| It Takes More Than a Village
Baltimore Sun, United States - They cannot be found amid grim office buildings and hard-bitten streets of a working city where there is hardly any snow on the ground. |
| Retool into cool
Inside Bay Area, CA - IN A SEA of retail uniformity it's hard to distinguish yourself from the rest of the pack. The Ikeas and Targets of the world have made outfitting the home with funky, affordable ... |
| Holiday keeps retailers busy
Frontiersman (subscription), AK - MAT-SU - Rob McLure had already purchased a humorous St. Valentine's Day card for his wife of 15 years. While he was grocery shopping in the Palmer Fred Meyers store on Monday, the display of bouquets caught his eye and he panicked. |
| Potential buyer for cheese-packing factory
ic Wales, United Kingdom - A possible buyer has been lined up for a cheese-packing factory which announced its closure yesterday with the loss of more than 100 jobs. |
| The Bureaucracy Strikes Back
ZNet, MA - In the first installment of this series, I offered 42 names to begin what now seems an endless -- and ever-growing -- list of top officials as well as beleaguered administrators, managers, and ... |
| (BW) CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Call via the ...
Houston Chronicle, United States - IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2006--CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will broadcast its fourth quarter and year end earnings call via the Internet on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. |
| Eccentric Britain
50 Connect, UK - Delicious Mauritius: Tickle your taste buds with our pick of the best restaurants Mauritius has to offer. One day in August each year, for example, you'll find enthusiastic villagers playing six-a-side soccer ... |
| Worldwide Food Expo Extends Contract with GES(R); GES Will Service ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2006--GES Exposition Services, Inc. announced that the Worldwide Food Expo has extended its contract through 2009. |
 | Spotlight On The Red Lion Pub
Chicagoist, IL - When Chicagoist headed to The Red Lion Pub (located at 2446 N. Lincoln, off of the Fullerton red line stop) for a midweek meal, we didn't expect to get a helping of confusion along with our pints. |
| Buzz Mailbag: D&M Interiors preparing for an expansion
Appleton Post Crescent, USA - Q: I noticed that D&M Interiors on Memorial Drive has a big sign up saying that it’s moving. Where’s it going? A: D&M Interiors purchased land fronting US 41 in Little Chute, and ... |
| Huge interest in new Flandria produce at Fruit Logistica
FreshPlaza, Netherlands - The recent Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin broke new attendance records, drawing more than 30,000 visitors from 100 countries. |
| Remineralisation vital for future of food
NutraIngredients-usa.com, France - Pioneering research into the demineralisation of the earth could have significant consequences for food quality - and even the future of the planet. |
| Villages couple participates in true 'affair of the heart'
Villages Daily Sun, FL - No doubt about it, Donna Colbert is a brave woman. It takes guts to allow two experts from the American Heart Association to root through your pantry, refrigerator and freezer looking for unhealthy foods. |
| Healing New Orleans getting its groove back
Scripps Howard News Service, DC - Once a city that strutted and swaggered like the umbrella-toting grand marshal of a parade down St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans is now limping and out of breath. |
| And you thought this wonderful speciality was just confined to the ...
ComeOnBoro.com, UK - Ever since we’ve had friends from Boro we’ve heard of the parmo. My son has become good mates with a lad from Eston and has stayed up there a few times, although I admit that I myself have never been to Teesside. |
 | All new: Sarina Crow fills the shelves at Booths after the ...
