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The Alternative Star!

2008-07-27T03:54:34Z

So, about three months ago I decided to create a webzine to help promote pop punk/alternative/hardcore/etc bands because I feel like they don't get a ton of coverage from other Winnipeg publications. Plus, I wanted to keep writing after the Winnipeg Free Press shut down this site for highschool students by highschool students called Extra.

Surprisingly, I've had more than enough content to keep it going and some links from AbsolutePunk.net but a lot of that traffic isn't from Winnipeggers so I'd like to change that and posting here is just one of the many ways I hope to achieve that. Were any of you at the Motion City Soundtrack on Monday or missed it and thought it would be cool if there was a recap? I got in to write a review for the site and you can see it here

Also, I had the chance to interview Living With Lions at their show last night. The article mostly discusses the new album but it also discusses what inspired them to pick up their intruments and yes, DMX. Plus their guitar player Chase has some pretty awesome stories so feel free to check it out here

This is just some of the content. Many other show reviews, interviews with bands like All Time Low, Chiodos and Carpenter plus reviews of the latest releases from Epitaph, Doghouse and Smallman are just some of the many other things the site has. Expect many more CD reviews and once September rolls around, hopefully I'll be able to do interviews and cover shows like MxPx/Lagwagon, Against Me!, Less Than Jake and Anti-Flag.

If you read this novel and checked it out, thanks! I also have a mailing list and am open to all suggestions and comments so feel free to join it and let me know what you think!

Thanks!

Mickey's Beer

2008-07-27T00:20:11Z

Alright, hopefully someone here can help me with this, has anyone seen anywhere in the city you can buy Mickeys?

You'll be my new hero.

South western corner of the city preferred, but i havent seen it anywhere around here.

-A

Yard Landscaping

2008-07-26T22:36:13Z

Anyone ever had their yard re-landscaped?

I need to have some dirt removed (mostly small rocks), some sod laid, and an area of woodchips framed out and put in around my apple tree... We've been trying to get it done ourselves, but it's apparently beyond our abilities with the amount that needs doing and our available time.

Anyone pay to have something simular done or have some good companies to recommend for quotes?

Thanks

strike??

2008-07-26T14:54:04Z

transit strike? ok, whats going on?!!? I'm going to be SCREWED...

Where NOT to eat

2008-07-26T02:59:43Z

If you want shitty service, rude staff, and food poisoning, go eat at Don Pedro's mexican restaurant.

winnipeg @ 2008-07-25T19:08:00

2008-07-26T00:13:21Z

I have a fairly large bbq party to host (~16 people). Normally I get the pre-seasoned patties from Sobey's because they're cheap, plentiful and don't taste like beef-ass. However, I wouldn't mind upping the quality for this party. Know of any stores that sell bulk beef patties that don't suck?

Portable Hard Drive for Sale

2008-07-25T20:03:14Z

I'm selling a new, Western Digital 160GB 2.5-inch Passport USB Portable Hard Drive (WDXMSB1600TN). It has never been used and is still sealed in the original plastic. It can be seen here with additional information. Asking $80.

sorry!

2008-07-25T19:50:05Z

ive totally asked this before, but for some reason it isnt book marked on my computer anymore.....ANYWAY..........

once again, WHERE can i get white christmas lights at this time a year?
stephanie, do you still have some?

thank you again everyone. xo.

mullet picture background!?

2008-07-25T17:13:43Z

HELP!

I'm photoshoping a mullet into a picture of my friend wearing a stick on moustache and making this ridiculously white trash-esque 'i'm the shit' face...

I want to put him in some kind of funny background, I was thinking like a ranch or oil fields or something, but I can't come up with anything GOOD.

Any ideas?!

Thanks Winnipeg!

winnipeg @ 2008-07-25T07:41:00

2008-07-25T14:42:57Z

I'm going to be in Winnipeg next week and will be staying at the Inn at the Forks. I want to know if it is reasonable to walk to the following locations. I'm used to walking everywhere (I don't have a car, so a 6km trek through the city is nothing to me).

