Bowling framed in a positive light
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - Jan 17, 2006
Editor's note: This week, Couch Slouch begins a two-part investigative series on "Bowling in America," which entails visiting a bowling center and watching bowling on TV.

Tricks of the Trade Daily American Online (subscription), PA - Jan 17, 2006 Gwyneth has two of them (one for savory, one for sweets). Oprah's has written his own cookbooks. The neighbors down the street may have one visit their kitchen once a month.

Tricks of the Trade Westside Today, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Gwyneth has two of them (one for savory, one for sweets). Oprah's has written his own cookbooks. The neighbors down the street may have one visit their kitchen once a month.

`Lintel' is a magical mystery tour with an engaging character Trenton Times, NJ - Jan 17, 2006 A major part of the joy, the fun of Glen Berger's one-man show "Underneath the Lintel" is the journey of which the audience is asked to accompany a Dutch librarian whose life is changed ...

Habitat Casino Night to raise housing funds The Gloucester County Times, NJ - Jan 17, 2006 Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for a night of gaming to help raise funds to build a new subdivision that will house low to moderate income families.

SCHOOL MENUS Freeport Journal Standard, IL - Jan 17, 2006 Eastland: (Breakfast) Today, no school; Tuesday, cheese omelet; Wednesday, muffin; Thursday, waffles; Friday, sausage, bagel. (Lunch) Today, no school; Tuesday, hot dogs; Wednesday, pizza; Thursday, barbecue rib sandwich; Friday, spaghetti.

Empty Bowls fill a need News-Leader.com, MO - Jan 17, 2006 That's exactly how a group of Bailey Alternative School students spent their holiday— serving soup. The seventh annual Empty Bowls Luncheon, which raises money for The Kitchen and awareness about hunger in the community, was held Monday.

Certified and Restricted InfoWorld - Jan 17, 2006 When you've got a real beef with a company, does it help to write a letter to the CEO? The GripeLog has heard testimony on both sides of that question, but one reader recently made an interesting point.

New ‘Idol’ figures to play same sweet tune Kansas City Star, MO - Jan 17, 2006 January comes. Millions of viewers turn twice, sometimes three times a week to Fox to watch “American Idol.”. In May, millions more will buy, download and listen to the single of the new champ’s winning performance.

Penn perforates Lafayette defense Allentown Morning Call, PA - Jan 17, 2006 PHILADELPHIA | The chant started shortly after Kevin Egee drilled a 3-pointer from the left corner, giving the University of Pennsylvania men's basketball team 99 points.

Health nut mayor puts new focus on city’s bad habits Milford Daily News, MA - Jan 17, 2006 When Mayor Michael Bloomberg sat down to lunch with children during a school visit a few years ago, he was disgusted by the soggy, greasy fries and other junk on their plates.

Stores give bang for a buck Northwest Herald, IL - Jan 17, 2006 What can you get for a buck? A recent trip to the 99 Cent Depot in the Wal-Mart shopping plaza in Hartford, Conn., found ties, hexagonal cheese graters, ceramic soap dispensers, belts, a lot of marshmallow peanuts, and a "Dragnet" DVD with three episodes.

Ranking the Super Bowl contenders Daily Utah Chronicle (subscription), UT - Jan 17, 2006 "All hell has broken loose." As with Pauly Shore's hooligan antics in the "Biodome," this season's playoff results just don't compute with seasoned NFL fans.

Health nut mayor puts new focus on city’s bad habits Daily News Transcript, MA - Jan 17, 2006 When Mayor Michael Bloomberg sat down to lunch with children during a school visit a few years ago, he was disgusted by the soggy, greasy fries and other junk on their plates.

Health nut mayor puts new focus on city’s bad habits Daily News Tribune, MA - Jan 17, 2006 When Mayor Michael Bloomberg sat down to lunch with children during a school visit a few years ago, he was disgusted by the soggy, greasy fries and other junk on their plates.

Ashlad and the Troll Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Jan 17, 2006 Once upon a time there lived a woodsman who had three sons. The eldest two lads were big and strong and hearty, but the third boy was a different sort altogether.

Get a grip on emotional eating Miami Herald, FL - Jan 17, 2006 You can take control of your eating before the pounds and guilt take control of you. BY LINDA H. LAMB. ``Stop crying, and I'll give you a cookie.

Clothes feel too big as pounds drop off
Miami Herald, FL - Jan 17, 2006
This series, which debuts today in The Miami Herald, follows José Ojeda as he tries to lose 300 pounds. Look for his journal each week in Tuesday's Tropical Life

I'm Sick To Death Of All This Serious Stuff
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - Jan 17, 2006
After I went away to the military and college, my parents got a new house, but it had all the furniture I grew up with. Visiting them, during my first years of working at Indiana newspapers, was like going back to childhood in some ways.

