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News and Events
Events & News
Upcoming events
Enjoy live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at CDO. Our Friday Night Wine Downs from 5-8 pm are a Santa Maria staple with live music, great wine & $13 food plates! Bring your friends and enjoy the beginning of a great weekend!
Friday Night Wine Downs! •
Every Friday 5-8pm
Come enjoy live music, wine by the glass, bottle or tap!
And now, $13 food plates. Come as you are and enjoy!
5/31 - Sweet T's One Man Caravan - Mr. Terry Lawless!
6/7 - Cadillac Angels - Americana Rockers!
6/14 - Anything's Possible - Standards to Classic Rock!
6/21 - Houndstooth - Dancing Rock Tunes!
6/28 - Tepusquet Tornados - Party @ CDO!
Saturday's @ CDO!•
Every Saturday 3-5pm
Live music from 3-5pm. Complimentary appetizers.
6/1 - Paradice - Great Duo!
6/8 - Sweet T & Mr. G - Eye Candy!
6/15 - Russ Douglas - American Songbook!
6/22 - Paradice - Fun 80's Music!
6/29 - Liv & NoRa - Two Blondes & Southern Rock!
Music Sundays!•
Every Sunday 3-5pm
Excellent local musicians provide a great atmosphere for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Complimentary appetizers also served.
6/2 - Liv & NoRa - Great Vocals!
6/9 Sweet T's One Man Caravan - One & Only Terry Lawless
6/16 - Tu Chez - Jazz Standards!
6/23 - Moments in Time - Great Duo!
6/30 - About Time - Cool Tunes!
See you there!
CDO Wins Best of Show & Gold!!
Central Coast Wine Competition 2017
CDO wins 2 awards at the 2017 Central Coast Wine Competition! Our 2015 Estate Chardonnay was selected as the "Best in Show" for Chardonnay. Our 2014 Estate Pinot Noir also won Gold! Woo Hoo!
CDO to pour at Loyola Marymount Tasting
Sunday, Jan. 25th, 2-5pm
Gersten Pavilion, LMU Campus
Our first attendence at a great event! 1,200 wine tasters! For tickets and info, go to www.lmu.edu/wineclassic.
CDO Wins Gold at the Orange County Wine Competition
The newly released 2012 Reserva Dorada Chardonnay wins Gold at the Orange County wine Competition
CDO Wins Double Gold at the San Francisco Wine Competition
The delicious 2011 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd wins Double Gold at the Chronicle Tasting. Costa de Oro will be on hand to pour at the public tasting on February 15th at Fort Mason in San Francisco. The 2011 Estate Chardonnay also won Gold and the 2011 Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir receive a Silver Medal.
CDO Wins Gold at the Orange County Wine Competition
2011 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd and 2011 Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir pick up Gold Medals at the Orange County Wine Competition
Top Picks @ The Chardonnay Symposium
The Tasting Panel Magazine, August 2012
2010 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay
"Minerality eeks out amidst a lovely, harmonious lemon-to-tropical palate, front, middle and back."
Four Pinots at the Four Seasons Maui
Unforgettable Events Series 2013
May 24th-26th, Four Seasons Resort, Wailea, Maui
Join us for this once in a lifetime event! Costa de Oro will be one of four featured wineries for a weekend of seminars, dinners, a gala tasting, and charity golf tournament! Other featured wineries are Brewer-Clifton (Santa Barbara), Patz & Hall (Sonoma/Carneros), and Anthill Farms (Mendocino)!
We are honored to be part of this unique event and encourage our wine club members and friends to be there. This event is scheduled at the beginning of the Maui Film Festival, so consider coming out for the entire week!
For reservations and more info, go to
Wine on Tap at the Tasting Room!
Come try our new Wine on Tap! We have both white and red available for $7/glass, $5 for Wine Club members!
Recent Reviews and Awards
2009 Estate Wines Win Gold!!
'09 Estate Chardonnay - Gold Medal, Central Coast Wine Competition
'09 Estate Pinot Noir - Gold Medal, Central Coast Wine Competition
'09 Reserva Dorada Chardonnay - Gold Medal, Orange County Wine Society Wine Competition
'09 Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir - Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition
San Francisco Chronicle recommends Central Coast Chardonnays, Sunday, January 31, 2011
2009 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
"Winemaker Gary Burk put a lot of effort into this affordable bottle, which landed at a more modest 13 percent alcohol. Even with barrel fermentation, it retains plenty of precision: marjoram, bright mineral and lemon zest, with rich peach skin, cantaloupe and a lovely brightness." Jon Bonne'
Pinot Noir Shootout 2011
2008 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd - Gold Medal Winner & Selected for Pinot Noir Showdown Blind Tasting Finals @ the 2011 Pinot Noir Summit, February 26th
2008 Estate Pinot Noir "Dijon Selection" - Gold Medal Winner
2008 Estate Pinot Noir "Reserva Oro Rojo" - Silver Medal Winner
PinotFile, Prince of Pinot Noir
2008 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
"Heaven Sent. Flamboyant aromas of cherries, berries, allspice and rose garden that persists in the glass over time. Dark red and purple succulent fruits underlain with an earhty, musky vein. Very smooth on the palate, leaving a lingering impression on the scented finish."
2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition "Double Gold"
Double Gold - 2008 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold -2008 Reserva Dorada Chardonnay
Gold - 2008 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold - 2008 Dijon Selection Pinot Noir
Silver - Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
91 points - 2008 Pinot Noir, Dijon Selection, Gold Coast Vyd
90 points - 2008 Pinot Noir, Reserva Oro Rojo, Gold Coast Vyd
Orange County Fair 2010 "Best in Class"
Best In Class & Gold Medal - 2008 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold Medal - 2008 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold Medal - 2008 Dijon Selection Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
Central Coast Wine Competition 2010
Gold Medal - 2008 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold Medal - 2008 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd
Randy Caparoso, Sommelier Journal, World of Pinot Noir 2010
2008 Costa de Oro, Dijon Selection, Santa Maria Valley – "Unabashedly intense, yet beautifully sculpted pinot; the nose telegraphing rich, plush, concentrated red berry/strawberry fruitiness with subtle toasted underpinning; then on the palate, a buxom, velvety, medium-full body, releasing the sweet red berry sensations in round, voluptuous, exhilarating waves."
John Winthrop Haeger, Pacific Pinot Noir
"Elegant editions of pinot that display great visual clarity, floral aromas, considerable spice, and nice length. Very attractive"
Wines & Wineries of the Central Coast, William A. Ausmus
" Four stars. Reds and whites excellent to outstanding. Recommended wines: Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir and Reserva Dorada Chardonnay."
Sommelier Journal, Randy Caparoso, November 2009
"The 2008 Costa de Oro Pinot Noir Santa Barbara is already plump and buoyant with juicy Pinot fruit, its luxurious, velvet texture riding on graceful acidity and prominent spice and earth notes."
Santa Barbara County Fair 2009, Best Chardonnay, Best White Wine & Gold Medal Winner
2007 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard
Orange County Fair 2009, Gold Medal Winners
2007 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard
2005 Late Harvest Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido Vineyard
James Laube, Wine Spectator, Santa Barbara Futures Tasting 2009
2008 Costa de Oro Pinot Noir "Dijon Selection" Gold Coast Vyd receives top score for Pinot Noir barrel sample; 91-94 points. "Wonderful richness and purity of flavor; built around ripe, fleshy, concentrated blueberry, wild berry, boysenberry, and huckleberry flavors that dance through a long, rich finish."
Orange County Fair July 2007, 4 Gold Medal Winners
2005 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard
2005 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vineyard
2005 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay
2005 Reserva Oro Rojo Estate Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County Fair June 2007, Gold Medal Winner
2005 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vineyard
Orange County Fair July 2006, Best in Show and 4-Star Double Gold
2004 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vineyard
Santa Barbara County Fair, June 2006, Best in Show and Double Gold
2003 Reserva Dorada Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard
-Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2004
"91 points…distinctive and lasting flavor, balanced to age into greater depth and breadth." (2001 Chardonnay "Reserva Dorada" Gold Coast Vineyard)
Los Angeles Times, April 14, 2004
"Gary Burk's wine has classic Pinot aromas and a silky texture, with understated wild herb notes on the palate. It's well balanced with moderate (13.5%) alcohol."
('00 Pinot Noir "Oro Rojo" Gold Coast Vineyard")
The Wine Journal, October 2004
"90 points…berries, white pepper and tobacco…makes you want to delay swallowing." (2002 Pinot Noir "Oro Rojo" Gold Coast Vineyard)
Best Wines of 2003 - Wine Country Living, December 2003
"A bit of Burgundy surfaces in the barnyard and forest-floor aromas, but the dark red fruit is ripe and rich enough to handle it, and the meaty texture includes tea and tomato layers that make it all the way to the end."
(2000 Pinot Noir "Oro Rojo" Gold Coast Vineyard)
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, August 2003, Jeff Morgan
"In the Central Coast, Gary Burk is making noteworthy wines under his Costa de Oro label."
Santa Barbara News Press, April 3, 2003, Dennis Schaefer
"World-class pinot here. Sweet Santa Maria berry fruit is rich and lengthy on the palate with an unstoppable finish."
(2001 Pinot Noir "Oro Rojo" Gold Coast Vineyard)
Wine Spectator, June 2001, James Laube
"Gary Burk seems to have a knack for producing elegant, supple-textured wines from a cool region of the Santa Maria Valley."
Wine Spectator Website, March 2001
"90-92 points. One of the hits of the tasting at a great price, it's rich and creamy, with layers of fig, apricot and floral notes, long and detailed on the finish."
(1999 Chardonnay "Reserva Dorada" Gold Coast Vineyard)
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, August 1999
"90 points. A terrific chardonnay! Caramel, vanilla, and liquid minerals." (1997 Chardonnay "Reserva Dorada" Gold Coast Vineyard)
Top 100 Wines of 2001 - San Francisco Chronicle, November 4, 2001
"Pretty cherry-berry nose, cedar and spice notes; balanced polished flavors, good depth." (1998 Pinot Noir "Gold Coast Vineyard")
100 Best Wines of 2000 - Wine and Spirits Magazine, December 2000
"94 points. Sophisticated and lively." (1998 Pinot Noir "Gold Coast Vineyard")
2007 Rose', Central Coast
"...aromas and flavors of strawberries, cranberries, and sweet raspberries that meld with notes of citrus and spice...terrific with appetizers...a good choice to begin dinner when you want to impress someone special."
Kathy Marks-Hardesty, New Times
2007 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
"This is my favorite domestic Pinot Noir. The wine is well balanced with fruits and acid. The wine is velvety smooth, mouth-watering with earthy hints on the nose and a long dark berry finish."
Bernard Berlin, Tastings & Pairings
2006 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
"If you've had a great pinot, you know there is no substitute! I like Costa de Oro."
Russ Winton, Merced Sun-Star