-St. Boniface Museum and Louis Riel's grave
-Museum of Man & Nature
-the BDI for some ice cream (yum!)
-Exchange District
-Kelekis
-Wagon Wheel
-Lenore Street in Wolseley
-700 block of Alexander Avenue

Thanks!

winnipeg @ 2008-07-24T19:18:00

2008-07-25T00:20:53Z

I was wondering if anyone knew of any good (but not too expensive) caterers in Winnipeg. Looking for a caterer for about 120 people next summer.

Thanks!

winnipeg @ 2008-07-24T14:32:00

2008-07-24T19:37:41Z

Hey Winnipeg

Does anyone out there know a place that makes dirty cakes/cupcakes/goodies? My friend's birthday is this Saturday and I'd like to get her a really dirty one. Preferably a big penis. The nastier the better. Thanks so much!

iphone?!

2008-07-24T18:02:35Z

anyone have the iphone yet??
i want it.. mostly because it would take away some clutter in my purse.

but is there a certain kind of plan that you have to have for it?
or can you just switch ur sim card and everything should work fine??
does it even use a sim card??

winnipeg @ 2008-07-24T12:24:00

2008-07-24T17:40:50Z

I bought something on eBay from someone who lives in the US. The package contains 12 books and she said she sent the books on July 14. She sent it through USPS via Priority Mail, but I have yet to receive it and it's nearing two weeks. Her feedback is 100% positive so she's most likely telling the truth... could it be the post office themselves? Unfortunately, she did not have a tracking confirmation number for me.

Is it normal for it to take two weeks (or longer) to receive a possibly large package? I've had stuff sent to me before when I purchased items online, though the max I've had to wait was a week unless it was a pre-order. Does anyone know what post office USPS is connected with, such as FedEx, Canada Post, or UPS? I'm also afraid that maybe my package is held at a post office because of custom fees not paid or something, but... I'm sure they'd bring it to my house and ask for me to pay it when I actually get the package? Or worse, the package might be lost.

The sad thing is that I'm having two other items (one larger than the package I'm supposed to receive now, while the other is a video game) shipped to me (the larger package isn't bought from eBay, but it's being sent by a friend who lives in the US), so I'd like to know if this is normal and that way, I can be prepared to wait awhile for my other packages.

Thanks Winnipeg. :) Sorry for the slightly long post~

winnipeg @ 2008-07-24T12:04:00

2008-07-24T17:13:00Z

Anyone know anything more than this about the car crash on Dugald Rd yesterday?
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18-year-old in serious condition after crash

Updated: Thu Jul. 24 2008 11:18:21

ctvwinnipeg.ca

An 18-year-old man is in serious condition after a crash on the corner of Ravenhurst Street and Dugald Road.

A southbound car and westbound SUV collided at around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Rescue crews had to cut the roof off of car to free the driver.

He was taken to hospital in critical condition, but has since been upgraded to serious.

The driver of the SUV was also an 18-year-old man. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Police closed off several streets during their investigation into what happened. Those streets have since been re-opened.

Residents in the area tell CTV News the intersection, which is only controlled by a stop sign, is dangerous. They say traffic is especially chaotic during rush-hour.

MLCC card

2008-07-24T07:31:05Z

For those of you who have gotten an MLCC card, if you get it done at the main location, is it a same day service? I know that it used to be and if you mail in the form it's a wait of 7-10 days but I lost my license (only form of photo ID) and I am in dire need of one and my replacement isn't here yet. TIA

Casino supplies

2008-07-24T06:13:19Z

Does anyone know of somewhere in the city where I could purchase casino game supplies? Such as card shoes, automatic shufflers, things like that. Some kind of specialty store I'm not aware of, or something. I've found all I need on eBay, but the shipping is a killer :( Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Help, help!

2008-07-23T23:39:11Z

Hi again Winnipeg,

I really need to sell this stuff so I've slashed prices from my earlier post, as well as added some new items for sale. Reply here or email me at sevenpixels@gmail.com if you're interested! First come first serve.

EVERYTHING HERE IS OBO SO BARGAINING IS WELCOME ESPECIALLY FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS!
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ASKING $5 for the lot
Over 60 books, mostly of the thriller/suspense/horror genre.

