TEL AVIV (Press Release)― When the scientific and spiritual worlds collide, they do so in the most surprising ways. Classical meteorological and plant science has, in the last century, insisted that dew negatively affects plant life, leading to rot and fungus. But in the Judeo-Christian tradition, dew is most welcomed as an important source of […]
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Science, Medicine, & EducationTEL AVIV (Press Release) – About ten years ago, the discovery of microRNAs ― tiny cellular molecules that regulate our genetic code ― unlocked a world of scientific possibilities, including a deeper understanding of human disease. One new analytical technology is “deep sequencing,” which gives scientists the ability to discover invaluable information about human diseases at
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Science, Medicine, & EducationBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — It was they who put on the table the demand for a total freeze in Jewish construction throughout the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The result was to increase the political demands of the Palestinians, as well as the Israeli settlers and their supporters. Increasing demands of both sides before the start of
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Middle EastWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman on Friday, Sept. 24, announced the introduction of legislation to protect students from religious discrimination. Recently, there have been multiple incidents involving anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Sikh epithets, slurs and obscenities, and even physical violence towards students at American school. “All students should be protected
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By Carol Davis LA JOLLA, California — Right out of the gate…don’t miss Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan (book) and Christopher Curtis (music and lyrics). It is now in its world-premiere production at the Playhouse, where it is directed by Warren Carlyle and Michael Unger. I
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastEditor’s Note: Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of J Street, sent a letter to his organization’s supporters, with copies to the media, following disclosures in the Washington Times about the sources of the organization’s finances: By Jeremy Ben-Ami Within the past 48 hours, you may have heard that the Washington Times published a confidential J Street tax
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Travel and FoodBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — His was an odd speech for a President. He stood before the world and trashed the United States. “The blocks and neighborhoods of this great city tell the story of a difficult decade,” he said of New York, beginning with the attack on the World Trade Center and through the economic
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Shoshana Bryen, USAENCINITAS, California (Press Release) — On October 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., the Encinitas library is hosting the San Diego County Library Book Festival. The all-ages event will host popular authors, discussion panels, free entertainment and activities, as well as local food vendors. The Book Festival will feature: a keynote address by Richard Dreyfuss, who
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Travel and FoodBy Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO — The 2010 Star Awards at the Balboa Theatre, for volunteers in San Diego’s Arts Community, opened with the shooting-star energy of Culture Shock ‘s dance ensemble. These kids, with bodies as pliant as rubber, did their fast-moving break dance and bebop routines to a cheering audience. The Star Award
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Travel and FoodBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM –French Hill is one of the neighborhoods begun soon after 1967 on land included in the enlargement of Jerusalem. Now there are about 8,000 residents, the large majority of whom are Jews. There are also Arab, East Asian, and other students from the nearby Hebrew University, and Arab families who are
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Ira SharkanskySAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Two Israel Defense Forces soldiers, Orit and Jonathan whose last names have been withheld for security reasons, will visit San Diego on Wednesday, Oct. 6, during a speaking tour of the Western United States. Scheduled are presentations at Torrey Pines High School at noon; UCSD at 5 p.m. in the Bear Room
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San Diego CalendarBy Carol Davis SAN DIEGO–Recently I wove my car down to the Gaslamp District to catch the tail end of Lamb’s Players Theatre’s miXtape, a little 80’s musical review written by resident Lamb’s actors Jon Lorenz (musical arrangements) and Colleen Kollar Smith (she also choreographed) and directed by another long time resident player and staff
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Roz Rothstein LOS ANGELES — Along with many others, I received an internet notice about a September 19th meeting for people interested in promoting a state ballot initiative to divest state retirement funds from some companies that do business with Israel. The notice was entitled “Los Angeles Campaign Kick off and Petition Circulator Training
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Travel and FoodNEW YORK (Press Release)–Following is a transcript of remarks made by President Barack Obama to the General Assembly of the United Nations on Thursday, Sept. 23: THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to address this Assembly for the second time, nearly two years after my
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