Chubby Hugs

Netenyahu (sp?) and Ahmadinejad (sp again?) both need to meet this guy. If you don't know him - please read get fuzzy - No one can fight when Chubby Hugs is around.

from joel rosenberg's blog. I HIGHLY recommend it!

February 20, 2009
NETANYAHU GETS THE NOD AS U.N. SAYS IRAN HAS ENOUGH URANIUM TO BUILD FIRST NUCLEAR BOMB

How will Netanyahu work with President Obama given deep differences on Iran?
Benjamin Netanyahu received the official word today from Israeli President Shimon Peres that he has six weeks to put together a coalition to lead the next government of Israel. The announcement came as the U.N. announced that Iran now has enough uranium to build its first nuclear weapon.
Given the seriousness of the growing crisis with Iran, Netanyahu is calling for a broad “unity government” that would include Tzipi Livni’s Kadima party. “For decades we have not withstood so many challenges at the same time,” said Netanyahu. “To face up to these challenges we need to join hands and unite all the forces within the people. I call on all parties, those who recommended me and those who didn’t. I turn to [Kadima leader Tzipi] Livni and to [Labor leader Ehud] Barak — let us join hands and pledge for the future of Israel. I hope to meet with you first and discuss a wide unity government.”
Livni, however, today said she refuses to serve with Netanyahu. ”Today, the foundations of a right-wing extremist government under Netanyahu were set,” Livni wrote in a text message sent to 80,000 Kadima members. “The path of such a government is not our own and we have nothing to look for there. You didn’t vote for us in order to provide a kosher certificate for a right-wing government, and we need to provide an alternative of hope from the opposition.”
The big question for Netanyahu, however, may not be how best to form his government, but how his government — whatever form it takes — will interact President Barack Obama, given the deep fissures between the two men over how to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed power.
“Iran is developing nuclear weapons and poses the greatest threat to our existence since the War of Independence,” said Netanyahu. “Iran’s terror wings surround us from the north and south” Based on my conversations with Israel’s next Prime Minister, I believe Netanyahu fundamentally understands the apocalyptic, genocidal Islamic eschatology driving Iran’s current leaders. By contrast, I am convinced that President Obama or Secretary of State Clinton do not understand at all the End Times beliefs of the current leaders of Iran, and are thus making wrong policy choices based on their lack of understanding. Let us pray, therefore, that as Mr. Netanyahu forms his government and then meets with President Obama and top U.S. leaders that he is able to help American officials understand who they are dealing with in Tehran, and find a way to work together to stop Iran before it is too late.
HEADLINES TO TRACK:
Iran holds enough uranium for bomb
Iran hails military ties with Russia
Israel: Iran, Syria secretly continuing nuclear projects
Israel’s Peres: Netanyahu will form new government
Binyamin Netanyahu to be Israel’s next Prime Minister
Senior Kadima official hopes for ‘broad’ coalition: “Senior Kadima official Dalia Itzik on Friday said she hoped that Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu would forge a ‘broad coalition’ involving her own centrist Kadima party.”
Gaza militants fire 10 mortar shells, Qassam rocket at Negev
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February 18, 2009
ISRAEL WAITS FOR PERES’ DECISION

Israel's President Shimon Peres, right, receives the official Israeli election results from Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Israel Eliezer Rivlin at Peres' residence in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. (AP photo)
Israelis are waiting for President Shimon Peres’ decision regarding which Member of Knesset (MK) is most likely to be able to form a stable governing coalition. Already, 50 MKs have told Peres they are backing Likud’s Benjamin Netanyahu to be the next Prime Minister. Only 28 MKs have told Peres they back Kadima’s Tzipi Livni. One of the big questions at this point concerns who Avigdor Lieberman and his Israeli Beiteinu party will back. Lieberman is expected to return to Israel tonight from a vacation in Minsk and is scheduled to meet Peres Thursday morning. Developing….
HEADLINES TO TRACK:
Israel’s Peres begins consulting parties on PM
President Peres concedes he was wrong to back Gaza pullout in 2005
Barak tells IDF: Iran nukes are an existential threat to Israel
Slow Obama stance on Iran nukes worries Israel
Man who founded Muslim TV station accused of beheading his estranged wife in Buffalo
Israeli unemployment rises 15%
MEMRI: Turkish officials moving to form new alliance with Iran
Manila arrests Islamist over plot to attack Israeli, U.S. embassies
Iran hails energy ties with Russia
Iran, Russia Hold Defense Summit in Moscow
Russia won’t toughen policy on Iran
Iran minister seeks missiles on Russia trip
Obama OKs about 17,000 more troops for Afghanistan
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February 14, 2009
U.S. TO HELP REBUILD CITY OF BABYLON IN IRAQ

