Simon and Garfunkel, back on tour

The Simon and Garfunkel "Old Friends" tour has been announced, and I'm tempted to go, even at stupidly high prices. Don't know if/when they will be in this area (DC/Baltimore/Annapolis) though.

press release on msn

Speaking of music, currently rummaging through the CD collection, and I'm playing stuff to which I haven't listened in years. Currently listening to Maire Brennan's first solo album -- she's the lead singer for the Irish band Clannad, and sister to Enya.

Mid-East strife to escalate

With Israel's recent failed attempts at assassinating Hamas leaders, and threats by Hamas to escalate the violence to large civilian targets (e.g. hotels), Israel is considering a massive invasion of the Gaza Strip. Palestinian officials can't (or won't) control radical groups like Hamas, and Israel is holding the Palestinian officials responsible. I'm surprised this powder keg didn't blow long ago, but it's looking more and more inevitable.

And Georgie has already over-obligated our resources and money to cleaning up a country that still shows no evidence of WOMD, so what resources will we have to help the survivors of a major Israel - Palestine head-to-head?

Sigh, groan.