New Scientist Update II

From the July 8th and 19th August Issues

July 8th

- It seems possible to 'pinch' off a second universe in a physics lab like setting. Personally I think this is complete nonsense but not according to NS.

- The universe apparently has a density of 10E-25 kg/cubic meter. Using these number scientists determined that the mass of the universe is much less than expected.

- A scientist discovers the mystery behind magic sand.
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/fundamentals/mg19125595.200-magic-sand-or-simple-physics.html

- Liked this one- since I am enthralled with extra-dimensions.
- Artificial sun may reveal extra dimensions
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/fundamentals/mg19125595.100-artificial-sun-may-reveal-hidden-dimensions.html

- This article on the Quantum weirdness of Graphene makes this issue worth buying.
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/fundamentals/mg19125591.700-quantum-weirdness-on-the-end-of-your-pencil.html

- Potential Dam failure in Brazil
http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/mg19125593.300-enormous-new-dam-fails-in-brazil.html


August 19th

- Mount Etna could blow
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/earth/mg19125654.500-seismic-scan-of-etna-reveals-an-eruption-in-the-making.html

- Taxing obesity
- Not very PC but it may work
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19125652.600-can-taxation-curb-obesity.html

- The Temperature for Superconductors to work seems to have a very high end.
- Perhaps 450K.
http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/mg19125651.100-superconductivity--the-path-of-no-resistance.html

- Interesting Stats from New Scientist (by the number).

26 kg - Number of kgs of ultra-rich uranium needed to build bomb.
18 nuclear smuggling attempts documented between 1993 and 2004
30,000 - Estimated number of Nuclear warheads worldwide

My 25 Favourite Living Brits

1. Paul Johnson - Historian and Philosopher.
2. Steve Gerrard - Soccer Star - Liverpool midfielder.
3. Martin Gilbert - Historian. Great work on the Holocaust, WWII and Churchill.
4. Darren Clarke - N. Ireland Golfer.
5. Richard Branson - Entrepeneur.
6. Melanie Philips - Journalist
7. Margaret Thatcher - Former Prime Minister
8. Patrick Moore - Astronomer
9. Roger Penrose - Physicist
10. Clive Owen - Actor
11. Guy Ritchie - Filmaker
12. John Barrow - Physicist
13. Hugh Laurie - Actor - plays 'House'
14. Michael Palin - Comedian and World Traveller
15. Clive Barker - Horror writer
16. John Cleese - Comedian + writer
17. Anthony Hopkins - Actor
18. Bill Bryson - Writer
19. Tim Berners-Lee - Father of World Wide Web
20. Neil Gaiman - Comic Book Writer
21. Simon Singh - Popular Science Writer.
22. Robert Carlisle - Actor: Full Monty
23. Simon Schama - History Filmaker
24. Sebastian Coe - Former athlete and politician
25. Terry Jones - Comedian, Historian, Filmaker

20 Canadians I most respect

Not in any order of Importance

1. Vicki Keith - Ultra Marathon Swimmer. Charity fundraiser.
2. Romeo Dallaire - Former head of UN troops in Rwanda. Author of 'Shake Hands with the Devil'.
3. Roberto Bondar - Scientist, First Canadian woman in space.
4. Alan Borovoy - Head of Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Free Speech advocate.
5. Lewis MacKenzie - United Nation's peacekeeping General. Well known for tour in Bosnia.
6. Mark Steyn - Canadian rationalist Journalist.
7. Tak Mak - Medical Immunology Researcher.
8. Irshad Manji - Writer opposed to Islamic Extremitism.
9. Paul Godfrey - Head of Blue Jays organization. Helped bring Jays to Toronto in the first place.
10. Dennis Mills - Go-getting former Liberal MP. Organized SARS benefit concert.
11. David Frum - Canadian Journalist and former Presidential speechwriter.
12. Leslie Dan - Generic Pharmaceutical drug entrepeneur and Philanthropist.
13. Gerry Dobson - CTV Soccer Sportsnet Host. Strong champion of the game in Canada.
14. David Cronenberg- Canadian Filmaker.
15. Ezra Levant - Lawyer. Publisher of the Western Standard.
16. Lap-chee Tsui - Genetics Reseracher- Sick Kids.
17. Robert Lantos - Filmaker
18. George Jonas - Canadian Journalist and Novelist.
19. Mike Weir - Golfer. Winner of Masters in 2003.
20. Atom Egoyan - Filmaker

In the News II

Another Terror Raid
http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1297812006
I wonder how many raids there has to be before the left takes Terrorism seriously?

