The Dose

Greer’s OC 3.0: More to Love!

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2009

We're finishing up an extensive remodeling job to the Greer's OC website and Daily Dose of OC, with the goal of giving you a richer, more interactive experience. Today marks its debut, with more new features to come in the following weeks. Right now on the Greer's OC website, you'll find new sections devoted to shopping, dining, music, Greer's OCTV, travel, a Greer's OC Approved list of recommended businesses and services, a daily blog from Greer and more. You'll notice that the Daily Dose has gotten a tune-up as well, giving you a faster read and more items shopping, dining,…

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CAN YOUR DOG SURF?

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2009

How will you ever know if your dog is a surfer unless you take him or her to the Surf Dog clinic tomorrow 9 to 11 a.m. at Huntington Dog Beach? This is just a preliminary step to the more serious, inaugural Surf City Surf Dog competition coming up Sunday, Oct. 11. At the clinic, instructors will get dogs comfortable on surfboards on dry land, then it's on to catching waves. (Dog owners must participate as well, that means getting wet.) At the Surf City Surf Dog competition, dogs will be judged on a variety of skills, including the length…

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RIGHT ON ECO-PAPERS!

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By Greer Wylder
September 23, 2009

It's not all that often that we put pen to paper, but when we do, we want Wiley Valentine. We're over the moon for this Irvine-based stationery company that's committed to eco-friendly paper designs. And just for Greer's OC subscribers 10% off any order! Wiley Valentine's high quality seasonal cards, invitations, notes, gifts and greetings are printed on recycled PSC or 100% cotton (tree free). And even at its design studio Wiley Valentine reuse recycled fax paper and shred every paper to use as packaging materials. A few favorite collections include its hand letterpress printed on 100% recycled plantable paper…

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KISS AND LOVE MAKE-UP!

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2009

When it comes to applying make-up, we’re worthless. But to our rescue is Paulina Bustos an OC-based make-up artist (formerly with Shu Uemura and M·A·C) who is one of the best we’ve ever worked with. Not only will she travel to your home, hotel, or event to make you look your best, she also offers unique services such as personal shopping. She will go through your existing make-up and tell you how to use it and what is missing and she’ll even purchase products that you need and deliver them back to you. Love that! Her other specialties include make-up…

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CATCH THIS AT SCOTT’S SEAFOOD!

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2009

Scott's Seafood is celebrating its 20-year anniversary Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m. with a giving back party. And you're invited! They're teaming up with Festival of Children and will donate all proceeds from the evening's event. Every dollar raised will go toward to programs and services that serve Orange County's children. Executive chef Michael Doctulero created a four-course prix-fixe menu and we have no doubt it's incredible: New Zealand abalone with Shiitake mushrooms, leeks and sesame vinaigrette; Kobe beef carpaccio salad with white truffle oil, mizuna, ruby beets; poached Maine lobster with sweet corn, Champagne risotto, edamame. And for…

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