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Woman struck by car, killed near Kfar Manda in Galilee
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 12:32:21 AM
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Israeli interfaith delegation to meet Turkish preacher
Son of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef part of group set to discuss cooperation between faiths, ways to quell religious extremism.
By JONAH MANDEL \
5/12/2011 12:48:34 AM
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10,000 Syrians reportedly in custody as death toll hits 750
At least 19 killed across country; ex-mediator says Assad’s ouster would harm Israel; Syria’s first lady reportedly in UK.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/12/2011 12:57:40 AM
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Obama likely to give ME address ahead of PM’s speech
US president seeks opportunity to lay out new Mideast strategy; may use speech as platform for new Israeli-Palestinian peace proposal.
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER IN WASHINGTON AND TOVAH LA \
5/12/2011 1:06:33 AM
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NY Turkish Center helps raise funds for Carmel forest
Head of organization unaffiliated with Ankara gov't says, "our friendship with Israel, Jewish people goes back for centuries to 1308."
By JORDANA HORN, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/12/2011 1:11:57 AM
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Libyan TV shows Gaddafi meeting tribal leaders
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 1:13:19 AM
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Free ride: No more traffic police ticket quotas
New police chief Danino announces "no more targets, instead, there will be quality enforcement.”
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
5/12/2011 1:22:37 AM
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Rail workers launch strike, service interrupted
Labor union announces work stoppage; says strike is open ended - until further notice.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:35:27 AM
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Israel regrets German pullout from TA-J’lem rail project
German ministry says project of laying down tracks traversing West Bank may be "politically sensitive."
By TOVAH LAZAROFF AND BENJAMIN WEINTHAL IN BERLIN \
5/12/2011 1:53:09 AM
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Libyan consul in Cairo joins rebel ranks
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 1:56:02 AM
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Doctors to strike outpatient clinics north of TA
IMA says Treasury "shamelessly misleading MKs."
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/12/2011 2:15:12 AM
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Israel, Thailand sign deal for foreign workers’ rights
Agricultural workers who come to work in Israel will be hired directly by employers.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/12/2011 2:32:10 AM
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Knesset holds special session on rising fuel costs
Kadima MKs slam PM "Draconian" policy on gas taxes.
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/12/2011 2:36:56 AM
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Most young Israelis would consider private school for kids
Fifty-two percent of those under 35 support a state-run school voucher program in which the education budget would be allocated to parents, who would use it to pay for their children’s school.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/12/2011 2:41:25 AM
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Over a million tourists visit Israel 1st quarter of 2011
Figure marks 4% rise from last year, 18% higher than 2009.
By BEN HARTMAN \
5/12/2011 3:01:18 AM
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Railways: Travel from TA to Eilat in 2.5 hrs
Plan for rail link to Eilat remains shelved after Finance Ministry determines NIS 7 billion price tag not justified by anticipated daily passenger traffic of just a few hundred.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/12/2011 3:08:19 AM
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One in 3 Israelis at risk of injury needing hospitalization
One in 11 to be involved in traffic accident, trauma center report finds.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/12/2011 3:17:56 AM
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Ariel University Center opens ‘Green Chemistry' program
Program to provide basic tools for careers in clean-tech.
By SHARON UDASIN \
5/12/2011 3:27:28 AM
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Center-right MEPs come out against new Gaza flotilla
15 vessels, 1,500 people hope to break blockade at end of month; European Parliament members call plan "an act of provocation."
By JONNY PAUL \
5/12/2011 3:45:33 AM
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Independence Party seeks to put haredim to work
Barak to unveil faction's platform; calls for strengthening Israel militarily and expresses support for diplomatic agreement with the Palestinians.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/12/2011 3:57:00 AM
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Rise Hi remains unbeaten, Morningside just barely
The big bats for Rise Hi provided by shortstop Chaim Jacobson and outfielder Jeremy Singer.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
5/12/2011 4:14:08 AM
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Neve Yonatan extend gap; winning start for Young Ashdod
Busy weekend of cricket action.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF \
5/12/2011 4:21:05 AM
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Libyan rebel chief in UK to drum up aid
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 4:23:50 AM
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Greens, Reds to clash for State Cup
Mac Haifa hands Netanya first loss in 17 matches; Hap TA overcomes K8 in other semi.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/12/2011 4:31:27 AM
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Hap J’lem books Final Four berth
Katash's team complete sweep of Maccabi Ashdod.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/12/2011 4:37:09 AM
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Shahar subdues Kleybanova, Sharapova awaits in 3rd round
Rafa survives scare in men's event of Italian Open in Rome.
