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Michael Douglas Donates $500,000 |
2012-05-24 10:42 PM |
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This is great! With all the cuts in our state's education, it is inspiring to see support coming from people who have already benefited from our university. Thanks Michael Douglas!
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COMMENT 282413P
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Franciscan files tell stories of se... |
2012-05-24 10:13 PM |
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Were the pedophile priests ever prosecuted? If so, why don't we ever hear what happened to them.
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REXOFSB
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 09:53 PM |
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I THINK (operative word, so don't quote me on this) that the house was built in the '20s or '30s for local aviation pioneer Earl Ovington, who was the founder or something of the SB Airport. His daughter, Audrey Ovington, was the owner of the Cold Spring Tavern for decades. Some time in the late '60s or early '70s, Audrey ran a little thrift shop at the De la Vina log cabin and called it "Chateau Debris." Again, I THINK that's the story. Maybe Neal Graffy knows for sure. Can you take it, Neal?
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 09:46 PM |
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Code 4 100 Block of East Alamar all is well..
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SHOREBIRD
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 09:45 PM |
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Happy Birthday Roger. BTW we are not off topic. Rog is our watchman.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 09:45 PM |
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Police have 2 in custody now in process of clearing house.
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COMMENT 282408P
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Fireworks on West Beach |
2012-05-24 09:32 PM |
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No fooling, 307. It has happened every year, like clockwork, after Sparkle is held. Game on SBPD & Gang Bangers. Gets the kids home early folks.
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COMMENT 282407P
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The executor of Huguette Clark's es... |
2012-05-24 09:29 PM |
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384 for the win!
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COMMENT 282406P
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Santa Barbara County has one of the... |
2012-05-24 09:27 PM |
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Oh, not at all, 394. Not at all
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 09:27 PM |
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Alot of police in the area if you can avoid the area please do...
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COMMENT 282404P
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 09:22 PM |
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285: I had heard that, too, but "my" oposums did not kill "my" rats - Lenz did.
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ROGER DODGER
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 09:20 PM |
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Your scaring me..I'm 378 years old.
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COMMENT 282402
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Red Hawk Down |
2012-05-24 09:12 PM |
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Probably the SBWCN is closed for the night. If so, please bring him to CARE at Garden and Haley. Ojai Raptor Center are the ones to care for him. ...Hopefully, EITS will check in here and have a suggestion - I don't know Gabriele Drozdowski's number/email.
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COMMENT 282401P
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Helicopter |
2012-05-24 09:10 PM |
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Seemed possible that Cottage Hospital had decided to use the area as a second heliport, in honor of the late lamented St. Francis.
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SBITIZEN
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 09:04 PM |
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Happy camera is mounted on the front underside of cockpit extending slightly in front, it did recon passes earlier in the day as well
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COMMENT 282399P
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Helicopter |
2012-05-24 08:55 PM |
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I live on they Riviera and they were less than 1000 ft vertical while hovering directly over my house - irritating but good to know it will end soon. Surprised Beck rates a film chopper the guy is ready to start playing the Chumash for the Golden Oldies crowd not the bowl.
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CHERIDIANE
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Helicopter |
2012-05-24 08:54 PM |
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Thank you for letting us know. I live near the area and wondered about the prolonged the helicopter noise was all about. Love EdHat, now I know.
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COMMENT 282397
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Helicopter |
2012-05-24 08:54 PM |
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We called the police and told them the helicopter needs to hover elsewhere and shortly thereafter it moved on. Thank you SBPD!
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COMMENT 282396
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:52 PM |
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What's next during the red flag warning? A cruise ship in the harbor?!?! Things are getting out of control!
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JOULES
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Helicopter |
2012-05-24 08:51 PM |
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Thank you for letting us know! Last time I heard so much helicopter action it was during the fires, so glad it's not an emergency this time.
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COMMENT 282394
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Santa Barbara County has one of the... |
2012-05-24 08:50 PM |
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Definitely not the parents' fault.
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COMMENT 282393
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Helicopter |
2012-05-24 08:49 PM |
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An electric drum set might be cheaper?
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COMMENT 282392
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Bob Jones Trail |
2012-05-24 08:47 PM |
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Love that oak tree splitting the rock formation. 2203.... The Bob Jones trail follows the creek and remains pretty flat throughout. The trail you're thinking of drops down into Sycamore Hot Springs Resort but if you cross the bridge you will join up with the BJT.
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COMMENT 282391P
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 08:46 PM |
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May you enjoy health, humor, and lightheartedness in the year ahead, Roger. Am guessing - Is 1944 the birth year? Hammond, IN place of birth?
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HAPPY2BHERE
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:45 PM |
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Does NOT look like a film crew 'copter. If it is....why is that allowed? NOT nice during a red flag warning time over a still sensitive fire zone. What gives?
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COMMENT 282386
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 08:38 PM |
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Somebody said something about somebody's mother and a rumble ensued. Desk sgt told them to take it outside so they met at the SoCoastDeli for the show down. According to the deli staff it's a bit of a regular thing but it caused those customers who happened to be baked at the time or were carrying contraband to dump a load in their pants. True story.
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COMMENT 282385P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:38 PM |
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That helicopter has been up off and on for a couple hours.....what is going on Roger?
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SBITIZEN
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:35 PM |
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Its a film crew shooting the band, not a news chopper pretty damm annoying
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JOULES
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:35 PM |
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Yeah, what's up with the helicopter? It's really loud, and I'm nervous it's going to wake up my baby. Fire? Manhunt? Bowl publicity shots?
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COMMENT 282382
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Red Hawk Down |
2012-05-24 08:35 PM |
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Time is of the essence. And if you still have the bird, he needs to be kept warm at all times. The surface he is on looks like it gets cold. Please keep us posted on the outcome. I hope all goes well.
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SBSWEETPEA
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 08:31 PM |
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I hope she finds a good home. I wish I could take her but I already have two rescues. I will send a donation in her name.
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SBPOODLELADY
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:28 PM |
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Helicopter is hovering near the bowl. Concert going on.
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COMMENT 282379
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:27 PM |
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I had the same question about the helicopter. It's been there for several minutes.
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COMMENT 282378
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:26 PM |
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A helicopter is hovering over the Riviera. I don't think they are headed to Cottage....
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COMMENT 282377
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:16 PM |
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concert at the bowl.
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ROGER DODGER
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 08:16 PM |
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I think there was a suspicous guy there wearing funny looking clothes..I hope his mommy did not dress him. He was wearing yellow and black like a bee.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:14 PM |
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I have no idea I'd put more code reds up but I got complaints so what can I do?
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COMMENT 282374
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:12 PM |
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What's going on up on the Riviera?
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:05 PM |
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Reduce all units fire is confined to the dryer..Return all units except for truck check for extention.
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COMMENT 282372
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:53 PM |
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As with the Search and Rescue operations in the foothills, how come no one is asking, "Should the sailors have to pay for the rescue?" It was stupid to go out in those conditions. One word to consider, hypothermia.
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COMMENT 282371
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 07:52 PM |
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SY-The thing individuals like you don't understand is that you may see the bridge they built, or the highway they built, but what you can't quantify and "see" is the labor resources and employment that was strangled by the construction of those projects, and the tax dollars that were inefficiently used. The same thing goes for the minium wage. You may think it's great that people are guaranteed a minimum pay, but if there are people out there(like teenagers whose unemployment rate is sky high) who are willing to work for less, you have just killed their employment opportunity. Price floors and ceilings create shortages and surpluses, thus destroying the market's ability to balance out. Try reading some economic theory OTHER than Keynes.
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COMMENT 282370
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Red Hawk Down |
2012-05-24 07:49 PM |
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Please contact the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network at 805.681.1080, they are located at 1460 North Fairview Ave in Goleta. You may also try the folks at the Ojai Raptor Center at 805.649.6884. Thank you for taking the beautiful creature into your interim care!
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COMMENT 282369
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Franciscan files tell stories of se... |
2012-05-24 07:42 PM |
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Shamefull how few comments are on this thread. They (you know who) were in control, they (those who had control) were supressing the information, they (those who we respected) were moving these monsters around and all the time THEY (the church) were there as the ultimate "protectors" and nuturers of our most precious things, our kids. For those who do nothing, just think about the damage They have done and how it changed many, and many who did not report it. Is sad and sadder that They are still not comming fully clean.
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COMMENT 282368
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 07:36 PM |
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It has been discussed before and i think it is old, vintage, or special...
