British journalist Bernard Levin, who was known for his humor and for being highly opionatedm was born this day (August 19) in 1928.
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By Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — Cheered by the media attention accorded his recent proposal to buy Greenland from Denmark, President Trump has now set his sights on the United States purchasing a city or landmark in Israel. His comment about wanting to purchase Greenland may have been offered in jest, but it was
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By Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Donald Trump has recently expressed interest in the possibility of the United States purchasing Greenland from Denmark (Note: It is NOT for sale). While it is not exactly clear why Trump is interested, it may be related to the natural resources on the island (iron, oil, gold, uranium
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David Harrison spotted this license plate in the San Francisco Bay Area. The owner of the car obviously has a healthy self-deprecating sense of humor. (Photo: Shor M. Masori)
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Shor M. Masori, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAComedian Andy Samberg was born this day (August 18) in 1978.
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Who is the Endangered Species? By Elona Baron (as told to Laurie Baron) SAN DIEGO−The Golden Deceiver has decided to weaken the Endangered Species Act to make it easier for companies to build, develop, drill, and mine habitats where rare animals reside. Since dogs aren’t threatened with extinction, why should I care? I might be
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Make Holidays Affordable Again By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−President Trump postponed imposing a new round of tariffs on popular Chinese consumer goods “for Christmas season, just in case some of the tariffs would have an impact on U.S. customers.” His new economic doctrine is trade wars are good except if they spoil your holidays. He
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — President Trump would like the High Holy days and other Jewish religious holidays to be observed earlier in 2020 than in their usual season, and is taking steps to implement his idea. In a series of tweets just leaked, he gave two reasons for urging a change: to
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — The Woodstock music festival took place 50 years ago this week. The event, attended by more than 400,000 people, featured performances by Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, The Who, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and dozens of other musicians. Many of the people involved in Woodstock
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBreedism and Human Supremacy By Elona Baron (as told to Laurie Baron) SAN DIEGO−In the beginning there were wolves, and the Lord decided they were too scary for Adam and Eve who were scheduled to be created the next day. Thus, God took a rib from a wolf and created the first dog to be
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The World We Share, Trivia, Humor & SatireA “Really Beautiful Letter” from Chairman Kim By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO: President Trump disclosed today that Kim Jong Un had sent him “a really beautiful letter.” Fortunately, a colleague who knows an anonymous White House source familiar with the letter has shared some of its contents to me. Most Esteemed Orange Buddha, Ever since
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireComedian David Steinberg was born this day (August 9) in 1942. This bit in a Smothers Brothers Show was previewed to television stations, and cancelled before it could be aired.
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — It’s not widely known, but President Trump – very briefly yet seriously– considered converting to Judaism. It occurred recently when he felt the world was crashing in on him: people he’d considered extremely loyal were deserting him, even testifying against him; his constant denials of collusion and illegal
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York –Theater director, producer, and impresario Harold “Hal” Prince died last week at the age of 91. Prince, who came from a German Jewish family, was involved in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Many of his shows had Jewish themes, connections, or stories, most famously Fiddler on the Roof, which
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