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Admiral William Fallon, who is poised to become the top American commander in the Middle East, says the United States miscalculated the ability of Iraqi forces to take control, and underestimated the enemy's persistence. Yes, thank you very much, but we knew that already.

A convicted killer whose execution was botched last year, was never in any pain, and appeared to be straining to see a clock, and was not grimacing as some witnesses claimed, his very sympathetic warden told a panel reviewing Florida's lethal injection procedures on Monday.

The FBI is seeking the public's help in identifying the so-called "Goofy Hat Bandit", who is wanted for as many as 32 bank robberies in Southern California since October 2005. He mister, you better stop now, before they catch you.

Those were the headlines for today. No comments today. Do your own thinking today.

Oh, almost forgot, don't forget to say YES to Hillary as president and love a soldier. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Shawn Hornbeck...

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Today only weird news from the good old U.S. of A. Internet Love Triangle Ends in Murder of 22-Year-Old Man.

According to a newspaper: Shawn Hornbeck met with police, and dated a girl. The already bizarre kidnapping case of two Missouri boys took an even weirder turn when it was reported one of them, Shawn Hornbeck, had actually met with police, and was carrying on a relationship with a girl. Let's make a movie of the week out of this story.

A shot duck lives for two days in a refrigerator. The tough duck, which was hit in the wing and a leg, is being treated at a wildlife sanctuary. And as of today he listens to the name: Donald. Good for you, Donald Duck.

And finally for today: According to police: a 29-Year-Old sex offender attempted to enroll in an Arizona elementary school. A charter school alerted authorities to this 29-year-old sex offender, who tried to enroll there, pretending he was just 12 years old, in what sheriff's officials said on Friday, may well have been an attempt to lure children into sexual abuse.

Those were the headlines for today. Shawn Hornbeck keeps surprising everyone around him. Everyone keeps saying that he was kidnapped 4 years ago. But, according to the article I just read, he went to the police to report a stolen bicycle, and he was dating a girl at one of the most prestigious (all girls) schools you can find in St. Louis. To me it sounds like someone who ran away from home, and found happiness with someone else. Of course there is no way for me to comment on the fact if he is sexually abused, as I don't know (yet). And, yes, he was, and still is, a minor, and the guy who took Shawn into his house should have reported his where abouts. But I seriously wonder about kidnapping. What is all most a certainty is however that he and his parents will have a very difficult time coming to them, not only to come to terms with what has happened, but to cope with the fact that Shawn is no longer the boy they knew before he disappeared.

And that 29 year old who thought he could enroll in elementary school, by saying he was 12. He obviously looks young. But, what was going on in his mind? Did he want to be re-educated? Was he looking for young boys and girls? This looks an awfull lot of this case at the end of last year where this guy was being helped by his mother. Nice people. Try to avoid them.

But, as usual, I really, really don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: Love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Animal-woman...

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A woman who disappeared in the jungles of northeastern Cambodia as a child, has apparently been found, after living in the wild for 19 years. According to my sorses she was found naked, and looked more like an animal then like a woman.

A fire in a Dubai high-rise apartment building on Thursday, triggered nightmarish images reminiscent of Sept. 11, with one construction worker falling to his death, and dozens of workers trapped above the blaze, trying to scale the building's exterior.

The United States is criticizing China's anti-satellite weapons test, in which an old Chinese weather satellite was destroyed by a missile. The Chinese are warned: do not shoot down any American spy satelittes, or else...

Those were the headlines for today. Imagine: living alone for 19 years in a jungle. A woman in Cambodia disappeared when she was 8 years old, and lived alone in the jungle for 19 years. According to the story, she would steal rice from farmers, and they captured her. The woman does not speak any language, not even the language of the monkeys like Tarzan did. And, to be honest, when Jane found Tarzan, he was at least a handsome guy. But this girl... don't get me started. The big question here is of course: what did she do all this time, and where did she hang out. Was she kidnapped, and never returned, and why did no one find her earlier?

