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Appropriate Names for Coffee Shops with Free Wi-Fi »

# Welcome Back Squatter
# See Ya Loiter!
# Café Au Layabout
# The Writer’s Block
# American Idle Cafe
# Room for Mooch
# 30 Chairs, One Outlet

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UsedWigs Radio Welcomes Geekadelphia’s Eric Smith and Artist NoseGo on February 21st at L’etage! »

Mid-Winter blahs, huh? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re putting on this super exciting show with two talented lads who enjoy tech, art and entertaining the masses. Come on out and have a fun, a crepe and some drinks. The show is FREE and we’ll have GIVEAWAYS! We just ask you to bring your clapping [...]

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I Love You, Christmas Eve »

Christmas Eve is magic. Always has been, always will be in my book! (That’s because my book is entitled “Christmas Eve is Magic.”) It’s my favorite day of the year and it totally kicks the butt of Easter Eve and decimates Secretary’s Day Eve. The giddy anticipation of Santa’s visit culminates on this marvelous night and if I could bottle this wonderful feeling of good will (and slight greed), I would. And then sell it to you all at friends and family discount.

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Support Back on My Feet »

Hi, just a little break from the normal nonsense. I’m raising money for Back on My Feet (BoMF) again this year. BoMF is a great nonprofit that “that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.”

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UsedWigs Radio Welcomes Doogie Horner and Maggie Serota on July 19! »

UsedWigs Radio Welcomes Doogie Horner and Maggie Serota on July 19, 2011

Good news! Philly’s most fancy crepe-slinging venue L’etage asked us back after our very successful first show. Better news! Beloved Philly comedian and flowchart maven Doogie Horner and Philly-bred/Brooklyn-livin’ writer and myth maker Maggie Serota will be joining us for our next podcast recording session on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

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Freshman Starts Scrabble Club, Gains Instant Popularity »

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“I was so excited to meet all these cool people! There is a great mix of kids in the club… jocks, cheerleaders, student body officers and lots of other popular kids. I never knew there were so many people into Scrabble word games, anagrams and etymology. It’s great! I even met a really nice girl and we are going on a date this Saturday night. I can’t wait…”

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Dave Hill and Nikki Walter Join UsedWigs Radio Live at L’etage on June 21st! »

Breaking News! Super special guests Dave Hill and Nikki Walter will be joining the fun! That’s right kids, we’re back in action at Philly’s most fancy crepe-slinging venue L’etage! Starting on Summer’s birthday (June 21st!), we’ll fire up the microphones and the t-shirt cannon at this handsomely-appointed eatery to record our beloved podcast.

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Boy Wears Filthy Little League Uniform for Entire Weekend »

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Despite the rapid accumulation of dirt, sweat, food stains and various body and animal odors, the sixth-grade shortstop wore it for 58 straight hours without once giving a thought to changing into something else.

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UsedWigs Radio Update: Back in Action Very Soon! »

Where has America’s twelfth favorite pop culture podcast gone? Rumors are spreading like wildfire in the AOL and Compuserve chat rooms: Did Todd’s full body electrolysis go horribly wrong leaving him a 100% hairless and afraid to leave his bedroom? Did Russ accept the touring bass player position for Asia (featuring no original members)? Did Jeff finally launch his long-awaited “Glue Gunnin’ for Guys” column for the Scotland’s premiere scrapbooking website?

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Goodbye, Car »

Early Tailgate with the Soccer Mom Mobile

All in all, I’ll miss it. I remember the day Kel and I bought it. After the purchase, we went to a movie in Manayunk, it was lovely summer’s night. I felt so happy walking out of the theater and seeing our brand new car glimmering under the parking lot lights and envisioning the little family that would someday be shuttled about in it. We never had a new car growing up, so the feeling was new and it was kind of magical.

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