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COMMENT 282367
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:34 PM |
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#209 - Spot on
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MOARTS51
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Art Along The Creek |
2012-05-24 07:31 PM |
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Celebrate SCAPE's10th Anniversary at the three-day art & music festival located a block away from the SB Mission and running concurrently to the fabulous Italian chalk art festival, I Madonnari at the SB Mission. Plan to attend both to get a fully realized experience and immerse yourself in all things artful. Walk away from the Mission towards the mountains, and in less than a block, on the right side of the street, you'll see the al fresco museum magically appear. "Art Along the Creek" will transform the lower driveway of 37 Mountain Drive near Mission Canyon Dr. into an outdoor art museum. More than 100 artists, showing nearly 200 works on canvas are set up along under sun dappled oaks and sycamores, with live folk/blue grass/instrumental music throughout the event. Just across Mission Creek from Rocky Nook Park. May 26, Sat. 2 - 6 pm; May 27 & 28, Sat & Sun 11am - 6pm. Special award reception on Sunday, May 27 from 2 - 4 pm to honor Marcia Burtt who was one of the founders of SCAPE in 2002. Juror Rick Stich will present awards and explain the merits of the winners. City Councilman and arts rep, Frank Hotchkiss will present the first ever City Council Award to the artwork of his choice. These artists donate 40% of each sale to Phoenix of SB, a non-profit mental health agency, and its creek habitat restoration program. SCAPE has raised more than $100,000 for local environmental organizations since its inception. That's no chump change. SCAPE artists include: Honoree Marcia Burtt, Larry Iwerks, Dorene White, Leigh Sparks, John Rindlaub, Nancy Davidson, Donna Moser, Filberto Lomeli, Cynthia Burt, Bob Rowley, Rebecca Stebbins, Don Crocker and many more. Musicians Include: Doug Giordani, the singing gardener, Glendessary Jam, Larrry* and the Ocean All-Stars, The Honeysuckle Possums, The Grateful Doods, "Pat Milliken Hour," an hour of music by Pat Milliken, or music played by his friends, and more. *the third r is silent Enjoy nature, live music and art. View & purchase landscape, portrait and figurative paintings by SCAPE artists along Mission Creek. www.s-c-a-p-e.org or call (805)965-3434
Are you an artist who wants to be in the show? You can sign up on Saturday morning, May 26 - arrive at 11 am for the ingathering with your painting(s) and become a SCAPE member for $35. plus $10 per painting in the show.Find like minded people who love to paint too...
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COMMENT 282365
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Michael Douglas Donates $500,000 |
2012-05-24 07:31 PM |
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Wish he had a scholarship foundation for students.
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COMMENT 282364
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 07:28 PM |
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Recently, here in Baja, I was visiting a friend who has taken in many rescued dogs. I saw one that was totally beautiful and healthy and asked about her. She said that was "Suzie Q" who had been found in terrible condition by another village resident--12 years ago. The dog had no hair, nor meat on its bones and full of the mange. I remembered those two gals washing and medicating that poor dog. That resident just happened to be from Carpinteria., but she could not keep this dog and the other lady took her. She died shortly later. Wonderful to see that SUzie Q has had a long and fruitful life. I know that Ellie will be beautiful when healthy again.
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COMMENT 282363
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 07:06 PM |
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358 Who cares about Patterson It's rogers birthday time to party.
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ROGER DODGER
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 07:05 PM |
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Yea I know another subscriber is going to hate me, oh well...
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COMMENT 282361
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Gang Arrest |
2012-05-24 07:01 PM |
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Wow! What an amazing guy - so cool! Owns a gun! Wow! I'm so impressed! And his cute l'il unsmiling gansta-face! I know that took some practice, and I always like a man with discipline. I am so in love! This man is everything I look for in a sheep.
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COMMENT 282360
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Rize of the Fenix |
2012-05-24 06:56 PM |
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that's part of their bit. they did have 700,000$ worth of intelligent lights, so it's kind of excused.
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COMMENT 282359
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 06:50 PM |
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Vet? Veteran? Or Veterinarian?
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COMMENT 282358
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 06:45 PM |
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Happy Bday but what happened to staying on topic? Zero news about this event.
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COMMENT 282357
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 06:40 PM |
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Boathouse at Hendry's is my favorite though go early since seating is tight.
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COMMENT 282356
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 06:40 PM |
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Happy Birthday Mr. Roger "The Scanner" Guy!!! I believe you are allowed to take more medication for your pain on your birthday....I mean c'mon it IS your birthday after all!!!! Take care of that pain Roger....."Huff It, Puff It, and Get It Over With" (my favorite line in a song). Get on the pipe dude!!! Stand over that pretty narghile and huff your pain away.....no sense in waiting.....oh yeah. Thanks for scanning for us all out here in EdHatLand!!!
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COMMENT 282355
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 06:29 PM |
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Union Ale everyday 3-6pm
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SANYSIDRO
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Brass Quartet |
2012-05-24 06:28 PM |
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There's a brass quartet/quintet that plays at Montecito Covenant a few times a year that is really solid. Call and talk to the secretary for contact info. Ask about Mark the brass player at Montecito Covenant. :-)
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COMMENT 282353
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 06:28 PM |
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What a great story. I'm stoked for the dog to get a second chance with a person or family who will hopefully give it a great new start. Like the article said, Ellie probably would have never known anything else had it not been for outstanding organizations like DAWG and the like. Awesome job.
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ROGER DODGER
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Michael Douglas Donates $500,000 |
2012-05-24 06:14 PM |
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Thank You Michael that movie" Falling Down" was the greatest movie ever made. D-Fens I gotta get a car with that licence plate of course I could put it on my tricycle.
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ROGER DODGER
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 06:02 PM |
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Will I'm still here but ordered take out for me and Belinda..420 was earlier. I got some chicken legs cookin too! Alittle slippy wippy at the sweet shop...
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BULLSEYEB
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 05:52 PM |
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Happy Happy to you, Roger!!! Enjoy your day!
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COMMENT 282348
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The executor of Huguette Clark's es... |
2012-05-24 05:36 PM |
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I'm not giving back my gift!!!! The pen was in her hand when I signed the check!!
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COMMENT 282347
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 05:35 PM |
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I notice that much of the litter on the 101 in the South Coast areas has been picked up. I think there are a few new Adopt a Highway sponsors. I'd like to thank John Villar who must have adopted two areas on the northbound side that were always trashed. Now we need a group to do Mission St. exit north to Goleta. Caltrans has private companies that a business can hire if they can't clean up the litter themselves. Unfortunately, I don't see a co. in SB County. Might be a good business for an enterprising group.
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DEEKER
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 05:28 PM |
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At least once a week I read something that restores my faith in human kind - thank you for providing just the right story. Thank you all for saving this precious creature, you are compassionate and caring people each and every one of you. I hope she finds a wonderful home. I have three rescue dogs myself and can't take in anymore or I'd consider saving this little girl.
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COMMENT 282345
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 05:19 PM |
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As far as people getting ticks, I hike the higher trails into the front country all the time--I've almost never seen a tick. Stay on the trail and you won't get them--unless it is an overgrown trail. Then, wear tighter fitting clothes and you'll see them if they get on you and just brush them off.
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COMMENT 282344
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 05:17 PM |
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Very well said, 276 and 331. Veterans, you are very much appreciated. I am sorry for what you have to go through to recover from the PTSD. And for what you went through that gave you the PTSD. :( I've had only the slightest taste of PTSD from a very stressful 2 year situation in my life that recently mostly resolved itself. It pretty much wiped me out, leaving me exhausted and without any reserves to deal with new stress. But what I went through is nothing in comparison to what veterans go through. :P I can't begin to understand what you brave men and women go through when you come back home and try to get back to a "normal life", whatever the heck that really is. My situation partially resolved itself 6 months ago and I'm still not sure I'm back to normal yet.
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AQUAHOLIC
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Rize of the Fenix |
2012-05-24 05:14 PM |
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Love Jack Black, (school of rock!)....jeez, could they spend a bit more $$ on wardrobe?....looks like they just got off work from the factory.
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SBSWEETPEA
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 05:13 PM |
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Wow. What a great story.
Made me want to cry and I rarely cry.
I agree with comment 2326 spay and neuter does not negate neglect.
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COMMENT 282341
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 05:12 PM |
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Gag me. Cheap crap, made by slave labor in the third world. Just remember before you shop there: you get what you pay for.
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COMMENT 282340
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Armed Robbery Image Released |
2012-05-24 05:11 PM |
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Yikes! Is that a Groucho Marx fake nose?
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COMMENT 282339
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 05:07 PM |
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328 All construction jobs are temp jobs.
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COMMENT 282338
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 05:05 PM |
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@328 Infrastructure projects have long been sustaining factors in a vibrant economy. Not even mentioning the fact that our transportation infrastructure is subpar and falling apart. Temporary jobs, maybe. But they will definitely provide a boost to our economy and I think any help is good help right now.
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COMMENT 282337
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 05:05 PM |
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Roger enjoy some 420 at take it easy. Happy Birthday scanner guy.
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COMMENT 282336
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 05:02 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Dude!
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COMMENT 282335
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The executor of Huguette Clark's es... |
2012-05-24 04:58 PM |
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Shark Frenzy! $
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COMMENT 282334
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 04:54 PM |
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Well said 331! Hope he is OK and can find the help he needs.
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COMMENT 282333
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School News |
2012-05-24 04:50 PM |
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What a great story!
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COMMENT 282332
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 04:37 PM |
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For those who believe tap water is "potable", and who would ban bottled water: In SB, there is less excuse for this kind of ignorance than elsewhere. Bragg Live Foods is based here. Paul C. Bragg, (1895-1976). He was a strong advocate for drinking only PURE water. That meant, H2O only, NO chlorine, NO fluoride, NO other adulterants, NO inorganic minerals (which all municipal water is chock full of). He was body surfing in Hawaii, the day he died, aged 81 - living proof of his theories. For the 99% there are only two ways to drink pure water: Either distill it yourself, or buy bottled distilled water. Charcoal filtration is a joke. If you read up on chlorine and fluoride, you'll discover they are deadly chemicals, which cause cumulative organic damage, and should be avoided like the plague.
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COMMENT 282331
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 04:32 PM |
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Our Veterans struggle on a daily basis. The amount of soilders suffring from PTSD is on the raise. PTSD is hard to understand and hard for the families to cope with. A soilder can be having a wonderful day and then there is a trigger that sets them off. Panick attack, stress, helicopter noise even a smell can trigger the brain. Many try to self medicate with drugs, marijuana or alcohol. I don't know this one personally but have heard students talk about him. He is struggling and has sought help on many occasions. I hope that since he was not in the appartment that he is safe somewhere. If you kinow a Veteran, just let them know that their job was appreciated. You don't have to agree with war but it's nice to let them know that their lives have value.
