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2011 U.S. Wine Exports, 90 Percent from California, Reach New Record of $1.4 Billion U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached a new record of $1.39 billion in winery revenues in 2011, an increase of 21.7% compared to 2010. Volume shipments were up 5.8% to 455.7 million liters or 50.6 million nine-liter cases. “The quality, … Read more
Buyer beware: the ugly face of cosmetic tourism Cosmetic tourism? Yes. But do your homework before getting swept up in the fantasy According to “Booming Medical Tourism in India” report on Reportlinker, the heart surgery centers in India offer treatment at a significantly lesser prices compared to North America and Europe. Superior quality of dental … Read more
Luxury phone maker Gresso launched an extension of its Grand Monaco line dedicated to Formula One cars. Grand Monaco Pure Black collection designed in black color is available in two versions: Pure Black Cayman with crocodile leather and the Pure Black Carbon with Italian carbon leather. The phone case made of special high resistant and … Read more
Playing cards with Giorgio Armani Sets When it comes to playing cards, Giorgio Armani has 2 gift offers: Euchre set of two Giorgio Armani personalized decks of cards, in dove-gray leather case with logo and the new released Delphi poker set. Delphi red leather box includes two Giorgio Armani personalized decks of cards, five dice … Read more
Parenting magazine Scholastic Parent & Child released its “100 Greatest Books for Kids” issue celebrating literary excellence. Earning the coveted top spot is the 1952 best-selling children’s novel Charlotte’s Web by acclaimed author E.B. White. Good Night Moon (Margaret Wise Brown), scores the number two spot, followed by A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine L’Engle), The … Read more
Chef-inspired pet foods Foodie revolution has transformed many kitchens into four-star restaurants for our pets that feast like epicureans, says New York Times story headlined “Boeuf Bourguignon Again?” Wild salmon, crab surimi, brown rice, duck, chicken and “hand-picked” vegetables and fruit represent a true culinary voyage in the bags of the luxury pet food lines. … Read more