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Beer Froster
Description: Beer lovers around the country are wild about beer frosters! Available through BeerFroster.Com, these specialty freezers use highly accurate thermostats and powerful compressors to chill your favorite beer to within a single degree of its freezing point (24 degrees). Aluminum bottles work best, but any beer will work. A supercold beer when put on the counter may actually form frost... it is the coldest beer in town and the coolest gift you can give!
Price: $599.00 to $2,800.00 Visit the Website
Stella Artois Introduces Limited-Edition Swarovski Crystal Chalice
Description: More than six centuries ago, Stella Artois was masterfully crafted as a gift to the people of Leuven, Belgium for the holidays. Every year, Stella Artois pauses to remember this occasion, and this year, we've chosen to celebrate the season with a limited-edition Crystal Chalice adorned with Swarovski elements. This holiday season, Swarovski adds a special sparkle to the classic Stella Artois Chalice. The Chalice pays homage to Stella Artois' 600 year-old brewing heritage and the Belgian tradition of crafting glasses specifically for beer, making the Crystal Chalice the optimal gift for the beer connoisseurs on your list. A very limited quantity of the Crystal Chalice is available for purchase at Fancy for $500. For a supreme holiday drinking experience, enjoy the Crystal Chalice and Stella Artois poured from the limited-edition holiday bottle.
Price: $500.00 Visit the Website
Omega Vert Juicers
Description: An Omega Juicer makes the perfect gift to give anyone special. It show's that you truly care about their health and well being. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends filling half your plate with fruit and vegetables at every meal. For women, the USDA recommends 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit daily and 2.5 to 3 cups of veggies. Men should aim for 2 to 2.5 cups of fruit daily and 3.5 to 4 cups of veggies. Most people do not even come close to this number! Juicing is a great way to up your daily intake of fruits and veggies, and therefore, help to maintain a healthy and nutritious lifestyle. About Omega Juicers Since 1985, Omega has developed the most efficient and reliable juicers available, proudly offering all styles of juicing equipment from its "One Stop Shop for All Your Juicing Needs." Founded by industry expert Robert Leo, who spent over twenty years developing his vision and experience by listening to consumer needs, Omega remains the only company to offer centrifuge, masticating, and pulp ejection style juicers, in addition to the more traditional citrus models. Omega products are stylish enough for the home and powerful enough for the workplace, and Omega's track record of durability, coupled with its product confidence, allows the brand to offer up to 15-year warranties on its range of products, which includes juicers, blenders, food prep machines, drink dispensers and more.
Price: $329.99 to $379.99 Visit the Website
Melitta Pour-Over Bar
Description: The hottest trend in gourmet coffee? The pour-over. It's not a new way of making coffee, but rather a time-tested method gaining newfound appreciation. Dating back to Melitta Bentz, who in 1908 invented the two-part filter system, hand-crafting of coffee in a simplistic way creates a bright, clean cup of coffee. Preparation consists of a cone, lined with a coffee filter and filled with ground coffee, sitting atop a coffee cup. Water is slowly poured by hand over the grounds and delicious, fresh coffee drips into the cup below. As an elegant, yet equally convenient alternative to Melitta's Ready Set Joe (a superior way to brew coffee for those who savor coffee's flavor one cup at a time), Melitta offers several new items in its line-up of pour-overs. The stylish Stainless Steel 3 Station and 4 Station Pour-Over Bars are perfect for larger quantities of handmade coffee. For dinner parties and book club gatherings, they make for an impressive presentation. For more informal, intimate get-togethers, the Stainless Steel 2 Station Pour-Over Bar is ideal. Melitta's Stainless Steel Pour-Over Bars retail for $200.00 (2 Station), $275.00 (3 Station) and $330.00 (4 Station).
Price: $200.00 to $275.00 Visit the Website
Nespresso U And The Aeroccino Plus Milk Frother
Description: Nespresso's newest machine, U, is the ultimate machine in modularity, simplicity and purity. Users can change the shape of U to fit contemporary living spaces and interiors, while the Nespresso system delivers the perfect cup of coffee. Designed to adapt to your unique space & lifestyle, U is equipped with several revolutionary features such as a water tank that rotates 180° around the machine. Pair the U with the Aeroccino Plus milk frother to make cappuccinos and lattes in the comfort of your home.
Price: $199.00 to $249.00 Visit the Website
H20+ Cypress Countertop Water Filtration System
Description: Delivering high-quality filtration usually found only in more complex under-sink systems, the H20+ Cypress Countertop Water Filtration System is elegantly designed to take up minimal space in the kitchen and dispense safer, better-tasting and more environmentally-friendly water at the push of a button. The 3-stage Cypress Water Filtration System utilizes three separate advanced water filters, dramatically reducing industrial chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, turbidity, volatile organic compounds (VOC's), microorganisms, and bad tastes and odors. In about the same time and ease as changing a light bulb, you can have continuous refreshing filtered water at home without the hassle of waste water hookups or storage tank installations. The Cypress installs in under ten minutes with the provided faucet diverter and fits 99% of home faucets.The Cypress Countertop Water Filtration System eliminates wastewater, storage tanks and complex installation.
Price: $199.00 Visit the Website
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle
Description: Toast the holidays in true French style . . . raise a glass of the finest bubbly from Laurent-Perrier Champagne, one of the oldest Champagne Houses and the largest that's still family-run. Laurent-Perrier is commemorating its 200th anniversary, so why not join in the celebration and raise a glass of Grand Siècle, a superb blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, available nationwide. With its 17th century-inspired bottle that evokes the "Great Century" of Louis XIV, this prestige cuvée, priced at $150, is a gift fit for a queen and will make her feel like royalty this holiday season.
Price: $150.00 Visit the Website
Blue Heron French Cheese Company's The Oregonian Gift Basket
Description: Share an adventure around Oregon, exploring the beautiful Beaver State's bounty from the coast and rivers to the mountains and valleys. Contains: - The Oregonian Cookbook, Best Recipes from Foodday - Bottles of Moonstone Asian Pear Sake, Blue Heron Pinot Gris and Pelican Pub Tsunami Stout - A bag and tin of flake sea salt from Jacobsen's Salts, harvested from the cold waters of the Oregon coast - A selection of gourmet foods and condiments, including the best-selling Riverhouse Blue Cheese Dressing, Oregonzola Blue Cheese, Olympic Provisions Finocchiona Salami, Blue Heron Marionberry Seedless Preserves, Skout Apple and Cinnamon Organic Trailbar and Blue Heron Dill Mustard - Four handmade truffles by Posh Sweets
Price: $150.00 Visit the Website
Happy Hour Timepieces "The Ish"
Description: Born from the "It's 5 o'clock somewhere" philosophy, The Ish features a patented bottle opener built seamlessly into the band buckle. The perfect happy hour wingman with frosted mineral crystal screen with a window for 5 o'clock; also features printed splash graphic for brushed or black IP stainless steel and screw back case. It comes in classic black, orange and all black.
Price: $149.99 to $174.99 Visit the Website
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Circolo
Description: The easy to use, innovative NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Circolo ($149) is the only single-serve coffee machine with the power to whip up 16 different hot and cold beverages in mere seconds. Winner of the International Forum Design award and standing above the competition with espresso technology, the Circolo features 15 bars of pressure, outshining the professional java shops. This sophisticated mod machine heats up in seconds to create piping hot espressos in no time. The sleek design and crisp back-lit LED screen give the Circolo a hip edge, while a custom control lever allows you to adjust the strength of your brew. Whether impressing mom with custom Cappuccinos and Lattes, or the kids with delicious hot chocolate, the Circolo will definitely keep the family busy and well caffeinated. There is even a Peach Iced Tea option, which is perfect for summertime. The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Circolo is available in sleek Piano Black and can be found at retailers nationwide, www.amazon.com and the Dolce Gusto Store: www.Dolcegustostore.com.
Price: $149.00 Visit the Website
Charter Oak's Award-Winning Wine In Four Holiday Special Sets
Description: Whether you're presenting a bottle of one of Charter Oak's delicious red varietals to the holiday party hostess or purchasing a few bottles for your own special dinner, these award-winning wines fit into every holiday event. Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Charter Oak boasts highly rated Zinfandels and blends. Their holiday specials include the Guido Duet, Holiday Trio, Big Bold Reds and the Holiday Rock Star Red Collection. Sets range in price from $133 - $302.
