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Mortgage Broker
(Jan 18, 2009)
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We still use DeNize. She is very good. Knowledgeable, responsive and turnkey - never feel like we have to chase her. more
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Refrigerator advice needed! Cabinet ...
(Dec 13, 2008)
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Sue, how much capacity do you need? There are affordable cabinet-depth (24") refrigerators with reasonable overall dimensions. Our reasonably pri... more
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Shopping for a blu-ray disc player...
(Nov 15, 2008)
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If it works at all on an analog TV, the Blu-ray will not likely look like anything special. I would get an HDTV before investing $300+ on a DVD pl... more
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iPod for kids
(Nov 15, 2008)
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The itty bitty pink Sansa Clip by SanDisk with accessory pink earbuds. Julie loves the ones she got for her birthday.
Music? Easiest question ... more
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If I buy a coffee maker, will I reall...
(Nov 10, 2008)
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Mike, we have had good luck with our Cuisinart DCC-1200. more
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Do your iPhone apps randomly close?
(Nov 2, 2008)
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On Emilie's it's typically when in Safari. The screen simply goes blank except for the status bar at the top.
Speaking of praying, it might not... more
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dinner
(Oct 20, 2008)
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La Strada for quality, Buca Di Beppo for fun. more
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Dentist!
(Oct 13, 2008)
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That really did happen to me at a San Francisco dentist once!
Dr. Miranda + Michelle so good they might even be worth the drive to Palo Alto!
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Best washer/dryer features?
(Oct 13, 2008)
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Bosch Bosch Bosch Bosch more
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Bumper cars
(Oct 9, 2008)
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Recently had a good experience on a minor repair at Tony's Imported in San Carlos: http://tinyurl.com/3su8q6 more
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Wireless Printer?
(Oct 4, 2008)
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Aena, we have an HP 7410 Office Jet all in one and I highly recommend that approach. It's a pain to have separate devices and this one unit capabl... more
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Drill?
(Sep 20, 2008)
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Looks like a decent unit that will hold you over until the inevitable - the powers of the force lead you to Bosch. more
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Bay Sushi
(Sep 20, 2008)
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Good call, we went there for the first time recently - happy birthday Susan! more
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Restaurant Recommendation in San Jose
(Sep 16, 2008)
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Amber India or Straits on Santana Row. more
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Cafe Gibraltar
(Sep 4, 2008)
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Nice call Lauren, we have been there many times and love it. Possibly because the location is off the beaten path, CG isn't that crowded despite a... more
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Recommend a good restaurant to take a...
(Aug 29, 2008)
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Left Bank on Park Place. Good quality, reliable service and not too crowded. Wave when you go there and I will see you from my office window! more
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Sunglasses
(Aug 29, 2008)
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UVA/B protection is key but can be had for cheap. No need to buy expensive sunglasses, which in my experience also scratch easily. more
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Car Seats
(Aug 29, 2008)
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Happy birthday to Prince Ethan. We have had a number of Britax seats and like them alot. Very well made. more
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skateboard for a 5 year old?
(Aug 29, 2008)
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That's pretty cool, but what do you think of mine?
http://www.hotwheeler.com/images/ink/momtat.jpg more
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Cable versus Satellite HD TV
(Aug 29, 2008)
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DirecTV is the best HD product out there. The quality of the picture is fantastic, the amount of content is so large it's actually overwhelming an... more
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bathing suite trauma
(Aug 25, 2008)
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One word Aura - Bosch.
http://www.mobspin.com/rating/blog/kF-TTSatOGc more
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showing my age....
(Aug 12, 2008)
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Aura, if you have an extensive collection of Talk Talk, Endgames, ABC and Heaven 17 tapes I certainly can't blame you for not wanting to part with ... more
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Recommendation for a good gas BBQ?
(Aug 12, 2008)
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In my experience the BBQ is a disposable device because the ignition function always breaks, other pieces rust prematurely and keeping it really cl... more
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Best washer/dryer features?
(Aug 2, 2008)
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Miriam, in my opinion there are three modern features worth paying for: quietness, the elimination of the dreaded agitator and energy savings.
S... more
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Pho 84 Inc
(Jul 29, 2008)
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It is critically important to note that this time we had plenty of concert-going hipster company at Pho. At least two other tables were headed to ... more
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skateboard for a 5 year old?
(Jul 17, 2008)
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No to skateboards for 5 year olds.
Yes to pics of Aura's tattoos. more
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wood floors vs carpet
(Jul 17, 2008)
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Wood is my preference, but is this really the deciding factor between the houses? Not really that hard to more or less "convert" from one to the o... more
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where to get the oil changed in my ca...
(Jul 13, 2008)
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Katherine, this is often a marketing ploy to increase customer stickiness. Your warranty should be good at any authorized dealer, including less t... more
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Office Furniture/ Comfy chairs
(Jul 13, 2008)
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Karen, see my review of Crate & Barrel. Would not recommend them for the chair but worth a look for the rest.
http://mobspin.com/rating/blog/HP... more
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AV Reciever
(Jul 13, 2008)
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Congrats on the new setup.
I am partial to the Denon and Onkyo receivers and was looking at something similar to this before deciding to stick... more
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Family Birthday party in San Fran
(Jul 5, 2008)
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Are there any places (museums, parks, etc.) where he likes to hang out that you could rent for a private party?
When Emilie and I lived in the E... more
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low key fireworks around cupertino
(Jul 2, 2008)
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You can't get Roy to get big box of mail order fireworks from Florida like he did when we were kids? We thought we were going to blow up my friend... more
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Audi A4 (2009)
(Jul 2, 2008)
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That sounds fun Damian. Great review. How fast did you get the car up to? Did anyone wreck their car? I did the AMG Challenge a couple years ba... more
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good auto repair shop (Subaru) in Sil...
