Troubling U S Israel divide and the Iran threat
Trudy Rubin analyzes the Washington Jerusalem trust gap on Iran policy. Gen. Dempsey questions Israel's advance notice and Panetta warns strike risks include regional war and oil shocks. Rubin argues closer coordination and consideration of American interests are essential to avoid disaster.
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Almanac Snapshot for 2011 December 19
Almanac entries note historical events, birthdays, sports feats, and facts. Highlights include Washington at Valley Forge in 1777, BBC Empire Service debut in 1932, Clinton impeachment vote in 1998, and notable birthdays from Brezhnev to Gyllenhaal.
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Courtneys challenge state ferry monopoly on Lake Chelan
Washington court case of the Courtney brothers seeks to overturn monopolized ferry rights on Lake Chelan and restore economic liberty. Institute for Justice represents the brothers, arguing 1873 and 1938 rulings misdefined rights and justified government favoritism to private interests. George Will notes the wider implications for constitutional liberty and rent-seeking.
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Self programming thermostat proves too clever for me
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart jokes about modern gadgets. He ridicules a WiFi enabled thermostat with remote controls and updates as well as a high tech kitchen lineup. He notes misfiring toaster oven and hard to use microwave alongside a smarter laptop and GPS. He remains resistant to buying new tech.
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