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“21” Tries to Teach Card Counting and Busts

The movie “21” is based on the book, “Bringing Down the House,” by Ben Mezrich. The book is based on the events of the re-generated MIT blackjack team in the late 90’s and Jeff Ma’s experiences. Although I’ve not read ...

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Never Lose Numbers on Verizon Again

Have you ever lost your cell phone and lost all your contact information?  This seems to happen to a lot of people. Verizon Wireless has an auto backup feature that is free.  No, they don’t go out of their way ...

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Shojin Japanese Vegan Restaurant Review

A new vegan restaurant called Shojin has opened in the Little Tokyo Shopping Mall on Alameda in downtown.  They are located on the 3rd floor of the building so you’ll never accidentally find it by driving by.  The actual name of the restaurant includes “Organic & ...

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Tengu Westwood Review

Tengu in Westwood kind of reminds me of hip sushi places that they feature in a lot of movies.  It’s got the darker ambiance, good for a romantic dinner or drinks.  There’s no parking lot (hey, it’s Westwood) so just valet your car in ...

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Shabu-Shabu Secret Sauce

If you’ve been reading this blog, you’d remember me reviewing the Shabu-Shabu House in Little Tokyo.  What I said in that review was that their little secret was their great ponzu sauce. Well, guess what? What? On my recent visit, I ...

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Ashley “Kristen” Dupre Jump Starts Music Career

As Ashley “Kristen” Dupre brings down NY Governer Spitzer, she’s also going the way of Devine Brown by using her 15 minutes to jump start her music career.  Reports are that her first single has been downloaded 3 million times, ...

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East Third Steak House Review

While visiting Zip Fusion, I noticed another restaurant in the same building called East Third Steak House.  I found out later that it’s the same owner.   Normally, I wouldn’t review a steak house but since it’s the same owner, I ...

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Zip Fusion Review

This place doesn’t try to confuse you at all.  They have the word “Fusion” in the name of the place so you know what you’re getting.  This restaurant is located east of the Los Angeles Little Tokyo area, right near ...

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Tenno Sushi Review

Driving down Central last Wednesday, I happen to notice a new sushi place called Tenno so I stopped by.  I didn’t know where to park so I parked in the mall lot down the street.  There’s some street parking and ...

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