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COMMENT 304598P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 11:59 PM
Uh oh. I'm job hunting. The first day of my last job was December 22, 2003. Look out! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_San_Simeon_earthquake
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ZENYATTA19	Torn ACL	2012-08-03 11:56 PM
There are so many factors that play into proper treatment for this painful injury. There are several surgical options for treatment. As a veterinary technician who has been through two surgeries with my own dog I highly recommend Dr Ian Holsworth at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura or locally Dr Eric Wright. I would definitely get two opinions if your vet didnt recommend a surgeon. Surgery is very expensive and following post op instructions is vital to recovery. I agree with the previous poster about confinement and pain meds asap. Pet insurance will not cover any cost since you do not currently have a policy. It would be considered a pre existing condition. Even though surgery is costly and recovery is time consuming it is well worth it to have your dog happy and healthy.
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COMMENT 304596P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 11:52 PM
Whoops, meant to add this: DATE: AUG 13 ORIGIN TIME: 22:54:53.5 GEOGRAPHIC: 34.35 N 119.70 W DEPTH: 7 MAGNITUDE 5.7 5.5mb(GS) 5.6MS(GS) 5.7ML(BRK) 5.1ML(PAS) 12 to 15 million dollars damage in Santa Barbara-Goleta area. Maximum intensity VII in Santa Barbara County. Also felt in San Luis Obispo, Kern, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/significant/sig_1978.php Huh. This says it was sunny. ;-) "Then, on August 13, 1978, on a sunny Sunday afternoon..." http://projects.crustal.ucsb.edu/sb_eqs/1978/1978.html I can't remember what I was doing when it happened. But work was hell after it.
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COMMENT 304595P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 11:42 PM
I know Aug. 13, '78. My first job. I think I woulda been outside the building FAST, but if not, hardware (screws, nuts and bolts in a large metal cabinet) would've fallen on me or at least my desk. I don't believe in earthquake weather. I got the 10-20 drops in July; today the pavement almost got wet! I stood in it. I LOVE rain. The lighting of the patchy clouds during twilight and before moonrise was stunningly beautiful.
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COMMENT 304594P	Cruisin' But Not For a Bruisin	2012-08-03 11:27 PM
*Information* in a post like your notification would be appreciated! "I wanted to give all of you a heads up. We have a huge ride (500+ riders) up here in Santa Barbara, CA every summer. This year the ride will be on Sunday August 8th at 12:00 noon. The ride will be meeting at the bottom of State street where the road meets the pier (dolphin fountain). The ride is mostly made up of cruisers (all kinds). But anyone and everyone regardless of bike type is welcome." http://bmxsociety.com/topic/48191-santa-barbara-fiesta-cruiser-ride/ Looks like SB to IV and back: "For folks that dont know....SB is like the BMX Cruiser capitol of california (think Austin). The fiesta ride from what I am told ... they start at The bottom of State Street at Stearns Wharf and ride to Isla Vista and back. usually stopping at several spots for more beers, snacks and whatever then a major stop in Isla Vista for some Dirt Jumps, then back to Stearns. its around 20 miles round trip ... its literally organized by word of mouth only."
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MOONWILLOW	22 years young	2012-08-03 11:25 PM
Alvin, Mia and I wish you a very happy birthday and many more!! :3 :3 :)
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MOONWILLOW	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 11:18 PM
All that talent and cute too! He's adorable!
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COMMENT 304591P	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 11:18 PM
Nope. I am creative in my driving routes while it's going on. Dillydally has a point. But I know some participants who backed out this year -- not that it was all Fiesta's fault.
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CEES	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 11:16 PM
Love the perspective and colorful, festive images. Thanks.
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COMMENT 304589P	Torn ACL	2012-08-03 11:13 PM
Get your dog on pain meds and crate her while you do research. (I can see how this thread may get rather contentious.) I have no info on pet insurance, but -- Discuss the problem and surgery with Dr. Dalo, La Concepcion Animal Hospital. He has a great surgery reputation. http://www.laconcepcionanimalhospital.com/blog/ And I've heard great things about Ventura's Veterinary Medical & Surgery Group. I know several dogs & owners who went there with great results. http://www.vmsg.com/ Email K9 Pals and ask them (I know they've often used Dalo.). Ask DAWG & SB Humane Society, and CARE4PAWS (http://care4paws.org/). Ask your friends & neighbors -- this is a very common injury. Ask your current vet! What DID your vet say? Take some time and don't rush the surgery, as long as pup is taken care of. Is the dog on a pain med already? All this is BIG money. I've also read about dog families who skipped surgery and did rehab. Much depends on the personality of the dog. And of course the extent of the injury. Rehab is hard, whether or not surgery is done. There will be a LOT of rest and crating either way. Good luck & please keep us posted!
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COMMENT 304588P	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 11:11 PM
I avoid it.
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COMMENT 304587P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 11:11 PM
Does anyone get annoyed about "bring" vs "take"?
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COMMENT 304586P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 11:06 PM
30473 - Facts from Forbes
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DILLYDALLY	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 10:31 PM
All your responses will be negative because you asked this while all the people who do enjoy fiesta are out ENJOYING FIESTA. I just got back from a great time at the courthouse. Sorry I had to work and missed the parade. I will probably be out tomorrow as well. I have yet to see any gangbangers or drunks. (just sayin')
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ROGER DODGER	A Santa Barbara man was found guilt...	2012-08-03 10:23 PM
Scum Bag.
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ABOMB	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 10:14 PM
You are right 574. I looked it up and the correct spelling in Spanish is actually "dignatario" with an a. You will see it spelled with an I on previous fiesta websites, though.. I will improve my investigative skills for my next report, and I apologize for calling someone a gringo! :)
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COMMENT 304582P	Cottage Helicopter Landing	2012-08-03 09:58 PM
936- to which one?
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COMMENT 304581P	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 09:50 PM
love the live music and festive happy atmosphere!
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CHERIDIANE	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 09:46 PM
What lovely pictures. Nicely done and a fun perspective.
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S.B.RON	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 09:41 PM
Too many gangbangers & drunks 4 me....just sayin'
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COMMENT 304578P	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 09:32 PM
Nope.
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PURPLERIDER	Do Edhatters actually enjoy fiesta?...	2012-08-03 09:32 PM
I don't partake.
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SBSWEETPEA	Gaelyn Chambers	2012-08-03 09:21 PM
So sorry to learn this. I took several hiking classes from her, she was a wonderful teacher.
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JOULES	Pooh on You	2012-08-03 09:09 PM
I would love to have a dog, but I don't want to pick up poop so I don't own one. So that's why it aggravates me to no end when i find poop in my yard that i have to pick up, and then it makes my trash can super smelly. A big pet peeve of mine is people being inconsiderate and thoughtless. I think that's at the root of this issue.
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COMMENT 304574P	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 09:03 PM
Not sure if the accent mark will come through correctly, but according to the Old Spanish Days Web site, the official name of the event is Celebración de los Dignatarios.
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COMMENT 304573P	Turtle Rescue	2012-08-03 08:50 PM
Or perhaps Chase Palm Park?
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COMMENT 304572	Stuck Elevator	2012-08-03 08:42 PM
Great citizen reporting, indeed - someone "witnessed three fire trucks enter the Balboa Building." I would have liked to have seen that...
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COMMENT 304571	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 08:38 PM
If there's meat in the tails, they're dead lobsters. If there isn't meat in them, they're molts. Is that correct?
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COMMENT 304570	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 08:27 PM
This happens when they try to escape the lobster traps.
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COMMENT 304569	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 08:19 PM
Thanks Edhatters for the education (and no snarky comments!).
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COMMENT 304568	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 08:13 PM
Aug. 13, 1978 was the earthquake that really shook Goleta (5.5?). I don't remember it because I was on a family vacation at the time out of state.
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COMMENT 304567	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 08:11 PM
@517, I stand corrected - thanks for the heads up on the NAWC program. Interesting read.
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COMMENT 304566	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 08:02 PM
Lots of thunder and lightning in Filmore today
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COMMENT 304565P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 08:02 PM
@555: What happened on Aug. 13, 1978?
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COMMENT 304562	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 07:47 PM
Nor is it for conservatives, 373, but that doesn't stop them from doing the same thing. :)
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COMMENT 304561	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 07:35 PM
Love that first shot
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JOHN WILEY	Over Skating	2012-08-03 07:33 PM
392, I like the light that time of day too, though sometimes points of interest are in shadow. Exactly 406, and maybe you could tell it's 6pm too by the fact there's only one tent visible.
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COMMENT 304559	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 07:13 PM
@516 wrong! RE: Cloud seeding - there's an undated PDF document if you google "California cloud seeding" that details Santa Barbara's cloud seeding program up to 2005 authored by North American Weather Consultants. Also, Chapter 14 of California's 2005 Water Plan is called "Precipitation Enhancement" ("aka 'cloud seeding'") and also shows a map of the areas where "precipitation enhancement" was ongoing at that time, that includes Santa Barbara County (and Sierra Nevada counties, but no other coastal counties other than SB???). So, yes, we have cloud seeding in SB County and the state-produced information on it is extremely easy to find if anyone cares to look for it.
