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Ties that bind: Kidney disease, transplants run in family - Green Bay Press-Gazette
A Green Bay family has redefined the meaning of close-knit. Certain members of the Vanden Busch family have shared vital organs. The family has a congenital disorder called polycystic kidney disease. Those with the disease can develop cysts on their

Hostage captain arrives to cheers in Vt. small town welcome, thanks - Minneapolis Star Tribune
I have met a few and the statement is always ‘I’m not the hero. I was just doing what was expected of me.’ This gentleman put his life … read more on the line for his crew not knowing what the outcome would be because, as the person in charge

King family sets high price for words, image - Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON - The family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has charged the foundation building a monument to the civil rights leader on the National Mall about $800,000 for the use of his words and image - an arrangement one scholar says King would

TheStar.com | Crime | Tori’s family clinging to hope - Toronto Star
WOODSTOCK, Ont. A t two modest houses, a five-minute drive apart, desperate hopefulness is shared equally. But in the crucial how and why of 8-year-old Victoria Stafford’s abduction, those who love the child most fiercely diverge significantly. Mom

Walk for vision research hits home for this family - Florida Times-Union
Brendon Cavainolo has always dreamed of becoming a rocket scientist when he grows up. There’s only one problem - a degenerative retinal disorder has left him legally blind. The 10-year-old Mandarin Oaks Elementary student will never drive a car, has

Mumtaz Bhutto accuses Zardari of causing rifts in Bhutto family - Newstrack India
Karachi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Sindh National Front chief and late Benazir Bhutto’s uncle Mumtaz Ali Bhutto has claimed that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is causing rift in the Bhutto clan. He advised Benazir Bhutto’s younger sister Sanam Bhutto to

King family draws fees from DC memorial project - Post-Star
FILE - This undated file image originally provided by the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc., shows a 3-foot maquette created by sculptor Lei Yixin, depicting the final version of the Stone of Hope. It is the

Pet Vet: Ultrasound helps diagnose, treat ill pets - Billings Gazette
The veterinary profession has had some marvelous new additions to pet care over the years, but there aren’t many that can top the ultrasound machine. Our hospital was given an old ultrasound machine by the local hospital many years ago. It was pretty

SUNshine Girl - Toronto Sun
SUNshine Girl Chantal is a 19-year-old university student. Chantal does not have any pets, in fact, she says she doesn’t like pets that’s harsh. In her time off, she likes to sleep and go to the gym, but not at the same time. (Todd Gillis Photo

Protect your pets from potentially deadly heartworm - Springfield News Sun
The caller wanted to know, since I had written a column about natural treatments for a number of medical ailments that afflict animals, if there was one for her dog. The dog had just been diagnosed with heartworm. No, I told her. The ailments I was

Miami Residents Urged To Take Measures To Prevent Tick-Borne Illnesses - eMaxHealth.com
As Floridians spend more time outside this spring and summer, remember to protect yourself, your family and pets against tick-borne diseases. Most tick exposures occur when people and animals venture outdoors into tick habitats, including wooded

$7 rabies vaccines available in Henderson County - Asheville Citizen-Times
Henderson County Animal Services (HCAS) has arranged that $7 rabies shots will be available through many county veterinarians May 4 through May 9. HCAS is also co-hosting a Rabies Clinic with Community Partnership for Pets (CPPI) on May 16 at the

Veterinarians must deal with reality of euthanasia - Miami Herald
Q: I’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian but I couldn’t get past the whole euthanasia thing. How can veterinarians euthanize pets and still maintain their sanity? Doesn’t it make your job just horrible when you have to do it? I especially wonder

Restaurant Report: Flies, Cross-Contamination - WDSU
Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Food contact

Pennsylvania Governor’s Food Safety Council to Hold First Meeting on - Earthtimes
HARRISBURG, Pa. , April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff and Health Secretary Everette James will host the first meeting of the Governor’s Food Safety Council on April 22 to proactively address food safety and security

Book Review: Ingredients offers savory bites but leaves some asking - U-Wire.com
Food is famous for its ability to bring people together. It is central to family gatherings, holidays and celebrations. First, second, and third dates usually revolve around food; there is romance in a well-laid table and the accompanying well-chosen

