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  • Marine Wife "Lured" into Deadly Trap: DA

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    R. STICKNEY and CHRIS CHAN
    16 May 2012 | 12:42 pm
    Prosecutors say a trio of defendants lured a North County Marine wife to go on a dinner cruise but had different plans for her in the hours before her death.

  • Mueller confirms preliminary probe of JPMorgan

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    PETE YOST, Associated Press
    16 May 2012 | 1:37 pm
    FBI Director Robert Mueller says the bureau has launched a preliminary investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following a $2 billion trading loss at the bank.

  • SD group pushes independent politics statewide

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    <StaffMember: Christopher Cadelago>
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Two years ago voters decided to dramatically change California’s election system for the June 5 primary. Now the architects of the "top-two" primary system at the San Diego-based Independent Voter Project, are seeking to organize unaffiliated voters across the state.

  • Washington Nationals Split Series Against San Diego Padres as Strasburg Gets ... - Yahoo! Sports

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    16 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    USA TODAYWashington Nationals Split Series Against San Diego Padres as Strasburg Gets Yahoo! SportsContributor Network – 13 minutes ago The Washington Nationals were unable to sweep the two game series against the San Diego Padres, losing on May 15 by the score of 6-1. Stephen Strasburg had his first loss of the year for the Nationals while Anthony Stephen Strasburg has uncomfortable experience with Hot Stuff in Washington New York Daily NewsStephen Strasburg gets hot ointment in 'wrong place'Chicago Sun-TimesStephen Strasburg struggles in loss to San Diego…

  • FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads

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    16 May 2012 | 1:04 pm
    The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.
 
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  • SD group pushes independent politics statewide

    <StaffMember: Christopher Cadelago>
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Two years ago voters decided to dramatically change California’s election system for the June 5 primary. Now the architects of the "top-two" primary system at the San Diego-based Independent Voter Project, are seeking to organize unaffiliated voters across the state.

  • Two men tied to kidnapping and murder crew convicted

    <StaffMember: Dana Littlefield>
    16 May 2012 | 12:59 pm
    Two men accused of participating in a drug-trafficking, kidnapping and murder crew that operated in San Diego County and had ties to a Tijuana cartel were convicted Wednesday.

  • Macy's robbed at gunpoint in Mission Valley

    <StaffMember: Pauline Repard>
    16 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    A woman with a gun robbed Macy's department store at Westfield Mission Valley Road Wednesday morning, escaping after threatening the workers, San Diego police said.

  • SciTech takes on Solar Cup boat challenge

    <StaffMember: Mike Lee>
    16 May 2012 | 10:33 am
    The School of Science and Technology at San Diego High School is representing the county at the 10th annual Solar Cup, the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition.

  • Man who escaped patrol car captured in Santee

    <StaffMember: Debbi Baker>
    16 May 2012 | 8:38 am
    A 21-year-old man who escaped from the back of a patrol car Tuesday night was back in custody Wednesday morning.
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  • Washington Nationals Split Series Against San Diego Padres as Strasburg Gets ... - Yahoo! Sports

    16 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    USA TODAYWashington Nationals Split Series Against San Diego Padres as Strasburg Gets Yahoo! SportsContributor Network – 13 minutes ago The Washington Nationals were unable to sweep the two game series against the San Diego Padres, losing on May 15 by the score of 6-1. Stephen Strasburg had his first loss of the year for the Nationals while Anthony Stephen Strasburg has uncomfortable experience with Hot Stuff in Washington New York Daily NewsStephen Strasburg gets hot ointment in 'wrong place'Chicago Sun-TimesStephen Strasburg struggles in loss to San Diego…

  • San Diego jury convicts of murders linked to Mexican drug gang; victims ... - Washington Post

    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    San Diego jury convicts of murders linked to Mexican drug gang; victims Washington PostSAN DIEGO — A San Diego jury has convicted two men of murdering two men whose bodies were dissolved in acid for a Mexican drug gang. The verdicts Wednesday mean Jose Olivera Beritan and David Valencia could face sentences of up to life in prison San Diego jury convicts 2 in cartel-linked murdersThe Associated Pressall 78 news articles »

  • San Diego's 10 Best Movie Theaters - San Diego Reader

    16 May 2012 | 12:03 pm
    San Diego's 10 Best Movie TheatersSan Diego ReaderWhat was once a mainstream multiplex vying for first-run hits with neighboring Horton Plaza became Reading Cinemas' flagship theater in San Diego. It's the best of all possible movie houses, turning its 15 screens over to everything from mainstream

  • Mechanic hurt while fixing SeaWorld San Diego ride - Sacramento Bee

    16 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    Mechanic hurt while fixing SeaWorld San Diego rideSacramento BeeAP SAN DIEGO -- Authorities say a mechanic has been injured while fixing a ride at SeaWorld San Diego. The park tells UT San Diego (http://bit.ly/KulqOs) that the man was working on the flight simulator for the Wild Arctic ride Tuesday morning when he SeaWorld employee injured at Wild ArcticU-T San Diegoall 22 news articles »

  • San Diego council approves gay pride rainbow flag - Sacramento Bee

    16 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    LGBTQ NationSan Diego council approves gay pride rainbow flagSacramento BeeAP SAN DIEGO -- A giant rainbow flag will fly over San Diego's gay community in time for the city's annual Pride Festival & Parade in July. The City Council on Tuesday approved installation of a 65-foot flagpole in the Hillcrest neighborhood.San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.comPole to fly KFMB News 8SIZABLE RAINBOW FLAG TO FLY OVER HILLCRESTU-T San DiegoBREAKING NEWS: Rainbow flag will fly high in HillcrestSan Diego Gay & Lesbian NewsLGBTQ Nationall 43 news articles »
 
 
 
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  • What Nathan Fletcher Wants to Do for Schools

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    With San Diego Unified School District in continued financial distress, the city's four major mayoral candidates have made K-12 education an issue in the campaign. The city has no direct control over the school system and current Mayor Jerry Sanders has largely avoided talking about education during his seven-year tenure. But across the country, big city mayors increasingly have gotten more involved in their K-12 education systems. And in San Diego, public polls show voters want the mayor and City Council to pay more attention here. In a series of stories this week, we'll be laying out the…

  • Letter: Has San Diego Really Cut Expenses to the Bone?

