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President Obama is Stupidly
Getting back to the Obama debate, on a lot of the talk radio shows today, I heard people calling in complaining that the taxpayers would be paying for Gates and Crowley to have a beer in the White House. I don't have a problem with that. I just think it's odd that these guys are going to the white house, before that mentally handicapped boy that was so offended by Obama's statement on the Tonight Show about how he bowls so bad, he should be in the Special Olympics. I mean, come on! Let's get that kid in the White House, bowling a few games, for a nice photo op. I'm also going to have a problem if the first thing out of Gates mouth isn't an apologize. To both Crowley, for making his job difficult and for being wrong in the matter. And to Obama, for the President going to bat for him, and being wrong. Sgt. Crowley seems to be a good guy, as he's already called Obama classy for how he's handled this afterwards (ie the phone call to him). But, it doesn't mean he shouldn't have some fun in the White House dining room. He could ask to see Gates ID after he sips his beer, saying "If you can't prove you're over 21, I'm takin' you in!"— July 28, 2009 2:42 p.m.
Conspiracy Theories
So, take a wild guess as to HOW MANY people would need to be involved for your plan to have worked during 9/11. At least 100? 200? What number? And, of all those people (including FBI that went and confiscated tapes), not one of those people told anyone? Does that, alone, seem plausable to you? Not to mention if explosires were put in, that stuff is found in the debris.— July 28, 2009 9:59 a.m.
Musicians at Comic Con
Well...Jay did a huge long blog about it, so I'm guessing he was.— July 28, 2009 9:51 a.m.
This Is Not a Good Time
Well...my friends in Cash'd Out, the Johnny Cash tribute band, played 'Canes last Saturday. So I guess this raggae band wasn't the last. This is the latest info on 'Canes, from their press release: On Friday, July 17th, at approximately 11 p.m., Canes Bar & Grill in Mission Beach experienced a grease fire. The fire started in the kitchen and made its way through the exhaust system and continued to an isolated area on the roof. Fortunately, the fire was identified early and everyone attending the Eek-A-Mouse concert was evacuated in a safe and orderly fashion. Our staff did an outstanding job and none of the 650 patrons were injured. A restoration company was brought in immediately. Due to the tireless efforts of many, the building has since reopened. Our main kitchen is currently closed for repair. Fortunately, we have a secondary kitchen in an unaffected area of our building. The temporary kitchen will service the restaurant and rooftop bar area. An abridged menu with many of our house specialties will be available. Luckily, the fire was isolated and extinguished in a timely manner. All future shows will proceed as planned. Two concerts have been rescheduled: reggae artist Eek-A-Mouse will perform on Saturday, September 5th and hip hop artist Devin the Dude on Saturday, September 12th. Tickets purchased for these concerts will be honored on the new dates. If ticketholders are unable to attend either of these re-scheduled shows, they may receive a refund at the point of purchase. Our Rooftop Deck & Cantina are now open daily at 11 a.m. Please stop down and enjoy a frosty margarita while sampling a tasty fish taco. The view from our oceanfront restaurant is not too bad either. Canes staff appreciates the support and patronage of San Diegans and tourists over the past thirteen years. We look forward to operating at full capacity in the near future. We hope to see you at Canes soon!— July 28, 2009 12:58 a.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
Yeah, that's true. And how much did Jordach make back in the day?— July 28, 2009 12:55 a.m.
President Obama is Stupidly
russl...I've already tried that argument with Spliff. He claims that black people CAN'T be racist, since this country and the white people here were racist FIRST (a philosophy which really makes no sense).— July 28, 2009 12:54 a.m.
Parent of the Year Award Goes to....
If he did have various fake noses he attached...well, he better have done it up right. I mean, the fake nose and mustache, with Grouch Marx glasses. The Cyrano nose. Maybe a W.C. Fields. I mean, the possibilities are endless.— July 28, 2009 12:51 a.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
This guy I used to play basketball with, I hadn't seen him in years. One of my friends ran into him and I asked what he was doing. He said, "Oh...he started a clothing line. It's called 'G'." I said, "Really? It sounds like a clothing line is something hard to get into and make successful." This friend replied, "I dunno. I think he'll make it. You should see the 'G'. It looks pretty cool." I remember thinking how funny that was, that my friend would think a clothing line would be successful simply because the guy came up with a cool looking letter (I'm guessing it doesn't look like the Packers logo, or Georgia's)— July 27, 2009 3:15 p.m.
President Obama is Stupidly
Oh, I agree. Just as I agree if some cop called you a "stubborn a--hole," to respond in kind, was perfect (although, not sure about why you'd be acting "stubborn", that probably means you were being difficult to the cops). But, as I've said before, you could take the most racist, jerk of a police officer...and if he comes to the house to investigate a possible break in, and Gates had IMMEDIATELY laughed and explained the situation (Oh geez...I didn't have my keys and was trying to push in my door, I know how that could look odd. Here's my ID,") I have no doubt ANY COP, would've simply said, "Okay, thanks."— July 27, 2009 3:12 p.m.
BREAKING NEWS BLOG -- Michael Jackson and Farrah Die
Oh, I see. My bad. When you're clothing line gets up and running...if you have a grand opening party of some kind, give me a holler. I'll write about it for the Reader.— July 27, 2009 1:13 p.m.