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Cops in Crosshairs
I don't think surf makes himself look like an ass...but wrong on this topic. You bring up a great point, rickey. If cops are making what doctors make...well, nobody would be going to medical school. They'd all be joining the police academy. It reminds me of how my stepdad always claimed that if it wasn't for unions, all his fellow employees at the post office would be making minimum wage. I had to explain to him that that wouldn't be the case, because nobody would work there for minimum wage. He didn't get that easy concept.— September 2, 2009 3:46 p.m.
Flying Solo
Regarding "few"...well, I'm takin' the 5th on that one. Yeah Barb, I haunt my pages, too. Why don't I ever see you there? Oh wait..I think I know the answer to that. If it's not all about you, you, you...you ain't interested.— September 2, 2009 3:44 p.m.
Two Idiots Suing -- The Miss California Edition
I totally agree. I think the pageant should've told Perez, at that point, he was way out of bounds and would never be welcome back. How someone answers the question is fine. In fact, I think it's cool that she was honest. Although, had she had half a brain, she would've went more PC. And perhaps not said things like "I believe in opposite marriage," or whatever garbage she said. Nothing beats that answer the girl gave a year or so ago. If someone can link it, that would be great. Jimmy Kimmel had her answer written out on a chalk board, and went over it. Basically, every third word was incorrect. It was classic. It was like her brain was firing all these thoughts at once, and she's thinking about all the hours and hours she's practiced answering questions....and it just came out like she was speaking a foreign language.— September 2, 2009 3:30 p.m.
Bicyclists and Podiatrists
Good point, jm. I'm back in. Email me directly for details, and we'll try to rally the troops. The funniest thing is the whole idea that they want to raise awareness about being hit, yet they're angering enough cars that the cars are going to WANT to hit them. It's kind of like that guy that just slapped the heck out of a 2-year-old in a Wal-Mart. He told the mother to shut the kid up or he would. And well...he sure did! Now he's probably going to do some serious jail time (as he should). I just wish, next time a parent has a screaming kid, they realize it's annoying and take the tot outside. And next time a man gets fed up...slap her! You'll still be in trouble, but geez...the 2-year-old doesn't know better. The mom certainly does. But anyway...back to the CM idiots. They don't seem to know better...so, if we create some problems for them...then maybe the cops are finally going to be forced to take a stand on all this. Also JM, have you tried going through small claims court? Tell them about the scratches on the car, and it would be easy enough to serve the group, right at the fountain where they line up. Although, I guess I see all the problems on why that angle wouldn't work.— September 2, 2009 3:21 p.m.
Two Idiots Suing -- The Miss California Edition
Believe me, Surf...Perez Hilton is a way bigger idiot that the contestant answering the question. But, I think once you get the title or are working for the organization and going around doing "speaking engagements" on their behalf, why wouldn't they be allowed to tell the contestants not to talk about religion? I mean, it could be a woman talking about sacrificing chickens and drinking blood, who knows. And, you bring up a good point about if the pageant was only letting in certain races. But let me ask you this. What if a 300 pound woman wanted to be in the running. I'm guessing the pageant wouldn't let her run, because of her weight. So, using your logic, she could sue for discrimination based on her weight. You see, this isn't like other jobs. It's a private organization, that can say and do as they please. Towel...I didn't realize that Chad Johnson was claiming "discrimination against the color blind". But that wouldn't fly either, as he could've just worn the chin strap issued to him by the team. If he went out and got an orange woman (assuming he can't see color), he still had to ask a clerk at some sports shop "Which of these things is orange?" And that's against the rules.— September 2, 2009 3:16 p.m.
Flying Solo
Yeah, Barb. Why not begin with that. How you try to sound so risque with those goofy outfits and fetish things.— September 2, 2009 3:06 p.m.
Bicyclists and Podiatrists
Well mental...I actually did that. Since it was the first day of Street Scene, and trying to leave, that I got trapped. Well, on the second day, there were cops around a street. And I asked one. He told me things about the cops trying to send undercover riders in, to make sure they're doing everything legal. He also said it ends up that they just drive along, and ride along, making sure that nothing hardcore happens and that everyone is safe. I basically got the impression from him, that becuase it's such a large group, there isn't much the cops can do. It's not like with illegal street racing, where there are cars that cop cars can just follow if they try to take off. When an officer (as I'm sure you heard) knocked one guy off a bike to arrest him, it was the cop that got into trouble, as that's apparently not proper procedure! But, it's cool that you're looking into it and even willing to discuss all this. As I've always said, in every situation, it's nice when cooler heads prevail.— September 2, 2009 10:04 a.m.
Flying Solo
Thanks for posting that, tikigod! You're the best. As I was typing, it was so much less fun than I remembered. And that just shows how good comedy all depends on the small things like that. Yeah, Dr. Strangelove is a classic. Peter Sellers was a comedic genius. I'm guessing strippers would be upset with any other currency (so I've heard!!!) Only because I have a friend that was in a strip club, and had silver dollars. I think he had 20 of them, and was using them for tips. He just wanted to get rid of them or something, and a woman threw it at him saying something about not wanting change and blah blah blah. He just smiled and said "Uh..okay. But it was a dollar, not a quarter." The stripper came over later and apologized. The few times I've gone to strip clubs, I like to tip them based on the song they're dancing to. If they have good taste in music, they get a big tip. My friends think it should be on how hot they are.— September 2, 2009 9:59 a.m.
Gondola Servizio, Oakland
jane...I thought the same thing, but the problem with that logic is this. the writer says in the opening that they've dreamed of riding a gondola, and DIDN'T HAVE TO TRAVEL FARTHER....well, that would make sense IF this is the closest you could get to a gondola without going to the Venice canals. It implies, to the readers that might not know better, that this is the closest place to San Diego that you could enjoy such an experience. The writer also talks about this experience, without the flight to Europe. Well, a gondola ride can be done without a drive to SF, but just a trek over to Coronado.— September 2, 2009 9:44 a.m.
Letters
It's funny you mention Spanish and Swahili. I am a bit rusty in my Swahili at the moment. I just don't get enough of a chance to practice it here in San Diego. Although my Italian is top notch. My German is also strong, although whenever I speak it, people think I'm mad. Or that I'm sending someone to the gas chamber or something. SCHNELL!!!!!!!!!!!! (oh, to answer your question: no, it doesn't bother me when refried and anti do it, because they seem to do it when applicable. you seem to do things merely to impress. someone might mention bukowski, and you'll say "I prefer his Pulp to Women...but Post Office is also a nice, lite read." it's like you want everyone to know, that you know, some of his novels. you do that with your mentioning of French. it's like that kids character in The Squid and the Whale, trying to talk literature with a female classmate, and getting parts of what his dad has said about certain novels, but messing it up completely)— September 2, 2009 9:42 a.m.