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September 27, 2007

Books: Risky accommodation explored in ‘Jews and Power’

According to the Hebrew Bible, there are any number of crimes for which death is considered the appropriate penalty. Murder another person, and your own life is forfeit. Violate the Sabbath, and you will be stoned. Indulge in incest or adultery, and it is all over. Worship idols, and you have committed a capital crime. And the list goes on.

Of bad dates and good intentions

I went on what was arguably the worst date ever. Thank God, it was neither tragic nor violent, but in the category of terribly disappointing, it was the worst.

Get ready to bug out

With few exceptions, I sincerely hate bugs … a lot. I hate the way they look. I can\’t stand it when they bite. And most of all, I feel violated each time I catch one crawling up my leg. Yeeech!

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