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Document drop: ICE memos open another door to illegal alien amnesty-by-fiat
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I've warned for years about illegal alien amnesty by executive fiat and the backdoor sabotage of immigration enforcement by this administration — and every one preceding it over the last two decades. I've also reported on how Congress issues individual deportation waivers to illegal aliens. And I've spotlighted the deadly "13 strikes you're out" policies of border-state prosecutors.
On Friday, in another trademark Obama document dump, ICE issued a memo that pushes the perpetually-rejected DREAM Act for illegal alien students. As immigration lawyer Michelle Scopellite explained to me: "In essence, what this means is that if someone, is not a major criminal and is in removal proceedings, ICE officers are now to release them or terminate proceedings if they are involved in a lawsuit or fighting for union ideals. This appears to be another attempt by the Obama admin. to side-step immigration law through administrative acts. My partner and I are just returning from the AILA conference where, we were more than likely, the only Republicans in attendance and the director of DHS and the ICE Director, both discussed this memo and it received rave reviews from the liberal wing of AILA." There are actually two documents in the hopper, a more detailed six-page prosecutorial discretion memo and shorter policy summary:
Read the documents for yourselves right here:
Prosecutorial Discretion Morton Second Memo June 17 2011
Prosecutorial Discretion Morton Memo June 17 2011
Here are the categories that Morton flags for "particular care and consideration" — e.g., amnesty:
* the person's length of presence in the United States, with particular consideration given to presence while in lawful status;
* the circumstances of the person's arrival in the United States and the manner of his or her entry,particularly if the alien came to the United States as a young child;
* the person's pursuit of education in the United States, with particular consideration given to those who have graduated from a U.S. high school or have successfully pursued or are pursuing a college or advanced degrees at a legitimate institution ofhigher education in the United States;
* whether the person, or the person's immediate relative, has served in the U.S. military, reserves, or national guard, with particular consideration given to those who served in combat;
* the person's criminal history, including arrests, prior convictions, or outstanding arrest warrants;
* the person's immigration history, including any prior removal, outstanding order of removal, prior denial of status, or evidence offraud;
* whether the person poses a national security or public safety concern;
* the person's ties and contributions to the community, including family relationships;
* the person's ties to the home country and
* the person's age, with particular consideration given to minors and the elderly;
* whether the person has a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, child, or parent;
* whether the person is the primary caretaker of a person with a mental or physical disability, minor, or seriously ill relative; ;
* whether the person or the person's spouse is pregnant or nursing;
* whether the person or the person's spouse suffers from severe mental or physical illness;
* whether the person's nationality renders removal unlikely;
* Whether the person is likely to be granted temporary or permanent status or other relief from removal, including as a relative of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
* whether the person is likely to be granted temporary or permanent status or other relief from removal, including as an asylum seeker, or a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, or other crime; and
* whether the person is currently cooperating or has cooperated with federal, state or local law enforcement authorities, such as ICE, the U.S Attorneys or Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, or National Labor Relations Board, among others.
More from Kris Kobach via Neil Munro:
"They're pushing the [immigration] agents to be even more lax, to go further in not enforcing the law," said Kris Kobach, Kansas' secretary of state. "At a time when millions of Americans are unemployed and looking for work, this is more bad news coming from the Obama administration… [if the administration] really cared about putting Americans back to work, it would be vigorously enforcing the law," said Kobach, who has helped legislators in several states draft local immigration-related laws.
…The primary document was the six-page "prosecutorial discretion" memo, which provided new reasons for officials to not deport illegal immigrants.
"When weighing whether an exercise of prosecutorial discretion may be warranted for a given alien, ICE officials, agents and attorneys should consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to – the circumstances of the person's arrival in the United States … particularly if the alien came to the United States as a young child; the Person's pursuit of education… .. whether the person, or the person's immediate relative, has served in the U.S. military," said the memo.
"The factors are extremely broad and very troubling … [it] look like a stealth DREAM Act enforcement through non-enforcement," said Kobach.
The deportation abyss deepens again.
Remember: It ain't over 'til the alien wins.
Document drop: Another Obama ICE memo sabotages homeland security
December 26, 2012 10:39 AM by Michelle Malkin
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December 12, 2012 03:16 PM by Michelle Malkin
Dissecting the Gang of 8′s enforcement sham
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New York Times bestselling author and mathemetician Danica McKellar tackles all the angles—and curves—of geometry In her three previous bestselling books Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math, and Hot X: Algebra Exposed!, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shattered the "math nerd" stereotype by showing girls how to ace their math classes and feel cool while doing it. Sizzling with Danica's trademark sass and style, her fourth book, Girls Get Curves, shows her readers how to feel confident, get in the driver's seat, and master the core concepts of high school geometry, including congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, proofs, theorems, and more! Combining reader favorites like personality quizzes, fun doodles, real-life testimonials from successful women, and stories about her own experiences with illuminating step-by-step math lessons, Girls Get Curves will make girls feel like Danica is their own personal tutor. As hundreds of thousands of girls already know, Danica's irreverent, lighthearted approach opens the door to math success and higher scores, while also boosting their self-esteem in all areas of life. Girls Get Curves makes geometry understandable, relevant, and maybe even a little (gasp!) fun for girls. "Hot X: Algebra Exposed is a must-have for any teen or tween girl who feels nervous about Algebra class." -Washington Post "Danica McKellar is a great teacher! She's warm and funny, and best of all, she explains algebra so clearly. My wife and I immediately ordered her books [for] our daughters."—Steven Strogatz, New York Times columnist and professor of mathematics, Cornell University "In my 20+ years as a math teacher, rarely have I seen a book that makes mathematics so clear and fun! I highly recommend Danica McKellar's new book, Hot X: Algebra Exposed for perplexed students and puzzled algebra teachers looking for a way to engage today's students with fresh, entertaining lesson plans." — Dennis Van Roekel, President, National Education Association |
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A WOMAN died four days after a crash on the A35 at Askerswell - the second fatal crash in five days oin the same stretch of road.
She was a passenger in a Land Rover Discovery which overturned while towing a caravan on the road at 1.05pm today.
The woman, a 48 year old from the Poole area, was being treated at Southampton General Hospital.
The driver, a 52 year old man from the Poole area, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester.
An 11 year old boy who was also a passenger in the vehicle escaped injury in the crash.
Police said that the vehicle rolled several times after losing control and are appealing for witnesses.
A police spokesman said: "At 1.05pm a single vehicle collision occured on the A35 at Askerswell.
"A Land Rover Discovery towing a caravan left the carriiageway, causing the vehicle to roll several times.
"The driver, a 52 year man from the Poole area, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Dorset County Hospital.
"One of the passengers, a 48 year old woman from the Poole area, suffered life threatening injuries and is currently in Southampton hospital.
