This is a clever 1960's-era promo from a New York radio station, WHN 1050. The pseudo "man-in-the-street" interview is all said in gobbledygook, but because of it - you listen closer to the key words, which are in English. The voice actors sound like well-known tv voices from then, as well. Any idea who they are?

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In an exclusive interview and report from June, 2010, an American-Israeli maritime security expert told Dave Bender (http://www.davebrianbender.com) what an international probe seven months later proved: the naval commandos acted correctly and in self-defense aboard the Mavi Marmara, in a battle between Israel and its sworn enemies.

Excerpt from the Turkel Committee report: "The naval blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip – in view of the security circumstances and Israel's efforts to comply with its humanitarian obligations – was legal pursuant to the rules of international law. The actions carried out by Israel on May 31, 2010, to enforce the naval blockade had the regrettable consequences of the loss of human life and physical injuries. Nonetheless, and despite the limited number of uses of force for which we could not reach a conclusion, the actions taken were found to be legal pursuant to the rules of international law."

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"Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Health, one in four third-graders is at risk for being overweight. Today in our childhood obesity series, Dave Bender travels to Mitchell County in south Georgia where one community is trying to reverse the trend."

By Dave Bender Reporter/Producer

This feature won the 2009 Georgia Associated Press Broadcaster's Association "Best Series" award, and was part of the Georgia Public Broadcasting radio news team's group coverage of the issue, statewide.

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Activist attorney, Nitzana Darshan-Leitner, of the Shurat Hadin Law Center talks with Dave Bender about what is increasingly being used as a courtroom cudgel against the Jewish State: "Lawfare," and how she's taking the legal battle against Israel to it's foes.

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"Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle" co-author, Saul Singer talks with Dave Bender about the recent Jerusalem Conference, and what America can learn from Israeli hi-tech business prowess.

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Now that Atlanta candidates Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed are in a runoff to see who will be the city's next mayor, the challenge for the candidates will be to sustain voter interest in the race.

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It's been a bright, clear day for voters in the area. Officials at two Atlanta polling stations say turnout was moderate; but those who came to cast a ballot knew exactly why they were there. Dave Bender reports for WABE 90.1 FM.

Officials at Dekalb County's Briar Vista and Fulton County's Morningside Elementary schools say voters cast between 50 and 100 ballots an hour by noon.

Voters like 95-year-old Sarah Berlin at Briar Vista, who – with the aid of a friend helping her along - says it's the first time she's voted in person in years:

“I voted for Mary Norwood. I think Atlanta needs a change just like the United States needs a change; so I think that we need to go up and up instead of down and down.”

At Morningside, Randy Malamud says his vote for outsider Jesse Spikes is a vote for fresh blood:

“I watched some of the debates and it seemed like a couple of the other candidates might be competent, but they seemed very much like they were a part of the political machine.”

Also at Morningside, Rick Perriera deliberated, but he too believes that it's time for a change at the mayor's office:

“...my second choice was Kasim Reed; seems like a very smart, engaged guy with some good political experience, so I had a hard choice between him and Mary Norwood, but ultimately, I think it came down to a pretty clear break with the past few years.”

All of those interviewed say they also voted for slates of candidates for city council and school boards.

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A week of events celebrating Gay Pride 2009 culminated in a festive parade and concert in Atlanta's Piedmont park on Sunday. Dave Bender was there for WABE 90.1 FM.

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Against a background of water wars, drought, and flooding, Georgia state agencies and companies are meeting with water experts from Israel, who offer some solutions. (For WABE 90.1 FM).

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