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She Got Happier By Going To The Conference

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Luke Ford

I too usually feel happier after pushing myself to attend some conference, be it LimmudLA or something racier in Las Vegas. Gretchen Rubin writes for Slate: — Novelty and challenge boost happiness. Going to a new city, meeting a lot … Continue reading →

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The Websites I Visit

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Luke Ford

NYTimes.com is my home page. LAObserved.com is usually my first choice after that. Then the Drudge Report (my first choice for breaking news) and LATimes.com. Then Poynter (my first choice for links on journalism news) and Slate.com. Those are the … Continue reading →

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How Rabbis Waste Time

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Daniel Pressman of Saratoga, CA, tells Slate: "People always e-mail me stuff like, ‘Oh, Rabbi, you should see this article,’ or, ‘Click on this YouTube link, there’s a funny Passover video.’ The job itself provides opportunities for wasting time. … Continue reading →

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Spitzer Didn’t Spend Enough On Prostitutes

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

From Slate.com: Finally, there are the "Tier 3" sex workers, who can charge in excess of $10,000 per rendezvous. They may have only four or five clients, and they typically charge their clients an additional monthly surcharge for their various … Continue reading →

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