    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    In your May 11 Morning Report is an item on pension reform efforts in San Diego and San Jose. The linked piece, "San Diego, San Jose voters asked to cut pensions" compares the cost cutting efforts of the two cities. Here’s a summary: • San Jose has cut staff 27 percent, San Diego 14 percent • San Jose now has 5,400 employees for a population of 960,000, or 5.6 per 1,000 population; San Diego now has 10,100 employees for a population of 1,300,000, or 7.8 per 1,000 population Out of curiosity, I looked at the proposed budgets of the two cities for the upcoming fiscal year, and I would…

  • Morning Report: Filner Touts His Education Chops

    16 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    Congressman Bob Filner says he'll be a great mayor for education because he's Bob Filner. He's served on the local school board. He was a history professor at San Diego State. His kids attended city schools. With his extensive political experience, that makes him the right person for what he sees as the mayor's role on education. As we continue our series examining what the mayoral candidates would do about schools, our reporter Liam Dillon looks at Filner's goals and notes that he's "not provided much of a roadmap to show how he'd implement his education ideas." Here was Carl DeMaio's plan…

  • Teachers Union President: No Concessions Planned

    15 May 2012 | 8:09 pm
    Bill Freeman, president of the San Diego Education Association, just called to respond to claims made yesterday in an extraordinary open letter from Camille Zombro, the former teachers union president. In her letter, Zombro heaped criticism on Freeman, saying the union was close to offering concessions on pay and benefits, and claiming she and a fellow colleague were “purged” from the union because they refused to follow Freeman’s agenda for negotiating an agreement with the school district to solve its fiscal crisis. Freeman characterized Zombro’s comments as “sour grapes,” and…

  • Arts Report: Brainiacs Eye Karate Kids and Mini Violins

    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Put a miniature cello in a troublemaker's hands and she may wind up in the principal's office less often. A kid struggling with concentration might find himself scoring higher on tests after studying the tuba. San Diego Youth Symphony chief Dalouge Smith has been hearing anecdotes like that from principals and parents in the Chula Vista schools housing his organization's Community Opus Project. The program is based on a much-admired program in Venezuela called El Sistema, where music lessons are given to low-income kids with hopes of pulling them out of poverty and transforming communities.
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  • Kratos Wraps Up $100M Stock Offering

    Mike Allen
    16 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., a San Diego provider of security solutions to defense, government and industrial clients, completed a public stock offering of $100 million with B. Riley & Co. acting as sole underwriter, the company said May 15.

  • Beyond Trust Acquires eEye

    Mike Allen
    16 May 2012 | 2:03 am
    Beyond Trust, a Carlsbad provider of security and access control software, said it acquired eEye Digital Security, with an office in Irvine, for an undisclosed price on May 8.

  • True Food Kitchen to Debut Fashion Valley Restaurant

    Lou Hirsh
    16 May 2012 | 2:02 am
    True Food Kitchen, a health-oriented restaurant developed by Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil, plans to open its first San Diego restaurant June 25 at Fashion Valley mall.

  • Delux Dogs Opens on Orange Avenue

    Brad Graves
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Delux Dogs is done operating in stealth mode. So says James McGee, who with co-owner Kirsten Bertz recently set up the eatery in the 900 block of Orange Avenue. Central to the menu are hot dogs on Bread and Cie rolls piled high with condiments.

  • Balfour Beatty Gets $18.5M Contract for Air Base Dormitory

    Lou Hirsh
    15 May 2012 | 2:04 am
    The San Diego office of Balfour Beatty Construction Co. has received a contract for approximately $18.5 million, to build a 144-person dormitory at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California.
 
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  • Funny or Die Gets Investment From Turner Broadcasting

    16 May 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Los Angeles-based humor site Funny or Die has received an investment from Turner Broadcasting, as part of a strategic deal between the companies for Turner to manage ad site sales for the company. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. Funny or Die, which is led by Dick Glover, operates an online site which features original, humorous videos, and also produces content for television. AdAge reports that the investment gives Turner a 10 percent stake in Funny or Die. Funny or Die was founded by comedian Will Ferrell, and has also previously raised funding from HBO and others.

  • TeleSign Ties With Internet Security Firm

    16 May 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Los Angeles-based TeleSign, the provider of Internet fraud prevention and authentication services which is headed by Steve Jillings, has inked a partnership with Internet security provider Comodo, the firm reported this week. TeleSign said the two are offering a joint layered security solution, whic hcombines digital certificates with out-of-band, phone-based authentication. The two said that TeleSign's offering has replaced the typical question-and-answers used by financial institutions to try to reduce fraud, improving security to customers. No other details of the deal between the…

  • Report: IPO Fever Lifting Valuations, Slowing M&A

    16 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    A report today says that "IPO fever" is lifting valuations of technology companies, while slowing the pace of mergers and acquisitions. The report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, says that technology businesses are continuing to lead other sectors in terms of U.S mergers and acquisitions activity, with 13 technology IPOs and another 14 IPO registrations in the first three months of the year. Technology sectors transactions totaled $28.9 billion, despite a volume decrease to 64 deals, versus 69 deals close in the previous quarter, and 76 transactions a year ago. Calling IPO valuations "frothy",…

  • Interview with Taylor Peck and Nick Boutleier, iSideWith

    16 May 2012 | 8:09 am
    It's an election year in the United States, and the screens and airwaves are full of provocative sound bites, pundits, scandals, and the latest political gossip of the day. However, do you really know which political candidate you most agree with on the issues? Looking to help voters educate themselves better on the candidates, and the issues, Taylor Peck and Nick Boutleier came up with iSideWith (www.isidewith.com), a cleverly built site which lets users input their opinions on issues important to them, and helps the compare and match their answer with the positions of all of the candidates…

  • Triptrotting Adds Events and Activities

    16 May 2012 | 7:39 am
    Santa Monica-based Triptrotting, which helps match travelers with like-minded locals, is expanding this morning, saying that it has added a new "Social Activities" feature to help users find activities by location, date, time, and price. The company said the new feature is aimed at helping users find other like-minded travelers at parties, tours, concerts, trips, and much more. The new feature comes as part of a relaunch of Triptrotting's website, which also includes enhancement of member profiles and other social features. Triptrotting said it now has expanded to over 2,000 cities worldwide.
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  • SD group pushes independent politics statewide

    <StaffMember: Christopher Cadelago>
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Two years ago voters decided to dramatically change California’s election system for the June 5 primary. Now the architects of the "top-two" primary system at the San Diego-based Independent Voter Project, are seeking to organize unaffiliated voters across the state.

