Archive for August 25th, 2006

Air Marshals finally get a break on dress code

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Michelle Malkin rightly expressed outrage over the ridiculous dress standards of the federal air marshals. More than a year later, it does seem that someone was listening:
The armed undercover officers who protect U.S. airlines against attack no longer have to fear being overdressed. They’ve been told they can ditch their suits for outfits [...]

Peacekeepers - France and Italy bidding for leadership

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Who knew… that creating a bidding war for leadership of the UN-led peacekeeping force in Lebanon would cause France and Italy to offer more troops? France, demanding leadership but embarrassed by its initial offer of a mere 20 troops, but apparently threatened when Italy rose to the occasion, first raised the ante to 200 [...]

Little support for Olmert

Friday, August 25th, 2006

We were not the only ones to express the opinion that Ehud Olmert should resign as PM of Israel. Now Irish Pennants reports on news that two thirds of the population feels he failed in the Hezbollah war. Only 29 percent believe he should continue as prime minister.