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March 5, 2012


Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. THAT'S relativity.
  —   Albert Einstein

CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC

Kind and compassionate friends:

The situation of the one man, perhaps more than any other, who inspired me in so many areas of my life, continues to improve. But he is far -- VERY FAR -- from healed. If you are reading this, it means you care.

PLEASE take a moment to say a prayer for CHAIM Yisroel ben (Hebrew for: son of) Chanah Tzirel. PLEASE ask the One who is the True healer to restore his health.

If you can do some extra act of kindness (no matter how small) in his merit as an effort to make our world a far better place, all the better!

Please forward this note and post it to social media.

With much gratitude,

Binyamin L. Jolkovsky



reality check
Israel's calculus on Iran: Shaped by leaders' youth in daring commando unit?
By Joshua Mitnick

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Obama today. He and his Defense minister, Ehud Barak, served as brothers in arms in Sayeret Matkal, a sort of Ivy League for future Israeli leaders. What makes each tick


damning!
Powerful video documents Obama's 'friendship' toward Israel

The 30-minute report offered here chronicles Obama in his own words and actions. It will likely be dismissed as "right-wing propaganda". But any voter who will watch it with an open-mind will be swayed


on law
Hackers ask the U.S. Copyright Office for the right to modify powerful video game consoles for betterment of society
By Jason Koebler

Sony, Microsoft Battle Over Right to 'Jailbreak' Systems


gezunt/ on health
Good News For the Ill: Lipitor's patent loss is only the first of many consumers' gain
By Duke Helfand

Patent expiration opens the door to generics, a fate some popular medications will face over the next few years. The result is sharply lower prices for patients and lower sales for drug makers


in the money
What Type of Estate and Tax Planning Do I Need to Do?
By Susan Johnston

How not to get screwed by the government


education
New Three-Year Degree Programs Trim College Costs
By Katy Hopkins

Any student may be able to wrangle similar savings with focus and planning


ess, ess/ eat, eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Sharon Thompson

Fruit crisps easy as pie, includes techniques




[ D A I L Y     I N S P I R A T I O N ]

GPS! Navigation For Your Soul
By Yaakov Y. Shain and Avi Fishoff

An inspirational and enjoyable guide to survive & thrive in the real game of life." And it succeeds at doing just that. This isn't a "work" as much as it is a help. The words engage as opposed to preach. The concepts explored are theological but not theoretical; ones that confront all thinking faithful, illuminating and clarifying misconceptions in belief. The duo's examining of life issues is not for holy men but the everyman.

TODAY: Who Is Your Biggest Fan?





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Archie
Dilbert
Ripleys Believe It Or Not!
9 to 5
Andy Capp
Bliss
The Born Loser
Bottom Liners
Flo & Friends
Frank & Ernest
The Grizzwells
Herman
Mallard Filmore
Moderately Confused
Momma
One Big Happy
The Other Coast
Prickly City
Shoe
The Wizard of Id



Baloo
Robert Arial
Chuck Asay
Chip Bok
John Cole
John Deering
Glenn Foden
Bob Gorrell
Joe Heller
Jerry Holbert
Jeff Koterba
Dick Locher
Jimmy Margulies
Kevin Siers
Dana Summers
Michael Ramirez

(Attention working columnists and editorial cartoonists: Think you have what it takes to be featured on JWR? Drop us a note by clicking here. Readers, please make suggestions, as well.)

[ L I F E S T Y L E S ]

On Nutrition by Barbara Quinn:: Beware of the hCG diet

Ask Doctor K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D.: Try nonsurgical options first for herniated disk

Bruce Williams on JWR: Direct purchase saves a buck, but is it worth it?; cancel a credit card and being absolutely sure it won't negatively affect credit rating


Curt Smith : Are They Happy Now?

Julia Gorin : A Tired Script: Tampa Terrorist from Pro-American Kosovo





[ I N S I G H T ]

Mark Steyn: America's longest war will leave no trace

Argus Hamilton: The News in Zingers

News of the Weird by Chuck Shepherd: Don't mess with this mayor; Least Competent Criminals

Mitch Albom: Death of a forever-young pop idol

Star Parker: Breitbart's final message to the Left

Michael Barone: James Q. Wilson's insight improved America

Arnold Ahlert: Baby Steps Down the Road to Depravity

Dan K. Thomasson: Do conservatives want a victory or a statement?

Ann McFeatters: Time for Romney's vision, not goofiness, gaffes

Mary Kate Cary: If the GOP focuses on the deficit, the debt, tax reform, it can win.

Paul Greenberg: The pause that refreshes

Debra J. Saunders: From a Plea for Choice to a Roar of Entitlement

Jeff Jacoby: Santorum's 'snub' was no gaffe

Jay Ambrose: Campaign substance lost in media melodrama

Jack Kelly: Welcome back, Carter: Obama and Jimma becoming almost indistinguishable

Dana Milbank: Did Republicans forget the women's vote?

David Shribman: The GOP race continues, and Republicans continue to grouse about their choices

Bill O': Reagan vs. Obama

George Will: Plan B for stopping Obama

George Will: R.I.P, honored prophet (BONUS!)

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