  • SDSU wins praise for narrowing graduation gap

    <StaffMember: Pat Flynn>
    15 May 2012 | 10:51 pm
    San Diego State University has sharply boosted its minority graduation rate and narrowed the achievement gap between minority students and others, earning recognition from a national advocacy group.

  • Chelsea’s Law back on track

    <StaffMember: Michael Gardner>
    15 May 2012 | 6:06 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown has quietly removed a sliver of his state budget that threatened to discourage counties from implementing a key component of Chelsea’s Law.

  • Huge rainbow flag to fly over Hillcrest

    <StaffMember: Jen Lebron Kuhney>
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    An 18-foot by 12-foot rainbow flag on a 65-foot flagpole will be flying over Hillcrest in time for San Diego’s Pride week in July.

  • Workers go hungry for janitor healthcare

    <StaffMember: Jen Lebron Kuhney>
    15 May 2012 | 5:34 pm
    Local labor leader Lorena Gonzalez and six other labor supporters will be going hungry until Friday for a fast to support the county’s 1,800 janitors across the county during their contract negotiations.
 
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  • What Padre most likely to hit for cycle?

    <StaffMember: Don Norcross>
    16 May 2012 | 1:14 pm
    This Just In: Take the poll

  • Boxer to explain doping test to Nevada regulators

    The Associated Press
    16 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Lamont Peterson will try to explain to Nevada boxing regulators why he failed a doping test, prompting the cancellation of what would have been a rematch this Saturday against Amir Khan with Peterson's WBA and IBF junior welterweight titles at stake.

  • Pacers' Larry Bird is NBA Executive of the Year

    The Associated Press
    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird has been voted the NBA's Executive of the Year, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the league's MVP and Coach of the Year honors.

  • Federer, Serena Williams advance in Rome

    ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Fresh off a title in Madrid and back at No. 2 in the rankings, Roger Federer defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match at the Italian Open on Wednesday.

  • Unpredictable F1 filled with questions so far

    PAUL LOGOTHETIS, AP Sports Writer
    16 May 2012 | 12:51 pm
    Teams and drivers emerged from the Spanish Grand Prix with more questions than answers on just who is the Formula One favorite after five races.
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  • 6 Reasons Why NFL Players Financially Surpassed Expectations in Year 1 of New CBA - Forbes

    16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm
    6 Reasons Why NFL Players Financially Surpassed Expectations in Year 1 of New CBAForbesThe last session I was able to attend at the 38th annual Sports Lawyers Association conference held in San Diego last weekend was the Saturday morning foursome of union representatives from the major team sports in North America.

  • San Diego jury convicts 2 in cartel-linked murders - KEYC TV

    16 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    San Diego jury convicts 2 in cartel-linked murdersKEYC TVAP Sports News Video A San Diego jury has convicted two men of murdering two men whose bodies were dissolved in acid for a Mexican drug gang. A San Diego jury has convicted two men of murdering two men whose bodies were dissolved in acid for a Mexican and more »

  • Washington Nationals Split Series Against San Diego Padres as Strasburg Gets ... - Yahoo! Sports

    16 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    USA TODAYWashington Nationals Split Series Against San Diego Padres as Strasburg Gets Yahoo! SportsContributor Network – 13 minutes ago The Washington Nationals were unable to sweep the two game series against the San Diego Padres, losing on May 15 by the score of 6-1. Stephen Strasburg had his first loss of the year for the Nationals while Anthony Stephen Strasburg gets hot ointment in 'wrong place'Chicago Sun-TimesStephen Strasburg has uncomfortable experience with Hot Stuff in Washington New York Daily NewsSan Diego Padres - TeamReportChicago TribuneThe Seattle…

  • There's Plenty of Rip Roaring Motor Sports and Animal Action at the 2012 San ... - ScoopSanDiego.com

    16 May 2012 | 12:44 pm
    There's Plenty of Rip Roaring Motor Sports and Animal Action at the 2012 San ScoopSanDiego.comThere's always a great line up of action events and extreme sports at the 2012 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on. Coming to the Chevrolet Del Mar Arena June 16 is The Farmers Insurance Fire Expo and Firefighter Demo Derby presented

  • Rubble trouble - FOXSports.com

    16 May 2012 | 11:23 am
    Boston.comRubble troubleFOXSports.comTo understand the plight of the Colorado Rockies, consider that manager Jim Tracy gave Troy Tulowitzki a day off a week ago in San Diego and actually dropped Tulowitzki to the No. 5 spot in the batting order Sunday at Dodger Stadium.Giants rally late to beat Rockies 3-2Fox NewsNL CapsulesWashington ExaminerTulowitzki hit in leg while in Rockies dugoutBoston.comall 864 news articles »
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  • 5 Things You Don't Know About Jessica Sanchez

    George Varga
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    As one of the top three finalists on “American Idol,” Chula Vista’s Jessica Sanchez has become one of the most popular teen singers in the nation and a budding weekly TV staple. Yet, while millions have embraced this 16-year-old vocal phenom, her story goes deeper than “Idol”...

  • North Park Festival of the Arts is Back

    Nina Garin
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Everything that’s cool about North Park — music, food, art, craft beer — will be squeezed into just a few blocks for Sunday's 16th annual North Park Festival of the Arts. Here’s what to expect...

  • Sublime with Rome & Cypress Hill

    George Varga
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Sublime with Rome, the Sublime-offshoot band that has arguably spent nearly as much time in court as on concert stages, is headed back to San Diego. The ska-rock band, which was launched a few years ago by the two surviving members of Sublime, will perform July 27 at Chula Vista's Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre. Cypress Hill will also perform, along with Pepper and HB Surround sound...

  • Review: The Shores' On-Trend Menu

    Keli Dailey
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Rooted on the ground floor of a Spanish-style hotel owned by the Kellogg family, the Shores Restaurant has serenely faced the La Jolla Shores surf since 1970. For carbon-date context, that was the year the Beatles broke up and the National Guard opened fire on Kent State...

