Music review: Israeli musicians hampered by sanctuary's divided seating

By David Amos LA JOLLA,  California — One of my important missions in music is to promote lesser known composers and emerging young musicians worthy of greater recognition and exposure. The future of classical music rests in our younger generations. First of all it is essential that we educate our youth to appreciate, enjoy, and […]

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Israeli researcher: Same hormone stimulates emotions of love and envy

HAIFA, Israel (Press Release)—A new study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that the hormone oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone”, which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating. “Subsequent to these findings, we assume that the hormone is an overall

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Federal Court nixes South Carolina's proposed Christian license plate

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Press Release)–A federal district court ruled Tuesday that a special Christian license plate mandated by the South Carolina legislature violates the constitutional separation of church and state. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie held that the plate, which was to feature a large yellow cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I

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USA

FBI says evidence to date indicates Hasan acted alone

WASHINGTON,D.C. (Press Release)–The FBI issued the following statement on Tuesday regarding its investigation of the mass murder at Ft. Hood, Texas: The FBI continues to work closely with the Department of the Army in the joint, ongoing investigation into the tragic events that occurred last Thursday at Fort Hood. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be

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USA

U.S.expresses hope Lebanon will remain sovereign

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The White House on Tuesday issued the following statement in response to the formation of a new government in Lebanon: “The United States commends Prime Minister Hariri and President Sleiman for their stewardship during the government formation process, and looks forward to working with the next Lebanese government on behalf of

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USA

Above all, allegiance to the U.S. Constitution

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C–On July 26, 1948, President Truman issued Executive Order 9981 abolishing segregation in the armed forces and ordering, “there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed forces without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.”    It was, and he was, politically incorrect for

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Shoshana Bryen, USA

Senate Homeland Security Committee to investigate Ft. Hood murders

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)—Senate Homeland Security Chairman Joe Lieberman ( Independent,Connecticut), and Ranking Member Susan Collins, (Republican-Maine), formally announced on Monday that their Committee will be conducting an investigation into last week’s murders at Ft. Hood, beginning with a public hearing next week. The Senators released the following statements today on their inquiry and intention to

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USA

16th Century Bible looted by Nazis returned to Jewish museum in Austria

NEW YORK (Press Release) – A 16th century two-volume Bomberg/Pratensis Rabbinic Bible is back in the hands of its rightful owners 71 years after it was stolen by the Nazis.  On Monday, November 9, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S.

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USA

Recent U.S. elections strengthen Netanyahu's hand, Koch and Charney agree

  HAIFA (Press Release)–“The big winner is Bibi Netanyahu”, says Leon H. Charney following the re-election of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg last week. Hosting former Mayor of New York City Ed Koch in his “The Charney Report” studio, Mr. Leon H. Charney, American businessman and Chairman of the University of Haifa’s Board of

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Middle East, USA

Despite setbacks, U.S. remains committed to Arab-Israeli peace process–Burns

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is a transcript of a speech on U.S. policy in the Middle East delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 10, by William Burns, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, to the Middle East Institute: Thank you very much Wendy for that kind introduction. And thank you for this opportunity to speak again at

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