Blue Cow Relaxation Drink, an anti-stress beverage, recently gained an exclusive distribution deal with Haralambos Beverages, a beverage distributor in Southern California. The relaxation beverage that was launched in late 2005 will join the Haralambos distribution family, which includes, vitaminwater, Snapple, Gatorade, Arizona beverages and Nestlé Waters and Campbell's beverages as a result of the deal.Anthony Haralambos, president of Haralambos Beverages, and George Smart, chairman/founder of Blue Cow jointly made the announcement Aug. 21. Blue Cow is beginning to launch its products starting in Southern California where it is currently in select Ralphs, Albertsons, 7-Elevens, AM/PM's and other stores, according to the company."The deal with Haralambos represents the opportunity for our company to enter 16,000 markets, stores, in Southern California.

Put the kettle on

Making the perfect cup of tea is not as easy as it seems.

I never liked designer coffee places. Although they brew good coffee, they are terrible makers of a proper cup of tea. So I seek joy in a glass of Masala tea at Indian restaurants � an orange brew, with copious amounts of sugar, evaporated milk, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.

As disturbingly New Age as it may sound, it gives me a sense of well-being. What? That pair of shoes I�ve been eyeing don�t come in my size?

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