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SB Restaurant Start-ups - What is SB looking for in a restaurant? What is lacking and what does SB like? What would you like to see in
a new restaurant?
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Christmas Shopping - What store from Santa Barbara's past do you miss for Christmas shopping?
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School Safety - The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut today makes me wonder if our schools are prepared and protected?
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The SCE Who Stole Christmas - KEYT reported tonight that because SCE backed out on funding the Holiday Tree in front of the
Arlington this year, the
City of SB isn't going to have one.
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GMOs - I'm interested in comments from the EdHat community on Prop. 37, the labeling of foods made with
genetically engineered ingredients.
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Well, Do You? - Recently I was having a conversation with friends and we had a debate on something that I thought was
completely normal but they adamantly disagreed. I wanted to get the edhat opinion on a weird topic.
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Stinky Trails - Okay all you dog walkers on the SB trails, why is it no one picks up their dog poop bags? They use them but
don't take them when done hiking.
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No Seats For You! - I went to Coffee Bean near De La Vina on Friday night and most of the seats were taken by people using the
internet. Since when have places of business become other people's personal living room?
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Trick or Treat? - Does anyone else feel like they had a low turnout of trick or treaters this year compared to last year?
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Best Halloween Candy - What is the best Halloween candy to receive when trick or treating?
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Dog Park Complaints - My dog is consistently attacked by another dog at Tabano park. Any suggestions on what to do and who is
in charge of the dog parks?
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Crying Neighbor - My neighbors just had a newborn baby. I love kids but they leave their windows open for the screams to
echo in our apartment complex. Is there a nice way to ask to close their windows when the baby is upset?
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Christmas Gifts - What kind of Christmas gift do you get for the woman who has everything?
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Bank Buyout - What do edhat readers think about the buyout of Santa Barbara Bank and Trust by
Union Bank? Will people stick with the bank or move elsewhere?
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Gas Prices - I got gas on Saturday at the Mesa gas station, $4.15 a gallon. Today it's $4.55.
Did I miss an asteroid hitting the planet? 40 cents up in 4 days is crazy!
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- This was just posted by KEYT on Facebook. this is the first I have heard
about Cox dropping KEYT. Anybody else?
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Off-Leash Dog Accident - A co-worker of mine took a stroll on the beach between Hendry's and Hope Ranch. An off-leash dog crashed
into him, fracturing his leg. The owners have not offered any help, what should he do?
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Mean Teacher - A reader is concerned about a mean teacher.
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El Paseo - A subscriber reflects on the old El Paseo days. Can Edhat readers remember what used to be there?
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UFO Sighting? - A subscriber notes that a UFO was spotted over North Goleta around 1:30pm and wonders if anyone saw
anything?
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Job Love - How many edhatters are truly doing what they love for employment?
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House Rental - I've decided to rent my house out to a family. Do Edhat readers have any tips for
renting it and or pitfalls to avoid in the process?
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Chickens in San Roque - Does anyone know if it's legal to keep chickens in the San Roque area?
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Fighting a Losing Battle? - This morning I received a $78 ticket on my car saying I didn't have a 2013 tab on my rear license plate
even though I had one on there. Has anybody has this happen to them?
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HPV Vaccine - There was a discussion this morning on a morning radio show about the HPV vaccine. I have a 15 y/o son
and I am considering having him vaccinated. Any thoughts or concerns?
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Olympic Games - What are Edhatter's favorite Olympic games? It's hard not to get sucked in to the competitive nationalism.
Especially with sports we usually only watch every 4 years!
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No RV Parking - Where did all the RV's go that were parked on Cabrillo Blvd?
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It's the End of the World As We Know It.. - It's the last few hours until the world is supposed to end, how are you celebrating?
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Cross on the Bluffs - I was walking on the bluffs near Las Flores Beach and noticed this huge wooden cross had been recently
placed on the bluffs. Does anyone know if someone passed away or was there an accident?
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Interview Prep - UPDATEI unfortunately didn't get the job.
I have a second interview coming up and I'm looking for that extra edge I can bring to the table... or just
any other interviewing tips anyone has.
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Neighborhood Love - What do you like most about the neighborhood you live?
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Christmas in NYC - We're heading to the Big Apple for a week on Dec. 5th to take in all the Christmas sights. We have tickets
to see the Rockettes but that's it so far. What are some other "must see sights and experiences?"
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Meow Mix - UPDATE: My 5 year old Persian cat stopped eating 3 days ago. Any thoughts?
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SB Customer Service - What memories of good customer service do Edhat readers remember in Santa Barbara?
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Ghost Stories - Someone told me recently that Summerland is "haunted." When I mentioned that to a couple of other
people they said they had heard that as well. Does anyone know what the story is?