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COMMENT 282330
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Amgen Tour of California |
2012-05-24 04:28 PM |
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Hopefully it won't stop in SB or Solvang next year, unless the tour stops extorting cities to be "hosts". Let them ride in the smog, while we save the $150k and enjoy locally sponsored races that truly contribute to our economy instead.
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COMMENT 282329
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 04:26 PM |
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Fish house on cabrillo,eveyday
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COMMENT 282328
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 04:24 PM |
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These are TEMPORARY JOBS. Make work projects are a joke. And they are gov't jobs which are more expensive and less efficient BY FAR.
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STARGIRL
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 04:20 PM |
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Happy Birthday, Roger!
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COMMENT 282326
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 04:16 PM |
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I am happy for Ellie, and grateful that someone has rescued her from her life of neglect and abuse. However, spay/neuter ordinances would not have prevented this and have absolutely nothing whatever to do with neglect and abuse.
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COMMENT 282325
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 04:12 PM |
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322P, did you mean landlords? As a small business owner myself I can't possibly imagine why someone other than a landlord would want high rents. And even with landlords, I don't really buy the argument that empty storefronts = tax breaks thus high rent = empty storefronts = less taxes. Though I'm not a landlord/property manager so I'm not really sure about that, just seems like a flimsy argument.
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 04:08 PM |
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The reason this and the Cliff Dr project get so much attention is because the Mesa association and their merry band of architects have become very politically powerful. They are triping over themselves to make an appearance at the sober house lynch mob meeting, and after 1 meeting are purposing to get the law changed. Anything for the votes Now that is some major brown nosing. Try getting that fast action in your neighborhood. Let's also get riid of anyone doing day care in their home, make sure anyone renting out rooms is claiming the income and disallow vacation rentals while we are at it. The Mesa I grew up in was a diverse and live and let live place it is now is dominated by in your business, angry rich white people. I am ready to turn the rentals and my house into sober living homes and move to the west side.
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COMMENT 282323
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Neglected Dog Saved |
2012-05-24 03:55 PM |
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The type of owner that would let his dog get in this condition is beyond my understanding. So great that these groups could step up and help this animal. I wonder how they choose which one to help when so many are in need? Someday maybe the spay/neuter ordinances that are being passed will have the desired effect and every dog can have a loving home and we can turn the shelters into public gardens or something.
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COMMENT 282322P
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 03:55 PM |
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032 - are you sure it's the snobs - or is it the store owners who want outrageous rents that keep those empty storefronts around?
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COMMENT 282321
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 03:48 PM |
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My tennis buddy came back from Vietnam as a trained sniper, when he sought help for PTSD his shrink got him hooked on valium. He made the decision to stop taking it on his own and had the full range of withdrawal effects, including suffering from tunnel vision sometimes when he was driving and had to pull over. Last time I heard he was doing okay and had a family.
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COMMENT 282320
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Rabbits were rescued from a researc... |
2012-05-24 03:47 PM |
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Rabbit fried with flour, like chicken, is quite good eating.
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COMMENT 282319
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 03:44 PM |
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Does anyone know why they have to take 4 yrs to build the 3 lane section from La Conchita to Carp? The inside lane next to the K rail is very narrow and twice now semis have drifted over into my lane and almost pinned me against the K rail. Word to the wise, don't try passing or getting passed by semis in that section of the 101 until the project is finished.
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COMMENT 282318
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There are over 400 seals basking at... |
2012-05-24 03:43 PM |
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Yep 149 you are correct. 233 are you really asking why you would want to hang at the beach? For many of us this is our daily walk and we are happy when we get to walk down to backside.
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COMMENT 282317P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 03:42 PM |
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LOL 312!!! Glad I'm not the only that notices the weather 3-4 time an airing....not bad for a place that really doesn't have weather!!!
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COMMENT 282316P
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 03:36 PM |
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299P
That's a great link!
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COMMENT 282315
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 03:34 PM |
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Stella Mare's 4-6:00
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COMMENT 282314P
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 03:31 PM |
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Have a great one Roger!
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COMMENT 282313P
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Amgen Tour of California |
2012-05-24 03:28 PM |
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Hopefully they come to Solvang for the Individual Time Trial (ITT) next year. I heard this year's ITT in smoggy & hotter-than-you-know-where Bakersfield was the absolute pits for riders & spectators alike. 96º during the final hour of the race & the fans were sparse at best. I saw some of it on TV and wow! What a nasty view shed, especially for a world class race that is televised & reported to over 43 countries world wide. Maybe next year S.B. County & Solvang.
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COMMENT 282312
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 03:28 PM |
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I'm sure KEYT will have a 30-second story on tomorrow night's news, that they will repeat all weekend, and it will be preceded and followed by the...wait for it...weather forecast!
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COMMENT 282311
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General Comments |
2012-05-24 03:23 PM |
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It is rather disparaging that someone would spread rumors that "Maverick Window & Door" at 414 E Haley St is out of business. It seem these rumors are being address as not true when they pop-up. Yet then another nasty rumor is posted, which is damaging to this business. It would would behoove anyone who has questions or concerns to call the company directly at 805-730-1600, just I have done.
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COMMENT 282310
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 03:22 PM |
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Were the little boats capsizing Capri 14.2s or Club Flying Juniors? If you don't know the difference, then you really aren't qualified to make a judgement of their safety. If an instructor took a Beginner class out yesterday, I'd agree that wasn't prudent. If it was an Advanced class or the Sailing Team sailing and capsizing yesterday, well that was good practice!
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COMMENT 282309
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Santa Maria man arrested on child m... |
2012-05-24 03:15 PM |
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Yes, throw away the key AND throw away the crucifix also. Where this animal is going, the crucifix won't help him.
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COMMENT 282308
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 03:15 PM |
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Happy Birthday Scanner Guy Roger Dodger!
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COMMENT 282307
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Fireworks on West Beach |
2012-05-24 03:11 PM |
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And starting promptly at 9:20 pm, the East and West Side Gangs, in conjunction with special invitees from Oxnard, will host the Independence Day after party. Exact location TBA.
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COMMENT 282306
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Brass Quartet |
2012-05-24 03:08 PM |
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The Prime Time Band does a lot of free community concerts - yes contact SBCC Adult Ed - maybe there are some brass players among their ranks.
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ROGER DODGER
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 03:06 PM |
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Thanks..
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COMMENT 282304
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 03:03 PM |
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Hopi b-day Roger,yer the best!
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COMMENT 282303
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 03:02 PM |
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Happy Birthday Roger!!
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DILLYDALLY
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 02:58 PM |
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Hungry Cat, 7 days a week last time I was there.
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COMMENT 282301
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Confidential files tell story of sy... |
2012-05-24 02:58 PM |
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Just sad.
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COMMENT 282299P
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 02:54 PM |
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See http://happysb.com/ -- it's a database of happy hours in SB. You can search by day, time, and location.
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ROGER DODGER
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Sheriff Activity on Patterson |
2012-05-24 02:53 PM |
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Ask KEYT it's my birthday I'm taking the rest of the day off!
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COMMENT 282297
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Here Today, (GONE) Tomorrow |
2012-05-24 02:53 PM |
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I've seen his work on the telephone pole by Metroplus.
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COMMENT 282296
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$1.7 Billion for Transportation Pro... |
2012-05-24 02:49 PM |
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Good let's rebuild this State and get some people to work.
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COMMENT 282295
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 02:49 PM |
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It should better be called "The 99% Store".
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COMMENT 282294
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 02:37 PM |
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@SY - you hit the nail on the head - BOTH parties!
To those who say SBPD is wasting their time, I'd say they are using their time/resources effectively by enabling/reminding us ALL that we're in this together - it takes a community to raise a community.
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COMMENT 282293
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 02:26 PM |
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@284 Better than the ones who figure out ways to steal, give the stolen money to their big wig friends, CEOs, radical hawks (AKA the military industrial complex), those who contribute millions to their re-election and then make it all seem like they are protecting the middle class, promoting prosperity and protecting this country. See how this works? Both parties are equally bad.
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COMMENT 282292
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 02:24 PM |
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casa blanca but only inside or on the patio.
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SBJULES
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 02:12 PM |
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Sue grafton's latest book begins with Kinsey seeing shop a shop lifter. She knows it isn't a victimless crime.
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COMMENT 282290
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 02:11 PM |
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Sandbar has happy hour from 4-8pm! but unfortunately if you like sitting outside in beautiful SB on a sunny day, out front on the patio, where you can enjoy the drink..you can't. Sandbar has stupid rules, that you must either sit with total strangers at the firepit or inside in their bar area. Otherwise you MUST order food. (and even though all the happy hour food is advertised on the tables out front; you cant have that food either for the price..on inside.. but hey not everyone likes good weather... two for one drinks!!!!
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COMMENT 282289
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Get Inspired on National Public Gar... |
2012-05-24 02:09 PM |
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I was fortunate enough to go on that 4 garden tour. It was amazing! I learned so much from the tour guides. Also got great pics. Thanks to everyone that came up with the fabulous idea to have the free tour!
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COMMENT 282288
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 02:07 PM |
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Zodos, 4-7pm.
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COMMENT 282287
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Happy Hour |
2012-05-24 02:06 PM |
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The Brewhouse, everyday 4-6pm.
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COMMENT 282286
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Here Today, (GONE) Tomorrow |
2012-05-24 02:03 PM |
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Nice work. Who is the artist?
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COMMENT 282285
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 02:01 PM |
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I've heard that possums kill rats.