The United States are not happy with the fact that China can shoot satelittes out off the sky. They concider space as their personal backyard, OK, they allow other players in, as long as they don't mess around with their toys. One of the main defence lines for the U.S. is their eyes in the sky, their satelittes, without it, they would be blind, and it would be very difficult to direct their soldiers and other weapons of destruction to their targets. So, the U.S. feel that China should not be allowed to have a weapon that can effectively blind them if push comes to shuffle. The United States have the capability since the 1980's to shoot satelittes out of space if they want to do so. This sounds a bit like nuclear weapons. It's OK for the U.S. to have them, and its very wrong if the competition got them as well. I would like to suggest to the Americans: learn to live in a world where everyone is equal. If you can have something, your brother in China is allowed the same.

But, as usual, I really, really don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Rebels eat gorillas...

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Rebels in eastern Congo have killed and eaten two silverback mountain gorillas, conservationists said Wednesday, warning they fear more of the endangered animals may have been slaughtered in the lawless region. Why don't those rebels eat chicken like normal people?

A year after disclosure of a domestic spying program, that President Bush said was within his authority to operate, the administration shifted its position, and said it would seek the approval of an independent panel of federal judges.

And finally for today: The scientists who mind the Doomsday Clock moved it two minutes closer to midnight on Wednesday -- symbolizing the annihilation of civilization and adding the perils of global warming for the first time.

Those were the headlines for today. Rebels are eating gorillas. How sick can you be? A gorilla is as close as you can get, without actually eating a human. Are there no other animals for them to eat, or are they so hungry that they will eat anything they see? Do realize that there are less then a thousand of those silverback mountain gorillas left, and the last thing they should have to worry about is being eaten by humans. Shame on those rebels.

A bit late perhaps, but president Bush finally realized that you need court orders to spy on people. His administration promised to solve the problems it had created by using telephone records of millions of people. I think for once the American people should be proud of their administration, and of president Bush. Admitting mistakes is one of the most difficult, and humiliating things one has to do, and they just did that. Staying in America: don't forget to apply for a passport if you want to fly overseas. You won't be able to get back into the U.S.A. without a valid passport. Don't be afraid, everyone else in the world needs a passport to go and visit other countries, and it hasn't stopped a lot of people from traveling.

And, as usual, I really, really don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget... love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Who killed princess Diana?

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A storm blamed for at least 41 deaths in six states spread into the Northeast on Monday, coating trees, power lines and roads with a shell of ice up to a half-inch thick and knocking out power to more than half a million homes and businesses.

Pakistan's soldiers backed by attack helicopters destroyed three suspected al-Qaida hideouts near the Afghan border on Tuesday and killed a number of the militants, which included foreigners, an army spokesman said.

A judge in Britain ruled Monday that she alone would determine what caused the deaths of Princess Diana and her boyfriend, rejecting arguments that a jury was the best way to ensure justice. And we all know what the outcome of this inquiry will be, won't we?

Those were the headlines for today. What a thoughtful judge there in England. A jury is not allowed to say that Diana's death was caused by a conspiracy, but a judge can, so she will determine alone what cased her death. You can't honnestly expect that the outcome of this inquiry will be that prince Philip had something to do with her death, because that would be the end of the Kingdom. Even after 10 years, Diana is still very popular, and the general audience demands to know what has happened. And they will never know. This is one case of: it's better not to know. You don't want to throw a complete nation into chaos, and let the heir to the crown lock up, won't you? The best thing you do is just keep thinking whatever you think that has happened. If you believe it was a regular car accident, fine by me. If you think it was a conspiracy against Diana becoming a part of the Muslim world, it's fine by me also. It's up to you.

But, as usual, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: Love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

David Beckham...

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Three is company actress Suzanne Somers' home was one of four destroyed by a wind-driven wildfire that swept through Malibu, the exclusive seaside neighborhood of multimillion-dollar homes, a spokesman confirmed Tuesday.

An Orlando woman was charged with turning on an oven and putting her baby in it. A man, helping the woman's boyfriend move out of their apartment, after the couple broke up, heard the baby crying and found it in the oven. It's difficult for me to be polite if people are doing dumb things like this.

