Cigarette Butt Pollution
I read with great interest the story by David Lazarus in the LA Times Nov 30, 2008. The column titled “Fuming over cigarette butts” presents some very interesting facts. 1. Cigarette butts account for 1/3 of all litter in the US! 2. Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works estimates 600,000 butts are dropped on [...]
Cell-phone service ratings
Consumer reports issue for Jan 2009 is out and the ratings for cell phone companies are not surprising. Overall for customer service(best to worse). 1. Verizon 2. AllTel 3. T-Mobile 4. AT&T 5. Sprint In terms of service availability in the Los Angeles area(best to worse) 1. Verizon 2. T-Mobile 3. AT&T 4. Sprint Ranked [...]
Sauvie Island Lavender Farm
Are you looking for lavender gifts this holiday season? Then come and see me at Sauvie Island Holidays located at Kruger’s Farm Market on Sauvie Island. Sauvie Island Lavender Farm is proud to be a part of this new Christmas tradition. Come and buy a fresh cut Christmas tree, come inside and sip some hot [...]
Pharos Trips and Pics
Make and log any journey! Pharos Trips and Pics captures your location and time automatically at any interval you set. Time your training runs. Record your child?s athletic event. Show that great bicycle trip with times and photos. Save the memories from a great vacation. Send the files to friends and family so they can [...]
Britney Spears Birthday Bash
ABC Good Morning America on Tuesday Dec 2, 2008 is having a Britney Spears Birthday Bash. The Concert is being promoted on the ABC site for each video you would like to watch you get Britney talking about her Birthday bash.
Takashi Wada – No Smoking Outdoors in Pasadena
Pasadena joins the growing number of cities banning smoking in public places. No smoking in public spaces within 20′. I think it is a good law to pass. I was walking down Lake Ave yesterday Black Friday and so many smokers standing outside of store doors smoking up a storm. In particular one person that [...]
Exhibitions in Unusual Places- Pasadena
Exhibitions in Unusual Places Join us for an opening reception. Friday December 12, 2008 5-7pm 207 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena The Cultural Affairs Division of the City Manager’s Office has partnered with the Pasadena Police Department for an exhibition of work by 10 Pasadena-based artists. The work will be mounted in the lobby of the [...]
Amazon Free Bon Appetit Subscription
Hello from Amazon.com, Thanks to the recent purchase(s) you made in the Amazon.com Home & Garden store, you are eligible to receive a 1-year subscription to Bon Appétit, an $8.00 value, included with your purchase. To receive your 1-year subscription, please click on the link below, which will direct you to a secure form at [...]
Taco Ready Rosemead Closes
Taco Ready in Rosemead has closed. The closed on November 14, 2008 after 32 years. There’s a coupon for $5 off good at the other locations, in Baldwin Park and Covina. www.tacoready.com
Five Guys Burgers
Been hearing about Five Guys Burgers which is now moving into the Southern California area. There are now two locations in the Southern California. Is it worth the drive from Pasadena? Cerritos Promenade 11461 South Street Cerritos, CA 90703 Tel: 562-809-0055 Fax: 562-809-0066 Southbay Pavillion 20700 Avalon Blvd Carson, CA 90746 Tel: 310-515-7700 Fax: 310-515-6300 [...]
Black Friday Sales Start
Here’s an Excel file from Sean: Black Friday 2008 Master Excel Sheet – Get more Docstoc Buzz Circuit City has some pretty good deals: Wal-Mart Specials:
Travel Services – Discounts
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Good bye, and good riddance!
** Rachel Maddow is thankful (from MSNBC). I am, too. http://www.youtube.com/v/zIZp0hCqlnY&hl=en&fs=1 ** President-elect Obama’s Transition team is inviting Americans from every walk of life to share their stories, experiences, and ideas. I just shared my thoughts on an issue that’s important to me, and I thought you might like to, too: If you’re not on-board [...]
Holiday Music from Oprah – FREE
Have a Thrifty Holiday Holiday Hits 2008 This year, we’ve teamed up with some of the biggest names in the music business to create a one-of-a-kind holiday mix. It’s our gift to you! These eight songs can be downloaded free for the next 48 hours. Download the CD cover Download the CD label To download [...]
Drop Your Jeans
Drop Your Jeans Inc. Friday 8-7pm Saturday 9-8pm Sunday 11-4pm Nothing over $10 All Sizes 25″-48″ Levi’s – 501 Jean & Jackets 1600 W. San Bernardino Rd., Covina, CA MAP 626.858.8968 (Est of Vincent in the Former Weber Bread Bldg.) Ebay Store: ToysandJeans Discount Jeans
Rain in Pasadena
The rain is coming down in Pasadena. We have had heard some thunder and it is really cooling off.
Free Dr. Pepper
Get your FREE Dr. Pepper coupon. Limited time about 7 hours left. This was part of a promotion for Free drinks if Guns N’ Roses’ album “Chinese Democracy” was released in 2008, according to a story on Fox News. The album was on sale Sunday. Get your free 20-ounce Dr. Pepper by downloading a coupon [...]
