This from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/preventati…
"It's about finding the right combination of **preventative** medications and working with a good headache specialist.
Yet few governments are willing to spend even fractions of that on **preventative** maintenance.
The researchers caution that red wine cannot be considered a cancer **preventative**."
Look up "preventive," and scroll down to see "preventative." Jeesh! — April 8, 2015 7:31 p.m.
"This is the second time I've had to call you people."
This from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/preventati… "It's about finding the right combination of **preventative** medications and working with a good headache specialist. Yet few governments are willing to spend even fractions of that on **preventative** maintenance. The researchers caution that red wine cannot be considered a cancer **preventative**." Look up "preventive," and scroll down to see "preventative." Jeesh!— April 8, 2015 7:31 p.m.
Bo Diddley’s pick stolen
Scumbag punks, taking advantage of an older guy who cannot keep an eye on everything every minute. Instead of recognizing what this man has brought to the community over the years, they steal from him. No respect for who he is; and no respect for his property. Some cultures would cut the hands off of these lowlife thieves. I think that is barbaric. I think they need to be talked to and made to realize why stealing is wrong on so many levels, and then...maybe... just the tip of the pinky.— April 1, 2015 10:17 a.m.
Muslim swim
I could not agree with you more, Molly. But this is what religion does; it separates us. Contrary to what most people believe, religion does not promote "community." It draws lines between groups of people and just as the YMCA is doing with the Somali girls, it reinforces our differences and pushes us all further apart. In an effort to recognize and celebrate our cultural histories, society promotes accommodation instead of assimilation and we all lose as a result. You will probably never become involved in Somali activities, and even though the YMCA is filled with good intentions, they are providing the walls that will keep the Somali girls from becoming familiar with your culture and background. Like I said, "accommodation instead of assimilation" -- it sounds good at first but actually contributes to the disintegration of a common culture. And it's all done under the guise of "respecting religious beliefs."— March 31, 2015 11:43 p.m.
Um, your agenda is showing
I just did, Vis. You know I can't stand the cops behaving like jackbooted thugs. I hope they get creamed in this lawsuit.— March 28, 2015 10:01 a.m.
Um, your agenda is showing
This is just another example of the SDPD behaving like the thugs they are. There was absolutely no reason for the cops to go to Cheetahs that first time. The girls all have their photos on file, required by law when they get their license to dance and there was no legitimate reason for additional "private" photos to be taken. These cops were just feeling their jollies and wanted to have some fun. They know damn well the girls get paid very little and count on their tips for their income and those tips are directly related to how big a smile they can put on the faces of the men who request a private lap dance. And the thugs know that and they know they can go to any girlie club they want any time and they will be able to "collect evidence" of violations of the lap dance and the 6-ft rule. They just like pushing people around because they are after all, the SDPD, and they don't have to follow the same rules as everyone else. If anyone thinks certain moral rules are being violated by these clubs, they should be much more offended by the ethical rules being violated by police who exploit and abuse these women who dance for a living. The cops need to behave more like the public servants they are, and more importantly, more like human beings; civilized human beings and not a bunch of bullies and thugs. This is just another example of the disgraceful behavior of the San Diego police.— March 27, 2015 10:02 p.m.
Lukasz Szczedanek lands lake lunker
They are stocking the lakes with 17 lb. trout? My, how things have changed. It used to be they stocked the lakes with fingerlings-- 6 ozs tops! At $6.99/lb, that is a $118 fish! Where the hell is my flyrod?— March 26, 2015 1:11 p.m.
Pedestrian-unfriendly in Hillcrest?
There is nothing wrong with having a bike lane, but what was done on 5th Ave., is ridiculous. It is not creating major problems because traffic up 5th from downtown is usually light, with the exception of rush hour. Traffic on University Ave and Washington is heavy all day long and damn near impossible on weekends. I think a bike lane is a good idea but it should not be one that takes up an entire car lane as was done on 5th Ave.— March 23, 2015 8:51 p.m.
Drunk with power
I don't know if the Hillcrest BA is worried about the Deco-Bike plan or a regional plan that takes away an entire lane from automobile traffic. Look at what has been done on 5th Ave. coming up from downtown. That is the dumbest idea I've seen in a long time. No cyclists even use it. It's a long, uphill slog. And whose idea was it to put a bike lane to the left of traffic? With two lanes for the cars, any passing that is going to occur will be to the left-- toward the cyclists! Maybe I just didn't get the memo, but how are drivers supposed to know how to deal with that car-wide bicycle lane on the left when making a left hand turn? I'm in favor of increasing bike usage, but some of the things being done are just dumb.— March 19, 2015 10:19 p.m.
Tam Hoang, Coronado teacher, recounts his voyage to English
One of the best pieces of writing I have seen in The Reader in a long, long time. There are so many things I can say about the issues you raise here, Mr. Hoang. I live on a different facet of the same stone. I was in Vietnam many years ago, as an American soldier in the war. I left and returned to my culture as changed as you were by your relocation. The foreign language, the exposure to a new culture, all clearly made us feel we had we had entered altered universes. But it was the war, doing what all wars do; taking people who are at home in their world and causing them to feel their lives have been fractured, never to be the same again. Our war left us all wondering what was lost and what was gained and was any of it worth it? Your views and experiences are beautifully captured here in your story. The journey you have been and still are on, will hopefully result in some additional writing at some point soon. I look forward to it.— March 15, 2015 1:18 p.m.
Why, Burnbook? Why do you have to exist?
"Inflated omens of danger," indeed. What's next? Reports on what is written on the restroom walls?— March 13, 2015 1:22 p.m.