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Jewish World Review

May 20, 2013


Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.   —   Ayn Rand



reality check
Is Meir Kahane's assassin now a changed man?
By Richard A. Serrano

Twenty years later, the first jihadist to commit murder in the United States wants you to finally know the truth about who he is and what he did



etc.
Town raises flag of non-existent country at City Hall
By Hannan Adely

Likely a first on American shores



a matter of ethics
Genetic copies of living people from embryos no longer science fiction
By Melissa Healy

Society is now entering unchartered ethical territory

Proven method may help treat many diseases but also raises concerns about human cloning; squarely renounced by American scientists as unethical and scientifically irresponsible. It also may be too late to turn back



in the money
When smart investors do stupid things
By Morgan Housel

If volatility isn't a good measure of risk, what is?






nutrition
Hunger games: Eat more, weigh less, without starving!
By Sharon Saloman, M.S., R.D.

. Even though "eat less" is the mantra of the weight loss industry, dieting does not have to be about deprivation and hunger



stargazing
Jewz in the Newz
By Nate Bloom

Jews Inducted into Rock Hall of Fame; Anton Yelchin co-stars in New "Trek" film; Kutcher (but not Kunis) visits Israel; Jewish TV Star Praises Jewish Rap Star








ess, ess/ eat, eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Cathy Pollak

WARNING: This WALNUT CAKE WITH PRALINE FROSTING, perfect for afternoon coffee, is addicting




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

Step By Step: A Daily Program for Self-improvement
Compiled by Rabbi Dovid Weinberger

There are no days off for Olympic hopefuls. If you want to be a champion, you have to practice every single day. The same is true if you want to be a "mentsh." This daily program will help you become a better person by working on a single character trait each week. If one week's area of improvement -- or the author -- doesn't interest you, try another.

THIS WEEK: FAITH by Rabbi Shalom Arush

TODAY: Happiness in Our Daily routine

4 books


[ W O R T H  1 0 0 0  W O R D S  ]

Speed Bump
Rubes
Archie
Dilbert
Ripleys Believe It Or Not!
Andy Capp
Bliss
The Born Loser
Frank & Ernest
The Grizzwells
Herman
Moderately Confused
One Big Happy
Prickly City
Shoe
The Wizard of Id



Robert Arial
Robert Arial BONUS!
Chuck Asay
Chuck Asay BONUS!
Chuck Asay BONUS!
Chuck Asay BONUS!
Lisa Benson
Lisa Benson BONUS!
Chip Bok
Chip Bok BONUS!
Chip Bok BONUS!
Chip Bok BONUS!
Chip Bok BONUS!
John Deering
John Deering BONUS!
John Deering BONUS!
Bob Gorrell
Bob Gorrell BONUS!
Bob Gorrell BONUS!
Jerry Holbert
Jerry Holbert BONUS!
Jerry Holbert BONUS!
Steve Kelley
Steve Kelley BONUS!
Gary Varvel
Gary Varvel BONUS!
Gary Varvel BONUS!
Michael Ramirez
Michael Ramirez BONUS!
Michael Ramirez BONUS!
Michael Ramirez BONUS!

(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 ]

AppTitude: Advice for the long-term unemployed

Ask Doctor K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D.: Long-term side effects of Pradaxa are as yet unknown

Frugal Living by Sara Noel: You ask; I answer

Karen Feld: A Hilarious Romp With Sam Harris

Cory Franklin: Medical Protocols Will Only Take You So Far


[ I N S I G H T ]

Mark Steyn: Big Government is erecting a panopticon state – one that sees everything, and regulates everything. It's great 'customer service,' except that you can never get out of the store

Argus Hamilton: The News in Zingers

News of the Weird by Chuck Shepherd: Suspicions Confirmed; Least Competent Criminals

Mitch Albom: The dream job nobody -- and I do mean NOBODY -- wants

Betsy Hart: There's no place like home --- especially when it's a mess

Dan K. Thomasson: Google Glass is progress at a cost

Dale McFeatters: U.S. spy in Moscow has elements of farce

David Shribman: Crossing sacred lines in Washington

Deroy Murdock: Big government's new legacy of scandal

Star Parker: The ultimate 'pro-choice' irony

Leonard Pitts: In Florida, timely injustice

Greg Crosby: Unbelievable but True Stories

Paul Greenberg: Scandal of the day

Kathryn Lopez: A look behind the veil

Jack Kelly: Scandals aplenty . . . But the AP affair pales next to the IRS and Benghazi

Mallard Filmore

Dry Bones

Bill O': What Happened, Mr. President?




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