David Miller asked:


San Diego has lots to offer. On the one hand it is home to state-of-the-art amusement parks and museums and on the other hand, the place boasts of first Spanish mission in California. Whether you are on a family vacation in San Diego, or a beach vacation with your beloved, make sure you don’t miss the following attractions to make your trip exciting.

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is America’s largest urban cultural park. It contains diversified museums ranging from horticultural to astronomical. The place is home to Botanical Building’s sublime lily pond, El Prado etc. Balboa Park is also home to Children’s Museum, and the Fleet Science Center.

Sea World

Sea wWorld is home to the famous killer whale named Shamu and several other stunning marine animals. Watch the acrobatic skills of Shamu and her buddies. There are various exciting and spine-tingling rides too like Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids, and many more.

San Diego Zoo

The world-famous zoo has two parks in San Diego: one located in Balboa Park is a traditional Zoo, and the other is Wild Animal Park located north of the city. Spare one full day to explore the zoo. The entire San Diego zoo accommodates more than 4000 creatures ranging from giant pandas, kangaroos, and gorillas all housed in natural environments.

La Jolla

The charming seaside town of La Jolla has lots to offer. The town is expensive, and filled with stunning mansions. Shopping malls and dining restaurants are situated along Prospect Street. Stroll along Coast Boulevard or the La Jolla Cove for the most scenic views.

Old Town

If you are a history lover then head to Old town. It’s full of traditional Mexican restaurants and shops. Enjoy the mariachi players strumming the sounds of Mexican music.

The Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy the nightlife of San Diego at Gaslamp Quarter. It is lively and always buzzing. Enjoy live music after dinner at restaurants which are mainly housed within restored Victorian commercial buildings.

Cabrillo National Monument

A restored lighthouse and the statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first Portuguese explorer to land in San Diego rest here. It’s an amazing vantage point to see migrating gray whales or enjoy magnificent views of San Diego’s harbor and skyline. During winters you can also spot Mexico in the distance.

Mission Beach Boardwalk

Check out Belmont Park, an amusement park at the Mission Beach boardwalk. It features two major landmarks: the Plunge and the Giant Dipper.

Coronado Beach

Take a leisurely walk along Coronado Beach and enjoy the sunset.

Embarcadero

Roam around the Embarcadero, home to watercrafts, aircraft carrier, Seaport village, and a maritime-themed shopping area.

San Diego is full of activities and thrills. When planning a trip to San Diego rest assured, it has something for both adults and children alike. You can check out online the hotels which provide affordable vacation packages. It’s best if you check into San Diego motel or a hotel which is near by to all these attractions, so that you don’t waste much time in commuting.



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IU27 asked:


I’m 23 years old, I live in Chicago, and I just graduated college. I’m making about 50k a year right now and I’m being offered a chance to move to San Diego next year with my company. They are going to increase my salary, to adjust for cost of living, by about 5 or 6k. Will that be enough to live comfortably in San Diego on my own?

THOMAN

BarackObamadotcom asked:

San Diego, CA
July 12, 2008

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RighteousTalk asked:

Its time once again for another installment of Mr Ru vs Hitman in their never ending battle of Cali Football, Chargers vs Raiders.

This is a quickie barely produced version as the recording was Wednesday and the game is thursday. So take it for what its worth.

BOMGARDNER

Amelie Mag asked:


Divorce isn’t the most pleasant of things, but it is sometimes necessary. Although it can be a difficult period to go through, both emotionally and financially, by getting a good divorce attorney it can all be just a bad dream real soon. The San Diego divorce attorneys are some of the best attorneys in the world. Especially if you live in San Diego, California, they can help you best with San Diego divorce or child custody.

Most of the San Diego divorce cases have started from complaints filed by women. San Diego was a small town in the 1850’s, but the population slowly increased so, in a decade, the population almost doubled. Along with the growing of the number of people, so did the number of San Diego divorce cases. Because women filed most complaints, almost all of the San Diego divorce cases had the same grounds: physical cruelty. Sixty-three San Diego divorce cases were recorded between 1850 and 1880. Women filed forty-one of them and seventeen of them had physical cruelty grounds.

