Monthly Archives: August 2006

Bummer. I’m home.

Oh, sure, the cats are happy, and yeah, I have to be at work tomorrow, but still, it kinda sucks to be home. I’d rather have been able to stay for two more days. Oh, well. Lots more to tell … Continue reading

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Briefly

Briefs Continue reading

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Our friends, the Saudis

Italian authorities seized a container of weapons and explosives going from Saudi Arabia to the U.S. Gee. I wonder what they were going to use them for. Italian authorities seized a container full of weapons including Kalashnikov assault rifles and … Continue reading

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Some like it hot…

Regarding the power station that the IDF took out in Gaza when it was being used as cover for rocket launches… Israel knew exactly what it was bombing, says station manager Dr. Drar Abu-Sisi. It’s impossible to operate the station … Continue reading

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Picture request

Life’s a beach while I’m on vacation Continue reading

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A post from paradise

Since it’s cloudy and overcast and looks like it may rain today, and because we were all exhausted from our fun in the sun yesterday and went to bed early, thus getting up early, I can take the time out … Continue reading

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The “quiet” terrorist attack in Germany

For some strange reason (Andrew Ian Dodge wonders about it too), the attempt to blow up two large and quite complex sets of explosive substances on two separate trains (but timed to explode simultaneously), passed almost unnoticed by MSM. Of … Continue reading

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A short study of hypocrisy

Noun: hypocrisy 1. An expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction 2. Insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have The definition above comes from my WordWeb dictionary. Effing … Continue reading

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The Outer Banks and the NQCS

The plans changed at the last minute, and instead of my taking tons of luggage and driving alone, I wound up taking two twelve-year-old (almost thirteen!) girls, my luggage, and whatever else we could fit in the car. We had … Continue reading

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Gone swimming

By the time you read this post, I’ll be on my way to the Outer Banks for a few days of sun, swimming, and relaxation. The first week of the new job went very well. I like the people, I … Continue reading

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Lebanon: What happened, and what is to be done?

This is a guest post by Ami Isseroff. Warning – a long post for serious readers only. The aftermath of the Lebanon disaster may be worse than the disaster itself. An air of unreality surrounds the debate and analysis by … Continue reading

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A must-read on Hezbullah training and tactics

Iran’s proxy army in Lebanon: Twenty-five years in the making Continue reading

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Lessons learned from Israel’s defeat

Let us not play with words: It was a defeat. Ehud Olmert declared three objectives to the war. The return of his soldiers, the disarming of Hezbullah, and the removal of the Hezbullah threat to Israel. None of these objectives … Continue reading

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Add this to the official list of oxymorons

“Human swastika“

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Cheer up, boys, the cavalry is coming!

Nah… I waited for a day or two to see how the cards are falling with the “beefed up” UNIFIL force that is supposed to begin its mighty reign in south Lebanon. Of course, we were promised to see the … Continue reading

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