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    By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO– Earlier this week, my 11-year-old grandson Shor participated in a ceremony marking his promotion from elementary school to middle school.  Next week, his 5-year-old brother Sky will participate in another ceremony commemorating his advancement from pre-school to kindergarten. Like most parents, grandparents and occasional great-grandparents, we were […]

Superman: The High Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye, Random House, 2012, ISBN 978-1-58836-918-5;  409 pages including appendices and bibliography, $27. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Was Superman Jewish or Christian?  Author Larry Tye lays out the claims for each religion in his history detailing the character, his history

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –City Councilwoman Marti Emerald, as a result of her decisive victory with over 72 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election, is in an enviable position.   She doesn’t have to worry about a runoff–she won outright. She doesn’t have to wait until December to assume office–she’s already there.  It’s

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO— Recently Jewish Family Service of San Diego County issued a press release announcing that for the fifth year in a row, it has received a four-star rating from the Charity Navigator organization, which is based in Glen Rock, New Jersey. So what does that mean, exactly? Sandra Miniutti, vice