Comments on: Coming Soon http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/ Down Under Punditry in the Middle East Fri, 25 May 2012 15:48:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Anonymoushttp://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7369 Anonymous Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:16:00 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/#comment-7369 Thanks for thinking of me, but, as you suspected, lack of time is an issue for me. But who knows....maybe one day! Thanks for thinking of me, but, as you suspected, lack of time is an issue for me. But who knows….maybe one day!

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7368 Anonymous Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/#comment-7368 Of course I am not agreeing with the numbskull who insulted you. I was only listening to the numbskull to refute him. Evidently, I didn't do a very good job. To clarify what I was trying to say, I just meant to say that they are not opposed to having some commentary. However, I think that you are an exceptional writer that is entirely capable of exhibiting the highest level of journalistic integrity; otherwise, you would not have been the first person I thought of when I heard about this . Moreover, you clearly are an expert about this and so I thought that it would be a perfect match. They would be lucky to have you write for them. I reiterated at the end that I was worried that it wouldn't work out for you because you are so busy ( I am basing this on what I heard on your podcast). But I wanted to tell you about this just in case that you might be interested.Hopefully this clears up what I was trying to say.Now, (I have to ask you )why did you only respond to what you thought was criticism of you? You said nothing about whether you even liked the idea or not. Of course I am not agreeing with the numbskull who insulted you. I was only listening to the numbskull to refute him. Evidently, I didn’t do a very good job. To clarify what I was trying to say, I just meant to say that they are not opposed to having some commentary. However, I think that you are an exceptional writer that is entirely capable of exhibiting the highest level of journalistic integrity; otherwise, you would not have been the first person I thought of when I heard about this . Moreover, you clearly are an expert about this and so I thought that it would be a perfect match. They would be lucky to have you write for them. I reiterated at the end that I was worried that it wouldn’t work out for you because you are so busy ( I am basing this on what I heard on your podcast). But I wanted to tell you about this just in case that you might be interested.

Hopefully this clears up what I was trying to say.

Now, (I have to ask you )why did you only respond to what you thought was criticism of you? You said nothing about whether you even liked the idea or not.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7367 Anonymous Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/#comment-7367 Your'e listening to the numbskull commenter who insulted me? Your’e listening to the numbskull commenter who insulted me?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7366 Anonymous Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/#comment-7366 Well, it does that a little commentary is permissible. To quote them:" while there will certainly be opportunities for the guide to share specific opinions" and also: (the ideal condidate will have)"the engaging voice of a columnist". Well, okay I just thought that you are a lot more reliable on the news in the Middle East than most reporters; maybe it won't work. just thought I'd check. Well, it does that a little commentary is permissible. To quote them:

” while there will certainly be opportunities for the guide to share specific opinions” and also: (the ideal condidate will have)”the engaging voice of a columnist”. Well, okay I just thought that you are a lot more reliable on the news in the Middle East than most reporters; maybe it won’t work. just thought I’d check.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7365 Anonymous Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:14:00 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/#comment-7365 Dave couldn't be the editor - it requires them to be objective and fair; both impossible for him. Dave couldn’t be the editor – it requires them to be objective and fair; both impossible for him.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/comment-page-1/#comment-7364 Anonymous Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:05:00 +0000 http://www.israellycool.com/2006/09/07/coming-soon-2/#comment-7364 Please forgive me for being the Queen of the Non-Sequiturs; however, I just had to tell you about this. Okay, you might not have time for this; but maybe this is worth considering: I was looking at the About Guides openings and I saw one for an About Editor for the Middle East. I don't have the credentials but you do. Or your wife probably does too. I am going to paste the details here in a second ; but first please allow me to mention that there is a guaranteed salary plus the opportunity to get ad revenue. But more importantly this would be another opportunity for new readers to get exposure to your incredible insights. I have learned so much from reading your blog and listening to your podcast and I think this new audience would be blessed to hear what you have to say. So I apologize if this won't work for you; but just in case it would I thought that I would tell you about it: (to learn more,please go to : http://beaguide.about.com/topics.htm)QUALIFICATIONS:The purpose of the Middle East Issues site is to help keep readers informed about the major political, economic and social issues active in the Middle East today. Since we are not a breaking news service, content should primarily provide deep background and perspective on major Middle Eastern issues and current events.The Guide should have a professional background working with Middle Eastern issues and be a recognized expert in this area. The candidate will have the engaging writing voice of a columnist and the research and interviewing chops of a reporter, able to dig up information of vital interest and draw out interesting insights from other experts.Ideal qualifications include:- A journalist or author who has written extensively on the subject- A professor who has specific experience teaching about the Middle East and has been published in this fieldWhile there will certainly be opportunities for the Guide to share specific opinions, we want the site primarily to provide a place for healthy debate on both sides of issues. We want the coverage to be as objective as possible.PRIMARY AUDIENCE:People looking for a deeper understanding of the Middle East, from the region‚Äôs history to putting current events into contextTOPICS TO COVER:This is not meant to be comprehensive; rather, it calls out basics that we'd like to see covered and serves as a foundation for the way in which we'd like topics to be organized.I. Middle East 101A. Geography1. Boundaries2. Climate/topographical implications for economics, society3. How the map was drawnB. Cultural Basics1. Religious make-up2. Ethnic make-up3. Social organizationC. Political Basics1. Major issues2. Regional historyD. FAQs & FactsheetsII. TerrorismA. Major Events1. Groups/people involved2. Effects3. ResponsesB. Groups1. Leadership2. Objectives3. Activities4. Major Events / Deeds5. Funding6. Affiliations7. Importance8. StrengthC. Nations1. Nature of involvement2. AffiliationsD. Issues Posed1. Why terrorism?2. Does it work?3. Ways to deal with itE. HistoryF. Role of the U.S.III. Israel & PalestineA. Current Events in ContextB. LeadersC. Basis of DisputeD. HistoryE. Role of the U.S.IV. OilA. Major Producers & BuyersB. Oil-Related PoliciesC. Politico-Economic Power It AffordsD. Pricing and Its EffectsE. Reactions to Alternative FuelsV. ReligionA. Major Religions & SectsB. Role of Religions in Politics and SocietiesC. Major Religious ConflictsVI. WomenA. Socio-Economic Status in Different NationsB. What Women in the Region Want, Socio-PoliticallyC. Movements & OrganizationsVII. LeadersA. BackgroundB. ActivitiesC. Majors DeedsD. AffiliationsVIII. CountriesA. LeadersB. GovernmentC. Importance in Region, WorldD. Major PoliciesE. Major AlliancesF. EconomyG. People & CultureH. HistoryIX. OrganizationsA. LeadersB. Importance in Region, WorldC. CharterD. ActivitiesE. Major EventsX. NationalismA. Ethnic Diversity within NationsB. Religious Diversity within NationsI hope to be reading you at about.com.Sincerely,prizehttp://www.prizeisright.b-logging.comwww.prizeisright.blogspot.com Please forgive me for being the Queen of the Non-Sequiturs; however, I just had to tell you about this. Okay, you might not have time for this; but maybe this is worth considering: I was looking at the About Guides openings and I saw one for an About Editor for the Middle East. I don’t have the credentials but you do. Or your wife probably does too. I am going to paste the details here in a second ; but first please allow me to mention that there is a guaranteed salary plus the opportunity to get ad revenue. But more importantly this would be another opportunity for new readers to get exposure to your incredible insights. I have learned so much from reading your blog and listening to your podcast and I think this new audience would be blessed to hear what you have to say. So I apologize if this won’t work for you; but just in case it would I thought that I would tell you about it: (to learn more,please go to : http://beaguide.about.com/topics.htm)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of the Middle East Issues site is to help keep readers informed about the major political, economic and social issues active in the Middle East today. Since we are not a breaking news service, content should primarily provide deep background and perspective on major Middle Eastern issues and current events.

