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As McSwain attrits, what's next for U-T?
Batten down the hatches, the UT is circling the drain. Not long before she takes that long dark voyages to four miles off Point Loma and the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.— September 19, 2017 4:03 p.m.
Hope for winds of change at Miramar Landfill
Human beings make mistakes all the time, some are small and insignificant, while others are large and have significant impact. Here's my problem with your question. It implies the value or cost of the mistake should absolve them of taking responsibility for their decision. You cannot tell me, nor would I ever believe, any of these people did not know there is or was a landfill in proximity to a home they purchased. Let's say I was healthy 25 years ago, (I was) but nine years ago I started having issues. It's not my environment, it's called aging and lifestyle. Actually it is a long list of choices I made along the way. 35 years of a high stress job, but one I loved, contributed it. Genetics too, but being an intelligent person I was aware and chose not to act to combat genetics. My point is few people take responsibility for their actions and decisions, both of which have consequences. In this case do they take the loss as your question suggest. But a "loss" suggest they would be selling their home for less than they paid for it? Isn't it true, they would be selling for less than what they believe they are ENTITLED to, not less than what they paid. And, THAT is the issue here. They believe if not for the odor from the nearby landfill they would be entitled for a larger profit on their residence. Even though they knew the landfill was there 25 or more years ago. Decisions have consequences and those who believe they are "entitled", to whatever, are not only confused, they will be the downfall of us all. Sadly, self reliance, ethical behavior, personal responsibility and work ethic are traits which are, or have disappeared. Without them our future looks less and less promising. I don't blame my former employer, it was my choice to remain in a job I was passionate about it. I don't blame slow metabolism or the 50 extra pounds I carry around, because I choose to enjoy the food I consume, the company I keep and my reluctance to exercise. They are choices I've made and continue to make. I fear, not for myself or my generation, but for my grand children. What kind of culture will those who believe they are "entitled" be living in?— September 19, 2017 7:11 a.m.
Bridgepoint stock taking hit
Reading the last paragraph which contains a list, most likely incomplete of investigations, leads to only one question - why would an intelligent person ever enroll in anything Bridgepoint Education offers? While I'm sure other academic institutions, for profit or not, run afoul of state and federal regulations from time to time, the vast number of concurrent investigations against Bridgepoint is overwhelming. I'm just wondering, is Bridgepoint required to disclose these investigations to those who are considering to enroll?— September 19, 2017 5:48 a.m.
Hope for winds of change at Miramar Landfill
Why would someone who has concerns about their health and the impact that the landfill may produce continue to live in proximity to it. That just makes no sense at all. That leads to the question why would anyone who, as you've described, is more sensitive to odors and whatever health issues odors cause, buy a home anywhere near a facility like that?— September 18, 2017 6:21 p.m.
San Diego still cheaping out on cops
Michael Blott: The San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute (SDRPSTI) is part of the Public Safety program at Miramar College. This program follows the guidelines of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and serves law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County and beyond. There is network of regional academies throughout the state. It really isn't the San Diego Police Academy, and hasn't been that way for more than 20 years. It is staffed by many of the participating agencies, with a majority of staff members derived from SDPD and SDSO the two largest agencies in our region. The Institute uses a cadre of Instructors and professionals paid by the College as adjunct professors as well as subject matter experts from various fields. Besides they regular law enforcement academy, there is an second one for "limited duty, and court services deputies" or those work in the Courts and Jails. Pay for these deputies is lower, and many use it as a stepping stone to becoming a full law enforcement officer. For those who attend the academy the costs are borne by their agency. It's only when an officer who has already been trained and then "laterals" to another agency that the training cost are saved. Unfortunately with the high cost of living and the low wages (in comparison) by the City of San Diego, many of its trained officers find lucrative offers for their skills and services elsewhere.— September 17, 2017 7:26 a.m.
Hope for winds of change at Miramar Landfill
Gotta believe the major change over time is the landfill, filling up. Being as old as I am I can recall going to the landfill as a child, tagging along with my Dad. We were deep in a canyon surrounded by walls. Now-a-days the landfill has filled those canyons literally to the brim with millions of metric tons of decaying and putrefying waste. There is one thing I am sure of; Human beings create waste. Whether it's solid waste that goes to a landfill (in the West), gets dumped in the ocean( back East) or burned by fire (other countries) it has to go somewhere and someone going to be annoyed or complain. I'm just wondering if the complainers, who knew the landfill, or the airport, or the whatever they're complaining about would be so vocal if by removing the object of their complaint their life was dramatically altered. For example, in our city we are all blessed to have indoor plumbing where our bodily waste is eliminated from our homes via a network of unseen pipes and unpretentious pumping stations. Ultimately the human excrement is treated and deposited a few miles off of the Point Loma shoreline, deep in the ocean. But if we did not have this technological wonder of sewage transport and treatment because of complaints by some, who also knew they were contributing to it, what would happen? Simple, we would have considerably more death and disease. We would have open sewers filled with unimaginable filth. Without a doubt we would also have a smaller population. You think the current Hepititus outbreak is terrible now, without the modern sanitary waste collection and disposal methods our culture would not be thriving as it is today. So for those who moved into an area where they know, or with any sort of intellect and diligence should have known, I say get over it or move. We all have issues about something we just don't like. For me, I live in close proximity to a local University, nine months a year I deal with no place to park near my home, tons of commuter students, trash, speeding cars, and an overall diminished quality of life. For three months a year I live in one of nicest places on God's blue/green earth where a can walk a 100 yards and see the ocean from bluff and our beautiful coastline. There is good and bad everywhere, and in everything. Find the good, you'll live longer and with more satisfaction.— September 17, 2017 4:36 a.m.
Severance pay for Julio Fonseca called "illegal"
Too bad his motivation isn't altruistic. I think not. While I agree from the information set forth is the story it doesn't look good for the Board or Fonseca. And the public may get its money back. But, come to think, I'm just wondering what kind of fees the public will pay to Mr. Briggs for his selfless work this time? Could it be maybe $400K? You know these cases can be so complicated and costly to peruse.— September 16, 2017 9:04 p.m.
Cheetahs scandal: the novelization
Former police officer and Clark County Commissioner Lance Malone was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison for his role in bribing San Diego city officials. Malone had been convicted on 37 charges. You don't really believe they aren't connected, do you?— September 16, 2017 4:39 p.m.
Cheetahs scandal: the novelization
Next thing ya know Inzunza will be shopping for a movie deal. Hopefully he won't try what Barry Minkow did and finance it himself. Or maybe he can get his Las Vegas connections to front him some more cash. Slimy politician in public, private and prison to boot, just what we need.— September 15, 2017 7:56 p.m.
Hope for winds of change at Miramar Landfill
Wonder if Bustos knew there was a landfill at Miramar since 1959 and landfills have odors. This is similar to buying a home in Loma Portal and then complaining about airplane noise from Lindbergh Field. Due diligence folks...take responsibility.— September 15, 2017 7:44 p.m.