responsible for hundreds of murders and who knows … Continue reading

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A boy named Marion

John Tierney writes about Bad Baby Names and the effect they might have on a well adjusted individual by citing that famous psychologist, Johnny Cash. During his 1969 concert at San Quentin prison, Johnny Cash proposed a paradigm shift in … Continue reading

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