News & Star, UK - The new-look store, which was officially unveiled yesterday, had been closed for the past two weeks to enable the refit to take place. |
| Exhibit chronicles century of love
MLive.com, MI - The valentines Roselynn Ederer exchanged in a one-room schoolhouse in the 1950s are far different from those children will exchange today. |
| Manton Area Retirees plan schedule of events
Cadillac News, United States - MANTON - The Manton Area Retirees have scheduled the following events at the Manton Senior Center for today through Feb. 21. Foot clinics are held the second Monday of each month. |
| Hobo Dinners
Cadillac News, United States - Cut large pieces of aluminum foil. Place chicken breast or hamburger patty on foil. Cover with potatoes, onions, carrots, corn and green beans. |
| Turnips and parsnips
Napa Valley Register, CA - Even though spring is trying to supersede winter in the Napa Valley these days, local gardeners are still busy harvesting vegetables we normally expect to find on the menu this time of year. |
 | Home comforts
The Age, Australia - You can enjoy the Wolgan Valley and leave that tent at home, writes Sarah Maguire. Did you hear the one about the Irishman, the Englishman and the Scotsman who went to Newnes in the Wolgan Valley? |
 | Worst artists named and shamed
Channel 4 News, UK - Named after model Naomi Campbell's ill-advised foray into the world of music, the awards are there to honour the very worst of British music. |
| Business news and notes
Agri News, MN - ARDEN HILLS, Minn. -- Land O'Lakes, Inc. last week reported 2005 net earnings of $128.9 million, compared to $21.4 million the year before. |
 | Photo: Rod Smith
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - You can enjoy the Wolgan Valley and leave that tent at home, writes Sarah Maguire. Did you hear the one about the Irishman, the Englishman and the Scotsman who went to Newnes in the Wolgan Valley? |
| Taste of the Valley
Napa Valley Register, CA - Jill Prescott, PBS television cooking show host, cookbook author and founder of one of the country's first cooking schools for home cooks, will be teaching several classes at Andretti Winery, which will pair her signature recipes with Andretti wines. |
 | Worst artists named and shamed
ITN, UK - Named after model Naomi Campbell's ill-advised foray into the world of music, the awards are there to honour the very worst of British music. |
| Sudan:Service With a Smile Not Yet a Priority, Say Investors
AllAfrica.com, Washington - The sprawling nation of Sudan is known for many things, but delectable food is not one of them. The unofficial national dish, "foul" (pronounced "fuul") is a mixture of beans, watery cheese, tomatoes, and limp arugula. |
| Their answer without guest of honor? Party on!
Chicago Tribune, United States - The skiing legends were in attendance, the sparkling wine filled the glasses and the cheese was perfectly aged. The one thing missing from this Italian festa was the guest of honor. |
| After 31 years, metalsmiths making a move
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - For 31 years, Jack Chidgey and his son have replated silverware, fixed broken teapots and refurbished the brass on boat fixtures at their business in downtown San Diego. |
| US: Bob Evans doubles Q3 net income
just-food.com, UK - Ohio-based food producer and restaurant operator Bob Evans Farms, Inc. has posted third-quarter net income of US$14.0m, or $0.39 a share, up from $6.6m, or $0.19 a share, in the third quarter last year. |
| Cold-weather field menus under revision
United States Army (press release) - NATICK, Mass. (Army News Service, Feb. 14, 2006) -- Twelve menus are being revised for the meals used by Soldiers in cold weather and on long-range patrols. |
 | A Vegas Valentine: What's love got to do with it?
Cape Cod Times, MA - It is a busy day inside A Little White Wedding Chapel, an anything-but-little conglomerate of five wedding rooms, a wedding gazebo and the ''World Famous Little White Wedding Chapel Drive Thru Tunnel of Love. |
| ECONOMY-SUDAN: Service With a Smile Not Yet a Priority, Say ...
Inter Press Service (subscription), Italy - KHARTOUM, Feb 13 (IPS) - The sprawling nation of Sudan is known for many things, but delectable food is not one of them. The unofficial national dish, "foul" (pronounced "fuul") is a mixture of beans, watery cheese, tomatoes, and limp arugula. |
 | Keep It Short Nominees Are Told
Sky News, United Kingdom - This year’s contenders for the Oscars were out in full force for a luncheon in honour of nominees for the 2006 Academy Awards. "I have just seen George Clooney outside and thought that was quite cool," said ... |
| Mr. Food's Fontina Fondue
NewsNet5.com, OH - 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cheese, half-and-half, butter, and salt over low heat. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. |
 | Feast your eyes on what $1 bought
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - AUSTRALIA'S first dollar notes bought a literal smorgasbord at the supermarket when decimal currency was introduced 40 years ago. |
| A Good Laugh:
AgWeb - Jay Leno: “Boy, it was hot today, wasn't it? I tell ya, it was so hot, Danish embassies were burning down by themselves, that's how hot. |
