Participating parents are recognizing the San Diego State Children’s Center staff this week as a sign of their appreciation.

Today’s Birthday (02-10-09) Stash away all you can in a safe place this year. That’ll be your challenge, right there. Research is required, and you’re up for the task. You will be successful, by the way, if you do the work.

It might just be me, but watching a nine-month pregnant M.I.A. who was doing more wobbling than swaggerin’ around stage, accompanied by the “rap pack,” isn’t exactly the way I wanted to spend a rainy Sunday night. Some may argue that Kanye West’s new greasy “I am more famous than Elvis” fro stole the attention 8212; but I still blame that hideous polka-dot unitard that was M.I.A.’s black and white bumblebee-esque ensemble.

Obama warns delay could deepen disaster
The U.S. Senate voted yesterday to halt debate about the unprecedented economic stimulus package 8212; a move that some analysts say virtually guarantees Senate approval in the vote scheduled for today.
President Barack Obama urged Congress to pass the bill “immediately” to avoid deepening the economic crisis, stating that a delay would only make matters worse.
The $819 billion stimulus proposal includes broader spending and fewer tax cuts.
Senators voted 61 to 36 to halt discussions and move on to a vote.

Photo Editor David J. Olender shot this photo of a colorful sunset across from Camp Pendleton after a stormy day.

Senior Staff Photographer Lindsey martin