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Oli’ Flower Ear

Oli’ Flower Ear

Just when you thought the foreign press photographers couldn’t make Ehud Olmert look any goofier..

Open Thread: Sons of Monkeys and Pigs Edition

Open Thread: Sons of Monkeys and Pigs Edition

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Ehud Olmert’s Surprise Announcement

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to make a surprise statement to the public from his official residence tonight at 8 P.M Israel time.
According to Ha’aretz:
Political sources said they believed Olmert may announce that he will not run in an upcoming leadership contest in his Kadima party, scheduled for September 17.
Although Ynet offers another alternative:
The [...]

“Islamic Idol”? Koran-Reading Competition

From Al-Arabiya:
Algerian TV will launch an Islamic-inspired adaptation with a twist of the infamous Arab talent show Star Academy following a ban on the Lebanese version. Instead of showcasing contestants’ singing talents, the new show, a collaboration between Algerian TV and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, will be a Quran recitation competition.
The decision comes as [...]

New Podcast: Obama’s Me Me Me Prayer

The latest edition of Shire Network News is up: Podcast goes to the Wall.
The feature interview is with Anne Franklin of Clintons for McCain. She says they want Barak Obama to lose this election, in order to clear the way for Hillary Clinton next time. They’re working overtime to defeat Obama in November.
Of interest [...]