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Archive for December, 2003

An Eye for an Eye

December 27, 2003

I got this from my friend Dave. I think it’s hilarious.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a US radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew homosexuality is an abomination according to the Old Testament, Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under [...]

“Like A Rat”

December 16, 2003

By now, you all know Saddam is in shackles. I found out Sunday morning when my fiancee’s dad called us.
Obviously, it’s good news. But let me emphasize, this doesn’t mean the war in Iraq is over. Saddam Hussein is only one guy, and judging from the circumstances of his capture, he probably wasn’t very [...]

Army-Navy: America’s Classic

December 7, 2003

Well, Army’s gone and lost again, making them the first NCAA Division I-A school to go 0-13 in a single season. Meanwhile, Navy’s 8-4, and headed to their first bowl in about five years. Even though it’s Navy that’s going to the bowl game, it’s about time one of the two did so.
This game [...]

I’m Home

December 7, 2003

…and it feels gooooood. Even though I know that I’ll be going back to the ‘Raq in less than 2 weeks, it’s good to see the States. I’m going to be purchasing a digital camera tomorrow, and I’ll be adding pictures to the blog.
By the way, Army’s getting spanked by Navy. It’s 20-6, early [...]