Price: $133.00 to $302.00 Visit the Website
SodaStream Source
Description: SodaStream announced it has partnered with Yves Behar to re-examine every element of the SodaStream soda maker, including the user interface, the design and material selection, the bottle, and the overall consumer experience. "Source," an elegantly-designed soda maker that combines beauty, functionality and efficiency. The sleek carbonating bottle locks into place using the new, patent-pending "snap-n-lock" mechanism for easy bottle insertion and removal. The entire top surface of the soda maker is responsive to touch, and the strength of carbonation is visible through the LED display, providing instant visual feedback.
Price: $129.00 to $149.00 Visit the Website
CAMUS XO Elegance Gift Set
Description: Gold World Spirit Award-winner CAMUS Cognac has developed a distinctive new flavored cognac with the signature CAMUS style certain to please even the most refined palates. Found nationwide, CAMUS XO Elegance will be the perfect fit for his cravings as the subtle hints of vanilla and candied fruit will culminate in a persistent finish. With a $120 price tag, this gift pack includes the signature spirit and two personal glasses which promise luxury with every sip.
Price: $120.00 Visit the Website
Score Some Points With The Guys With The Gamer Beverage Dispenser
Description: Football season is in full force and tailgating, pre-gaming or hosting your buddies for those epic games makes the season so much more exciting. Whether for Monday Night Football, supporting the local High School Team on a Friday night, tailgating, cookouts, or any fun event, THE GAMER Beverage Dispenser is the perfect centre-piece for the die-hard fan's collection of memorabilia. The Gamer is a home team beverage dispenser that's the hit of the football season. Perfect for chilling, and serving your favorite cold beverage (soft drinks, iced tea, soda, or beer), The Gamer is guaranteed to score some points with your buddies and be a big winner for those upcoming Super Bowl parties. There are over 15 college models and school colors to choose from and if you don't see the model you're looking for, The Gamer will customize a beverage dispenser just for you! The Gamer makes a unique gift for a sports fan family and puts a finishing touch on the man cave. Retail price: $149 More information: www.BigFanTailgating.com
Price: $99.00 to $149.00 Visit the Website
Bonita Platinum Tequila - The World's Only Five-times Distilled Tequila.
Description: Xzibit's own Bonita Tequila was founded based on a simple idea; that by combining modern technology with centuries-old tradition, we could create an ultra-premium tequila unlike anything the world has ever known. Distilled 5 times, bottled in pure crystal and wrapped in satin, our tequila is an experience of luxury for hip, urban-savvy people who appreciate the finer things in life. Bonita is more than tequila; it is the highlight of an evening with friends, the crown jewel of bottle service at the finest clubs, the exclusive drink of the modern sophisticate.
Price: $99.00 to $199.99 Visit the Website
Casa Herradura's Tequila Colección De La Casa Reserva 2012, Port Cask Finish
Description: Tequila Herradura, launched in 2013 the first of a series of small-batch tequilas, Colección de la Casa, Reserva 2012, Port Cask Finish. Each year, a new tequila will be released that will offer consumers a one-of-a-kind experience. The inaugural product is a port cask finished reposado tequila that acquires its complex body and extraordinary smooth taste from resting in two different types of oak casks.
Price: $89.99 to $99.99 Visit the Website
Is The Caffeine As We Wake And Start Our Day Our Friend?
Description: Most of the people consume caffeine to start their day. A cup of tea or coffee may make it easier for you to feel energetic and alert for most of the time after consuming it. But do you know the negative effects of consuming caffeine? Especially if you are a heavy caffeine drinker you should consider the negative effects it can have on your body. Caffeine has an addictive nature. Once your body grows accustomed to having caffeine, without this addictive agent your body will not function properly. But is it really necessary to make your body loose out to such an addictive agent merely for the need of increase energy level and stamina? Think for once, is consuming caffeine as we wake and start our day our friend? Probably not is the answer most of you will come up with. Our offered juice supplement is a perfect blended formulation of exotic super fruits and other nutrient-dense fruits. Our fruit juice supplement helps boost energy naturally and also help improve your stamina. Furthermore, our juice is GMO free and do not contain any additives or preservatives making it a good choice as health drink that is Safe for the whole family.
Price: $79.00 to $260.00 Visit the Website
Lucid Absinthe Gift Set
Description: Lucid Absinthe brings you a specialized gift set including: a bottle of the famous Absinthe, a unique Lucid glass, and a personalized balancier to give you a dose of absinthe the traditional way. Priced at $59.99, this set will be available nationwide, with the exception of Pennsylvania, in mid-September. With one bottle regularly priced at $59.99, this value is hard to beat for any spirit lover.
Price: $59.99 Visit the Website
Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Description: Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a unique gift for any collector or connoisseur as it is the only distillery that exclusively releases vintage whisky. What makes one bottling of Balblair differ from another is the time the whisky spends in the cask and the composition of the casks themselves. While all Balblair vintages maintain core characteristics, each has its own distinct favor captured from the moment in time it was laid in the cask and its long maturation. John MacDonald, Balblair's Distillery Manager, handpicks each vintage and only releases them when they're at the peak of their perfection. Each Balblair bottle is presented in a sophisticated display box which beautifully portrays the distillery's surrounding area. Balblair is a perfect gift for any scotch drinker who wants to celebrate or commemorate a certain year and it will capture the moment you want to remember forever this holiday season.
Price: $59.99 to $64.99 Visit the Website
Coffee Bean Direct Favorites 5 Pack Sampler
Description: Experience our new Coffee Collections: five-packs of our most popular coffees in 7 categories. Each sampler pack includes five 1-lb bags. CBD Favorites – Fully caffeinated and no flavored coffee in this sampler! Just five 1-lb bags of our most popular coffees. Breakfast Blend City Roast Colombian Costa Rican Tarrazu Italian Roast Espresso Panama Boquete Decaf Coffee – Created special for our decaf-loving friends, this sampler includes some dark decaf and some light decaf. Enjoy! Fair Trade Coffee – Coffee with a social and/or environmental conscience. The bags in this sampler are all certified Fair Trade, fully caffeinated coffee! Flavored Coffee – These are the coffee flavors we cannot make enough of! Our customers love these traditional favorites. Seasonal Coffee – Changing with the 4 seasons, this sampler includes the season's most popular special flavors. One sampler for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall containing that season's favorite flavors! Unroasted Coffee – Whether you are just getting started with home roasting or are an old pro, this sampler provides a nice cross-section of beans which can be roasted to various roast levels. Unroasted Fair Trade Coffee – Into home roasting and looking for Fair Trade coffee only? This is just the sampler for you!
Price: $53.60 Visit the Website
Tequila Partida - Simply The Finest
Description: Tequila Partida, the 100% blue agave spirit from Mexico, is the perfect spirit for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Partida achieves a pure, clean taste, and has been recognized by aficionados the world over for excellence, both served neat and in cocktails. Tequila Partida is available in four marques - Partida Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Elegante. Made from mature agave plants that are carefully tended and harvested by hand, each marque is simply exquisite. Whether you are hosting a cocktail party, formal dinner or an outdoor soiree, Partida will please all of your guests.
Price: $50.00 to $350.00 Visit the Website
Xante, Cognac With A Sweet Pear Twist
Description: Xante, this Cognac-based pear spirit was originally created in 1894 by Richard Heinrich and his family in the Alsace region of France. Today it is still made by the same family recipe. Xante is a blend of cognac matured for four years in French Limousine oak, which gives it a rich amber color and a hint of vanilla flavor. The noteworth spirit has been popular in Europe for decades and is a staple in the various royal courts. The Crown Princess of Sweden even served Xante to guests attending her wedding recently. It is highly recommended to serve Xante - neat, as is, chilled in a cognac snifter, or as a low calorie drink (only 35 calories for 1.5 oz) topped with lemon/lime soda and a proper squeeze of lime.
Price: $39.99 Visit the Website
Thin Balance Hormone Balancing Shake
Description: Womens Healthy Hormones new Thin Balance hormone balancing shakes for women are formulated to help women going through menopause to lose excess weight, reduce body fat, feel satisfied and full, consume less food and most importantly, feel like themselves again. They are also available in booster kits that target individual symptoms of menopause. Womens Healthy Hormones is committed to the life sustaining qualities of natural healthy nutrients and supplements derived in whole from mother nature. We believe that only good wholesome natural herbs, botanicals and enriched nature's ingredients bring about a complete natural body balance that will help with personal health issues and well being.