Remember Beslan - 333 Dead
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,211801,00.html
Just a reminder of how widespread the Islamic terror threat has been. Its not just a US problem. Vladmir Putin should visit Beslan again before he decides to sell arms to Iran.

Sri Lankan Navy hits Tamil Tigers
http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1298462006
I just hope that this conflict does not spread to the Indian sub-continent.

Trouble for Liberal Air America Network
http://www.aim.org/aim_column/4831_0_3_0_C/
Its always 'fun' when the radicals come out to play. Is the Left revealing its true colours?

Moves in English Footer

Ahmed Mido - To Spurs from AS Roma - Not sure why Spurs need him with Berbatov, Defoe and Keane on board - but the Londoners were clearly impressed with the Egyptian's markmanship last season. Attitude is still iffy.

Jan Krompkamp - Liverpool to PSV Eindoven - A financial move for a player who has not really impressed but the Reds are a bit thin at RB now.

Andy Cole - Man City to Portsmouth - A worthwhile pickup for Pompey. This is Cole's fifth EPL club after Newcastle, Man U, Blackburn and Man City.

Pascal Chimbonda - Wigan to Spurs - Excactly what the doctor ordered.

Ashley Cole - Arsenal to Chelsea - was inevitable. I pity Wayne Bridge right now.

William Gallas - Chelsea to Arsenal - Should bolster thin Gunners defence. Only regular Englishman at Emirates right now looks to be Theo Walcott. I predicted this one.

Robert Huth - Chelsea to Boro - Everyone is a winner here especially Huth - regular playing time.

Pascal Cygan - Arsenal to Villareal - The Frenchman was just not EPL material.

Julio Baptista - Real Madrid to Arsenal - Speak to me in 6 months.]

Carlos Tevez - Corinthians to West Ham - Tevez was one of the best players in the World Cup. Excellent acquisition by the Hammers.

Kevin Philips - Aston Villa to WEst Brom - I picked Philips in a Footer Pool so this doesn't make me happy.

Jean-Alain Boumsong - Newcastle to Juve - JAB will probably find Serie B more to his liking then fast pace EPL.

Nicholas Anelka - Fenerbache to Bolton - This is Anelka's 4th Premiwer League Club. My prediction is that he will be great for a year than have a massive fallout with Allardyce.

Andre Ooijer - PSV to Rovers - Dutchman will help bring stability to Rover's defence.

Stilian Petrov - Celtic to Aston Villa - Its about time the Bulgarian showed his worth in a real league.

Marcus Stewart - Bristol City to Yeovil - Remember when Stewart was one of the top scorers in EPL?

Paul Ince - Free to Swindon - The Guvernor is still playing?

Giuseppe Rossi - Man U to Newcastle on Loan - Right now the Toons will take anybody up front.

Jason Euell - Charlton to Boro - The Jamaican International may add spice to inconsistent Boro attack.

David James - Man City to Pompey - I guess its a step up for Pompey. Goalkeeper problems dogged them all season in 2005/2006.

Some Reads

On Jews who hate the Jewish State
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=24184
I am waiting for a definitive book on this subject to be published. It looks like that there may be one on the horizon.

Elections in the Congo
http://allafrica.com/stories/200609010295.html
I am not sure whether Joseph Kabila is an agent for improvement but he has to be better than Mobutu or Lumumba.

British Labour Party has internal troubles
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2338759,00.html
It loks like Labour Party is threatening to implode in the UK. However I am not sure whether Cameron's Tory's are that much better. If anything Blair has carried the Thatcher Mantra better than the Tory leadership.

The Future of US Politics: The Immigrant vote in the burbs
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-meltpot30.html
My thoughts: Short Term - Democrat gain
Long Term - Republican advantage

George Galloway out to lunch again
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=154384&Sn=WORL&IssueID=29165
Once again Britain's maverick MP shows why he is a terrorist's best friend and a waste of valuable oxygen. Syria - moderate, progresseive - Yeah right. Which part of dictatorship can Galloway not understand?

Stockhom Syndrome for Fox Reporter?
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2006/08/once_a_muslim_a.html
I don't believe its Stockholm Syndrome. Centanni was a Palestinian sympathizer to begin with.

