February 26, 2004

Dhimmi Watch has a posting of a letter from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, the Office for Interfaith Relations and the Office for the Middle East and Europe of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in regards to a presentation of the College of Wooster last October that included anti-Semitic elements. While While the church cannot take responsibility for expressions made by an individual, it categorically rejects harmful attitudes or the use of demeaning language. It is committed to resist and overcome anti-Semitism and all other attitudes, expressions, or actions that deny or defame the full humanity of another. In this regard, our offices restate the PC(USA)'s long-standing position affirming Israel's right to exist within legitimate and secure borders; calling for justice and the restoration of dignity and freedom for the Palestinian people; and advocating for an end to the Israeli occupation, a cessation of all forms of violence on all sides, and an urgent return to sanity through negotiation for an honorable and enduring peace in Israel and Palestine. Wooster has not yet noted this or the initial offensive presentation. 9:11:59 PM

I’ve been banned from Saudi Arabia From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tourism web page. Visas will not be issued for the following groups of people: An Israeli passport holder or a passport that has an Israeli arrival/departure stamp. Those who don't abide by the Saudi traditions concerning appearance and behaviors. Those under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted into the Kingdom. There are certain regulations for pilgrims and you should contact the consulate for more information. Jewish People I'm surprised they didn't say Zionists or such. Somebody forget to cover their tracks on this one. In case you are female and wish to experience life as a second class person then Saudi Arabia is a great place to be. If a woman is arriving in the Kingdom alone, the sponsor or her husband must receive her at the airport. Every woman must have confirmed accommodation for the duration of her stay in the Kingdom. A woman is not allowed to drive a car and can therefore only travel by car if she is accompanied by her husband, a male relative, or a driver. 8:54:47 PM

School of Rock producer Scott Rudin has purchased the rights to the live stories of the three Indiana Jones fans who as adolescents produced a shot for shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark, calling it Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation. Their quest is documented in the current issue of Vanity Fair. So we can look for Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation: The Documentary. 8:46:47 PM