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COMMENT 282284
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 01:56 PM |
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Me, I vote democrat because they can figure ways to steal, give the stolen money to their big wig friends, union bosses, radical activists (AKA community organizers), those who contribute millions to their re-election and then make it all seem like they are saving the planet, eliminating poverty and protecting minorities and everyones civil rights. Can you spell Solyndra?
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COMMENT 282283
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 01:49 PM |
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I found this very small tick crawling on my dog recently, and did some research to see if it could carry lyme disease. It turns out that the small ones, and the young ones in the nymph stage, can carry lyme and be very hard to spot. It seemed that the big ticks that are easy to see are less likely to carry the disease. Nymphs of the blacklegged or deer tick lyme carrier are the size of a poppy seed, while the adults are the size of a sesame seed.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:48 PM |
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He might have alittle surprise when he gets home.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:48 PM |
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Code 4 The subject is not in the apartment.
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COMMENT 282280
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 01:40 PM |
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The birds get my other seedlings just as they sprout up. (only feet away from the seed I put out for them). The peas are attacked at night; makes more sense that something noctunal is dining on the tender shoots.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:38 PM |
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Police were called to the unit last night on the report of an 11-7 Hot Prowl..Apprently the intruder went out a back window where there was a safety ladder. Police surrounded the area. I don't know if anyone was ever found. Then this morning the call in of this Text message "Bye" As far as I know there has been no contact with the subject.
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COMMENT 282278
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:35 PM |
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For a second there I thought 277 was talking about being in the same AirBorne unit.
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COMMENT 282277
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:30 PM |
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I unfortunately know the exact unit you are referring to, as I am an owner up there. This person has had police presence there in the past. I hope he is okay.
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COMMENT 282276
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:26 PM |
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Dichotomy...As veterans,we are trained & encouraged to kill with as much viciousness as possible...and without being "untrained" [debriefed in military talk],sent into a world that applauded our viciousness "over there",but does nothing to insure society`s safety [& our own] when we return. I served the U.S. in two terrible conflicts,left 1/2 of my guts in another country & still chase the "enemy" through the jungle of my dreams...If this person IS a Vet,I thank them & understand their pain...You desreve better than to die afraid on soil you are giving your life AGAIN for. 82nd AirBorne Rangers salute you.
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COMMENT 282275
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Franciscan files tell stories of se... |
2012-05-24 01:24 PM |
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@282030 You're right about facts ... which totally contradict your claim. It is the facts that people are ignoring and avoiding when they defend the church, whether by pointing the finger at someone else, as you did, or otherwise.
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COMMENT 282274
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:21 PM |
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Pretty sure it is building 984...not sure which unit....cannot get close enough.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:12 PM |
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984 Miramonte.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:12 PM |
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It's not right next door but I'm sure of of them live there I used to work next door to KEYT.
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COMMENT 282271
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:05 PM |
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Which building of the Highlands is this? I'm worried about my roommate!
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COMMENT 282270
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 01:04 PM |
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End of lesson one.
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COMMENT 282269
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:03 PM |
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Roger...this is all happening right next door to KEYT headquarters, so eventually someone at KEYT would notice the 20 cop cars parked on Miramonte.
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COMMENT 282268
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 01:02 PM |
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Its from birds. Watch for a while and you will see them land and eat a bite.
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COMMENT 282267
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 01:00 PM |
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Right outside my front door. Just spoke with one of the plethora of police that are here at the Highlands. Indeed it is a suicidal subject. The officers are now shouting through the front door, trying to get the person to come out. They don't know if the subject has committed suicide or if he is holed up inside. Heard that it is a troubled vet who is armed. The police all have guns drawn, helmets on, and there is one K-9. Rare excitement for the SB Highlands.
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COMMENT 282266
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 12:59 PM |
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Is that what keeps "topping" my peas? I couldn't figure out what was doing the damage, no snail trail and we really don't get alot of critters, just the occasional vist by grub-searching raccoons.
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RHS
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 12:49 PM |
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273--why would London or New York have a laugh about this small town's decision to be responsible about what we put into the environment? And why should we care what they think--New York and London were the home base for the pigs that destroyed our economy four years ago. I hardly want them modeling behavior or our environment!
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COMMENT 282264P
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Amgen Tour of California |
2012-05-24 12:44 PM |
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Thanks for the writeup, and fantastic photos! (I also wish they still came through the area.) I'm curious, what is a Course Marshall? How did commenter 161 become one?
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 12:39 PM |
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I've been listening to this for 3 hours and did not want to put it up because the guy has an (officer safety) Jacket. The police have to take caution to protect themselves. But of course there was a citizen out there with a cell phone and KEYT broke the story so much for protecting the police.
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COMMENT 282262
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 12:39 PM |
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Smooth seas never made a skillful sailor.
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COMMENT 282261
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 12:36 PM |
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1931 is not all that old. Looks like it was built then and modified from an "office" to residential subsequently, per city records available online. I'd still love to know the history, WHY someone built a "log cabin" there in front of a couple houses that look like they predate the cabin.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 12:31 PM |
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I think they helped someone out of the car. I don't know if they went to the hospital probably because they did hit a tree.
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COMMENT 282259
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 12:29 PM |
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This stuff is only a distraction - there are so many distactions these days - issues that do not matter and will have zero impact anyhow - stay vigilant in your paper chase - it's the only way.
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COMMENT 282258
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 12:28 PM |
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There is a zoning issue with respect to renters, sober living facility or not. Depending on the city, you are not allowed to rent to more than three people in a home unless you have a boarder's license. Federal and State law do not trump local zoning ordinance. That being said, I have no idea what it is in Santa Barbara. In other municipalities, it's more than three people.
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COMMENT 282255P
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Supervisors express their extreme f... |
2012-05-24 12:09 PM |
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930p in addition to that, bunches of mentally ill felons are getting early release from prison and the state intends that local mental health programs will expand to provide care to them.
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COMMENT 282253P
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 12:03 PM |
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What happens to all of the un-sold food that's prepared every day at Whole Foods on State Street?
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COMMENT 282252
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Amgen Tour of California |
2012-05-24 12:02 PM |
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Thanks for the pictures. Shame they didn't come through Santa Barbara, would have been fun to spectate.
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COMMENT 282251
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 12:00 PM |
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I heard it from home.. happend at pueblo exit, I can see hard hats. hope everything is ok.
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COMMENT 282250
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 11:59 AM |
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40% of the food processed in the USA gets thrown away. So if one throws away pastries for example,they also throw out the water used to grow the wheat,the farmers pay,trucking to market & so on. America has children dying of starvation every day. A homeless person could eat the thrown away food,feel & think better & raise themselves up from their situation. Shame on SB.
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COMMENT 282248
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A Santa Barbara man has been charge... |
2012-05-24 11:58 AM |
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Try convincing your landlord to be okay with you growing some plants. The issue is not with people possessing it, its the fact that they are now stuck with obtaining it through an undesirable means. The reason I always smoked so little pot was because I hated the dealers. Weird guys I went to high school with that thought I wanted to hang out because I got a sack from them.
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RHS
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Michael Ganschow, a longtime attorn... |
2012-05-24 11:56 AM |
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This was a Renaissance man in a digital world. Erudite and wide read with a questioning mind, unplumbed memory and an insightful if sometimes difficult logic that left some others out. Knowing him was a work in progress for those of us who had that privilege. Few people in our town spoke the truth as he did. We are a sorrier community with his passing.
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ROGER DODGER
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Daily Edhat - 05/23/12 |
2012-05-24 11:52 AM |
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Are you guys going to change to the photo of the day? I'm just wondering..
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COMMENT 282245
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Cloud Over Tehachipi |
2012-05-24 11:50 AM |
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i know there is always an explanation and i see that in the last thread. i still think that it is weird and i saw plane trails go into it all day at different times. trail on one side and not on the other. pretty big cloud and pretty big shadow. i am not sure that i have ever seen a cloud that can be seen from SB to LA and as far as nevada.
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COMMENT 282244P
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 11:48 AM |
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Better than Target. It brings a whole new ambiance to downtown.
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COMMENT 282243
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 11:47 AM |
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Great idea, in theory. But come on--when news of this hits the AP & places like London, Tokyo, & New York City hear about it, they're going to have a really good laugh. (OK, maybe not Tokyo--they're about to evacuate, anyway). This will never catch on. Do you really think the plastic industry will just roll over & play dead, lay off their lobbyists & stop production? Capitalism will win in straight sets, I assure you.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 11:46 AM |
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Now it's the Pueblo off ramp into the trees...
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COMMENT 282241
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 11:43 AM |
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Kind of sad how much red tape keeps from people obtaining an edible meal. I recall visiting my friend in San Francisco a while back, and him telling me to look inside a trash container outside this bagel shop downstairs from where he lived. The container was the size of the large residental ones marborg currently uses in town and was full to the brim with bagels that were still perfectly good, just a day old. They can't sell them as fresh, and I assume they can't donate them, so they go to waste. He said that gets picked up every few days. If I were homeless and looking for some food, thats the first place I would go.
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COMMENT 282240
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 11:43 AM |
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869 - Don't we get our water from Cachuma?
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COMMENT 282239
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 11:39 AM |
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I too live in a neighborhood with 2 halfway houses and a bunch of Pini slum rentals converted into 'sober-living' facilities. The people staying in them have ranged from average to scary. Some do drugs around the corner, or drink in public, sharing a container, and then slide back to the home. Residents are remanded there by Probation, instead of serving a drug or alcohol sentence in the jail. Complain to Probation that the halfway house is a riot zone, and it takes them years to remove it from their list of places to remand offenders to. It's totally unregulated, and the managers seldom have any credentials. I totally understand someone who doesn't want it next to their family.
