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The Poetess Behind The Veil/edited 8/18/2010
Oh, brother. I guess everyone deserves an outlet when they become frustrated, but yelp? I was under the impression that yelp was designed for eateries and such.
— August 16, 2010 10:56 p.m.
Crystal meth came into the house on Oceanside's East Parker Street
Ha! Yeah, blue, actually, I do know what you mean :) Regarding the cover pictures, it's interesting, I've enjoyed reading the reactions from people concerning the graphics. Dorian wrote a piece about himself not too long ago and people just went stupid about the cover. I think that the covers do draw people in, overall. They are also quite quirky, and that seems to reflect the style of this publication.
— August 16, 2010 5:54 p.m.
Appetite for Construction
"The second half of the 9/11 "game changer" is the recent crime "wave" that has been receiving mucho attention on both sides of the Border; this has had a huge affect on small shop owners in the area (on my last foot trip across the Border there were only a handful of tourists instead of hundreds." That "seems" apparent, but I think it's almost impossible to determine that for certain. There are going to be a handful of people that claim they no longer visit Mexico for that reason, and while that sentiment might be true, there's a chance that it wouldn't have mattered anyway; that even had the government not decided to crack down on the cartels, and the violence had never reached the level it is at currently, that the border wait and the passport rule and so on wouldn't have kept them away regardless. But you're correct, it has to be included as a factor. If people don't feel safe somewhere then they shouldn't go to that place. But it seems that people would rather complain about it from over in the U.S., regardless. I keep telling Americans to please stop taking drugs, but I'm guessing that they aren't listening. Over 20 billion dollars per year of deafness. Amazing.
— August 16, 2010 5:27 p.m.
Appetite for Construction
Blue, when some commenters are obviously simply attempting to bait me, you'll find that I often ignore them. There is no reason for me to comment on the Chula Vista/Tijuana story, a certain user's comments in there are simply troll-bait. Others who live in Tijuana seem to recognize this as well. It's like reading any story about Mexico in the online version of the U-T, all you have to do is to scroll the comments and you realize how many people that have spent practically no time in Mexico hate Mexico and Mexicans. There's no sense in glorifying such commenters. MsGrant: I'm really unsure of January specials at this point. I'm not used to paying attention to that, but I'll certainly keep my ears and eays open and let you know. And yes, there are practically no tourists anymore. Revo looks like a ghost town, even on Saturdays in the afternoon. Founder: It would be great if the tourists came back, but I wouldn't count on that ever happening. The City of Tijuana has actually made great improvements, Ave. Revo, Zona Norte, and the path into Centro have all been reworked and beautified in recent years. And now they're working on Constitución, which is a smart move because many of those shops that cater to locals remain open, so it certainly doesn't hurt any sprinkle of tourism. I think the problem is more than just image. Twenty years ago I used to cross back into the U.S. without even having to show identification. Now, you need a passport, and you still get the occasional grilling concerning who you are and why you are crossing. The climate really changed a lot since 9/11, and it continues as time passes.
— August 16, 2010 4:58 p.m.
Appetite for Construction
Oh, blue, it was wicked. Basically, the U.S. simply all but closed the border, it took me more than four hours every day to cross for a month afterward. People just stopped coming over, no one wanted to wait that long. People are under the impression that the recent violence (or rather, the media's coverage of it) caused what's going on in Tijuana with tourism, but really, it started way back then.
— August 16, 2010 12:05 p.m.
Bridgepoint Brass Dumping Stock
Re #66: I'm not accusing you of pulling one on us, simply pointing out something obvious, it's sort of easy to connect those two dots. So far as investing, I'm clueless, but I look at it as I look at horse racing. I bet value. When I look at short-selling, it's difficult for me to define a certain amount of value in that. When you go to the track, you can't bet against a horse, only for a different one. That makes it impossible for me to see value in short-selling.
— August 16, 2010 noon
Bridgepoint Brass Dumping Stock
Re #68: It's true. Links upon request, but likely not necessary.
— August 16, 2010 11:54 a.m.
Permit an insolvent city to subsidize a Charger stadium?
Editors use a blue pen or pencil. @ #98: That's the exact issue, my mother would likely rip at least one commenter up. I'd like to see some semblance of rationality, regardless. If she ever read our differences in economics, for example, it is perhaps the only point in which she would take my side. Otherwise, I'm the liberal of the family. Imagine that.
— August 16, 2010 11:49 a.m.
Appetite for Construction
Founder, Mexico is not going to become the U.S. And that pathway isn't dangerous, I've walked it thousands of times, without issue. I'm about as "glass-half-full" as they come concerning U.S.-Mexico relations, but one thing I think that people tend to do (I certainly did it the first couple of years that I lived here) is to think of one country in terms that are entirely based on the other. I don't see taco stands on every corner over there, white Americans would likely freak out and think that Mexicans had taken over ;) Tijuana's tourism is gone forever, that happened when the WTC fell. Obviously, it is made worse by media hype over everyone here apparently getting killed (apparently, I'm the only one it doesn't affect), but it all started on that day, when the twin towers fell, everyone here knows it. Tijuana will continue to redefine herself. Some tourists will show up, but I think that this City will ultimately become the manufacturing center envisioned during the NAFTA years. And, hopefully, remain as a center of art and culture that so many on the other side have never come to know. That's pretty much all that's left at this point.
— August 16, 2010 11:34 a.m.
Bridgepoint Brass Dumping Stock
Noel Levitz was once a subsidiary of Sallie Mae. You're going to have a tough time getting that "independent" survey past this crowd, Pac.
— August 16, 2010 10:52 a.m.
