Parrot sketch and peace talks echo in foreign policy satire
The piece compares Monty Python’s dead parrot joke to the stalled Middle East peace process. It notes the US State Department’s insistence the process remains alive, despite no Israeli government willing to curb West Bank settlements or achieve a Palestinian peace, and cites Netanyahu praising the US despite a 10 month settlement freeze.
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Deadlock on Israeli Palestinian talks and peace prospects
Gwynne Dyer argues the so called peace process is hollow as Netanyahu refuses to extend a West Bank freeze and Abbas cannot risk Hamas. Arab League ministers demand a serious US backed offer while US policy remains hostage to Israeli influence. The piece concludes with a bleak view of a long lasting stalemate and notes Dyer's Climate Wars publication.
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New Year Celebrations Through Times Square Ball 2010 Makeover
The article traces New Year's Eve customs from fireworks and Times Square ball traditions to the 2010 crystal makeover by Waterford Crystal featuring a Celtic knot design. It notes energy efficiency gains, history from iron and wood to modern LEDs, and recalls First Night celebrations and destination weddings on year’s end.
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Correction: Christmas tree submission author corrected
The Roblin Review Christmas section note from December 21 corrects the byline for the item Uncertain origins for our Christmas tree. It now states Delmer Funk as the submitter instead of Delmer Mann.
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Roblin Review
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