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Consider Yourself Warned

GiggleSugar — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:00:00 -0800

Someone's a little too wordy for his own good.

The Biggest Parking Attendant Ever!

GiggleSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:00:00 -0700

Please, for the sake of your vehicle, don't park in the giant elephant seal zone because this particular parking attendant gives citations in the form of car crushing belly blows. One small step for public transportation, one giant leap (or slam?) for seal-kind.

Thanks, Web Junk TV!

Do You Eat Truck Food?

partysugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:15:08 -0700

This year street food has gone sophisticated. In San Francisco alone there are countless food trucks that sell everything from creme brulee to gourmet hot dogs - there's even a golf cart that delivers cupcakes! Reuter's covered the trend over the long weekend stating that both "entrepreneurs looking for opportunities in the recession and diners seeking cheap eats" are cause for the increase in mobile dining options. While I've enjoyed a bacon-wrapped hot dog from a more traditional food truck, I've yet to try some of the more culinary offerings. How about you?

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LA's Taco Trucks Told to Hit the Road, Literally

YumSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:45:15 -0700

I love taco trucks. At my old job, there was one I would flock to at any given chance. It seems my taco truck - aka "roach coach" - love puts me in great company. Los Angeles-based food critic Jonathan Gold - the only food critic to have received a Pulitzer Prize - is also a big fan of the taco truck. However unlike myself, who knows where her favorite taco truck is at all times, Gold may now have to hunt down his faves. Starting May 15, the city of Los Angeles is enacting a new law that will prohibit taco trucks from staying in one spot for longer than one hour at a time. The law carries a fine of up to $1,000, or six months in jail. And considering that LA actually jailed a hot dog vendor for breaking one of their new food laws, it wouldn't be a surprise if they set an example by cracking down on a taco truck as well.

So why have they written the new law? The ordinance started due to complaints from other businesses. They claim the taco trucks deliberately choose popular restaurants and park in front of them, causing the restaurants to lose business. While this may be the case for some, I can't imagine it's the case for all. Some of these taco trucks - like Tacos El Galuzo - actually pay rent to the businesses they're parked in front of.

To fight the new law, more than 150 taco truck owners are vowing a "taco resistance" and plan to stay parked exactly where they are. If you're interested in learning more on how you can help visit SaveOurTacoTrucks.org.

Would you save the taco trucks? Or should they pack their tacos and go?

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The Strong And Sturdy MacTruck

GeekSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:33:12 -0700

This laptop case would probably make the ideal Father's Day present, especially for my dad who seems to throw around gadgets like they're going out of style. With no frills and gimmicks, the MacTruck is made out of aluminum alloy that the maker's claim is tough enough to drive a truck over. Translation: This case is the lotus of laptop protectors. You can even leave it in the case while you use it as it features full access to all ports and keeps your laptop secure in a high-density poly padding at either a 90 or 180 degree angle from the base. And for a hot MacBook like mine, the MacTruck has a 5mm air channel at the bottom of the case to keep your laptop nice and cool.
I'd have to agree with Geekologie in saying that this pseudo briefcase/laptop case would look pretty cool handcuffed to your wrist. Prices range from $200 to $230.

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ECOWEEN: Cardboard Box Fire Truck Costume

babysugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:35 -0700

As the saying goes, children enjoy the box more than the present, so take it a step further with some eco-friendly paint and a box cutter and turn their favorite toy into a fitting costume. This week lilsugar offers Five Costumes Made From a Cardboard Box.

Halloween costumes do not need to be store bought and be thrown out on November 1st. ECOWEEN offers us an opportunity to work next to our kids and teach them a bit more about what we can do to help save our planet.

If you have a lil firefighter on your hands, you can enhance their favorite red hat and fireman's coat with a custom fire truck made out of eco-friendly materials. A visit to your recycle bin, should garner you a strong cardboard box. Natural hemp paint, such as Livos Salis, can be used to decorate your box, and paper plates made from recycled material, such as Seventh Generation make some great wheels.

To see what you need to create your own fire truck, as well as step-by-step directions, read more.

Supplies you will need:

Medium-sized cardboard box
Red, black and yellow paint (the Livos Salis finger paints can be diluted with a little water to make them paintbrush accessible)
Paintbrushes
Box cutter
Two yards wide black ribbon
Four paper plates
Stapler

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Yummy Links: From Food Porn to Taco Trucks

partysugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:45:55 -0800

Did you catch the Food Porn episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations? - Eat Me Daily
Learn how to make the perfect Sazerac. - Chow
Tips for pairing soup with wine. - The Kitchn
Anti-Valentine's Day dinner ideas. - The Epi-Log
Spend a typical day on one of LA's most popular taco trucks. - Serious Eats

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Running Is the New Currency

FitSugar — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:30:12 -0700

Brooks wants you to run, and now they're encouraging your kids to run too. This may seem cruel, but it sure gets those kids moving. Too bad there aren't cheesecake trucks or bacon-wrapped scallop trucks because this could totally work for grown-ups too!

Yummy Links: From Bobby Flay to Chicken McConfit

partysugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:50:23 -0700

Bobby Flay may be the world's worst horse race caller. - Grub Street
Find out where Bernie Madoff used to eat. - Eater
Got old school photos of your parents partying? Send them here. - Keggers of Yore
The nation's top 10 food trucks. - GQ
Must make: caramelized onion, potato, and blue cheese tart. - Serious Eats
Ten ways to barter for food. - Chow
Meet Rani Cheema, the lady who makes the Food Network's fake food labels. - Sunny Anderson
The latest trend to hit the beverage scene? Bartenders who farm. - Gourmet
Learn how to turn chicken McNuggets into chicken McConfit. - The Feedbag

Yummy Links: From Hubert Keller to Root Beer

partysugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:50:04 -0700

The hottest chef at last weekend's food festival in San Francisco? DJ Hubert Keller. - Eater SF
How to start your own food truck. - Grub Street
If you love Pop Tarts, you'll enjoy this Pop Tart art. - Eat Me Daily
Taste test: milk chocolate bars. - Serious Eats
Where to taste wine while traveling in Sonoma. - Chow
Are you America's best home cook? Enter this contest and you could win big. - Food & Wine
Kelly Choi just got a little more ridiculous: here she is dressed up as Catwoman. - The Feedbag
The latest trend to hit the beverage scene is old-fashioned root beer. - Bon Appétit

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