The Palestinian foreign minister yesterday agreed to an international peace conference with Israel — the first time the Hamas-led government has indicated it would consider making amends with the Jewish state. - The Herald, Nov 13, 2006

I was born with a huge disadvantage. Something that will color the way I look at the Israeli/Arab conflict for the rest of days. Other people can be objective and forgiving, but I find that I simply can not handle these ludicrous headlines popping up every couple of years. I have an Israeli parent and my viewpoint will forever be skewed and farkoked.

I'm sure this novel idea was announced quite by coincidence right when Olmert arrived to the States to discuss our policy with Bush. Coincidence. Argh.

O and for an interesting opinion piece on religion, make sure to check out Elton John in the Observer. Poor angry gay English pop star. You can't really blame him.