A former lawyer and current grassroots activist, I have been editing the Rag since Patty Jones and I launched it in Oct 2007. Way back during the Dinosaurs in 1970, I founded the original Ocean Beach People’s Rag - OB’s famous underground newspaper -, and then later during the early Eighties, published The Whole Damn Pie Shop, a progressive alternative to the Reader.
Sam E Halpern on Science Under the Sword of Damocles: “Frank, you are right concerning the origin of the Sword of Damocles myth. That said, the phrase is often used…” Jul 21, 11:37
Sam E Halpern on Science Under the Sword of Damocles: “Thank you, Enjo108 for your comments regarding my article, Science Under the Sword of Damocles. You have added important information…” Jul 21, 11:14
Frank Gormlie on Science Under the Sword of Damocles: “Hey I had to look it up on wikipedia: According to the story, Damocles was flattering his king, Dionysius, exclaiming…” Jul 20, 19:45
TMG on OB Post Office for Sale!: “This is correct. I am one of the listing agents and nothing is happening with USPS. They are just the…” Jul 20, 14:54