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Bruce Lee's Seattle Legacy
Did you know that November 27th is Bruce Lee Day in Seattle (as well as his birthday)? Well now you do! In celebration of his amazing life and legacy, I prepared this crossover guide as tribute to the man, and the great city where many of his formidable years were spent. If guides could occupy physical space, rest assured that this one would be an axe kick to the face of awesomeness.
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Don't Try This at Home: Backyard Thrill Rides
Being a mega-fan of roller coasters and thrill rides in general, I can applaud the efforts of anyone so dedicated to them that they would take the time to engineer their own pulse-pounding homebrew contraption. However, after watching the collection of videos below, I find my common sense at odds with the thrill-seeking part of my brain, which apparently isn't aware of how squishy and breakable we all are on the inside.
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Seattle: A Carnivore's Dilemma?
A look at the great city of Seattle's rampant desire for a Noah's Ark sampling of tasty flesh, intermingled with a tribute to the meat that started it all, the grandfather of breakfast and the bane of vegans everywhere, my good friend bacon.
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Seattle: For the Love of Beer
When it comes to finding great beer in the Northwest, everyone knows just where to go: Portland, Oregon. Which is kind of bullshit, considering the incredible amount of beer both made in and made available here in Seattle. Now I would never make such a dastardly claim that our fair city can keep up with the Portland beer scene when it comes to quantity, but you may just be surprised to learn that quality is a entirely different thing.
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Seattle: Sir Mix-A-Lot's (& Posse's) Guide to Broadway
A man, his posse, and a night that will forever live in infamy, not to mention the archives of Yo! MTV Raps.
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Seattle to Failing Economy: We Got Your Back, Dawg
With unemployment rates spiking faster than the punch bowl at prom, you may find yourself wondering where to go for work, let alone for a company that will do you right. Well my government cheese-eating friends, look no further than the magical land called Seattle for that golden brick in your career path.
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The Apocalypse: Who Ya Got?
When it's the end of the world as we know it, only the well-prepared will be the ones feeling fine. Go ahead and start construction on that underground super shelter if you like, but while you're busy stocking cabinets with extra toilet paper and assorted canned meats, I'll be leveraging the strengths of others. Whether it's raining bombs or the undead have mobilized, who would you want to add to your dream team in this wicked game of survival? Given the wholly plausible nature of this p...
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The Seattle SuperSonics... Gone, But Not Forgotten
Now that the once glorious Seattle SuperSonics are slumming it as the Oklahoma City Thunder, a gaping wound has been left in the chest of this town's professional sports identity. This guide serves as a tribute to their legacy, treachery, and looks forward to the possible replacements that could be tipping off in Seattle as early as 2012.
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The Tao of Beard
"There are two kinds of people in this world that go around beardless - boys and women - and I am neither one." -- Greek saying A who's who and what's what of beardedness. From the fathers of modern thought to our shining stars, it is the single unifying force between man and his ultimate destiny: greatness.
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The Top Phalluses on the Planet
A showcase of the top towers, monuments, and attractions worldwide whose designers were obviously trying to make up for something. You know... down there.
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What's in YOUR Dream Home?
What if money wasn't a factor in building your dream home? No doubt that many would opt for a palatial estate; a mansion of historical significance set against a backdrop of rolling, verdant hills. But we're talking about UNLIMITED funds here people. Having the comforts of an awesome kitchen, a sexy maid, and a waterbed filled with the tears of endangered animals is pretty much implied. Let's get creative -- what amenities speak to your wildest dreams!?
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Your "Alone Time" Secrets
Until I turned 18 and went to college, I was pretty much the weirdest person that I knew. As it turns out, in most cases I'm either just easily misunderstood or completely unaware that others are equally strange as I am. To test the latter part of this theory, I'm posing the following question to all the Guidespotters out there -- what do you secretly do when nobody else is around?
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Your Guide to Becoming a Clichéd Seattleite
Everything you've ever wanted to know (or perhaps avoid) in becoming the Emerald City's ultimate resident.
