Daniel Lubetzky

This recent article, by Daniel’s friend Gershon Baskin, adds valuable insight to the conversation about determining borders in the Mideast. Baskin explains that when creating borders, if a partition becomes undesirable, a territorial conflict becomes an identity-conflict, which is when there are two separate national or ethnic groups fighting to dominate the territory. The example that Baskin gives is as follows: When the former Yugoslavia was fragmented, various areas with obvious identities were able to become nation states; however, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s identities were muddled with various cultures and ethnicities, and a battle for control began.  Baskin goes on to conclude that a one state solution for the Palestinian and Israeli conflict is not a solution at all.  This option will only lead to a struggle over which identity will dominate that singular state, and for as long as Palestinians and Israelis are unwilling to compromise their identity, a two state solution is the only viable one.

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A recent article in the New York Times, readjusts the typical focus on Steve Jobs and the evaluation of his career that we have been seeing over the past days since his resignation.  This article deems Jobs a role model, for his unique talent as an innovator.  Jobs’s fresh thinking, and creative way of looking at things were key components to his success and a source of inspiration for all leaders and companies across various sectors.

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This Daily Beast article is as disturbing as it is hilarious.

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Food Business News has reported on a study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association which claims that plant based diets lower “bad” cholesterol.  People who stuck to a plant based diet experienced a greater reduction in LDL (“bad” cholesterol) compared to those who maintained a low-saturated fat diet.  Read more below to see  why eating nuts is better  than low fat diets against bad cholesterol.

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Prevention Magazine prefers KIND Pomegranate Blueberry Pistachio + Antioxidants Snack bar as a healthy snack, because of the abundant antioxidants and vitamins packed into this bar of goodness. Check it out here!

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Real Simple Magazine featured KIND as a tasty and healthy snack option for a snack attack that hits when you’re in the car!  As Real Simple illustrates, KIND hits the right nutritional goals and is the perfect snack for on the go.

“ Ser feliz es una actitud ante la vida que cada uno decide.”

“Being happy is a state of mind a person chooses.”

SHAPE Magazine recently reviewed the nutrition bar category to inform its readers of the best and worst nutrition bars.  KIND was highlighted as one of the best, while other bars, such as ThinkThin, Balance, and Powerbar, were disapproved for using unnatural ingredients, and for having low fiber content and high use of added sugars. 

Good Morning America Health also covered this story, echoing SHAPE’s stance that KIND’s nutrition attributes are superior.  Check it out below!

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Frustrated by our governments “lack of cooperation and irresponsibility among elected officials,” Howard Schultz emailed his team about how Starbucks can alleviate the current uncertain times.  But he is not stopping there, according to an article in the New York Times.  Schultz has called for a campaign boycott that he hopes will captivate our elected officials attention, and focus them towards creating jobs.  This step of leadership is exactly what our country needs at this time, and we are proud to be able to call ourselves his partner.

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A recent health study reiterates the differing health attributes of red meat and processed meat, from alternative proteins such as nuts and how grains.  As the study states:

A daily 100-gram serving of unprocessed red meat may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 19%, while just 50 grams of processed red meat – for example one hot dog, a sausage, or two slices of bacon – is associated with a 51% increased risk of diabetes, according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health.  The authors, led by An Pan from Harvard, added that replacing red meat with healthier proteins, such as low-fat dairy, nuts, or whole grains, can significantly lower the risk.

The researcher in this study suggests that this data be used to determine guidelines that distinguish red meat from other protiens such as nuts, that promote a healthy lifestyle.

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