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Newly Adopted New Jersey Law Allows Direct Wine Shipments; The Pride of Pottsville Is Now America’s Largest Beer Maker

• NJ Governor Chris Christie yesterday signed a bill that will allow state residents to buy wine directly from vintners and have it shipped to their homes. [Inquirer]

• It isn’t junk food in schools that’s making kids fat — it’s junk food at home. Does this mean the candy vending machines get to come back? [NYDN]

• Because it’s been at least a week since we’ve offered you a 2012 trend forecast, here’s USA Today’s. The crystal ball says gourmet salt, Korean food, and seaweed will all have a moment. [Your Life/USAT]

• Yuengling, the beer of choice for the Grub Street bowling team, is now the U.S.’s largest suds maker. [WBUR]

• In some cultures, eating with your hands is polite and the norm, and Westerners are finally catching on (hint: don’t use your left hand). [NYT]

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