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The American Constitution and the German language

Due to the high percentage of Americans of German origin, a widespread belief has emerged claiming that the US Congress, at the time of the nation’s founding and during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, voted on the country’s offic ..

25 /December 2025

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A tribute and a meeting with Ricardo in Cairo

I HAVE written twice before about the Lebanese media figure Ricardo Karam. The last time was about his meeting with a Lebanese woman who lost her husband and two sons, while she and her daughter were seriously injured during the Israeli attacks on ..

24 /December 2025

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The quiet & powerful envoy

MY acquaintance with my friend, Ambassador Suleiman Al-Fassam (Abu Talal), began at the home of our late friend, Khalid Abdul Latif Al-Shaya. Our meetings continued for several years until the sudden passing of our host, and the twists and engageme ..

23 /December 2025

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Blood on Bondi Beach

Two gunmen, a father and son, whose names suggest they were Muslim, killed 15 people, mostly Jews, during Hanukkah celebrations on Bondi Beach in Australia.The death toll could have been much higher had it not been for the heroic action of an Austr ..

22 /December 2025

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The role of Edison, Newton

ALTHOUGH Thomas Edison (1847– 1931) obtained 2,332 patents worldwide, one of his biggest contributions to modern society that is often overlooked is the employee selection tests he developed.Edison was not only a prolific inventor but also a ..

21 /December 2025

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Knock on wood

Knocking on wood is traditionally considered a way to ward off envy when hearing good or unbelievable news, particularly if it involves wealth or unexpected success.This simple gesture is thought by many to act as a talisman against bad luck, and a ..

19 /December 2025

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