True adventures of San Diego, part 2
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As I Lay Dying show at Soma sells out in four minutes
Tim Lambesis is a dirt bag who hid behind the Christian label. He should have spent the rest of his worthless life behind bars. The stupid Christian community will welcome him back and he will bite then in the ass again.AlexClarke | June 18, 6:20 a.m.
Would Amaze videos get you arrested elsewhere?
A Camel is a horse built by a committee. Or for those Christians; God so loved the world that he did not send a committee.AlexClarke | June 18, 6:17 a.m.
Carlsbad husband claims wife got bruised in jiu jitsu class
nice article order me pleas. https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2018/apr/26/stringers-husband-claims-wife-bruised-jiu-jitsu/Ben132 | June 18, 5:53 a.m.
Netflix picks
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Carlsbad husband claims wife got bruised in jiu jitsu class
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Tronc eludes John Lynch’s embrace
Apparently, the sale is set to close tomorrow: http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-patrick-soon-shiong-latimes-sold-20180616-story.htmldanfogel | June 17, 4:01 p.m.
As I Lay Dying show at Soma sells out in four minutes
Honest, Hopeful ...shirleyberan | June 17, 2:48 p.m.
Island Vibe Music Festival
Limited Time Presale tickets are $10 to $35 Pricing will rise up to $40ImagineMediaGroupEvents | June 17, 12:33 p.m.
As I Lay Dying show at Soma sells out in four minutes
Very low tech half hour video posted by the band yesterday shows them sitting around a table and discussing how the reformation came about - already around 100,000 views, along with quite a lively discussion thread - Lamesis says he first reached out to the band via email to two members. "There's the obvious wrongdoings ...Jay Allen Sanford | June 17, 11:59 a.m.
Rincon-related mobster DiFronzo dies
concernedcitizen77: Chris Petti was a notorious gangster. Unfortunately, mob money was behind the development of much of San Diego County. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | June 17, 7:20 a.m.
Rincon-related mobster DiFronzo dies
concernedcitizen77: Golding was a complete prostitute for the. downtown business establishment wanting corporate welfare. She gave it to them in spades. The deals with the Chargers and Padres were examples of egregious giveaways to team owners who were shaking down San Diego through threats to move. One has already moved -- took its money and ...Don Bauder | June 17, 7:16 a.m.
No wonder they went after the bike tracks
Thank you. Proof that there is nothing affordable about affordable housing. Where do those who work in the Walmart economy live? Slums are created by slumlords renting apartments to multiple people.AlexClarke | June 17, 6:24 a.m.
Birth rates fall most where home prices rise fastest
It "sounds intriguing" because it IS! Watching it is even better.dwbat | June 16, 6:39 p.m.
May unemployment stays at 2.9 percent
shirleyberan: Yes, the unemployment rate is low but the distribution of income and wealth is terrible. Every initiative, like the Trump tax cut, flows overwhelmingly to the richest 1 percent. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | June 16, 4:18 p.m.
May unemployment stays at 2.9 percent
Best rate this century is what I think I heard. But still low pay no cost of living considerations. What if people think they have better luck under a bridge, on a sidewalk, by the river, in a park, than chances finding actual affordable living?shirleyberan | June 16, 3:07 p.m.
No wonder they went after the bike tracks
Dick was actually more receptive than most to the idea of cooperating with the Housing Commission, asking its representatives to arrange a tour of other affordable developments in upscale areas to gauge how they fit with the community. That said, he was among others also open to rescinding the board's recommendation letter, as many seem ...Dave Rice | June 16, 2:56 p.m.
No wonder they went after the bike tracks
"Low-income" housing is that which would eat 30% of the annual pay of a family earning 80% of the area's median income - for a family of four, that's $77,850, or about $1950/mo for rent. "Affordable" housing includes anything under 120% of area median - for the same family of four that's $116,775, with a ...Dave Rice | June 16, 2:47 p.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
In my case, as I get older I find myself injecting a religious thought, from time to time. But “Amen”, in this case, was meant as a statement of agreement, nothing more.JustWondering | June 16, 12:31 p.m.
Birth rates fall most where home prices rise fastest
swell: Corporations get so much government welfare that free market capitalism has been severely eroded. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | June 16, 8:14 a.m.