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Housework is something you do that nobody notices until you don't do it. -Author Unknown
Unless you are fortunate to have a daily (weekly, monthly, yearly) housekeeper chores are an unpleasant task. What is your favorite or most hated chore?
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What's Your Favorite Word?
Some words conjure up a certain sentimental feeling inside of us; some words are just plain fun to say or look great on paper. Some words are totally obscure in the coolest way possible; others are genius in their simplicity. So attention all wordies! Calling all linguists! What words do you just love?
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That Time of Year: 2009 New Year's Resolutions
I don't know about you, but even though I haven't accomplished everything I wanted to this year, I've come a long way from where I was last year and hope to make even more strides towards Nirvana in 2009. What are your 2009 resolutions?
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What Did You Get for Christmas?
One of my favorite Christmas memories isn't opening gifts -- it's comparing loot with your friends afterwards! So, what did you get this year?
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Why Guidespot should be friendly to Canadians
"It's your spot in the universe...unless you're in Canada" Guidespot: you are cool. I get that. But why no love for your Northern neighbours? Harsh man... We can only get by on the 90210 zip code for so long. How long must our cities go unguided? Our favourite activities unrecorded? Stop the madness, Guidespot!
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Things My Boyfriend Has Actually Said
So I have a boyfriend that's verbal . . . dare I say, hyper-verbal. Sometimes when interacting, there seem to be no thoughts going on that aren't turning in to words - yes, I believe Heidegger called this is called stream-of-consciousness. And that oft-discussed "filter"? Foghgettaboutit. This makes for a very interesting relationship, and a wonderful opportunity to share. Oh, and please feel free to add your own significant-other-diar... as I'm sure I'll be updating this guide often!
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Tricks to Avoid Your Family's Pestering, Prodding, and Shameless Pandering during the Holidays
I'm exhausted already! So what's so tiring about the holidays? We all know what it is: FAMILY. Navigating the barbed compliments, the still-simmering grudges, and the call to improve ourselves (in whatever way they see fit) can tire even the most jolly holiday-lover. At my parents' house, when that flower-cushioned antique chair becomes the hot seat, I become a spineless stutterer that drinks too much waaaay too much wine. So I am asking for your tips - tried and true - in avoiding the awkw...
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Your Favorite Holiday Movies
It's that time of year again when Walmart employees are trampled so that belligerent house wives can save 15% on Hannah Montana dolls. Avoid the drama and impending injuries by staying home and watching your favorite Holiday classics.
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The WORST Overused Pickup Lines- EVER!
Ladies, I do believe that we've heard 'em all. I've heard some pretty bad pick up lines in my days of bar hoppin' and boy searchin'. What can ya do? Sometimes you just have to smile and nod... or just laugh in their face! Anyway, I've listed a few here. What phrases have you been "wooed" by?
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Your Worst Job
Whether you flipped burgers, picked blueberries, or counted nuts and bolts for under-the-table cash at ACE Hardware, your worst job is now your best story. How did you build character for minimum wage back in the day?
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Ugh: Food You Just Can't Stomach
Maybe it's the taste. Or the texture. Maybe it's just a mental thing. But we all have that one food that, no matter how hungry we are, or how polite we're being while having dinner at someone else's house, that we cannot and will not eat. What's yours?
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Who is your favorite Jesus?
For a guy who may or may not have existed Jesus sure has a lot of personae in popular culture. Which Jesus is the best Jesus? Contribute your most awesomest Jesus.
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If you could be any video game character...
Which one would you be? It's common knowledge that every girl dreams of having her own video game. Wait, what? It's just me? Oh...awkward. Well, in any case, why don't you tell me which video game character you would be while I go dream about unicorns.
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I want to be reincarnated as __________.
Regardless of your religious and/or spiritual beliefs, you know you've thought about the above before: if you could be reincarnated as anyone or anything, what would it be? Or, do you ever get the sense that you are the reincarnation of someone/thing from the past? Don't hold back...circle of trust here on Guidespot.
