 | Forget pasta; pass me the spaghetti Benton Courier, AR - When I was a kid in Cotton Plant, we didn't ever eat pasta. At least not that I knew of. We ate spaghetti, macaroni and cheese and noodles, but no one ever referred to any of that as pasta. |
| Ways to speed salad prep Bremerton Sun (subscription), United States - Q: How can I make salad preparation easier? I've tried pre-chopping the veggies and storing them in a plastic bag, but they don't hold up for long once you do that. |
| Let the media rule itself Daily News & Analasys, India - Those who followed the first two phases of the leadership contest in the British Conservative Party may be forgiven for concluding that it was as much a vote against sleazy tabloid journalism as it was a vote for the dashing, 39-year-old Etonian, David ... |
| Come one, come all Arizona Republic, AZ - A month after the equinox, with highs still touching 90, there's nary a turning leaf in sight, unless you count the fake ones at the craft stores. |
| It's your business: Hedgerow cultivates dining room Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, IL - If you think of this place as just a flower shop, you haven't been by in the evening when the dining begins. The English Hedgerow floral shop at 406 N. Lincoln Ave. |
| Jonathan Nicholas OregonLive.com, OR - Ed Carpenter once called it "the kind of thing the Wright brothers might have built, had they been Japanese." Portland's glass god is talking about the flying buttress he and his old pal, architect Mike McCullough, built in 1989 for the American Craft ... |
| Farmers Market could use the city’s help Nashville City Paper, TN - The Nashville Farmers Market is trying to grow out of its sort of haphazard shape and into something a little sleeker. The market has a new business plan that would modernize the facility next to Bicentennial ... |
| Local farmers pursue perfection in picking perfect pumpkins Lahontan Valley News, NV - While Fallon may be known for the famously sweet Hearts of Gold cantaloupe, some local farm fields have taken on an orange hue in recent weeks as consumers search for the perfect pumpkin. |
| United Nations Foundation rolls out another rubber bracelet ... The Hill, DC - An army of blue-hatted interns from the United Nations Foundation descended on the Hill yesterday, going from office to office distributing bracelets in honor of the United Nations’ 60th anniversary. |
 | Bistro Lulu Sydney Morning Herald (subscription), Australia - Name Bistro Lulu Location 257 Oxford St Paddington NSW 2021 Eastern Suburbs Ph (02) 9380-6888 Genre Restaurants Cuisine French Business Hours Lunch Thu-Sat noon-3pm. |
| Plugging in to a creative outlet Jacksonville Daily News, NC - Under the quiet buzz of the fluorescent lights, the conference room at the Onslow County Library on Doris Avenue stirs with nervous energy. |
| GRACE-ful gala both fun and poignant Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Yes, get one like Professor D, which rocked the Hilton DFW Lakes at the GRACE gala last week. It made the party. Until the band took the floor, it had been a rather somber, yet important, affair. |
| (Photo credit: Jeremy Liebman) New York Magazine, USA - Park Slope’s Thai-restaurant contingent grows with the opening of Beet, chef-owner Pasu Rodsomarng’s sequel to his nearby Mango Thai. |
| What's cooking: Bookstore turns page with cafe MetroWest Daily News, MA - "Following the success of our restaurant in Worcester, the opening of the Tatnuck Cafe in Westborough is very important to us," said Tatnuck owner Larry Abramoff. |
 | Dining with Molly Cafe's main course is Art Deco majesty DetNews.com, MI - When you are entrusted with being part of what is arguably the most spectacular interior space in downtown Detroit -- the retail promenade of the Sterling Group's gorgeously restored Guardian Building -- you'd better be up to the task. |
| Image Of Virgin Mary Appears On Computer Screen The Toque (satire), Canada - ON SCREEN-- Darren Mather never considered himself to be a religious man. Yes, he had a healthy respect for other people's religions, but he never felt the need to attend church or pray before going to bed. |
| Film Criticism, Charles Clarke and Me uruknet.info, Italy - I haven't written anything which could be construed as questioning for a while because I have been scared witless about where it will take me. |
 | Are magic beans the real deal? Afternoon Dispatch & Courier, India - You need to lower your cholesterol-can you do it with diet? On average, dietary changes lower cholesterol by 10 to 20 percent. A lot depends on how bad the diet was to start off with. |
| Inside edge The Age (subscription), Australia - The media circus covering the murder trial of British backpacker Peter Falconio in Darwin contended with a mathematical dilemma last week. |
| Mythic vs Speed Hackers Ve3d.com - October 23, 2005 - Mythic spokesmodel Sanya Thomas updated the Camelot Herald with news that the company has cracked down on speed hackers banning a number of Dark Age of Camelot accounts: We banned a bunch of speed hackers this week. |