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COMMENT 304558	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 07:08 PM
She deposited 48 rent checks totaling over $50,000 and just "forgot" to claim the income?
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COMMENT 304557	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 07:07 PM
Lois Capps paid no price for her "anti-war vote". It was sure to pass and the DemParty handlers allowed a few errant votes to take place, if it played well with their troops back home. No, the money spent on the Iraq war could not have been used for "something else" unless the people voted for it. It wasn't just laying around to be used on anything. It belonged to the taxpayers and they voted to use/waste it on the Iraq War in the post 911 trauma because they wanted to blame and fix something. It was a stupid move, but it did have bi-partisan support. Lois's vote against it was a weenie vote - it didn't matter. It was not an act of courage. It did not go against her party. It was a safe pass to make sure she was still around to keep voting lock-step with the Dem Party bosses from that point forward. BTW: The government is not just one giant piggy bank or ATM for liberals to spend on anything they want.
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COMMENT 304556	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 07:04 PM
I watched the parade. The first item was a line of police motorcycles - this seemed to reflect the heavy police presence which has become a hallmark of recent Fiestas. As always, lots of beautifully groomed horses, with riders in traditional uniforms, and plenty of children throwing flowers and confetti on cue. As a parade it had a regimented and almost militaristic tone - but most spectacular for the equestrian appreciators amongst us. Then I walked over to de la Guerra and ate the tastiest fish taco for lunch.
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COMMENT 304555P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:51 PM
Does anyone remember the weather and the events leading up to Sunday August 13, 1978?
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COMMENT 304554	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 06:42 PM
Lobsters have exoskeletons which means they can't grow with their armor squeezing them in so they must discard the old and fill in the new. It's a process called molting. They are very vulnerable after the molt and hide deep in crevices until the new armature toughens up. It's seasonal and it happens en masse. Nothing nefarious or domoic about it.
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COMMENT 304553	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:42 PM
517, today's rain event is pretty local to this part of S. California. Also, there are no current tropical systems in the Pacific basin. The radar images are a little deceptive - the cloud base is somewhat high (over 10,000ft), much of what doppler is showing is not reaching the ground on account of evaporation. Re. cloud seeding - that program was experimental in the 1960s and AFAIK there is no current program involving cloud seeding. The results of those experiments were inconclusive/ambiguous, in that sometimes clouds and rain were produced, and other times, nothing happened.
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COMMENT 304552	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:36 PM
I remember some great lightning storms back in the early 90s.
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COMMENT 304551	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 06:33 PM
Looks no different from when I viewed it 20 years ago.
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COMMENT 304550	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 06:32 PM
Hahah.... nice reverse view of the parade watchers.
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COMMENT 304549	Stuck Elevator	2012-08-03 06:32 PM
Ok Fiesteros...so here's the update. Everybody is ok. The firefighters rigged ladders so the trapped "fiesteros" could get out of the elevator, which was stuck between the the 1st an and 2nd floor. The elevator was rated for 13 people and it seems there were about 14 people in the car. So - on the way UP, the elevator the car stalled, and was there for between 30 and 40 minutes. Buzz kill for sure. Guess the elevator people need to reassess the capacity of the elevators these days because I think people are a lot bigger than they used to be, what with super-sizing and all. Hopefully the people who got stuck got to have at least one marggie at the party, which was on one of the upper floors. Always a good idea to take the stairs...Viva la Fiasco. This sounds off subject, but with all the talk of 50 Shades of Grey, I'm thinkin' we might have a bunch of "Balboas" and "Vivas" born in about 9 months at the brand spankin' new birth center at Cottage.
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COMMENT 304548	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:31 PM
4526.... actually this morning's news report (KEYT) said there would a chance of showers and sprinkles in odd places. You must have missed it. It's a narrow monsoonal flow from the south west.... more like hurricane weather.
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COMMENT 304547	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:26 PM
Weather monkeys.
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COMMENT 304546	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 06:25 PM
Saw the same thing at Coal Oil Point on monday.
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BIPOLARESQUE	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 06:19 PM
and keyt's coverage.... http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Armed-Man-Surrenders-After-Standoff-With-SWAT-Team-164964366.html thanks, emergency personnel!!!!
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COMMENT 304544P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:16 PM
When we moved here 38 years ago in August I had a piano sitting outside on the patio. My neighbor, a CA native, said don't worry, it never rains here in August. Well, at 3 in the morning my husband and I were shoving a piano into the house, because it was raining :-). Does anyone remember the movie Cutter and Bone? We all laughed because they portrayed the fiesta parade in the rain.
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STACE	Stuck Elevator	2012-08-03 06:15 PM
Nice citizen reporting and great pics. Thanks!
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COMMENT 304542P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 06:13 PM
I cringe when I hear on tv news or in newspapers--The police busted a thief today. I thought bust was a descriptive term pertaining to female anatomy. It also does not mean broken, as in I busted a window. Whew Now I feel better!
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ROGER DODGER	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:10 PM
I forgot.
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COMMENT 304540P	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 06:07 PM
530- really? Having a gun"near" a police officer warrants execution?! Sounds like standards have changed a bunch since i went through the academy in the 1980's.
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COMMENT 304539	A Santa Barbara man was found guilt...	2012-08-03 06:05 PM
He is a dastardly coward and deserves what he gets and likely more!
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COMMENT 304538	Tree Grafting	2012-08-03 06:04 PM
Norm is a great guy and I am sure he will point you in the right direction!
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COMMENT 304537	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 06:00 PM
We had a full on thunderstorm in the late '80's on Sunday evening after Fiesta. People just forget or they weren't here.
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COMMENT 304536	Fiesta Parade	2012-08-03 05:55 PM
I watched on Cabrillo and it started at 12:15 near Sambo's
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BULLSEYEB	22 years young	2012-08-03 05:53 PM
Oh Pooh, you don't look a day over 15! What a beauty you are! Tripper and Mango say, "Happy Birthday!")
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COMMENT 304534	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:52 PM
Best Fiesta weather ever!
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COMMENT 304533	Stuck Elevator	2012-08-03 05:51 PM
Those must've been some tiny fire trucks!
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COMMENT 304532P	Pooh on You	2012-08-03 05:50 PM
If anyone who works at the County transfer station is wondering where the donkey poo is coming from in the yard waste recycling stream, check Shepard Mesa behind Carp.
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COMMENT 304531P	Stuck Elevator	2012-08-03 05:47 PM
Is this still going on? What a nightmare for those stuck inside!
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COMMENT 304530	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 05:46 PM
What's wrong with most of you? "Poor (insert poor family member name here).. didn't stand chance with the evil police" You have a gun in your hand near a cop an you will be shot. Period...
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COMMENT 304529P	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 05:45 PM
BTW, they had 150 closed from Carp to Ojai and were detouring traffic bound for Ojai down the 101 to the 33.
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COMMENT 304528P	A Santa Barbara man was found guilt...	2012-08-03 05:43 PM
Wait, he was out on bail from kidnaping and theft charges when he beat the crap out of his victim? Good fkx grief! Why did they let a KIDNAPPER out on bail?
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COMMENT 304527P	Turtle Rescue	2012-08-03 05:43 PM
Can they live at Alice Keck Park? Or maybe lake Los Canaros.
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COMMENT 304526	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:43 PM
Only unusual because there was nothing on the news wether forecast....and I feel like it can be any kind of weather and someone says "earthquake weather".
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COMMENT 304525P	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 05:41 PM
I vote 10 for the beautiful form! Great Pictures!
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BULLSEYEB	Fiesta Parade View	2012-08-03 05:41 PM
Fun! Thank you!
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COMMENT 304523P	22 years young	2012-08-03 05:37 PM
Wow! What an milestone! Bella & Gizmo Say Happy Birthday!
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COMMENT 304522	Scanner Reports 8-3-12	2012-08-03 05:34 PM
Very poignant Roger. And well written. You've been through SO much. And so much tragedy at such a young age. I'm sure you know the odds of you ending up with a home and being a responsible, nurturing guy were against you. I hope you're very proud of yourself. You rock. I'm sorry for the challenges that Belinda faces and the fact that you have to deal with them but I gotta say...every time I read "Ballistic Belinda" it cracks me up. Has such a great sound to it. I'm thinking of changing my name. And maybe becoming a rock star because of it. Maybe "Ballistic Belinda and the Bipolar Babes".
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COMMENT 304521	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 05:31 PM
Definitely molts. I get tar on my feet and/or shoes nearly every time I walk on the beach during the "warmer" months. You are very lucky that this is the first time that you've had tar on your shoes, but the "oil" had nothing to do with the bug shells.
