Monthly Archives: August 2009

Which Pico-Robertson Business Are Sporting That Coveted Rabbinic Ethics Certification?

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Luke Ford

"Peulat Sachir." Pico-Robertson’s Modern Orthodox rabbis launched this initiative a few months ago. It got a lot of publicity from the obeisant Jewish press. Does it make any difference in the way anyone does business today? I’ve not heard anyone … Continue reading →

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I Love People Who Love Their Parents

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Luke Ford

I’ve found that people who hate their parents are usually trouble. People who love their parents tend to be better-adjusted to life. They tend to play more nicely with others. They’re happier. They have bonds. I know one pick-up artist … Continue reading →

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Modesty

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Luke Ford

I was walking to shul on Pico Blvd this morning near two modestly dressed fat women in their thirties complaining about friends. One said: "Even if a garment is loose and covers everything, it is not tznious (modest) if it … Continue reading →

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The Time Dennis Prager Invited The Cruise Girl To His Cabin To Interview Her

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Luke Ford

Dennis Prager on his first radio hour today: For about 30 years, people have been subscribing to tapes and CDs of my lectures. One that I sent a few years ago, it was a young Swedish woman in her twenties … Continue reading →

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Netflix Is Awesome

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Luke Ford

Nobody gives me a bigger bang for my buck than Netflix. If you have a high speed internet connection, you can buy a Roku box for $100 and with a $9 a month Netflix subscription, you can download instantly (within … Continue reading →

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