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You, In The Tight Black Teeshirt, At The DMV Yesterday
At least tight black tee shirt was not wearing Jimmy Choos and carrying a Birkin bag. Then you would have felt like an episode of Sex In The City. Hillcrest is very retro fashionista at times. You hit it just right.— May 7, 2010 4:51 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Perhaps stringers will follow Mr. Jay's lead in terms of researching any names which will appear in their articles. I am sure this type of mentor advice may help those in need. An interview with Mr. Kinder begs to written so the eager readers can learn more from HIS perspective and inquiring minds can hear HIS side of the story. There are, after all, 2 sides to every story. Sorry - I like who I like and will not bend on that fact unless the reporter/staff/stringer improves in accuracy and writing skills. Everyone should fact check their work. Being a newbie is no excuse so let's stop pampering this person. It would be difficult if not impossible for me to comment BEFORE an article appears so how could I damn with faint praise any time but "after Matteo-written posts ? " I have no crystal ball or star chart to guide me BEFORE the posts appear. Do others comment pre post in some fashion of which I am not aware at this time ? Please tell me how to do so.— May 7, 2010 4:02 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Here's the link to the Don Bauder article on Attorney/Non Attorney Kinder -http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2008/jan/16/city-light-1/— May 7, 2010 3:29 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
I give kudos to Dorian Hargrove, SD Daniels, Cuddlefish, and Refried Gringo. I enjoy their writing. My point is only to encourage accurate and effective reporting which may be slightly different from fiction/non fiction writing. I do not comment or "call out" Ms. Matteo on every one of her stringer contributions but found the commentary about the Atty/Non Atty to be unnecessary in the way which the Reader chose to print the disciplinary record of this person when a link would have been enough. The stringer also should be on the ball and have linked her article to the one by Don Bauder. That makes perfect sense to me. However, maybe there are stringer time constraints. Get it in fast and get paid ? Perhaps Mr. Jay can explain the process.— May 7, 2010 10:45 a.m.
Bleeping On Your Knees
Viacom should be nervous in Arizona if it broadcasting racially insensitive material.— May 7, 2010 8:31 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Don Bauder wrote an article about Mr. Kinder entitled "Phone Wars" which appeared in the SD Reader on January 16, 2008. Ms. Stringer should have researched this article and provided a link in her story so the ancillary character was fleshed out. Anyone who has written college English papers would understand the value of research and apply it to their journalistic endeavors.— May 7, 2010 7:38 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
No one stood over the clip board and required/forced/compelled citizens to sign in. Many who were in attendance were veterans of public meetings and knew the drill. Their whines are merely faux outrage. Those who chose to speak did fill out speaker slips which allows a chairperson to measure times for proponents and opponents to have their fair say. Proponents and opponents could also write their elected representatives if they chose not to speak. I find nothing illegal or objectionable about either option. If you want to scream and shout in a less orderly setting, then you need to attend protest rallies and carry placards. But do wear "American" clothing so you will not be questioned if you happen to be protesting in Arizona. Providing feedback to a rookie stringer is not mean spirited. If a writer wants to improve, then the red pencil or some form of review is helpful. Anyone who has a writing background knows this to be a truth. It warms my heart that the blogger boys are defending a girl. There are much better stringers and staff on the Reader site in my opinion. And I do have a right to voice my opinion whether you agree or not. Movie time : 2 Grumpy Old Men. Comprende ?— May 7, 2010 6:56 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
The Reader has not removed the information about Attorney or Non Attorney Kinder. I think that Senor Refried's suggestion of providing a link to the information is the appropriate action to follow. Since a preferred contributor is making this suggestion, perhaps the Reader will follow suit. Again - if you have put your legal name into the public domain as a SD Reader contributor and taunt others to find you, then don't cry wolf and expect to remain anonymous. Former beauty contest winners can become Vice Presidential candidates in the United States providing they are here legally.— May 7, 2010 6:38 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
1. Sign in sheet at public meetings - voluntary. 2. Speaker slip form ( http://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/d…) Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Agenda Item # Must be filled out to speak at City Council and other public meetings of recognized community groups. 3. You are confusing the two items. 4. If you feel that the San Diego City Council is violating the Brown Act then you should contact the City Attorney, your councilperson, or go to a Council meeting, fill out a Speaker Slip if you want to speak at non agenda public comment section of meeting, and complain. 5. I believe that some of the bloggers simply do not understand the procedures that are enacted to run efficient meetings in compliance with the Brown Act and following Robert's Rules of Order. 6. For a free form meeting go to the Tea Party gatherings and shout about taxes, immigration, and other issues which is your right under the Constitution. 7. But do wear non immigrant clothing as Brian Bilbray believes illegal immigrants can be identified by their clothing choices.— May 7, 2010 6:32 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
No one was forced to sign in at the community meeting I attended. I was there and the complaining party was not. The blogger opining about the Brown Act does not live in the United States if that matters ? If any writer includes their family members by name and details their home lives, I suppose that information is in the public domain ? If privacy is an issue for a writer, then that writer needs to cease writing about his/her family. C'est vrai ? Katherine Graham supported the reporters who broke the Watergate story. Next the owner of the Reader will spring to defend a stringer/damsel in distress. I love chivalry in this instance. It is so refreshing and old style. The gentleman from TJ is hands down a more polished and better writer than the stringer in question. By the way I know that some legitimate reporters have degrees in journalism and can truly be called journalists. Those learning on the job with a cell phone camera for backup need a lot of help and support because they obviously have no formal training. Maybe the Reader should offer scholarships to those would be journalists in order for them to get a college degree and some real training ?— May 6, 2010 11:53 p.m.