Dinner Parties, Pleasing A Crowd, Weekday Dinner Pairings. Ravines Dry Riesling Limestone Vineyard 2021 Review. A great example of a bone-dry, mineral-driven Riesling from the Finger Lakes. The grapes were sourced from the Limestone Vineyard, named for the limestone soils the vines are grown on, so it's not surprising this wine is chock full of minerality. The bright palate is accented by notes of lemon zest, white peaches, and underripe mango.

Ravines Dry Riesling Limestone Vineyard 2021 Review

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

San Francisco, CA

New York Post

Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire widow of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, has set a new residential sale record for the city of San Francisco. 

Powell, 60, purchased a home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood for a cool $70 million, individuals with knowledge of the sale told the Wall Street Journal.  

The property wasn’t publicly listed for sale, but the sellers — Sloan Lindemann Barnett, the daughter of billionaire George L. Lindemann and Roger Barnett, chief executive of Shaklee, a health-supplement maker — initially wanted more than $100 million for it, sources told the Journal. It is sandwiched between homes owned by billionaire...

This billionaire just bought the most expensive home in San Francisco

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

We’ve all been there: You’re hanging at a friend’s place, and someone decides to make a round of drinks for everyone. They dust off the tin, assemble the ingredients, and get to shaking. Then, the limp-wristed, 30-second maraca jam commences. The cocktails come out, and they’re decent — but they would have been miles better if they had changed up their form just a bit.

You’re Probably Shaking Your Cocktails for Too Long

Mendocino, CA

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	Fancy owning the former home of a rock-and-roll legend? Then come “Truckin’” on over to Mendocino, California, where you can buy a seaside spread once owned by Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann. The musician, who played with the band for its entire 30-year run, from 1965 to 1995, sold the home in 2001 to a California-based family.Drop Out in High Style at the $65 Million Hitchcock Estate in New York's Hudson Valley




	“When my parents bought the home, it was a two-bedroom, one-bath coastal hangout,” says Brian Temple, the current owner of the home. “While the home had plenty of charm and intrigue, my dad saw...

Grateful Dead Drummer Bill Kreutzmann’s Former Home in California Can Be Yours for $4 Million

A California ultra-runner was attacked by a bear while finishing up a 50-mile run through Yosemite Valley over the weekend.

Jon-Kyle Mohr was less than a mile away from a triumphant finish to his lengthy sprint Sunday night when he collided with the large, adult black bear, he told the Los Angeles Times on Monday. 

The 33-year-old had headed out from his home in June Lake over the Sierra Nevada and down into the Yosemite Valley — an impressive 50-mile dash he had been planning for years, he told the outlet. 

But as he was approaching the finish line, Mohr saw...

Ultra-runner attacked by bear while running in Yosemite Valley

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Oregon State

The Guardian

Fire crews brace for more storms bringing lightning and risk of flash floods as Durkee fire grows to nearly 245,000 acres

Oregon wildfire creates its own weather as it becomes largest active blaze in US

If you’re like most drinkers, you’re likely starting to see a lot more non-alcoholic beer around. Last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported a jump of 32 percent in sales of non-alcoholic beer from a year earlier and an average of 31 percent growth over the previous four years, citing data from NielsenIQ.

Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Park fire has burned 239,000 acres, with an official telling CBS it was spreading at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres an hour

California’s largest wildfire of year whips through community of Forest Ranch: ‘The sky was dark with smoke’

This Riesling comes from Pfeffingen's picturesque estate in the northern Pfalz region of Germany. The property's unique location leads to mineral-driven wines full of rich fruit character. This bottle delivers zippy notes of grapefruit, lime, and green apples with a stony minerality and bright acidity. Learn About Riesling. · Riesling...

Pfeffingen Dry Riesling 2021 Review

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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Hermann J. Wiemer HJW Vineyard Riesling 2022 Review

Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Impressing On A Budget. Hermann J. Wiemer HJW Vineyard Riesling 2022 Review. Hermann J. Wiemer helped put the Finger Lakes on the...

Hermann J. Wiemer HJW Vineyard Riesling 2022 Review

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