World Conflicts — Israel/Palestine

• Top 20 Companies to Boycott

  

  It’s hard to limit a top 10 list of bad, immoral, lying, cheating, stealing, bastard companies. In fact, it’s so hard my top 10 became a top 20! Read more

  The 22 may 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Unhappiness of Muslims

  MUSLIMS ARE NOT HAPPYThey're not happy in Gaza ..They're not happy in Egypt ..They're not happy in Libya ..They're not happy in Morocco ..They're not happy in... Read more

  The 21 may 2013 by   Hughvw
  DEBATE, POLITICS

• [guest Post] Hello from a Severely Disenchanted Former Democrat

  While I’m in DC, here’s a guest post from my friend Andy, who wrote this after he received yet another letter from the Democratic Party asking for donations. Read more

  The 19 may 2013 by   Brute Reason
  SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Headline of the Day

  KFC chicken smuggled through Gaza tunnels -- Jpost thoughts: 1. better KFC chicken than rockets 2. the Colonel would be proud of this military mission 3. KFC... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Tulips: Not Only From Amsterdam

  

  image credit: fhisa cc When it's spring again I'll bring again tulips from Amsterdam - so goes the old song. Tulips and the Netherlands seem to be forever... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Gerard
  OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• US Conservatives Are Not Evil; They Are Insane

  I really don’t think most US conservatives are evil or bad. I just think they are wrong. Actually I do not think they are wrong. I know they are wrong. Almost... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Daily Headline – 08/05/13

  

  Stephen Hawking joins Israel boycottStephen Hawking has pulled out of a major conference in Israel, respecting the academic boycott in place over the treatment... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Jerusalem!!

  

  46 years ago today the City of David, Jerusalem was reunited after being cut into 2 by the Jordanians and the United Nation. For 19 years no Jew, no Christian... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Susanduclos
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Critique of Islam from an Anti-Hindu India

  India Land of Rapes is an Indian Hindu who is a strong critic of his society. But he also has a dim opinion of Islam:Islam is a Semitic religion. Semites... Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Saffron Brigade

  Frightening video about Hindutvadis (Hindu Nazis) in India. Note how the Hindutvadi talks about sending all Indian Muslims back to Pakistan. This is the... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Beyond Books: Reflections on the Dor Guez '40 Days' Exhibition at the Mosaic...

  

  Last week I went to see the artist Dor Guez's exhibition held at London's Mosaic Rooms. This is the first UK solo show by the artist who is both Christian... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Bookfabulous
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• It Never Was You Blog Tour Stop: Guest Post

  

  Today I am very excited to welcome Mike Harris, grandson of the author, William E. Thomas, who wrote Pegasus Falling (which I reviewed previously) and It Never... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Abookishaffair
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Show 031: Oracle, Spacemen 3, John Came & More!

  YtN&tM #031 An odd show this week which probably didn't gel quite as much as I would wish... Having said that, there's some nice tracks to hear including th... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Mathandley
  MUSIC

• "Looks Like It Just Got Real in Damascus"

  The title for this blog entry came from Mark Hemingway, Senior writer at The Weekly Standard, who tweeted this out about an hour ago. Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Elizabethprata
  SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Facebook Status of the Day

  

  Today's FSotD goes to the TOV movement.. Translation: The strange race for the Chief Rabbinate In recent days it has seemed that there is nothing more... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Count Omer: 34

  

  34 is: Walter Payton Sweetness would have counted Omer.. maybe.. the year organized illegal Jewish immigration to Palestine began years of Herod rule after... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• What Really Happened in Bosnia? Historical and Investigative Research by...