During a San Diego divorce, which can take moths or even years, one has to develop a special relation with the attorney. This relationship is like a partnership, which will probably last longer than the divorce time. A San Diego divorce case can last from six months up to a few years so, depending on how good the partnership with your lawyer is, he or she will understand exactly what you want and help as best as possible. If the partnership doesn’t work, it is not necessarily your fault. Well, indirectly speaking, it can be your fault because you made a bad decision regarding a lawyer to represent your interests properly. Getting the right San Diego divorce lawyer is very important for your future relationship with your ex or with your children (if you are fighting for child custody).

First of all you must make sure that he is familiar with the San Diego divorce cases and that he has some experience. Then you should look for a lawyer who had some success in the past and isn’t trying to fool you for a couple of bucks. False promises can get you to end up with nothing. Not all lawyers have the same techniques and not all lawyers know how to work any way you want. Some people like to have a fast divorce and settle it very quickly while others like to prolong the suffering hopping that his or her ex will drop the case and reach a settlement. Depending on which type of suit you want you have to pick the right lawyer that knows best how to represent you in a San Diego divorce case. Before a divorce, you should always have a plan that fits your wishes best. Through that plan you should get everything you want from your ex. If the plan is great, but the execution is not that good, it might fail, so you have to find a good lawyer that can put it into application. This is where the partnership comes into play: if the relationship between the two parts isn’t that great, the attorney doesn’t understand the wishes properly or if he has his own plan and you agree with it, then there are a lot of chances it will go wrong. A divorce is definitely not one of those things that you would like to go wrong because a lot of important things are involved, like different assets or children. They are more important than any fee you pay the lawyer.

Another dumb thing you could do during a San Diego divorce case is share the lawyer with your ex. Usually the ex-wife who wants to have an upper hand on her former husband proposes this kind of thing. That way she can control the amount of information the husband receives and the advice he gets. So, by trying to save some money, you could compromise your divorce. Another important thing when you’re looking for an attorney for a San Diego divorce is not to hire you’re wife’s best friend, relative or co-worker because then this kind of lawyer won’t be able to represent you as he or she should.

Some of the San Diego divorce cases involve child custody, which makes them even more delicate for the parents. In a child custody case, the parent who will be the rightful guardian will be chosen from the two. Child custody means that a parent has legal custodial rights and obligations towards the son or daughter. In a San Diego divorce case which involves child custody the court is usually the one that has to take the decision, looking out for the best interest of the child. Also, the court has the power to change the child custody arrangements until the child is 18. Because this decision will influence the whole life of the child, the court is responsible to make the best choice. A lot of things have to be thought of before making such a decision.

A divorce is a painful thing, especially if it involves child custody, but if you have to do something like this, at least you should do it right. Get the lawyer that best suits your needs even if it costs a lot because you will gain a lot more than if you get a cheap one. Make sure you or you lawyer have a plan and apply it. And don’t forget that however difficult the San Diego divorce might be, a life time spent with the wrong person is even worse…



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Phoenix Delray asked:


Part of the job of a San Diego reconstruction dentist is replacing lost teeth. Though the concept of replacing teeth with a bone anchored device seems new, it actually is not a new concept at all. Ancient Egyptian and South American civilizations experimented with re implanting lost teeth with hand shaped ivory or wood substitutes long before San Diego reconstruction dentists came along.

In the 18th century lost teeth were sometimes replaced with extracted teeth of other human donors. The implantation process was extremely risky and had a high failure rate due to the donors body many times rejecting the implanted tooth.

Preceding the work of any San Diego reconstruction dentist, in 1886 a dentist named Dr. Edmunds was the first dentist in the US to implant a platinum disc into a patients jaw bone, and attached to the disc was a porcelain crown. A man by the name of Dr. Strock is the reconstruction dentist that was first successful in placing oral implants in 1937 at Harvard University. After more successful reconstruction implants were done, he followed his patients around for about 15 years to check on their progress until he passed away. He had discovered the use of vitallium implants, and had done many tests on the side effects of vitallium on the body, discovering that there were none. Vitallium is still used today by some San Diego reconstruction dentists.