(Jun 24, 2008)
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http://pages.sbcglobal.net/japaneseauto/
May be too far "North Valley" for you, but we have had great experiences with A+ Japanese Auto in San C... more
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Buck's
(Jun 23, 2008)
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Nice call Karen, I love that place. Great food, great service.
Kind of an interesting "movers and shakers" spot on weekday mornings too - many ... more
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Palm Treo 750 Unlocked Phone with 3G,...
(Jun 22, 2008)
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Blackberries are very solid but I have never owned one. From what I have heard the primary differences to Treos are that BBs (i) have their own ex... more
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Best vehicle for a 3-kid family?
(Jun 21, 2008)
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I think you have two important questions to face that will forever determine your fate. Sliding doors necessary? Four wheel drive helpful?
If ... more
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waxing
(Jun 21, 2008)
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An auto detailer who doesn't work on the weekends? That is pretty bad. I will be interested to see responses as I'm tired of trying to do it myself. more
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AT&T vs. Verizon -- a showdown in San...
(Jun 21, 2008)
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I have been on both networks and been annoyed with both. I have managed to find all the dead spots with every single carrier I have been on.
Wh... more
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Laurelwood Cabana Club
(Jun 20, 2008)
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This place is a delightful throwback to what "pool clubs" were probably like in the Bay Area decades ago, before everything went corporate. No $25... more
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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-52W3000 52-I...
(May 31, 2008)
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C'mon man, when it comes to tech toys, you always need it, no?! more
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Mango Bay
(May 26, 2008)
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Have been wondering about that place for a long time and never tried it. Thanks for sacrificing yourself as a filter. I'll stay away as I'm not o... more
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Pho 84 Inc
(May 5, 2008)
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Without question the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever visited, and it has never been convenient to where I live.
Incredibly flavorful with... more
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Yiassoo
(May 3, 2008)
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Before a restaurant can become "Mobspin-certified" and proudly display that flag in its window, Roy must eat there at least five times in a row wit... more
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Rose International Market
(Apr 30, 2008)
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One of the many great mysteries of Rose is the hilarious PA system.
When an order is placed at the cashier inside, he screams the order out an... more
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Building Beauty
(Apr 29, 2008)
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Yeah, Papa was pretty deep into them, wasn't he? For all we know, he probably talks to King Rudden on the phone all the time just to shoot the... more
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Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote
(Apr 28, 2008)
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I dunno Deborini, I always reboot. Have you tried that on yours? :) more
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Golden Wok Sunnyvale
(Apr 28, 2008)
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Sounds like if we had that government letter grade system to describe the sanitation of restaurants around here, this joint would get an I. Not "i... more
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Cristian Miranda Dds
(Apr 28, 2008)
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As the one who recommended Miranda to you guys (I'll be collecting my referral fee in person), I'm obviously a fan of this office. They are effic... more
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Autohaus Zdenek
(Apr 7, 2009)
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Minutes after I drove in Mark said, "Who told you that you need new brakes?" I knew I came to the right place!
What this small shop ne... more
Nordic Motors
(Jan 18, 2009)
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Nordic Motors repairs Volvo and Saab automobiles. It's by far the best Volvo repair shop I have been to and possibly the best independent auto rep... more
Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender, White
(Aug 3, 2008)
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Braun handblender: Sigal turned us onto this genre of kitchen appliance as a way to quickly and easily make a "baby shake." Somet... more
Freaks and Geeks - The Complete Series
(Aug 3, 2008)
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Freaks and Geeks: So many people are familiar with Judd Apatow and his big hit movies, 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Superbad. Relativ... more
Palm Treo 750 Unlocked Phone with 3G, MP3/Video Player, and MiniSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty
(Jun 20, 2008)
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Palm Treo 750/755: Alright, that's the last straw. I'm so sick of all the hype over untested products and the iphone that I'm going to give... more
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
(May 11, 2008)
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Kabul Afghan Restaurant: Yes, it's tucked away in a low rent strip mall but this restaurant has excellent food. It's also a very good value... more
Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-52W3000 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
(May 10, 2008)
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Sony 52 inch flat screen: This was our first step out of the 27 inch cathode ray tube cave and it has been well worth it. Why didn't I do t... more
Bosch Nexxt 800 Series : WFMC8401UC 27in Front Load Washer - Silver and White
(May 7, 2008)
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Bosch Nexxt 800 Series Washer: Disclaimer: I'm a Boschaholic. The 12 step program failed.
The dischwascher & the cooktop have been... more
Petco
(Apr 29, 2008)
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Petco: We go to Petco alot. We like fish and have purchased a number of hermit crabs from this particular store. The parakeets are really c... more
Crate & Barrel
(Apr 27, 2008)
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Crate & Barrel: Okay, okay, so it's about as unique as McDonald's, but Crate & Barrel makes some cool stuff. We just set up a home ... more
Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote
(Apr 27, 2008)
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Harmony 550 universal remote: Like all Harmony remotes, this is an "activity-based" remote. That means, you tell it what you want... more
Building Beauty
(Apr 27, 2008)
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Endgames - Building Beauty: This talented band did not receive nearly the fame it deserved in the U.S. The Glasgow-based pop group put out ... more
It's My Life
(Apr 27, 2008)
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Talk Talk - It's My Life: Mark Hollis embarks on the next step in his musical maturation in Talk Talk's classic second album. The sound is ... more
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