  HIR has charged that, in Bosnia, the US and its NATO allies deliberately trained, financed, and politically supported a faction of Muslim fundamentalists whose... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Interesting Posts #481

  1. a non-Jewish, British liberal Zionist. deal with it. 2. reacting to scandal: a guide for rabbis 3. Israeli culture of busybodies 4. interesting ads - a windo... Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Quote of the Day

  It would have been better had he not said that.. It was not nice. We have a trip planned to the United States. We could have spoken about this there. Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Serbia v Kosovo v EU

  Here's my Commentator piece on that important Serbia/Kosovo/EU deal. Thus: Kosovo did better on symbolism than substance. It won agreement that Serbian official... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lurch Likens Boston Bombers to Israeli Commandos

  In an effort to get Turkey to cooperate with the U.S. and bridge relations with Israel, Lurch [a.k.a Secretary of State John Kerry] says the Boston Marathon... Read more

  The 22 april 2013 by   Hughvw
  DEBATE, POLITICS

• WND: Arrests in Boston Bombing

  

  WND EXCLUSIVE ‘ARRESTS IN PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN’ IN BOSTON MARATHON PROBE Al-Qaida forums boast of attack while no group takes official responsibility AARON... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Quote of the Day

  Nobody is able to live with the current situation. But look at what is happening. In Judea and Samaria there is no intifada, and in Gaza Hamas is losing the... Read more

  The 15 april 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Facebook Status of the Day

  

  Translation: I just heard an anti-Zionist rav on Radio Kol Hai arguing with MK Dudu Roten and Rav Moshe Klein (a Zionist). He claimed that there is absolutely n... Read more

  The 14 april 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Review: The Small, Dark Room (Erasing the Distance)

  

  The Small, Dark Room Directed by Reshmi Hazra Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted (map) thru April 16 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
  CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Israeli Flag to Fly on Religious Council Buildings

  

  Even minor changes can be significant. Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Rav Eli Ben Dahan has sent out a letter to all city religious councils informing the... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Brain Damage, #651

  I am absolutely deflated today as I write to you about a topic I just learned of yesterday.  As it ends up, Roger Waters, writer, vocalist, bass player and... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Juliezaz1
  SELF EXPRESSION

• The Jewish Media Boycott

  Repost from the old site.It is said that you know who really controls power in a society when you hear the names that are spoken of only in frightened... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Who Leads UNESCO?

  I find myself taking a fleeting interest in the goings-on at UNESCO as the time comes round to choose a new Director-General. Never a dull moment there - it is... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Robe (1953)

  

  Known as the first wide-screen film presentation to be released, and what more appropriate than a biblical epic, sadly Charlton Heston wasn’t available, fear no... Read more

  The 01 april 2013 by   Timneath
  ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Poverty Is No Excuse for India’s Degradation

  Truth writes: Swedish Shit: Are you a toilet shitter supremacist and thus hate Indians because lots of Indians are not wealthy enough to afford a toilet. Read more

  The 30 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Female Aid Workers Raped in Libya

  

  At least three British women of Pakistan origin has been raped in Libyan city of Ben Ghazi. All the women are part of a five member aid group working to... Read more

  The 29 march 2013 by   Azharnadeem
  SOCIETY

• More Musty Needy Speeches

  My latest piece at Punditwire, where I note with horror that the Milibandistic dry rot of filling speeches with meaningless - but also intellectually shifty -... Read more

  The 29 march 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• In the Arms of Dictators: America the Great… Global Arms Dealer

  

  Photograph: Mido Ahmed/AFP/Getty ImagesThe following is a first draft sample from a chapter currently being written for The People’s Book Project. Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• President Lucifer Talks Peace While Running False Flag Attack Against Israel

  

  WND EXCLUSIVESYRIA: U.S.-BACKED REBELS BEHIND ATTACKS ON ISRAELJewish state fires back with missiles targeting Damascus regimeby AARON KLEINTEL AVIV – It was th... Read more

  The 25 march 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Links #142

  Most of the Vulcan kids didn’t like Spock because he was half human…He was very lonely and no one understood him…But it was only the need for popularity that wa... Read more

  The 24 march 2013 by   Maggiemcneill
  LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Obama's Warm Words in Israel

  Swing by National Review Online to catch up on conservative views on President Obama's visit to Israel and what do you find? Not much. In fact almost nothing. Read more

  The 24 march 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Anti-Semitism? Not at Our Dinner Table