Price: $39.95 Visit the Website
Broken Shed Vodka
Description: When you think of premium vodka, you don't imagine it being created in an old, bruised-up shed on a mountain in New Zealand with the help of two Connecticut expats. Nor would you expect it to be made of whey, the excess sugar generated from milk production. Cue Broken Shed Vodka. First launched in the US in Connecticut this past June, the New Zealand vodka has now expanded into New York via a distribution deal with New York Wine & Spirits, a division of Manhattan Beer. Founded in 2009 in New Zealand, Broken Shed Vodka is distilled four times from natural whey, which has been distilled to the highest standards in New Zealand for over 25 years. Broken Shed Vodka is free of any additives and is blended with two of New Zealand's purest water sources from both the North and South Islands. The result? A super premium spirit that will impress even the most discerning vodka drinkers.
Price: $32.99 Visit the Website
USANA Health Sciences Rev3 Energy
Description: Why not energize with something that is good for you? Cleaner. Smarter. Stronger. Rev3 Energy® is all the power of an energy drink—refined. Rev3 is a great alternative to crash-and-burn energy drinks. What makes Rev3 Energy unique is that it contains a significant amount of L-carnitine. This ingredient offers two important functions in energy production: first it shuttles fatty acids into the mitochondria where they can be turned into energy, and secondly L-carnitine helps transport the toxic byproduct of energy combustion out of the mitochondria to prevent accumulation. Rev3 is also distinguished by its low-glycemic formula. The total glycemic load from Rev3 is three to four times lower than traditional energy drinks. Typical energy drinks spike your blood sugar levels for a quick burst of energy, but lead to a crash soon after, leaving you feeling drained. Rev3's proprietary formula creates more of a sustained feeling of energy. Rev3 Energy—join the healthy energy revolution.
Price: $32.95 Visit the Website
Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum
Description: Mount Gay Rum recently announced a new addition to its portfolio: Mount Gay Black Barrel (SRP: $29.99), in celebration of the its 310th anniversary. Black Barrel is a small batch, hand-crafted rum, that is finished in charred bourbon oak barrels resulting in a delicious sipping rum - more of a bourbon whiskey rather than the rum you might be used to, but also exceptional in simple, classic cocktails.
Price: $29.99 Visit the Website
Perfectly Handcrafted. All-natural Double And Triple Distilled. Ultra Premium Agave Tequila
Description: Karma Tequila is produced from 100% blue agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco, a region referred to as the Napa Valley of Mexico and recognized for having the richest volcanic soil and ideal climate. Each agave is hand picked and tested ensuring that only the ripest agave is used. Authentic brick ovens slowly cook the agave allowing all the flavors to be captured in every sip. Karma's distillery is family owned and operated utilizing traditional distilling methods that have been passed down from generation to generation for over 70 years. Karma 100% agave tequila is handmade in small batches through a multiple distillation process ensuring a complete balance in taste and smoothness. Each bottle is filled, labeled and individually numbered by hand for your appreciation.
Price: $29.00 to $39.00 Visit the Website
Luce Della Vite Lucente IGT
Description: Lucente is the perfect balance of Merlot (75%) and Sangiovese (25%) with dark, fruity notes that showcase the perfect Italian expression of these two varietals when paired together. A fitting gift for the wine-lover that blazes his own trail, Luce della Vite was the first ever winery in Montalcino to blend select parcels of Merlot with their Sangiovese to create the commune's inaugural Super Tuscan. A lush, seductive bouquet offers silky impressions of raspberry and blackberry, followed by roast espresso, white chocolate, and pungent hints of mint and sage. Warm and well-rounded in the mouth, Lucente boasts supple, glossy tannins and a near-endless finale.
Price: $29.00 Visit the Website
Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010
Description: The typical color of Vino Nobile is medium ruby red, depending on the blend. It is medium to full-bodied and the aroma profile is characterized by typical Sangiovese fruit, such as red and black cherries, fresh plums and berries, which are underlined by an earthy, forest floor character. The taste is smooth and elegant with silky tannins and a long lingering persistence. In essence, its tasting profile can be summed up by the word "noble" (in Italian, nobile), which captures its refined, gentle, purebred nature.
Price: $29.00 Visit the Website
Caorunn Handcrafted Scottish Gin
Description: Caorunn is a handcrafted Scottish Gin. Artisanal from start to finish, Caorunn is an adventure in itself. Five handpicked Celtic and six traditional gin botanicals are infused to perfection in the world's only working Copper Berry Chamber on Speyside, resulting in a modern London Dry style gin with a crisp aromatic taste. With its fruity, floral notes evoking the Scottish Highlands, Caorunn Gin invites discerning drinkers to celebrate individuality and creativity. Enjoy Caorunn Gin- an aromatic adventure.
Price: $28.99 Visit the Website
Lovoka Caramel Liqueur
Description: Lovoka was born from passion, in the far away city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Passion for the richest caramel, ignited by passion for the smoothest triple-distilled vodka. Lovoka is an alcoholic beverage unlike any other – both a spirit and a liqueur. Liquid gold describes its color and fluidity. How fitting, as Johannesburg is known as the City of Gold, for its great wealth established during the 1880s Gold Rush. Its nose is striking – an aroma of buttery caramel laced with luscious undertones of toffee and pure vanilla. Its innovative taste and silky smoothness makes it unparalleled for single shots and for sexy cocktails. Its versatility is stunning. Lovoka's bottle is as glamorous as its contents. Designed of sleek silvery aluminum, it's not only eye-catching, it allows the contents to chill quicker than glass. The image chosen to embody the Lovoka label - a stylized interpretation of an authentic African tribal mask - reflects the beverage's distinctive. exotic heritage. Distinctive bottling, distinctive spirit. For shots and for cocktails. Born of passion. Created for passion. Lovoka is passion in a glass.
Price: $27.99 Visit the Website
EFFEN® Salted Caramel Vodka
Description: EFFEN® Vodka introduced EFFEN Salted Caramel Vodka, an extension of the brand's unique and carefully selected portfolio of flavors this summer. Inspired by the delicate combination of sweet and savory, EFFEN Salted Caramel Vodka evokes the perfect balance of sweetness enhanced with a touch of salt. EFFEN Salted Caramel Vodka offers a unique and unexpected twist to the cocktail experience. The warm and buttery flavor of caramelized sugar balanced with just a hint of salt is a welcome addition to a variety of cocktails, from the light and refreshing to the rich and decadent.
Price: $27.99 Visit the Website
CAMUS Cognac Gift Set
Description: This bottle of award-winning CAMUS Cognac is the perfect treat for this holiday season as the mix of fruity and vanilla notes will provide elegance in every sip. Packaged with two glasses, this special holiday set is $26.00 and available nationwide during the holiday season. Led by 5th generation Cyril Camus, many generations have stood behind this family-owned Cognac and now yours can too. Also, just launching this July is Ile de Ré, the first cognac produced outside of Cognac, France!
Price: $26.00 Visit the Website
Zing Anything Presents The Vodka Zinger
Description: Zing Anything brand of reusable "DIY" water bottles allow consumers to infuse all-natural ingredients into their beverages using a convenient, on-the-go bottle. Our technology allows for expedited infusions using less fruit, resulting in enhanced flavored water without artificial flavors and refined sugars. The Vodka Zinger The Vodka Zinger is a double wall insulated stainless steel bottle that allows you to infuse your vodka or other spirits, with all-natural ingredients such as cucumber, lemon, pineapple, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, mint, basil and more. The bottle has a bottom-mounted grinder that retains the ground pulp of your ingredients, which allows the pure extracted flavors to travel through a fine-combed mesh screen and infuse the vodka. Keep your guests sipping at your next holiday party by creating delicious all-natural infusions of your own!
Price: $25.99 Visit the Website
Glam Gift Packaging
Description: Corky Koutures "Glamour Galore Collection" is a fun, glam and surprising way to gift a bottle of wine, champagne, liquor, sparkling juices, gift cards, money, jewelry & more. Ones gifting and personalization options are bound only by ones imagination in Corky Koutures hassle free, customizable or regiftable all inclusive presentation package. No tape or scissors necessary, Corky Kouture is perfect for Anniversaries, Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Bridal (Bride & Groom Gift, Brides Maids, Maid Of Honor, Mothers Of Bride & Groom, Guest Gifts, Decorative Pieces,) Corporate Gifting,Christmas Gifts, Debutantes, Ladies Clubs, New Baby Girl Arrivals ,Sweet 16, Pampered Princess Parties, Proposals, and everything in between! Corky Kouture has got your celebration in the bag!