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I Probably Shouldn't have been allowed to Watch This as a Kid
I'm not a fan of Tipper Gore and censorship but I'm realistic enough to know that there was some material that I should have never been allowed to view when I was just a young child. Last night I was watching Nancy Grace and there was a lot of discussion about a tragic shooting death perpetrated by an 8yr old and it made me think. Obviously that kids problems stem from something beyond simple television monitoring, but what were some of the stuff we should have never been watching at such a...
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Most Overplayed Songs/Artists in the History of the World
Which songs make you wish the steel guitar had never been invented? What song comes on and makes you cuss in the middle of the condiment aisle? Which artsits are so ubiquitous you curse the day they were handed a record deal? Vent to Karey Ann. You'll feel better.
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Let's Play a Totally Random Game
Here are the rules: 1. Grab the book nearest you. Right now. 2. Turn to page 56. 3. Find the fifth sentence. 4. Post that sentence here. Don't run around the room looking for your favorite book, or one that's obscure or intellectual. Grab the closest one to you. Ready, set...go!
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The Munchies: Your Favorite Snack Foods
I try to eat healthy, really I do. And at meals, it's not so hard. I like salads and vegetables and fish and all that good stuff. The problem lies between meals. Because the truth is, I love to snack. And I love snack foods. Sometimes there is just nothing that will satisfy a snack craving like Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips or cheese crackers shaped like fish. What do you like to snack on?
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You did what in my bed?!
I'm back to practicing my role as supportive, awesome roommate. I spent the last four years or so without one, so the adjustment has been difficult. I am learning more about myself the longer I live with someone - so I guess that's good. I'm extremely worried that I may exhibit some bad roommate behavior though. I'm also learning more about my pet peeves. Have any roommate horror stories? Are YOU the bad roommate? Let me know by sharing your stories below!
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What I Love About Matt Fried
Matt Fried is many things. An artist. A comedian. A genius. A role model. A lady's man. A scoundrel. A gentleman. A man for all seasons. @ubree's love interest. The list truly does go on. Over the last year, he's emerged from relative obscurity to take this world by storm. Doing what; nobody knows exactly. That being said - what isn't to love about him?
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"Never have I ever __________."
Remember that game? Where you had to put down a finger and/or drink when you DID do something someone mentioned? Okay, at times it was awkward and downright embarrassing, and admit it, you lied once or twice because you didn't want to come off as lame-o. Go on, fill in the blank! But not too risque, ok?
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One Awesome Christmas
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. Presents. Family. An excuse to be drunk all the time for a solid week. We always want an awesome Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Ramadan, or etc.). So what was one of yours?
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"I'd Love To, But...": Your Favorite Excuses
It's not that I'm irresponsible (I am) or misanthropic (I really am), but I often find myself in need of excuses. Whether it was faking a stomachache in 6th grade because I hadn't colored in my maps of Canada yet or faking a cold because I had four too many gin an tonics on a Tuesday night, it usually comes down to pretending to be sick. But, maybe yours are a little more creative? apple photo via flickr (frenchadmiralfreak10)
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Why Will Ferrell is #1
There's something delicious about funny men. They'll make you laugh, they'll make you cry (with laughter) they give you this idea that you are SAFE in their hysterical little hands. It's always around the holidays when I bust out ELF that I'm reminded who my number one MAN is. Here are the many reasons why WILL FERRELL IS MY NUMBER ONE....what do you think???
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My Naughty Thanksgiving
Here's what's so great about Thanksgiving: spending time and connecting with family, bonding over food and drink, and reflecting on everything good in your life. I love it -- it's my favorite holiday. But there's also a flip side to this tradition of goodness: debauchery. Is it a knee-jerk reaction to this day dedicated to good old-fashioned family bonding? Who knows. It might be subtle; it might be covert; but naughtiness is guaranteed to happen. What did YOU do?
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Shoes That Should be Banned from Earth
These shoes aren't in your closet. Well, I hope they aren't at least. But they do exist. And people actually buy them (some are quite expensive!) and wear them out in public. There's really nothing worse than a pair of ugly shoes, so use this guide to make sure you avoid them at all times. What shoes would you never let come near your feet?
