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Zodiac Heads/Circle of Animals: Gold Feb 22, 2012 This large-scale installation by artist and activist Ai Weiwei depicts the ancient Chinese zodiac with 12 gold-plated bronze animal heads. On view through July 29. The museum is open until 7 p.m. on third Thursdays. 51 other things to do on Wednesday, February 22
 
Last Blog on Earth | News
Tiny Tots program director says mayoral candidate's staffer asked them to leave so he could promote volunteerism
Check 1, Check 2 | Music & nightlife
Kava Lounge regular was a champion of local electro scene
News
Is the San Diego field office's program an example of good community outreach or plain old cronyism?
Far Afield
Did you know that San Diego is considered a mecca for inline skating?
Check 1, Check 2 | Music & nightlife
Eleven bars showing this Sunday's big game
Last Blog on Earth | News
Move is expected to 'refine the tone and content of the comments without hindering their flow'
Canvassed | Art & culture
Put your hands on an iceberg, wander through the ship's remade cabins and experience the world's most famous sunken ship

 

 
Editorial

Paul Fisk's money, food stamps and a parade for Iraq vets

A follow-up on two of last week's stories and a movement San Diego should get behind

Last September, Paul Fisk heard something that gave him hope that there was a stack of money somewhere that was rightfully his. He soon found out that there had been a stack of money waiting for him, but he’d missed his chance to grab it two years earlier, when San Diego County gave up on him and took it.

By CityBeat Staff
Sordid Tales

It’s time to forgive Eli Manning, San Diego

The quarterback that got away just wasn’t that into you

It’s been two weeks since my beloved New York Giants took Super Bowl XLVI, and still the pernicious missives from my Giants-Hating Chargers-fan friends keep rolling in.

By Edwin Decker
Spin Cycle

Eric Bidwell’s back

The dreadlocked one is running again for mayor

 “Every revolution was first a thought in one man’s mind.”—Ralph Waldo EmersonThe signature cigar-thick dreadlocks now flow a good two feet longer, down past the knees. The T-

By John R. Lamb
Backwards & in High Heels

The worst of the ’80s and the worst of school come together

What does this seventh-grade question say about me—and about school?

I recently found myself suffering another memory I thought I’d cremated, brought on by an overwhelmingly effective trigger in the form of a multiple-choice question posed by one Gary Rubinstein on his blog.

By Aaryn Belfer
Shenanigans

Shenanigans: Take a leap

Can you match the historical leap-day event to the year it occurred?

Next Wednesday is Feb. 29, a day that exists on the calendar only every four years. Can you match the historical leap-day event to the year in which it occurred? 1. The Kerner Commission Report i

By Dave Maass
Letters

Whistleblower on FBI Citizens Academy, more Endoxi outrage and an alternative sexy playlist

Thoughts from our readers

FBI’s InfraGuard and Citizens’ Academy furnished opportunities for FBI agents to meet CEOs, so when it came time to retire and go through the “revolving door,” the agents could secure lucrative second careers in corporate security.

Civilized Conversation Club Feb 23, 2012 Politics & Community This week's discussion topic at Civilized Conversation: Can All Scientific Research Be Trusted? Read more 54 other things to do on Thursday, February 23
 
Women and the Law Feb 24, 2012 Politics & Community The focus of this year's conference is reproductive rights and Sarah Weddington, who argued the Roe v. Wade case, is the featured speaker. Read more 54 other things to do on Friday, February 24
 
Socialist Worker Forum Feb 24, 2012 Politics & Community The International Socialist Organization discusses growing student revolts against budget cuts. Read more 54 other things to do on Friday, February 24
 
Whole Planet Fundraiser Feb 28, 2012 Politics & Community Enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, raffle, food, beverages, and local wines and beer for sale to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. Read more 49 other things to do on Tuesday, February 28
 
 
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