| EDITORIAL: Not your average (Trader) Joe Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - Oct. 22 - Bring on the giant blocks of gourmet dark chocolate, the white Stilton cheese with mango and ginger and the "two-buck Chuck. |
| Billy Jack'S Cafe - Valparaiso, IN Digital Divide Network, MA - There is a little hole-in-the-wall joint located in a strip mall along Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso (Indiana), next to the Shoop’s Burger restaurant. |
| Less Cancer with Fatty Dairy Products SR International - Radio Sweden, Sweden - A new Swedish study concludes that women who consume large quantities of fatty dairy products have less risk of contracting cancer of the intestine. |
| Biz Bits: Taking off - Airport land equals growth and new jobs Enterprise-Record, CA - Just about a year ago, there were about 25 acres of untaken land at the CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT'S INDUSTRIAL PARK. Today, that acreage numbers about five. |
| Pork tenderloin gets flavor from its jerk seasoning Asbury Park Press, NJ - This spicy roast pork and fruit salad is a hearty but low-fat combination that makes a useful, all-season dish. Jerk seasoning gives the roasted pork tenderloin a warmly spirited flavor, nicely balanced by the fruit and lime juice in the salad. |
| ABBA Takes All-Time Eurovision Crown, Interview with Benny ... Blogcritics.org, OH - The Eurovision Song Contest celebrated its 50th year of foisting remarkably denatured euro-pop on the euro-masses last night with a Celebration program live from Copenhagen, the centerpiece of which was a vote on the greatest Eurovision song of all time. |
 | Fad-proof your diet Afternoon Dispatch & Courier, India - Science seemed to support the contention that a high-protein, low-carb diet produced safe, effective weight loss. Diets, like clothes, have ‘in’ periods and ‘out’ periods. |
| McKinley School 'catches' students on good behavior Munster Times, IN - SOUTH HOLLAND | A program that places an emphasis on positive student behavior is generating positive results at McKinley School this school year, administrators say. |
| Concord Couple Plead "Not Guilty" KTIV, IA - 31-year-old Michael Harr and his girlfriend, 28-year-old Tamela Damme, both pleaded not guilty to charges of child abuse. Court documents filed in Dixon County, say he fed the girl cat feces, rotten macaroni and cheese and hung her from a door. |
| Look no further than Loui's for top pies Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI - Adam Swallow, a technology instructor with the Hazel Park School District, said his job comes with certain perks just by virtue of geography. |
 | Shop! in the Name of Love Grist Magazine, WA - We are working to empower people by fully informing their market decisions. We are infusing the online shopping experience with a simple ratings system based upon trusted research data on social responsibility. |
 | El Phoenician Sydney Morning Herald (subscription), Australia - The great service here is not always matched by the food. But the house made dips hit the spot. Name El Phoenician Location 328 Church Street Parramatta NSW 2150 West Ph (02) 9633 1611 ... |
| Energy supply woes trickle down to shopper Indianapolis Star, United States - Prices for all sorts of goods made from oil and natural gas byproducts are expected to rise in coming months as petrochemical shortages and high costs left in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes begin filtering through the economy. |
| Wet roads force Girl Scouts troop to make Fishkill final ... Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - Katie Baroutas and seven other Girl Scouts from New York City were supposed to spend the weekend of Oct. 14 at Camp Kaufmann in Holmes. |
| Versatile chicken need never taste the same, even if you eat it ... The Wichita Eagle, KS - Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes. |
| Schools offering more food choices to combat growing outside ... Monitor, TX - MISSION - Abigail Tijerina had polished off the chicken nuggets and gelatin snack during lunch at Mission High School on Friday afternoon. |
| The British are Coming? PHXNews, AZ - For those of you who don't know, John Cleese is one of the original Monty Python comedians. This was circulated to me via e-mail and may be a bit old. |
| Singles to get chance to mingle at Colonial Phoenixville News, PA - Tired of paying a premium for that small box of popcorn at the movie theater? Singles can share a large box of popcorn in the balcony of the ... |
| Death brings anti-DUI drive Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - The poster went up after a drunken driver killed Johnathan Ferguson, 19, of Temecula, on Oct. 2. At the intersection of Ramsey Court and Margarita Road, Zebbra Tiedemann ... |
