Author Archives: Laurence Simon

About Laurence Simon

I'm a thirty-something dataschmuck in Houston, TX. I spend my free time grilling, baking, playing with cats, and trying to invent the Tequila Sunset.

Carnival of the Cats #143

Carnival of the Cats takes a trip over to The House Of Chaos for the 143rd edition, and it’s a doozie. And let’s not forget the Catmodel of the Week… Why, it’s Ritzi the Psycho Cat of Mind of Mog. … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #142

Carnival of the Cats heads over to The House Of Mostly Black Cats, and Mini is going to get lots of treats for everyone turning out today. And let’s not forget the Catmodel of the Week… Why, it’s Felix of … Continue reading

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Is Bush-43 really the first?

Tony Blair: “This is something that I know you feel deeply and passionately about,” Blair told Bush. “You are the first president who committed yourself to the two-state solution.” From Wikipedia on Harry Truman: In 1946, an Anglo-American Committee of … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #141

Carnival of the Cats hops happily with its 141th episode over at Catymology, a fine effort by Aloysius and Darcy. And let’s not forget the Catmodel of the Week… Why, it’s Kiri of Eatstuff.net. Folks who want a shot at … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #140

Carnival of the Cats celebrates its 140th episode over at Scribblings, but things were running just a tad late, but it’s all up now! And let’s not forget the Catmodel of the Week… Why, it’s Mr. Jones of Allan Thinks. … Continue reading

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When Edrogan Met Abdullah 2.0

Let me get this straight. Abdullah 2.0 is the unelected monarch of a country that has disenfranchised and denied citizenship to over half of the people born in the country, a plantation regime pulled out of Winston Churchill’s bloated ass … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #139

Despite the host becoming a grandmother this weekend, Mog still has the time to pretent the Carnival of the Cats over at Mind Of Mog for its one hundred and thirty-ninth appearance. And let’s not forget the Catmodel of the … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #138

The Carnival of the Cats is back at This Blog Is Full Of Crap this week because the host who was scheduled to do it apparently had better things to do. It is a lame BlogCarnival-driven template of the links. … Continue reading

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Where the press has its priorities today…

My inbox just got 15% dumber: CNN: — Britney Spears files for divorce from her husband Kevin Federline, citing irreconcilable differences. KHOU: A court spokeswoman says Britney Spears has filed for divorce from rapper-dancer Kevin Federline, citing irreconcilable differences. YAHOO: … Continue reading

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Chris Busby and the Independent are full of crap

Remember when the British paper The Independent said that sampled from bomb craters in Lebanon showed signs of depleted Uranium as part of a rumored “DIME” weapon developed by the Israelis? The craters, at Khiam and At-Tiri, were caused by … Continue reading

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… and some Israelis are just plain nuts.

When I say “Israeli” and “nuts” who’s the first name that comes to mind? I’d think after you get past the Arab members of the Knesset and a few imams holding citizenship in one pocket and hate-speeches in the other, … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #137

Carnival of the Cats #137 goes to the land Down Under and gets all crazy with the Crazy Meezer. Lots of Meezer noses, Meezer toeses, and all the links that the Meezer choses. So who is the Catmodel of the … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #136

Carnival of the Cats #136 is celebrating Halloween with a spooktacular roundup brewed in the kettle over at Watermark, which based on the Poet’s excellent track record I’m thinking out to be the go-to place for all holiday editions at … Continue reading

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Why was Karni reopened again?

The UN, NGOs, and even meddling members of the State Department repeatedly screamed for Karni Crossing to be reopened for “humanitarian reasons.” Here’s what happens when humanitarian gestures are offered to the Palestinians: The Shin Bet foiled an attempt early … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #135

It’s not quite coming home, but Carnival of the Cats #135 is at Catcall, my readerblog at the Houston Chronicle’s website. So who is the Catmodel of the week this week? It’s the Lady In Red, regal park resident and … Continue reading

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