03-25-11: Islam is a Grand Delusion (Plus: Krauthammer and Rush Videos)

Remembering Elizabeth Taylor: Our Columnist's Chance Encounter with the Movie Star by Susan Konig A Family Security Matters contributing editor recalls the time she met the famous movie star in Normandy, France. * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. Video: Rush Limbaugh - Chris Christie Hits the Entitlement Mentality Right Between the Eyes 2. Video: Krauthammer: Administration's "Working On Language That Will Disguise A Failure" In Libya 3. Video: Israel Defense Force Exposes Iranian Arms Shipment to Hamas Disguised as Humanitarian Aid... 4. Jamie Gorelick who "Helped to Bring us 9/11 AND Housing Collapse" Is On Short List to Lead FBI 5. Freedom Is Too Good for Hinckley: by President Reagan's Daughter - Patti Davis 6. Video: NBC News Reporter With Libyan Rebels Comes Under Fire 7. Video: Christians in Egypt fear Muslim Brotherhood taking over 8. Video: Giffords Doing 'Remarkably Well,' Astronaut Husband Says 9. Administration's Libyan Intervention Has Lowest Approval of Any Military Op Polled by Gallup in 4 Decades 10. Video: NATO to take command of Libyan no-fly zone: Gen. Carter Ham Share that Handing Over Air Operations...May Take Time Japanese Stoicism vs. Arab Hysteria Two Shame-Honor Cultures Nancy Kobrin, PhD, Joan Lachkar, PhD Current events in the Arab world show communities marked by dramatic gestures and emotion, while in Japan, people are more reserved. What makes these cultures react so differently? International Red Cross Sheltering Hamas Terrorist Officials Erick Stakelbeck Since July three Hamas officials suspected of terrorist activity have been living at the Jerusalem base of the Red Cross. Why is this tolerated? Islam is a Grand Delusion Amil Imani A former Muslim explains how he believes that Islam was born from delusional visions, and how its extremists similarly thrive upon delusional expectations. Nuclear Waste: How Much Will It Really Cost? Tom McLaughlin Irrespective of the merits or flaws in nuclear power production, the safe disposal of nuclear waste is one issue that remains to be resolved. How Goes Terrorism Around the World? Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman The picture of terrorism around the world is not getting any less extreme or threatening. Book Review: Antisemitism International Pam Meister While anti-Semitism is on the rise globally, a research journal provides explanation and analysis of the factors that have led to this worrying increase of bigotry. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Bachmann to form exploratory committee in June, possibly earlier (CNN) 2. Libya: Gen. Carter Ham tells ABC News That Handing Over Air Operations May Take Time (ABC) 3. The First 2012 Debate Approaches. Or Does it? (NYT) 4. Tea Party to Boehner: Cut Budget or You're Out (FOX) 5. Rocket fire increases; Israel may deploy 'Iron Dome' next week (JPost) 6. More U.S. Muslims running for office (CNN) 7. Thousands of Christians Displaced in Ethiopia After Muslim Extremists Torch Churches, Homes (FOX) 8. Appeals Court Fast-Tracks Obamacare Challenge (CNS) 9. Christmas 2009 'underwear bomber' targeted Detroit because it was the cheapest flight (DAILY NEWS) 10. Did Qaddafi Deserve U.S. Funding? Foreign Aid Under Scrutiny Amid Mideast Unrest (FOX) The Enemy You Know is Better than the Enemy You Refuse to Know John Bernard We are in the midst of costly endeavors in both Iraq and Afghanistan where the outcome is still uncertain - so is it wise to become militarily involved in Libya? Nuclear Safety: Reactors that Can't Melt Down Kelvin Kemm Ph.D. Metallic fuel rods in nuclear reactors overheat and need to be cooled by water. A new reactor design, fuelled by graphite "pebbles" containing uranium granules, is far safer than previous systems. K-Town, Germany On the Front Line of Missile Defense Riki Ellison Kaiserlauten in Germany is where the United States Army provides air and missile defense for Europe, Israel and Turkey. U.S. - Israeli Relationship Never Stronger, Says Defense Secretary Jim Kouri, CPP Despite widespread concerns that the current administration has been prepared to throw Israel "under the bus," Robert Gates affirms the strength of relations with Israel. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!