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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.

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Jim Goad Has Surgery For A Brain Tumor

Jim writes on his chat board: (My Jim Goad Interviews) Hello, Sugary Friends. I’m typing this from a laptop in a hospital bed in downtown Atlanta. On Thursday some neurosurgeons plan to carve a cocktail-coaster-sized hole in my skull and … Continue reading

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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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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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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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A Toast to Domaine 547

We’re in the midst of an incredible social trend: the democratization of wine, as both a hobby (collectors abound) and as a means to meeting fellow connoisseurs. At the forefront of this movement is Jill Bernheimer, Founder of Domaine 547 … Continue reading

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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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Separate Hatzalah Units For Women & Men

Here’s the pdf. We wouldn’t want a man touching a woman, now would we? Joe emails: "It the new sqare hasidic comunity secluded in upstate new york google them their rabbe is rabbi davi twersky shlita they have their own … Continue reading

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