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Santa Barbara Itch - How can I help my two small dogs who have the Santa Barbara itch? I changed their diet, changed their
shampoo, changed their bedding and nothing is working.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station - I'm taking the plunge and getting a Chevy Volt. I would like to put a 240-volt vehicle charging station in
my garage. Electrical Design needed? County Permit needed? Who can do this at a reasonable price?
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Indisputable Truths - Wouldn't it be cool if we had something like a 'Living Encyclopedia of Indisputable Truths' ?
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House Hunters - Are house hunters having trouble finding homes available for sale in the under $600k price range right
now?
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Another Beach Parking Meeting - Beach Parking Fees are on the agenda for County Parks and Recreation Commissions' meeting on Thursday at 5:30pm. Attend meeting and voice your disapproval or you'll be paying to park.
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Haircut Tip - How much of a tip do we give for a good haircut? 20% or more?
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Nasal Congestion Remedy - Does anyone know of a good remedy (over the counter or holistic) for severe nasal congestion? I feel like
there is cement inside my head.
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Voter Registration - Yikes!!! I wanted to make sure that I'm still registered to vote, so i went to the site that's supposed to answer that question and entered my info. They say they find no records of me registered to vote!!
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Veiny Shrimp - I had lunch yesterday at the Montecito Cafe and my shrimp were not deveined. Am I missing something
here?
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Groundhog Day - I have gophers that are destroying my lawn. Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of these pesky
unwelcomed residents?
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Cold Season - My husband and I have had a mild, cold-like bug off and on for the past week or so and was curious to see
if others have had anything similar.
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9/11 Remembrance - It's been 11 years since the tragedy of 9/11 and it's important to remember those who passed. How are
community members remembering these events?
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Fall Into October - Finally it's starting to feel like fall weather. What do Edhatters love most about Fall in Santa Barbara?
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It's the Little Courtesies - A reader's experience with the Marborg garbage collector proves that gentlemen come in all guises.
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Elings (Trailer) Park - Are there zoning rules for recreational vehicles parked and occupied on
private park property? And is this ad hoc trailer park at Elings legal?
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Lakers Game Cable Viewing...Airball! - Lakers season starts one week from tonight. Time Warner and Cox don't sound close to an agreement meaning everyone in Santa Barbara is going to be S.O.L..
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Vacation Rentals - A subscriber is curious to know how the community feels about vacation rentals in your neighborhood.
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Cautious in School Zones - I saw something this morning that was so close to being a tragic accident that I felt compelled to
remind people to be careful while driving near schools.
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2012 Apocalypse - Do any of you believe or know someone who believes the world is truly going to end this December 21,
2012?
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Stirring The Pot Town Hall Meeting - Did anybody go to the 'Stirring the pot' forum at the Public Library last night?
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Holiday Stress - Is anyone else noticing the erratic behavior of drivers recently? Is it the rain or holiday stress or both?
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DirectTv - I was wondering if any Edhatters out there had any comments on DirecTV (the satellite tv service company)
before we signed up for it (24 month contract!).
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BUS-TED - Has anyone else noticed the bus drivers in this town have become increasingly aggressive and unobservant in their driving?
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The Feed Store - How many of you remember The Feed Store on Santa Barbara Street near the train tracks?
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Santa Barbara Love - In lieu of a game this week we want to hear about your love for Santa Barbara. What is it about this place that
makes you smile?
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Capps vs. Maldonado - Has anyone else noticed the Capps and Maldonado TV commercials? They run back to back ads criticizing
each other of the same thing.
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Internet Refuge - Does anyone know another option for internet access in my house other than cox?
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Firefighter Charity - There are firefighters on all the corners and medians at Las Positas and State. Does this seem safe or worth
the risk?
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Christmas Eve Traditions - I'm curious what other Christmas Eve traditions are out there. What do Edhatters usually do?
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Skunk Removal - Does anyone have a solution to getting a skunk out from under my shed? I've been told it would cost
$500-600 dollars.
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Teen Advice - Does anyone have any parenting advice for a troubled teenage boy?
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Fight the Fees! - Is anyone fighting the "Fire Prevention Fee" assessment?
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Maggie's Restaurant - Has anyone dined at Maggies, the new restaurant on State and Anapamu where State and A used to be?
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Planned Obsolescence - I bought a freezer last July and it died in a month.
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Falling Acorns - Does anyone know if the dropping of an especially large number of acorns from the oak trees, in the early
fall, is an indication of a strong rainy season ahead?
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Zombie Fleas!! - Wondering if anyon else is having untreatable infesteation of zombie fleas? The house and yard have been
treated THREE times in the last month by a local extermination company and yet they persist.
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Dog Killed - Dog hit and killed on N. Hope ave. at approximately 2:30pm today.
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Pearl Harbor - Today is the 71st anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack. I did not see it
covered in the news...
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Halloween Costumes - I'm looking for a clever Halloween costume this year. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Buellton Business - What kind of business would Edhatters like to see fill the available Blockbuster space at the Albertson's
anchored Buellton Town Center in Buellton?