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The Message Of The Film:
SR: Jeff Bridges, and others, are talking about this film as a sort of modern myth about technology - at least, in part, about some of the potential perils of technology. What's interesting is that (like Avatar) the film is pushing the edges of technology in the world of film, only to, at least to some degree, criticize technology.
JK: Well I think our film talks about the good and the bad of technology. Technology can be a very powerful thing, it can take us to the world of Pandora, it can take us to the grid, it can allow us to communicate with one another when we are on opposite sides of the world. So there are all these amazing things that it affords us - but, at the same time, left unchecked it can be a bad thing. If we lose our priorities and get too obsessed with it, we can forget about what's really important - which are those human connections around us and in our lives. So, I feel like Tron talks about the idea of balance and how important it is to maintain human connections in this ever-increasing digital world. I think it's a topic that makes a lot of sense today - and one that Steven Lisberger was ahead of the game with back in 1982.
SR: In terms of balance, how did you find the balance between the conceptual ideas that you wanted to address, and the entertainment you wanted to deliver? Light cycles per metaphysical pontification?
JK: Yeah, well that's the struggle with a movie like this. It couldn't be a pure action movie [but] at the same time, it can't be a two-hour treatise on modern technology. Hopefully you create a movie where people can enjoy it on different levels. You know if you're coming for a 3D thrill ride you can take that from the film and if you are prone to musing on the more thematic and metaphysical aspects of the film, there's a lot of interesting stuff in there from that point of view as well. I'm hoping that it's a film that can be enjoyed on multiple levels.
The audience will be the ultimate judge of that - however, some of the critical rumblings about TRON: Legacy are that it suffers a bit from trying to be too many things at once - without a full commitment to one clear through-line, or a smooth synergy between the many threads present in the film.
Some people have felt that it needed less of a metaphysical focus, and far more action - more light cycle chases and more disk wars. Others felt that it was far too dumbed-down and simplistic of a film - that the story and characters are thin, and the thematic elements were over-simplified and heavy-handed.
The first Matrix explored various spiritual, cultural, and technological themes while delivering fresh and inspired action. However, that film did not have three years of anticipation to live up to. In some ways, TRON: Legacy is suffering the consequences of the very technology that the first film predicted. The internet culture has created a mythos around the film for the last three years, and built up expectations that would be almost impossible for any film to live up to. It would be a fascinating cultural experiment to see how critics and audiences would react to the film if they had not previously heard anything about it.
SR: The film seems to be looking at the balance between freedom and control - that there is a danger to both. Kevin Flynn starts out with this naive idea about a completely "free" and open system, which, as we have discussed, can become its own kind of trap - but then Clu is this really restrictive sort of dictator.
JK: Clu is given the directive to create the perfect system and Kevin Flynn didn't realize at the time that, if he did that, what kind of monster that would create. Perfection is not something that you can create and, in attempting to do so, you are going to find yourself in this kind of potentially very dangerous situation. So it is a balance, there's the risk of a completely open system, and there is the risk of over-controlling it. It is a balance. I think that's what the film says - that we need to keep things in check and above all focus on what's important -- which are the people in our lives.
SR: So is that the legacy of TRON in a way? To grow up and move past Utopian ideas?
JK: I think the legacy of our film - I mean who knows. I think it's something that we'll see twenty-eight years from now, but I hope that this film continues this discussion of our relationship with technology and how to manage it, and how to use it to do good and how to prevent it from driving us further apart. I think that this is something that we will continue to deal with over the next few decades.
SR: What so you think the legacy of the film will be in terms of the technology that was used in the creation of the story?
JK: I would have to say that we did a couple of things in this film that were pretty cutting-edge, but that the most ambitious one, and the one that I think we are going to see continuing in the film business, is the idea of digital actors. So our character Clu, obviously, is a fully digital character driven by Jeff Bridges, and I feel like, because that opens up some new types of storytelling, I think that is something you are going to see more of in the coming years.
SR: Everyone is talking about the Cillian Murphy cameo at the beginning of the movie, and what that might mean for a potential sequel, and his role as a villain. Can you talk about that a little?
JK: I think that obviously, if TRON: Legacy is successful, and people want to go back, then we try to figure out a way to do that - and that story thread, the Dillinger story thread, is a really fascinating one to build off of.
Time will reveal the legacy of TRON. Right now, it is receiving a fairly mixed critical response - alongside those less-than-stellar opening weekend projections. It is possible that TRON: Legacy may in fact live up to the legacy of the original -- in other words, become a film that is beloved by a few - and missed by many.
For myself, I enjoyed the film. I see its flaws, as I see the flaws in many films, however I found it to be a fun, visually-engaging experience, with some (yes, none too subtle, but still enjoyable) metaphysical notions. My sense is that the film may have, to some degree, fallen victim to its own marketing campaign. It is an action film, set in a digital universe. It feels as though some critics expected far more of the film than that. As to what audiences expect from the film, they will speak this weekend, and we will all have our answer.
Are you planning on seeing TRON: Legacy this weekend?
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Possibly the best Whistler snow we have ever had. That's the way we felt at
the end of our 7 day stay in Whistler last week.
Light, fluffy and almost 6 feet (177 cm) of it fell while we were
there. Each morning as we headed into the elevator of our ski-in
ski-out condo on Blackcomb Mountain we would check the overnight snow
report with big smiles on our faces. It just kept piling up day
after day.
If there is one thing you can typically count on at Whistler, it's lots of Whistler snowAnd best of all you didn't have to go looking for the powder in the trees or in the top bowls of the mountains. It was right there at mid-mountain on the green and blue runs.
Our boys with their
cousin in the fresh, deep powder snow on Blackcomb Mountain...
and this is a green run that had been groomed the night before!
Even the buildings were getting buried. Here's a look at the Raven's Nest Restaurant, which is located about 1/3 of the way up Whistler Mountain at the top of the Creekside Gondola, with snow piled up to the roof.
Now that's a lot of snow.
But it wasn't until I came across the two photos you'll see below (before and after type photos if you will) that I took at different times of the ski season this year, that the sheer volume of snow that fell this past week really hit me.
Ever since our youngest boy Thomas started skiing a few years ago (when he was 3), one of his favourite runs has been "Pig Alley" on Whistler Mountain.
Here's Thomas (in the
yellow) with his big brother
visiting Pig Alley on Whistler Mountain and waiving "up" to his pigs in mid-December
The two white lines
represent the gondolas on the respective mountains.
Pig Alley is located near the top of the Whistler Gondola, about 3/4 of the way up the mountain
After 6 feet of Whistler snow in a week
Thomas' pigs are almost buried!
Will you be so lucky when it comes to Whistler snow quantity when
you visit Whistler? Maybe not, but even with the snow levels where they
were in that mid-December photo, all of the runs on Whistler Blackcomb
were open and the skiing was great.
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Disclaimer: I do not own Chaos.
A/N: For altpointofview. Beta given by lena7142.
Summary: The CIA will surprise you yet.
When Rick gets to the party, he is underwhelmed. The breakroom has hardly been decorated, except for a dilapidated tree that someone put up in the corner and a random assortment of lights that blink half the time and then seems to turn off for random, extended periods. There are some trays of cookies and someone actually brings some cheese and crackers, and the bowl for punch looks like it was salvaged from the 1970s.
He stops in the doorway, wondering if he's early. There are a few people milling around, including one of the secretaries in a ridiculous Christmas sweater and a reindeer headband on her permed head.
Behind him, the rest of the ODS fans out. Michael grunts. "Looks like we're right on time," he says.
Rick makes a face. "This is it?"
"What were you expecting?" Casey says, moving forward and snagging a cracker. "Actually, this is better than normal."
Rick looks around again. "Really?"
Billy moves forward, picking up one of the napkins and examining it before putting it back askew. "Don't sound so disappointed, lad," he says, rifling past a few pieces of cheese until he finds one he deems satisfactory. "The CIA will surprise you yet."
Looking back at the lackluster decor and meager food supply, Rick's not so sure.
After an hour, the room is full. People are milling about and the conversation is bustling. Rick has to admit, it is a bit more festive in spirit, but the selection of small talk leaves something to be desired.
