Going on a hike, a boat, a picnic, or another outdoor adventure and think it’ll be impossible to enjoy a good summer wine? Think again!

Try bringing this summer’s popular wine along with you – a dry rosé with a screw-top. We know what you’re thinking…pink wine and screw-tops?

Pink wines may not come to mind as the first choice when it comes to dining occasions, but a good rosé is an affordable choice that’s perfectly suited for hot weather and a boat-top picnic.

Wine drinkers often abandon screw-tops because most believe that corked bottles equal better value and better wine. However, screw-top bottles are a practical choice that keeps air out of your wine more efficiently than corked bottles, regardless of what the cork is made out of.

So, the moral of the story is – when it comes to summer, don’t let the top of the bottle or the color of the wine sway you from enjoying this season’s refreshing and convenient savvy wine choice!

Urban Legends

We all receive those emails from well-meaning friends who want to pass along the latest "warning" or request for support for an ailing child. But how do you know if they're true or a hoax? Try checking the stories out at Snopes (www.snopes.com) - the online Urban Legend authority. Just enter the title or topic in the search box, and Snopes will return any entries they have on the subject. Well-researched information is available at your fingertips. This gives you a chance to play 30-second detective, and could help preserve your reputation with those your own contact list.

Old grout may need cleaning with a wax stripper or heavy-duty cleaner plus a grout brush. Use a bleaching cleanser on tough spots. Once the grout is as clean as you can get it, rinse it well. When it's thoroughly dry, apply a coat of masonry sealer so that it doesn't absorb dirt in the future.

For mildewed grout in tubs or showers, use a grout brush with a 1:5 solution of chlorine bleach and water. Never use bleach in combination with any ammonia-based product and be sure the area is well-ventilated. When you've finished cleaning, rinse the area well to remove all traces of bleach.

Clean colored grout with a heavy-duty cleaner and a grout brush, but don't use bleach because this may remove the color from the grout. Be sure never to use a bleaching solution on colored grout. A masonry sealer can be applied to clean, colored grout to ward off future stains.

Cheeky Cheese Turkey Pockets
Makes 8 servings

How to Make Changes to Your Business and Keep Clients Satisfied
By Joni Daniels

Trying to move your work in a different strategic direction can create pressure from long time clients and colleagues who want you to maintain the status quo. One strategy that can help is to give people a chance to see the transition coming and phase it in for them over a period of time with a specific end date. This way, they don’t have to abruptly deal with the loss of products, services or fees they have gotten used to and you can work with them as they adapt to the new reality.

Twelve? Five? Two? Can you find them all right now? One is really all you need. If you have more than one (other than just an “ideas” list), you’re automatically losing your power to make informed decisions instantly about what to do and when. How do you know what priority from which list will get accomplished and when? You could be making it harder on yourself because you are relying on several to do lists, plus your email, voice mail, papers/files on your desk, etc. to tell you what you need to do next. Watch how reactive you are. Becoming more proactive is the key. Make it easier on yourself by getting one list going and incorporate to do’s from everywhere so that you can more easily prioritize your tasks and decide what you will do and when. You are in charge – let’s keep it that way!

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