| On Language New York Times, United States - '"We went through it thoroughly yesterday," said Scott McClellan, the White House press secretary, somewhat testily after being badgered recently about the Cheney hunting accident. |
| Freehold Heat New York Times, United States - OUTSIDE looking in is a bad place to be, when bitter, dirty gusts bring tears to your eyes and make you hug your coat to yourself all the tighter. |
| The Jalapeños Are Just the Start of the Show New York Times, United States - THE crowd around the bar at Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant here was having a great time on a recent Saturday night. Munching chips and salsa and sipping margaritas or piña coladas, people ... |
| Masterchef for a day The Sunday Times, UK - It doesn’t take long before I realise I am never likely to be an award-winning pastry chef. My nutmeg tuiles are a great deal chunkier than the super-thin slivers they are supposed to be and my choux buns have puffed up as big as footballs. |
| The Meal: Allan Brown: We’re never too posh to nosh The Sunday Times, UK - It was Lady Claire Macdonald who Billy Connolly cited when, hyperventilating with mirth, he recalled a cookbook he’d seen that offered tips on how to use up any “leftover venison” that might be lying around the house, as though we are all ... |
| Trio: Mall eats The Sunday Times, UK - This stylish and comfortable Chinese bar and restaurant never quite manages to disengage from its shopping-centre surroundings, but what it lacks in atmosphere it more than makes up for with its tome-like menu. |
 | Ring-shaped sesame bread that unites rich and poor Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - When passing in front of a bakery that sells the famous Turkish pastry product, simit, which could be defined as a ring shaped sesame bread, it's impossible for one not to be captivated by the incredibly charming smell of freshly baked simit. |
 | Cheese plant changes dairy landscape Clovis News Journal, NM - In a matter of months, the cheese plant lauded as an economic boon for Clovis and Portales will devour seven million gallons of milk per day. |
 | Putting hair on a teen idol's chin Scotsman, United Kingdom - IN THE theatre foyer, a tiny woman buying a jumbo packet of fruit pastilles is telling the usher how she remembers Jason Donovan in Neighbours as if it was, oh... no, really... only yesterday. "Yes," says the usher, "but he looks a lot different now.". |
| Do us a flavour Scotsman, United Kingdom - Vegetarian cuisine has come a long way in the past 20 years, but not far enough for Paul Gayler, executive chef at the Lanesborough Hotel in London. |
| Senator Nnamani: Forging Executive-Legislative Relationship Nigeria Daily Independent, Nigeria - What constitutes the ideal relationship between the Executive and Legislature has been a subject of controversy and misconception in Nigeria. |
 | Wines you don’t dare refuse Malaysia Star, Malaysia - SICILY, lying south of the mainland of Italy, is an island set in antiquity. Fought over by countless invaders, its culture and heritage owes something to them all. |
| Interview: Mark Paul: Deal is in the bag for Ulster's potato man The Sunday Times, UK - BUSINESSMEN love to plug their own products. But as he stands outside his office munching on a bag of cheese & onion crisps, Stephen Hutchinson, managing director of Tayto (Northern Ireland), gives the distinct ... |
| How AP has come of age Economic Times, India - Political largesse is not the only factor. In fact, the state has reached a level of maturity where political compulsions do not interfere with economic growth. |
| Why Can’t we Find BIN LADEN ? Indian Express, India - When I visited Osama bin Laden’s former base in Tora Bora little more than a year ago, I climbed steep, scree-covered slopes to reach his Afghan house, perched high above the snow line and commanding views of verdant valleys several thousand feet below. |
| Midnight feasts make you grow antlers The Observer, UK - Eating rich food at night can induce strange and wonderful dreams. In 1927, acclaimed illustrator and pioneering animator Winsor McCay warned his peers against 'dining too sumptuously' on 'greasy, highly seasoned food'. |
| Coastal hideaways with plenty of beams The Observer, UK - Living in a lighthouse might sound like a romantic fantasy, but the Sheahan family made it reality - and made it pay. Ben Flanagan takes a shine to some unusual homes. |
| 'She just wanted to lie down and rest. She was devastated' Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Anyone who has spent time with Tessa Jowell and her husband David Mills invariably comes away with the impression that they are head over heels in love. |
