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DebbiesCloset.com Summer Clearance Sale: Take 50% Off, While Quantities Last

DebbiesCloset.com Summer Clearance Sale: Take 50% Off, While Quantities Last
[COMMUNICATED CONTENT] DebbiesCloset.com, a modest & fashionable Tznius apparel store for young women and teens has just kicked off its Summer Clearance Sale. The website features many colorful summer Tznius skirts, tee's and tops. Take 50% off select styles with code "SALE50", while quantities last. Shop: www.DebbiesCloset.com/sale.html DebbiesCloset.com has a huge variety of colors and styles that are unparalleled to anything online for Frum Jewish women. They offer a ...
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Bayit Yehudi Joins the Beit Shemesh Coalition

Bayit Yehudi Joins the Beit Shemesh Coalition
Eli Cohen, who led the opposition in Beit Shemesh against Mayor Moshe Abutbul, has resigned from the Bayit Yehudi party after two members of the party decided to join the coalition. Bayit Yehudi opposition members Chaim ben Margi and Elyasaf Warman decided to join the Shas-led coalition in the city council. Cohen, who objected to the move, opted to resign. Cohen led the opposition against Shas, hoping to unseat him and become the city’s next mayor. Cohen disputed the outcome of the ...
(4 opinions  |   July 16 )

Uber Tops Taxi Use for Business Travelers, New Report Shows

Uber Tops Taxi Use for Business Travelers, New Report Shows
Taxis are losing business travelers to ride-hailing services like Uber, a survey shows. In the three months ended in June, Uber overtook taxis as the most expensed form of ground transportation, according to expense management system provider Certify. Uber accounted for 55 percent of ground transportation receipts compared with taxis at 43 percent. That's a big jump from just the beginning of the year. In the first quarter, Uber Technologies had 46 percent of receipts tracked by Certify ...
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Once in a Lifetime
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United Pays Miles To Hackers Who Spotted IT-System Flaws

United Pays Miles To Hackers Who Spotted IT-System Flaws
Two hackers have scored a million frequent-flier miles each on United Airlines for finding security holes in the airline's computer systems. The awards were made under a security program that United started in May. Technology companies have offered so-called bug bounties, but they are unusual in the transportation industry. United spokesman Luke Punzenberger said Thursday that two people have received the maximum award of 1 million miles each and others got smaller awards. That's enough ...
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New Information Pertaining to the Murder of Farmer David Bar-Kappara

New Information Pertaining to the Murder of Farmer David Bar-Kappara
Police assigned to the Central District investigations unit have released findings in the murder investigation of David Bar-Kappara, who was beaten to death by PA (Palestinian Authority) residents in his Rehovot area farm. According to allegations, two 22-year-old PA (Palestinian Authority) residents beat him to death in an orchard; Majahad Ali Dar Assi, and Allaa Harbi Abed Assi. Mr. Bar-Kappara HY”D was found gravely wounded in the orchard. He died of his injuries a short time later in ...
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Regev Approves NIS 650,000 for Summer Activities in Elad

Regev Approves NIS 650,000 for Summer Activities in Elad
Minister of Sport & Culture (Likud) Miri Regev has given her approval for NIS 650,000 for summer sporting activities in Elad. The request for the summer camp budget was made by Elad Mayor Yisrael Porush. Porush detailed how and why the chareidi tzibur is entitled to a portion of the national budget being allocated for summer programs around Israel. The money was allocated for the end of August/beginning of Elul but Porush succeeded in moving up the clock to permit funding bein hazmanim ...
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AP-GfK Poll: Clinton's Standing Falls Among Democrats

AP-GfK Poll: Clinton's Standing Falls Among Democrats
Hillary Rodham Clinton's standing is falling among Democrats, and voters view her as less decisive and inspiring than when she launched her presidential campaign just three months ago, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. The survey offers a series of warning signs for the leading Democratic candidate. Most troubling, perhaps, for her prospects are questions about her compassion for average Americans, a quality that fueled President Barack Obama's two White House victories. Just ...
(2 opinions  |   July 16 )

