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OMAHA, Neb. _ U-S Senator Ben Nelson plans to offer an amendment today to stop imports of Japanese beef and his Republican counterpart, U-S Senator Chuck Hagel, says he ...4.4

Andrew Nieto thought he might do well in the spaghetti-eating contest. "I can eat fast," he said.4.2

Viands, a food development company, said the natural method requires no additives or preservatives, a key selling point as consumers have shown a preference for "natural" ...4.1

Workers packing boxes and loading trucks at the Carroll County Agriculture Center for Home Resource Services Katrina Disaster Relief Drive sampled a variety of Westminster's ...2.7

NEWS BJ Services announced the completion of a coiled tubing intervention and stimulation operation on an underground gas storage well in Grijpskerk near Groningen, The ...2.9

A Cyprus Airways plane flying from Larnaca to Greece made an unscheduled stop in Rhodes on Tuesday after controls flashed up a problem with the air conditioning system, the ...2.7

Reports of unsanitary conditions spurred a new disclosure law for restaurants in Los Angeles County.2.9

The city's Department of Public Service's annual Salute to Senior Citizens Fair will be held Friday in two buildings at the Merced County fairgrounds in Los Banos.2.7

The U.S. may soon impose much tighter limits on cattle feed as part of a government plan to reduce the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy and to revive beef exports.3.1

Restaurant chain Panera Bread Co. on Tuesday said that sales at restaurants open at least 18 months -- a key performance metric known as comparable sales -- rose 7.8 percent ...2.7

The Orange County Register Complete Business Index Root beer and cherry flavors are associated with medicine in China.3.2

A VETERAN who took part in one of the most incredible life-saving missions of the Second World War will feature in a special television show to mark the heroic feat.2.7

An apple maggot fly was found in Kennewick last week. Another had been found in Pasco last month.2.7

Columnists' Corner: Sixteen years in Africa turned one IT rookie into a bank's chief MIS officer who, along the way, participated in and oversaw many successful projects.2.7

The Seventh Annual Soup-r Chili Challenge took place Monday night in Iron Mountain.2.7

JOANNA VALLELY AS a profession they are often perceived as happiest in a greasy spoon cafe with a mug of tea and a no-holds barred fry-up.2.7

Farmers will be able to transport heavier loads to get their corn, potatoes, cranberries, soybeans, and other vegetables out of the field under an agricultural ...2.9

IKEAVAR0920 About 50 people in line for the 99-cent breakfast seemed to know each other, oddly enough.2.7

Indiantelevision.com Team MUMBAI: Fans of the hit culinary adventure format, Planet Cook , will now be able to interact with their favourite brand 24/7, with the launch of ...2.7

For many people seeking a healthier lifestyle, it isn't easy to find an exercise routine that fits.2.7

In this recipe for "pickled" mushrooms, grilling the mushrooms gives them a hint of smokiness before they're soaked in a mild Asian-style marinade.2.7

Los Angeles Times Some people deride them as "sugar water," others as "liquid candy." Never favorites with dietitians or parents, sodas are receiving more and more ...2.7

What are you saving your best self for? This month, get a little wiser about getting a little older.2.7

These bars provide whole grains for lunchboxes and after-school snacks. You can use any combination of dried fruit and nuts, but be sure to cut the bars into small squares ...2.7

Couch potatoes can expect to pay anywhere from 50 cents to $1.50 extra to get a pizza delivered to their door.4

The latest evidence in favor of fruit and veg comes from a study conduced at the University of California, San Francisco and due to be published in the September issue of ...4

Food & Drink Bread: staff of life. But not at the moment. It's a long time since I've seen anyone dive wholeheartedly into the bread basket at a restaurant.2.7

Dozy shoppers don't even notice gorilla in the aisles SHOPPERS are loading their trolleys with the same 150 food items each week - even though supermarkets stock more than ...2.7

The cup was two parts dog dish and one part horse trough. It was so huge that had I nodded off between sips and gone face down, I would have required a water rescue.2.7

St. Petersburg, Florida - When you think dessert do you think," Yummy but bad for you?" While most desserts are loaded with sugar and fat and lacking in nutrients, ...2.7

WELSH actor Ioan Gruffudd is the latest in a long list of stars to enter the restaurant business.2.7

The sweet smell of apple cider and freshly picked produce greets visitors who make the drive through Avila Valley to Gopher Glen Apple Farm.2.7

Whew, the weekend is past history, and what a busy weekend it was. Hats off to those who planned both the citywide yard sale and 10th annual Arkansas State Hillbilly Chili ...2.7

The world's largest sneaker and athletics apparel company said first-quarter profit grew 32 percent as Nike posted sales gains across all regions and product units.2.7

BELFAST : A lucky person will win a queen-sized 1000 Pyramids quilt at the Quilt Show hosted by Friendship Sampler Quilters, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.2.9

Life has been a bit crazy lately, don't you think? What with the hurricane in the Gulf Coast, the war in Iraq, and the Sept.2.7

Anyone who drove by New York Chocolate and Confections on Friday may have thought the worst when they saw the mostly empty parking lots on Fay Street.3.1

Enlarge image Puyallup resident Donna Grothaus shows off her blue-ribbon plum pie after she beat 20 others for first place.2.7