UK Profs “Consider” Boycotting Israeli Academics

The latest exhibition of Israel-o-phobia:
UK lecturers support Israel boycott call
Britain’s University and College Union (UCU), comprising of university academics, voted in favor of considering a boycott of Israeli academics and institutions at its conference in Bournemouth on Thursday evening.
The resolution, passed by 158 votes in favor and 99 against, “notes that Israel’s 40-year [...]

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Sunday Night Smörgåsbord

Because Firefox’s spell check just makes those funny characters too easy.
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U.S. Frees 42 al-Qaida Captives in Raid – Just the latest act of horror by the terrorists over in the quagmire… that is the latest politically correct terminology, right?
Some of the freed Iraqis had been held for [...]

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Journalism

Confession:
I read Pearls Before Swine on a daily basis. Almost religiously. I can’t get enough. Yes, it can be a little liberal sometimes, but it is so funny.
Anyway, this strip from the other day struck me as a spot-on description of most TV journalists – whether they are local or national, CNN [...]

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American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks a Pro-Life Advocate

From Lifenews.com, one of the most encouraging stories I’ve seen in a while:
After coming under fire last month for an anti-poverty campaign that funneled money to pro-abortion groups, the popular musical talent show [...]

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Congressman Kicks Some Pickpocket Butt

Well, Fox says: Congressman Foils Pickpocket in Washington, D.C., but I personally believe that the old guy was ready to kick some butt if need be.
WASHINGTON — A New Jersey Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen refused to accept the outcome of an alleged mugging on Thursday night when he foiled a pickpocket attempt [...]

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If I had $350,000…

I would not spend it on this.

I’ve nothing against charity, just Mr. Clooney.

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Blog Drama

So my blog is being a drama queen and not acting exactly like I want it to.  This is just to let everyone know that if something looks a little screwy, I didn’t do it on purpose and I’m probably trying (unsuccessfully) to fix it.
On the to-do list:

Find my blogroll.  I don’t know why it [...]

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Discrimination Sensation

FDA Says No to Gay Men Giving Blood
Gay men remain banned for life from donating blood, the government said Wednesday, leaving in place — for now — a 1983 prohibition meant to prevent the spread of HIV through transfusions.
The Food and Drug Administration reiterated its long-standing policy on its Web site Wednesday, more than [...]

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Thursday Stupid – Hate Crime or Not?

Teen Girls Face Hate Crime Charges Over Anti-Gay Flier
The girls were arrested May 11 after handing out fliers in the parking lot of Crystal Lake South High School that depict a male student kissing another boy and contain hateful language about gays.
Officials say the fliers targeted a male classmate, who is also a neighbor of [...]

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Baby Emilio Dies

This is a little old – from Saturday – but important nonetheless.
Baby Emilio Dies While on Life Support
(CBS 42) AUSTIN The infant, Emilio Gonzales, better known as ‘Baby Emilio’ died Saturday at Children’s Hospital.
The baby’s mother says the doctors told her that Emilio’s heart stopped at 7:27 p.m.
He was not taken [...]

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