In his state of the union, President Obama praised Apple for all it has done for the US economy.  However, in the past President Obama asked Steve Jobs if there was any way to manufacture iPhones in the US, creating more jobs and further boosting the economy.  This article explains why keeping the software jobs in the US are equally crucial, and why we can still be optimistic.

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This article tells the inspiring story of a soccer team that unites Arabs and Israelis in pursuit of lofty goals on and off the field.  As the article states, “[w]ith football you can do peace, the Arab and Israeli living together.”

By Adeena Schlussel

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“Vision without execution is hallucination.”
-Thomas Edison

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I have heard Saeb Erakat say the same thing at the World Economic Forum in Jordan a few years ago, and now  - in this interview – Prime Minister Fayyad reminded the world that the Palestinian cause gets hurt when the Iranian regime tries to hijack it for its own benefits.  Extremists should not be allowed to incite hatred and division for their own divisive purposes.  Moderate Israelis and Palestinians need to wake up to the need for them to work together to build two states that respect one another and fulfill the aspirations of their people.  It is the only way.

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For the second time in January, KIND was praised on the TODAY show for its high protein content and nutritional value.  This time, not only was KIND awarded a blue ribbon for being the best ranked bar, but Men’s Health editor David Zinczecko dubbed it “the Ryan Gosling of bars,” a high honor indeed!

By Adeena Schlussel

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As the Israel Policy Forum stated in its recent newsletter (below), enough is enough.  Atlanta Jewish Times owner Andew Adler’s call for PM Netanyahu to allow for Mossad agents to take out the US president and replace him with someone more friendly towards Israel is shocking and appalling.  His point of view is extreme and will not aid Israel in the ways that he may imagine.

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This woman is so courageous, principled & inspiring.  I hope she will come back and help lead our nation.

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"Life is full of distractions.  No matter how tempting it may be to veer off your path, keep your goals in focus and keep moving forward.” –Gabriel Cid

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I just came across this song, and this video, oh my, which my sister recommended.  Never mind that lighting actually comes before thunder, and not the other way around.  The song is so beautiful, and the performance so creative!

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Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart recommend KIND Healthy Grains and KIND bars respectively, as the perfect addition for moms and brides-to-be who are looking for a sweet taste as they get into shape!

By Adeena Schlussel

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