The Jerusalem Post

Even as its armed forces are valiantly prosecuting the war on terror overseas, Britain's diplomats at home are doing their utmost to ensure that this will not be remembered as their country's finest hour.

In a baffling turn of events, the government of Prime Minister Gordon Brown has quietly begun turning up the political heat on Israel in recent weeks, seeking to impose an economic choke hold on the Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria.

On November 3, the UK Independent newspaper reported that London is pressing the European Union to clamp down on imports produced by Jews living beyond Israel's 1967 borders.

In a circular distributed to all 27 EU member states, the British Foreign Office grumbled that "there has been an acceleration in settlement construction," and it urged Europe "to look at how UK and Community policies can avoid inadvertently supporting or encouraging settlement activity."

Israeli officials are said to be concerned that this may be the first step in a British campaign to bring about a total boycott of Jewish goods from Judea and Samaria.

And so, while Palestinian terrorists in Gaza are busy firing rockets into the Negev, the British government is more concerned about Israeli tomatoes being grown in the West Bank.

This latest British intrusion into Israel's internal affairs will likely get an additional boost next week, when Foreign Secretary David Miliband visits here and reportedly plans to raise the issue of settlement construction in Judea and Samaria with his hosts.

WELL, IF the Brits want to have an open and frank discussion about "occupied territories," I say bring it on. A good place to start would be with Britain's own "occupied territories," which are far more extensive and widespread than anything it accuses Israel of possessing.

Indeed, from Europe to South America to the Middle East to the South Pole, there is hardly a corner of the world in which Britain isn't involved in some territorial dispute or another as it obstinately clings to control over disparate chunks of terrain.

The most famous of these, of course, are the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, which are claimed by Argentina. Although the islands are of little economic value and are home to more penguins than people, Britain fought a brief war with Argentina over them in 1982 which left 900 dead. And just last week, the British sparked a diplomatic row with Buenos Aires by issuing a new constitution for the Falklands, which it said is intended "to protect UK interests."

This prompted Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taina to call a press conference at which he denounced the British for attempting to perpetuate "an anachronistic colonial situation."

AND THEY call us stubborn occupiers?

Half way around the world lies another fine example of British hypocrisy - the Chagos Archipelago, which London refers to as the British Indian Ocean Territory. Both Mauritius and the Seychelles have strong claims to it as their own, but that didn't stop Britain from forcibly expelling all the inhabitants between 1965 and 1971 to make way for a military base it wanted to lease to the US.

And though the Chagossians, as they are known, have repeatedly won court cases against the British government demanding their "right of return," the Brits will have none of it, and have largely left the islands' former residents to fend for themselves in exile.

As prominent British columnist Matthew Parris put it in the Times of London last week: "The saga is a stinking disgrace, a slur on Britain's good name." Nonetheless, her majesty's government simply refuses to let go.

Thousands of miles to the south, even the polar icecaps of Antarctica have not escaped London's lust for land. Britain has staked a claim to a whopping 1.7 million square kilometers of the South Pole's frozen terrain, part of which overlaps with territories claimed by Chile and Argentina.

But the fact that it is stepping on other nations' toes, and ignoring their rightful claims, does not seem to trouble Britain's Foreign Office one bit.

Back here in the Middle East, our neighbors in Cyprus continue to suffer from some good old-fashioned British colonial covetousness. While efforts are under way to reunite the Greek and Turkish controlled parts of the isle, Britain doggedly continues to cling to 254 sq. km. of Cypriot territory in the form of the Akrotiri and Dhekelia sovereign military bases. This has sparked the ire of Cyprus' new president, who vowed earlier this year to remove the British "colonial bloodstain" from his country.

WHILE WE are on the subject of British colonialism, need we mention the territory of Gibraltar, which Spain wants back? And what about Northern Ireland?

So before Britain decides to preach to Israel about the issue of "occupied territories," it would do well to put its own house in order.