  

  When news broke that Lord Ahmed had allegedly blamed Jews for his 12-week stint behind ‎bars for killing a man through reckless driving, I tweeted my... Read more

  The 23 march 2013 by   Mfrancoiscerrah
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Living Abroad: Expat in the Holy Land

  

  Would you go live in Ramallah, in Palestine? I lived there quite happily for a while and I’d like to offer you the tale of another one of my little adventures. Read more

  The 23 march 2013 by   Miss Footloose
  EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Bet Shemesh Elections 2013-City at a Crossroads

  A Guest Post by Zev Kaplan Just as we are beginning to recover from the frenzy of the national elections, Bet Shemesh finds itself at the threshold of... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Will Obama Reset The Middle East Peace Process?

  

  Coalition negotiations about 33. government of Israel came to an end after six weeks on Freb. 15Th 2013 when the election winners Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi bot... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Weekly Mix Medley #59

  

  PsymbionicTracklist: The Digital Connection – Calm Before The Storm G Jones & Grimblee – Blue Dream GoldRush – The Third Omen G Jones & Guttstar – Zero... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Thedankles
  ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Ugly Face of Injustice!

  The Guardian posted this video (My Neighbourhood) on their website and it tells the story of a little boy whose family has been forced to share their home with... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Bookfabulous
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Revival Or Resurrection?

  

  The scenario of Jesus’ revival from the dead presents many problems. Some of them have already been discussed in the previous chapter. Now we turn to other... Read more

  The 16 march 2013 by   Kashifqdn
  RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Chavez Dead, but His Revolution Goes On!

  

  By Yusuf FernandezHugo Chavez died due to the illness he had, which many suspect was inoculated to him by any of his enemies, starting by the US government. Read more

  The 15 march 2013 by   Therisingcontinent
  SOCIETY

• Jihad? No Jihad Here, Move Along! (Part 1)

  

  “If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make any sound?” If Islam invades a society and no one reports it, is it really happening? Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Ingrafted
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Today’s Tumblr: Found by National Geographic

  

  Dwell is a huge fan of Tumblrs for inspiration and pictorial satisfaction. Today, we focus on "Found,"a Tumblr created by National Geographic to celebrate... Read more

  The 12 march 2013 by   Dwell
  HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Will the Washington Post Correct the Record on the Death of the Infant Son of BB...

  

  Here's "the story behind the photo" as reported by the Washington Post on November 15th: The front page photo on Thursday’s Washington Post tells, in a single... Read more

  The 11 march 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
  SOCIETY

• The Spirit of the Middle East

  

  Click to enlarge. Nice spirit.Would it not be nice if this spirit was more widely shared. Unfortunately, there are just as many on the Palestinian side who are... Read more

  The 10 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Real Revolution Versus Fake Revolution

  

  The Syrian Revolution as fake revolution.I honestly do not think much of this Syrian revolution. Almost all of the revolutionaries are Sunni Muslim Arabs. Few t... Read more

  The 10 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Is God Finished With Israel? — Part 2 (Romans 11)

  Last time, we looked at the condition of the individual Hebrew in relation to Israel’s rejection of their coming Messiah. We considered that the Apostle Paul... Read more

  The 08 march 2013 by   Answersfromthebook
  RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Voice of Russia Radio: Hamas Bans Islamic Women from Running in Marathon

  Voice of Russia Radio is reporting that the UN Relief and Work Agency that is helping Palestinian refugees has cancelled an annual marathon in the Gaza Strip du... Read more

  The 05 march 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
  DESTINATIONS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Gaza Marathon 2013 Victimized by Hadarat Nashim

  

  "Hadarat Nashim", the exclusion of women, strikes again! This time not in Israel, but in Gaza. The UNRWA has been planning the Gaza Marathon 2013 - 42 kilometer... Read more

  The 05 march 2013 by   Gldmeier
  RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• “I’m a Millionaire Because I Had an Abortion”: Abortion and Moloch

  

  “Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.” -Leviticus 18:21In the Old Testament... Read more

