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Hugh Tech High alum Nico D’Amico-Barbour says no thanks to college
College used to mean something. Everybody who went studied Latin and often Greek. They studied They read the classics of Western Civilization in literature, philosophy, history, natural science, and theology. They studied mathematics. They came out well rounded EDUCATED people capable of thinking and feeling at a higher level than non-college grads. Then colleges became super specialized with only lip service paid to core education. And then the silly majors started to work their way into the system... women's studies, ethnic studies, musical theatre, communications, et cetera. (There might be a place for those as part of a whole, but not as an education So now, the only serious work being done is in the so-call hard sciences. But it's being done by a bunch of narrow minded wonks who aren't well versed in philosophy, literature, history, and theology. So they have no perspective for their work. And college professors... once they were people devoted to the cause of knowledge. Now they're a pack of vultures fighting over the corpse of funding. They work short hours for long money, and their career advancement is based on publishing papers (of often dubious value) rather than on teaching. Half the time, their classes are taught by graduate students. I haven't even started on the booze-crazed, sex-crazed culture of most campuses. Why would anyone want to go $100k in debt for the above?— August 16, 2013 9:51 a.m.
Clash of the Titans: World Cup of Composers
Well-done, Maestro Harris. I love how Mussorgsky pulled off a late winner with Pictures at an Exhibition. I could practically here him trash talking, "He Bumblebee man, take this!" This World Cup idea is a great way to do comparisons of composers, which are notoriously difficult.— August 13, 2013 11:39 a.m.
Filner responds to latest accusation
I'm hoping Strata66 wrote that as satire. In case not... No, it would NOT be worse if he were a thief. I think 999 women out of 1000 would say they'd rather give up their wallet than be seuxally assaulted. Granted, Filner probably hasn't assaulted anybody, but you can see the point -- I hope. Attacks on the person -- including one's sexual dignity -- are worse than attacks on treasure.— August 12, 2013 4:09 p.m.
Filner responds to latest accusation
Awesome!— August 2, 2013 10:38 a.m.
4th row center: Begging for a movie
This wouldn't be the Scott Marks Story told from the standpoint of a fictional second party, would it?— July 31, 2013 10:56 a.m.
South Bay’s most expensive, most mysterious property
I admit to feeling a little schadenfreude upon reading this.— July 24, 2013 10:23 a.m.
Interview with Still Mine star James Cromwell
@disenchanted I totally agree. What refreshing honesty. "I was a smartass and I made smartass remarks."— July 23, 2013 5:33 p.m.
Still Mine
The "nation of bureaucrats" line hints at a greater meaning. Still, it's awfully nice to see the grandeur of one man's love for one woman portrayed on film.— July 23, 2013 5:12 p.m.
Still Mine
You mean the entire world isn't at stake?! I thought the future of the the entire planet had to be in question these days.— July 23, 2013 4:47 p.m.
Burrito Boys thought of taking food to San Diego homeless
what?— July 12, 2013 4:49 p.m.