By ALLON SINAI \
5/12/2011 4:44:28 AM
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North Korea dismisses Seoul nuclear summit as ridiculous
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 4:50:27 AM
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Tainted pop
Ever since ‘Tainted Love’ became a worldwide smash hit for his new wave duo Soft Cell, Marc Almond has forged a remarkably diverse career spanning 25 years.
By DAVID BRINN \
5/12/2011 4:57:33 AM
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Tel Aviv labor court orders rail workers to halt strike
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 5:08:14 AM
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Labor court orders rail workers to halt strike
Despite injunction temporarily ordering employees to work, service disruptions expected; court discussion of strike legality scheduled.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/12/2011 5:20:27 AM
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Snared by rock & roll
American drummer-percussionist Gerry Hemingway joins forces with compatriot bass player Mark Dresser and Israeli saxophonist Assif Tsahar for a freewheeling gig at Tel Aviv’s Levontin 7.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 5:25:48 AM
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US senator describes 'gruesome' bin Laden photos
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 5:45:58 AM
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B’Tselem: Jordan Valley, Dead Sea most exploited areas
Human rights group says big disparity in amount of natural resources allocated to settlers versus to Palestinians in these regions.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/12/2011 6:14:32 AM
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IDF arrests 9 wanted Palestinians in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 7:20:13 AM
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Earthquake rocks Spanish town, killing 8 people
An estimated 10,000 people affected by 5.3 magnitude quake in ancient town.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:49:44 AM
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Court orders rail worker strike to stop until Monday
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 8:59:08 AM
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Court orders rail workers to halt strike, trains to move
Despite injunction temporarily ordering employees to work, service disruptions expected; court discussion of strike postponed.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/12/2011 11:56:31 AM
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Gaddafi resurfaces on Libyan TV after two-week absence
Libyan leader has not been seen since April 30 NATO airstrike killed his youngest son; state television shows him at Tripoli hotel.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 9:06:32 AM
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Off the Beaten Track: Road tripping to Nahal Arugot
A new column: Travel expert Joe Yudin introduces "the road less travelled" as well as some new discoveries at more well-known sites.
By JOE YUDIN \
5/12/2011 10:46:40 AM
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Detained Al Jazeera reporter said to be in Iran
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 9:30:27 AM
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US senator describes 'gruesome' bin Laden photos
James Inhofe says there is "no question" that al Qaida leader is dead, some photos are appropriate for release.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 9:41:45 AM
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Ashton: EU won't rule out sanctions on Assad
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 9:49:37 AM
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Erdogan: 'I don't see Hamas as a terror organization'
In a televised interview with Charlie Rose, Turkey's prime minister praises Fatah-Hamas unity, says Israel must apologize for 'Mavi Marmara.'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 9:56:11 AM
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Berlusconi: Italy won't recognize Palestinian state
Italian PM says dialogue is necessary for progress, praises Israeli democracy and declares support at Independence Day event.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:13:37 AM
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Out and About: Top 10 things to do
The smoke is gonna rise again over Israeli waters as legendary English rock band Deep Purple makes its way over for a concert.
By COMPILED BY SHAWN RODGERS \
5/13/2011 8:33:14 AM
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Hundreds queue for food after Spanish earthquake
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 10:21:19 AM
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Japan to unveil nuclear operator Tepco compensation scheme
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 10:59:22 AM
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US Attorney General: 'Bin Laden was not assassinated'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:50:34 AM
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Syrian ambassador: Asma Assad did not escape to London
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:58:54 AM
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Just when you though it was safe to eat fish
Although eating fish is generally considered healthy, the high levels of mercury can cause damage to the nervous system and liver functions.
By LEE GOLAN/ NO CAMELS \
5/19/2011 10:16:06 AM
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Portugal poll shows opposition headed for victory
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 11:23:08 AM
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Controversial App measures mobile chat radiation levels
Tawkon, created by Israeli start up company, calculates radiation levels based on number of factors such as weather, how device is held.