Price: $24.99 to $39.99 Visit the Website
Take Your Time And Enjoy Your Wine – Air Cork
Description: Air Cork is the perfect gift for those who enjoy wine. Either on its own, or as the ideal complement to a bottle of wine, any wine enthusiast would be happy to receive this handy and simple to use wine preserver. Air Cork protects wine from oxidation, providing an airtight seal no matter how much wine is left in the bottle. Simply lower the balloon end into the bottle until just at the top surface of the wine. As you then easily pump, the balloon floats and seals itself to the side of the bottle. To remove, squeeze the valve until the balloon completely deflates. You can keep it stored in its convenient accompanying pouch and take it out for use again and again. Available online at aircork.com.
Price: $24.95 Visit the Website
JUST CHILL ... Our Natural Relaxation Beverage That Helps You Keep Your Cool
Description: JUST CHILL® is an award winning, natural beverage designed to help take the edge off. JUST CHILL® refreshes people who like being less uptight and more laid-back. Welcome to our lifestyle... Mission.... Global Chilling... Help people around the world become more laidback and less uptight with our refreshing beverage and company chillosophy. We like to laugh around here and hope you do too. Our flavors.... Tropical...ORANGE AND JUICY... The mouthwatering flavors of mango, peach and orange combine to create our signature "Tropical" flavor. This is the FIRST and ORIGINAL JUST CHILL that started the CHILL movement. Rio Berry ...RICH & COMPLEX... Pomegranate and raspberry flavors come together in a crisp, full-bodied blend, making JUST CHILL: Rio Berry an exotic addition to the JUST CHILL family. Jamaican Citrus ...REFRESHINGLY UNIQUE... With a hint of fresh Cuban mint, JUST CHILL: Caribbean is our celebration of the famous Caribbean-born, Mojito. This unique citrus-mint blend is quickly becoming the go-to drink for many CHILL aficionados. Our ingredients ... Refresh and relax while you enjoy this beverage with benefits. All of the ingredients (L-theanine, Lemongrass, Vitamin C, B-Vitamin Complex, Magnesium and Zinc) work together to help reduce stress without drowsiness while elevating mood and focus.
Price: $24.00 to $30.00 Visit the Website
American Harvest Organic Spirit
Description: Go green this holiday season. The company who created Grey Goose Vodka is at it again.. American Harvest Organic Spirit is an American made, organic vodka made from a proprietary blend of organic vodka and organic ingredients resulting in a distinctly smooth and silky spirit with a crisp, clean taste. Handcrafted in small batches from organic winter wheat grown on a family owned and sustainably managed American farm, American Harvest is distilled and bottled in Rigby, Idaho using water from aquifers deep beneath the Snake River plain. American Harvest has been developed with great care for the quality, organic nature and sustainable growing practices of all of its ingredients. It has no artificial additives or preservatives and is produced with a continuous column distillation process and charcoal filtration to ensure the integrity and purity of the spirit. The American Harvest Distillery is USDA Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Price: $23.99 Visit the Website
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso DOC
Description: In addition to Tuscany, Umbria is also known for producing some of the best Sangiovese-based blends in Italy. Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso DOC is a delightful blend of Sangiovese, the indigenous Sagrantino grape, and Merlot. Winemaker Marco Caprai brought back the Sagrantino grape back from near extinction, and we're lucky he did - Caprai has successfully put Umbria on the map as a serious wine region with his award-winning wines. Rivaling even the best Chiantis, Caprai's Montefalco Rosso has a lovely nose of ripe, red fruit with delicate hints of vanilla that complements its full but unintimidating structure.
Price: $22.99 Visit the Website
Stay Cool And Refreshed This Summer With TAKEYA® Flash Chill®
Description: TAKEYA's patented Flash Chill system is the quickest and easiest way to brew, chill, serve, and store fresh and flavorful iced tea in one reusable and dishwasher-safe pitcher. Doing away with antiquated brewing techniques and cumbersome appliances, the trendy, BPA-free Flash Chill Tea Maker freshly brews hot tea in 3-5 minutes and instantly flash chills it in just 30 seconds. Unlike most pitchers and tea makers, the airtight Flash Chill Tea Maker locks-in the aromas and flavors of the brewing tea, capturing the fullest and freshest tea flavors. The fine mesh Tea Infuser easily twists into the Flash Chill Tea Maker lid and provides ample room for loose leaf tea to bloom and fully release their flavors. On a sunny day, anyone can create a cool and refreshing, flavor-rich iced tea drink in a flash! For a creative minty-fresh twist, one can enjoy the Tropical Black Iced Tea with chopped pineapple, mango and fresh mint leaves using TAKEYA's Fruit Infuser. The Fruit Infuser easily twists onto the lid of TAKEYA's 2-quart pitcher, and the airtight lid locks in the freshness and flavor of the fruits. With one unique pitcher, one can easily share the refreshing goodness of TAKEYA Iced Teas!
Price: $21.99 to $39.99 Visit the Website
Licor 43
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Fonseca Bin 27, Limited-Edition
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New Book Streamlines California Wine Country Travel
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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina DOCG
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The weather this morning has been so curious that I feel obligated to comment on it, despite my general dislike of discussions about the weather. Unless the weather is so outstanding that we are all about to die, or the power is out.
At any rate. I woke up around 7:30 and the light, everywhere, was yellow. As though God had peed in the air, a rich vibrant bright unmistakable yellow. The eastern horizon looked like it was on fire, golden and orange and yellow and shot through with dark streaks. It's been raining all night, and then it began to hail. The wind snaked through the cracks of the house, setting up a constant whistling noise.
Then the lightning and thunder began, in quick succession, right on top of me. But when I looked to the west, I saw blue skies and sunshine. Loki was running back and forth from the living room to the bedroom, looking at the ominous eastern sky and then the cheerful western sky. He was obviously deeply confused. Now the weather seems to be clearing and it appears that we might have a sunny day. The funny yellow colour is gone, and everything is normal again. How peculiar.

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Dakar, Senegal, 17-19 November 2015 - PAGE Week was held in Dakar, Senegal under the theme "The Transition to a Green Economy in Senegal: political and strategic framework to stimulate action". The event, jointly organised by the Government of Senegal and PAGE, offered national actors a platform to review progress and share experiences on the transition toward a green economy in Senegal. The week focussed on the main achievement in the country's second year as a PAGE partner and looked at new opportunities to continue on the path towards an inclusive green economy in line with the objectives of the Plan Senegal Emergent (PSE).
The principal aims of the event included:
- Officially validate and launch the National Green Jobs Strategy and the operational programme for implementation – a joint programme co-financed by the national government, UNDP (through GEF) and PAGE;
- Validate and launch a national strategic document on green economy produced by a committee of parliamentarians and members of the Economic, social and environmental council;
- Validate and disseminate results of a green industry assessment and other studies conducted by PAGE;
- Share national experiences in the promotion of green economy to share best practices; and
- Consult national stakeholders on future PAGE activities as outlined in the logical framework.
It is clear that since the adoption of the final declaration of Rio + 20 in June 2012, significant efforts have been made by Senegal in the transition towards a greener economy. This has been demonstrated by the Plan Senegal Emergent (PSE) adopted in February 2014, the National Sustainable Development Strategy, the National Policy for the Management of Wetlands in Senegal, the Sectoral Policy Letter on the Environment and Natural Resources, and the joining PAGE in 2014.
PAGE aims to support Senegal in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability to foster economic growth, create income and jobs, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen the ecological foundations of its economy.


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White children are more likely to suffer mental health issues than their peers, a major study has found.
The rise of marital breakdown has been blamed for the higher instance of "emotional problems" among white children, with researchers pointing to "better family cohesion" in ethnic communities.
A report published today [THURS] details findings from the largest ever population based survey of children mental health and wellbeing in England. Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families analysed survey responses from 30,000 children aged 11 to 14.
They found that white children were "significantly" more likely to experience mental health issues than those from black, Asian, mixed and other ethnic groups. Children were given a score based on their answers to series of questions about their emotional state, including whether they have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety or tearfulness.
If their score was above a certain threshold it meant their mental health issues were such that there was a "high likelihood" that an intervention, such as counselling, was necessary.
One in five white children (20 per cent) had scores that were above the threshold, meaning that their mental health issues were such that there was a "high likelihood" that an intervention was necessary, such as counselling. This compared to 14 per cent of children from other ethnic groups.
