Mercy Baron | May 17, 10:22 p.m.
Sjtorres | May 17, 10:06 p.m.
anniej | May 17, 10:03 p.m.
Visduh | May 17, 9:41 p.m.
oskidoll | May 17, 8:49 p.m.
Dave Rice | May 17, 7:36 p.m.
mindbomber | May 17, 7:10 p.m.
joepublic | May 17, 7:03 p.m.
Colonna | May 17, 6:29 p.m.
WTFEd | May 17, 6:16 p.m.
Joe Poutous | May 17, 5:26 p.m.
Greder | May 17, 4:59 p.m.
cheapcheapme | May 17, 4:48 p.m.
Don Bauder | May 17, 4:26 p.m.
bbq | May 17, 2:27 p.m.
Jeff_O | May 17, 2:25 p.m.
Carolann | May 17, 1:58 p.m.
anniej | May 17, 1:43 p.m.
timtim | May 17, 1:37 p.m.
Anon92107 | May 17, 1:06 p.m.
oskidoll | May 17, 12:55 p.m.
angrybirds | May 17, 12:40 p.m.
RoRo | May 17, 12:34 p.m.
bbq | May 17, 12:22 p.m.
Don Bauder | May 17, 12:20 p.m.
tomjohnston | May 17, 12:06 p.m.
Reader2 | May 17, 12:04 p.m.
angrybirds | May 17, 11:49 a.m.
bbq | May 17, 11:38 a.m.
Matthew Lickona | May 17, 11:14 a.m.
MURPHYJUNK | May 17, 11:08 a.m.
Don Bauder | May 17, 10:36 a.m.
Letter to the Editor | May 17, 10:20 a.m.
michaelrdwyer | May 17, 10:19 a.m.
Don Bauder | May 17, 10:06 a.m.
Don Bauder | May 17, 10:04 a.m.
BenSeifu | May 17, 9:50 a.m.
BenSeifu | May 17, 9:48 a.m.
MURPHYJUNK | May 17, 7:41 a.m.
MURPHYJUNK | May 17, 7:36 a.m.
Chicsg | May 17, 7:34 a.m.
Scott Marks | May 17, 5:33 a.m.
Matthew Lickona | May 16, 11:22 p.m.
Matthew Lickona | May 16, 11:19 p.m.
thistle | May 16, 11:16 p.m.
Susan Luzzaro | May 16, 11:13 p.m.
Ed Bedford | May 16, 10:27 p.m.
anniej | May 16, 10:16 p.m.
eastlaker | May 16, 10:15 p.m.
Laura Roberts | May 16, 8:59 p.m.
Visduh | May 16, 8:56 p.m.
Scott Marks | May 16, 8:53 p.m.
eastlaker | May 16, 8:32 p.m.
dbdriver | May 16, 7:27 p.m.
MrWolf | May 16, 7:02 p.m.
gobigal | May 16, 6:39 p.m.
Justin Powell | May 16, 6:27 p.m.
LaurenJ | May 16, 6:27 p.m.
LaurenJ | May 16, 6:22 p.m.
bvagency | May 16, 3:56 p.m.
Eva Knott 7:03 p.m., May 17
David Dodd 6:28 p.m., May 17
Dorian Hargrove 6:04 p.m., May 17
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Ken Harrison 2 p.m., May 17
Ocean Beach Holler
Looking forward to this new resto opening next month where Nick's By The Pier used to be. Great sign! http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/17/45790/Mercy Baron | May 17, 10:22 p.m.
New lawsuit challenges Todd Gloria's pledge to open government
Todd Gloria is first and foremost a partisan political party hack. That's the problem with these professional politicians is that they swear allegiance to their special interest groups and political parties. Gloria is the definition of partisan.Sjtorres | May 17, 10:06 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
The Alliant video was up on the districts website and Utube BEFORE the meeting and was then taken down during the meeting AFTER a speaker showed it- I just listened to an audio tape of Jim Cartmill, I listened to it several times, how/why would/could he? Please be sure to forward this onto all of ...anniej | May 17, 10:03 p.m.
Tim Lambesis’ bail lowered to $2 million
Oh ho, the defense attorney now is blaming this on steroid abuse or something akin to it. Seems odd to me that the defense would do a thing like that. The usual approach is to deny and deny and deny that anything is amiss. One glance at the photo above and you have a good ...Visduh | May 17, 9:41 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
It's up to the District Attorney to take action in cases of violations of the Brown Act. (Anyone can read the Act online.) Unfortunately, there are no Brown Act 'police'...it is up to the public to complain to the public agency (in this case, this very board of trustees) when violations occur. Who is going ...oskidoll | May 17, 8:49 p.m.