Florida food stamp calls won’t go to India - Herald Tribune
Food stamp recipients in Florida who have questions about a debit-like card will no longer have their questions answered by phone center workers in India. Department of Children and Families Secretary George Sheldon said Friday he has assurances from

Domino’s workers fired, facing charges after cheese-in-nose video - WHAS 11
CONOVER, N.C. – Two Domino’s Pizza employees were each charged with a felony on Wednesday after a video posted on YouTube showed one of them putting cheese in his nostril and waving meat under his rear end while assembling a sandwich. Police in

Ocean’s Flavor All Natural Sea Salt Can Be Used In FDA Standardized - Earthtimes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - (Business Wire) Ocean’s Flavor, the world’s leader in the sale and distribution of natural less sodium sea salts, announced today that sea salt can be used in FDA standardized Food Products since it meets the Standard of Identity

How to: Cut food portions - Hampton Roads Daily Press
Go with half. Eating half the usual amount of your favorite foods, while substituting vegetables and fruit for the rest, is a good way to start. Avoid big snack bags. Buy chips and cookies in pre-portioned bags or, if that’s too pricey, get the

Some of the Best Mexican Food in Town - The Epoch Times
Camarones Rellenos are sit in front of a small feast. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa, the fried shrimp are breaded and stuffed with cheese and peppers. (Joshua Phillip/The Epoch Times) NEW YORK—Gabriela’s Restaurant offers a

Cooking at Home: Chicken, ham, Swiss cheese - News 14
Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper and use a non-stick pan, on medium high heat, with a splash of olive oil to sear them on the first side until it’s a nice golden brown. Then flip them over and put a slice of Swiss cheese on top, turn

Cattaraugus County Declares Ban on Outdoor Burning - WGRZ TV
Dry conditions and a lack of rain in the region have significantly increased the risk for brush fires and one county is taking action. The Cattaraugus County Legislature Friday called a State of Emergency banning all outdoor burning and recreational

Yes we bring in our grub - The Sun
STAFF at Gordon Ramsay’s eateries held their hands up yesterday — admitting their food IS brought in. The telly chef prides himself in serving fresh produce cooked on the spot. Our man at Chiswick One employee at bistro Foxtrot Oscar in

Happy Hour Deals: Aunt Chilada’s - Valley Fever
Happy hour is odd at Aunt Chilada’s , but this isn’t a mark against the establishment. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, they offer a complimentary buffet that includes chips and salsa, a fruit and vegetable platter, as well as an

Who cooks in your family - Vanguard
I met this young lady over the weekend, and she said she was rushing home. I jokingly said to her that she ought to rush off, so that oga’s dinner would be ready on time. What she said next shocked me. She said “ Aunty, I don’t cook”. I

Bacon Blowtorch Cuts Through Steel - FOX News
Theodore Gray’s ‘Flaming Bacon Lance of Death’ in a YouTube still. Here’s how to fry your own bacon — and the pan it’s cooking in too. Popular Science columnist and author of “Mad Science” Theodore Gray has built what he calls the “Bacon Lance

Cookin’ up food & fun at the ‘Home Again 2009 Cooking Show’ - Daily Jeffersonian
Photo By Ryan Pavlov/The Daily Jeffersonian A soldout crowd of more than 650 people begins to line up before the start of Thursday’s Home Again Cooking Show at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. A capacity crowd filled the Pritchard Laughlin

Want a cup of cat’s poo coffee? That’ll be $50 - ninemsn
Caffeine aficionados in Australia can now drink the Grange Hermitage of coffee, the Rolls Royce of their favourite bean— cat’s poo coffee. It’s the most expensive cup of Joe on the planet and locals in Townsville are reportedly mad for it. Called

Support for singing sensation Susan - Halifax Today
The juggernaut of public support behind Britain’s latest and possibly most unlikely singing sensation, Susan Boyle, is continuing to gather momentum. Ms Boyle, a 47-year old spinster from Scotland, wowed the British public and Hollywood stars alike

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Founda - Fauquier Times-Democrat
Chantilly – Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF), a non-profit organization that helps homeless and abandoned animals find permanent, loving homes and reduces pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering every pet in their care, will host a

Let’s get quizzical - Guardian Unlimited
7. Punk-rocker-with-flowers-in-her-hair, Sandi Thom, made headlines this week after she received “devastating” news about the whereabouts of her missing cat, Toots. What did the hired pet detective tell Sandi had happened to the pet? The cat was