  The 04 march 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Too Jewish, #612

  

  I attended a really exciting and phenomenal event last night in my community.  Ten years ago, the Rabbi at our Temple, Rabbi Samuel Cohon, started a radio show... Read more

  The 03 march 2013 by   Juliezaz1
  SELF EXPRESSION

• “The Great Book Robbery”

  

  Here. This video almost makes me sick to my stomach. It shows how in the War of 1947 (the so-called Israeli War of Independence) in the course of The Nakba, or... Read more

  The 03 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Civil War in Balochistan

  

  Fascinating documentary on the Baloch civil war in Pakistan. The Balochis never agreed to be part of Pakistan. One year after Pakistan was formed, a referendum... Read more

  The 03 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Some Saturday Thoughts on the Jews

  

  A Jewish visitor writes: Robert: I’ve read a lot on your blog and I appreciate that you can talk about race, ethnicity, Jewishness, and Zionism without... Read more

  The 03 march 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Expat Life: The Joy of Airport Security

  

  I know you’ll find this hard to believe, but I’m a very innocuous looking person. There’s nothing suspicious, strange or fabulously exotic about my physical... Read more

  The 02 march 2013 by   Miss Footloose
  EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Persistent Idealism

  

  Few spans of human life are so idealistic as our college years. There we meet many people from beyond our hometown, and we learn the treasures of diversity and... Read more

  The 28 february 2013 by   Steveawiggins
  POLITICS, RELIGION, SOCIETY

• Post Number 300: Tribute to Terence Stamp !

  

  So this is our 300th post ! And we’d like to take this opportunity to remember Terence Stamp, English actor extraordinaire, star of Teorema by Pasolini (1968),... Read more

  The 10 february 2013 by   Hanine
  CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

• What is WRONG with Muslims?

  

  Optimists like me (and Steven Pinker) see a world in which violence is being progressively restrained. Naysayers point to a persistence of violent conflict in... Read more

  The 09 february 2013 by   Fsrcoin
  DEBATE, RELIGION, SOCIETY

• Book Review: Olives – Alexander McNabb

  

  About Olives (2011)When Paul Stokes runs out of choices, his only path is betrayal.The fragile peace is holding. Behind the scenes, the Israelis are competing... Read more

  The 08 february 2013 by   Donnambr
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Tieless in Gaza

  Party at Professor P’s house last night. We were celebrating our three new appointments and bonding and stuff. Three? Well, our REF gamble is going to work,... Read more

  The 07 february 2013 by   Andyxl
  ASTRONOMY, SCIENCE

• Concert Review: Peace, Love and Beethoven

  

  The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra plays Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Daniel Barenboim. Photo © 2013 EMI Classics. This past week at Carnegie Hall featured... Read more

  The 04 february 2013 by   Superconductor
  CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Expat Life: Toilet Tales

  

  For reasons only known to the gods of cyberspace, I came upon multiple posts last week dealing with expat nightmares and struggles concerning foreign toilets... Read more

  The 03 february 2013 by   Miss Footloose
  EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Visionary Soap Company - Review

  

  Visionary Soap Company is the UK's leading Fairtrade body care company. Their range of products carry the Fairtrade mark. Visionary Soap Company is dedicated... Read more

  The 27 january 2013 by   Lindyloves
  DIARIES

• “The Descendants of Apes and Pigs”

  

  I missed this, from the current President of Egypt, back in 2010: These futile [Israeli-Palestinian] negotiations are a waste of time and opportunities. Read more

  The 27 january 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
  SOCIETY

• Dead Sea Or Stream of Living Water?

  

  Are you excited about this new year ahead of us, do expect much from God and His blessings upon your life, do you beleive this is the year for your breakthrough? Read more

  The 25 january 2013 by   Familyfriends
  RELIGION, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• Naftali Bennett – Ultra Conservative with Power on His Mind.

  

  I love it when I come across a character that many people in the world have not heard of, and suddenly he springs into the limelight. Naftali Bennett could be... Read more

  The 20 january 2013 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Naftali Bennett and Palestine – A Match Made in Hell.