"See, this is why I make a point to work out by knocking over my own Christmas tree," Blanke explains proudly.
Rick tilts his head. "You mean you chop your own?"
"No, I mean I knock down my own," Blanke says, totally serious. "I go out to the woods and find one that's just the right size. They can't be too big or the trunk is too thick, but too skinny and they don't handle the weight well. And then I charge."
Rick stares, hoping the man is joking.
Blanke continues, oblivious. "The trick is to get low enough," he says. "If you go too high, you splinter it in the middle. And always look away when you get in range." He leans forward with a wink. "Learned that one the hard way."
Someone brings a sub to share and Rick munches while sipping a drink. He's gotten trapped in a conversation with Farmer and the rest of the technology department, and he's worn out. Adele is overseas with work, and Rick's thinking of taking an early night.
And then someone breaks out the alcohol.
The first toast is nice. It's an ode to dedication and loyalty, to doing the jobs no one wants for recognition that never comes.
The second toast is nice, too. It's about camaraderie and teamwork, and fighting the good fight together.
After the fifth toast, it doesn't matter if they're nice. Rick's here to stay.
Billy starts a singalong at some point, crooning Christmas songs with wild abandon, even when he can't remember the words. He's flitting about, and when he finally staggers into Rick, he has to blink a few times to recognize him.
"Martinez!" he says, almost glowing with enthusiasm. "How's the party?"
Rick frowns. "You're drunk!"
"Aye!" Billy rejoins gleefully, flinging an arm around Rick. "With very cheap scotch! Come on, I'll get you a bottle!"
Rick pulls away, shaking his head. "We're professionals," he says. "Are you sure this is a smart idea? What if there's an emergency?"
Billy's face contorts in the utmost seriousness -- at least the most he can manage while clearly impaired. "Are you implying that I am unfit for duty?"
Rick nods. "Yes."
Billy scoffs, swatting Rick. "I am nowhere near impaired," he says. "I am still one of the best agents in this Agency. Fit and capable at all times. And I resent any insinuation to the contrary. Alas! No scotch for you!"
With that, Billy staggers off, almost running into a table and tripping on a chair instead before being caught by one of the guys from accounting. Billy pushes himself up and turns back at Rick with his head held high and a look of righteous indignation.
Then he turns, trips and takes out the tree.
He can't find Casey anywhere. When he asks around, he's finally directed toward the supply closet. Confused, Rick ventures forward. It's hard to hear, but there seem to be sounds of distress. Concerned, he reaches out and opens the door--
And sees Casey and the new recruit from counterfeiting, interlocked and half naked.
"Oh!" Rick says, blushing vigorously and freezing. "I -- um--"
Casey rolls his eyes. "I'm just spreading the holiday cheer," he says. "Now close the damn door before you let in a draft."
Rick does.
And promptly decides that it's well past time to leave.
He doesn't make it very far. Not when he has to circumvent the chubby bunny contest Billy is somehow leading (and clearly winning) and then he has to duck around Blanke's reenactment of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. He almost makes it to the door when someone grabs him and holds him steady.
He startles, face to face with Doris.
He's confused, but then she looks up.
He follows her gaze.
Rick gulps.
And starts to run.
He finds Michael on the way out. Hushed and panicked, Rick tries to adjust his suit. "This is insane," he says.
Michael leans close. "I know."
"I mean, everyone is drunk!"
"I know," Michael says.
"This can't possibly be sanctioned," Rick continues. "I mean--"
Then all of a sudden, Michael ducks, yanking Rick down with him. Rick yelps but follows. From his new position on the ground behind the table, he looks at Michael, who is perched, peeking out with the ferocity of a predator stalking its prey.
"What are we doing?!" Rick asks.
Michael hushes him. "Waiting."
"For what?" Rick asks.
"For this...," Michael says, swiftly on his feet and moving out. He somehow nabs the mistletoe Rick ran off with to save himself and sticks it over the door, lingering there just as Fay comes around the corner.
She stops when she sees him.
Michael shrugs. "Not my tradition," he says, pointing up. "But who am I to disappoint."
She scoffs. "Nice try."
Michael feigns hurt. "It's Langley tradition."
"Yes," Fay agrees. "Every year you try the same trick. And every year it doesn't work. Come up with something new next year."
With that, she eases away into the crowd.
Rick stands, staring at Michael. "Really?"
Michael furrows his brow. "I just need a little more planning...."
Rick just shakes his head.
At some point, Rick gives up. He takes the cup of punch and tastes the alcohol and keeps on drinking. He drinks the next one, too, and manages to belch the entire chorus of Jingle Bells. He's starting to enjoy himself by dancing to the beat of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" when the door opens.
And Higgins is standing there.
Their boss does not look happy, his face set in a scowl and his eyes scanning the room with a glare. He looks at the destroyed Christmas tree, the open bottles of alcohol. He takes particular note of the public relations department, which seems to be playing strip poker in the corner.
There's a tense moment, when everyone holds their breath.
Then Billy strides up, weaving only slightly and grins. "Welcome to the party, sir."
"I assume all of this was cleared with my office," Higgins says.
"Of course!" Billy says and pulls out a hat and plops it on Higgins head. "Especially this!"
Higgins stands there, the santa hat sitting skewed on his head. He looks like he wants to kill Billy and shut the whole thing down. Instead, he reaches up, adjusts the hat and sighs. "Merry Christmas," he mutters. "But I expect this all to be cleaned up in the morning, and things back to normal. No exceptions."
The room erupts into cheers.
At some point, Rick thinks they'll run out of alcohol and everyone will go home. Of course, Rick can't really taste anything anymore, so it doesn't really matter. The room is hazy -- like snow! -- and everyone is so nice.
Still, he looks at his watch. He can't read it, but it seems like he should go. He promised Adele he'd call.
Staggering to the door, he fumbles for his phone. He'll need to call a cab somehow, but he's not sure he can feel his fingers. In the doorway, he stands and stares at his phone, trying to remember how to turn it on.
When he realizes it's already on, he's about to dial when Billy is there. He looks as surprised to see Rick as Rick is to see him.
"Fancy meeting you here," the Scot slurs.
Rick grunts. "It's the office Christmas party," he says. "We came together."
"No, here," Billy says, pointing up.
Rick glances up. Michael's mistletoe. Rick laughs, shaking his head. "Traditions are funny--"
"And not to be trifled with!" Billy says.
"I know, but--"
But Billy doesn't let him finish. Billy is leaning forward.
Rick's eyes widen and he moves to run. But he's too slow and Billy's lips press against his.
It's hot and awkward and it smells bad and Rick has the sudden urge to hurl when Billy finally pulls away. He looks at Rick critically. "I assume you aren't that locked with Adele," he says. "Because that's no kind of Christmas greeting."
Rick's about to balk, but there's no need. Because Billy's eyes roll up in his head and he passes out, almost crushing Rick on his way down.
On the floor, Billy splayed on top of him, Rick is pinned and helpless when Michael and Casey appear. "And here I thought you'd be the boring one," Casey says.
"It's not nice to take advantage of Billy when he's drunk," Michael points out.
Rick's mouth falls open.
"What do you think, Malick?" Michael asks. "Should we help them?"
Casey scowls. "I vote no."
"It is the season of giving," Michael.
"I still vote no," he says. "I'll give them a free lesson in self defense tomorrow."
"But!" Rick says, words failing him as he looks at Billy's slack-jawed figured. "Please?"
"Oh, all right," Casey sighs, reaching down. "But just because it's Christmas."
In the morning, Rick wakes up on his desk. His head is pounding and the lights are glaring. He groans and almost falls off before catching himself.
Billy is slouched on the floor. Casey and Michael have managed to sit in their chairs. Straining, Rick looks at the clock. 8 AM.
Sitting up, he rubs his eyes and smacks his lips. He doesn't remember how he got here. In fact, he doesn't remember much of anything from last night.
But as he looks at his teammates, he remembers that they were right. The CIA had surprised him.
His stomach roiling, Rick thinks that may not be a good thing.
Then again, he thinks with a fond smile, maybe it was.
When the others come to, Rick has coffee. Lots of coffee.
Michael is stony in his hangover. Casey looks like he may kill someone. Billy is woeful.
"I'm never drinking again!" he says.
"Yes, you will," Michael says. "It's only a few days until Solstice."
"That's different," Billy mutters, taking a large gulp of coffee and hissing. "I will also have to celebrate Kwanzaa, but that's another matter entirely."
Rick cocks his head. "You have African heritage?"
"I like to think of myself as culturally rounded," Billy tells him.
Casey snorts. "No, Billy looks for any reason to get drunk."
Billy lifts a finger. "Perhaps there is a reason for self control," he says. "But on holidays...all bets are off."
"No kidding," Michael says, pouring his second cup. He glances at Rick. "You had an eventful first party."
"And you ended up with all your clothes on," Casey muses. "I'm impressed."
Billy pours his fourth cup of coffee. "This is wonderful coffee, lad," he says. "Best I ever had."
"It is pretty good," Michael agrees.
"A pleasant surprise," Casey says.
Rick grins. "Well, like you said," he says. "The CIA will surprise you."
Billy's grin widens. "That it will," he says, then he holds his cup aloft. "Merry Christmas, all!"
"Here, here," Michael says, clinking his mug with Billy's. Casey joins and Rick follows suit, and they all drink together. It's not what Rick might expect, but it's still more than he could ask for this Christmas.


