Issue #196 of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate saw the publication award its highest rating over the entire Languedoc-Roussillon region for the 2009 vintage to La Pèira - a small wine domaine in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation.
David Schildknecht of the Wine Advocate names the domaine as one of the greatest of its region and among France’s finest, producing wines:
Chlamydia. HPV. Herpes. Gonorrhea. They’re not easy topics to bring up with your teen, but sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are rising among adolescents. Nearly half of all new STD cases are in young people between the ages of 15 and 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Parents can help slow the rise in STD rates by talking to teens about STDs, STD prevention and the importance of STD testing — but first they need to have the facts. BeSmartBeWell.com prepares parents to talk to their kids about STDs by offering a variety of expert interviews, life story videos and resources. Watch the video What Can I Do About It?
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ZhuZhu Pets™, Sing-a-ma-jigs™ and Squinkies™ …the most talked-about toy hits from recent holidays, all successfully combined affordability (under $10), collectability, immediate fun and the intangible of combining classic play with subtle new technology. Industry experts agree FyrFlyz™ (#FyrFlyz) from i-Star Entertainment have all the ingredients to be among 2011’s top selling toys. This new spinning toy on a string performs amazing light shows and is flying off retailer shelves.
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Vikes, Dance Fever, French Fries. The names might not be familiar to you, but chances are good your kids have heard of them. These are the street names for prescription drugs, and more and more teens are using them to get high.
Each year, nearly 2 million teens abuse prescription drugs. The new parent’s Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Guide from BeSmartBeWell.com and The Partnership at Drugfree.org breaks down the most commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter drugs in a simple-to-understand and interactive web page. Learn drugs’ “street” names, how kids are using them (inject, inhale, etc.), why they're dangerous and the warning signs of abuse.
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With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, a coalition of individuals, not-for-profit organizations and corporations, has joined together to create Action America: a not-for-profit, open-source brand designed to unite and activate Americans everywhere to turn the events of 9/11 into positive action. Led by Marquis Jet founder Kenny Dichter and AOL chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong, the coalition currently includes AOL, Boy Scouts of America, New York Says Thank You Foundation and The Council of Fashion Designers of America, among others. In addition, the Action America initiative is a principal partner in the federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, led annually by the 9/11 nonprofit MyGoodDeed in partnership with many leading national nonprofit groups.
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LG Mobile today announced the upcoming release of “Thumbs”, the new texting documentary that chronicles the race to LG’s 2010 National Texting Championship. In celebration of the documentary’s television debut, LG treated audiences in New York and Los Angeles to a theatrical sneak peek of the texting exposé scheduled to premiere on MTV on Friday, August 19th at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT. Providing an exclusive look at the growing phenomenon of texting among today’s youth, the premieres brought industry influencers and texting enthusiasts together for an in-depth look at the fast- paced world of texting and its rising popularity.
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Meet the legendary Samson as you’ve never known him before. Through the eyes of the three women who loved him. Desired celebrates the God of Israel’s to work powerfully in the midst of hopes, fears, desires, and sorrows. Learn about the book here, http://bit.ly/qhpVM1 Learn about this author here, http://www.gingergarrett.com/ Christian Fiction, Biblical Historical Fiction
ABC of Sales offers eight secrets for consistently reaching high sales levels and lays out in clearly understandable language what it takes to be a Sales Superstar. The ABC of Sales is a guide for professionals who want to soar in sales, revive their sales careers, or position their companies among the elite. Learn more about this book and its author here, http://www.ABCofSales.com Non Fiction
New data revealed that nearly 100 percent (99%) of 200 U.S. primary care physicians surveyed agree that heart disease and stroke are the number one cause of death and disability among type 2 diabetes patients; however, almost 40 percent (36%) of these physicians underestimate the number of patients who die from cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, while people with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease than people without diabetes, the survey, conducted by Harris Interactive and supported by Merck, found only one out of five (21%) patients (n=664) listed heart attack or heart failure as their biggest worry regarding diabetes complications, and even fewer patients (7%) listed stroke.
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Each year top athletes and those who are working hard to be recognized battle earnestly to take home top titles. The games has a high respect among runners plus its high ranking on the IAAF index makes the rivalry more exciting
The Starkey Hearing Foundation and its Israeli partners concluded today its Israel-Palestine Hearing Mission of Peace in the West Bank region, fitting more than 1,000 Palestinian children and adults with hearing devices. The Starkey Hearing Foundation hopes the three-day effort will promote greater communication and understanding among the local communities through improved hearing.
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After a bleak, drab winter, the time has come to revamp wardrobes with fashion-forward pieces that lend to a joyful summer, and among the hottest on-trend styles for the upcoming season is the print. To give moms and their babies the chance to stay stylish, Pampers has unveiled their newest diaper line — Pampers Limited Edition Prints. These summer diaper offerings combine utility and aesthetics, so little ones can feel just as fashionable as they are comfortable in their biggest wardrobe staple, their diaper!
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