It’s no secret that quality food has been sought out by talented chefs; that the world of food sourcing has grown very competitive. At one time, micro-farmers were begging restaurateurs and top chefs to give their produce a try. Now, the tables have turned as more people concern themselves with the source and quality of [...]
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New England – Record temperatures are blasting across the United States, especially in the northeast states from Vermont down to Virginia. Under threats of blackouts and brownouts due to electricity spikes, people are being asked to minimize electricity usage, turning off lights and wasteful electronics in order to conserve. Nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable [...]
Buckingham Palace has released its expenditure figures this week. The figures show the annual cost to keep the Queen in Buckingham Palace to be 62 pence per Britain, totalling £38.2 million for the year ending 31 March. However, the figures show that even Queen Elizabeth II isn’t immune to the recession. In a year where [...]
Takeru Kobayashi, a 5-time world hot dog eating champion was arrested at this year’s competition. Due to a contract dispute with Major League Eating, the parent organization for the contests, Kobayashi was not able to compete this year. Instead, he watched from the grandstand. While his rival, Joey Chestnut won the competiion, Kobayashi made his [...]
“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, a new theme park at Universal Studios, Florida is now open for business. And what a business it will do. Like other theme parks, the wizard park will undoubtedly capitalize on the incredibly passionate and large fan base of the young adult series by J.K. Rowling. Along with various [...]
The Obama administration looks set to repeal the long held “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on homosexuals serving in the nation’s military. The 17 year old policy which bars gay and lesbian personal from openly serving in the military services was one that President Obama had pledged to overturn as part of his presidential campaign [...]