Which is Worst .. Premature Sexualization of our Girls or Muslim Traditions of Purdah and Genital Mutilation? America has developed some bizarre traditions for treatment of young girls that rival the worst of any culture. Where once little girls were kept in costumes that restricted any sort of bo[...]
Archive for February, 2014
February 20th, 2014 - 9:17 am § in Misc.
THE Ave Challenge: What is it?
A. Ad for Star Trek Prequel: “Beginnings!” B. Sand dunes on Moon C. Sand Dunes on Mars D. Commercial for new iPhone[...]
Germany: VW may build its next plant outside the South!
WHY NOT HERE IN SEATTLE? German law requires works councils, giving employees a role in management, at all large German companies. This may mean VW needs to move out of the South! Or at least one of their Volkswagen subsidiaries! After the workers in Tennessee were coerced to reject the UAW by threa[...]
February 20th, 2014 - 4:19 am § in Misc.
Free The Scots
As an American I do not think I have a say in Scots independence, but I do wonder. Scot history is very different from Brit and Scotland is a lot more of an endangered culture than say .. the quirkiness of Minnesota. If we need a Jewish state , don’t we .. humans … also [&helli[...]
February 20th, 2014 - 2:47 am § in Misc., Saudi Arabia
English Prince Joins Saudi Princes in Sword Festival
England’s prince Charles participates in traditional sword dance with royal family in Saudi Arabia.[...]
February 19th, 2014 - 5:14 pm § in Misc.
BUCHENWALD 23: Anniversary of another death
Paul-Émile Janson served as the 30th Prime Minister of Belgium in 1937–1938. In the early part of the Second World War, Janson served as Foreign minister, and as minister with portfolio, in the government of Hubert Pierlot. He remained in France when the government in exile moved to London. In 19[...]
February 19th, 2014 - 3:52 pm § in The Ave Scene
Jerusalem Post Rates Best Pizza in WASTATE
Washington: Specialty Pizza at Rocco’s in Seattle Last year, a pizzeria opened in the Belltown section of Seattle serving up fresh, homemade pies just like Nonna used to make (if Nonna’s name was Rocco). As a rule, they make as much as possible in-house, including the ricotta, for their[...]
February 19th, 2014 - 1:28 pm § in Misc.
11 Reasons You Should Quit Facebook In 2014
Unless walking around nekkid is your thing.[...]
Schumer endorses BIG BROTHER!
What does Senator Schumer NOT understand? The merger of Comcast with Time Warner amounts to a takeover of America, a corporate coup. After coming out in support of Comcast’s proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable, Sen. Chuck Schumer ,,, a member of the Senate Anti Trust Committee, will REC[...]