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FAQ: Israel's birthday

May 7, 2008 - The state of Israel celebrates the big 6-0 this week, a big milestone for the nation that continues to struggle against its neighbors in the Middle East. How did Israel actually come to be, and what lies ahead? You probably won't find out in this FAQ: Israel's...

Israel turns 60, starting to resemble Florida

May 7, 2008 - This week marks sixty years since Israel became a state. In a radio broadcast, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said, "We remember our children who fought and gave their lives so Israel can live." Ok, Debbie Downer. How 'bout some cheer up in this kibbutz? It's...

FAQ: Jimmy Carter and Hamas

April 22, 2008 - Although current news is that former President Jimmy Carter's meet-up with Hamas officials in Syria has produced some positive results, that hasn't stopped the...

From The Room: How Hamas Has Helped My Sex Life

March 31, 2008 - It has been several day since she gave me a wink and her number, so I decide to give her a call. She answers the phone panting and out of breath. I am about to make a crack about running to the phone when I notice that there were, in...