Put in perspective, it is clear that all of London's harrumphing about Israel's "occupied territories" is just a lot of duplicitous hot air.

By contrast, Judea and Samaria are the ancient heartland of the Jewish people, the cradle of our civilization, and Israel has every right - morally, historically, theologically and militarily - to be there.

The same can hardly be said for Britain's dubious claims to various specks of land at other nations' expense.

As Winston Churchill once famously pointed out: "The English never draw a line without blurring it."

And nowhere is that line presently more blurred than when it comes to London's barefaced hypocrisy on the subject of "occupation.

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American artist Tony Oursler (Gare du Nord), French artist Pierrick Sorin (Gare de l’Est) and Indian artist Shaad Ali (Gare de Lyon) will suffuse the halls, facades and platforms with their artistic magic, inviting each of us to take another look at our daily, urban life.
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Gare du Nord
A sensational feast!  Projected on the facade of the Gare de Nord, forty students from Grange aux Belles middle school sing and whisper in this whimsical and resonant creation.  In collaboration with Constance DeJong and Tony Conrad, Oursler choose to create a veritable Industrial Opera of a stations audio announcements and whistling of trains.
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Gare de l’Est
A souvenir photo? After posing with the artist in his studio, the jovial portrait will be displayed on large panoramic screen placed on the square of the Gare de lEst.  From vacation or family photos, each photo resembles those found in ones home.  The artist plays the role of husband, wife, child, lover or co-worker, recreating a fictional scenario with each participant.

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anti-gay comic he sent to local Republicans by insisting that the "homosexual agenda" is an issue in the campaign.
In the comic, which Commissioner Brent Rinehart created along with a friend, a devil threatens a small child with a pitchfork, saying "If I can get the kids to believe homosexuality is normal!" while an angel yells, "Not with Brent around you won't!"
CNN's John Roberts spoke to Rinehart, who told him,"One person's mud-slinging, I guess, is another man's issues. ... I believe the homosexual agenda is an issue in this campaign. ... I thought that it was a very good campaign piece."
"Are you homophobic?" Roberts asked.
"I'm not even sure as to what 'homophobic' means," Rinehart replied, "but let's just keep in mind that we are in a cultural war."
Rinehart refused to acknowledge that his comic could be considered gay-bashing. He insisted, "We have an attorney general here in the state of Oklahoma that has used his office for political means, filed campaign charges against me, and it's based on my opposition to the homosexual agenda. ... The attorney general, Mr. Drew Edmondson, sued the Boy Scouts of America because they would not allow homosexual boy scout leaders as leaders."
Attorney General Edmondson appears in Rinehart's comic holding a sign saying, "Gay rights now!" A caption explains that "Drew Edmondson put Oklahoma on record to force the Boy Scots to accept homosexuals as scout leaders, a pedifile's [sic] dream come true.

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January

Late January: St. Paul Winter Carnival. A gala winter festival—the nation's oldest and largest—that encompasses ice-carving and snow-sculpting contests, a chili cook-off, snow volleyball, parades and the coronation of a carnival king and queen. For more information, call 651-223-4700, 763-566-5108, or toll-free 800-488-4023.

February
Early February: St. Paul Winter Carnival. A gala winter festival—the nation's oldest and largest—that encompasses ice-carving and snow-sculpting contests, a chili cook-off, snow volleyball, parades and the coronation of a carnival king and queen. For more information, call 651-223-4700, 763-566-5108, or toll-free 800-488-4023.

March
Mid March: Winter Jazz Fest. Twelve hours of jazz on five stages from more than 100 regional and national guitarists, singers and performers of bop, blues, big band, salsa, swing, chanteuses, and funk. Millennium Hotel, 1313 Nicollet Ave. For information and tickets, call 612-288-2060.

