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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
2:52 pm [quietchildae]	Dentist recommendations in the East Bay? I have a couple cavities that I think I should get taken care of sooner than later. But. I -hate- the dentist. Irrationally. So I need a very very patient, kind, gentle dentist, whose willing to work with me, so I don't bite them. Recommendations? East Bay (Dublin/Pleasanton specifically) preferred, but I'm willing to drive up to an hour for the right person. Must take insurance. (14 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, November 16th, 2009
3:05 pm [cassidyrose]	Flabulous! Saturday November 21st at SOMArts, 7&9pm Kentucky Fried Woman & Jay Walker, In conjunction with NOLOSE and the Queer Cultural Center present: Flabulous! - An Evening of Performance By and For People of Size & Their Allies Two Shows: Saturday, November 21st 7pm & 9pm SOMArts 934 Brannan St, San Francisco Tickets: $15/20 premium Advance tickets available at http://tiny.cc/Flabulous and will be sold at the door on a first come first serve basis ( More show information here ) (Comment on this)
1:37 pm [photographer]	are you keeping track of movies you watched? It's not about a local event, although questions feels to me relevant to the most advanced and computer literate audience in the world — people living in the Bay Area: Do you keep track of the movies you watched (I mean besides the netflix queue which you could request to be sent to your email), going to watch or own copies in dvd/files/whatever else format? Did you ever find yourself in the situation that the movie you just started watching isn't really new for you — it's something you already saw, but forgot the title since then? I do forget the titles often. Friends of mine created as a side project a list service to keep track of these things, and looking for real-world people's experience to figure out where to move their site next. Not showing the name of their service here (trying to avoid any advertising), but they'd really appreciate your answers to a short questionarie. Please, help if you can. (Comment on this)
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
2:23 pm [katworthy]	Grass-fed local beef in/near Berkeley? Hi all, I was hoping you could provide me with markets/vendors in Berkeley that have sustainable grass-fed beef. I live in the gourmet ghetto, but within walking distance to Monterey Market. I don't eat much meat, which means that I don't mind paying to keep that little bit of steak that I do eat sustainable. If the market also has real (ala Polyface in Omnivore's Dilemma) free range chicken as well, that would be fantastic. Thanks a lot! (8 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
1:56 pm [pandapajamas]	US: Petition to Senator Reid in Opposition to Stupak Amendment From NARAL: Hi - I'm pretty angry that the House passed an anti-choice measure that would essentially eliminate insurance coverage for abortion in the new system. Health reform is important, but no one should lose coverage in the new system. I just signed a petition to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid asking him to stand strong against a similar attack in the Senate. Will you add your name? The deadline is 12 noon (EST) on Friday, November 13. http://action.prochoiceamerica.org/site/Advocacy?id=4013&pagename=homepage Thanks for standing up for women! To take action on this issue, click on the link below: https://secure.prochoiceamerica.org/site/Advocacy?s_oo=69gKKTAtN0Ip7I8GYO_WVQ..&id=4013 If the text above does not appear as a link or it wraps across multiple lines, then copy and paste it into the address area of your browser. (11 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, November 8th, 2009
10:53 pm [charliegrrrl]	This Saturday: Writers With Drinks w/ Javier Grillo-Marxuach and Mary Robinette Kowal! This time, Writers With Drinks features Lost writer/producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Butch Is A Noun author S. Bear Bergman, Campbell Award winner Mary Robinette Kowal, poet Naomi Quiñonez and fantasy/mystery author Kat Richardson. At The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd. St., SF, for just $3 to $5 sliding scale. (Comment on this)
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
