I had never been a gambler. I once went to Atlantic City to feel the atmosphere. I did not like it.  Yet since last Tuesday I've started gambling - with my life.It takes the Grad rocket launched from 40 km away some 60 seconds to reach Be'er Sheva. Since all the apartment buildings built since 1991 have the mamad (the safe room) built in, we just need to hear the siren go off in time.  At work it is the same. It is between home and work that I am forced to play Palestinian Roulette.  It is not pleasant. What do you do if the siren goes off while you are waiting at the red light? The rule is that you run for cover to the nearest building and get under a staircase.  And if you are too far away - just lie on the your stomach and hope for the best.  After all, the odds are no greater than a car running into you during regular traffic, says a colleague. I am not convinced.  The probability may be small but the weight factor is infinite. I liked probability and...(Read Full Post)