Haaretz - Israel News
Deal with Qureia leaves Arafat in charge of most PA security forces
PM Qureia rescinds his resignation after Palestinian chairman grants him some power to make reforms; deal ends two-week crisis in PA.
Ask me what a Blotnik is. This Blog is my Public Blog. Sometimes in Hebrew. I have found that Books and the Internet have something in common, Life is to Short to read all the books you would like to read, (not those that you do not want). Also 24 Hours a day is not Enough for all you would like to do on the Internet!
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Sunday, July 25, 2004
Monday, July 19, 2004
Q&A Ehud Barak Online Today Haaretz Online with Sam Cohen:
Would you agree that the election system in Israel makes it difficult to make policy and carry it out?
Shmuel CohenTel Aviv, Israel
Ehud Barak:
I fully agree. And we see it in the fact that for almost 15 years now every government served between six months to three years, and the moment that a leader begins to take a course which is highly important for the whole nation in the long run, he begins to count down his days in office as a result of the capacity of temporary coalition interest groups to topple him. I would prefer a presidential system, like the American or French, where the long-term objectives of the whole public are aligned with those of the elected leader by making him stay there for four years, even if the steps that are taken in order to correct main issues are causing certain pain along the way as always in life. In any such plan, an element of regional representation should be put in the picture.
What reasons do you see for the U.S. failure to stabilize Iraq after a quick military victory? Is it possible that any meaningful initiative for the Middle East peace process will be delayed for years simply beacuse the U.S. is overwhelmed with its tasks in Iraq?
Ieva, Luxembourg
Ehud Barak:
There was a certain misreading of the realities of the rebuilding of Iraq, partially stemming from the very brilliant military triumph that preceded it. Many mistakes, admittedly, were made - from dismantling the army to the dismantling of the Baath party, to the inability to hire back the civil servants from all sectors who worked under Saddam Hussein, in order to work for the new authority. It might take quite a long time before the Americans can leave, and some damage will remain when they do.Moreover, it's clear that any immediate efforts to forge a breakthrough in the Israeli-Palestinian arena have been complicated by the Allies' failure to rebuild Iraq. But I should restate my position, or my belief, that in the longer-term, it might end up being an important turning point in the relationship between Arab regimes and their societies and viz a viz the rest of the world. I strongly believe that the decisions made by Bush, Tony Blair, Asnar, Berlusconi and Howard, sometimes against public opinion in their own backyards, were courageous steps that will ultimately be judged kindly by history, within the context of the international struggle against terror, rogue regimes and the proliferation of nuclear technologies.
On the assumption that Israel will withdraw from Gaza, how would you propose to deal with the possibility of more Qassam rockets being fired on residents of Ashkelon, Zikim, Sderot etc.?
Lior CarmelTel Aviv, Israel
Ehud Barak:
The IDF and security services will have to be very creative in attempts to reduce Qassam rockets firing from Gaza after a withdrawal, and entering back when the need arises should not be excluded. But the real challenge there lies for the political echelon to be able to shape a much more coherent and consistent disengagement plan that will include the areas beyond the fence in Judea and Samaria, and will create the international legitimacy for the lines that we adopt, so that the illegtimiacy of attacking over these lines will be added to the efforts of the IDF and the intelligence community in securing Israel.
Would you agree that the election system in Israel makes it difficult to make policy and carry it out?
Shmuel CohenTel Aviv, Israel
Ehud Barak:
I fully agree. And we see it in the fact that for almost 15 years now every government served between six months to three years, and the moment that a leader begins to take a course which is highly important for the whole nation in the long run, he begins to count down his days in office as a result of the capacity of temporary coalition interest groups to topple him. I would prefer a presidential system, like the American or French, where the long-term objectives of the whole public are aligned with those of the elected leader by making him stay there for four years, even if the steps that are taken in order to correct main issues are causing certain pain along the way as always in life. In any such plan, an element of regional representation should be put in the picture.
What reasons do you see for the U.S. failure to stabilize Iraq after a quick military victory? Is it possible that any meaningful initiative for the Middle East peace process will be delayed for years simply beacuse the U.S. is overwhelmed with its tasks in Iraq?
Ieva, Luxembourg
Ehud Barak:
There was a certain misreading of the realities of the rebuilding of Iraq, partially stemming from the very brilliant military triumph that preceded it. Many mistakes, admittedly, were made - from dismantling the army to the dismantling of the Baath party, to the inability to hire back the civil servants from all sectors who worked under Saddam Hussein, in order to work for the new authority. It might take quite a long time before the Americans can leave, and some damage will remain when they do.Moreover, it's clear that any immediate efforts to forge a breakthrough in the Israeli-Palestinian arena have been complicated by the Allies' failure to rebuild Iraq. But I should restate my position, or my belief, that in the longer-term, it might end up being an important turning point in the relationship between Arab regimes and their societies and viz a viz the rest of the world. I strongly believe that the decisions made by Bush, Tony Blair, Asnar, Berlusconi and Howard, sometimes against public opinion in their own backyards, were courageous steps that will ultimately be judged kindly by history, within the context of the international struggle against terror, rogue regimes and the proliferation of nuclear technologies.