Happy parenting but mind the kids Daily Telegraph, Australia - Jan 17, 2006 YOU would think it has been a full moon for the past couple of weeks given the howling from some parents. Mums and dads who have actually had to do the inconceivable -- entertain their children 24/7 because childcare has shut down for the Christmas break.

The luck of Long Beach Los Angeles Daily News, CA - Jan 17, 2006 CIARAN GALLAGHER started tending bar when he was 15, and he didn't break any laws. That's because the owner of the new Gallagher's Pub and Grill in Long Beach was working for his father's restaurant in Derry, Northern Ireland.

US consumers get the good oil The Age, Australia - Jan 17, 2006 'Only the key decision makers from American companies go (to the expo). They are the cream of the buyers.' - ROGER LEY. ROGER Ley was standing behind a wooden table in a hotel ...

Habitat Casino Night To Raise Housing Funds GamblingMagazine.com - Jan 17, 2006 Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for a night of gaming to help raise funds to build a new subdivision that will house low to moderate income families.

A taste of Wales at Wetherspoon The Publican, UK - Jan 17, 2006 Wetherspoon has expanded its Welsh speciality menu, offering customers at its pubs in Wales an expanded range of national dishes. Heading up the list of new meals are Welsh dragon sausages and mash (pictured ...

V for vegetarian Los Angeles Daily News, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Over the years, vegans and vegetarians have had difficulty finding recipes and restaurants that fit their lifestyle. But it's easier these days.

The luck of Long Beach Long Beach Press-Telegram, CA - Jan 17, 2006 CIARAN GALLAGHER started tending bar when he was 15, and he didn't break any laws. That's because the owner of the new Gallagher's Pub and Grill in Long Beach was working for his father's restaurant in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Lucas: UNC Basketball Mailbag Jan. 17 TarHeelBlue.com - Jan 17, 2006 Before we get to the questions, one quick reminder. The only way to have your questions considered for the print and radio versions of the Mailbag is sending them here.

Bowling: the saving grace of our America The Spokesman Review, WA - Jan 17, 2006 Editor's Note: This week Couch Slouch begins a two-part investigative series on "Bowling in America," which entails visiting a bowling center and watching bowling on TV.

One for the Latin lovers This is London, UK - Jan 17, 2006 Not many diners in N1 wander far from Upper Street thanks to an abundance of quality restaurants, which is a shame because if they ventured a little further a field they would stumble upon the one thing Upper St lacks - decent Latin American food.

The Congresses And The Role Of The Johns Daily Graphic, Ghana - Jan 17, 2006 I’ve been mulling over the recent congresses of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). I’ve been tossing a handful of incidents and issues in my mind.

THE NATION'S FAVOURITE "GOOD MOOD" FOOD Response Source (press release), UK - Jan 17, 2006 It’s official…the nation’s favourite “good mood” foods are fresh fruit, sandwiches and roast dinners! The research, commissioned by the SUBWAY® chain, that makes the world’s most famous sandwich ...

Dining in Gwinnett Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), GA - Jan 17, 2006 These capsules of nearby restaurants are compiled from anonymous visits by a Journal-Constitution reviewer. Descriptions are based on our personal dining experiences and are not swayed by ads, promotions, conventional wisdom or hearsay.

Polk Purchases Better Buses The Ledger, FL - Jan 17, 2006 The wheels on Polk County's new school buses still go 'round and 'round. But now they turn with a better turning radius and a sleek new body that gives drivers better visibility.

MARKET BASKET OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 17, 2006 Come midwinter, we've had our fill of apples and pears. Now we're longing for the vivid, vibrant taste of citrus: navel oranges, blood oranges, tangerines and clementines, lemons, limes and grapefruit.

Turnip Gratin With Roasted Peppers and Fontina OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 17, 2006 Admittedly, turnips are something of an acquired taste, but this dish should help with the acquisition. The cream accents the turnips' earthy nature while taming their pungency, and the roasted peppers -- which ...

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Chicken Quesadillas OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 17, 2006 My husband likes a large portion, so I fix him a burrito using the same ingredients, increasing the portion size and tortilla size.

Polk Purchases Better Buses Lakeland Ledger, FL - Jan 17, 2006 The wheels on Polk County's new school buses still go 'round and 'round. But now they turn with a better turning radius and a sleek new body that gives drivers better visibility.

Gratins are great any way you want OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 17, 2006 If recipes were like people, the gratin would surely be your most affable, laid-back kitchen pal. Underneath its telltale deep brown crust, usually composed of bread crumbs and/or cheese, a gratin is akin ...

ASK FOODDAY OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 17, 2006 I bought goat cheese in quantity (the little logs) during the holidays and have some leftover. Can I freeze it? We went straight to the horse's mouth for your answer.

