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by Sharon Kapnick

I like to sing the praises of Beaujolais. It’s a very versatile wine — an ideal all-season wine that’s enjoyable at the picnic table as well as the Thanksgiving table. Because it has soft tannins and a smooth, silky texture and benefits from being lightly chilled, Beaujolais is the red wine that white wine fans will find easy to love. Thanks to its wide range, Beaujolais is both a wine to call upon when you’re not sure which wine to serve and a wine to take along when you’re invited to a friend’s home for dinner. Another plus: it offers great value because it’s recently been–undeservedly — out of favor.

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When we were gathering ideas for the house we built two years ago, we had folder upon folder of tear sheeets collected from numerous magazines. Unfortunately, a number of those magazines have disappeared, unappreciated by their publishers after years in mailboxes and on newstands. Two of those prized resources were House & Garden and Metropolitan Home.  Some were recent newcomers in the magazine field, such as Domino, and a number of them are still sorely missed. Here's a website that might make that search for the perfect room easier. From their website:

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We noticed that National Public Radio listed a segment on MEDcottage as a frequently emailed feature. When we looked up the product (and product it is), this is what we found:

New portable, modular medical home encourages family-managed care as alternative to long-term care facilities

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While Levels in Clothing Generally Appear to Be Low, Allergic Contact Dermatitis Is a Health Issue for Some People; a Report to Congressional Committees

Formaldehyde — one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world — is used in many products, including disinfectants, pressed-wood, and clothing and other textiles. Exposure to this chemical, which has been linked to adverse health effects for more than 30 years, typically occurs through inhalation and dermal (skin) contact. Formaldehyde can be used to enhance wrinkle resistance in some clothing and textiles, especially those made of cotton. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reviewed formaldehyde in clothing in the 1980s and determined that the levels found did not pose a public health concern. At that time, most clothing sold in the United States was made here — but the market has changed such that most US clothing is now made in other countries. This market change has raised anew questions about the levels of formaldehyde in clothing.

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