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8.05.2011

Obama 'smarter' than critics, says Alan Simpson - Jennifer Epstein www.politico.com

http://www.politico.com/news/s​tories/0811/60747.html
www.politico.com
Former Sen. Alan Simpson, a Republican who co-chaired President Barack Obama’s fiscal commission, says that the president is “a little bit smarter” than some of his critics, who “ought to give it up.”

Why I'm Proud to Be Part of President Obama's Team www.huffingtonpost.com

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/​valerie-jarrett/why-im-proud-t​o-be-part-o_b_919859.html
www.huffingtonpost.com
The president has also always believed that a leader's job is to act on behalf of the people he serves, not to score political points. The president will never stop fighting on their behalf. I could not be prouder to be a part of his team.

Erekat: Israel expansion in East Jerusalem 'entrenches occupation' www.haaretz.com

http://www.haaretz.com/news/di​plomacy-defense/erekat-israel-​expansion-in-east-jerusalem-en​trenches-occupation-1.377188
www.haaretz.com
Top PA negotiator condemns Israel decision to build 900 new homes in Har Homa, says illegal, goes against International Law and International Humanitarian Law.

Tzipi Livni Praises Obama for Pressuring Netanyahu, Suggests U.S. Should Keep Up the Heat www.theatlantic.com

http://www.theatlantic.com/int​ernational/archive/2011/08/tzi​pi-livni-praises-obama-for-pre​ssuring-netanyahu-suggests-us-​should-keep-up-the-heat/243098​/

8.04.2011

D-10 If you wanna talk, go elsewhere. SL's for those determined to ACT.' SL www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/oesezeX7G-4

D-10 Total Sacrifice Attends Total Devotion. So?' SL www.youtube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v​=dz5UNSc1Jlg

D-10 'Upcoming Hunger Strike - Kill Carbon, Save Humanity.' SL www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/632YpUp8RcU

Barak: Israeli, U.S. positions on 1967 lines not contradictory | JTA - Jewish & Israel News www.jta.org

http://www.jta.org/news/articl​e/2011/08/04/3088854/barak-isr​aeli-us-positions-on-1967-line​s-not-contradictory
www.jta.org
The Israeli and U.S. positions on how to conduct negotiations with the Palestinians do not contradict one another, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said.

Is Israel Officially Giving Up on Democracy? www.huffingtonpost.com

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/​mj-rosenberg/israel-democracy_​b_918368.html
www.huffingtonpost.com
Evidence of the utter phoniness of Netanyahu's new stance on Palestinian negotiations comes with the news of a proposed bill that would "make democratic rule subservient to the state's definition as 'the national home for the Jewish people.'"

DOOM. 'Why Should We Care?'—What to Do About Declining Student Empathy - Commentary - The Chronicle chronicle.com

http://chronicle.com/article/W​hy-Should-We-Care-What/128420/
chronicle.com
Picture a college student appealing for a higher grade in his professor's office. The student admits to a mixed performance during the semester, but he still doesn't understand why the professor gave him such a low grade.

WOW WOW WOW Coal: A Love Story — Must-Watch Journalism thinkprogress.org

http://thinkprogress.org/romm/​2011/08/03/287144/coal-a-love-​story/?utm_source=feedburner&u​tm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F​eed%3A+climateprogress%2FlCrX+​%28Climate+Progress%29
thinkprogress.org
Last night, I finally watched the new interactive documentary series called Coal: A Love Story. It’s one of the best pieces of storytelling I’ve seen on energy. Actually, it’s one of the best web-based journalism pieces on any subject I’ve seen. With a blend of powerful narratives and interactive gr...

Israeli Tent Protest - The White House www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/QwQTgH4djNY
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Israeli Tent Protest in front of the White House

Campaigns | Israeli Artists Condemn Settlements | Jewish Voice for Peace jewishvoiceforpeace.org

http://jewishvoiceforpeace.org​/campaigns/making-history-supp​ort-israeli-artists-who-say-no​-normalizing-settlements-4
jewishvoiceforpeace.org
Campaign to end the destruction of Bedouin villages in Israel and promote a just negotiated solution to the plight of Israel's Negev Bedouin citizens: A Project of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America and the Jewish Alliance for Change.