On the assumption that Israel will withdraw from Gaza, how would you propose to deal with the possibility of more Qassam rockets being fired on residents of Ashkelon, Zikim, Sderot etc.?
Lior CarmelTel Aviv, Israel
Ehud Barak:
The IDF and security services will have to be very creative in attempts to reduce Qassam rockets firing from Gaza after a withdrawal, and entering back when the need arises should not be excluded. But the real challenge there lies for the political echelon to be able to shape a much more coherent and consistent disengagement plan that will include the areas beyond the fence in Judea and Samaria, and will create the international legitimacy for the lines that we adopt, so that the illegtimiacy of attacking over these lines will be added to the efforts of the IDF and the intelligence community in securing Israel.
Friday, July 16, 2004
What Is Diverticular Disease?
Provided by YourMedicalSource.com
Diverticular disease is a condition in which small pouches, called diverticula, develop in the wall of the colon, or large intestine.
The pouches develop at weak spots in the wall of the colon. These weak spots occur because of excess pressure in the colon, or existing weakness in the colon wall, that eventually bulge out to form pouches.
The increase in pressure in the colon is commonly caused by constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet.
Most pouches occur in the sigmoid colon-the lower left part of the large intestine that connects to the rectum.
The condition is common in older people, affecting about half of Americans by age 60 and nearly all by age 80. Only a small percentage of those with diverticula will have symptoms.
In a small number of people who develop diverticula, the diverticula become inflamed or infected. This condition is known as diverticulitis.
Need To Know: A single pouch is called a diverticulum. Many pouches are diverticula. The name for the condition of having diverticula is actually diverticulosis. If the pouches become inflamed or infected, causing symptoms, then you have diverticulitis ("itis" means inflammation). Diverticular disease is a general term for the condition.
Diverticular disease was virtually unheard of before a hundred years ago. It has become common in western countries-especially the United States, England, and Australia-where the average diet consists of processed foods that are low in fiber.
The change in the way wheat was processed into flour at the turn of the century-from a crushing to a finer rolling process-accounts substantially for the depletion of fiber in our diets.
The condition is far less widespread in Asian and African countries, where diets still include large amounts of fiber. However, with economic development and changes in diet, the incidence of diverticular disease is increasing in African countries.
Need To Know:
What is Fiber?
Fiber is the cell walls of plants. It is found mainly in the outer layers of plants - the parts of plant cells that are not digested in the intestine. It is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the human digestive system virtually unchanged, without being broken down into nutrients.
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for all body functions, especially brain functions. Cereals, vegetables, fruits, rice, potatoes, legumes, and flour products are major sources of carbohydrates.
There are two main types of fiber, and they have different effects on the body:Insoluble fiber is mainly made up of plant cell walls, and it cannot be dissolved in water. It has a good laxative action. Soluble fiber is made up of polysaccharides (carbohydrates that contain three or more molecules of simple carbohydrates), and it does dissolve in water. It has a beneficial effect on body chemistry, such as lowering blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Fiber has an influence on the digestion process from start to finish:Because foods containing fiber need to be more thoroughly chewed, fiber slows down the eating process and helps contribute to a feeling of being full, which in turn can help prevent obesity from overeating. Fiber makes food more satisfying, probably because the contents of the stomach are bulkier and stay there longer. Fiber slows digestion and absorption so that glucose (sugar) in food enters the bloodstream more slowly, which keeps blood sugar on a more even level. Fiber is broken down in the colon by bacteria (a process called fermentation), and the simple organic acids produced by this breakdown helps to nourish the lining of the colon. These acids also provide fuel for the rest of the body, especially the liver, and may have an important role in metabolism
The following are good sources of fiber:Whole grains (bran has the highest fiber content, about 25 to 45 percent) Nuts and seeds Legumes Fruits Vegetables A dietary supplement of fiber products such as Citrucel or Metamucil
Facts about diverticular disease Doctors estimate that half of all Americans between ages 60 and 80 have diverticular disease, and that almost everyone over 80 has the condition. It is rarely found in those younger than 40. Western societies consume only about 10% of the fiber that they did 100 years ago. Diverticular disease and its complications affect men and women equally. The vast majority of those affected never develops symptoms and remains unaware that they have the condition. In about 10 to 25 percent of the people who have diverticula (small pouches in the wall of the colon), the diverticula become inflamed and infected. This causes diverticulitis.
Last Reviewed: 2002 by Guy Slowik, M.D.
Provided by YourMedicalSource.com
Diverticular disease is a condition in which small pouches, called diverticula, develop in the wall of the colon, or large intestine.
The pouches develop at weak spots in the wall of the colon. These weak spots occur because of excess pressure in the colon, or existing weakness in the colon wall, that eventually bulge out to form pouches.
