By Mark D. Zimmerman NEW YORK — A committee of the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organization chooses the list of names that will be given to hurricanes and cyclones around the world. One name that was selected by this group turned out to be controversial, and eventually was removed from the list. What was that name?
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireThe Second Presidential Berate By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO─ Looming over the debate was the Access Hollywood audiotape of Donald Trump bragging about his sexual harassment of beautiful women. Although the press dubbed this revelation the October surprise, it really was the October reprise. Many quotes of Donald sexually objectifying women before and during the
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — A story I enjoy hearing (and retelling) deals with a synagogue in which two factions can’t agree on whether everyone stands when Kaddish is recited or just the mourners. At an impasse, they finally decide to consult the oldest member of the congregation, whose mind is still sharp,
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireUnspoken Thoughts During The Vice Presidential Debate By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO─ “Speak softly and bury your social conservativism.” Mike Pence * “The only thing sure in life for Trump is wealth and no taxes.” Tim Kaine * “Yes, I’m at his beck and call. But only Trump can build a wall.” Mike Pence
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireIf presidential candidates repented their sins By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO─ Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Jews ask forgiveness for the sins they have committed against others during the past year. Since Clinton and Trump have Jewish sons-in-laws and Trump has a Jewish daughter, they have decided to observe this tradition. * Trump: I
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — In many Sephardic communities, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with a seder meal, a custom which dates to the Talmud (Horayot 12a), when Abaye, a Babylonian rabbi, listed a variety of foods that should be eaten at the New Year. The foods are placed on a “Yehi Ratzon platter,” and
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Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireThe First Presidential Debate By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO─ Trump prided himself for not studying the issues or participating in mock debates to prepare for debating Hillary Clinton. While that may not be his style, it quickly became apparent that he should have taken a crash course in impulse control. * Donald Trump practiced birther
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opened this weekend in Washington, D. C. The museum, with more than 36,000 artifacts, tells the story of African American life, history, and culture. One display in the museum contains an item or items with a Jewish connection which
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireEvery year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. While the “month” spans through two calendar months, it is observed to recognize the Hispanic and Latino American heritage, culture and contributions. One thing that sets Latinos and Hispanics aside from everyone else, is our food, extremely savory and fulfilling, but
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Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — With the approach of the High Holidays and other Yom Tovim, and Chanukah not that far off, it’s not too early to be thinking about gifts for Jewish friends and relatives. Here are a few suggestions of unique, appropriate gifts: “ESTHER, Mein Shvester” (my sister). A recently discovered
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO─Since Donald Trump believes he resolved the controversy over where President Obama was born, he approached “the Boss” to write a song about his achievement. Springsteen refused because he can’t forgive the Donald for what he did to Atlantic City. Instead, Kellyanne Conway commissioned Ted Nugent to compose new lyrics to the
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireEven though they had had their fair share of fights and scuffles, a little wrapped box signed “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 1ST DISAGREEMENT” remained unopened in the Gunn family’s closet. style=”display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-8420654331411867″ data-ad-slot=”1313712966″> The box had been a wedding gift to Kathy and Brandon Gunn from their Great Aunt Allison. Aunt Allison and her husband
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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — The Beatles: Eight Days a Week–The Touring Years, a documentary directed by Ron Howard, opened this past Friday. The film covers the years 1962-1966 as the Beatles performed more than 800 live concerts around the world. What Jewish-related event took place during the Beatles 1964 tour of America? A. The Beatles
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman NEW YORK — Wells Fargo Bank has just been fined $185 million for fraudulently opening credit card and checking accounts in the names of people who were not aware and did not approve. The original Wells, Fargo & Company provided express delivery and banking services in California. In 1905 the company separated
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