Where would we be without the bus… ;-) [still in my bed?]

LibraryThing is going to the next stage with a partnership with Cambridge Information Group (CIG). CIG wil become a minority stake owner, but will open doors to some very interesting companies: Dutch AquaBrowser, Bowker and ProQuest. Congratulations!

[source: Librarything]

Prayer for Israeli soldiers

Invoking God’s protection for the members of the Israel Defense Forces.

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Forces, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our God, from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May the Almighty cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighters from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under our soldiers’ sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is the Lord your God, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

Now let us respond: Amen.

(source: OU and Aish)

[It is the first time since 1 1/2 years that Israel responds to the rockets hitting the cities around Gaza. It is a sad thing, but needs to be done...]

Fireworks in Gouda

Wishing All of You Lots of Happiness, Love but for All a Great Health!
The photographers between you always get an extended wish ;-) : Wishing You the Most Beautifull Light You can Imagine!