Colder weather is here, and it's time to start thinking about the holidays. Gift shopping. Great times with friends and family. It's hard to believe the historic year of 2008 has almost come to a close.

We have plenty of Loreto content this week. We managed to get our hands on a BlackBerry Storm for a quick review. All that, plus Joan Crawford, Podcasts, kick a ginger?, solar update and more. Thanks for visiting StarkSilverCreek, and thanks for your supportive comments and emails.

Holiday Gift Guide

• Holiday Gift Idea: For the Person Who Needs Directions, But Never Asks
• Holiday Gift Idea: A Great $10 Stocking Stuffer for Wine Lovers
• Holiday Gift Idea: Making Delicious Espresso the Easy Way with Nespresso

Reviews

• BlackBerry Storm Early Impressions – RIM Gets in the Touchscreen Game with Strong Player
• In Review: Memories of My Melancholy Whores
• 2004 Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet
• Joan Crawford's All Dressed Up with Ax, Wig and Mascara and People to See in 1964's Straight-Jacket
• Wake Up Call! Trader Joe's Organic Five Country Espresso Blend Whole Bean Coffee Review

Going Green

• US Federal Solar Energy Tax Credits Change: Now it's even easier to go green

In Wine Country

• Club Artesa Winery Pick-up Party and Events

Podcasts

• 'Loreto Live' Podcast #5: Porto Bello Restaurant in Puerto Escondido
• StarkSilverCreek and Steve Jobs…

Loreto and Baja

• El Pescador Super Mercado: Grocery Shopping in Loreto
• 'Loreto Live' Podcast #5: Porto Bello Restaurant in Puerto Escondido
• Storefronts of Loreto: A Leisurely Stroll, Taking in the Sights (Part 2)
• Loreto Bay Featured Homes of the Week
• New Agua Viva Cupola Specifications
• Storefronts of Loreto: A Casual and Colorful Tour, No Jacket Required (Part 1)
• Loreto Bay: Swimming Anyone?
• 5 Things You May Not Know About Internet Access in Loreto, Mexico
• Loreto Bay Homeowner Weekend Corrections for February and March 2009
• Mexico to Take 2 Years to Recover from Economic Crisis, Better by 2010 According to KPMG

2009 Loreto Calendar

• 2009 Loreto Calendar Hall of Fame
• 2009 Loreto Calendar: December Homeowner Weekend Pickup Option Available
• 2009 Loreto Calendar: How you can join in the fun

Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else!

• No, I Was Not Kicked Today
• The Killers: Human

Clinton Stark

Clint writes about new media, arts, wine, indie film, and tech (including his trusty Droid). An aging ice hockey player, he tries in vain to direct Loni in SSC videos. He's held executive marketing roles at tech companies including Cisco, EMC and Salesforce.com. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, he now lives in Silicon Valley. More »

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