WVa city devises ‘covert’ solution to cat woes - Charleston Daily Mail
WEIRTON, W.Va. (AP) - Overrun with dozens of feral and stray cats, Weirton has hatched a plan to get the animals into shelters - the details, though, are secret. The Northern Panhandle city plans to launch its trapping operation on Saturday. The

WV City’s Covert Way to Fix Feral Cat Problem Save Email Print - WHSV
Overrun with dozens of feral and stray cats, Weirton has hatched a plan to get the animals into shelters. However, the details are secret. The Northern Panhandle city plans to launch its trapping operation on Saturday. The Hancock County Animal

Weirton devises ‘covert’ solution to cat woes - Charleston Gazette
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Overrun with dozens of feral and stray cats, Weirton has hatched a plan to get the animals into shelters. But the details are secret. The Northern Panhandle city plans to launch its trapping operation on Saturday. The Hancock County

Maple Grove man charged in brutal beating of girlfriend’s cat - Minneapolis Star Tribune
A Maple Grove man has been charged in the brutal beating of his girlfriend’s cat, which had to be euthanized, as well as the disappearance of three other cats she owned. One was a kitten that he allegedly hurt by dabbing pepper spray in its eyes

Stonehouse volunteer gives back - Daily Press
Some volunteers give generously of their time. Others show their generosity by donating money. Will Barnes — or Mr. Will as he is known to the children in the Bright Beginnings preschool program at Stonehouse Elementary School — is generous with

Kids bid for karting facility from Government cash - Grimsby Telegraph
A GROUP of Grimsby youngsters are hoping to get in pole position in their race to secure a new karting facility for the area. Users of the Respect Fun House, on the Nunsthorpe Estate, are hoping to secure cash for the track from the Myplace Capital

Kids books come alive at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center tonight - Delaware County Daily Times
UPPER DARBY — The professional touring troupe, TheatreworksUSA, performs a revue of mini-musicals based on favorite children’s books at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center on this Friday evening at 7:30. The multi-talented cast brings to life

Parents saying “no’ more - The Chronicle Herald
Aja Silver, 9, shops for birthday cake designs with her mother Shawn Silver, of Silver Spring, Md., at a Giant grocery store in Silver Spring, Md. In the deepening recession, parents are spending less on extras for the kids. They’re nixing fancy

Eco-games help kids to do good - Asbury Park Press
www.MeetTheGreens.com . Produced by PBS content-creator WGBH and funded in part by the National Geographic Educational Foundation, the site offers 11 webisodes - short video stories - that cover a wide variety of issues about living “green

Weather First Kids - KTNV
Here is your chance to have a weather forecaster from the Action News Weather First team visit your school or classroom, and teach a fun class in basic weather. As a bonus, the entire class will be seen on Channel 13 Action News! Be sure to watch

Dilemma: How to let kids take risks, be safe from negligence? - Orlando Sentinel
Guests who want to cruise the lakes and lagoons at Walt Disney World can rent everything from two-person Sea Raycers to leisurely pontoon boats — as long as they sign a waiver protecting Disney from lawsuits should anything go wrong on the water

Amy Winehouse to write kids’ book - Monsters and Critics
Amy Winehouse wants to write a children’s book. The troubled singer has been writing poems about her life after being inspired by her friend, Babyshambles rocker Pete Doherty, and hopes to inspire youngsters with her literary offerings. A source said

Travel calendar - Inside Bay Area
n 33rd annual Columbia Wine Tasting — 1-4 p.m. April 19. Sample offerings from more than 50 wineries and local food purveyors. $45. Columbia State Historic Park. Tickets: 209-588-5089. OysterFest — April 19, Yountville. Enjoy an oyster-filled day

PETA Wants Newark to Ban New Fast-Food Restaurants - 1010Wins
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A prominent animal rights group is calling on the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city to ban construction of new fast-food restaurants in his community. Noting a 2007 study that showed Newark’s obesity rate was higher than the

More homeless seeking food and shelter in Berkeley - Inside Bay Area
The number of first-time homeless people looking for free food and a place to sleep is way up this year. And as more people lose their jobs, run through their savings and max out unemployment benefits, those numbers will continue to grow, Berkeley