| Hybrids that fit with the irons Biloxi Sun Herald, USA - I caught the CEO of Adams Golf, Chip Brewer, between sandwich halves, and it didn't take long to understand why the company that began with Tight Lies fairway woods chose him to drive the cart known as Adams Golf. |
| Eating right can be a blast Houston Chronicle, United States - The federal government is hoping to help kids blast off to better eating habits with an online game and a food pyramid created just for 6- to 11-year-olds. |
| MATT HELMS: Creativity fills up the menu Detroit Free Press, United States - THE VIBE: Most folks aren't vegetarians, and some of us fear the food is too healthy to possibly taste good. Moo Moo's Organic Bistro, on Charlevoix in Grosse Pointe Park, will dispel such doubts. |
| Cocoa/Rockledge Florida Today, FL - Except for yellow police tape in front of a row of damaged buildings on Brevard Avenue, however, there was little evidence of the tornado that touched down around 9:30 pm Sunday. |
| Home cookin' nourishes this small town's future Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - TRIMONT, MINN. - When new managers took over the old cafe, one of the first things they did was get rid of the deep fryers. No hamburgers. |
 | Tesco's Granny upset Freshinfo (subscription), UK - English producers have expressed disappointment with Tesco’s decision to advertise imported Granny Smith apples at the height of the English apple season. |
| Maxed out by the minimum Longview Daily News, WA - At the Rutherglen Mansion, one crisp, white tablecloth drapes each table in the ornate dining room with a view of the Columbia River. |
 | Local residents take time to make a difference Watertown Daily Times, WI - Residents throughout the city in conjunction with people throughout the country volunteered at different events to make a difference to people and the community. |
| The best cheeseburger in town Bakersfield Californian (subscription), CA - Californians are dealing with issues of great political and social significance these days. Divisive issues that, when I write about them, send bloggers scrambling ... |
| Parade features local winners Toledo Blade, OH - Women from Perrysburg and Brooklyn, Mich., are among the four winners of Parade magazine's Best Potluck Menu in the USA Contest. |
| Tracked down Boston Herald, United States - Chris Issac playing to 250 guests under the soggy stars on the roof of the Ritz-Carlton Boston at a veddy special anniversary party . |
| Electrolux NannoGoat Bleats it Neat While You Count Sheep Avant News (satire), Sweden - The festivities were frolicsome, the conversation frivolous, and as the last of the guests slip one by one through the vapor-lock and into their plasma cubes for the bounce ... |
| Energy costs seeping into consumer prices, and produce aisle MyWestTexas.com, TX - Prices for all sorts of goods made from oil and natural gas by-products are expected to rise in coming months as petrochemical shortages and high costs left in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes begin filtering through the economy. |
| Judson Center's pantry is stocked Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI - Honor student Brad Martens was scouting for a community project to undertake when he decided to use his organizational skills to help establish a food pantry for needy families. |
| Today’s HOME Spun Wisdom RisMedia.com, CT - RISMEDIA, Oct. 25, 2005 - We all keep getting busier and busier. Time management is more important than ever. Use these 13 time management tips to take control of your life: SPEND TIME PLANNING AND ORGANIZING. |
 | The Italian job OK with ND's Thomas South Bend Tribune, IN - Perched on one of two balconies in an apartment that overlooks the center of the city, he can drink in a 180-degree view of the Apennine Mountains that stretch over the countryside of central Italy. |
| There and back again Daily Free Press (subscription), MA - There comes a time in one's life as a Bostonian when, either out of an Ishmael-like malaise of a damp, drizzly November in the soul, or for something more banal, like a new cheese slate from ... |
| River reclaims its path in Comfort Hall Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - The small bridge a few metres away from Maizelyn 'Cutie' Richards' front yard is explicit recognition of the existence of a water course. |
| Kolache Queen Shares Recipe nd Treats KSL-TV, UT - She makes treats and then she treats others. If you're on a diet, you're going to need a lot of willpower for this story. It involves delicious food that one woman loves to share with others. |
 | One-dish answers for easy fall meals South Bend Tribune, IN - As fall weather turns thoughts hungrily to warming dinners, what's more welcoming for diners and easier for cooks than a hearty casserole, bubbling hot from the oven, wreathed in tasty aromas? |
| Bella, Ponsonby New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Choosing dessert is usually a bit of a minefield. For women, in particular, there is the “no, I shouldn’t” ritual. Pot-bellied men, unaccountably convinced they are still hunky despite all evidence to the contrary, seem less anguished. |