By YAHEL KAPLAN/ NO CAMELS \
5/20/2011 4:15:35 PM
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Chinese churches petition parliament for religious reform
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 11:25:35 AM
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Mugabe party insists on 2011 Zimbabwe elections
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 11:32:32 AM
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Im Tirzu launches anti-Nakba Day campaign
Right-wing organization releases 70-page booklet called 'Nakba BS' meant to undermine claims of 1948 "catastrophe."
By BEN HARTMAN AND LAHAV HARKOV \
5/12/2011 11:49:16 AM
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Lag Ba'Omer postponed out of concern for Sabbath
Chief rabbis, Ovadia Yosef rule that bonfires will be lit on Sunday, not Saturday, to avoid desecration of the Sabbath.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 12:14:22 PM
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Bob Marley exhibit opens on anniversary of his death
Perhaps most significant item at LA Grammy Museum exhibit is reggae music legend's primary guitar, a modified mahogany Gibson Les Paul.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 12:16:41 PM
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China calls on world not to interfere in Syria
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 12:18:49 PM
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Egypt Brotherhood member to run for presidency
Abdel Moneim Abul Futuh will run as an independent; Muslim Brotherhood has said it will not field a candidate.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 12:39:50 PM
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NATO strike damages North Korean embassy
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 12:44:10 PM
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Top Fatah official: 'PA won't be able to stop 3rd intifada'
Abbas Zaki says the Palestinian people may launch new intifada on 'Nakba Day,' inspired by Middle East unrest, if they have lost hope in peace talks; advocates prisoner exchange for Schalit.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 12:50:06 PM
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Demjanjuk rejects offer to make statement before verdict
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:03:39 PM
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Munich court prepares to give verdict on Demjanjuk
Demjanjuk is charged with accessory to the murder of 28,060 Jews at the Sobibor extermination camp.
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JPOST CO \
5/12/2011 1:10:20 PM
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NGO Monitor on B'Tselem resources report: 'Shoddy Work'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:16:01 PM
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Railway workers union leaders released from prison
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:31:15 PM
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Top Fatah official: 'PA won't be able to stop 3rd intifada'
Abbas Zaki says the Palestinians, inspired by Middle East unrest, may launch new intifada on 'Nakba Day' if they have lost hope in peace talks.
By D. E. MILLER, ARIEH O'SULLIVAN/ THE MEDIA \
5/12/2011 1:36:21 PM
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Railway workers union leaders released from prison
Trains begin moving after court discussion of railway workers strike postponed; union leaders leave prison after arrest over illegal protest.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:36:10 PM
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John Demjanjuk declared guilty
By JPOST.COM \
5/12/2011 1:39:00 PM
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Munich: Demjanjuk found guilty of helping kill 27,900 Jews
"Humanity owed this to the memory of the tortured and the dead," survivors group says following verdict on Sobibor guard; Demjanjuk sentenced to five years in prison.
By REUTERS AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:41:49 PM
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Saudi literary clubs told to do business by the book
Government issues detailed new, uniform rules for book clubs that critics see as indirect censorship.
By DAVID E. MILLER / THE MEDIA LINE \
5/12/2011 1:50:05 PM
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40 IAF soldiers injured after breathing chemicals on base
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 1:55:54 PM
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So many possibilities, many of them unpleasant
By IRA SHARKANSKY \
5/12/2011 2:19:00 PM
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on BLOCKING our own Happiness...
By TOBY GOTESMAN SCHNEIER \
5/12/2011 2:20:00 PM
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Rabbi Daniel Brenner on the initiative to ban circumcision
By GUEST BLOGS \
5/12/2011 2:25:00 PM
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Libyan interim council to open London office
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 2:32:29 PM
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Wiesenthal Center welcomes Demjanjuk conviction
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 2:49:00 PM
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God of the Earth: Agriculture as taught on Sinai
The inner teachings of the commandment of Shemitah are vital today as humankind flirts dangerously with destroying the environment.
By NOAM YEHUDA SENDOR \
5/13/2011 8:33:14 AM
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Pakistan praises China ties, opens second nuclear reactor
By REUTERS/ \
5/12/2011 2:58:37 PM
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Russian says Iran atomic plant to operate in weeks
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 3:06:00 PM
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Wine Talk: Which food with what wine?
White with fish and red with meat? Yes, but not always.
By Adam Montefiore \
5/18/2011 11:29:08 AM
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Obama urges companies to hire, studies housing moves
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 3:09:39 PM
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Jewish groups hail news of Demjanjuk guilty verdict
Wiesenthal Center director calls conviction a "long-awaited victory," Yad Vashem: "There's no statute of limitations on Holocaust crimes."
