Sorry, but a friend of mine thought this should be spread around

Last-minute gift idea: Rejuvenation Celebration (Event for Women) @ Fitness with a Twist.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
3:00pm - 6:00pm
70 S. 21st Street
Relax and enjoy yoga, bellydance, aromatherapy, meditation, massage therapy, healthy refreshments, and sisterhood! Event by Amethyst, Diabla and Amber Baker.Gift certificates now available.Makes a great holiday gift for the women you love. $30 includes refreshments and most services (except massage therapy, available for an additional $1/minute)"
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197294726150&index=1

A friend of mine sent this info around for pet owners that might have need to visit a vet during the holidays:

Dr. Risa of McKees Rocks Vet Clinic will be open Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Years Day as well as the weekends.

Animals don't stop getting sick because it's a holiday -- and often it's a cause. Yet, while they need urgent care, they may not need a full service trauma unit like those at the ER vets. That's why Dr. Risa has decided to keep her doors open over the holidays. ..... (BTW - Dr Risa worked at an Emergency Clinic for 5 yrs, so she's petty well seen it all.)

Her holiday hours (partial listing):

Christmas Eve -- closed
Christmas Day -- 11-4 (urgent care only)
Sat 12/26 -- 9:30 - 4:30
Sunday 12/27 -- 11-3
New Year's Eve -- 11-3 (urgent care only)
New Year's Day -- 11-3 (urgent care only)
Saturday 1/2 -- 9:30 - 4:30
Sunday 1/3 -- 11-3 (urgent care only)

(412) 771-8810
908 Chartiers Ave
McKees Rocks, PA

Tags: animals: veterinarian

I'm looking for a 2 bedroom apartment in the North Side/Manchester/Bellevue area.

I've found some decent, even promising, leads on Craigslist. But I figured I would post here to see if anyone knew anything.

I really enjoy the idea of living on California Ave.

Anyone have any leads?

Headline: Wine Kiosks To Be Added At 100 Pa. Supermarkets

Sweet! Sounds like a (small) step in the right direction!

Posted: 9:42 am EST December 23, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- More than 100 Pennsylvania grocery stores are expected to be getting vending machines that sell wine.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says the kiosks could be operating at all the stores by the middle of 2010.

Board spokesman Nicholas Hays says the kiosks can carry up to 500 bottles of as many as 50 wines.

Awesome! One less store to stop in possibly.

Patrons would slide a driver's license into the machine to prove they are 21 or older.

Ok - makes sense.

A camera would also ensure that the person and the license match.

Wonder how many false readings it will get? Seems kind of stupid.

The buyer would also have to breath into a device that would measure blood-alcohol level.

WTF? Seriously? This just went from kind of cool to retarded without passing Go or collecting $200...

Hays says a prototype will arrive in Harrisburg early next year so the technology can be tested.

Then, Kiosks will be piloted at several stores in the Harrisburg area.

I have an idea - why not just let the grocery store sell it? They're letting them sell beer in some stores now, why not the wine too?

Come on Pennsylvania - stop being stuck on stupid.

Tags: alcohol

I'm thinking of taking the non-credit communtiy class to strenghten my ability. However, there's no placement test. Has anyone done this for Spanish or any other lanaguage. I've taken only a semester of Spanish, but at Pitt whose program is super strong. I pick up languages muy rapido and I speak very strong French, which helps me learn Spanish quicker. I've also still got a Spanish 1 text book I can use for reference. All that said am I correct in signing up for the Spanish 2 class?

I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a list of restaurants that will be open ON Christmas Day. The only one I know of for sure is the IHOP. Thanks :)

We are trying to organize a lunch gathering for the Sunday after Christmas, for about 20 people, including kids, and cannot find a place where we can reserve a suitable party room (or similar-type "section of restaurant"). Have called around but am striking out... Does anyone have any venue ideas?

Current Mood: rushed

I've been called up for jury duty, beginning on January 27th.

Is there a limit on the number of days that they keep you in the pool, if you're not chosen for a jury?

I'm a teacher and trying to put together lesson plans for the upcoming semester, so it would be good to know.

I need awesome snow boots. I fell on my ass a lot last winter because I was wearing rain boots like a retard.

Actually, I've been traipsing around in costco slippers for the last year, which are suprising awesome in the snow except for the not keeping your feet dry part.

I'm looking to spend under $100 (or more like $50 if I can) but I want something that's comfortable and is going to last a long time.

I've been looking at zappos.com, but I was hoping for some suggestions on what to get, or maybe where to buy them.

Current Mood: omg, shoes!

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For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support.

Tags: i_hope_that, support, wishes