All sarcastic jesting aside for one moment…I wanted to let you know of a law News10.net recently reported on regarding windshield wipers and headlights. A law, Californians, was established because the people couldn’t rule themselves with common sense. Sound familiar? Correct spelling aside, I think frequent Sac Rag commenter Adamant was on to something.
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Speaking of Election
As the SacRag is surely the only source of information to many of you we felt compelled to mention that today is Special Election Day 2005.
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Not sure where to go to vote? Look up your polling place here. Not sure what to vote on? Do your research here.
These are crazy times, people, and expensive ones.
Sacramento Public Libraries…”Check” Them Out
I know, I know, very punny. But now that I have your attention I wanted to remind you of the many wonderful resources available to you at any of the 27 branches of the Sacramento Public Library system. Who knew, right? I’m sure most of you, but with the advent of the home computer and more importantly the Internet, public libraries have sort of drifted off my radar. Well, Mrs. T has been spending a lot of time there lately and really turned me on to the many free features the library has to offer.
I’ve mostly been to the Arden-Arcade branch. If you haven’t been, you’d be surprised by the number of computers they offer with free internet access or the wide selection of CD’s and DVD’s you can check out. Each time I’ve visited the vibe has been rather mellow in spite of the large numbers of people there. Plus, right now you have unique opportunity to see a Princess Diana collection. I only say that last part with my tongue partially in my cheek.
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Nanny 911
Who doesn’t love them some craigslist? Have a pair of concert tickets you wanna sell? Check out craigslist.com. Looking to find that special someone? Craigslist.com is for you. In need of some daycare for your toddler? Please, steer your internet browser clear of craiglist.com. While they have a section devoted to this topic (http://sacramento.craigslist.org/kid/) and I am sure there are plenty of reputable, competent caregivers on there, I’d like to share a litte anecdote with you.
I was sitting at soccer practice a few weeks ago along side many of the other parents who enjoy watching their little ones run around aimlessly occasionally bumping into a soccer ball. I noticed this younger, college aged gal thumbing through a textbook (moving her lips as she read, not a good start). A sister maybe? Perhaps a nanny?
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Hey you! Come back here with my european men’s carryall!!
We see crime stories on TV everyday. But, when it happens to you in person, it’s just not as entertaining. There’s no overly-made up anchor there to tell your story, nor is your story concluded with a jazzy 30 second spot about how you can score a pay-what-they-pay deal on a oversized gas guzzler.
Not to say that I was the victim of a crime, but I did get to watch one unfold almost right in front of me just this last weekend.
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Attention Local Ipod Users
Interesting term I learned the other day: reticular indicator. A reticular indicator is something that is around you but you don’t notice until someone points it out to you, and then you see it everywhere. Like the Toyota Prius. There were a lot on the road, but when they started getting more press and that kinda hippieyuppie friend of yours bought one, you started noticing them a lot more. Didn’t you? Anyway, I just got myself an IPod and I’ve noticed that just about everyone who isn’t pushing a shopping cart has one. So, to the local angle. If you happen to be using the Griffin ITrip FM adapter with your IPod in the Sacramento area, I’ve found the station with the least amount of interference and the best IPod signal is 97.5. If you don’t have an IPod, or aren’t using the ITrip, then please, ignore. But now that I’ve pointed it out, you won’t be able to ignore it. Will you?
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
On my way into work this morning, I was listening to the radio and caught an interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on KSAC. It hit me hard, because despite what you hear from other interviews and press conferences, you could hear the frustration and desperation in his voice – someone who is at the scene and is trying to deal with the catastrophe at the ground level.
At first, it didn’t occur to me to post anything about the disaster, because it wasn’t exactly a local story. But, I’m sure all of our thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering along the Gulf Coast. I would encourage anyone and everyone to try and help out anyway they can, if even by way of a donation to the Red Cross (1-800-HELP-NOW) or another appropriate relief organization.
Fill’er up!
With soaring gas prices I thought our readers may want to check out this site.
On the bright side, Sacramento area filling stations pepper the list of lowest regular gas prices in the last 48 hours.
Sacto’s online scene: Sleazy with a Capitol S
Did you get my punny entry title? Anyway, one of the reasons RonTopofIt and I started this blog was our perception that there was an overall dearth of local Websites that were not of the “pictures of hootchies at the Distillery” variety. Ugh. The non-aptly named Sacramento’s Top 25 list of Websites is full of this kind of PG-13/TV-MA rated crap. What is up with that, Sacramento? we asked ourselves. Why does it seem like it’s either FairyTaleTown.org or BlueCueSkanks.com? Family fun in the hot hot sun or the sleazy Sacto singles scene? Right in the middle is where we wanted to position ourselves.
As we look into it further we’re finding plenty of decent blogs out there covering local stuff. Start with Postcards from Sacramento and work your way around this interconnected network of computers we call the Information Superhighway. And stay away from the benign-sounding site “916 Online.” Nothing that will get you fired from work, but nothing that will make you happy you live in this fair city, either.
Your Gas is My Gain
A recent telephone call to my house…
“Hello?”
“Hello sir. We’re conducting a telephone survey and would appreciate a few minutes of your time. In order to show our thanks for helping us, we will award you with a free $25 gas coupon on completion of the survey.”
“Oh, wow. Sure.”
“Thank you, sir. First of all, which financial institutions do you bank with: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Washington Mutual…”
“I bank with several of them.”
“Which ones?”
“The second one.”
“Do you have a credit card with this bank?”
“Who are you doing this survey for?”
Click!
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Beware of this telephone scam where someone dangles a carrot to get your personal banking information. Inform all members of your family too, and if you’ve given any info, contact your bank.
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