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Light The Fire

We've seen these fabulous candles used around town for various events, and we never get tired of them. These candles from Candles West are perfect for in and outdoor events. These candles enhance the mood and atmosphere without risk of catching anything on fire due to their unique design. Candles produced by Candles West use only the highest grade paraffin wax, pure beeswax and high quality wicks. The result is a candle that delivers a bright and hearty flame, no soot or residue, no spillover, no odors or scents and clean burn characteristics.

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Could You Live Without Your Cell Phone? Be Honest.

Most of us live and die by our cell phones. In fact, on days where our cell phones' batteries have died or we left home without them altogether, we find ourselves feeling out of sorts and like our left arm is missing. Sometimes I look back and reflect on the age before cell phones were a common accessory and I find myself wondering what I would do in certain situations if I didn't have a trusty cell phone as my aid. For instance, if my car broke down on the side of the road, would I be able to figure out a way to get help? Or if I were stuck in traffic and going to be late to meet a friend for dinner, how would I be able to give them a heads up?

For me, and I assume many of you, my cell phone has become a life preserve.

Today our office passed around an interesting article that we'd like to share with you. From MediaPost Publications, comes a study about cell phone users. In it are some interesting facts.

The study, which says 87% of Americans have mobile phones, up from 69% in 2006, delineates five different classes of mobile users:

• "Mobirati," 19% of mobile phone owners, are also the first generation to have grown up with mobile phones.

• "Social Connectors", 22% of mobile phone owners are people for whom the mobile phone is essentially a social lubricant, and for whom texting is just as important as a voice call.

• "Pragmatic Adopters" constitute 22% of cell users, and are just getting beyond using mobile phones solely for voice calls. They say that if service quality is disappointing, they will switch to another provider. They also say once they find one they like, they will stick with it.

• "Mobile Professionals," about 17% use smartphones and haven't got a problem with using more complex phones and their variegated features. Experian Simmons says they actually feel that extra features are more important than calling, and are more likely to switch to service providers offering the latest technology.

• "Basic Planners," about one-fifth of users, are interested in basic mobile packages only, and only use cell phones in emergencies, are confused by plans and don't use other features. 

So where do you fall in this mix? We want to know. Leave your comments in the section below.

Butch Meets Bakery

What is it about a cupcake that makes a woman's heart go pitter-patter? Is it the miniature size that makes us think we are eating less? Or perhaps it's the gob of sweet, sugary delight neatly swirled on top? No matter the reason, cupcakes are a woman's pure delight. But, why don't men seem to respond in the same way when offered a little perfectly packaged treat? What is it about a cupcake that somehow makes it just a little bit girly?

Well, for all those men out there that believe cupcakes are for women, we have a revolutionary culinary treat for you. From a New York bakery called Butch Bakery, comes a new wave of masculinity in the form of a tasty sweet treat.

Choose from six styles of cupcakes: Woodland Camo, Wood Grain, Houndstooth, Plaid, Checkerboard or Marble. You can also choose from 12 flavors including: Rum & Coke (the pause that refreshes - this rum-soaked madagascar vanilla cake with cola bavarian cream filling is a knockout), B-52 (this one is the bomb: kahlua-soaked madagascar vanilla cake with Bailey's bavarian filling), Campout (you'll be begging for s'more of this graham cracker cake with marshmallow filling and milk-chocolate ganache), and Beer Run (butch meets buttercream in our chocolate beer cake with beer-infused buttercream topped with crushed pretzels).

The ladies are officially jealous.

If you don't live in the New York area, don't fret. Butch Bakery is expanding their delivery options this year and should be able to ship to your neck of the woods in no time.

Upcoming Event in Seattle: Book Release Party at Chateau Ste. Michelle

JOHN SARICH
Book Release Party

April 22, 2010
5:30-7:30 pm

TICKET PRICE with book - $40 (plus tax)
Price without book - $35 (plus tax)

Join Chateau Ste. Michelle as they celebrate the release of their Culinary Director John Sarich's new travel cookbook "Chef in the Vineyard." Enjoy appetizers from the book paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle spring release wines. John will be on hand to sign books and share his discoveries of favorite wine estates from Washington, Oregon and California. Visit their website for more information.

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