THE INFLUENCE GAME: After salmonella, peanut industry seeks gov’t help - Minneapolis Star Tribune
I did not stop my peanut use, just made sure the companies’ products I used never made any recall list. So Jif and Skippy–thanks. WASHINGTON - The battered peanut industry has a new message: Peanuts are safe to eat, and there’s a law in the works to

Sweep rids San Mateo County of Asian spices carrying salmonella - Inside Bay Area
SAN MATEO — More than 86 restaurants and markets across San Mateo County have destroyed several types of Asian spices found to be carrying a strain of salmonella bacteria that is making people sick, according to county officials. County food

Sen. Klobuchar to introduce nutrition standards for schools - Minnesota Public Radio
Minneapolis — DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Minneapolis Thursday discussing her plans to introduce federal legislation that would set nutrition standards for all food sold in schools. Klobuchar said she plans to co-sponsor the bill with Iowa Sen

Fast-food workers file class-action suit in Monterey County - Monterey County Herald
Four former workers at McDonald’s restaurants in Monterey County claim in a class-action suit that they were underpaid, given inadequate time for meals and rest, and were victims of other violations of state labor law. The suit was filed Monday in

Spending Your Organic Food Dollars Wisely - Huffingtonpost.com
Who could have missed the cow with the dollar bills hanging out of his mouth on the cover of the business section last weekend? Cute? Yes. But the message was a serious downer. It turns out the economy is making us all second-guess every purchase we

TAKEAWAY WHERE THEY SNEEZE INTO YOUR FOOD - Daily Star
THIS sick pizza worker has been sacked for putting cheese up his nose and serving it to Domino’s customers. The fast food worker was also filmed breaking wind on salami before apparently sending the food out of the shop. The video of the incident

McDonald’s Hong Kong boss guilty of taking kickbacks - Hindustan Times
The former Hong Kong managing director of fast food giant McDonald’s was convicted of taking $320,000 in kickbacks from a supplier, the city’s anti-corruption body said. Lau Si-sing was found guilty of taking 2.5 million Hong Kong dollars in bribes

Zeer Announces Food Reviews iPhone App - Market Wire
CAMBRIDGE, MA–(Marketwire - April 16, 2009) - Zeer ( www.zeer.com ), the leading consumer grocery information resource, announced today the launch of the Food Reviews iPhone application. Beginning today, with a few touches of the iPhone, consumers

Sector: Food and Beverage - CNBC
When two Domino’s Pizza employees filmed a prank in the restaurant’s kitchen, they decided to post it online. In a few days, thanks to the power of social media, they ended up with felony charges, more than a million disgusted viewers, and a

Food ambassador job title criticism ‘fair’ - Leicester Mercury
The search for a “food ambassador” for a market – costing up to £30,000 of taxpayers’ money a year – has been defended by council chiefs. Leicester City Council has admitted its choice of title for the post deserved criticism as it was a

Spice Recall Expanded Because of Salmonella Threat - FOX News
Union International Food Co. is expanding a spice recall to include all Lian How brand and Uncle Chen brand sauces, oil and oil blends in various size packages because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause

You ask Youker: Why is potpie in Berks unlike potpie in other parts of - Reading Eagle
Forgive me, I didn’t grow up in Berks County. When I moved here, a friend told me three things to watch out for: bad drivers, the confusing road system and the unique version of potpie. The potpie I grew up with is an actual pie. There’s chicken

Slow-cooking gets good press in budget crunch - Sioux City Journal
The slow-cooker is gaining renewed appreciation as a big help during these difficult economic times when every dollar counts. The likes of Crock-Pot and other versions of the cook-all-day small appliance are attracting attention as food products are

Cooking Class starting May 14 at Extension - Quad Cities Onlines
What”s for Dinner? Cooking Demo & Economical Meal Deal, Thursdays, May 14—June 18, 5:30—6:30 pm, Rock Island County Extension Rock Island County Extension is offering a series of classes on Thursdays, May 14 – June 18 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m

Planking adds flavor to fish - Raleigh News & Observer
What’s the difference in grilling fish directly on the grill top versus on a plank? For starters, your grill won’t usually catch fire if you leave the grill-top fish unattended. A wooden plank on the grill will. I know from experience. Luckily, the