And finally for today: Could David Beckham really be worth $250 million to a soccer team in Los Angeles? That was the multimillion-dollar question yesterday, after the Los Angeles Galaxy, of the Major League Soccer, announced it had signed David Beckham to a contract, reportedly worth $250 million over five years.

Those were the headlines for today. What goes on in the mind of a woman who thinks it's OK to put her baby in a heated oven? Putting your baby in an oven, just because you've broken up with your boy friend is a very cruel thing to do. It's not a surprice that so many bad things are happening to the Americans at this moment, with people like these living unchecked in your society. In America you don't have to be afraid of terrorists alone... no you should be afraid of everyone, including your mother.

Staying in America today. Why spend $ 250 million on David Beckham. Yes, we know you guys have money. And yes we know that you can't play a proper game of soccer. And yes we know you feel left out of this very profitable game. But investing this kind of money in a person, no matter who he/she is, is insane. First off all, David is not my type, and the amount of money he has doesn't change that. Secondly, and more important, one good kick to his knees and $ 250 million goes down the drain. The guy is getting older, and there are younger, much more tallented and more handsome players available. And finally: Even if David Beckham would be the best soccer player in the world, it takes 11 players on the field to create a winning team, not just one. And it takes about 20 good teams to make up for an interesting leage. Not just one very extremely well paid player. This is insane. If you really want to waste money, then waste it on me.

But, as usual, I really don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk.

Crocodile...

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Christian activists were submitting a petition to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, to protest against a new gay rights law, they claim will force them to promote, and condone gay sex.

Israel arrested the former imam of Ohio's largest mosque, after he was deported from the United States last week, the Shin Bet internal security service said on Tuesday, ending a four-day mystery about his whereabouts.

And finally for today: A swimmer was rescued by his wife, after a huge saltwater crocodile clamped its jaws around his head, and shoulders, as he snorkelled near a reef. Sgt. Jeff Tanswell, a policeman, was swimming in waters off Thursday Island, in the Torres Strait, between northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, when he was attacked by this giant crocodile measuring at least 10-feet (but it could have been bigger, I'm not sure).

Those were the headlines for today. As you see, nothing much happened today. Apart then from the fact that the U.S. is using a lot of violence in Somalia trying to kill SUSPECTED bombers. They might have been indicted in a U.S. court, but they never were on trial, and that seems a technicality which we better forget. In this case I wonder who is acting more criminally: the U.S. for killing all those people in order to kill 2 in Somalia, or the president of Somalia who condones the U.S. military actions in his country. If U.S. intelligence knew where the suspected embassy bombers were, couldn't they have engaged some marines to kidnap them, and bring them to face justice in the United States. Yes, I know kidnapping is also against the law, but at least innocent bystanders are not killed.

Sgt. Jeff Tanswell had all the luck of the world. He went snorkelling and was attacked by a giant crocodile. His wife, who is a police officer also, managed to get her boat between her husband and the crocodile, and saved his life. That has to be humiliating for Jeff. He will hear for the rest of his life on every party he attends that his wife has rescued him. But, I could have told you that from the beginning: we, the woman, are far better then the man. Get used to it boys.

And, as usual, I really don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Country for sale...

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A German court sentences Motassadeq to 15 years in jail for aiding September 11 Attackers.

The world's smallest "country" is going on the chopping block. The self-proclaimed sovereign principality of Sealand, built atop a World War II artillery platform in the North Sea, is for sale for the whopping price tag of $977 million. Its price tag and remote accessibility would make it perfect for a James Bond villain.

A U.S. submarine and a Japanese merchant ship collided in the Arabian Sea, the U.S. Navy and Japan's Kyodo News agency said Tuesday. It was pure luck that no one was seriously injured. That is what U.S. and Japanese technology is all about these days: Opposites attrack.

