Archive for December 27th, 2004
The JIB (Jewish and Israeli Blog) Awards – Introduction
From the Oh-not-another-weblog-awards department, I am proud to present the inaugural JIB Awards.
The word JIB, besides being an acronym for Jewish and Israeli blog, also represents the small triangular sail of a sailboat, as compared to the main sails. The jib’s role is to direct the wind into the main sail, just like a role [...]
It’s a Boy!
The Jerusalem Post reports:
Syrian President Bashar Assad’s wife, Asma Akhras, has given birth to a baby boy, their third child, a relative said Monday.
A relative of Akhras, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the boy was born Dec. 16 and that both the mother and baby were in good health. A name has not [...]
Does Mahmud Smile?
Perhaps inspired by this photo of PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas, I have decided to start a new game on this blog - Does Mahmud Smile?
Once in a while, I will ask whether or not a certain situation causes Mahmud to smile. After you make your guess, click more >> and see if you were correct.
Here is [...]
Speechless
Over 23,000 people killed in one natural disaster. I cannot imagine the pain that countless families must be going through.
For what it is worth, my thoughts and prayers are with them.
Xmas Cheer
PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas has not quite perfected his “poker face” yet..
PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas takes part during midnight mass in Bethlehem. The contest to succeed Yasser Arafat as Palestinian president kicked off in earnest as frontrunner Abbas issued an uncompromising list of demands to end the conflict with Israel.(AFP/Awad Awad)
There goes the Christian vote.
Bad Idea of the Year
These “fart bombs” are no laughing matter.
Hong Kong officials are pulling “Fart Bomb” toys from the shelves because the gag gift a metallic bag that gives off a stench produces a dangerous chemical reaction, the government said.
The sulfur-acid mixture produced by the toy can cause nausea, headaches and eye irritation, the government said in [...]
