Archive for March 21st, 2005

D’uh!

Ha’aretz reports: Security forces began conducting searches in southern Tel Aviv and central Israel on Monday.   The searches are focused in southern Tel Aviv and along the Jerusalem-Modi’in highway. The reason for the operation was not announced. I’m willing to bet it is not to locate Mahmoud Abbas, so as to congratulate him for [...]

The Devil’s in the Details

Coming to an Ebay auction soon: devil turtle! An Indiana pet store owner says a turtle that was the only animal to survive a fire at the shop has developed an image of Satan’s face on its shell.   Bryan Dora’s pet store in Frankfort burned down last October. The red-ear slider turtle named Lucky [...]

It’s All Greek To Them

Filming for O Jerusalem, a new film based on a book about the creation of the State of Israel, and starring Winona Ryder, is set to begin April 10..in Greece* (hat tip: Harry).   On one hand, many Israelis will be disappointed that the movie will not be filmed in Israel. On the other hand, [...]

Commenting Made Easier

Despondent with the lack of reader feedback, Israellycool‘s Dave decided to risk an onset of spam by allowing comments for those without a reader account.   Will his readers respond with a wave of numerous, insightful comments, now that they needn’t sign up for an account? Or will Dave only receive dozens of annoying online [...]

Eurovision Intrigue

Question: What could possibly make the usually dull* Eurovision song contest more interesting than the threat of Lebanon withdrawing over Israel’s participation?**   Answer: France being represented by an Israeli! Israeli-born singer Ortal has been chosen to represent France in the upcoming Eurovision song contest in Kiev on the 21st of May.   The 26 [...]