Those were the headlines for today. You are excused if you've never heard of the principality of Sealand. I had never heard of it before also. Yes, I heard of New Sealand, which is close to Australia, and of the province Zeeland, which is a province of The Netherlands, but Sealand. No, sorry. But it is an independent country, somewhere in the North Sea, and it is for SALE. The country is about the size of an oil platform. It has it's own money, stamps, passport etc. and comes with loads and loads of seawater. If you like your privacy, and who doesn't these days, and you're not short of cash, then why don't you concider buying Sealand.

But, to be honest, I couldn't care less if you buy this country, as long as you don't forget to: Love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Stephen Hawking...

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New Orleans faces a spike in killings. Nine people have been slain in New Orleans, in the first eight days of the new year, deepening the sense of despair over the slow pace of the city's recovery, and leaving police and civic leaders grasping for ways to stop the bloodshed.

U.S. targeted al Qaeda suspects in Somalia. A U.S. gunship has conducted a strike against two suspected al Qaeda operatives in southern Somalia, but it was not known whether the mission was successful, U.S. news networks reported on Monday. What the F... is the U.S. doing in Somalia to start with.

And finally: Stephen Hawking hopes to go in space in 2009. Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says he wants to undertake a zero-gravity flight aboard an airplane this year, as a precursor to a journey into space, a newspaper reported Monday. That will be interesting to see: a wheelchair floating in zero gravity.

Those were the headlines for today. According to an article I read either at the end of last year, or early this year, murders are up in most U.S. cities, except in New Orleans, where murders were on an all time low. The main reason given was: Huricane Katrina. Half of the population was gone somewhere else, and you can't kill someone in New Orleans if he/she isn't there right? But those signs of good fortune for the city are gone. Now they want to install a curfew, forbiding people to go out at night. For a city that is famous for it's night life, that has to be it's worse nightmare. The army and the reserve can't spare extra troops for the city, as everyone is needed in Iraq of course, so what to do? My personal advice would be: don't do anything. It will sort it self out sooner or later. And this creates a buyers market for real estate, and I'm still looking for a nice house in the States.

And, I do admire Stephen Hawking very much. But even he must realize that his fysical handicaps are so big, that going into space, would not something his doctors would recomment. We all have our dreams, and sometimes they should just stay that: dreams. I'm sure that it will be technically possible by 2009 to send him up, but could the amount of energy and money spent on this project not be used in a more humane manner, for example feeding poor and hungry people in Africa?

But, as usual, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Kate Middleton...

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In an odd but groundbreaking court ruling, involving the definition of a family where same-sex partners are involved, a Canadian court declared that a 5-year-old Ontario boy can legally have a father and two mothers, the International Herald Tribune reports.

Prince William lost his mother in a high-speed car chase with paparazzi; he's not about to take any chances with his girlfriend. British media reported Sunday that the 24-year-old prince has become increasingly frustrated, as photographers continue to hound his girlfriend of three years, Kate Middleton, amid speculation of a possible royal engagement.

Israel has drawn up secret plans to destroy Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities with tactical nuclear weapons, according to a report in the Sunday Times of London. The paper cites several Israeli military sources saying that two Israeli air force squadrons are training to blow up an Iranian facility using low-yield nuclear “bunker-busters.” Israel denied the report, and well, only time will tell.

Those were the headlines for today. The Sunday Times is a reputable newspaper, and I do believe most of what they publish. Thus, I think it is likely that in the near future Israel will do something stupid as throwing a nuclear device on Iran. Iran is recalcitrant and doesn't want to listen to what most of the world tells it to do. Israel's plans, if true, will definitively trigger the biggest war this world has ever seen, as all Muslims will then unite against Christians. And I don't think we can expect a lot of help from North Korea. Related to this: I heard that the U.S. plans to produce a new kernhead, for the first time since more then 20 years. What kind of double standards do we have here. Why is it OK for Israel and the U.S. to have nuclear weapons, and other countries are expected to sit still and be scared of them. Yes, I understand that when Iran has a nuclear bomb, they might become more dangerous then they are now. And that is true for North Korea as well. But you can't deny one country to do something, what other countries are permitted to do. The biggest danger, in terms of nuclear powers, still comes from the U.S.A., as they are the ones who have used a nuclear device twice in the past, and haven't learned a lot from it. They would have dismantled all nuclear weapons in their country a long, long time ago and destroid all scientific materials as well, if they would have learned a lesson. Allowing Israel to plan to use a nuclear device, I don't care what kind of nuclear device, would be a crime against humanity.

