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Anna’s Video Pick – Logorama

Anna Daniels February 9, 2011 4 Comments

Caution, may not be suitable for work…

AOL has bought Huffington Post; Sarah and Bristol Palin have both filed to trademark their names. While we watch raw footage of the protests in the streets of Egypt carried out at times with sticks and stones, the click and whirr of mergers, branding, spin and insider knowledge continue unabated. We live in strange times.

Reader Plea: ‘Please don’t let them name the Coronado Bridge after Ronald Reagan’ – Call and Vote in U-T Poll

Staff February 8, 2011 5 Comments

A reader wrote us: “Please don’t let them rename any of our San Diego structures for Ronald Reagan- B actor, D president, F on human rights.”

(See this article – inside link.) Make this simple call TODAY 2/8/11 and make your voice heard!

Archaeology Dig at Sunset Cliffs and W. Point Loma?

Frank Gormlie February 8, 2011 4 Comments

UPDATE: Yes, there is an archaeology dig going on at this site – the site of the new entryway project…

Keith Olbermann to Join Al Gore’s Cable Channel

Source February 8, 2011 7 Comments

By Brian Stelter / New York Times / February 8, 2011 Keith Olbermann, the former MSNBC anchor and liberal firebrand,…

5 Million American Workers Have Disappeared

Source February 8, 2011 3 Comments

by Lila Shapiro / HuffingtonPost / Originally published Feb. 4, 2011 Over the last three years, nearly 5 million U.S….

Plastic trash make up largest items in beach cleanups

Source February 8, 2011 0 Comments

Coastkeeper, Surfrider groups report jump in collected debris, and volunteers, since ’07 By Mike Lee / SignOnSanDiego / February 7, 2011…

The Latest in the Ocean Beach VFW Controversy

Frank Gormlie February 7, 2011 16 Comments

Last Friday, Feb. 4th, a meeting was held in Councilmember Kevin Faulconer’s office to deal with the controversy of the…

Santa Monica Avenue Gets “Honorable Mention” In San Diego Street Repair Scandal

Frank Gormlie February 7, 2011 1 Comment

Channel 10News has uncovered a scandal involving millions of dollars in street repairs with the City of San Diego, and…

Free-for-All Speech at California State University San Marcos

Source February 7, 2011 7 Comments

By Kit-Bacon Gressitt The Koala, a tabloid launched last month by some California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) students, has…

It Ain’t no Fun Watching the Super Bowl Alone!

Judi Curry February 6, 2011 2 Comments

I have been a football fan for as long as I can remember. As a child I used to watch…

“Egypt, Egypt – Will Be Free!”

Frank Gormlie February 6, 2011 6 Comments

Late in the afternoon on Friday, February 4th, approximately 200 people gathered to show solidarity with the people of Egypt, and stood before the Federal Building in downtown San Diego.

One of the main chants: “Egypt, Egypt – will be free!”

Reagan Day? More than 60% of Americans Just Say No

Source February 4, 2011 13 Comments

by Erica Holloway / San Diego Rostra / February 4, 2011

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Happy Dutch Day? Nope, most Americans say they’d rather work.

More than 60 percent of Americans reject the idea of denoting 40th President Ronald Reagan’s birthday, February 6, as a federal public holiday.

Frank Gormlie on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “You are in conflict with the article. Which is right? You cite no evidence.” Apr 22, 10:28
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Thanks, this was very helpful. /s/ Chris Kennedy” Apr 22, 08:20
chris schultz on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “No thanks. A continuation of the status quo.” Apr 22, 05:56
Ned on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “California prohibits write-in candidates in general elections.” Apr 21, 21:51
KB on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “The cuts are to the City’s two grantmaking programs to arts and culture organizations, OSP and CCSD. In zeroing out…” Apr 21, 18:32
Frank J on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Could be due to what I mentioned here before concerning Bailey… His one skill is misdirection through social media.” Apr 21, 15:57
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “References to “the arts” and “cultural insitutions” are very broad and it sure might be helpful to sort through this…” Apr 21, 13:39
chris schultz on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Beware of that thing in the public square masquerading as your champion. He plays right along with playing two sides…” Apr 21, 13:28
J W August on Bragging on the Rag: Our Story on Trump’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workwork by Throwing Out ‘Disloyal” Veterans Finally Shows Up in Mainstream Media: “Provided by “S” who is the source for this story- “They know that veterans—trained to lead with integrity and speak…” Apr 21, 12:21
Frank Gormlie on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “That top photo showing dozens of people inside council chambers giving the thumbs down is such an iconic symbol of…” Apr 21, 11:32
chris schultz on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “probably borrowed Kate’s water pipe.” Apr 21, 11:14
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “I’m ecstatic! Now the the bike, rec, library, and arts people can join in and get down on Toad. He…” Apr 21, 06:50
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Toad is getting more unpopular by the day. And it’s wonderful to see him eating it. He should have managed…” Apr 21, 06:44
Ralph Teyssier on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: ““It’s unfortunate that it took a budget crisis to force the mayor’s hand, but many of us welcome the result.”…” Apr 21, 06:31
Mary Katherine Reeber on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Did the City ever record use of the bike lanes? I know the ones on Voltaire are almost completely empty…” Apr 20, 22:44