In April 1919 there were riots in the city of Amritsar, India. British Colonial Authorities declared martial law, banned public meetings. Brigadier General R. H. Dyer arrived to quell unrest. What Happened in Amritsar? What exactly unfolded on April 13, 1919 is still disputed. What is known is a peaceful crowd of 15,000 - 20,000 Hindus, … [Read more...]
Does Brexit Turmoil Mean Another Referendum?
This post was originally called Brexit Fallout a Personal View. I wrote it a few days after the seismic Brexit vote on 23rd June 2016. Now, as divorce day with Europe is only 68 days away here are some updates. Nine Weeks to Go We are now nine weeks away from what those Brits, who wish to remain in the European Union, see as an Armageddon. All … [Read more...]
Botswana’s Devastating Elephant Slaughter
The shocking elephant slaughter in Botswana made headlines around the world this week. Over 90 large elephants were found dead, killed for their ivory tusks. Elephants Without Borders, a conservation non-profit conducting an aerial elephant census survey, reported the massacre. Some describe it as one of Africa's worst mass poaching … [Read more...]
Is Salesforce Transit Center- A Western Grand Central?
San Francisco's Salesforce Transit Center, opens to the public on August 11. Last week I had a sneak preview. Dubbed the Grand Central of the West, the architecture is stunning, the scope immense, and the art awesome. There is a 5.4 acre rooftop garden, 100,000 square feet of retail and signature restaurant … [Read more...]
Tutankhamun Meets Genghis Kahn
Where can you spend a day with both Tutankhamun and Genghis Kahn then end up walking through Air Force One? In LA this summer, and that's what I did last Monday. Tutankhamun, The Boy King A visit with Tutankhamun followed by lunch at my favorite Otium, near The Broad, was my original plan. Then I was pursuaded I … [Read more...]
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