Monthly Archives: October 2007

Ads On Page One Of LA Times

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Luke Ford

Kirk emails: "Don’t you think the LA Times running ads on page one is the signal of the end of a once great paper? When I was in journalism school, no paper would ever be taken seriously if they ran … Continue reading →

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Bar Refaeli to ditch Israel

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

Dikla Kadosh posts on Calendar Girls: It comes as no surprise that model Bar Refaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio’s year-long arm accessory, is leaving Israel and moving to Los Angeles. After all, she doesn’t think her native country is even worth fighting … Continue reading →

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Hottest News Anchor In World

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

From Funtasticus.com: "Melissa Theuriau is considered to be one of the world’s hottest news reporters. Readers of Maxim’s US edition voted her to be the “TV’s sexiest news anchor”! Also, in 2006, “Voici”, a French tabloid, published photos showing Melissa … Continue reading →

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Naomi Ragen Responds To Plagiarism Charges

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

Novelist Naomi Ragen emails me October 8, 2007 about this: Dear Mr. Ford, Do you think it is ethical to print charges against an author destroying her reputation when the subject is under judicial review and will be decided in … Continue reading →

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How to Read the Bible

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

David Plotz writes Sept. 16, 2007 in the New York Times: All these interpretations for the binding of Isaac — and still others — can be found in James L. Kugel’s “How to Read the Bible,” an awesome, thrilling and … Continue reading →

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