WW II - Discovery Channel

The Corner on National Review Online: "Discovery Channel "
Wow, what would Amnesty International and Human Rights watch have to say about that?
Going to have to look for this show.

Tim Blair

Tim Blair: "AUSTRALIA MAKES SENSE"

Exactly. Applies the same around the world. Or so it should. All immigrants - legal or otherwise - should make a note.

Everyone Has Neighbors

" ...Ok, not to be vain, We love Mario's. Yet nowhere in that blog did I see my chicken enchiladas mentioned. Whatever. Who do I have to buy a drink for to get an honorable mention, on a stupid blog for chri** sake? ... "


Okay, so not sure how to start. I have this neighbor who fancies himself quite the Gourmet - no, wait. Take two: All who read this need to know that I live next door (kinda) to this guy who makes the best Chicken Enchilada's in the....
I just can't seem to decide what kind of mood I am in? Nice, friendly guy mood or big smartass mood?
Since I am neither (no comments please), let me just say that my neighbor read a blog reviewing all Mexican restaurants in "The OC" and he wrote the opening lines in an email.

Well, since he provided a pitcher of Margarita's last weekend for our Taco Night, I guess that should cover his cost of being mentioned in a blog.

Can we all just move along now?

Once Muslim, Now Christian and Caught in the Courts - New York Times

Once Muslim, Now Christian and Caught in the Courts - New York Times So you want to be a Christian in Malaysia? Think twice, or move first. Read it here first - volokh.com

Bring on the germs.

I think I have found a good reason for this site. As I troll and find interesting tidbits, I have been loathe to bookmark them. The bookmark file just becomes cluttered. But here, I can just set the link, and I will have any easier time finding them.

Which brings me to this story. Recenty, witnessed some parents who seemed to be obsessive about their children and cleanliness. They should read the stories linked below.
I recall hearing of 'measles' parties that I may have gone to when I was a child. Thinking then was, get it over with now - they seem to have been right!
These are a few I have come across. Although, I cannot locate a recent one I read.

Too much cleanliness may be making some people sick.

More warnings against 'excessive cleanliness'. This one is from '02

From '04 "Don't touch that, it's dirty!"

Religion Today

Andrew Sullivan links to a letter in the Washington Post regarding Catholicism. If I recall correctly, he is Catholic.
While some of the details of the letter are specific to Catholic's, I suspect the sentiment holds true for many people of Christian faith. Perhaps other faith's also, though I can't speak to them.
I link to Andrew rather than the Post, as I don't know how long the Post story will be online.

Clash Of Civilizations?

I think everyone needs to go here and read this one.
Following are excerpts from an interview with Arab-American psychiatrist Wafa Sultan. The interview was aired on Al-Jazeera TV on February 21, 2006:
memritv.org

Hat tip (as they say) to The Corner.

High School Confidential

A few years ago, I attended my High School Reunion. Never mind which one. I was very glad I did. The conventional wisdom is that only those who have done well attend. The better you did, the more likely to attend. Ego, I suppose.
Anyway, great post here from a writer who just attended his HS reunion.

JAMES LILEKS: "As wine ages better than beer, so did the women look better than the men."

If you are thinking of attending one, don't think, go. And read this for a primer of what it is like to "go home again"

Who knew I would have little to say?

...or so little time to say it.

I need to focus on investing over the next few months, so may not have time yet again. Would like to get back in the game for the second half of the year.
Market is all over the place, but oil has dropped off its highs, although it has crept up today. Fed seems to have come to the conclusion that it needs to back off (?) - I hope. Arabs Countries seem to be letting Israel have its way with Hezbollah, so dog bites man stories are sure to appear.

But it is Friday afternoon. Time for R&R. Coctails are calling and Monday will be here soon enough.

Be well.

Be back soon

For Pet Lovers, go to my friends blog:
http://dogmaandcattitude.blogspot.com/
And this one traces the trials of one of their little dogs that is not too well:
http://darcysdaily.blogspot.com/
Me? I will be back soon.

Update: I will, I promise.