Casseroles for quick cooking - Emporia gazette.com
Casseroles are so useful. You can feed a whole bunch of people. You can use up bits and pieces from the pantry. You can make them light or heavy, spicy or regular. “Casserole” actually refers to the dish you use to make one in — a large, deep

A gift from my grandmother - University Daily Kansan
I can’t hear the banging of pots and pans or smell the aroma of roasting pork without thinking of my grandmother, Gigi. Gigi and I cooked our last meal together seven years ago, but as I sauté olive oil and garlic in my small kitchen in Lawrence

Great Dinners Start on the Grill - Newton Daily News
(ARA) - Dinnertime is a lot more fun as the grilling season gets under way and aromas of sizzling food fill the air. In fact, there’s a good case to make for cooking the whole dinner on the grill. This time of year, supersweet corn from Florida ranks

Dining Out - Fairfax Times
Free cone day: There will be a free ice-cream cone day Tuesday, April 21, 12-8 p.m. at Ben & Jerry’s in Reston Town Center. All donations benefit ChildHelp.org. Log on to benandjerrys.com/reston. Wine dinner, tasting and cooking class: Il Fornaio in

Griddle and microwave-cooking maintains highest levels of antioxidants - News-Medical.Net
Some vegetable cooking methods may be better than others when it comes to maintaining beneficial antioxidant levels, according to a new study in the Journal of Food Science , published by the Institute of Food Technologists. Results showed that

Epilepsy drug use in pregnancy linked to lower IQ in kids - USA Today
A study out Wednesday adds more evidence that women who could get pregnant shouldn’t take the commonly prescribed antiepileptic drug valproate, also used to treat migraines and bipolar disorder. The latest research, in The New England Journal of

B&G Club employees take week furlough - Rutland Herald
The Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County is closed for the week because of budget problems, but an influx of much-needed grants will ensure it will once again open its doors, according to club leaders. “We’re opening a new unit in Brandon in June, and

AIG Apologists, Let’s See You In Court - Huffingtonpost.com
Remember those AIG commercials from 2008 where the little kids talked about how their parents invested family savings in AIG? Now those kids and their parents are called to pay bonuses to the AIG executives who ran through those family savings like

Eye on Kids: Making the transition - WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Are you a parent of a middle school student who will soon make the transition to high school? It’s no doubt this transition is a big one. That’s why 24-Hour News 8’s Deanna Dewberry shadowed 8th graders from Eastwood

Ind. House passes teen driving restrictions - Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS – A bill that bans drivers younger than 18 from talking on their cell phones or texting with wireless devices is one step closer to becoming law. The House approved House Bill 16 on a 93-6 vote today, sending it back to the Senate

Stinky Shoes to Help Kids - KAAL-TV
(ABC 6 NEWS) — Last month, we told you about a group of fourth graders hoping to change the world by collecting your stinky, old shoes. Now their drive is just about over. While most kids at Jefferson Elementary School were playing during recess, a

Study: Illegal Immigrants Having More Children In Us - Turkish Weekly
A U.S. study says illegal immigrants are having a growing number of children in the United States and are almost twice as likely as average to raise them in poverty. The study released Tuesday by the Pew Hispanic Center says there are 11.9 million

AIG Protests Cross Line - Hartford Courant
Nothing gets people’s attention faster than picketing them at home — which is not necessarily a reason to do it. Last week, at the height of the furor over the AIG bonuses, activists managed to locate the homes of a number of those who momentarily

UT’s Hosfield pitches shutout in softball win - Daily Beacon Online
The No. 12 Tennessee women’s softball team (34-9-1) took a break from conference play on Tuesday as they faced ETSU (23-19). The Lady Vols improved their in-state winning streak to 62 games with a 5-0, four-hit shutout from freshman pitcher Cat

Current ¡¥dead cat bounce¡¦ no cause for celebration - Taipei Times
Mild signs that the rate of economic contraction is slowing in the US, China and other parts of the world have led many economists to forecast that positive growth will return to the US in the second half of the year and that a similar recovery will

Plan to Solve CR Cat Problem Breaks City Code - KCRG.com
Story Updated: Apr 15, 2009 at 6:55 PM CDT CEDAR RAPIDS - Volunteers in Cedar Rapids have a plan on how to handle the feral cat population in town. Volunteers say there is really only one way to reduce the high number of feral cats in Cedar Rapids

