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Cocoon
This movie is a classic. It's funny that Wilfred Brimley was at least 20 years younger than all the other senior citizens. And, check out Raquel Welchs daughter as the cute alien. I thought, for a movie that has a few cheesy things, most of it worked really well. And who would've even thought about bringing in the whole aspect of the old guy that cheats. It turns out he did back in the day, and is back to his old ways. I guess the old guy that refuses to go swimming, is a lot like that Twilight Zone episode. But, you drop the goofy Steve Guttenberg from this, and you have one of the best movies of the mid-80s.— November 30, 2009 3:26 p.m.
Police Shootings and Ninjas
Ponzi, I've heard comedians make similar statements. That they can't cure cancer, but if a man is going bald or wants a longer erection, they found a cure. But obviously, they can make money with those products. And, that doesn't mean scientists aren't working on cancer and all those other things. They just haven't gotten there yet. It's probably a lot easier fixing sexual disfunction and male-pattern baldness. Regarding mental disability people, I think everyone would have sympathy (not sure about Scorp)...but the point is, if there has been violence, you really can't risk that. And this cop in Fallbrook not only risked his families safety, but also his job! Not to mention the guilt you'd have to live with, knowing you shot your own son to death (or the resentment you might get from the wife).— November 30, 2009 3:13 p.m.
Have you had a near-death experience?
You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.— November 30, 2009 1:46 a.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner
I made a mistake once of going into the Ralph's next to the theatre in La Jolla. I thought I'd buy a snack there cheaper than the theatre, and my friend was still 15 minutes away, so I had time to kill. I see chocolate covered raisins and bring them to the register. Imagine my surprise when she tells me the price was something like $8.50. I asked "Did you ring this up properly?" She was on the phone talking to someone (which some would find rude...I liked her being able to multi-task in perfect fashion; I had watched her handle a group of rowdy kids in front of me while on the phone, in a very speedy manner...but I digress). She put her hand over the phone and said "Those are Jewish...and, their candies that we sell here are a lot more." Now, the insecure Jew in me, thought that if I tell her no (as a Zombie might), everyone in line would think I was a cheap skate. And so, I bit the bullet and bought the things. When I was sharing them with my friend I said "You better have enjoyed those. You ate $5 worth of raisins and chocolate."— November 30, 2009 1:27 a.m.
Party Crashing with the President, Car Crashing with Tiger
I heard that they're now trying to sell their story for a few hundred thousand dollars. They postponed an appearance on Larry King to try to cash in. Pete, I don't remember all the details I read. But apparently, what they did is illegal and they could be charged.— November 30, 2009 1:12 a.m.
Stranded
Well, I agree that a lot of people don't stop because of the fear of doing it. But a lot of other things are going on as well. First, I don't know jack about cars. I can barely put a tire on a jack, for that matter. So what good is it for me to stop? Yes, on two occasions, I've stopped and offered them the use of my cell phone. And they told me they already had it covered. I even parked a great distance in front of them, and didn't walk all the way over, so the women wouldn't have anything to worry about. Anyway, you have to consider so much before pulling over. Do you have time to do this, or are you heading somewhere you need to be by a certain time? What if someone hits me, while I'm pulled over helping them? What if they carjack me? What if this is all a big ploy to get robbed? vs Am I really going to be providing any help at all?— November 29, 2009 7:07 p.m.
Party Crashing with the President, Car Crashing with Tiger
They said that lying to the Secret Service is against the law, so...I'd have to ask a lawyer why. hi fumber. Good to see ya.— November 29, 2009 3:03 p.m.
Scorpio's BLACK FRIDAY education
The Messenger was great. Especially since my theatre had NO TALKING, as my friend and I were the only ones in it at 1030 the other night. For Precious last night (an okay movie, not great)...these guys kept talking and laughing. 15 minutes into it I turned around and asked them to be quiet. TO my surprise, they were quiet the rest of the movie.— November 29, 2009 3:01 p.m.
Stranded
Scorp...because someone wouldn't pull over to help just anyone, really doesn't prove much. I used to always pull over and help people. Most often when their car needed to be pushed to a gas station, and I saw them struggling with one person steering and one pushing. The reason I stop less now is because...EVERYONE has a cell phone. So they won't be stranded for long (I figure). They also have those boxes on the freeway for phone calls (I used one once before I had a cell phone, and it worked wonderfully) Rickey...your monkey premise is very flawed. If we just walk around going by our instincts, I'm guessing people would just walk into stores and steal food, rape women, and every man would be cheating on his wife. So, instead of going on and on with your goofy monkey theories.....which really don't prove a lot. I think most of us agree, we are animals. Or that we became humans evoling from apes and monkeys (hi Fred). But so what.— November 29, 2009 2:56 p.m.
Taking a Stand by Refusing to Stand
It's a great song. Loved when it started the Martin Mull movie "FM" (which had its moments, but was a rather disappointing film)— November 29, 2009 2:50 p.m.