EC puts money into promotion of EU food products FoodProductionDaily.com, France - Jan 17, 2006 The EC’s approval of a €25.5 million programme to support the promotion of agricultural products reflects growing concern over global competition.

Sharleen Spiteri: Don't mess with Texas Unison.ie, Ireland - Jan 17, 2006 Sharleen Spiteri is the gobby Glaswegian who turned herself into one of our most sophisticated and successful singers. She tells Simon Gage how lovely lesbians and keeping her clothes on made her a star.

UK Judge: Who needs software patents? Slashdot - Jan 17, 2006 Glyn Moody writes "C|Net has a surprising story about a seminar given by a top judge at the UK's Court of Appeal who specializes in intellectual-property law.

EC puts money into promotion of EU food products FoodNavigator.com, France - Jan 17, 2006 The EC’s approval of a €25.5 million programme to support the promotion of agricultural products reflects growing concern over global competition.

Dairies give way to housing San Francisco Examiner, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Once home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of dairy farms, Southern California’s so-called Inland Empire has a $500 million dairy industry that is evaporating rapidly as dozens ...

County's top cows reported Dunn County News, WI - Jan 17, 2006 AgSource Cooperative Services of Verona recently reported top producing cows in Dunn County herds that completed 305-day lactations in December 2005.

A WARMING WORLD: THE DIFFERENCE A DEGREE MAKES San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Jan 17, 2006 Cabo Pulmo, Mexico -- When Jesus Castro-Fiol died last year at the age of 107, he was survived by seven children, all living in this little settlement on the Sea of Cortez, and by two generations of grandchildren.

Tuned in -- 'Idol' knows the winning TV formula Contra Costa Times, CA - Jan 17, 2006 January comes. Millions of viewers turn twice, sometimes three times a week to Fox to watch "American Idol.". In May, millions more will buy, download and listen to the single of the new champ's winning performance.

Rewind: Yet Another Film Asks, What's So Funny About Albert Brooks ... MTV.com - Jan 17, 2006 "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World" is comedian Albert Brooks' seventh film as writer, director and star - and in the comedy world it's as hotly anticipated as a new season of "The Sopranos" is in New Jersey.

Bulletin Board Norwich Bulletin, CT - Jan 17, 2006 ATTENTION COMMUNITY ARTISTS:In observance of Black History Month, ArtWorks is asking residents to respond to African American literature and history through paintings, sculpture, drawings and mixed media for the "Call and Respond" show to be held in ...

winning for Monterey County Herald, CA - Jan 17, 2006 happily -- be the "second-biggest loser," after he came in as runner-up on the weight-loss television show "The Biggest Loser," late last year.

SEASON 5 OF 'IDOL' WORSHIP Monterey County Herald, CA - Jan 17, 2006 In four years, it's become rote. January comes. Millions of viewers turn twice, sometimes three times a week to Fox to watch "American Idol.

Clarifying fat, cholesterol confusion Contra Costa Times, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Q: I'm confused about which foods contain cholesterol and which contain saturated fat. Would you clarify? A: It helps to keep in mind that cholesterol is found in animal-based foods only, not plant-based foods.

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales Kansas City infoZine, MO - Jan 17, 2006 Dallas Children's Theatre to perform for students. Lawrence, Kan. - infoZine - February 21, 2006 - 9:45 am and 1:00 pm - The Lied Center of Kansas and US Bank present The Stinky Cheese ...

Cheesesteak hero Grandieri dines with fans Daily Pennsylvanian, PA - Jan 17, 2006 By david burrick. For some, the cheesesteak-clinching shot seems to come so easily, like Pat Lang's swish three-pointer against Harvard two years ago to put the Quakers over the century mark.

HANGING WITH THE STARS The Jersey Journal, NJ - Jan 17, 2006 OK, I admit it. Last week, I got a bit star struck. And since I hate it when people do somersaults and back flips any time they see a celebrity, I have to say I despised even myself a little bit.

Lessons from the home front Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Jan 17, 2006 Ten years ago I wrote a piece for a Metroplex parenting magazine called "Don't Call Me Mr. Mom: 10 Things You Don't Say to an At-Home Dad.

Business To Offer Catering, High-End Takeout Hartford Courant, United States - Jan 17, 2006 Patsy Berglund plans to open a takeout food business this spring in the same Main Street spot vacated by another meals-to-go operation, the Landmark Deli.

Planters(R) Celebrates 100 Years of Fresh Taste Yahoo! News (press release) - Jan 17, 2006 EAST HANOVER, NJ, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- One hundred years ago, Italian immigrant Amedeo Obici "cracked the nut" on how to deliver fresh-tasting peanuts, when he established Planters, known today as America's grandest nut company.

Ah, many blisses of bowling Albany Times Union, NY - Jan 17, 2006 's Note: This week Couch Slouch begins a two-part investigative series on "Bowling in America," which entails visiting a bowling center and watching bowling on TV.