And, please leave Kate Middleton, prince William's girlfriend, alone. She is nothing special, look at the picture of her above this post, (I think I'm a lot more beautiful) and William is just a kid born in the wrong family. William lost his mother to paparazzi who followed her, made her live a living hell. Don't do it to his love.

But, as usual, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: Love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Steamy footage...

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YouTube Ordered to Block Steamy Footage of Brazilian Model. A Brazilian judge has ordered YouTube to find a way to stop Brazilians from viewing steamy footage of supermodel Daniela Cicarelli and her boyfriend on the highly trafficked video-sharing site, court officials said Thursday.

Chirac Blasts U.S.-Led Invasion of Iraq. French President Jacques Chirac gave a tough, cutting analysis of the fallout from the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, saying it destabilized the entire Middle East, and allowed terrorism to spread. You see, the French are not that stupid.

Ken Barnes, the great american sailor, is rescued after spending 3 days adrift off Chile's coast. Great. Fantastic. I hope that they will lock him up, and throw away the keys when he comes home. He needs to be protected from his own stupidities.

Those were the headlines for today. You see, the French are smarter then most other people. They realized before invading Iraq that it wasn't a good idea. They said so then. They say so today. The Americans got very upset with them, and banned French Fries from their menus, that is to say, they renamed them, as they would still like to eat them, but hated to be reminded to the fact that they were called: "French Fries". But if only president Bush and his friends had paid some attention to why the French thought that it would be a very bad idea to invade Iraq, a lot of the current problems could have been avoided. A lot of Arabs use as their second language French and that is not a coincident. French influence in that region is big, and they know very well what can and what can't be done there. There are some similarities between Arabs and Southeast Asians: one of them is: the don't fight wars in a way easily understandable for Americans. They don't play by the book, probably because they have never read it, or they couldn't care less. And now president Bush is concidering sending even more troops into Baghdad. The best thing he can do is get out as soon as possible.

But, as usual, I don't care whatever you do, and for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Californian Sailor...

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Ships and Planes are looking for missing Indonesia jetliner. Rescuers scoured the ocean for a missing jetliner Wednesday, one day after senior Indonesian officials erroneously said the Boeing 737's charred wreckage had been found in a remote mountainous area and that a dozen people may have survived.

Rescue mission under way for distressed California sailor off Chilean coast. Rescue efforts were under way Wednesday to save Ken Barnes, a California sailor, adrift in a badly damaged sailboat, in the Pacific Ocean off Chile, while trying to circumnavigate the globe.

In-Laws attack Pakistani With ax, then shoot Mom, and finally cut brother's ears for not getting OK to marry his wife. This is what I call true love. It's worth suffering for.

Those were the headlines for today. Why should authorities from 2 countries have to spend a small fortune, if a person is stupid enough to try to circumnavigate the globe alone in a sailboat. You want to do it alone, then do it alone, and when things are going bad, you should not start to cry. Who do you think is going to pick up the bill? I certainly not, because I live in Thailand. I guess that Mr. Barnes has a lot of explaining to do when he comes home. That is, if he gets home. They still have to find him of course.

No, then those poor Indonesian authorities. They mistakenly anounced that they had found Adam Air's missing Boeing 737. No, they did not find it, and no, there are certainly no survivors. This is a case of: lost in paradise. I hope that they will find the plane very soon, as everyone needs closure. It's not good for the family members not to know what exactly happened to their loved ones. Mistakes like these made by the Indonesians should never be alowed to be made. It's a clear sign of disrespect for human life.

But, as usual, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: Love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Bomb attacks in Bangkok

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The world ushers in New Year. Revelers rang in the new year around the globe with fireworks, cheers and kisses, except here in Thailand. Violence canceled celebrations here, when a series of nine bombs exploded in Bangkok, killing three people, and wounding around 30 more. It was just a matter of time that this was going to happen. But I'm not happy with it.

