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Travel Challenge Columbus

Posted on October 31, 2011 by wyliemac

There’s this interesting show/infomercial called Travel Challenge Columbus that’s shot in a travel channel/food network style that debuted Saturday on WSYX ABC 6. The host travels to locations around the world and compares a city’s iconic restaurant or bar or winery, etc., and … Continue reading →

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Drexel will no longer manage the Gateway movie theater

Posted on February 5, 2008 by wyliemac

As with Arena Grand, it looks like the Drexel will be losing the Gateway movie theater soon. According to Business First of Columbus, the Drexel Theater Group and Campus Partners decided not to renew Drexel’s management contract. Campus Partners wants … Continue reading →

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Gilly Hicks video is definitely hot, but will it translate to success for Abrecrombie & Fitch?

Posted on January 31, 2008 by wyliemac

Earlier today I tweeted some posts about the new Abercrombie & Fitch Aussi inspired concept Gilly Hicks. You’ll see the posts on the270 when it strikes midnight. Anyways, the posts mention that Gilly Hicks’ advertising video contains topless women swimming … Continue reading →

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Dublin Burgundy Room is CLOSED

Posted on January 29, 2008 by wyliemac

Speaking of closings, did you know that the Dublin Burgundy Room has closed? Of course we weren’t aware of this until after we pulled into the eerily empty parking lot and walked to the front door. WTF crossed our minds. … Continue reading →

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Sunflower is closing shop

Posted on January 29, 2008 by wyliemac

As fast as it came, Sunflower Market is leaving. It seems like yesterday that Sunflower opened shop in Dublin, along with two other locations in Columbus. But now they are closing all of their stores. The parent of Sunflower Market … Continue reading →

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Noooooo! Wendy’s scrap the Red Wig

Posted on January 29, 2008 by wyliemac

I suppose it had to happen, but Dublin based Wendy’s is stopping its love it or hate it red wig advertisement campaign. ‘Tis a sad day, because as disturbing as it was, I kinda enjoyed them. But, results is all … Continue reading →

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Top blog designer goes to OSU

Posted on January 29, 2008 by wyliemac

Some people make a living from blogging. I don’t. I just don’t get enough traffic to generate ad income like I would like. But I can dream. For inspiration, and proof that it can be done, I frequently visit the … Continue reading →

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Thumbs up to Mad Hatter Muffler

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Eric

All hail to Mad Hatter Muffler on 3390 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio. I originally took my 1996 Toyota Avalon to Tuffy because the engine sounded too loud and exhaust was coming into the passenger compartment whenever I was stopped. But … Continue reading →

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Jeni’s mention in the New York Times

Posted on December 24, 2007 by wyliemac

A little late on this one, but the New York Times had a great mention of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in the article The Gift Is in the Mail, and on the Web: Jeni’s of Columbus, Ohio, has surpassed the … Continue reading →

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