Monthly Archives: May 2009

Two-state deception

The two-state solution illusion National Post Canada, May 27, 2009 While Ottawa’s political leaders were meeting on Parliament Hill Tuesday with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, a group of businessmen (no women, for some reason) met for lunch in downtown Calgary … Continue reading

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UNRWA strikes in Jordan

JORDAN: All-out UNRWA strike could hit vulnerable refugees AMMAN, 27 May 2009 (IRIN) – A pay dispute between employees and the management of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) in Jordan could affect vulnerable refugees, especially in the many … Continue reading

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Brain anatomy linked to social behavior

Socialites and Curmudgeons: Two Brain Types By Robin Nixon, Special to LiveScience, May 26, 2009 Socialites and curmudgeons not only have different party demeanors, they may also have different brain structures, a new study suggests. But what came first — … Continue reading

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Alternative solution needed

Yaalon: Israel Must Free Itself from Failed ‘2-State’ Paradigm by Maayana Miskin, Arutz Sheva, May 27, 2009 (IsraelNN.com) Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe (Boogie) Yaalon believes that the time has come for Israel to “free itself from the failed paradigm” … Continue reading

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Reduce Energy Demand

Green with Energy: America’s energy solution must involve reducing demand By John Gardener, Idaho Statesman, May 24, 2009 In the discussion and media coverage surrounding energy, center stage typically goes to the technology used to generate it: wind vs. natural … Continue reading

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American policy is disastrous

Obama the rookie US president’s disastrous Middle Eastern policy will not stop Iran By Mordechai Kedar, YNet News, May 14, 2009 See also: Wise Men of Chelm Thirty years ago, at the end of 1978 and beginning of 1979, US … Continue reading

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Israel is a shining example

Israel Struggles by Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks If there were justice in the world, Israel would be seen as a role model among the nations. This is the text of the speech given by the British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Saks … Continue reading

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Music for coexistence

Israeli-Palestinian Duo Takes First Eurovision Semi Israel’s winning song, “There Must Be Another Way,” which is performed by a Jewish singer and a Christian Arab, was greeted by one of the most exuberant groups of fans, who waved Israeli flags … Continue reading

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