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A distant fire does not burn.

Published in January 14th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Humanitarian, Tragedy

Iranian protesters burned Obama‘s picture and the flags of American and Israel, to show their solidarity with the people of Gaza and Hamas. This behavior is not surprising. It is the culture in the Middle East. Iran supports anything anti-American and anti-Jewish. This kind of behavior also sends a message to the new American administration [...]

Advise and counsel him; if he does not listen, let adversity teach him.

Published in January 5th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Humanitarian

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What is going on on the Gaza-Egypt border is deplorable. Thousands of Palestinian refugees can’t cross the border because of the Egyptian government’s opposition. Some exceptions have been made, such as critically wounded refugees. Today in Cairo, Egypt’s Muslim brotherhood opposition group called for a mass protest against their own government for closing their border [...]

War is a disaster for winner and loser alike.

Published in January 4th, 2009

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Humanitarian, Tragedy

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Israeli tanks and infantry rolled into Gaza after nightfall Saturday, launching a ground offensive in a widening war against Hamas. The number of casualties keep increasing and they will continue to increase because Gaza is densely populated. Eight days of fighting so far have left more than 460 Palestinians dead; four Israelis were killed by [...]

The bitter heart eats its owner.

Published in December 29th, 2008

Posted by in Current affairs, foreign affairs, Humanitarian

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It’s hard not to talk about what is going on in the Middle East. The Israeli army is pounding Gaza with bombs. The pictures are chaotic. The Palestinian civilians from Gaza are trapped, trying to escape to Egypt. It is sad to see suffering and destruction on such a scale. The question is, how much [...]

The plant God favors will grow even without rain.

Published in December 26th, 2008

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The state of Israel got a “Christmas gift” today — not from Santa, but from Hamas. At least five Kassam rockets and several mortar shells landed in southern Israel. The government of Israel issued a warning to Hamas to stop their attack or face a massive invasion of Gaza. Israel’s retaliation would mean a flow [...]

It’s not the hand that gives, but the heart.

Published in November 28th, 2008

Posted by in Humanitarian

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Thanksgiving is a day of sharing food with family and people who don’t have anything to eat. Warren Buffet, the world’s second richest man, is one of the ultra-rich Americans who gave a big donation in 2008 despite the worst economic and financial crisis in decades. He and Bill Gates gave away more than $1 [...]

Tribute to Brenden Foster: Take into account the words of the one who makes you mourn, not those of the one who makes you laugh.

Published in November 26th, 2008

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Losing someone is painful. The death of a child is even more painful and tragic. I have been inspired by the last wish of Brenden Foster, a 11 year old old boy who died of Leukemia. His last wish was to feed the homeless. His gesture caught the attention of the all nation. With only [...]

A true brotherhood is not from blood, but from sharing

Published in September 21st, 2008

Posted by in Humanitarian

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I have been following Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s humanitarian work all around the world. I have to say that they are a very compassionate couple. Their lives are so inspiring. Born and growing up in the US, they could do like some rich people who do not care about poverty, diseases, or wars. Not [...]