NFL STAR TO BRING PEACE TO MIDDLE EAST

YES. THIS WAS THE MISSING INGREDIENT. IT'S ALL SMOOTH SAILING FROM HERE ON OUT. I'M SURE HE'LL GIVE A 110% EFFORT!

Peres invites NFL star to Israel
New York Giants running-back Tiki Barber set to visit Israel next week as goodwill ambassador for peace
By Amir Bogen

TEL AVIV - First Vice Premier Shimon Peres brought leading international soccer coach Jose Mourinho to Israel, then he invited Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo to serve as a special envoy for the Peres Center for Peace. Now Peres is now looking to a different sport in the name of peace between Israel and the Palestinians, and has invited the NFL's New York Giants running-back Tiki Barber to visit Israel next week. .... Barber told Ynet that while he has no misconception of his personal ability to bring peace to the Middle East, he does believe that sport demonstrates the idea of trying to succeed using all available means, which includes the struggle for peace. He said he believes Peres represents the ability to compromise, team spirit and a commitment to an unselfish path in a bid to reach a common goal.