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COMMENT 304520	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 05:24 PM
489 I am personally glad the police are taking these crazy thugs down.. first and foremost it sends a strong message that the police are not messing around and if there is any sign of a weapon and/or harm to self or others.. Put them out of their misery.. Second we as taxpayers will not have to support these types of people for free room and board and education while they are in prison... So kudos to all law enforcement that I feel, is finally taking care of business!!!
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COMMENT 304519	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 05:19 PM
those are molts. not dead lobsters.
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COMMENT 304518	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 05:18 PM
"10"! for backstroke form. For sure.
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COMMENT 304517	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:14 PM
I looked at the radar image and the cloud pattern (I'm no meteorologist but...) looks totally weird. There are denser cells but still really lightly scattered to the north of us and much less dense cells passing us by and in LA, but almost no rain cells over the ocean. This makes me wonder: is this the kind of pattern that cloud seeding produces? The radar image I saw didn't show the whole Pacific Ocean to get perspective on a tropical storm. Any ideas?
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COMMENT 304516	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:13 PM
There's nothing unusual about this. This type of summer system - often linked to the monsoon - with mid atmosphere instability resulting in local showers and the odd thunderstorm happens at least once in most summers. We had another system like this only a few weeks ago, except that one was from the residual moisture left over from an Eastern Pacific tropical system, well to the south.
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COMMENT 304515	Owl vs Hawk	2012-08-03 05:12 PM
Okay, that's just WEIRD. Can't imagine that scenario happens often. Love barn owls. Sad.
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COMMENT 304514P	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 05:11 PM
*Domoic* acid does seem "demonic" in its lethal effects on marine life. There is a natural tar seep in the cliffs between the Slough outlet and More Mesa Beach, which might acount for some of the beach tar. Perhaps someone will be able to determine whether the lobster deaths are from either of these causes or something else.
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COMMENT 304513P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:10 PM
Love it!
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COMMENT 304512	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 05:07 PM
304274: And the development for the field at the end of Hollister between Elwood elementary school and the 101 overpass? Such a shame to see all these open spaces become housing. My opinion is there are too many people here already. I understand tourists, we are a tourist town. But we don't need more housing here. If we pave and build over everything, we won't be beautiful SB/Goleta any longer.
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COMMENT 304511	Lobsters on More Mesa	2012-08-03 05:07 PM
Are you sure they aren't molts?
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COMMENT 304510	22 years young	2012-08-03 05:06 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Pooh!!! May you have many, many more. But you've got some SERIOUS "cute competition" with that Bo.
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COMMENT 304509P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:05 PM
Earthquake weather...
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COMMENT 304508	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:05 PM
I first moved to Santa Barbara some 30 years ago in August. I remember my landlord saying, "It's raining today, hmm, we're more like Hawai'i every year."
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COMMENT 304507P	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 05:01 PM
It's sprinkling at my house near DPHS. A friend who lives in Ventura said she was at the harbor there and had to leave because of a thunderstorm!
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COMMENT 304506P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 04:59 PM
Several verbs have lately had their past tense form changed; the new way is to put a "d" on the end of the present tense. Now I'm seeing phrases like "weaved through traffic," "dived off the pier," "shined brightly," etc. Why have people abandoned wove, dove, shone...?
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COMMENT 304505	El Desfile Histórico was delayed ab...	2012-08-03 04:59 PM
But it was an "ordeal"! LOL KEYT. Seriously.
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ROGER DODGER	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 04:57 PM
It's not rainning here.
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AUNTIE S.	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 04:56 PM
Lovely boy and great pictures
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COMMENT 304502	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 04:54 PM
Was raining in Noleta, but not anymore.
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COMMENT 304501	Rain Rain Go Away	2012-08-03 04:53 PM
Dark, cold, raining and windy in Carp!
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AUNTIE S.	22 years young	2012-08-03 04:53 PM
Abby and Lucy say Happy Birthday to Pooh. Caption for the second picture - "Only for my mom would I wear this dumb hat!"
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COMMENT 304499	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 04:44 PM
Lois Capps, I forgive you for this mistake. We need you in office as we overhaul health care. You're not practicing as a nurse anymore, but our district and our nation needs your good care. Hang in there.
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COMMENT 304498	Pooh on You	2012-08-03 04:42 PM
Legally, once the cans are on the street, they are not your property anyways. This is why it's also illegal for someone to root through your cans. Regarding this issue, when I had no dogs or kids, I didn't care that others did, brought them to restaurants or put their sealed bags of poop in my can. Now I have both and the level of outrage I see over minor issues like a whining child or dog out to lunch could only happen in the cocoon of white people's problems we have here in SB.
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COMMENT 304497	Vons Replacement	2012-08-03 04:40 PM
I just wish to god they'd haul away that ugly, oppressive mural. It could be placed on the side of an industrial building along the freeway, or on one of the freeway walls (inside or out) but please don't keep affronting us locals with it. We have so many very talented artists here that could create a beautiful smaller mural or mosaic or other work of art -- something that would bring a smile instead of a frown as we walk past.
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COMMENT 304496	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 04:40 PM
Any knucklehead that pulls a gun on the police deserves to be shot. Thank God our police have not been shot.
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COMMENT 304495	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 04:39 PM
Good work. And thanks for the updates.
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COMMENT 304494	Fiesta Parade	2012-08-03 04:37 PM
It started a little late but was a fun parade, as usual. Thanks to all the volunteers who make it possible and the visiting equestrians who make it such a classic spectacle.
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COMMENT 304493	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 04:33 PM
Goleta pier, that's where my son asked his wife. Xo
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COMMENT 304492	22 years young	2012-08-03 04:30 PM
Happy Birthday Pooh! I'm glad to see I'm not the only pet owner in town that has to put a "moat" around the food so the ants don't get to it!
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COMMENT 304491P	22 years young	2012-08-03 04:18 PM
Happy B-Day, Pooh, and cheers to your wonderful owners. (I had an almost 20 year old cat.) Mmmm, heating pad. Nice!
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ROGER DODGER	Stuck Elevator	2012-08-03 04:18 PM
Just heard something about it something about how they might have to lift people out.
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COMMENT 304489	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 04:17 PM
Bet he's glad he wasn't in Santa Maria.
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COMMENT 304488P	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 04:06 PM
Love it!! Great cat, Miguelito is. Be sure & send this to ASAP too.
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COMMENT 304487	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 04:02 PM
Wait, isn't Abel pro-choice?
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COMMENT 304486	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 03:59 PM
Agreed, Good comment 363. Too much speculation.
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COMMENT 304485P	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 03:29 PM
The "Bridge to Nowhere" is Salvar road, off Via Chaparal. Who knew there was a website called Uglybridges.com?
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COMMENT 304484	The first of three County Park Comm...	2012-08-03 03:24 PM
What they learned is the public is always against paying for anything they used to get for free. Doesn't matter what it is. And here is another one for free: the public does not want to raise their taxes either. Moral of the story: the government has to stop handing out things for free and the public needs to stop being so greedy. Oh, that's right, the public is the government. Talk among yourselves. Leaders lead, and some times, often times this means going against the public selfishness and making decisions for the public good. Lesson two: people protest loudly when a price goes up a dollar. But then think you are exceedingly stingy if you only reduce the price a dollar. Same dollar -some times it is too much and some times it is too little. All subjective, which is why what the "public" is often the last person to listen to.
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COMMENT 304483P	Jim Cadenhead, owner of Cranky's Bi...	2012-08-03 03:21 PM
heck, I can't even afford catastrophic insurance!
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COMMENT 304482	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 03:21 PM
It seems unfair that those of us that were lucky enough to move to SB and find housing before this project was proposed want to deny others their chance at paradise. I'm sure my neighborhood was a beautiful field before they bulldozed it and built my house. I do hope someone steps in a saves that property on the mountainside of 101 between Carneros and Storke before that becomes an asphalt jungle tho. I'd even kick in some money to preserve that.
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COMMENT 304481	El Desfile Histórico was delayed ab...	2012-08-03 03:19 PM
Surely the train could have moved the car enough to pass.
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COMMENT 304480	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 03:19 PM
389, plenty of people have benefitted from Towbes and his company. What have you done for the locals?
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COMMENT 304479	The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld...	2012-08-03 03:18 PM
I'm glad we have a justice system in this country that allows for things other than a woodchipper. I wish people would respect the country and the principles we're founded on. Otherwise, go live someplace else. I'm also glad he's not being let off.
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COMMENT 304478	A design charrette process aiming t...	2012-08-03 03:17 PM
OMG, is this the discredited Waterfront Revisioning Committee all over again?
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COMMENT 304477	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 03:17 PM
442, a one person incident can cause untold casualties. The Dark Knight shooter was a one person incident. I'm sure they knew something about him being dangerous enough to the public to warrant that kind of response.
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COMMENT 304476	22 years young	2012-08-03 03:03 PM
Oh my! I am so jealous that you get so long to be with your kitty! One of my sweet kitties passed away at only the age of 7. :( Happy bday, Pooh!