| Autumn in the Swiss Alps: Scenic splendid isolation Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), AR - Summer is gone in the Alps, but those who remain are glad. It has taken the crowds and high prices with it, but left crystal-clear air, brilliant foliage ... |
| Vitamins by the letter Durham region news, Canada - As discussed in the last two articles, vitamins and minerals are needed for all bodily functions. Because our soils are depleted of nutrients and our fruits and vegetables are grown in chemical ... |
| Corporate gifts with a conscience Creditman, UK - As Christmas approaches many UK employers will be struggling to think of new and ingenious ways to thank their hard working staff and clients. |
| Susan Clark — What's the alternative Times Online, UK - Q. My sister, who lives in America, swears by a supplement called Relora, which she says helps her. to stay slim. Do you know if this works, and where I can get it in the UK? |
| Diet Watch Calcutta Telegraph, India - Q: I am suffering from high blood pressure. My doctor has advised me to restrict table salt intake and to consume a maximum of 2,000 mg of sodium daily. |
| Eyes of Two Mummies Restored in California Lab National Geographic, D.C. - A team of scientists in California has restored the eyes of two Chilean mummies and plans to use them to investigate ancient diseases. |
| The scourge of the lunchbox Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - School lunches need not be a battleground between children hooked on junk food and parents anxious to ensure they eat more nutritious food. |
| International grocers spice up Oakland Pitt News, PA - Pitt’s international programs don’t just offer students unique experiences, they expose participants to new foods. Upon returning to Oakland, fine dining at cultural restaurants simply does not suffice. |
| Something to chew on for the nasty pasty set The Age (subscription), Australia - British tucker on the mend? No, it's just pie in the sky, writes Alan Taylor. In a moment of abject weakness I fell for a Cornish pasty. |
| Far Cry Instincts Gaming Horizon, VA - You remember Far Cry. It was one of the best PC games of 2004, with unbelievably beautiful graphics, killer enemy AI, great controls, and a wicked arsenal. |
| Long-running PreSchool Family program is a lab that teaches ... San Jose Mercury News, United States - Tom Culbertson and his 2 1/2-year-old son, Owen, were deep in discussion about ``a buff'lai'' on the pages of the book ``Pie in the Sky'' when another toddler approached. |
| Cooking to go Wisconsin State Journal, WI - Catering to overscheduled families, a new type of business has mushroomed around the country, a kind of kitchen on the run. One such enterprise is Main Dish Kitchen, which has grown in one year from a single ... |
| Grand Hyatt Dubai to present the first Middle Eastern Gourmet ... AME Info, United Arab Emirates - Grand Hyatt Dubai will present the most ambitious culinary event seen so far in the Dubai hospitality industry - The Grand Gourmet Summit, from 13-18th November 2005. |
| 'Calzone' not defined by its shape Contra Costa Times, CA - 1. A calzone is an Italian turnover, made with pizza dough and stuffed with mozzarella cheese, and often meat or vegetables. The word "calzone" is the Italian word for: 2. According to Travel & Leisure's 2005 ... |
| Getting into business without having a business school Tufts Daily, MA - "It's much more important to get a broad background and not get zeroed in," George Putnam III told students interested in careers in finance Thursday. |
 | Simultaneous translation at Leaders in Dubai AME Info, United Arab Emirates - The international leadership summit, Leaders in Dubai, will be broadcast simultaneously in English and Arabic, following delegate feedback after last year's sell-out event. |
| Kanye West keeps the mood light during Detroit performance MLive.com, MI - Kanye West took a break from the heavy issues for his show at the Fox Theatre. The rapper-producer has added political activist to his resume in recent weeks, railing against homophobia ... |
 | Find out if you have enough on your plate Scotsman, United Kingdom - IF I had been any good at singing, I would have fought to be in the school chorus just to belt out Food Glorious Food during our summer '95 production of Oliver! |
 | Belloc as a Catholic historian Spero News, Houston - although he thought its quality too slight to merit the devoted attention of posterity (a judgement from which I, for one ... |
| A head of steam Marin Independent-Journal, CA - On a recent morning at Iron Springs Pub & Brewery in Fairfax, owner Michael Altman was on his hands and knees cleaning out the grease trap in the kitchen. |
| A taste of Italy from Lake City Cadillac News, United States - Amber Winans has a two-week old business called Seasons of Italy, a special order kitchen offering homemade Italian pastries. Now that she's officially licensed to cook by the ... |
