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Big sounD For a small PlaCe

You asked for it. And now you’ve got it. The 805 diamond from Bowers and Wilkins is an industry world-first – the only speaker of its size and type to incorporate true studiograde technology in the form of a diamond dome tweeter. experience remarkable, lifelike sound from a discreet speaker that fits almost anywhere. diamond dome tweeters have long been considered an exclusive luxury in the world of audio – a refinement to be reserved only for the most expensive, studio-sized loudspeakers. No longer. The 805 diamond is nothing less than a revolution in speaker design: the first speaker of its size and at this price point to come with a diamond tweeter. Small but perfectly formed, the 805 diamond will fit almost everywhere. Tucked away on a bookshelf or positioned on its specially designed stand, it’s perfect for smaller listening spaces. And it will serve equally well as the rear channels of a home theatre system, bringing superb, breathtakingly realistic sound to places you never thought possible.

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gourmet Dog treats

Specially baked for the canine in your family, you will be amazed at the wonderful delights in our pastry case. The cookies are beautifully decorated with yogurt frosting and flavored with either peanut butter or chicken. Also available are wheat, corn and soy free cookies flavored with natural honey and oats. All the bakery goods are handmade in the U.S.A. using quality human grade ingredients. The cookies smell so good, your dog will think you baked them yourself.

Available at: OffLeash – where pets meet style, 1103 State Street, Santa Barbara, 805-957-4500, www.offleashstyle.com even though there are almost limitless variety of pipes in the world, if you smoke one you know that finding the right pipe for you can be a challenge. There are more than 100 standard shapes not to mention all the freelance work out there, and depending on what era you come from will depend a lot on what shape and material pipe you choose. Prices vary too. You can spend up to $10,000 on a custom pipe or as little as five dollars for an over-the-counter model. most serious aficionados choose a pipe the same way they would choose a watch or any other personal accessory. So take your time, relax and have fun.—RB

For a great selection of pipes, tobaccos and accessories drop by Santa Barbara Cigar and Tobacco at 10 W. Figueroa St. downtown. 805-9631979.