Monthly Archives: April 2008

No Compromise for Palestinians

Abed Rabbo Warns Israel against Partitioning the West Bank Abed Rabbo pledged that “We have all missed opportunities in the past, but if this opportunity will be missed, it will not be our mistake. Our choice is quite clear: a … Continue reading

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Replicating Photosynthesis

Artificial Photosynthesis Moves A Step Closer Reprinted from Science Daily, April 28, 2008 ScienceDaily (Apr. 28, 2008) — Imagine a technology that would not only provide a green and renewable source of electrical energy, but could also help scrub the … Continue reading

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Increase in Travel to Gulf States

Middle East’s economy thrives on tourism Bahrain Tribune – 22/04/2008 (MENAFN – Bahrain Tribune) With billions of dollars investments in the pipeline, the tourism and leisure sector has emerged as one of the strongest pillars of regional economies, a senior … Continue reading

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Arabs Seek Business Ideas

Ideas.Arabia International Conference starts Khaleej Times – 22/04/2008 (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai Quality Group (DQG), an organisation dedicated to raising the general performance level of the local business environment, announced the start of the third annual Ideas.Arabia International Conference … Continue reading

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Evolution Probability

Evolution myths: Evolution is just so unlikely By Michael Le Page, NewScientist.com , April 16, 2008  By weeding out harmful mutations and assembling beneficial ones, natural selection acts like an "improbability drive" that can, given enough time, produce results that … Continue reading

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Drought Solutions

ISRAEL: How to tackle the current drought? IRIN, April 16, 2008 We need a multi-level solution, including conservation and changes in use in the agriculture sector. JERUSALEM, 16 April 2008 (IRIN) – Israel is suffering from a water crisis and … Continue reading

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Consider Alternative Options

Back to the Jordanian option Four reasons why final-status agreement with Palestinians is unfeasible By Giora Eiland, Ynet News, April 16, 2008 The prime minister continues to meet with Mahmoud Abbas often, high-ranking American guests visit here constantly in order … Continue reading

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Passover Primer

Top 10 Pessach talking points By Stewart Weiss , THE JERUSALEM POST, Apr. 14, 2008 Our goal is not to dominate or rule the world, but to change it for the better. To study God’s ways so as to understand … Continue reading

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