Ray LaHood: Americans being held 'hostage' - Jennifer Epstein www.politico.com

link.
www.politico.com
He calls on Congress to return to Washington to pass a bill extending funding for the FAA.

Tea Partiers refuse to end tax breaks for the wealthy? Let 'em all eat dog food www.nydailynews.com

link.
www.nydailynews.com
Whatever Marie Antoinette's pampered pooch ate, it could not have been better than the dog food presently offered by a Chelsea butcher at $10 for 1.8 pounds.

US judge allows American to sue Rumsfeld over torture www.msnbc.msn.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44​017066/ns/world_news-mideast_n​_africa/
www.msnbc.msn.com
A judge is allowing an Army veteran who says he was imprisoned unjustly and tortured by the U.S. military in Iraq to sue former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld personally for damages.

Israeli air strikes target sites in Gaza city www.paltelegraph.com

http://www.paltelegraph.com/pa​lestine/gaza-strip/9756-israel​i-air-strikes-target-sites-in-​gaza-city.html
www.paltelegraph.com
Palestine news israel news Gaza war siege hamas food hunger Fatih middle east uk news us news fun films fashion breaking news crossing Egypt West Bank Settlements attacks Israel Palestinian refugees refugee camps UN UNRWA sports football economy views articles

Video: Sun News Discusses Possible New Parameters To Mideast Peace Talks Based on '67 Lines www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/7HG3zGGak90
www.youtube.com
Did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conduct an about face with respect to possible new parameters to Mideast peace talks based on the '67 lines? Su...

8.03.2011

What were two Republicans thinking, calling Obama 'tar baby' and 'boy'? www.csmonitor.com

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/P​olitics/2011/0803/What-were-tw​o-Republicans-thinking-calling​-Obama-tar-baby-and-boy
www.csmonitor.com
Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado and commentator Pat Buchanan, a former candidate for president, both apologized Wednesday for using racially charged terms to refer to Obama.

What were two Republicans thinking, calling Obama 'tar baby' and 'boy'? www.csmonitor.com

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/P​olitics/2011/0803/What-were-tw​o-Republicans-thinking-calling​-Obama-tar-baby-and-boy
www.csmonitor.com
Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado and commentator Pat Buchanan, a former candidate for president, both apologized Wednesday for using racially charged terms to refer to Obama.

GOD BLESS NOCERA: The Tea Party’s War on America www.nytimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08​/02/opinion/the-tea-partys-war​-on-america.html
www.nytimes.com
We’ve got a deal on the debt ceiling, all right. One that will reduce the national deficit and wreck the economy.

D-11 'AGONY; what's More Valuable than Freedom from it? Unviolent Warriors show us.' SL www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/qvCJszAAERY

D-11 'I profoundly like SL. And YOU, about yourSelf, the same?' SL www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/AY7GdCde93o

D-11 'Be like a child and enter in [Our Father's Kindom].' SL www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/mjdRNP6V9Ik

Hannibal Lecter says 'Trusts me' - Israel 'sees border talks if PA drops UN bid' english.aljazeera.net

http://english.aljazeera.net/n​ews/middleeast/2011/08/2011821​05413548137.html
english.aljazeera.net
Prime minister said to be willing to negotiate pre-1967 borders if Palestinians do not seek UN recognition next month.

8.02.2011

HUGE. URGENT. Global War Spending Chart. Don't miss..flv www.youtube.com

D-12 'START, CHANGE TACTICS. 1ST HUNGER STRIKE FAILED.' SL www.youtube.com

http://youtu.be/3T10n-tqHPU

Muslims Say They’re Loyal Americans, Poll Finds www.nytimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08​/03/us/03muslims.html
www.nytimes.com
A poll found that the vast majority of Muslim Americans say they are loyal to their country and optimistic about the future, even if they experience more discrimination.

Evacuate West Bank settlers without delay: Israeli court www.reuters.com

http://www.reuters.com/article​/2011/08/02/us-palestinians-is​rael-outpost-idUSTRE7712YY2011​0802
www.reuters.com
‎(Reuters) - Israel's supreme court ordered the evacuation of a hilltop outpost where some 250 Jewish settlers live without further delay Tuesday, upholding a petition made by Palestinians and an anti-settler