Spain, Gibraltar, and the Tiff with Queen Elizabeth

The Spanish Government just swept into power a conservative government following the grand failure of the previous administration to deal with crippling bond interest rates and toxic debt which has already swallowed up the largest bank in the country. Bankia just...

The Modern Sensibility: Arrogant Ignorance

Following the greatest explosion in individual investment and wealth the world has ever seen, there arose intellects of a different capacity who wanted to harness this wealth to their own benefit. Governments instituted reforms which did more damage then good for...

Donna Summer, Rest In Peace

For my first year of full-time teaching, the only rhythm that stirred me up enough to get to work was . .. bouncing to the beat of Donna Summer's "Last Dance" while driving down the 105 Freeway to South Gate. I do not know how I survived that first year,...

Letter to School News Editor

If there is any publication which more dramatically extenuates the tension between fiction and reality, I fear that dubious distinction belongs to "School News." The impressive horde of superintendents published in your newspaper presents a false image that...

Jerry Brown Wants Your Money

Governor Brown is necessarily in the position of an embattled centrist, much like his predecessor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has to command a working majority of legislators, not just Republicans but also fiscally-minded Democrats who are willing to place the fate of...

Port of Los Angeles Enjoys Strongest April on Record

The Port of Los Angeles endured a drastic shortfall following the housing crisis and the Great Recession which it precipiated. Now, the Port of LA is on target to command a speedier recovery, in part from the demand for school supplies and other goods in the fall of...