New novel by Daniel Silva: Survival of Jews not assured by others.

The latest in a series of novels about Gideon Allon, Israeli spy and sometimes assassin, contains a basic message; if Israel and Jews are to survive, it will because of their own efforts.

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Baggy pants � Teen Rebellion or Indication of a Lost Generation.

The newest teen fad, baggy pants, crotch grabbing antics, are copied from prison culture. Many observers see this as symptomatic of a Black surrender and not just as a transient teen way to annoy parents.

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The Ten Commandments, school prayer and the end of civilization. Part II

My previous article related to the issues of compulsory prayer in schools. I suggested one difficulty was whose prayer would we use and who would choose. Related issues are involved in the government's display of the Ten Commandments. Do we want these religious directions to control? Have the supporters read the Commandments?

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The Ten Commandments, school prayer and the end of civilization. Part I

The issue of organized school prayer is clouded by the refusal to face the initial issue. Whose prayer, who will choose.

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Letter to Governor Charlie Crist

Florida's new Governor has broadened his agenda beyond the GOP core's. He now is welcomed by moderates, including Democrats, for his willingness to embrace stem cell research, environmental concerns. He has brought at least this long-time liberal to his tent.

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