The definition of myth: a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence.

The definition of propaganda: ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause

Now, my reason for that title for this entry?

Well before the dust had settled, the siege of Jenin had become a symbol of Israeli brutality throughout the Arab world and beyond.

<sarcasm>Of course, there has to be a symbol of Israeli brutality, everyone knows Palestinians are not brutal people.</sarcasm>

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Israeli soldiers had committed "despicable crimes" in Jenin.

Of course.

The correspondent for The Independent of London accused Israel of "a monstrous war crime."

Of course.

Amnesty International called for an immediate investigation into "the killings of hundreds of Palestinians."

Of course, but wait:

About 50 bodies have been found in the rubble. Israel says that perhaps 80 Palestinians were killed in all, and that most were armed fighters, not civilians.

Just as I thought.

Early reports that said the Israelis had levelled Jenin appear to have been exaggerated. Aerial photographs show that the devastated vistas described in news reports represent an area about 100 metres square, a small corner of the camp.

A picture is worth a thousand Palestinians. Ewps. Did I say that? Oh well, if the shoe fits… Oh yeah, and my absolute favorite line from this article:

It is the Palestinian militants who turned Jenin into a terror base and, when the Israelis came to get them, hid among civilians for protection.

Of course.

I found this link, "Human For Sale" on another website, and I just couldn't resist finding out how much I was worth. ahaha… Yeah, seriously though, did you know the average male goes for $1,895,519.00? WOW. The average female goes for $1,634,849.00. Yeah right, everyone knows women cost more than men. haha.

What was my worth you ask? $2,249,460.00 according to this website.

It seems the Saudi's are trying to "smooth" things over, but our national cable networks are pretty smart.

At least nine national cable networks have turned down a potentially lucrative — though controversial — ad schedule from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. No national cable networks are known to have accepted the ads.

Turning down ad money in today's economy because of principal? WOW. There is a concious somewhere in the media world.

Both 30-second commercials feature print on a screen, music in the background and voiceover narration. One features a quote by President George W. Bush, the other a quote from Secretary of State Colin Powell. The ads demonstrate misperceptions about Saudi Arabia by showing statements about the desert nation that at first appear to be negative and then transform into what were actually positive remarks by either the president or the secretary.

Misperceptions? A terrorist (or those who harbor them) by any other name (you know who you are) is still a terrorist (or those who harbor them).

Okay, Okay. I will get to the point. Anyone who knows me, knows I love Taco Bell. Why you ask? I have NO IDEA. As a kid, I did not like it too much, but for some UNKNOWN reason, as an adult, I love the place. Heck, my wife even helped me celebrate one of my birthdays at our closest Taco Bell. Our closest Taco Bell. Damn them. Why do I damn the place I love so munch?

THEY DISCONTINUED THE TOSTADA. The what you ask? That crunchy corn tortilla topped with beans, lettuce, cheese and sauce. YUM.. I didn't eat one every time, but most every time for sure. The perfect addition to the 2 mexi-melts, 2 tacos, enchirito, and mexican pizza. Ahhhh. The perfect combination of tastes and textures. Gone… Damn them all.

I admit, it might not be forever, since they DID discontinue the enchirito too (for several years I might add). But, I shall miss my tostada fix. Damn them all.

NOTE: I was told the reason for this "discontinued" item was because it represented less that 1% of the sales for that location. Well damn. Who the hell eats the FAKE STEAK TASTING items on the menu? Get rid of the crud and bring back MY crud! : )

Please take the time to read this article by Robert X. Cringely, who lost his son Chase to SIDS.

Chase Cringely was my son. He died this week after 74 days of life, a victim of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). He literally stopped breathing lying in my lap while I did e-mail. There was no sound, no struggle. I just looked down and he was no longer alive.

Who knows what can happen, if we all work together.