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COMMENT 282238
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 11:39 AM |
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222, yes, because sailing is only done in perfect weather, or because there's no such thing as a squall. Sheesh. I'm sure the students had to sign all kinds of waivers, and probably got a good kick out of it. You wouldn't sign up for a cooking class with the expectation of not getting burned, so I doubt these students expected not to get wet or thrown overboard.
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COMMENT 282237
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 11:34 AM |
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990 and 011--919 is 100% correct! State law prohibits local jurisdictions from regulating (or in this case denying) these exact type of facilities (6 or less residents). There is absolutely nothing the neighbors can do to prohibit this type of use from locating in a single-family neighborhood.
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Rize of the Fenix |
2012-05-24 11:33 AM |
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I looked like a kick in the ass!
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COMMENT 282235P
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Supervisors express their extreme f... |
2012-05-24 11:32 AM |
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especially since the BOS- especially Doreen Farr- seem intent on ADDING more homeless middle aged men to the county's sphere, while attacking Ann Detrick and her crew for needing more money to care for this lot. odd.
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COMMENT 282234
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Thursday Traffic |
2012-05-24 11:28 AM |
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Tell me about it. Going back to Ventura last evening a semi roared by me in the left lane down by Bates Road. I hit my brakes to slow down so I wouldn't be next to him.
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COMMENT 282233
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There are over 400 seals basking at... |
2012-05-24 11:08 AM |
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Why would you want to hang out in the rookery?
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COMMENT 282232
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 11:07 AM |
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Saying that compassion is a two-way street completely misses the point of compassion.
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COMMENT 282231
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Guadalupe fire Chief Jack Owen anno... |
2012-05-24 11:02 AM |
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He would only receive Social Security if he had a job outside the fire service where he paid into SS, just as he has paid into PERS...
Owen should retire and let someone else have the opportunity to serve in the position- Retire already!
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COMMENT 282230
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At the head of the Tunnel Road Trai... |
2012-05-24 11:01 AM |
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@282186 2000 criminal verdicts have been proven erroneous (and many many more are as well), and it's your sort of thinking that led to those convictions. Just because one person was guilty of a crime, that isn't reason to believe some other person was guilty of a crime. Each case is independent and requires careful detailed attention to specific facts.
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COMMENT 282229
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MTD Cancellations |
2012-05-24 10:56 AM |
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At a MTD meeting, they decided to continue route 22 until at least October or so. I couldn't find the exact date.
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COMMENT 282228
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 10:53 AM |
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I don't think theft is a crime; that's why I vote Republican.
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COMMENT 282227
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Question & Answer |
2012-05-24 10:44 AM |
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Maverick/Hurd. Manufacturers change their dealer reps for various reasons. Be sure to get a referral from the manufacturer to ensure the serviceability of the product or you could get stuck. Hurd's website lists in SB Haywards Design Center, 965-7772, Oacific Timber 962-2202, or Dimensional Millworks, Inc. 687-6861.
Good Luck.
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COMMENT 282226P
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 10:40 AM |
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YES! Hugh Peterson's legacy will remain bright and shining for many years to come. Hugh exemplified the highest concept of a retail landlord. Fire hydrants, bronze statues, the most elegant marble stairway are but a few of the examples of his aesthetic foresight. Shoreline Park continues to benefit from his gift of a telescope next to the Bud Bottom's
"WHALE'S TAIL BENCH"
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COMMENT 282225
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 10:38 AM |
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Occupy was a setup from the get go. The strategy of "occupying public places" was chosen to attract society's "fringe" elements, from the homeless to "discontented youth", those marginalized on account of their failure to conform to the notion of "real Americans", thus giving the mainstream, led by the corporate media, an easy target to demonize. The dirty *appearance* of Occupiers has been the media's focus - on account of parking themselves in an often wet and muddy field. It was such lousy, self-defeating strategy that Karl Rove would have been proud. No matter how erudite, an unkempt occupier comes across like a loser on television. Meanwhile, the sociopathic, expensive-suited criminals in the financial sector continue to rape, pillage and loot the economy with impunity, embraced by the mainstream. We go ballistic at discontents using their First Amendment Rights, while going soft on organized crime, and appease the evildoers.
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COMMENT 282224P
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 10:38 AM |
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“There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” ? Warren Buffett
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COMMENT 282223
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MTD Cancellations |
2012-05-24 10:37 AM |
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204 hit the nail on the head. Unless MTD (with the help of the City and County) increase the frequency of busses along the routes fewer and fewer will find it possible to use the bus for their daily requirements. The City constantly hammers us to get out of our cars. But without a real alternative in place it will never be possible. We hear about how cities in Europe and elsewhere are more pedestrian friendly. But the ones that I have seen all have bus and tram service that covers the entire city on a very frequent basis. And for 077, it isn't the City making the cuts. MTD is their own special district.
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COMMENT 282222
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 10:33 AM |
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Every reply in here is seriously underestimating the power and danger of the ocean. I work for a boating company who was shut down yesterday because of the wind. Our boat is 64 feet long. I wouldn't want to put my trust in an instructor who couldn't make a basic decision to postpone class.
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COMMENT 282221
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 10:33 AM |
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LOL, 282136! And I agree with the others who said this sounds like a fine learning experience. That's what sailing is all about: at times, you capsize and need to know how to react. If this was UCSB, these were all adults and, most likely, as part of the program, were required to know how to swim.
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COMMENT 282220
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 10:32 AM |
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171: Don't feel too good about yourself, recycling is pretty much proven to use just as much energy as making a new bottle. Whether or not PETE is the most efficient, it is still very inefficient. We live in a coastal desert, meaning we have little water and require it to be transported from Norcal. If you want good drinking water from the tap, I'd suggest you move to the PNW. Otherwise, put your drinking water through a good charcoal filter and it tastes just fine. I drink it all day and have no complaints. 976 is right, I get tired of getting a bag for 2 avocados or a few apples. By the time you ask them not to bag it, its already been done, so they get angry at you for making them unbag it.
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COMMENT 282219
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 10:29 AM |
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Seedlady, I tend to agree about letting nature run its course(s) but what to do about possoms; they ate the peas and I suspect are just waiting to decimate the tomatoes as they did last year, they and, probably, rats. I've had removed some of that latter "nature" but absolutely loathe what the possoms do ... and therefore the possoms.
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COMMENT 282218
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 10:22 AM |
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Not a subscriber so I can't post links but search for "old cabin" and an older post with lots of great pics and info in the comments will show up
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COMMENT 282217
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At the head of the Tunnel Road Trai... |
2012-05-24 10:20 AM |
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020: The issue at hand was not to further chastise the men responsible for the tea fire, it was the situation at hand. That merely came up as an example of a likely cause. There, that make you feel better? Weedwhacking on a red flag day in dry grass in the most brush dense area of Santa Barbara is just asking for trouble. Doesn't take a previous court case conviction to prove that, does it?
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COMMENT 282216
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 10:18 AM |
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070/Roger....NO....another bar would be perfectly OK. ANYTHING is better than an empty storefront.
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COMMENT 282215
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 10:10 AM |
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To all those who hate the Santa Barbara rich people, why did you move here? If you were native, you wouldn't have that attitude, it's part of growing up here. Every town in America has the wealthy contingent. They tossed Alpha Thrift from State, I am assuming the 99 Cent Store will be able to match the rent required, I like the stores.
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COMMENT 282214
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 10:04 AM |
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Non Issue - Feel good BS - waste of time - waste of space and oxygen - sad that we have come to this - tackle an issue that matters -
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COMMENT 282213
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 10:02 AM |
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What better way for this group to get some hands on learning? Life is not always "smooth sailing" as they say.
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COMMENT 282212
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Amgen Tour of California |
2012-05-24 10:01 AM |
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Great report! One minor nit: the summit of Mt Baldy is 10,000'; the Amgen Tour Mt Baldy stage finishes at the parking lot ~6,000'. There's a great trail run from the 6,000' level to the top; this year's run is Sept. 3rd. A great "double" would be the Santa Barbara Pier-to-Peak (Sept 2nd), followed by the Mt Baldy Run2Top (Sept 3rd).
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COMMENT 282211
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 10:00 AM |
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Greenfiat - no need to take the dog to the vet unless it gets infected. Just swab it with peroxide or betadine. also forceps work fine for getting ticks out - just grab as close to the skin as possible. no gimmicks needed.
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COMMENT 282210
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 09:58 AM |
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For all you carrying reusable bags , since we now have an abundance of plastic bags available in the market, I will be requesting double bagging of all my groceries just for you !
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COMMENT 282209
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 09:53 AM |
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I'm impressed with the comments on this one... way to go SB! Fun conditions for small boat sailing in the harbor! Good to know there are still leaders like this teacher, taking intelligent risks, and not crippled with fear. The lessons learned might very well save a life some day.
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COMMENT 282208
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 09:50 AM |
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I attended the Mesa meeting. One person kept insisting they would be felons, another that there would be 16 people there. Others objected that the residents would be charged $800 or $900 per month. One even complained that the residents would probably drink coffee and smoke cigarettes. Another talked about how drunk people would visit them and run over Mesa residents. It was a truly bizarre and sad experience. The person living next door has a right to be concerned that it will impact his property value. But it is legal. And it will probably have less drinking than most other homes on the block. Residents are tested regularly and will be booted out if they fail tests. better than the people who live legally next to me! And here's one more thing to think about- who among us does not know of a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor who has a substance abuse problem? Folks, they need help.
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COMMENT 282207
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 09:48 AM |
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most shoplifters are definitely employees. I find it annoying that the PD spends time on this yet if you as a citizen call in a robbery they tell you there's nothing they can do. by the way people that think these stores losses are passed on to the customer are wrong. their prices are driven by much larger forces and would be exactly the same if no shoplifting existed.
