Archive for April 13th, 2005

Cameo Appearances

Have you noticed how it is always the same “peace” activists tools getting into trouble trying to obstruct the IDF? (or at least getting caught on camera getting into trouble).
 
First, we had Mr “Would you hit a man with glasses?”* showing up a few times last year.
 
Now, we have Mr “Would you hit a man with [...]

One Small Step for Mankind Camels

In Israel, technological innovation means..well, have a look at some examples for yourself.
 
In the United Arab Emirates, it means robotic camel jockeys.
 
Perhaps if their education system focused less on hatred, and more on benefiting humanity, they might come up with something more useful.

Separated at Birth

Some man from an advert I saw on JRants, and actor Paul Reiser
 

New CAMERA Blog

Welcome to the new kid on the Israel advocacy blog block – CAMERA (though not a new kid when it comes to Israel advocacy). Check them out (hat tip: Lynn).

McMajorMistake

First, there was the McShwarma.
 
Now meat meet the McAfrika, by far the most tasteless McDonalds burger ever. And I do mean tasteless.

“Tasteless,” is how charitable groups have branded a McDonald’s burger in Norway that they claim ignores the starvation crisis in Africa. McDonald’s is red-faced, and may donate proceeds from its controversial “McAfrika” burger.
 
This is [...]

Investment Advice

Today’s stock tip: IKEA

Volvo dealers are heading for more investment costs and disruption as Volvo decides dealers should adopt the Scandinavian look.
 
Two dealers in the UK – in Edinburgh and Basingstoke – are the first to adopt the new interior look, said to reflect the brand’s Swedish style.
 
The global transformation is expected to take [...]

One Day at the Ranch – Part Deux

As Israeli Prime Minister Sharon stood at the podium, he was overcome by a feeling of nausea. It was at this moment that he knew that those were no ordinary chocolates.
 

Sucks to Be Her

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has survived a close call, almost being sucked out of an airplane.

The fuselage door blew open on the small plane carrying Prime Minister Helen Clark during a turbulent flight, she said Wednesday. Two police officers grabbed the door and held it in place until the plane landed.
 
Clark said [...]