According to Fox News, an organic wine from Chile has oenophiles (their word) in San Francisco turning up their noses. But there’s nothing wrong with the wine. It’s the name that bothers them: Palin Syrah .
To be fair and balanced, shop owner Scott Pactor said he’s looking to give Democratic Party supporters an option, too.
“We’re also in the process of looking for an Obama wine or a Biden wine, just to be balanced, obviously, just to be balanced. We want to make sure customers have options, but so far we haven’t been successful,” he said.
How ’bout That One for a wine label?
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Igor’s latest naming work: “Showcase” for SeagateFrom: snarkhunting.com
Post Date: 2008-05-19 21:57:43
Via Gizmodo:
THE CABLE SHOW ‘08, New Orleans — May 19, 2008 — At NCTA’s Cable Show, Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX) announced it will introduce its Seagate® Showcaseâ„¢ storage solution, a new series of products that extends the storage capacity of your Digital Video Recorder (DVR), so you never have to say goodbye to your favorite movies and television shows. Seagate also announced that the Showcase family of products will be designed to be compatible with Mot...
more Should Lawyers Name Racehorses?From: snarkhunting.com
Post Date: 2008-05-14 18:21:13
Above the Law might be the name of a racehorse, or it’s the most popular law blog ever! Over 400 comments on this racehorse naming post . We are not worthy!
The rules of racehorse naming drafted by lawyers for The Jockey Club:
“6. NAMING
A. A name may be claimed on the Registration Application, on a Name Claiming Form or through Interactive RegistrationTM at registry.jockeyclub.com. Name selections should be listed in order of preference. Names will be assigned based upon a...
more Legend of French LickFrom: snarkhunting.com
Post Date: 2008-05-14 18:15:03
Basketball legend Larry Bird is suing the folks he sold his house last year over the use of his name on the bed and breakfast they are operating in the Hoosier icon’s boyhood home.
Welcome to the Legend of French Lick
Nestled on a peaceful hillside in beautiful southern Indiana, this tranquil 12-acre retreat offers luxury accommodations and amenities within fenced, park-like grounds in a quiet country setting…a gated entrance, large pool and cabana, a lighted tennis court and, of ...
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