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QUOTE: 'I have long been of the opinion that if work were such a splendid thing the rich would have kept more of it for themselves.' --Grocott, Bruce SUBJECT: [...]

The article reports that wine collectors are looking for bargains at wine auctions at Christie's and Sotheby's. Wines that are already aged and ready to drink hold little attraction for those building up an impressive collection, but for wine-lovers who intend to drink their investments as well as display them, elite wine auctions can turn up bargains.

This article profiles fishing as not only a recreational activity, but also a profitable industry as well. Popular fishing locales are examined, including Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Miami, Florida, Venice, Louisiana, and Ilwaco, Washington. An overview of the fishing industry and the recent proliferation of larger fish in unusual locales is also given.

Evaluates the benefits of using a wine refrigerator to store wine. Comparison of the benefits of a wine refrigerator with other storage options, including temperature-controlled wine cellars; Importance of controlled humidity and temperature to the preservation of wine; Description of the key features of wine refrigerators; Comparison of equivalent wines stored in a refrigerator with those stored professionally. INSET: Where to Stash It.

The article evaluates the Hyper Espresso coffee machine and coffee-filled plastic capsule from Illycaffé.

Discusses Amaro, the latest spirit of choice at pricey Italian restaurants. The beverage, which can taste like cough syrup and is made by soaking herbs and bark in alcohol; Over 50 Italian brands of Amaro, which diners add to espresso or drink after a big meal.

The article reports on the decision of Ukraine to agree to extend the lease of Black Sea Fleet base to Russia in exchange for lower prices of natural gas, a move that will allow Russia to retain a strategic military presence beyond its boundaries until 2043.

Looks at small foreign airline carriers that offer lower fares, extra legroom and good food. EVA, a Taiwanese airline now expanding service to the United States; Fact that international travel from the U.S. is at its highest level in five years; Addition of more-frequent flights, new planes and more cities; "Weekend Journal's" trial of ten non-U.S. carriers, which spanned 20 time zones and covered destinations from Paris to Taipei; What they discovered.