River floods North Dakota city Minot after evacuations
Rockland hit with flash flooding; roads closed, buildings swamped
Nigeria: Floods Kill 24 in Kano
An hour outside of Amsterdam in Dordrecht, Netherlands, a ship is under construction. But this ain't your typical sailboat, bub. Johan Huibers is building a full-scale replica of Noah's ark.
...According to an interview with NBC's "The Today Show," Johan dreamt that Holland suffered a great flood. The next morning, he woke up determined to start preparing for that worst-case scenario.
Read full article and watch video: http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110622/od_yblog_upshot/two-by-two-a-real-life-noahs-ark
23 Jun 2011
Not guilty - not guilty?
Media reports have been published this morning with the news that Geert Wilders has been acquitted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13883331
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2011/06/geert-wilders-verdict-not-guilty-all-counts-eureka.html
Click here for a disturbing article at WND about Delta Airlines regarding consequences to Jews based on a "plan to add Saudi Arabian Airlines to its SkyTeam Alliance of partnering companies."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13883331
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2011/06/geert-wilders-verdict-not-guilty-all-counts-eureka.html
Click here for a disturbing article at WND about Delta Airlines regarding consequences to Jews based on a "plan to add Saudi Arabian Airlines to its SkyTeam Alliance of partnering companies."
22 Jun 2011
Provocation and publicity
Egypt allows supplies into Gaza
European aid sail carrying 30 tons of goods arrives in Strip via Rafah crossing. IDF says sail proves future Gaza flotilla 'nothing but provocation'
Read full article: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4085797,00.html
Seeing as there’s no humanitarian reason for the flotilla (which is even more obvious now that the Egyptian border with Gaza has been opened), its only point is to generate publicity.
Read: NY Times, CNN to Travel Aboard Flotilla at http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/06/21/ny-times-cnn-to-travel-aboard-flotilla/
European aid sail carrying 30 tons of goods arrives in Strip via Rafah crossing. IDF says sail proves future Gaza flotilla 'nothing but provocation'
Read full article: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4085797,00.html
Seeing as there’s no humanitarian reason for the flotilla (which is even more obvious now that the Egyptian border with Gaza has been opened), its only point is to generate publicity.
Read: NY Times, CNN to Travel Aboard Flotilla at http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/06/21/ny-times-cnn-to-travel-aboard-flotilla/
21 Jun 2011
Down and out - down and up
Two articles at Yahoo caught my eye this afternoon. One was about a man who robbed a bank, asking for $1 because he wanted to land up in jail to get health care benefits. The other was an article about a homeless man who came into a big inheritance, proving that a man's mazal can change in the blink of an eye.
Some people who need medical care but can't afford it go to the emergency room. Others just hope they'll get better. James Richard Verone robbed a bank.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110621/ts_yblog_thelookout/man-robs-bank-to-get-medical-care-in-jail
A private investigator says he has tracked down a homeless Utah man and delivered some good news: He's inherited a lot of money.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_homeless_man_rich
Some people who need medical care but can't afford it go to the emergency room. Others just hope they'll get better. James Richard Verone robbed a bank.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110621/ts_yblog_thelookout/man-robs-bank-to-get-medical-care-in-jail
A private investigator says he has tracked down a homeless Utah man and delivered some good news: He's inherited a lot of money.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_homeless_man_rich
The daily briefing
The daily press briefing of June 20th by the office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations referred to issues including Sudan, Libya, nuclear safety and refugees.
When the spokesperson called for questions, what was the first issue raised by Masood?
"Question: Martin there was a press conference by these activists groups who are going to go to Greece and from there about 10 ships carrying aid supplies, only aid supplies for the Gazans are going to go. And they are scheduled to leave around 26 or 27 of this month. They have said in the briefing that they have appealed to the United Nations to ask the Israeli authorities not to… I mean to be restrained. And similarly they asked the same thing of the United States. But I am just concerned about the United Nations. What is it that the Secretary-General can do to persuade the Israelis not to attack the flotilla, as it has done in the past?"
Masood's question focuses on what Israel should do or not do. However, the spokesperson first addresses the issue of those who are planning to set sail who were asked by the United Nations to desist from such an activity.
"Well, I think you will recall that the statement that we issued referred to both parts of this equation. Firstly, saying that the Secretary-General has written to the littoral States, urging them to persuade those who might want to set sail on such an endeavour to think again because of the reasons that we have stated before, namely that we don’t want to see tensions increased in the region and that there are established routes to provide aid which is obviously vitally important and needed...."
http://www.un.org/News/briefings/docs/2011/db110620.doc.htm
When the spokesperson called for questions, what was the first issue raised by Masood?
