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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Psycho-Therapist Donna Burstyn Interviewed
On Echo in the Sense, hosted by Christine Palma on KXLU 89.9 FM, psycho-therapist Donna Burstyn talked about her craft. Christine: “What kind of people seek therapy?” Donna: “Many kinds of people. Some healthy people seek therapy. People who are … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Burstyn, Psychology
Tagged dream work, kxlu, loss of a parent, place where people, psycho therapist, therapeutic work
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The One That You Love
David Deutsch emails: So the other day, I’m in the local Rite Aid, and they’re playing “The One That You Love,” by Air Supply, and I think immediately of you. So the question, as a fan, is it flattering to … Continue reading
Posted in David Deutsch
Tagged color photo, David Deutsch, luke ford, pavlovian response, Yarmulke
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Fly Fishing With Darth Vader: And Other Adventures with Evangelical Wrestlers, Political Hitmen, and Jewish Cowboys
Author Matt Labash emails: Hey Luke, long time, no talk. Thought you should know my new book’s out, and you’re in it. The porners meet the professors piece, in which you served as my guide. The book is kind of … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged Christopher Hitchens, darth vader, hitmen, jim traficant, kinky friedman, matt labash, mudcat saunders, wall street journal, wrestlers
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Payola
During two years of high school, I did weekly news reports on my school for the local radio station KAHI AM 950. After spending a year in Australia after graduation in 1984, I returned to Auburn in June 1985 and … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged british journalism, disclosure laws, ftc guidelines, khyl, local radio station, payola scandal
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David Rubin’s Cozy Orthodox Connections
Former Yeshivat Yavneh board chair David Rubin is on trial for municipal bond kickbacks. Brian Dror is an Orthodox Jew in Fairfax/La Brea area who works as a CPA. One of his real estate trusts filed for bankruptcy last year. … Continue reading
Posted in Brian Dror, David Rubin
Tagged board chair, David Rubin, dror, la eruv, municipal bond, orthodox jew
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