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US Revokes Fulbrights Because of Israel's Blockade of Gaza

LibertySugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:15:51 -0700

Israel's isolation of the Gaza strip has prompted the US State Department to withdraw all Fulbright grants to Palestinian students. Because only those with the most urgent medical needs can leave the Hamas-run region, American officials are worried that their educational funding will be wasted on those that will not be able to leave to attend American institutions.

Fulbrights, educational grants awarded by the US government, fund international educational exchange, in order to foster mutual understanding between Americans and citizens of other countries.

One shocked Palestinian scholar views the decision as counterproductive to American and Israeli goals, as well as ultimate peace. To see what he told the New York Times and to find out if there is any possibility that visas will be granted, read more.

Abdulrahman Abdullah, whose scholarship was revoked, said:

If we are talking about peace and mutual understanding, it means investing in people who will later contribute to Palestinian society. I am against Hamas. Their acts and policies are wrong. Israel talks about a Palestinian state. But who will build that state if we can get no training?

Today, the State Department spokesman said that the US will try to "revisit the issue" with Israel. Dissenters within the Israeli government have called for a reconsideration of the isolation policy, as applied to students.

Is higher education a humanitarian concern? Do you think something can be worked out to help these students go abroad, and bring their experiences back to better Palestine?

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Sugar Daddies Are Making a Comeback!

DearSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Sugar Daddies were a thing of the '80s, but according to Fox News, they may be making a comeback! If you're unfamiliar with the term, a Sugar Daddy is an older, usually married guy, who has a younger mistress on the side. He's wealthy and he generally buys her extravagant gifts, takes her on luxurious trips, and gives her money to shop with. In return, she offers him sex with no strings attached. I know what you're thinking: it sounds like prostitution, but according to Fox News’ sexpert, Yvonne Fulbright, "pop culture has started to make this mainstream . . . and glamorize women who are in these situations."

Now that the economy has taken a nosedive, there is a resurgence of the Sugar Daddy, as some women are seeing this as a good option to get things they need or want. But it isn't just women taking from wealthy men. There are also Sugar Mommies - rich women getting sex by offering handsome young men material things. There are even online dating services, like sugardaddie.com, that help young individuals find a mature person to pamper them. I'm in no way supporting this kind of relationship and am really surprised that this is still going on. I know this is a little over the top, but tell me, do you know anyone in a relationship like this?

If you're interested in hearing more, check out this video from FOX News when you read more.

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What Sins Have you Committed?

DearSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:00:00 -0700

Yvonne K. Fulbright recently wrote a book entitled Sex With Your Ex. And 69 Other Tempting Things You Should Never Do Again (Plus a Few That You Should) which is chalk full of dating no no's -- no no's that everyone has committed at least once in their single/dating lifetime!

According to this sexologist, author, relationship expert, and columnist, some prime examples of what not to do are:

Never have sex with your ex
Never have sex with your best friend's ex (or your ex's best friend)
Never use the toilet in front of your partner
Never drop your girlfriends for your guy
Never let him keep photos of you in your birthday suit

If you're one of the many women that have committed one or more of these sins, don't be too hard on yourself, you're not alone, but what I want to know is, what is the worst dating sin you have ever committed?