Beer of the Week: Mother Earth Big Mother IIIPA
Amateur that I am, I'm still looking for the IIPA or IIIPA that doesn't come across too heavy and sweet...sounds like a winner here. Am I right that the only place to score this one is at the brewery during the Sunday hours you've listed?Dave Rice | May 17, 7:36 p.m.
Drawings depicting posh stadium for La Jolla billionaire family's NBA team released
Thank you, thank you SD Reader!!!! Thanks to the Reader, I recently had my breasts enlarged to a 38DDD. Some people say that's too big, but hey I get the attention from the men that I have always wanted! I would like to compliment the Reader and their staff for directing me to the right ...mindbomber | May 17, 7:10 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Like anniej, I thought the Brown Act protected the public from acts such as this. Does anyone know the law, and is there a chance that legal action could be taken in our behalf?joepublic | May 17, 7:03 p.m.
"You're goin' to the moon, Méliès!"
Har dee har har har... http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/17/45787/Colonna | May 17, 6:29 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
These people are smoking the stuff that entails both short and long term memory loss. I have specific internal information that totally refutes this supposed "soft"committment to Alliant. The problem is if I out them they might go after me. The DA needs to know how this man lies and where there is smoke there ...WTFEd | May 17, 6:16 p.m.
Dear A Clockwork Orange: let The Great Gatsby be your guide to the wonderful world of merchandising!
They have some of the props from the Milk Bar, a bunch of cool stuff from 2001 and Dr. Strangelove and a huge wall of foreign movie posters. You gotta go.Joe Poutous | May 17, 5:26 p.m.
Star of India
Great food, but way over priced. I guess I am upset because they took over the business from Royal India and the prices were at least $2-$3 less per entree.Greder | May 17, 4:59 p.m.
Other people's luggage
My luggage has gone on better vacations than me. San Diego to Sioux Falls SD. - Luggage went to Puerto Rico for a week. San Diego to Honolulu - luggage went on a Hawaiian 1 week cruise. San Diego to Guaymas Mexico - I have no idea where my suitcase went but only half of ...cheapcheapme | May 17, 4:48 p.m.
April county unemployment drops sharply to 7%
Anon92107: In the 1980s, when American companies began massively sending jobs offshore to low- and slave-wage nations, the seeds of our current difficulties were planted. During the same period, the mentality of American business turned completely toward greed. Companies had once believed that they had many constituencies: employees, communities, vendors, customers. In the 1980s, the ...Don Bauder | May 17, 4:26 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
timtim, That's vulger! I've been BBQ for a very long time, I've been teased before, not recently like about 30 years, but do not take it personal. I will again ask you to defend the Board and Brand if you think that they doing a acceptable job managing and guiding the district. If you can ...bbq | May 17, 2:27 p.m.
New Walgreens store rises on University Ave. in Hillcrest
Thanks for the update Dave. I guess another drug store is better than nothing. My take away- Todd Gloria's 'establishment fetish' is alive and well! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFlMEl1_h8Jeff_O | May 17, 2:25 p.m.
Turf Club happy hour: First, learn how to grill
There used to be a restaurant on El Cajon Blvd, somewhere near 30th (Dookies?? Harry's?? Can't remember the name), back some 35-40 years ago where you could cook your own steaks, burgers, etc., so who actually stole this "concept" from whom??Carolann | May 17, 1:58 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
The dance, as Jim Cartmill referred to it, well it appears that Cartmill, the guy and Alliant, the gal went TO the dance then LEFT the dance and conceived a baby - the agreement. Pretty fast work if you ask me. I thought there were laws like the Brown Act that should have served as ...anniej | May 17, 1:43 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Is BBQ a Metaphor for your meat on Berthas grill?timtim | May 17, 1:37 p.m.
April county unemployment drops sharply to 7%
If republicans and their SuperPAC bosses would stop exporting American manufacturing and jobs the unemployment rates in San Diego, California and across America would be a lot lower. Greed is the only thing that can destroy American Democracy and the republicans are the greediest in the world regardless of consequences to present and future quality ...Anon92107 | May 17, 1:06 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
If this were a desirable alliance (pun intended), there would be no need to be so sneaky about the proposal and what the board agenda really committed the District to do and to spend. Why did you have to be so sneaky about it? "SNEAKY: Part of Speech: adjective Definition: underhanded, dishonest Synonyms: base, contemptible, ...oskidoll | May 17, 12:55 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
BBQ 100% the board and brand. Just remember when Brand smells money and a way to cash in when his contract is up he is there with his hand out. Does anyone want to bet me that he will be doing some kind of consulting with Alliant etc. when he leaves this district. BTW BBQ ...angrybirds | May 17, 12:40 p.m.
