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Being my first blog I will try and keep criticism to a minimum... I will start by saying I am a firm believer in the magic of DVR, and seldom (that should be in caps) SELDOM ever watch a single commercial in Prime Time.
Tuesday night is a one stop shop for me, and that train parks it on the Fox...
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On a lighter note than many of our recent ones, this blog is meant to bring a smile.
One day, several years ago, my ex-husband and I took a day trip to Beverly Hills on the off chance that we might be able to enjoy one day without biting one another's head off. It was a nice, temperate day, and...
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Thanks again to the Bakersfield.com staff for another great party!
Above Possummomma, the Boss Man Steve. his boss "Scary," and Woof Woof share a pleasant moment with their legal addictive stimulants
Head Pastafarian aka Random Factor and Spouse #2 were a...
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Grab some popcorn and get ready for a whirlwind tour of the Crystal Palace! We followed Buckaroo Terry Christofferson as he shows us why you need to see this infamous Bakersfield landmark.
Tell us, why do you like the Crystal Palace? Any great memories there?
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What is your favorite coffee shop and why? Since I work downtown, I often visit Dagny's on breaks. My wife likes Starbucks, especially because of the convenience of its drive-thru windows. What do you prefer, small mom and pop store or corporate franchise?
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Check out this quick video featuring the new restaraunt "Benjamin's."
It's a great place to go for a nice lunch or elegant dinner.
Oh...and if you get the dessert, get the chocolate cake. It's fantastic!
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How does customer service impact your shopping habits? Have you stopped shopping at a particular store or restaurant after a bad experience or hearing about somone else's bad experience? What's your best or worst shopping horror story? Check out a story on customer service in...
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Someone please tell me why the topless bars are majorly lacking in this city? I got here last year and while it took me a few months to check'm out, I'm wholeheartedly disappointed. :(
I come from the San Francisco Bay Area. They've got some good ones, some bad ones, and some...
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We called out the troops for this video today, utilizing three shooters! Jason "Smiley" Kotowski went early in the day to catch the set-up action. James "Shooter" Burger went later armed with two cameras to get the actual dominoes event.
James attached the cameras to his...
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See what you could win with a small donation at the event, here is a list of what we have so far but we still need your help.
Winter Package:
Gold Country Inn (2 night stay) Calaveras County
Patio Boat Rental from Lake New Melones
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Everyone knows MySpace is widely used! There are bands, comedians, tons of people, business and really anything you can think of! Have you tried using it? I personally have one and it is interesting to find people I know that I lost touch with from years ago and my friends now. Do you have a...
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Greetings everyone from Oakhurst, Ca.
It has been a while since Road Show has actually been "on-the-road." First there was the 1000 mile day fiasco which some of you may remember, then the Beemer required major surgery.
How do you like my homemade ignition timing device?
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Details for the 1st CD Release Party that Bakotopia is having is here!
Date: 03/03/2007
Time: 5:00pm
Price: $5.00 / All Ages / includes copy of CD!
Location: Backstage-20th & M st., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Bands performing this evening:
The Filthies
Vanity Avenue
Safe...
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So, here we are again with a new question! Remember, go with your first instinct and choose one! Then state why!
Would you rather:
Be President
OR
Be an actor/actress
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I love Motocross and Supercross. Most people have no concept of what an exciting form of motorsport it really is. Most have never even seen it on television as it is not a true mainstream sport, even though it is light years ahead of what it was just five years ago. A few of the Supercross...
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So, I came up with this as a light fun way to get to know eachother and I think it will be interesting to see the responses on these. Basically, use your first instinct and you have to choose one or the other. Then give your reason why!
We will start this off with a very simple one.......
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Why are so many women going to prison? What happens daily once inside?
Let's talk about this as I'm curious to know what you all think as there are many factors that play a role. Should we be sympathetic? Should we care? Should we have compassion? Should there be rehabilitation in and out of...
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January Is National Mentoring Month 2007
National Mentoring Month highlights mentoring and the positive impact it can have on young lives. This month-long outreach campaign focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us – individuals, businesses,...
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So, I went on an adventure on Friday night with some fellow TBC employees to The Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Anyone who knows me is very aware that I am a huge Dane Cook fan! We left Bakersfield at 5:30 pm, got there by 8:00 pm and waited in line outside for about an hour and a half. It was quite...
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There's one song I never seem to get tired of as Christmastime rolls around. It was a hit song penned by Johnny Marks that Brenda Lee turned into a timeless classic.
This year I decided to pay tribute to Peggy Lee and songwriter Johnny Marks by covering the tune myself. I...
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Have you got an axe to grind? Are you one of those last-minute Christmas tree shoppers who can't find a tree because folks bought them early this year and you're up against the shortage? I've got the solution, and it's contained in this song.
Perhaps who were among those who...
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"Balboa," which debuts in theaters tomorrow, is the sixth movie in a series that began with 1976's "Rocky." Stallone famously raised about $1 million to make that low-budget film based on a screenplay he wrote and would not sell to Hollywood's studios unless he was the star....
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I am sure lately you have noticed we have been having alot of contests on the site! We are planning on making this a regular practice! Right now, you can win movie tickets! Go to http://www.bakersfield.com/... to enter to win and come back because we will have many more contests to win!
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I know that some lucky people got TMX Elmos at Walmart the day after Thanksgiving. How do I know? I was there and happened to hear it but the line was enormous! So I knew I had no chance! Did a child in your life want one? Did you get your hands on one? Where did you find it? Below is some...