Hugo Chavez - Anti-Semite or Castro wannabee?
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1154525979198&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
You be the judge. In a way I regret going to Venezuela on my honeymoon. Still I enjoyed it.

News Catch Up

I have been a bit busy at school as of late so I missed blogging yesterday. However I will catch up today with some commentary.

Former Republican VP Candidate Jack Kemp will campaign for former Democrat VP candidate Joe Lieberman

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/08/29/D8JQB31O0.html
One has to love the irony of politics. Apparently Lieberman is 12 points clear of Lamont.

More distorted reports from the Lebanon Conflict
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20300357-2702,00.html
One of the biggest losers in this war was the press - a massive loss in credibility.

Iranian-Arab Human rights Issues
Why don't the the Canadian and American Arab communities speak out about this?
Are they too obsessed with Israel to care?
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/06/26/iran13609.htm

Chavez and Syria's Assad buddy up
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aK.tNEGZXIAo&refer=latin_america
What did they say about Birds of a feather?
I wish they would both 'flock off' together.

China and Russia co-operation
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2006-08/30/content_677235.htm
In my book History of the Future (go to http://www.forbesbookclub.com/bookpage.asp?prod_cd=IY3M6) I predict that both these countries plus the Muslim world will
ally with one another against the west. I hope that I am wrong.

A slightly older one here. On the left's sacred cow: Affirmative Action
by Thomas Sowell
http://www.hooverdigest.org/044/sowell.html
What amazes me is that in this era of anti-discrimination, affirmative action is so tolerated.
Maybe two wrongs in some universes does make a right?

More on British Comics

Interview with Roy Race from Roy of the Rovers
Found this on an old Guardian site. Worth a read.
http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1014225,00.html#article_continue

More from the Guardian: Top 10 Best Comic Footballers of All Time
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1093419,00.html

Rogue Trooper Video Game available
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000EJH7DU/026-8057752-3190819?v=glance&n=300703
Rogue Trooper is a character from 2000AD fighting a one way war to avenge his buddies in a chemical hell hole.

A Bit of Information on Victor Comic
Had such great stories as Tough on the Track, Gorgeous Gus (Footer story) and In Battle with Braddock.
Comic ran between 1961 and 1992. I read it between 1977 and 1984.
http://www.26pigs.com/victor/index.html

Scorcher Comics
There were many who said that this was the best footer comic of the lot. It ran from 1970 to 1974 when it merged with Tiger.
http://www.ardis.co.uk/comics/scorcher.htm

Buster Comics - Always great for a laugh (1960-2000)
Loved the toothless shark 'Gums'. Buster of course was the son of Al Capp.
http://www.bustercomic.co.uk/
Some say that this was the best of all the British humour comics.

It may have been, but Beezer was a close rival.
http://www.britishcomics.com/Beezer/index.htm
Beezer lasted from 1956-1993.

Where the winds have taken me.......

Top 25 Natural Sites visited

1. Grand Canyon - US
2. Igausu Falls - South America
3. Kruger National Park - South Africa
4. Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming,US
5. Banff National Park - Albeta, Canada
6.Swiss Alps - Switzerland
7. Meteora Rocks - North Central Greece
8. Redwood Forest - California, US
9. Greek Island of San Torini - Greece
10. Niagra Falls - Canada/US border
11. Garden Route - South Africa
12. Cape Point - South Africa
13. Isle of Skye - Scotland
14. Amalfi Drive/ Island of Capri - Southern Italy
15. Painted Desert - US
16. Route 1 - California Coast, US
17. Negev Desert - Israel
18. Cabot Trail - Cape Breton, NS, Canada
19. Cape Cod - Mass, US
20. Drakensberg Mountains - South Africa
21. Eilat Reef - Israel
22. Finger Lakes - New York State, Us
23. Badlands - South Dakota, US
24. Island of PEI - Canada
25. Dunn's River Falls - Jamaica