Mid-Late March: Cities Festival of Jewish Film. Screenings of contemporary international films with Jewish themes, including documentaries, shorts and feature-length films. Dolly Fiterman Theater, Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, Oak Street Cinema, 309 S.E. Oak St., Minneapolis, and other venues. For information, call 952-381-3554 or 952-381-3400.
Early-Mid April: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival. The largest festival of its kind in the Upper Midwest attracts at least 120 entries from more than 50 countries. Screenings at various cinemas. For information, call 612-627-4430 or 612-627-4431.

Late April: Festival of Nations. Minnesota's largest ethnic event showcases approximately 100 different groups with international food, dance performances by more than 75 groups, cultural exhibits, folk-art demonstrations and an international bazaar with gifts from 50 regions around the world. RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. For information, call 651-647-0191. Continues through early May

July
Early-Mid July: Taste of Minnesota. The state's largest outdoor festival features several stages with top national musicians performing, food from across the state, fireworks, children's activities, the Bridging the Arts festival and more. Harriet Island and along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. For information, call 651-772-9980.


Mid-Late July: Aquatennial. The Official Civic Celebration of Minneapolis draws more than 800,000 visitors with numerous concerts, a torchlight parade, block party, water-ski show, dancing, sporting events (including regattas, a triathalon and tennis and beach volleyball tournaments), culminating in one of the largest fireworks shows in the country. Various venues throughout the city. For information, call 612-331-8371.

Mid- August: Twin Cities Black Film Festival. In the Twin Cities' busy film-festival schedule, this annual festival focuses on films of African-American interest, screening feature-length and short narratives, documentaries, experimentals and animations. Various cinemas.

August
Early-Mid August—Minnesota Fringe Festival. Cutting-edge and innovative performing and visual arts, theater and comedy take center stage with at least 750 performances at 20 venues throughout downtown Minneapolis. For information, call 612-872-1212. For tickets, call 612-604-4466.

Early August: Metris Uptown Art Fair. Ranked among the top 50 art shows in the country, this annual event showcases works by more than 385 artists, nighttime entertainment, 20 food vendors and other activities. Uptown neighborhood, Minneapolis. For information, call 612-823-4581.

Late August: Minnesota State Fair. One of the largest fairs in the country, complete with live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, a lumberjack competition, horse show and simulated NASCAR racing. Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul. For information, call 651-642-2200. For tickets, call 651-288-4467. Continues through early September.

October
Mid- October:Central Standard Film Festival. This film festival presents independent films that reflect the geographical diversity of American regional filmmaking. Screenings of more than 50 features and shorts at various cinemas in Minneapolis and St. Paul. For information, call 612-338-0871.

November,
Mid-Late November: Minneapolis/St. Paul LGBT Film Festival. Screenings of features, shorts and documentaries about life and issues surrounding the gay and lesbian community. Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St., Minneapolis, and other venues. For information, call 612-627-4430 or 612-627-4431. For tickets, call 612-331-3134.

Mid-Late November: Broadway in Minneapolis brings popular Broadway musicals to the Twin Cities. Historic Orpheum Theater, 910 Hennepin Ave. For information and tickets, call 612-673-0404, or toll-free 800-859-7469. Continues through early August

December,
Early-Late December: Hill House Holidays. The James J. Hill House is dressed for the season, with dramatizations of family and servant life during circa-1900 holiday preparations. Weekends throughout December. 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul. For information, call 651-297-2555.


Spectator Sports
Twin Cities' sports fans are rewarded with pro teams in baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Tickets to Vikings games are usually sold out in advance, and Wild tickets are somewhat harder to get. Seats for the Timberwolves and the Twins are often easier to come by.

Baseball
Minnesota Twins
Major League baseball April-early October in the Metrodome. 501 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. Phone 612-375-1116 or 612-338-9467 for tickets. Toll-free 800-328-9467.

Basketball
Minnesota Timberwolves
The T-Wolves play November-April in the Target Center. 600 First Ave. N, Minneapolis. Phone 612-337-3865 or 612-339-4695.