  

  This is part 2 of a post looking at the new rising star of Israeli politics, Naftali Bennett. He is the leader of the Jewish Home party in Israel and his succes... Read more

  The 19 january 2013 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Turn of the Century Books: Bestsellers 1913

  We're so embroiled in the fast pace of modern life, you almost never hear the phrase "turn of the century" applied to the 90s rolling over to the 2000s. Read more

  The 18 january 2013 by   Bluestalking
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• Expat Life: Oh, the Stuff You Collect!

  

  I have yearnings to be a minimalist. A minimalist expat. Then I wouldn’t have to deal with all those possessions that get bagged and boxed and shipped and store... Read more

  The 14 january 2013 by   Miss Footloose
  EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Class-Based Bible Reading

  

  As Americans affixed to Downton Abbey are learning, everything in English life is suffused with class. The staff at Downton is, by most appearances, literate. Read more

  The 11 january 2013 by   Cris
  DEBATE, HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Keren Kayment Le Yisrael and Environmental Racism in Palestine

  

  by Ben Lorber / article from the Lughnasadh 2012 issue of the Earth First! JournalSince the idea of Zionism first gripped the minds of a few intellectuals and... Read more

  The 11 january 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• US Comedian Lewis Schaffer Organising UK Event with Randy, Jewish Leader

  

  Lewis Schaffer in Nunhead CemeteryYesterday, I blogged about disagreeing with London-based American comedian Lewis Schaffer over the nature of British comedy... Read more

  The 03 january 2013 by   Thejohnfleming
  CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

• New Discoveries!!!

  

  Long weekend this weekend and I was moping around wondering what I could do that would be interesting.. have a sprained ankle so can't go out..so television it... Read more

  The 30 december 2012 by   Ayeshahalam
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• La Pierre's Lies About Israeli Schools Exposed

  The Reporter Israel's policy on issuing guns is restrictive, and armed guards at its schools are meant to stop terrorists, not crazed or disgruntled gunmen,... Read more

  The 25 december 2012 by   Mikeb302000
  DEBATE

• Wish Upon a Star for 2013: a Christmas Meme

  

  2012 was strange. As well as being another big year for anti-cut campaigns – among them Pat’s Petition, Scope’s Keep Us Close, Stolen Futures and The Hardest Hi... Read more

  The 15 december 2012 by   Mmostynthomas
  FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• News Boy-ish.

  

  This past week has been crazy busy…. went to and semi-hosted a Christmas Party, and last night we went to December Nights in Balboa Park. It was awesome as... Read more

  The 09 december 2012 by   Momfashionlifestyle
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Trapped in the Shallow End of the Dream Pool

  

  It is a languid Sunday morning. I slept late last night. Lately I have been sleeping for as long as I want until Razia has no choice but to either throw me off... Read more

  The 06 december 2012 by   Azharnadeem
  SOCIETY

• Jupiter Retrograde Conjunct Aldebaran – Bestowing the Riches of the Earth but...

  

  This aspect is now effective between now and 20th December 2012This is the second time that Jupiter has approached 10 Gemini (actually 9:59 Gem) in the past... Read more

  The 04 december 2012 by   Solarisastro
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• Congratulations, Palestine

  I hereby congratulate the people of Palestine on their recent initial step towards international recognition. And I am deeply ashamed that the United States... Read more

  The 03 december 2012 by   Keith Berner
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A P. C. Holiday Yea Yeah (Bite ME)

  Christmas Carols and Holiday Songs tend to exclude, marginalize and insult. Henceforth these songs will be re-written with new titles to avoid any real, imagine... Read more

  The 01 december 2012 by   Eowyn
  SOCIETY

• A Politically Correct Holiday

  Christmas Carols and Holiday Songs tend to exclude, marginalize and insult. Henceforth these songs will be re-written with new titles to avoid any real, imagine... Read more

  The 01 december 2012 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• UN Passes Resolution Naming Palestine A State

  

  In the most recent flare up in violence between Israel and Palestine, things looked set for a ground invasion by the Israeli army into Palestine. Luckily, and... Read more

  The 30 november 2012 by   Anthonyhymes
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Egypt: Tahrir Revolts Against Massive Power Grab

  

  Dear readers, I have been watching the unfolding events in the past days with some trepidation, but not that much surprise. Morsi has issued a sweeping decree o... Read more

  The 29 november 2012 by   Warigia
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Man Visits Every Country in the World -- Without Flying!