Trouble on Garfield Street
Some women have the worst luck when it comes to picking out boyfriends!Visduh | June 16, 8:09 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
concerned citizen77: I have not heard or read that Broadcom used Chinese government funds. Yes, had the deal gone through, it would have had negative repercussions for San Diego and the nation. Best, Don BaudeerDon Bauder | June 16, 7:40 a.m.
No wonder they went after the bike tracks
"affordable" is in the eye ( and pocket book) of the developers. the bar is constantly being raised depending on what incentives are offered ($$)MURPHYJUNK | June 16, 7:14 a.m.
Hey everybody, Black Panther comes out this week
Black Panther has got people throbbing, some saying it gave rise to Africa in the MCU. Critic's seem to all love it... reviews have been rave, even before the movie actually opened in Theaters. [five nights at freddy's][1] [1]: http://fivenightsat-freddys.comaprilrussell | June 16, 6:51 a.m.
Who cares about 40th and El Cajon?
Since when does violating a law been an issue for the historically corrupt San Diego City Council?AlexClarke | June 16, 6:35 a.m.
No wonder they went after the bike tracks
Just what the hell is "affordable housing"? Are we talking about Section 8 housing? Or an apartment building that charges a couple hundred dollars less than market rate for "low income" residents? I have no idea where all the retail, restaurant and hotel people live. They all can't live in TJ or with their parents. ...AlexClarke | June 16, 6:32 a.m.
Trouble on Garfield Street
Just another dirt bag that needs to go to prison for the rest of his worthless life.AlexClarke | June 16, 6:26 a.m.
North County's dark money triumph
Politicians and wannabe politicians have to have money to run. Few have the grass roots financial support to fund a campaign so they have to rely on big donors and dark money. If elected a politician, if they ever want to serve a second term, has to do the bidding of those big donors. Unless ...AlexClarke | June 16, 6:23 a.m.
A thief, a thief, a thief, a thief, a thief...
“She has zero criminal convictions.” So what? One can say that about anyone who commits a crime for the first time. She committed multiple crimes and should pay the consequences. She will learn nothing and will be in court again.AlexClarke | June 16, 6:16 a.m.
President pardons San Diegan D’Souza
Other experts say Trump, his lawyers and surrogates are signalling to Manafort and others by Pardons of others and loose talk on TV shows that if they keep their mouths shut, then they might get Pardons...Rudy G has been a complete imbecile in blabbing this all over and, in my opinion, may have crossed over ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 4:22 a.m.
President pardons San Diegan D’Souza
There are mountains of evidence even already in the public eye to bring down Trump, his family and his entire administration. The latest is a detailed analysis of the publicly known evidence against Manafort that clearly shows conspiracy and collusion with Russian Oligarchs tied to Putin and Russian intelligence. And, Manafort's bail was just revoked ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 4:19 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
Investors can always find a lawyer to sue on these type cases...Let the meters run. Win or lose, I am sure these cases pay very good $$$$ Much better than chasing auto accident cases or squirrelly insurance companies..Many investment speculators on both sides of the fence: the shorters and those seeking a rise in the ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 4:05 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
Have similar complaints about auto spell checks...It is notoriously bad posting from an Android device...It will completely change surnames and 1st names it does not recognize as common names...It will change words in sentences it does not recognize...It will put misspellings on words that are not simple..It will jumble sentences...when you are posting and change ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 3:54 a.m.
Rincon-related mobster DiFronzo dies
Am not a fan of Silberman or Golding...Golding appeared to be either in way over her head both on the Board of Supervisors as Mayor of San Diego...OR just doing the bidding of the SD Downtown Republican establishment instead of doing what was right for the voters of SD...........Just what the Downtown business establishment loves ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 3:47 a.m.
Rincon-related mobster DiFronzo dies
Chris Petti story. I was invited to a San Diego BBQ years ago. A friend of mine had a friend, unbeknownst to me, that was from little Italy who, apparently, had some unsavory contacts and associates. He invited a friend of his and his wife to the BBQ. I was introduced to them and it ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 3:33 a.m.
