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Beyond Babylon blacklisted by The Blade?

Imagine writing your very first book, informing your local newspaper about its imminent publication, and then hearing nothing from them. Imagine such famous newspapers as The Chicago Tribune and The Washington Times giving your book advance...
David Ben-ArielSeptember 23, 2005

Expel Arabs - not Jews!

"Hard-line settlers?" What's wrong with being a settler? Wasn't the United States founded by pioneers? Settlers? I know we were because my ancestors were honored to be among that glorious number.
David Ben-ArielAugust 17, 2005

The importance of the GATT Uruguay Round and why it was launched?

IntroductionEighth in a series of multinational trade negotiations held under the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Started in 1986 and lasted for eight years, finishing in 1994.
Hitesh PatelJune 19, 2007

Arnold for EU President?

Roger Helmer MEP initially wrote me that it was a stupid question but didn't respond when I asked him if it was impossible for Arnold to hold European office.Actually, I've graciously since received Mr.
David Ben-ArielAugust 31, 2005

Concepts of Socialism

Introduction - What Is Socialism?Socialism is the belief that children should not have to go to sleep hungry at night. Socialism is the belief that sweatshops are an abomination to the ethic of humaneness.
Andy CarloffJanuary 03, 2006

Natural Disasters - New Orleans

Nature has struck once again and while many of us sit in our dry snug homes, hundreds of thousands of people are without a roof over their heads, food for their kids or a place they can call home.
Lee DavisSeptember 08, 2005

Hurricane Katrina – IRS Waiving Diesel Fuel Penalties

Obviously, the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina has had a major impact on fuel supplies. The IRS is temporarily waiving regulations that ban the sale of certain diesel fuels to address shortages.Dyed Diesel Fuel No Longer BannedDiesel fuel...
Richard A. ChapoSeptember 09, 2005

Conflict in Jerusalem

From a letter sent to Jewish-American friends while I was living in Israel:Oct. 20, 1991:... I purposely went to [Jerusalem] to participate in the rally against Baker across from the American Consulate (in Independence Park).
David Ben-ArielAugust 24, 2005

The Gun Control Debate

The gun control debate in America is a battle between personal freedom and public safety. For nearly 160 years, there were no limits to the Second Amendment, which guarantees "the right of the people to keep and bear arms." In 1934,...
Kenny DuAugust 14, 2005

A Solution to Poverty?

Poverty.Ask any liberal, and they will tell you that the solution is simple: The Government needs to invest in programs to help the poor help themselves; to give them a hand up — and a hand out — in order to get them through this dark...
Terry ConnorsNovember 26, 2005