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Opinion Why Social Security Isn’t Broke, Why We Think It Is and Where the Money Went
Los Angeles Times business columnist Michael Hiltzik has an essential piece today debunking what he calls “The Myth of the Social Security system’s financial shortfall.” It’s based on the newly-released 2010 report of the Social Security Trustees. In fact, he argues, Social Security is doing fine, sort of. If there’s a problem, it’s the fact…
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The Schmooze American Jewish Soccer Players Gunning For Sports Glory
As Jordan Farmer plays a steady back-up role for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals and Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Braun and Ian Kinsler all rank in the top five in MLB All-Star voting at their respective positions – Braun, a Milwaukee Brewer, leads all National League outfielders – three other Jewish American athletes…
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The Schmooze ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Is Coming to New York!
After seven seasons in sunny Los Angeles, celebrity schlemiel Larry David is bringing his award-winning HBO series, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” home to New York. HBO confirmed a New York Post story stating that a “majority” of the show’s 10 episodes will be shot in the city where David grew up, and where his career-making sitcom,…
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The Schmooze Eat Kike’s Treyf (pron. "Keekay")
There’s something about street food and the word “kike.” On November 19, 2009 I blogged about San Francisco’s “Kike on a Bike” and now, not to be outdone, Los Angeles has offered us “Kike’s Tacos.” Though often an antisemitic slur KUOR assures us that, in this case, Kike is pronounced “Keekay” and is a regular…
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