Archive for September, 2008

Wine is Still a Winning Holiday Gift - Pekin Daily Times

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

(ARA) - Looking for that holiday gift that is both personal and universal, sophisticated and fun? Smart holiday shoppers are turning to wine clubs and wine-related accessories to round out their seasonal shopping this year. Wine is moving beyond just …
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French ambassador to visit Bordentown City’s former Bonaparte estate - Packet Online

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

BORDENTOWN CITY — A visitor from France will soon speak at the former Joseph Bonaparte estate, commemorating the city’s rich history and cultural significance. The city where Joseph Bonaparte once lived will host French Ambassador Pierre Vimont …
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Street smarts - Prague Post

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

at Galerie Trafačka Ends Oct. 13. Kurta Konráda 1, Prague 9. Open Tues., Wed., Fri. 3-7 p.m., Thurs. 3-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For a list of outdoor locations, check www.namesfest.net/lokace The NAMES Fest marks the first attempt to bring …
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Newman’s Own philosophy: If you can help out, do - Houston Chronicle

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

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Newman’s Own philosophy: If you can help out, doHouston Chronicle, United States - 3 hours agoEvery Christmas, Newman filled wine bottles with his homemade oil-and-vinegar salad dressing to give to neighbors. When they ran out, they requested refills …

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San Francisco’s Chinatown a take-home mecca - Inside Bay Area

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

At 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday, Chinatown’s arteries — Stockton Street and Grant Avenue — and its veins — Vallejo, Jackson and Washington — are empty of people and nearly devoid of traffic. A late-summer breeze chilled with fog swirls dirt in the …
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Truck loaded with nearly 2,000 cases of wine stolen from Fort Myers … - News-Press

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A tractor-trailer loaded with nearly 2,000 cases of wine was reported stolen Monday from a truck stop in Fort Myers. Lee County deputy Mark Bonora reported the driver, Luis Ramirez, was working for Arch Express trucking company in Miami Springs. He …
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NS wine lovers to try before they buy - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

NS wine lovers to try before they buyTheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - 2 hours agoWine bottles are upside down at a circular station, a machine keeps them the proper temperature, and customers can buy cards to access samples. …

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Good wine buys available by the magnum - Bellingham Herald

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Relatively few wineries regularly produce wine in a 1.5-liter size, also referred to as a magnum. And when you do the math, you realize why it’s impractical for many to even consider it. A standard 750-milliliter bottle holds slightly more than 25 …
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N.S. wine lovers to try before they buy - The Chronicle Herald

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. is looking for proposals for a new wine-tasting system (not exactly as illustrated) eventually to put in 25 of its stores. (ERIC WYNNE / Staff / File) Wine lovers may soon be able to try before they buy at some liquor …
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Tractor trailer loaded with wine bottles stolen in Fort Myers - The News-Press

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Tractor trailer loaded with wine bottles stolen in Fort MyersThe News-Press, FL - 2 hours agoBy Rachel Myers • rmyers@news-press.com • September 30, 2008 A tractor and trailer loaded with nearly 2000 cases full of wine was reported stolen Monday …

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