– Camilla Turner
Read more: White Children More Likely to Suffer Mental Health Issues
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With over a quarter MILLION square feet of tile cleaned we specialize in Ceramic Tile & Grout, Saltillo and Terrazzo Steam Cleaning. We also use
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'Like' AmaWaterways on Facebook
for Chance to Win a Cruise
River Cruise Line Launches Sweepstakes to Send
One Facebook Fan and Friend on a Rhine River Holiday Cruise
CHATSWORTH, CA (OCT. 26, 2012) – Facebook fans have a great reason to "Like" AmaWaterways' newest sweepstakes, "Spend the Holidays on The Rhine." One lucky Facebook fan will win a seven-night trip for two exploring four European countries onboard AmaWaterways' Christmas on the Rhine itinerary.
From now until Nov. 16, 2012, visitors to AmaWaterways' Facebook page can become a fan and submit an easy entry form. One randomly selected Facebook fan will win a seven-night "Christmas on the Rhine" cruise from Dec. 27 – Jan. 3, 2013. The prize includes one double occupancy cabin, cruise fare and port charges. The cruise fare includes all onboard meals; free-flowing wine, beer and soda with every dinner; daily shore excursions; in-room direct Internet access and Infotainment; ship-wide Wi-Fi; guided bicycle tours, and much more.
"We are very excited about our growing popularity on Facebook and other social media, and this sweepstakes is our way to say 'Thank You' to our loyal fans," saidKristin Karst, AmaWaterways' executive vice president and co-owner. "Cruising the Rhine River and exploring Europe's famous Christmas Markets is a magical and memorable way to celebrate the holidays."
Europe's Christmas Markets are a beloved holiday tradition that attracts millions of visitors every year. Starting in late November, thousands of outdoor markets and vendors spring up in city and village squares selling local food, hot mulled wine, and sweet desserts like freshly baked gingerbread and pastries. Local artisans create wooden toys, handmade crafts, ornaments and more unique gifts and stocking stuffers for loved ones back home. Visitors can explore amongst Gothic churches and half-timbered houses for the winter experience that fills the senses with holiday cheer.
AmaWaterways' seven-night Christmas on the Rhineitinerary embarks in Basel, Switzerland, aboard the AmaCello, a 148-passenger ship. Cruising from Basel to Amsterdam, passengers will have a leisurely view of the beautiful scenery of Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland and a variety of shore excursions, including tours of:
- The "Black Forest" region, including a visit to Strasbourg, home to the oldest and largest Christmas Market in France. Market highlights include shopping for handicrafts and sampling seasonal treats such as hot mulled wine, kouglof (a traditional Alsatian cake), and boules de neige (a chocolate-covered marshmallow confection).
- Tours of Colmar, France, plus a tasting of Alsatian wines; the medieval town of Speyer; the university city of Heidelberg and its red-walled castle; Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, Germany; the charming town of Koblenz; and Cologne, Germany, and its 13th century gothic cathedral.
- A canal cruise and city tour in Amsterdam, where passengers can also purchase local holiday souvenirs (such as Delft Blue ceramics, antiques and cheese) and sample seasonal snacks, such as uitsmijter, (open-faced sandwiches), pommes frites (thick French fries served with mayonnaise) and oliebollen (fried dough dusted with powdered sugar, traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve).
No purchase is necessary to enter or win the Spend the Holidays on The Rhine sweepstakes. Multiple entries are not valid. Airfare and any relevant taxes are not included. For the official terms and conditions, please visit www.facebook.com/AmaWaterways. For more information on AmaWaterways, please visit www.AmaWaterways.com.
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Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneer Rudi Schreiner, river cruise executive Kristin Karst and founder of Brendan Vacations, Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe's Danube, Rhine, Main, Mosel and Rhône rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and personalized service levels, AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. With destinations traveling through Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia, and new voyages to Africa and Portugal, the line's award-winning fleets complement a variety of travel plans.
The Europe fleet includes the AmaPrima (2013); AmaCerto (2012); AmaVerde (2011); AmaBella (2010); AmaLyra (2009); AmaDolce (2009); AmaCello (2008), AmaDante (2008); AmaLegro (2007) and the AmaDagio (2006). In the spring of 2012, AmaWaterways introduced the new 164-passenger AmaCerto in Europe, joining the AmaVerde and AmaBella in offering an exclusive Twin Balcony design in the majority of staterooms; multiple dining venues; complimentary Internet and Infotainment system, a heated swimming pool or whirlpool on the Sun Deck plus many more unique design elements.
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Here is a unique opportunity to receive a full tuition scholarship to the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. The Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship is available to someone who shows a commitment to genealogical excellence and community involvement. If you are interested act quickly as essay applications are due May 15th.
The scholarship recipient will receive full tuition to the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 2016. The scholarship will be awarded to the individual whose essay and application reflect a commitment to genealogical excellence and community involvement. Past winners are Debra Hoffman of New Windsor, Maryland, Susan LeBlanc of Gladstone, Oregon, and Patti Gillespie of Decatur, Texas.
Since 2012, the Utah Genealogical Association has offered this scholarship in honor of Jimmy B. Parker, a Utah family historian and teacher of more than 50 years. He said, "Few things have greater impact on us in this life than knowing about our heritage—who we are, where we have come from, our culture, our ancestors." The winning essay with be posted on the Utah Genealogical Association's blog.
Applicants are asked to submit the following via email to firstname.lastname@example.com:
- A one page essay detailing how attending the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy will prepare you to give back to the genealogical community.
- A short biography or resume detailing your previous volunteer and research experience.
- The name of the course you hope to attend, and why.
- A letter of recommendation from someone who has benefitted from your volunteer service.
Essays and applications are due May 15, 2015, and the winner will be announced June 15. The winner will be chosen by a committee comprised of SLIG committee members and the family of the late Jimmy B. Parker.
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The largest importers, manufacturers and retailers of biking products will present their new models for 2015 at the Bicycle Salon (Salonul Bicicletei in Romanian) in Bucharest. The fair will be organized during March 19 – 22 at the Crystal Palace Ballrooms across the street from George Coşbuc flower market and next toThe Ark and Uranus Garden, by the Professional Association of Bicycle Retailers in Romania.
Besides shopping and trying out the latest models, visitors can watch team presentations and demos, take part in competitions for both adults and kids, in workshops and even enjoy a bikers' party.
Opening hours are 14:00 – 18:00 on March 19, 10:00 – 20:00 on March 20 and 21, and 10:00 – 16:00 on March 23. Entry fee is RON 5.
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On a personal note, I'm going a little mad. There are so many stories! So many characters! I did not have this reaction to reading a play a day last April. But I am also now listening to Clare Danes reading The Handmaid's Tale in the car, reading the aural history of Angels In America before I go to sleep, and holding auditions and meeting many new people for an outdoor production of Troilus and Cressida I am directing.
So many stories. So many people. So many characters.
Fok tells a magical and very real story about trash. There are so many words for trash; rubbish, yes, and garbage, waste, and refuse. This last seems best to communicate the idea of that which is worthless, discarded. It can be a very, something turned away, refused.
The setting is modern Singapore, where a law has been established making the collection of trash for the purpose of sale illegal. The protagonist, an eighty-eight year old woman for whom this law means the end to her livelihood, selling scavenged cans and cardboard. In the end, it is clear that people can be refuse, too.
A surreal story told with humor and heart.


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AKRON, Ohio -- Jimmy Dimora, the former chairman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and once the most powerful politician in the region, has received only token support from his fellow Democrats as he prepares to be sentenced for racketeering and 31 other corruption-related charges.
Of 43 testimonial letters submitted on Dimora's behalf to U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi, only a handful are from party officers or elected officials. Most were penned by friends and family members, or from municipal officials who worked with Dimora during his years as mayor of Bedford Heights and county commissioner.
The letters are part of a sentencing recommendation that Dimora's lawyer, William Whitaker, filed earlier this week with Lioi. The judge will decide Dimora's fate at a Monday sentencing hearing in U.S. District Court in Akron. Federal sentencing guidelines call for him to receive 22 to 26 years behind bars.
Whitaker has pinned his hopes on the letters, all of which call for leniency, to pique the judge's sympathy and to cast Dimora in a more favorable light, before she delivers a punishment.
"The true story of Mr. Dimora's family life is remarkable," Whitaker wrote in the 55-page filing. "Letter after letter detail a warm and caring man who was always there for his family ... His children described an incredibly busy father who always managed to make time for them."
Among the most prominent officials to step up for Dimora is Patricia Britt, the former vice-chairwoman of the Democratic Party who replaced Dimora for a year after he stepped down in 2009. She serves as clerk of Cleveland City Council.
In her letter, Britt described Dimora as positive, caring and attentive to her, and helpful to his constituents.
