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The Brittany Murphy Debate
Good point, storyteller.— December 23, 2009 9:26 p.m.
New World Disorder
My blog on AVATAR: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/daily-crash…— December 23, 2009 9:25 p.m.
The Brittany Murphy Debate
UPDATE: not really a Murphy update, but one on Tila Tequila. I blogged about her and Merriman previously, and just wasn't up for doing another one. So, I thought for the next few days, any druggie losers (for legal purposes, I must state: I'm not saying SHE is a druggie loser) I'll just update on this page. So, Tila is pregnant. Wanna guess the father? Well, it's her brother. I know, I know. You were thinking if something like that happened it would've been with Angelina Jolie. But, she said in a Tweet that she's going to be a surrogate mother for her brother and his wife. That's her Christmas gift to them. My questions are: Will she chill out on the partyin' during this 9 months period? And...what person would think that her carrying a child is a good idea? I mean, I just read two recent stories about adopted kids that went nuts and killed parents (or one that tried). One of them was the Scripps Ranch teenager. Because basically...you get the genes/intelligence your parents pass down. With Tila, not sure it's even worth the risk.— December 22, 2009 9:15 p.m.
Auschwitz and Abbey Road Have Something in Common
Update: they got the sign back, but the story didn't say how they found it or if it was turned back in or what.— December 22, 2009 8:55 p.m.
The Brittany Murphy Debate
I just read in the Union-Tribune a few minutes ago...that after Murphy's death, the sketch she appeared in disappeared off of Hula.com, which is an online video company that is co-owned by NBC Universal and shows the sketches.— December 22, 2009 8:54 p.m.
Auschwitz and Abbey Road Have Something in Common
Ya know what? I think that's exactly what it was that someone commented on. I just remembered the story as a gold steeple. Yeah, I figured helicopters were only used in movies for things like that, or prison breaks. But hey...you have to wonder, how would someone steal that gold leafed statue if they didn't have a 'copter?— December 22, 2009 10:58 a.m.
Don't Bring a Snowball to a Gun Fight
Thanks for the clarification on that, Ponzi. I sort of thought the same thing, but wasn't sure. I was just quoting what the person at SDG&E told me. And I also think he said the same thing you said. If you're not walking back in the room 30 seconds later, it saves to just turn the light off. Yeah, RedSox, there have been a few 911 fast food calls. A couple coming within the last year. I swear, once the police start cited and fining people for that, word will get out. 911 is for emergencies, not complaints. I met a 911 operator at a party near Barona Casino years ago. She had a few interesting stories, but nothing so earth shattering. Drunk people calling for the number of a Domino's Pizza, as if it was 411 not 911. Karen...the snoballs are pretty good. They're harder to find these days. I'm not sure why. I sometimes like to use them for cakes. Once for a Dolly Parton party I was going to (use your imagination)...but I saw them a few weeks ago at a tiny liquor store. So, if you're ever jonesin'...try the corner deli/liquor store.— December 22, 2009 10:53 a.m.
New World Disorder
Avatar was an amazing film. I noticed it "borrowed" from many movies. Yet, this shouldn't be a knock. Heck, Quinton Tarrinto has made a career of doing that, and gets called a genius! Even Martin Scorscee does this more often then people realize.— December 21, 2009 7:51 p.m.
Day at the DMV (and dumb NFL players)
I saw Gore (who I believe you sat), got just over 100 yards! My league gives the same things for offensive players, but we have a low scale going for defenses. And geez, you should've been starting Austin every week! He became Romos favorite target by the third week of the season.— December 21, 2009 7:44 p.m.
A Dumb Person Going Rogue in Hawaii
I don't recall McCain being on the show. But usually, when these people go on, they're good. Because the writers give them great lines. I always found it so amusing that Christopher Walken killed on that show (cowbell skit, etc), and if you watch him, he's ALWAYS looking at the cue cards. For such a great actor, he does a crappy job on SNL. But the skits are so great, you love watching it. I'm also guessing it's easier to write for an actor like him, Willem Deffoe, Dennis Hopper, etc.— December 21, 2009 7:42 p.m.