Jewneric: A New Platform for the Jewish Voice Archives: General
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13 February 2008
What a Wonderful World It Could Be, or, My Way or the Highway
For several years, I have been involved in a radio show, going back to my days as YU radio station manager, called Dead Air. We discuss politics, religion, satire, movies, current events, and whatever else strikes our fancy. Despite our advancing age, the members of the Dead Air crew have consistently discussed and often predicted [...]
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12 February 2008
Israel vs. Google
The city of Kiryat Yam is suing Google for a description which was posted on Google Earth that portrays the history of the city in a negative light.
The following is the description at issue:
“This is one of the Palestinian localities evacuated and destroyed after the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. For basic information about this locality, including [...]
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4 January 2008
Thoughts While Polishing Silver
Seriously, no double meaning here. I had a quick thought while polishing a pregnant friend’s silver (she can’t as her doctor said she couldn’t). While some of the silver was very tarnished, some not so much, all it took was some elbow grease (and the right polish) and in a few minutes the [...]
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31 December 2007
Life Ain’t Easy for a Man Named “Country”
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We all have those stories of people with funny names. I happen to know a Rabbi Jesus, a Mashiach Ben David and a lovable guy a year older than I whose legal first name is Doctor. I kid you not. We all also know people who have been given highly [...]
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29 December 2007
Lessons from the Inner World of Dexter Morgan Part I: The Middle 50%
I live in a sort of self-imposed exile. That must be how I managed to avoid hearing about Dexter Morgan until late into the second season of our growing fascination with him. Dexter Morgan - trauma survivor. Emotionally absent, morally driven, thoughtful, tormented. Dexter Morgan - forensic analyst, gourmand, relationship counselor, loving brother, supportive friend. [...]
