Syrian rebels are brimming with self-confidence these days. Just 40 kilometers from the embattled city of Aleppo, they have already raised their flag. In their eyes, dictator Bashar Assad’s Syria no longer exists, and they are already beginning to set up their own country. Readmore at Der Sp[...]
Archive for August, 2012
August 6th, 2012 - 11:06 am § in Misc.
THE-Ave-Challenge: Who wrote the training sessions for “Flight Simulator?”
A. Suzan DelBene’s dad. B. Bill Gates. C. Steve Jobs D. William Boeing, Jr. E. Chuck Yeager [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Israeli Dies by Self Immolation Over Netanyahu “1% ” Policies
Click here for full story. Too bad Mr. Romney did not get to see this aspect of Israel’s cultural superiority over the Palestinians.[...]
August 6th, 2012 - 4:20 am § in Misc.
Anniversary Of Hiroshima
The so-called A-Bomb Dome was preserved as a reminder of the devastation the bomb caused [GALLO/GETTY] Sixty-six years ago, Hiroshima was turned into a burning inferno as the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city. from Al Jazeera Keijiro Matsushima … recalls August 6, 1945 as[...]
BREAKING NEWS:Curiosity has landed
AWESOME. BRS and I watched the live feed!!!!!!!![...]
August 5th, 2012 - 10:30 am § in Misc.
The Ave Challenge: What is it?
A. Chinese President’s new yacht, “Poem” B. Steve Jobs’ yacht, “Venus.” C. Jeff Bezos’ waterfront home for Friday Harbor D. Qatari ferry to Shiekh’s private island E. Alaska’s first domestic cruise ship, “Kruglika” [...]
August 5th, 2012 - 9:46 am § in Misc.
BREAKING NEWS: The Battle of ALEPPO
Battle rages in city that will determine fate of Syria[...]
Election 2012: The local scene
Joel Connelly at the PI has an insightful view of the disarray onf Washington State Democrats as we approach to 2012 primary. Where the Rs are built around the core of vested wealth, the D’s old core are the unions, especially the teachers’ unions. This establishment, represents the jo[...]
BREAKING NEWS: Romney Persona Non Grata in Italy for Bain’s Deal Skirting Taxes
Mitt Romney skipped Italy on his swing through Europe. That was probably prudent. Bloomberg: By Jesse Drucker, Elisa Martinuzzi and Lorenzo Totaro – Aug 6, 2012 That’s because Bain Capital, under Romney as chief executive officer, made about $1 billion in a leveraged buyout 12 years ago that[...]