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In Theory: Why the rise in Anti-Semitism?
Anti-Semitism is on the rise throughout the world, according to a report by the State Department, which is taking the increase so seriously it's appointing a special envoy to monitor the rise. The increase was revealed in the department's annual...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), U.S. Department of State, Minority Groups, Customs and Tradition, Judaism
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In Theory: Were early Christians persecuted for their beliefs?
Were early Christians really persecuted for their beliefs? The popular image is of them being thrown to the lions and having to meet in secret, but an author is challenging what she calls the "myth" of Christian persecution. Candida Moss, who is...Tags: Islam, Separation of Church and State, Arts and Culture, Colleges and Universities, Jesus Christ
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Genocide victims remembered at Burbank City Hall
More than 100 people gathered at Burbank City Hall Tuesday to commemorate the Armenian genocide and the Holocaust, which together claimed the lives of 7.5 million people. Descendants of Holocaust victims and survivors lit seven candles at the City...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Youth Organizations, Human Interest, Google Inc., Social Organizations
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Community news: Poet David Meyerhof recognized, William M. Burke scales Mt. Everest
David Meyerhof of Burbank is a published poet, and now everyone in his hometown knows it. Meyerhof received recognition from the city of Burbank, the State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday at the Little White Chapel during the...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Awards and Prizes, California State Legislature, Entertainment Events, Los Angeles Unified School District
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Community: Grand marshals earned their wings
Burbank on Parade pays homage to aviation when it marches down Olive Avenue beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. It's with luck that the parade committee has a link to former Lockheed test pilot Robert Gilliland, who will be sharing the title of grand...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Germany, United Air Lines, Eglin Air Force Base, Massacres
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True Blood Season 6: Date, time, TV channel, preview and more!
Channel Guide MagazineTrue Blood Season 6 Sunday, June 16 HBO, 8pm ET/PT (Also, don't miss the two-part social media event that kicks off 9am ET June 16 when HBO reveals exclusive secrets from the set of True Blood Season 6 via the profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram... -
Dodgers' Stan Kasten shaped by his father's unforgettable lessons
Of all the important numbers rolling around Stan Kasten's busy brain, from a giant Dodgers payroll to shrinking Dodgers victories to the size of the line at reserved-level bathrooms, the number that most shaped his life is the one he's never known. It...
Tags: Restaurants, Father's Day, Lifestyle and Leisure, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dining and Drinking
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Thanks for telling it like it is
It is most heartwarming and uplifting, especially for our South Florida Holocaust survivor population, to read your wonderful editorial regarding the governor's veto of our $500,000 appropriation request. Your Editorial Board got it just right with...Tags: Government, Politics, Executive Branch
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Search for Nazi diary leads to Pennsylvania
His garden stroll with Adolf Hitler left Alfred Rosenberg invigorated. Rosenberg was already one of the most notorious and powerful Nazis, chief architect of ethnic cleansing policies and the man responsible for plundering billions of dollars of art...Tags: Justice System, Delaware County, Germany, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Theater review: 'We Are Proud to Present' and a time of genocide
Theodor Adorno's oft-quoted, much misunderstood remark, "It is barbaric to write poetry after Auschwitz," raises questions about the ability of artists to represent the Holocaust. How can the cultural tools that were complicit in genocide comment on its...Tags: Arts and Culture, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Celebrities, Phil LaMarr, Namibia
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Broward acts to improve animal welfare
Renewing their desire to reduce the number of dogs and cats euthanized in county shelters, Broward commissioners Tuesday pushed forward a host of measures aimed at regulating and reducing the furry population. Commissioners also passed laws Tuesday meant...
Tags: Justice System, Lawyers, Vaccines, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Teachers learn about Holocaust at summer institute
One teacher was interested in the connection between music and the Holocaust. Another learned about the Holocaust from Jewish friends when they were growing up in Miami and wanted to learn more. And another teacher wanted to expand his knowledge about the...Tags: Human Rights, Separation of Church and State, Arts and Culture, Education, Teachers
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Jun 15, 2013
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Jun 16, 2013
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Jun 11, 2013
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Jun 11, 2013
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Jun 11, 2013
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