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Israel’s birth was Palestine’s Nakba. This New York Times article tells of the original inhabitants of Palestine being barred from the land they rightfully own. Some live so close they can see it but aren’t allowed to step foot on it. As Jimmy Carter said, it’s APARTHEID! I don’t understand how the world can stand by and watch the suffering.

According to Maloofs International, Inc., there are many names that originated from the name, Maloof.  It is the second most common name in the Arab world. If you are of Arab ancestry check out the list:

From freetibet.org:

What would foreign journalists hear if they were allowed to travel and interview freely in Tibet? They would sense the palpable climate of fear in which Tibetans live. They would witness the dead hand of the occupation with its pernicious tentacles, worming into every part of Tibetan life. They would understand the resentment and despair many Tibetans feel as their Tibet slowly disappears. They would hear the hostile invective directed towards Tibetans’ revered leader, the Dalai Lama.

Read more on how you can take action to help the Tibetan People.

From Avaaz.org:

After decades of repression, Tibetans are crying out to the world for change. China’s leaders are right now making a crucial choice between escalating repression or dialogue that could determine the future of Tibet, and China.

We can affect this historic choice — China does care about its international reputation. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get the government’s attention. The Dalai Lama has called for restraint and dialogue: he needs the world’s people to support him. Sign the petition below–it will be delivered Monday, March 31st to Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide!

Free Tibet!

If you are one or know someone who is an Elephant Girl, this amazing essay will touch your heart.  Be sure to read the many other articles on her site.  I believe Jane Devin is one of the most important female voices of our time.

I’ve been working on this recipe for quite some time.  After trying many different cheese combinations I’ve come up with this winner:

1 Triangle Brie cut into chunks

2 Cups Muenster cubed

3 Cups Sharp Vermont Cheddar shredded

2 Cups of Half & Half or Light Cream

2 Cups Whole Milk

1/2 Stick of Butter

1/4 Cup Flour

Fresh Cracked Pepper to Taste

1 Cup Seasoned Croutons

Pasta of your choice (I sometimes use egg noodles)

Melt Butter in large sauce pan on low heat.  Add flour and stir until it forms a roux.  Cook over low heat for 3 minutes.  Slowly add half & half while whisking flour mixture.  Continue whisking as you add Muenster and cheddar.  Slowly add milk and chunks of Brie.  Continue stirring on low heat until all the cheese has melted.

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.  In the meantime spray a large casserole dish with extra virgin olive oil until fully coated.  Place croutons in a large zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin.  Drain pasta and pour into casserole dish.   Pour melted cheese mixture over pasta. Top with the crushed croutons.  Spray with olive oil. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.

Serve with crusty French bread and fresh greens.

Enjoy!

Do you think they can put their egos aside? Who do you think should be on top of the ticket? Many people believe that together they could win the election in November.