By Gil Stern Stern SHEFLER \
5/12/2011 3:11:53 PM
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The Weekly Schmooze: Seinfeld opens his vault
A 'Jpost' column wrapping up the hottest Jewish culture news worldwide: Bar Refaeli in army gear; Jewish food's redemption.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/12/2011 3:28:21 PM
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Seven injured, four critically, in Arava car crash
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 3:36:19 PM
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‘I think I can’
When your mind, emotions and activities focus on a goal, and you practice and strengthen self-efficacy, you can achieve the extraordinary.
By MIKE GROPPER \
5/18/2011 12:38:43 PM
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Russian official: Iran atomic plant to operate in weeks
Launch of Bushehr plant is imminent, says Russian deputy FM; reactor already operating at low level for tests.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 3:44:15 PM
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Cooking Class: Gourmet express
A new cookbook offers ideas and solutions for making great foods in less time.
By ORLY PELEE-BRONSTEIN AND MICHAL MOSES \
5/17/2011 4:08:53 PM
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White House to unveil cyber security proposal
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 3:53:34 PM
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Four people killed in Arava car crash on way to Eilat
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 4:18:47 PM
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Green Eats: Handle with care
For people who are lactose-intolerant and for for vegetarians, soy products appear to be the ultimate answer. But studies indicate that consumption should be limited.
By PHYLLIS GLAZER \
5/12/2011 4:21:53 PM
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4 killed in car collision on Arava Road in South
Four-year-old, 2 parents, and grandfather killed after car hits bus and splits into two; baby girl still fighting for life in hospital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 4:25:34 PM
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Style Junkie: The anchor
Hila Sharon is one of those annoying people who are good at everything they do. Now she has her own fashion label, Layou.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
5/15/2011 12:03:39 PM
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2 arrested on suspicion of plotting attack on NY synagogue
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 4:40:08 PM
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One true diva
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, who preparing the next generation of singers, says she’s looking forward to her first visit to Israel in a decade.
By DAVID BRINN \
5/12/2011 11:48:11 PM
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2 nabbed on suspicion of plotting NY synagogue attack
"Arrest is stark reminder that Jews and Jewish institutions continue to be a favorite target for extremists,” ADL New York director says.
By JORDANA HORN, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/12/2011 4:50:58 PM
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Half a century and still going strong
This year’s Israel festival, the 50th, brings many of greatest names in art and music to what some in West perceive to be a cultural backwater.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 11:48:11 PM
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The stately home of Israel's first president
Weizmann’s residence, designed by world-famous architect Erich Mendelsohn, fell into disrepair, but careful restoration its magnificence.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
5/12/2011 11:48:11 PM
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Fusing Cobham's worlds
A natural performer, talented jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham believes in playing his best and reaching out to people.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 11:53:31 PM
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Cunningham’s swan song
With less than a year to its disbandment, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company will perform in Israel as one of its last stops.
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
5/12/2011 11:53:31 PM
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Theater’s fantastic realism
Vakhtangov Theater director Rimas Tuminas shares some of his thoughts on his upcoming performances.
By DAVID STROMBERG \
5/12/2011 11:53:31 PM
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German court convicts then frees Nazi guard Demjanjuk
91-year-old sentenced to 5 years but let out due to age; Demjanjuk convicted for killing 27,900 as guard at death camp Sobibor.
By REUTERS AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 5:29:04 PM
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Environmental conference at UN turns to talk of Israel
By JORDANA HORN \
5/12/2011 5:31:41 PM
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Hashomer Hahadash: A volunteer’s perspective
To combat this phenomenon constant harassment and theft, one activist group now offers to guard properties and deter violence.
By MARK SIMON \
5/12/2011 11:53:31 PM
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12 pilgrims en route to Mecca killed in car crash in Sinai
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 5:44:03 PM
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Short-lived rail strike ends after workers freed from jail
Workers detained after rallying against privatization; hearing on the legality of the worker strike delayed until next week.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/12/2011 5:44:58 PM
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1948, for real
Sapir Prize-winner Yoram Kaniuk is as candid in an interview as he is in his down-to-earth, memoir about his experiences in War of Independence.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 11:53:31 PM
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Clinton says looking to raise pressure on Syria
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 5:46:48 PM
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Man gets 7 months in jail after driving without license
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 6:16:25 PM
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Questionnaire: Let's be realistic
Rosen has spent the last 8 years working for coexistence organization Search for Common Ground and now its director of the J'lem office in 2007.
