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First, I would like to say that the very best thing about the “World Cup” is that it’s only held every four years. I only pray that [https://worldcuppass.com/world-cup-2026-final/ Argentina wins] against Spain, primarily because I hate Spain with a burning passion, but also because I don’t want to have to deal with a mopey wife should AR lose. At least [https://www.thetimes.com/article/e295b0db-d3a6-4445-9f5b-4f1119fc2b8b?shareToken=d895506459d7a5b14031546f4e94bbb2 they beat England]!

Then, in what might be seen as a sure sign Heaven favors Netanyahu, the current government will be the first one since 1988 to complete its four-year term! Israel will go to the polls [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902333 October 7th], but don’t ask me who’s even running, since that’s not settled yet.

Iran and the US [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EChWXwjur3g are heating things up]. Though the US refueling tankers were supposed to have been removed from Ben Gurion airport, [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-902673 that’s being revised] in light of “developments”. Iran’s been shooting missiles at all its neighbors, and apparently, finally, the neighbors have had enough. Depending on the day, the US is either going to obliterate Iran, or sign a deal with them. The suspense is killing me (figuratively)!

Various:
* My friend’s somewhat tarnished [https://penamacorrespondent.blog/a-silver-lining/ silver lining].
* Lisa: [https://lisaliel.substack.com/p/say-no-to-peace just say “no”] to peace.
* Hen: 103 Democrats [https://henmazzig.substack.com/p/103-democrats-just-did-netanyahu just did Netanyahu a favor].
* Very interesting long discussion (in Hebrew) with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXSlbDOZhaI Moshe Feiglin and Eli Sha’ban] (a pro-Israel Israeli Arab).
* Egypt’s failure at the World Cup [https://www.thejc.com/news/world/egyptian-fa-world-cup-gaza-activism-v2dzi2gw blamed on da Joos]. Because, of course it is! And the “Church of England” has [https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902369 upped its antisemitic] game.
* New York’s [https://nypost.com/2026/07/13/us-news/ny-sees-dramatic-exodus-of-us-millionaires-causing-nearly-11b-loss-study/ exodus of millionaires]. While the headline is a bit misleading (implying the exodus is a recent thing), it’s dead-certain that the Socialist In Chief is making things much, much, worse.
* A new Italian car is [https://www.caranddriver.com/fiat/topolino about to launch in the USA] at a breath-taking ''19mph'' (in the “base model”, upgradable to a whopping ''25mph'')! This, even as car manufactures are [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6r9XWUnN7Q giving up on EVs] for various reasons. But I’m sure the “Topolino” will do just fine…
* Language nerds: the [https://www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/the-fatal-letter-h-dropping “fatal letter”], and can you really [https://howwelearnlanguages.substack.com/p/can-you-really-become-fluent-in-six become fluent] in a foreign language in just ''six months''?

Upon oozing back into some semblance of normality this week, I worked assiduously to revamp the “Bluetooth” support [https://8th-dev.com/forum/index.php?topic=3142.msg18194 in 8th]. I’m using ChatGPT to help with those parts of BT I’m unfamiliar with, and hoping to get it wrapped up in a week. “Hope springs eternal”, &c.

Esther went back to work, sadly commuting (or commuting, sadly,) to her office one day this week. It’s quite a change from the idyllic environment in which we found ourselves while on vacation in Argentina, but someone has to pay the bills; and at present, it’s not me!

We’re mostly back to normal this ''shabbat'', colds left behind. The weather’s going to be hot! For our meals, we’ll prepare:
 
''ḥalla'',
roasted chicken,
potatoes,
''bamia'',
green beans,
roasted veg,
and brownies.
 

Until next time, 
''shabbat shalom''! 

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 First, I would like to say that the very best thing about the “World Cup” is that it’s only held every four years. I only pray that [https://worldcuppass.com/world-cup-2026-final/ Argentina wins] against Spain, primarily because I hate Spain with a burning passion, but also because I don’t want to have to deal with a mopey wife should AR lose. At least [https://www.thetimes.com/article/e295b0db-d3a6-4445-9f5b-4f1119fc2b8b?shareToken=d895506459d7a5b14031546f4e94bbb2 they beat England]!
-Then, in what might be seen as a sure sign Heaven favors Netanyahu, the current government will be the first one since 1988 to complete its four-year term! Israel will go to the polls [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902333 October 7th], but don’t ask me who’s even running, since that’s not settled yet.
+Then, in what might be seen as a sure sign Heaven favors Netanyahu, the current government will be the first one since 1988 to complete its four-year term! Israel will go to the polls [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902333 October 27th], but don’t ask me who’s even running, since that’s not settled yet.
 Iran and the US [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EChWXwjur3g are heating things up]. Though the US refueling tankers were supposed to have been removed from Ben Gurion airport, [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-902673 that’s being revised] in light of “developments”. Iran’s been shooting missiles at all its neighbors, and apparently, finally, the neighbors have had enough. Depending on the day, the US is either going to obliterate Iran, or sign a deal with them. The suspense is killing me (figuratively)!

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