Iraqi soldiers walk past a replica of the Ishtar Gate of Ancient Babylon, 135 km (85 miles) south of Baghdad, January 13, 2009. (Reuters photo)
Largely overlooked by the Western news media over the past few weeks was an enormously significant story. The government of Iraq is moving forward with plans to protect the archaeological remains of the ancient City of Babylon, in preparation for building a modern city of Babylon. The project, originally started by the late Saddam Hussein, is aimed eventually at attracting scores of “cultural tourists” from all over the world to see the glories of Mesopotamia’s most famous city. What’s more, the Obama Administration is contributing $700,000 towards “The Future of Babylon Project,” through the State Department’s budget.
“Officials hope Babylon can be revived and made ready for a rich future of tourism, with help from experts at the World Monuments Fund (WMF) and the U.S. embassy,” reports the Reuters news agency. “‘The Future of Babylon’ project launched last month seeks to ‘map the current conditions of Babylon and develop a master plan for its conservation, study and tourism,’ the WMF says. ‘We don’t know how long it will take to reopen to tourists,’ said Mariam Omran Musa, head of a government inspection team based at the site. ‘It depends on funds. I hope that Babylon can be reborn in a better image.’”
In my non-fiction book, Epicenter 2.0, I wrote about the Bible prophecies in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Revelation that indicate the ancient city of Babylon in Iraq will, in fact, be rebuilt in the “last days” of history and become the wealthiest and most powerful city on the face of the planet. I also cited my interview with Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Abdul Ameer Allawi who told me in 2006 at the peak of the insurgency, “Cultural, religious, archaeological, and biblical tourism is a big opportunity for Iraq. I think rebuilding Babylon is a wonderful idea, as long as it is not done at the expense of the antiquities themselves.” For many, I know the rebuilding of Babylon seemed like a far-fetched idea in the Bible. For many more, it seemed like a far-fetched idea in 2006, as well. But skeptics and cynics take note: now that the insurgency is dying down, the Shia-led government of Iraq is actually moving forward with this historic and prophetic project. They say Babylon will be “reborn.” And they’re right. It will be. Stay tuned.

I am way behind these days. My life has evolved into a weekly run all over North Jersey. I feel like a pinball - in fact, I have, in my estimation, become the Pinball Wizard. Had a victorious run- in with an extended warranty last week. Transmission goes on the Windstar, only 65K miles, and Ford, while grumbling about...themselves ( they didn't quite grasp that ) paid for the $3K transmission and a rental car. They wonder why everubody drives Camrys? Joe is calf raising 230 pounds. BTW Frau, calf raising is weight lifting not orphan baby cow adoption. He has been dying to "wrestle" me, which should be understood to be his interpretation of a mugging. He crumpled my chest, knocked the wind out of me, twisted my left leg so I couldn't do my patented spin move and generally pounded me into submission in 45 seconds. Melanie had been warning me not to do this, but in my mind, I am Tim the Mighty taking on Gino Kingsley in the backyard. I can still think what to do, but my body just lays there and laughs. Melanie yelled at me, Joe raised his hands in triumph, called me a wus and walked away guiltlessly ( I expected some remorse ), Kathleen laughed, and Christina cried, seeing her Dad pummeled so heartlessly. I whimpered and dreamed about the good old days at Vulcanic Heater with Dick Carver, $3.50 an hour, and brown hair.

Ummmm, it may just be me having a "Marti Moment"
but I don't get the whole urinal thing

Every good gift...

