Mt. Vernon is now distilling and selling whiskey according to Washington’s original recipe. Learn the surprising history behind George Washington’s whiskey empire from WalletPop‘s Jason Cochran.
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Stuff.co.nz: Liz Collins started clothing company Chalkydigits in 2000 while living in Wanaka after seeing a gap for more stylish clothing for the outdoor environment (the name relates to the chalk that rock climbers put on their fingers). Now based in Christchurch, the brand has moved to more of a quality fashion brand. Ms Collins,
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According to Wired, fledgling Las Vegas-based Righthaven has begun buying out the copyrights to newspaper content for the sole purpose of suing blogs and websites that re-post those articles without permission. We believe it’s the best solution out there,” Steve Gibson, Righthaven CEO says. “Media companies’ assets are very much their copyrights. These companies need
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One mom’s drawings have turned into a business and now she’s helping children deal with vision problems around the US reports KNDO KNDU. Julia’s worn an eye patch her whole life, it makes her weak eye work to get stronger. She’s an outgoing and friendly six year old, her mom made sure of it. “One
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You’ve heard of cat-sitters, dog-sitters and, of course, babysitters. But chicken-sitters? According to CNNMoney, in Portland, Ore., a city known for its deep do-it-yourself streak and poultry-permissive laws, two backyard farmers have stepped up to meet an unusual need: watching hens when their owners go on vacation. In May, Rhonda Piasecki, 43, and Sharon Rowland,
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Sam’s Club is hosting an open house beginning Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8 for members and guests alike to take advantage of savings from everyday needs for home and work, and throughout key back-to-school departments including electronics. Sam’s Club limits open house events and has only held a few throughout its history, including
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Looking for something fun to do with kids of all ages this summer? Fenway News Online reports that Design Squad, the PBS engineering reality competition series, is offering kids a chance to get in on the action this summer. The 2010 Trash to Treasure Competition challenges kids, ages 5-19, to recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday
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‎Ukzambians: Pick n Pay is investing US$25 million in Zambia, and its goal is to open seven stores, five in Lusaka and two on the Copperbelt. Mr Mutati said Government is keen to make a difference in Zambia, adding that the coming of investors such as Pick n Pay will help make a difference. “The
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I-Newswire.com: The Pizza Mia! restaurant has been a staple in the Chicago area since 1991 when Dave Dombrowski took over from a struggling neighborhood pizzeria and turned the restaurant’s fortunes around. “I’ve always believed in keeping things simple. Make a great product, give outstanding service, be competitively priced. If we are consistent in these areas,
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The Dallas Morning News: Starting Wednesday, more than 30,000 Mary Kay direct sellers will begin descending on Dallas to attend speeches, awards ceremonies and seminars at the Dallas Convention Center to motivate them for the year ahead. The Convention and Visitor’s Bureau estimates they’ll pump $72 million into the local economy. Over the three weeks
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