[EternalHope]

I do not know if this is all coincidence or not, but I certainly hope we are ready.

[bra]

"Lets Roll!"

[pgkdan]

Things do seem to be building to a head...but then they always seem to be building to a head in the ME. I would take number 8 off you list. The Holy Father has called for several extraordinary consistories in his tenure...it's not that unusual.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

The price of Vlasic Kosher Dills is up also. Bad news for Palestinians.

[Rightwing Canuck]

The Pope calls all Cardinals to the Vatican

He called all US cardinals only.

[GraniteStateConservative]

9. Reynolds has called in extra help and is making use of overtime to increase aluminum production 5-fold to meet demand.

[FourtySeven]

9/11 was a Tuesday and tommorrow is a Tuesday.......................Coincidence? I DONT THINK SO muhahahahahahaha< cough > ha

Alright, can we stop with the theories and conspiracies please? What's going to happen will happen.

[A Vast RightWing Conspirator]

I also heard that this year we just broke the record of days since Jan. 1 with no tornado fatalities in the U.S.

Apparently, there have been less than half as many tornadoes as in an equivalent average period.

Coincidence? I seriously doubt it.

[Dog]

All I'll say is something is not right.....

Just to many things going on...

[Romulus]

Better get with Tom Ridge, our National Color-coordinator, to check on our color for the day.

[sayfer bullets]

"Any man don't wanna get shot better move on out the back." - William Munny

[muggs]

2. Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Israel's independence day. The evil ones are very big on timing attacks for symbolic significance.

In 4 1/2 hours it will be Tuesday in Israel.

[sanchmo]

According to http://www.us-israel.org/, there are several new Jewish holidays in the spring.

The months of Nissan and Iyar occur between March & June. Shavu'ot corresponds to Pentecost. Apparently their Holocaust Rememberance, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and "Jerusalem Liberation" Day all occur within a 1-month period, that we're right in the middle of right now.

A few minor holidays have been added to the calendar to commemorate various significant events of the 20th century relating to the Holocaust and the modern state of Israel. All of these holidays occur in the period between Passover and Shavu'ot. These holidays are not universally acknowledged, the dates are not entirely agreed upon, and the observances are not yet standardized. Nevertheless, they are worth noting.

From http://www.us-israel.org/

Yom Ha-Shoah
Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this holiday occurs on the 27th of Nissan. "Shoah" is the Hebrew word for the Holocaust. This is a memorial day for those who died in the Holocaust. [Editor's Note: The date for Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day was set as the closest date to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising immediately after Passover and before Israel Independence Day.]

Yom Ha-Zikkaron
Israeli Memorial Day, observed on Iyar 4, remembers those who died in the wars that Israel has fought.

Yom Ha-Atzmut
Israeli Independence Day, marking the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It is observed on the 5th of Iyar. According to some views, the restrictions of the Omer period are lifted for this day. A few anti-Zionist Jews observe this day as a day of mourning for the sin of proclaiming the state of Israel without the Messiah.

Yom Yerushalayim
The 28th day of Iyar commemorates the reunification of the city of Jerusalem in Israeli hands. According to some views, the restrictions of the Omer period are lifted for this day.

[Revolting cat!]

Ah, that explains why my dog has been acting jittery lately, scratching and licking his private places, wagging his tail in a meaningful way, if you know what I mean, looking at me like he knew something was going to happen and expecting an explanation. Even tried reading the newspaper as he picked it up this morning off the driveway. (Unfortunately, it is folded up and wrapped in plastic in such a way that it's difficult to make anything out until you unfold it and unwrap it, or, rather, unwrap it and unfold it.) Now, it's starting to make sense.

[G.Mason]

<< Re: "5. The U.S. Secretary of State ignores all logic and common sense in a transparently hopeless attempt to make peace. Absolutely no one expects him to succeed, but U.S. prestige is damaged by the attempt.">>

Our prestige is damaged every day by Congress. Mr. Powell, who is simply, a dark skined "Jimmy Carter" matters not.

<< Re: "6. Powell's presence does, however, mean the number 3 person in the Bush Administration is directly on the scene if major trouble starts. It also means we have an extremely high ranking person potentially in the line of fire. If he dies, every Arab (and European) knows we will retaliate." >>

Refer to my 1st comment.

[Psalm 73]

"...we have an extremely high ranking person potentially in the line of fire. If he dies, every Arab (and European) knows we will retaliate."

Two birds with one stone...

[Revolting cat!]

Also, there is a new cheese and wine shop scheduled to open in my neighbourhood any day now! Would that, uhm, qualify?

[breakem]

The Cardinals are attending a workshop on How to Prevent Pedophilia in the Workplace and to have some bread, olive oil, pasta and a little vino.

[michigander]

there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

[Rustynailww]

the first ten days of may.

[SheLion]

The whole world has gone nuts! Nothing surprises me anymore. I just hold on for dear life........