Rights, Privileges and Stupidity

Leon Trotsky was on the money about one thing: he stated we have the right to be stupid, but some people abuse the privilege. Those are words that can apply to LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and  Mayor Villaraigosa. Their support for ignoring state law concerning the consequences of driving without a license is probably not just a violation of [...]

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Corp gets a good report card in the NFL Scout Combine

Comments about Richmond QB Aaron Corp are just past the middle of the article. I’ve seen him throw.  He is on the money and does well under pressure.

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Views from far away

When I compared the work of the City Council Redistricting Commission to how the Allies created Yugoslavia after the First World War, little did I realize the post would attract a modest but steady stream of views from that part of the world. At least some people from the states once part of the most poorly [...]

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Box Office Quiz

It is Oscar weekend, so let’s have a movie quiz. Those who know me are aware of my fondness for James Bond movies, especially the early ones with Sean Connery. Which 007 adventure has the highest box office – that is, in inflation adjusted value. The answer can be found by going to this link, [...]

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Never the Train Shall Meet

North is north, and south is south, but never the (bullet) train shall connect. That would be good news for California. An article in the LA Times reported some encouraging developments; sort of. Transportation agencies in both ends of the state are finally facing up to reality:  a bullet train project in the Central Valley will [...]

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Will there be a kinder and gentler John and Ken on KFI?

I was away and missed the outcry over the Whitney Houston remarks made by KFI’s John and Ken . It wasn’t until I got within the broadcast range of Los Angeles while driving south on lonely 395 last night that I heard the news.  I quickly switched to 640 on the AM band and caught [...]

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Scouting report on Corp is good

Richmond quarterback Aaron Corp made a favorable impression on scouts at the Players North-South All Star Classic at Little Rock, Arkansas. He could be a late pick.  God knows the Redskins could use him. http://usc.ocregister.com/2012/02/06/nfl-draft-could-aaron-corp-be-drafted/104479/

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Remaking Yugoslavia

The Los Angeles City Redistricting Commission has turned back the calendar. Instead of recognizing natural boundaries and common community interests in redrawing council district borders, the members seem intent on creating a modern-day version of Yugoslavia. I attended the latest round of redistricting hearings last night at Walter Reed Middle School in Studio City. Around [...]

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Corp Invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Aaron Corp, the starting quarterback for the University of Richmond Spiders, will have a chance to showcase his skills at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to be held February 22-28. I had the opportunity to watch him play in three games.  Without a running game to support him, he usually faced defenses that focused [...]

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The A.V.S. Costa Angelena

With the city listing precariously on rough financial waters, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is cruising rudderless with plans by the Port of Los Angeles to refurbish its VIP yacht, the Angelena II. According to CBS2, the mayor said, “It’s not a yacht. It’s a boat.” That’s like saying it’s not a tax, but a fee. It was [...]

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