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Scam Alert - My elderly neighbor received a scam phone call. I had not heard this
particular ruse, so wanted to warn people.
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Credit card scam - I just received a phone call from # 70277755552. It was a pre recorded message stating "This is a call from Santa Barbara Bank reporting suspicious activity
on your master card, to unlock the credit card please press 1."
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Remodel or Move? - Is it better to remodel or sell/move? I have two bedrooms and need three. I love my home and
neighborhood. I don't love construction and the school zone I am in.
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SB Snow Days - I'm wondering where Santa Barbarans typically go to experience the snow?
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Fiscal Planning - Santa Barbara City Council had a special session to examine an estimated $268 million unfunded pension liability. What would you do to solve this difficult fiscal problem?
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Lost in a Taxi - I left my wallet and phone in a taxi on Saturday night. Does anyone have any similar experiences that could
provide some hope to my situation?
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Water Protection - SB County is one of 3 in southern CA in whose water Hexavalent Chromium has been detected. How can we
protect ourselves against harmful chemicals in our water?
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Prank or Vandalism? - A subscriber noticed flour on cars parked on the street and is curious if this is a prank or vandalism?
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Blackberry vs. iPhone - How many of you think Blackberry will be around much longer?
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Kitchen Floor Material - I'd like to know if anyone has redone their kitchen flooring in the past year or two on an old house. What
material was installed?
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Westside Trees - We would like to buy a couple of trees for our yard in the Westside. They should allow for dappled shade,
fit in with the neighborhood/Santa Barbara landscape and not become enormous. Ideas?
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Therapist Overload - It seems that there are a preponderance of (mental) therapists in town. Does Santa Barbara have a much
higher per capita number of mental health practitioners?
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Cell Phones for Seniors - I'm curious if anyone has experience with any of the easy basic cell phones designed for seniors. I'm
looking at the Jitterbug, DorophoneEasy 410; Snapfon EZ1 and Trakfone Big Easy.
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MTD Road Hog - Does anyone know of any options when the MTD Crosstown Shuttle has run my bike riding husband off the
road onto the sidewalk twice now?
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Happy Thanksgiving! - Happy Thanksgiving Edhatters, what are you all thankful for on this beautiful day?
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Beer Boo! - Has anyone else heard of this new SB tradition going around called beer boo'ing?
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US Bank Charges - Does anyone else's mortgage company constantly harass them about flood insurance and then charge you
even though you have shown them proof of insurance?
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Railroad Ties - Does anyone know where I could find untreated railroad ties?
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Beach Space - For the past several Sunday afternoons, I have noticed someone reserving space for weddings on Butterfly
Beach, and I'm wondering if this is legal.
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Talk Like A Pirate - Arg! It is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. What are some of your favorite pirate phrases?
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Retirement Abroad - Does anybody have any experience on retiring overseas?
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2012 Memories - What are Edhatter's best Santa Barbara memories from 2012?
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Carpinteria Additions - What kind of businesses would you like to see fill the empty spaces at the Albertson's anchored Casitas
Plaza in Carpinteria?
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Realtor Ethics Violation - Does anyone have any experience with filing an ethics violations against a local realtor? We are buyers who
were subjected to ethical and possible discrimination violations by a local agent.
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Winter Euro Travel - Has anyone travelled to Europe in the winter? What countries would you recommend going to or not going
to?
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Buellton Living - I am thinking of getting a newer property in Buellton. What people do for fun there and how are the
schools in Buellton ?
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Wedding Schtick - Driving along Cabrillo Blvd tonight, we saw balloons with some sort of flammable material inside, floating up from the Chase Palm Rec Center from a gathering which appeared to be a wedding.
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Random Acts of Kindness - I was so uplifted by the post about the Marborg employees, I'm curious to hear more
"Random Acts of Kindness" witnessed by Edhatters in our community. Let's hear 'em!
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World's Safest Beach - Does anybody remember the old sign on 101 adjacent to Carpinteria that said "World's Safest Beach?"
Whatever happened to the sign and when was it taken down ?
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1900's Houses - There are a lot of awsome early 1900's houses in Santa barbara. I was wondering if any other home owners
have gone through a complete replacement of their foundation.
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VCR Extinct - I've been going through my father's boxes and have a lot of VCR tapes. Anybody have ideas of what to do
with them?
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Wasp Removal - We've got some mud wasps settling in over the front door. Does anyone
have experience moving wasps?
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Plum Tree Help - Are there any tips from Edhatters to help my sad plum tree become more fruitful in spring?
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Thrifty Costumes - I am on the hunt for archery gear/clothing for my daughter who wants to be Katniss from the Hunger
Games. What thrift stores have a good selection without (almost) retail prices?
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Water Filters - We are considering a whole house water filter. Does anyone have experience
with this or recommendations the best type of filter?
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