I like the idea of an underground parking structure behind the organ pavilion ...and covering the surface with grass...which adds more green space to the park....
@ksartmb ... the City Council when Donna Frye served voted for exploring 'recycled water'... twice... one has to think this has to be part of the equation of our water future ...
Former Councilwoman Donna Frye fought for this issue during her terms in office. The City Council passed a motion to pursue recycled water....Mayor Sanders vetoed it...the Council voted again on his veto and overrode it. The issue went back to Mayor Sanders and then went nowhere and lack of funding was the reason given.
I was able to dig out a SD Grand Jury report from the late 90s which noted the accepted use of recycled water in Orange County and elsewhere for many years. I believe there are recycled water operations on the east coast and in the middle east.
Has there been any cost analysis of recycled water production vs. desalination? I understand the latter is pretty expensive.
will someone please explain to DeMaio (and all other disciples of Rove/Norquist/Limbaugh etc) ... that it is the "Democratic Party" ... NOT the "Democrat Party" ...
does anyone call the "Republican Party" the "Republic Party"? the right-wing's constant misuse of the term "Democrat" is meant to be a slam ... they should correct this!
If the public would like to hear more ... there's a free panel discussion on GMO and food safety at UCSD's Price Center on Tues Oct 23 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ...
One major point from your story .... more than 60 countries, including Japan, Russia, China and most in Europe, require labels for genetically modified food. so why shouldn't we?
If there's nothing harmful abouit GMO, then why are the anti-Prop 37 forces worried?
Almost everything on our labels was fought for and won by consumers over time ... calories, amounts of sugar, salt, and other ingredients ...we should be all for more transparency, rather than less ...
and i hope the next big battle is against sugar and the obesity issue...there's an excellent video online with Dr Lustig ... he gets into the history of 'high fructose corn syrup"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
I wonder how most would feel if there was a Buddha, or symbol from Islam, or star of David or some other religious symbol ... we have a First Amendment which asserts that no religion should be promoted on public land. I read the decision by Judge Irving years ago and it made sense. I can see that the cross may have some merit as an historical landmark. I'm not sure if that argument had ever been made.
Even if the war memorial was never constructed...the cross on its own with the daunting fence of wrought iron spikes around it seemed a bit daunting. Probably to ward off vandals or taggers; but a sad statement...here's a religious symbol; but don't get too close or you can get impaled on the fence (which actually happened to a high school student many years ago)...thru the thigh, if my memory serves me.
Mr Mayor ... So refreshing to hear your candor. After this press conference, I am sad to see you go. And that's no BS ... We certainly do not need an egomaniacal grand-stander to fill your shoes. And congrats on the weight loss you achieved on your own. Thanks for sharing.
re: the DeMaio pension reform proposal ... SD County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Dan McAllister has stated that City employees already have had a 401K plan that has been in place (and they can opt into) for many years and the DeMaio plan does not address the underlying, unfunded liability. McAllister is leery that the DeMaio proposal is being sold as a panacea...when in fact, it is not.
Pretty heavy subject matter ... promiscuous life in the big city. if you are looking for a story line with anything inspirational, this isn't it. the guy's a pervert with a mean streak.
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Gloria Hoping To Revive Plaza de Panama Plan
I like the idea of an underground parking structure behind the organ pavilion ...and covering the surface with grass...which adds more green space to the park....
February 26, 2013 at 3:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
San Diego Seeks A Swifter Current For Water Recycling
@ksartmb ... the City Council when Donna Frye served voted for exploring 'recycled water'... twice... one has to think this has to be part of the equation of our water future ...
December 11, 2012 at 8:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
San Diego Seeks A Swifter Current For Water Recycling
Former Councilwoman Donna Frye fought for this issue during her terms in office. The City Council passed a motion to pursue recycled water....Mayor Sanders vetoed it...the Council voted again on his veto and overrode it. The issue went back to Mayor Sanders and then went nowhere and lack of funding was the reason given.
I was able to dig out a SD Grand Jury report from the late 90s which noted the accepted use of recycled water in Orange County and elsewhere for many years. I believe there are recycled water operations on the east coast and in the middle east.
Has there been any cost analysis of recycled water production vs. desalination? I understand the latter is pretty expensive.
December 10, 2012 at 10:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Filner Is San Diego's New Mayor After DeMaio Concedes
will someone please explain to DeMaio (and all other disciples of Rove/Norquist/Limbaugh etc) ... that it is the "Democratic Party" ... NOT the "Democrat Party" ...
does anyone call the "Republican Party" the "Republic Party"? the right-wing's constant misuse of the term "Democrat" is meant to be a slam ... they should correct this!
November 7, 2012 at 9:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Prop 37 Could Set National Tone On Labeling Genetically Modified Food
If the public would like to hear more ... there's a free panel discussion on GMO and food safety at UCSD's Price Center on Tues Oct 23 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ...
One major point from your story .... more than 60 countries, including Japan, Russia, China and most in Europe, require labels for genetically modified food. so why shouldn't we?
If there's nothing harmful abouit GMO, then why are the anti-Prop 37 forces worried?
Almost everything on our labels was fought for and won by consumers over time ... calories, amounts of sugar, salt, and other ingredients ...we should be all for more transparency, rather than less ...
and i hope the next big battle is against sugar and the obesity issue...there's an excellent video online with Dr Lustig ... he gets into the history of 'high fructose corn syrup"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
October 17, 2012 at 5:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Will Battle Over Mount Soledad Cross Continue In Supreme Court?
I wonder how most would feel if there was a Buddha, or symbol from Islam, or star of David or some other religious symbol ... we have a First Amendment which asserts that no religion should be promoted on public land. I read the decision by Judge Irving years ago and it made sense. I can see that the cross may have some merit as an historical landmark. I'm not sure if that argument had ever been made.
Even if the war memorial was never constructed...the cross on its own with the daunting fence of wrought iron spikes around it seemed a bit daunting. Probably to ward off vandals or taggers; but a sad statement...here's a religious symbol; but don't get too close or you can get impaled on the fence (which actually happened to a high school student many years ago)...thru the thigh, if my memory serves me.
June 20, 2012 at 5:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Sanders Rips Into DeMaio At Budget Press Conference
Mr Mayor ... So refreshing to hear your candor. After this press conference, I am sad to see you go. And that's no BS ... We certainly do not need an egomaniacal grand-stander to fill your shoes. And congrats on the weight loss you achieved on your own. Thanks for sharing.
May 23, 2012 at 9:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Will The San Diego Pension Reform Initiative Make It To Ballot?
re: the DeMaio pension reform proposal ... SD County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Dan McAllister has stated that City employees already have had a 401K plan that has been in place (and they can opt into) for many years and the DeMaio plan does not address the underlying, unfunded liability. McAllister is leery that the DeMaio proposal is being sold as a panacea...when in fact, it is not.
February 16, 2012 at 12:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Entertainment News: Golden Globe Nominations
I hope "The Help" and "Bridesmaids" win something. Waiting to see "Iron Lady" ... "Hugo" should win something for visual effects.
December 20, 2011 at 8:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Review: 'Shame'
Pretty heavy subject matter ... promiscuous life in the big city. if you are looking for a story line with anything inspirational, this isn't it. the guy's a pervert with a mean streak.
December 20, 2011 at 7:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )