Following are some dilemmas people face in their daily lives.
Am I allowed to crack a joke about the death of Michael Jackson?
When is it permitted to wear sneakers during the summer?
Am I allowed to say a word about the right to an abortion in an anti-abortion group?
Am I allowed to say a word in defense […]

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I am of immigrant stock, but, for that matter, so is everyone including Indians. My father walked a thousand miles from Russia to Rumania in order to escape death, and he wound up on a ship that took him around Africa to America while living in steerage. When I was a small boy he would […]

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Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Singapore, Straits Times: “Burglar Falls Asleep”
I assume this refers to falling asleep on the job.
Indonesia, Jakarta Post: “Puppies And Pussies On Streets of Jakarta”
I know there are pussies on […]

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We offer the views of a 78 year old man who comments on the human condition.
There ought to be a law as to the number of emails sent to your computer.
You are allowed to speak with strangers when getting a coffee refill.
The lack of a human touch is what most differentiates modern life from my […]

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Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Finland, Helsinki Times: “Estonian Island Retreats”
If I was an island and getting closer to Putin Russia, you are darn sure I will move away.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Send Criminal Kids To Boot Camp”
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Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Mixed Results From Pepper Spray”
Have you tried salt?
UK, The Independent: “757 Near Misses With Lawnmowers”
Is that missing the grass or people?
Sweden, The Local: “Docs […]

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We believe Governor Mark Sanford is entitled to find that true love he so desperately seeks in life. Following are some suggestions for the moral leader of South Carolina.
A street corner in New Jersey containing ladies of the day or night.
A conservative Republican women’s convention.
An Alaska moonlight cruise with Sarah Palin.
A Mexican rendevous with Martha […]

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Following are jobs that certain people should never take.
Mitt Romney: Cast member of Jon Stewart show.
Oprah: Director of Ms. American pageant.
President of Harvard: Principal of a high school in Harlem.
Ron Paul: Move On Coordinator
Osama bin Laden: Cantor in Orthodox Jewish synagogue.
Kobe Bryant: Coach of New […]

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Each day we offer a selection from headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Australia, Canberra Times: “Woman Who Stole $43,000 Has Extreme Stress”
Is the stress from stealing or spending or not being able to spend?
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Could Ban Buying Sex”
This will hurt […]

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British Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced the government would not implement a trial plan to compel workers at Manchester Airport and London City airport to carry ID cards regardless of their desire for such a form of identification. He also made clear there would not be any attempt by the current British government to compel […]

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