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July
2007
4
-- Fourth of July
13 -- Friday the 13th
14 -- Bastille Day
24
-- Tequila Day
25 -- St. James Day
30 -- Full Moon Day |
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A friend is one of the nicest things you can have,
and one of the best things you can be.
-- Douglas Pagels |
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Tips for Buying Wine
- Pay
attention to the wine's appellation -- the area where
the wine was grown. The fact is better wines come from
better vineyards. Big names like Napa or Sonoma rarely
disappoint.
- Pay
attention to vintage -- the wine's "born-on date."
Most wineries are producing wines that can and should
be experienced fresh (from a few months to a few years).
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Try something new to keep your palette interested -- buy
an assorted case to sample smaller producers and take
advantage of the 10-to-15 percent case discount.
- Do
not buy refrigerated wines -- cold refrigeration over
a long period of time can have a negative impact on the
wine.
- Ask
for help -- most owners and many salespersons are professionals
and will be happy to help.
- Comparison
shop -- but don't let price be your only guide.
- Wine
tastings -- attend these events and learn more about your
tastes. Many wine boutiques have email newsletters that
keep you posted on their products and events.
- Discount
cards -- ask your local wine shop if they have a discount
program.
- Take
notes -- it can be difficult to remember which wines you
like -- and which ones you don't. It's never fun to buy
a $50 bottle only to remember "that's the one"
you didn't like.
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A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life
to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being
recognized.
-- Fred Allen |
July
Movie Releases
- July
3 -- Transformers
- July
3 -- License to Wed
- July
11 -- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- July
13
-- Captivity
- July
20
-- Hairspray
- July
20 -- I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
- July
20 -- Sunshine
- July
25 -- Arctic Tale
- July
27 -- No Reservations
- July
27 -- The Simpsons Movie
- July
27 -- Skinwalkers
- July
27 -- Who's Your Caddy?
*Wide
releases only. Opening dates subject to change.
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Half
the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness.
-- Ray Bradbury |
Know
Your Rights as an Air Traveler
If you've
every flown, you have probably experienced delays, cancellations
and possibly missed connections. As a passenger, you have
rights, but if you don't know them, the airline will likely
take advantage of you.
Major
airlines have filed "conditions of carriage" with
the U.S. Department of Transportation that spell out what
they will provide travelers with under various circumstances,
including free meal vouchers, hotel accommodations, phone
calls and other services, booking substitute flights on
other airlines -- and even offering full refunds.
Travel
experts recommend that you carry a copy of your airline's
"conditions of carriage" when you travel, which
can often be found on the airline's website. Just print
it out and tuck it away in your travel bag so it's always
with you. Don't count on the ticket agent to have a copy
-- or even be aware their airline has a policy.
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Music
is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.
-- Ludwig van Beethoven |
Bose
SoundDock Digital Music System
If
you're an iPod fan, but haven't quite found the "big
sound" you're looking for, consider the Bose SoundDock
Digital Music System. It has a sophisticated design and
charges while it's docked. It works with most iPod products
and comes with a six-button, credit-card-sized remote that
controls your iPod from across the room. Available in white
and black. Can be found online for about $269.
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The
Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom.
-- Jon Steward
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Cool,
Free, Fun or Trendy
The
free, internet-based, telephone service Skype has really
gained popularity in recent months -- with a community of
more than 136 million users worldwide. The site allows users
to chat, text message and videoconference with other members
for free.
Getting
started is free and easy: Begin by downloading free software
from skype.com and create a user name, password and user
profile. Then, search for family and friends who are already
using Skype. It's a great way to stay in touch.
Check
it out at Skype.com.
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