  • San Diego County Fair: Beer, Wine & Food Festivals

    Michelle Dederko
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    The San Diego County Fair is perhaps most notorious for their fried-up, unusual foods covering the Del Mar Fairgrounds. But a few festivals, including two that are brand new, are adding new flavors for tastebuds to test. Just like this year’s theme, the International Beer Festival, Wine Festival and Food Truck Festival are all “Out of this World”.
 
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  • New home sales rise in March from previous year

    Gary
    16 May 2012 | 12:23 am
    Sales of new single-family houses rose 7.5 percent in March compared with a year earlier and were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 328,000 units, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.  Although home sales increased compared with the previous year, sales declined 7.1 percent compared with the revised February rate of 353,000 units. The median sales price of new houses sold in March 2012 was $234,500; the average sales price was $291,200. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of March…

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Gary
    13 May 2012 | 12:04 am
         

  • Guacamole

    Gary
    8 May 2012 | 12:23 am
     2 ripe avocados  1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)  1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced  2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped  1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice  1/2 teaspoon salt (coarse, if available)  Dash of black pepper  1/2 – or whole ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel – put in mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary with…

  • Cinco de Mayo

    Gary
    5 May 2012 | 12:10 am
    Cinco de Mayo—or “Fifth of May”—is a Mexican holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over an invading French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not, as many people mistakenly believe, Mexico’s Independence Day. Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, the Batalla de Puebla became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. With this victory, Mexico demonstrated to the world that it was willing to defend itself against foreign intervention.  

  • May 2012 – Events

    Gary
    1 May 2012 | 12:11 am
    Old Town Cinco de Mayo     May 4-6 San Diego’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration captures the history of the 1800′s in a big way. Highlights include music, food, beer, carnival rides & games, car show, chalk art and shopping. 3-11pm. (619) 233-5008 / www.fiestaoldtown.com   Barrio Logan Grand Prix Bicycle Race     May 5 Professional, moderate, and first-time cyclists are coming to compete on a fast-paced "figure 8 course". FREE helmets are given to the first 300 children who register to participate. Also a health fair.
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  • Thomas Tull: The Hero Owner The Padres Deserve

    matthewverygood
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    The team is for sale, everybody knows that. We've had names like Peter O'Malley and Steven Cohen mentioned as possible suitors. Just today [EDIT: The Tull connection was actually made last week here.], after we successfully put liquid heat in Stephen Strasburg's jock, a new name was thrown out there. He is a part-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers He runs the hugely-successful Legendary Pictures and is responsible for bringing us such films as Inception, The Dark Knight, Watchmen, and 300 He's one of the most powerful men in Hollywood - Thomas Tull, the hero San Diego deserves. Before we delve…

  • OMG! Padres beat Strasburg 6-1

    jbox
    15 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
    I missed the last two thirds of the game, but wow-wee! I've got a date with the DVR tonight to catch the replay at 7pm. Here's some thoughts: Anthony Bass pitched 8 strong innings, like country strong innings. He didn't give up a hit until the 4th. Dex will tell you that I don't follow any other teams or players, but I'm infatuated for some reason with Bryce Harper highlights. He hit his second home run today in the bottom of the 5th. I had to punch myself in the jock to settle myself and remember it was against the Padres. The home plate umpire attempted to start the game after the rain…

  • Game Thread: 05/15 Padres @ Nationals

    jodes0405
    15 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Well, our Padres couldn't get the job done yesterday against the Nationals. Tim Stauffer, fresh off the DL and a few rehab starts, made just a few mistakes but overall pitched well in his 2012 debut. He allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out five and walking three, and even brought home the tying run in the 4th with a sac bunt. Our Padres then scored the go-ahead run in the top of the fifth on a Chase Headley two-out single, and Stauffer pitched a scoreless bottom of the 5th. Stauffer was then due up in the lineup in the 6th, but Bud Black sent in Jeff Suppan as a…

  • "I’m pulling for both sides in this one," said Tony Gwynn, the greatest Padres player and...

    jbox
    15 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    "I’m pulling for both sides in this one," said Tony Gwynn, the greatest Padres player and Strasburg’s coach at San Diego State. "I can do that," said Gwynn, who also plans to rejoin the 2012 Aztecs as head coach today. "I hope Strasburg pitches great and the Padres beat the bullpen to win. Same thing when he faced my son and the Dodgers." Facing Strasburg not just another game for Padres | UTSanDiego.com

  • Game Thread: 05/14 Padres @ Nationals

    jodes0405
    14 May 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Jeff Suppan dropped his first game of the season in yesterday's series finale against the Phillies. He kept the game close, allowing only three runs (two earned), but that was just a little too much for our Padres to overcome. Unfortunately we couldn't get much off Cole Hamels. Our Padres made it interesting in the 8th by scoring to get within a run of the Phillies, but couldn't muster up enough offense to win. Today we get what seems like the first bit of really good news in a season full of bad news. Tim Stauffer returns to make his 2012 debut after suffering an elbow injury at the end of…
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  • Hello, Handsome Yun Zi!

    Anastasia Horning
    16 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Welcome back to the spotlight, Yun Zi!It has been a couple of months, but I’m happy to report that giant panda Yun Zi is now on exhibit for guests to view. Sunday, May 13, was his first day back, and he was putting on quite a show for our lucky guests in the morning. A perfect Mother’s Day treat for our visiting mothers! Since father Gao Gao was in that exhibit previously, Yun Zi spent the morning scent marking the entire exhibit. He also was running around and rolling around to show off and have fun. When the front viewing area was redone a couple of years ago, our keepers tried to…

  • Promoting Desert Tortoise Care

    Angie Covert
    15 May 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Angie (in middle) and other DTCC staff help promote desert tortoise care at the Plant Sale.Spring is here, and the San Diego Zoo Desert Tortoise Conservation Center (DTCC) is gearing up for the 2012 season. Tortoises are emerging from hibernation, and local custodians of tortoises have lots of questions for the DTCC staff! One of our roles is to help educate Las Vegas residents about wild and pet desert tortoises. Attending local events such as the Springs Preserve Plant Sale is one way to reach people. The plant sale sells native Mojave Desert plants, which are more water efficient for yards…

  • The Answer, My Friend

    Seth Menser
    15 May 2012 | 1:13 pm
    A capuchin monkey perches on a palm frond as it sways in the wind. Pop Quiz: What’s invisible, odorless, an unlimited natural resource, and sometimes taken for granted…even cursed upon? Here is a clue: We are now using this renewable resource to produce about 4 percent of our electricity needs in the U.S., and that number is rapidly growing. If you guessed the wind, you’re correct! The almighty wind, a constant and reliable key to our planet’s ecosystem, is so common and present we tend to not even think about it. Now that we are starting to realize its potential, it might be a good…

  • The Last Ones?

