Monthly Archives: November 2007

Musharraf Heads to Saudi Arabia

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Thanos

Acting President Musharraf has relaxed emergency rule a bit by freeing thousands of dissidents and political opponents as he heads to Saudi Arabia. It is likely that he will meet with ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif once there, now that his … Continue reading →

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The Children who Survived

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Thanos

On 11/6 a Taliban bomber murdered 52 Muslim children in Afghanistan, 5 of their teachers and several others totalling 72 innocent lives destroyed. Reuters has a story this morning on the children who survived, and the nightmares they face nightly: … Continue reading →

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Annapolis

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Thanos

Carl at Israel Matzav has lengthy round-up of links to bloggers covering the Annapolis conference, please stop by, Israel Matzav

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Autumn Fires; Gibbous Moon

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Thanos

Autumn fires by day; Gibbous Moon by night. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge, those are leaves btw.

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If You Were Uncertain

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Thanos

If you’re uncertain about where Democrats stand on manipulating news, the mask has slipped and most journalists make no pretension of disguise now. Witness this agitprop operation at a call in radio show. It’s pure liberal mythos that the media … Continue reading →

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Getting better at shooting the moon

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Thanos

I have a new shutter technique that will become obsolete as soon as I pick up a lanyard – this is ISO 800, shutter 125, 70-300 telephoto at max range with image stabilization method 1. (click on the thumbnail and … Continue reading →

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Tonights’ Moon and Into the Dream

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Thanos

ISO 800, manual focus shot through bare trees, click on the thumbnail for more detail. And to go with tonight’s gibbous November moon, some Metheny.

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Thanks Dad

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Thanos

I’m taking a break from researching Flemish neo-nazis and Pakistani warlords to take a moment to thank my Dad. This is for you and Johnny. 

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Robert Novak: Man in the Middle Again

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Thanos

Robert Novak is once again breaking news of scandal, and hoarded information — but this time it’s about two Democrat rivals — Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. More from Glen Thrush at Newsday : Robert Novak, whose White House contacts put … Continue reading →

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Thank Our Troops During the Holidays

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Thanos

Please take some time to thank our troops during the Holidays – H/T Little Green Footballs, Right Wing News.  For six long years our military has fought gallantly on foreign shore against a foe most murderous. For six long years … Continue reading →

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