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Cat-Only Vet Clinic
This neighborhood practice in the Glen View district is very good. I've taken Hogan and Diedre both to them and met both vetrinarians there. Profesional service and weekend hours.
This neighborhood practice in the Glen View district is very good. I've taken Hogan and Diedre both to them and met both vetrinarians there. Profesional service and weekend hours.
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Never buying another one
So in the less than two years I've had my 2004 Saab 9-3, I've had it in the shop about 10 times. Once for scheduled maintenance, once to replace keys after mine were stolen. Every other time has...
So in the less than two years I've had my 2004 Saab 9-3, I've had it in the shop about 10 times. Once for scheduled maintenance, once to replace keys after mine were stolen. Every other time has been to fix some quality issue that has included a shift knob with a mind of its own (twice), replacing the stereo which ate my CD (the factory had to ship the CD back to me, they couldn't get it out), multiple system messages from my onboard computer that is telling me "something is wrong". Once it was actually the gas cap. I had to take the thing in for a maintenance appointment for that!
I love the performance and the mileage (32+ on the highway). It's comfortable and functional, and it looks good. But the quality of the finish of this car is dismal! I'll never own another Saab product. If they're "Born from Jets" remind me to NOT fly on Saab Air!
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Poor execution on a great premise
I love the car, but I'm constantly being plagued with quality issues. I've had to have the CD player completely replaced, the remote keys were recalled for replacement, the shift knob fell off and...
I love the car, but I'm constantly being plagued with quality issues. I've had to have the CD player completely replaced, the remote keys were recalled for replacement, the shift knob fell off and had to be replaced, on occasion my sunroof doesn't roll back, and the computer system has given me intermitent problems. Thank god all of this - including regular maintenance - is covered for the first 3 years. The car drives great, I get fantastic mileage (33+ hwy / 29 avg) and I really like it. I just wish it was in my garage more and in the shop less.
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THE BEST sandwiches EVER
I miss several things about working in The City. But I think the most evident is access to Specilty's. They may have the BEST sandwiches I've ever had anywhere. And I've been AROUND! Well, OK. ...
I miss several things about working in The City. But I think the most evident is access to Specilty's. They may have the BEST sandwiches I've ever had anywhere. And I've been AROUND! Well, OK. The best sandwiches in the Bay Area, Southwest Indiana and Eastern Missouri, anyway. Several locations to serve the Financial District in downtown SF. I really wish they would branch out, though knowing the Tri-Valley, I understand why they would not. Try anything on the menu and you will be impressed.
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Great Morning Coffee Stop
My favorite place to stop on the way to work each and every morning.
My favorite place to stop on the way to work each and every morning.
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Good Jazz, Great Views
This place in the Claremont Resort in the Berkeley Hills has a great patio with a view of the Bay Bridge and city lights. They have nightly live jazz that is good - and I'm not even a big jazz fan. ...
This place in the Claremont Resort in the Berkeley Hills has a great patio with a view of the Bay Bridge and city lights. They have nightly live jazz that is good - and I'm not even a big jazz fan. The bar and restaurant are mostly one and the same, so dining can sometimes be a bit loud, but mostly it's a very professional, laid-back crowd.
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Cool neighborhood bar in Rockridge
In an area with high-end and cool restaurants, it's nice to have a typical neighborhood hangout where you can grab a beer and the game. B&N has a nice selection of beers on tap plus a small wine...
In an area with high-end and cool restaurants, it's nice to have a typical neighborhood hangout where you can grab a beer and the game. B&N has a nice selection of beers on tap plus a small wine list and a small bar. It's definitely mainly a beer place. The food is typical bar fare with sandwiches and appetizers. You can get a good domestic beer for $3 on a weeknight. A good place to meet your friends for an after-work drink.
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One of America's Greats
Carter starts out detailing his deeply christian background and upbringing and gives you a great view into where his stance comes from. Then he dives into the various manifestations of...
Carter starts out detailing his deeply christian background and upbringing and gives you a great view into where his stance comes from. Then he dives into the various manifestations of fundamentalism and the resulting polarization it is causing among Americans. This is a great example of the fact that Republicans don't own morality or christianity as much as they want the world to believe that.
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Eye-Opener
I consider myself active in the marriage equality movement and fairly well educated about the subject. This book by Dr. Davina Kotulski, however, revealed a great deal of detail about how far and...
I consider myself active in the marriage equality movement and fairly well educated about the subject. This book by Dr. Davina Kotulski, however, revealed a great deal of detail about how far and how deep the discrimination really is for couples - such as myself - who seek legal status for their relationships.
Linton and I just spent thousands of dollars preparing legal arrangements that give us just a very small fractions that any heterosexual couple can obtain for about a $100 filing fee for a marriage license. Having the vast array of issues laid out in this book makes me even more mad and committed.
It's an educational and important read for anyone who values equality and - maybe more importantly - those who believe I don't deserve to be treated equally by my government.
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Absolutley A-1 Service for HVAC
Dave Haddon IS very knowledgable and competent. He gave me by far the best price quote on a new air conditioning system that included some additional piping work that needed to be done. He promised...
Dave Haddon IS very knowledgable and competent. He gave me by far the best price quote on a new air conditioning system that included some additional piping work that needed to be done. He promised to have the job done in one day - and even brought in a third person for the installation to ensure that they would be able to finish it in a single visit. Even when they ran into a minor glitch with a malfunctioning regulator valve, they finished the job on time. I've already referred Haddon to a neighbor and a co-worker. I'll absolutely use them for any of my HVAC needs. AND they guarantee their labor for the first year over and above the manufacturer's warranty on A/C meaning no charge for service on a warranty call. Good luck finding anyone else to do that at the price Dave will charge you.
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