30
Nov
Eight years ago, Mauritania became the third Arab country to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel. This momentous action occurred without fanfare, and even today is not as widely known as it ought to be.
The other two, Egypt and Jordan, signed peace treaties with Israel in 1979 and 1994, respectively, and shortly thereafter opened embassies [...]
29
Oct
Why must doing the right thing be such a costly enterprise?
Looking for a new car, a hybrid vehicle seems a natural choice. Saving significantly on gas, I figure, would be good for my personal economics, while contributing to reducing our nation’s dependence on imported oil and helping to improve the environment.
So eager was I to [...]
7
Jun
At a recent dinner for a global environmental organization, a new Tesla was auctioned for $110,000 in ten minutes. Starting bid was $80,000, discounted from the $100,000 sticker price, and the actress emceeing that portion of the program expressed frustration that the guests filling the New York hotel ballroom were not more forthcoming in competing [...]