Most of us like to believe we would have been on the right side if we had been around during moments of important social change in the past. But there's no way to know. I found myself thinking about that this afternoon when I saw…
The SR newsroom had a modest celebration Thursday to note a recent stretch of exemplary accuracy. So naturally, in the next day's paper, my column spelled someone's name wrong. (Insert bad word here.) I did not learn about it until this morning. It's going to…
A colleague shared this with me and I thought others might find it interesting. http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-daum-comments-nasty-effect-20130307,0,833520.column
Because the daily New York Times costs $2.50, I am routinely asked by cashiers how a newspaper can be worth that much. I used to say something like "Well, I guess it depends on how much information is worth to you." That didn't always resonate.…
At what time of day would you assume the highest percentage of those out and about are under the influence of mind-altering substances? A) 1:01 a.m. B) 2:30 a.m. C) 6 a.m. D) 3:30 p.m. E) Other.