    Allan Pessier
    15 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Panamanian golden frog If you sat next to me on the plane traveling home from Panama this past February, you probably thought that my tote bag was full of souvenirs from a grand, tropical vacation. Instead, I was carrying the carefully preserved and packaged bodies of endangered frogs from captive survival-assurance populations. This was a trip that required months of careful planning and lots of red tape in obtaining and using the complicated permits needed to transport wildlife samples. Far from being morbid, icky, or gross, these specimens were extremely valuable for scientific efforts to…

  • Found: Strange Things in Animal Exhibits

    Bruce Rideout
    14 May 2012 | 6:46 pm
    A lion-tailed macaque One of the fun things about working in a zoo is that each day brings something new and different; we never know what we will be working on from one day to the next. Most of our work in the Wildlife Disease Laboratories, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, involves examining animal tissues and fluids for disease surveillance, diagnostics, and research designed to improve the health and well-being of the animals in our care. But every once in a while we have to solve a mystery about strange things found in our animal exhibits. Animal keepers are very…
 
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  • The Elephant in the Room – Coercion, content creation, and out of the mouths of babes

    Kris Berg
    7 May 2012 | 8:53 pm
    “It’s stupid to give away your content for free,” my daughter scolded. Daughter Number 1 is home on a brief layover between journalism stints at New York Magazine and The New York Times Washington D.C. Bureau. We were discussing the parallels between the changes in her profession and mine brought about by the Internet. And when she uttered those words, she pretty much summed up what I see as the central issue to the third-parting syndication debate. It’s stupid to give away content for free. But so many agents and brokers continue not only to do just that, but to do it…

  • The San Diego Home Show – An Infographic

    Kris Berg
    23 Apr 2012 | 11:04 am
    H/t to Agent Genius for introducing me to Piktochart, a cool little site for creating infographics on the fly without breaking a sweat. Well, it's not really that easy. First you have to have something you want to communicate. On another morning when I did't have a home inspection looming, I am pretty certain I could get my creative juices flowing and unleash all the glory that is the infographic (All the cool kids are doing it!) to share some complex real estate-related concept. Like why you need a downpayment to buy a house. Or how when banks use the word "streamlined"…

  • Mello Roos Deductibility Update

    Kris Berg
    17 Apr 2012 | 10:44 am
    Isn't this just ducky? Just in time for tax filing (not). In an interpretive about-face, it would appear that people blessed with a Mello Roos assessment may now continue to claim those payments as deductions on their taxes, according to the California State Franchise Tax Board. And by "people," I mean me. According to the San Francisco Chronicle: On the eve of tax-filing deadline, the Franchise Tax Board abandoned its campaign to get California property owners not to deduct a portion of their real estate taxes. From the Golden State's website: At this time, we do not plan…

  • Flippers and Regular Folk

    Kris Berg
    9 Apr 2012 | 10:52 am
    photo credit: rob st Looking for a deal? Get in line. We often tell our selling clients that there are two buyer pools out there. One wants a picture-perfect home with all of the goodies (granite, stainless, resort amenities, dancing bears and ponies) and at rollback pricing. The other wants a deal – one that “needs a little work,” the idea being when that they hang up their hammer, they will sweat equity and bragging rights to show for it. If you are a buyer, the key is in knowing into which category you fall. You can’t have it both ways. One could argue that you have…

  • Closure

    Kris Berg
    6 Apr 2012 | 10:24 am
    This is one of those posts I didn’t want to write. I almost didn’t write it. It’s too difficult, and it’s not about real estate, at least not in the strictest sense. Better to talk about termite inspections or market trends, I thought.  But as important as those things are to our clients, they seem just too trivial today. Last Thursday, a subset of the San Diego Castles Realty team got together for a little workshop, the subject of which was how we might best dominate the real estate universe by deploying our shiny iPads. To be honest, it was more of a “How…
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  • Cash Buyers of Downtown San Diego Real Estate Has Increased

    Mike
    14 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Many homebuyers are coming in with cash to buy Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts. The graph above shows us the percentage of cash investors for the first quarter of 2012. There has been a good portion of increasing cash buyers here in Downtown San Diego where we started the year with a total of 23 percent.  February increased with 16 percent and March increased with another 9 percent leaving March with a total of 48 percent cash vs. 52 percent financing. As Downtown San Diego Real Estate Specialists, we are seeing bidding wars going on where some units have multiple…

  • BikeToWork 2012

    Mike
    12 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Did you guys know that May is the National Bike Month? It is celebrated annually every third Friday of the month and cycling activities are happening all over San Diego where residents and visitors can participate. Bike to Work 2012 that is taking place on May 18th this year, is a cost-saving commute choice, not to mention environmentally friendly, that more and more San Diegans are happy to choose in front of car, bus and trolley. You will automatically be in the run for many great prices, such as a new bike, tickets to the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park passes, free Car2Go memberships,…

  • Wine Tasting Party at M2i

    Mike
    10 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    The Loft complex M2i located in the middle of the East Village/Ballpark neighborhood in Downtown San Diego is once again inviting home owners and renters in the building to another social evening event. Between 4pm to 7pm on Saturday May 19th a wine tasting event is taking place. Bring a bottle of white or red wine and be in the drawing of wining a price. M2i is a loft style building with 7 floors, 230 units and was completed by Citymark in 2005. You have to different entrances, one on 10th Avenue and one on Island Avenue. You will find amenities such as a roof deck with two BBQ’s…

  • North Embarcadero Visionary Plan 1 - Project Update

    Mike
    7 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHlIwQ56UQk We are sure that you have notice the progress of the 1st Phase of the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan as construction is taking place down by the water front in the Columbia neighborhood in Downtown San Diego. The Port of San Diego is frequently updating us on the progress that is currently happening and this week’s news is the following. Construction currently taking place: • Starting Monday May 7th, there will be closures on West Broadway. For the coming 3 months USS Cal Builder is in the process of constructing the median and southern half…

