Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

A word of advice

If you drop a box of Junior Mints on the floor of your car in this weather, stop at the first opportunity and clean them up, even if you’ve got the air conditioning on. Trust me on this one.

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Why yes, it’s another busy day

Why do you ask?

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Your July 25 software Facts of the Day

Because I know these things, and so many people do not: The F5 key will refresh your browser page. Control-y (holding down the control key while pressing the y) is a keyboard shortcut that you can use to repeat tasks … Continue reading

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Monday briefs

The Arab Spring brings weapon fall: Wonderful. The chaos in Arab nations is feeding Hamas bigger and better weapons. But hey, not to worry, because after the Arabs get democracy, they’ll all be friends of Israel, right? Oh. So happy … Continue reading

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The anti-Israel media bias, Turkey edition

Let’s take a quick look at the AP News Values and Principles, as stated on their website. That means we abhor inaccuracies, carelessness, bias or distortions. Now let’s take a look at the story the AP sent over the wires … Continue reading

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Fluffy kitty pictures

Your Caturday pictures. Miss Gracie: Mr. Tig: Shabbat Shalom.

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Briefly

Even MORE gas in the Tamar field: Yes, Israel is going to be energy self-sufficient. And yes, terrorists will try to blow up the pipeline. And in other minor news, 1 million Syrians can’t be wrong: That’s how many came … Continue reading

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Terror hits Europe, again

The government buildings in Oslo were hit by two massive explosions today—in classic terrorist fashion. Two explosions rocked government buildings in Oslo, Norway, on Friday, state TV and witnesses said. Windows in several buildings had been blown out, and people … Continue reading

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Awesome spam image of the day

The NSA is sending security warnings now? Really? I guess, since I’m not a Costumer, I don’t have to worry about the “critical vulnerability”. Ah, yes. Spelling counts. Our teachers were right.

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A reader request

If any of my blog readers work for a ticket agency, please email me. I have a question for you. Nothing illegal!

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Back to the news briefs

A classic case of Israeli derangement syndrome: A New Zealand newspaper slimed the dead by claiming that one of the Israeli backpackers killed in the Christchurch earthquake was a Mossad spy. He wasn’t. But that didn’t stop the New Zealand … Continue reading

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Terrorists not included

This is what happens when actual activists, not terrorists, are aboard a ship trying to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The Israeli Navy stopped the Gaza-bound flotilla ship Dignite al Karama from reaching the Strip Tuesday afternoon. The Israeli … Continue reading

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Wicked

What a day I had yesterday. Started with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, and ended with Wicked at the Kennedy Center. It was an unbelievably great performance. Glinda was played by the understudy, and she was unbelievably … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

My friends and I went this morning, because so many people are in church Sunday mornings, and we figured it wouldn’t be too crowded. It was, and it wasn’t. But we got good seats, and enjoyed the movie immensely. My … Continue reading

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Thou Shalt Not Defy The Narrative On Israel

The Associated Press covered a poll of incredible significance affecting Israeli-Palestinian peace. In it, we discover that Israelis are deeply divided about a law that allows West Bank Israelis to sue other Israelis who organize boycotts against them and hurt … Continue reading

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