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COMMENT 304475P	22 years young	2012-08-03 03:03 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOH!!!! How lucky your family has been able to enjoy you for so many years! My old girl is 14.5 please tell her your secrets to youth!
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COMMENT 304474	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 02:59 PM
I love orange kitties! They're the sweetest!
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COMMENT 304473P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 02:55 PM
We would be very blessed as a country to have people like Lois Capps as politicians. No wonder people don't want to run for office.
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COMMENT 304472	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 02:55 PM
Intentionally renting out an illegal second unit in a single family zoned neighborhood smacks of arrogance and indifference to her own constituents who are asked to abide by the same zoning regulations. No illegal second units allowed typically in this part of town. But maybe there was a legal exception at her address. Lois may have stepped into this one big time if she knew this was illegal, yet to did it anyway. But naturally, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Stay tuned to learn which might have been the greater crime: running an illegal rental, or withholding income from IRS. Or both? Lois, I think you are tired and need to come home.
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COMMENT 304471P	After School Activities	2012-08-03 02:54 PM
If you are in the City of SB, 5th and 6th grade students are offered a free music program called Bravo, held two times a week, after school at SB Jr. High. It is an excellent start to a band program.
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COMMENT 304470	The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld...	2012-08-03 02:50 PM
woodchipper
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COMMENT 304469	22 years young	2012-08-03 02:47 PM
pooka says happy birthday!
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COMMENT 304468	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 02:45 PM
Situation is resolved... Man subdued and no one hurt.
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BFMOUNTAIN	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 02:42 PM
What happened to 'graduated from'? All I hear is 'graduated high school' etc. and it always sounds wrong to me.
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COMMENT 304466	Counterfeit money passed at the old...	2012-08-03 02:37 PM
Why is this big news? The counterfeiting drug dealers pass counterfeit bills at the Chumash casino all the time. Maybe it is because the the Sheriff's former civilian P.R. man was married to the casino P.R. Woman. Keep all the crime, drugs, alcohol abuse and prostitution going on in the "Chumash casino Resort and Hotel" from the public it is bad for business. Thank goodness for the Valley Voice Newspaper that is not affraid to tell the truth and report the facts. Too bad it is not more widely read on this side of the mountains. That is a much bigger story than this one. But then KEYT makes a lot of money from the advertising paid for by the casino. Maybe that explains the importance of this small story versus the major one involving casino crime occurring on a regular basis and that recieves little public distribution.
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COMMENT 304465	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 02:35 PM
Hey 456, do 160 sponsored bills (you'll have to remove the line break tag, Edhat inserts them when URLs wrap for some reason) and missing only 2% of votes (under the Congressional average of 2.4%) over a 14 year period not count as actually doing anything? What do you expect Representatives to do but propose and vote on bills? That's how legislation works. I can understand your frustration or anger at her breaking her one-term pledge, but please. Exercise your brain and do a little bit of research before you attack someone's work ethic. And, before you start, voting ideologically with one's party doesn't mean they don't have a work ethic or are some sort of puppet. Otherwise the same thing would apply to a vast majority of Representatives and Senators of both parties.
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COMMENT 304464	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 02:31 PM
Snaps to her for having a Limo pick her up and NOT getting behind the wheel. Whatever it takes to have a DD.
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COMMENT 304463	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 02:30 PM
Cougars!
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COMMENT 304462	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 02:29 PM
there's a drainage ditch up from El Capitan that has a lot of gross wet hubris. The surfers call it Shit Pipes. It's part of the soon to be exclusive beach that is in process of 5 mansions to be built.
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COMMENT 304461	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 02:29 PM
Yes, bravo, Ms. Capps, for catching your error and correcting it. AFTER FOUR YEARS. I'm disappointed in the lot of you who are excusing this, then point the finger at Maldonado and say "look how much worse he is". She's no better than he is. Business as usual, folks.
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COMMENT 304460	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 02:25 PM
didn't know so many Maldonado lovers read EdHat! Really, do you think that a woman that spends most of her time in Washington and flies home almost every weekend is personally collecting rent checks and depositing them? That is almost certainly left up to her bookkeeper or accountant. And if renting out a room is illegal, 1/2 of Santa Barbara would be paying fines! Lois Capps is one of the few people in Congress that refused to give Bush the right to invade Iraq. For that courageous act, I will vote for her as long as she runs, for any office whatsoever. If we had a whole Congress of Lois Capps, I bet we wouldn't be wasting money in stupid wars, and could use the savings to give everyone universal healthcare!
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COMMENT 304459	22 years young	2012-08-03 02:23 PM
Wonderful!! I hope my girl (18 now) lives as long as your sweetie.
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COMMENT 304458	22 years young	2012-08-03 02:18 PM
Happy Birthday kitty and many more!
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COMMENT 304457	The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld...	2012-08-03 02:11 PM
407, "very large" and "overwhelming proportion"? On what grounds are you basing that opinion on? Cite the study. And before you go off half cocked, I'd be open to discussing abolishing the death penalty, as long as the alternative were an equally horrible existence in confinement -- i.e., no country club and suing for crunchy peanut butter.
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COMMENT 304456	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 02:08 PM
Hard to imagine she did anything unethical in as much as she has never DONE much of anything at all. It must be strictly something in her private life not in her "nonexistent public servant tenure"! It is amazing how her pledge to only do one full term, after the partial term she inherited from her deceased husband was over, disappeared into thin air (or hot air as politics goes). Undoubtedly her willingness to be a puppet to the democrats in Congress and their agenda, convinced them to urge her to keep running. As long as the voters in this District didn't care they had an empty dress for a representative taking up space in the House of Representatives why rock the boat and lose another guaranteed vote
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COMMENT 304454	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 01:59 PM
There was an overlook (I don't know if it is still there since the road was modified) between two wind shaped cypress trees just above butterfly beach on the bluff where Channel drive used to make the sharp past the cemetary. Channel Drive now dead ends. There was a bench there and a beautiful view. Check it out.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 01:57 PM
Nope some otter guy.
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COMMENT 304452	22 years young	2012-08-03 01:56 PM
Happy Birthday sweetie Pooh! and many more....
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ROGER DODGER	22 years young	2012-08-03 01:55 PM
Happy Birthday Pooh!
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COMMENT 304450P	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 01:50 PM
If you want to follow this story tune into the Ventura County Sherrif's scanner via www.tunein.com - situation is still unresolved; still trying to approach him unseen or else talk him out.
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COMMENT 304449P	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 01:47 PM
Trying to keep him from hurting himself; has a gun in his left hand.
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COMMENT 304448P	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 01:46 PM
Situation is still ongoing; they seem to be approaching him surreptiously and telling the medics to stay down.
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SUSIECHAOS	Fiesta Parade	2012-08-03 01:46 PM
I saw on KEYT (looking for someone streaming the parade...but that's another story) that it was delayed to to an incorrectly parked car that forced a train to have to switch tracks. I'm watching the parade now, from Pennsylvania, courtesy of someone on Ustream, but it's not as good as being there :-)
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COMMENT 304446	After School Activities	2012-08-03 01:45 PM
Check out City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation. They have tons of affordable programs for young kids.
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COMMENT 304445	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 01:45 PM
Hey, I always heard that whatever is said in the Ladies restroom stays in the Ladies restroom. Peeing and telling is just not right. :-)
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COMMENT 304444P	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 01:44 PM
Cannot BELIEVE the number of cops and resources sent from as far as TO for a one person incident.
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COMMENT 304443P	22 years young	2012-08-03 01:43 PM
Thats amazing! I Only wish dogs could live so long........cats final revenge? Either way, yay for Pooh
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COMMENT 304442P	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 01:41 PM
Listening to police scanne and it's a suicidal man who was being sought after a domestic violence complaint. Check out VCR Star for more info.
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SBSURFERLIFE	Owl vs Hawk	2012-08-03 01:38 PM
Nature... Goulet!
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COMMENT 304440	After School Activities	2012-08-03 01:37 PM
Reading under a tree in the back yard. Playing quietly in their room, baking in the kitchen...will get them away from their siblings. Parenting. Parenting will promote self-esteem and a sense of belonging. I wish more people with children would try it.
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COMMENT 304439P	22 years young	2012-08-03 01:36 PM
Happy birthday, Pooh! Love those poly-paws!
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COMMENT 304438	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 01:31 PM
Well, people who don't work still pay taxes. Just not income tax. Income tax isn't the only tax.
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COMMENT 304437	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 01:26 PM
Is Hilda Ray the park at the top of Flora Vista?
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COMMENT 304436	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 01:25 PM
That tax code ought to be re-vamped. Taxes based on income is so archaic. If you don't work, you don't pay taxes? Everyone ought to pay something. Everyone. A lot of people have big money but it's unverifiable income and pay nothing in taxes.
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COMMENT 304435	Owl vs Hawk	2012-08-03 01:12 PM
It's the dead barn owl. The story and picture made it seem like they got tangled up and then crashed into the roof.