"An 11 year old boy also in the vehicle has suffered no injuries.
"The road was closed for several hours while the investigation took place.
"Any witnesses to the collision or the manner of driving prior to the collision are asked to call PC Gareth Blaken on 101."
The woman, who is believed to have suffered head injuries, was airlifted by the Devon Air Ambulance.
The A35 was closed in both directions between Shipton Gorge and Monkey's Jump.
A spokeswoman for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust said: "We attended with two rapid response vehicles and two ambuances and a helicopter was also on scene.
"The helicopter took a very seriously injured patient to Southampton with a head trauma.
"One child and an adult were also taken to Dorset County Hospital."
Firefighters also attended the incident.
A spokesperson for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Bridport attended and a casualty was extricated from the landrover.
Witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call PC Blaken at the police on 101 quoting reference number 207.
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The Creative Assembly have just announced that they'll be releasing a huge standalone expansion for Total War: Shogun 2 called Fall of the Samurai. It will be set in the period leading up to the Boshin War, in which European and American forces introduce a new wave of military technology that threatens to wipe out the Samurai.
Fall of the Samurai will add six new factions. Some, like the Nagaoka, sill support the might of the Shogun. Others, like the Satsuma clan, want to embrace Imperial power. Externally, British, French and American forces are vying for influence in the Land of the Rising Sun. Over the course of the campaign, you'll get to decide Japan's fate.
New tech trees will reflect the evolving technology of a country adapting to the influx of devastating new weaponry from the west. That technology includes new naval units like "steamers, torpedo boats and mighty Ironclad battleships." For the first time in Total War, these will be able to launch artillery attack on land units from the safety of the sea. Coastal defences will also be able to launch ranged attacks on incoming fleets, and the fight for influence will rage across a new campaign map that will incorporate the Northern Ezo territories and railways. Railways can be used to move troops incredibly fast, and can be sabotaged by the enemy.
On the battlefield, 39 new units will be available, including Gatling guns, US Marines and British Royal Marines. There will be three new agent types, Foreign Veteran, the Ishin Shishi and the Shinshengumi. These campaign map agents will have all new progression trees, and the Geisha and Ninja skills will be updated.
The six new factions are divided into pro-Shogunate and pro-Imperial groups. The Aizu, Nagaoka, and Jozai clans fight for traditional Japan, while the Choshu, Satsuma and Tosa factions fight for the Empire.
A number of improvements will be made to siege battles. New tower defenses can be upgraded and specialized to become archery, matchlock or gatling gun towers. A new "port siege" battle will let armadas brave coastal defenses to take control of coastal towns by occupying their harbors.
Shogun 2′s multiplayer features will also be expanded. You'll be able to create a separate Fall of the Samurai avatar with access to 40 new retainers, 30 new armour pieces and a new tech tree. There will be a new 19th century conquest map and you'll be able to create multiple avatars to try out different tech tree builds.
Fall of the Samurai is shaping up to be a huge update. It's standalone, too, so you won't need Shogun 2 to play it. It's due out in March.
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Berliner Specialities Dinner A delightful dinner in a typical German restaurant located in the heart of Berlin and very near the historic old city wall. The very varied "Berliner" menu offers a good choice of starters, main course and dessert and includes unlimited drinks (within 2 hours) of beer or wine or mineral water or soft drinks. Live music will entertain you during dinner. Approximate value: 40 EUR per person
City Cruise See Berlin from a different perspective and sit back and enjoy a 1 and half hour afternoon round trip boat cruise through the historic part of Berlin. Different boats are used - some with just lower deck and some also with upper deck. Headphones are available to enable one to hear the commentary in English. Approximate value: 25 EUR per person
Potsdam & Cecilienhof An afternoon excursion lasting approx. 3 and a half hours to Potsdam, famous for its fine palaces and many beautiful historical buildings. First by coach to Glieniche Bridge, where during the Cold War spies were exchanged, then the historical Russian colony "Alexandrowka", historical windmill, Sanssouci Palace with its famous terraces and time to walk though the delightful gardens. Inside visit is included of Cecilienhof Palace, where Trumann, Atlee and Stalin signed the Potsdam agreement in 1945. Time to see the Brandenburg Gate, Royal Stables, Dutch quarters, Nikolai Church and Potsdam Town Hall before returning back to the centre of Berlin. Approximate value: 40 EUR per person
The Best of Chopin Enjoy a recital of some of Chopin's most beautiful music in his birthplace. The evening includes a glass of champagne during the intermission. Approximate value: 35 EUR per person
Folklore & Dinner On this evening excursion you will be taken to enjoy the unique atmosphere of a 18th century wooden restaurant just outside Krakow. After a glass of vodka or wine or soft drink as an aperitif sit back and relax and enjoy a 4 course traditional Polish dinner with unlimited drinks, mineral water and coffee or tea. At the start of the meal there will be relaxing background music and singing followed by the first half of the folklore programme. After a short break for you to enjoy the main course, the show will continue and people will be invitied to dance with the members of the folk group if they wish. To round off the evening the band will play some well-known international hits. Return back to the hotel in Krakow around 23.00 hrs. Approximate value: 50 EUR per person
Krakow Experience With a local guide visit the lovely one-time capital of Poland, Krakow, on a sightseeing tour lasting approx. 2 hours. The tour is partly by coach and partly on foot (therefore comfortable shoes recommended). The guide will show you the Kazimierz - the medieval Jewish quarter where part of the film "Schindler's List" was filmed and also include an inside visit to Wawel Cathedral, where most of Poland's kings and queens were crowned and buried. The tour will then proceed on foot to visit the old town with an inside visit of St. Mary's church. As Krakow is probably the most beautiful city in Poland , the best way to see and appreciate it is on this sightseeing tour. Approximate value: 25 EUR per person
Wieliczka Salt Mines This excursion lasts about 4 hours and takes you to Wieliczka salt mines, which are a UNESCO World cultural heritage. Wieliczka is an old mining town with a 14th century bastion remaining from the town walls and 16th/18th century churches. The visit of the mines will be with a local guide, and you will be taken down to the mines by a short elevator ride. The salt mines have been in operation continuously since the 13th century and are one of the oldest working mines in the world. The tourist route is about 3 kms long and on 3 levels going to a depth of 136 metres. The route leads through various chambers, passing small salt lakes and richly decorated with salt sculptures and leads into the chapel of the Blessed Kinga. This excursion is not recommended for anyone with walking difficulties and those participarting are advised to wear suitable shoes and to bring a sweater or coat as it is quite chilly in the mines. At the end of the tour ride back to the surface by the elevator. Anyone wishing to take photos or videos will need to buy a special pass at the ticket office before going down into the mines. Approximate value: 40 EUR per person
