Archive for January 6th, 2005

Toothless Soldier

Some people will do anything to get out of army service.

A young Iranian conscript has had 15 of his teeth pulled out by a dentist in the false belief that the drastic move would get him out of his military service, the Iran newspaper reported.
 
According to the paper, the unnamed 18-year-old from Karaj, a [...]

Quote of the Day

“I don’t even know who the candidates are other than Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas), let alone this Gere.. We don’t need the Americans’ intervention. We know who to elect. Not like them – they elected a moron.”
Gaza soap factory worker Manar al-Najjar, showing how little he thinks of Richard Gere - not to mention George Bush. 

Islam Online: The Sensitive Side

We are all familiar with the Islam Online which preaches hate and intolerance, but did you know that the Islam Online scholars also have a sensitive side? Take this exchange, where an inquiring Muslim reader submitted a question during a Fatwa on Financial Issues.

Question
 
Dear brother, As-Salamu ‘alaykum. While I was traveling on the plane, I [...]

Euphemisms for Terrorists #48

“Colony infiltrator”

The Truth About Jewish ‘Settlers’

Since posting this yesterday, I have received many comments, which have prompted me to post the following about ‘Settlers’ and ‘Settlements’.
Note: I am using the terms “settler” and “settlement”, although I do not agree with them, since these are the common terms.
What are ‘Settlers’?
It depends who you ask. To most Israelis and the world, “settlers” [...]

Not Known For Their Intellect

This is priceless (hat tip: Darp*)
 
An Australian neo-nazi group illegally uses the image of loveable cartoon character Blinky Bill to promote their group.
 
As it turns out, the Blinky Bill art is owned by Jewish Holocaust survivor Yoram Gross.
 
Let the suing begin!
 
* who is actually doing some good work fighting neo-nazis. Kudos to Darp. When he’s [...]

From Van (Halen) to Ambulance

Next time David Lee Roth yells “Jump”, he might just be using a defibrillator (hat tip: Slant Point):

Legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has stopped “runnin’ with the devil” to do God’s work — riding ambulances in gritty neighborhoods throughout New York City to become a paramedic.
 
The famed rocker has cut his trademark blond [...]

Ambassador Highlights

Last night’s The Ambassador rocked. I eagerly await Harry’s synopsis (assuming he can pull himself together after Daphna’s departure last episode). But just a few observations from yours truly:
 
1. I realize I was harsh on contestant Eitan last time (although I still believe his answer was unbecoming of a prospective “ambassador”). However, last night he [...]

Does Mahmud Smile?

Mahmud meets his mother-in-law while campaigning in the streets – does Mahmud smile?
 
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Answer: No
 
 

 
(AFP)