December 2008
Infantry Among Infants →
After a dirty Gaza war, what should Israel do?
From Highland Park Village, Window Shopping a... →
On Friday, the very fashionable Nathan Branch posted to his blog several photos snapped during a Christmas Day walk through Highland Park Village. Branch, who kindly allowed Unfair Park…
The Best and Worst Movie Posters of 2008 [Year In... →
While film critics’ Top 10 lists pile up around the Web, our own review of 2008 must start where any true movie interest starts: The posters. We scoured hundreds of one-sheets, banners,…
Civilians must be protected in Gaza and Israel →
Publisher: Amnesty International - Document type: Country News
Israel: Preparing for War →
On December 27, after tensions increased after the ending of a six-month cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Israeli defense forces began airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Reactions from the Israeli…
Explainer: Israel's attack on Gaza →
Why has Israel launched the deadliest attacks on Palestinian territory since the 1967 Six Day War?
Shadi Hamid: What Was Hamas Thinking?... →
Beyond the headlines, and regardless of who’s to blame for what, there’s the question of why Hamas chose to continue and intensify its rocket attacks against Israel in recent weeks. It would seem…
Once again, no peace in the Holy Land →
Gaza is aflame on the second day of rocket attacks by Israeli Defense Forces that, at this writing, have left 286 dead, according to Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper.The missiles struck more than 210…
It’s rather odd that the peace organizations here haven’t already organized a peaceful demonstration. Just plain odd. Texas.
ANALYSIS-Gaza carnage brakes Syria-Israel peace... →
Washington PostANALYSIS-Gaza carnage brakes Syria-Israel peace moves Reuters - 26 minutes ago By Alistair Lyon, Special Correspondent BEIRUT, Dec 29…
Syria: Bloggers Infuriated by Israeli Massacre in... →
Let’s be crystal clear. Israel’s massive attacks on Gaza today have one overarching goal: conflict management. How to end rocket attacks on Israel from a besieged and starving Gaza without ending…
10 Mantras for Emerging Leaders in 2009 →
Tomorrow became a little distant from today in 2008. With the challenges facing businesses today—versus even six months ago—emerging leaders find little solace in the best practices that have…
Six Ways Entrepreneurs Can Cope With 2009 →
My entrepreneur friends* told me their fears for 2009 for a post published a couple of weeks back, but they also told me that they are not going to give in to those fears.
*The people quoted…
Che Guevara: A Hero for Hollywood →
Che Guevara had enjoyed a run of success as a doctor, a revolutionary and, most notably in his late career,…
Cuban buys stake in Carmike Theaters →
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has fattened his entertainment investment portfolio by acquiring 1.2 million shares of common stock in Carmike Theaters, paying $2.76 million for a 9.4% stake in the…
George & Laura Who? Ooooh, Right. →
Friends of Unfair Park I like to call “Mom” and “Dad” suggested this photo op on Meaders Lane, where, from the looks of our drive last night, damned near every house between Preston and…
Pope Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza →
Pope Benedict XVI condemns the escalating Israeli attacks against Palestinians in Gaza, calling for an end to the tragic situation…
Oh Baby! Two Doctors Needed to Lift 14-Pound... →
Ontario NowOh Baby! Two Doctors Needed to Lift 14-Pound Newborn Out of Womb FOXNews - 2 hours ago LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. - Maybe they thought they were…
Afghan Taliban urge Muslims to rise up over Gaza... →
Canada.comAfghan Taliban urge Muslims to rise up over Gaza raids Reuters - 5 hours ago KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan’s Taliban guerrillas Monday called on…
Afghan Taliban urge Muslims to rise up over Gaza... →
The AgeAfghan Taliban urge Muslims to rise up over Gaza raids Reuters - 4 hours ago KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan’s Taliban guerrillas Monday called on the…