Point Loma Sprouts fires longtime employee for alleged theft
I have been a shopper there for a few years..and I know an employee actually. I don't know (like with any news story) what all the facts are. But I do know this: Ian demonstrated SUPERIOR customer service at this store every time I encountered him there. I enjoyed his positive attitude, his willingness to ...RoRo | May 17, 12:34 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Angrybirds, I hope that by saying "These People" you are refering to the Board of Trustees and Dr. Brand, if you mean the few of us that stand up at meetings and call out the Hypocrisy of the Board/Brand Amigos, I cannot agree with you. The few have usually been the forefront to any Movement ...bbq | May 17, 12:22 p.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
Murphyjunk: That is a perceptive observation. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 17, 12:20 p.m.
What's your favorite San Diego sports team?
Yeah, but is a championship in a league that consisted of only 6 teams that year really something to brag about? The Breakers merged with the defunct OC Stars and moved to Utah in 1979. The league folded in mid-season in 1980. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that San Diegan ...tomjohnston | May 17, 12:06 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
I can't believe it! I take it back,.... yes, I can. "The beginning of a dance" my a...! You guys just signed a marriage contract. Now we can look forward to the costly and messy divorce. But in the meantime, this marriage of convenience will cost the district plenty. I don't believe for a minute ...Reader2 | May 17, 12:04 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
These google alerts are great I get at least one a day on the SUHSD. These people are better than watching a soap opera, who needs TV just get google alerts on these idiots. Do they really think the public down there are stupid? These people are complete dumb ---- to say the least. Lets ...angrybirds | May 17, 11:49 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
If you read the agenda item and go with the rest of what was said by Dr. Brand and Jim Cartmill, this is not an MOU or NDA. With firm committments as to what facility, start dates, costs or fee structures, the dance was not just beginning. I look at everything said at the board ...bbq | May 17, 11:38 a.m.
"You're goin' to the moon, Méliès!"
Ol' Big T was a wisenheimer.Matthew Lickona | May 17, 11:14 a.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
Sure, if you want to kill a snake, you cut off its head, not clean up its turds.MURPHYJUNK | May 17, 11:08 a.m.
Bridgepoint says internal controls weak, could affect stock
THE WHOLE FOR-PROFIT INDUSTRY MOVING UP: Bridgepoint is up another 4.61% to $12.62 this morning, continuing its recent run, which has been somewhat puzzling, given its revelation May 10 that it has determined its internal financial controls are weak, and that could force a restatement of earnings which could affect the stock price. It appears ...Don Bauder | May 17, 10:36 a.m.
Star Trek Into Darkness
Just attended the special advance preview screening in San Diego last night of "Star Trek: Into Darkness." As a committed lifelong Trekkie who's seen every original episode and film far more times than I care to admit (has it been that many?) I have to confess that walking into the theater, I had my concerns ...Letter to the Editor | May 17, 10:20 a.m.
What's your favorite San Diego sports team?
We have a knack for letting our teams leave town. The Rockets/Clippers and several others. We even had a championship volleyball team back in the 70's.michaelrdwyer | May 17, 10:19 a.m.
San Diego has cleanest air in six decades
Murphyjunk: You may be right. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 17, 10:06 a.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
murphyjunk: I assume you are saying the most important part of this tale is at the bottom -- suggesting Mary Jo White, formerly of Debevoise & Plimpton, will continue the revolving door phenomenon at the SEC, which she now heads. Thus, the SEC will continue to be run by Wall Street law firms. If that's ...Don Bauder | May 17, 10:04 a.m.
Ben Hueso's taxi cab conflict
One last thing: The taxicab industry is a 3 million dollar a month industry!!!! Does our City benefit from this??? NOT A SINGLE PENNY!!!BenSeifu | May 17, 9:50 a.m.
Ben Hueso's taxi cab conflict
Thank you Joe Deegan for highlighting a real problem in public safety in the taxicab industry. Taxi drivers are under extreme hardship and the public need to be outraged as to why their property is being bought and sold in the black market for as high as $160,000 without a single penny being benefited by ...BenSeifu | May 17, 9:48 a.m.
San Diego has cleanest air in six decades
Sounds like more EPA vocal Diarrhea .MURPHYJUNK | May 17, 7:41 a.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
start at the top and work down,MURPHYJUNK | May 17, 7:36 a.m.
Let's go crazy: Prince packs 'em in at the Hard Rock Hotel
I think it's madness how concert prices have escalated. $250 plus $25 service fee to stand up and be pushed around in a crowd of excited and probably drunk people is not my idea of a good time. As much as I love Prince when I found out it was standing room only I decided ...Chicsg | May 17, 7:34 a.m.
Afterimage: Funny, Gatsby doesn't look Jewish
It's tough being a Jew! And Redford refused to change his hairstyle because it covered his horns.Scott Marks | May 17, 5:33 a.m.