Planters(R) Celebrates 100 Years of Fresh Taste PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 17, 2006 Peanut Pioneer Celebrates Centennial with Year's Worth of 'Fresh-tivities' EAST HANOVER, NJ, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- One hundred years ago, Italian immigrant Amedeo Obici "cracked the nut" on how to deliver ...

Trade with Mexico passes US$1.4 billion El Universal Online, Mexico - Jan 17, 2006 Two-way trade between the Netherlands and Mexico registered a 13.5 percent jump in the first half of 2005 as compared with the same period the previous year, according to Dutch Embassy and Mexican government sources.

Salary flap called for a soft touch Albany Times Union, NY - Jan 17, 2006 's hard to figure out why so many property owners are upset over Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton's $28,000 pay raise because they are always getting raises.

An All-American Valentine's Day Menu With Blue Ice Vodka and ... Yahoo! News (press release) - Jan 17, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Surprise your loved one this year by creating a gourmet Valentine's Day dinner with easy and elegant dishes using Blue Ice Vodka and American caviar.

An All-American Valentine's Day Menu With Blue Ice Vodka and ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 17, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Surprise your loved one this year by creating a gourmet Valentine's Day dinner with easy and elegant dishes using Blue Ice Vodka and American caviar.

Experience Gifts Make the Heart Grow Fonder This Valentine's Day Yahoo! News (press release) - Jan 17, 2006 HOBOKEN, NJ, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The trend for giving experiences as gifts is set to continue this Valentine's Day as consumers look for more interesting ways to touch the senses of their loved ones.

Experience Gifts Make the Heart Grow Fonder This Valentine's Day PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 17, 2006 HOBOKEN, NJ, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The trend for giving experiences as gifts is set to continue this Valentine's Day as consumers look for more interesting ways to touch the senses of their loved ones.

Losing money on 'bagels' and loving it BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT - Jan 17, 2006 Koerner, Class of '78 and a 1988 UVM Hall-of-Fame inductee and former soccer standout, owns The Bagel in Shelburne, and every time Fallon and the Catamounts men's hockey team notches a shutout ...

Ben around the block: Customers are all that has changed at Ben's ...
The George Washington University The GW Hatchet, DC - Jan 17, 2006
Walk into Ben's Chili Bowl on a typical weekend and you may feel like you've stumbled upon a neighborhood block party. Just after 3 pm on a chilly Saturday afternoon - a time when most restaurants are caught ...

The Rangoon Solution
KCCI.com, IA - Jan 17, 2006
A quick reminder: if you're asking about a recipe you saw on-air, please don't forget to include the station and/or Web site in your e-mail.

Creating a Grab-and-Go Concept with Desserts Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - Jan 17, 2006 PMQ Staff. Italian desserts have satisfied the sweet tooth of people all over the world for centuries, and for your pizzeria, there’s no easier way to make a little extra.

Melted cheese The Capital Times, WI - Jan 17, 2006 Less than a year after it began making its own cheese again, Shullsburg Creamery Inc. faces possible closure. The maker of American-style cheeses, located in the far southwestern corner of the ...

The Mother of All Pizzas Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - Jan 17, 2006 Naples , Italy , has a craft—a genuine purpose to its name—pizza. Taking one of the most diversely celebrated dishes of the world and condensing it to the original Neapolitan style is now the law of the Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN).

Kay's demolition Sentinel-Standard, MI - Jan 17, 2006 Owners of Kay Distribution Company, which was gutted by a fire two years ago, are ready to bring the shell down. Area residents seem eager for the end of the former home to Ionia's own food processing facility.

The Rangoon Solution NBC4.TV, CA - Jan 17, 2006 A quick reminder: if you're asking about a recipe you saw on-air, please don't forget to include the station and/or Web site in your e-mail.

Pasta In Practice Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - Jan 17, 2006 In this pasta feature from the UK , we look at an enterprise that actively enjoys preparing and promoting its pasta dishes. Steve Woods tells us about his Cambridge restaurant, Trattoria Pasta Fresca where ...

No-show addressed Redwater Tribune, Canada - Jan 17, 2006 Redwater Tribune - Frank Klassen of the Legal Chamber of Commerce had attempted to arrange a Westlock-St. Paul all-candidate's forum, but cancelled, unable to confirm attendance from all candidates.

Nutrionally sound site The Register-Mail, IL - Jan 17, 2006 URBANA - As University of Illinois James Scholars, food science and human nutrition students Erin Murphy, Sandra Sieber, Molly Gaisford, and Erin Hendricks were required to do an honors project, and no subject seemed more timely than the American struggle ...

The Rangoon Solution TheDenverChannel.com, CO - Jan 17, 2006 A quick reminder: if you're asking about a recipe you saw on-air, please don't forget to include the station and/or Web site in your e-mail.

