When Barack Obama was asked by a child what his favorite food is, he said it was broccoli. I don’t want to say the man’s lying to a child, but, really? Out of all the foods out there, that is his favorite? I like broccoli, but it’s still way down on the list of favorites.
He enjoys cooking chili and getting carry-out from Italian Fiesta Pizzeria (presumably not at the same time, he’s no Clinton, after all.) According to White House staff, he likes salmon and favors Polynesian dishes (no surprise from someone who grew up in Hawaii!)
George W. Bush likes chicken pot pie and biscuits. One of his favorite meals in the White House combined two of his other favorites, Cheeseburger Pizza. And like any good Texan, he favors Tex-Mex cooking. He frequently had huevos rancheros for his Sunday morning breakfasts.
Cheeseburgers are a favorite of Bill Clinton along with enchiladas, barbecue, most of the McDonald’s menu, and desserts (which may or may not include interns.)
George H.W. Bush liked to snack on pork rinds with Tabasco sauce which is a nice low carb snack, but on the other hand, he also likes his wife’s chocolate chip cookies. I couldn’t find much about the 41st president’s food likes but there was one thing he made clear, he does not like broccoli.
When Ronald Reagan was president, it was well-known that he kept a jar of jelly beans on his desk (he preferred the licorice.) He also liked macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, well-done steak, and monkey bread.
3:17 -You must never eat any fat or blood. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be observed from generation to generation, wherever you live.
Is this just animal fat or any lipids? I think we need to be clear here. Either way, no well-marbled steak for you!
5:1 – If you are called to testify about something you have seen or that you know about, it is sinful to refuse to testify, and you will be punished for your sin.
No pleading the Fifth. Not only can you not lie, you can’t keep quiet.
10:6 – Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not show grief by leaving your hair uncombed or by tearing your clothes. If you do, you will die, and the LORD’s anger will strike the whole community of Israel. However, the rest of the Israelites, your relatives, may mourn because of the LORD’s fiery destruction of Nadab and Abihu.
Losing a loved one is no excuse for letting your personal grooming slide. Comb your hair!
11:9-10 – Of all the marine animals, these are ones you may use for food. You may eat anything from the water if it has both fins and scales, whether taken from salt water or from streams.
But you must never eat animals from the sea or from rivers that do not have both fins and scales. They are detestable to you. This applies both to little creatures that live in shallow water and to all creatures that live in deep water.
No shrimp, clams, lobsters, or crabs.
19:13 – Do not make your hired workers wait until the next day to receive their pay.
Payday, every day!
19:15 – Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly.
If this is true, Hell should be full of politicians. Just knowing that should make you want to avoid it.
19:16 – Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.
So, true gossip would be okay?
19:19 – You must obey all my decrees. “Do not mate two different kinds of animals. Do not plant your field with two different kinds of seed. Do not wear clothing woven from two different kinds of thread.
Poly-cotton blends are the work of the devil.
19:23 – When you enter the land and plant fruit trees, leave the fruit unharvested for the first three years and consider it forbidden. Do not eat it.
So I can eat the fruit in the fourth year?
19:24 – In the fourth year the entire crop must be consecrated to the LORD as a celebration of praise.
Damn. I mean, darn.
19:27 – Do not trim off the hair on your temples or trim your beards.
Wait, not trimming the hair on your temples will ban mullets right? Okay!
19:31 – Do not defile yourselves by turning to mediums or to those who consult the spirits of the dead.
This is good advice because there’s no such thing as ghosts! Mediums are scammers who are just taking advantage of grieving people.
19:32 – Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged.
This used to just be good manners. Young people stood up to show respect for older people, gentlemen stood to show respect for ladies. Now you’re lucky if other people look up from their phone when they talk to you. (I love smartphones, but can’t stand rude people.)
25:23 – The land must never be sold on a permanent basis, for the land belongs to me. You are only foreigners and tenant farmers working for me.
For not being able to own land, mankind has fought a lot of wars over it.
1. Chest discomfort – this may be pain or may just be a sense of fullness or squeezing, particularly in the center or the left side.
2. Jaw, neck, upper arm or shoulder pain or discomfort.
3. Shortness of breath – this may be the first symptom that you notice.
4. Nausea and vomiting.
5. Anxiety or feeling of panic.
6. Feeling lightheaded or dizzy.
7. Cold sweat.
8. Stomach or abdominal pain.
9. Unusual fatigue or unexplained weakness.
If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911 (or your area’s emergency phone number) immediately. Different people will have different symptoms so do not put off seeing a doctor just because you don’t have the same symptoms that your uncle, or next-door neighbor, or co-worker had.
The Yard House – An American sports bar with good food and (lots of) beer. It’s located on 4th and Broadway, at the other end of the Gaslamp District from the convention center, but easily within walking distance and close to many of the popular SDCC hotels.
The Melting Pot – 901 5th Ave. A good choice if you want a quieter meal after all the hustle and bustle of the convention center. You can go for the whole experience – cheese fondue, salad, entree fondue, and dessert fondue – or just for dessert.
One of the entree cooking options is Coq au Vin. I asked the server why it’s called that even though we were getting it with the Filet Mignon option. He said “Coq au Vin” means “cooking with wine”. It doesn’t. It means “cock (or rooster) with wine”.
I think that I deserve credit for not shouting out, “it’s ‘cock’!” in the restaurant. When my good sense wins out over being a troll, I want acknowledgement for it.