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Unfortunately, one of the most — if not the most — significant advancement in our daily lives as fishermen seemed to drift past us like an autumn leaf in the current. When it was first introduced in 2016, a few heads nodded approval, but the reaction was nothing like it should have been. This was, after all, what I considered a Velcro® moment – an epiphany of discovery that would be spoken of in hushed, reverential tones for centuries to come.
Of what I speak is Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a computerized system controlled by a dial on the dashboard that takes the agony out of backing a trailer and turns it into a video game. Just take your hands off the wheel and trust in the technology. Although I have not yet used this device, I have witnessed enough bad things on launch ramps to suggest that any assistance — of any kind — should be embraced and appreciated. After all, the agony to which I refer affects us all.
Like a lot of you, I know how to back a trailer and avoid those who do not. In my life, it became part of the job description where backing out of dark, one-way problems and negotiating launch ramps on major holiday weekends were proud battle stars on my trailer boat service ribbon. My talent was hard-earned, my confidence unshakeable. Okay, that unshakeable part was, at times, a bit of a stretch. I could be shaken, and I'd like to think, with good reason. Of course, I would never let you know it, not from the set of my jaw nor from my cold, steely demeanor. Somehow I would muddle through on a launch ramp where it was abundantly clear that no licensed contractor, architect, surveyor or civil engineer had anything whatsoever to do with its design or construction.
I never wanted any help because I didn't need any and to accept it was tantamount to tearing up one's Man Card. It's probably the reason why Ford's Backup Assist didn't garner bigger headlines from the outdoor community. Even those tortured people who walk among us, who have no appreciable trailer backing skills, know the code. If they go fishing with us and should we offer to let them launch or load the boat, they will usually defer with one of two carefully-worded ploys: (1) "I don't want to change all the settings on your seats and mirrors" or (2) "You need to park your own truck. If someone puts a scratch on it, I'm innocent." (This is always followed by a knowing laugh, as if everyone understands how highly the truck in question is valued.)
In the unwritten etiquette of fishing, we are duty-bound not to push the issue. Our partner for the day is tacitly admitting that he has almost zero experience successfully backing a trailer. Whatever the case, we accept the ruse and move on. Everyone comes away from it with their dignity intact.
So how could any veteran angler admit to needing a computer assist? With a lifetime of experience negotiating launch ramps big and small, narrow and wide, long, steep, rutted and dimly lit, why would anyone want to rely on a mere gadget? Not I. No sir, when I'm inching down an icy ramp in the gloom of night, it's all on me. Sure, it's fine for those other poor bastards, the ones I've seen jackknife their trailers, dump boats right onto the pavement or create all manner of ramp mayhem, but why would I want it?
Well let me tell me why.
Mike, you're a giver. It's what you do. You recognize that others haven't shared in the outdoor advantages to which you have become accustomed. They have real jobs. Some would like to stay married or otherwise engaged so they can either teach their wife or significant other the traditional method of backing a trailer complete with mirror use, danger recognition and a certain amount of cursing and screaming at public launch ramps or take the more rational approach and give in to technology. Obviously, you don't need it but having one on your vehicle would set a wonderful example for those struggling with inner trailer demons.
And, should anyone who can actually handle a trailer point to the backup knob on the dashboard of your new pickup, act nonchalant.
"Oh that?" you say with casual indifference. "It was just part of the tow package."
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Has Earth Day marketing jumped the shark?
Has Earth Day marketing jumped the shark?
[Editor's note: Earth Day approaches. We recommend getting into the spirit by reading more pre-April 22 coverage from GreenBiz. Check out Executive Editor Joel Makower's annual survey of a crop of consumer polls in "Earth Day and the Polling of America 2012."]
As recently as a few years ago, campaigns and initiatives tied to Earth Day were worth a large chunk of any company's marketing budget. As more and more companies got into the game, however, consumers came to expect everyone to do at least something for Earth Day, and now it may have officially jumped the shark as far as corporate marketing and public relations go.
Albe Zakes, global vice president of media relations for TerraCycle, which works with big corporations to run recycling programs, says he now dissuades customers from launching major initiatives on or around Earth Day.
"With everyone and their mother doing some kind of quasi-green messaging around Earth Day, you risk a truly environmentally responsible promotion, product or service getting lumped into consumer's green fatigue and being consider green washing," he says. "Moreover, green media -- and mainstream media for that matter -- is inundated with so many 'green' pitches that truly noteworthy stories get overlooked. Better to wait a month or two when the masses are pitching product reviews for Mother's Day and Father's Day and your new recycling drive or solar installation will get more notice."
The country's largest PR and marketing firms seem to agree. Susan McPherson, senior vice president and global director of marketing for cause marketing giant Fenton, says she no longer finds Earth Day promotions of value to clients. Eddie Fernandez, vice president at OgilvyEarth, the sustainability arm of international PR, marketing and advertising powerhouse Ogilvy, agrees that the value of Earth Day promotions has diminished in recent years.
"Up until four or five years ago, Earth Day made sense as a relevant and timely opportunity to raise awareness of sustainability news and initiatives," Fernandez says. "But in the last few years it has become so overcrowded that it's harder to place media stories as reporters are being bombarded with a 'green' story from every company under the sun. Visibility around major initiatives and campaigns companies may want to announce is not getting the same [return on investment], and the allure of Earth Day has caused some companies to greenwash, further devaluing it for other companies."
So what's a company with a genuinely cool green initiative to do? First, consider tying it to another, less-crowded environmental day, such as World Water Day, World Forrester Day, America Recycles Day or Coastal Cleanup Day. This March, for example, rather than focusing on an Earth Day initiative, Levi Strauss & Co. partnered with Water.org for a World Water Day initiative that helped to raise awareness about water issues and challenge consumers globally to change their water use habits. Not only does this tie directly into ongoing work on water issues at Levi's, it also enabled the company to beat the Earth Day rush, something Zakes says he now pushes TerraCycle customers to do as well.
"We try to beat everyone to the punch by making big announcements in mid-March," Zakes says. "This way media and consumers aren't worm out on the 'green' messaging. Two good dates are March 21, World Forester Day, and March 22, World Water Day."
Still, Earth Day isn't a total loss for companies just yet. Fernandez says there is still value in what Earth Day represents; it just may not make sense to put too much effort into launching news or eco-campaigns around it. Instead, companies might want to leverage Earth Day for internal communications.
"Earth Day can be a great opportunity to launch internal communications efforts around sustainability for employees and internal stakeholders," he says. "Oftentimes this group is overlooked in sustainability communications, but as brand ambassadors they are a great audience to share news with. Companies can then launch an external communications effort later on, after the Earth Day dust has settled, and likely have more success in a less cluttered media environment."
Fernandez says there's still one piece of eco news that does attract broader attention on Earth Day: research. "Research is a hot commodity for media to weave into their Earth Day stories," he says. "If companies are conducting sustainability research with broad appeal, they could still earn great media attention."
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By Mark Finkelstein | March 3, 2010 8:19 PM EST
Without big government, Americans are nossink, nossink—do you hear me!?
On his MSNBC show this evening, Ed Schultz bellowed that "small government has never gotten anybody any health care." Got that, you weak, dependent Americans? You are incapable of getting anything done for yourself. Only big government can save you.
Here's how Schultz denigrated the ability of Americans to fend for themselves.
ED SCHULTZ: After a year of olive branches, the President is fresh out of patience. He's put up with the right-wing lies long enough. The Republicans have a choice: lead, follow or get the hell out of the way. Small government has never gotten anybody any health care in this country. We have people in need and they need to be helped.Ed, if government would get the hell out of the way, many more Americans could, and would, be happy to take care of themselves and help those who are truly in need.


