May 14, 2024

Clio’s Books Organized by History of Ideas

There is a moment in the movie American Fiction that Timothy Don references. This came up in conversation about his interesting organizing style for Clio’s, the bookstore-bar which he owns.  It’s the moment where Theolonious “Monk” Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) asks a clerk why his books are set in the African...
‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Gets Back to Nature
May 14, 2024

‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Gets Back to Nature

In a Japanese mountain community not far from Tokyo, a quiet, unassuming handyperson named Takumi (played by Omika Hitoshi) lives with his eight-year-old daughter, Hana (Nishikawa Ryô). While Hana attends the village school, her father engages in...
MedMen Demise May Be Harbinger of Change
May 14, 2024

MedMen Demise May Be Harbinger of Change

Obviously, we should all feel bad for the MedMen employees who are now out of jobs after the once-seemingly high-flying company finally declared bankruptcy last month and announced it would wind down operations. But that aside, anybody...
Social Eyes: Week of May 16-23
May 14, 2024

Social Eyes: Week of May 16-23

THURSDAY THE BERKELEY FESTIVAL OF CHORO Choro is a foundational Afro-Brazilian instrumental style dating back to the late 19th century that seems to undergo a revival every few decades. Clarinetist, saxophonist and composer Nailor Proveta—the founder of the great...
Free Will Astrology: Week of May 15
May 14, 2024

Free Will Astrology: Week of May 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Polish-born author Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) didn’t begin to speak English until he was 21 years old. At 25, his writing in that language was still stiff and stilted. Yet during the next 40+...
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May 14, 2024

The State of Sports Betting in California: When Will It Become Legal?

Sponsored content by Crypto Casinos There is no ‘one size fits all’ rule when it comes to gambling in the United States. In some states, all forms of gambling, from sports betting to the lottery, are completely legal,...
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May 10, 2024

12 Best Online Casinos for Real Money Games, Rated by Experts (Updated List)

Sponsored content by PlayTogga As the online gambling industry grows, the competition among the best online casinos intensifies, leading to some potentially lucrative opportunities for online casino players. In this article, we will dive into the world of online...
Policing Pollution Faces Delays
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May 7, 2024

Policing Pollution Faces Delays

Under a historic settlement with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), Chevron recently cleared all 678 of the air pollution infractions that had been pending against its Richmond refinery. With the settlement, BAAQMD, the regional agency...
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