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ROGER DODGER	Lake Casitas	2012-08-03 01:05 PM
More than likley Drug Busts..
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COMMENT 304433P	Pooh on You	2012-08-03 01:04 PM
Well, as someone who has spent a great deal of time on a farm, shoveling stalls, cleaning bins, etc., to say nothing of birthing and potty-training several children, I found the whole discussion enlightening. It explains our sanitized, medicated, spritzed and chemically-enhanced world. Everybody poops! Poop should be appropriately disposed of for health and aesthetic reasons. We all need to help each other manage the poop. Allowing someone to use one's garbage container to get the poop to an appropriate place post haste is to me the very essence of civilized. Refusing to cooperate, because of some minor whiff of nature to oneself, well, not. City folks. No wonder the human race is in trouble.
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COMMENT 304432P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 01:01 PM
I lie in bed dreaming. Yesterday I lay there all day. I have lain like that before. (recline) Please lay the dish on the counter. He laid the plate down carefully. He has laid dishes on counters before. (put down) Here's a question: Is our language morphing so much so that direct instruction of grammar is becoming archaic?
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COMMENT 304431	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 12:46 PM
SY: Yes. Many Maldonado supporters are the very same people who want to take away womens' right to reproductive healthcare, reproductive choice, and equal pay. So yes, these are people who have issues with women, and their animosity is quite obvious. The repeated use of terms like "old" and "forgetful" just reinforce the sexist attitudes that women over a certain age are "useless", while men of the same age are "wise" and "powerful" (she's two years younger than Antonin Scalia).
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COMMENT 304430	PTA Funds	2012-08-03 12:44 PM
The nanny-state is complete when the schools themselves (run by nanny-state teacher unions) say they have to step in now and act as surrogate parents. No, they have to act as teachers with dignity and respect to educate students in proper age-based curriculum as required by our public education system. They can refer social problems out to appropriate non-profits, religious organizations, and state care facilities. But they are paid to teach, and they had darn well better start doing what they are getting paid for. Stop dressing, acting and talking like the very people they are entrusted to educate and improve. Teachers themselves have brought on this crisis in the classroom. Get back to teaching and letting problem kids know they have standards for proper classroom conduct. Which is to sit there and learn. There is nothing but unstructured chaos now in classrooms and the worst performance scores in the industrialized world.
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COMMENT 304429	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 12:42 PM
Phelps does swim breast stroke-google it!
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COMMENT 304428	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 12:36 PM
170: "Went missing" has been a colloquial phrase in England forever, and it seems like a year or so ago, almost overnight it became part of the media's vocabulary here. Somehow just doesn't sound the same in the U.S. My pet peeve: "price point". What was wrong with "price"? (Yeah, I watch too much HGTV...)
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COMMENT 304427	Sheriff Brown's jail funding gamble...	2012-08-03 12:36 PM
Do the crime and do the time: cement floors and all. If someone chooses to operate outside of societal norms, why the bleeding heart, hand-wringing after the fact?
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COMMENT 304426	Fresno County Sheriff's Department,...	2012-08-03 12:32 PM
Who pays for this? Or was it all volunteer time, resources and efforts?
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COMMENT 304425P	Owl vs Hawk	2012-08-03 12:32 PM
I'm confused by the picture, too. What is that in front of the hawk?
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COMMENT 304424	Tree Grafting	2012-08-03 12:31 PM
You can create a magical tree with all sorts of fruits off the same trunk, ripening at different times. Well worth getting it done right.
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COMMENT 304423	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 12:29 PM
Phelps doesn't swim breast stroke
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COMMENT 304422	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 12:23 PM
My husband proposed to me at the top of La Cumbre Peak. Its the highest point in SB (at 3,995 ft), you can drive or hike to it, there is a nice bench, and it has an AMAZING view. Go where your heart tells you is right. <3
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COMMENT 304421	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 12:19 PM
I've never rented from Towbes, but as a pet-owning renter, I do appreciate that many of his properties are pet-friendly.
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COMMENT 304420P	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 12:15 PM
Thanks. This was fun to read.
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COMMENT 304419P	Owl vs Hawk	2012-08-03 12:15 PM
Is that the dead Owl there also?? Sorry, but I'm confused by the picture.
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SBSURFERLIFE	Los Dignitarios 2012	2012-08-03 12:14 PM
Great write up. Sad I missed it... and the cougars.
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COMMENT 304417	Fiesta Income	2012-08-03 12:13 PM
We always said "viva la fiasco" during fiesta and left town for family vacation every year at that auspicious time....:-)
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COMMENT 304416	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 12:12 PM
As you hold her hair back after a night at Sharkeez @168 I agree with you. Who is going to help this person later in life. Every year "so what do you want for Christmas?"
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COMMENT 304415	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 12:10 PM
Franceschi Park. Quiet, with view of city and new moon.
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EDHATBARBARA	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 12:04 PM
Affect vs. effect: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/affect-versus-effect.aspx It's actually pretty straightforward. The majority of the time you use affect with an a as a verb and effect with an e as a noun. When Should You Use Affect? Affect with an a means "to influence," as in, "The arrows affected Ardvark," or "The rain affected Amy's hairdo." Affect can also mean, roughly, "to act in a way that you don't feel," as in, "She affected an air of superiority." When Should You Use Effect? Effect with an e has a lot of subtle meanings as a noun, but to me the meaning "a result" seems to be at the core of all the definitions. For example, you can say, "The effect was eye-popping," or "The sound effects were amazing," or "The rain had no effect on Amy's hairdo."
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COMMENT 304413P	Olympic Miguel	2012-08-03 12:00 PM
So cute! I can't wait to see him in a Speedo.
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COMMENT 304412P	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 12:00 PM
@363 Good comment!
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EDHATBARBARA	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 12:00 PM
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/lay-versus-lie.aspx
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COMMENT 304410P	Turtle Rescue	2012-08-03 11:57 AM
What kind of environment do they need?
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COMMENT 304409P	Pooh on You	2012-08-03 11:52 AM
...or a Sniff-In to protest neighbors who think their trash/SHX don't stink.
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COMMENT 304408	Friday Traffic	2012-08-03 11:50 AM
Traffic is super bad in the evenings going Southbound. I've been staying at work until 8 PM to avoid it.
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COMMENT 304407	The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld...	2012-08-03 11:43 AM
This guy was convicted of the crimes of which he is accused. Maybe in this case the conviction reflects the reality of what he was alleged to have done.... HOWEVER, in a very large proportion of cases which have ended in capital punishment in this country throughout history, the overwhelming proportion of those who have been executed were convicted on the grounds of corrupt witnesses, corrupt law enforcement officers, corrupt DAs, corrupt judges, incompetent defense lawyers or public defenders and racism. Furthermore, the overwhelming majority of people who have been executed (ie murdered by the State) were of poor financial standing, meaning that they were incapable of purchasing justice, as wealthy people can, and do, with great effect.
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COMMENT 304406	Over Skating	2012-08-03 11:41 AM
Is the Art Show tent at the top a clue to the day of the week?
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COMMENT 304405	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 11:33 AM
4376.... C'mon man, "unknown" means the results weren't in yet. The guy was transported to the hospital, not field sobriety tested. He can't walk a straight line heel to toe if he has a broken leg!! Sheesh. Are you sure only illegals would try to outrun the police because of no valid license or insurance? How about a car thief? Or someone with numerous DUIs already? Or someone whose wife would kill him if he got the family vehicle impounded again? Scratch below the surface and prejudice just make you look ... well, less than smart or even informed.
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COMMENT 304404	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 11:32 AM
Explain lay and lie why don'tcha.
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COMMENT 304403	Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shr...	2012-08-03 11:30 AM
Doug Davidson lives in the foothills nearby.
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COMMENT 304402	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 11:29 AM
claim jumper
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COMMENT 304401	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 11:20 AM
Well, they can't jump off the bridge anymore, so now they commit suicide by cop....
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COMMENT 304400	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 11:19 AM
$8,000 versus $4,000,000 is a pretty big difference. I'm not saying that Capps' violation should be excused because the amount is smaller, but to criticize someone who voluntarily paid the back taxes and admitted fault while another individual sits around doing battle over five hundred times the amount... I dunno. No one is squeaky clean, it doesn't exist. But there's some animosity surrounding Capps that just doesn't make sense to me. Is it because she's a woman? I wonder.
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COMMENT 304399	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 11:15 AM
Maldonado's tax trouble are based on a family business that has a CPA firm doing the books and filing the tax's - His brother and father run the business - As a small business owner of 25 years I have had to fight for the correct billing from the IRS. Lois got checks every month in exchange for a room in a neighborhood that are all single family dwellings. Unless her handlers rented the room and got the money and hid it from her. Or maybe the renter mailed the checks to her CPA ? It all sounds fishy.
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COMMENT 304398P	Pooh on You	2012-08-03 11:10 AM
Let's pull a 'Chic-Fil-A' on them and have a Poo-In at their house this week.
