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Category Archives: Articles
Luke, The Love Doctor
Joe emails: I’ve got a problem… And I think you’re the only person who would understand. I have a crush on…. Not that weird crush some guys get where they go out and buy all of one girl’s DVDs, but … Continue reading
Where have all the men gone?
From the Times of London: Men are like eggs. They must hatch or go bad. I came to this conclusion after seeing in the new year with a gang of university friends and hearing one of them, a single guy … Continue reading
Haredi Women Wear Burqa in Beit Shemesh
From FailedMessiah: The Forward picked a up a story from its own blog, which in turn picked it up from Jameel at the Muqata, who himself got it from Ha’aretz. Who is that veiled woman shown above? A haredi woman … Continue reading
Is McCain A Conservative?
From Dennis Prager: Thursday January 31, 2008 H1: Is McCain a Conservative? With Dennis Prager Prager H1: Dennis talks to Ari Fleischer, former presidential press secretary, about last night’s debate and the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries. John McCain took a … Continue reading
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Economists Dissect Repugnance
I align myself with the economists on this story from the NYT: WASHINGTON — You can kill a horse to make pet food in California, but not to feed a person. You can hoist a woman over your shoulder while … Continue reading
Facebook As A Pedagogical Tool
I was just talking to a teacher at a Jewish day school who’s got profiles in Facebook and MySpace. She says she learns more from her students profiles in five minutes than she otherwise would in five months. A synagogue … Continue reading
Your Mohel Leader
Kirk emails: Luke: I am dismayed and distressed. Of all the people who would do such a thing, I never thought it would be you. How in the world can you place yourself in such a high position of leadership … Continue reading
I’ve Launched LukeFord.tv!
I’ve put together the best YouTube videos in the following categories: Acne Air Supply American Idol Amy Winehouse Angelina Jolie Ann Coulter Apple Atkins Diet Australia Bad Credit Badoo Barak Obama Baseball Bikram Yoga Borat Brad Pitt Britney Spears … Continue reading
Youthful Enthusiasm
From Dennis Prager: Wednesday January 30, 2008 H1: Mac Attack With Dennis Prager Prager H1: John McCain won easily in Florida yesterday. Dennis talks to Dick Morris, Fox News analyst and renown political commentator. Morris thinks that McCain can win … Continue reading
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My Annihilation Method
I’m using Adolf Hitler to improve my luck with the opposite sex. When inviting them over for movies at the hovel wasn’t pulling, I suggested they come listen to the new book I got from the library on Hitler. While … Continue reading
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