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Here On Earth: Radio Without Borders
from Friday, January 16, 2009 at 3:00 PM
What did it take for a widow and single mother to create a Champagne empire in 19th century France? After three, on Here on Earth: Radio without Borders, join Jean Feraca and her guest for the story behind a famous French champagne. Guests: - Tilar Mazzeo, assistant professor of English, Colby College. Author, The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It. - Mireille Guiliano, spokesperson, Champagne Veuve Clicquot, CEO of Clicquot, New York. Author, "French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure"

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