Football
Minnesota Vikings
The NFL's Vikings play October-December in the Metrodome. Most games are sold out. 501 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. Phone 612-338-4537.

Hockey
Minnesota Wild
The Wild's season runs October-mid April with games in the Xcel Energy Center. For tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at 651-989-5151 or visit the Minnesota Wild box office Monday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm. 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.

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Whats more, I wasnt all that familiar with this story, and that in itself is disturbing - given that over a million Watutsi tribe members were murdered by the Hutu kindred in a massacre that took position with the rest of the world looking the other direction. In fact theres a harsh simply honest second in the picture in which Joaquin Phoenixs (wHO plays a U.S. reporter) makes this extravagantly clear.
Don Cheadle is stunning and this is easily his strongest work to date. His Saul of Tarsus is a quiet Hutu man, simply hes also extremely impudent and incredibly observant. Because he listens and observes, he knows how things work, and ultimately becomes the staring hotel manager because of it. He has no political schedule and in fact is happily marital to a Tutsi woman (wonderfully played by Foul Pretty Things Sophie Okonedo). He is, quite simply, a working family man who feels a potent bond with his buster human beings. What he endures and risks to save lives is just awe inspiring, and watching the direction he applies his hotel managerial skills to real life or death situations is genuinely something to behold. Cheadle is beyond good in this character. He brings a kind of passion to the part that we dont often see in movies, but what I liked most is that hes a real, honest to goodness paladin. This isnt fantasy. This is reality, and Cheadle is flawlessly able to put us right there in this harrowing situation with him.
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When European explorers discovered Rwandese Republic they split the masses into deuce groups, even measuring the length of their noses to determine who would be whom. The two groups the Hutus and the Tutsis never genuinely got along as the Tutsis world Health Organization were in power took it extinct on the Hutus. Merely when the Dutch pulled out of Rwanda they left the Hutus in power and after age of oppression many Hutus take it to punish and even exterminate the Tutsis. In an era of high-speed communication and round-the-clock news, the events went well-nigh unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, virtually 1 meg people were brutally murdered. In the face of these indescribable actions, elysian by his love for his family, an ordinary man Saul of Tarsus Rusesabagina process extraordinary braveness to hold open the lives of over a 1000 helpless refugees by granting them shelter in the hotel he manages.
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Don Cheadle does an absolutely astonishing job that was good worth the Oscar nomination he received for the part. He absolutely captures you with his portrait of a man caught between a rock and a surd place world Health Organization does his best to save himself, his crime syndicate and infinite others. If you ar not touched by this movie, you must be dead inside, but the sad thing is the movie is right most people would probably listen of the horrors exit and cover to eat on their dinners without whatever thought on how to help or stop them. The movie is a powerful, emotion driven moving-picture show that will send you on a ride of heroism, sacrifice and by and large courage as one-man changes as much as he can and saves lives of those he does not even know. Find out it if you induce a probability, you will not be sorry.

