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It has only been a short while since I joined. Let me say this for now: I was born in one country with a father from another country and am currently living in a third country, married to a woman from that country.

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Israel's onslaught on Gaza: 6 of 8

Interesting how news articles can be revealing and obfuscating at the same time. Take, for example The Gaza Boomerang by Nicholas Kristof. The initial revelation, if one can call it that, is that Israel helped nurture Hamas- somewhat like the US managed to pull of with their support of the Mujahiddeen in Aghanistan at the en...
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Genetically modified organisms will benefit the world's poorest people: 6 of 7

Genetically modified organisms are commercial objects. Companies expect an above average return from them. They will not market them to the poorest to cater to their needs; rather, they will try and muster the funds from their governments which, in the feeble position they usually find themselves in when confronted with the ...
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Which genre is the most useful: Radio or television?: 19 of 21

How do you compare apples and oranges? You find equal parameters, such as weight or volume. Similarly, radio, television and their usefulness are not a matter of taste. You can compare apples and oranges. By now, we belong to the species of homo economicus. We look at the world in terms of usefulness - or rather, to keep in ...
Local Guides > Chicago Best brunch restaurants in Chicago: 3 of 3

Wikipedia describes brunch as a late morning meal between the typical time for breakfast and lunch. It serves as a replacement for breakfast, usually eaten when one rises too late to eat breakfast. Brunch is typically served beginning in the 10:00 a.m. hour, and continuing through early afternoon. Chicago, on the other hand ...