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This is a 1 minute short comedy called "Eggs" I made earlier this year. Hope you like it! :)
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I am taking a cue from a fellow poster. I am not going to post, read or comment on anything political until after Christmas. I am sick of it. I have noticed that the times I blog about anything outside the political stuff, I get few, if any, comments. I guess it just goes to show how bad...
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A gigantic $90 million, 57-acre shopping mall is planned for the southwest corner of Gosford Road and Panama Lane in the southwest. It would likely not be finished until 2009. Combined with the Gosford Village development, which includes a Kohl's and Sam's Club, it could create a big...
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I've decided that what has been referred to as the "war against Christmas," a characterization I have since abandoned for it's inherently incendiary nature, has become a little too bloody. So I've laying down my weapon in the so-called war, and becoming a Christmas Tree...
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It was still dark and some shoppers huddled near heat lamps in the Valley Plaza parking lot at midnight with a live band rocking away on the stage behind them. Just before 1 a.m. Friday the doors swung open ushering in a large crowd of hard-core shoppers and teenagers just looking for something...
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I found this site that gives you good suggestions based on whether the person you are looking for a gift for is anywhere from a movie buff to someone who is always cold. This site picks gifts from around the web and compiles them here to find the perfect gifts for anyone in your life. Everyone...
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It seems this year, as it is every year, that there are those toys that are hot! People wait for days on end to get these toys outside of a store or even fight for some of them. I keep track of the trends for hot toys and these are the toys that are big this year!
Playstation...
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Here are the new music releases for November 14th! Let us know what you think if you buy them!
The Game - Doctor's Advocate
Akon - Konvicted
Kenny G - I'm In The Mood For Love...The Most...
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Here are the new release DVD's that are coming out on November 14th. Have you seen these movies? What do you think of them? Give us your reviews!
Accepted
The Da Vinci Code
John Tucker Must Die
Pollyworld
Who Killed the Electric Car?
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American Idol will be coming back on January 17. Will you be watching? Last year, I was very upset that Chris Daughtery didn't win. So much so, that I stopped watching once he was gone. Katherine McPhee was my second favorite but I was so sad that Chris left. Luckily, without winning Chris is...
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This is the new shopping blog for Bakersfield.com. We will have people blogging about sales, great deals, shopping events, new stores coming to town, holiday shopping, gift ideas and much more. Be sure to come back and check out our shopping blog! You are sure to find some great deals! Be sure to...
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So, tonight is the big night! Lots of ghosts and goblins running around getting treats! What are you doing for Halloween?
Don't forget to enter our kids, teens, adults and pet costume contests, share your favorite scary movie or finish our scary story!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Traveling off the beaten path is important. It broadens your horizons in many ways and it is fun too! I hear too many people say they just don't have time for it and that is too bad. I have always liked the back roads and the wealth of sites, history and life that they provide. True, there are...
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I am a Bakersfield College student I am doing a short Survey to help the Smart Growth Coalition of Kern County figure out what young people would like to do for fun and I need anyone under 30's opinion on what would make Bakersfield or the community you live in...
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Have a costume but not sure where to go to show it off? Visit anyone of these places to enter contests, enjoy drink specials and dance the night away!
Syndicate Lounge
2nd Annual Halloween Party
Saturday Oct. 28th @ 9:00 PM
Corner of 19th & Eye
Costume Contest & drink specials
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Week 6
Cao Boi and Cristina Voted Out
In a monumental twist in the game on night 15, both tribes are sent to Tribal Council. Despite Aitu's dominance in the Immunity Challenge, they are forced to send a member home and choose the wild card, Cao Boi, as their sacrificial lamb. Anh-Tuan...
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Ok, here we are with some fun stuff. Show us the kids in their halloween costume and you can win a Curious George DVD Pack, which includes the soundtrack to the movie that features Jack Johnson if we at Bakersfield.com choose your child as our favorite! There will be one winner and the winner...
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If you were lucky enough to be born and raised on the praries of Saskatchewan, like I was, you either go outside and play hockey, or you stay indoors and play rock n roll. I opted for the later. If I had the skills, and the motivation, I'd be playing hockey. Instead, I play a...
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Depending on who you ask, downtown Bakersfield is either blighted and neglected or on its way to becoming a vibrant arts and entertainment district.
What do you think?
Are the recent renovations and openings of the Nile Theater as a bar and nightclub and Capistrano’s as a bar and...
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Ok, here we are with some fun stuff. I am guilty of trying to dress my dogs in sweaters and even put an pumpkin costume on my dog, Peanut, last year for Halloween. I wanted him to wear it so bad but he was so mad at me and refused to move even hiding his face. Show us your pet in their costume...
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So, here is something alot of fun! Everyone who comes add a line to our story and I will post the story in full once it has ended. Get in the spirit of Halloween and join us! People in our office each added one line now it is your turn! One line only please so we can have everyone participate!
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Here is a recipe for Halloween Black Cat Cookies.
1 c. crunchy peanut butter
1/3 c. water
2 eggs
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
M & M's (plain)
Red hots
Beat together peanut butter, eggs, and water. Gradually add cake mix. Mix well. Form dough into 1-inch...
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Tonight is Survivor! Here is a recap from last week's episode! It has now gone from 4 tribes to 2. The tribes are no longer segregated by race. The 2 tribes now are an eclectic mix of people. The Raro tribe now consists of Nate, Rebecca and Stepphanie from the old Hiki tribe, Brad and Jenny from...
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humorous quotes from adlai stevenson, the candidate known for his self-effacing intellect: http://workinghumor.com/quo...
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from a friend in iceland:
DEMOCRAT
You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
You feel guilty for being successful.
Barbara Streisand and Bono sing for you.
REPUBLICAN
You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
So?
SOCIALIST
You have two cows.
The government takes one and gives it...
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