Danube Cruise & Illuminations Embark on a one-hour river cruise, accompanied by a local guide pointing out the main sights, along the Danube to see another perspective on the city's illuminated sights. Enjoy river views of the Castle District, the House of Parliament, Gellert Hill, and cruise under the Chain Bridge and around Margaret Island. At the start of the cruise you will be welcomed on board with a glass of sparkling wine and then during the cruise you will be offered a second drink (choice between a glass of wine, beer or soft drink). Approximate value: 30 EUR per person
Hungarian Night Treat yourself to a typical Hungarian evening in a traditional local restaurant situated in a beautiful forest among the hills just outside Budapest. At the entrance you will be welcomed with music and a homemade Hungarian spirit served in Miska jugs, which can then be taken home as souvenirs. This will be followed by a 3 course local specialities dinner with unlimited wine, mineral water and coffee. During the evening you will be entertained with live gipsy music and folk-show - the latter giving you an overall picture of the Hungarian folklore, starting from the dances of Kalocsa up to the gipsy dancing. At the end of the evening drive back to the hotel in Budapest. Approximate value: 48 EUR per person
Kursalon Waltz Show The Salonorchester Alt Wien, one of the best-known interpreters of classical Viennese music, presents an evening full of charm with lilting sound of waltzes, polkas, arias and duets, as well as operetta and piano concert melodies. During the interval you will be offered a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. Concerts normally take place at the Kursalon Wien but on rare occasions the concert could take place at Konzerthaus, Mozart Saal. Approximate value: 45 EUR per person
Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens A guided tour lasting approx. 3 and a half hours with first a visit of the actual Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, where one can see approximately 35 of well over 1000 rooms of the Palace with all of them containing their original furniture. Afterwards a visit of the beautiful gardens will leave an unforgettable impression. Free time to explore the gardens on ones own. Approximate value: 40 EUR per person
Czech Dinner & Music If you would like to experience a typical Slavic evening then join this excursion to be taken to a well-known restaurant where one can get both food, drink and at the same time enjoy dancing and singing show in a lovely atmosphere. The 3 course dinner lets you sample typical local dishes and an added plus is unlimited drinks (wine or beer or soft drinks), a glass of sparkling wine and also coffee or tea. During the evening there is folk music from all over the country with songs and dances from Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia plus some gypsy music and dancing. Guests also have the opportunity to see some of the typical folk instruments such as the hammer-dulcimer, fujara and type of bagpipe. Towards the end of the evening there will be some international music - with the chance to dance if one wants to and to round off the evening one can listen to some soothing classical music. Approximate value: 47 EUR per person
The Best of Medieval Prague An afternoon of architectural beauty and a chance to see around the castle district for an in-depth look at Prague's history. With a local guide you will be taken up the hill to Prague Castle to have a tour of the interior to see St. Vitus' Cathedral with the crypt of the Czech kings and perhaps the tower, plus the new part of the Cathedral, the old Royal Palace and St. Georges' Basilica. (As this is a walking tour please wear suitable shoes). Approximate value: 35 EUR per person


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RENTON - The Seattle Seahawks could be putting their defensive line depth to the test this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers.
The team announced Thursday they have placed DT Jason Jones on injured reserve with a knee injury. Jones did not practice and was listed on the injury report on Wednesday.
With Jones' season over, the team promoted DT Hebron Fangupo from the practice squad to the active roster. They also signed WR Bryan Walters to fill Fangupo's spot on the practice squad.
With DT Alan Branch dealing with an ankle injury as well, DT Greg Scruggs will likely see an incresed role with Jones out. Scruggs has played in 10 games this season for Seattle after being drafted in the seventh round in April's draft. He has seen time at multiple positions along the defensive line.
Fourth round pick DT Jaye Howard also will likely be more involved this week as well. Howard has only been active for one game this season. DT Clinton McDonald will continue to be heavily involved as well.
The good news for Seattle was Branch was able to return to full participation in practice on Thursday. Going against the San Francisco 49ers terrific offensive front, it would be a concern for Seattle to be down two key defensive line contributors heading into Sunday.
RB Marshawn Lynch and RB Leon Washington were full participants in Thursday's practice. Lynch was limited Wednesday with a back injury that has been on the injury report throughout the season. Washington missed Wednesday's practice with an illness.
CB Walter Thurmond and CB Marcus Trufant missed practice again Thursday with hamstring strains. S Jeron Johnson (groin) and RB Robert Turbin (illness) were both limited.
CB Richard Sherman was not at practice Thursday as he is apparently headed to appear at his appeal for the pending four-game suspension for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The appeal is expected to take place on Friday.
Injury Report:
San Francisco 49ers
Did Not Participate
LB Clark Haggans (shoulder)
DT Justin Smith (elbow)
Limited Participation
LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder)
CB Tarell Brown (shoulder)
LB Tarvares Gooden (ribs)
WR Mario Manningham (shoulder)
LB Aldon Smith (shoulder)
FB Bruce Miller (shoulder)
DT Will Tukuafu (concussion)
Full Participation
K David Akers (pelvis)
G Alex Boone (knee)
LB Navarro Bowman (shoulder)
RB Frank Gore (wrist)
G Mike Iupati (shoulder)
CB Carlos Rogers (knee)
LB Patrick Willis (shoulder)
S Dashon Goldson (foot)
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Did Not Participate
WR Sidney Rice (knee)
CB Walter Thurmond (hamstring)
CB Marcus Trufant (hamstring)
CB Richard Sherman (non-injury)
Limited Participation
S Jeron Johnson (groin)
RB Robert Turbin (illness)
Full Participation
RB Marshawn Lynch (back)
DT Alan Branch (ankle)
RB Leon Washington (illness)


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Religious leaders from countries around the globe gathered in Japan for the Eighth World Assembly for Religions for Peace (26-29 August), a one-week summit of the world's religious communities that opened with a Youth Forum in Hiroshima and ends with the main assembly in Kyoto. The event hopes to promote greater understanding, peace and reconciliation through dialogue.
Under this year's theme, 'Confronting Violence and Advancing Shared Security', the assembly will address issues such as transforming conflict, building peace and advancing sustainable development. During the conference, young leaders representing diverse traditions will discuss the unique role of religious youth in preventing violence.
UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman is attending the event to underline the agency's recognition of religious communities as solid partners for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Delegates attending the Religions for Peace meetings in Japan include representatives of the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Shinto, Zoroastrian and indigenous spiritual traditions.
