Archive for March, 2009

OPD

Friday, March 27th, 2009
OPD

As I type this, the Memorial service for the four slain Oakland Police Officers is wrapping up. Since all the pageantry in California is visiting the Oracle Arena, the city of Oakland decided to paint new lines on the streets in the general vicinity of the Oracle Arena. On Coliseum Way, there is new... »

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Ron Silver

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Today, we note the sad passing of Ron Silver from esophageal cancer, liberal actor turned conservative, who was nominated for an Emmy for his role on The West Wing. He appeared at the Republican National Convention on August 30, 2004 and gave a short speech about the “war we did not seek.” Countless other... »

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Did we skip Big Brother?

Friday, March 6th, 2009

George Orwell’s book 1984 had the government watching you. Everyone is familiar with Big Brother, and some are concerned that we are approaching the age of Big Brother. They get concerned about street cameras recording your every move. Electronic Toll Collection Tags are tracking your vehicle’s movement. Every time you pay for something electronically,... »

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California Is Going to Pot

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

This entry is part 2 of 0 in the series AB390 February 23, 2009. That was the day that California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano introduced AB 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act to the legislation of the State of California. It is scheduled to be heard in Committee on March 26, 2009, so don’t get... »

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