Archive for August, 2007
Take-Off
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It’s take-off time.
A former NASA astronaut accused of assaulting a romantic rival at a Florida airport can take off her electronic tracking bracelet while she awaits trial, a judge ruled Thursday.
Attorneys for former astronaut Lisa Nowak said her ankle bracelet was uncomfortable and inconvenient.
She has reportedly also been advised that she can take off her [...]
Lost in Translation
Now this is just too funny.
In the world of international diplomacy, the best chosen words or phrases can leave an audience laughing, bewildered or simply lost in translation, if the experience of Australia’s former top diplomat is any guide.
A new book by Richard Woolcott, who ran Australia’s foreign service for four years, points to the [...]
Rules of Palestinian Police Force Marching
Rule #17: When marching, do not swing your arms so as to strike the person behind you.
Rule #18: If struck by the arm of the person marching in front of you, keep looking ahead as if nothing has happened. Full vengeance may be obtained only after the ceremony.
Chutzpah of the Day
Chutzpah is attacking a country and then trying to claim damages after attacked country defends itself.
Hezbollah is planning to file a host of lawsuits against Israel over the damages it caused during the Second Lebanon War. Lebanese individuals with dual citizenship will file the suits in the countries where they hold citizenship.
Attorney Ibrahim Awada, who [...]
What, No Lynch?
The ISM, which claims to be “committed to resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land using nonviolent, direct-action methods and principles,” has reacted to the actions of the PA police officers who saved the life of the IDF officer who mistakenly entered Jenin.
Needless to say, they do not praise the officers for saving the life [...]
Go Figure…
A new movie by the name of Balls of Fury, which has nothing to do with this.
A Couple of Mugs
According to Fark, this is “The best mugshot you’ll see today of a man busted for disorderly conduct.”
I beg to differ..
Update: Comment of the day on the first mugshot, courtesy of a Fark commenter.
Charges lessened to disorderly eyeballs.
The Refugee Issue Examined
Ha’aretz reports on today’s Olmert-Abbas meeting.
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas held one-on-one talks Tuesday on the three issues that are at the heart of a final status agreement – borders for a Palestinian state, the future of Jerusalem and the right of return of Palestinian refugees to Israel.
I would like [...]
Good Condition
Hollywood star Owen Wilson’s reported suicide attempt is definitely no laughing matter, but one has to marvel at this headline from Talk Entertainment.
Yes, I am guessing not being dead after a rumored suicide would constitute being in good condition, all things considered.
In any event, here’s hoping he finds some inner peace and makes a full [...]
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