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"Longest driver in golf"? Nope, says regulator
Franklin's first law of economics: "A fool and his money are soon parted.".— July 2, 2013 10:23 p.m.
"Longest driver in golf"? Nope, says regulator
Twenty years ago Callaway claimed their big headed clubs were easier to hit well, the consensus seems to be that they are, and others followed their design. A longer shaft will get more distance through more club head speed. Club heads are tested at a constant speed, and radically extra distance is not allowed, so if these clubs worked they'd be cheating. Spend the money on lessons.— July 2, 2013 7:13 p.m.
The current Sunroad blowup shows rank hypocrisy
Sunroad seems to like to build over the limit, and then use their connections to rubber stamp their stealing of public land or airspace. They must be very confident of their influence with the City to erect buildings in violation, then ask for the variance. Sunroad's actions seem a blatant attempt to smear a political enemy rather than reward a friend, remember that Filner never took an official action in their favor. But since Sunroad has confessed it's willingness to use improper influence, perhaps State or Federal Attorneys should look at Sunroad's donations and dealings with the council members who overrode Filner's veto. I expect the powers smearing Filner will drop this soon, because if they wanted Sunroad investigated, Mike Aguirre would still be City Attorney.— July 1, 2013 1:58 p.m.
The current Sunroad blowup shows rank hypocrisy
After reading more, I have to wonder what Sunroad did to jam their variance through City Council. Filner's crime seems to be delaying the council's rubber stamp for a few weeks. If something was wrong, Sunroad was conspirator, and any investigation should look at the donations made by those associated with the firm.— June 30, 2013 9:16 p.m.
The current Sunroad blowup shows rank hypocrisy
I would be concerned if the UT did not attack Filner. So long as they attack him we know the developers don't have a flunky mayor for the first time in my memory. I need to know more about this, but I like what Filner has done so far generally, and hope we can find another like him to continue the fight when he retires.— June 30, 2013 5:06 p.m.
Why pro sports subsidies are c**p
I'm late to this thread, but I have to laugh at the silly attacks on our wonderful Stadium. Since when do you buy a new house when the plumbing goes bad, or your sound system or television seems old fashioned? Is it a good idea to move to the slums because you deferred repairing your home? Fact is, the present stadium is a masterpiece in a great location. Certainly it should be maintained better, but the proposed monstrosity will likely cost more to maintain.— June 26, 2013 1:19 a.m.
Golf deep in the hole — San Diego no exception
Golf courses defend open spaces from over development. Those who wish to plow them under should realize that they will likely be replaced by buildings, not parks.— June 7, 2013 12:37 p.m.
Carrier suit against U-T begins tomorrow
If the UT should prevail in State Court, Federal Court would likely declare the arrangement illegal under anti sharecropping laws. These arrangements grow in number by the year, and may be behind the so called surge in small business over the past twenty years. Trouble is, there are plenty of friends for business in high places that have no interest in enforcing labor laws. They are enabled by employees without green cards, owing child support, or wanted by the law. Another poster child for this abuse was recently covered by *The Reader*. www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/may/15/citylight… In fairness, the UT had a decent record in following labor laws for most of it's employees, and was considered a good employer.— May 28, 2013 1:45 p.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
Finding fraud is not that hard, usually the interest rate offered is unreasonable, and the books are unreadable. I'm sure you have lost count of the con artists you have spotted that way. Many like Madoff, are found out when they can't raise requested funds. Let me correct myself however, because you have a point. Let's say anyone with experience cracking local, relatively small schemes, is qualified to take on Wall Street cases, they don't need to be Wall Street lawyers. Perigrine or Dominelli were no different than Madoff, except add two zeros. These cases are tough and frustrating, and that's another reason for using career prosecutors.— May 22, 2013 8:02 p.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
In other branches of the law, detailed knowledge of the ins and outs of the criminal' business isn't considered a qualification, usually. Most DEA agents would have difficulty cooking crystal meth for instance. Skill at cooking books seems to be a qualification at the SEC. If the SEC can't be disbanded, hiring personnel on loan from the Justice Department would be a start. We need career law enforcement in these positions, they would then know when the probe should go criminal. I don't buy that sophisticated knowledge is needed to crack these cases. In Madoff's case, experience in closing games of three card monte would be perfect training.— May 21, 2013 11:33 a.m.