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Godaddy Disappoints With Questionable Service

Let me start by saying that I’ve had multiple accounts with Godaddy for over a decade and have been happy with the service for the most part. But something happened recently that I must report on. I’m hoping that this ...

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Izakaya Gazen in Little Tokyo Quick Review

Gazen Izakaya is apparently a chain of upscale authentic Japanese restaurants in several locations, including this one in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. I’ve started going here the day it opened back in late 2015 or early 2016. When they first ...

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Pickup Your Amazon Purchase Instantly

In case you felt Amazon wasn’t doing enough to make your life easier, now comes Amazon “Instant Pickup.” Basically, it’s a brick and mortar Amazon location, like this one in Westwood near UCLA, where you can pick-up specific items in ...

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Guitar Center Online Ordering Epic Fail

With Amazon kicking the ass of every brick and mortar retailer, you’d think that these retailers would fight back to stay alive. Some, like Best Buy have done just that. Other like Toys-R-Us, not so much. Yesterday, I needed a ...

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How To Re-Activate Localhost on Windows 10

Here’s a quick way to setup your “Localhost” on Windows 10 when using EasyPHP. First, search for “control panel” in the Windows search panel. Click on “Control Panel” as shown below. Next click on “Programs” from the Control Panel, as ...

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No Credit Card? No Problem With Amazon Cash

If you want to buy from Amazon, you need a credit card to pay for your purchase. Not any more. Now, you can go to Amazon Cash, and get a barcode (see left screen image), then take that to one ...

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WPT500 @ The Gardens Concludes

The WPT held their first WPT500 in Los Angeles last week at the Gardens located in Hawaiian Gardens. The $1,000,000 guarantee was easily surpassed and Dong Le took home $224,500 for 1st place. There were some pros and cons at ...

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Sign Up For DirecTV NOW And Get a Free Apple TV

DirecTV is giving you one last chance to sign up for DirecTV NOW and get a free Apple TV. What’s the catch? You have to pre-pay for 3 months of DirecTV NOW. Packages start at $35/mo so that “free” Apple ...

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JetSuiteX Makes Flying Fun Again

As the WSOP announces it’s 2017 schedule, it’s time to start thinking about traveling to Vegas again. I hate flying. Not because I have a fear of flying, but because I have a fear of long lines at the airport. ...

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