Ming the pathetic falls
It looks as if Menzies Campbell has resigned as Liberal Democrat leader according to the Telegraph. Considering a polling site was predicting the L-Ds could be reduced to no seats next election last week; one has to wonder what took him so long. The Liberal Democrats are in freefall and we all rejoice.
More info on his demise at DK’s.
NB: To my American readers the Liberal Democrats are a Social Democratic party that think having Liberal in their name would lead people to think they gave a damn about individual rights.
No commentsGore gets a cold shoulder
“ONE of the world’s foremost meteorologists has called the theory that helped Al Gore share the Nobel Peace Prize “ridiculous” and the product of “people who don’t understand how the atmosphere works”.”
I wonder how people like Zak Goldsmith and other global warming zealots are going to explain this one away.
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Cathy R.I.P.
Mike reports that Chris “Day by Day” Muir’s sister Cathy has lost her long battle with cancer. Many of us were involved in a few cancer awareness initiatives in her aid. It is with great sadness this blog reports her loss; especially since she was so optimistic in her fight.
No commentsOnly mad dogs and Englishmen
Give money to the Conservative Party or at least according to a judge. He was ruling in a case of a rather rich Englishman who gave a substantial sum in his will to the party of Thatcher. Considering how much Cameron has been trying to distance himself from the great Lady; I wonder if he will accept it? Oh wait because of Cameron’s mostly daft policies they desperately need it.
No commentsThe Nazi Hunter by Alan Elsner
The Nazi Hunter is a nice pacey thriller about a man who chases ageing Nazis on behalf of the US government. He works for an arm of the Department of Justice tasked with finding war criminals hiding in the US. The man is called Mark Cain and his notoriety provides him with a case that comes in on two legs.
Along the way he picks up a couple of neo-Nazis who want to kill him for being a Nazi-hunter and a Jew. These neo-Nazis are about as hackneyed and clichd as possible. One of them is ex-army but cant seem to muster any competence in killing the main characters. The journal of one of them that ends each chapter is, however, a good glimpse into the mindset of modern neo-Nazi, whether he be American or from Central Europe.
The sub-plot involving these two dolts trying to set off a truck bomb ala Oklahoma in DC seems stuck in and a bit weak, but its a device that gives a reason for Cains father going with him on a research trip to Europe. Cains girlfriend, the toughest of the three, ends up coming along for the same reason.
Anyway the main raison detre of the book is well done and the hunt to prove a leading tenor is a former SS death camp operative is both fascinating and moving. Cains Jewishness and his work also add an interesting element as he reconciles both with having a personal life.
In total the book is well written and pacey. It’s surprisingly short and the author takes great pains to make sure that it never drags at all. My minor niggles aside, I would recommend this book from the veteran Reuters journo Elsner. I am looking forward to whatever his imagination musters next.
For a debut novel it is to be admired and there is a clear talent behind the words. Oh yes, I should add that any writer will enjoy the amusing dig at literary agents that ends the book. Quite biting in fact, and no doubt accurate about some in the trade.
As you may or may not already be aware, members of the Watcher’s Council hold a vote every week on what they consider to be the most link-worthy pieces of writing around… per the Watcher’s instructions, I am submitting one of my own posts for consideration in the upcoming nominations process.
Here is the most recent winning council post, here is the most recent winning non-council post, here is the list of results for the latest vote, and here is the initial posting of all the nominees that were voted on.
BOMS shot
Welcome to the October 15, 2007 edition of best of me symphony.
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Chafing At “Chick” posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
blue skelton presents Quentins Latest Film is Not Death Proof. posted at Blue Skelton Publications, saying, “As much as I hate to say it, Quentin Tarantino has made a bad film. Watching Deathproof was like being trapped in Stuntman Mike’s Car.”
Tupelo Kenyon presents Meaningful Spiritual Relationships Namaste Matters posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Celebrate life with this insight on how to take your personal relationships to a whole new level. To me, a spiritual relationship exists between any two people who recognize and acknowledge that deep inside, we are the same. Behind the faces, beyond the reach of social conditioning, deeper than individual egos, we are identical. We are presence, consciousness, pure knowingness – the awareness of I am. We are life itself. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article all free.)”
Robinson Go presents >Friendship Clinic posted at The Robinson Go Blog, saying, “Make the most out of your friendships!”
Michael@TSM presents Fall TSM Travel Writing Contest: Win $125! posted at Traveling Stories Magazine.
Michael Fowke presents Deranged bankers in the City of London posted at Money is the way, saying, “One of my best. Me at my most deranged.”
Yazan Manasrah presents Being Organized posted at The Blasted Crossing, saying, “Organization is an important aspect of your life, and as such it should be taken seriously. I will take you through from the very basics, to how to organize your life and remove all the clutter to help you become more productive and happier in the end.”
Danogo presents Free Psychic Chat with a Robot: Can Artificial Intelligence Make Accurate Predictions? posted at Danogo.com – Discover. Inspiring . Media, saying, “Article about the growing trend of chatting with robots and how we can give them personality.”
AnneGlamore presents All About You posted at My Tiny Kingdom.
Karen Murphy presents Lion and Magic Boy » Blog Archive » …and the rain wept our tears posted at Lion and Magic Boy.
Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Debunking the Wish Fairy Myth! posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, saying, “We often live in a state of wishful thinking. That keeps you waiting instead of being pro-active. I encourage you to be your own wish fairy!”
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Thinking of snow?
Its getting cold outside here in Maine, and some of us turn our thoughts to Halloween, snow junkies turn their minds to the upcoming ski season. Whether its k2 skis & rossignol skis that you are looking for; there are lots of good deals online. Now I am not a skier, but I am sure that I wouldn’t want to pay the sky high shop prices you get in offline ski shops. If you are a snow lover its time to get yourself.
