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Has a woman ever asked you out?
That's not Albert Wang? Weird. The only other picture of a person from that sushi party is of Colleen, so...I'm not sure what happened. Maybe I didn't take a picture of Wang (hey, that sounds funny).— September 24, 2009 6:45 p.m.
This. And That.
I wonder if that name is "adamant" or "Adam Ant", the singer of such fine tunes as Strip, Goody Two Shoes, and Friend or Foe? PP, those arguments don't make sense. You act like the Chargers moved to town two years ago or something. The Raiders are more of a joke, going to LA, then back to Oakland. Even though they may have a Super Bowl, back with Madden and Plunkett (or was it Stabler?) who cares? The only thing that matters are the last few years. Nobody is knocking the Clippers because they came her from Buffalo as the Braves, then changed their name, then went to LA. They make fun of them because Donald Sterling is a nut, that ranks up there with Steinbrenner and Jerry Jones... and even with all those #1 picks, couldn't get a winning team put together (and who fires the legendary Elgin Baylor?)— September 24, 2009 3:44 p.m.
Going to the Chapel
Chapel update: I heard that Lamar Odom (Lakers) is going to marry one of the Kardashian girls (Chloe, I believe). They've dated 6 whole weeks! Which means the marriage will probably last 6 whole months!— September 24, 2009 3:35 p.m.
Fun Football Stories
Sweetness was a legend. But you've got it all wrong with LT and the injuries. He missed two playoff games, two seasons in a row, due to injury. But that's because the Chargers gave him way more carries than they should've (especially with Michael Turner, now one of the best in the league, as a back-up). If LT was missing every other game, every season, you'd have a point. I'm guessing (but too lazy) if I checked, I'd find that he really hasn't missed many regular season games. And for my money, I had more fun watching Payton run (ever see the highlight of him jumping over the pile into the end zone?) But I think LT was better at getting into the end zone in the red zone. In fact, I'm positive of that.— September 24, 2009 3:34 p.m.
C is for Cookie
Interesting, Pete. I always thought with Hydrox, they weren't as good because of the cookie shell. I've had mud pies made with Hydrox, and they weren't as good because of that. I figured the filling probably tasted enough like Orea that I couldn't tell. On a side note: had lunch at Carls Jr. today, 'cause, that's how I roll. And they have the best chocolate chip cookies of any fast food joint. Holy cow...I never knew they made mint drum sticks. I'll be on the war path for one of those. I love the chocolate ones, and those King Kong drumstick thingies they have at 7-11. Regarding Klondike Bars, I always liked the commercial asking "what would you do for a Klondike Bar?" Because, I'd consider going into a bar in Hillcrest and doing some things for a Klondike bar! Pike: that bacon stuff sounds disgusting! But where is the Linkery? Oh and Pete, I'm not a beer drinker, but can understand the beer/cookie combo working. My friend was in a bar in Germany years ago, and said they set out ice cream bars (fudgsicles, popscicles and creamscicle bars). He said they went wonderfully with the brew.— September 24, 2009 3:30 p.m.
Fun Football Stories
Well, I've been watching football for over 30 years. And when I see a back as good as Adrian Peterson (the only other names that come to mind: LT when he was younger, Walter Peyton), the defenses could be the top ranked against the rush. And those backs would still get 100 yards. I noticed this especially in the last 20 years of playing fantasy football. Some people would take out their star running back, because of a tough run defense. And that back would still get 85 yards and 2 TDs. Now, that doens't mean Peterson won't have a bad game or two this season. All backs do. But that doesn't mean the defense was so great. It could be a number of things.— September 24, 2009 11:25 a.m.
Sipz Fusion Café
My girlfriend loves this place. And I must admit, nothing on the menu excited me when I first glanced at it. But the few things I had, I loved. And I feel like I'm eating healthier when I go here.— September 24, 2009 11:22 a.m.
D.Z. Akin's
D.Z. is great. I just think it's a bit odd that this is the deli in town that everyone raves about. And it's about half as good as the ones in L.A. and a fourth as good as the ones in NY. But, if I need a cornbeef or pastrami fix, I'll go. It beats City Deli in Hillcrest. But, I'm not sure why it's so much more praised than Milton's in La Jolla.— September 24, 2009 11:21 a.m.
None
I liked the story. And I had forgotten about the previous comment where the writer talks about turning down a blind date. If it's fiction, I'm not interested in reading it. Although I agree with Jay...very well written. And great lines, especially things like "me and my shadow." I also like the fact that rich people can always say to women "Wanna go back to my house?" If any other guy said that to a woman on a first date, they'd be told "Uh...no!" And you can't say "Well...I just meant...we can have some drinks there. It's a nice 3 bedroom 2 bath in Mira Mesa, right off the 15. You'll love it." But famous people...they're just so used to us normal folk gawking over their digs, and all the parties, pools, and things to do there, it seems normal for them to just say "let's go back to my place."— September 24, 2009 11:12 a.m.
Definitely, Maybe
Ryan Reynolds is great on screen. But not only were those moments with Abigail Breslin cheesy, as you say...but they were also horrible parenting, if you really break it down. I mean, you have this 10-year-old, slightly obnoxious, little girl. She's asking her dad what a "3 way" is, and things of that nature. And she says other things about sex that are hardly appropriate conversation for a father/daughter. And really, this movie is just flat out awful. For it to take place in the early 90s, just so they can throw in Clinton jokes...and not even good ones! It is not worth the price of a rental. Even if that's $.99!— September 24, 2009 11:01 a.m.