11:16 am [pandapajamas]	US Congress May Create "de facto Ban on Abortion" via Health Care Reform! Edited to add: Congress is in fact OPEN today (Saturday) and people CAN call their Reps NOW! I just called Speaker Pelosi's office in DC and they had people answering the phones. People on the west coast should have a bit more time to phone their local offices, as well, SO PICK UP THE PHONE AND MAKE IT HAPPEN, FOLKS!!! This is SERIOUS! The Capitol Switchboard is RINGING BUSY, so go here to find the contact info for your reps: http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/mcapdir.html Don't know who your rep is??? Go here to locate them by zip code (top left corner): http://www.house.gov/ Hello Friends, Please forward widely! This morning around 1am, Members of the US Congress House of Representatives agreed to allow an Up or Down Vote TODAY to create what would essentially become a "de facto ban" on abortion services for private as well as potential public insurers. This is outrageous and NEEDS TO BE STOPPED! Where do your reps stand? Check here: http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/7/801738/-HCR-House-Debate:-The-Stupak-Amendment Make sure to contact your Representative in the House and Senate via email and follow up on Monday morning with a phone call!!! Go here: http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/issues/abortion/access-to-abortion/health-care-reform.html News from The NY Times: http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/07/abortion-fight-erupts-in-health-care-debate/ From The Hill (DC): http://thehill.com/homenews/house/66789-stupak-to-get-up-or-down-vote-on-amendment-to-block-abortion-funding In Pro-Choice Solidarity! Current Mood: anxious (49 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
3:15 pm [archphoenix]	Gynecologist references I'm looking for a local gynecologist and the several referrals from friends aren't accepting new patients. Palo Alto Medical Foundation lists a Dr. Nicole Wilcox as possibly available. If anyone has a reference for doctors they like in the South Bay (Santa Clara County area), I'd love to hear from you! Thanks in advance! (9 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
5:19 pm [panteraonca]	This Friday Night: Benefit Performance for the Temescal Arts Center! The Temescal Arts Center Presents Salon Fury A Benefit Performance for Heat! featuring: Juggling and Magic by John Goodwin Dance Performances by Avatar Flux Dance Company and Frederic Gaudette Additional Peformances by Denmo Ibrahim and hostess Leyya Tawil Performance Begins 8:30pm Suggested donation $10-$30 at the door; no one turned away for lack of funds Help keep the Center open! Temescal Arts Center 511 48th Street off Telegraph, Oakland (behind the LaneSplitter Pub) Near AC Transit lines 1, 18, and 57, and the Macarthur BART station   (Comment on this)
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
11:01 pm [narfiknarfik]	Hi I just started my life in the Bay Area and do not know this area very well yet. Could you recommend me a Russian orthodox church service to sanctify my car against car accidents, thieves and shortage of gasoline? This service is very popular in Moscow but I can not find any respected Sanctifier on a road here in Silicon Valley (6 Comments |Comment on this)
11:04 am [sadie_sabot]	help me find a fuzzy hat with ears! I was in rainbow last week with my kid and they had these awesome hats...fuzzy, animal print, with ears up on top and string ties near the chin with pom poms on them. Well, my kid wanted one, I told her no, and went back today to get her one for her birthday...which is today. Of course they are all gone!! So I'm trying to figure out where to go to ge tone for her...I'd love to be able to give it to her today but can wait until tomorrow if I absolutely HAVE to... I work in the financial district, so near here would be easiest but I am willing to travel if I ahve to. thanks!! (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
9:02 pm [bloggingsara]	getting your photo re-taken for your driver's license my address is the same however i'd like to re-take my photo (as i was 15 at the time said photo was taken) for my driver's license. how do i go about doing this? thanks! (9 Comments |Comment on this)
9:50 am [echomyst]	Canadian passport photos in North Bay area? Hello, Does anyone have recommendations for a place that does Canadian passport photos in the North Bay area? I'm in Petaluma, but am willing to travel to someone experienced with Passport Canada's photo guidelines. Thanks so much!! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
2:15 am [k_nebu]	Does anyone by any chance have an old hubcap/wheel cover (or better yet two) for any car that they do not need and are willing to donate for a halloween costume? Or does anyone know where I could look/ask? Thanks! (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
4:18 pm [sparklydevil]	Burlesque Choreography & Dance Series, starting Nov. 1 STRUT IT! BUMP IT! WORK IT! Twinkletoes McGee, SF's newest boylesque performer and a trained, professional dancer, is thrilled to unveil his Fall series of Burlesque Boot Camp. A former member of the Trockadero Ballet, Twink has over a decade of experience teaching jazz, tap, hip hop and ballet. His debut class two weeks ago was a phenomenal hit, and now he's back for a full 8 weeks! First class is this Sunday, Nov 1st -- all classes are Sundays, 4-6pm at Shotwell Studios, 3252 19th St, San Francisco. This is an incredibly fun & challenging workout, and ideal for either the experience burlesque dancer, or anyone looking to break a sweat and set their inner showgirl free! Burlesque Boot Camp will define and refine your craft. This exciting series of