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May 11, 2011
2nd Ave Deli under fire for sandwich names
The 2nd Ave Deli in New York is under threat for purloining sandwich names. The Heart Attack Grill in Arizona apparently has warned the famed Manhattan deli to cease serving its Instant Heart Attack Sandwich or be hauled into court for trademark violation. The 2nd Ave Deli’s proposed Triple Bypass Burger also is under attack.
Obama to deliver new Muslim world speech
President Obama reportedly is planning a new speech to the Muslim world that would call for a rejection of Islamic militancy. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the White House is planning for such a speech within the next two weeks, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to roll out proposals for reviving peace talks with the Palestinians in a meeting with Obama and in a speech to the U.S. Congress.
Obama’s Jewish half brother visits Israel
While US President Barack Obama was busy orchestrating the assassination of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden, his half brother Mark Ndesandjo reconnected with his Jewish roots on his first trip to Israel.
Court stops demolition of eastern Jerusalem homes
The Jerusalem District Court blocked the demolition of Palestinian homes in an eastern Jerusalem neighborhood. The court ruled Wednesday that 22 illegal homes in the al-Bustan neighborhood that are set for demolition to make way for a building, recreation and tourism plan called The King\’s Garden cannot be razed until plans are approved for the park.
Fox pulls version of Israeli sitcom
Fox pulled the sitcom \”Traffic Light,\” a version of the Israeli show \”Ramzor,\” due to poor ratings. The show\’s 13th and last episode will be aired May 17. Fox bought the rights to the show, about three longtime friends and their romantic relationships, last year. Producers in Russia, France and Italy also bought the rights to the show.
Israel’s military chief reviews Nakba preparations
The head of Israel\’s military, Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, toured the West Bank to view preparations for Nakba Day. The military expects major Palestinian demonstrations on May 15 for Nakba Day, or Catastrophe Day, referring to the establishment of the modern State of Israel.
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