How Global Economic Shifts Changed the Wine Industry — For Better and For Worse
The international wine market was a favorite subject for classical economists in the 18th and 19th centuries to help explain the benefits of free trade. Adam Smith advocated free trade in his opus, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. He wrote against the backdrop of mercantilism, which urged countries [...]
Former Mercedes superintendent pleads not guilty; faces 7 years
MERCEDES — Former Mercedes Supt. Jesus Gandara Sr. was arraigned in California on eight felony and three misdemeanor charges and faces up to seven years in state prison. Gandara pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to a San Diego District...
Stylebook: New perfumes for him or her can spice up Valentine's Day
Help your honey smell extra sweet as you're snuggling cheek to cheek this Valentine's Day with fragrances for him and her. There are many new scents on the market this month, as well as new places to purchase some longtime favorites. So rather than -- or in addition to? -- the usual candygram, give a gift that will last a bit longer and that you both can enjoy, without the calorie guilt.
Blue Ivy's fancy getaway
Born in the lap of hip-hop heaven, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby girl is being showered with gifts fit for a little princess — and she stands to make a bundle of bullion when she strikes her first pose.
Would-be presidents court Senegal's holy kingmakers
TOUBA, Senegal (Reuters) - It is not everyday that Senegal's octogenarian president Abdoulaye Wade lets the television cameras into his bedroom. But Wade, seeking a new term in next month's election, was quick to usher them in when his visitor was Serigne Abo Mbacke, a leader of the 129-year-old Mouride order of Islam which counts millions of devotees in his West African country. The ensuing ...
Insight - Would-be presidents court Senegal's holy kingmakers
TOUBA, Senegal (Reuters) - It is not everyday that Senegal's octogenarian president Abdoulaye Wade lets the television cameras into his bedroom.
Young Celeb Birthday Trivia for February
When Kristen Bell recently made a visit to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," she shared hilarious video footage of her over-the-top reaction to receiving a birthday gift from her fiancé for her 31st birthday. The actress broke into tears and had a major freak out when she learned that she was going to interact with a sloth, which was apparently one of her lifelong dreams. It makes us wonder what other ...
Janice Dickinson Teams Up with Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino to Launch the Internet’s Next Hot Model Live on FilmOn.Tv
BEVERLY HILLS, California, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Live Streaming Site FilmOn.TV ( http://www.FilmOn.tv ) launches exclusive show with Janice Dickinson and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.Live ...
The MRS degree
For those of you who don't know, the MRS degree is a euphemism for a woman attending college for the sole purpose of obtaining a husband. They want one who will fully provide for her and allow her to be a stay-at-home wife/mother.