Ynet News: The two-year-old son of Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife Rivka is asking about the whereabouts of his parents, his nanny told Ynet. The nanny, Sandra Samuel, is a local who had been living with the family. She and the toddler are currently staying in the Israeli Consulate in Mumbai. "The baby is okay, but I have no idea about the couple. Nobody told us anything," … [Read more...] about Toddler Cries For His Mother
It’s Not Over Yet in Mumbai
Jerusalem Post: Siege ends at Mumbai's Taj HotelState official says last 3 gunmen there have been killed; 119 people dead, 288 hurt in attacks. Jerusalem Post: 8 people seen near Chabad House not hostagesForeign Ministry Spokesman refutes earlier media reports; Indian commandos still waiting for opportune moment to storm building. Jerusalem Post: MDA, ZAKA dispatch … [Read more...] about It’s Not Over Yet in Mumbai
Reflections on the Sarah Palin Turkey Video
From Aaron Kagan via Ezra Klein: It's hard to say what's worse: the fact that a would be vice president could be so oblivious to her surroundings, or the fact that Americans were so alarmed to see that turkeys have to be killed in order for us to eat them. By total coincidence and thanks in large part to youtube [link for the 2 of you who haven't seen it], we've all been … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Sarah Palin Turkey Video
Bailouts On Parade
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about Bailouts On Parade
Word of the Year: Bailout
AP yesterday: Everyone seems to want one, but apparently a lot of Americans aren't sure what exactly a "bailout" is. The word, which shot to prominence amid the financial meltdown, was looked up so often at Merriam-Webster's online dictionary site that the publisher says "bailout" was an easy choice for its 2008 Word of the Year. The rest of the list is not exactly … [Read more...] about Word of the Year: Bailout
Iraqi Pact A Step Forward
A security pack ratified by the Iraqi Parliament Thursday finally allows the United States to legally withdraw its troops in a responsible time frame. It won't appease the liberal wing of the Democrat Party, whose support for Barack Obama opposing the Iraq war catapulted him to prominence in the early stages of the presidential primaries. But it does lend credence for … [Read more...] about Iraqi Pact A Step Forward
Haaaaaaaaaaaapy Thaaaaaaaaaanksgiving from T………. M………V
One of the true classics of the holiday. … [Read more...] about Haaaaaaaaaaaapy Thaaaaaaaaaanksgiving from T………. M………V
Thanksgiving Day Parade
RJ Matson, The New York Observer … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Day Parade
Ten (Political) Things To Be Thankful For
In these times of economic stress and political shifts, Thanksgiving means some thinking will invariably go towards giving political thanks -- which can most assuredly vary depending on each person's political anchor. Dick Polman gives "Ten to be thankful for" and they are: Katie Couric, Colin Powell, the early Democratic voters, open Republican primaries, Mayhill Fowler, … [Read more...] about Ten (Political) Things To Be Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving To You (Guest Voice)
Despite the many ills in the world -- just turn on the news and you need a tranquilizer -- there is a lot to be thankful for....and in this Guest Voice Martha Randolph Carr lists some points to ponder. Happy Thanksgiving by Martha Randolph Carr This Thanksgiving is a little different from years past due to the economic climate. Many of us have been laid off or had … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving To You (Guest Voice)
Several Israeli Hostages Reported in Mumbai
The death toll is up to 104, so far. Ynet News: The Foreign Ministry told Ynet on Thursday afternoon that 10 to 15 Israelis are being held hostage in various locations throughout the Indian city of Mumbai following Wednesday's combined terror attacks....20-25 Israeli nationals have yet to contact families following terror attacks in Indian city. Drama near Chabad center … [Read more...] about Several Israeli Hostages Reported in Mumbai
‘Militants’ VS ‘Terrorists’
They are 'militants' or 'freedom-fighters' when they create carnage among strangers far away. They are 'terrorists' when they create carnage among those you know and love at home. In other words, there is no difference except hypocrisy and self-delusion. … [Read more...] about ‘Militants’ VS ‘Terrorists’
Mumbai Terror: Jewish Rabbi Held Hostage…Child Freed
Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holzberg is reportedly being held as a hostage at the terror-hit Mumbai's Jewish center, the base for the American Jewish outreach group Chabad Lubavitch. The centre for prayer and study attracts many Jewish and Israeli visitors every year. (Photo above of the Mumbai Jewish Center) According to the BBC, reports say his wife and son have been freed. "The … [Read more...] about Mumbai Terror: Jewish Rabbi Held Hostage…Child Freed
A Humane Way to Produce Foie Gras
At the Taste3 conference, chef Dan Barber tells the story of a small farm in Spain that has found a humane way to produce foie gras. Raising his geese in a natural environment, farmer Eduardo Sousa embodies the kind of food production Barber believes in: The most ecological choice for food is also the most ethical choice for food whether we're talking about brussel sprouts … [Read more...] about A Humane Way to Produce Foie Gras
Mumbai Terror Strike: It Is Not India’s 9/11
New Delhi: India has lived through several major terror strikes during the past two decades in different parts of the country, including a major attack on Indian Parliament to kill important leaders. Ordinary people continue to suffer pain and anguish non-stop on this account. (Photo above courtesy Associated Press: Foreign tourist saved from an attacked Mumbai … [Read more...] about Mumbai Terror Strike: It Is Not India’s 9/11
India’s Mainstream And New Media Tell Story Of Mumbai Terror Attacks
The shocking and brutal terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India's financial capital city formerly known as Bombay, have pitchforked into the world's consciousness yet another fact about the world's largest democracy: India has a first class news media and an impressive up and coming "new media." Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN have all turned to using extensive video and audio feeds … [Read more...] about India’s Mainstream And New Media Tell Story Of Mumbai Terror Attacks
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all of TMV's many readers and writers all over the world. Even in the face of worldwide crisis (the international financial crisis, the terrorist attacks in India detailed in our posts below) we all have a lot for which to be thankful. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
With Security Deal, U.S. Distracts Attention from Oil Agreement: Iraqi News Agency
As we have been documenting on WORLDMEETS.US for the past few weeks, the controversy over the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement [SOFA] has been well represented in that nation's newspapers. The agreement, now in the hands of the Iraqi National Assembly, was due to be voted on today, but the vote has been postponed at least until tomorrow. This editorial from the … [Read more...] about With Security Deal, U.S. Distracts Attention from Oil Agreement: Iraqi News Agency
Big Terror Strike in India: Mumbai Under Siege
Mumbai, or Bombay, India's business hub, is under siege. NDTV, India's leading television channel, reports that more than 100 people have been killed and hundreds injured in a series of well-coordinated major terrorist attacks at 10 places. (Photo above: India's famous Taj Hotel under attack: Courtesy Times of India. "Gunmen wanted anyone with British or American passport," … [Read more...] about Big Terror Strike in India: Mumbai Under Siege
UPDATED & MOVED UP: Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India
Let me make a guess that al-Qaeda or an affiliated Islamist group is involved... UPDATE 11:00 PM EST: We have an informative comment on this post from Wil Robinson in Mumbai. Jerusalem Post: 'Indian report says three dead in Chabad House'According to CNN/IBN, three people were killed after shots were heard in the area of Chabad House in Mumbai, Israel Radio … [Read more...] about UPDATED & MOVED UP: Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India