
The Vine Times We normally don't do "quotes" on Facebook but couldn't find a better way to say this: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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No good deed goes unpunished... Paula Deen gets in trouble with a ham... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE1bV7nD5 mc&feature=player_embedded
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While handing out Thanksgiving food donations in Atlanta, celebrity chef Paula Deen was accidentally hit in the face with a ham. (Nov. 23)

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Travel Tuesday Thanksgiving edition: If you are traveling to the airport this Thanksgiving. TSA has posted a guide of what foods can and cannot go through the security checkpoint. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/h oliday.shtm
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA's regulations, restrictions, and job openings are listed here.

The Vine Times Russian Tea Room creates a kid friendly menu. Is this a good or bad thing for high end restaurants?

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Arrested for not tipping on bad service? what is your worst service story? http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/loca l-beat/Time-In-Prison--70426052.html?yhp =1
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Happy hour ends with handcuffs when they won't pay a $16 tip for "terrible" service.

The Vine Times Beaujolais Nouveau was released at midnight Le Beaujolais c'est arrive! First impression this is one of the best vintages we have tasted of this wine in a while. Remember to serve slightly chilled.

The Vine Times Wine Wednesday Turkey edition: With Thanksgiving 8 Days away some of our favorite pairings include: Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache for reds and of course Viognier for whites. What are some of your favorites?

The Vine Times Travel Tuesday News: Airlines Boost Peak-day surcharges... Fly on off peak days if you can..
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Separately, Delta, Northwest and United have bumped the surcharge on some busy days next March to $30 each way from $20 — and to $50 on the day after the Super Bowl — according to air fare expert Tom Parsons. The airlines did not return calls immediately.

The Vine Times Sonoma State University offers one lucky winery a new website with all the bells in whistles.. Clever PR stunt?
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The SSU Winery Website Challenge is an opportunity for a Sonoma County winery to receive a free brand new state-of-the-art ecommerce website and at the same time provide students with the opportunity to learn every aspect of the wine business.

The Vine Times Chicago fans check out Pinot Days at the Navy Pier this weekend

The Vine Times Great wine and food events this weekend. In Mendocino check out the Wine and Mushroom Festival and in Oregon the big Salud Pinot Noir Auction

The Vine Times American Wine Grape Norton gets its own Riedel wine stem Norton, the official state grape of Missouri since 2003, is grown throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic States and is a descendant of North America’s oldest native wine grape.

The Vine Times wants to thank all of our veterans and military personnel today! Happy Veteran's Day! Cheers to you!

The Vine Times Check out the SWRA Wine Without Borders Auction to help end state-sponsored discrimination against online commerce and give wine lovers real access to the wines they want, but can't find at their local wine outlets. http://www.winecommune.com/help/swra.cfm
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Why can’t consumers in 37 states legally have wine delivered to them from wine retailers? It’s politics. Local and national interests that don’t want the competition have lobbied and spent millions to prevent it.


















