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But how far did they come from? Maybe that doesn't matter for San Diego, but that information would be useful to more "macro" considerations . . .— July 27, 2012 10:52 p.m.
Holmes's Father Is Anti-Fraud Scientist
Publishing Mr. Bauder's address is most certainly a bad idea, and it accomplishes nothing.— July 20, 2012 2:38 p.m.
Holmes's Father Is Anti-Fraud Scientist
Is it a good idea to print their address?— July 20, 2012 1:22 p.m.
San Diegans with Afro puffs
Want "race" to go away? Ignore it. Want to perpetuate racism? Keep letting yourself fall for the bait.— July 19, 2012 1:44 p.m.
San Diegans with Afro puffs
If some people don’t like you because of some physical characteristic, that’s a reflection on their character, not yours. Any kind of grit in your oyster is an irritation, but you can let it grind you down or polish your pearl. Having some physical characteristic that some people don’t like has the advantage of keeping the riff-raff away from you. “Valuing the Self,” by Dorothy Lee, is a pretty good book to read . . .— July 18, 2012 8:07 p.m.
San Diegans with Afro puffs
"Race" is a bogus concept. Color is simply one form of variation. "Character" is one of those loose concepts that eludes precise definition, but is very real. It produces a kind of beauty that can be developed through effort. Color is not, in itself alone, a barrier to the development of character, but can be a factor, depending upon context, in the level of difficulty in developing character. It can be the grit that polishes one up or grinds one down. Dignity in the face of prejudice of any kind is a potent antidote to hate.— July 17, 2012 6:54 a.m.
UT, Orange County Register Will Join Forces, Says Lynch
This one's from your time . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrsioTFddKo&featur…— May 16, 2012 12:41 a.m.
Will Wall Street Cool on Bridgepoint?
Accusing a specific individual of fraud (a criminal act) in a public forum is called libel (when written). But Bauder has shrugged off countless slanderous lies in the course of his career, so maybe the "mystery" libeler will get away with it this time . . . However, should he decide, along with Cruise and Travolta, that enough is enough . . . who knows . . . Some comments reek with the odor of special interest that they come off as a hatchet-job--perhaps paid, but likely not. Delusion is rife. I am sooo liberal that I think the Reader should refrain from removing posts in violation of its rules--sanitation is bad for the immune system, and the quality of such posts says so much about the author and provides such useful information that the cause of public journalism would best be served by their retention. Useless spam excepted, of course.— May 15, 2012 10:54 p.m.
Patrick Wright looks for a San Diego legislator to defend his animal rights
Mustela putorious furos is an albino phase of M. p., if I understand the literature correctly (please cite your sources if you wish to correct this). Mustela putorious is a European wild species and M. p. furos or the albino form occurs in wild populations. "Domestication" is a euphemism for enslavement. The introduction of both plant and animal species into habitats under which they did not evolve is problematic for both the introduced species and the ecosystem upon which is is imposed. The only benefit to such introductions is for the vector, in this case humans who want "pets." "Nine-tenths of the hell being raised in the world," is has been said, "is well-intentioned." PS: It is difficult to tell from the photograph included with this piece, but it appears that the ferret is not an albino. It is difficult to tell whether the animal in the photo is M. putorious or M. nigripes. It is illegal to own the latter species, but that hasn't stopped plant and animal "fanciers" in the past. Perhaps the author can provide photographs of the complete animal. If it is M. nigripes, you can be sure that no such photographs will be posted, as the USFWS would come a-knockin' posthaste. "The black-footed ferret is roughly the size of a mink, and differs from the European polecat by the greater contrast between its dark limbs and pale body and the shorter length of its black tail-tip. In contrast, differences between the black-footed ferret and the steppe polecat of Asia are slight, to the point where the two species were once thought to be conspecific." --Hillman, Conrad N.; Clark, Tim W (1980). "Mustela nigripes". Mammalian Species 126: 1–3. "The only noticeable differences between the black-footed ferret and the steppe polecat are the former's much shorter and coarser fur, larger ears, and longer postmolar extension of the palate." --Merriam, Clinton Hart (1896). Synopsis of the weasels of North America. Washington : Govt. Print. Off. Wolverines are my favorite animal, but I won't enslave one to amuse me and show off to my friends. And, it's illegal for good reasons. I feel much better just knowing that they are free, even if I never see one. It is true that releasing any animal, wild or domesticated, can be detrimental, not only to the animal, but to other life-forms--unless it is done in a manner that will ensure its survival and persistence in the habitat in which it evolved. This is what "captive breeding" programs are for, and the only reason maintaining animal populations in captivity can be justified. Animals that have suffered permanent injury or are otherwise not in a condition to persist in the wild are sometimes kept for educational purposes.— May 15, 2012 5:17 p.m.
UCSD: Smoking Marijuana Offers Benefits to MS Patients
What is the current "legal" status in San Diego? How much (number of plants, dimensions of growing plot) does the local ordinance permit? What is the status of the state law? As a practical matter, what is the status of local federal enforcement of federal law? What drives federal policy? What is the Attorney General's policy position? What are the penalties for what amounts of possession?— May 15, 2012 3:19 p.m.