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Northern Ohio Wine Guild explains reaping the reward of Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino is one of 14 or so clones of Sangiovese grapes that grow in the rocky soil on the hillside of the Tuscan village of Montalcino. Jim Sperk of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild says that Brunello di Montalcino is noted for its brown berries. The term “brunello” means “little brown one” in Italian, thus giving the wine its...
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HBA Home for the Holidays is back and now under construction
For the fourth year in a row, the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland’s Charitable & Education Foundation (HBACEF), Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana (OKI) and News 5, (WEWS TV) have teamed up to create an opportunity for some lucky person to win a brand-new home. This year it’s a $750,000-plus home in Avon’s popular...
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Maverick Insurance Group explains why an independent agent is better
Scott Andrew Mills It’s time to answer important questions about working with an independent insurance agency like Maverick Insurance. Q: Do I have access to insurance carriers that you don’t?A: Yes. This is a key point to make about working with an independent agency. I have access to carriers that you, as John Q. Public, do not have...
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The annual ritual of back-to-school shopping at Lucky Shoes is making a comeback thanks to smart moms who care—and grandmothers
When I was a kid, back-to-school shoe shopping was an annual ritual. At age 10, having an adult expert focus exclusively on me and my needs made me feel special. After trying on several pairs, I’d choose one and insist on wearing the shoes out of the store, my old shoes placed neatly into the box the new shoes came in. Once home, I’d run...
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Fig Leaf Coffee Company puts a lot into crafting a great cup of coffee
Roasting coffee is a hard job. I have worked numerous manual labor jobs but also worked as a corporate accountant for almost 20 years. This job is by far one of the hardest I have had, both physically and mentally. It is surprisingly one of the lowest paying jobs I have had, too. Financial stability comes with growth, predictable markets and...
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