Top 30 Cities Visited

1. London - England - The Brtitish Museum is itself a three vacation. Have been to London on five different occasions. Would go back every year if I had half a chance.
2. Jeusalem - Israel - History and Religion. Special Place for Jews especially on the Sabbath.
3. New York - USA - If you can't find something to do here than you must be dead. Capital of the Western Civilization in its Modern Phase.
4. Boston - USA - Tons of History and Character especially along the Freedom Trail.
5. Paris - France - I love French History from 1789- 1914. Where better a place to be then Paree?
6. Venice - Italy - Unique with Great Art.
7. Amsterdam - Netherlands - It really has something for everyone.
8. New Orleans - US - Not at all a typical US City. Thats what I like about it.
9. San Francisco - US - Another out of the ordinary US City.
10. Edinburgh- Scotland - Quaint and Historic. Smells like mamite though.
11. Cape Town - South Africa - Most beautiful city in SA by far - Table Mountain. Lion's Head etc.
12. Buenos Aires - Argentina - The Paris of the South.
13. Montreal - Canada - Best Canadian city. Way more character and better food than Toronto.
14. Washinton DC - US - Tons of sights. A must for all Political Junkies.
15. Florence - Italy - Cradle of the Renaissance. More for the History and Art Lover.
16. Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - Beach capital of the World.
17. Bath - England - Been there twice. The Roman + Georgian combination is superb.
18. Durban - South Africa - Another beach city. Has Nostalgic significance for me. Holidayed in 'Durbs' alot as a child.
19. Lurcerne - Switzerland - City on the Lake. Picturesque. Although the last time I visited it (2005), the city was flooded.
20. Vancouver - Canada - Been there several times. Enjoyed every trip.
21. Zurich - Switzerland - My sister and my nephew live there. Adds a dimension to the city.
22. Pretoria - South Africa - Place of birth - Surprisingly attractive Jacaranda city.
23, Halifax - Canada - Bar Capital of Canada. Has laid back Maritime personality. Very different to Toronto.
24. Seattle - US - The most Canadian of all American cities visited.
25. Eilat - Israel - Small but a wonderful coastal resort.
26. Toronto - Its my home. Has a lot of positives.
27. Tel Aviv - Israel. Beachfront is great so is Dizengoff Street at night.
28. Bulawayo - Zimbabwe. Another city that stood out in my childhood.
29. Raleigh - North Carolina, US. 'Techie' capital with lots of Civil War History.
30. San Diego - California, US. A bit crowded as of late but scenic - especially La Jolla.

Political Commentrary August 26th

David Horowitz and Richard Poe take a crack at the billionaire George Soros and his 'diabolical' influence behind the Democrat Party
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=24032
David usually makes sense but I think he is making more of Soros than what he really is. Nevertheless its worth a read.

For those Pro-Israel Conservatives warming up to Christopher Hitchens read this:
http://www.marxists.de/middleast/press/shahak.htm
I still don't trust his motives. Its sentationalism that he really likes.
Shahak was an awful opponent of Israel. For the more on Professor Shahak read
http://www.wernercohn.com/Shahak.html

The 'Rights' of Women in Pakistan - Rape Law Amendments
http://www.gulfnews.com/world/Pakistan/10062556.html
The left often claims that Pakistan is one of the more forward thinking Muslim countries.
Makes you wonder how the non-progressives are after reading this.

An Activist in the Left's favourite dictatoraship speaks out
http://www.gulfnews.com/world/Cuba/10062468.html
I wonder if Castro loving Sasha Trudeau has read this. Probably not.

Crime Stats in South Africa off the page
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1105AP_Dying_Violently.html
51 murders a day on average.
24516 attempted muderers over a the period April 2004 to March 2005.
55114 reported rapes over the same period.
The worst of all is that there appears to be no end in sight.

As the country starves Zimbabwe's dictatorial ruler Robert Mugabe buys more jets
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2326163,00.html

The Next Taliban-like state: Somalia
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1105AP_Somalia_Strategic_Town.html

EPL Results August 26th

Liverpool 2 West Ham 1

The Reds improved on last weeks poor performance. Daniel Agger had a great goal (Liverpool's first from open play in the league this season) - Forwards are starting to gel - Dirk Kuyt is in solid form both off and on the ball and Bellamy and Pennant are looking dangerous - Congrads to Crouchie for his secong goal this week (he scored against Haifa in Kiev) - The defense still looks shaky especially along the left flank.

Apparently West Ham haven't won at Anfield since 1963 - the streak continues.


Watford 1 Man United 2

The Devils may be the team to best this season - I hope not - but they have 10 goals and 9 points in three games - great return.