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COMMENT 282206P
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 09:48 AM |
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Or a photo?
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COMMENT 282205P
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 09:47 AM |
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@ Greenfiat - Yes, take the dog to the Vet. It can get infected and be painful for the dog until it's removed. I had a tick on my hip and a friend did the twist-thing, but the head stayed behind. It was extremely painful for weeks and I ended up with a ugly little scar/mark for years.
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COMMENT 282204
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MTD Cancellations |
2012-05-24 09:46 AM |
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poor service, bad routs, long rides. all reason why the SB MTD system fails to attract anyone who isn't forced to use it by necessity. If I can get downtown, do my business and return home in less time than it takes to get downtown on the bus then why take the bus? My time is more valuable than that and wasting it on the bus is pointless.
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COMMENT 282203
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Bob Jones Trail |
2012-05-24 09:44 AM |
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Is that the trail that starts near the freeway and runs along the ridge line?
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COMMENT 282202
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 09:43 AM |
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282012, that's incorrect. The retail industry replaced paper with plastic not because of the trees, but because plastic is less expensive. That's the only reason (cost savings as one of the driving forces in profitability.) btw, from the University of Toronto: "Plastic will never break down; It will never disappear. Biodegradeable plastic is a misnomer because wood fiber has been mixed with the plastic so when buried, the wood dissolves leaving a million tiny pieces of plastic, instead of one bag." I don't believe that communities are claiming that plastic is necessarily 'more evil' than paper, but more with an agenda to get people to consider using reusable bags when shopping. If one carried a cloth reusable bag or a briefcase, backpack, etc.., when shopping then that would help reduce waste. I hate it when I buy something and the clerk automatically puts it into a bag. I can easily carry it or put it into my own bag, etc..
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COMMENT 282201P
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Paint the Town Green |
2012-05-24 09:42 AM |
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so WHAT is the event?? why even post something like this if it fails to communicate the most basic information?
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COMMENT 282200
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 09:42 AM |
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My husband had Lyme Disease last year and was sick for months. Our hike behind Stevens park is the suspected source, but we really don't know. He had no bull's eye--he didn't see the tick, just got very sick and the doctors couldn't figure it out. Finally, Infectious Disease department at Sansum ran a test for Lyme. It took antibiotics--STRONG, antibiotics, and the recovery was slow.
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COMMENT 282199
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Thursday Traffic |
2012-05-24 09:41 AM |
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That commute up the 101 through La Conchita is getting more scary each day. I feel like I am driving through a mine field. Even in those areas of narrow lanes and reduced speeds, people are not using good judgment/common sense in their driving. The added stress is beginning to get to me. Would love to hear from VISTA passengers about whether the narrow lanes have caused problems for the big buses going through that area.
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RLMCDON
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 09:38 AM |
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. If the food isn't individually wrapped (which by the looks of the local coffee shop food areas, the vast majority isn't), than organizations will not be able to accept it due to food safety laws and concerns. Hence Food Bank, Community Kitchen, etc would not take this type of product. The donating party is also usually VERY wary about donations of "expired" (whether truly expired or not is another issue altogether) products due to liability issues in our litigious society and that's why most give explicit directions to their employees to trash it. Some will allow animal feed donations.
Personally, I think that's ridiculous, and wish we didn't waste so much food in this country when there are so many hungry mouths to feed. That's a problem not just in retail, but the home as well.
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COMMENT 282197
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 09:37 AM |
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I always stop at the 99 Cent Only store in Ventura, so it will be wonderful to have one in Santa Barbara. It's a great store for kitchen and party items, and I can't wait to have one in town. It will get me to start shopping downtown again!
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COMMENT 282196
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Bob Jones Trail |
2012-05-24 09:35 AM |
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I am a hiker/walker. I think I should get treking poles. My daughter and I share a birthday and this hike was our birthday present to each other! Thanks for the info.
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COMMENT 282195P
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Guadalupe fire Chief Jack Owen anno... |
2012-05-24 09:34 AM |
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triple dipping, Soc Sec too.
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COMMENT 282194
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 09:32 AM |
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Been there. Done that. Some of the longest lasting memories of my life! Lesson learned.... You are not omnipotent .... A good thing for the younger ones to understand! Mother Nature is awesome..... And sometimes unforgiving! I would be disappointed if this was treated as anything more than a learning experience for all involved (and those that weren't as well)!
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SEEDLADY
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 09:31 AM |
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United Blood Services always looks for donations to give to blood donors after their donation. Juices, waters, and high calorie snacks. Back in the day, they'd get Mrs Field's day- olds. They were a treat!
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COMMENT 282192
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 09:28 AM |
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Really. A 99 cent store on State Street, when we've been fighting for a Target for years? A 99 CENT STORE? Pullleeeeze!!!!
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SEEDLADY
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Bob Jones Trail |
2012-05-24 09:24 AM |
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Great trail once you get away from the freeway noise. Birds galore along the creekway path! Did you notice in the meadow area, local biodynamic farmer, Ralph Johnson's enclosed garden where he grows produce for 'The Garden at Avila' ? He also sells at the Baywood, Thurs SLO and AG Farmer's Mkts. His produce goes fast. Right now his peas (shelling, snap and Sugar) are fabulous. And he sells biodynamically grown tomato starts. Go Ralph! Are you a biker or a walker? I use trekking poles.
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COMMENT 282190
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 09:22 AM |
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A good live and learn moment! It looked like the yacht club had a fun time with their sailing event in the wind last night even though there were warnings posted by the NWS. It was fun to watch, on shore. :o)
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SEEDLADY
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 09:17 AM |
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not poz, but think its not snails. Unless you see the slimy tacks, its more likely a small beetle or a looper type of caterpillar. You could spray with some Neem Oil, Safer brand insect spray, or other. Likely not to do 'teminal' damage, just cosmetic. In my garden, let nature run its course.
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COMMENT 282188
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Brass Quartet |
2012-05-24 09:12 AM |
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Contact SB City College. Lots of good brass players there. Eric Heidner is a professor who plays and knows all the brass folk.
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COMMENT 282187
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 09:11 AM |
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Sailing in a breeze and capsizing are part of small boat sailing. Sounds like they were all inside or near the harbor which is where the beginners should be. As a lifelong sailor, I don't see a problem here.
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COMMENT 282186
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At the head of the Tunnel Road Trai... |
2012-05-24 09:09 AM |
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Right, and the ten kids didn't start the tea fire, and Casey Anthony is a good Mom and OJ really was innocent....
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COMMENT 282185
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Why do we love Santa Barbara? |
2012-05-24 09:08 AM |
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The (good) street musicians
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RED CREEK
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UCSB Researcher finds that age-rela... |
2012-05-24 09:07 AM |
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The formula for health in old age is lifelong adherence to a healthy plant based diet, vigorous exercise several times a week, low weight (normal), low stress, and familial or other emotional support. This has been in nutritional research findings for years (see The China Study, by Dr. Colin Campbell). So it is no surprise that those with the "western" lifestyles:
overweight, overstressed, lots of calories from fatty meat, sugar, dairy and alcohol,
resulting poor overall nutrition,
isolated and
overworked
become sick and sicker as they age. We can change these habits, but it is not easy.
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COMMENT 282183P
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 09:05 AM |
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Sounds like fun to me, live a little folks. I don't know what the squawk is about, you gotta know how to deal with weather if you are out on the water. I agree with the TURTLE!!! Awesome!
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ARCHIE
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 09:04 AM |
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154: how do you know?
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COMMENT 282181
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 09:03 AM |
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961, I'd be careful about assuming that only the wealthy provide the desirable ambience in this town. I'm a minimum wage homeowner here and my property taxes are 5x what my wealthy (early retired) friend pays. Besides the real beauty of this town is the weather and scenery, which have nothing to do with the wealthy.
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ARCHIE
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99 cent deals? |
2012-05-24 09:03 AM |
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I was a fan of the Woolworth's 5 & 10 cent store on State- this is just a step up.
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COMMENT 282179
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 08:57 AM |
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My boyfriends family lived in it at one time in the past I believe. Id love to find a link to that story
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-05-24 08:57 AM |
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Some people might be alittle late comming in to work. Engine 91 on scene helping to get trapped subject out of his vehicle.
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COMMENT 282177
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 08:53 AM |
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Yey... finally some notable artistic expressions. Great image.
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COMMENT 282176
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Santa Maria man arrested on child m... |
2012-05-24 08:52 AM |
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Yes, Crucifix...& that is supposed to mean that he couldn't possibly have commited this disgusting crime? It sickens me each time I see these molestations. Here's hoping that the police have enough evidence to throw away the key. Good job.
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COMMENT 282175
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Confidential files tell story of sy... |
2012-05-24 08:52 AM |
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Our fathers of perpetual pederasty as Garrison Keillor would say.
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COMMENT 282174P
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Supervisors express their extreme f... |
2012-05-24 08:50 AM |
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112P Cottage or Sansum wouldn't want to run it. There is no profit in providing care for the indigent mentally ill, many of whom arrive in Santa Barbara by bus.
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COMMENT 282173
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 08:50 AM |
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Thanks ElRojo,
La Arcada should/could be the template for anyone aspiring to be a great retail landlord.
I worked at Josie's El Cielito in the 70's and remember fondly how pleasant it was to walk to work in such a beautiful place and how Mr Peterson's care and attention to detail made everyone's day a little better.
