What is a 6.9? A good thing interrupted by a period. Har har. Those of you who automatically eliminate 25 percent of your potential sexual encounters because things might get a little messy are missing out.
Future of innovation is reliant on nature
Biomimicry is the redesign of industrial processes and products based on new understandings of how natural systems and creatures accomplish similar ends — and it may be the most promising branch of the growing sustainable design movement.
Local artists display weaving and sculptural artwork
Surface and Form: Explorations in Fiber and Clay, an exhibit presented by the Central Coast Craftmakers, is being showcased in the McMeen Gallery in the San Luis Obispo Art Center for the month of May. The exhibit showcases the work of four artists.
Trappist monks carry on brewing tradition
Trappists live by the rule of St. Benedict which says “for then are they monks in truth, if they live by the work of their hands.” So all Trappist monasteries survive not by asking for donations, but producing goods that they sell. Of the nearly 170 Trappist monasteries worldwide, only seven produce beer. The best-known Trappist beer in America is probably Chimay.
Say ‘hasta la vista’ to ill-conceived special election propositions
Tomorrow’s special election and its six ballot measures have been put forth as a bi-partisan effort at fiscal responsibility – but fall completely flat. Yes, we need fiscal reform, but Propositions 1A-1E aren’t the way to do it.
Cuesta Master Chorale to perform at Cal Poly
Students will have a chance to hear the famous “A German Requiem” at 8 p.m. in the PAC on Saturday by the Cuesta Master Chorale.
Ralphie May delivers double the laughs, double the fun
“My job as entertainer is to first make people laugh and then one of the things I’ve taken up is to make people think as well,” May said. “Because when you’re making people laugh, it opens the minds up.”
“Hoy a las Ocho” perfect for the hipster phase of life
Over Mother’s Day weekend, I got the opportunity to hang out with my 17-year-old sister who, under my guidance, has blossomed into a hipster, complete with ironic T-shirt and ukulele.
College playoffs need to change
As Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) took on the heads of college football this past week in a House sub-committee meeting, the debate over college football’s postseason once again became a hot topic issue among sportswriters and fans of college football nationwide.
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Drag queens will be coming out for a good cause tonight at Downtown Brew.
Delta Lambda Phi, a fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men presents the Dollhouse, is the first annual drag show raising money for the AIDS Support Network in San Luis Obispo.
Health care reforms not Obama’s Nov. promises
Is Obama’s most recent outline for health care reform really up to what he promised back in November? As a candidate, Obama’s health care platform was multifaceted and ambitious.