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I Die With Sam Harris – And We Don’t Go To Heaven And We Don’t Get One Stinkin’ Virgin
Monday evening, I drive to the Luxe Hotel (for the David Horowitz Freedom Center’s Jihad Lecture Series) under a heavy burden (no less horrific than that of the poor Jews of Sderot). (Video) I had just been accused — in … Continue reading
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Tagged david horowitz freedom center, many mansions, orthodox jew, poor jews, pornography industry, prophet hosea
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Got Kosher Back In Business
A source saw their products at 7/11 today. I heard the owners got into a big fight and one of them is trying to restart it without the other. The company had declared bankruptcy a few months ago.
Complete Interview With David S. Gruber – The Orthodox Rabbi Who Became A Secular Humanist
Read the whole thing here. Here’s an excerpt: Luke: "Let me stop you there. How did your wife feel about this journey of yours?" David: "I’ve been pontificating for a while, right? You can take the rabbi out of the shul … Continue reading
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CASE NAME: ALEXANDER WOLD VS THE JEWISH ACADEMY OF LOS ANGELES ET AL
Case#: BC392043 Alexander Wold is an attorney in New Mexico.
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Bounderball: A Fitness Revolution
Of the many – and there are many – fitness products that purport to offer great results and innovative design, only one meets my threshold of quality, effectiveness, affordability and portability: Bounderball (www.bounderball.com), a powerful exercise tool that attaches to … Continue reading
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Tagged core strength, exercise tool, fitness ball, fitness products, training routines, wellness professional
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Agriprocessors Is The New Artscroll
Just as the Modern Orthodox love bashing Artscroll (the hugely successful Jewish publishing company run by the super-Orthodox), they now love bashing Agriprocessors (the hugely successful meat packaging plant run by the super-Orthodox). One of the criticisms of Agriprocessors is … Continue reading
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Tagged illegal immigrants, illegal mexican immigrants, kosher market, meat packaging, mexican illegals, mexican immigrant
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MINDsprinting: A Sprint to Excellence
I write a lot about the sad state of education, both locally and nationally: the mismanagement, mediocrity and overall malaise – there’s an alliterative trifecta! – that forces parents and students to find something better, an alternative that works. Well, … Continue reading
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Tagged caliber, complement, Education, free math, malaise, mediocrity, mismanagement, offerings, parents and teachers, reading program, reading skills, sad state, sprint, trifecta
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The Next Great Photographer: Clinton Mackinnon
I often highlight professionals of exceptional talent who deserve more attention. In the world of top photography, Clinton Mackinnon (www.clintonmackinnonphoto.com) is unparalleled in talent, reputation, patience and his ongoing dedication to providing clients with breathtaking images, from wedding photos that … Continue reading
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