| Sarin buys himself more time Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Before a £6bn plan to sell the Japanese business was announced, Vodafone chief Arun Sarin was under fire. Speaking exclusively after the coup, he tells Andrew Murray-Watson that he's getting on with his job. |
| Weekend fun Arkansas Times, AR - Sorry about the inactivity. It's been too good a day to hunker over the keyboard. We hauled a load of firewood for next year, walked a few miles and got ready for an event tomorrow. |
| Silver ETF Ironies Resource Investor, VA - There has been much discussion about the proposed silver ETF, the Barclays iShares Silver Trust. As usual with anything silver, there is plenty of irony, confusion and baseless speculation. |
| Starbucks gets serious about serving breakfast Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| He's still out there . . . somewhere Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - When I visited Osama bin Laden's former base in Tora Bora, Afghanistan, little more than a year ago, I climbed steep, scree-covered slopes to reach his house, perched high above the snow line ... |
| Dell to acquire Alienware? DV Hardware, Belgium - The Inquirer heard Dell is considering to buy Alienware: Dell has two problems, it is approaching stagnancy in their main markets, and is about as exciting as an American cheese on white bread sandwich. |
| Starbucks Gets Serious About Breakfast KIROtv.com, WA - Seattle, WA -- Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
 | Rick Steves built travel business through the back door KING5.com (subscription), WA - EDMONDS, Wash. - Sprinting his way through Europe each summer, as he has for the last 32 years, Rick Steves often steals lunch from breakfast, stuffing a couple of pieces of bread and some meat into his backpack. |
| The Maine attraction Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - It's all about the lobster here, but if you must, there are also museums, shops and lighthouses. WESTPORT ISLAND, Maine - We come here for two things: solitude and lobster. |
 | Starbucks becomes a breakfast competitor KING5.com (subscription), WA - SEATTLE - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
 | Hawks Win Regular Season Finale at Boston University 77-61 Hartfordhawks.com, CT - Boston, MA - The University of Hartford women's basketball Team ended the regular season in impressive fashion with a 77-61 road victory at Boston University on Saturday afternoon. |
| 15 minutes with...Gayle Walcott Anderson Independent Mail (subscription), SC - Gayle Walcott is behind a register some days at Duke Sandwich Co. in Anderson; other days keeping up with inventory in the store takes up more of her time. |
| Chuck E. Cheese assault charge dropped Fitchburg Sentinel, MA - A private agreement has led to the dismissal of an assault charge against Claritza Castillo, the alleged attacker in an April 2005 incident at Chuck E. Cheese in Leominster, court records show. |
| Not just pastries anymore: Starbucks gets serious about breakfast Brooks Bulletin, Canada - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Anna Benson's Cy Young Award Presentation Baseball Toaster, CA - While some of you are wasting your time reading Sporting News or Baseball Prospectus to preview the 2006 season, I've went to the ultimate sports bible, FHM Magazine to get my MLB info. |
| Not just pastries anymore: Starbucks gets serious about breakfast CBC News, Canada - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Not just pastries anymore: Starbucks gets serious about breakfast 940 News, Canada - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Not just pastries anymore: Starbucks gets serious about breakfast Canadian Business, Canada - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Not just pastries anymore: Starbucks gets serious about breakfast Calgary Sun, Canada - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Not just pastries anymore: Starbucks gets serious about breakfast CJAD, Canada - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Much ado about tipping Grants Pass Climate, Oregon - I have to admit it. We eat out more often than we should. We like trying new restaurants, going back to our favorite ones, and even, sometimes, giving restaurants on our personal “ban list” another try to see if they’ve improved. |
| Jose Bove: The Man, The Myth, The Wacko The Cornell American, NY - Last week, I, your humble correspondent, had a chance to attend another one of Cornell’s thrilling lectures. Up this time was Jose Bove, a French farmer and anti-globalization proponent best known for dismantling ... |
| Tropical fruit salad The Monitor, Uganda, Uganda - A yummy and refreshing fruit salad with or without the dip. You should be able to find all of the fruits in larger grocery or special food stores. |