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Don Cheadle (in a role that was reportedly offered to Will Smith) soars as Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager wHO would go on to save huyndreds of lives during a civil war in Ruanda circa 1994. This outrageous tale of genocide is also heroic and earnest and further proof that a single person crapper make a difference even when lining insurmountable odds.
Hotel Rwanda is one of those pictures that you dont really watch out - you experience it. Its a movie that manages to be as powerful as its topic matter, and as I sat at that place absorbed by the awful events pickings place in this true story, I was reminded of Steven Spielbergs masterpiece, Schindlers Heel. Another film thats stock-still in unitary of the darker chapters in the book of mankind.
Whats more, I wasnt all that familiar with this story, and that in itself is disturbing - given that over a million Watutsi tribe members were murdered by the Hutu kindred in a massacre that took position with the rest of the world looking the other direction. In fact theres a harsh simply honest second in the picture in which Joaquin Phoenixs (wHO plays a U.S. reporter) makes this extravagantly clear.
Don Cheadle is stunning and this is easily his strongest work to date. His Saul of Tarsus is a quiet Hutu man, simply hes also extremely impudent and incredibly observant. Because he listens and observes, he knows how things work, and ultimately becomes the staring hotel manager because of it. He has no political schedule and in fact is happily marital to a Tutsi woman (wonderfully played by Foul Pretty Things Sophie Okonedo). He is, quite simply, a working family man who feels a potent bond with his buster human beings. What he endures and risks to save lives is just awe inspiring, and watching the direction he applies his hotel managerial skills to real life or death situations is genuinely something to behold. Cheadle is beyond good in this character. He brings a kind of passion to the part that we dont often see in movies, but what I liked most is that hes a real, honest to goodness paladin. This isnt fantasy. This is reality, and Cheadle is flawlessly able to put us right there in this harrowing situation with him.
There ar so many profound moments to talk of in this flick that it would be pointless to single any of them out. Director/screenwriter Terry St. George and his crew have created an amazing, politically charged picture show about lifetime, death, and the king of the human spirit, and with Hotel Rwanda hes fashioned one of the nigh intense moving picture experiences Ive seen in a long time. As Paul finds himself in one horrific scrape afterward another, I was never quite certain how he would negociate to lecture his way through what looked to be a bleak final result. The tension in this picture simply sort of builds and builds to a point where I really wasnt sure what was going to happen.
Hotel Ruanda is a near perfect motion pic. I tell near perfect, because the general consensus is nothings double-dyed. Still, this is as close to perfect as you can get. As practically as I loved Sideways, Eternal Cheerfulness of the Spotless Head, The Warmth of the Christ, Jillion Dollar Babe and several other noteworthy films of last year, none of them affected me quite an as lots as Hotel Rwanda did. This is a deeply touching moving picture about people helping former people in a time of gore and chaos. It couldnt be any longer relevant.
When European explorers discovered Rwandese Republic they split the masses into deuce groups, even measuring the length of their noses to determine who would be whom. The two groups the Hutus and the Tutsis never genuinely got along as the Tutsis world Health Organization were in power took it extinct on the Hutus. Merely when the Dutch pulled out of Rwanda they left the Hutus in power and after age of oppression many Hutus take it to punish and even exterminate the Tutsis. In an era of high-speed communication and round-the-clock news, the events went well-nigh unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, virtually 1 meg people were brutally murdered. In the face of these indescribable actions, elysian by his love for his family, an ordinary man Saul of Tarsus Rusesabagina process extraordinary braveness to hold open the lives of over a 1000 helpless refugees by granting them shelter in the hotel he manages.
Few movies supervise to capture such emotions like braveness, love and the unselfish acts of great workforce who do so lots good amongst such atrocities. Hotel Ruanda captures all these emotions with informality that it makes you feel for all the characters and their stories and takes you on an worked up roller coaster. If the movie was not based on the truth and the real life events of a true hero Paul Rusesabagina you would almost discover it concentrated to believe that it really happened. The movies does a spectacular job of non only exhibit the awful sacrifices Saint Paul committed only also of the indifference most of the world showed towards a country torn by genocide and rivaling factions. The crimes committed by the Hutu while awful, the indifference the United Nations showed was but as tremendous at times, you could not but help feel for al Rwandans as well as Paul and the ones he risked to save.
Don Cheadle does an absolutely astonishing job that was good worth the Oscar nomination he received for the part. He absolutely captures you with his portrait of a man caught between a rock and a surd place world Health Organization does his best to save himself, his crime syndicate and infinite others. If you ar not touched by this movie, you must be dead inside, but the sad thing is the movie is right most people would probably listen of the horrors exit and cover to eat on their dinners without whatever thought on how to help or stop them. The movie is a powerful, emotion driven moving-picture show that will send you on a ride of heroism, sacrifice and by and large courage as one-man changes as much as he can and saves lives of those he does not even know. Find out it if you induce a probability, you will not be sorry.

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