Today in History and Olympic Highlight Notes
A compact recap of notable dates and figures: IOC founded in Paris in 1894, Fermat’s Last Theorem solved by no, the 2007 calendar marks days and events, including references to Alan Turing Clarence Thomas and Selma Blair. Moon phase notes indicate between first quarter and full moon near June 30.
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Paris
Senate
Pierre de Fermat
Alan Turing
eWima Rudolph Lee
Clarence Thomas
U.S
Selma Blair
Jimmy Piersall
New York Mets
Beijing
Three-state solution in Gaza West Bank debate
Analyst Savage argues a Gaza West Bank split may reflect distinct identities and histories. A Hamas run Gaza and a Fatah led West Bank could yield a temporary peace with Israel and potential concessions, while refugees and travel bans complicate reunification prospects.
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Hussein
West Bank
Gaza
Hamas
Israel
Fatah
Palestinians lose faith as Abbas Fayyad move fails to win trust
In a critical essay Saree Makdisi argues that Palestinians reject Fatah despite Western approval. He notes Hamas’s rise from anti occupation and corruption, the West Bank shift, and the limits of Abbas and Fayyad backing. He warns a two state solution may be doomed.
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Saree Makdisi
Gaza
West Bank
Palestinian Authority
Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas
Salam Fayyad
Hamas
Fayyad
Israel
Fatah
Yasser Arafat
Yitzhak Rabin
Arafat
White House
East Jerusalem
United States
Palestine
Gaza-West Bank
Palesee Erfermar Teg Fatah
Cool or uncool politics in the YouTube era
Kathleen Parker analyzes how presidential candidates like Gravel and Clinton use online videos and pop culture cues to reach voters. She notes millions view 900 political videos, highlighting the clash between insiders’ cool image and everyday voters’ limited attention.
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America
Mike Gravel
Hillary Clinton
Celine Dion
You and
Clinton
Gravel
YouTube
Personal Democracy Forum
Tony Soprano
Bill Clinton
Tony
Bill
Smash Mouth
Prez
Clintons
Fonz
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