Michael Ruffino

A blend of This Is Spinal Tap and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the cult classic confessions of a debauched rock 'n' roller and his adventures in excess on the '80s hair-metal nostalgia tour through Middle America-available again, and now revised and updated Once upon a time at the start of the new century, the unheard-of Unband got a chance to drink, fight, and play loud music with '80s metal bands like Dio and Def Leppard. To the mix they brought illegal pyrotechnics, a giant red inflatable hand with movable digits, a roadie dubiously named Safety Bear, a high tolerance for liver damage, and an infectious love of rock & roll and everything it represents.Unband bassist Michael Ruffino takes us on an epic joyride across a surrealistic American landscape where we meet mute Christian groupies, crack-smoking Girl Scouts, beer-drinking chimps, and thousands of head-bangers who cannot accept that hair metal is dead. Here, too, are uncensored portraits of Ronnie James Dio, Anthrax, Sebastian Bach, Lemmy of Motorhead, and others.Adios, Motherfucker is gonzo rock storytelling at its finest-excessive, incendiary, intelligent, hilarious, and utterly original.

Gentlemanly Confessions Of A Debauched Rock 'n' Roller

Join the crew of the Phoenix as they embark on a lone journey to save the earth from a technological collapse. Possessing the only warp drive in existence. Paul Orion heads the leading asteroid mining company and will stop at nothing to steal that warp technology. Be with them as they defend themselves against the Orion Syndicate, fight aliens, bounty hunters and visit planets that defy the imagination.

Paul Orion teams up with Earth's most ruthless criminals to exact revenge on The Phoenix.Join the Phoenix as it defends the galaxy from true evil.Intergalactic battles, other worldly coalitions.Worlds that will dazzle your imagination and spark your wildest dreams into a storyline you will not soon forget.Action!Adventure!Love!Loss!Get ready for a true space Opera!

A True Survival Guide for Small Businesses is a valuable resource for any retail entrepreneur who wants to learn how to successfully market and sell his or her business.Michael Ruffino has over twenty years of experience in retailing both as an employee and as a storeowner and presents essential marketing tools for new business owners in a practical and straightforward style. He provides twelve easy ways to advertise either inexpensively or for free, a thorough explanation of salesmanship that will help owners receive the most from floor traffic, and a simple way to look at forecasting and budgeting that avoids a heavy debt burden. Ruffino coaches entrepreneurs on the essential skills and planning needed to implement a strategy for success. Learn how and understand the challenges that lie aheadBecome part of the communityCreate S.M.A.R.T. goalsIncrease your skill set for better salesAnalyze return on investment for every advertising dollar spentDeal with setbacksThis guidebook will help business owners develop a unique footprint and culture through creative store management and innovative marketing that can be translated into practical goals for businesses for years to come.

Join the crew of the Phoenix as they embark on a lone journey to save the earth from a technological collapse. Possessing the only warp drive in existence.Paul Orion heads the leading asteroid mining company and will stop at nothing to steal that warp technology. Be with them as they defend themselves against the Orion Syndicate, fight aliens, bounty hunters and visit planets that defy the imagination.

Hidden in the Cascade Mountains sits a natural wonder, Lake of the Woods.Learn about some of its history, trails, fishing and some strange but true stories. This guide will help you enjoy this lake and give you a new appreciation of what Klamath County offers in just one location.

Tucked away in the Cascades just East of Klamath Falls Oregon exists a spring-fed beauty of a lake. A fisherman's retreat and a marvel for everyone to enjoy.Lake of the Woods is home to hundreds of seasonal cabins, nearly a dozen species of fish, and home to a century-old resort.This lake offers, adventure, mystery and majesty tucked away just out of sight.This booklet is your visitors guide.