I’M DEFINITELY NOT HIGH TECH. IT WASN’T that long ago that I still had a transistor radio. But lately, all my friends seem to be buying plasma TVs
By KENNY MACK is a writer and comedian living in Santa Monica. He
AMONG THE LIST OF WORDS AND phrases the Bush administration avoids using at all costs (“Osama bin
By Phyllis Chavez Santa Monica
Loved (Kevin Herrera’s) story on the City Council meeting! (“Repeat offenders are killing us softly,” March 1, page 3) Someone sure needed to say
By Martin Rubin Director of Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution
(Re: Kevin Herrera’s Reporter’s Notebook, “Repeat offenders are killing us softly,” March 1, page 3) I can understand
By Mike Kirwan Venice
A few years ago, Martin Scorsese did a character voice for the animated movie “A Shark’s Tale.” He probably wanted a fallback career in case
By Marilyn Brennan Santa Monica
Responding to Helen McRoskey’s letter in the SMDP (“Better bangers than smokers?” March 1, page 4), she needn’t worry about smokers not being
By J. Matt Barber Guest Commentary
THEY SAY THAT THE PEN IS MIGHTIER than the sword, and for that reason they also say to tread lightly while criticizing anyone with
By SETH BARNES
LIVING ON PLANET EARTH CAN BE A dicey proposition. Even as our horizons expand with the global economy and the lightning-speed advancement of technology, instability and
By Heather Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
The JetBlue passengers who were stranded on an icy runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport for up to 10
By Erik Smith Santa Monica
(Re: “Smacking down spanking,” Dear Dorie, Feb. 27, page 10) I am 23 years old, was raised in Nebraska and had a paddle with my
By Helen McRoskey Santa Monica
I read (The Daily Press’) article about the city of Santa Monica’s proposal to prevent landlords from renting to smokers or allowing smoking in
By Christina S. Porter In your Space
WHEN FINANCING AN INVESTMENT property “leverage” is defined as “the use of borrowed funds to acquire an investment.” Leverage can be used to
