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Dissatisfaction (Jan 9, 2009 5:00 PM - Chabad.org -- Thought for the Day)<p>Some people tell you that if you're never satisfied with your achievements, you'll drive yourself nuts.</p> <p>Ignore them. Look at whatever you've done and say, "If that's good, double is better."</p> <p>Don't let what you've done be the final measure of who you are.<!--break--></p> <p>(someone wrote that the Rebbe had said we should 'never be satisfied with our past achievements.' The Rebbe crossed out the word 'past'.)</p>
UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution (Jan 9, 2009 3:17 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Despite Israeli pressure, council calls for immediate truce; sole abstention made by US; J'lem: end of op won't be decided by UN.
Hamas: Abbas no longer heads PA (Jan 9, 2009 3:04 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Fatah leader says he won't step down; four-year term expires, but Gaza overshadows dispute.
Katyusha attack designed 'to keep Israel on edge' (Jan 9, 2009 1:32 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Most observers agree that there is little that goes on in southern Lebanon without Hizbullah's knowledge.
Katyusha attack designed 'to keep Israel on edge' (Jan 9, 2009 1:32 AM - JPost.com Israel)
Most observers agree that there is little that goes on in southern Lebanon without Hizbullah's knowledge.
Analysis: Diplomatic front - The cease-fire game (Jan 9, 2009 1:32 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Politically correct talk about ending "humanitarian suffering" gains politicians a major boost.
Israeli pressure apparently delays UN vote over Gaza truce (Jan 9, 2009 1:29 AM - JPost.com Israel)
Key Arab nations, Western powers reach agreement on main elements of resolution; J'lem: No cease-fire unless mechanism in place to end smuggling.
'Cast Lead not limited by end Bush term' (Jan 9, 2009 0:52 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Israeli officials say end of administration not deadline for military campaign in Gaza.
Venezuela's Jews close their schools (Jan 9, 2009 0:44 AM - JPost.com Jewish News)
"Jewish education in S. America depends on outside educators. With the diplomatic mission forced to leave it will be difficult to convince educators to come."
British Jews come out to support Israel (Jan 9, 2009 0:41 AM - JPost.com Jewish News)
Solidarity rallies taking place across America and in parts of Europe.
German FM 'played down' guilt of Hamas (Jan 9, 2009 0:32 AM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Head of German Jews: I wish that Israel had such friends as Chancellor Merkel throughout the world.
Police hunting Ashkelon bomb shelter vandals (Jan 9, 2009 0:05 AM - JPost.com Israel)
'How can a person raised in a normal home damage a bomb shelter during wartime?'
At Nahariya retirement home, breakfast brings a narrow escape (Jan 9, 2009 0:03 AM - JPost.com Israel)
'If I had stayed upstairs 10 minutes longer, I would be dead.'
Lebanon condemns katyusha attacks (Jan 8, 2009 11:15 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Lebanese minister: Hizbullah told cabinet it "remains committed to stability and Resolution 1701."
IDF on alert after Nahariya attack (Jan 8, 2009 10:41 PM - JPost.com Israel)
IDF: Palestinian groups likely responsible; 2 hurt in barrage of 3 Katyushas; Hizbullah denies liability.
'Emotional wounds of war may persist in hospital workers' (Jan 8, 2009 9:55 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Haifa study finds nine out of 10 medical staffers developed at least one symptom of stress during Second Lebanon War.
No rocket protection for Negev's unrecognized Beduin residents (Jan 8, 2009 9:53 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Desert dwellers put their faith in sheet metal and Allah.
School canceled as Nahariya, Shlomi brace for more rockets (Jan 8, 2009 9:52 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Decision to be made after weekend on whether to reopen schools after towns hit by rockets from Lebanon.
Arab shot after attempt to blow up gas station (Jan 8, 2009 9:41 PM - JPost.com Israel)
Police shoot Palestinian to death after he allegedly tries to blow up gas station; motive unclear.
Dov Moran: I wasn't bragging with Modu (Jan 8, 2009 8:36 PM - HomePage)
Dov Moran, who stepped down as chairman of Tower Semiconductor on Tuesday to focus on his start up Modu, still believes it’s the next big thing.
A response to a Euro-Mediterranean appeal (Jan 8, 2009 7:51 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Palestinians are willing to bet their lives on Israel's adherence to international law.
The Diaspora rallies (Jan 8, 2009 7:31 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
We Israelis don't tell our Diaspora brethren often enough how grateful we are for their support.
UNSC likely to vote on Gaza resolution (Jan 8, 2009 7:23 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Arab FMs oppose presidential statement; France, Germany urge fast action; Blair: Gaza deal possible.
Barak's war gains (Jan 8, 2009 7:00 PM - HomePage)
Operation Cast Lead has boosted faith in Defense Minister Ehud Barak as a potential prime minister.
Thu: Banks drag market down (Jan 8, 2009 6:33 PM - HomePage)
The Tel Aviv 25 Index fell again today, though it was still up on the week, with the banks and Discount Investment down substantially.
AIPAC praises Senate support of Israel (Jan 8, 2009 6:00 PM - JPost.com Front Page Top Stories)
Congress passes bipartisan resolution reiterating Israel's "right to self defense" against terrorists.
AudioCodes warns on fourth quarter (Jan 8, 2009 5:54 PM - HomePage)
The company's preliminary revenue figures are just below the consensus estimate.
Sam Zell mulls EMG exit (Jan 8, 2009 5:51 PM - HomePage)
Zell bought 12% of East Mediterranean Gas just over a year ago.
Unemployment rises steeply in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem (Jan 8, 2009 5:50 PM - HomePage)
National Insurance Institute director general Esther Dominici: The December figures are the start of a trend.
Rich get poorer (Jan 8, 2009 5:05 PM - HomePage)
Israel's largest investor groups lost over 80% in market cap last year.
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