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COMMENT 304396	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 11:04 AM
This shoud be a weekly feature on EDHAT!. My pet peeve is see saw seen. So many people get the tense wrong." I seen him yesterday." I have heard this on KEYT news...
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COMMENT 304395	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 11:03 AM
If you run from the cops and don't comply to their requests and then brandish a "weapon" , what are the cops supposed to do? Wait for a bullet to hit them in a 1/10 of a second? What is wrong with you people. The cops aren't counselors! They have to protect themselves as well as the public. If you run from the cops, you are an IDIOT!
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COMMENT 304394	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 11:02 AM
Nothing good happens after 12am, of course alcohol was involved.
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COMMENT 304393	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 10:59 AM
No license, no insurance-WE pay for the Medical treatment he'll be receiving -We pay for the damage to the power pole which will be passed down to us... How about an Immigration office situated at Carrillo and San Andres...?
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COMMENT 304392	Over Skating	2012-08-03 10:58 AM
Don't know the day in the week but the shadows and quality of light points to a good time of day to be taking pictures. You're nothing but consistent when it comes to that, JW.
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COMMENT 304391	Catch A Thief	2012-08-03 10:54 AM
There is a bouncer/worker at the Casa Cantina on De La Guerra (for Fiesta) that looks like him...
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COMMENT 304390	After School Activities	2012-08-03 10:51 AM
OP here: Thanks for the posts (all of them!). I have 3 little kids and a teenager - raising them alone. Each of the kids wants to do something once a week that gives them a break from their siblings while learning something new. I agree in good old fashioned outdoor playtime but I also want to find something that helps promote self-esteem and a sense of achievement...for 30 mins to one hour a week :) Keep the suggestions coming! Here's few that i've heard from friends recently in case anyone else is looking. 1. the Sailing Center has afterschool drop-in classes. Kids get to sail for 2 hours, 1-3 days per week. 2. Notes for Notes music program 3. Municipal Golf Course - youth program
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COMMENT 304389	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 10:50 AM
Towbes seems to have a good thing going. He writes big checks all around town and nobody questions his development. Seems like a fair deal.
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COMMENT 304388P	The first of three County Park Comm...	2012-08-03 10:50 AM
Right after they give the Miramar developer special tax breaks they discover that they are really short of funds? Their gift to Caruso is worth $15 million. Turning around and suggesting that they charge us for what is essentially beach access is disgusting, and violates the spirit, if not the letter, of the coastal code, which prohibits privatizing beaches. None of the county beaches I can think of is easily accessible to most residents by anything but a car.
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COMMENT 304387	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 10:46 AM
Unique. If it is unique it need no modifier. Drives me crazy to hear 'very unique', 'most unique' and the list lengthens as you listen to commercials and newcasters. Did they not learn basic definitions before broadcasting? I guess not. Arghhh!
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COMMENT 304386	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 10:46 AM
The headline is typical propaganda - manufacturing an accusation when no offense has been committed. The fact that Capps found the error and corrected it on her own volition, appears to be an *example* of ethics, not a "violation" as so misrepresentatively reported.
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COMMENT 304385P	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 10:44 AM
I just hope there are dash cam or other videos for all of these shootings.
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COMMENT 304384P	The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld...	2012-08-03 10:33 AM
347, it is all part of our judicial system. Yes, his crimes are heinous but he will get what is coming to him in due time.
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COMMENT 304383	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 10:32 AM
Your rainy day back up Plan B is the small little alcove room in the back of Downey's restaurant. Set the tone for the rest of your life - special occasions in special places.
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COMMENT 304382	Jim Cadenhead, owner of Cranky's Bi...	2012-08-03 10:24 AM
Jim Cadenhead has participated fully in his community and then some, which cannot be said of those who anonymously take pot shots at him. The only people who will be footing his bill are those to voluntarily contribute, and you can be sure that does not include the pot shotters. How much do they actually pay out of their pockets for helicopter rescues? They don't know, but they resent it anyway because they have no desire to participate in their community, only to benefit from it.
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COMMENT 304380	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 10:21 AM
What the heck is going on up there? Maybe the SMPD should take up skeet shooting and stop practicing on the populace. Perhaps some training in non-lethal force is in order. Geez!
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COMMENT 304379	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 10:17 AM
Capps failed the ethics test when she ran for election on the PROMISE that she would not seek re-election. Then got the taste of power and decided to run again. Liar. How can a elected official making key decisions for our district not understand the need to report income? Either she is stupid or she was trying to cheat the system. Cheater.
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DILLYDALLY	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 10:17 AM
@352P What about this story sounded suspicious to you? I think investigations are always needed, but not only to determine if a shooting is justified. Sometimes, even though a shooting is justified, the investigators can learn how to prevent similar future situations from escalating to the level of deadly force.
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COMMENT 304377	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 10:16 AM
I think it depends on the person being proposed to. I would have liked a very public and fun proposal (didn't get it), but some are more uptight about that sort of thing and need a less public setting. Depending on what your beloved's personality is, you should go that direction. Does she like crowds? then go to the pier and invite everyone you know to be there and suprise her with a rose and a proposal. No crowds? Go to a quiet park or hike location "alone" and profess your love. Best of luck to you! p.s. I still married him. What can I say "I love the guy"!
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COMMENT 304376	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 10:15 AM
"Unknown if drugs or alcohol played a part"--HA! What about being illegal with no licence or insurance...C'mon!!
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COMMENT 304375P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 10:07 AM
323, another common error: mixing up reign, rein, rain. Were you waiting for one of us picky people to point that out?
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COMMENT 304374	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 10:06 AM
Thanks to the Towbes Group for running non-smoking complexes and thereby protecting health and quality-of-living for their residents.
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COMMENT 304373	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 10:03 AM
Is Capps renting out an illegal second unit, which is why she "failed" to report this income?
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COMMENT 304372	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 10:02 AM
Too bad John Dell doesn't know what spelling and grammar are. Except for "Prevantative", these are matters of usage, and his suggestions are mostly optional. BTW, "orientate" predates "orient" (although I too prefer the latter). My pet peeve, which is about a spelling error, is the use of "lead" for "led", which is now seen even in major publications.
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ROGER DODGER	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 09:59 AM
Lucky for him he lives in Santa Barbara.
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COMMENT 304370	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 09:56 AM
Absolutely agree with 350. I have to add that I am truly disappointed in Lois Capps. She has turned into another regular old politician. I remember when she used to say that she supported term limits and well, look at her now.... Yeah, nobody here is saint. BUT our leaders definitely should be held to a higher standard than the rest of us. That's why they are our leaders.
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COMMENT 304368	PTA Funds	2012-08-03 09:52 AM
Personally, I blame the pope.
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COMMENT 304367	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 09:49 AM
@304299 Your claim is slanderous; Capps did catch it, no one else did ... as opposed to Abel Maldonado, who is as sleazy as they come and throwing stones from a glass house.
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COMMENT 304366	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 09:49 AM
Jeffinsb: What/where is the bridge to nowhere? I've read this a few times on here, but have no idea what or where it is. Anyone have the story?
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SBSURFERLIFE	Harry's to Harbor	2012-08-03 09:47 AM
Alright everyone, I've got the scoop. The plan is to meet at Harry's at 1:30 on Saturday. Around 3'ish the movement will begin. Theme: 80's Olympic gear. Dress crazy and bring water guns!
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COMMENT 304364	PTA Funds	2012-08-03 09:44 AM
If you can not afford to raise kids properly and tend to their needs - then do not have them. Or at least do not have 7 of them. Until we address this issue we will never solve the problem. America was founded on people assimilating themselves, working hard, and having some sense of moral obligation. Many Asian families who immigrated here working 3 jobs to make ends meet were able to raise kids that did well in school. Why is this? They never wanted/needed an ESL program to get by. Instead of having your kids make those cascarones that little our streets every fiesta - have them do their homework.
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COMMENT 304363	A power pole is damaged and a man i...	2012-08-03 09:38 AM
Sheesh, what is it with all these car chases? Do people really think they are Mario Andretti? when they are drunk or high? Whatever they're smoking I don't want any of that loco nonsense.
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COMMENT 304362	Blue Moon	2012-08-03 09:34 AM
Love the reflections in the first image and the light bouncing off the rocks in the foreground. The interesting thing about the moon is that it is essentially a giant reflector bouncing sunlight. Exposure wise the Sunny Sixteen Rule applies to capture detail out that celestial body of brightness. But at that setting everything else goes pitch black!? That's where layers come in handy or HDR is very effective. Expose for the moon, expose for the surroundings, shoot one in the middle and let Photoshop (or Photomatix, HDR Efex or....) blend the three so you get details in the brights and the darks then tonemap to taste. But keep it real as HDR loses favor when people get too "creative" with it.
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COMMENT 304361	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 09:33 AM
Was it Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant again?
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COMMENT 304360	Blue Moon	2012-08-03 09:30 AM
What's up with the moon in the 3rd photo? woah
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COMMENT 304358P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 09:26 AM
Don't think I've ever seen an attorney sign something with J.D. Many do use the antiquated, and rather pretentious, Esq.