"I cannot justify the crimes for which Jimmy Dimora has been convicted," Britt wrote. "I can say with all my heart, the Jimmy Dimora that I know did more good than not."
She concluded her letter: "I ask for mercy and leniency as you ponder his sentence. Please give him the opportunity to "right the ship" that was his life's good works."
Reflecting on her letter in an interview Thursday, Britt said she tried to express to the judge the Dimora that rarely emerged during the seven-week trial that ended with his convictions on March 9.
"He was very humorous, very helpful and patient," she said. "I could only talk about who he was to me. I don't know how he was with other people."
Previous Plain Dealer coverage
- Cuyahoga County executive wants to ban corruption-tinged companies from county deals (
- Jimmy Dimora's lawyers ask for prison sentence 'far below' 22 years prosecutors sought (
- Federal prosecutors recommend Jimmy Dimora be sentenced to at least 22 years in prison (
- Public has lost interest in Cuyahoga County reform since Jimmy Dimora left: Mark Naymik (
Others who wrote letters include attorneys George Sadd and James Oakar, brother of former U.S. Rep. Mary Rose Oakar, and Cindy Marizette and Mary Devring, former executive directors of the county Democratic Party.
Donald Payne, retired mayor of the Village of Glenwillow, Bedford Mayor Daniel Pocek and Harvey Brown, a Bedford Heights councilman, also wrote letters.
Lori Dimora, his wife of more than 30 years, described her husband as a devoted father and loving husband, and someone who "cared for the citizens of Cuyahoga County more than he cared about himself."
She did not address the testimony of trial witnesses who described in raw detail the prostitutes Dimora cavorted with, or the low regard he expressed for her in a wire-tapped cell phone conversation prior to a trip to Las Vegas in April 2008.
Federal prosecutors are certain to counter any attempts by Dimora's lawyers or family members to sugar-coat his appetite for adultery. And Lioi previously made known her feelings for the way Dimora treated his family.
"There was substantial evidence offered at trial that Dimora demonstrated an apparent lack of concern for his family during the charged conspiracy," Lioi wrote. "In fact, his apparent lack of concern for his family is demonstrated in his willingness to expose his wife to possible criminal charges by including her in his efforts to conceal his crimes."
The judge noted that after Dimora became aware of the FBI's investigation, he directed his wife to write approximately 30 checks to contractors who had provided them with free home improvements in exchange for Dimora's help acquiring county contracts.
None of this testimony turned Dimora's children against him, however. Anthony, Joe and Lisa Dimora all wrote glowing letters on their father's behalf, recalling his support for them at sporting events, camping trips, and school dances, and his overall love, care and compassion for them.
"Notwithstanding his incredibly hectic life, first as mayor then as commissioner, yes he was always there for his children," Whitaker wrote to the judge.


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Jun 5, 2013
Budcast episode 7 is a whole 3 hours of DJ Sneak recorded live at the 19th birthday of Subculture, held at Glasgow's infamous Sub Club on 4th May 2013. Sneak took to the decks alongside long-standing residents and all round club heroes Harri & Domenic.
This is what the promoters said about the event:
With Harri & Domenic at the helm Subculture has endured like no other club night in the world and is now firmly established as the longest running weekly underground club night on the planet. It continues to go from strength to strength as Harri & Domenic refuse to relent when it comes to pushing boundaries and reworking their ever relevant take on the house music blueprint. As testament to their integrity and longevity, they continue to steer clear of trends or fads and remain true to their roots, serving up flawless selections of house and techno to the clued up masses the world over.
In true birthday style we have invited one of our favourite DJs and truest inspirations to join us, the one and only DJ Sneak. One of house music's genuine pioneers, DJ Sneak has the passion and drive to keep house music alive and as the self-proclaimed House Gangster, he has more than helped shape the course that dance music has taken over the last 20 years. Since the early 90s his music has strongly influenced crossover acts such Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx and Armand Van Helden as well fellow underground heroes Derrick Carter, Mark Farina and Greenskeepers, taking in a whole generation of Chicago DJs that owe so much to his production style and DJ aesthetic.
Having begun his DJ'ing career in 1983, Sneak continues to be at the top of his game. His non stop beat bumpin' sets are a one of a kind experience in the electronic music circuit and are backed up by a barrage of top quality releases on some of the most consistent and revelationary labels operating today. His signature sound of funky filtered disco-influenced house and tough, jacking beats has revolutionised and redefined house music for well over 20 years and his influence continues to be be felt today.


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Westlife, Newton gather for a fawn-in
There's a splendid, mighty-cringe of a photo in this morning's Sun where Victoria Newton and Westlife pose with pints of Guinness. It's like the worst blind date ever.
The image isn't helped by the awful caption:
Loife and soul? I suppose Westlife should be grateful they got off with just the Guinness cliche and weren't asked to be photographed with a pig under their arms.
Faced with the prospect of Newton pawing at them, Westlife instead make it clear they've got a boyfrie... sorry, express their love for the boss:
"We met up with him in the States a couple of years ago but we couldn't get near him because he was so busy signing autographs.
"We take the mickey out of him. In his office he has a mirror that says, 'Yes, Simon, you look terrific'.
"He wasn't famous when we first met him but he hasn't changed. How you see him behave on The X Factor is how he has always been."
Simon Cowell - just for the record - isn't bigger in the US than Brad Pitt, although he is marginally more famous than Craig Revel Horwood. At the moment.
Still, it's nice to hear that fame hasn't changed him - although since before he was famous he was a honking, classless bully maybe it would have been better if it had.
Shane, meanwhile, welcomes back Take That:
"Since their massive comeback I think it's had a knock-on effect, helping to make pop music popular again. I hope it's going to inspire record company bosses to sign more pop acts.
"Seven or eight years ago you couldn't move for pop acts, then guitar bands came in and pop became a dirty word.
"Now you've got the SPICE GIRLS back, BOYZONE are reforming and with LEONA LEWIS' incredible single sales it feels like things could be changing."
You mean Leona Lewis, who is managed by... oh, Simon Cowell. What a surprise.
It's not clear, though, why record labels would need to go out signing new pop acts when there's so many old ones clambering out their crypts; indeed, if we were Shane we'd be worried that all these decade-old acts cluttering things up pop is starting to look somewhat elderly?


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Blacksburg, VAHome Menu
Welcome to Blacksburg, Virginia. Nestled in a sheltered basin between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany mountains, Blacksburg is a product of its geography as much as its history. As a notable station on the path of America's Great Migration, the town has always harbored the far-sighted and high-reaching. It was in 1772, from this remote location atop the Eastern Divide, that our pioneering forebears successfully petitioned to host the land grant college that would become Virginia Tech. Generations since have known the call of crisp fall days, far mountain vistas and freshwater along the streets of our town.
Consistently ranked among the country's best places to live, study and work, Blacksburg is known for its reasonable cost of living, safety, moderate climate, and plentiful leisure opportunities. Here, you'll find shops, restaurants, galleries and outdoor activities in abundance. The town enjoys a civic culture made robust by the participation of permanent residents, scholars and students, alike. They contribute to a local government recognized throughout the state for its fiscal management, communications, public safety, transit, and sustainable practices.
Regional collaboration among our academic, medical, technology and tourism communities makes Blacksburg a vital hub of productivity and prosperity. The VT Corporate Research Center, with over 230 acres hosting more than 180 companies and 5,000 employees, helps to attract and retain one of the best-educated workforce in the country.
Our success is grounded, as well, in the veneration we hold for the people and traditions which have shaped this Appalachian community. Local foodways, music, dance and crafts are part of a living tradition that is distinctive and authentic. Blacksburg's rich embrace of history includes numerous properties listed on the National Register of Historic Properties.
Today, Blacksburg is a rising star on the national horizon; a nexus for research and industry; and a genuine "homeplace" for many thousands of residents – past and present.
It's "not on your way . . . it's where you're going!"
Warm regards,
Leslie Hager-Smith


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NPCsThis is a list of people, places, things and events relevant to the campaign. Any time they appear in a blog post or wiki, it will automatically be linked to its definition.
