Hey you guys! Are any of you interested in receiving energy-saving lightbulbs, retractable clothelines, sink aerators and shiny showerheads for FREE?

I have a cousin that just hooked me up with all this stuff because PG&E pays him and his co-workers to install all this stuff at my house. There is absolutely no catch, and it's totally free for people living in the Bay (except San Francisco and Alameda, for some reason :'[ )!
They come to your house to install all these goodies, all in the name of helping out the community save their energy bills.
I'm usually against promoting an organization on teh interwebz, but with this program, you guys have absolutely nothing to lose... They're non-profit BTW.

If you're interested, lemme know and I'll give you all the info via PM. Trust me, it's all good.

Here's their website...http://www.risingsunenergy.org/cyes.htm

Why don't they do Alameda? Everyone seems to think we're all rich here!

Originally Posted by CouRageouS Why don't they do Alameda? Everyone seems to think we're all rich here!

He says that Alameda has a different utility company there. They and PG&E are completely different entities. So basically PG&E installs these energy measures for PG&E customers.

I guess that sucks for Alameda... sorry man.

Its okay I'm too rich to need your free lightbulbs anyway!

So.. can someone spot me $20? I want to watch Batman tonight. The extra $10 is for snacks.

Originally Posted by UCLAevo where do you get ramen? my favorite place is off castro in mountain view (ryowa ramen)

Like Civickid said, I get my ramen at Halu Ramen. They're known for their thick and greasy ramen with really yummy pork slices. You can ask for less/more salt/fat; I always ask for less fat to decrease chances of a food coma during work :P

As for Mountain View, I'm actually not a fan of Ryowa, but my other favorite ramen place is Maru Ichi down the street. I wish I could go there more often, but Halu's a lot closer for me. But when I get the chance, I go to Maru Ichi and finish it off with some gelato from Gelato Classico.

Argh, I'm getting hungry...

Originally Posted by gantt Saw Spiderman 3 there. There was some technical issue about halfway through and the movie stopped. Sat there for nearly half an hour; was literally collecting my stuff to walk out when it came back on. No compensation offered.

I haven't been to the Metreon IMAX for years, but two times I went, there were technical issues, too. First time was watching Fantasia 2000 with my then-just-a-friend-but-now-fiance, and the movie stopped working in the middle. They herded everyone outside, and I remember we were both shivering out outside in the cold, thinking how incredibly awkward it was that there were all these couples around us cuddling to stay warm. They eventually fixed it, finished the film, and gave everyone comp tickets.

Next time I went there, using the comp tickets I got, we watched Lion King on the IMAX. The showing bit the dust like 3/4 through the film, and this showing never got fixed. I remember it ended where it looked like Scar had won, and I hoped all the kids watching had seen the movie already or else they'd be traumatized. We got comp tickets for this too.

I checked out one of the midnight showings of The Dark Knight at a local theater. It was PACKED, and I was hella tired all day at work today. (So was one of my coworkers who actually drove all the way from San Jose to SF to check out the midnight showing at the IMAX.) But it was definitely worth it.

Need something to do this weekend? Head down to San Jose and check out California Extreme: "Classic Arcade Games Show."

Website can be viewed here: http://www.caextreme.com/

I went to this a few years ago and had a WONDERFUL time. Basically, this is open this Saturday and Sunday all day and for a fee, you can play EVERYTHING on the floor for FREE.

The highlight for me would be a playable Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (in High Definition!)

Also for fans of pinball, there will be a TON of pinball games set on free play as well.

If anything, I'm hoping on going and maybe seeing a few CAGers there.

--Michael

Why not SF? Is it because we destroyed their plant in bayview because it was plaguing everyone who was living there?

Originally Posted by LeafPanda Why not SF? Is it because we destroyed their plant in bayview because it was plaguing everyone who was living there?

No, it's just that there are no CYES (California Youth Energy Services) sites in San Francisco. Maybe next summer the program would expand to cover that city.

Just got back from Batman. Basically...

Originally Posted by Civickid96 Need something to do this weekend? Head down to San Jose and check out California Extreme: "Classic Arcade Games Show."

Whoa, never heard of this. I may have to check it out. Anyone else planning on going?

And freeky, I'll take a look at the CYES thing. I repalced most of my bulbs with CFLs already, but who knows, maybe I need a... sink aerator?!

Originally Posted by metaly Just got back from Batman. Basically... Whoa, never heard of this. I may have to check it out. Anyone else planning on going? And freeky, I'll take a look at the CYES thing. I repalced most of my bulbs with CFLs already, but who knows, maybe I need a... sink aerator?!

metaly, I'm afraid they don't cover your area!
They go as far as Union City... I don't even think they cover San Jose yet! :'(

EDIT: I just called my cousin just now, and I asked him what areas CYES covers... He emailed me this link.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa...2581cd3ea42c6e

Hopefully it helps those who are interested in the program.

Oh man, snubbed!

Well... now how am I supposed to aerate my sink on the cheap??

Originally Posted by metaly Oh man, snubbed! Well... now how am I supposed to aerate my sink on the cheap??

I dunno man... But I think those aerator pieces are real cheap at your local hardware store. Should be no more than a dollar or two... Definitely worth it for the water you could possibly be saving over time.

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Geez, I just watched TDK again at Tanforan.

Originally Posted by Bavgate Geez, I just watched TDK again at Tanforan.

I'm going to see this today! I can't wait!

I saw it at the Jack London cinemas with a bunch of friends. WOWWWW what a great movie...AND A PREVIEW FOR FUCKIN' TERMINATOR?!?!?!?! WHOOOOOOOOOO!

Originally Posted by TahoeMax I saw it at the Jack London cinemas with a bunch of friends. WOWWWW what a great movie...AND A PREVIEW FOR FUCKIN' TERMINATOR?!?!?!?! WHOOOOOOOOOO!

Terminator... Without Arrnald?

We didn't get a Terminator trailer. :[ But the Watchmen one totally made up for it. I'm still a little worried how they might screw some things up (everything looked too clean, 300-level abuse of slow-mo), but based on the trailer the director really gets Watchmen. My favorite part was actually how they used the same black and yellow logo. Can't wait to see what they do for the poster.

Originally Posted by freakyzeeky Terminator... Without Arrnald?

Yeah...an entire movie taking place during the future war against Skynet...with Christian Bale as John Connor. As much as I'd like an Arnie cameo, this is still an opening night view for me. I have too much history with this series. T2 was the first R-rated movie I saw in theaters. I was 8

In other news, I was riding the bus down Broadway in Oakland today and noticed something that made me realize why I love Oakland...at Broadway and 19th St there's a store called Gold Teeth Master.

Awesome.

Simply awesome.

I'ma try to go see the dark knight it's not sold out at Tan Foran and century right?