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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6160 on: August 23, 2022, 08:53:34 AM »
If they are kosher certified does that mean they can be kashered?
No it is only referring to it's current status
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6161 on: August 23, 2022, 08:54:40 AM »
If a small amount of the total is plastic does that matter?  :)

Depends on a number of factors and various opinions AYLOR  ;D
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6162 on: August 23, 2022, 08:57:09 AM »
Is Seal-K recognized as a kosher authority?

Can you show an image?
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6163 on: August 23, 2022, 09:02:16 AM »

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6164 on: August 23, 2022, 09:04:26 AM »
I'm assuming this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal-K


Based on that Wikipedia information, I would assume that most would consider it acceptable. Based on my research with insiders in the industry I would avoid it.
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6165 on: August 23, 2022, 09:05:41 AM »
Based on that Wikipedia information, I would assume that most would consider it acceptable. Based on my research with insiders in the industry I would avoid it.
IOW, if it's not on the CRC list, you need to do a deep dive.
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6166 on: August 23, 2022, 09:07:54 AM »
Based on that Wikipedia information, I would assume that most would consider it acceptable. Based on my research with insiders in the industry I would avoid it.

IIRC you wrote more about them elsewhere.
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6167 on: August 23, 2022, 09:10:30 AM »
Based on that Wikipedia information, I would assume that most would consider it acceptable. Based on my research with insiders in the industry I would avoid it.

Let me qualify and rephrase that. What I wrote refers to the Hechsher of the Biala from Lugano. The website of Seal-K lists additional Rabbis (one of them very respectable in Lubavitch for his Torah knowledge and amazing Kolel, not sure about his practical Kashrus expertise, but it doesn't really matter, because unfortunately, he passed away about 9 months ago).
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6168 on: August 23, 2022, 12:48:45 PM »



The top right and left where it says גזוטרה is that mix seating?

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6169 on: August 23, 2022, 02:19:42 PM »
Where can I get some student debt quickly?

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6170 on: August 23, 2022, 02:28:25 PM »
Where can I get some student debt quickly?
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6171 on: August 23, 2022, 02:29:07 PM »
Where can I get some student debt quickly?
ask the PPP guys

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6172 on: August 23, 2022, 02:29:52 PM »

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6173 on: August 23, 2022, 04:50:30 PM »
Based on that Wikipedia information, I would assume that most would consider it acceptable. Based on my research with insiders in the industry I would avoid it.
Doesn't Pepsi use that hechsher?

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6174 on: August 23, 2022, 09:26:04 PM »
@biobook
From most of your recent posts on this thread, I gather that you're under the impression that the Chareidi magazines have a captive audience of a specific amount of readers no matter how attractive the product looks. I don't think that impression is correct. Even if 80% of they're readers will buy with or without pictures, putting in pictures will attract the other 20% to buy.
If they have a 4 page article about someone, they probably look for pictures of the person doing interesting things, if they can't find, they'll just put in 4-6 pictures their photographer took during the visit and other activities of the interviewee on the day of the visit.

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6175 on: August 24, 2022, 12:08:13 AM »
@biobook
From most of your recent posts on this thread, I gather that you're under the impression that the Chareidi magazines have a captive audience of a specific amount of readers no matter how attractive the product looks. I don't think that impression is correct. Even if 80% of they're readers will buy with or without pictures, putting in pictures will attract the other 20% to buy.
If they have a 4 page article about someone, they probably look for pictures of the person doing interesting things, if they can't find, they'll just put in 4-6 pictures their photographer took during the visit and other activities of the interviewee on the day of the visit.
I understand that the publisher would consider the cover photo important for attracting buyers.  I was interested more in how the reader sees the photos.  Truth is, I haven't seen any of these publications in the past few years, so I'll try to find some later in the week and rephrase my question.

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6176 on: August 24, 2022, 02:14:20 AM »
I understand that the publisher would consider the cover photo important for attracting buyers.  I was interested more in how the reader sees the photos.  Truth is, I haven't seen any of these publications in the past few years, so I'll try to find some later in the week and rephrase my question.
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6177 on: August 24, 2022, 12:53:15 PM »
Okay.

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You'd be surprised how many ppl have reached out in the last 24 hours asking where they can "source" student debt.

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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6178 on: August 24, 2022, 01:12:54 PM »
You'd be surprised how many ppl have reached out in the last 24 hours asking where they can "source" student debt.

And the answer is?
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Re: Re: Random questions.
« Reply #6179 on: August 24, 2022, 01:22:38 PM »
And the answer is?
Above -board answer (assuming you don't have a cousin's brother-in-law's nephew who works in a yeshiva that's a college and will backdated some paperwork for you):
Unless you actually have a loan or will be attending college next semester and will be getting a loan, you're out of luck.
Re attending college next semester: you might not qualify even then, depending on how they'll be structuring forgiveness. They haven't announced which semesters will be eligible for forgiveness. Wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't extend to next semester.