The Guide should have a professional background working with Middle Eastern issues and be a recognized expert in this area. The candidate will have the engaging writing voice of a columnist and the research and interviewing chops of a reporter, able to dig up information of vital interest and draw out interesting insights from other experts.

Ideal qualifications include:

- A journalist or author who has written extensively on the subject

- A professor who has specific experience teaching about the Middle East and has been published in this field

While there will certainly be opportunities for the Guide to share specific opinions, we want the site primarily to provide a place for healthy debate on both sides of issues. We want the coverage to be as objective as possible.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

People looking for a deeper understanding of the Middle East, from the region’s history to putting current events into context

TOPICS TO COVER:

This is not meant to be comprehensive; rather, it calls out basics that we’d like to see covered and serves as a foundation for the way in which we’d like topics to be organized.

I. Middle East 101

A. Geography

1. Boundaries

2. Climate/topographical implications for economics, society

3. How the map was drawn

B. Cultural Basics

1. Religious make-up

2. Ethnic make-up

3. Social organization

C. Political Basics

1. Major issues

2. Regional history

D. FAQs & Factsheets

II. Terrorism

A. Major Events

1. Groups/people involved

2. Effects

3. Responses

B. Groups

1. Leadership

2. Objectives

3. Activities

4. Major Events / Deeds

5. Funding

6. Affiliations

7. Importance

8. Strength

C. Nations

1. Nature of involvement

2. Affiliations

D. Issues Posed

1. Why terrorism?

2. Does it work?

3. Ways to deal with it

E. History

F. Role of the U.S.

III. Israel & Palestine

A. Current Events in Context

B. Leaders

C. Basis of Dispute

D. History

E. Role of the U.S.

IV. Oil

A. Major Producers & Buyers

B. Oil-Related Policies

C. Politico-Economic Power It Affords

D. Pricing and Its Effects

E. Reactions to Alternative Fuels

V. Religion

A. Major Religions & Sects

B. Role of Religions in Politics and Societies

C. Major Religious Conflicts

VI. Women

A. Socio-Economic Status in Different Nations

B. What Women in the Region Want, Socio-Politically

C. Movements & Organizations

VII. Leaders

A. Background

B. Activities

C. Majors Deeds

D. Affiliations

VIII. Countries

A. Leaders

B. Government

C. Importance in Region, World

D. Major Policies

E. Major Alliances

F. Economy

G. People & Culture

H. History

IX. Organizations

A. Leaders

B. Importance in Region, World

C. Charter

D. Activities

E. Major Events

X. Nationalism

A. Ethnic Diversity within Nations

B. Religious Diversity within Nations

I hope to be reading you at about.com.

Sincerely,

prize

http://www.prizeisright.b-logging.com

http://www.prizeisright.blogspot.com

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