| United offers healthy snacks
Cheapflights.com, MA - United Airlines is offering passengers a new healthy eating snackbox. The RightBite box features high-energy, low-fat foods, and becomes the airline's fourth snack pack option. |
| Introducing: An Industry First - The GE Profile(TM) Free-Standing ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - GE introduces an industry first. Now consumers can enjoy the performance of dual fuel cooking without the hassle of installing new electric lines in their homes. |
 | Lisa Marie Presley
Moldova.org, VA - Lisa Marie Presley figured it out. It wasn’t easy. It involved a lot of learning and growth. It encompassed personal turmoil and deep loss. |
| White Chili
WRIC, VA - In a large heavy saucepan lightly coated with olive oil-flavored non-caloric vegetable cooking spray, saute chicken or turkey over moderate heat until lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 3 to 4 minutes total. |
| Low-Fat Foods May Be Finally Finished
The Common Voice, SC - This USA Today story shows that low-fat foods are still a multi-billion dollar industry, but I believe it is high time for that to change in light of last week's release of a landmark 8-year study proving the low-fat diet is a complete and utter failure ... |
| Thanks for your comments and now for the sandwiches
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Thanks to you who have visited my blog and left your comments. I enjoy reading them and hope you will return and others will participate. |
| Legal eagle
Bradenton Herald, United States - Ever since he shadowed a lawyer one day in high school, Assistant State Attorney Brian Iten wanted to be a prosecutor. He toiled away in numerous government agencies, including Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ... |
| Eat Your Heart Out—February 14, 2006
Chicago Maroon, IL - So it’s Valentine’s Day—a great day if you’re in a relationship, and kind of a crappy one if you aren’t. Now for those of you who read this column and are currently dating someone, you might want ... |
| Kraft: No decision on Walton plant
Oneonta Daily Star, NY - No decisions have been made about the fate of Kraft’s plant in Walton, a company spokeswoman said Monday. Last month, Kraft announced intentions to close 20 plants and layoff 8,000 workers over a three-year period. |
| Our three favourite chocolate chip cookies
Fair Lady, South Africa - Melissa's (R31 for a 285g packet) Enjoy these oversized, chocolate-studded biscuits dipped into a cup of tea. Woolworths (R16,99 for a 350g packet) Buttery, crisp and with double chocolate. |
| Remember your bow and arrow
Ocala.com, FL - Here we are, Valentine's Day 2006, and I guess forgetful and worried husbands all over the nation are hoping their wives don't take notice of the calendar. |
| Mr. Food's Fontina Fondue
News4Jax.com, FL - 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cheese, half-and-half, butter, and salt over low heat. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. |
| Top Cyber News 2/14
WLNS, MI - Authorities in Boston are looking to the internet to get an idea of what might have caused a man accused of killing his wife and baby daughter to commit the crime. |
| AUSTRALIA: Cost of groceries rises above rate of inflation
just-food.com, UK - According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the cost of groceries rose by 3.6% in 2005, above the 2.8% inflation rate. |
| Middle East: Boycott of Danish Goods "out of control"
Asharq Alawsat, UK - The boycott of Danish products in Saudi Arabia, following the publication of a series of drawings featuring Prophet Mohammed was out of control, according to major food distributors and shopping mall owners. |
| Remineralisation vital for future of food
FoodProductionDaily.com, France - Pioneering research into the demineralisation of the earth could have significant consequences for food quality - and even the future of the planet. |
| Obesity rocketing despite record diet food spending
FoodProductionDaily.com, France - The US might be consolidating its position as the fattest nation, but Europe is catching up fast - and all this despite record spending on diet products. |
| Remineralisation vital for future of food
NutraIngredients.com, France - Pioneering research into the demineralisation of the earth could have significant consequences for food quality - and even the future of the planet. |
| Thompkins lists health as priority
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), USA - A doctor could give Howard Thompkins the go-ahead to resume playing basketball later this week, but the Wesleyan star plans to take no chances with his health. |
| On-campus eateries offer alternative to meal plan dining
Red and Black, GA - During the bustle between classes, lunch options vary widely - from dining halls to eateries to the classic brown bag. For freshmen and those who live on campus, the meal plan is a plausible solution for midday hunger pangs. |
| Olympian too serious for ‘fading frat star’