Napa chef offers her expertise with monthly classes Napa Valley Register, CA - Jan 17, 2006 When a respected chef offers to share his or her cooking techniques and tips as well as treasured recipes, local foodies do more than sit up and take notice.

The Liberties of the Subject CounterPunch, CA - Jan 17, 2006 The overwhelming balance of recorded history has been marked by despotism. When homo sapiens sapiens transitioned from hunter gatherer to agriculturalist, he gained literacy, solid dwellings, and ...

ICON Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Preconstruction Real Estate Condos Open PR (press release), Germany - Jan 17, 2006 (openPR) - Icon Las Olas Preconstruction Condo is the much anticipated 42-story luxury condo to be built at 500 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale next to the Cheese Cake Factory.

Got problems, take up bowling Inside Bay Area, CA - Jan 17, 2006 WHERE ELSE in America would you rather be on a Tuesday afternoon than a bowling alley? At work? No. At a health club? No. At the mall?

Land developers devour mighty dairy industry The Argus, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Once home to one of the nation's largest concentrationsof dairy farms, Southern California's so-called Inland Empire has a $500-million dairy industry that is ...

The Rangoon Solution KETV.com, NE - Jan 17, 2006 A quick reminder: if you're asking about a recipe you saw on-air, please don't forget to include the station and/or Web site in your e-mail.

Full plate of worthy causes: DAR Daily News Journal (subscription), TN - Jan 17, 2006 The Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution have a sweetheart of a fund-raiser planned. The organization’s annual Valentine Gala is set for 7-9 pm this Friday at the Belle House, 331 E. Main St.

Comedian's improv stirs laughter from dads The Post Online, OH - Jan 17, 2006 Jeff Garlin makes fun of anyone or anything. Nothing is off limits, including the band Loverboy, Myspace.com, fat girls in half shirts and Cincinnati, all of which were comically slaughtered ...

Japanese food is fun and delicious, even for children Salem Statesman Journal, OR - Jan 17, 2006 I know there's a huge chance that at the age of 13, my sons only will agree to eat cold cereal, pizza and microwaveable mac-n-cheese.

SELF Magazine to Host the 'Ultimate Luxury Lounge and Spa' at the ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 17, 2006 Exclusive Suite's Celebrity Gift Bag Tops $25,000 Worth of Goodies; Special Charity Auction Will Benefit Fertile Hope and Inner-City Filmmakers NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- SELF, the premier ...

Camera in the Kitchen: Grape & Grain Gothamist, NY - Jan 17, 2006 A single lampost illuminates the sidewalk outside of the recently opened Grape & Grain, a dimly lit wine & tapas bar trying to find its niche on 6th Street between Avenues B & C. Formerly the neighborhood coffee and sandwich shop, Drink Me, four friends ...

State's smallest public school Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - Jan 17, 2006 PICKENS -- Here, at the state's smallest public school, the dark wooden floors creak, prohibiting students from sneaking through the hallways.

Got problems, take up bowling Oakland Tribune, CA - Jan 17, 2006 WHERE ELSE in America would you rather be on a Tuesday afternoon than a bowling alley? At work? No. At a health club? No. At the mall?

Ben Franklin tricentennial tonight Salem News, USA - Jan 17, 2006 SALEM - The Salem Athenaeum will celebrate Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday tonight �-n the actual anniversary of his birth in 1706.

What Customers Want from Your Products Working Knowledge, MA - Jan 17, 2006 Editor's note: Marketers have lost the forest for the trees, focusing too much on creating products for narrow demographic segments rather than satisfying needs.

Reading Two Flavors of Romance: Dark Horse Comics’ Harlequin ... Active Anime (press release) - Jan 17, 2006 Combining shoujo manga and romance novels: Dark Horse Comics are onto something with their newly launched Harlequin Romance lines.

Julie and Brownie go back to school Portsmouth Herald News, NH - Jan 17, 2006 EXETER - Exeter Hospital will sponsor the musical act "Julie & Brownie" performing their "Healthy Eating and Safety" school assembly programs at Seacoast area elementary schools.

EC puts money into promotion of EU food products FoodAndDrinkEurope.com, France - Jan 17, 2006 The EC’s approval of a €25.5 million programme to support the promotion of agricultural products reflects growing concern over global competition.

What's for dinner in 2006 Restaurant News Resource, Canada - Jan 17, 2006 Experts say the next wave of food fads will cater to our continued quest for better health. Now that the Atkins diet craze is dead -- the low-carb craze creator Atkins Nutritionals filed for bankruptcy in ...

Join our online ‘Idol’ blog The State, SC - Jan 17, 2006 thestate.com will select five rabid “American Idol” fans to be part of a special Web log, or blog, once the 24 semifinalists have been chosen.