Press Releases and Statements
26 August 2006 - UNICEF calls on religious leaders to work together for peace and development
21 August 2006 – Religions for Peace Youth Assembly opens in Japan to promote non-violence
21 August 2006 – Youth Leadership Profile – Ishmael Beah
18 October 2004 - Religious and traditional leaders from across Africa rally for child survival
15 July 2004 – South Asian religious leaders establish multi-faith Council to address HIV/AIDS
13 May 2004 – UNICEF launches guide on partnering with religious groups to advance immunization
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Study of the Response by Faith-Based Organizations to Orphans and Vulnerable Children
What Religious Leaders can do about HIV and AIDS
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Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne with a credit card that's worth its weight in gold. For those who want to buy bling with bling, a bank in Kazakhstan plans to offer a Visa card made of gold, plus a couple of dozen diamonds and mother of pearl. It will require $100,000 upfront and an annual fee of $2,000, but there are no late fees and you get a free iPhone. It won't be the first bejeweled card, just the first made of pure gold. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Zoe Saldana was caught on set of Blood Ties in New York City on June 14th. Saldana has been spending a lot of time in the Big Apple while filming and even took some time out to have a fun night with her sister and a male friend. From Nydailynews.com:
"ZoeSaldana has her own system for weeding out men. The 33-year-old actress spent Friday night attracting plenty of men while her companions spent the evening swatting them away. An eyewitness at the Sixth Ward, a low-key bar on the lower East Side, said Saldana, walked in with her sister, Cisely, and a male pal, dressed inconspicuously in a black hooded sweatshirt. But every time any male admirers tried to make an advance on Saldana, her guy friend, who was obviously just a pal, would steer them away."
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Well that is one way to get rid of male admirers. Can you really blame these poor guys from trying their luck? Even if she wasn't rich and famous, I'm sure Saldana would still attract a whole lot of attention. Also caught on set was her co-star Billy Crudup.


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Well, the disingenuous Boca based airport interests have prevailed again. Absolutely, the greatest benefit is for the boating community, but thanks to terminal myopia on the part of the boaters, it was decided to build it miles away from the closest dock.
Of course it should have been built at Manatee Pocket, but nooooo..let's build it at the airport. Why? Because the powerbrokers at the airport know they can't bus people from the commercial airport to a facility at Manatee Pocket.
Good work, Ms. Scott. Not.
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Shafts of sunlight pierce Tracy Aviary's dense conifer forest, sending great grey owls into hiding until nightfall, when they emerge to hunt silently above the treetops. The Owl Forest is just one of five diverse ecosystems that dot the aviary's eight acres. Nearby, at the South American Pavilion, aviary keepers tend to keel-billed toucans as their colorful beaks break through the cereal boxes in which they incubate. And on the Kennecott Wetland, visitors can espy long-billed curlews and American coots roosting in the tall grass.
In addition to providing a diverse habitat in which native and endangered species can thrive, Tracy Aviary's curators strive to educate visitors about threats to avian species and to encourage stewardship. To that end, the aviary frequently hosts bird encounters, small group talks with avian keepers, and even the opportunity to feed various species.
Since its inception in 1931, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has become a renowned haven of culture in the Salt Lake City community. The museum is a multi-year recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and its numerous accolades include Best of State in 2011 and 2012. Its four gallery spaces have hosted exhibitions by local artists, such as LeConte Stewart and Anna Campbell Bliss, as well as famous names, such as Ignacio Uriarte, Christian Jankowski, and Jennifer West.
In addition to gallery displays, the museum hosts film screenings, classes, and other activities that promote appreciation of the arts. A museum educator drives an art truck to schools along the Wasatch Front, introducing students to contemporary art and activating windshield wipers that spray paintbrush cleaner. Kids and parents can see the current artwork and create their own collaborative, hands-on projects during free Family Art Saturdays, and adults can get a crash course in art appreciation during Art Fitness Training.
The Living Planet Aquarium has become one of Utah´s most unique and popular attractions, and is definitely a must-see if you are planning a trip to Utah. Exhibits feature sharks, rays, seahorses, jellyfish as well as octopus, eels, starfish, amphibians, trout and other freshwater species.
Morning Star Balloons ushers cloud hunters toward their quarry, navigating the skies as transfixed guests float high above Utah's pristine mountainscape. The seasoned, FAA-certified pilots employ experience flying military jets, winning numerous hot air balloon competitions, and establishing dominance over out-of-control umbrellas as they confidently steer the colorful vessels to heights of between 500–1,500 feet. Groups of up to 12 soar above Park City's lush landscape and during early-morning flights, with a complimentary champagne or nonalcoholic toast welcoming passengers back to solid ground. Despite its burgeoning fame through the TV shows The Amazing Race and Nitro Circus, Morning Star Balloons keeps a level head as it donates its services to local schools and charities.
At Castle of Chaos, the most fearless of participants can sign a Hands On Horror waiver, allowing ghouls to touch them as they traverse the creaky hallways of the haunted mansion. Whether opting for the add-on or not, spooks await visitors within the mansion, asylum, and dungeon at the Taylorsville location, four new attractions such as the Bedlam Institute and the Phobias Research Center greet guests at the Orem location, and the Riverdale facility coaxes guests into its creepy 3-D carnival and a haunted house modeled after the seven deadly sins. Riverdale participants can also settle into a coffin for a simulated journey from mortuary to graveyard or explore a menacing midway's games, live entertainment, and concessions. Continually rearranged rooms at both houses ensure that feng shui is maintained and repeat scare-seekers will frequently embark on new trips of terror.
To more than 9,000 students, artist Harold Petersen is known simply as "Pete." In founding the Petersen Art Center in 1994, Pete created a place where creative minds could come together, express themselves, and share their abilities with others. Pete has been teaching for more than 50 years, and he continues to lead students each week in the fine arts of drawing and working with watercolors. In addition to giving pupils the benefits of his own expertise, he has assembled a crack team of sculptors, painters, and visual artists to help students navigate the right sides of their brains.
Claiming to be the nation's largest paragliding and speed-flying facility, Cloud 9 Paragliding School touts its complete repair loft and lessons held seven days of the week year-round. The facility also stocks a variety of flying gadgets and equipment and imports a variety of international brands of paragliding equipment, which it then distributes to more than 40 flying schools across the country. But above all, the facility sees itself as a big toy store, providing big kids with playthings such as kite tricycles, pogo sticks, and mountain unicycles.


