News – Peace in a Year? Ambitious.
Middle East
Mahmoud Abbas says he hopes to reach peace with Israel in a year. Question is, what effect will Hamas and their current situation have on any peace brokered? Can Israel find peace with half of all Palestinians, while remaining hostile to the rest?
The Israeli military suspends an army company following the shooting of an unarmed Palestinian man in the West Bank. One wonders if they’re being so careful about an incident like this because of the shift of Fatah to the West Bank. Speculation, but an interesting angle to consider.
A glance at how some US troops are feeling about things in Iraq.
Doubts about Petraeus’ new strategy.
Africa
Eritrea is again accused of arming Somali insurgents, which is still denied. The recent accusations focus on a chartered 707 that flew 13 trips from the Eritrean capital to the Mogadishu, sometimes with false flight plans.
Asia/Pacific
Australia cites ‘mistakes’ while dropping the charges against one Mohamed Haneef, an Indian doctor. Yet another life is adversely effected by the bumbling of those who would protect us and, of course, all they have to say is ‘sorry’ for branding a man traitor and enemy. A mark that will likely not fade soon.
Some how, I feel like sorry just won’t cut it in that sort of situation.
A long running border dispute keeps North and South Korea from making any progress in high level military talks.
Europe
Baby trading is uncovered in Bulgaria. This sort of thing is unforgivable. Can’t imagine how it was for the guy who helped bait out one of these smugglers.
Explainer looks at why Germany has it in for Scientology.
Americas
A US court orders Sudan to pay $8 million to the families of US sailors who died to the bombing of the USS Cole. Can the US force them to pay up? Is it a good time to do so, considering we’re trying to get the Sudanese government to help stop the conflict in their country?
Congress cuts funds from Bush’s missile defense system projects. I pretty much agree with Murtha on this. He has to convince us it’s worthwhile to throw money at it.
Blob Fest!
General
The freaky environmentalism of the Simpsons.
The Twelve Master Formats of Advertising
The Blogs look at Tour de France scandals and inmate dancing in the Philippines.
Today’s Papers has catty tension between the two democratic frontrunners, word that White House officials are getting increasingly frustrated at Saudi Arabia for its continued funding of Sunni groups in Iraq, the Senate approving an amendment to the Homeland Security spending bill that would add $3 billion for border security and more in the one page news.
Amusements
Mr T’s Commandments – I used to actually have a cassette tape of his songs, that had this particular song on it. At least a decade ago, likely even further back than that. Nostalgic.
This criminal mastermind completed his own arrest trifecta… in the same day
“What I say in this class better stay in this class,” said a substitute teacher before telling a student about his fondness for oral sex
News: elderly man on scooter leads police on an 8mph chase. Fark: elderly man loses the cops (pic)
Man loses job and faces $4000 fine in a fight over parking a truck and public nudity. Nova Scotia: Canada’s Florida
Driving in Florida will get a whole lot more exciting when the requirement to carry auto insurance expires on Oct. 1
Dumbass wannabe crook writes his name, address, and phone number on the back of every stolen check he cashed when sales clerks asked him for identification. Jailarity ensued
Dude gets jail time for photoshopping porn pics with his family member’s faces
Size doesn’t matter, says world’s tallest horse to world’s smallest horse. With cute-ass pics
Man arrested for rugby tackling a giant sausage in a savage display of meat-related violence
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop these two Dodgers taking their team name too literally
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop this German fountain statue
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop Mr T’s… album?