Monthly Archives: May 2007

Judd Apatow Rave

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Luke Ford

From The New York Times Sunday Magazine: “Anchorman” represented a shift in mainstream American comedy — well, as much of a shift as can be represented by a movie that features a ’70s news team rumbling with its rivals (Apatow’s … Continue reading →

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What Made The University of Judaism Rabbinic Ordination Program So Excruciating?

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Brad Artson could not have been more boring or longwinded. He spoke for about an hour. Much of his audience walked out to chat on their cell phones. I wonder if Brad Artson is a bit autistic. He seems to … Continue reading →

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Shalhevet Kids Happy

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

I was talking the other day with two parents who sent kids to Shalhevet, the Modern Orthodox Los Angeles day school. The parents complained that Shalhevet was unorganized and had low standards. "What do you like about Shalhevet?" I challenged. … Continue reading →

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American Press Corp Shouldn’t Stand For The President Nor Any Politician

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Luke Ford

I fear that such rituals developsubservience and a free people should not develop subservience to politicians. American politicians should be treated by Americans the same as anyone else. They’re politicians for God’s sake. Don’t stand up for them. Don’t stand … Continue reading →

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What’s So Shocking About The CIA Protecting Some Drug Smugglers?

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Luke Ford

I just finished Nick Schou’s satisfying (in most respects) book on investigative journalist Gary Webb and I need to know what’s wrong with the CIA protecting the odd drug smuggler so long as the ends the CIA seeks are more … Continue reading →

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