House of Blues – Food and live music. Also happy hour. The food is okay, go for the atmosphere. Try the pulled pork sandwich or the fried chicken.
Werewolf – 627 4th Ave. It’s got good breakfasts and decent burgers (and other offerings) if you’re going for lunch or dinner. The tables facing the windows and the ones on the sidewalk are a nice place to dine and watch all the other SDCC attendees who are still roaming around looking for a place to dine.
Hard Rock Cafe – 801 4th Ave. near Horton Plaza. The restaurant displays interesting rock memorabilia and offers American food (burgers, bbq, steaks, sandwiches). We’ve always gotten good service here. (Kudos to our servers for being friendly and on-the-ball when dealing with such huge crowds!)
There’s also a restaurant in the Hard Rock Hotel that changes its theme for Comic-Con. It was Cafe Diem (as in the cafe in the series Eureka) for several years. This year it’s The Expanse for the new SyFy show of the same name.
Tin Fish Gaslamp – 170 6th Ave., across from Petco Park. This is close to the con and is always taken over and themed-up. This year it’s NBC promoting The Blindspot and Hereos Reborn. Last year it was The Blacklist. The theme doesn’t affect the menu – lots of seafood. It’s quick, it’s close, and it’s good. Also there are nearby recharging stations to charge up your cellphone.
Lou & Mickey’s – 224 5th Ave. is across the street (and tram tracks) from the convention center. There’s usually something con-related going on. This year Line Webtoon will have their US launch there.
Gaslamp Quarter Comic-Con – Get a map and find deals for SDCC visitors. It includes a list of off-site events.
The annual San Diego Comic-Con starts with Preview Night on Wednesday July, 8 and runs through Sunday, July 12. Maybe you don’t have a badge for every day. Maybe you know you’ll spend the night waiting in line for Hall H and want to plan something away from the convention center after your “must see” panel is over. If so, you’re in luck, there’s a lot of things to do in the area surrounding the convention center and the rest of San Diego.
First in the immediate area:
There’s usually something going on in the space between the convention center and the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Last year there was a Gotham-themed zip line.
On Friday and Saturday July 11 & 12, The Walking Dead Escape will be across the street at Petco Park. You can try to evade the zombies ($40 per ticket), be a zombie ($75 per ticket, includes being zombiefied by a professional makeup artist), or just watch ($20).
Also at Petco Park, there’s been an interactive zone the past few years. This has includes an Adult Swim fun house, a place to meet Hello Kitty, and assorted promotions for upcoming TV shows and movies. You will need to be 18+, have a Comic-Con badge, and get an Adult Swim RSVP (free) for some of the attractions.
MTV Fandom Fest is in Petco Park on Thursday with a concert (All Time Low and Flo Rida), free food, games and giveaways. 7:00 – 10:45. Tyler Posey and Bella Thorne will host the MTV Fandom Awards.
Nerd HQ has a free hang-out spot for nerds plus Conversations for a Cause panels with favorite celebrities. Most of the panels sold out very shortly after going on sale, but you can still hang out at the New Children’s Museum from July 9 to July 12 with fan parties on Thursday and Saturday. Watch the video to find out all of the (FREE!) things they’ll be offering.
The 39th Annual Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive will be at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Ballroom C. You’ll get a t-shirt, swag, snacks, cool water and the chance to help someone, maybe help save a life.
The Nerdist Conival at Petco Park, July 9 – 12. There will be a Borderlands-themed laser tag, panels, game playing, and robot building. Follow the link to see the schedule and details.
FX Fearless Arena will be in the Hilton Bayfront Park. There will be interactive experiences for The Strain, American Horror Story: Hotel, Fargo, and The Bastard Executioner. You must be 18+ for most of them. July 9 – 12.
Free Assassins Creed Obstacle course across the street from the Convention Center. July 9 – 11.
The Central San Diego Downtown Library with have a gallery display of the Art of Comic-Con. Free.
Play LEGO Dimensions at the Hard Rock Hotel with photo ops and exclusives.
Line Webtoons‘ US launch will be at Lou & Mickey’s on Friday and Saturday with free give-aways, comic inspired make-overs, and free drinks. They’ll also have free charging stations for your phones.
Donate a comic book for US Marines serving overseas. The first 400 donors will get a special lanyard that will get them a 20% discount at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Free screening of the movie Vacation. Register for tickets in advance.
The next generation of Griswolds is at it again. New Line Cinema’s ”Vacation,” starring Ed Helms (”The Hangover” films) and Christina Applegate (the ”Anchorman” films), takes the family on the road for another ill-fated adventure. The film marks Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley’s directorial debut. Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Applegate), and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America’s ”favorite family fun park,” Walley World.
A Little Farther Away:
Gam3rCon, July 8 – 12. Table top games, classic arcade, panels, parties, art exhibit and cosplay. $60.
Tickets are $75 but include 10 4 oz. samples of craft beer, a commemorative glass, complementary gourmet food stations, and the company of fellow geeks.
Chris Hardwick will be doing a live Nerdist podcast on Saturday, July , 2015 at the Balboa Theatre. Sir Ben Kingsley is expected to be the guest for the 7:30 pm show. There will be a second show at 10:30 pm.
The tickets for the 7:30 show are for sale now for $37.50 each. Tickets for the 10:30 show will go on sale June 5.