| Women's mission accomplished as congressional leaders tour city AL.com, AL - Before House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi left her New Orleans hotel room Saturday morning, she made sure to attach a small, square-shaped pin to her lapel. |
| New Studies Back Benefits of Organic Diet IPS, Belgium - TORONTO, Canada, Mar 4 (Tierramérica) - Organic foods protect children from the toxins in pesticides, while foods grown using modern, intensive agricultural techniques contain fewer nutrients and minerals than they did 60 years ago, according to two new ... |
| With That Tall Latte, Hot Sandwich, Please: Starbucks warms up its ... The Register-Guard, Oregon - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Women's mission accomplished as congressional leaders tour city Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - NEW ORLEANS - Before House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi left her New Orleans hotel room Saturday morning, she made sure to attach a small, square-shaped pin to her lapel. |
| Women's mission accomplished as congressional leaders tour city Times Daily, AL - Before House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi left her New Orleans hotel room Saturday morning, she made sure to attach a small, square-shaped pin to her lapel. |
| Clinton Corners PSU Daily Vanguard, OR - The first time I found myself on the corner of SE 26th and Clinton, I remember a distinct feeling of having been folded into a secret. |
| Singing praises of peanut butter Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Spread it on toast, nice and thick. Eat it plain, off a spoon. Stir it in with yogurt or ice cream or oatmeal. Bake it into cookies. |
| Audiobook / The Great Cheese Conspiracy The Daily Yomiuri, Japan - Dreaded New York city gangster Merciless Marvin the Magnificent is plotting "the crime of the century." He's likely to get away with it, too, thanks to the loyal support of Fats the Fuse and Raymond the Rat, his two henchmice. |
| Destination: Croatia? Arizona Republic, AZ - That's the typical response my college friend and I got when we told people we were headed here. With blurred images of a brutal war coloring most people's impressions, it was hard for them to see how Croatia could be a tourist destination. |
| Argentine trips rough but worth their salt Arizona Republic, AZ - SALTA, Argentina - Traveling in this province is rough. Even on a guided tour and traveling in comfortable vans and cars, I encountered bumps. |
| The little bar that could PSU Daily Vanguard, OR - Lodged between the perennially skeezy Southeast Powell Boulevard and the Lake Oswego-meets-Northwest 23rd annoyance that is Sellwood is the lovely Brooklyn neighborhood. |
| Religion notes Blue Springs Examiner, USA - During the 10:45 am worship, the Blue Springs church will receive a Korean War commemorative flag from 1st Sgt. (Ret.) Richard W. Jung and his wife, Wanda. |
| Cristobal clearly the reason Montreal is fine, with less whine CBS News - If you go to France, you look for things like fine wine, fancy food, the latest fashions, even goat cheese -- but hockey players? The Montreal Canadiens play in North America's largest French-speaking market ... |
| Bacon, eggs at Starbucks Charleston Post Courier (subscription), SC - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Women's mission accomplished as congressional leaders tour city KATC, LA - NEW ORLEANS -- Before House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi left her New Orleans hotel room Saturday morning, she made sure to attach a small, square-shaped pin to her lapel. |
| Women's mission accomplished as congressional leaders tour city Times Picayune, LA - Before House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi left her New Orleans hotel room Saturday morning, she made sure to attach a small, square-shaped pin to her lapel. |
 | Jurors to begin deliberations next week in Alamo trial Lodi News-Sentinel, CA - STOCKTON - Paul Alamo testified Friday that he shot Mark Hasty only after Hasty beat his own chest and head in an aggressive manner and lunged at Alamo with a knife. |
| These teens get up early for the Breakfast Club Salem News, USA - It's 6:30 in the morning, and members of the Breakfast Club are yelling their orders to the cook manning the grill at Brothers Deli. |
| The lure and the loathing of Chuck E. Cheese's phillyBurbs.com, PA - There are some obvious rip-offs we surrender to in suburban life - $5 sodas at the movies, $4 two-minute pony rides at community fairs and the inevitable trip to Chuck E. Cheese's. |
