Category Archives: War

There are coded messages buried in the books I’ve been reading

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Naomi

A few months ago, I re-read Frederick Forsyth‘s first novel, The Day of the Jackal. In the 1970’s, when I was working at Paramount Pictures, the galleys of the book were rocketing around the major film companies. Everybody wanted the … Continue reading →

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Even in war, some good things can happen

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Naomi

♥ The International Court of Justice votes unanimously in favor of Ukraine, ordering Russia to cease the invasion immediately. The Court also investigated and denied Russia’s claim that Ukrainians were committing “genocide.” ♥ Biden announces the U.S. will send drones … Continue reading →

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What good things is DOJ up to?

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Naomi

♥ Here’s one. Because Russian oligarchs regularly move money through a maze of intermediaries, DOJ announced its KleptoCapture task force. It targets not just oligarchs and their assets, but those who hide and/or launder the assets. We all love the … Continue reading →

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