Sushi's next generation: Tradition vs. taste Restaurant News Resource, Canada - Jan 17, 2006 Ten weeks after California Garden Sushi opened in Rancho Cucamonga, the sushi chef is in bustling mode, working a crowded bar during a recent lunch hour.

Taxpayers not a source for private school funding Oxford Press, OH - Jan 17, 2006 GIBSONBURG, Ohio - Florida, the state of my birth is once again a state of unrest �-nd this time it has nothing to do with chads or any other stuff hanging where it shouldn't be.

The Rangoon Solution Channel Cincinnati.com, OH - Jan 17, 2006 A quick reminder: if you're asking about a recipe you saw on-air, please don't forget to include the station and/or Web site in your e-mail.

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Raise a Healthy Eater Parents.com - Jan 17, 2006 "My children hate meat, so I make sure they get enough protein by giving them plenty of peanut butter.". Sure, it tastes great, but peanut butter shouldn't be your kids' sole source of protein.

The Rangoon Solution KTVU.com, CA - Jan 17, 2006 A quick reminder: if you're asking about a recipe you saw on-air, please don't forget to include the station and/or Web site in your e-mail.

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Land developers devour mighty dairy industry Inside Bay Area, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Once home to one of the nation's largest concentrationsof dairy farms, Southern California's so-called Inland Empire has a $500-million dairy industry that is ...

Research designed to find ways dairy can help diets studied Agri News, MN - Jan 17, 2006 ST. PAUL -- Ways in which dairy products can help US consumers improve their diets are among the projects being studied at the Minnesota-South Dakota-Iowa Dairy Foods Research Center.

Massive consumption items up 6.7 – 27.3% Dominican Today, Dominican Republic - Jan 17, 2006 Santo Domingo.- Prices of the principal massive consumption items started the week off with increases that range from 6.7 to 27.3%.

The Fine Balance for a Good Wine Epoch Times, NY - Jan 17, 2006 A DISCERNING TASTE: Among the key of a perfect wine is a balanced acid content. (John Macdougall/AFP/Getty Images). Regardless of style, acid is one of the most important components of a wine.

Pop culture stays in tune with 'American Idol' Buffalo News, United States - Jan 17, 2006 January comes. Millions of viewers turn twice, sometimes three times a week to Fox to watch "American Idol.". In May, millions more will buy, download and listen to the single of the new champ's winning performance.

Rudy Nickens: Sunshine Inn nourished life of service St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - Jan 17, 2006 When you mention the name Rudy Nickens to most people who were around St. Louis in the 1980s, the first thing they say is, "Oh, the Sunshine Inn.

Mark Ritson on branding: Norse fire smokes out bland brands Design Bulletin, UK - Jan 17, 2006 Four years ago Belinda Williams decided to combine her experiences as a caterer, entrepreneur and farmer's daughter to launch the Yorkshire Soup Company.

A year's worth of easy meals from Rachael Ray Los Angeles Daily News, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Rachael Ray fans are bound to enjoy a copy of her latest cookbook, "Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats" (Clarkson Potter/Publishers; $19.95).

Fresh, hot, soft pretzels score points at home Los Angeles Daily News, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Offered with hot dogs, peanuts and cold beer, soft pretzels are a time-honored culinary staple of American sporting events. As the Super Bowl approaches, create a festive party meal with a unique "twist.

FRANCE: Lactalis ends Dairy Crest chase - report just-food.com, UK - Jan 17, 2006 French dairy company Lactalis has given up on plans to buy the UK milk and cheese producer Dairy Crest, according to a French newspaper report.

Slim down your food budget
Orlando Sentinel, FL - Jan 17, 2006
For most Americans, groceries are the second-largest monthly expense after paying for rent or a mortgage. Here are some tips to help stretch your food dollars.

William Shatner sells kidney stone, raises $25,000 for charity
Monterey County Herald, CA - Jan 17, 2006
Actor William Shatner has sold his kidney stone for $25,000, with the money going to a housing charity, it was announced Tuesday. Shatner reached agreement Monday to sell the stone to GoldenPalace.

William Shatner sells kidney stone, raises $25,000 for charity San Jose Mercury News, USA - Jan 17, 2006 Actor William Shatner has sold his kidney stone for $25,000, with the money going to a housing charity, it was announced Tuesday. Shatner reached agreement Monday to sell the stone to GoldenPalace.

Screen Shots: What ails Chicago, Boston? ESPN - Jan 17, 2006 "One can dream of something more terrible than a hell where one suffers," said the 19th-century-era French poet and novelist Victor Hugo.

Local named Oregon Dairy Princess McMinnville News-Register, OR - Jan 17, 2006 Ice cream has medicinal value. At least it does according to Anna Monroe of Sheridan, Oregon's new state dairy princess and dairy industry ambassador.