Rabbi Pinto Must Fly Abroad for Medical Treatment

Rabbi Pinto Must Fly Abroad for Medical Treatment
Gabbaim of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, 42, and people close to the "Mekubal" are calling on Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein to permit the rabbi to leave the country, explaining he must undergo medical treatments abroad. The rabbi cannot leave the country without Weinstein’s permission do to the legal proceedings against him. The rav’s gabbaim warn Weinstein that if anything happens to him as a result of his inability to receive the necessary medical care, he, Weinstein, will be held ...
(8 opinions  |   July 16 )

Calls to Lithuania to Halt Excavation and Desecration of WWII Mass Graves

Calls to Lithuania to Halt Excavation and Desecration of WWII Mass Graves
Vilnius – Jewish groups are appealing to the Lithuanian Government to halt the excavation and desecration of WWII era mass grave in Šiauliai. Local authorities were quoted in the press that they decided to excavate the remains – found during road construction - and conduct anthropological testing, which is prohibited under the Halachah. “In accordance with Halacha — Jewish Law — and indeed, common human values of all humankind, and the ethical standards of the European Union, the ...
(2 opinions  |   July 16 )

An Additional 500 Million Shekels Allocated to Jerusalem Chareidi Sport Budget

An Additional 500 Million Shekels Allocated to Jerusalem Chareidi Sport Budget
An additional NIS 500 million has been added to the budget of the Jerusalem chareidi sport budget due to the effort of Shas Councilman Michael Malchieli, who is responsible for the sports portfolio. The increase will permit students of talmidei torah, yeshivos and girl’s schools to have bein hazmanim activities including supervised swimming at a significantly subsidized rate. This includes swim instruction and teaching proper water safety. The program enjoys the support of the head of ...
(2 opinions  |   July 16 )

4 Marines Killed – White House Releases Statement Wishing Muslims a Happy end to Ramadan

4 Marines Killed – White House Releases Statement Wishing Muslims a Happy end to Ramadan
The following statement is the first to come out of the White house. It was emailed out and makes no reference to today’s terror attack. See Below statement: Michelle and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. As Muslims mark the end of the month, they are reminded that Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build communally, and aid those in need. While Eid marks the end of Ramadan, it marks a new ...
(10 opinions  |   July 16 )

BREAKING: Chattanooga Gunman Identified as Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.

BREAKING: Chattanooga Gunman Identified as Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.
A gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire at two military facilities Thursday in Tennessee, killing at least four Marines and wounding a soldier and a police officer, officials said. The shooter also was killed. "Today was a nightmare for the city of Chattanooga," Mayor Andy Berke said. "As a city, we will respond to this with every available resource that we have." U.S. Attorney Bill Killian said officials were treating the attacks as an "act of domestic terrorism," though FBI Special ...
(15 opinions  |   July 16 )

Analysis: GOP Against Iran Nuke Deal, With Or Without Reading It

Analysis: GOP Against Iran Nuke Deal, With Or Without Reading It
Republicans fall into two camps when it comes to President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran. Some are against it, while others want to read it before announcing their opposition. Either way, they are laying down markers for next year's campaigns for the White House and control of Congress. They question the deal's impact on the security of Israel, and wonder aloud why anyone would trust President Barack Obama, whom they accuse of naively trusting the word of the leadership of the ...
(4 opinions  |   July 16 )

Foreign Ministry Adds the Kosel to the Itinerary of Visiting VIPs

Foreign Ministry Adds the Kosel to the Itinerary of Visiting VIPs
The Foreign Ministry has decided to add the Kosel to the list of sites that will be on the itinerary of visiting VIPs. According to the Yediot Achronot report, Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotevely has instructed ministry officials responsible for arranging the visits of arriving state officials to add the Kosel. At present, visit foreign officials are taken to Har Herzl, Yad Vashem, and the Knesset and now the Kosel will be on the list of official sites. Hotevely explains that while more ...
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In Early States, Trump Puts Premium On Staff, Big Events

In Early States, Trump Puts Premium On Staff, Big Events
In a state where early organization is essential to a successful presidential campaign, Donald Trump's New Hampshire operation has the trappings of a legitimate political organization. He's got seven full-time staffers in New Hampshire, a sprawling office space in Manchester with walls displaying Trump photos and quotations, and a schedule that's put him in front of hundreds of voters in the first primary state. As well: nine people working for him in Iowa, six in South Carolina, 15 people ...
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