Man City 1 Arsenal 0

Gunners dominate but can't finish - too much pretty-pretty football - Barton scores his 10th goal in 100 games for the better part of Manchester. Gunners now have 1 point in the league out of a possible 6.

Spurs 0 Everton 2

Woes continue for Londoners as Toffees score twice - courtesy of a Calum Davenport own goal and an Andy Johnson strike - Thats two losses in three games for Londoners - not the start Martin Jol was hoping for especially of you consider the fact that Everton were down to 10 men by match end.

Charlton 2 Bolton 0

Darren Bent scores twice (once from a penalty) as the Addicks prevail. A tough one on the cheek for the Trotters.

Wigan 1 Reading 0

Who would have thought this wopuld have been a top level fixture five years ago? Anyway it is with Emile Heskey winning the points for the Lancashire team this afternoon.

Fulham 1 Sheffield U 0

Jimmy Bullard helps Cottagers to three points over the Blades.

News of the Day

Why Britain stopped the terror attack
From Frontpage Magazine/Insight Magazine
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=24040
The Brits appear to be better at dealing with terror. How long will it be before the US finally figures out how it should be done?

The Plot behind the FOX News abductions thickens
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51663
Its amazing how little coverage this has received in the mainstream media.

Most Israelis want Olmert out
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0%2C7340%2CL-3295576%2C00.html
The Kadima experiment looks to be a failure. Its time for strong leadership again.

Tamil Tigers back in the News
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/21/AR2006082101761.html
I predict that the Tamils will one day win a homeland in Northern Sri Lanka. Whether it will fail as a state is anyone's guess. A lot will depend on deals with Tamil Nadu populations on the Indian mainland.

Another Idiot world leader: Hugo Chavez of Venezuela
Check out his stupidity here. This guy will try anything to be reported in the news.
http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/08/25/chavez.china.ap/

Abuse of Filipino workers in Lebanon
http://newsinfo.inq7.net/breakingnews/nation/view_article.php?article_id=17257
Another one that you won't see on CBS.

Jihad alert in the Philippines
http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level_English.php?cat=Terrorism&loid=8.0.333187086&par=0
More proof that Jihad is a world phenomenon not a reaction to US policy in the Mid East.

France and Italy vie for lead peacekeeper role
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/france-and-italy-vie-for-lead-peacekeeper-role/2006/08/25/1156012739217.html
Let me get this straight. The main force standing between Hezbollah and Israel will be made up of French troops (remember WWII stand or lack of it against Germany) and Italians(not exactly a fighting nation of note). This does not leave me warm and fuzzy. I guess its better than having troops from Indonesia and Malaysia (both countries have no diplomatic relations with Israel) , but only just.

Disarming Hezbollah put on hold
http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/disarming-hezbollah-put-on-hold/2006/08/25/1156012740570.html
More signs that Israel will have trouble in the future. Ceasefire status worsens.

Churchillian Quotes

Sir Winston Churchill is one of my heroes. Here is a sample of a few of his many quotes.

I never worry about action, but only inaction.

Always remember, a cat looks down on man, a dog looks up to man, but a pig will look man right in the eye and see his equal.

There is no finer investment for any community than putting milk into babies

Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.

All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter

If the Almighty were to rebuild the world and asked me for advice, I would have English Channels round every country. And the atmosphere would be such that anything which attempted to fly would be set on fire.

In the News

Pluto Loses status as a Planet
See http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/24082006/2/world-pluto-gets-demoted-astronomers-approve-new-definition-planets.html
Its the correct decision. Pluto seems to be more of an escaped moon of Neptune than anything else. I wonder where this leaves Pluto's satellite Charon? I guess there will be lots of money to be made on re-writing textbooks.

Grigory Perelman turns down Math honour
See http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2006/08/22/math-fields.html
Personally I think this guy is nuts but you have to respect his genius and love for the purity of the subject.

More Canadian women bringing back the back bacon
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/23082006/3/canada-canadian-women-bringing-home-bacon-statscan.html
Another slap in the face for radical feminists who insist women are 'supressed' in Canada.

Former IDF Chief of Staff Moshe Yaalon may be the leader Israel is looking for
See http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=24007
Would be a change after the very poor performance so far of Olmert and co.

