Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks picked by myrthachang 1 year ago

A letter sent to Bush, signed by a formidable group of foreign policy experts outline ideas on making a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine possible. May be far-fetched, but you have to start somewhere. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

Former President Carter said Monday that Hamas — the Islamic militant group that has called for the destruction of Israel — is prepared to accept the right of the Jewish state to "live as a neighbor next door in peace."

Actually, maybe not

But Carter warned that there would not be peace if Israel and the U.S. continue to shut out Hamas and its main backer, Syria. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

On israel picked by AlekNovi 2 months ago

A listing of the official dinosaurs and fossils for all 50 U.S. states. Your state legislatures voted on these, folks. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

Texas students will have four more words to remember when they head back to class this month and begin reciting the state's pledge of allegiance. picked by ReBoot 1 year ago

Aka, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, & others want reparations. They claim to be the original inhabitants of land now occupied by Israel & Palestine. They also are demanding a recognition that Joshua ordered the “smiting” of 12,000 men and the burning of the entire metropolis. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

A daring parachute jumper sued the owners of the Empire State Building Tuesday because security guards prevented his leap from the New York structure in 2006. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

In the shadow of the Empire State Building lies an “automotive Bermuda Triangle” - a five-block radius where vehicles mysteriously die. picked by tigertony 9 months ago

Israel will grant citizenship to some of the hundreds of Muslim refugees from Sudan's violence-ridden Darfur region who have already arrived, Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit said Wednesday. The arrival of the Darfurians has touched off hot debate over whether the Jewish state, founded after the Nazi genocide, has a duty to take in people fleeing persecution. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Israel states that the Jewish people arose in the Land of Israel and was exiled from its homeland. Schoolchildren are taught that this happened during the period of Roman rule, in 70 CE. The nation remained loyal to its land, to which it began to return after two millennia of exile. Wrong, says the historian Shlomo Zand. There never was a Jewish people, only a Jewish religion, and the exile also n... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

This is a unique way to look at peace protests. A fabulous photographer I am blessed to know took photos at a peace protest and put them together with the audio. If you are interested you can find more of his work here: picked by readingitall 2 years ago

History textbooks for Israeli Arab students this year will for the first time present the Palestinian version of Israel’s creation as a “catastrophe.” picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

picked by LatueOfStiberty 2 years ago

New Mexico State University is a hotbed of chile pepper innovation where scientists have created more than two dozen new strains during the last two decades. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The state Assembly on Thursday approved legislation that would allow farmers to grow hemp, narrowly overcoming objections that it violates federal drug laws and could put growers behind bars. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Once again, America and the world has been bush whacked by president George W. Bush. Here is his state of the union address, only a bit... more honest this time. You gotta love the ability to cut/ paste reality. political, comedy, news. picked by punthe 2 years ago

Gov. Spitzer proposes that drug dealers register and pay taxes to the state. And, not the first state to try this.

Yeah.....right. picked by suebe 9 months ago

The "Combatants for Peace" movement was started jointly by Palestinians and Israelis, who have taken an active part in the cycle of violence; Israelis as soldiers in the Israeli army (IDF) and Palestinians as part of the violent struggle for Palestinian freedom. After brandishing weapons for so many years, and having seen one another only through weapon sights, we have decided to put dow... read full post picked by Marli 7 months ago

After being warned by Israel that his house was about to be destroyed by missiles for being used for militant activity, a man's neighbors and relatives formed a human shield around the house and Israel canceled the demolition. picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago