Recent content by hopia_IHB

Eva and Acpme, I appreciate you pointing me to the previous threads on that touched on this topic. I did skim through the previous threads (or at least what I could find), and I do understand that none of the views I am expressing here are novel. I am not optimistic about...

acpme, You don't want to be a part of this discussion if you don't want to be. I don't pontificate on what you should find worthy of discussion, and I would appreciate the same courtesy. With all due respect, if you don't have any interest in this topic, then please move on to the...

bkshopr, I foresee us discussing this topic ad nauseum without resolving anything. The point is not that all races are identical; I agree there will always be cultural differences among diverse peoples. If these differences are discussed in a rational and objective manner, I...

bkshopr, Maybe it's me, I didn't find too much humor in your statements regarding Asians. But I personally do not find propagating stereotypes funny. While I agree that making fun of an individual may indicate familiarity or affinity towards that individual, I don't believe the...

Bkshopr, "Asian Robots"? I hope you're referring to the Roomba vaccum cleaner. And Asians do not have a monopoly on poor driving skills. When that large SUV cuts me off on the freeway while I am going with the flow of traffic, the person driving is as likely to be non-Asian as...

Irvine123, you might try Tommy's Sushi (It's not in Irvine, but pretty close). The decor/ambience is pretty hole-in-the-wall-ish, which I suppose is a bad combination with seafood/sushi, but so far, I have not been disappointed with the freshness and quality of the food. Peek at the back of...

Love Duran Duran. <em>Came in from a rainy Thursday On the avenue Thought I heard you talking softly I turned on the lights, the TV And the radio Still I can't escape the ghost of you</em>

IC, You're right.

How about THEIR vs THEY'RE. Although I'm often guilty of mixing these up myself.

Also, AVDISE vs ADVICE.

Hi Y'all, Are we on for biking this Sunday?

BG, Thanks for the info. I myself am interested in LAF's basketball court, pilates classes and aero equipment (maybe spin classes too). Martial arts is not really my thing (except on Xbox), but my fiancee would be interested in boxing. I'll let her know about No Limits. Awgee, LAF...

The new LA Fitness gym at Woodbury opened today. I checked it out and it seems nice and clean - probably because it just opened. Heard the whole sales spiel about best this and newest that. But I wanted to see if anyone here had any insight or recommendations on the LA Fitness chain, other...

I used to ride that trail (picking it up from Bryan Ave) every Sunday. Oh New Years resolution, why have you deserted me? I'm trying to use that Britney Spears VMA performance as motivation to clean up my act and get into shape. I'd like to join you guys. Were you thinking Saturday or...

Proposed politically correct terms: <em>Person of Irvine</em> <em>Urban-challenged</em>