Monthly Archives: May 2007

Opportunity to Sponsor: Hi-Tech Training at Bethlehem University

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Elza

Munir Bannoura, a Palestinian-American senior Engineer at Freescale Semiconductor Inc., (Formely part of Motorola), offered a 3 day training seminar to students who are about to graduate in computer science. “The students, young men and women were eager to learn … Continue reading →

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The First SDi Training in an Arab Country

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Elza

The 3 day training Dr Beck and I offered in Ramallah to a group of highly competent professional Palestinians, was the first Spiral Dynamics integral-Level 1 training in the Arab world. The training was organized by Deema Al-Shawa who heads … Continue reading →

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Lebanon’s continuing Saga…

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Elza

We got back home on Saturday, May 19th. I decided to take the Sunday off to spend it with my husband Said, and continue blogging on the activities in Ramallah the day after. I woke up the next day to … Continue reading →

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Don tried to eat healthy in the West Bank…

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Elza

…visting Whole Foods Market-Bethelhem everyday

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An Inspiring Dedication…and Health

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Elza

Our schedule on this trip was really busy; training on Spiral Dynamics level 1 and 2, presentations to various groups and one on one meetings with Ministers, members of Parliament, business leaders and academics. Dr Beck insisted on attending the … Continue reading →

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From South Africa to Palestine, a Radio Station …

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Elza

93.6 Ram FM Peace Radio http://www.ramfm.net/display.asp?cid=32Israel and Palestine Linked as 93.6 Ram FM Gets Them Talking “John Berks?!” Don shouted…”Berks and I go way back to South Africa and 702 Talk Radio, the station that played a major role in … Continue reading →

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Did I say we work with all Palestinians?!

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Elza

In case you thought we are training Fatah because we have a political preference, we simply don’t. We train and meet with any and all Palestinians who ask us to explain the framework and explain the design methodologies. On May … Continue reading →

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Palestinian "Generation Y" Defines a Brighter Future

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Elza

Firas, Muhamad, Ayman, Thaer and 10 other young men, are graduating this year with college degrees in Marketing, Accounting, Psychology and Computer Science. None of them has any hopes of getting a job in their respective fields. Oh, yes… Ayman … Continue reading →

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A picture is worth….

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Elza

Well, I discovered that it is not easy to work full days in this region and….write a blog in the evening. I thought Don’s picture with the Fatah group speaks for itself. The group asked the gentleman holding the spiral … Continue reading →

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Fatah Training in Bethlehem

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Elza

I woke up to Azan Al-Fajr, the pre-dawn call to prayer, a beautiful resounding sound breaking the silence of Bethlehem. Don and I arrived to Bethlehem yesterday,Sunday May 6th, and started our two day Fatah training. Fatah members came from … Continue reading →

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