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COMMENT 282172
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Scanner Reports 5-23-12 |
2012-05-24 08:48 AM |
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Short, sweet, great mug shots & as usual, thanx for my morning smile Rodger! Deborah :o)
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COMMENT 282171
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 08:46 AM |
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Ying Yang just doesn't get it. It's ALL about the taste of the water! Go ahead and filter SB tap water all you want...it still tastes like and old sneaker soaked in dog pee. We drink A LOT of water. We buy both the small bottles and the large 2.5g jugs. We recycle every single bottle/jug. Guilt factor = 0. Don't let eco-terrorists like Ying Yang scare you. PETE is one of the most efficiently recyclable plastics. Add to that the CRV value, which drives vagrants to pick up un-recycled bottles, and there is no problem with bottled water.
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SPARKEY
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At the head of the Tunnel Road Trai... |
2012-05-24 08:44 AM |
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It was not started by two men with weedwackers. I have not seen any conclusive proof showing that they started it.
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SBJULES
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 08:43 AM |
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I love this phrase: "with waning patience"
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COMMENT 282168
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Helene Schneider leads charge to ta... |
2012-05-24 08:43 AM |
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Let's see. Do I want to make Cliff Drive safer? And by paying all that money we don't have and giving control and jurisdiction to the City Council and la la City Planning staff we will be safer? What world have you been living in for the last 20 years? I still feel really safe thinking about the blue line that would have shown me where the Ocean will rise up to in a hundred years or so. Everytime I have to drive around a bulbout or one of those inane and useless little roundabout obstructions or dodging chicanes up on Stanley drive I feels so safe! For example the safety theory there was to accomplish a 3 mile an hour documented slow down in the speed of cars on Stanley drive the Chicanes force cars to head at each other as in a head on collision or hit the chicane. Now that is really safe isn't it. Acquire Cliff Drive? I hope not!
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COMMENT 282167
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Entrepreneurial Training Improvemen... |
2012-05-24 08:42 AM |
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There ara so many good sounding federal boondogle bureaucratic dominated programs like this. It is not surprising that Capps the lock step politician is behind it. A classic do nothing politician that comes up with these good sounding programs especially during election years to try to hide a do nothing, follow the democratic agenda like a sheep, tenure. Capps has been an embarassment to this District who deserves a lot better than someone who got elected out of sympathy for her late husband who passed away in office and who promised only one full term. That was what? - 6 terms ago?
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COMMENT 282166
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 08:41 AM |
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It seems like the issue to me is that beginners sometimes don't know enough to know when they are in over their heads to begin with. So have to rely on the experienced instructors to tell them how to proceed safely. If the instructor doesn't show good judgment, then is that a good thing? I'm pretty sure the class listing doesn't say- Sail in challenging wind conditions with a good chance of capsizing or being unable to make it back to your berth due to adverse wind conditions. I'm sure the University won't be happy about this kind of liability.
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COMMENT 282165
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 08:39 AM |
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@126 and anyone curious: red is for private fire hydrants, yellow is city-owned - for the most part. The colors can also signify the water pressure in some places.
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COMMENT 282164
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Guadalupe fire Chief Jack Owen anno... |
2012-05-24 08:36 AM |
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The change is to prevent double dipping by retired people, and they can only work a limited number of hours in a temporary capacity and still get their full retirement pay from CALPERS. www.csda.net/legislative /1-legislative-highlight/1580-calpers-explains-changes-to-retired-annuitant-law Luckily for the Chief, they will probably pass a law allowing him to double dip again without penalty. For me, I think he should choose whether he wants to retire and go fishing or keep working, and not benefit from both just because the state laws waste money.
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COMMENT 282163
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 08:36 AM |
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I'm sure they learned something, and hopefully had a good laugh about it after.
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CHICA
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 08:35 AM |
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Great information from 282119P. I'll have to get this from the pet store. Thanks.
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COMMENT 282161
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Amgen Tour of California |
2012-05-24 08:33 AM |
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Thanks for the photos, you were in a great spot! I have been a traveling Course Marshal for the Tour for the last 6 years, and don't always get to see the finish or podium, since we are out on the course working. It always amazes me how well organized the whole thing is. Those young men are tremendous athletes!
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COMMENT 282160
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 08:30 AM |
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136 Ugh The turtle.
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COMMENT 282159
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 08:30 AM |
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I was at White Rock Day Use area with my dog and found an engorged one on her leg. I had an "EEEEK!" moment and yanked it off, even though I knew better. Now there is a small piece left in and I don't know whether I should take her to the vet or monitor her for signs of infection. I cleaned it with alcohol, but...any advice? I even had a Tick Twister at home...what an idiot...
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BECKY
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 08:23 AM |
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There is a reasonable middle, that acknowledges that those in the fringe groups of TeaParty and Occupy are making a valid point. What used to be a more fair and functional political, social, and economic system is broken. As money corrupts our political process, and both parties become more extreme, the working middle class is becoming the newly poor, while those who bought politicians are reaping disproportionate rewards because the game has been rigged. The best way to protest is not on the street, but with your votes. http://rootstrikers.org (which used to be FixCongressFirst) sole purpose is to fight the corrupting influence of money in politics (whether that money is corporations or unions or lobbyists for someone else, it's still corrupting.)
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COMMENT 282156
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Mesa residents block the sober livi... |
2012-05-24 08:21 AM |
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As someone who lives in a neighborhood with a double-diagnosis treatment facility home and 2 half-way houses I say fight it people. I never know what's going to turn up. A few weeks ago it was a young woman od-ed on something out on the sidewalk in the middle of the night. Plus parking problems and trash. I'd say one half-way house is letting the camel get it's nose in the tent.
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COMMENT 282154
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 08:19 AM |
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947: RIGHT ON. The SBPD are completely useless and focused on all the wrong things.
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COMMENT 282153P
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Catch a Thief |
2012-05-24 08:18 AM |
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With the economy, online competition, greedy landlords and a thousand other issues to deal with, our retailers have it pretty rough. Shoplifting is NOT a victimless crime. Our retailers get hurt by shoplifting, and 281933 sounds like a shoplifter.
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COMMENT 282152
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 08:17 AM |
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Neat photo, looks like a painting. :-)
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COMMENT 282151
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 08:17 AM |
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I was there- they looked like they were having a good time
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YIN YANG
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 08:17 AM |
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I looked it up; SB Community Kitchen IS Casa Esperanza.
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COMMENT 282149
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There are over 400 seals basking at... |
2012-05-24 08:14 AM |
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The article is not completely correct. The beach is only off-limits for a few remaining days. Starting June 1st the closure is over and people (and dogs) are free to walk on the beach/hang out/etc in the rookery. It is still against the law to harass the seals but the beach is entirely open to the public. The overzealous seal watchers would like you to believe other wise but it is clearly posted that the closure ends June 1 every year.
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YIN YANG
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 08:13 AM |
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Is the food individually wrapped?! I have never been in a Starbucks. LOL
I am sure they are worried about liability, regardless. But if each item is wrapped, there's a good chance they could have an agency or organization pick it up. As 114 mentioned, it's Community Kitchen at the shelter. They have a formal agreement with TJ's; I see their van often at DLV TJ's. It's a horrible waste of food and it happens all over, every day, in homes and businesses. (But this thread has me craving some kind of pastry. blush) (Not sure if Edhat allows cited quotes; I haven't done this here before): "According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Loss Project, we throw away more than 25 percent—some 25.9 million tons—of all the food we produce for domestic sale and consumption. A 2004 University of Arizona study pegs the figure at closer to 50 percent, finding that Americans squander some $43 billion annually on wasted food."
http://www.scientificamerican.com/
article.cfm?id=earth-talk-waste-land There are more horrifying stats in the article about landfills, methane, water and gas usage to produce unused food, etc. Lots more terrible news & stats can be found by googling, of course.
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BECKY
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 08:11 AM |
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I'd love for the students and instructor to learn from this without ANY outside intervention. No disciplinary action, no second guessing by others. Sometimes thinking you are more advanced than you are is the best lesson you can have.
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COMMENT 282146
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Sunflower Damage |
2012-05-24 08:10 AM |
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Get some Sluggo, should take care of it. Safe if you have pets too, used it with good results in our fruit and veggie garden that was plagued by snails and other slimy critters.
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COMMENT 282145
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 08:09 AM |
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@ 034, If the lower 99% were union members, the occupy movement would not exist. Freedom of speech is a beautiful thing, I hate to see a boot on the neck of free speech, especially when it is a boot bought by taxpayers money. =( Wake up, get informed and stop trying to trickle on me. The last 30 years have been devestating to the 99% of us (quality of life). F#@$ tax loopolls and tax shelters!
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COMMENT 282144
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 08:08 AM |
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Not smart!
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COMMENT 282143
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 08:08 AM |
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Elrojo has good suggestions. I would also add Casa Esperanza. Casa Esperanza has a wing for recovering addicts. During recovery, an addict needs extra sugar. Heroin is cut with sugars; during recovery the body needs sugar for a period of time. If you knew the spoiled and low quality food that Casa Esperanza is given, we would all tell Starbucks or any merchant to donate. We would all donate to support those hard fighting individuals who have chosen to recover and turn around their lives..
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MTNDRIVER
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Weird Cloud over Carpinteria |
2012-05-24 08:06 AM |
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Nothing to do with fire, and definitely not a pyrocumulus cloud, which looks very much like a big cumulus, billows and pillows, etc. It's a lenticular cloud, and they often form over mountains and hang around for long times. Waves in the atmosphere cause them--I don't actually understand how it works, but the mechanism is well understood by weather and cloud people. Google it. They're often mistaken for UFOs )or UFO hiding places).