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ADRIAN, Mich.--Adrian College outscored visiting Finlandia University 48 to 32 in the second half to pull away for an 81-62 non-conference women's basketball victory on Sunday afternoon.
Final Score: Adrian College 81, Finlandia University 62
Location: Merillat Sport & Fitness Center; Adrian, Mich.
Records: Adrian Bulldogs 4-3 overall, 2-1 MIAA; Finlandia Lions 1-9 overall, 0-0 ACAA
= Junior Ashley Morris led all scorers with 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished five assists--all team highs. She shot 9 for 15 from the field, including three treys.
= Sophomore Shannon Garvey scored 14 points, had seven rebounds and made four assists.
= Classmate Aly Kubik had another strong performance on the glass (she collected a career-best 16 rebounds against St. Mary's on Saturday for the 10th-most in the program's single-game history) with eight on the afternoon. She also netted 13 points, which was one shy of her season high.
= Sophomore Angelina Goosby sparked the defense when she came off the bench to get three steals (a game high), nine points and four rebounds in just 13 minutes of action.
= Julia Daavettila (22 points, 10 rebounds) and Kelsie Richards (15, 12) both registered double doubles. The latter was 10 for 11 from the free throw stripe.
= Molly Berg dished a game-best six assists and scored five points from her point guard position.
= Adrian took a slim 33-30 lead into the halftime break, shooting just 32 percent from the field. But the Bulldogs put on the afterburners in the second half, outscoring the Lions by 16 points and shooting 52.5 percent from the floor over the last two quarters.
= For the game, the Bulldogs tamed the Lions from the field by limiting the visitors to 30.3 percent (20-for-66) and 21.9 percent from three-point land (7-for-32).
= The biggest difference in the game was a strong Adrian defense that generated 10 steals to get 18 points off 17 FU turnovers.
= Adrian also forced itself inside by outscoring Finlandia by a 40-20 margin in the paint. With 21 of 48 rebounds coming on offense, the Bulldogs enjoyed 23 second-chance points.
= Adrian never trailed in the game. Daavettila converted a layup to make it 8-8 with 2 minutes and 56 seconds left in the opening quarter. Freshman Rachel Bucher scored her only points of the day to put the 'Dogs ahead to stay on the counter.
= The Bulldogs turned a three-point halftime advantage into a 49-33 cushion with a 16-3 run to open the second half. Garvey ignited the rally with eight points on a couple 3balls and jumper.
= The Bulldogs now lead their Upper Peninsula neighbors in the all-time series, 3-0. The teams also met in 2012 and 2014.
= Finlandia is a member of the new American Collegiate Athletic Association.
= Richards has 398 rebounds in her Lions career. Daavettila has 486 career caroms.
= In the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Garvey is tied for second in scoring with 16.0 points per game and third in three-point field goal percentage at 41.9.
= Adrian has won four of its last five outings after a 0-2 start.
= The team's nine turnovers are a season low--the fewest by the Bulldogs since the 2014-15 season opener at Wooster (a 79-74 win).
= The Bulldogs are 2-0 this season when recording 50 rebounds or more in a game. They had 48 today. Adrian also established a season high with 16 assists and notched a positive assist-to-turnover ratio for the first time.
= Adrian wraps up a four-game homestand on Wednesday against Kalamazoo College in a MIAA encounter here at the MSFC. The opening tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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For example, at iPharma 2015, Brandon Graham, Chief Creative Officer, EUXmedia, talked about "storytelling" and the "patient journey" and how to effectively use video to follow a typical patient in their "journey" from pre-diagnosis through therapy (read more about that here).
I hate to tell you this, but the news media does a much better job following Graham's advice than any pharma company I know. But media stories more often than not portray pharma as the villain, not the shinning knight that rides in to save the damsel in distress!
Take, for example, last night's NBC Nightly News story about Lauren Baumann, a cancer patient who manages her chronic myeloid leukemia by taking Gleevec, a medicine developed by Novartis (after much pushing & shoving by cancer patient advocates -- but that's another story).
What's her story? Why was it told on national TV? And what should have been done to prevent the story in the first place?
Lauren is a single, 30-year old mom of 9-year-old Aubrey. According to the story, she "has scrambled almost every month for the last four years looking for help to pay her medical bills. 'It's embarrassing,' says Lauren. I do have a job; I do make money and I still have to call and beg.'"
The story continues:
"And that is why she is furious at the cost of Gleevec, which she must take for life to manage her chronic form of leukemia. The wholesale price has tripled since it came on the market in 2001, rising from $2,624 a month to $9,210. Gleevec is now a nearly $5 billion-a-year drug for Novartis. Dr. Peter Bach, director of Memorial Sloan Kettering's Center for Health Policy and Outcomes in New York, says Gleevec is one example of a cancer drug market that in his words is 'utterly broken.'"Also "utterly broken" are the hearts of viewers. OMG! Aubrey is SO cute! After seeing this story, I want to kill Novartis (in a Supreme Court kind of way, not literally).
That's the story, which, BTW, has a happy ending for Lauren, but not for pharma (see below).
It was on TV because of recent criticisms by leading oncologists, such as Dr. Bach and others, regarding the price of oncology drugs (read, for example, "Keynote Speaker at ASCO Says Value of Cancer Drugs Dosen't Justify the Cost").
This is a story pharma probably wishes wasn't told. And it didn't have to be told.
At the end of the story -- and in REACTION to the story -- Novartis agreed to pay Lauren's monthly co-pay (for a year at least). Notably, that part of the story did NOT make it in the online version cited above. That version ended with Novartis's lame defense:
"Novartis says it invests its profits in research and points to clinical trials that have resulted in Gleevec being approved to treat five rare cancers."Still, I want to kill Novartis! Because it and other drug companies are so stupid, they cannot even follow their own advice about storytelling!
So, what's my advice?
Drug companies should be more pro-active in finding patients like Ms. Baumann who cannot afford their medications and help them BEFORE it becomes big news on national TV. That means not selling the PILL, but a personalized "concierge" service to patients -- especially those who are shelling out high co-pays for their drugs. Like an investment manager who asks about your income and long-term goals before investing your money, pharma needs to pro-actively determine the economic status of patients who take their prescribed medications and automatically enroll qualified patients in their much ballyhooed "patient assistance programs" (PAPs). There should people inside pharma whose job is to do this and to assist people through the process. That's what I call "patient centricity," which is only a buzzword today.
If Novartis was pro-active and discovered Lauren's problem - and fixed it - before NBC News did, they could have told a much different story about Lauren and Aubrey. How their journey did NOT include selling their house and moving in with elderly grandma. How Lauren and Aubrey survived with dignity and thrived economically thanks to Novartis.
Instead, the industry continues to defend high prices using the same old argument - it supports research. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Nobody cares! That's not a human interest story! There's no Aubrey in that story!


