‘Mission Accomplished’ Tweets By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — “A perfectly executed strike last night. Thank you to France and the United Kingdom for their wisdom and the power of their fine Military. Could not have had a better result. Fake news is spending more time covering this story than on the Michael Cohen and […]
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International, Lawrence Baron, Middle East, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — It almost never happens, but for the second year in a row, President Trump is trying to cash in on the sale of not-kosher-for-Passover foods (chametz) to non-Jews and its re-purchase after the Pesach holiday. And the result is an escalating verbal and legal war that may
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireScott Pruitt (To the Melody of Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’) By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Why must you always fly in first class? Or need a booth with soundproof glass?
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Mark Zuckerberg is in the news as stories emerge about the scandal in which Cambridge Analytica obtained data for political use from as many as 87 million Facebook users without their knowledge or authorization. When Mark Zuckerberg delivered the commencement address at the 2017 Harvard University graduation, what
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−President Trump plans to send the National Guard to patrol the Southern border. If that works out, he will deploy the Navy to blockade the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coasts. The ships will also be the first line of defense in the coming trade war. * In the wake of the
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK–In one room of the White House, President Trump is practicing how to sneeze aloud, while nearby an aide is ironing half a dozen of the president’s red ties. The two activities reflect elements of Jewish superstition that Trump has decided to adopt as his own. “I’ve always loved Jewish
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Ashkenazic Jews around the world traditionally serve gefilte fish at their seders. Gefilte fish is usually made by grinding fish such as carp, whitefish or pike, forming patties with matzah meal, eggs and onions, and poaching it. Which of the following are true gefilte fish stories? A. Donald
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & SatireSearch On Mueller (Melody: Go Down Moses) By Laurie Baron When the Donald ran for President. Putin helped him win. Junior was not hesitant. To commit this sin. Search on Mueller Go find the smoking gun. Tell the Donald That his term is done. One day he’ll drag Trump into Court And won’t let him go.
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By Stanley Tiger SAN DIEGO — There are two main sources of Jewish information – the Torah and Chinese fortune cookies (which were invented, as the legend goes, by a Jewish baker working his way across China. The crisp shell of the cookie was a reminder of matzo while at the same time he had lottery
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Jewish Religion, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — In RASHI, RAMBAM and HAGGADAH-LAMADINGDONG: A Quiz Haggadah of Jewish Trivia Facts & Fun, there is a question about unusual Haggadot that have been published in recent years, including Ina Gada Haggadah, Haggadah for Jews & Buddhists, and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Haggadah. Since the publication of that question,
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Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−I posted a selfie of me eating an enchilada at a Mexican restaurant. * About a half hour after I left the restaurant, I glanced at my smartphone and noticed a news article on Facebook about ICE agents raiding the cantina in search of undocumented workers. * Then I received a
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK– Kvelling over the success of what he termed his “unbelievably wonderful” seders last year, President Trump is planning another “very special” celebration this year, combining elements of the 2017 events with new ones. The seders, “tributes to my Jewish relatives, staff members and so many Jewish friends, will make
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Jews have a long history in Ireland, with historical references as far back as the eleventh century. Today there are approximately 2500 Jews living in Ireland, a community which included such prominent members as Immanuel Jakobovits, former chief rabbi of Ireland and the first rabbi to sit in
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−President Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen has been working on his taxes and asked his accountant whether money paid to silence a witness against one of his clients qualifies as a business deduction. * During her Sixty Minutes interview, Secretary of Education Betsy Devos admitted that she had never visited an
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