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A black car ban?
When a proposal in California to ban black painted cars was revealed in March 2009, the blogosphere and talk radio...
Read morePart III: A man by any other name
“Just like all Yankee women, all you are good at is ordering in restaurants and spending a man’s money!” —...
Read moreLaughing at Libertarians
Libertarians make me laugh — mainly because I can’t take anyone who uses the terms “nanny-state” and “big government” seriously....
Read moreMaking the car of the future — now
I didn’t want this column to be yet another “Detroit-basher,” but sometimes, if the shoe fits. We all know the...
Read moreThe incredible world of dolphins
Dolphin’s are playful, affectionate, curious, intelligent, social, vocal and enjoy sex — especially after a big meal. Are they the...
Read moreBeing comfortable in your own skin
Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me! I am 38 for those who are curious. Now, I have never...
Read moreKCRW making us feel a little better about the economy
Two self-effacing and humorous journalists, a sold out Broad Stage, one major industry on the verge of collapse and two...
Read moreSurvey says …
The results of the 2009 City of Santa Monica Resident Survey are out. Commissioned by the city, it assesses levels...
Read moreEnemies of the state?
Two years ago, I alerted people to the fact that the groundwork was being laid for a new kind of...
Read moreWords from the afterlife
I know it’s not the same as toiling in the mines, but writing is hard work. That’s why it’s so...
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