Singer Kenny Rogers - who composed, sang, and starred in popular ads for Barona Casino -- has passed away at the age of 81. Rogers reportedly died peacefully at home from natural causes, while under …
March 20, 2020
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RIP Kenny Rogers, Barona Casino songsmith
Old concerts for a new world
I kind of feel like I unknowingly prepared myself for the entire world changing, as the past few years have been unlike any other period of my life. Up until the 2000-teens, I not only …
March 20, 2020
Star Wars toy lot. No cherry picking or neanderthal questions.
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March 20, 2020
Curbside comfort food from Pop Pie Co.
I feel the now familiar tinge of fear as I leave my apartment and get into my car, parked out front. Especially since the governor ordered Californians — all 40 million of us — to …
March 20, 2020
A NASA intergalactic message from Girl Scouts
This week’s duo sends voices across the universe. Is anybody listening? Troop Zero (2019) Do words travel through the universe — and if so, does Christmas Flint’s (Mckenna Grace) late momma hear them? A representative …
March 20, 2020
Is Thanos to blame for coronavirus outbreak?
Above:Thanos, the cosmic culler who sought to restore balance to creation by eliminating half of all life in the universe. His first attempt, using the power of the infinity stones, was initially a success, but …
March 20, 2020
Daily DVD & Download: Capsule reviews before you buy or binge
I've got over 1000 DVDs I can watch during this stay-at-home shutdown, including several crates I recently purchased full of obscure horror movies, recent blockbusters, plus plenty of grindhouse oldies, including a 1983 Chuck Norris …
March 20, 2020
Bouncy “bug balls” among only things left for sale at Mission Valley Walmart
Not exactly a viral sensation. Water, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer, however...
March 20, 2020
Green with Envy
At a press conference held last week at the County Coroner’s Office, a visibly agitated Flu made the case for increased media attention to the three reporters in attendance. “I killed 86 San Diegans this …
March 20, 2020
Quarantined Princess Cruise passengers enjoy Miramar Marine experience
“Every cruise offers passengers the opportunity to sit on a deck chair and do nothing but drink frilly cocktails for hours while they wait for the sushi buffet to be restocked,” says Princess spokesman Reginald …
March 20, 2020
Ashford Ascendant
Following the announcements last week by many major universities, including UCSD, that they would be suspending classroom instruction and moving to online classes in an effort to slow the inevitable spread of coronavirus, Ashford spokeswoman …
March 20, 2020
Kaushitaki Upanishad: does the soul exist?
Kaushitaki Upanishad Pratardana Daivodasi by fighting and virility arrived at the beloved abode of Indra. To him then Indra said: “Pratardana, choose a boon (vara).” Then said Pratardana: “Do you yourself choose for me the …
March 20, 2020
Who will compose music for Covid-19?
There’s Covid-19 and then there’s the Black Death. The height of the Black Death was between the years of 1347-1351. Estimates for the number of deaths in, during the Black Death, range to 200 million. …
March 20, 2020