Spanos family could be worth almost $5 billion
The only Spanos with any business sense was the founder Patriarch Alex...The sons and grandsons appear to be complete duds living off NFL subsidies, shared TV revenues and the inflated value of the Charges as a result of limited supply and the NFL's multi billion dollar shared TV contract. Just a decent ownership group would ...concernedcitizen77 | June 16, 3:19 a.m.
Trouble on Garfield Street
niceannchriss234 | June 15, 11:59 p.m.
Top 18 movies of 2017
Nothing for Three Billboards? Come on now, that one was fantastic! [run 3][1] [1]: https://run2.online/run-3aprilrussell | June 15, 11:20 p.m.
As I Lay Dying show at Soma sells out in four minutes
Visduh - I don't think he has to cash in his chips right now. An undercover cop caught him in a state of despair and druggy confusion I'd say. Lucky nobody was killed, lucky to be free again. His bandmates apparently love him. My daughter met some of them several years ago, not him. Seems ...shirleyberan | June 15, 8:55 p.m.
No wonder they went after the bike tracks
Sounds familiar....David Dick grew up in Point Loma, and according to public records, owns a massive 4200 sqft home just a few blocks from the High School. There is NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER of any low income housing being built nextdoor to his house. Is there, Mr. Dick?JustWondering | June 15, 8:16 p.m.
As I Lay Dying show at Soma sells out in four minutes
Correct me if I'm mistaken, but that group claimed to be Christian, and had such themes in the music and lyrics. But wasn't there testimony that Timmy had lost his faith prior to trying to hire a hit man to kill his wife? So, is the appeal here that the group is Christian, or just ...Visduh | June 15, 7:27 p.m.
Tag
What a terrible, terrible movie review. The fact that this guy was hired as a “movie critic” is an embarrassment to the profession.divisionbell7 | June 15, 5:29 p.m.
Japan: a land of contrasts
The Japanese Tourism Agency has a new policy in regard to Airbnb which goes into effect today: http://fortune.com/2018/06/08/airbnb-cancels-japan-listings/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-did-japan-suddenly-kill-thousands-of-airbnb-reservations?ref=homeDerek Ray | June 15, 4:02 p.m.
Who cares about 40th and El Cajon?
I hate having to [repeat myself][1], but peremptorily selling this or any public land to the highest bidder is a violation of state law. [California Code 54222][2] clearly states, "Any local agency disposing of surplus land shall send, prior to disposing of that property, a written offer to sell or lease the property as follows," ...Cassander | June 15, 1:23 p.m.
As I Lay Dying show at Soma sells out in four minutes
We are more than the worst thing we've ever done.shirleyberan | June 15, 11:03 a.m.
Bus rider pet peeves: walking and waiting
The school district I work for is about to receive three 40 foot electric school buses, for $400,000 each. You are paying a million each?CaptainObvious | June 15, 10:41 a.m.
We have met the Underminer, and he is us
I loved that dog.Matthew Lickona | June 15, 9:35 a.m.
We have met the Underminer, and he is us
Let me guess... your truck broke down, your dog died and your significant other left you 10 minutes before the movie started. This must be what Superman felt like the first time he visited the Bizarro world.Zonker48 | June 15, 9:22 a.m.
San Diego County school boards — do they need training?
I really enjoyed reading this article- it provided me with much to think about. I enjoyed that the writer who [type my essay][1] was using her own experiences as an example, and to think about better alternatives for training teachers. [1]: http://www.writemyessay24h.net/AndrewGlynn | June 15, 1:25 a.m.
El Cajon is my city
Nelson's version of an El Cajon story sounds boring compared to Eric's. And Nelson sounds like he has an axe to grind. Did Eric write something critical of you and you're trying to give payback? You give a pretty twisted view of what is actually in this story.JimmyJ321 | June 14, 11:33 p.m.
We have met the Underminer, and he is us
yeahhh, I'm gonna go ahead and *gasp!* disagree on this one. There is so much invention and joy in this film, and you have already pointed a few examples in your own review - how Violet's emotionally handles her crush's mind-wipe of her memory (who can forget that hilariously awkward restaurant scene), how Jack-Jack's powers ...0_1Angel | June 14, 8:52 p.m.