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The Poetess Behind The Veil/edited 8/18/2010
Oh, brother. I guess everyone deserves an outlet when they become frustrated, but yelp? I was under the impression that yelp was designed for eateries and such.— August 16, 2010 10:56 p.m.
Crystal meth came into the house on Oceanside's East Parker Street
Ha! Yeah, blue, actually, I do know what you mean :) Regarding the cover pictures, it's interesting, I've enjoyed reading the reactions from people concerning the graphics. Dorian wrote a piece about himself not too long ago and people just went stupid about the cover. I think that the covers do draw people in, overall. They are also quite quirky, and that seems to reflect the style of this publication.— August 16, 2010 5:54 p.m.
Appetite for Construction
"The second half of the 9/11 "game changer" is the recent crime "wave" that has been receiving mucho attention on both sides of the Border; this has had a huge affect on small shop owners in the area (on my last foot trip across the Border there were only a handful of tourists instead of hundreds." That "seems" apparent, but I think it's almost impossible to determine that for certain. There are going to be a handful of people that claim they no longer visit Mexico for that reason, and while that sentiment might be true, there's a chance that it wouldn't have mattered anyway; that even had the government not decided to crack down on the cartels, and the violence had never reached the level it is at currently, that the border wait and the passport rule and so on wouldn't have kept them away regardless. But you're correct, it has to be included as a factor. If people don't feel safe somewhere then they shouldn't go to that place. But it seems that people would rather complain about it from over in the U.S., regardless. I keep telling Americans to please stop taking drugs, but I'm guessing that they aren't listening. Over 20 billion dollars per year of deafness. Amazing.— August 16, 2010 5:27 p.m.
Appetite for Construction
Blue, when some commenters are obviously simply attempting to bait me, you'll find that I often ignore them. There is no reason for me to comment on the Chula Vista/Tijuana story, a certain user's comments in there are simply troll-bait. Others who live in Tijuana seem to recognize this as well. It's like reading any story about Mexico in the online version of the U-T, all you have to do is to scroll the comments and you realize how many people that have spent practically no time in Mexico hate Mexico and Mexicans. There's no sense in glorifying such commenters. MsGrant: I'm really unsure of January specials at this point. I'm not used to paying attention to that, but I'll certainly keep my ears and eays open and let you know. And yes, there are practically no tourists anymore. Revo looks like a ghost town, even on Saturdays in the afternoon. Founder: It would be great if the tourists came back, but I wouldn't count on that ever happening. The City of Tijuana has actually made great improvements, Ave. Revo, Zona Norte, and the path into Centro have all been reworked and beautified in recent years. And now they're working on Constitución, which is a smart move because many of those shops that cater to locals remain open, so it certainly doesn't hurt any sprinkle of tourism. I think the problem is more than just image. Twenty years ago I used to cross back into the U.S. without even having to show identification. Now, you need a passport, and you still get the occasional grilling concerning who you are and why you are crossing. The climate really changed a lot since 9/11, and it continues as time passes.— August 16, 2010 4:58 p.m.
Appetite for Construction
Oh, blue, it was wicked. Basically, the U.S. simply all but closed the border, it took me more than four hours every day to cross for a month afterward. People just stopped coming over, no one wanted to wait that long. People are under the impression that the recent violence (or rather, the media's coverage of it) caused what's going on in Tijuana with tourism, but really, it started way back then.— August 16, 2010 12:05 p.m.
Bridgepoint Brass Dumping Stock
Re #66: I'm not accusing you of pulling one on us, simply pointing out something obvious, it's sort of easy to connect those two dots. So far as investing, I'm clueless, but I look at it as I look at horse racing. I bet value. When I look at short-selling, it's difficult for me to define a certain amount of value in that. When you go to the track, you can't bet against a horse, only for a different one. That makes it impossible for me to see value in short-selling.— August 16, 2010 noon
Bridgepoint Brass Dumping Stock
Re #68: It's true. Links upon request, but likely not necessary.— August 16, 2010 11:54 a.m.
Permit an insolvent city to subsidize a Charger stadium?
Editors use a blue pen or pencil. @ #98: That's the exact issue, my mother would likely rip at least one commenter up. I'd like to see some semblance of rationality, regardless. If she ever read our differences in economics, for example, it is perhaps the only point in which she would take my side. Otherwise, I'm the liberal of the family. Imagine that.— August 16, 2010 11:49 a.m.
Appetite for Construction
Founder, Mexico is not going to become the U.S. And that pathway isn't dangerous, I've walked it thousands of times, without issue. I'm about as "glass-half-full" as they come concerning U.S.-Mexico relations, but one thing I think that people tend to do (I certainly did it the first couple of years that I lived here) is to think of one country in terms that are entirely based on the other. I don't see taco stands on every corner over there, white Americans would likely freak out and think that Mexicans had taken over ;) Tijuana's tourism is gone forever, that happened when the WTC fell. Obviously, it is made worse by media hype over everyone here apparently getting killed (apparently, I'm the only one it doesn't affect), but it all started on that day, when the twin towers fell, everyone here knows it. Tijuana will continue to redefine herself. Some tourists will show up, but I think that this City will ultimately become the manufacturing center envisioned during the NAFTA years. And, hopefully, remain as a center of art and culture that so many on the other side have never come to know. That's pretty much all that's left at this point.— August 16, 2010 11:34 a.m.
Bridgepoint Brass Dumping Stock
Noel Levitz was once a subsidiary of Sallie Mae. You're going to have a tough time getting that "independent" survey past this crowd, Pac.— August 16, 2010 10:52 a.m.