"Question: Martin there was a press conference by these activists groups who are going to go to Greece and from there about 10 ships carrying aid supplies, only aid supplies for the Gazans are going to go. And they are scheduled to leave around 26 or 27 of this month. They have said in the briefing that they have appealed to the United Nations to ask the Israeli authorities not to… I mean to be restrained. And similarly they asked the same thing of the United States. But I am just concerned about the United Nations. What is it that the Secretary-General can do to persuade the Israelis not to attack the flotilla, as it has done in the past?"
Masood's question focuses on what Israel should do or not do. However, the spokesperson first addresses the issue of those who are planning to set sail who were asked by the United Nations to desist from such an activity.
"Well, I think you will recall that the statement that we issued referred to both parts of this equation. Firstly, saying that the Secretary-General has written to the littoral States, urging them to persuade those who might want to set sail on such an endeavour to think again because of the reasons that we have stated before, namely that we don’t want to see tensions increased in the region and that there are established routes to provide aid which is obviously vitally important and needed...."
http://www.un.org/News/briefings/docs/2011/db110620.doc.htm
20 Jun 2011
Under G-d
The last post was about NBC omitting the words "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. A Yahoo article about the subject has generated over 9000 comments, so far.
A comment by Jeff stated the following:
NBC, I don't mean to offend you in any way, but, if you have a problem with saying God, or anything that has to do with God, then, reach in your pockets and give me all your money... I promise to do a lot of good with it... but, all your money says "In God We Trust" on it.. so give me your money, I'll donate it to some charity in the name of God.
Two others who posted comments referred to quotes by famous Americans.
"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."
George Washington
"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right."
Abraham Lincoln
"Can the liberties of a nation be secure
when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?"
Thomas Jefferson
Another quote was offered from Psalms.
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." - Psalm 33:12
http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/NBC-omits-8216-under-God-8217-8216-indivi?urn=golf-wp2901#mwpphu-container
On another topic, I just read an article at bhol.co.il about the doctor who operated on Rav Elyashev. Click here to read the article in Hebrew. The doctor had operated on the Rav previously and he stated that since that time, Jews from all over the world have approached him with great admiration. The doctor visited the kotel and what did he wish for? He hoped that G-d would prolong the Rav's life and strengthen him.
Rav Elyashev thanked the doctor warmly for his efforts.
May the Rav see a refuah sheleimah speedily.
Matzav has an article titled Thank You, Dr. Clair in which readers are invited to express their appreciation to the doctor. I will echo the thoughts of one who posted the following comment.
"Thank you so much for taking the time and utilizing your expertise to aid another man. You may or may not be familiar with the idea that as Jews, we look up to and revere our sages and elders. They are the foundations of Jewish communities across the world. We thank you for helping one of our most revered and respected sages. May you always see success and fruition in the wonderful work that you do."
A comment by Jeff stated the following:
NBC, I don't mean to offend you in any way, but, if you have a problem with saying God, or anything that has to do with God, then, reach in your pockets and give me all your money... I promise to do a lot of good with it... but, all your money says "In God We Trust" on it.. so give me your money, I'll donate it to some charity in the name of God.
Two others who posted comments referred to quotes by famous Americans.
"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."
George Washington
"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right."
Abraham Lincoln
"Can the liberties of a nation be secure
when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?"
Thomas Jefferson
Another quote was offered from Psalms.
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." - Psalm 33:12
http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/NBC-omits-8216-under-God-8217-8216-indivi?urn=golf-wp2901#mwpphu-container
On another topic, I just read an article at bhol.co.il about the doctor who operated on Rav Elyashev. Click here to read the article in Hebrew. The doctor had operated on the Rav previously and he stated that since that time, Jews from all over the world have approached him with great admiration. The doctor visited the kotel and what did he wish for? He hoped that G-d would prolong the Rav's life and strengthen him.
Rav Elyashev thanked the doctor warmly for his efforts.
May the Rav see a refuah sheleimah speedily.
Matzav has an article titled Thank You, Dr. Clair in which readers are invited to express their appreciation to the doctor. I will echo the thoughts of one who posted the following comment.
"Thank you so much for taking the time and utilizing your expertise to aid another man. You may or may not be familiar with the idea that as Jews, we look up to and revere our sages and elders. They are the foundations of Jewish communities across the world. We thank you for helping one of our most revered and respected sages. May you always see success and fruition in the wonderful work that you do."