Janavian NPCs
Anakis al-Fahai (Anakis)Wife of Farouk al-Fahai, and former head of the Rachan church in Yalba. Tiefling.Artificer SaadiaOlder human woman, chief artificer of the Yalban crown and powerful spellcaster. Does not like her time being wasted.Atka al-Safiri (Atka)Young half-elven former slave from Yalba and apparent sorcerer. Given to the F.I.A after their victory at the Tournament of Champions.Auction Master Kaisen (Kaisen)Janavian human male who auctions off magical items at the Auction House in Yalba.Bana-KyeFromer leader of the Jade Dragons in Yalba. Has glowing tattoos of jade dragons that curl up his neck and back. Has some apparent connection to Hagar.Culkiac Kriv (Kriv)Very very tall red dragonborn. The FIA first met him a slave in Teoshi's estate, and then Thane suggested that he take a walk in the Great Expanse for four hourse. The party met him again as a Pit Viper while kidnapping Pakt.Eldon Underbough (Eldon)Halfling slave-owner from Janav. One of Raha al-Kharii's retainers. Had some apparent connection to Auntie Ashheart. Killed during the conflict with Auntie Ashheart.Farouk al-Fahai (Farouk)Older tielfing man and former high clergyman of Racha who killed his son in early 77 PA. Is currently rotting in Qadira Prison, a broken man.Ghara al-Saadia (Ghara)Daughter of Artificer Saadia. A powerful, no-nonsense sorceress and mercenary.Madam RavenHuman spymaster to the Janavian crown. Understands the delicate interplay of special interest groups in Yalba. May actually be a raven.Makaria al-Ma (Makaria)Tiefling paladin of Ikhael and leader of the Hellraisers. Fights with a large battleaxe and has white skin.PaktChangeling leader of the Pit Vipers. She has one arm, long dreadlocks, pointed ears and a no-nonsense attitude.Quespa (Nacol Quespa)Very young dragonborn child that the F.I.A rescued from the Palace of Pleasure.RaamJacklewere and former guard of the Palace of Pleasure. Befriended by Hagar over talk of sex and destiny (although the topics were unrelated). His whereabouts are unknown.Rafiq al-Ir (Rafiq)Incredibly handsome and charming Janavian cartographer. Sold the F.I.A an incredible and wonderful map of Yalba.Raha al-Kharii (Raha)The youngest daughter of Sultan al-Kharii, a Janavian princess, and your current employer.Rashad al-Barai (Rashad)Tiefling retainer to Abdul al-Kharii. Has a towering figure and a roguish smile.Ro-ZudofBana-Kye's right hand man. One of the highest-ranking members of the Jade Dragons. Killed by Lidda Hilltopple in the Leviathan's Pit.Sekmet al-Id (Sekmet)Tiefling member of the temple of Zielyr and apparent diviner. Met at the Tournament of Champions, where she fought with Fazil's Fighters.SiavalLamia who rules the Palace of Pleasure. A gorgeous, unpredictable and violent creature. Killed by the F.I.A in the Palace of Pleasure.Teoshi al-Surai (Teoshi)Head of the wealthy slave-owning Surai family. Was present at your first visit to the Auction House in Yalba. Killed at her own ball by a trap in her basement.ThyriasTiefling leader of the Bloodbroods. Was reputed to revel in chaos and destruction. Killed by the F.I.A.
Galmranian NPCs
Bernadette Delstina (Bernadette)Chipper and blonde half-elf who surveyed the party in Etir as to their magical abilities. She seems to always wear her glasses. Works with Iomine in Yalba. Revealed to be Rendra in disguise.EvetTysha Hetoria's spy in the Garden of Deliverance. Doesn't mince words. Killed by Thane in The Battle of Tyre.IliaYoung human girl and wild magic sorcerer. Has long black hair with a streak of white with amber eyes. Last seen working with Deldrek in Etir.Malkar Terroc (Malkar)Son of Thaddeus Terroc I. Married to Raha al-Kharii. Rumored to be as ruthless as his father.PhanalanCharismatic wild magic sorcerer with burn marks going down his neck. Member of Iomine in Yalba. Killed by Thane.Thaddeus Terroc I (Thaddeus) (Duke Lanius)Head of the ruthless Terroc family, and Hagar's father. Duke Lanius, Marquess of Tarsia, Earl of Oduna.Tysha Hetoria (Tysha)The spymaster of house Maldren. A stern halfling woman, an opportunist, and your former employer.
Kelkan NPCs
Kimbatuul Heskan Ragnasson (Heskan)Bronze dragonborn clergy member of Gavriel. Inhabits the Temple of Gavriel in Yalba. Is a poor public speaker.Kimbatuul Thava Ragnadottir (Thava)Current High Jarl of Kel, and clanmaster of clan Kimbatuul. She is about eight feet tall.
Nedian NPCs
Drasekian NPCs
Alant Gerrickstan (Alant)Son of Ostan Gerrickstan, and huge flirt. Killed by Xeridal in The Battle of Tyre.ArrowCockatrice saved by Wykeera in Drasek during the events of Deliverance. Quicker than her siblings. Raised by Rilka.AxeCockatrice saved by Wykeera in Drasek during the events of Deliverance. Stronger and more physically aggressive than his siblings. Raised by Bip.BapBlue dragonborn, brother of Bip. Works on Dak's caravan. Softer disposition than his brother's. Good with animals. Mute.BipBlue dragonborn, brother of Bap. Works for Dak's weapon caravan. More physically aggressive than this brother. Mute.Dak Viriel (Dak)Halfling weapons merchant prone to stealing his wares. Ran a store out of Nisa called "Daks' Axes (we also sell swords)."DeductibleSquirrel met by Hagar at the very start of his adventure in the Iron Hills. He is a steadfast and comforting ally.Emir Wadya (Wadya)Second-highest ranking nobleman in Drasek. Formerly of the royal family of Kemarq prior to its destruction.Merrick Gerrickstan (Merrick)Son of Ostan Gerrickstan and apparent sorcerer. Current leader of the remainder of the Null Army along with Zazhanni.MiletiaTiefling druid native to Drasek. Daughter of Nilis. Was attempting to find a cure to the rotting plague in the Garden of Deliverance. Killed by Xeridal in Imrud.MoneyCockatrice saved by Wykeera in Drasek during the events of Deliverance. Smaller and smarter than his siblings, who do their best to protect him. Raised by Dak.
Vallsan NPCs
Captain Tritus Steelwater (Tritus)Human pirate captain of The Zephyr, Thane's role model, and impossibly smooth ladies' man.Francisco Nieva (Francisco) (Frisco)Lead editor and general manager of Piranha Publications, a prominent publishing house in Felsira. Thane's contact for his series of adventure novels.JeralfIncredibly, incredibly old human man and servant of Moroden. Speaks with the pace of a man of his years.
BourlokBeholder that resides in the Feywild. Leader of The Stalking Eye - a group of pirates who worship him as if he were a god.BulonBulon is the sovereign of the myconid colony Penumbra Grove. They are the oldest of their colony, at a whopping 24 years old. Is over twelve feet tall.
Auntie AshheartConniving Night Hag from the Lower Planes. Hell-bent on bringing Yalba to its knees. Killed by the F.I.A six hundred feet in the air above Yalba.BatuCambion you met at the Palace of Pleasure. He has light grey skin, antler-like horns, and unearthly beauty. Claims to be Siaval's brother.
LyndraCold pixie sent by the Queen of Air and Darkness to visit Wykeera after Fia's death in the Garden of Deliverance.MeekrootDarkling and former member of the Summer Court of the Fey. Lives beneath the streets of Yalba with his family after their exile from the Feywild. He is a brilliant illustrator, and enjoys reading.
NurataEbony-skinned aasimar woman who met with the F.I.A after their victory at the Tournament of Champions. Apparent associate of Makaria.OrthordisElven woman / shadow creature who seemed able to switch between forms at will. Met originally in the Palace of Pleasure and wounded from Siaval's holy water trap.VorimborSlender elf wizard who the party fought beneath a village in the Iron Hills. Member of Iomine. Sacrificed himself during the final battle with Ravoroth.
Cobalt Company
Aldritch Xanroc (Aldritch)Aasimar. Loud. Prone to drinking. Has some apparant connection to Galmranian nobility.Dorkuul Medrash (Dorkuul)Thin, black dragonborn. Wears jewelry between his horns and a long black cloak. Tends to get nervous in social situations.Lidda Hilltopple (Lidda)Halfling woman with a bear tattoo on her back and a fang-shaped tattoo below her right eye. Has a mean right hook.


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A Look Ahead: This Week's ETFs to Watch
A better-than-expected May jobs report was the catalyst to lift U.S. stocks to another strong showing last week.
Employers added 175,000 new jobs last month, but the unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent from 7.5 percent. Still, that was enough to hearten the bulls. Over the last two days of the week, the S&P 500 surged 2.1 percent to notch a weekly gain of 0.8 percent.
All three major U.S. indexes gained more than one percent on Friday.