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Baby's First Cassette
There are few things more vulnerable than the moment you shelled over a month's worth of allowance to purchase your first album. I'm not talking about the Raffi cassette your aunt gave you, or the John Hyatt tape you stole from your dad's walkman. I'm talking hard-earned bar mitzvah cash exchanged in a record store (remember Coconuts? Sam Goody? Crow's Nest?) for an article of your choosing. For those of us in our early 20s today, perhaps it was for a Boyz II Men's Cooleyhighharmony. Or if yo...
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The Dealbreaker
Happiness seems so easily attainable these days. All it really takes is a fair amount of denial. We all have things in the relationships of our lives we wish we could change. However, don't you sometimes wonder if maybe you've let a few things go too far? What exactly is the final straw that makes something go from "tolerable" to "no $%#!ing way"?
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Your Favorite Late Night Drunk Food
You've been out drinking all night, the bars have closed and It's approaching 4 AM. You're not quite ready to go home. Obviously, it is time for drunk food. But what do you do when you are in a new city and you don't know where the best drunk food is? This happened to El Guapo recently in NYC. In the land of late night food opportunity, sadly, I ended up settling for a mediocre turkey sandwich at some overpriced 24 hour cafe. El Guapo doesn't want the same thing to happen to you. That ...
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If Anything Were Possible...
What would you do? Would you fly? Tell someone something you've been keeping inside? Finally quit your job and switch careers? I want to know!
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What the Tweet?!
A handy guide to Twitter, the hot new messaging service everyone is using! Previously the domain of the uber-geek, Twitter has been growing into a legitimate communication tool and this guide will introduce you to the new ultimate time waster.
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The Dumbest Trends Ever
Do you ever look at a product and ask yourself what that person was on when they came up with that idea? I do, and often. I'm curious to find out what you think the worst invention is. This could be in 2008 or of all time. I'm not picky! It can be a gadget, style or something we use every day.
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Come Here Often?: Laughable Pick Up Lines
Hey, dating is difficult, I get it. And I certainly don't envy men when they're made to feel that they *must* make the first contact. But sometimes I wonder if they even think before they step up to the plate. Add your favorites below!
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But I Don't Want to Work Out...Do You?
Working out is one of the necessary evils in life. I never really want to do it, but after I do, I feel really good. Plus, 9 out of 10 doctors recommend getting some physical activity in once in a while. Or maybe they all do. As the weather gets colder, I dread dragging myself out of my warm apartment to work out even more than normal. So help me get excited. How do you work out?? How do you get your motivation up?? How do you keep it exciting??
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I Can Read! Children's Books that Made You Who You Are
I remember the very day I learned to read. It was a book on weather that I read to my big sister. I was so excited to go to the "I Can Read" section of the library and used to take out 20 books at a time. I still think kid's books are the best books and they have definitely had an impact on who I am today. What were your favorite children's books and which ones helped shape who you are?
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What Movies Have You Walked Out Of?
It takes a lot for me to have to walk out of a movie. I mean it has to pretty gosh darn awful for me to want to leave. Have you ever seen anything so bad that it couldn't be alleviated by multiple trips to the concession stand? Let me know!
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How would you fix the economy?
What would you do if you were in charge of sorting out this mess? We all have our own ideas about what should be done. Speak up!
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Your All-time Favorite Most Awesome Movie Quotes
Being in the film industry, a writer, and a person with a sense of humor, I am one of those people who really appreciate good one-liners and am not afraid to repeat them... over and over and over. So here are some of my favorites and the movies they are from. (Or TV shows... a lot of my favorites come from The Office.) Add your favs too and we'll all have a good laugh. (They don't have to be funny. My quote from When Harry Met Sally is just really freaking cute.)
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On November 4th 2008- What Will You Be Wearing?
Election Day!!! The most important day of the year! This is the day that WE the American people can express our voices. What will YOU be wearing to go and vote? Maybe you voted early... what did you wear? If you're like me and you have to vote on the 4th, start planning ahead. It is an important day! Let's vote in style!
