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Wednesday, 19 June 2013 07:40 | Written by Morris Rowe |

irene The Middle East remains one of the world's top 'tinder' boxes of violence, religious controversy, and possibly war.

Irene, our Middle East Blogger, said there are hints that Egypt will go to war, but not with Israel this time. It is targeting Ethiopia which plans to dam the Nile River in Addis Ababa.

"This will surely reduce the water flow by the time it gets to Egypt," Irene wrote. She quoted Egypt President Morsi as saying he understood the need for development of 3rd world countries, but added Egypt won't accept any reduction of the flow of water in the Nile.

“Egypt does not want war with Ethiopia," he said, "but will keep all options open."

As the fighting in Syria continues, Israel is giving injured Syrian fighters 'the best medical care' available as they are moved to Israeli hospitals Read rest of Irene's blog - a Tenuous Peace - Life in Israel

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Monday, 17 June 2013 18:39 | Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 08:54 | Written by Editor |

oconnor The city council is at it again and VNS municipal blogger Bob O'Connor is ripping their shorts down to expose their stupidity or a deliberately criminal 'shell game' it is playing with the citizens.

Sure the council says the city will give a single developer $18 MILLION of our tax dollars to guarantee him a profit for his private pipe-dream of 'restoring' the old Cavalier on the Hill. And like a little child who might not get his way? The developer is holding the city's stupid leadership hostage: Give me the dough or I bring in a wrecking ball!

O'Connor wants to know what the $18 MILLION includes: Interest? Based on past mismanagement, 'Probably not,' says O'Connor.

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Sunday, 07 April 2013 19:51 | Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 16:51 | Written by Editor |

Two term Virginia Beach City Councilman Bill DeSteph said Sunday night he will announce his candidacy Monday for the 82nd House District upon retirement of veteran Del. Bob Purkey. (See DeSteph announcement)

It was erroneously reported in the Virginian-Pilot Sunday that two others were interested seeking the the seat, but the filing deadline passed on March 28 @ 5 p.m. and DeSteph is the only candidate certified to run under the Republican banner.

The other 2 Republicans who had expressed an interest in succeeding Purkey were Jason Miyares, son in law of city treasurer John Atkinson and an aide to 2nd District Rep. Scott Rigell; and Curtis Dixon Colgate whose family owned the Cavalier Hotel.

Bill Fleming, an engineer, is the Democrap’s candidate opposing DeSteph.

DeSteph has made a name for him self in his two council terms by being responsive to any citizen needing help with navigating government. He is the only member of City Council who lists his home and cell phone number on the city council web page.

A former member of the Navy, DeSteph formed his own tech company upon separation and made a fortune in a period of about 8 years, selling the company to AMSEC for MILLION$$$.

You can learn more about DeSteph on his web page: http://billdesteph.org/

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