A Young Syrian Woman of Valor

    Resilience is the capacity that allows some people to bounce back after being knocked down by life. Instead of becoming a victim of adversity, they find a way to come back from the ashes. Yusra Mardini, an 18-year-old Syrian woman swimmer, who just won the opening heat of the 100m butterfly at the Rio Olympic…

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      When States Dream, Is Syria Their Nightmare?

      The war in Syria is a nightmare. It’s a nightmare for all the civilians who suffer from constant aerial bombardment, who are trapped without food and medical assistance inside crumbling cities, who experience the retribution of either the Islamic State or the regime in Damascus. It’s a nightmare for those who try to escape and…

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        A-Rod Hung Out with J.Lo’s Mom!

        This is getting serious. The love affair between Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez is taking on Shakespearian proportions as the two become more and more deeply involved. This weekend’s update: She introduced him to her mom. Lopez and Rodriguez were virtually inseparable this weekend, going on back-to-back dates, and then taking a stroll through chilly…

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