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Papa Doug Manchester changes name to Big Poppa D, announces formation of hip-hop record label UTSounDs
Septuagenarian rapper/producer hosts dope jam with fly honeys to kick off new career
Some media outlets reported Big Poppa D's coming-out party as a birthday jam for old Papa Doug, but here's the real story: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45665/ Don't you dare pick a bone/ The newspaper I own/ Will drop you just like a stone/ …
LGBTQIA-Z?
SDSU's Lavender Graduation excludes student involved in long-term relationship with his dog.
"Maybe after the Supreme Court upholds gay marriage, we'll have the courage to stamp out zoophobia." http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/13/45427/ Rex San Diego State University Aboriginal Studies major Brad Wolf is used to being called a freak. He's used to being shunned by …
Filner on Fletcher: "There's no such thing as independent."
Mayor on former opponent: "I'm proud that he finally found the courage to come out as a Democrat."
A year ago, former congressman Nathan Fletcher left the Republican party and declared himself an Indepdenent. "I'm leaving an environment that thrives on playing the game," he said at the time. "I'm leaving behind a system that is completely dysfunctional." …
As I Lay Dying bandmates react to news of lead singer's arrest
"Looking back, all the signs were there."
Local metal band As I Lay Dying was dealt a blow yesterday when lead singer (and self-professed Christian) Tim Lambesis was arrested after allegedly attempting to hire an undercover police officer to kill his estranged wife. But to hear lead …
Scripps Ranch students sell Dirty Dancing 2 to Annapurna Pictures based on twerking video
EXCLUSIVE! Concept posters leaked to SD on the QT!
Annapurna pictures, which distributed the teensploitation hit Spring Breakers earlier this year, has announced plans to produce and distribute Dirty Dancing 2, a sequel to smash '80s hit starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Amazingly, the company bought the concept …
SDSU sororities get in on the offensive party-wear action
First, there was UCSD's infamous Compton Cookout. Next came Cal State San Marcos's Cholas Chowdown, in which members of the school's Alphi Chi Omega sorority chapter posted photos to Instagram of themselves, "wearing bandanas and flannel shirts, and making gang-like …
Mitt Romney signs on as San Diego-Tijuana Olympics consultant
Former Presidential Candidate and savior of the '02 Winter Olympics agrees to help - but several hurdles remain
When people think of Mitt Romney, they think of his failed attempt to unseat President Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election. Or they think of his La Jolla mansion, which can be seen from space and currently blocks the …
Our Lady of Peace changes name to Our Lady of Whoopass
Following titanic struggle with neighbors over new construction, administration admits, "There will be peace in heaven, but down here in Normal Heights, it's war - and we intend to win."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/29/44570/ OLW's new mascot, the "Queen of Clubs"
Chargers clarify invitation to LaDainian Tomlinson
Team denies inviting former running back to return for 2013 season
Longtime San Diego Chargers star running back LaDainian Tomlinson recently told Yahoo! Sports that the team had invited him back for one last bout of punishing runs up the middle. He claimed to have met Chargers Executive Vice President John …
2013 Chargers draft report
"What's that? April is too early to be talking about football? What are you gonna do - watch the Padres?"
PICK #1: D.J. Fluker, offensive tackle out of Alabama! http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/29/44565/ "As a committed Catholic," says Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, "I believe what Paul writes in his letter to the Romans: "All things work together for good for those who love …
Liquor giant Diageo donates $1 billion to local biotech Orgonovo
Gift follows company's announcement of successfully printed liver cells
Diageo spokesman: "I'm sure this doesn't require any kind of explanation. And it should be noted that we're not asking them to produce brand-new transplantable livers in the next year or two. Maybe just a sort of liver patch. Something …
Mitsubishi on San Onofre generator flaw: "We didn't get the memo."
Steam generator manufacturer pleads justifiable ignorance regarding warning in obscure trade publication.
Today, U-T San Diego broke a story about a 2005 article that warned about the very design problem that lead to the 2012 shutdown of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Plus, they found someone who was willing to comment on …
Garfinkel keeps talking
Padres CEO runs afoul of yet another social group following comments on Zack Greinke
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/19/44097/ Tom Garfinkel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Padres, has apparently offended some folks who are cannibals or have relatives who are cannibals. During a dinner that Garfinkel attended with two of his old high school …
City Council sets medical marijuana hearing for 4:20 p.m.
Marijuana advocates: "This is nothing more than a smokescreen to avoid vigorous debate, and it stinks like schwag."
City Council source: "They were hoping to hold the meeting on 4/20, but it turns out, that's a Saturday this year." http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/18/44038/ "It's typical pothead paranoia," says a City Councilman, speaking on condition of anonymity. "We graciously grant them an …
After sweeping Dodgers, Padres hire local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master as combat consultant
"Apparently, beating them helps us beat them."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/18/44037/ Quentin kept his center of gravity low, but allowed himself to get off-balance. "Remember how [San Francisco 49ers receiving great] Jerry Rice took ballet?," asks Padres manager Bud Black. "Well, this is kind of like that. Excellence in baseball …
Point Loma High School film studio shut down during investigation into porn shoot
"When we gave kids access to top-of-the-line film production equipment, Point Loma Lesbian High School wasn't what we had in mind."
Student director: "What did they think we were going to produce? Citizen Kane, Jr.? http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43992/ Just a few short months after the opening of Point Loma High School's film production facility, the program has been suspended pending the results of …
Mayor Filner comments on public records lawsuit
"What part of 'Donna Frye doesn't work here any more' don't you people understand?"
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43984/ Filner then spat on the ground and bared his teeth before declaring, "I AM THE MAYOR. YOU DO NOT INVESTIGATE ME. I INVESTIGATE YOU. THAT GOES DOUBLE FOR MY ADMINISTRATION."
Point Loma High School film studio equips students for Hollywood careers
Of course it does. Why are you looking at me like that?
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43982/ The sort of thing we can expect to see around Point Loma High School in the near future "I was looking at the numbers from the 2012 Sundance Film Festival," explained Pippa Dreme, Vice-Principal for Believing in Yourself at …
Sea World seeks to increase interest in IPO by opening Shamu: Blood in the Water
"It's time we made all these trainer injuries a feature instead of a bug."
RETHINKING THE MEANING OF 'SOAK ZONE,' SEA WORLD - "Simply put, we're putting the 'killer' back in 'killer whale,'" explains Crave Bloodsport, new director of events and exhibitions for Sea World San Diego. "When the company decided to take itself …
In stunning reversal, Sweetwater board votes to restore occupational programs, cut everything else
"Who are we kidding? These kids don't need trig. They need triage."
DANCING AROUND AN ENORMOUS BONFIRE OF PAPERBACK COPIES OF FAHRENHEIT 451, SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL - Yesterday, the Sweetwater Union High School District board voted to shut down the Regional Occupational Programs that provided career-oriented training to students and other members …