Monthly Archives: July 2010

by yeti9000 | July 28, 2010

Countdown to London 2012…

Yesterday, our friend and fellow Olympics-nerd, James, mentioned on his Facebook page that the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England are due to begin exactly two years from now. Hooray! I know it’s a little early to set up a … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 25, 2010

Renegade Craft Fair: Los Angeles

We might not have made it to Comic Con this weekend, but we did spend the afternoon hanging with some insanely-hip DIY geeks at the second annual Renegade Craft Fair: Los Angeles, so, I’m not complaining. A twisted sister of … Continue reading →

Stride Shift Berry + Mint Gum

Normally, I would hate to follow a bad review with another one, but, this latest salvo in the Stride Gum Revolution was so bad that I simply had to warn you away from it. Yes, I know, the commercials are … Continue reading →

David Lynch Signature Cup Coffee

OK, first off, who even knew that David Lynch made coffee? I mean, I’m a David Lynch geek from way back, and even I had no idea that the multi-talented Lynch also roasted his own blend of gourmet coffee! Wow…so … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 15, 2010

Trailer Thursday: “Somewhere”

Well, so far, the only comment I got about the launch of Trailer Thursday were in regards to the name. So…I’m guessing you guys aren’t as excited about “Never Let Me Go” as I am. And that’s totally cool…see, the … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 12, 2010

Free Slurpee Day @ 7-Eleven

My apologies for not posting news of this wondrous event in time for y’all to actually partake in said free 7-Eleven Slurpees, but, the good news is that once you read this post, you’ll know to look out for Free … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 9, 2010

2010 Emmy Nominations: Conan strikes back!

Unlike with the Oscars, I don’t usually stay up to watch the Emmy nominations announced live…but this year I did, and, wow, what a year to do it. I was cheering so loud when some of those names were read … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 8, 2010

Trailer Thursday: “Never Let Me Go”

Thanks to a certain video clip that our friend Danielle recommended for Greta, I have been spending a lot of time on YouTube these days and…wow, there are some cool-ass movie trailers out there! So, starting today, I am going … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 7, 2010

The Kickin’ Green Pork Chili @ Sam’s No. 3, Denver

I don’t know where you live, but, it was freaking cold here today. I’m talking serious sweater weather in Los Angeles in the middle of July. Insanity! So, while I was cuddling up under a blanket with Greta this morning, … Continue reading →

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by yeti9000 | July 7, 2010

Lindsay Lohan to serve 90 days?!

Whoa…what the hell happened here? How did the cute little redhead from “The Parent Trap” — one of the only Disney live-action DVD’s in our collection — end up being sentenced to 90 days in the clink today for parole … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: July 2010

Countdown to London 2012…

Renegade Craft Fair: Los Angeles

Stride Shift Berry + Mint Gum

David Lynch Signature Cup Coffee

Trailer Thursday: “Somewhere”

Free Slurpee Day @ 7-Eleven

2010 Emmy Nominations: Conan strikes back!

Trailer Thursday: “Never Let Me Go”

The Kickin’ Green Pork Chili @ Sam’s No. 3, Denver

Lindsay Lohan to serve 90 days?!

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