Bad Economy= Potentially Good For Shoppers + Political Promos September 30, 2008

First off:  Thanks to DDD reader Britany who writes in about The Top Secret.
“The Top Secret (.com) They have really good deals- Andrew Marc sale this week that’s 65% off what coats cost in stores right now! and they have had a bunch of great sunglasses sales.”
Now, I’ve blogged about The Top Secret before, [...]

Woot! Woot! + My Melamine-Tainted Koala Cookies September 26, 2008

“Troy, is this a site about owls?  Or something inappropriate I can’t pull up at work?”
That was my trusty rusty producer a few months ago, wanting me to go to a website called WOOT. Little did I know, it was a site for OUTRAGEOUS deals.  Sometimes they’re kinda kooky too– so for all we know, [...]

David Blaine- Losing the Magic Touch? + $8 Glasses September 25, 2008

Once, in a time, long, long ago– magic was pulling a rabbit out of a hat.  Now it seems, magic is suspending yourself in the air, upside down, to promise a “Dive of Death”– in front of thousands of adoring fans.
This is what “Illusionist” David Blaine promised last night.  Since I don’t seem to sleep [...]

Much Ado About the Updo + On The Hunt For Palin’s Glasses September 24, 2008

 

For the longest time, I thought the updo was strictly designated to librarians. (Sorry librarians– I mean the stereotypical kind with the glasses and long ruler. Or is that a teacher nun? School marm?)
I digress.
Turns out the touseled look on Sarah Palin– created quite a stir.  A fashion magazine blog even included instructions on how to [...]

‘Fessing Up September 22, 2008

“Would you like to donate a Dollar to the Jimmy Fund?”
When the cashier at a local retail shop asked my friend this question– she said “sure”.  In the midst of it, the cashier forgot to ring up a hat she was purchasing.
My friend realized this in the parking lot, turned around, and went inside to [...]