By SHARON ROSEN \
5/12/2011 6:01:49 PM
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Oren in op-ed: Unity deal 'delivered victory to terrorism'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 6:02:58 PM
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Michael Oren: Unity deal 'delivered victory to terrorism'
In LA Times op-ed, envoy to US says peace process can be revived if int'l community upholds criteria of no terror and recognition of Israel.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 6:11:49 PM
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Clinton: US, allies to increase pressure on Syria
US secretary of state says Assad increasingly isolated; "We're going to hold the Syrian gov't accountable," she states as crackdown continues.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 6:12:12 PM
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Court orders temporary injunction on building in Migron
By RON FRIEDMAN \
5/12/2011 6:14:31 PM
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Where the buffalo roam
On a trip to South Dakota view bison, a family finds the creatures can be both noble and annoying.
By JAMES ELI SHIFFER \
5/14/2011 10:59:27 AM
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Members of Libya rebel council to visit White House
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 6:27:18 PM
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J'lem Police add forces ahead of Temple Mount Friday prayer
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 6:31:08 PM
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Heart-healthy cuisine
According to some, Mediterranean meals are among the healthiest in the world.
By FAYE LEVY \
5/12/2011 6:32:46 PM
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A blossoming city
With the arrival of spring, Jerusalem’s garden flowers awaken with full pomp and circumstance.
By YEHOSHUA SISKIN \
5/12/2011 6:39:39 PM
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Three Greek policemen suspended in brutality probe
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 6:49:53 PM
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Keep Dreaming: The journey from Mt. Sinai to Mt. Herzl
Confluence of Remembrance Day, Independence Day raises question of what this Jewish state need become to justify the price we have paid for it.
By DAVID BREAKSTONE \
5/13/2011 4:13:51 PM
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Another Tack: The Börne identification
Joint Fatah-Hamas venture should persuade even the most diehard peaceniks that the time has come to finally wise up, lose the illusion.
By SARAH HONIG \
5/13/2011 4:13:51 PM
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Barak says new party to include equal number of men, women
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 7:01:06 PM
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Above the Fray: Only defeat awaits violence and extremism
The death of bin Laden offers a symbolic moment of opportunity for regional key players to adjust their regional postures and relationships.
By ALON BEN-MEIR \
5/13/2011 4:13:51 PM
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US could free up $180 million for Libya opposition
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:03:13 PM
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Scandal-hit Galliano's to stand trial in French court
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:05:40 PM
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Abbas calls on Fatah to seek new presidential candidate
Fatah council urges Palestinians to escalate “popular resistance” against Israel, especially in J'lem neighborhoods Silwan, Sheikh Jarrah, Old City.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/12/2011 7:08:53 PM
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The Human Spirit: Gilad’s guitar
The story of a young IDF soldier’s guitar and how it ended up in the hands of Sandy Cash after his death in the Yom Kippur War.
By BARBARA SOFER \
5/13/2011 4:13:51 PM
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US Senators urge Turkey to stop second Gaza flotilla
Letter addressed to Erdogan says: "If flotilla organizers carry out confrontational plans, Israelis will have little choice but to raid vessel."
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/12/2011 7:14:46 PM
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Fit for a ‘King’
David Foster Wallace’s posthumously published novel is an epitaph for a brilliant writer who had a curiosity about "the gift of being alive."
GLENN C. ALTSCHULER \
5/15/2011 12:58:06 PM
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Egypt anti-graft agency to interrogate Mubarak for 1st time
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:24:00 PM
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Parshat Behar: The true master of Israel
"That which groweth of itself of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, and the grapes of thy undressed vine thou shalt not gather; it shall be a year of solemn rest for the land" (Leviticus 25:5)
By SHLOMO RISKIN \
5/13/2011 4:11:29 PM
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His/Her Story: A 16th-century Judaizer from Castile
This conversa, her husband and four children lived in the village of Cogolludo in Castile, where they worked, interacted with neighbors.
