Archive for September 11th, 2006

French Protection

Looks like we have entrusted our security to the Village People. French soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).(AFP/Dominique Faget) Update: I knew it looked familar..

9/11: Where Were The Palestinians?

Answer: On the streets celebrating. Hat tip: Chaim

PETA on Steve Irwin

You can count on the folks at PETA to choose animals over people. Some animal lovers aren‚Äôt shedding any crocodile tears for Steve Irwin.   The Aussie naturalist, known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed last week by a stingray while filming off the Great Barrier Reef. But the folks at PETA are neither surprised [...]

Sloppy Journalism of the Day

..goes to The Age for this headline:   Friend talks of brave suicide victim   Sounds like the sad tale of someone who bravely struggled to cope with life, but, in the end, capitulated to their inner demons and ended it all.   That is, until you read the report. Afghan Australians would not be [...]

9/11: Five Years On – Open Thread

  Please share your thoughts and recollections in the comments.