Travel and Food

Man who coined ‘cli-fi’ exults over Jeopardy

By Dan Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — Hollywood is catching up with my ”cli-fi” buzzword these days, if the popular TV show “Jeopardy” is any indication. Let me explain: On my cable TV set in Taiwan, where I can watch over 100  channels from around the world in over a dozen languages, I cannot get

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Editor’s E-Mail Box: March 20, 2019 (6 items)

Republican Jewish Coalition denounces Clyburn’s comparison of Trump to Hitler The Republican Jewish Coalition responded to remarks Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) made to NBC News Tuesday, comparing Donald Trump’s presidency with Hitler’s rise to power. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:  “Asked about today’s political environment, Rep. Clyburn drew parallels between President Trump and Adolf

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Humoring the Headlines: March 14, 2019

“Always Something There to Remind Me” By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — This week I returned from several weeks of travel in Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom.  I was busy seeing old friends and giving lectures.  I hoped my trip would be a respite from the anxiety and dismay that have plagued me since

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