| Three Cub Scout packs celebrate at Blue and Gold events Annapolis Capital, MD - More than 210 Cub Scouts were recognized at the recent Blue and Gold banquets held by packs 769, 514 and 127. Cub Scout Pack 769, sponsored by Nicols-Bethel United Methodist Church, awarded the Arrow of Light ... |
| Food Advertising – Separating Fact from Fiction Newswise (press release) - Newswise - To get the most nutrition in your grocery cart, you need to be an educated consumer. You need to be able to figure out what’s actually in a product ot what it’s advertised to contain. |
| Cromwell resident takes on ‘Real World’ Middletown Press, CT - When Paula Meronek graduated from Quinnipiac University in May 2003, she put her degree to good use, like many recent college grads do, as a bartender. |
| Smitty's on the square serves up films, catfish Birmingham News, AL - LIVINGSTON - The Sumter Theatre, better known as Smitty's, is a long way from the nearest stadium-seating, digital surround-sound mutliplex. |
| CHURCH NOTES Fergus Falls Daily Journal, MN - The Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship welcomes Curt and Kathy Frankhauser to speak at the March meeting. They will be sharing some fo the fresh lessons that the Holy Spirit has been teaching them about forgiveness. |
| On Golding Road: The restoration of a landmark home Bangor Daily News, ME - Five years ago, Joyce Jackson found her dream house while surfing the Internet from her New York home. She clicked on the pastoral picture of a spare, clapboard house standing in a rolling field of apple trees ... |
| Starbucks gets serious about breakfast CNN International - Starbucks is more than doubling the number of stores nationwide that sell hot breakfast sandwiches. SEATTLE, Washington (AP) -- As no-frills breakfast kings like McDonald's Corp. |
| Starbucks to add breakfast at more locations Bryan College Station Eagle, United States - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Going to seed Tulsa World (subscription), OK - Whether your passion is fruit, vegetables, flowers or herbs, growing a garden full of these horticultural treats is as simple as starting with a packet of seeds. |
| Dining out: Mediterranean on State The Capital Times, WI - For all the times we've used it as a descriptive, the Mediterranean Cafe was the first restaurant we've seen where the word "shoebox" seems to fit in terms of both size and dimension. |
| Chefs turn event into a burger-fest Charleston Post Courier (subscription), SC - Charleston is flying high this weekend with haute cuisine, but John T. Edge and Robert Stehling were here Friday to bring foodies down to earth. |
| Starbucks gets serious about breakfast CNN - Starbucks is more than doubling the number of stores nationwide that sell hot breakfast sandwiches. SEATTLE, Washington (AP) -- As no-frills breakfast kings like McDonald's Corp. |
| Coffee titan has eye on hungry Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| 'Makeover from heaven' Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Becky Trotter's best friend said she needed to talk to her. It might be uncomfortable, even painful, she said. Trotter, a math teacher at Richland Middle School, stood in her kitchen bracing herself. |
| Cowboy Canteen Washington Post, United States - Open: for lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; for dinner Monday through Thursday 5 to 10 pm, Friday 5 to 10:30 pm, Saturday 4:30 to 10:30 pm, Sunday 4 to 9:30 pm All major credit cards. |
| Sophisticated Comfort Food CBS News - Chef Michael Mina first received national attention more than 10 years ago with the opening of San Francisco's renowned seafood restaurant, "Aqua. |
| Thai in New City The Journal News.com, NY - In the foodnotes column this week, a reader from Chappaqua recommends Swaddee House of Thai Food in Thornwood. The restaurant has a sister location across from the courthouse in New City at 12 S. Main St. |
| Aspen Park's landmark making last stand Denver Post, CO - For a chili cheese dog fix, Sunday is the last day to order one up at the Coney Island hot dog stand - at least in its current Aspen Park location. |
| Breakfast sandwiches coming to Starbucks Danbury News Times, CT - running the gourmet gamut from eggs Florentine with havarti cheese to herbed sausage and egg with aged sharp cheddar o go with that Starbucks marble mocha macchiato? |
| I smuggle with relish. Mmm . . . relish StarPhoenix, Canada - Hollywood stars get their little trophies tomorrow night in a brief, understated ceremony for friends and family at the Kodak Theatre. |
| SENIOR ACTIVITIES/MENU Zanesville Times Recorder, OH - MONDAY - Grocery bingo, 10 am; AARP Income Taxes, 11 am; art classes, noon; Family Feud, noon; bird house craft class, 6 pm; duplicate bridge, 6:30 pm Beef patty with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry juice, peaches, bread, milk. |
