Daily Archives: July 21, 2006

What Breed Is That?

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

A Chinese headmaster is in some deep trouble after a series of incidents led to his school burning to the ground. First the man secretly sold off about 1,000 trees that surrounded the school. The problem was, the trees did … Continue reading →

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The Little Martyrs

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

"We consider them martyrs for Palestine and martyrs for the nation." Says the man who caused the deaths of two Iraeli Arab boys aged three and nine years. The same man who unleashed the war in the first place. The … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian Troops In Somalia?

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

Although both the Ethiopian and Somali Interim government deny it, there are reports that Ethiopian troops have entered the provisional capitol of Baidoa. The Islamic militia that has been threatening the interim government is calling for a Jihad against the … Continue reading →

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Cat Burglar

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

A cat burglar is terrorizing the residents of Pelham, New York. Striking in broad daylight, the burglar makes off with item after item and nobody ever seems to be able to catch him in the act. Although the items are … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Asks For Proof

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, in a televised address, asked India to provide any proof of Pakistani groups involvement in the Mumbai train bombings. He offered to cooperate fully with any investigation. The Indian government is saying that proof will be forthcoming. … Continue reading →

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This Is Interesting

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

Ha'aretz has an interesting item in it this morning. It claims that German and Russian intelligence agencies are attempting to win the release of the kidnapped Israeli soldiers. German and Russian intelligence services are using contacts to Hamas and Hezbollah … Continue reading →

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Israel Calling Up More Reserves

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

Haaretz is reporting still more Israeli reserves are being called up. Intensified fighting in Lebanon and in Gaza are cited as the reasons. The Israel Defense Forces will be calling up additional reserve battalions, sending thousands more soldiers to fight … Continue reading →

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Changing The Model

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

It's always been the model up until now: Fighting breaks out involving Israel and (insert opponent here). The US jets in a few envoys. Shuttle diplomacy occurs for a while. US pressures some concessions from Israel. A shaky ceasefire is … Continue reading →

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Chicken Of The Jihad

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Gaius

Years of preaching hate, inciting violence, raising money for murder and incidentally sponging huge welfare benefits just doesn't appear to prepare a big, bad jihadi cleric for the real thing. When the bombs start falling it's time to try to … Continue reading →

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