Police Hunt Killer of Broncos Cornerback Darrent Williams. Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was killed early Monday when his white stretch Hummer was sprayed by bullets after a nightclub dispute following a New Year's Eve party. Police have no motive and no indication the 24-year-old player was targeted in the drive-by shooting of the limousine. The burst of violence occurred hours after the Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention.

And finally: three children who were missing, after their mother was found slain in their home, have been found unharmed, Montgomery County Police said Monday night.

Those were the headlines for today. I hope you had a good New Years party, I certainly did. Only heard this afternoon that we had serious problems in Bangkok on the 31st. Placing bombs is the lowest thing one can do. You will always hurt innocent people, and I realy don't care why those terrorist did it. It doesn't matter if they are Muslims from the South, or political friends from ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. This not acceptable.

The police is hunting for the killer(s) of Darent Williams, who was the cornerback of the Broncos. According to the article they don't have a clue as to why he got killed, although Williams was involved in a fight at a Night club only hours before, and the Broncos were eliminated from play-off contention. That should be enough motive, right. The Dutch used to have a soccer trainer, Rinus Michels, who used to say: "Soccer is war". Well in this case: football is war, and the first casualty of the year is: Darent Williams. (Football is a violent sport to start with, and my guess is that being shot doesn't hurt half as much as playing a full game). Hope that they will find those responsible as soon as possible though, as they will need a replacement player.

But as usual, I don't care whatever you do, and for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Saddam Hussein is executed...

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Saddam Hussein is executed for war crimes. Saddam Hussein struggled briefly, after American military guards handed him over to Iraqi executioners. But as his final moments approached, he grew calm. He clutched a Quran as he was led to the gallows, and in one final moment of defiance, refused to have a hood pulled over his head, before facing the same fate he was accused of inflicting on countless thousands during a quarter-century of ruthless power. May he rest in peace.

This is the last episode of "Can you repeat that please?" for this year. 2006 was a year which brought us much missery from around the world. The wars in Iraq and Darfur are far from over. North Korea and Iran are posing a serious threat to the world with their nuclear programs. And there were so many individuals who committed horendous crimes. I hope for every one that 2007 will bring us far better news. I will be there to report on it, starting Tuesday 2 January 2007.

Have a very, very fantastic new year, and see you later. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Trial Playboy Indonesia's editor closed to public...

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Saddam Likely to Be Hanged Before New Year.

50 Unpaid Child Laborers Freed in India. Twelve-year-old Bhola worked more than 15 hours a day for two years, without being paid, or allowed to visit his parents. On Thursday, a local non-governmental organization freed him and 49 other such children.

Islamic Hardliners Outraged as Trial of Playboy Indonesia's Editor Is Closed to the Public. The trial of Playboy Indonesia's editor-in-chief was closed to the public Thursday, angering dozens of Islamic hard-liners, who threatened to break down the courtroom doors, if they are not granted access to the proceedings. The picture says it all. The red cover, on the left, is Playboy Indonesia. Need I say more?

Those were the headlines for today. According to the article I read on the Playboy Indonesia's editor, and just have a look at their one and only cover which I reproduced as the tumbnail for this entry, Playboy Indonesia was a much watered down version from the American one, or for that matter, any western country's edition. No nudety at all. The article continued saying that, although illegal, porn movies on VCD and DVD are openly on sale in many places in Indonesia, and many magazines published are sexually for more graphically then Playboy Indonesia ever would be. The problem here is that Playboy is seen as one of Westerns great icons, representing in this case everything what is rejectable. Indonesia is home to the largest Muslim population on earth, and most of them are practizing their religion in a moderate manner. There are however hardliners who are seriously trying to go back to the basics. For all those people who are so opposed to sexy looking girls I have one question. Where do babies come from in Indonesia? Are they bought in a supermarket, or were they preceded by some serious sex between husband and wife? Don't tell me that I can't be proud of my body. And not everything that comes from the West equals bad influence.

