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100 Best Singers, 1 Great Drummer
I just read this article in Rolling Stone. A really good read, even though the list is a bit insane. They had all these famous musicians doing the ballots, which was cool. Although they admit, they didn't just use their top 20 picks. They also threw two under the bus: They said how lame it was that Courtney Love and James Blunt, both picked themselves (with Blunt listing himself as #1 of the best singers). They also talked about weird things, like Art Garfunkel having really nice handwriting. Not sure why that is even relevant to the article.— November 21, 2008 2:04 a.m.
What are your thoughts on the election?
Yeah, but you know what? Who really cares what the French think of us. Other countries, sure. Always great when they like our administration....but, well...I think we should take that South Park song about Canada, and change it, inserting "France" in the lyric.— November 21, 2008 2 a.m.
Red, White, and Green Day
Well, a few things. Pete does have a bit of a point. If you look at what the word "racism" means. It means identifying things by "race". It has come to have all kinds of negative connotations. My girlfriend was actually mad, because she said it made her look racist. And, I got her quote a little wrong (I worded it that way more for the flow of the story, and those were similar to things she said to me days early). But let me ask you this, Pete. I've seen a few negative posts from you in the past (regarding my stories). What's your deal? I mean, I have no problem if you have constructive criticism. Hell, my mom will call me every few months and say "Wow, the Crasher from yesterday was kind of boring."— November 21, 2008 1:58 a.m.
Beyonce & Yusuf in the House
I always wanted to know, if she credited the band Ides of March, for the horn section of their song "Vehicle" which she used in...dang, what's the name of that song? Something with the word "Crazy" or "Crazy in love". Because, when hip hop sample a previous artist, it's usually credited. But this is almost sampled, or just re-arranged to sound like the same horn section.— November 20, 2008 11:51 a.m.
Chargers Steel Gamblers Money
I saw Spam on a few of the menus, and I had heard years earlier, that they love Spam on the island. I've never tried Spam. I never will. I'm addicted to pineapple, though. I had a raw coconut, and that was the most disgusting thing I've ever had.— November 19, 2008 10:05 a.m.
100 Best Singers, 1 Great Drummer
I loved reading this. You two going back and forth, and all the music mentioned. I would've loved to hear what other musicians people thought should have been on or off the list. Damn music lovers. What a lazy lot, sitting there, smoking a J, and not getting into the fray.— November 19, 2008 1:43 a.m.
ACLU Strikes Again -- Fallbrook High Gets Tomahawk Chopped
Damn...I just flew in from Hawaii, and too tired to address all this. But yes, I have no problem if my boss, or any boss at a paper, wants to censor something to fit their agenda or needs. Because, you know what? That's what they get for being in that position. If a newspaper flops, they don't make money, and aren't in that position. And, if an editor does that, they won't have a very good publication. People reading will be able to see right thru all that. And, as a writer, I don't need to start my own publication. But, I can gladly decide to quit and write elsewhere, if I don't like how my boss edits or may choose to run a story. It's like that at every job, isn't it? If you don't dig your boss, you can quit. A school newspaper, is like a high school sports team. If your coach isn't fair, what can you do? You can either run the extra laps he asked you to for making the mistake he THINKS you made in the big game...or you quit the team. Until you grow up and coach a team, it isn't up to you.— November 19, 2008 1:38 a.m.
100 Best Singers, 1 Great Drummer
Oh, I agree. Sade has such a wonderful voice. Her songs are usually to "smooth jazz" for me. Sweetest Taboo is such a great tune.— November 17, 2008 2:30 a.m.
In Hawaii on Vacation
Oh believe me Ponzi, when we found this out 20 minutes in, we gave everyone crap. I don't boycott anything Mormon, but something about this whole thing was just odd. It reminded me of that theme park they went to in Religilous, that had the various Bible stories. But I give those cats credit, they did very little talk about the church, even upon your exit.— November 17, 2008 2:28 a.m.
Snickering at Proposition 8
I think there are a number of reasons gays may want to get married. Some want to push their agenda, but I feel the majority just want the same rights as married couples (whether that's benefits, etc). Plus, they want to do those things that married couples do...plan a wedding, etc etc etc. If you think homosexuality is immoral, that must mean you do everything the way the bible says. Including, not practicing birth control, not having pre-marital intercourse. It's like that "throw the first stone" thing, ya know.— November 15, 2008 12:33 a.m.