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Toronto & Ottawa — September 1999 (Labour Day Weekend) Click Here For Photos
After seeing the South Park movie this summer, I thought after 9 years I was overdue a visit to Terrence & Phillip Land. Actually, the Canadians weren’t offended by the movie, it seems. My 1pm flight from LGA to Toronto
Ivan’s Passover Message 1999 Dealing With Enemies: Biblical & Rabbinical Perspectives
FIRST NIGHT: At the Seder we act in a schizophrenic manner — first we pull out drops of wine from our cup as if to show magnanimity toward the plagued Egyptians and then later we ask God to pour out
Ivan’s Most Admired Person Alive Followup: September 1, 1999
Back in January 1999, I polled Friends of Ivan seeking nominees for the most admired person alive. If you recall, there were many different nominees but Michael Jordan and Bill Clinton stood out. I suppose that in a year Michael
The New Defense Doctrine and New Technology of Israel Armed Forces (“IDF”) For 2000 by Oded Yinon, military analyst, Jerusalem — 1 September 1999
After 51 years of independence and five major wars and unceasing terrorism against it since 1948, Israel is advancing a newer concept of self defense based on past principals held by its leadership since the days of David Ben Gurion
Iran — Plotting A Course for The Years To Come — 25 August 1999
Iran is probably one of the most dynamic societies on earth today. Sure it has lots of rules and regulations (particularly for women), but firsthand observers tell me that it is more stifling to live in Pakistan or Saudi Arabia
Ivan’s Position: Middle East Peace Prospects: What’s Really Going On Also: Focus on Golan Heights — 23 August 1999
Broader Issue: Peace between Peoples, Not Just Governments I’ve taken a closer look at this since the issue is now ripe for discussion and the Israelis and Syrians are definitely talking in the background. Although official discussions may not resume
13 July 1999 Reactions toward new Israeli Government and the Middle East Situation …Quick Comments on World Economy, Serbia, Taiwan and Korea Follow
I remain optimistic. Barak is acting as I predicted — as an autocrat surrounding himself with weak detractors and loyal yes-men so that he can implement his policies. At least he seems to know what they will be, which is
San Francisco — June 27-29, 1999
Customs is fast here and the airport is undergoing major expansion. Taxi to center city is 30 minutes and $30; expect traffic in mornings going to airport along with workers heading to Silicon Valley. My hotel was Renaissance Stanford Court,
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