Tiger Woods’ Mea Culpa
Tiger Woods By Ralph E. Stone February 20, 2010 I am not a golfer. I have never watched a golf tournament live, or on television. Yet, Tiger Woods became a…
Mayor Bates Shoves Protester
During PG&E Prop 16 Advisory Meeting
The physical altercation ensued following opening remarks by Mayor Bates when Mark Toney, Executive Director of The Utility Reform Network (TURN), interrupted the meeting to make a statement of protest…
Mystery Author Dick Francis Dead at 89
Mystery Author Dick Francis in 2000. By Ralph E. Stone February 17, 2010 I enjoy a good mystery, but I was hesitant at first to pick up a Dick Francis…
Man Jumps to his Death at Powell and Market
According to police, the man leapt to his death from a loft apartment at approximately 3:25 pm in full view of shoppers and tourists lined up to take the Powell…
Real, Uglier American Unemployment
Economic inequality and the myth of Reagan trickle down logic are shown by new data from the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston. The report noted:…
Johnson Announces College Board, DCCC Candidacies
In a statement released to FCJ, Johnson said she will file her declarations of intent later today at the San Francisco Department of Elections to run for trustee membership on…
“The Last Station” and “Creation”
"The Last Station" is about the last year of Tolstoy's life. He fell ill at Russia’s Astopovo station and was taken to the station master's house where he died in…