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Daily Archives: December 14, 2008
It Takes A Lot Of Effort To Keep This Show On The Road
While I am typing this worthy post, I am simultaneously rubbing my sore right foot (plantar fascitis) over a tough black ball to break up fascia. Every few minutes, I get up and doing stretching exercises to help my heel … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged alexander technique lessons, fascitis, heelspurs, mouth guard, squats, stretching exercises
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Dennis Prager Merchandising Goes Too Far
I logged in to Pragertopia on DennisPrager.com to listen commercial-free to his radio shows, and I got this message: "Special Limited Time Offer: Add Either Best of Radio 2008 or Best of Happiness 2008 to Your Basket and During Checkout … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager
Tagged ceramic mugs, Dennis Prager, limited time offer, moral leadership, radio shows, special limited time offer
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Looking For Scoops
Joe emails: Hey Luke, I am a big fan of your blog. I was hoping you have updates/information on the following stories you posted. 1). David Mazlin – last you posted he pleaded guilty in court and is now listed … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse
Tagged bernie madoff, Beth Jacob, new york mets, sexual predator, upper west side, Young Israel
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Another scam — Is he Jewish?
From the New York Times: In recent days, Dreier L.L.P., the Park Avenue law firm that Mr. Dreier founded, has been plunged into chaos. At least $35 million in escrow that was to have been held by the firm seems … Continue reading
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Tagged government request, madoff, neutron bomb, s books, shargel, yale graduate
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I Interview Author Naama Goldstein
Tuesday night I interviewed Naama Goldstein, author of the short story collection "The Place Will Comfort You." Listen here. The interview was part of my series on American-Jewish literature. As a child, Naama dreamed of becoming "a painter or illustrator." … Continue reading
Posted in Author Interviews, Jewish Literature
Tagged american parents, Jewish Literature, long term relationships, parables, personal essay, writing in english
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