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COMMENT 282141
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 08:02 AM |
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Google Occupy and unions and even wikipedia will set you straight. It only took 10 days for the unions to coattail this movement started by a small group in Canada called AdBusters. So yes, confirming the "conspiracy" between unions and Occupy is pretty much out there for anyone who wants to do even the smallest amount of internet search. The 1% "rich" is mythical in that it is an ever changing identity that rises and falls amongst itself so you can't target any one person or institution. Consequently, it was used as a mythical smokescreen by public employee unions who were getting exposed right and left for their $100,000 plus salaries, benefits and gold-plated retirements. The Bell Curve will always include a few percentage points on each end of the scale. Targeting this alleged mythical "rich" 1% is an exercise in perverse silliness.
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COMMENT 282140
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 07:58 AM |
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Sy - get a better job
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COMMENT 282139
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Log Cabin |
2012-05-24 07:57 AM |
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It's a historic structure with a long history. The Independent has run stories on it before.
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COMMENT 282138P
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At the head of the Tunnel Road Trai... |
2012-05-24 07:57 AM |
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you sure they were working- i doubt it
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COMMENT 282137P
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Guadalupe fire Chief Jack Owen anno... |
2012-05-24 07:55 AM |
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Yeah, I am curious about this story. Using the word "forced" in the headline was ... interesting.
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COMMENT 282136
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:50 AM |
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Behold the Turtle! It makes progress only when it sticks out its neck. Unless it does so in California where it will be publicly chastised, placed on administrative leave and forced to take sensitivity retraining.
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MTD Cancellations |
2012-05-24 07:41 AM |
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As if the transportation to the foothills wasn't bad enough. I already have to walk a mile from my house to get to the bus stop at the Mission and now theres not going to be a 22 at all?
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COMMENT 282133P
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SB City Council approved a draft or... |
2012-05-24 07:41 AM |
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-012, no, they do not remember. They never do. It's just a cause celeb, ...remember the crying Indian commerciAl's of the 70's?
This will be forgotten and overturned as inconsequential
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COMMENT 282132
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:40 AM |
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No injuries were reported so yes, it maybe was a good learning experience. However, if anyone had been injured or drowned it would be an entirely different story. We don't know how experienced the sailors were or how experienced the teacher is but I am sure we will hear more about it because UCSB won't like one of their teachers getting bashed, unless they want to fire them for this.
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COMMENT 282131P
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Franciscan files tell stories of se... |
2012-05-24 07:38 AM |
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I gotta add: There's a lot more transparency in public schools. It's defiitely worse in the "cloistered," insular, celibate world of a church
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COMMENT 282130
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:37 AM |
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I was in the water yesterday it isn't that cold. This is Santa Barbara not the Farallon Islands. This sounds to be a great learning experience for the new sailors.
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COMMENT 282129
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Santa Maria man arrested on child m... |
2012-05-24 07:36 AM |
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As another commenter pointed out, he's wearing his Cricifix in the Mug shot..nice touch
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COMMENT 282128P
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Franciscan files tell stories of se... |
2012-05-24 07:36 AM |
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030, I beg to differ. I won't say much, but I've dealt with the issue in CA public schools, and as bad as it is, I think the extent of abuse in the Catholic church IS worse. Maybe it's not nationally. and I can't prove it.
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COMMENT 282127
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:34 AM |
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Bummer but maybe it was a training lesson after all. Good thing it happened in the relative safety of the Harbor.
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COMMENT 282126
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 07:34 AM |
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Usually the local Fire Department paints them all yellow so as to make it easier to find in an emergency. I painted the one in front of my home red, and found this out by painful experience(they charged me to re-paint it yellow)
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COMMENT 282125
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:34 AM |
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Seems fine to me. They have to learn how to sail in all kinds of weather in order to be ready for the coming war with China.
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COMMENT 282124
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Smooth Sailing |
2012-05-24 07:33 AM |
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Sounds like a great experiencial learning experience to me. I'm sure lots of learning took place out there.
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COMMENT 282123
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MTD Cancellations |
2012-05-24 07:29 AM |
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#22 is the only bus to the Mission, Natural HIstory Museum and Botanical Garden. Seems we should keep this service to help tourists (and locals!) come to enjoy some of our most wonderful sites. If SB is really a town that holds cuture dear, one doesn't cut off the ONLY public transport to these fab places. To get ridership up, maybe make the #22 visually a special Mission/Museum bus so people could just hop on and go! The city does such a great job w/ Fiesta hats and such on the busses, maybe we could do the same for #22 but even more.
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ELROJO
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 07:14 AM |
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Casa Serena, 1515 Bath Street, SB New House, 227 W Haley & 2434 Bath Casa is a recovery home for women, New House is one for men. They do wonderful work and have been Santa Barbara institutions since the 1950's.
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COMMENT 282121P
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Occupy Santa Barbara's quest for an... |
2012-05-24 07:10 AM |
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I thought it was about corporate greed?...oh wait, no no no, I thought it was then about capitalism being bad...oh wait, no no no, I thought it was about the 1% of wealth owners versus the 99% of wealth owners (yes, SY, it is a myth and doesn't exist, go back to school and Econ 101. Isn't anyone who lives in SB part of the 1%? Ask a kid growing up in a Foxconn factory in china if he thinks so.. That kid in China, is the 99%, btw)....oh wait, no no no, I think now it's about protecting public employee union benefits....oh wait, no no no, I now think its about .... Sorry, not threatened, not scared, not influenced by these people and their cause (whatever it decides it is someday)...and yes, I vote and influence others. It's just politics, and unions doing their best to influence the upcoming election. Good luck with that!
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COMMENT 282119P
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Ticks on the Trails |
2012-05-24 07:01 AM |
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I am surprised no one mentioned the "Tick Twister." It is a very, very inexpensive piece of plastic that slides around the body of the tick. Then you slowly twist it and ALL of the tick comes right out. They sell these at the vets and at the pet stores. I have used the tweezer method and the tick always broke off for me, leaving the dreaded head still in the skin. However, the "Tick Twister" has been 100% effective-and EASY! My vet told me that that is what they use when someone brings their dog in that has a tick. I noticed that you can also buy it online. A friend of mine visiting from Massachusetts, who lost one dog to Lyme Disease, ordered the "Tick Twister" online when he was visiting and saw me use it on my dog. And it is very cheap-just a few dollars for one and a bit more for a two pack.
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COMMENT 282118P
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Red Flag |
2012-05-24 06:59 AM |
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Roger- go to the sea, or up high (meaning with a view) so you can see the sea!
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ELROJO
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Gee Whiz! |
2012-05-24 06:45 AM |
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This is the hydrant on East Figueroa Street in front of La Arcada. As one of many improvements to his charming property, Mr. Peterson (sadly now passed away) spent his own hard earned money to upgrade the hydrant above what the City usually installs to beautify the property and improve the experience of his tenants and their customers. Many locals take their visiting friends to the property to shop or have a meal to show off one of the nicest properties in all of Santa Barbara. What an amazing legacy.
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ARTEMISIA
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 06:39 AM |
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And what happens to all the prepared food at supermarket deli counters at the end of the day? Bet that gets dumped in the trash too. What a waste! Isn't there a way to give it to people in need?
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COMMENT 282114
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 06:32 AM |
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The Kitchen at the Rescue Mission?
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SPAGNOLA
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Nothing Like Chocolate Film Screeni... |
2012-05-24 06:18 AM |
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This is an excellent film. I saw it at SBIFF - it was a huge crowd favorite.
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COMMENT 282112P
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Supervisors express their extreme f... |
2012-05-24 06:04 AM |
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Ask Cottage Hospital or Sansum to run it.
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COMMENT 282111P
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Guadalupe fire Chief Jack Owen anno... |
2012-05-24 05:59 AM |
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The article doesn't mention it, but the retirement provisions are probably in place to prevent collecting a pension at the same time as working to increase the payout, or something similar.
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COMMENT 282110P
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Viola Girsh, Community and Goleta P... |
2012-05-24 01:33 AM |
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The Girsh/Hochman family is extraordinarily generous.Viola left quite a legacy. She will be missed.
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COMMENT 282109P
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Valle Verde Seniors Raise $70,000 |
2012-05-24 12:42 AM |
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what a beautiful table and seat!
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COMMENT 282108P
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too |
2012-05-24 12:28 AM |
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They really should be donated to foodbank Make the call starbucks!
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COMMENT 282107
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Composite Eclipse |
2012-05-24 12:09 AM |
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I'm Andy. Thanks for all the kind words! In answer to the "how was it done" questions: The reason compositing is necessary for an image like this, aside from the time sequence, is that the huge difference in brightness of the subjects exceeds the dynamic range (range of bright-to-dark that can be captured in a single exposure) of the camera's sensor (what used to be film), which actually has worse dynamic range than our eyeballs. For example, in the images taken with the solar filter in place, only the sun is visible, and everything else is so underexposed as to appear black. That's why I had to remove the filter at the end to take pictures of the mission. And I actually had to take two unfiltered mission pictures because when the mission was exposed correctly, the still-bright sky was overexposed (mostly white), and when the sky was exposed correctly, the mission was too dark. I layered all the images on top of each other in Photoshop and then I made transparent the poorly-exposed parts of each image, i.e., the black background in the filtered sun images, the overexposed sky in one mission image, and the underexposed mission in another. Because I hadn't moved the camera or changed the zoom, everything appeared in the right places without having to drag stuff around. With a theoretically ideal camera (and display device and eyeballs) with infinite dynamic range, I could have gotten this picture with a single shot and everything would be visible at once (although the sequence of sun positions would still require multiple exposures). Hopefully any experts out there will correct me if my theoretical understanding is wrong here! I'm really a beginner at photography.
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