Archive for August, 2007
This article is reprinted with permission from FLAME (Facts and Logic About the Middle East). Visit FLAME’s website, factsandlogic.org, to read every one of their excellent articles debunking common misconceptions about the history and current events of the Middle East. — Admin
The Palestinians have once again erupted in bloody uprising, an uprising in […]
brilliant beckham
in his first start in a galaxy uniform, the midfielder registered a goal and an assist in LA’s superliga semifinal win over DC united.
Beckham scored the Galaxy’s first goal with a stunning free kick midway through the first half, then set Landon Donovan free behind the United defense for a breakaway goal early […]
El Salvador - La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)
Incredible TV show about the infamous Salvadoran gang, La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13 (PG-13 for language and mature themes).
Myths About Israel and the Middle East (II): Should we re-examine endlessly repeated clichés?
This article is reprinted with permission from FLAME (Facts and Logic About the Middle East). Visit FLAME’s website, factsandlogic.org, to read every one of their excellent articles debunking common misconceptions about the history and current events of the Middle East. — Admin
In a previous installment in this series of clarifying messages about Israel […]
La mafia de los abrevalijas en Ezeiza
Hay gente que no tienen poca verguenza y hay sinverguenzas. Ahora, conozcan la buena gente del Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza en Buenos Aires.
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Woman Calls Police About “Fake” Cocaine
There are smart criminals and there are dumb criminals. And then there are the sub-zero IQ criminals.
A woman was arrested after she called police to help “get her money back” after she was unhappy with the crack cocaine she purchased.
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She told officers she broke the rock into three pieces and smoked one, only to […]
Pretty Picture of the Day
May all Linux/OSS/FOSS fans enjoy this graphic as much as I do.
Hat tip: Alejandro.
Myths About Israel and the Middle East (I): Do the media feed us fiction, instead of fact?
This article is reprinted with permission from FLAME (Facts and Logic About the Middle East). Visit FLAME’s website, factsandlogic.org, to read every one of their excellent articles debunking common misconceptions about the history and current events of the Middle East. — Admin
We all know that, by dint of constant repetition, white can be […]
Loan Guarantees for Settlement of Soviet Jews: Should the U.S. play a role in this humanitarian enterprise?
This article is reprinted with permission from FLAME (Facts and Logic About the Middle East). Visit FLAME’s website, factsandlogic.org, to read every one of their excellent articles debunking common misconceptions about the history and current events of the Middle East. — Admin
Only a few months ago, the world was able to watch the […]
Claudio Uberti, no te vayas!
Claudio, te entendemos. Está mal lo que te pasó. Seguro que habrás tenido algún conocido que quería un préstamo para comprar una casa en Nuñez.
Claudio Uberti, mano derecha del ministro Julio De Vido y encargado de la millonaria relación de negocios con Venezuela, fue obligado a renunciar ayer a raíz del escándalo del […]
Inflation in Argentina: Unenforced?
Robert Wright has a great post about a inflation in Argentina and a law (unenforced) that would really provide greater transparency of the current situation.
[ed: Argentine law in Spanish here]
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Without all the legalese, it basically says: Post the % price variation of each product on display with respect to the beginning of the year & […]
the most well-told date story ever
in three parts (and counting). an excerpt i enjoyed:
We took our seats and I stared blankly at the menu while I tried to devise something to say that wouldn’t sound stilted. I think it came out:
I am most pleased that with you I am undertaking this excursion. I have hopes that it will bring […]
I blame global warming organic food.
I hope you greedy health nuts enjoy your genetically unmodified tomatoes while Manhattan is underwater.
Secretary Baker’s Peace Mission: Are he and the President putting pressure in the right places?
This article is reprinted with permission from FLAME (Facts and Logic About the Middle East). Visit FLAME’s website, factsandlogic.org, to read every one of their excellent articles debunking common misconceptions about the history and current events of the Middle East. — Admin
In the wake of the Gulf War, which many now believe we […]
This article is reprinted with permission from FLAME (Facts and Logic About the Middle East). Visit FLAME’s website, factsandlogic.org, to read every one of their excellent articles debunking common misconceptions about the history and current events of the Middle East. — Admin
For the last five decades, the world has been convinced, mostly because […]