  

  According to this article from The Age, a British man has earned the distinction of becoming the first person to visit every nation on the planet without flying... Read more

  The 27 november 2012 by   Kungfujedi
  DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• What the Market Wants: From Rush to Risk to Worry

  

  The S&P 500 held once again at the 1350 level, and a “Rush to Risk” ended the shortened week at 1409, up more than 3% for nearly all indices and sectors.... Read more

  The 26 november 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Radio-Trottoir: North Kivu No More Part of DRC; It's a Franchise Granted to...

  

  (PHOTO: Prez Mwai Kibaki, Joseph Kabila, and Yoweri Museveni; Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, November 24, 2012) *** President Joseph Kabila may have squandered... Read more

  The 26 november 2012 by   Aengw
  SOCIETY

• Three Hundred High-profile Pakistani Websites Hacked

  

  About three hundred high-profile Pakistani websites including Google, Yahoo, Apple, Microsoft, Visa, HSBC, Visa, Coca Cola, blogger, Sony and eBay have been... Read more

  The 24 november 2012 by   Azharnadeem
  SOCIETY

• Rising Tide-Vancouver Coast Salish Territories Solidarity Statement with the...

  

  Cross Posted from Its Getting Hot In HereRising Tide Vancouver Coast Salish Territories opposes the recent attacks on the people of Gaza and the ongoing militar... Read more

  The 23 november 2012 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Israel: Guns and Moses

  

  The main thing that struck me about the Jewish state was that everything important or interesting had a church built right on top of it. The shepherd's field?... Read more

  The 22 november 2012 by   Antipodeanblog
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• So, Several Rockets and Several People Later, Where Does That Leave Them?

  I am, as always, deeply indebted to those ‘hawk-eyes’ from KGS NightWatch who produce a daily ‘intrep’, er, ‘for my eyes only’, of course! Read more

  The 22 november 2012 by   Davidduff
  HUMOR

• Political Settlement Not Ceasefire is the Key to Gaza Peace

  Not too long ago I worked for an interfaith charity seeking to bring together Muslim and Jewish students on the basis of what they shared in common. Read more

  The 21 november 2012 by   Lesterjholloway
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• My Bloody Palestine - Ceasefire Or Invasion?

  this situation is close to tipping point, i) a ceasefire will be announced and everything will be well or ii) Israel will crank up its air/land/sea offensive an... Read more

  The 21 november 2012 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Why Worry Wednesday – Same Problems No Longer Bothering Markets

  

  Check out our Big Chart. Check our our bounce levels, which I posted on Monday and still are: Dow 12,720 weak, 12,950 strong. S&P 1,375 weak, 1,400 strong.... Read more

  The 21 november 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Conflict in Israel – Pressure Mounts to Find a Solution

  

  The situation in Israel is teetering on the edge of all out civil war as the massed ranks of Israeli reserve troops stand ready on the border of Gaza waiting fo... Read more

  The 20 november 2012 by   Solarisastro
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Israel Prepares for Ground Assault on Gaza

  

  When the rockets began hitting the ground in Israel, the world tensed. The globe had been witness to this before, and the ensuing retaliation on the part of... Read more

  The 20 november 2012 by   Anthonyhymes
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 7 Children Wiped out in One Family in Palestine Due to ‘technical’ Error

  

  The Al-Dalou family have lost all of their 7 children…… wiped out by an israeli rocket, that is a picture you will not see on sky news or bbc. Read more

  The 20 november 2012 by   Umkhaloodie
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY