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Poland Marks 70th Anniversary Of World War II

AP | RYAN LUCAS and DAVID RISING | Posted 10.17.2009 | World

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GDANSK, Poland — On a wind-swept peninsula where shells lobbed from a German battleship ignited World War II 70 years ago, European leaders vowe...

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Japanese-Jew Doesn't "Oy Veh" So Much Since Obama

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living

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Francesca Biller-Safran

Since Obama has become president, I feel comfortable as the multiracial shikseh that I am, and am engaging in thoughtful conversations about my heritage and background, without self-deprecation.

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When Soldiers Return From War

Norman Bussel | Posted 03.13.2009 | World

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Norman Bussel

Survivor guilt is a problem for many combat veterans returning from Iraq. It is rare for someone deployed there to complete a combat tour without losing a friend.

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Is it Time for "Job Bonds?"

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 03.05.2009 | Business

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Hoyt Hilsman

As we face another global crisis, maybe it's time to invest in victory over the financial crisis with bonds to create jobs -- call them "job bonds."

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