Posted By simmons on July 29, 2012
29-07-2012 12:23 Mitt Romney affirms his backing of the US commitment to defending Israel against Iran.
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CNN Weekend Shows - Romney: Secure Israel is in US interest - Video
Posted By simmons on July 29, 2012
29-07-2012 08:30 Mitt Romney has visited one of Judaism's most holy sites. The US presidential candidate, who's on a pre-election trip to burnish his foreign-policy credentials, visited the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem
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In Israel, Mitt Romney Stops at Jewish Holy Site - Video
Posted By richards on July 29, 2012
Racing lecture: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Fasig-Tipton, 250 East Ave., Saratoga Springs. Paul Roberts of Turnberry Consulting, London and Strategic Development Consultant to NYRA. Roberts will speak on the origins of racing in New York. $10 SSPS members, $15 non. Registration encouraged, not required. http://www.saratogapreservation.org.
Party for a Cause: Silks and Saddles, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Vapor Nightclub, Saratoga Casino & Raceway, Saratoga Springs. CCE Equines summer fundraiser with Funk Evolution performance. $5 general admission, $50 VIP includes admission to exclusive 2nd floor party, reserved seating, hors d'uvres and cash bar. Attire is dress to impress. Contact Jennifer at jlc264@cornell.edu or Sharon at stl32@cornell.edu. 885-8995, http://www.cceequine.org.
Old Friends at Cabin Creek Open House touring hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Thursdays, Cabin Creek Farm, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center. Group tours welcome. 698-2377 to arrange a visit. Donations greatly appreciated. http://www.oldfriendscabincreek.com.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Masonic Temple, Meeting Room, 34 Division St., Amsterdam and Lake Pleasant Central School Gym, Elm Lake Road, Speculator. 1800-RED-CROSS or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org for more information/appointment.
Saratoga Race Course: 11 a.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. on weekends, daily July 20 through Sept. 3, Labor Day, except on Tuesdays. Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Post time is 1 p.m. $3 general admission, $5 clubhouse admission, 12 and under free (must be accompanied by adult). http://www.nyra.com.
Book signing: Horse Racing, by Arthur Frank, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. http://www.racingmuseum.org.
Friday, Aug. 3
Horses and More art exhibit: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. Watercolorist Bob Ewell to share his paintings. Free and open the public. 885-4000.
Old Friends at Cabin Creek Open House touring hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Fridays, Cabin Creek Farm, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center. Group tours welcome. 698-2377 to arrange a visit. Donations greatly appreciated. http://www.oldfriendscabincreek.com.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, The Glen at Hiland Meadows, Community Room, 39 Longview Drive, Queensbury; 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Bolton Town Hall, Town Board Room, 4949 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing; 1 to 6 p.m., TorresXTF, Aerobics Room, 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake; Father Smith Center, Bingo Hall, 7 North St., Broadalbin; New Life Fellowship, sanctuary, 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs. 1800-RED-CROSS or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org for more information/appointment.
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Bulletin Board: Week of July 23-29
Posted By simmons on July 28, 2012
28-07-2012 17:45 Romney touched down in Tel Aviv Saturday night as part of a three-nation foreign tour that includes Britain and Poland.
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Raw Video: Romney Arrives in Israel - Video
Posted By simmons on July 28, 2012
28-07-2012 06:51 Armed with binoculars and cameras, tourists in Israel are flocking to the Golan Heights in the hope of seeing the bloody conflict in neighboring Syria, sparking a trend among tour operators - READ MORE: RT LIVE Subscribe to RT! Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Google+ RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.
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War Voyeurs: Israeli tourists watch Syria battles from safe distance - Video
Posted By richards on July 28, 2012
Trinity River Tubing
1. The Rockin the River event continues this Thursday with the appropriately named Dirty River Boys. Tubes can be rented, dogs and beer can be purchased on site only. Come start your weekend early with gates opening at 4 p.m. with music starting at 5!
Wonder Bread Years at Bass Hall
2. With shows all weekend youll be sure to find this mix between theatre and stand-up great fun. A salute to the Baby Boomer generation, this show is sure to leave you laughing. Click here for information on tickets and times.
Parade at Casa Manana
3. Opening Friday, Casa Manana performs the Tony award winning Parade. Based on the true story of a Jewish man on trial for murder in turn-of-the-century Georgia, this musical portrays hope, loyalty and more. Please note this musical has adult material not suitable for all ages. Click here for more information.
Billy Bobs
4. Friday night Hudson Moore will perform at Billy Bobs Texas followed by Saturday night with Bob Schneider. Go show off your two-stepping skills and enjoy the live music at the worlds largest honky tonk. More information here.
The Watch
5. Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill, how can you go wrong? The Watch opens Friday with aliens, a neighborhood watch and plenty of laughs. Get out and see this film this weekend for a good time. Please note this film is rated R.
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7 Things to do in Fort Worth July 27-29
Posted By richards on July 27, 2012
By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - On a trip to Israel, Mitt Romney is trying to win over a tiny sliver of a small - but powerful - section of the American electorate. President Barack Obama is doing the same at home.
But while Romney's trip is unlikely to change the broader presidential campaign against Obama, he's hoping to close the gap among Jewish voters.
Yet for all the wooing of American Jews in presidential campaigns, those who say Israel's fate drives their vote make up 6% of a reliably Democratic bloc. The tiny numbers are overlaid with an outsize influence. Campaign donations from Jews or Jewish and pro-Israel groups account for as much as 60% of Democratic money, and groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee can bring strong pressure on candidates.
"This is going to be a close election. We are in a tight, tight race," said Democratic pollster Jim Gerstein. "But this race will not swing on the Jewish vote."
The notion of being an American Jew has changed over the years. Jews have married outside their faith and ethnic enclaves have given way to integrated cities. In the process, Israel has faded as a driving issue in their homes and seems to have faded as a flashpoint in politics.
"They're disconnected from their ancestral roots," Hank Sheinkopf, a New York-based consultant, said of Jewish voters. "People are becoming less observant so they're less tied to Israel, less tied to their faith, less tied to their history."
In turn, Jewish voters look at the election through secular lenses. Although the campaign rhetoric skews toward them when the candidates talk about Israel, assuming that Jews vote based on U.S. policy toward Israel is a losing proposition.
Romney also needs to show his commitment to Israel because the reliably Republican evangelical Christian vote also holds candidates to account on that topic.
"Jewish Americans, like most Americans, have come to assume that mainstream politicians and elected officials will stand strongly with Israel so there's oftentimes no urgency that is reflected in the polling," said Robert Wexler, a former Democratic congressman from Florida whose district was heavily Jewish.
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Reliably Democratic, Jewish vote gets Romney eye
Posted By simmons on July 27, 2012
27-07-2012 12:20 President Obama signs the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, which strengthens Israel's qualitative military edge and support for Administration initiatives that deepen US defense and security cooperation with Israel. July 27, 2012.
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Posted By simmons on July 27, 2012
27-07-2012 10:48 President Barack Obama said Friday he is releasing an additional $70 million in military aid for Israel, a previously announced move that appeared timed to upstage Republican rival Mitt Romney's trip to Israel this weekend. (July 27)
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Posted By simmons on July 27, 2012
27-07-2012 05:34 The Palestinian Olympic team received a warm welcome at the city hall, the London mayor office. About 60 people greeted the five Palestinian athletes who made it to London for the 2012 Games. Only one of them reached the qualifying standards
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Palestinian Olympic team given warm welcome at London city hall - Video
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