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Obama Poem Becomes Jewelry Collection

Filed under: Jewelry

The market for Obama jewelry is still going strong. The range of jewelry runs from the inexpensive and symbolic to the extravagant diamond Obama necklace. Somewhere in the middle range is the "Elements of Change" collection from jewelry designer Jeanine Payer. The line features pieces inscribed with excerpts from President Barack Obama's inauguration poem by Elizabeth Alexander, "Praise Song for the Day."

The collection includes three necklaces and three bracelets offered in sterling silver and 14-karat gold. The bracelet shown above has a 14k gold medallion hanging from a sterling silver multi-chain. The engraving appears on the pendant's front and back and the piece sells for $620.

[via National Jeweler]

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Win With Words On Wine

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

Calling all poets and wine lovers. To celebrate the 151st anniversary of Gundlach Bundschu winery (March 12, 1858, is the date that Jacob Gundlach signed the deed to the estate) the winery is holding a virtual poetry slam on March 12, 2009. Each entry has to be 151 words or less and can be poetry, an essay, song lyrics, whatever you like as long as it touches on the theme of wine.

What do you win for your efforts? The winery will select a handful of winners who will have their work published on their website and in print. Because wine regulations vary by state the winery is a bit curtailed in their ability to award wine prizes, but they will do their best to provide additional awards. The web page has complete details. Entries will be accepted online only, from 12:00am to 11:59pm, Pacific time on March 12, 2009.

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Drink A Toast To 250 Years Of Robert Burns

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Not too many people here in the U.S. celebrate Burns Night (January 25) but what's not to like about a holiday that involves poetry and whisky? The 2009 Burns Night marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet. Whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has released a limited edition bottling of its Single Malt - 250th Anniversary Robert Burns Malt. Fifteen ex-Sherry casks were selected from the 1998 distillation by Distillery Manager, James MacTaggart, for the bottling, with just 1,800 bottles available in the UK. The whisky sells for £49.99.

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Tags: burns night, BurnsNight, poetry, scotland, whisky