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When Did Trouble Start for the Police Chief?By Ari L. Noonan @ 5:00 PM July 30, 2010Found in: News Third in a series Re “How Did We Get to This Point?” Pedersen Asks read |
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'Salt': FlatBy Frederik Sisa @ 4:00 PM July 30, 2010Found in: Film What ever happened to the humble vial of truth serum? A few drops of the stuff and suspects were chirpier than a colony of birds on a telephone wire. It was the epitome of spy movie interrogation technology. The real drama, of course, came from the pitting of mind vs. mind, spy vs. counterspy, in tense, unaided confrontations across a table. Now we get neural imaging devices that scan a suspect’s brain in real-time to root out deception, which is convenient as it illustrates how much technology — both real and speculative — has infiltrated our spy movies. Like the dilemma facing the intelligence services, people have given way to machines.read |
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After Opposing Legal Action, Ewell Reflects on His MotherBy Ari L. Noonan @ 3:00 PM July 30, 2010Found in: News Second of two parts Re “Ewell Says Goodbye” read |
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PUC’s Disputed Farmdale Crossing Approval Will Be AppealedBy Damien Goodmon @ 1:00 PM July 30, 2010Found in: Op-Ed See video of yesterday’s approval at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxRL0AucTeU read |
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POA President Has an Answer for Fewer Complaints in the Pedersen EraBy My Opinion @ 1:00 PM July 30, 2010Found in: Op-Ed From Adam Treanor Re “In Defense of the Police Chief” read |
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Water, WaterBy Robert Ebsen @ 10:00 AM July 30, 2010Found in: Op-Ed What do you do with water? read |
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The One-Eyed GoatBy Alexandra Campbell @ 9:00 AM July 30, 2010Found in: Op-Ed Dateline Boston — A few years ago, I went to Germany to visit some friends. They took me to a grand cathedral. Imke said to me, “Look, this building has been here for (really, really long time) years!” I nodded absentmindedly; “Uh huh.” Imke poked her husband Thomas and said, “Nothing impresses her!” One of the things that did impress me was the one-eyed goat. read |
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Now Here Is a Date to RememberBy Shachar @ 8:00 AM July 30, 2010Found in: Op-Ed Dateline Jerusalem — Since biblical times, Israel has been known as the Land of Milk and Honey. It is also an appropriate description for modern times. read |
THE LOWDOWN
We thank the intrepid Jasmyne Cannick for telling us about the following:
Beginning at 6 on Friday evening, the Rancho Cienega Tennis Club the largest black tennis club in Los Angeles, will host its annual Summer Night Tennis Mixer. This event is a potluck and participants are asked to bring a favorite dish or dessert. The event will take place at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center of Los Angeles, 5001 South Rodeo Blvd. It is free and open to the public. See www.ranchotennisclub.org.
Both adults and junior players of all tennis levels are welcome. The Rancho Cienega Tennis Club was formed in Los Angeles in 1957 by a group of African-American professionals and tennis players to provide an environment that promoted a lifestyle of good health, community service, and opportunities to enjoy the game of tennis.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Going into the fifth week of the Summer Music Festival, here is producer Gary Mandell’s schedule for the remaining concerts in the Courtyard of City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd.:
Thursday, Aug. 5 — Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, described by Mr. Mandell as a rich gumbo of Cajun, zydeco, rhythm and blues, country and blues.
Thursday, Aug. 12 — Hot Club of Cowtown, a sizzling western swing trio.
Thursday, Aug. 19 — Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, renowned Scttish fiddler with cellist Ms. Haas.
Thursday, Aug. 26 — The John Jorgenson Quintet, gypsy jazz guitar with an all-star Nashville band.