classes taught by "Twink" Twinkletoes McGee will give you the tools to become a stronger and more confident performer. You will focus on cardio dance, strengthening exercises, Jazz and Hip Hop dance progressions, learning new choreography and perfecting technique for the serious Burlesque performer. Series #1 Creating and Refining a Solo: Nov.1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd In this series you will learn original choreography and refine your performance technique. We will create a solo dance number which will be set to 4 different styles of music. This will illustrate how basic movements can be adapted to different themed acts (classic, modern, comedic, etc.). You will learn how to add and subtract sections of choreography so you can piece together and create your own exciting solo performance piece. You can take just one class, or all four, or just walk in! But it's best to Paypal in advance to reserve your spot, since class limit is 15 students. Special discount for those who pay in advance for all 4 classes. ( clicky for more info ) (Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
9:33 pm [bay_bus_rider]	Bay Bridge closed indefinitely In case anyone missed this... Bay Bridge closed after repair falls apart Three pieces of an emergency repair to the Bay Bridge's cantilever section made over Labor Day weekend snapped and crashed onto the upper deck of the span late Tuesday afternoon, striking three vehicles and forcing the indefinite closure of the region's busiest bridge. Caltrans officials ordered the closure of the bridge in both directions shortly after 7 p.m. and said they could not estimate when the bridge would reopen. ( Read more... ) Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/27/MNO81ABJTF.DTL#ixzz0VCa5ct6z (14 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
10:43 am [xjustinyx]	Halloween Costumes Does anyone know of any really good stores for costumes in the city or around the bay area (I'm in Palo Alto, so around here is even better)? I'm looking for a place that isn't the typical really cheap fabric costumes. Thanks! p.s. Anywhere with period costume is a PLUS (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
2:25 pm [gaimung]	Free Piano Keyboard For anyone is in the Pleasanton area (or really determined to drive), I'm giving away an Casio WK-100 keyboard with a stand to put it on. The only catch is that you have to pick it up yourself during a weekend or Wednesday or any evening during the week. The keyboard is old but it works. There's nothing wrong with it. Speakers work. Sounds work. It has like over 200 sounds, if I remember correctly. Great for a beginner to start learning and have something to practice on without spending 200 bucks. I haven't really been using it and looking to clear the clutter in my room. If interested, please let me know! Thanks. (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
11:11 am [cheekytubemouse]	Pique your Morbid Curiosity! To celebrate the release of a new book of spooky true confessions called Morbid Curiosity Cures the Blues, Half Moon Bay's Ink Spell Books hosts a reading on October 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Featured readers will include: * Katrina James hunts real vampires * Allegra Lundyworf lights a bonfire to dispel ghosts * Dorian Katz survives a street attack * Trilby Plants hugs a ghost * Mary Ann Stein works in a Halloween Superstore * Emceed by editor Loren Rhoads. All stories guaranteed true! Ink Spell Books is located at 500 Purissima Street @ Kelly in Half Moon Bay. Details and directions at http://www.inkspellbooks.com or telephone (650) 726-6571. Morbid Curiosity Cures the Blues: True Stories of The Unsavory, Unwise, Unorthodox, and Unusual collects 40 of the editor's favorite tales previously published in Morbid Curiosity magazine. Come cure your blues. "Chicken Soup for the Morbid Soul." -Rue Morgue magazine More info? http://www.charnel.com/morbidcuriosity This is pumpkin season and Half Moon Bay is the land of pumpkin patches, so allow extra travel time to get there in plenty of time for the reading. If traffic is a breeze and you arrive early, there's a wonderful cafe next to the bookstore. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
10:42 am [permastic]	i need a place to live Hey everyone! Well I'm planning on moving to Santa Rosa or near it the beginning of January. I have my job situation settled and everything I just need to find a cheap place to live. I'm looking to rent a room or find roommates and rent an apartment with someone. I'm looking for something that is preferably less than $500 or $600/month because I still have to pay for school and such. If you know of anyone or you have a room available or you're looking for a roommate please let me know as soon as possible. I need to know by November so I can put my transfer in and I don't want to do that yet unless I know I have a place to live. x-posted to santarosa_ca Current Music: Paramore - Asleep | Powered by Last.fm (2 Comments |Comment on this)