The increase in pressure in the colon is commonly caused by constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet.
Most pouches occur in the sigmoid colon-the lower left part of the large intestine that connects to the rectum.
The condition is common in older people, affecting about half of Americans by age 60 and nearly all by age 80. Only a small percentage of those with diverticula will have symptoms.
In a small number of people who develop diverticula, the diverticula become inflamed or infected. This condition is known as diverticulitis.
Need To Know: A single pouch is called a diverticulum. Many pouches are diverticula. The name for the condition of having diverticula is actually diverticulosis. If the pouches become inflamed or infected, causing symptoms, then you have diverticulitis ("itis" means inflammation). Diverticular disease is a general term for the condition.
Diverticular disease was virtually unheard of before a hundred years ago. It has become common in western countries-especially the United States, England, and Australia-where the average diet consists of processed foods that are low in fiber.
The change in the way wheat was processed into flour at the turn of the century-from a crushing to a finer rolling process-accounts substantially for the depletion of fiber in our diets.
The condition is far less widespread in Asian and African countries, where diets still include large amounts of fiber. However, with economic development and changes in diet, the incidence of diverticular disease is increasing in African countries.
Need To Know:
What is Fiber?
Fiber is the cell walls of plants. It is found mainly in the outer layers of plants - the parts of plant cells that are not digested in the intestine. It is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the human digestive system virtually unchanged, without being broken down into nutrients.
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for all body functions, especially brain functions. Cereals, vegetables, fruits, rice, potatoes, legumes, and flour products are major sources of carbohydrates.
There are two main types of fiber, and they have different effects on the body:Insoluble fiber is mainly made up of plant cell walls, and it cannot be dissolved in water. It has a good laxative action. Soluble fiber is made up of polysaccharides (carbohydrates that contain three or more molecules of simple carbohydrates), and it does dissolve in water. It has a beneficial effect on body chemistry, such as lowering blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Fiber has an influence on the digestion process from start to finish:Because foods containing fiber need to be more thoroughly chewed, fiber slows down the eating process and helps contribute to a feeling of being full, which in turn can help prevent obesity from overeating. Fiber makes food more satisfying, probably because the contents of the stomach are bulkier and stay there longer. Fiber slows digestion and absorption so that glucose (sugar) in food enters the bloodstream more slowly, which keeps blood sugar on a more even level. Fiber is broken down in the colon by bacteria (a process called fermentation), and the simple organic acids produced by this breakdown helps to nourish the lining of the colon. These acids also provide fuel for the rest of the body, especially the liver, and may have an important role in metabolism
The following are good sources of fiber:Whole grains (bran has the highest fiber content, about 25 to 45 percent) Nuts and seeds Legumes Fruits Vegetables A dietary supplement of fiber products such as Citrucel or Metamucil
Facts about diverticular disease Doctors estimate that half of all Americans between ages 60 and 80 have diverticular disease, and that almost everyone over 80 has the condition. It is rarely found in those younger than 40. Western societies consume only about 10% of the fiber that they did 100 years ago. Diverticular disease and its complications affect men and women equally. The vast majority of those affected never develops symptoms and remains unaware that they have the condition. In about 10 to 25 percent of the people who have diverticula (small pouches in the wall of the colon), the diverticula become inflamed and infected. This causes diverticulitis.
Last Reviewed: 2002 by Guy Slowik, M.D.
Thursday 15th July Court Order to Close Allenby 122.
Wednesday at 1-am I was told and did not Beleive Possible
that the Building
My Day was very mixed up,
Thursday Morning at Dan Panorama, eGovernment and SmartCards, Meir
Shitrit, Yigal Ben Shalom , the New Head of Bituach Leumi and Others.
On the Other Hand: Last Night at 1am I was informed that we have to
leave Allenby 122 Today!!!!
Tsav Beit Mishpat. It seams that The Owner of the Building wanted to
throw out my Landlord, Abed El-Gani who I have known since 1994.
Also Hostel at Ben Yehuda 47 Closed last Year. It seams that some of
us will be Sleeping tonight at Ben Yehuda 52.
My Belongings are spread out in many places. (Machsan Beit Mishpat??).
I went to Lishka at King George 33 and they did help me a bit.
Wednesday at 1-am I was told and did not Beleive Possible
that the Building
My Day was very mixed up,
Thursday Morning at Dan Panorama, eGovernment and SmartCards, Meir
Shitrit, Yigal Ben Shalom , the New Head of Bituach Leumi and Others.
On the Other Hand: Last Night at 1am I was informed that we have to
leave Allenby 122 Today!!!!
Tsav Beit Mishpat. It seams that The Owner of the Building wanted to
throw out my Landlord, Abed El-Gani who I have known since 1994.
Also Hostel at Ben Yehuda 47 Closed last Year. It seams that some of
us will be Sleeping tonight at Ben Yehuda 52.
My Belongings are spread out in many places. (Machsan Beit Mishpat??).
I went to Lishka at King George 33 and they did help me a bit.
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