Daily Archives: November 17, 2014

Players Who Leave Early

I’m noticing patterns about healthy players who leave NFL games early because their feelings are hurt. I remember Dez Bryant doing this. I hope I’m wrong about the pattern I’m seeing. I think I might turn myself in for thought … Continue reading

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Rabbi Antony Chanan Gordon’s Rav Pled Guilty To Fraud In September

According to Aish.com: “Rabbi Chanan (Antony) Gordon, is a former student of Rav Noach Weinberg, Z’tl and Aish Hatorah, Jerusalem. A Fulbright Scholar and graduate of the Harvard Law School, Chanan has been very involved in outreach since leaving Aish … Continue reading

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Why Does Japan Have Such A Low Unemployment Rate Even In Recession?

Slate says: “While Japan’s economy may be contracting, its unemployment rate is still just 3.6 percent, barely up from the 16-year low it hit during the summer. Noting the country’s low joblessness, the Money Illusion’s Scott Sumner quips: “I say … Continue reading

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Why Is Whole Foods Moving Into A Poor Chicago Neighborhood?

The Washington Post reports: CHICAGO—The center of Englewood has been vacant for so long that many people in the neighborhood can’t quite recall when it became that way. Thirty years ago? Forty? It was after blockbusting began on the South … Continue reading

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Why Did Brazil Have To Stop Serving Beer During Soccer Matches?

I have East-Asian friends who cannot tolerate alcohol. A sip and they flush bright red. On the other hand, many people enjoy alcohol too much. I suspect there’s a genetic component to this. I notice that groups who love to … Continue reading

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