By RENÉE LEVINE MELAMMED \
5/13/2011 4:12:08 PM
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The Tisch: Crossing swords with an Iron Head
The holy Rabbi Ya’acov Yitzhak Halevi Horowitz, commonly known as the Hozeh of Lublin, was the first hassidic master to serve in a major city.
By LEVI COOPER \
5/13/2011 4:12:08 PM
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Egypt anti-graft agency to question Mubarak for first time
Investigators in Sharm al-Sheikh to question ousted president and wife on accusations of using influence to accumulate massive wealth.
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:45:18 PM
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The Future of Zionism
Following Israel’s 63rd birthday, Diaspora Jews need not be concerned with the question of whether Israel will still exist in another 63 years. Rather, the question they need to be asking is whether Diaspora Jewry will still be around then.
By CAMERON S. BROWN \
5/13/2011 1:19:50 AM
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Obama proposes extending FBI chief's term
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:48:52 PM
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Albania vows new EU drive after local polls
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 7:53:11 PM
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Timewarp: Agitation and tension still prevail in Jaffa
Town under curfew, police sever communications with Tel Aviv.
By JERUSALEM POST \
5/12/2011 7:56:47 PM
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Veterans: The designer in Kadima
With her three children, 21, 16 and 14, still at home, she finds her days fully occupied, and making jewelry, which she loves, is still only a part, albeit an important one, of her life.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
5/13/2011 4:14:48 PM
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Uganda police open fire as Nigeria leader's car stoned
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 8:12:37 PM
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Ex-Labor chief Barak declares ‘Independence’ in Tel Aviv
Defense minister officially inaugurates new political party, complaining about "opportunists and charlatans" in Israeli politics.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/12/2011 8:15:37 PM
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Greek police clash with demonstrators in Athens
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 8:15:27 PM
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Greek police clash with demonstrators in Athens
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 8:18:59 PM
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A bit of funk and swing
Veteran jazz guitarist Mordy Ferber and pianist Anat Fort take liberties, respectfully, with famous Arik Einstein songs next week in Tel Aviv.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 11:52:26 PM
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Mitzna says Labor will never join gov't with Likud
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
5/12/2011 8:30:00 PM
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2 nabbed on suspicion of plotting NY synagogue attack
Suspects were apprehended in an undercover sting operation after they tried to purchase weapons including grenades and guns.
By JORDANA HORN, JPOST CORRESPONDENT \
5/13/2011 9:12:27 AM
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Passionate about pralines
Paris-trained Israeli chocolatière Ika Cohen realized a lifelong dream when she opened her own chocolate atelier in south Tel Aviv.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/12/2011 11:51:39 PM
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'Gay Tel Aviv' is here to stay
The city is creating a name for itself internationally as a place worth
visiting if you are a gay man or woman looking for top-class facilities.
By YONI COHEN \
5/12/2011 11:51:39 PM
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‘Hallelujah’ looks for next Jewish singing sensation
Singing competition aims to create new musical tradition for world Jewry that will strengthen connection between young Diaspora Jews and Israel.
By DAVID BRINN \
5/12/2011 8:50:15 PM
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Keeping history in the picture
‘Hatzalmania,’ screening as part of the DocAviv Festival, is an intimate and sweetly emotive vignette about the landmark Pri-Or photography store.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 11:51:39 PM
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Schwartz family identified as victims of fatal Arava crash
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 8:55:35 PM
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The Torah transporter
Hand-delivering several thousand weekly copies of "Torah Tidbits" is a matter of logistics – and luck – according to Cyril Simkins.
By YOCHEVED MIRIAM RUSSO \
5/12/2011 11:50:07 PM
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Schwartz family identified as victims of fatal Arava crash
Four-year-old, 2 parents, and grandfather killed after car hits bus and splits into two; baby girl still fighting for life in hospital.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 8:58:07 PM
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Four wheels bad, two wheels good
While TA is just at the start of long journey toward greener transport, cycling is gaining recognition as a way to get around congested city.
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK \
5/12/2011 11:52:26 PM
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Syrian troops circle Hama, disperse 1st big Aleppo rally
Shin Bet chief: It will be very difficult to return genie to the bottle; 16 US senators call for tougher sanctions against Syria.