| RMB Winex Johannesburg South African Wine News, South Africa - Sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank, WineX offers a comprehensive showcase of over 1,500 wines per night from more than 250 of the country's top wineries. |
| Chuckanut Drive: Idylls of a fall weekend OregonLive.com, OR - When business required us to be in Bellingham, Wash., for a day, we took it as an opportunity for pleasure as well: a road trip along scenic Chuckanut Drive. |
| One on one with Corey Holmes SLAM! Sports, Canada - It's been a great year, I've stayed injury free so far. I've been blessed to always play in the next game and to have my health. |
| Rebuilding a town, cent by cent Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - DURYEA - The mayor of hurricane-ravaged Collins, Miss., couldn’t find words to express his appreciation for the outpouring of generosity and hospitality he and his wife found in Duryea. |
| Business Update is a weekly omnibus of business information based ... Daily Yomiuri Online, Japan - Business Update is a weekly omnibus of business information based on news releases from companies in Japan and abroad, domestic and international organizations, diplomatic missions and other entities. |
| Custom costumes Daily News Journal (subscription), TN - While commercial costumes are available, sometimes a party ends up with multiples of the same popular choices. So why not try making your own costume? |
| RPI up slightly in September Malta Independent on Sunday, Malta - In September this year, the Retail Prices Index went up by 0.72 per cent to 106.59 from 105.83 in August, the National Statistics Office said yesterday. |
| Chefs show off best dishes to help United Way effort Mohave Valley News, NV - The event raised $15,000 for the Chef's Emergency Fund, which is administered by the United Way. Money in the fund was used to assist more than 187 families in crisis in the community last ... |
| Bakers help gallery thrive The artwork was -- quite literally ... MaineToday.com, ME - Kit Munroe set her "art" cake down alongside others that were being auctioned off Saturday at the Harlow Gallery. Munroe, 50, of Solon chose Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's ... |
 | Monday, October 24th 2005 Virgin Islands Daily News, U.S. Virgin Islands - ST. THOMAS - Piping-hot oatmeal cookies, scented candles and glass ornaments were among the goods showcased on the last day of the 2005 Business Expo, an event organized by the St. |
| Who says hash browns are only for breakfast? Los Angeles Daily News, CA - People who enjoy breakfast usually have a favorite food they look forward to, something they'd happily nosh any time of day. When pressed, they might confess they do eat it any time of day. |
| A special space to share OCRegister (subscription), CA - Bill Jensen walks through the garden every day with clippers, snipping the blooms and foliage that surround his San Clemente home. |
| Milk production to rise in 2006 Financial Express, India - MUMBAI, OCT 23: A near-normal monsoon in 2005 is expected to result in increased fodder supplies, which should lead to higher liquid milk production in the next financial year beginning April 2006. |
 | Party perfect Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - The house is a mess, the pizza is burning in the oven and the guests are restless. A child's birthday party can be a frenzied affair of spilled punch and chaos as parents scatter, trying to provide entertainment and maintain order. |
| Up & Coming Nashua Telegraph, NH - EXHIBITS - NASHUA - “Reconnection with Creativity,” an exhibit of recent acrylic paintings by Susan Bothwell Carlson, will be on display in the Image Gallery at the Nashua Public Library in November and December. |
 | Are your kids eating right? Adrian Daily Telegram, MI - - School districts and the federal government push for healthier meals, but sometimes it can be a hard sell. For Kathy Sielsky, packing lunch for her 10-year-old son Connor often can't be done without including a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. |
 | Yardhouse Lounge Restaurant Sydney Morning Herald (subscription), Australia - Imported ales, an international menu and sport on telly. Was this restaurant made for Australians? Name Yardhouse Lounge Restaurant Location 308 Pacific Hwy Crows Nest NSW 2065 North Shore ... |
 | Seattlest Conquers the Crucifer Seattlest, Seattle - Fall can be foreboding enough, what with its gray mornings, fleeting light, rain-slicked streets, and blown-out umbrellas. When the world outside is fierce, the last thing Seattlest wants to face is a challenge ... |
 | Festive fashion, foreign flavours Calcutta Telegraph, India - Italian cuisine is much more than pizzas and pastas, stresses executive chef Sujan Mukherjee of Taj Bengal. And if you turn up for the Polenta festival at The Hub, you’ll know exactly what he means. |
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