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Packers vs. Browns Week 7 Game Predictions from AllGreenBayPackers.com
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Name | Record To-Date | This Week's Pick | Score Prediction |
Kris Burke | 2-3 | Green Bay Packers | 31-14 |
Everyone is thinking the Packers will struggle with the pass thanks to injuries at receiver, but I think this is the game he erupts. Look for 350 yards from Rodgers and 125 from Lacy as Green Bay rolls. | |||
"Jersey" Al Bracco | 3-2 | Green Bay Packers | 23-13 |
Defense comes up big in this game, causing turnovers and helping out the Packers receivers-challenged offense with great field position. Crosby will be called upon again to make 2-3 field goals. | |||
Adam Czech | 4-1 | Green Bay Packers | 27-17 |
Who's ready for a 5 WR set featuring Jordy Nelson, Jermichael Finley, Jarrett Boykin, Myles White and Jake Stoneburner? *crickets* Nobody? Oh well. We might not see a spread formation featuring Jordy, Jermichael and a bunch of guys we never heard of, but that doesn't mean the Packers offense will go in the tank. They'll have to work for it, but they'll put up some points and back up another nice defensive performance for a shorthanded win. | |||
Marques Eversoll | 4-1 | Green Bay Packers | 24-13 |
Despite being without Clay Matthews and Nick Perry, I think the Green Bay defense will force Brandon Weeden into a couple turnovers. Offensively, I'd be surprised if James Jones can play, but I think they'll put enough points because of two things: Eddie and Lacy. Packers win. |


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Wix goes public
Israeli startup Wix, had a 119 million dollar IPO launch this Wednesday. The company, based in Tel-Aviv, helps users build their own customized website and works to make website design easier. It's available in multiple languages in 190 countries and is growing at a rate of 34,000 new registered users per day. According to Forbes, This will be the one of the biggest Israeli U.S. IPOs since 2010.
Read more here.
A little less hate in sports
After witnessing several cases of discrimination towards Israel in the world of sports in the past few months, haters are finally being punished. Last month, the Tunisian federation ordered the country's top player to withdraw from a match against an Israeli at a tournament in Uzbekistan. After the International Tennis Federation ruled unanimously that the Tunisian Tennis Federation (TTF) was in breach of the ITF's constitution, Tunisia was suspended from the Davis Cup for a year.
Read more here.
Ever wondered what does Israel look like in the eyes of an Israeli teenager? Have you ever wanted to learn a little bit more about the younger side of Israel? A website called Eye2Israel takes the non-Israeli visitor on a varied journey to the world of the Israeli teen. Through personal columns, through politics, sports, culture and more, a group of English-Speaking Israeli teens can give you a glance into their world.
To visit Eye2Israelm go here.
The new King of Pop will (maybe) take over Tel-Aviv
While there has yet been an official confirmation, there's a chance no other than Justin Timberlake will land in Israel in 2014. After Rihanna's second performance here last month and reports of an upcoming Beyonce' concert, Timberlake is marked as the next big artist to add "Park HaYarkon, Tel-Aviv" to his list of concerts.
Read more here.
Girl just wants to have fun (In Israel)
An and artist whose arrival here has been confirmed is pop-star, Cyndi Lauper. Lauper, one of the most successful American artists in the 80's will arrive in Israel for one concert this winter, which will be held on January 4 at Tel Aviv's Nokia Arena. The concert is expected to include Lauper's biggest hits, alongside stories from the recording of the album and experiences from her rise to stardom.
Read more here.
The first Israeli-Syrian baby
This week, for the first time, a Syrian refugee gave birth in an Israeli hospital. The woman, a 20-year-old nurse, came across the border alone, and gave birth to a healthy baby boy. This story was one of the biggest stories of the week here in Israel, and led to a wave of support from Israelis as well as people around the world.
Read more here.
Another export to Hollywood
Another Israeli format is on its way to Hollywood. After dozens of Israeli formats being sold to American networks, it has been announced this week that television series "The Prime Minister's Children," has been sold to CW. The Israeli show follows the family of Prime Minister Shaul Agmon (played by Rami Heuberger), his wife and two children, whose life changes from one end to the other upon entering the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem. The American version of the show will be produced by Sarah Timberman of Timberman/Beverly Productions, which is responsible for drama series "Masters of Sex," among others. The script will be written by former "Gossip Girl" and "Grey's Anatomy" writer Natalie Krinsky, whose parents are Israeli.
Read more here.
World Cup trophy lands in Israel
Yesterday, football's most coveted prize arrived in Israel. The traditional World Cup trophy's journey around the world includes a 92,000-mile tour that will reach 89 countries in the run-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which starts June 12 in São Paulo. The trophy was welcomed at a state ceremony at Ben-Gurion Airport in the presence of Culture and Sports Minister Limor Livnat, Brazil's ambassador to Israel and key figures in Israeli soccer.
Read more here.
See the world cup itself, after it landed in Israel:
Israel-Poland scientific cooperation
This past week, Israel signed a memorandum of understanding with Poland in the first-ever scientific cooperation effort between the two countries. The agreement, which will take effect at the beginning of 2014, was signed by ministry Director-General Bina Bar-On and Poland's deputy science and education minister, Prof. Mark Rateizek.
Read more here.
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November 8, 2013 | 12:22 pm
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Liat Summerfield, 31, is an Israeli artist with a unique vision. Summerfield owns a line of paper products and jewelry called "Clowns & Crowns," inspired by a circus theme. "While studying art, I started building models of small circus tents and houses, and draw characters of clowns and acrobats, which I connected to the more general theme of travels and wandering and the journey to find a home," she says in an interview to Israelife. "That is why, in my creations there are small figures and characters such as circus tents, which symbolize wandering and alternative life, and houses, which symbolizes stability and belonging.
One other central theme inSummerfield's work is clowns. "They express another way of living, through movement, diversity, colorfulness, and playfulness we all have within and that we all must preserve! That is why I came up with the slogan: Save a Clown. My dream is that people would wear my clowns, and simply add more playfulness to the world."
See more of Summerfield's work here and here.
November 6, 2013 | 12:23 pm
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Glee- what a fun show. A bunch of high-school kids dance and sing, and though sometimes being "Slushied," they still enjoy life and sing about it. I watch Glee. In fact, I am a big fan of Glee. And Smash. And Revenge. And The Americans. And Modern Family. And Dexter. And this is just the top of the list.
Yes, I am an Israeli, and I love American television. In fact, I am not the only one. Everyone I know loves American television, and American series take most of their screen time. I don't know if what I said surprised you, so to make sure you read something new here, I'll add that the main topic of my conversations with my friends is not politics or the news, but the recent developments on Pretty Little Liars, and the relationship between Carrie and Sargent Brody. It's not that we don't have good original content here, it's just that we prefer yours. And it's not just television. We also enjoy our McRoyal, l-o-v-e Tarantino films, shop at American Eagle and enjoy our fair share of Taylor Swift or Kanye West.
What can I say- thank God for Globalization, which brought us one step closer to the American pop-culture. In the last few decades, thanks to technology mostly, the many civilizations of the world are gradually turning into one, as the citizens of the world share more and more interests. Those shared interests are somewhat "western" interests, such as capitalism and individualism. There is also shared mainstream music, movies, dress codes and more. Most of those western interests are driven by the country which became the center of the world, and is unofficially the world's largest empire, the United States of America.
