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Counting Carbs With Wine MORE RESOURCES: Constellation Europe has announced senior management changes to its wine, spirits and cider divisions as part of a major restructuring plan. Its the first week of a New Year, time to transfer birth dates and anniversaries out of our old, well thumbed calendars and into shiny new ones. So why not scribble in a few save the dates while were at it Happening this week: an appearance by Mr. Mojito, also known as David Nepove, director of mixology for Southern Wine Spirits. The nations economy in 2008 apparently drove more Pennsylvanians to drink in the second half of the year. The University of Hawaii will host its seventh annual UH Baseball Grand Slam Celebration Jan. 19 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Access Beverage Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing and sale of wine and spirit brands in the United States, with future brands planned for launch in China and Russia. Its brands include the wines Le Snoot, Mardi Gras, Bees Knees, and Lure , as well as Simply RAW Vodka. Mantra Restaurant Bar, in collaboration with Italthai Industrial Co., Ltd, recently held a fantastic Riedel Masterclass Wine Tasting Dinner. The evening began with a wine and glassware masterclass Annapolis Reiki will offer reiki sessions at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Unity by the Bay, 836 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. These sessions are open to those interested in experiencing this relaxation method. For reservations and more information, call 410 268 2524 or contact patannapolisreiki.com. Six months after Sunday liquor sales became legal in Colorado, some liquor store owners find flattened Saturday and Monday sales and increased staffing costs for a net decline in revenue. The Eagle Valley Chamber of Commerce has sent a note of thanks to all those who helped make the the 2008 Extravaganza Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year celebration such a success. LEWES , Del. Even in tough economic times, some local liquor stores said business was outstanding from last nights New Years Eve celebrations. |
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