The Catmage Chronicles
Andy thought he was going crazy when a talking cat showed up at his front door. He couldn’t have been more wrong.Goldeneyes is a Catmage – a cat with human intelligence and magical abilities. Andy is an eighth grader who is smart, impulsive, and trying to avoid the school bully at all costs. A prophecy threw them together. There’s just one problem: Goldeneyes can’t stand humans.The Catmage world is heading toward war. Goldeneyes and Andy must try to stop the enemy from getting stronger. And they must save a powerful Catmage who’s been kidnapped. For Goldeneyes, it’s personal. That Catmage is her grandmother.Andy and Goldeneyes must try to put aside their differences. If they can’t, the enemy will soon be too powerful to defeat…
Monthly Archives: June 2007
I. Ben Busy
That was my name for today. This weekend was the last service led by my congregation’s rabbi, who was essentially forced out (although some would say he quit, I don’t believe it). He and the rebbetzin—especially the rebbetzin—are the ones … Continue reading
What the bomb could have done
The Times asks experts how large the explosion would have been: The “patio gas†bomb defused in Haymarket would have generated a fireball the size of a house and a shock wave spreading out over a diameter of at least … Continue reading
Posted in Terrorism
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Major British terror attack thwarted
Sheer luck prevented a car bomb from killiing and wounding hundreds of Londoners today. Officers inspecting the car found 60 litres of petrol on the back seat, gas cylinders and containers holding nails inside, which could have caused “significant injury … Continue reading
Posted in Terrorism
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Hey, look at that! A bomb factory!
So, that ending of terror that Mahmoud Abbas is supposed to be doing? Yeah, not so much. A number of IDF troops were wounded during an operation in Nablus Thursday which exposed a large explosives laboratory. Three prepared explosive devices, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel, Terrorism
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The perils of working from home
This week a series of annoyances managed to all roll out one after another, forcing me to bring out my inner Hulk—albeit, the kinder, gentler Hulk. About two weeks ago, I got new neighbors: A young couple with two young … Continue reading
Posted in The Hulk, Work
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The upcoming Hezbullah war
Hezbullah has been re-arming since the end of last year’s war. Since a UN-brokered cease-fire came into force last August 14, the group has been steadily gearing itself up for the next round, with the same determination and secrecy that … Continue reading
Posted in Lebanon
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Mahmoud Abbas’ empty promises
So, Mahmoud Abbas is going to stop terror in the West Bank. Really. Because seven IDF soldiers were wounded during operations in Nablus. An IDF officer was severely injured, three soldiers were moderately hurt and another three sustained light wounds … Continue reading
Posted in Israel
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Stupid UN moment of the day
As a result of objections by Poland, Auschwitz has been renamed. Because the Poles were oh-so-very-good to the Jews during and after WWII, right? On July 4, 1946, townspeople and security officers, spurred by a false rumor that Jews living … Continue reading
Posted in Holocaust
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PETA worker fails dognapping 101
A PETA worker is going to be tried for felony theft for stealing a foxhound. She says she was rescuing a stray. Except, well, she took a tracking collar off the dog, and also ignored the fact that the dog’s … Continue reading
Posted in EATAPETA
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Mahmoud Abbas, Olmert’s new peace partner
It’s good to know that Olmert thinks he can make peace with Abbas. Because it’s obvious that Abbas has changed and is totally ready to crack down on terrorism and work towards a two-state solution. You can tell by the … Continue reading
Posted in Israel, palestinian politics
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The media bias, part the next
Hey, kids. If it’s a day that ends with a “y,” it’s time for the AP anti-Israel media bias. Let’s start, as always, with the headline. Israeli Troops Kill 10 Palestinians No doubt there what happened. But please note that … Continue reading
Posted in AP Media Bias, Media Bias
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Sgt. Mom’s fundraiser
Sgt. Mom wrote a book. So far, she hasn’t gotten a publisher, but that’s not stopping her. Now she’s going to try to self-publish, but that’s not inexpensive, either. So go check out Sgt. Mom’s post where she tells you … Continue reading
Posted in The Catmage Chronicles
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A man of heart
He may not have much wisdom, but he has heart. The father of a woman killed by terrorists says he would agree to her murderers’ release from prison in exchange for Gilad Shalit. The MK said he had sent Prime … Continue reading
Posted in Israel, Terrorism
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Proving that stupid politicians are an international problem
You think American politicians are stupid? Well, so are the politicians of the rest of the world. This one is PETA’s best bud: MK Ahmad Tibi (United Arab List-Ta’al) proposed Tuesday that the Knesset ban MKs from wearing leather garments … Continue reading
Posted in Israel, Politics
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AP notices Gaza’s Christians are in danger, does not blame Israel
It’s a watershed moment. Not a single word in the article points to blaming anyone but Muslims. The ransacking of a Catholic convent and an adjacent Rosary Sisters school during Hamas’ sweep to power broke more than wood and plaster. … Continue reading
Posted in Gaza, Religion
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