However, not all countries of the west side of the Globe are rushing into this American wealth. France, for instance, takes the American invasion very seriously. Did you know that back in 1972, McDonalds had to close their first restaurant in there, due to the French unwillingness to accept it? It took them seven years to reopen there, and this time for good, although with major changes of the menu, some say more than in any other country, in a way that fits the French culture. When Disney showed their intention in placing an amusement part in Paris, a dream come true for most countries in the world, French newspapers filled with harsh criticism, claiming that this American invasion will destroy the French culture for good, and leave nothing behind.
Now, this is nationalism at its proudest form. A nation which refuses to be carried away by the Globalization breeze. A nation which stands still, afraid to give in and become like anyone else. This is the exact opposite of the United States- the land of possibilities and the mother of multiculturalism. A stranger who visits France will immediately feel like a stranger, like a guest in an unfamiliar place. A stranger who visits the US, however, will feel right at home, no matter where he's from.
And us? Where is Israel in that US- France scale? Like in many others comparisons, Israel is unique. In some mysterious way, we manage to blend in quite smoothly in the Globalization circle, and at the same time, we carry a very strong "Israeli" identity with us. We love McDonalds, but can't refuse to a proper Israeli breakfast. We love Homeland, but never skip an episode of P.O.W (the original, Israeli version of "Homeland"). We use iTunes to download FUN's latest single, but also download our favorite Mashina song. We can blend in perfectly anywhere, but always let everyone know we are Israelis.
Once you take a close look at our culture, you realize how amazing this is, this almost perfect combination of blending in and keeping originality. We always talk about how we're dying to board a place and get out of here, but hang a flag on our balconies during our Independence Day. We always complain about the people, but gather in a joint effort to bring a soldier back home from captivity. We always say how we cannot wait for our next trip to the US, so that we can "enjoy a civilized society," but always happy to be back home. ישראלי זה הכי, אחי.
November 4, 2013 | 11:24 am
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A late Bat-Mitzvah
Singer and reality- show judge, Paula Abdul, visited Israel this week to make a lifelong dream come true: After a delay of almost four decades, she celebrated her Bat-Mitzvah at the Western Wall. Abdul made that visit formal when she met with President Peres, who congratulated her on her day of celebration.
Read more here.
Israeli innovation in Goa
Israel is known for its worldwide innovation in agriculture. Now, those qualities are being used to help those in need. Israel is setting up a tourism college in the Goa, where it will share its knowledge in agriculture and dairy farming. Israel will also share its expertise with Goa on how to attract high-end tourists and how to develop hinterland tourism by using large community farms as an attraction.
Read more here.
An Israeli cooking app goes global
Israeli startup Kinetic Art has gone from "local" to "global". The young company will produce a vegetarian cooking application of 20 of America's leading chefs, including world-renowned restaurateurs Thomas Keller and Mario Batali. The application will be called The Best of the Best, and will be available for iPad, iPhone and Android devices.
Read more here.
The next generation of aircraft
El-Al, Israel's national airline, just ordered the next generation of Boeing aircraft. The new Boeing 737-900 jets are the high-capacity and longer-range version of Boeing's single-aisle jetliner. The purchase deal of six aircrafts cost El-Al $430 million.
Read more here.
Beyonce' to TLV
After Rihanna, it is now time for another world-class superstar to perform in Israel. The singer is expected to visit Israel around April 2014, and is most likely to perform in Tel-Aviv, in front of an audience of 50,000 people. Currently, no less than five producers are fighting for the right to bring Beyoncé to Israel and have even sent proposals to her representatives totaling several millions of dollars just for the singer.
Read more here.
Another Israeli high-tech company draws international attention
The Startup Nation has done it again! Texas-based company, RackSpace acquired Israeli start-up ZeroVM, which has developed a virtual server system, called a hypervisor, specifically for cloud use. With the acquisition, ZeroVM's Tel Aviv office will be turned into RacksSpace's Israeli R&D center.
Read more here.
NBA season launches with two Israeli players
Omri Casspi and Gal Mekel, our two Israeli stars in the NBA, played their first games of the 2013/14 season on Wednesday night. Casspi is playing for the Houston Rockets and Mekel is playing for the Dallas Mavericks.
Read more here.
Digital Protection in courtesy of Israeli students
Students at the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) have developed digital protection to ensure that users' identity will not be abused and to prevent the "planting" of false information. The new development was presented at a competition of the Society of Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Israel (SEEEI) society.
Read more here.
November 1, 2013 | 1:24 pm
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Footnote is a 2011 Israeli drama film written and directed by Joseph Cedar, starring Shlomo Bar'aba and Lior Ashkenazi. It tells the story of father and son, both Professors studying and teaching Talmud and Judaism, and their complicated relationship. The son is extremely popular with his students and the public and has a young, modern take on his world of research. The father is very old fashioned, unpopular and frustrated by his would-be lifetime research achievement having gone unfulfilled, as a rival scholar published similar results one month ahead of him.
The story begins on the day the father revives a phone call from the Minister of Education, who tells him he was awarded with the prestigious Israel Prize, his lifelong dream. The following day, his son is summoned to an urgent meeting with the Israel Prize committee, where he is told that an error had occurred and that in fact it was he, not his father, who was awarded the Israel Prize. From that point on, the plot thickens as the son is conflicting on his following acts on the matter, as the father, living his dream, interviews to a newspaper and tells the world what he truly thinks of his son.
Footnote won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. It also won nine prizes at the 2011 Ophir Awards, and was nominated for the 84th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
Enjoy the trailer:
October 30, 2013 | 1:00 pm
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
In the past few weeks, I searched the word "Israel" in leading international news websites, originated in the US and the UK and presenting themselves as balanced and impartial. I examined the stories they tell about my country, and compared them with the facts, only to find that some stories are far from accurate and are being told in a way that serves anti-Israeli propaganda.
On this post, I will focus on the main controversial story of the month: Israel's decision to release Palestinian prisoners as a gesture of goodwill to Abbas.
So what really happened there? Sunday night, Israel released the names of the 26 Palestinian security prisoners who are scheduled to be released as a gesture of goodwill to Mahmoud Abbas, as part of the peace process. A few hours later, two rockets were fired toward southern Israel by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza. In response, the Israeli aircraft attacked two rocket launchers in north Gaza.
How was the story covered on some of the leading English speaking news websites?