And I'm afraid that Saddam is going to die very, very soon. His lawyer made a very reasonable request to all countries in the world by requesting that Saddam would not be handed over to the Iraqi authorities. He is, so argued the lawyer, a prisoner of war, and should not be handed over to his enemies. My best guess is that the Americans will hand him over, as soon as they can, and get it over with. But I think, that hanging Saddam would be a very, very big mistake. That could be the prelude to a very serious, filled with much violence, period. Hanging Saddam could make living and working in major cities around the world dangerous.

But as usual, I don't care whatever you do, and for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: love a soldier. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

It's not our fault...

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Murders are up in New York, and other big cities. After many years of decline, the number of murders climbed this year in New York, and many other major U.S. cities, reaching their highest levels in a decade in some places. Among the reasons given: gangs, drugs, the easy availability of illegal guns, a disturbing tendency among young people to pull guns when they do not get the respect they demand, and, in Houston at least, an influx of Hurricane Katrina evacuees.

Earthquake Knocks Out Communication Systems in Taiwan. Telephone lines and Internet service went dead across much of Asia on Wednesday, after two powerful earthquakes damaged undersea cables, used by several countries to route calls and online traffic. That explains my problems with the internet.

Airline Blames Poor Lighting for Jet Mishap Involving British PM Blair. British Airways blamed poor lighting at Miami International Airport, for a commercial jet overshooting a runway, with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his family aboard, but airport officials said Wednesday that the lights were fine. There has to be an easier way to kill your prime minister.

Those were the headlines for today. Perhaps you thought: Jenifer, you are lazy, and unreliable, because my blog entry for yesterday was only posted this morning. Then I have to remind you that I'm working in Thailand, and internet traffic to the States came to an almost standstill. Everything was produced according to schedule, but the uploading was impossible. Due to a stupid earthquake in Taiwan. And they promised us that we will have problems for the next couple of weeks. So now you know. How to explain this murder attack on Prime Minister Tony Blair? Miami International Airport says there was nothing wrong with their lights and still a very dangerous situation developed when a plane, with Tony Blair and family on board, over shot the runway. I asume the pilot was not drunk. America is a friendly country to the U.K. We know however that people are calling for Mr. Blair to resign as soon as possible. These calls come from within his own country. Could this have been something far more sinister then we are being told?

But as usual, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: Love a soldier. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Is Saddam going to die any time soon?

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One: Oil Pipeline Blast Kills at Least 260 in Nigeria.

Two: Former U.S. president Gerald Ford dies at age 93.

Three: According to Spanish Doctor: Fidel Castro Does Not Have Cancer.

And... Four: Appeals Court Upholds Saddam Hussein's Death Sentence. Official says the death sentence will go ahead within 30 days even without ratification by Iraq's leaders. That can't be right. He's still in court for a different case, for which he might be sentenced to death as well.

Those were the headlines for today. How stupid can one be? Don't they know that it is NOT a good idea to vandalize a pipeline which transport petrol. Don't they know that stealing petrol is very, very wrong? Don't they know that petrol, and the gasses coming with it, can explode when there is only one little spark? 260 petrol thiefs died. Hope that the surviving people there did learn their lessons. If you want something buy it. Don't steal it. Gerald Ford died, age 93. He was the president who had to take over from Richard Nixon, and my guess is that is the only thing most people know of him. May he rest in peace. People in Iraq believe in swift justice. They promised to execute Saddam within 30 days, and they don't care that the poor man is still in court defending himself against other serious crimes. I personally think that all court cases should be concluded, and sentences handed over, before executing him. That should buy him some extra time.

But, as usual, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget: love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk.

Bush most hated person in the world?

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Ahmadinejad Calls President Bush 'Most Hated Person' in the World. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, from Iran, calls President Bush "the most hated person" in the world, keeping up his tirades against the West, despite elections that show Iranians want him to focus on the country's domestic problems.

Pope Benedict XVI Worries About Clash With Islam. Pope Benedict XVI urged on Friday an intensified dialogue with Islam, saying in a Christmas speech that 2006 will be remembered as a year marked by the danger of a clash between cultures and religions.

