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Because I Hate Being Without a Charger....

Sure it sucks when you run out of battery and don't have a charger, but it sucks even more when you have a charger and no outlet. Solio Classic Hybrid Charger may be the solution to both of these problems. Solio is a compact and versatile device that stores power from both the sun… Continue

Added by Annie on April 18, 2009 at 10:06am — 1 Comment

Fighting the Battle of the Bulge?

"Down for the Carb Count"--Carbs vs. Proteins, the battle rages on. These hillarious bathroom scales are perfect for the carb conscious, scale fearing, fighter of the bulge. Artist Wendy Gold, creator of Art de Toilette,… Continue

Added by Annie on March 31, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Heart Attack Grill-"Taste Worth Dying For?"

What's the cost for stacked burgers alongside stacked waitresses? How about your life. The Heart Attack Grill in Chandler, Arizona is known for serving only fat laden, artery clogging foods like the "quadruple bypass burger" and "flat-liner fries" deep-fried in pure lard. Try to order a d… Continue

Added by Annie on January 22, 2009 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

Want to Make a Difference? Shop at Project Angel Food's Divine Design

Project Angel Food is a wonderful organization that has set out to nourish the "body and spirit of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses." They deliver free meals to more than 1,400 people throughout the LA area. Teaming up with the fash

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Added by Annie on November 25, 2008 at 6:14pm — 2 Comments

Just when you thought you had it all.....

I thought this was funny. It's truly amazing the things people come up with.

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Added by Annie on October 22, 2008 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

Kenneth Cole Ads-" We All Walk in Different Shoes"

"Gay Married Couple" Okay Alice, Clearly you're affecting the way I see things. I would have never noticed this ad in the past, but your facination with the advertising world has definitely rubbed off on me.

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Added by Annie on October 13, 2008 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Bayside Restaurant: Newport Beach

This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in OC. It has a great location because it is just a short walk away from Balboa Island. They are famous for their Champagne Sunday Brunch, (it's Bananas!!) At $27.95 you get… Continue

Added by Annie on September 15, 2008 at 2:30pm — 6 Comments

My Date With Michelle: Laguna Beach

A couple of days ago, one of my best gal pals and I decided to be spontaneous and spent a day at Laguna beach. First Stop: Breakfast at Las Brisas

They have a great breakfast buffet Monday through Saturday from 8-10:30 a.m. The bre… Continue

Added by Annie on September 1, 2008 at 2:00pm — 11 Comments

Whenever Tragedy Strikes this Country-- Count on Hollywood to Make a Movie out of it: "Trouble in the Water" & "W."

"A devastating first hand document and potent indictment of a bureaucratic negligence."--Logan Hill, New York Magazine http://http://www.troublethewaterfilm.com "As the architect of the outspoken dramas "Platoon," "Salvador," "Wall Street," "Born on the Fourth of July" and "JFK," Oliver Stone stands apart as one of the most openly political filmmakers in a business where it's usually the actors who wear their beliefs on their sleeves. A longtime backer of Democratic candidates (recent donations include a gift to Sen. Barack Obama), Stone is either the oddest person to chronicle the life of the current president or the most inspired." … Continue

Added by Annie on August 24, 2008 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

Urth Caffe- did it live up to the hype?

I heard so many great things about Urth Caffe I had to check it out for myself. Did it live up to all the hype? Absolutely!! This place is really creative in its menu and I love that every item has a healthy twist. They're known for there organic coffee's, but definitely have… Continue

Added by Annie on August 1, 2008 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

MINI TAKES THE STATES 2008: Aug 1-3

Remember how we had the previous discussion about Mini and all of its awesomeness...(yes, I am a proud owner.) Well now you have the chance to test one out for yourself, "on an aggressive autocross course." "Mini Takes the States" is back: EVERYONE IS INVITED – EVEN IF Y… Continue

Added by Annie on July 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Hey Metropolites! Here's a Little Inspiration- Sarah Reinertsen

Some of us metropolites are training to run for the Nike Human Race this August. I found this article as a way to motivate myself to clock in my weekly miles and thought I'd share it with everyone. It really makes you wonder, what are we as humans capable of and how far are we willing… Continue

Added by Annie on July 23, 2008 at 11:32am — 4 Comments

Into Boutique Shopping? Check out Long Beach's Maison Femme

My previous experience of Long Beach has been limited to hanging out on the beach and checking out the local bar scene. I definitely would have never expected to walk into this gem of a boutique. Maison Femme is a great little shop on 2nd street that seriously makes you feel like yo… Continue

Added by Annie on July 22, 2008 at 1:51am — 1 Comment

Guess Who's Jumping on the Fro-Yo Bandwagon?

With all of the previous discussion about Starbucks and Pinkberry I had to get your opinion on this one. I walked into Starbucks today expecting to see the ads for the new protein shake, (thanks Alice) but definitely didn't expect to find the new Icy Italian Cool… Continue

Added by Annie on July 15, 2008 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

MIXING VINTAGE AND MODERN AT THE ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET

$8 admission Every second Sunday of the month (July 13th) 9am-3pm I personally love flea markets and vintage shopping. I like the idea of finding one of a kind piece’s that bring a little bit of the past into the present. So, I was looking around for new places to checkout and I thi… Continue

Added by Annie on July 8, 2008 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

So the ladies and I went to Vegas this past weekend and stayed at the highly anticipated THE HOTEL a…

So the ladies and I went to Vegas this past weekend and stayed at the highly anticipated THE HOTEL at Mandalay. The concensus is? Don't bother wasting your money here. The place was cool, clean, and chic, but the compliments end here. Upon arrival we spent 20 minutes at the check-in desk trying to fix our screwed up reservations and we walked away without the problem solved or even an apology! Then we get to the room and make a call to housekeeping only to end up connected to the bell-desk. I do… Continue

Added by Annie on June 25, 2008 at 11:41am — 2 Comments

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