Venezuela: Seizing corn meal an option BusinessWeek - Jan 17, 2006 JAN. 17 5:04 PM ET Venezuelan authorities are prepared to seize inventories of corn meal if producers protesting price controls hoard their supplies, an official said Tuesday.

Venezuela: Seizing Corn Meal an Option MSN Money - Jan 17, 2006 Venezuelan authorities are prepared to seize inventories of corn meal if producers protesting price controls hoard their supplies, an official said Tuesday.

Brighton - Hospice fashion grows Stirling Community Press, Canada - Jan 17, 2006 Sunday, April 23, is set for a parade of fashion as Louise Boers, owner of The Clan Shoppe in downtown Brighton, presents the fifth annual “Brighton Your Summer” fashion show, with proceeds going to Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore.

New nutrition worker joins county extension The Caledonia Argus (subscription), MN - Jan 17, 2006 Judy Lacey bring 15 years of experience to Houston County as the U of M Extension Service nutrition education assistant. Lacey has held the job in Fillmore County for that length of time, working ...

Lon's goes home again Arizona Republic, AZ - Jan 17, 2006 Let's get right to the point: Put Lon's back in your restaurant rotation. After several rocky years, this place once again has a kitchen that can keep up with the magnificent setting.

When scrambling, try ambling Arizona Republic, AZ - Jan 17, 2006 A couple of eggs can save the day. When you're at a loss over what to make, just crack, beat, scramble and you've got a meal pronto.

How Annies Homegrown Uses the Web to Generate Consumer Passion for ... MarketingSherpa.com (subscription), RI - Jan 17, 2006 Organic shelf-stable foods are one of the hottest categories in supermarkets these days -- industry sales are growing by 20% per year.

7-Day Menu Planner Charlotte Observer, NC - Jan 17, 2006 Make family day extra-special with ROASTED LAMB on the menu. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Crush or finely chop 1 tablespoon fennel seeds.

At sea. Atlantic Rowing Race: Tired Rowgirls lose boat hook and ... BYM News (press release), Spain - Jan 17, 2006 Day...?? we've lost count! Not wanting to break from the usual routine of spillages, breakages and mishaps we have now managed to lose our precious boat hook to the depths (ironically very useful for retrieving ...

Missy's Roasted Chicken and Noodles WBIR-TV, TN - Jan 17, 2006 Boil noodles for 7 minutes, add peas and boil for 2 minutes more. Throw into a strainer. While nooldles are boiling cut up chicken.

Quick notes Palm Beach Post, FL - Jan 17, 2006 -- First off, congratulations are in order to Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon for their Golden Globe wins for Walk the Line, which also took home an award for best picture musical or comedy.

Time standing still ... Life on an early 1900’s Texas farm Sulphur Springs Country World News, TX - Jan 17, 2006 Jan. 19, 2006 - Home cooked meals made with ingredients grown and raised on the farm; women and men walking around in aproned dresses and suspenders; sheep, chickens and cows roaming the quiet grounds; all ...

Healthy food is eazza pizza! Scarborough Today, UK - Jan 17, 2006 MAMMA Mia! A flavour of Italy came to Braeburn School when youngsters learned all about pizza - with... A LATE-night booze bus aimed at reducing violence and disorder in Scarborough town centre only carri.

Contemporary R&B Crooner Ginuwine Hits the Road for Another BET ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 17, 2006 R&B Chart-Toppers Jagged Edge Also on the Bill; Anticipated New CD Set to Drop 3/28 Supporting Acts for Various Dates Include Donnel Jones, Case & Ne-Yo NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As his romantic, love ...

Contemporary R&B Crooner Ginuwine Hits the Road for Another BET ... Yahoo! News (press release) - Jan 17, 2006 NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As his romantic, love-themed fifth CD release, Back II Da Basics (Sony Urban Music/Epic Records), continues gathering steam and climbing the national charts, R&B superstar ...

Low-fat Mexican Cooking: Chiles rellenos ABC7Chicago.com, USA - Jan 17, 2006 Relleno is the Spanish word for stuffed. Fresh green poblano chiles are stuffed with meat, cheese or tuna salad and then fried. In this case, since the focus is healthy cooking, the chiles will not be fried and the stuffing will be tuna fish.

Scenic mountains, colorful culture in Zakopane, Poland TheNewsTribune.com (subscription), WA - Jan 17, 2006 You could say Zakopane, Poland, is blessed. After all, it was the late Pope John Paul's favorite recreation spot. He spent a lot of ...

Contemporary R&B Crooner Ginuwine Hits the Road for Another BET ... Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Jan 17, 2006 R&B Chart-Toppers Jagged Edge Also on the Bill; Anticipated New CD Set to Drop 3/28 Supporting Acts for Various Dates Include Donnel Jones, Case & Ne-Yo NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /CNW/ -- As his romantic, love-themed ...

