a full-blown boycott of Israel’s government and products in 2016. The report also cited the case of Germany’s HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Art that taught for years that Israelis harvested Palestinian organs.NGOs such as the German branch of the catholic organization Pax Christi work with the Social Democratic mayor of Jena to boycott Israeli goods.Trending Now

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Brighton Gets $78K for lakeside walking path

WASHINGTON – Vermont’s congressional delegation – Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch – and Gov. Peter Shumlin announced that over $200,000 in Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funds will go to support two economic development projects in Lyndon and Brighton.The town of Brighton will receive $78,190 to construct a new 2,100 foot walking path along a section of Island Pond Lake, connecting it to the downtown area. This project resulted from a year-long study aimed at enhancing tourism and recreation in the community.Lyndon State College and the Northeastern Vermont Development Association will receive $128,500 to boost manufacturing in the area. The funds will help develop professional resources, create collaboration among Northeast Kingdom manufacturing employers, expand