Monthly Archives: September 2007

Dawn to the Asteroids Tomorrow

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Thanos

The postponed Nasa Mission to the asteroids will take off tomorrow from Cape Canaveral. The mission’s been delayed by higher priorities (the Mars Lander Mission,) and by the weather, but on the morrow the 8 year mission travels to the … Continue reading →

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Burmese Junta Fires on Monks

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Thanos

In Burma (Myanmar) the miltary has begun firing at the Monks who are demonstrating for democracy in massive numbers. More at Captain’s Quarters. Update from From AP: YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – Myanmar security forces opened fire on Buddhist monks and other … Continue reading →

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US Forces Prevent Kidnapping of Pilgrims

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Thanos

Two great success stories from Iraq here – video below the fold

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Al Qaeda Al Askariyah

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Thanos

Al Qaeda Al Askariyah was first seen in documents in 1988 – at that time it could have been just a reference to an intelligence group or base, possibly the ISI of Pakistan. Al Ashkariya is a term that’s been used in … Continue reading →

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The One Verse

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Thanos

“Uni” is a prefix meaning “One”; while “verse” derives from Old French root word meaning “to turn”. Years ago I assumed a different meaning, the “one verse” to me was the “one truth”. Nothing religious about it, I just thought that the root of veritas was the the same root, but alas it’s not. So gone was my youthful assumption that it meant “One Truth” after I looked it up at the OED a few years back. Continue reading →

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100,000 Demonstrate in Burma

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Thanos

100,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Yangon yesterday in protest over the several years that SLORC, the military junta in Burma, has had to create the promised democratic reforms and in protest over the poor state of the managed … Continue reading →

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Pakistan on Watch for Female Suicide Bombers

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Thanos

Police told to keep an eye on burqa-clad women: In the report, sources said, authorities suggested that police seniors across the country immediately issue instructions to keep a close eye on suspicious women wearing shuttlecock burqas Continue reading →

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10,000 Monk March

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Thanos

In the largest anti-junta demonstration in Burma (Myanmar) since the ones in 1988 which drove the country to open elections, 10,000 Buddhist monks marched in Yangon for Democracy. 10,000 others joined them as they marched for the sixth straight day. Continue reading →

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Moonleaves

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Thanos

Taken through oak leaves on a dark night with a Cannon XTI. ISO 1600, click on the thumbnail for the large picture.

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Taliban Maim 60 Muslims per Month With Mines From Iran

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Thanos

It’s going to be a rare day when you see Al Jazeera reporting here, but this one is factual, bias free, and plain good reporting on a terrible truth. The Taliban and Al Qaeda have made Afghanistan the most heavily … Continue reading →

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