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Month: January 2009

Restaurant Review for Chick’s On The Square

Restaurant Review for Chick’s On The Square

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We received a written complaint that Chicks On The Square, in Macom, Illinois, allegedly might be practicing racial discrimination in treating customers that walk into its establishment. Here is part of the complaint: “When we entered Chick’s at about 1:00 p.m., no one was ahead of us, and the establishment was not busy. Two employees … saw us enter, but both loitered behind the register just chatting and ignored us. We waited at the front door. Their behavior continued while…

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Trial Problem #2

Trial Problem #2

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Quite a few years back I found myself being a juror in a case (Riverside, California) where some alleged juvenile gang members shot up a neighborhood (Lake Elsinore).    No one was injured.  The gang members were after a young man who did not fit into their group.  From my point of view, the trial was all but smooth and honest.  The defense attorney, throughout the trial, gave hand signals to the teenagers who had to testify as to what to…

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Gatekeeping Young Women

Gatekeeping Young Women

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A previous post (490) was sent to an Assistant Professor of Sociology.  I asked his opinion for the accuracy of the post.  This is his response: I will be somewhat broad and brief since this is a rather complex issue. At the heart of the problem is the notion of patriarchy and power.  In other words, it is a man’s world, hence men rule.  This idea is inculcated through socialization, i.e. brainwashing of both girls and boys who are told…

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Why Some Young Women Make A Life Choice Mistake.

Why Some Young Women Make A Life Choice Mistake.

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See also the article Gatekeeping Young Women I have come across a number of middle aged women who might have made a mistake in one of life choices that can significantly impact their lives and the lives of their children.  This article will spend time exploring one of these possible life choices because we see a pattern repeat over and over again and wish to alert young women about this possible problem. The life choice pattern we are concerned about…

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Alleged Legal System Failure: RR Crossing

Alleged Legal System Failure: RR Crossing

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My sister, in the early 1970’s, had to sit as a juror in a case where a family brought a lawsuit against a railroad company. This took place in the city of Riverside, California. Two young male teens died at a railroad crossing. One of the young men owned a motor scooter and let his friend ride on the scooter with him, which is against the motor vehicle laws, therefore illegal. The scooter was designed for one person only. For…

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WSJ Article – Reflections From Surviving Law Firm

WSJ Article – Reflections From Surviving Law Firm

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Prompted by a Wall Street  Journal article Monday, January 26, 2009, front page title “Recession  Batters Law Firms, Triggering Layoffs, Closings”, I sent off an e-mail to a  law firm in San Bernardino County to elicit a response.  Here are some  bullet points: “Yes, a lot of firms are suffering.  The ones doing  the worst are the LARGE firm,s, with 600 $ + per hour rates, and the mega  clients who would write checks to them without a thought and…

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Political Donors Win Lottery?

Political Donors Win Lottery?

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The top list of money donors to Obama’s campaign includes a number of top universities.  Here is the list (from  opensecrets.org) in order of amount donated: Top, first donor:  University of California:  $1,123,898 5th donor:  Harvard University:   $779,460 9th donor:  Stanford University:  $448,184 15th donor:  Columbia University:  $502,866 19th donor:  University of Chicago:  $456,209 The OpenSecrets web site prints this explanation:  “The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organization’s PAC, its individual members or employees…

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Book Review: Marching Toward Hell by Michael Scheuer

Book Review: Marching Toward Hell by Michael Scheuer

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Book Review: Marching Toward Hell Author: Michael Scheurer Analysis: The book is all about the history of USA  war with radical Muslim warriors. Patriotic to the core and is the author’s supreme measure for all things. Brutal exploration of the subject giving no respect to anyone in and out of power. Honest intent which is well delivered. Insightful in a host of ways especially the author’s analysis of our problems fighting this war. Compelling read because as one turns each…

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Wine Recommendation – Inheritance 2006 Petite Sirah

Wine Recommendation – Inheritance 2006 Petite Sirah

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We tend to buy wine at Trader Joe’s.  We now make it a practice to ask one of the knowledgeable clerks what wine must we take home, their top pick.  January 10th we visited the Brea, California store and asked this question.  The clerk told us that his pick was Inheritance, a Petite Sirah.  The year was 2006 and was selling one penny shy of twelve dollars.  We had this wine while watching the football payoffs.  The host of the…

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CSU Chancellor’s Memo 1-9-09 And Comments.

CSU Chancellor’s Memo 1-9-09 And Comments.

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Charles B. Reed, Chancellor for the California State University system sent out a memo, 1-9-09, titled “Cost Saving Measures and Budget Update”.    The e-mail reminds the reader of the simply awful financial situation the people of California face which has impacted the CSU system.  The Chancellor describes the cost cutting efforts of his office: Travel restrictions for employees. Cancellation of all non-critical equipment and supply purchases Hiring freeze on all positions except those essential to the operation of the university….

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