17 Jun 2011
Perek 27
A couple of months ago I received an email about a young boy with a brain tumor. People were asked if they wanted to say Tehillim for the boy and I signed on for one perek. I received an email that I should say Chapter 27 - which is a famous perek that is recited in the days leading up to Yom Kippur. So, even though it is not the month of Elul, I have been reciting the perek in the merit of a speedy recovery for Yosef Simcha ben Zaka Basya.
Two sentences before the end of the chapter is the following verse.
Tehillim 27:12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries; for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out violence.
In Hebrew, the word "violence" is translated as "Chamas - the same word used for a movement which sends rockets across its borders into Israel.
King David knew that those who are our adversaries, who breathe violence, are also capable of bearing false witness. How many massacres has Israel been accused of? How many times have settlers been accused of starting the violence which really began from the other side?
I thought of the above verse when I read an INN article last night.
A medical intern from Majdal Shams has been identified by police as one of the people who threw rocks at IDF soldiers on the “Naksa Day“ disturbances in the Golan Heights. The suspect works at Ziv Medical Center in Tzfat (Safed).
Apparently the suspect was questioned by police and he admitted he had been at the riots "to lend medical assistance to casualties."
..."He was released, but police later acquired video footage that clearly shows the suspect hurling rocks at soldiers. He was rearrested and the investigation was reopened."
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/144991
Bearing false witness and using violence are partnered once again.
Among the words in the Hippocratic Oath is the promise "and never do harm to anyone."
Dr. Mengele, and a medical intern bear false witness to these words.
And what is one supposed to do? King David offers the prescription in the closing verse of this chapter.
Kaveh el hashem,chazek vayametz libecha v'kaveh el hashem.
Wait for G-d, strengthen and encourage your heart,and wait for G-d.
Two sentences before the end of the chapter is the following verse.
Tehillim 27:12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries; for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out violence.
In Hebrew, the word "violence" is translated as "Chamas - the same word used for a movement which sends rockets across its borders into Israel.
King David knew that those who are our adversaries, who breathe violence, are also capable of bearing false witness. How many massacres has Israel been accused of? How many times have settlers been accused of starting the violence which really began from the other side?
I thought of the above verse when I read an INN article last night.
A medical intern from Majdal Shams has been identified by police as one of the people who threw rocks at IDF soldiers on the “Naksa Day“ disturbances in the Golan Heights. The suspect works at Ziv Medical Center in Tzfat (Safed).
Apparently the suspect was questioned by police and he admitted he had been at the riots "to lend medical assistance to casualties."
..."He was released, but police later acquired video footage that clearly shows the suspect hurling rocks at soldiers. He was rearrested and the investigation was reopened."
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/144991
Bearing false witness and using violence are partnered once again.
Among the words in the Hippocratic Oath is the promise "and never do harm to anyone."
Dr. Mengele, and a medical intern bear false witness to these words.
And what is one supposed to do? King David offers the prescription in the closing verse of this chapter.
Kaveh el hashem,chazek vayametz libecha v'kaveh el hashem.
Wait for G-d, strengthen and encourage your heart,and wait for G-d.
16 Jun 2011
The eyes have it.
Allowed - not allowed
SunNews reports the following:
"American academic and former militant radical Bill Ayers won't be allowed to enter Canada, according to an association of university faculty who had asked him to speak at an upcoming conference. "
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/world/archives/2011/06/20110615-153627.html
As the media reports that Ayman al-Zawahri has emerged as the new leader of al Qaida, a CNN bio about him reveals how he was allowed into America in the 1990s.
"Ali Mohammed, a fellow Egyptian and Islamic Jihad member living in the United States, testified al-Zawahiri actually visited the United States twice on fund-raising trips in the early 1990s, including to a mosque in Santa Clara, California."
http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/people/shows/zawahiri/profile.html
"American academic and former militant radical Bill Ayers won't be allowed to enter Canada, according to an association of university faculty who had asked him to speak at an upcoming conference. "
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/world/archives/2011/06/20110615-153627.html
As the media reports that Ayman al-Zawahri has emerged as the new leader of al Qaida, a CNN bio about him reveals how he was allowed into America in the 1990s.
"Ali Mohammed, a fellow Egyptian and Islamic Jihad member living in the United States, testified al-Zawahiri actually visited the United States twice on fund-raising trips in the early 1990s, including to a mosque in Santa Clara, California."
http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/people/shows/zawahiri/profile.html
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