We have met the Underminer, and he is us
Could be.Matthew Lickona | June 14, 8:16 p.m.
We have met the Underminer, and he is us
Yeah, Matthew! Why can't you be more like everyone else?Scott Marks | June 14, 5:29 p.m.
We have met the Underminer, and he is us
Seems you're in the tiny minority on this one Mr. Lickona, like one Mr. Scrooge with Christmas.dalecooper72 | June 14, 4:56 p.m.
El Cajon is my city
I found a certain poetic essence to the city of El Cajon I didn't expect to find and before I did this story never realized how much art there is here. Colors seemed to be a part of many of the short stores I found, whether it be the cultural/racial diversity, the geography, the art ...ebartl | June 14, 2:38 p.m.
Why not fish jerky?
Kindness and mercy. My little old feline died recently, old age before my eyes. She used to like outdoors so much she physically fought me to drop her so she could stay out. Years later trapped her in and she finally settled down. Twice before on very short notice I called Dr. Andrea Leach DVM: ...shirleyberan | June 14, 1:22 p.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
don abuder, It was sarcasm. Obviousl,y Mr. Batterson has a high opinion of himself.danfogel | June 14, 12:26 p.m.
City lowers the bar
Why do we paid clowns to make laws if they are not going to enforce them. Let's get rid of some councilmembers.boemac | June 14, 12:23 p.m.
Caesar's Restaurant & Downtown Tijuana Tour
I have been going to *Hotel Caesar* for that marvelous salad since the late 1960's and it is STILL just as good as the first time I tried it. Want to make it at home? Here's how: https://food.smallteaser.com/article/the-original-caesar-salad?instanceName=foodTom Gatch | June 14, 11:18 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
JustWondering: When did we turn from a blog site to a prayer session? Best,, Don BaudeerDon Bauder | June 14, 8:37 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
danfogel: I would turn off my spell checker, except that once in awhile it bails me out of a typo. Best, Don. BauderDon Bauder | June 14, 8:35 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
danfogel: I disagree with that analysis. Dwbat does not have low esteem. And he adds a lot to our colloquys. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | June 14, 8:34 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
was in more than one army., I still see and hear things that are new to meMURPHYJUNK | June 14, 8:26 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
dwbat: i am ex-Army, too. I was a clerk-typist for six months on active duty. No war hero here. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | June 14, 8:22 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
danfdogel: I wish I could say that I make these typos, and then fail to correct them, to harass dwbat or anybody else. I am not a mean person. I am a fumbling person. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | June 14, 8:18 a.m.
Qualcomm secretly contacted U.S. government
I feel a bit crushed, I thought we were all friends on this forum, after all its just in fun, nothing we say here really will have much of an impact anywhere else.MURPHYJUNK | June 14, 7:12 a.m.
Bus rider pet peeves: walking and waiting
I am sure that there are some routes that are busy but very few. Go to the end of the line in La Mesa and you will see huge buses with no one on them. Go to the end of the trolley line in Santee and see the empty cars arrive. I avoid the bus ...AlexClarke | June 14, 6:37 a.m.
Who gave money to San Diego politicians
Politicians are owned and operated by those who have money. No one will ever get reelected if they bite than hand that feeds them. Unless and until big money is removed from politics we will continue to have a government for the rich and by the rich. No one gives money to anyone without expecting ...AlexClarke | June 14, 6:30 a.m.
Three fifths from San Diego Symphony
I feel that is a smidgen uncalled for originating from the arranger of Appalachian Spring, however reasonable is exhausting so we can just express gratitude toward Copland for the established soundbite. The third development of Vaughan Williams' fifth is a standout among the most excellent pieces anybody could want to hear. Actually, I try to ...Renfred | June 14, 3:31 a.m.
Three fifths from San Diego Symphony
Good post found here.Renfred | June 14, 3:30 a.m.
A mind overthrown
His mercurial performance whirls fluidly between bouts of melancholy, calm, appeal, fury, paranoia and fear. Coursework Help Online The bodily manufacturing is first-rate. Marty Burnett’s ever-reworking set, painted a rich Parisian blue, is ingenious in its design.Richardrobert | June 14, 2 a.m.