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Ronnie Hillman, Chris Kuper, Joel Dreessen inactive vs. San Diego Chargers
The Broncos seven inactive players for their game Sunday against San Diego: Running back Ronnie Hillman, quarterback Zac Dysert, cornerback Tony Carter, guard Chris Kuper, tight end Joel Dreessen, defensive end Derek Wolfe and defensive tackle Sione Fua.
Added to the active roster were running back C.J. Anderson, receiver Wes Welker and cornerback Kayvon Webster.
For San Diego, running back Ryan Mathews is active. But right guard Jeromey Clary and defensive tackle Sean Lissemore, who helped the Chargers dominate play upfront in their previous game here in December, are inactive.


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Schloss is German and means lock! Concentration and endurance are required to solve this puzzle. It requires a minimum of 250 steps to open it. To do so you need to slide the pins in the right positions. The solution is relatively simple once you get it, but quite time consuming.
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The Lock 250 is a nice and different take on both the trick/puzzle lock as well as the n-ary puzzle. Great concept except my own copy has been let down a bit by the execution; ie the less than efficient sliding mechanism which make for some rather tiring (and frustrating) puzzling.
Not the usual trick lock in the traditional sense but rather a "n-ary" puzzle shaped like a giant pad-lock.Object is to open the shackle and to do this, all the 4 sliders must be moved left and right to end up all on the left side.
It takes 250 moves to open and hence a further 250 to close. Does take a while to just open the lock. The bottom slider is the main one that facilitates the moving of the other 3 sliders above it.


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Now for some yearbook-signing tips, Jazelyn style! Yes, I know. You don't really care at the moment cuz' everyone gets their yearbooks at the end of the year. . . But this kind of stuff is important to me. When you sign a yearbook, know that this may be the last time you talk to or see this person. So you gotta give this lasting impression, show your personality, remind this person about how you were friends.
Tip #1: Don't do the whole H.A.G.S. thing.
Yeah, "have a great summer" and whoop-dee-do, it spells the word "hags", haha. Well, that's totes lame. Don't write like it'll be one summer before you see them again, write like you'll never ever see them. Ever. Like, srsly, if all you put is "H.A.G.S.", that person will remember you as the person that couldn't come up with anything.
Tip #2: Don't talk about boring stuff.
Cuz' I totally care about how we had math class together. *sarcasm* Listen, you can talk about math or whatever, just don't talk about it because you have absolutely nothing to say. If you don't anything to say, SAY SO!!! Use humor! Be blunt! Acknowledge your empty mind! Say something different like, "Roses are red, violets are blue, I have no idea what to say to you." And see? I just made that right at the top of my head. It's better than "blah, blah, that one thing in math class".
Tip #3: Don't be cliche`.
You signed my crack. Ha, that's funny. But it's less funny if you COPIED IT FROM A WEIRD YEARBOOK-SIGNING POWERPOINT PRESENTATION. (Calm yourself, Jazelyn. . .) If you're gonna use a cliche`, make it not-so cliche`. Gonna use the "I signed your crack" cliche`? Make it as your own by adding your twist on it, like "I signed your crack. . . I hope you don't feel violated :)" or something!!!
Tip #4: Be courteous.
Perhaps you shouldn't write with a Sharpie or else it'll bleed through. Perhaps you shouldn't write so big so that others can't sign. It's called Yearbook Etiquette. They asked you if you could sign their yearbook, the least you could do is to keep it pretty.
Tip #5: Sign your name illegibly.
Have you ever read the things in your yearbook and was like, "Who wrote that? Whose phone number is that? WHAT?" Well, dude! Don't be that person! If you like signing your name in cursive but want them to actually know who you are, maybe put your name below the real one in parentheses in smaller handwriting and printed. I know I'll do that.
Tip #6: Be. Frikkin'. Different!
Wanna stand out? Wanna be the girl that people ask you to sign their yearbooks because you're THAT AWESOME? Well, be different! Sketch something! Have a one-of-a-kind signature! Use inside jokes! Sign guys and gals! Be witty! Think up a different thing to write each and every time you sign! JUST. BE. DIFFERENT.
Yersh, that is it! I hope this'll help you improve your yearbook skillz! Cuz' I'm just that passionate about signing yearbooks.


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Sales & Marketing Consultant - Harcourts BlenheimLicensed REAA 2008
Keeping it Real Estate
Locally born and raised in Marlborough, Tanya brings with her a wealth of local knowledge. She has spent a combined period of over 10 years working in real estate and sales management, and comes from a marketing/advertising background.
Tanya's passion for property has brought her back into the industry. Historically she has invested in properties, developed properties, built spec homes and bought and sold numerous properties over the years. From that she has gained an extremely good understanding of the entire sales process from both a buyer's and seller's perspective.
Tanya's unique, refreshing, innovative and highly effective marketing skills have seen her achieve extraordinary results for many of her clients in the past. She strives to do the very best for her clients through personalised service and continuous communication, and is absolutely dedicated to achieving a successful outcome.
If it is results you want then look no further, Tanya looks forward to talking with you, whether you are looking to buy or sell. You won't be disappointed!


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Paseo de la Princesa
Paseo de la Princesa is a pedestrian walkway along the southern side of Old San Juan just below the protective city wall (La Muralla). The pathway starts near the piers that service the cruise ships dock and stretches all the way to the Raices Fountain and then up to the San Juan Gate.
Paseo de la Princesa itself is a fairly wide walkway that has the protective city wall (La Muralla) on one side and overlooks La Princesa, the old Spanish jail that now houses the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, on the other side. It also overlooks El Arsenal, which is the old Spanish naval station that now contains art galleries and exhibits. Looking past La Princesa and El Arsenal, you can see the Bay of San Juan as well as cruise ships entering the bay and docking at the piers.
Paseo de la Princesa is lined with decorative street lamps, tall trees, benches, and food and drink vendors as well as a small cafe along the pathway. There are also locals selling their crafts as well as some street performers and musicians. It is place to take a leisurely stroll and take in some of the local sites or relax on a park bench enjoying a cool drink.
Raices Fountain
Raices Fountain (Fuente Raices) is a large fountain located at the western end of the Paseo de la Princesa which is a fountain that represents the different cultural and ethnic backgrounds in Puerto Rico. The fountain features several naked bronze godessess riding horses and dolphins with jets of water spraying over them. At night, the fountain is illuminated with lights.
The fountain sprays water, so if you get too close you might get wet, especially if it is a windy day. Walking past the Raices Fountain will take you to the San Juan Gate, which leads into Old San Juan, or you can follow the Paseo del Morro walkway along the coastline up to El Morro Fort.


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Ways Sedation Dentistry Can Help Relieve Anxiety
Dental anxiety, or phobia, is a serious, and often debilitating, problem. Some individuals are so fearful of going to the dentist that they don't go at all--much to the detriment of their oral and overall health.
Your Yorktown Heights dentist, Dr. Joseph Zaky, and his staff at Dental Implant & Cosmetic PC totally understand, and they specialize in helping anxious patients relax in the dental chair and get the services they need. Dr. Zaky has advanced training in sedation dentistry--methods of administering medications that relieve anxiety.
Deciding on Sedation
When considering sedation dentistry, Dr. Zaky first reviews the individual's medical and surgical history and list of current medications. After an oral examination to determine what preventive and restorative services the patient needs, Dr. Zaky outlines sedation options, explaining how he delivers them, how they work and what to expect from them. Your Yorktown Heights dentist wishes his sedation patients be fully informed about their treatments, including sedation.
Sedation Offered by Dental Implant & Cosmetic, PC
One of the most common, safe and reliable sedation options is nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas." The American Dental Association states that for generations, laughing gas has helped patients feel at ease while getting their teeth cleaned, fillings placed and undergoing a whole host of dental treatments.
Given via a comfortable mask which fits over the nose, nitrous oxide gives people a very relaxed, even giddy feeling, to the point where they may be a bit giggly. That's where the name "laughing gas" comes from. Dr. Zaky may increase or decrease the flow of the gas as necessary, and its sedative effects wear off almost immediately when he stops the medication. The patient may drive home after this procedure.
Another choice is oral conscious sedation. Dr. Zaky prescribes medication such as Valium or Ativan to be taken just before the dental appointment or in the treatment room. Under the influence of this medication, most individuals feel very sleepy or even drop off to sleep during their treatments. Dr. Zaky and his team monitor the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations. The patient is easily awakened and often has no memory of his dental work. He must get a ride home from a friend or loved one.
Lastly, IV (intravenous) sedation confers deep relaxation. Administered through a needle in the arm, this medication is fully adjustable and allows the dentist to perform multiple, complex treatments. The patient may sleep and experience some amnesia afterwards. Vital signs are fully monitored, and the patient must be driven home.
Is Sedation for You?
If you face multiple procedures or simply dread going to the dentist, sedation dentistry could be your lifesaver. Contact the office staff at Dental Implant & Cosmetic PC in Yorktown Heights, NY to arrange a consult with Dr. Zaky.


