Back in 1948, a German neurologist named Ludwig Guttmann was working at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, England with World War II veterans who suffered spinal injuries. Guttmann firmly believed
It's commonplace to observe that we live in very partisan times. Red versus blue factions dominate our public discussions, and there often seems very little room made for
Editor:
Can an independent like me, who voted for Obama in 2008, even consider voting for a presidential candidate with this background?
1. Born with a silver spoon in his
Editor:
I was particularly struck by the article on the front page of the recent issue of Seascape regarding the increased number of major traffic accidents in Santa Monica — fatalities,
The Twisted Grip Dance & Fitness studio in Duncan, British Columbia, unveiled a new class in its lineup last week. Little Spinners, offered on Saturday mornings, will have children as
Those in some professions intentionally adopt language that is obscure and impenetrable to the uninitiated, wrote the late S.I. Hayakawa, a semanticist and former U.S. senator from California.
Editor:
The time to think about your vote is now, not when you step into the voting booth, open the sample ballot and read about the candidates and issues for
Editor: Thanks for publishing this drivel (“The Godless Democrats,” Your Column Here, Aug. 12). Maybe you could follow up next week with something from the American Nazi Party or the KKK. It must be awfully embarrassing to be a Republican these days. Barry Jaffe Venice, Calif.
Dear EarthTalk: Which are the most eco-friendly and non-toxic (to people, cats and sanitation systems) cat litters?
—Sam Barnes, Macon, GA
It makes sense that environmentally enlightened cat owners would
The most important City Council endorsements were made in July when members of the powerful Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR) organization endorsed planning commissioner Ted Winterer and council
