So Who Isn’t Trying to Loose Weight in 2002? (Originally published in 2002, Eve of Destruction, Signal Newspaper.)

January 8, 2002 So the race is on.  It’s the start of 2002 and at the top of everyone’s resolution list is to loose weight.  What a surprise.  There are several rumors about weight loss, diet plans and the so-called benefits of exercise.  I will attempt, in my own destructive way, to filter through it…

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Gleason Family Vineyards Santa Barbara County Wine Country Portfolio Acquires Solvang, CA’s Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard

Santa Ynez, CA – The Gleason Family Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley portfolio of brands (Roblar Winery and Vineyards, Refugio Ranch Vineyards) has officially announced the December 2021 acquisition of Solvang, California’s Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (www.ButtonwoodWinery.com), a 106-acre property in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard currently comprises a…

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New Deal Distillery’s Driftwood Libations offer premium ready-to-drink cocktails

PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) – After a long day at work, not everyone has the time, patience, or know-how to make a balanced cocktail – but thankfully, New Deal Distillery does. So, let them fix you a drink! New Deal Distillery’s Driftwood Libations line https://newdealdistillery.com/driftwood-libations offers pre-mixed cocktails that only need to be poured, stirred, and garnished – truly…

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NEW 8,000 Bottle Cellar in 15th century Florence Noble Home

Florence’s Golden View restaurant has emerged from a 14-month Covid-induced shutdown with a completely renovated design and mission as it prepares to celebrate 20 years of “golden views” over the Arno River and famed Ponte Vecchio in January 2022. Owner Tommaso Grasso teamed up with architect Nicola Maggiaioli from Studio Miarca to reimagine the 6,000 sq ft Golden View…

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Chateau de Berne Celebrates Top 100 Placement from Wine Enthusiast for Its Inspiration Rose Wine

PROVENCE, France, /PRNewswire/ — MDCV celebrates the top 100 wine placement from Wine Enthusiast Magazine for its Inspiration Rosè, the only Cotes de Provence Rose to be included in the Top 100. Reviewer Roger Voss said, “Aging on the lees has allowed this wine to have the depth and ripe concentration, which contrast well with the bright red-berry flavors and spicy,…

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Billionaire’s Row Champagne Included in Wine and Spirits Magazine’s Year’s Best Champagne List

MIAMI, /PRNewswire/ — Billionaire’s Row, Premier Black-Owned champagne brand has been included as one of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s 2021’s Best Champagnes. Currently highlighted in their December 2021 Holiday Issue, Billionaire’s Row was rated with a ninety (90), highlighted as both delicious and compelling (a compelling wine of its region; a delicious, finessed expression of a place). “Billionaire’s Row was created at Champagne Dumenil, an independent Champagne…

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PAGE AND PAIRING DELIVERS THE PERFECT READ, THE PERFECT WINE, AND THE PERFECT BITE CURATED FOR YOUR PLEASURE

A truly good book can transport readers to another world. Page & Pairing brings that world to readers, introducing a special flavor—literally—to the reading experience. Sent weekly to subscribers’ inboxes, Page & Pairing matches a good read with a recipe and wine that complement the book’s plot so readers can create a full experience around a book, whether they’re…

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