| The temptations of Taras Globe and Mail, Canada - 'Prohibitions, the lines that throughout history have been drawn around bottle and behaviours, powders and plants, are tools of power. |
 | Are We Going To Talk More About Sleep? Methuselah Foundation, DC - So said MR last night as I raised the topic for the fourth time. I got home after another twelve hour non-stop day utterly exhausted, threw together a quick and easy dinner, and then sat down with my angel to discuss the merits of sleep. |
| GIANTS NOTEBOOK Schmidt enduring perception of frailty San Francisco Chronicle, USA - "When I was in Pittsburgh, this article came out in spring training that said I was Mr. Durable and never missed a start," Schmidt said. |
| Starbucks gets serious about breakfast Tracy Press, CA - SEATTLE - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| Tomato Head's Monte Cristo WBIR-TV, TN - In a medium bowl mix together eggs with cream and salt. Dip one bread slice in egg mixture, place on a plate, top with1 slice of cheese, a few slices of ham and one more slice of cheese. |
| TranSouth Women: Union out of the title picture for 3rd straight ... Jackson Sun, TN - With every 3-pointer that clanged off the rim and all the missed assignments on defense, it slowly became apparent that Friday would not be a night to remember for Union. |
| Great food, humble spaces Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - A Norman Rockwell country store right in the middle of town, where you can get a hand-cut sandwich made from roast beef that was cooked on the premises or a bowl of bean soup seasoned with the leftover chunks of ham baked right there. |
| Bulletin Board Norwich Bulletin, CT - LITTLE CONCERT FOR KIDS, 10-10:45 am, Otis Library, 2-6 Cliff St., NORWICH. Music of JS Bach, bluegrass and children's folk music will be performed by Gary Buttery, Judy Buttery, Tim Plecan, Cheryl Plecan and Tom Jeffers. |
| Bonds noncommittal about his return Monterey County Herald, CA - Barry Bonds insisted Friday that ''everything's perfect'' with his spring training so far, but still refrained from setting a date for his Cactus League debut. |
| Observing Lent ... Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - A seasonal tradition, the Lenten Fish Fry, occurs every Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1310 W. Broadway. Between 11 am and 7 pm, the women of the parish fry up buffalo, cod, catfish ... |
| Young Achievers Rewarded For Excellence Stackyard, UK - The NFU Scotland Young Achiever Award, which is sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland, has rewarded two of the most promising young entrepreneurs in Scottish farming. |
| Brewers trip up Giants, Athletics Beloit Daily News, WI - Damian Miller's two-out solo home run in the sixth inning cracked a tie and lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 exhibition baseball victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. |
| Bonds saying 'everything's perfect' Contra Costa Times, CA - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Barry Bonds insisted Friday that "everything's perfect" with his spring training so far, but still refrained from setting a date for his Cactus League debut. |
| SJSU STUDENT EATING UP COMPETITION San Jose Mercury News, USA - which counts on volume, speed and, hopefully, accuracy -- the San Jose State University student is ranked second in the country by the International Federation of Competitive Eating. |
| Sign Up Now for the Greece for Visitors newsletter! About - News & Issues, NY - So, there you are, in a beautiful restaurant with an ocean view and a few temple ruins thrown in for good measure. You fling open the menu, and surprise! |
| An immortal wine Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - With its baked fruit and caramel flavors and bright lingering acidity, Madeira is the perfect libation to bridge winter and spring: warming enough for early nights, but tart enough for the warm undercurrents. |
 | La Rosita Grill Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - One afternoon, I walked into the La Rosita Grill and saw something I'd never seen before: The cook behind the counter glanced up, saw me, and tossed some tortilla chips into a fryer. |
| Starbucks adding breakfast sandwiches Carlisle Sentinel, PA - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
| McMuffins get more enemies TheNewsTribune.com (subscription), WA - Once premium java percolated into the mainstream, it was only a matter of time before major fast-food and doughnut chains got more serious about their coffee. |
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