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Famous, yes, but can they skate? Newsday, NY - Jan 17, 2006 It starts with the standard reality competition ooh-how-dramatic clip-montage intro artificially pumping up the tension. The live audience cheers on cue more overtly than Jay Leno's dogpound ...

Blue cheese with pear lifts dessert to dinner party heights Fort Frances Times, Canada - Jan 17, 2006 Melt butter, stir in biscuit crumbs and mix well. Use to line base and approximately 3 cm (1 1/4 inches) up sides of cake pan. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and increase temperature to 200 C (400 F).

Got problems, take up bowling The Argus, CA - Jan 17, 2006 WHERE ELSE in America would you rather be on a Tuesday afternoon than a bowling alley? At work? No. At a health club? No. At the mall?

The real 'American Idol' CNN - Jan 17, 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.

The real 'American Idol' CNN International - Jan 17, 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.

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Kemps Extends Entry Deadline for 'Extraordinary School' Volunteers ... Yahoo! News (press release) - Jan 17, 2006 MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools that have yet to submit nominations for the Kemps "Extraordinary Volunteer" award have a little more time to send in their entries.

Kemps Extends Entry Deadline for 'Extraordinary School' Volunteers ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 17, 2006 K-12 Schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa Can Earn $5,000 Through Award Recognition MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools that have yet to submit nominations for the Kemps "Extraordinary Volunteer ...

Best of Class Global Province, NY - Jan 17, 2006 The pantry is stocked with a long winter’s supply of peppercorns: boldly aromatic black peppercorns from the Malabar Coast, creamy white peppercorns from Sarawak, fresh-tasting green peppercorns from India.

NFL: Bookies: Broncos favored regardless of NFC opponent Albuquerque Tribune, NM - Jan 17, 2006 After putting in an impressive performance to knock out New England, the Broncos sat home Sunday and watched Pittsburgh upset Indianapolis, the previous odds-on favorite to win it all.

The 10 Worst Foods KCRA.com, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Would you please send to me a list of the 10 absolute worst foods you can eat? Thanks,Leslie. There are so many products that belong on the list that I couldn't limit it to 10, so rather than focus on individual brands I stuck to food categories.

CWT accepts mozzarella bid from Foremost Farms USA Brownfield, MO - Jan 17, 2006 The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program has accepted a bid from Foremost Farms USA to export 20 metric tons of mozzarella cheese to Morocco.

African American Ball to Celebrate DeWeese Street Era UK News, Kentucky - Jan 17, 2006 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2006) - The 2006 African American Ball will take center stage on Saturday, Jan. 21. The 13th annual “black-tie” charity gala titled “Ease on Down the Road: A Tribute to the ...

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Going after his idol Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Jan 17, 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.

Pizza Franchises Capitalize On A Hundred Year Old American ... Franchising.com, CA - Jan 17, 2006 Pizza. A blank canvas filled with dreams. Starting with the crust and rising upward through the sauce, cheese and toppings, pizza can be tailored to satisfy the palate - and pocketbook - of anyone.

'It's really fun' after school Wilson Daily Times (subscription), NC - Jan 17, 2006 Though he's been in the program just two weeks, fifth-grader Michael Shaw seems right at home seated at a table with his friends Thursday afternoon.

ACTION! The Gazette's community calendar East Hartford Gazette, CT - Jan 17, 2006 JAN. 18: Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Retirees' Group monthly meeting will be held at the PWA Club, Inc., 200 Clement Road Wednesday, January 18.

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Famous, yes, but can they skate? New York Newsday, NY - Jan 17, 2006 It starts with the standard reality competition ooh-how-dramatic clip-montage intro artificially pumping up the tension. The live audience cheers on cue more overtly than Jay Leno's dogpound ...

Live-in bugs fight HIV Nature.com (subscription), UK - Jan 17, 2006 Some of the 'friendly bacteria' found in yoghurt have been genetically modified to release a drug that blocks HIV infection.

Dairy exporters ride wave of rising demand FoodProductionDaily-USA, France - Jan 17, 2006 US dairy exporters are riding a wave of rising demand for their products, although higher value imports continue to impact their domestic market according to figures published by International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

MAHS to present slide program Jan. 26 Monroe Times, WI - Jan 17, 2006 MONTICELLO -- Monticello Area Historical Society will present a program of slides on the history of Green County at 7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 26.

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Packing a Punch Into Your Perfect Pizza Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - Jan 17, 2006 Ever wanted to add garlic to your crust to give it that little bit of extra flavor but found that you couldn’t add it without overpowering everything else or ruining the action of the yeast?

All the Fun and Pizza You Can Eatza Pizza Marketing Quarterly (PMQ) - Jan 17, 2006 Eatza Pizza, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based franchise, has taken an entirely new approach to its “all-you-can-eat” pizza buffet concept.

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