Monthly Archives: August 2007

Death Threats

After I reported that a leading pornographer (Lenny Friedlander) died at his own hand Sunday, I got some threatening phone calls, including this one at noon: Man: "What are you doing?" Luke: "What do you mean?" Man: "Are you looking … Continue reading

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Jack Gindi, American Jewish University philanthropist, dies at 83

From the Jewish Journal: Jack Gindi, real estate developer, lawyer, philanthropist and Jewish community benefactor, died Saturday, Aug. 4, at 83, following a prolonged illness. Known primarily for his philanthropy with American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism), where … Continue reading

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Curse Of The Simpsons Movie

TabloidBaby reports: "Hal Fishman, longtime LA TV anchorman, and one of the models for Simpsons TV newsman Kent Brockman, died this morning, a few days after a sudden diagnosis of colon and liver cancer, and ten days after the opening … Continue reading

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Three Breaking Stories On ERSNews.com

Eric Longabardi reports: ERSNews.com has exclusively obtained a photo of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa issuing then Telemundo General Manager Manual Abud KVEA-TV52 in Los Angeles an official City proclamation honoring the Telemundo station on November 9th, 2005. Abud was … Continue reading

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And Now Comes The Crash…

For a decade, I’ve fantasized about appearing on the cover of the Jewish Journal. I’ve spent more time thinking about what I’ll say in that ultimate interview than I’ve spent trying to pick up chicks. (I have a far richer … Continue reading

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