Red and Black, GA - What better way to start off an enterprise as cheesy as this than at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I began the date feeling a little guilty because I went against all rules of chivalry by asking Kara Lynn to come to my house rather than picking her up myself. |
| Bachelor good sport, less than chivalrous
Red and Black, GA - I’ve got to be honest. My overly caring roommate Haley entered me in the “Man on the Market” contest as a joke. I was surprised to receive an e-mail notification 45 minutes later saying that I had been ... |
 | Dhoni, the dasher keeps getting better
News Today, India - The India-Pakistan ODI yesterday at Lahore was evenly balanced and the host team had bounced back with the wicket of maestro Sachin Tendulkar. |
| Top picks for setting the Valentine's Day mood
San Jose Mercury News, USA - 1. Buy a bottle of champagne, even a ``split'' or two single-serve mini-bottles or cans. 2. Go to any upscale grocery store or bakery and buy a couple of pastries, cookies or brownies or a cake. |
| Most police complaints 'by Protestants'
Edinburgh Evening News, UK - Northern Ireland: Almost half of all complaints lodged with the Police Ombudsman since it began work five years ago have come from the Protestant community, figures revealed today. |
| Remineralisation vital for future of food
FoodNavigator.com, France - Pioneering research into the demineralisation of the earth could have significant consequences for food quality - and even the future of the planet. |
| Obesity rocketing despite record diet food spending
FoodNavigator.com, France - The US might be consolidating its position as the fattest nation, but Europe is catching up fast - and all this despite record spending on diet products. |
| Cook's Corner
BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - There was a time when condensed mushroom soup and canned fried onion rings were the first and last word in convenience food. No more. |
| Table Talk: Food shows love every day
BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - another manufactured, for-profit American extravaganza -- sends up several food flags. None is new; none is resolved; all seem more problematic than culinary. |
| International Place
Patriot-News, PA - In a world that increasingly oper ates on a global scale, it is im portant to have a local international connection. International Place at Third and Chestnut streets lends that kind of reach and much more. |
| Support builds for food bank
Calgary Sun, Canada - Alberta's engineering and construction industries have partnered together to support the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank. Canstruction Calgary is part of a 10-year-old global anti-hunger project, founded by the Society for Design Administration. |
| DM Roll Call
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Sonny's makes its own sausage, meatballs, pizza dough and sauce, said owner Quinby Vacco. Other owners include her husband, John Vacco - whose family has the Scornovacca's restaurants - and Matt Mauro. |
| Ankeny Roll Call
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - A new business in Ankeny might be especially appealing to procrastinators on this Valentine's Day. Chocolates by Lalonie is Lalonie Bowen's new home-based business. |
 | Sweet: One-block-stop Valentine’s shopping - Quincy Center ...
The Patriot Ledger, MA - It’s no secret that men want to impress our significant others with, sadly, as little effort as possible and still seem thoughtful and romantic. |
| Science Olympiad season begins Valpo middle school places first in ...
nwitimes.com, IN - In science classrooms across the county, the sight of multicolored rocks paired with root beer and anatomical diagrams next to cheese puffs can mean only one thing. |
| Community News
North County Times, CA - CARLSBAD ---- Hospice of the North Coast recently announced the names of two new directors to the non-profit board of directors: financial planner Kelly Carter and Carlsbad Fire Chief, Kevin Crawford. |
| CAFE HARDLY A REST STOP: CAFE HARDLY A REST STOP
Asbury Park Press, NJ - After retiring from owning a 7-Eleven franchise in Brick for 10 years, Thomas DiPetrillo thought it was time to relax. That was when he started looking for something else to do with his time. |
| Upcoming school events
The Free Lance-Star, VA - Ni River Middle: Student night at Regency Sports Park, 6-9 pm Ni River Middle students only. Spotswood Elementary: Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese, 5-9 pm, Feb. 21. |
| Why not have a channel on TV with no food ads?
Syracuse Post Standard, NY - I have gotten used to driving down the highway and tossing a quick glance up at a billboard advertising hamburgers, buckets of chicken or doughnuts. |
| These 'flu flicks' are sure to cure what ails you
Montgomery Advertiser, AL - Aching, coughing, stuffy heads, runny noses. It's that time of year when nasty colds and viruses are starting to make its rounds. |
| 115 jobs to go as Dairygold closes
ic NorthWales, UK - MORE than 100 jobs will be lost with the closure of a cheese packing plant in Ceredigion. Dairygold told 115 staff at the factory at Felinfach, near Lampeter, it will shut by mid-April. |
| Danica Patrick, Leilani Munter and Melanie Troxel Unveil Signature ...