  • FOR RENT : Spacious Street Facing Condo in Palermo Located in the Little Italy Neighborhood

    Mike
    6 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    This digital slideshow customized with Smilebox This is a spacious Street facing Downtown San Diego Condo in Palermo that has 749 square feet of living space, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a good size balcony with views of the Little Italy neighborhood. This 5th floor home has carpet in the bedroom and living room, tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, good amount of storage, an open floor plan and a spacious kitchen. There is a stackable washer/dryer to the left of the kitchen right before entering the bathroom. The bedroom has a good size closet and there is also a storage closet in…
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  • It's All Things Sicilian at the 2012 Little Italy Sicilian Fest

    13 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood has become one of the city's most vibrant communities, and with its roots in Italian Sicilian immigrants, when events are held, they are especially festive. The annual Sicilian Festival is a perfect example of cultural celebration as the music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of San Diego's Little Italy on Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the Sicilian Festival is free....Read Full Post

  • Celebrate the Life of Junior Seau Today at Qualcomm Stadium

    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    The San Diego Chargers will host a Celebration of Life in honor of Chargers linebacker and San Diego community icon Junior Seau on Friday, May 11 at 6:30 pm at Qualcomm Stadium.  The ceremony is open to the public and parking and admission are free.  The Celebration of Life will allow San Diegans to join in a community-wide tribute to their native son who passed away on Wednesday, May 2.  Special guest speakers will share stories and memories of the positive impact Seau made on them and countless others. The parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium will open at 2 pm and the stadium…

  • Where to Take Mother on Mother's Day in San Diego

    11 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    OK - you've got your card and your flowers. So, what else can you do for your Mother (or your spouse) on Mother's Day? Besides the tried and true brunch or dinner, San Diego has a number of unique places and activities to make Mother's Day in San Diego a special one....Read Full Post

  • See How They Run: The Grunions Are Back

    10 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    A spring evening is a perfect time to have a SoCal experience. If there is anything that is uniquely Southern Californian, then this phenomenon just might personify it. Picture yourself on one of San Diego's beaches - at night - with a few dozen other people. The tide is high and the waves are rolling pretty far up the sand line. Suddenly, as a wave recedes, you spot hundreds of silvery things, wiggling on the sand. Then, just as quickly, the next wave rolls in, then out, and with it the silvery spectres. Yep, you are witnessing a famous California grunion run. ...Read Full Post

  • Stay Local and Pitch a Tent at San Diego's Urban Campgrounds

    8 May 2012 | 7:41 pm
    Memorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of summer. And with the economy making everyone watch their budgets, an exotic vacation seems like a luxury. But that doesn't mean you have to do without - there's always camping. Better yet, San Diego's outdoor beauty makes camping a very affordable family activity, and you don't even have to leave the county's urban center. Whether it's on the picture-perfect beach shoreline or nestled in the foothills within city limits, camping in San Diego can be a very "city" thing to do....Read Full Post
 
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  • Wheelchair Bound Woman Killed in San Diego Hit-and-Run Car Crash

    16 May 2012 | 1:54 pm
    50-year-old Laurie Susan Whitlow was struck and killed in a severe car accident that took place on May 11, 2012, around 9:05 p.m. at 15000 block of Olde Highway 80, near Flinn Springs Road. According to San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, Whitlow was struck by a dark colored SUV-type vehicle driven by Anthony Wayne Olsen that was headed east as she tried to cross the road. The driver then fled the scene. Whitlow was thrown from her wheelchair and into lanes of traffic. Whitlow suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Olsen was booked into San Diego…

  • Two Injured in Redlands Single-Vehicle Rollover Collision

    15 May 2012 | 4:52 pm
    Two people, both in their mid-40s, suffered serious injuries in a solo-vehicle rollover crash that took place on May 9, 2012, around 3:30 p.m. eastbound Interstate 10(I-10). According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mario Lopez, a green Ford Bronco went out of control and landed north of the 500 block of 11th Street, trapping a woman passenger. Both the injured victims were immediately transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment. From the present facts, it is unclear as to how this traffic collision occurred. However, the driver reported a problem with a tire,…

  • Riverside Rollover Crash Results in Injuries

    14 May 2012 | 4:48 pm
    One person was severely injured in a rollover auto accident that took place on May 9, 2012, around 8:30 p.m. near Bradley Street and Harbart Drive in Riverside. According to Riverside fire Battalion Chief Scott Blair, one person sustained serious injuries in a possible off-road vehicle crash. The injured victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The investigating officers need to determine whether the loss of control was due to negligence or any vehicular malfunction. The victim’s family members may file a personal injury claim against the manufacturer to obtain…

  • Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury in San Diego

    14 May 2012 | 10:49 am
    About 1.7 million U.S. residents suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 75% of these injuries are mild, offering a chance of complete or near-complete recovery. The more serious a TBI is, or the more TBIs suffered over time, the more likely it is that permanent disabilities will result. To help maximize the chances of recovery, the CDC recommends the following care tips: Avoid suffering another blow to the head, which could cause another TBI. Stay out of sports, workplaces, and other situations where head…

  • CPSC Warns of Dangers Associated with Water-Walking Balls

    11 May 2012 | 10:41 am
    “Water walking” is a new summer activity that is becoming popular at beaches, amusement parks, and other summer fun spots all over the U.S. During water walking, a person climbs inside a large flexible plastic ball, which is floating on a pool or other body of water, and can walk or ride on the water’s surface without getting wet. While water walking looks like fun, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that it can also cause serious injuries. The CPSC has received several reports of injuries from water walking-related hazards. First, the large plastic balls used in…
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    San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog

  • One Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash in Somis

    16 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash that took place on May 6, 2012, around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Central Avenue and Beardsley Road. According to officials, this three-vehicle crash left one person severely injured. The victim was immediately transported to St. John's Pleasant Valley Medical Center in Camarillo for medical treatment. From the present facts, it is unclear as to how this traffic collision occurred. However, it seems that one of the drivers was negligent in his actions. At this time, the victim’s family members should immediately seek counsel from an…

  • Motorist Killed in Escondido Car Crash

    15 May 2012 | 12:10 pm
    A 52-year-old motorist was killed in a solo-vehicle crash that took place on May 8, 2012, around 6:10 p.m. off state Route 78 (SR-78). According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was driving his 2008 Acura TSX in the No. 1 lane at about 65 miles per hour when he swerved to the right for unknown reasons. He left the roadway and crashed into two trees along the highway. Medics responding to this solo vehicle crash pronounced the victim dead at the accident scene. The investigating officers need to determine whether the loss of control was due to negligence or any vehicular malfunction.

  • Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit by a Car in Encinitas

    14 May 2012 | 11:04 am
    A man around 40-years-old was struck and injured in a pedestrian accident that took place on May 9, 2012, around 9:30 p.m. across the 100 block of North El Camino Real. According to San Diego County sheriff's Sgt. William Dreyer, the pedestrian was struck by a Toyota Camry while running across the street. The pedestrian sustained major injuries and was immediately transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital for medical treatment. If the car driver is determined to have been at-fault in this case, then he could be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused. The injured…

  • San Diego Rollover Crash Causes Injury

    11 May 2012 | 12:47 pm
    One person sustained serious injuries in a severe rollover car crash that took place on April 26, 2012, around 12:00 a.m. at Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach. According to police, the responding paramedics found victim inside his crumpled teal Chevy, which was on its side. The victim suffered major injuries and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The investigating officers need to determine whether the loss of control was due to an intoxicated driver or any vehicular malfunction. The victim should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County rollover…

  • Man Injured After Being Pinned Between Two Vehicles in Oxnard

    10 May 2012 | 12:43 pm
    A man suffered serious injuries after being pinned between two vehicles on April 28, 2012, around 4:23 p.m. at a tire service center in the 4700 block of South A Street. According to the authorities, the victim suffered a broken leg and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Oxnard Fire Department is investigating the real cause of this serious multiple-vehicle crash. If any of the motorists are determined to have been at-fault in this case, then he or she could be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused. The victim should immediately seek…
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  • Consumer Alert: Prom-Goers Formally Scammed

    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Posted on 5/11/2012 by By Rachel NewmanWhether it is prom, a wedding, or another formal gathering, chances are if you are pulling on a satin gown and strapping your feet into 5-inch heels, you are heading for a special night. A recent study by Visa reported that, on average, parents with teens will spend upwards of $300 on the dress alone in 2012, which has risen dramatically in just a year. As families look for ways to cut their spending, many have taken to the Internet for some discounted, overseas shopping. And why not? The prices are lower, it’s delivered to your doorstep and if you…

  • Guest Blog: Springtime Bees & the Role of the Honey Bee

    9 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Posted on 5/9/2012 by Pink Lady Indian Hawthorne“Excuse me…can’t you see I’m buzzy working?” The Bee-ginning Part ISpringtime is a buzzzy time for bees with all the garden flowers and native plants in bloom, you’re sure to see many honey bees about their buzzziness of collecting nectar and pollen. OK, I’ll stop with the buzzing but first, let me say, that although many kinds of bees grace the springtime flowers, it’s the honey bee, this multi-task worker who is number one in the game of pollination. “Mmmm, tasty!” Bees visit 10 flowers per minute!Juicy Red Apple Ice Plant…

  • BBB Appears on Fox 5, Discusses Auto Loan Modification

    1 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Posted on 5/1/2012 by San Diego BBB President/CEO Sheryl Bilbrey appeared on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss F-rated company Auto Debt Consultants' recent FTC lawsuit.

  • Guest Blog: Green Trends in the HVAC Industry

    26 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    Posted on 4/26/2012 by Going green is a big trend in America today, and the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning industry has embraced this new movement enthusiastically. There are a great variety of ways that you can make your house more energy efficient with new technology that has become popular in the past few years. While some of these upgrades might seem expensive, all of them will save you money in the long run and reduce your carbon footprint. High-Efficiency Furnaces Gas furnaces you can buy today can have an AFUE rating of 97 percent, which means that 97 percent of the fuel…

  • Making Our Mark: Is It Time For You To Be Pinterested?

    23 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    Posted on 4/23/2012 by By Rachel NewmanAre you in the cloud? No, not the “cloud” program that ensures your information is stored outside of your hard drive. I’m referring to that cloudy feeling each business owner and social media manager is familiar with when you have taken on more than you can handle. New social networking sites crop up each day. Some fall by the wayside, but others pick up steam and come barreling through our offices and inboxes. How do we know which to participate in? Which will be worthwhile for our business? Which can increase revenue and awareness? It can be hard…
 
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    OB Rag

  • Call Congress Today to Change the National Defense Act that Authorizes Indefinite Detention of Americans

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    16 May 2012 | 10:06 am
    By Bill of Rights Defense Committee Last New Year’s Eve, while most Americans were out celebrating, President Obama signed into law the most potentially oppressive national security legislation considered in our country since the onset of the war on terror more than 10 years ago. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (NDAA) includes military detention provisions that, along with the 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF), could enable any future president to suspend the right to trial and detain Americans indefinitely in military custody without trial. If you thought the…

  • A Statistical Analysis of My Online Dating

    Judi Curry
    16 May 2012 | 9:48 am
    Having just attended a pagan ritualistic ceremony uniting two very special people, I am now more inspired to find a soulmate of my own that is willing to bind our hands together for life. What I witnessed was very inspiring. Those of you that have been following my saga of “on-line” dating are probably not aware that even though I stopped my “subscriptions”, there was no refund and so I have been getting “winks” for what seems to be months, on a regular basis. And…I have enlarged my groupings. My name is now listed as wanting to find a “companion” on the following websites:…

  • San Diego’s Biotech Industry Sweeps Low-Paid Workers Under the Rug

    Frank Gormlie
    16 May 2012 | 9:48 am
    Report: Janitors’ low wages a blotch on biotech's shining reputation By Center on Policy Initiatives / May 15, 2012 Janitors who clean the offices and laboratories of San Diego's highly profitable biotech companies generally aren't paid enough to live on, while their low wages are excluded from the industry's claims of creating good jobs. A new report from the Center on Policy Initiatives examined the pay scales and financial health of large local life sciences firms, including biotech and related companies. While the industry claims its salaries average more than $100,000 locally, that…

  • A Mind Unleashed: Thoughts on Marriage, Civil Unions, and Pagan Binding Rituals

