Thursday Things

Yay Me: I filed an objection with the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Division in response to an unfair (capital improvement) rent increase my landlord requested. And I won. Just think of all the money I saved. Now I can feel better about buying my Bluetooth (it’s so cool!) and going to Vegas this weekend.

Speaking of Vegas, I haven’t been in over five years. (I know, shame on me.) Any suggestions on places to visit?

Books: Pauly D.’s new book, The Lost Blogs, is coming out in May, and you can pre-order it on Amazon now. You know it’s going to be hysterical, so what are you waiting for?

Help a Jew: What does “the 12 Days of Christmas” refer to?

Music: The Leevees (who I will be seeing next week when they open for Barenaked Ladies) have a song called Latke Clan which will be on the next episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

And in more music news, what’s the deal with KROQ and MTV being saturated with Matisyahu all of a sudden? Do people know he’s singing about G-d and the Messiah?

Site of the Week: The Consumerist

And with that, I’m off to Vegas tomorrow. Have a great weekend!

14 Comments »

Pauly D

December 8th, 2005 | 7:14 am

There’s a few really great strip clubs out there, Hil. Definitely try to make it out there if you get a chance.

Jenn

December 8th, 2005 | 7:58 am

The Twelve Days of Christmas are probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but in the Western Church are the twelve days from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany (January 6th; the 12 days count from December 25th until January 5th).

In the Western church, Epiphany is traditionally celebrated as the time the three Wise Men or Magi arrived to present gifts to the young Jesus (Matt. 2:1-12).

Hope the info helps.

Jenn

December 8th, 2005 | 8:02 am

http://www.cresourcei.org/cy12days.html

This website actually gives a lot of Christian info on the song. I learned lots and there is even a reference to the Torah. Thanks for asking the question, I learned a lot about the song.

Neil

December 8th, 2005 | 9:21 am

What is it with you Christians? You get a tree, a Charlie Brown special, kissing under wreaths, red-nosed reindeer — everything. All the Jews get is to say that our Holiday is eight days, nah nah nah. Now, you’re telling us Christmas beats us at 12 days?! I’m not sharing any of my latkes with you this Hanukkah.

bettyagnes

December 8th, 2005 | 9:26 am

Did you receive any dirty looks or fallout from your landlord for filing that objection? Good for you!

Tamara

December 8th, 2005 | 10:01 am

Have fun in Vegas! Go see the white lions at MGM. Also, my dad’s very very favorite thing is the water and light show at Bellagio. If you meet a hot romantic studly guy, you can go on a gondolier ride at the Venetian. ENJOY!

Hilary

December 8th, 2005 | 10:04 am

Thanks for the 12 days info.

And, thanks for the Vegas suggestions. You guys know Annabel Lee and I are totally going to check out the strip clubs then take a romantic gondola ride at the Venetian. Haha, not.

Bettyagnes: So far, no. But then again, he only visits the building once in a blue moon. We have an onsite manager.

marissa gluck

December 8th, 2005 | 11:27 am

according to matteo, who a)owns property in vegas and b)is there for work all the time, las ramblas is the hotel to check out now. its the new one owned partly by george clooney and rande gerber (mr. cindy crawford).

mom

December 8th, 2005 | 12:45 pm

Hil:
Go see the new “WYNN” hotel. It is GORGEOUS. sEE ALL THE NEW HOTELS…VEGAS HAS CHANGED. HAVE A BLAST!!!

LOVE,

MOM

bettyagnes

December 8th, 2005 | 1:41 pm

Try to see the Mac King Show for your obligatory Vegas magic show. http://www.mackingshow.com He’s very funny, and it’s one Vegas show that won’t cost you a small fortune to see. Plus, the shows are in the afternoons, so that leaves your nights free to do the major partying. :)

Smoove D

December 8th, 2005 | 7:12 pm

You can file objections to rent increases? And win? That rocks. I’m totally moving to L.A.

elise

December 9th, 2005 | 1:39 am

if you want the biggest adrenaline hit of your life, go on the ride at the top of the stratosphere! it’s the scariest thing ever but such a rush!

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