Monthly Archives: February 2009

Miracles and Wonders

Wonder Upon Wonder “Having sung the praises of science as a transnational language, let me turn to as non-transnational a language as there is, a language that is not only not transnational but not even national. I refer here to … Continue reading

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Gaza school is political victim

Gaza School Is Student Refuge, Target for Israel, Palestinians By Jonathan Ferziger, Bloomberg, February 26, 2009 Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) — Abeer Obaid adored the American International School in Gaza, a preppie refuge where she huddled with her friends in the … Continue reading

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American University withdraws from UAE

George Mason University to close RAK branch Anna Zacharias and Daniel Bardsley Virginia-based George Mason University’s Ras Al Khaimah branch is being shut down, leaving many students in the lurch.  The National, February 26, 2009 Students at the local branch … Continue reading

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Negev develops solar energy

A Solar Dream from Israeli Kibbutzim The rising cost of water and a severe drought in Israel in recent years have forced kibbutzim in the desolate region to look for new sources of revenue. The persistent sunshine in southern Israel … Continue reading

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Muslims reject terrorism and US military

Muslim Publics Oppose Al Qaeda’s Terrorism, But Agree With Its Goal of Driving US Forces Out Reprinted from World Public Opinion.org Support for Including Islamist Groups in ElectionsFull Report (PDF)Questionnaire/Methodology (PDF) A study of public opinion in predominantly Muslim countries … Continue reading

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Financial Abuse in Gaza

Squandering Money on the Palestinians is Harmful and Wasteful By David Frankfurter, February 25, 2009 I have burned many  electrons over the years highlighting reports about the abuse of financial aid to the Palestinians.  The Funding for Peace Coalition probably … Continue reading

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Israel military is just and moral

Israel’s use of force was justified Israeli forces took extraordinary steps not to harm Gazan civilians and yes, claims about misuse of weapons are being investigated By Uri Dromi, Guardian UK, February 24, 2009 Foreign journalists who entered Gaza when … Continue reading

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Jew-hatred at California University

Hate Speech At San Francisco State University By Richard L. Cravatts, American Thinker, February 24, 2009 The idea that one group of college students believe they can and should decide what acceptable speech is at any given moment is a … Continue reading

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