New SF Events, Deals, and Stats.

Hi all. I've just checked my Technorati ranking and it's jumped to a ranking of: 655,785 that's over 75,000 better than last time I checked a week or so ago (12/22 was 723,707 before it dropped a bit). I'm almost in the top 1% of all blogs out there. Hmmm... I'm not sure what that says about the state of the bloggosphere, anyways. My flickr photo gallery has seen exactly 431 new & unique visitors this year, with 306 coming in the last 4 days alone (total 2,931).

My point isn't to boast... It's to acknowledge this and say thanks for visiting. If I get visits, comments, or e-mail subscriptions it helps me justify posting more regularly. Otherwise, I just post when I need to archive some major detail for myself.

I'll start with a few internet deals I've found.

I may not be a big fan of Circuit City these days, but a good deal is always, well... good. Circuit City Outlet Blowout has prices up to 85% off, like outdoor speakers for under $12. Some deals are good, others are well above the regular price elsewhere, so be cautious.

The Sharper Image Half-Yearly Sale also has outlet prices up to 50% off.

Staples has a $20 off $100 purchase coupon (expires 1/14).

ZipZoomFly (one of my all-time fave online retailers) has an amazing deal on a 2 GB Secure Digital card. The Ultra 60X 2GB card is $14.99 (plus tax if in CA, but FREE shipping) after $30 mail-in rebate (rebate expires 1/31). Thanks DealCatcher for above deals.

40% off at: Footlocker (code: FF7JL307), Champs Sports (code: FF7J6307), and Footaction (code: FF7JV307). Did I mention these are good for 40% off already reduced clearance items? yup. they are. it is. fo sho.' Each expires 1/15 and has a few brand exceptions.

Restaurant.com is back with another great offer. 60% off restaurant.com gift certificates. That means a $25 GC that is usually $15 is now $4. Wow. (Coupon code: Member). Thanks Slickdeals.net for above deals.

Now, weekend events. Not much to say. In Lieu is a small fashion boutique for ladies that is having a moving sale up to 50% off fall styles. 2420 Polk St, sale starts today (Friday 1/12).

Yesterday (1/11) kicked-off the 12th Berlin & Beyond German Film Festival at the Castro. I can't find anything screaming out for me to get to, but you might feel otherwise. I'd say Valerie (showing Sun 1/14, 6:30 pm) is the most intriguing to me.

Another suggestion is the Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park. While I find it smaller than I would expect (if I were a tourist, specifically visiting this site)... It is pretty. Right now they seem to be doing some construction, so no koi to be found in their ponds. However they do offer free admission on Mon, Wed, and Fri for the first hour they're open (open at 9 am). Saves you the $4 cover (no drink minimum... ha ha just kidding).

A quick note definitely worth putting on you calendars. March 3rd & 4th is the Oakland Museum's White Elephant Sale. It's a huge event that is one of the largest rummage sales in Northern California. Lots of great deals, amazing stuff, and for a very good cause. Plan ahead.

I've added 35 new pics to My Flickr photo galleries. A few of which I'm actually somewhat proud of. So please come by and visit. I always appreciate comments and feedback, so please feel free to drop me a line.

Enjoy your weekend. Cheers.

image credits: Ultra 2GB sD from ZipZoomFly, Valerie from the Castro Theatre program list, Japanese Tea Garden Entrance is my own original photo from my Flickr photo gallery, White Elephant from museumca.org the Oakland Museum of CA's website.