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Daily Archives: August 7, 2007
I Want To Speak To College Kids At $5K A Pop
Joe emails: Luke, I’ve been enjoying your blogs for years. I went to Ner Israel [high school in Baltimore]. There were a few guys who got kicked out of school for homo activities. I remember one guy in particular who … Continue reading
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The Book That Launched Me Into Journalism
I read it thoroughly during the first few months of 1980 (the end of eighth grade) — Melvin Mencher‘s "News Reporting and Writing." I was relieved that this was a profession that did not require me to get good grades. … Continue reading
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Mayor’s Troubles
Bill Farr comments: — The mayor’s press staff should have anticipated the press scrum at the port and never allowed the incident to happen. — Unger must of have trained with the NBA. She was looking for a technical. — … Continue reading
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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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