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‘Man of Steel’ screenwriter David S. Goyer on Superman and religion
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Superman is a Jewish Fantasy
This past week my wife surprised me with tickets to the new Superman movie “Man of Steel” for my birthday. So late Saturday night, we sat in a packed movie…
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Archie Comics feature film in the works
Archie comics lovers, rejoice!
Israel’s SodaStream inks deal with KitchenAid
The Israeli company SodaStream agreed to develop a home system for making carbonated drinks for KitchenAid appliances.
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The Power of Language: Cultivating Positive Emotions
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Attention Forward: We Aren’t That Radical
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