By OREN KESSLER \
5/12/2011 9:11:43 PM
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Chick lit for midlife
Chick lit, for those who aren’t in the know, has female protagonists who are usually career-driven, like to shop and are involved in some sort of romantic drama.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
5/12/2011 11:52:26 PM
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Egypt tells activists to cancel solidarity march to Gaza
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 9:22:09 PM
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Showtime: Getting active at Hazorea Forest
Environmentally minded members of the public can roll up their sleeves, get stuck into some earnest green activity at 3-day Activism Festival.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 9:22:32 PM
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700 dead in Syria crackdown, jurists' group says
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 9:30:57 PM
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Grapevine: A hard night's day
It's unusual to see a group of black-hatted and black-coated haredi rabbis gathered around a horse-riding track, but that’s what happened.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/12/2011 11:50:07 PM
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Republican Paul expected to announce White House run
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 9:37:36 PM
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Shabbat Goy: The guy on the bench
Age, cynicism and a hefty mortgage eventually wear down even the most irrepressible impulses to set the world to rights.
By AKIN AJAYI \
5/12/2011 11:52:26 PM
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Column One: Obama’s newest ambush
Netanyahu doesn’t have to give in. He can stick to his guns and defend the country.
By CAROLINE B. GLICK \
5/13/2011 4:13:51 PM
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Ex Supreme Court judge: Demjanjuk ruling ‘closes circle'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 9:47:48 PM
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Star Catcher: Astrology for the week of May 13, 2011
TIP FOR THE WEEK: Don’t let your anger get the best of you. Take a deep breath, choose your words carefully and remember to smile.
By MARALLYN BEN MOSHE \
5/12/2011 9:49:31 PM
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Talks between IMA, Treasury end with no progress again
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:03:48 PM
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Just the Facts: Studious Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Municipality is investing significant resources in its effort to brand the city as a national center of higher education.
By EITAN BLUER \
5/12/2011 11:50:35 PM
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Green Jerusalem: Feathering your nest
Raising chickens in backyards is a contentious issue, but it
can be done in the city with little effort.
By KARIN KLOOSTERMAN \
5/12/2011 11:50:07 PM
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At his age you don't ask
The daughter-in-law of the late Teddy Kollek marks what would have been his 100th birthday with a photo exhibition based on his private moments.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2011 11:46:22 PM
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NY court sends rabbi to jail after groping IDF soldier
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:25:37 PM
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It's all in the mind
Festivals are not usually associated with philosophy, but the staff at Jerusalem’s Mishkenot Sha’ananim is trying to change that.
By JOSHUA HAMERMAN \
5/12/2011 11:46:22 PM
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34-year-old man killed in head on collision in North
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:29:29 PM
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Entry to Temple Mount to be restricted ahead of Nakba Day
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/13/2011 12:25:58 AM
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Report: Libyan military attache joins rebel ranks
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 10:31:03 PM
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‘I won’t turn my back on the Palestinian peace camp’
In emphatic contrast to the prime minister, President Shimon Peres does not regard the Fatah-Hamas pact as potentially marking the end of the Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic road.
By DAVID HOROVITZ \
5/13/2011 4:13:51 PM
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This Week in Jerusalem
Peggy Cidor's round-up of city affairs.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
5/12/2011 10:33:08 PM
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From ragas to richness
The Indian music festival at Confederation House is named for one of the basic modes of Indian music.
By PEGGY CIDOR \
5/12/2011 11:46:22 PM
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Facebook hired PR firm to smear Google, website claims
According to Daily Beast report, social-networking giant hired leading PR firm Burson-Marsteller to pitch anti-Google stories to newspapers.
By NADAV SHEMER \
5/12/2011 10:40:54 PM
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The ins and outs of insider trading
Hedge-fund founder on wrong side of borderline between information gathering and insider trading.
By ASHER MEIR \
5/12/2011 10:44:44 PM
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Exports rise despite dollar’s drop
But trade deficit for April widens to 16-year high on stronger shekel.
By NADAV SHEMER \
5/12/2011 10:47:35 PM
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Renault descendants seek redress for nationalization
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 10:47:21 PM
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Neighborhood Watch: Unsettled market
Ma’aleh Adumim used to absorb the overflow from Jerusalem at more affordable prices, but a dearth of new housing has slowed the process.
By JOHN BENZAQUEN \
5/12/2011 11:50:07 PM
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Global Agenda: Sell in May...
Financial markets have seen more bad days in the last two weeks than in the past several months.
By PINCHAS LANDAU \
5/12/2011 10:52:58 PM
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Bin Laden’s Defender: Noam Chomsky
Chomsky's latest rant claims that bin Laden was not complicit in the attacks of 9/11 and that Bush's sins were worse than those of the al-Qaida ringleader.
By ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ \
5/12/2011 11:04:19 PM
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Jordan agrees to pay higher price for Egypt gas
Israel has a similar gas contract with Egypt, and there have been several reports in the Egyptian media that the Egyptian government wants to double the price of gas it sells to Israel.
By YOSSI NISSAN/GLOBES \
5/12/2011 10:57:49 PM
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Dana International sings "Ding-Dong" at Eurovision contest
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
5/12/2011 10:59:40 PM
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Key bin Laden intel came from detainee later released
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 11:01:02 PM
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Capital Calendar: May 13 - May 20
The University Botanical Gardens hosts a duet between Israeli rock legends Shlomo Gronich and Matti Caspi.
By IN JERUSALEM STAFF \
5/12/2011 11:50:52 PM
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Frenzied competition cuts mortgage spreads
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank had the highest spread on mortgages, and Bank Leumi and First International Bank of Israel had the lowest.
By ERAN PEER/GLOBES \
5/12/2011 11:04:02 PM
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Stepping Out
The annual Spring Festival is back in Rishon Lezion – indoors, outdoors and more diverse than ever.
By MAXIM REIDER \
5/13/2011 4:15:36 PM
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Some 'Enchanted' evening
This Saturday night, choreographer Shlomit Fundaminsky will reveal her latest take on the favorite subject of romance at the Tmuna Theater.
By ORI LENKINSKI \
5/13/2011 4:15:36 PM
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Growing up with Yoram Kaniuk
Written by a member of the Palmah, the play ‘1948’ takes us through the author’s early life, which coincided with the state’s early life.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/13/2011 4:19:36 PM
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Repeating the Nakba mistake
Instead of devoting so much energy to emphasizing their victimization, Arab Israelis and Palestinians would do well to learn from their mistakes.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/12/2011 11:20:13 PM
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Power to the Purple
Once touting itself as the world’s loudest band, legendary 1970s group Deep Purple returns to rock Caesarea again.
By DAVID BRINN \
5/13/2011 4:20:14 PM
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Lakeside entertainment
From klezmer to Celtic and singles to sing-alongs, the Jacob’s Ladder Festival is awash with acts and activities everyone can enjoy.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/13/2011 4:20:14 PM
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Security and Defense: Bracing for mass protests
IDF is gearing up for potentially dramatic Nakba Day demonstrations, with training emphasis on non-lethal crowd dispersal techniques.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
5/13/2011 4:18:04 PM
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‘And on the Third Day’ Moshe Ivgy should have rested
Something is rotten in the State of Israel – and it’s this movie.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/13/2011 4:19:36 PM
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Screen Savors: Screen Gems
A host of obscure but intriguing shows lie hidden among the more high-profile prime time programs and TV channels.
By RUTH BELOFF \
5/13/2011 4:19:36 PM
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'Portrayal of Israel as refusing peace a great injustice'
Politics: A candid interview with Kadima powerhouse Dalia Itzik on regional change and prime ministerial inaction.
By REBECCA ANNA STOIL \
5/13/2011 4:18:04 PM
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Most people in 23 nations back NATO action in Libya
By REUTERS \
5/12/2011 11:42:47 PM
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Arab Affairs: Tehran to the rescue
If you were the Iranian regime, and Bashar Assad was in trouble, wouldn’t you be likely to help him?
By JONATHAN SPYER \
5/13/2011 4:21:04 PM
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In the market for mouth-watering meat?
At the Charcuterie, the chef brings together French-Swiss cooking, local ingredients and the atmosphere of a Greek taverna.
By JONATHAN GILAD \
5/13/2011 4:20:28 PM
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May 13: Better late...than misidentified
I knew with the utmost certainty that though my future would include many joyous milestones, I would never share fully in this irretrievable moment.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
5/12/2011 11:49:46 PM
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Diplomacy: Big speech or big sleep?
The Fatah-Hamas deal and the killing of bin Laden may have saved Netanyahu the need to mollify a frustrated White House.
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER \
5/13/2011 4:21:15 PM
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Fearing Assad demise, Hezbollah may move assets
Israel concerned about whose hands missiles and extensive chemical weapons held by Assad’s military would fall into if his regime is toppled.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
5/12/2011 11:55:10 PM