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CORKY	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 09:23 AM
Thank you. "They should have went" makes me grind my teeth.
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COMMENT 304354	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 09:17 AM
These lessons are great. Keep it up. I just hope the know-it-alls can keep their collective thoughts contained as to not scare away those willing to learn.
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COMMENT 304353	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 09:15 AM
Definitely Lotusland.
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COMMENT 304352P	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 09:06 AM
What is this mantra of "sorry for our officers" moments after one of these (now weekly) police killings is posted on edhat. Can we at least wait for a perfunctory investigation? The rubber stamping of "justified" before the body is even cold makes me wonder why they waste $$$ doing any follow-up. We know what their conclusion will be.
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COMMENT 304351	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 09:05 AM
There's got to be some bad drugs floating around SM that's making people believe they are action heroes, or video game characters and challenge the local leos. Brandishing a replica gun after an hour long car chase? Really? I guess if these guys were in the Middle East they'd be strapping bomb vests before a night of clubbing.
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COMMENT 304350	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 09:03 AM
I think the real losers here are the voters of District 24 who have the choice between a tax cheat on the left, and a tax cheat on the right. It's too bad we're now forced to choose between 2 evils in the top 2 system (which Abel helped to pass). Sorry third parties, you are now officially shut out in CA thanks to our new "open primaries." We should at least have a "none of the above" designation when both candidates are terrible.
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RHS	CHP Sobriety/License Checkpoint	2012-08-03 09:01 AM
Isn't CHP supposed to work on state highways? If so one would suspect this block will be on Foothill or Las Positas or ?
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COMMENT 304348	Officer Involved Shooting on Highwa...	2012-08-03 09:01 AM
Wow! A fake firearm. So glad none of our officers or other citizens were harmed by this freak. Sorry for our officers that had to kill him.
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COMMENT 304347	The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld...	2012-08-03 08:57 AM
Funny how convicted law breakers try to hide behind the law to save their own cowardly patoutes.
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LALALALA	Tree Grafting	2012-08-03 08:57 AM
Bruce Van Dyke is the master!
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COMMENT 304345	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 08:55 AM
Caught the problem? Oversight? Slip of the memory? The sad part of all of this is even when someone you like messes up, you cover for them. A slip of your memory is leaving your car keys behind... Once. Not 48 consecutive times. What we have here is another example of outright lies to cover up incompetence promoting outright tax evasion. Everyone should do the same when their faux leaders encourage it. Did I say leader? Only when caught should any of us admit guilt. Cut in lines at the movies. Cut off cars on the street. J-walk. Just say "Oh it was an oversight" when you get busted. I'm sure the cops will understand.
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COMMENT 304344	Shots fired after pursuit, Highway ...	2012-08-03 08:54 AM
Are there some bad drugs going around making folks who normally do mostly harmless dumb stuff go for this kind of crazy Hollywood stunts? I mean, c'mon, brandishing a replica gun after a 30 minute car chase into the next county and back is classic Darwin Award stuff. 4263... you're confusing the shootings in North County with those in Orange County. Big difference.... down in OC the "victims" weren't carrying guns or assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon.
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COMMENT 304343	After School Activities	2012-08-03 08:50 AM
Homework and an outdoor activity. Don't schedule it though unless they want it to be scheduled. Often times my friends and I would just go make bike jumps and ride until the sun went down. As long as they aren't watching tv, eating garbage, or sitting on the computer, I'd let them find their own fun.
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COMMENT 304342	PTA Funds	2012-08-03 08:50 AM
Teacher unions constantly brainwash teachers to complain they are: 1. underpaid, 2. overworked, 3. under-appreciated and 4. suffer from bad morale Union bosses have to keep the troops unhappy to justify their own mega-salaries paid for by forced union dues. Teachers can opt out of paying their union dues any time they want, and make an in lieu charitable donation. What is scary is how many teachers come here and parrot this union party, line without a shred of self-reflection. This is not a person I want teaching our future generations. I hope they take their unhappiness and leave the classroom ASAP. There is 8.5% unemployment in this country. There are thousands of unemployed college grads. Move aside and leave the door open for someone who appreciates the job and hates their teachers unions enough to donate that mandated union dues to organizations that can truly help education.
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COMMENT 304341	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 08:49 AM
I proposed at sunset on the bluffs of Shoreline park-- and I got a YES! Didn't realize how many people had stopped to watch until I got up from my knee and saw alot of smiling faces watching from afar.
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COMMENT 304340	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 08:46 AM
If her memory is really that bad she isn't the right person to be representing us. That is dangerous.
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DILLYDALLY	Chalk body outlines appear on city ...	2012-08-03 08:45 AM
Agreed
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COMMENT 304338	Harry's to Harbor	2012-08-03 08:44 AM
So is it happening or what? WHEN and WHERE? I want to join in. The Fiesta Cruiser Run last year was so much fun that I have vowed to take a more active part in these types of activities... thanks for posting this.
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COMMENT 304337	Scanner Reports 8-3-12	2012-08-03 08:43 AM
Very touching story. And all this time I thought Ballistic Belinda was one of your cats.
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COMMENT 304336	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 08:40 AM
Here's another that many people say: They should have went, instead of they should have gone. I am guilty of that one myself until I learned it wasn't correct.
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COMMENT 304335P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 08:35 AM
I agree with 273P!!
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COMMENT 304334	Montecito Rail Road Track Fire	2012-08-03 08:35 AM
As someone who has tried to put a campfire out "by whatever means available" I strongly suggest no one ever tries that. What a stench!! Makes even the ripest of the homeless denizens smell like lavender and sunshine.
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COMMENT 304333P	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 08:35 AM
Remember when they had teeter totters at Hilda Ray Park?
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COMMENT 304332P	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 08:35 AM
I was thinking Ellings Park...
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COMMENT 304331P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 08:33 AM
Green baloney??
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COMMENT 304330	Toyota Tacoma Thefts	2012-08-03 08:32 AM
They can take mine, it has 220,000 miles and is fully insured.
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COMMENT 304329P	A design charrette process aiming t...	2012-08-03 08:29 AM
The real funk zone is actually out by the Airport now. Shhh....
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COMMENT 304328	Chalk body outlines appear on city ...	2012-08-03 08:28 AM
Sadly misplaced anger---what about chalk outlines for the victims of Gang voilence/shootings/stabbings, or Drunk dirver accidents---or the Wars in the desert for cryin' out loud?
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COMMENT 304327	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 08:24 AM
" If you don't build it, they won't come" Please!
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COMMENT 304326	PTA Funds	2012-08-03 08:24 AM
715: Your speculation is based on nothing more than your opinion. I especially like the part where you state that the problem kids have families around, so there is no excuse. Since you said it, this must be the situation for every child, right? Its not like low income parents ever work 2 jobs, giving them virtually no time to spend with their kids. Its not like they ever work night shifts, requiring them to sleep during the day. They NEVER work weekends, the best time to take your kid to a park, fishing, camping, whatever. The kids in montecito aren't exactly angels, and have their fair share of problems too. I'll say this much, they are better off being raised by a nanny than an older brother who took the wrong path in life.
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COMMENT 304325	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 08:23 AM
Has anyone heard of the Westar project across the street from Costco? It's slated to be a huge, high end mixed use retail/high end apartment with hundreds of units in that now-empty field. I don't see it mentioned in the press much. It's still in the approvals stage but it's on its way.
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COMMENT 304324	Scanner Reports 8-3-12	2012-08-03 08:22 AM
You are publishing a good book, page by page!
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COMMENT 304323	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 08:21 AM
The alley behind Vons
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COMMENT 304322	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 08:18 AM
Seems like a slip of the memory. We all do it sometimes. What most of us don't do is actively seek to evade more than $4 million in taxes, as Abel Maldonado has done. The man belongs in an 8' x 8' prison cell, wearing Sheriff Joe's pink underwear and eating green baloney sandwiches.
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COMMENT 304321	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 08:14 AM
This housing is needed. If you don't need housing, you're in great shape. But we can't pretend there isn't a need. We have a certain population density in this area. It's never going back to the good old days some of you remember. Growth happens. And I for one think Towbes is one of the better developers we have in this area. Just my opinion, but he makes nice, safe, quality and aestheticly pleasing buildings.
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COMMENT 304320	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 08:11 AM
Thank you! Especially #5; that drives me crazy when I have to type correspondence from lawyers and they sign themselves Mr. John Doe, J.D. They correct me! Yo, dude, flatter yourself! (sorry) This is an amazing article and I'm forwarding it to a few people I know.
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COMMENT 304319P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 08:10 AM
Can you imagine poor Lois coming home one night only to find a stranger living in her studio? What a fright that must have been. Then the government says that she owes money because of that? Oh, wait. You say that she cashed the rent check from this person every month? Poor dear. Must have a faulty memory also...
