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I’ve waited more than three years for this bottle of Bordeaux. Where is it?

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This blog follows Olivier Kunckler’s frustrating journey in acquiring a sought-after bottle of Chateau Pontet Canet 2019. Despite a three-year wait and countless queries, Olivier struggles with unresponsive customer service and an unfulfilled order. It’s a tale that delves into the complexities of international wine delivery, customer service gaps, and one wine enthusiast’s perseverance to expand his collection.

TSA Watch: What Texas’ standoff with the feds really means

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By now, anyone with an Internet connection knows that Texas legislators have abandoned their efforts to restrict the TSA from screening air travelers with what some consider an invasive and inappropriate pat-down.

The bill would have made it a misdemeanor to “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly [touch] the anus, sexual organ, buttocks, or breast of the other person, including touching through clothing, or touching the other person in a manner that would be offensive to a reasonable person.”

But after the Justice Department threatened to suspend flights to Texas (PDF) if it was passed, state representatives had second thoughts about the idea and shelved their proposed law.

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