The good thing about the jobs report, except for the part where the unemployment rate rose and the March and April numbers were revised lower, is the part where it probably was not strong enough to bring an immediate end to quantitative easing. However, a watered down version of QE appears likely and perhaps as soon as late in the third quarter. That is a reality markets must begin reconciling.
That and plenty of other issues in the week ahead that should have a meaningful impact on the following ETFs.
ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 25 (NYSE: FXP)
We are getting right to the heart of matter with the inclusion of FXP on this week's list. Rather than recommend a short position in the iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund (NYSE: FXI), a long position in the double-leveraged FXP could be the alluring play for the early part of this week. It is obvious why that is the case.
China's exports rose just one percent last month, the lowest increase since July 2012. Economists expected a 7.3 percent increase. Imports fell 0.3 percent, but economists expected a six percent rise. At this writing, retail sales and industrial output data for May had not been released, but a Reuters poll taken before Sunday's retail and industrial data shows industrial output is seen up 9.3 percent, unchanged from April, while growth in fixed-asset investment, one of the two main drivers of China's economy in 2012, likely rose 20.5 percent in the first five months of this year, Reuters reported..
Markets are pricing in disappointment. When U.S. stocks soared Friday, FXI fell, meaning FXP was up. FXP also crept above its 200-day moving average last week, a bullish sign.
iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF (NYSE: FM)
There is an obvious reason why the iShares MSCI Frontier 100 ETF makes this week's list and, no, it is not the ongoing out-performance by frontier markets of their emerging markets peers.
Rather, on Tuesday, index provider MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) announces its annual market reclassification and that could be big news for Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Qatar and UAE have been angling for a promotion to emerging markets status for several years, only to have been rebuffed by MSCI on the past five occasions.
There is no denying that stocks in Dubai have been among the world's best performers this year. Shares listed in Abu Dhabi, another Emirate, have been stellar as well. MSCI's decision could mean a epic near-term bounce or sell-off for FM and other frontier ETFs. There is not likely to be any middle ground.
WisdomTree Equity Income Fund (NYSE: DHS)
The WisdomTree Equity Income Fund merits consideration not because there are a slew of news events scheduled this week that could affect the ETF's 350 components. DHS is worth a look because although concerns about rising interest rates remain high, investors still like dividend stocks. It is merely a matter of being properly positioned in the dividend stock arena for future payout growth.
As has been previously noted, DHS accomplishes that with a 24.4 percent combined weight to technology and financial services names.
Additionally, the fund is more attractive than some of its larger, more heralded rivals on the basis of yield and total returns. DHS has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.2 percent, about 100 basis points higher than the largest dividend ETF.
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Improving funding conditions for universities in the next generation of European funding programmes.
Stronger EU investment
Sustainable funding conditions
Impactful simplification
National public authorities, and in particular ministries of finance must support higher investment in research, education and innovation at the EU level. In the context of the negotiations on the next multiannual financial framework, they must be convinced of the added value of higher investment in this sector at both the national and EU level.
EUA has developed material summarising the arguments in favour of EU-level investment in research and innovation and in higher education. The "Reasons to step up EU-level investment in Research & Innovation" and "Reasons to step up EU-level investment in Higher Education exchange and cooperation" are available as two-pagers and as individual postcards that can be used on social media. The material is available to national rectors' conferences in a format can be adapted to their national context.
EUA has also joined 14 European universities associations to call for an ambitious Horizon Europe budget that would invest in excellent, cross-border research and innovation. The call specifically asks the EU institutions and leaders to strengthen the R&I investment at European level by raising the budget of the next EU Programme for R&I (2021-2027), Horizon Europe, to at least €120 billion. 300 universities, national actors and companies active in the European Union signed the call between July and October 2019, pushing leaders at national and EU level to commit to a higher budget for education, research and innovation.
The significant underfunding of Horizon 2020 has led to a critically low success rate and heavily weighs on the overall efficiency of the funding landscape.
Participation remains expensive for universities, challenging their long-term financial sustainability. In particular, coverage of indirect costs tends to be insufficient. Horizon 2020, and possibly Horizon Europe in the future, cover indirect costs via a flat-rate of 25% of direct costs, offering limited support to institutions. This can be a barrier to participation, especially for less funded institutions in Europe. In this context, EUA calls on member states to provide sufficient and sustainable national public funding for education, research and innovation, which is paramount to support the participation of universities in Horizon Europe and enable them to co-fund the projects.
The overall efficiency of the EU funding programmes is also challenged by the excessive costs of administrative processes, both on the funder and the beneficiary sides, as well as gaps or inconsistencies that prevent effective synergies between funding schemes. EUA therefore calls for progress towards the possibility of combining funding schemes (among EU programmes or with national or other types of funding).
"Simplification" activities have a direct impact on universities, as the overarching objective is to achieve better rules for participation in the EU funding programmes.
EUA understands simplification as the achievement of a coherent set of rules, mindful of the diversity of actions and beneficiaries accommodated in a programme, and that ensures both high-quality processes and an effective use of resources.
EUA argues for the wider acceptance of nationally-recognised institutional management and accounting practices of beneficiaries as the most significant way to enhance efficiency and participation in the programme.
EUA collaborates with its members to work towards simplification that has a positive impact on universities. A dedicated group provides expertise from university administrators while all universities are invited to share their experience in EUA consultations and surveys.
The report "Accepting university accounting practices under Horizon Europe: a compendium of national and institutional cases" collects practical information based on the experiences shared by university practitioners from 12 European countries. The report explores possibilities for a better alignment of practices between the EU and the national level. In order to achieve this, the data gathered in the compendium have been summarised in concrete strategic and practical recommendations addressed to EU policy makers.
EUA feeds this input to the European Commission and the European Court of Auditors in the framework of bilateral exchanges and expert groups, as well as to the European Parliament and the EU Council ahead of the adoption of the proposal establishing Horizon Europe.
In the second semester of 2019, EU member states are expected to reach an agreement on the bloc's financial plan for 2021-2028. It is therefore now important to launch a new phase of collective action to raise the visibility of the sector in these negotiations and remind our decision-makers about the importance and added value of investing in research, innovation and education at the European level. In line with our collective actions of last year, we propose a set of actions and supporting material for a pan-European university campaign.
Actions proposed to EUA members
EUA material
EUA has developed the following material for you to use, take inspiration from, or adapt to your needs:
In an important new step towards a final decision on the European Union's financial framework for 2021-2027, the Finnish presidency of the EU Council released its proposal for the bloc's future budget. Referred to as a "negotiating box", the proposal includes figures for the overall budget as well as per programme and is intended as a new basis for discussion among heads of government this week in Brussels.view more
EUA has issued a statement on the future Model Grant Agreement that is under preparation as part of the Horizon Europe implementation process.view more
As negotiations continue on the future Horizon Europe programme, the discussion on the Model Grant Agreement is fundamental for effective and smooth implementation. Not only does the Model Grant Agreement serve as the key contractual document between all parties, it is also the central user guide which helps beneficiaries fully understand and better interpret the programme rules.read more
As the new academic year kicks in, Brussels is getting ready for the "European Research & Innovation Days", dubbed as "the first annual policy event of the European Commission, bringing together stakeholders to debate and shape the future research and innovation landscape".view more
Members of the European Parliament have now adopted the Horizon Europe regulation, paving the way for preparations and implementation in time for 2021.view more
The road towards Horizon Europe reached a new milestone in September with discussions in the European Parliament on possible amendments to the Commission's proposals (see the series of amendments put forward by EUA and 12 other university associations).view more
The European University Association (EUA) welcomes the European Commission's proposal for the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe).read more
In 2016, EUA launched the EUA Member Consultation on the Horizon 2020 Mid-Term Review, which addressed several aspects of Framework Programme simplification and revealed the need for further research into beneficiary opinions.read more
Universities and national rectors' conferences join their voices to argue for a renewed funding commitment to research and education at the European level.view more
On 21 March 2018, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) published the briefing paper "A contribution to simplification of EU research beyond Horizon 2020".view more
As the European Union prepares the next generation of EU funding programmes for the post-2020 period, budget discussions are increasingly geared towards performance, European added value, trust and efficiency.read more
The European Commission has launched a series of public consultations to ask stakeholders and citizens in which areas Europe should invest in the future.view more
With the debate on the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP9) in full swing, EUA has launched a set of precise recommendations for the post-2020 period.view more
This position paper reiterates the strategic importance of fostering a united and prosperous knowledge-based society in Europe, which needs to remain a high priority despite the uncertain political and economic context.read more