In 1952, in the midst of quick advancement in the occupation of reconstruction dentists, in Sweden, the first titanium ***** for dental implants was used. These early screws were first tested on rabbits, and were put into their thighbones. After the ***** had remained in the rabbits thigh for several months, the early reconstruction dentists realized that the ***** had actually fused to the bone. Although the leading dentist of the experiment, Dr. Branemark, had struggled for years to gain acceptance of his experiments by the medical community, in 1981 there was finally enough evidence about the success of using titanium screws for reconstructive dental implants that the Toronto Conference on Osseointegration in Clinical Dentistry laid down the outline for what would be deemed as a successful dental implant for North America, including guidelines for San Diego reconstruction dentists.

Since then, many other domestic implant systems have evolved. Most of them are very similar in design to the original Branemark Titanium *****. Also, many improvements have been made since then by many different companies, and research continues to influence future designs and concepts that may be used by your San Diego reconstruction dentist.



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Puki asked:


I’ll be traveling by car from San Diego to LA airport on a tuesday afternoon (sometime between 1-4pm) and am wondering how much time it will take me to get there given the traffic I’ll encounter on my way. Please advise.

JACKMAN

Janice Balthazar asked:


The Buzz

With over forty miles of coastal beaches and a much less uppity atmosphere than Los Angeles , San Diego , California s second largest city, can be a fantastic destination for the California tourist. There are several districts in San Diego that are worth traversing. Old Town is the most popular district among tourists, home to the majority of the citys museums and theaters as well as many shopping, dining, and drinking establishments. Balboa Park is the home of the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Air and Space Museum , the Museum of Man , and the Old Globe Theater. Gaslamp is an artsy district where youll find many art galleries, boutique shops, corner cafes, and over 90 restaurants. Little Italy is the home of the best Italian dining in San Diego , and also offers a terrific view of the harbor. Kenningston is a great place for relaxation, and, while youre there, you should take time to visit the Ken Landmark Theater, a theater that plays classic films. Mission Bay is the home of Sea World and is a great place for boating. Finally, for a day on the beach, the most popular locations are Mission Beach , Ocean Beach , and Pacific Beach .

What Not to Miss

San Diego is home to several museums, and each has its own appeal. However, for a classic San Diego experience, head out for Del Mar Plaza, an all-in-one plaza built with the scenery of the Pacific Ocean in mind. Within the plaza, visitors can eat, visit a spa, drink, shop in the upscale department stores, and even get their clothes dry cleaned. The San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Wild Animal Park , and the Birch Aquarium are great destinations for animal lovers. Mount Soledad is also a beautiful natural attraction and a great place for mountain climbing and other outdoor activities.

Where to Cut Loose

San Diego is a great place for shopping, and the city is covered with shopping malls and districts. A few notable shopping centers include Seaport Village , the University Town Centre, Horton Plaza , the North County Fair, Plaza Bonita, the Mission Valley Center , Fashion Valley , Grossmont Center , and Del Mar Plaza. You wont have any trouble finding a good, affordable restaurant in San Diego , though both Mission Beach and the Gaslamp district have the best selection of fresh fish dinners. The Gaslamp district is also home to the largest selection of dining establishments within the city. However, for Italian cuisine, youll want to head to Little Italy. For the most part, San Diego locals tend to spend more time in theaters and museums than they do drinking; however, when they do go out on the town, they prefer nightclubs and live music venues to the more traditional bars and pubs. Many of these establishments are clustered along the beaches, though the Gaslamp, Old City , and Downtown districts are lively spots as well.

Stylish Lodging Options

Lodge At Torrey Pines

La Jolla , California

The Lodge At Torrey Pines is located in La Jolla - one of the most picturesque resort towns on the southern California coast. The hotel sits on six and one half acres overlooking the pacific ocean - immediately adjacent to the 18th green of the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Coronado , California

Loews Coronado Bay Resort is situated within the seaside community of Coronado on Crown Isle, a private 15-acre peninsula.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Rancho Santa Fe , California

Rancho Valencia is a secluded hideaway offering privacy, relaxation and recreation on a very intimate scale. Tucked in a private canyon in Rancho Santa Fe, the resort is just minutes from the seaside towns of Del Mar and La Jolla .

The Ivy Hotel

San Diego , California

Buttoned up on the outside, but ready to come undone at any moment, Ivy’s sophisticated plot is confessed slowly.



KISSINGER

eebspecial asked:


I live in San Diego and have a good job. However, even with a good job it’s hard to buy a home in San Diego when the cheapest single family home is $400k. What are my options? forclosures? interest only loans?

METHENEY