Dogs and men (3) - Savannah Morning News
Chester is what psychiatrists mean when they talk about unconditional love. Unbridled is more like it. Come into our house and he was so happy to see you he would knock you over. Deliverymen learned to leave things at the front door. In some Mabinogi

How to crack cat ‘09 - Economic Times
Here is some handy advice for students tackling the CAT. MBA is a career that is preferred by many engineering students, as the industry requires candidates from technical as well as management backgrounds. The motive behind the preference for this

Fire destroys woman’s home, burns her cat - KVAL
EUGENE, Ore. — Misty Frost thought being nearly homeless was bad enough. Then a fire ripped through a vacant warehouse near the University of Oregon, destroying the travel trailer she called home and all her possessions. “It’s been a rough night

Mavericks: Raul Malo coming to Cat’s Cradle on April 21 - Yes Weekly
After disbanding in 2003, lead singer and principle songwriter, Raul Malo began a solo career releasing two albums which contained interpretations of the music of Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and others. In March of this year he released his

Cooking oil spill chaos - Westmidlands.com
Almost 1,000 litres of vegetable oil spilled across a busy Wednesbury roundabout, causing chaos for motorists. Parkway Island in the town was closed for three hours after the side cover of a lorry ripped open and 36 drums of oil fell out onto the

School cooks up a treat with television chef - North West Evening Mail
Mini-chefs from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Barrow are learning new culinary skills with Phil Vickery’s online cooking website for kids. The school has signed up to Phil’s Cooking Academy, a free scheme which is designed to get seven

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ cooking show headed to Borgata - Courier-Post
All season long on Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen,” the contestants knew the winner would become a head chef at the Borgata in Atlantic City. This Thursday, the show brings the contestants to the Shore hot spot. Five contestants remain on the cooking show

afc’s tips & treats What is the perfect size or thickness for steaks - New Straits Times
If you have a food-related question, email askafc@nst.com.my under the subject ASK afc and celebrity chefs from afc will be happy to answer your query. Your personal details (full name, IC number and telephone numbers) must be included in the email

Cooking Class starting May 14 at Extension - Quad Cities Onlines
What”s for Dinner? Cooking Demo & Economical Meal Deal, Thursdays, May 14—June 18, 5:30—6:30 pm, Rock Island County Extension Rock Island County Extension is offering a series of classes on Thursdays, May 14 – June 18 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m

Award-Winning Aiken Chef In Hunt For Another Trophy - WJBF.com
An award-winning Aiken chef wants to add another trophy to his collection. Chef Greg Mueller is competing for ‘Chef of the Year’ for the Southeast region, this weekend. The 26-year-old is already the executive chef at the Green Boundary Club, on

Dutch ovens’ feast heats up - Ruston Daily Leader
Dutch oven gatherings have become a common sight at Lake D’Arbonne State Park in recent years. This weekend, campers in the park plan to jump-start their event by going “Double Dutch.” The Lake D’Arbonne Dutch Oven Society will meet in the

Wine And Dine, April 16 - Sun Chronicle
Wine dinner, Audrey’s at the Johnson & Wales Inn, Seekonk, 6:30 p.m., $75 (jwinn.com/events, 800.232.1772 and 508.336.8700) Wine tasting: Wine & Game, Meritage, Boston, 5:30-7 p.m., $25 (617.439.3995) Beyond Shelter Gala, The State Room, Boston, 6 p

What’s Cooking? Nage Restaurant - Myfoxdc.com
3 medium yellow onions 3 stalks of fennel 6 bundles of white asparagus-cut into fourths 3 white potatoes peeled and diced ½ stick butter 2 oz olive oil 1 carton of chicken stock 2 qt heavy cream Champagne vinegar to taste 5- 10 shakes of Tabasco

Epilepsy drug use in pregnancy linked to lower IQ in kids - USA Today
A study out Wednesday adds more evidence that women who could get pregnant shouldn’t take the commonly prescribed antiepileptic drug valproate, also used to treat migraines and bipolar disorder. The latest research, in The New England Journal of

Epilepsy drug linked to lower IQ in kids - Newsday
ATLANTA — Toddlers of moms who took the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy had lower IQs than the children of women who used other anti-seizure medicines, according to a new study. The valproate children had IQ scores six to nine points lower