Tonight I am reminded of God,s grace. Why me and not the other guy? That should be reversed to the other guy who says "Why you and not me?" I don't know the answer to that but I do know that it has nothing to do with me or you or the other guy. James says "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of light in whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning". There are no mitagating factors, just the facts. It comes from God. Praise His Name.

You don't know Johnny Like you think you know Johnny.

so I go in the bathroom on the 17th floor of the Phoenix Chase tower the other day. I round the corner and am faced with three urinals. Above each of the three is a recently handwritten sign on 8 1/2 X 11 paper that says : "urnial does not flush itself." To my delight, one of the three was running all by itself. It's the little things ya know.

Is this your experience???

We have been called for a conference with Aaron's teacher. He's being silly, talkative, and as a result not doing his best work. Well, ok. That perfectly describes my boy. Here's a sample math problem from last night. Third grade....

1784+1784-x=1215

Is this typical of Christina, Riley and Emily's recent third grade math experience?? We are in a math/science magnet school, and I'm just curious about how this measures with the rest of you.

For Frau....

Happy Birthday, Frau. May the road rise to meet you and may it not be covered with ice. May the sun be at your back, but not in your eyes as it glares off the snow. May the song of a thousand humpback whales lull you to sleep. And may all the Akron jackasses decide to be self reliant today. Love, Fig

Hello one and all. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have discovered hot tubs. My friend has a really nice one and I have been sitting in jetted 106 degree water drinking vitamin water while it snows. The key is the hot towels when you get out; otherwise, things that should stay warm tend to freeze which shouldn't happen for a few more years. One feels like Caligula or Carolyn Kennedy or something. All are well; normal colds, hating school, snoring wife. Later.

birthdays

Here it is, the beginning of the birthday marathon. I told Tom this am that every birthday of one of my children I somehow am reminded of a day - many years ago - when a new little one entered my life. To Tom, happy birthday Saturday and to Beth happy birthday Sunday. When Tom was born he had a lot of hair, his first real barber shop visit at the age of 6 mo. When Beth was born the house we lived in was very drafty and when she was about 2 wks old she spent 7 days in the hospital with severe bronchitis. So to two who have blessed my life,XXXXOOOO's.

Now what?

So, for the past year or so, I've wondered if I have diabetes, low thyroid, iron deficiency, cancer, ms, all because of an enormous amount of fatigue. I mean, I could barely keep my eyes open. Well, on Wednesday last week I took students to Savannah; was gone W, Th, F. I had my own room in a nice, quiet (mostly) hotel. On S, S, M, T, Kevin slept in the playroom because of sleep issues with his knee immobilizer. So, I had my own nice, quiet room. Man, on Tuesday and Wednesday, I felt great, clear headed, lots of energy. Kevin got a new knee brace on Wednesday and is actually now allowed to sleep without his leg being elevated, and without his brace. So, starting on Wednesday night he and his snoring have moved back to our bed. Thursday, I was a little sleepy. Today, I'm so fatigued I wonder if I have diabetes, low thyroid, iron deficiency, cancer, or ms...........

Ear dialogs LIVE onstage!!

Burly's and Girly's

Just to let you know I have an appt today with an ENT who is also lisenced as a dentist. Thanks Fig and Marti! I'll keep you updated on ear issues and tingly moments.

Ear Anarchy

Hi girly girls and burly boys! In the future I shall simply refer to you all as burlys and girlys. I have a question on parents of my family...I have been having problems with my inner ears. It is a mixture of things from a rush of heat to a feeling of fullness or numbness and tingling like when your foot goes to sleep, only not as intense. I have had ex-rays, massages, been adjusted for my neck, back and TMJ, and no luck. It doesnt go away. The only thing that happened that puzzles me is that when I had a root canal done two weeks ago, the following day the symptoms were gone and stayed gone for over a week. Then they slowly came back. As soon as the "attack" starts if I open my mouth really wide it stops. Since Drs and dentists and chiropractors seem unable to fix me, do any of you have any ideas? Ever heard of it or had it? Im at my wits end and I am going NUTS with this! I have to have more tests of course, but I feel angry about it. Its very irritating to have tingling (not noise or ringing), in my ears all the freaking time. Ive done alot of research on the internet but its all what ifs and maybes at this point. I dont like my ears anymore.