Dec

27

I am shocked!

December 27, 2005 | 1 Comment

Armed gunmen take over Gaza office, demanding jobs
A group of armed gunmen took over the governor’s office in northern Gaza on Tuesday, taking up position inside the building and demanding jobs.
Tags: Israel, Politics, Lawlessness
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Dec

24

Christmas is good for the Jews

December 24, 2005 | Leave a Comment

In this Op-ed that was in the Jerusalem post this weekend Daniel Gordis, vice-president of the Mandel Foundation, eloquently argues that while Jews can thrive anywhere, it is only in Israel that we are home.
Thus, Jerry Falwell reminds us: Because America is so Christian, Israel matters ever more. Not because it is so powerful, but [...]

Dec

23

The end of the period

December 23, 2005 | Leave a Comment

This is incredible. What does this mean for hilchot niddah? This is a revolution for religious couples. And what about for women who are not married? Isn’t the prohibition against premarital sex related only to hilchot niddah? And yichud as well? This is truly amazing.
I’d write more about this, but shabbat is coming.
From the article:
For [...]

Dec

18

As usual, we kick ass

December 18, 2005 | Leave a Comment

NANO-ARMOR: PROTECTING THE SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW
From the article:
An Israeli company has recently tested one of the most shock-resistant materials known to man. Five times stronger than steel and at least twice as strong as any impact-resistant material currently in use as protective gear, the new nano-based material is on its way to becoming the [...]

Dec

18

Leo McGarry is gone: John Spencer is dead at 58

December 18, 2005 | Leave a Comment

I normally don’t post this kind of thing, since I really don’t care all that much about celebrities, but I really liked John Spencer as an actor since he was on L.A. Law. West Wing is a good show. Really sucks that he’s gone. He will be missed by his fans.
Tags: Celebrity, Death, West Wing, [...]

Dec

15

Discover Music - Pandora

December 15, 2005 | Leave a Comment

This is VERY cool. It is an online radio applet that builds a playlist based on your personal preference for music. They ask you to name an artist or song and then they build a playlist that matches the style of the music you chose. Very cool.
Tags: Music, Internet, Personalization, Radio
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Dec

8

Scientists discover how cancer spreads

December 8, 2005 | Leave a Comment

File this one in the “I Love Science” folder.
Scientists have discovered how cancer spreads from a primary site to other places in the body in a finding that could open doors for new ways of treating and preventing advanced disease.
Instead of a cell just breaking off from a tumor and traveling through the bloodstream [...]

Dec

8

Professor beaten; attackers cite KU creationism class

December 8, 2005 | Leave a Comment

This is how it begins. Little episodes of violence that people dismiss because, as the Senator quoted in the article says,
“This was just thugs. They used a flimsy excuse, if they had one, to behave as thugs. They can talk about the ID (intelligent design) course if they want to, but that’s not an excuse.”
Dismissing [...]

Dec

7

Israel Homeowner Launches

December 7, 2005 | 1 Comment

My friends, Aharon and Shefa Weinstein, have launched a great new website called Israel Homeowner. My wife, editor extraordinaire, edited much of the site. So go on, check it out.
From the site:
Israel Homeowner is an exciting new online resource for English speakers on building, buying, selling, renovating and repairing homes in Israel. It is the [...]

Dec

5

Another Amazingly Cool Flash Interface

December 5, 2005 | Leave a Comment

IKEA | DREAM KITCHENS FOR EVERYONE has an amazing take on the usual scrolling image navigation. You have to see it. Cinematic, really.
Tags: Graphic Design, Flash, UI
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