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Things I've Learned From The Women I've Slept With
Some people learn their life lessons from relationship to relationship. Others from dating one psycho after the next. And then, there are people - like me - who always get the best perspective from a myriad of drunken hook-ups. Personally, I've found you actually see the best, and worst, of people when all you have is 24 hours for some bump and grind between the sheets. This is where you learn some of life's greatest lessons. And, I hope, you wore a condom while doing so...
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Beautiful Blondes
Blondes are a rarity, and natural blondes even moreso; because of this, they've been put on a pedestal in Hollywood (and, by most men). But some clearly rise above the rest -- so, which blondes (male or female) do you think are the hottest? (Don't worry about whether or not they're natural...this guide wouldn't exist without the bottle blondes!)
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Who Was Your Childhood Crush?
Each year, as the holidays come around and Home Alone starts playing on every channel, I am increasingly shocked at how young and cherubic little McCauley, the love of my 6-year-old life looks. Could I really have had such monster crushes on these little mini people with no facial hair? Whose poster was on your ceiling?
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"When I Grow Up....."
I find kids so amusing, for many reasons; their innocent enthusiasm, they're ability to speak the truth (since that's all they know how to do, even if it isn't the "nicest" thing to say), the way they DREAM and BELIEVE that no matter what anyone tells them, they'd be able to be a T-Rex when they grow up, if that's what they want to be. Whether it's ridiculous or it's the way we should continue thinking in order to fulfill out dreams who knows? Here's a guide to the way kids dream....what did ...
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Who Would You Rather See As President?
Everybody likes to say - every election year - that they could have picked a better ticket. Well, I say, then who would you want to see run for president. I know who I would want...
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Most likely to be eaten by their hair...part I
Move over Farrah...these celebs are one hot oil treatment away from disappearing forever into the hungry abyss of their own tresses. That said, I'd trade coifs with any of 'em...I'd just lay down a few ground rules first....I'd sleep with a pair of kitchen shears under my pillow and never, EVER be left unsupervised with a curling iron.
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Seattle Restaurants - Best Of Best Of's
A compilation of the most respected "best of Seattle" restaurant lists , including your top pick.
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The BEST Jack-O'-Lanterns in the World!
I am speechless at the sight of such squashy talent. How do these people do it? I wanna be a good pumpkin carver! One can always dream...or just be satisfied with being a looker, never a carver. Ah well. Give me your best jack-o'-lanterns!
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Where art thou, Joe Six Pack?
He's been lauded, exalted, discussed, and disparaged. But just who is Joe Six Pack? Below please add your best guesses as to the mysterious Joe Six Pack's real identity . . .
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Why Are People So Annyoing!?- A Guide to Pet Peeves
What is it about people that gets under your skin? People are annoying and I know it's not just me that feels this way. Everyone has pet peeves. What's yours? I've got TONS! Let's hear 'em.
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People Who Don't Deserve to Be Famous
So the other day I was watching "Access Hollywood" (or was it "Extra"? They're just so different!) and Spencer and Heidi were on and I thought, why are they even on TV, and for that matter why are they even famous? And that got me thinking, there are a ton of people out there who don't deserve to be followed around by the paparazzi or blogged about by the likes of Perez Hilton. Yet they continue to be dubbed "celebrities." So I want to know, who do you think should be stripped of their celebr...
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Your Favorite Random Kitchen Gadgets
I am a sucker for any sort of kitchen gadget that a) will somehow turn me into a fantastic cook, b) will save me time, and c) looks cute. As a result, I have far too much stuff stashed inside of my cabinets and in my drawers. It's time to simplify and keep only the essentials! So, tell me: what kitchen gadgets are your favorites? Which do you rely on day in and day out as you cook, bake, or even clean?