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JEFFINSB	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 08:01 AM
272 got it. Great view of the bridge to nowhere as well.
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COMMENT 304317	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 07:59 AM
Perspective right. See how (former) St. Anthony's dominates and the Old Mission is partly obscured? And on the Mission steps you can see forever.
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COMMENT 304316	After School Activities	2012-08-03 07:59 AM
The Boys and Girls Club on Canon Perdido is a great place.
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AWESOME BLOSSOM	Tree Grafting	2012-08-03 07:58 AM
I've done apple grafts, and some time ago citrus. Apples are done in the winter. Citrus any time. Avos are probably a lot like citrus. Call Norman Beard, former president of CRFG and owner of Beards Tropics Nursery in Ellwood. 448 7912 / 968 0989 Say Hi from Rose
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COMMENT 304314	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 07:56 AM
A gorgeous restaurant and a nice bottle of wine, and roses.
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COMMENT 304313P	Tree Grafting	2012-08-03 07:55 AM
...and why shouldn't Mr Van Dyke charge for his professional services?
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SEEDLADY	Full Moon	2012-08-03 07:50 AM
233p...and living near the coast, we're so lucky to be able to see it reflected on the beautiful ocean.
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COMMENT 304311	Exploding Porsche	2012-08-03 07:48 AM
171...cliff claven.
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SEEDLADY	Fiesta Pequena	2012-08-03 07:48 AM
OK, Mr/Ms Perfect....sheesh
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COMMENT 304309P	Scanner Reports 8-3-12	2012-08-03 07:46 AM
So what happened to Belinda's condo-by-the-sea?
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COMMENT 304308	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 07:44 AM
Have they ever said No to Towbes?
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S.B.RON	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 07:44 AM
Towbes puts up good quality units that are in a moderate price range providing housing in Goleta so folks who live out there don't have to drive, or drive very far to work. We Santa Barbarans wank about the cost of housing, but don't want anything built. QYB.
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COMMENT 304306P	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 07:41 AM
on the water with a telephoto?
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COMMENT 304305P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 07:38 AM
Big deal. She fixed it. Move on you Saints.
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COMMENT 304304	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 07:36 AM
From a resources aspect, we are built out. Nature does not always allow unlimited expansion; a lesson government and developers are loathe to learn. Looking at 101, we cannot afford to pave paradise, but these guys will never stop raping for profit.
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COMMENT 304303P	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 07:36 AM
It's "for the children."
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BARGS	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 07:34 AM
+1 Butterfly Beach.
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SBALAX	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 07:32 AM
Bravo, John! You have a couple of klinkers in your piece but your certainly got people thinking. I've just about given up on pointing out grammar and spelling errors (and I make my own fair share) but it's refreshing to see that there are more than a few of us who still care. Are there still copy editors working in print media? You know, people who read material before publication. Grammar and Spell Check programs just don't cut it. My current peeve is "axed" for "asked". I hear this in spoken English and now am seeing it in print.
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AQUAHOLIC	After School Activities	2012-08-03 07:23 AM
Yes! Sign your child up for swimming at beautiful Los Banos Del Mar pool. The Santa Barbara Swim Club offers year round swimming for novice to masters swimmers. sbswim.org or call: 966-9757
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COMMENT 304299	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 07:16 AM
273P - not reporting that income is like "forgetting" to pay your registration & car insurance. It's just doesn't happen accidentally unless you're mentally incapacitated. Also, she didn't catch the problem, someone else caught it and now she's being held accountable. There was really no recourse other than to pay up. That's not ethics, that's simply covering your a...
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COMMENT 304298P	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 07:13 AM
Another common error is He went on their way, etc.
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COMMENT 304297	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 07:12 AM
Oh come on 168, anyone about to propose is about to have a breakdown and a little helpful dialogue when asked for eases the anxiety. :-)
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COMMENT 304296	After School Activities	2012-08-03 07:11 AM
Homework?
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COMMENT 304295	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 07:09 AM
The most irritating error I hear constantly is "where's it at?", "where are you at?", "where are we at",...such an overused and seemingly acceptable preposition, I wonder where everyone was at when they learned grammar?
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COMMENT 304294	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 07:06 AM
Amazes me that politicians, on both sides, don't know you are supposed to pay taxes on income. DUH.
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COMMENT 304293	Spelling and Grammar	2012-08-03 07:02 AM
None of us are going to the parade?????? None = no ONE None of us IS going to the parade, so I won't reign on yours.
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COMMENT 304292	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 06:59 AM
Franceschi Park or Alice Keck park are The spots that came To My mind first :)
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:58 AM
OK Sounds like all is well for now...On South Salinas.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:55 AM
Checking for mother inside now Police are with the mother shes ok..
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:54 AM
Verbal contact with suspect out front..
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COMMENT 304288	Shots fired after pursuit, Highway ...	2012-08-03 06:52 AM
279, Don't say that. Someone will want to start an investigation for heading nails on the head.....
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:52 AM
Subject is a known meth user.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:48 AM
More officers are arriving.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:47 AM
Subject sticking his head out the window..Doesn't sound like he's going to go quietly. I'm hopeing that this is not going to be a Stand off because I have to go do things today..No one is answering the phone.
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COMMENT 304284	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 06:46 AM
For the love of money.
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CORKY	Fat Moon	2012-08-03 06:44 AM
If this was taken Wed., it couldn't have been waning, because full was last night(Thursday). I don't know the exact time:)
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:43 AM
Subject went back in the house after seeing the police.
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ROGER DODGER	CHP Sobriety/License Checkpoint	2012-08-03 06:39 AM
Thats not fair drunk drivers don't warn us...Maybe we need a Rogers WOODCHIPPER checkpoint.
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ROGER DODGER	Montecito Rail Road Track Fire	2012-08-03 06:37 AM
That second picture looks like the fireman has a good stream going there.
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COMMENT 304279	Shots fired after pursuit, Highway ...	2012-08-03 06:35 AM
275 Hit it on the head!
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:34 AM
Police on scene requesting supervisor. Subject is sitting on the porch.
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ROGER DODGER	Roger Code Red	2012-08-03 06:32 AM
As police were responding report that the subject was running back and forth across the roof of his home.
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COMMENT 304276	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 06:19 AM
The Little Toot out on the water...get Capt Fred to announce it to the crowd on the harbor
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COMMENT 304275	Shots fired after pursuit, Highway ...	2012-08-03 06:17 AM
No, its time that crooks and despondents stop pointing guns at cops.
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COMMENT 304274	The Towbes Group proposes expanding...	2012-08-03 06:11 AM
Why are these being called "condominiums" when they are really apartments for rent? There are no owner-occupied units in Willow Springs currently. It's all rental housing.
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COMMENT 304273P	Published report alleges possible e...	2012-08-03 04:21 AM
At least Lois caught the problem, reported it, amended her returns and paid all the back tax she owed. She is not trying to hide the mistake, she took full responsibility and corrected it. Sounds damn ethical to me, Abel. BTW Abel, mistakes do happen, it is how one handles them that counts and her handling her's shows strong ethics and accountability in my book.
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COMMENT 304272P	P.O.V.	2012-08-03 01:58 AM
Hilda Ray Park
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COMMENT 304271P	Fat Moon	2012-08-03 12:53 AM
I used to have a partner who would tell me something like "No, it's not full, it will be at 11:37 tomorrow night." Drove me NUTS. If it's beautiful, that's all I care about. I can look up the dates and times or study astronomy if I want to.
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COMMENT 304270P	Fat Moon	2012-08-03 12:50 AM
I think people will complain about poor quality, but I don't even own a camera. Wonderful composition between the 2 palm trunks. I was outside many times tonight to see the moon before the fog obscured it.
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COMMENT 304269P	Montecito Rail Road Track Fire	2012-08-03 12:46 AM
LOL at "whatever means available." At least you got a good clear angle & photo. As always, thanks for the report & thanks firefighters!
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COMMENT 304268P	Tree Grafting	2012-08-03 12:45 AM
I watched a series of videos on You Tube, which were most instructive. Haven't tried it yet.
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COMMENT 304267P	Romantic Setting	2012-08-03 12:41 AM
After 11 years of officiating for local weddings, I hear that some people take a little vacation and wait for just the right moment, which is usually the moment in which it feels right to you, and you are alone and uninterrupted. A sunset is nice, if it is quiet and serene enough. You need to plan a few activities so that there are enough options, should one or two of the moments not feel right. A sentimental spot to the couple, or any quiet beautiful and romantic spot will do...especially if it is at sunset. All that said, it matters not where you propose because any place will be perfect for you! Best of luck!
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COMMENT 304266P	After School Activities	2012-08-03 12:33 AM
While it may be tempting or sometimes necessary for parents to schedule activities for children after school, studies show that what children really want is unscheduled time to just "be"- especially if that can happen in the home along with a parent or relative in charge...even an after school nanny will do, but the point is to allow them to have down time...After spending more than 25 years working with children...I agree with this.
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