ASKING $10
Solid, sturdy book case/shelf. Stereo etc. not included.

ASKING $5
24" x 36" canvas, new, unopened

ASKING $2 For all 3 titles as a set.
If you or your friend(s)/loved one(s) like watching awful movies and making fun of them, or if you're a fan of MST3K in general, these are for you. We've watched, we've made fun, now it's your turn.

ASKING $2 each for:
Ultimate Body Workout (unopened, brand new)
The Hills Have Eyes (Original, not the new version! In working condition)

ASKING $10 for:
Grey's Anatomy Season 3 (complete season, in working condition)

ASKING $15 for:
Extra-Large Glitter Lamp. Packing tape in the image is for size comparison. Unlike lava lamps, this lamp is working and in motion as soon as it's turned on; the glitter inside moves around immediately. ~30" tall. Paid $59.99 brand new.

ASKING $50
Inu-Yasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale. These comics are the original form, before they changed format to graphic novel. All issues up to the end of Volume 7 these are not published any longer and are a collector's item or a good gift for somebody who likes InuYasha. All comics are in plastic baggies for protection and are in like-new condition.

ASKING $3
Novelty oversized martini glass decoration, packing tape roll left in photo for size comparison.

ASKING $20
20" television, includes remote control. Working condition, I just don't have the room for it in my move since I already have the bigger one in my living room. Input/output ports on both front and back of the television.

ASKING $35
Entertainment Unit, excludes television, Wii, DVD player etc. Very solid unit, the shelves can be adjusted in height or removed entirely. Fits a 36" television easily, good condition.

ASKING $50
The television in the entertainment unit. Excellent condition, includes remote, ports on front and back, 26" screen.

I also have for sale a set of end-tables/night stands/whatever you want to use them for. They are very basic and simple brown units ~26" x 26" x 26" with no shelves or drawers. No photo available yet, sorry... I can try to email photos upon request. ASKING $5 for the pair

ASKING $30
Nokia 3205i in very good condition for the TELUS network. Comes with the box and everything that's standard in the box (phone/battery/covers etc, software disc, instruction manual, wall charger), as well as an additional car charger, a case for the phone and inserts for the phone (both the pre-printed designs, and a set of sheets you can put in your printer to print out your own design to put in the phone). This phone is highly customizable because you can put whatever image you want in the face and back, but it's also a good solid phone if you need to replace a lost/broken one on the TELUS network.

Thanks again, Winnipeg! Apologies for the second post.

winnipeg @ 2008-07-23T14:57:00

2008-07-23T19:58:34Z

i just thought i'd let you know that i'm selling some plugs & other miscellaneous jewelry in my other journal. i need to get rid of this stuff fast!

winnipeg @ 2008-07-23T14:01:00

2008-07-23T19:02:11Z

Haha, some 17 year old thief with a knife got tazed to death yesterday. ;D

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/07/23/taser-winnipeg.html

Rain Barrels?

2008-07-23T18:14:00Z

I'm looking to buy a rain barrel, but I can't find anything suitable that isn't ridiculously expensive or sold at a specialty store.

So...does anyone know where I could get a cheap, covered plastic drum to convert in to a rain barrel? It doesn't even need a tap, I can put that on myself, but I'd rather not shell out big bucks for something I might be able to find in a garbage bin.

[Hell...I guess I could just use a garbage bin...]

Posting For A Friend

2008-07-23T16:54:48Z

A friend is looking for someone local who does website design +hosting I guess. She's currently without web access and I don't have time to search for her. She needs design +hosting but wants to administer the site herself if any of that helps. Suggestions?

Address?

2008-07-23T15:11:37Z

Anyone know what the address is of the MTS Call center on osborne?

hey Winnipeg...

2008-07-23T01:26:47Z

What is the name of the sushi restaurant in Osbourne Village, and do they do gift certificates?

If not, any recommendations for a nice/different restaurant in the downtown/St B/Osbourne area?

Key Cutting

2008-07-23T01:18:52Z

Is it possible to get a key cut anywhere at night? It seems I've missed most places, and searching for key cutting on Google is the most useless thing ever. Thanks.