Archive for January 4th, 2010

Bursting Bono’s Bubble

Bursting Bono’s Bubble

In a guest op-ed in the New York Times, U2 frontman Bono has compiled a list of Ten for the Next Ten – 10 ideas that might make the next 10 years more interesting, healthy or civil. Not surprisingly, one of his ideas involves Israel. Here’s something that could never have happened in the Naughts [...]

Goldstone Report Takedown

Goldstone Report Takedown

Via Israeli television. For more takedowns and everything you need to know about the Report, click here.

Unfortunate Moments in Marketing

Unfortunate Moments in Marketing

Ayds Appetite Suppressant Candy! From Wikipedia: Ayds (pronounced as “aids”) was an appetite-suppressant candy which enjoyed strong sales in the 1970s and early 1980s. It was available in chocolate, chocolate mint, butterscotch or caramel flavors, and later a peanut butter flavor was introduced. The original packaging used the phrase “Ayds Reducing Plan vitamin and mineral [...]

Spot the Curiosity

Spot the Curiosity

The following photo was found in a house in Sajaiah in January, 2006. Can anyone spot what is really “interesting” about it? Clue: I am not referring to the fact the boys are posing with weapons. That has ceased to be interesting – but not sick – since it is so commonplace. Answer: | | [...]

The Day In Israel: Monday Jan 4th, 2010

The Day In Israel: Monday Jan 4th, 2010

Al-Jazeera yesterday reported that the Obama administration supports Egypt’s vision for a Middle East peace plan that would include a complete halt of construction in West Bank settlements and the release of senior palestinian officials from Israeli prisons. In other words, goodwill gestures on the part of Israel. Did I mention the peace plan vision [...]