Afterimage: Funny, Gatsby doesn't look Jewish
Also, there is at least the implication that Wolfsheim is using the fair-haired Gatsby to infiltrate WASP society - I think he's a goyim tool, not a fellow Jew. Plus, Fitzgerald's overriding thematic concern was class, not race. The difference it made when you were born into money.Matthew Lickona | May 16, 11:22 p.m.
Afterimage: Funny, Gatsby doesn't look Jewish
Alas, Jew or Not Jew says: not a Jew. http://www.jewornotjew.com/profile.jsp?ID=757Matthew Lickona | May 16, 11:19 p.m.
Afterimage: Funny, Gatsby doesn't look Jewish
I think Scott Marks is correct. I have a privately printed autobiography by one Gertrude Stein (no relation to Gertrude Stein) who grew up in a tiny town in North Dakota where her father, although not a rebbe, was the one to convene a minyan of about eight or so Jewish men drawn from miles ...thistle | May 16, 11:16 p.m.
Tijuana curio shops struggle to stay in business
not to mention the blue cheese at chiki jai...Susan Luzzaro | May 16, 11:13 p.m.
Barrio Logan: Sushi secret’s out!
This must be the best open secret in town. But it's all the cooler for that. What I like is they're prepared to spend time helping you learn about what da heck it is you're eating. I thought I'd never break into this whole culture. Now I really do want to know.Ed Bedford | May 16, 10:27 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Gobigal - Thank You for this information. Let us ALL REMEMBER Jim Cartmill's words. Surely he is an honorable man, surely he would not deceive the tax paying voters.anniej | May 16, 10:16 p.m.
Afterimage: Funny, Gatsby doesn't look Jewish
As one who hales from the Midwest, grew up in Minnesota and has relatives who still farm in North Dakota, I would have to say that the "Gatz" name is likely to refer to someone from any of the German-speaking parts of Europe. There are many people who are descended from Germans, Austrians, "Bohemians" (yes, ...eastlaker | May 16, 10:15 p.m.
Point Loma Holler
Does anyone know why Point Loma Coin Laundry (2926 Adrian St) smells like human feces? Serious question. Is there a solid waste management facility in the area, or an open sewer? Not the ideal smell when you're trying to clean your laundry, so just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this one.Laura Roberts | May 16, 8:59 p.m.
Kona Kai relaunch
The Kona Kai was down at the heels thirty years ago. It is hard to imagine the sort of effort and expense required to bring it back to its former glory. The place seemed like a fenced-off compound in the early 80's. Since there's no vacant real estate in the area, I suppose that even ...Visduh | May 16, 8:56 p.m.
How to cure sexual obsessives
Farty has a new movie? BRING IT OVER!!!Scott Marks | May 16, 8:53 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Students would take the Alliant route if they were swayed by the school counselors who have been strong-armed by Ed Brand. Or if they were really desperate...but who would be that desperate. If, for example, a student really needed to raise their GPA, I have heard that sometimes it is recommended they take any class ...eastlaker | May 16, 8:32 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
I would assume that a student still in high school wouldn't be enrolled for a full semester of classes (12-16 units). I think they would only sign up for 1-2 classes. Hmmmm...lets see, according to their website, undergraduate classes are $620. PER UNIT. Yeah, I think those classes at SWC are looking so much better. ...dbdriver | May 16, 7:27 p.m.
Afterimage: Funny, Gatsby doesn't look Jewish
Great write-up. Not sure I agree on Gatz being a Jew. I'll have to revisit the novel. I loved that you wrote "give or take a few dozen 'old sports'." Awesome!MrWolf | May 16, 7:02 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Don't worry. This will wither on the vine. The FAFSA rules have changed and students cannot apply for FAFSA any more unless they have a diploma or GED. That means high school students can't go into debt for this because they can't get a student loan until they graduate. I am guessing Dr. Brand is ...gobigal | May 16, 6:39 p.m.
Kona Kai relaunch
I have been going to the Kona Kai since I was a little kid. Think this is a great idea to have a music venue here.Justin Powell | May 16, 6:27 p.m.
Coronado Holler
**Book Swap** Sunday, May 19 11:00-1:00 Country Club Lane Books for all ages. Receive one book of your choice for every book you donate. If possible, deliver books by Saturday, May 18th. *For more information email nadowilliams@san.rr.comLaurenJ | May 16, 6:27 p.m.
Coronado Holler
Walk by there all the time and I've never heard of this place. Can't wait to check it out.LaurenJ | May 16, 6:22 p.m.
Tijuana curio shops struggle to stay in business
What a shame! Many of us local San Diegans spent our youth on "The Revo" carousing and causing mayhem and havoc at bars like 6th Ave Tillys, TJ Tillys, The Margarita Bar, The Long Bar, Rio Ritas, Mr Crowns, etc, etc. heck, you didnt even need to be 18, and any ID, fake or real, ...bvagency | May 16, 3:56 p.m.