To any rational individual murder inspired by the mere disapproval of another's behavior is absolute absurdity. However to those who are compelled by the belief that improper behavior or a simple accusation of improper behavior is deserving of death such a mentality is not only accepted it is expected.This view is what has driven the term "honor" killing to become a reality. … [Read more...] about 'Honor Killings' carry no honor at all
Local museums show spectrum of works
Museum of Contemporary Art250 Grand AvenueLos Angeles CA 90012On view through Sept. 28 "A Changing Ratio: Painting and Sculpture from the Collection" showcases works from MOCA's own permanent collection from the 1950s and 1960s. These works including some by cartoon-inspired Roy Lichtenstein easel-free Jackson Pollock and the iconic Andy Warhol exemplify the … [Read more...] about Local museums show spectrum of works
Patterson speaks on national security democracy in U.S.
Robert "Buzz" Patterson former senior military advisor to President Clinton had strong words for his former boss and President Obama at a Sept. 11 lecture hosted by the College Republicans.But first the retired Lt. Colonel praised the school-wide effort to erect 3000 flags in Alumni Park."For 20 years I had a flag on the front of my uniform when I showed up to work every day … [Read more...] about Patterson speaks on national security democracy in U.S.
Resisting the 'eight winds'
It was the 13th century. While the period of the High Middle Ages was well underway in Europe in the distant cultural universe of medieval Japan there lived a Buddhist monk known as Nichiren Daishonin. Challenging government sponsorship of the religious establishment of his day he sought to reclaim the teachings found in the Lotus Sutra (an earlier Buddhist sacred text) … [Read more...] about Resisting the 'eight winds'
How to: Dress for Less
On a campus where Louis Vuitton and Prada are basic wardrobe staples dressing on the cheap can be a challenge. And when we're honest it can be discouraging to have to pass up a shopping trip to Santa Monica or even just down to J. Crew because of the pinch it puts on the wallet. But fear not dollar-conscious hipsters the same shopping challenges that Los Angeles poses can also … [Read more...] about How to: Dress for Less