BBC: The title BBC gave the story was: "Israel to free next 26 Palestinian prisoners under deal". The title presents the release as part of an official, formal deal, which can make the reader think it is a part of the peace process itself, and not a gesture prior to the official talks. The article itself did not mention the fact it is a gesture of goodwill, and not the result of any agreement made officially as part of the peace process. The article also failed to mention the reaction from Gaza. Instead, it focused on the previous prisoners' release in August, and reminding the reader how emotional the terrorists' and murderers' return home was.
CBS: The title CBS gave the story was: "Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners ahead of peace talks". It is a bit more accurate title than the BBC one, for it recognizes the release as an act of goodwill, ahead of any formal agreements and deals under the peace talks. With that being said, this article, much like the BBC one, also failed to mention the attack from Gaza. It also focused on the prisoners' release last August and presented the readers with the humane side of the prisoners, some of them are cold blooded murderers. Much like the BBC news report, it talked about the difficulties the prisoners and their households have experienced over the years, and did not refer to the Israeli families whose loved ones' killers are being liberated and will likely move again.
ABC: The title ABC gave the story was: "Israel Releases 26 Palestinian Prisoners" It is somewhat in the middle between the BBC title and the CBS one, for it does not recognize the release as an act of goodwill ahead of the any formal agreement on the one hand, and does not create the false idea of the release being a part of any agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on the other hand. This article starts with an "impartial and balanced" façade, but soon falls off the wagon. Unlike the first two articles, the ABC story does mention the anger within parts of the Israeli society for the release of the terrorists. However, it does not zoom in on the Israeli families, and only mentions the "Israeli society" as a whole. It also quotes only people on the Palestinian side of the story, and much like the previous articles, it faces Palestinian individuals with a somewhat vague and faceless "Israel." By doing that, it helps the reader "feel" for the Palestinian side. This article also neglected to mention the attack from Gaza.
CNN: The title CNN gave the article was "Israel releases Palestinian prisoners amid protests." On one hand, it appears to present both sides of the story. On the other hand, it does not mention the release being an act of goodwill. While the title appears to be impartial, the rest of the article appears to be dedicated in making Israel look bad, while hiding major parts of the truth. The article is completely biased, not mentioning the prisoners being terrorists, and not explaining why Israelis protested against the release (because the released prisoners are, in fact, terrorists and killers and many of them are set to strike again.) It tells the fictitious story of prisoners being released (setting the background for the assumption that they were falsely held captive) and returning home to their loving families, to the sounds of anger from the Israelis, who want to keep them captive for no reason. People who read this article have no chance of ever knowing the truth and furthermore, will probably create a resentment towards Israel. All because of a biased story disguised as a news report.
The first two articles neglected the fact that those prisoners are killers, but all four focused almost only on the Palestinian side of the story. They describe the joy for the prisoners' return, and ignored the fact that in here, families are mourning on the release of those who murdered their loved ones. While Palestinians are being quoted and their feelings and emotions are detailed, the Israeli side remains anonymous and general. Palestinian people vs."The State of Israel." By doing that, all articles can easily fool the average reader who can mistakenly think those Palestinians were held in Israeli prison for no reason. It draws the picture of innocent Palestinian people facing a big, powerful, heartless and faceless "Israel." Another important and disturbing issue is the neglection to report the attack from Gaza, which happened but was not covered, probably because it has the potential of affecting the storyline detailed above.
Moreover, and most importantly, those articles were written by people, journalists with opinions who wanted to tell a story in a certain way. News reports can pretend to be impartial, but they never are. They all go through the process of Media Framing, and it is something we all must remember when approaching any news report.
October 28, 2013 | 12:21 pm
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Did Rihanna say "All I see is Palestine?"
Haaretz.com claimed she did, in the middle of her performance in Tel-Aviv. The news spread quickly and even reached The Huffington Post, until The Times of Israel revealed the accusations aimed to the Israel-fan pop star were not true.
Read more here.
Texas is Nazareth
The prestigious Texas A&M University will open a new branch in the city of Nazareth in northern Israel, "Hashalom" Campus, in which some 2,500 students are expected to enroll. This will be the first time a leading foreign university is opening a branch in an Israeli-Arab city.
Read more here.
The day of local municipalities
On Tuesday, municipal elections took place in Israel. On that day, all citizens of all cities and local councils cast their vote for the future of their home. The municipal elections in Israel consist of two ballots - a yellow ballot one for a candidate to be the chairman of the local authority in a direct election, and a white ballot for a list of candidates for the city councils or the local councils.
Read more here.
Dubai and Qatar made Israel disappear
Israel's swim team kicked off the season with participation in two competitions, in Dubai and in Qatar, where they listed several achievements and even broke some records. This did not prevent the competition's organizers, who are not big fans of Israel, to paint the Israeli flag completely white, and avoid from using the word "Israel."
Read more here.
Israelis to develop the new generation of automobiles
When needing to come up with a brand new startup, would you turn to anywhere else but the Startup Nation? General Motors have been working on the next generation of automobiles: a self-driving, self-parking car that, equipped with a wealth of sensors and communications equipment, aims to reduce car accidents. The technology needed for this vehicle of the future is being developed at GM's research and development facility in Israel.
Read more here.
Movie Time!
On Thursday, Israel held its very first annual Cinema Day, under the banner "Movie Time." On that day, movie theaters offered tickets at reduced prices to all movies, including 3D movies. The price of a regular film was 10NIS (2.8$) instead of 38, and the price of a 3D film was 14NIS (3.95$) instead of 44. As you probably guessed, there was not an empty seat left.
Read more here.
In space with the EU
Another big loss to BDS! The pressure put on the European Union to boycott Israel is nothing compared to the major profit they can gain from cooperating with the Israeli brain. At a gala event held last week in Jerusalem, Science and Technology Minister Yaakov Peri and the head of the Israel Space Agency, Menachem Kidron, signed an agreement with European Union officials to give Israeli researchers and companies access to projects associated with the EU's Galileo satellite program.
Read more here.
Papua New Guinea's PM plants a tree for the future of the world
During an official visit to Israel, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O'Neill, planted a tree Jerusalem's Grove of Nations. O'Neill and his entourage also visited Yad VaShem, the memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, which overlooks the planting site.
Read more here.
A call from space
Next Thursday, students at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem will go through a once in a lifetime experience, listening to a lecture from space. For the first time, Israel will have a live video hookup with the International Space Station, when Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano, a member of the European Space Agency's mission on the space station, will give a lecture to the students and then answer their questions. On the day of the broadcast, he will have been in space for 166 days, during which time he has conducted nearly two dozen experiments.
Read more here.
Plan to visit Israel soon?
Make sure you don't miss the Artist's Colony at Ein Hod. This creative community located in the northern Carmel region has given rise to 18 galleries as 14 workshops for visitors.
Read more here.
