Well, I thought that I would put up another update. I have finished off two of the three papers that I had left over from my last semester at Utah. I hope to finish the third one this weekend. I will be so happy to finish these idiotic things off – I should never have let them progress this far. Writing block, how I curse thee! Once finished, it will be time to focus on the dreaded thesis. I can only be thankful that I did as much work on it as I did before I folded.

In addition to this paper foolishness, there are two articles about Israel that I read recently that interested me. First, Prof. Yosef Garfinkel recently released a significant find from  Khirbet Qeiyafa in the Valley of Elah. These artifacts indicate a significant find in the cultic practices of ancient Israel. The website is http://www.demotix.com/news/1201316/archaeologists-claim-proof-hebrew-bible-not-be-dismissed-legend#.T6nSiT9ajNY.facebook

The second piece of news was the fact that PM Netanyahu cancelled the elections that he had previously called for because Likud and Kadima formed a coalition. This means that an attack on Iran seems more likely. Kadima support probably means that negotiations with the Palestinians will be offered. And probably, like usual, refused. Also, Kadima wishes to end the Tal Law that allows ultra-Orthodox Jews an exemption from having to perform military service. I support this as well for what its worth. :-P  Here is the website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17986071