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Opinion Carnage and Courage
On April 15, I was one of the 27,000 runners of the Boston Marathon, and luckily was several blocks away from the tragedy on Boylston Street. Being a runner gives me some insight into the moral depth of those who finished the race and then sprinted back into the carnage. At the end of a…
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Fast Forward Staten Island Jewish Cemetery Boss Admits $1M Looting Scheme
A top official at a Staten Island Jewish cemetery admitted looting the institution of $1 million, diverting fees for headstones and plots to personal expenses including dinners, jewelry, theater tickets and even Costco bills. Ilana Friedman, 51, was the No. 2 administrator at the United Hebrew Cemetery while she carried out the scheme alongside her…
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The Schmooze Life In Carrie’s Shoes
If you’ve ever been glued to an episode of “Sex and the City” and fantasized about how glamorous your life would be if you could just sneak into that dreamy shoe closet and squeeze your toes into one of Carrie Bradshaw’s towering pumps, then today is your lucky day. Sarah Jessica Parker has announced that…
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Fast Forward Supremes Raise Baseball and Chocolate Chips in ‘Jewish’ Cancer Gene Case
The Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled reluctance to issue too broad a ruling about patents on human genes, and some indicated they might seek a compromise distinguishing between types of genetic material. The biotechnology industry has warned that an expansive ruling against Myriad Genetics Inc could threaten billions of dollars of investment. In weighing…
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Fast Forward Venezuela Rivals Rally Amid Election Dispute
Both sides in Venezuela’s political stand-off will hold rival demonstrations on Tuesday after authorities rejected opposition demands for a presidential election recount and protesters clashed with police in Caracas. Opposition leader Henrique Capriles says his team’s figures show he won the election on Sunday and he wants a full audit of official results that narrowly…
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Fast Forward Venezuela Protests Flare as Henriques Capriles Disputes Vote Count
Hundreds of protesters clashed with police in the Venezuelan capital on Monday after opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles called for demonstrations to demand a recount of votes from Sunday’s election to replace the late Hugo Chavez. Police used tear gas to disperse young demonstrators who threw rocks and sticks in an upscale district of Caracas….
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Fast Forward Brooklyn College BDS Forum Organizers Cleared of Barring Jews
A report commissioned by Brooklyn College has cleared organizers of the controversial forum on the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement held in February at Brooklyn College of charges that they discriminated against Jews in admitting people to the event. The report faulted the pro-BDS organizers, however, for kicking out four attendees, suggesting that they were…
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Fast Forward Jewish Groups ‘Vigilant’ After Boston Marathon Bombings
The head of the security network for U.S. Jewish organizations said the community is “standing vigilant” following bombings at the Boston Marathon. Two people were killed and more than 30 injured in two blasts at the marathon on Monday, according to reports. One of the bombs exploded at the finish line. “We know that unfortunately…
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