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Job Interview Faux Pas
You get all dressed up, brush your teeth extra well and make the effort to show up early, even if public transportation has different ideas. But sometimes, you screw up. There's toilet paper on your shoe, your mascara is smudged (true story from my best friend), you blank when they ask you why you'd be a good fit at the company, you're 30 minutes late or...? What's funny, is that I am usually very blunt and honest, and I almost always get the job!
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What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?
Death isn't funny. Not at all. But Halloween is fast-approaching and we're all feeling a bit ghoulish, aren't we? So, to quote the frozen pizza commercials, "what do you want on your tombstone?" (Or what do you fear?)
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Best places in Seattle to kill a hangover
I'm a creature of habit. When I had too many Manhattans at Marcus' I have a few tried and true joints where the coffee never disappoints and the omelettes are man-sized.
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Dining with ReallyRichPeople in the 98112.
So, being FAR, FAR, FAR from wealthy myself, I can appreciate the irony of living on "wealthy turf" in Madison Park. I dine alongside them. I grocery shop among them. They stand in line behind me with no idea that I don't own my own home OR have a foundation named after my grandmother. That said, ReallyRichPeople have some great restaurants to pick from!
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Kiss Me, Stupid: A Guide to Public Displays of Affection
In general, I loathe Public Displays of Affection, particularly when I am part of the public and not part of the affection. However, I have been known to involve in this kind of self-involved display on occasion, so here are some of the places where I deem it to be acceptable. Please add yours so I can be sure not to go there.
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How the World Didn't End
The Large Hadrion Collider was started on the morning of September 10, 2008. It has not yet ended life as we know it (as far as I can tell). Here's what else hasn't caused the end of civilization. Got a good one? Add it.
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The Best Karaoke Song Is...
Ok, so I don't have a CD player in my car (and in LA we spend A LOT of time in our cars), so I usually have to listen to the radio. And sometimes a really great, corny song will come on the radio and I think, wow this would make an AWESOME karaoke song. And since I'm a lazy writerly type, I never write anything down, so I wanted to make a list of the best karaoke songs (i.e. the types that get everyone singing along in their drunken states).
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The Best Thing at Trader Joe's is...
People might not be able to agree on politics, how to fix the economy, or the whole Mac vs. PC thing, but there's one thing we can all agree on no matter our political leanings or computer preferences: Trader Joe's is awesome. I have never once in my life encountered someone who says "You know what I really hate? Trader Joe's." So in the spirit of unity and camaraderie, post your favorite TJ's product, tell us something you'd love to see on the shelves at TJ's, or write a poem expressing your...
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The Most Annoying Office Lingo
Anyone who's ever worked in or near an office environment knows that buzzwords are the new black. Managers use them to feel powerful; hearing them makes employees want to vomit. They're intented to motivate and make sexy what's really going on: the same old work you've been doing all this time, just wrapped up in nicer paper and, this time, with a ribbon.
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The City's Best Pho
I fancy myself a Pho connoisseur: I love pho. Not just any pho though: veggie pho. Some of you may think this is a cop out because traditionally pho is beef based. I like beef, just not beef pho. Now the point: PHO 900 on Broadway, 900 Broadway to be exact has the best pho in town. It's not fast, like Than Bros Pho but it also lacks the little flies that accompany theirs. To each their own, I guess. Pho 900 adds a generous helping of fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, ...
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Cloudless in Seattle
Spending a couple of days in Seattle with the family? Here's a list of a few activities that your entire family will enjoy.
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Where to Go When You're New to Seattle and Want to Impress Your Friends Back Home
Photo ops that won't cost much.
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It’s right up there with my collection of Barbapapa books. I think it’s time to raid my mom’s attic!
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I just stumbled upon your “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” contribution to a guide about childrens books. I just bought that book as a baby shower gift…I HAD to after repeating the title in a high pitched, “I can’t believe I forgot about this book” tone of voice. (Honestly, I wanted to keep it…but I think I still have a copy in my mom’s attic!)
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umm, would that be plagiarism if i actually added that? haha
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Lascivious. Best word EVAR!
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It’s funny, because Alex’s method making me sign up for social networks usually involves a gun and a blindfold.
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