Monthly Archives: October 2008

Quran Portrayal of Jews

Jews in the Qur’an: An Introduction by Aisha Y. Musa, Ph.D., The American Muslim, October 28, 2008 Today, it often seems as if the relations between Muslims and Jews are dominated by bigotry, intolerance, and even downright hostility. Some claim … Continue reading

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Israel Aids Muslims with Emergency Response

Magen David Adom Signs Deal With Indonesian First-Response Org. by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz, Arutz Sheva, 30 October 2008 (IsraelNN.com) The Indonesian Rescue and Emergency Organization, run by that nation’s second-largest Islamic movement, Persyarikatan Muhammadiyah, signed an agreement Wednesday night in Tel … Continue reading

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US-Palestinian Business Partnership

Palestinian, U.S. Business Leaders Working on Joint Ventures Investment forum hears from Secretary Rice, investment leaders By Afzal Khan, America.gov, October 28, 2008 Washington — The United States and the Palestinian Authority are working to create new business partnerships to … Continue reading

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New Find on David’s Kingdom

Find of Ancient City Could Alter Notions of Biblical David By ETHAN BRONNER, NY Times, October 30, 2008 KHIRBET QEIYAFA, Israel — Overlooking the verdant Valley of Elah, where the Bible says David toppled Goliath, archaeologists are unearthing a 3,000-year-old … Continue reading

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Statins Lower PSA

Cholesterol-lowering Drugs May Also Lower PSA, But Whether They Cut Cancer Risk Is Still Not Known ScienceDaily (Oct. 30, 2008) — Popular cholesterol-busting drugs — statins — appear to lower men’s PSA values along with their cholesterol levels, according to … Continue reading

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Reducing Childhood Obesity

Ten Tips to Help Overweight Kids Get Healthy From San Diego State University Reprinted from Health News Digest, Oct 27, 2008 SDSU professor teaches physical education to help overweight students reach their fitness goals (HealthNewsDigest.com) – SAN DIEGO, — Bags … Continue reading

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Arab Universities Need Collaboration

A glimmer of hope amid the university gloom By Muhammad Ayish, The National UAE, October 26. 2008 Against a gloomy backdrop of diminishing higher education budgets and bureaucratic hindrances, collaborative networking with potential partners in the region at large opens … Continue reading

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Musical Harmony in Jerusalem

Jerusalem youth use music to break down walls by Aaron Shneyer, CG News, 23 October 2008 The goal was to explore the power of music to build trust between Israelis and Palestinians by forming an ensemble of Israeli and Palestinian … Continue reading

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