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1986 Best Semiprozine Hugo
The 1986 Best Semiprozine Hugo was presented August 31 at ConFederation.
- Locus ed. by Charles N. Brown
- Science Fiction Chronicle ed. by Andrew I. Porter
- Science Fiction Review ed. by Richard E. Geis
- Fantasy Review ed. by Robert A. Collins
- Interzone ed. by Simon Ounsley and David Pringle
See also: Hugo Awards, 1986 Hugo Results, 1985 Best Semiprozine Hugo, 1987 Best Semiprozine Hugo.
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in the questions for each book!
Where do you live?
Um, why do you want to know? Seriously, though — I don't publicize my address.
Will you sign my book?
I'll be happy to sign books at any of my events. There's really no easy way for me to sign your book from where I am right now, though! If you can't make it to an event, you can always order a signed, personalized book from WORD bookstore in Brooklyn. Just visit their signed books page for instructions.
Will you come to my town/school/library/commune?
I try to travel as much as possible to meet fans! I'm also available for Skype visits. If you're interested in having me appear at an event, have a teacher, librarian, or bookstore owner use the contact page to get in touch with the folks who organize my tour schedule.
Will you donate a signed book or other swag to my charity?
Usually, I enjoy helping out charities. For various business reasons, I have to make this rule: You must send your charitable request to me via Snail Mail, on the letterhead of your charitable organization. I know, it sounds like a headache. But if you e-mail me, I'm just going to say the same thing. Send the letter to me care of my agent's address. And please don't ask for a donation a couple of weeks ahead of time. Think far in advance and get in touch way early. You need to give your letter time to get to my agent, then to me, and then you have to realize that my first priority in life cannot be immediately hopping up and racing to the post office with your donation! Thanks for understanding.
Where can I get your books online for free?
If you download my books for free, you're screwing me over — I don't get paid for those. And if you screw me over, then you're screwing yourself over, too because if I don't get paid, then I can't write more books and then there are no more books for you to read. So, if you can't afford to buy the books (and hey, I get it — it's cool), then please don't download them for free. Instead, go to your local library and borrow them. It still doesn't cost you anything and in the meantime, the library has paid for its books. Everyone wins! If the library doesn't have the book, ask them to get it for you. They will! (Because libraries are awesome like that!)
Fine, then, smarty-pants: In that case, where can I buy your books?
You can find the physical books at all the usual outlets: Your local independent bookseller, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble. If you're looking for e-books, you can use the above resources (all sell e-books) and also find me on the iBookstore.
Will you read something I've written?
Nope! Sorry. But for legal reasons, I just can't do that. Please don't send me manuscripts or pitches or ideas or comic books you've drawn. They'll just be thrown away, unread.
How do I get in touch with you?
Use the contact form.
What advice would you give to new writers?
You're in luck! I have a whole series of blogs that I've been doing on this very subject. Click here to go to the Writing Advice Index!
I have a school report due and I need you to tell me something about one of your books.
Dude. Come on. Do your own homework. Seriously.
My teacher said that I have to write to you and that if you don't answer my questions, I'll get a lower grade and/or fail.
Tell your teacher that's not cool. If he or she doesn't believe you, point him or her to this page. Seriously — making a grade contingent on whether or not I happen to have the chance to get back to you by a certain point in time? That's super uncool. Shame on you, teacher — you're better than that.
Will you blurb my book?
Probably not. It's nothing personal — I'm just way busy, is all. If you really want to try, all blurb requests should go through my agent. Blurb requests sent directly to me (yes, even if we've met before; even if you're my bestest friend in the world) have a really good chance of going unanswered. If you think this makes me an ass, I'm sorry, but for various reasons, I need them all to go to my agent. You can find her here.
Can you tell me how to publish my comic book? How to find an artist? The best way to write a comic book?
In a word: No.
I get a lot of questions about comics, but here's the thing: I don't know how to find artists. I don't know which companies are looking for specific kinds of projects. I don't know who to contact about publishing. And I especially don't know the next step you should take. Yes, I've done a book for Marvel Comics, but that's because they approached me. I don't know any magic words that will make a comic book publisher notice you or your work. I had to publish three novels before Marvel called me to write for them!
In short, everything I know about comics and everything I had to say about writing them, I said in this article.
Beyond that, I can't help you. But there are many, many resources out there these days. The article lists a few, but I suggest hitting the ol' Google to find more. Try Amazon, too — there are a lot of books out there on this topic these days.
There's lots of information on the Web about creating and publishing comics, and it's certainly fresher and more in-depth than anything I can provide.
Good luck to you!
Where do you live?
Um, why do you want to know?
Seriously, though — I don't publicize my address.
Why does the book end the way it does? Why isn't there a real ending?
It is a real ending. It just might not be the kind you're used to. In life, sometimes things aren't tied up nice and neat. We don't always know where we stand with people. I wanted to show that in the book. I know that a lot of people wanted Kyra and Fanboy to kiss at the end, but that's just not how it worked out. They weren't ready for that.
Will there be a sequel?
Yes. It's titled Goth Girl Rising, and it's already available.
Will there be a movie?
Possibly. A director named Jeremiah Chechik has optioned the rights to make the book into a movie. This means that he could decide to make it into a movie. Nothing is guaranteed, though. I talk a little bit more about this in this BLog post. That's really all I know right now — trust me, when there's more to tell, I'll let you know!
Are you like Fanboy?
Yeah, I'm quite a bit like Fanboy. Or at least, I used to be, when I was his age. I was picked on and made fun of and I used to have pretty violent fantasies about what to do to those kids who made fun of me. I got through it, though. Like Fanboy, I've always loved comic books. I never made a graphic novel in high school — I can't draw! — but I did write a really terrible novel. (And no, you can't see it!)
Who is Kyra based on?
Kyra isn't based on anyone at all. She's completely made up. I wish I'd known someone like her when I was that age, though. We could all use someone to kick us in the butt every once in a while.
What is Fanboy's real name?
If you read the book very carefully, you'll see Fanboy's real nameused one time. It's just his first name — we never learn his last name.
Why didn't you use Fanboy's real name in the book?
Because he doesn't like the sound of it. He mentions this the one time someone calls him by his real name. Since he doesn't like the sound of it and it's his story, I figured it was only right to leave it out.
What is Fanboy's "third thing?"
Sorry, I'll never tell! But there was a contest for people to guess over at FanboyandGothGirl.com. Check it out for some really terrific answers!
What was your inspiration for the novel?
The original inspiration was a case in the school district where I'd gone to high school, involving a young, pretty teacher and multiple teenage boys. I was fascinated by the case and the more I looked into it, the more I found cases like it all across the country. I realized that I needed to write about this.
I heard that Kyra (Goth Girl) shows up in this book. Is that true?
Yep! Pay close attention to one of the times Josh leaves the Spermling's office…
What does Zik mean after the big baseball game when he tells Josh that they're not best friends any more?
Zik's feeling, at this point, is that Rachel is Josh's best friend now.
When does this book take place compared to the others?
It's set a little bit before the beginning of Boy Toy (something happens right at the end of Hero-Type that overlaps the beginning of Boy Toy). This means it's roughly a year after The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl.
I heard Kyra (Goth Girl) shows up in this book. Is that true?
She doesn't actually show up physically, but she's mentioned by one of Kross's friends.
Are you serious? You're still not telling us Fanboy's third thing?
Sorry 'bout that…
Will there be a third book?
Right now, there are no plans for a third book about Fanboy and Goth Girl, but you know what? I never planned to write the second book, either! So there's no way to know — it may happen. And those two characters may show up in the background of some other books, too.
How can I get a Goth Girl minimate?
Sorry — they were a limited production run for the launch of the book and they're all gone
Why does Ryoko have a girl's name?
Someday, Colleen and I will do a sequel to the book and you'll learn the answer to that question! In the meantime, it's kinda fun to speculate, isn't it?
How many books are there in the series?
Three. First is Archvillain. Then The Mad Mask. The final book came out in January 2013 and is titled Yesterday Again.
OMG! Is there going to be a sequel???
Of course! Even I wouldn't leave you hanging like that! There will be at least two more books in the series. The second book came out in April 2013.
OMFG!!! Is there a sequel to the sequel (GAME)?
Of course! Even I'm not cruel enough to leave you hanging like that! The third book is titled Blood of My Blood and came out on September 9, 2014.
Is it going to be a TV series?