Dunbar Critters and Kids’ Day to be held Saturday - Charleston Gazette
The city of Dunbar will have its Critters and Kids’ Day in honor of the Dunbar Food Pantry on Saturday at several locations in Dunbar. An opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on the Dunbar parking lot located on Dunbar Avenue and 13th Street

Poll: Today’s Kids are Savvy about Savings - Earthtimes
MILWAUKEE - (Business Wire) Unlike their parents, a majority of young Americans say they plan to save for items on their wish list instead of paying with plastic, according to a new poll by financial literacy Web site www.themint.org . In the survey

Stinky Shoes to Help Kids - KAAL-TV
(ABC 6 NEWS) — Last month, we told you about a group of fourth graders hoping to change the world by collecting your stinky, old shoes. Now their drive is just about over. While most kids at Jefferson Elementary School were playing during recess, a

Ala. home to at least 85,000 illegal immigrants - Opelika-Auburn News
BIRMINGHAM — A new report estimated that Alabama is home to between 85,000 and 120,000 illegal immigrants, although an expert said recent increases in the population have likely slowed because of the sour economy and law enforcement. The study

Kids welcome home hero dad in Parañaque - The Journal Group Online
The colored artwork made by his children first greeted Superintendent Eleuterio N. Gutierrez, the commander of the Task Force Limbas of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group who was badly wounded in the controversial shootout in

DM Car Dealer Buys Kids Tickets To Energy Playoffs - KCCI.com
Des Moines (Iowa Energy) — The Iowa Energy announced today that Toyota of Des Moines will be the “Official Sponsor of the Energy Playoff Drive” beginning with Thursday nights game vs. Dakota. As part of the promotion, Toyota of Des Moines has

Hunan’s country cooking - Los Angeles Times
This combination of Hunan ham, smoked duck and fish, is one of the chef-recommended dishes at Xiang Wei Lou restaurant in San Gabriel. At Xiang Wei Lou and other San Gabriel Valley Hunan restaurants, the emphasis is on hot pots, smoked foods and

Cooking with confidence: Lasker to head summer workshop - Bolivar Commercial
Each year the Delta Arts Alliance attempts to bring various disciplines of art to both children and adults. Cooking is one such culinary delight that will be added to the already impressive roster of summer activities. Aaron Lasker, the general

Cost-saving cooking - Hong Kong Standard
Sony has unveiled a new green television. The new Bravia WE5 series full HD LCD TV is integrated with several eco-friendly features to conserve energy at every possible juncture. The Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlight panel uses up to 40 percent

Cooking oil spill chaos - Westmidlands.com
Almost 1,000 litres of vegetable oil spilled across a busy Wednesbury roundabout, causing chaos for motorists. Parkway Island in the town was closed for three hours after the side cover of a lorry ripped open and 36 drums of oil fell out onto the

Wine And Dine, April 16 - Sun Chronicle
Wine dinner, Audrey’s at the Johnson & Wales Inn, Seekonk, 6:30 p.m., $75 (jwinn.com/events, 800.232.1772 and 508.336.8700) Wine tasting: Wine & Game, Meritage, Boston, 5:30-7 p.m., $25 (617.439.3995) Beyond Shelter Gala, The State Room, Boston, 6 p

Spring barrel tasting events - Tri-City Herald
This year, in addition to wine tastings, food samples, music and arts and crafts, there are a series of educational and entertaining events to choose from during Spring Barrel Tasting weekend, April 24-26. “The programs are a new concept. We always

Dutch ovens’ feast heats up - Ruston Daily Leader
Dutch oven gatherings have become a common sight at Lake D’Arbonne State Park in recent years. This weekend, campers in the park plan to jump-start their event by going “Double Dutch.” The Lake D’Arbonne Dutch Oven Society will meet in the

Healthy cooking class May 2 at Frontier - Carmi Times
Making healthy choices for a healthy lifestyle is not just determined by what one cooks but how meals are cooked. In an effort to promote healthier cooking, Frontier Community College and Fairfield Memorial Hospital are co-sponsoring a Healthy

Latest trend: There’s less Latino in Latino cooking - Baxter Bulletin
The latest thing in Latino cooking is a little less Latino. The growing political and cultural clout of American Hispanics has infused the collective American dinner plate with the flavors of the Latino kitchen. And it turns out that culinary