Who's the real 'American Idol'? Ryan Seacrest
San Jose Mercury News, USA - Jan 10, 2006
LOS ANGELES - By his own admission, "American Idol" talent-show host Ryan Seacrest can't act. He has yet to demonstrate any dancing or singing chops and is routinely bested by judge Simon Cowell in the wit department.

'Poor man's cow' has a rich history Newsday, NY - Jan 10, 2006 According to Greek mythology, Amalthea, the first-named she-goat on record, suckled the mighty Zeus. For her reward, she and her two kids got their own place among the constellations.

Nuts in packets of peanuts? Duh Electric New Paper, Singapore - Jan 10, 2006 A PEANUT packet 'contains nuts' and sleeping pills 'may cause drowsiness'. Such warnings from manufacturers have been the source of much derision over the years.

Ryan Seacret May Be the Real 'American Idol' San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Jan 10, 2006 By his own admission, "American Idol" talent-show host Ryan Seacrest can't act. He has yet to demonstrate any dancing or singing chops and is routinely bested by judge Simon Cowell in the wit department.

Ryan Seacrest a big winner with American Idol CTV.ca, Canada - Jan 10, 2006 By his own admission, "American Idol" talent-show host Ryan Seacrest can't act. He has yet to demonstrate any dancing or singing chops and is routinely bested by judge Simon Cowell in the wit department.

Fresh Sardines For the Weekend, Canned Ones for Later New York Times, United States - Jan 10, 2006 It's a good season for little fishes. Fresh sardines are showing up in the city's fish markets, usually on Thursdays, so that they are ready to grill, roast or pan-sear whole for weekend entertaining.

Arsenal express interest in Zigic BBC Sport, UK - Jan 10, 2006 Red Star Belgrade have confirmed that Arsenal have been in contact to express an interest in striker Nikola Zigic. But a club spokesman told BBC Sport that Red Star will not consider selling the 25-year-old until the summer.

In the game Chicago Tribune, United States - Jan 10, 2006 This little piggy went to market. And boy, has Maxwell Street changed! Forget vendor stalls and a crowded shopping area. The stretch east of Halsted Street looks like a picturebook version of the quintessential college 'hood.

Tough-talking, high-fibre candidate takes the biscuit Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jan 10, 2006 Watching Liberal Democrats attempt to become leader of their party is like observing a power struggle in a Buddhist ashram. It's fun, but it's also slightly embarrassing.

Blizzard-affected Muslims in NW China celebrate Corban Festival People's Daily Online, China - Jan 10, 2006 Even a catastrophic blizzard could not stop Muslims in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from celebrating the Corban Festival, one of the most joyous Islamic festivals, on Tuesday.

Gamers will force the move to HDTV Globetechnology.com, Canada - Jan 10, 2006 Watching a sitcom in high-definition does not change the viewing experience all that much. The show being funny has very little to do with the quality of the visuals -- you may be able to ...

Gordon Cucullu Recommends theOneRepublic, CA - Jan 10, 2006 Mexico and the Philippines are just two examples of many of the difficulty in transitioning from an authoritative, colonial, military-religious government to a government by the people.

Golden Wonder feels the crunch The Publican, UK - Jan 10, 2006 The Golden Wonder snack brand may disappear from pubs after tough competition forced the crisp maker to go into adminstration. Up to 850 jobs at the Market Harborough based company are at risk.

Anti-Bulgaria Campaign Focus News, Bulgaria - Jan 10, 2006 Traditionally Bulgaria does not stand in the limelight of German media interests. However, it seems things have started changing. Unfortunately, this change is not as positive for the politically responsible ...

Schools implement food allergy law Thunder Bay's Source, Canada - Jan 10, 2006 A new law designed to protect students who have severe food allergies is now in effect at all local schools. Sabrina's law came into effect across Ontario on January 1 and the Lakehead Public School board ...

I WON’T LET GANGS WIN News & Star, UK - Jan 10, 2006 Speaking out: Driving instructor Rebecca Moorat was threatened with rape, had her car vandalised and had lasers shone in the eyes of her boxer dogs.

Business group receives grant Peoria Journal Star, IL - Jan 10, 2006 Money to continue operating entrepreneurship centers in western Illinois was announced Monday by Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The Western Illinois Entrepreneurship Center Network was awarded ...

Hearty salads make supper simple Munster Times, IN - Jan 10, 2006 These two salads make dinner a breeze and, with a glass of wine and some warm French bread, are complete meals. The steak salad is an ideal way to use up leftover beef, but we like it so much I often cook the steak just for this dish.

Supes to participate in Affordable Housing Summit The Eureka Reporter, CA - Jan 10, 2006 The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to join with several area agencies to co-sponsor an Affordable Housing Summit, which is scheduled for Feb. 9 at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka.

Fat fight targets small fries York Region Era Banner, Canada - Jan 10, 2006 Getting kids to eat balanced healthy meals at home is one thing. When dining out, it can be nearly impossible. Kids are what they eat and according to new statistics, for more than a third, the operative word is fat.