Interesting search terms

"where are tasha and dishka during the war"

Well...that answer pretty much has been answered.  They are safe. 

Their classes are cancelled...so they are no where near the war zone.  All of our friends there are safe.

This is the first time I have seen this search and it's interesting since Omri and I talked about this a few days ago.  Anyway, everyone is safe - just read Tasha's comment that she posted at the beginning of the year.  They might have a new clip coming soon!

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Want to know how small Israel is?

I spoke with Yair today.  I have been trying to talk to him for the past couple of days with little success...but today got through.  He told me not to worry about him that he is safe from the war and everything (which is a relief) - everyone that we basically know is safe. 

But he mentioned about that attack in Denmark where the arab shot a Jew.  Yair said he is friends with the victim.  He said the person was not seriously wounded and will be going back to Israel once more stable.

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Haveil Havalim #199

Gaza War edition is up

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Countering Hamasholes propoganda

Thanks to Meryl Yourish (the first blog I ever found...back in late 2002/3).  This is very good reading!

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Watch this

Let's Pretend!

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Life in Israel

I think some people might find this interesting reading...hint hint (my sister)

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Ground Offensive

Has started according to this update from Muqata:



As a general rule we will try and keep operational details to a minimum, that includes troop movements and the exact location of rocket hits. If items are reported in the Main Stream Israeli Media we will report them as well.


8:24 PM Breaking News: Nissim Keinan, reporter for Reshet Bet, Israel Channel B Radio announced that the IDF Ground Offensive into Gaza has commenced. Sending a prayer and good wishes to our IDF forces -- much success and safety.


May G-d protect those brave souls entering Gaza.

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Conversations

Today I reconnected with Omri @ Mere Rhetoric of course the topic was about the latest unpleasantness going on in Southern Israel and Gaza.  He seems to be of the mind that the ground offensive will begin today and be very brief.  G-d I hope not....because it just means (in my mind) that this will only be repeated again in a year or two. 

Well no matter the result it will be interesting to see how this plays out in Israel's general elections....because it is in Barak's hands to lose at this point.  If the war is deemed a success then he will be the next PM...if it turns sour it will be a landslide for Bibi. 

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More Music

Yes since there is probably going to be big news later today.... Better get the nice distractions out of the way.

Kaskade - Steppin Out


Flanders - By my side

I know I posted this before...but its one of my favorites and I felt like posting this better than rap music.

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IDF Blog

They finally have a blog.  It's good but not as good as the minute by minute updates from the Muqata and Israellycool....IMHO.  But check it out, it does have good info and this is the official word from the IDF.

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Now back to the war

If you want to find a way to help Israel in these times...Over at Ace's someone posted this link....its very helpful and has great ideas and suggestions:

54 ways to help Israel

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Valkyrie review

This evening I went to see the movie.  I did not have much hope for it because it is a Tom Cruise driven flick.  However, I was quite impressed.  The one thing I notice is for a flick that takes place in Nazi Germany there are not alot of Heil Hitler salutes going on.  Very interesting, there was even a scene were a general had to force it from the Tom Cruise character - somehow I do not believe that scene actually happened.  On the whole it was a good flick.  I liked the follow through of what happened after the explosion.

Here is the thing with these type of movies (like Titanic) we already know the ending walking into the flick - so instead I am paying attention to other details like the costums, mannerisms. 

The running joke with Titanic is that the movie lasted longer than the actual boat sinking.  But that premise does not work with this movie - they cut out some important aspects like Rommel's possible involvement for the sake of other facts and involvements of other characters. 

In conclusion, it was a good movie - and I will probably buy it on DVD BUT, you might want to rent it first to see if you like it before you just go out and buy it.

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Musical interlude

With all the drama going on.....I think its time for a bit of a musical interlude:

Blink 182 - She likes me for me


Weezer - Pork and Beans

Of course the one thing they are missing is something from the Hey Clip! LOL

Weezer - Beverly Hills

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Excellent review for Benjiman Buttons

From Ed @ hotair.com

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New Years

So what all did you guys do for New Years?  Anything fun and interesting?

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Latest from the war

And yes I do not really want to put this up...because it will freak out my sister.....BUT....I am going to do it..since it is becoming public knowledge:

This is from the Muqata:

What does this mean?  Well...basically that most of where were....while on vacation is potentially a target that can be reached by rockets from Gaza.  This is a major escalation in the war.  (We landed in Lod -  we lived in Tel Aviv...the Fed ex facility I was at was in Petach Tikva.  We drove by Modin, Ramle and Holon).  If Hamas can reach these targets they can basically reach Jerusalem as well.

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5:00 PM Map of Rocket Range - 60Km.
The following list is far from exhaustive and contains a list of cities...and well known places
that are now within the 60 kilometer range of Gazan rockets.


Alon Shvut
Ashdod
Ashkelon
Bat Yam
Beer Sheva
Beit Shemesh
Ben Gurion Airport
Elazar
Holon
Lod
Modi'in
Nof Ayalon
Ramat Beit Shemesh
Ramla
Rechovot
Rishon LTzion
Sederot
Tel Aviv
Yad Binyamin
Yavneh

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