Man at Center of Italian Euthanasia Debate Dies. A paralyzed man at the center of a right-to-die debate in this overwhelmingly Roman Catholic nation died after he was taken off his respirator, days after an Italian court issued a contentious ruling in the case. May he rest in peace.

Those were the headlines for today. Sorry that I'm a bit late today, but I was hit by a severe attack of migraine, earlier today, but every thing is back to normal. Ahmadinejad keeps it up against the West. Although I don't like Mr. Bush to much my self, calling him the "Most hated person in the world" is over the top. President Bush is doing his best to protect the West from people like Ahmadinejad. That his plans not always work out the way he hoped for, doesn't make him an evil man, or the most hated man, in my eyes. The guy should be earning points for trying to keep us safe against all odds. And, related to this: Lets hope that there will be more dialogue between Christians and Muslims, as Pope Benedict XVI pleads for. A lot of the problems of today are caused by religion, so lets all try to get our act together.

But, whatever you do, for whatever reason, don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

4 more test positive for Polonium-210

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4 Nurses and a Doctor Sentenced to Death for Infecting 400 Children. Six foreign health workers jailed in Libya for years on charges of deliberately infecting children with the AIDS virus, were convicted and sentenced to death in a case that has long sparked international outrage, and did so again Tuesday.

Military Action Against Iran Would Be 'Disastrous'. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday that a negotiated settlement with Iran, over its nuclear program, should be sought, and he warned that military intervention would be "unwise and disastrous." I understand, but the question is: does President Bush understand?

4 More Test Positive for Polonium-210. Four people, three employees at London hotels and a Swedish visitor, have tested positive for the radioactive element that killed former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.

I don't know all the details, but I think it's crazy to sentence those nurses and a doctor to death. The blood they gave to children was infected with HIV, and so they killed, or possibly could have, killed those children. First of all, I don't know if they knew that the blood was infected to start with. Secondly, you don't give a blood infusion to anyone if you don't have a good, medical, reason to do so. That reason is: you try to safe that person's life. Aids is a horrible desease. Killing far to many people on this world. But health workers, asuming that they were acting in good fate, should be protected against the concequences of infecting a patient with this HIV virus. I hope that someone in Lybia will show some mercy, this with Christmas coming up, and pardon those people. Sent them back home that would be the best solution for everyone.

But, to be honest, I don't care whatever you do, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk

Creator Fred Flintstone died, age 95

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Robert Gates: Failure in Iraq will haunt U.S. On his first day as defense secretary, Robert Gates warned Monday that failure in Iraq would be a "calamity" that would haunt the United States for years. Underscoring eroding security there, a Pentagon report said the number of insurgent and sectarian attacks had risen to the highest level in years.

Italy Campaigns Against Anorexic Models. The Italian government and fashion industry joined forces Saturday in a campaign against anorexic models, which includes attention to the "full-bodied" and a commitment to add larger sizes to collections.

Fred Flinstone creator Joe Barbera dies at 95. Joe Barbera, half of the Hanna-Barbera animation team that produced such beloved cartoon characters as Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, and the Flintstones, died Monday, a Warner Bros. spokesman said. He was 95 years old. Yaba daba doo.

Those were the headlines for today. That is to say: I plugged a RSS news feed in the background of this episode, so if you are a fast reader, you will be able to get some more headlines from me. Italy is to ban Anorexic models, which I think is good. It is difficult enough to keep up with fashion trends, and having to be so thin that you are nothing more then a bag with bones, and perhaps a nice face, is horrible. One of the reasons that the Italians took this decision was the death of Brazilian model Anna Carolina Reston, who died of anorexia this November. The tumbnail of this episode is a photo of her, when se was still, although barely, alive. If you are having an eating disorder, then PLEASE go and ask for help. Don't ruin your body.

But, as usually, I don't care whatever you do, for whatever reason, as long as you don't forget to love a soldier. Love, Jenifer Bloom. bloomjenifer@yahoo.co.uk