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Ben Turk Tolub
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Husband, Father, Jew, Technophile, Beard wearer. Product guy at Connatix, Inquirer/Daily News/Philly.com, and Sotheby's. Founder of iGavel, Bettors Insider and other fun things.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM
"Tis better to make the playoffs and lose badly than not make the playoffs at all" - Shakespeare, probably, if he were a Jets fan #NFL
January 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
So if these bozos can just change names and put up signs illegally, so can anyone else, right? Asking for a friend... #signofthetimes #signsign #everywhereasign
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Especially today, in the face of immense loss and amid the rising tide of antisemitism, the Jewish light must shine brighter than ever. The world must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and take a clear, unwavering stand against antisemitism.
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My bagel rankings:
1. Everything
2. Garlic
3. Onion
4. Cinnamon Raisin (for certain occasions, only)
5. Poppy

I say this because @popupbagels.bsky.social is coming to Ardmore, PA and it appears they have forgotten the excellence of #2 and #3...
December 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The typeface war has begun - Sans-serif Army, rise! #sanseriflife #fontwar
At State Dept., a Typeface Falls Victim in the War Against Woke
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Uri Monson, PA budget czar + Gov Shapiro confidant, is new chief at $80 billion PSERS school pension. The pair fired Wall Street managers at much smaller Montgomery County PA fund in 2013. My story: www.inquirer.com/business/pse...
Pennsylvania’s $80 billion school pension fund gets a new director
One of Gov. Shapiro's closest aides, Uri Monson, will run teachers retirement plan.
www.inquirer.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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EVERY DAY THAT HAMAS REMAINS IN POWER, IT IS CLEANSING GAZA OF ITS OPPONENTS. REMOVE HAMAS NOW!
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Tierra Walker should still be alive.

She asked for help. She asked if she should end her pregnancy to protect her health. Ninety doctors saw her, and not one offered her the lifesaving abortion care she needed.
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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A Lower Merion synagogue invited an Overbrook church to use its space for worship after a fire. What began as a logistical favor became a lasting cycle of interfaith support.
A Lower Merion synagogue opened its doors to a local church. A ‘deeply profound’ partnership ensued.
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El invited Overbrook Presbyterian Church to use its space for worship after a fire. What began as a logistical favor became a lasting cycle of interfaith support.
www.inquirer.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.

I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. Let me explain what’s going on.
October 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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It’s time to start talking about the Giants the way we talk about the Jets.

This has been a decade-long disaster.

(Messed up Dart’s draft round, but points still stand!).

youtu.be/jeoedQimiBs?...
September 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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hi Bluesky! 🦋

i’ve been chosen as the new head of product here at Bluesky HQ! and i couldn’t be more excited to hack with this incredibly talented team on making this site better for everyone.
August 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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The truth: Anas Al-Sharif was a Hamas terrorist leader who disguised himself as a journalist for the Al Jazeera network.

When will the international press stop taking Hamas at its word and start doing the most basic task of journalism — verifying facts?
August 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Shlomi Ziv, whose courage in speaking out shines a light on the dark reality of Hamas’ brutality. His testimony exposes the hypocrisy of those who hide behind titles like “journalist” and “doctor” while participating in the inhumane captivity of innocent people.
August 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations to @helenubinas.bsky.social on a great run @inquirer.com and the Philly Daily News, and moving on to a building a great, important foundation! www.inquirer.com/opinion/hele...
Thank you, Philadelphia. It’s been a privilege to tell your stories | Helen Ubiñas
After 30 years in journalism, I'm dedicating some time to growing The Ñ Fund for Latinas in Journalism, among other projects.
www.inquirer.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any worse.
May 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
And he sang as he stowed that jumbuck in his tucker bag
You'll come Michael Waltzing Matilda with me
#SignalGate
May 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Just realized this season of Trump is the Black Mirror version of West Wing @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The next few comments are excerpted from “National Socialism and Anti-Semitism in the Arab World”
National Socialism and Anti-Semitism in the Arab World | Jerusalem Center For Public Affairs
Anti-Semitism based on the notion of a Jewish world conspiracy is not rooted in Islamic tradition but, rather, in European ideological models. The decisive transfer of this ideology to the Muslim worl...
jcpa.org
April 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Jameis, Russ, Jaxson Dart, and Cutlets is the most hilarious QB room in NFL history.
April 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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I Remember
I remember the Holocaust.
I remember the 6 million stolen Jewish lives, and millions of others.
I remember the stories.
I remember the survivors.
I remember the heroism.
I remember the resilience.
...and I remember that silence can be deadly.
I remember.
April 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Game designers: how deep can you dig into digital history?

In the DiscMaster Game Jam, you'll be assigned a bundle of vintage CD-ROM content & challenged to build something unforgettable. 💿️

💰 $1,750 in prizes, judged by industry pros.

Sign up ➡️ itch.io/jam/discmast...
April 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
10-15% of all MLB players are using the Torpedo Bats, but I only see complaints about the Yankees using them. Give me a break.

Also, GO GO Cory Booker! He isn't up there reading the encyclopedia; he's speaking the truths everyone should listen to.
April 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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THEY’RE CLIMBING THE POLES IN TOKYO GO BIRDS🦅🦅🦅
February 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM