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America's Worst Restaurants For Kids Revealed - Posted at 2:50 AM on Aug. 25, 2008 by Novella Levine
Eat This, Not That! NEW YORK, Aug. THAT! For Kids. Did your favorite restaurant make the grade? Chick-fil-A excels in every category we tested for. Chik-fil-A. Boston Market are endless. 1) Start with turkey, sirloin, or rotisserie chicken. 350 calories per slice. If your must order meat, ask for ham. Garden Salad, and escape with only 365 calories. The best kids' meal? Chili's, Chuck E. Baskin Robbins, Dairy Queen, P.F. Applebee's, IHOP, Olive Garden, Outback, Red Lobster, T.G.I. That! Eat This, Not That! Women. MATT GOULDING is the food and nutrition editor of Men's Health. Inc. JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ?
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Touch of royalty - Posted at 2:50 AM on Aug. 25, 2008 by Novella Levine
Win.document.write("Copyright: 2007 The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd., 75, M.G. May be I'm paranoid, but in this day and age, I don't want something around my neck that's worth more than my head. So I asked my husband for costume jewellery,” said American comedian Rita Rudner. The central theme of her pieces are the Mughal-inspired jewels worn by royalty and toned down to give them a more wearable and contemporary look. Aruna has large Victorian style cocktail rings which can be worn on the forefinger. “The piece de resistance of my current collection are my anklets. I am going for a wedding and don’t want the hassle of carrying expensive pieces that will stress me out. Meenakari Kadas with elaborate work, Victorian style necklaces and earrings, American diamond bracelets and bangles with rodium finish are all on display. “Jhumkas are back in style and I have both traditional and the modern styles. My American diamond pieces are rodium finished so that the ...
Originally from: http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Aug82008/metro2008080783292.asp
Share This Story: - Posted at 2:49 AM on Aug. 25, 2008 by Novella Levine
Christopher J. Newsflash! TodayThe Gathering: A Literary Conference for Readers, Writers and Thinkers: “Setting the Table: Imagination and the Metaphorical and Literal Properties of Food,” today, 9:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Keystone College, LaPlume. 945-8510.UpcomingJewish Community Senior Center: community dinner and bingo, Tuesday, 6 p.m.; bridge games, Mondays, 6:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 p.m.; mah jongg lessons, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, 346-6595 ext. Endless Mountains Animal League: volunteer meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Department of Agriculture Building, Route 92, Tunkhannock. 945-3391.Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster’s Club: meeting, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Abington Community Library, Morgan Highway. 587-0232.American Lung Association: kick-off luncheon for October “Walk for Life and Breath,” Wednesday, Uno Chicago Grill, Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City. Call 823-2212 or e-mail dreifler@lunginf...
Originally from: http://www.scrantontimes.com/articles/2008/08/09/lifestyles/entertainment/sc_times_trib.20080809.c.pg2.tt09datebook_s1.1855517_ent.txt
Here are the sports results from Saturday: - Posted at 2:49 AM on Aug. 25, 2008 by Novella Levine
Freestyle wrestler Carol Huynh won the women's 48-kilogram final about 20 minutes after rowers Dave Calder and Scott Frandsen finished second in the men's pair to earn the country's first trip to the podium at the Summer Games. A spokesman for the Greek Olympic team told The Associated Press that a Greek athlete had tested positive and had left the Olympic village in Beijing, but he declined to name her. Bolt set a world record in the competition's marquee event, winning the 100-metre sprint in 9.69 seconds despite slowing down at the Bird's Nest. Hanson, who has won only once in 174 European Tour starts, bogeyed the third hole but posted birdies on Nos. BROOKLYN, Mich. - NASCAR drivers got into the stock car sport for the speed. Michigan International Speedway is one of the places where fuel economy often comes into play. That's how Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tseng, who won the LPGA Championship in June, had to complete the final eight holes of her second round Saturday morning after pl...
Originally from: http://www.ckwstv.com/news/sports-news/20080816-Sports-News---5835.html
Chinese president holds banquet for int¡¯l dignitaries - Posted at 2:48 AM on Aug. 25, 2008 by Novella Levine
Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) talks with Prime Minister of Finland Matti Vanhanen (2nd L) prior to a banquet at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Aug. 24, 2008. Chinese President Hu Jintao held a banquet Sunday to welcome foreign leaders and international dignitaries who will attend the Olympic Games closing ceremony in the evening. BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Sunday held a banquet at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in west Beijing to welcome foreign leaders and international dignitaries who will attend the Olympic Games closing ceremony in the evening. Hu said in a toast that the Beijing Olympic Games have promoted the Olympic spirit of solidarity, friendship and peace. The success of the Beijing Olympic Games is attributable to the concerted efforts of the Chinese people and people from the rest of the world," said Hu. Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) talks with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (2nd L) prior to a banquet at the Diaoyu...
Originally from: http://news.rednet.cn/c/2008/08/25/1580310.htm
‘Last Comic Standing’ winner Iliza Shlesinger - Posted at 2:48 AM on Aug. 25, 2008 by Novella Levine
WELCOME to Kimo’s Vegas ... CONGRATS TO THE first female to ever win the Last Comic Standing reality show, Iliza Shlesinger, who says, “It’s not so much about being a girl, it’s about being a funny comic."The 25-year-old takes home $250,000 and a Honda Pilot. She also gets an exclusive talent deal with NBC and a guest appearance on Jubilee! THOUSANDS OF Vegas Happens Here readers voted for the worst Vegas comics. Finishing in a tie for first place are Carrot Top and the new Wynn Encore headliner Danny Gans. CAR GUYS ARE feeling like kids waiting for Christmas as the inaugural “World’s Greatest Collector Car Event” heads for the Mandalay Bay Oct. 15. So far this year, Barrett-Jackson has auctioned 1,672 vehicles for a gross of $111 million (proving the economy is only bad for some of us). On the Vegas auction block: William Shatner and George Barris’s custom-built bike, a ‘55 V8 Corvette (original price $ 2,934), a ‘69 Camar...
Originally from: http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/kimosvegas_article/kimos_vegas346/