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151221 Competition
*Program Note – Today is a little lighter, because based on a lot of athletes' travel schedules, I figured we better get after the annual 12 Days of Christmas workout tomorrow! Invite some friends to play along, and have some fun with it!
Three sets of:
Jerk Balance x 3 reps
Don't worry about weight, just focus on mechanics.
Every 2 minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets), complete:
Hang Snatch + Snatch from Below the Knee
(pause for one second at the mid-thigh, and one second below the knee before each lift)
Build over the course of the six sets, but the focus should be on perfect mechanics.
Every minute, on the minute, for 15 minutes:
Minute 1 – 30 Double-Unders + 3 Bar Muscle-Ups
Minute 2 – Ring Push Ups x 10-15 reps @ 1111
Minute 3 – Toes to Bar x 10 reps
Run for 15-20 minutes – speed based on feel, if you feel good, push the pedal, otherwise just enjoy some fresh air
Scheduling Note:
There will be a service at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 22nd to celebrate the life Stephen Andrew Henry. It will be held at Greater Chicago Church located at 705 W. Jackson Blvd, Oak Park, IL. It is open to everyone and there will be a catered reception immediately following at Fitzgerald's on Roosevelt in Berwyn.
Tuesday evening's 5:00PM and 6:00PM classes are canceled so those that choose can attend the service. There will be a 7:00PM class.


text: "The Meditator," a personal isolation tank fashioned from 12 pentagons decorated with photo collages. "You may find the sensation akin to that mystical communion with nature that you experience when alone in a forest," according to Popular Science writer Ken Isaacs in November 1970. At popsci.com, they've republished a photo gallery with enough detail that serenity-seeking DIYers in 2012 can once again roll their own. Read the rest


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This was the day of the wild storm which took out the entire grid for South Australia, and caused flooding and mayhem everywhere. I was very lucky. I set out in the morning from Port Augusta with a 12 centimetre crack in my windscreen. That gave me something to worry about. I had decided I would avoid driving through Adelaide (a good decision) and rather leave the main road near Port Pirie and drive through Clare, then work my way down towards the border. This meant going up and down hills, on some winding narrow roads with steep sides. I hoped that my way wouldn't be barred by flooded roads, and was lucky in that respect. Also lucky my windscreen didn't blow out. Power pylons crisscrossed the landscape in the early part of my journey, swaying in the wind. Lightning, thunder, hail and rain followed me through the hills, but abated as I got closer to the border. It was exhilarating. I got updates on the weather along the way. Lots of warnings.
I stopped at Bordertown, just inside the South Australian border. No power (in the whole state) so I had a cold shower and ate some of the tinned food I had with me. Bought a torch at the roadhouse. Went to bed and slept well!


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Before you set out to employ anybody to get a ceramic tile installer endeavor, you're likely to need to be certain you have a pretty good grasp of the practice of this job, including tools and materials used and also the prep work which will have to get carried out. You may believe this shouldn't be the concern, after all, that's the reason you're hiring somebody else.
But you're paying somebody to do a job which you don't wish to perform, you aren't committing them to think and make decisions for you. To be able to be certain you are staying accountable and that you will wind up with just what you desired, then you will need to be certain you are teaching yourself on what you must be expecting from the ceramic tile company services, to hire such tiling services pop over here.
Among the first things which you're likely to need to anticipate is a professional out of ceramic tile business services that's been doing this type of work for several decades. The very last thing you'd want is to get somebody that's new at this kind of work.
One more thing that you would like to do would be to ask your porcelain tile installer how he or she'll prepare the substrate. If your installer is sketchy with this advice, you are going to want to start looking for additional assistance.
The substrate will also have to be double checked to be flat. If the substrate isn't entirely flat, it needs to be made flat. After that's finished, a waterproofing coating will have to be added. As you are probably using the ceramic tile business providers set up tile in moist areas, like an outdoor terrace, kitchen or toilet, you will want that extra security.


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Are you still using the leg-curl machine? Then you should know this: It's not the best way to work your hamstrings. In fact, it's not even close. A quick explanation: The leg-curl machine targets your hamstrings because it requires you to flex your knees—one of the jobs of your hamstrings—against a resistance. However, the main function of your hamstrings is actually to extend your hips. (Think: Push your hips forward.) That's where the Swiss-ball hip raise and leg curl comes in. IT requires both knee flexion and hip extension. So as leg curls go, it's a far better choice than the machine version.
But here's the best part: It's also a great core exercise. That's because it fully engages your glutes, abs, and low-back muscles from start to finish. And though you may think it's a simple movement, few people in the gym get this exercise right. So watch the video above to learn how to do the Swiss-Ball Hip Raise and Leg Curl with perfect form.


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Stephanie had encouraged me for awhile to get prints made of some of my pictures, so that we could hang them up in the house. A couple of months ago we finally sat down and decided which ones to use. As often happens, Stephanie added a minor constraint to the project (such as squashing my desire to use the free, white mattes that came with the frames), I complicate matters by balking once I find out what a custom color matte would cost at a frame shop, and then she solves the problem by finding a $3 can of spray paint that is pretty similar to our ceiling color. If you ever need to change the color of a matte, we found that they take spray paint very well. It is so much cheaper than buying a custom matte, and using a stock frame was, of course, a fraction of the cost of custom framing.
Here are the pictures we have up in the dining room. The one on the left is a section of Portland skyline at night, and the one on the right is of the crane sculptures at the Portland Japanese Garden:
Here are the pictures in the living room. All four are from the Japanese Garden.


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Feb 8 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 6 points higher at 7,100 on Friday, according to financial bookmakers, while FTSE 100 futures were down 0.17 percent ahead of the cash market open.
* CareTech Holdings: Britian's competition watchdog on Friday decided against referring the completed deal between CareTech Holdings Plc and Cambian Group for a Phase-2 investigation. * SSE: Britain's SSE Plc cut its full-year profit forecast, hurt by the suspension of payments from a back-up power scheme to energy suppliers. * VISA: Visa Inc on Friday sweetened its offer for payment company Earthport Plc EPO.L to about 247 million pounds ($319.84 million), topping rival Mastercard Inc's MA.N earlier bid. * Nationwide Building: Britain's bellwether mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society reported a 21 percent fall in third quarter profits, after further ramping up investment in digital banking.
* PETROFAC: Shares in British oil services firm Petrofac slumped almost 30 percent on Thursday after a former senior executive pleaded guilty to 11 counts of bribery in relation to oil deals in Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
* GOLD: Gold held steady on Friday on worries that a prolonged Sino-U.S. trade war could worsen global economic slowdown, but a strong dollar put bullion on track for its first weekly loss in three.
* OIL: Oil markets fell on Friday, pulled down by an economic slowdown, although supply cuts led by producer club OPEC and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela provided crude with some support.
* The UK blue chip index closed 1.11 percent down at 7093.58 on Thursday,as economic growth concerns resurfaced after the Bank of England joined the European Commission in cutting its growth forecast amid Brexit uncertainty, while tour operator TUI plunged after poor results.
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text: Home > Bookshop > Australian Subjects > Australia « Back The Best Australian Bush Stories Haynes, Jim Our Price Retail Price AUD$29.99 Your Price AUD$25.48 Minimum Order: 1 In Stock (1) Dispatch: 1 day Best Australian Bush Stories/Haynes, Jim/Paper/1743314396/S032-F AUD$25.48 QTY Gift Wrapping Add Gift Wrapping (click checkbox) If you would like a gift wrapping message, please add it in the Notes section on the checkout page, thank you. AUD$2.95 Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN-13: 9781743314395 Series: Binding: Paperback Year Published: 2013 Stories that take us from the Mallee to the back of Bourke and beyond ... an indispensable collection about the enduring appeal of the Australian bush. Australia's national character and spirit have always been defined, rightly or wrongly, by 'the bush'. This entertaining, thought-provoking, humorous, nostalgic and, above all, highly readable collection of stories for the modern reader shows why the romance endures. From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific Australiana authors, comes a collection of classic and iconic stories from the remote outback, cattle station, wheat farm and rural town. The bush is where our iconic characters are found living in, taking refuge or exploring, whether an Aborigine, explorer, squatter, bushranger or stockman. Here are the big names of Australian bush writing and the lesser known writers who have been forgotten, but whose reputations are long overdue for revival. Enjoy these bush gems by Henry Lawson, Marcus Clarke, Banjo Paterson, Henry Handel Richardson, Steele Rudd, Kenneth Cook, Brian James, EO Schlunke, AC McCay, D'Arcy Niland and more. ID: 248048 Code: AU000417