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In a post today to Jewcy, Philip Smith writes that "Jews Have Disappeared into a Malady of Silence and Surnames". One intriguing quote: "In a way, I am grateful for Madonna and the far right in that both are raising the profile of Judaism beyond moneychangers, owners of the media, controllers of Hollywood and just plain dirty people.  For Madonna and the ultra right, Jews have something to tell the world, something rich and textured, something to be embraced not scorned."

Here's a very good post from a new Lifehacker feature, "Ungeek to Live" on how to adjust to a new city. I've (virtually) clipped it and will certainly be referring back to it when I get to Cleveland this week.