    Judi Curry
    16 May 2012 | 9:31 am
    Over the past year or so that I have been writing for the OB Rag I have mentioned one or two of my grandchildren in the course of discussion. I have three beautiful daughters, and they have gifted me with 9 grandchildren and some of those have given me 4 great-grandchildren. Out of those children that are eligible for college, all of them are currently enrolled in the California Higher Education programs. Last week I posted an article written by my oldest grandson, Josh, as to why he was proud to be an American, and why he feels somewhat “tarnished” today. I have always known that he was…

  • Open Letter to Grover Norquist on Why Most Americans Don’t Want to Drown Government in the Bathtub

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    15 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    By Joe Flynn Dear Grover Norquist: Top Ten Reasons why most people would not want government reduced to the size they could drown in a bathtub, as you so smugly recommend. 10. A water main has broken in front of your house, and you don't have enough water to flush your toilet, let alone, drown anything in the tub. 9. Neighborhood kids have piled rocks in a sewer manhole plugging the line and what appear to be date expired Baby Ruth's are floating down the street. 8. Your residential neighbor is in the process of constructing a building in his front yard, which coincidentally, blocks your…
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    The Sporting Club

  • What are You Stretching?

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 3:12 pm
    By: Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. With each birthday after our 39th (a nicer way of saying, “as we age”), our muscles tighten and our range of motion diminishes.  Duh. This puts a damper on our activities of daily living including everything from leaning over to tie our shoes and reaching for our carry-on bag in [...]

  • A Healthier You – 4 Surefire Techniques for Weight Loss

    admin
    30 Apr 2012 | 3:20 pm
    By: Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. When it comes to creating a healthier you, there are many things you can do to improve your lifestyle–and as a result your health—and weight loss is at the top of the list.  Even a modest reduction in weight for many of the approximately 75% of Americans who are overweight [...]

  • Feed Your Feelings

    admin
    23 Apr 2012 | 12:24 pm
    By: Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. Before there was the Sporting Club and its wonderful café, long-before, there was simple food, climbing through trails, over rocks and in and out of caves, walking, jogging, and maybe even swimming from one place to the next.  Then along came Pintos, Pontiacs, Path Finders, Peugeots, Prius, and Porsches, and [...]

  • I’ll Have The Exercise She’s Having

    admin
    29 Mar 2012 | 4:13 pm
    Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. This is one of those columns that are best read with snicker-free maturity.  Here’s why.  That smile you see on the gym floor may be connected to far more than just completing a great core workout. University-based research has confirmed that women experience “coregasms,” exercise-induced orgasms (EIO) and exercise-induced sexual pleasure [...]

  • San Diego Fitness Psychology: Inspire Your Motivation

    admin
    13 Mar 2012 | 11:41 am
    By: Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. Whether you are a newcomer to The Sporting Club, have been around awhile, workout a couple of days a week or are a six day a week enthusiast, everyone needs continued motivation.  We all reach a plateau, slip in adhering to a training program and find reasons for why we [...]
 
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    Presidio Sentinel

  • Anthem Blue Cross Donates 350 iPads to Wounded Active Duty Military Devices to Assist in Rehab, Help Keep In Touch with Loved Ones

    Sentinel News
    11 May 2012 | 4:12 pm
    In order to assist in the often arduous recovery process, Anthem Blue Cross and military veterans and their families who work for its parent company donated 350 Apple iPads to be used by members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries suffered in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere. Attached is a photo of Anthem Blue Cross Vice President and General Manager Steve Scott announcing the donation of 350 iPads at the Armed ServicesYMCA in San Diego. He is joined by Assemblymembers Marty Block and Brian Jones. Credit: Darrel Ng, Anthem Blue Cross “These selfless men and women put their lives on…

  • I LOVE POKE FESTIVAL REVEALS LINEUP OF COMPETING CHEFS AND PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

    Sentinel News
    11 May 2012 | 3:59 pm
    The I Love Poke Festival has announced an impressive lineup of competing chefs who, along with participating restaurants and food vendors, will be present at this large-scale Hawaiian food and culture-fest, taking place May 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island. The event’s main focus will be a competition between fifteen top San Diego chefs to create the best poke dish in San Diego. Competing chefs include Justin Shea, Hapa J’s; Kari Rich, Food Farm Truck; Kurt Metzger, Kitchen 4140; Antonio Friscia, Gaijin; Simon Dolinky, Saltbox; David Bland,…

  • Live Auction, Dinner and Dance Raises Funds for Local Elementary School

    Sentinel News
    8 May 2012 | 6:08 pm
    Silver Gate Elementary School’s 17th annual Hot Rods and Hogs fundraiser raised more funds than ever and set a new milestone in the school’s history of fundraising. The school is located at 1499 Venice Street in Point Loma. The hot rod and motorcycle-themed silent auction, dinner and dance took place Friday, April 20 at the Liberty Station Conference Center and the proceeds benefit the school’s Friends of Silver Gate Foundation (FSG), a non-profit organization devoted to financially supporting the school’s enrichment programs such as the school’s Eco-lab, classroom assistants,…

  • Rosecroft Revisited: Historic Gardens of Point Loma

    Sentinel News
    2 May 2012 | 4:26 pm
    DATE: Saturday, May 19, 2012 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Point Loma, San Diego DAY of EVENT: Ticket sales; maps; inquiries – 3595 Talbot Street (near Canon Street) Westminster Presbyterian Church (parking lot) Before Event: SD Floral Assoc. 619-232-5762  or sdfloral.org (paypal) COST: $20 / $25 Day of Events ADVANCE On sale from April 1, 2012   On Saturday, May 19, 2012, the San Diego Floral Association again presents its garden tour with a difference. The annual event includes gardens with historic roots: gardens surrounding older homes, gardens of noted San Diegans,…

  • Art Around Adams 2012

    Sentinel News
    2 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    Art Around Adams 2012 is back with an outrageously fun eclectic mix of performance, music, and art. Happening Saturday, June 2nd from 2pm-10pm, with extended hours due to popular demand. This years Art Around Adams will stretch from Oregon St. in Normal Heights to Vista St. in Kensington, we’ve expanded to over 2 miles of art, music, craziness, and fun! The event will kickoff at 2pm with an introduction from councilmember Todd Gloria followed by a meet & greet. Some of the music acts you’ll see are The Burning of Rome, Wendy Bailey, Ugly Boogie, Colin Clyne and Friends, Neon…
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