**This time of year can bring a lot of stress, but reducing stress gives one the ability to focus and enhance concentration.  This will allow you to remain calm in the eye of the storm.**

Experience Scottsdale

Looking for some place to party on hump day?  

• Wednesday nights at Myst nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale is always a good choice.  
  

~Sleepwalk, a Robot CD Release party is being held tonight, 11-19-08 at 6 p.m. with Kinch, Neba, and This Daily Summer.

~Ladies night every Wednesday, $3 dollar drinks for ladies all night

• Check out the Bungalow Bar and Grill
  

~Bungalow atmosphere

~Great food from Bungalow bites, spinach artichoke dip, mac and cheese, to a delicious filet entree

~This place offers great happy hour deals from $2 domestic beers to half price appetizers 

Looking for a place to eat while in Scottsdale check out what sizzles at http://www.vacationfun.com/ebrochures/scottsdale/ibrochure/index.html

Restaurants of particular interest that are warm and welcoming...

-Old Town Tortilla Factory offers a historical Southwestern experience, famous margaritas, and an indoor or outdoor dining area

-Arcadia Farms is located in an old cottage home and serves organic food

-Grazie Pizzeria and Winebar brings Tuscany to Arizona located in an old Southwestern home

-Don and Charlie's Restaurant specializes in BBQ baby back ribs, prime rib, chicken, and fresh fish and is decorated entirely in sports memorabilia.  Located in the heart of Scottsdale and has a causal and friendly environment. 

-City Hall Steakhouse is highly recommend to those who want to dress up and enjoy a fantastic dinner.  Perfect place for business.  Located in Downtown Scottsdale on Drinkwater.

Activities for family and Friends 

*Take a Hike in Arizona is a way for guests to experience the desert safely.  There is a variety of guided hiking tours in Scottsdale and the Phoenix Area http://www.takeahikearizona.com.  Full and half-day hikes for all skill levels and varied interests.  These cater to families, individuals, groups, and corporate adventures.

*Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park featuring go-kars, batting cages, mini-golf, arcade, laser tag, pizza, snacks, and much more www.fiddlesticksaz.com

*Artistic Expressions by Peggy offers dramatic and eclectic collection of fine contemporary art and showcases national and international renowned artists.

Want to know more about Arizona shopping, restaurants, and sights of interest check out http://goseearizona.com/

Worldy News

*Latest in D.C.....Our Arizona governor, Janet Napolitano, won't be leaving us for the United States Attorney General as Obama wants veteran Washington D.C. lawyer Eric Holder Jr. for the position 

-Barack Obama is up to date with the digital age; posting on YouTube and planning on online Q&A and videos