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10 wine-related wishes (Manila Standard Today)
It’s the time of the year again for wishes and gifts. And in my wine profession, I also have my own wishes related to the local wine context. Happy New Year to all!

New DVD releases include 'Pineapple Express,' 'Righteous Kill' (Jam! Showbiz)
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2008 another tough year for music industry in US (TODAYonline)
A man listens to new releases while shopping at a music store in 2003 in New York City. The music industry suffered another tough year in 2008 as gains in digital sales in the United States failed to make up for a double-digit drop in compact disc purchases, according to Nielsen Co.

Revised Harry Potter book to hit stores (The Scotsman)
A NEW version of the Harry Potter encyclopaedia which brought Edinburgh author JK Rowling to the verge of tears will go on sale in the UK later this month.

A Head (Board) of the Times (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Interior designers often talk about centering a room, even bringing a kind of narrative to the space, by finding and accentuating its focal point. In a living room it could be a fireplace, a window with a beautiful view, even a beloved piece of antique furniture that's been in the family for years. But when it comes to the bedroom, it's usually, well, the bed.

Custom Womens Designer Shoes Become Hot New Trend (PIZZAHEROS)
The vibrant shoe enthusiast opened her first boutique on South Beach, just off famed Lincoln Road, where fashion-forward shoe addicts can steer away from predictable pumps at chain stores to blueprint their own signature style.

Taking advantage of a camera revolution (The Herald)
Digital cameras have come a long way in the few years they have been about. The average digital camera today is able to produce results far superior to what most film cameras used to achieve.

A new twist on old story (Albany Times Union)
Economic downturn sends job seekers to library in search of help ALBANY ? In these tough economic times, with record numbers of layoffs, librarians are being called upon to add a new duty not taught in library school: unemployment counseling.Computers in public reading areas once dominated by online catalog searches are now booked by laid-off workers filing unemployment claims, completing ...

Toy safety law no fun for some (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
A new law geared towards making toys safer for children is well intentioned, but some in the industry, like Linda Kalb Hamm of Petaluma's Early Work Toy Station, worry costly testing requirements could put some toy suppliers out of business.

Desperate Retailers Try Frantic Discounts and Giveaways (New York Times)
Stores and automobile dealerships are adopting virtually any tactic that might grab the attention of frightened consumers.

Olympus Stylus 1040 review (infoSyncWorld)
This sexy little Stylus can catch eyes, but can it capture beautiful images? Check out our in-depth Olympus Stylus 1040 review.

Response to Castleton golf facility leads to 1 in Carmel (The Indianapolis Star)
In April 2007, Mark Short opened a GolfTEC franchise in Castleton, bringing to the area a facility that combines technology with hands-on training by PGA professionals.