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Million Dollar Quartet – Broadway San Jose

Cody Slaughter (Elvis Presley) (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)
On December 4, 1956, one man brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for the first and only time. His name is Sam Phillips. The place was Sun Records. That night they made rock ‘n’ roll history. Million Dollar Quartet relives this historical moment, giving the audience a chance to witness what happened on that infamous day. Many of us have imagined what it would be like to attend a concert and see one of these legends live, let alone all four in one place at one time. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the day that by some sheer act of fate, Cash, Perkins, Lewis, and Presley gathered together with Sam Phillips, the man responsible for discovering and launching each of their careers. Although we will never have the opportunity of se [...] Continue reading →

Palio D’Asti Review

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640 Sacramento St | San Francisco, CA 94111| (415) 395-9800 | http://www.paliodasti.com Whether you’ve adopted a gluten-free diet for a healthier lifestyle or because you are gluten intolerant, finding great restaurants that offer diverse gluten-free menus can be pretty challenging. Most people don’t look forward to picking from three or so gluten-free dishes set aside from the entire menu. People like having a wide range of choices and Chef/Owner Dan Scherotter offers exactly that. At his Italian restaurant Palio d’Asti, Scherotter serves up his philosophy of serving traditional dishes that are naturally gluten-free and foods that aren’t fiddled around with. Upon arriving at Palio I instantly sensed that this place takes Italian cuisine seriously. Naturally [...] Continue reading →

Drug Store Review- Nutra Nail

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I’m a drug store junkie. I go in to grab a Tide pen and I come out with a plethora of things that I don’t need. Most stay unopened and unused but in that moment I “needed” it. So we’re adding- “Drug Store Reviews”. Simple, easy reviews of all the things we “need” at the Drugstore. Item: Nutra Nail Gel Pefect UV-Free Gel-Color What it does: Uses a fast 2 step process to give you a “gel” polish. With claims to give you a polished look that lasts longer than traditional polish. Price: $12.99 How to Use: 1. Make sure you have a clean work space, and a towel or paper towel that you can use to dry the brush off after cleaning. 2. Open/unscrew all your bottles, but leave the brushes in them.  3.  Brush one coat of applicator on [...] Continue reading →

Lotus Premium Denim

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I am by no means a stranger to denim. From the different dyes, styles, and unique elements that make up each jean, no two pairs are alike. With a petite frame, I often have to alter my jeans to my height, leaving me spending hundreds on alterations I wish I did not have to. Especially with originally very long denim, the jeans never look quite the way they were intended to. I wanted just one brand I could rely on for jeans that were fashioned and tailored specifically for my body. This is how I came to discover my new favorite denim brand–Lotus Premium Denim. By offering denim that measures both inseams, your waist and your height, you are guaranteed to have a perfect fit every time. These jeans are comfortable, slimming, and flatter your body, without any alterations needed. We were [...] Continue reading →

Hunger Games Crushes the Competition

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Imagine a future with no hope for upward growth, a future with completely segregated cities, dominated by a capital that maintains all of the privilege and wealth. Now you’re picturing Panem, the fictitious country created by Suzanne Collins that houses the infamous Hunger Games. The prosperous and wealth-hoarding capital holds the Hunger Games annually as a gruesome reminder of the revolt that took place long ago by the outlying districts. They were trying to fight for equality and resources. After a devastating war, the capital showcases their victory and uses the Hunger Games as a reminder that all uprisings will only be met with destruction and death for the poorer, less fortunate districts that inhabit Panem. The Hunger Games are a grueling affair, with each of the 12 districts of P [...] Continue reading →

ShopSavvy: Helping You Save Both Time and Money

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The warm weather of summer is just around the corner, which means that now is the time to hit the stores and replace your winter coats, jackets and jumpers. Unfortunately, however, the changing of the seasons doesn’t automatically increase your level of disposable income, and this can leave  you and your fellow consumers searching high and low for bargains. Thanks to ShopSavvy, you can now source the seasonal clothing that you want at the lowest possible market price, and make your purchases while on the go. In effect, it allows you to search for the very best price possible on any item of clothing that you want, simply by using the camera on your smartphone to scan the bar code. The ShopSavvy app then compares prices across different stores and deliver the information straight to [...] Continue reading →

ORYZA Review and Giveaway

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We recently had the chance to check out one of the newest Restaurants to hit the Bay Area–ORYZA Bistro Asiana at Westfield Valley Fair. ORYZA is a contemporary Thai & Pan Asian Restaurante. Oryza Bistro Asiana serves delicious, beautiful, Southeast Asian cuisine in a hip, modern setting perfect for a date, a girls or guys night out, or a visit with the family. We started off the meal with the Coconut Lemongrass Seafood Soup. On the menu it’s described as: “A light coconut soup with salmon, shrimp, fish, Yukon Gold Potatoes and onion, flavored with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.” The soup was definitely light, and very refreshing. There were big pieces of fresh seafood in the soup, and the portion was huge–which we noticed was a trend as [...] Continue reading →