Tony Bennett shines again on MTV and in fans eyes
Roy Patrick recalls Bennetts enduring appeal as MTV introduces his timeless songs to a younger audience. He reflects on Bennett's career from Knott’s Berry Farm to Harrahs, praising the singer who proves age is no barrier to great music and live performance.
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Tony Bennett
San Francisco
Anthony Bennedeto
Francis Albert Sinatra
MTV
Bennett
Ant
Nirvana
Snoop Doggy Dog
True T
Knott's Berry Farm
Inmeno
District harassment by MAPA and Sandoval questioned
The Richland-Lerdo School District faces repeated requests from MAPA led by Ben Benevidez and now Juan Sandoval, alleged to disrupt learning. District officials cite time consuming demands on inservice timing and five year spending disclosures under Public Information Act, while critics warn against harassing districts with frivolous inquiries.
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Richland-Lerdo
MAPA
Mexican American Political Association
Ben Benevidez
Benevidez
Juan Sandoval
Delano Shrine
RLSD
Dan Knapp
Sandoval
Delano High School
City Hall
Gorbachev invites world peace forum cites the rich and famous
Reflection questions if true world peace can come from elites as Mikhail Gorbachev hosts a San Francisco gathering. The piece contrasts invited guests with the poor, invokes James and Jesus to argue for inclusion of the meek, urging focus on justice over wealth.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
San Francisco
Mr. Gorbachev
Shirley MacLain
Ted Turner
George Bush
Margret Thatcher
James
Jesus
Israel
Mexico crisis shows Mexican investors pulled out before peso crash
In 1994 the IMF report found Mexican residents pulled funds before the devaluation, not foreign investors. Clinton administration led a $50 billion rescue to stabilize Mexico and prevent wider fallout, a move IMF officials call necessary to avoid spreading turmoil to other markets. The piece argues the U.S. acted as global banker and criticizes Mexican politicians for their role while noting some blamed foreigners for the crisis.
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Bill Clinton
Mexico
International Monetary Fund
Clinton
Western Hemisphere
Asia
Karma and the car man myth in a crowded field
A narrative reflection questions why car men stay in a tough business. It notes heavy taxes and paperwork, IRS disputes, aging infrastructure like a nonfunctional elevator, ADA compliance burden, highway disruption, and family costs. It contrasts loyal effort with competitors undermining public image and the struggle of sales staff.
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IRS
Environmental Protection Agency
Uncle Sam
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