Auto Racing Daily - KANSAS CITY, Mo., - Hostess, maker of America‘s all-time favorite snacks, is tantalizing the taste buds of racing tailgaters across the country with the unveiling of three original dessert recipes from the Hostess Race Divas -- Danica Patrick (IRL ... |
| A taste of Austria
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - The Finger Lakes is celebrated for its wines, which are winning accolades and awards from all over the world. So why is one new wine country restaurant serving its house vintage in a humble mug? |
| Red wine is a matter of the heart
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - (February 14, 2006) - The month of February offers up two opportunistic holidays for wine lovers to celebrate. Speaking of lovers, today happens to be the first of them. |
| BMF Unveils Revamped Magazine
Harvard Crimson, MA - The Harvard Black Men’s Forum (BMF) celebrated the launch of the revamped Remix magazine last night in Ticknor Lounge. Students flipped through the pages of the newly unveiled full ... |
| San Francisco sees revival on the waterfront
Lincoln Journal Star, NE - Ahmed Loukili biked cheerfully along the downtown waterfront, hauling a couple of tourists behind him in the minicarriage of his pedicab. |
| Red wine is a matter of the heart
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - (February 14, 2006) - The month of February offers up two opportunistic holidays for wine lovers to celebrate. Speaking of lovers, today happens to be the first of them. |
| Ruth rocks around the clock
Tonight, South Africa - Gilda Van Schalkwyk chats to Ruth Brown, vocalist in Rock Around The Clock which is showing at Gateway's Barnyard Theatre until March. |
| Atop the head of Hoss head: hair today, gone tomorrow, back later!
Pioneer Press, MN - The most recent Thursday's Bulletin Board featured this note from Dr. Crank: "During my daily workout, the television was turned to 'Bonanza' reruns. |
 | Hands-on gifts for your sweetie
Times Herald-Record, NY - Want to make your sweetie feel special, but running a little low on cash? Fear not, my friend; there are plenty of ways to pamper your Valentine at home without breaking your budget. |
| A gourmet's guide to Yorkshire
Yorkshire Post Today, UK - Premium brand: Alex Albone, a director of Piper's Crisps, with some of the ingredients used to flavour the crisps at his north Lincolnshire factory. |
| Cheese plant closure 'a betrayal'
ic Wales, United Kingdom - FARMERS' unions warned yesterday that the loss of 115 jobs at a cheese-packing plant in West Wales would leave a black hole in the Welsh dairy sector. |
 | Cartoon crisis frames Europe's conflict within
USA Today - When an international furor erupted over cartoons depicting Islam's holiest figure, no one was more surprised than Mohamed Farah. |
| Valentine's Day is easy … if you speak 'girl'
Cavalierdaily.com, VA - I'm going to tell you guys something you should know by now but probably don't pay attention to. When women say they don't want anything for their birthday, Valentine's, Christmas or your anniversary, chances ... |
| Murder for love? A jury will decide
St. Petersburg Times, FL - A trial that starts on Valentine's Day already is drawing national attention. A wife's words could send her husband to death row for an ex-lover's slaying. |
 | A Liquor Store Makes It Back From Skid Row
Washington Post, United States - To make a living, Ed and Anna Fleming did whatever it took. When customers paid by pulling crumpled dollar bills out of their shoes, Ed and Anna would dip each buck into a big jug of green disinfectant. |
| Cuban perfection
Whittier Daily News, CA - It's hard to forget the wondrous combination of lemony garlic pork, toothsome rice and sweet fried plantains that are at the core of Cuban cuisine. |
| Cuban perfection
Pasadena Star-News, CA - It's hard to forget the wondrous combination of lemony garlic pork, toothsome rice and sweet fried plantains that are at the core of Cuban cuisine. |
| Cost of RX puts him in a bind
Miami Herald, FL - This series follows José Ojeda as he tries to lose 300 pounds. At his heaviest, he weighed 520. Today he weighs 453. Six more pounds are gone and José Ojeda now weighs 453. |
| The march of progress
Los Angeles Daily News, CA - They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil, but there's none at the new restaurant inside Morry's of Naples in Long Beach. |
| TEDDY ALLEN: Why Southern male valentines have short shelf life
Shreveport Times, LA - On this Valentine's Day, I offer testimony to wives and girlfriends in the crowd, reassurance that it's not your fault, the way we are. |
| TV on DVD
Newsday, NY - ABC's Sunday hospital smash hits DVD in widescreen, with two pilot commentaries from cast and the creator/ director, behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes. |
 | A Tale of Two Divisions
obe-mediaone.com, CA - I am pleased to announce that Don Hahn has graciously agreed to be the interim head of Disney Feature Animation until the Pixar acquisition is complete. |
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