Dennis Prager rips apart Mike Wallace's pandering to Iran's nutbar President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
See http://www.townhall.com/columnists/dennisprager/archive.shtml
Its amazing how such prominent journalists such as Wallace have a big mouth in questioning wrongs in the US but go soft when truely facing evil on the global stage.

Thomas Sowell lashes into the so-called Peace Movement
See http://jewishworldreview.com/cols/sowell072106.asp
Its about time somebody called took the promoters of appeasement to task for cuddling up to the enemies of the West.

'Lie'beral Party Race in Canada

It hasn't exactly grabbed the public's attention in any significant way but the leadership for the Party of Corruption may yet heat up.

Candidates are:

A.Michael Ignatieff
Pros: Intelligent
Untainted by corruption
Understands US Politics.
Large L Liberal.

Cons: Has been out of the country for 20+ years
May be out of touch with Liebral voting base on War in Iraq
No real experience in Canadian politics
Too much of an Academic perhaps.

B. Stephane Dion
Pros: Solid in Quebec
Experienced

Cons: From Quebec may alienate West.
An old Chretien croney.
Same old. Same old.

C. Bob Rae
Pros: Intelligent
Good speaker

Cons: Too left
Failed as NDP Premier in Ontario. Why should he succeed in Canada?
Yesterday's man.
History of backtracking. Poor fiscal management.

D. Joe Volpe
Pros: Charismatic
Experienced

Cons: Dogged by corruption in Campaign.

E. Scott Brison
Pros: Large L Liberal
Realistic and Pragmatic
Experienced

Cons: Openly gay (doesn't bother me) but the rest of Canada may not want this.
Profile is too low. Not a big name.

F. Ken Dryden
Pros: Has high profile from Hockey career

Cons: Boring.
Sits on the fence.
Too closely associated with Paul Martin.
Bad speaker.

G. Gerard Kennedy
Pros: Experienced. Is a minister with Ontario Provincial government.
Former head of Food Bank (good cause)
Intelligent.

Cons: Not known outside Ontario.
Small l liberal.

H. Hedy Fry
Pros: Can't think of any right now. Oh yes she defeated Svend Robinson in her riding race.

Cons: Linked with Old Martin Government.
Famed for stupid statements.

I. Caroline Bennett
Pros: very experienced
Intelligent

Cons: Too closely associated with old Liebrals.
Not much known outside Ontario.
May be too 'nice' for leadership role

J. Martha Hall Findley

An outsider. Nobody really cares about Martha but for her immediate family and backers.


My prediction: Ignatieff over Rae with Dion finishing Third.

Canada can't afford to have another Quebecker as PM. The Trudeau, Mulroney and Chretien years carried with it too much constitutional uncertainty.

New Job Titles in PC South Africa

Here are some new Politically Correct job titles in South Africa (my place of birth).

As per Charles Clayton

This was sent to me by Charles Clayton at
Gardener : Landscape Executive and Animal Nutritionist
House Maid : Family Environs Upkeep Manager
Receptionist : Front Office Manager/Office Access Control
SpecialistTypist : Printed Document Handler
Messenger : Business Communications Conveyer
Window Cleaner : Transparent Wall Technician
Temporary Teacher : Associate Tutor
Tea Boy : Refreshment Overseer
Garbage Collector : Public Sanitation Technician
Watchman : Theft Prevention and Surveillance Officer
Prostitute : Practical Sexual Relations Officer
Thief : Wealth Distribution Officer
Driver : Automobile Propulsion Specialist
Maid : Domestic Operations Specialist
Employee without Portfolio : Administration Manager
Cook : Food Preparation Officer
Unemployed : Township Management
Gossiping : Research Management

V for Vendetta

Overall Ranking: 6.5/10

Pros and Cons

Pros:

1. Hugo Weaving's excellent portrayal of the main character.
2. The wonderful use of alliteration in V's opening scene.
3. The Guy Fawkes imagery.
4. Great Costumes
5. John Hurt going beserk

Cons:

1. Pro-Terrorism message
2. Oversimplified connection between the War against Terror and Fascism
3. Historical Inaccuracy - Guy Fawkes was not a fighter for People's rights but a Catholic conspirator against the Protestant King James I
4. V's unnatural superhuman powers - created an unnatural messianic figure
5. Natalie Portman's character - sulked her way through the movie
6. Reminded me too much of Phantom of the Opera
7. Pro-conspiracy message - appeals to a low denominator of audience

Ten Great Political Reads

Ten Conservative Books worth reading

1. Radical Son by David Horowitz.
2. Inside American Education by Thomas Sowell
3. The Conservative Tradition in America by Charles Dunn and J. David Woodard.
4. Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke
5. The Closing of the American Mind by Alan Bloom
6. Leftism by Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn
7. Conservatism by Pieter Viereck
8. Iliberal Education by Dinesh D'Souza
9. The New Anti-Liberals by Alain Borovoy
10. White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era by Shelby Steele

More Commentary from the Net

Some interesting articles from the web.