October 25, 2013 | 1:51 pm
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Israeli musician David Broza has been considered one of the most dynamic and vibrant performers in the singer/songwriter world.
His charismatic and energetic performances have brought to worldwide audiences a fusion of the three different countries in which he was raised: Israel, Spain, and England, filling concert halls with his famous guitar playing, ranging from flamenco flavored rhythmic and percussion techniques, to whirlwind finger picking, to a signature rock and roll sound. Broza unites the three worlds by utilizing his ability to take on the troubadour tradition, up to now, featuring the lyrics of the worlds' greatest poets. Broza's Spanish guitar has swooped audiences off their feet for decades, alongside songs that became a big part of the Israeli culture.
In early 1977, Broza performed the song Yihye' Tov (Everything will be alright,) which became the anthem of the peace process of those times, and is still a wish many of us carry in our hearts. In a recent project, Broza has written and recorded with the Palestinian music group, Sabreen, the song Belibi, that featured Broza and Sabreen's Wissam Murad, and two children's choirs, one from each side of the conflict.
Broza was awarded a Spanish royal medal of honor by the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, for his longtime contribution to Israel-Spain relations and his promotion of tolerance. In July, 2011, his 28th album, Third Language was released. The album was created completely by Broza, lyrics and music. The album was produced wholly and solely throughout the internet.
Picking only four Broza songs was not an easy task, so I hope this will trigger you to go to YouTube and listen to some more. Enjoy!
Belibech (In your heart)
Sigaliot (Violet)- performed with Keren Peles (and yes, it is our current Minister of Finance hosting the show...)
Sarabande (Fantasia Sobre El Tema De Hendel)
Yihye' Tov
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THE McCanns' pain over the disappearance of their daughter was "multiplied 100 times" by a book by a former Portuguese police chief, a court has heard.
Gerry McCann's sister Trish Cameron said he and wife Kate had been left in "purgatory" by the disappearance of Madeleine and claims that they were somehow involved.
Speaking at the libel trial of former police chief Goncalo Amaral, Mrs Cameron said the publication of his book in 2008 and a TV documentary based on it the following year caused the family to be "vilified" and "demonised".
And she said Madeleine's twin siblings Sean and Amelie, now eight, told their parents that comments were made by fellow pupils at their school.
She told the court: "My brother and sister-in-law live in purgatory because they have no end and they are looking for the truth.
"They would like an end but there is no end because they don't know what's happened."
The McCanns say the former detective's claims in the book The Truth Of The Lie, including suggestions that they hid their daughter's body after she died in an accident and faked an abduction, damaged the hunt for Madeleine and exacerbated her family's anguish.
If successful in the legal action, brought against him, his publisher, and the makers of the documentary, the family stands to gain around €1.2m in damages.
Mrs Cameron, whose voice cracked as she described the effect on her family by the publication of the book, said: "They were vilified in this book so their distress was multiplied 100 times.
"This pain was felt by all of their family because we still have a missing child and we knew that what is in there is not true."
Mrs Cameron, from Glasgow, travelled to Lisbon with brother Gerry, who has applied to give evidence in the case.
Mr McCann still does not know whether he will be able to give evidence at the trial, and no decision was taken today.
Other legal teams are thought to have until October 16 to make submissions on his application, ahead of the judge making her final decision.
As Mr McCann left court at lunchtime, he said: "Obviously it's disappointing, but we will just keep going."
In her evidence, Mrs Cameron today told the court that she thought she was the first person in the UK Gerry had called after Madeleine's disappearance in May 2007.
She spent three months in Portugal with Kate and Gerry, and later returned, and continued to help the family in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Mrs Cameron, a nurse, described how the family drew up a rota to help Kate and Gerry when they first returned from Portugal, and had to put it back in place after the book was published in July 2008 as they struggled to cope with its effects.
"Kate was in a very low mood, she was not coping with daily things," she said.
"She was doing solitary things, almost like torturing herself, out running long, long distances by herself.
"She was going to church and praying on a daily basis, and she was sleeping for a long time too.
"She wouldn't go out socially at all, she would not go to a shop.
"We had to help with practical things like the shopping and cooking and looking after the children to help her."
She said the effects of the book were worse than when the McCanns were made arguidos, or formal suspects.
"This was a different thing. It was much more conclusive and demonising them, dehumanising them, saying they did not care for their children, that they were responsible.
"It makes it out that they weren't truthful and they have been villified and it's very hard to turn round opinion about them that has been so widely spread."
She told the court the Portuguese people had "turned against" the McCanns, adding: "Maybe people like a solution and an end to things, they were fed up with the McCanns, they wanted them to go away, but they weren't going away. They still had a missing child.
"This perhaps gave people a conclusion, but it's not the right conclusion, it's all lies."
Mrs Cameron said her younger brother (Gerry) had been jeered at in the street when he returned to Portugal in April 2009, and was advised to hire security.
He and wife Kate only started going out socialising in the last year or two, she said, but are more comfortable in people's houses "where they are not being watched or scrutinised".
And she said the effects of the family's demonisation had continued, taking its toll on twins Sean and Amelie.
Asked if the twins knew about the book and the TV programme, she said: "Last week Amelie came in from school and said some people had been talking about it.
"She said that people were talking about them at school, and that it was not all good things that had been said.
"In the past Sean has come in and said to Gerry, 'Daddy are you famous?'
"Gerry said, 'why are you asking that?', and he said because a boy at school had seen him on the television.
"Gerry continued doing what he was doing and said, 'no I'm not famous, it's because your sister is missing'.
Kate McCann's mother Susan Healy was also due to give evidence today but it emerged that the McCanns' lawyer Isabel Duarte had dismissed all of her English-speaking witnesses other than Mrs Cameron, but forgotten the request amidst the confusion of the case.
She asked today to call Ms Healy but the request was declined by judge Maria Emilia Melo e Castro.
Madeleine, who was then nearly four, disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in the Algarve on May 3 2007 as her parents dined at a nearby restaurant with friends.
Mr Amaral, the detective who initially led the inquiry into her disappearance, was removed from the Portugese investigation in October 2007 after criticising the British police.
He has also applied to give evidence at the trial and is awaiting a decision.
Mr McCann did not return to court in the afternoon, when evidence was given by Eduardo Damaso, deputy editor of Portuguese tabloid Correio de Manha.
The case, being heard at the Palace of Justice in Lisbon, was adjourned to next Tuesday when witnesses will include Portuguese police who worked on the investigation into Madeleine's disappearance.
British detectives launched a fresh investigation into the youngster's disappearance in July this year - two years into a review of the case - and believe she could still be alive.
The Portuguese investigation into Madeleine's disappearance is officially closed.
The case, in which Mr Amaral denies defamation, is expected to finish hearing evidence in November.
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