Before joining Novell I practiced and refined the art and science of business-to-business marketing at small (Art Technology Group), large (IBM) and venture oriented (Internet Capital Group) firms.

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Serving your own homemade wine to guests is a matter of pride, and the act of drinking it has been refined to an art form.

BBC: Discovering wine in Georgia

His films always had populist appeal, but Michael was also a man of refined tastes, enjoying great art.

BBC: Michael Winner: stars pay tribute

But there is also a more refined side to this multicultural metropolis, which boasts an art and design scene equal to any in the world.

BBC: A perfect day in Miami

Also in the Broad Ripple neighbourhood, chef Greg Hardesty presents plates of edible art at his acclaimed Recess, illustrating just how refined the Indianapolis food scene has become, with a rotating menu of fresh fish like sable served with a sweetcorn-scallion blini, and an international drinks list of perfect dish pairings, from a French 2009 Domaines Schlumberger pinot gris to a local Sun King Brewery Wee Mac Scottish-style ale.

BBC: The culinary heart of America��s heartland

Miami Art Basel was founded ten years ago as an off-shoot of the more subdued and refined Swiss counterpart that is held in June.

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