1. On Shari'a Law.
http://americanthinker.com/articles.php?article_id=5774

Courtesy of American Thinker

2. Bibi Netanyahu's commentary on the Lebanon situation

http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=23970

Courtesy of Front Page Magazine

3. Political Double Standards with respect to Israel

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Five Types of Anti-Zionist Jews

My research on these particular individuals (many of whom are self-hating others not) indicates that they can be divided into Five Categories.

These are:

1. Ultra-Orthodox Rejectionist Extremists
- Claim to be True Torah Jews but base their positions on out of context Talmudic Tracts.
- Although observant they often have no problem aligning themselves with organizations such as the PLO and Hezbollah who have been responsible for global terrorism aimed at Jews.
- Most prominent are Neturei Karta who recently made headlines in this disgusting display outlined below. Courtesy of Ynet News
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3291956,00.html

2. 60's radicals and their 'inellectual offspring'
- Often Blend in 60's liberation philosophy, drugs, new age culture and anything goes ad hoc 'touchy feely' philosophy to argue for a new world order in their la-la land image.
- Often (but not always) support the disappearance of the nation state altogether. Nothing like anarchy.
- Oppose Israel as the Jewish State is seen as part of the Establishment. Despite the fact that it is the establishment that allows them to speak openly in the first place.
- Opinions appeal to many in the so-called 'marginalized' communities (some Gay and Lesbian advocacy groups, Radical Feminists, Envirinmentalists) who have made the logical fault of drawing a parallel between their respective struggle and the Arab demand to snuff out the only true democracy in the Middle East.
- Not always self hating just short on realism and intelligence
- Includes many Tikkunites, Several Renewal Rabbis, One sided 'peace' groups, Women in Black and sister groups, and tons of wannabees.

3. Arabists

-Are generally fascinated with the Arab culture and have bought into the substantial amount of Arab propaganda out there.
- Includes Adam Shapiro of the International Solidarity Movement and such Terror apologists as Noah Cohen.
- Often hide behind the banner of human rights advocacy (such as Gideon Levy and Amiras Hass)
- Generally Self-Hating and dangerous as are many converts to an extreme cause.

4. Anti-Semites, Conspiracy Nuts and Garden Variety cranks
- Frequently side with holocaust denial groups.
- Fill the definition of self hating Jews to its fullest.
- Often associate with extreme left and right wing anti-semitic groups.
- Includes Holocaust-manipulator Norman Finkelstein, Neo-Nazi Israel Shamir, Illuminati crank Henry Makow, Loony Musician Gilad Atzmon, the infamous anti-semite Israel Shahak and some of the Jewish dupes who support rense.com.
- Are so extreme as a whole that many anti-zionist groups have disassociated themselves from these creeps. Now thats saying something.
- Not so much dangerous as pathetic.

5. Communists, Stalinists, International Socialists, Trotskyites and apologists
- Usually but not always hold academic positions (where else) at the University Level - after all very few in the real world are dumb enough to still believe this tripe.
- Often fabricate, distort and take facts out of context to back up philosopy(which is paramount)
- Claim to be 'New Historians' under the false pretense that 'new is always better' (yeah right)
- Many have been discredited but that does not seem to have stopped them - Its amazing what the power of university tenureship carries.
- Useful tools/idiots for Arab Propaganda machine. Lenin would have loved this lot.
- Very Dangerous as their University 'credibility' can often persuade the opinions of the uniformed (especially those lacking critical thinking skills) to take an anti-Israel pro-Terror stance.
- Include Noam Chomsky (can sometimes gravitate to category 4), Simcha Flapan, Baruch Kimmerling, Neve Gordon, Ilan Pappe, Steven Rose, Uri Davis, Teddy Katz, and their loyal followers.

For more go to
www.israel-academia-monitor.com/