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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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4 bestselling poetry books to celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. As Americans find different ways to celebrate the poems that they love, which are the verse collections that they are buying most often? Here are four bound-to-please poetry collections riding high on the poetry bestseller list this April.
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Top 10 Burger King changes
Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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From Wilt Chamberlain to Jeremy Lin: 10 NBA 'firsts'
Jeremy Lin's rise on the NBA radar provides the impetus to look back at Wilt Chamberlain's highest-scoring game and nine other NBA 'firsts.'
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10 entrepreneurs who changed the world
From Starbucks to Home Depot, here are 10 of the businesses – and their leaders – that author John A. Byrne counts as 'World Changers.'
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Netherlands bans tourists from buying marijuana. Yes, in Amsterdam, too.
The Netherlands has banned non-residents from buying marijuana in the country. Neighboring governments are pleased, but the country's coffee shop owners and opposition party are not.
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Starbucks gets 18 percent boost from global customers
Starbucks increased its net income by 18 percent in its fiscal second quarter as more customers visited Starbucks cafes in most parts of the world.
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Stir It Up!
Chocolate Belgian waffles
Crispy on the outside and satisfyingly chocolate-y on the inside.
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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4 bestselling poetry books to celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. As Americans find different ways to celebrate the poems that they love, which are the verse collections that they are buying most often? Here are four bound-to-please poetry collections riding high on the poetry bestseller list this April.
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Top 10 Burger King changes
Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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Starbucks to take on Green Mountain's Keurig with single serving coffee maker
The Seattle-based coffee chain says the Verismo will go on sale online, at high-end specialty stores and at some Starbucks cafes this fall. It's keeping the price of the machine a mystery for now.
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From Wilt Chamberlain to Jeremy Lin: 10 NBA 'firsts'
Jeremy Lin's rise on the NBA radar provides the impetus to look back at Wilt Chamberlain's highest-scoring game and nine other NBA 'firsts.'
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Starbucks price hike: 10 cents more for 'tall' in New York – but not L.A.
Starbucks says rising costs for coffee and fuel mean it must increase the price for some of its 'tall' coffee cups. But the Starbucks price hike is not uniform across the country.
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10 entrepreneurs who changed the world
From Starbucks to Home Depot, here are 10 of the businesses – and their leaders – that author John A. Byrne counts as 'World Changers.'
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Seven worst Christmas toys for kids
This year’s list of the worst toys is brought to you by plastics, those bright synthetic polymers that threaten to overtake the living rooms of middle-class parents. They can be classified into three categories: those that assault our senses, those that skank-ify our daughters, and those so bizarre they deserve a spot on late-night TV. Don’t be fooled. Many of these toys make great gifts, at least for someone else’s child, ideally someone who lives out of state. Here's my list of the Top 7 worst Christmas toys for 2011:
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Green Economics
Can Seattle ideas succeed in Manhattan?
Seattle-based Starbucks has taken its concept to every major city around the world. Can other Seattle companies follow suit?
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National Coffee Day: where to find free coffee
National Coffee Day features several chains offering the beverage for free. If you miss National Coffee Day, other stores are offering coupon deals.
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The Simple Dollar
Saving money with your morning coffee
Grinding coffee at home is a bargain compared to ready-made pods
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Stir It Up!
Deep, dark brownies
There is no such thing as, 'too many brownie recipes.'
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Change Agent
Bicycle Coffee Co. pedals fair-trade coffee
It delivers by bike and keeps overhead low so it can sell 'ethical' coffee at a competitive price.
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Stir It Up!
Mocha pudding cake
Serve this chocolate dessert with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
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Coffee prices nearly double, with no relief in sight
Coffee prices are up because of rising demand, higher fuel costs. High coffee prices has roasters, retailers struggling to cover costs.
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Stir It Up!
Dulce de leche ice cream
Smooth and rich, the sophisticated sweetness of dulce de leche ice cream is a delicious treat.
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Packaged coffee sees a price hike at Starbucks
Packaged coffee will cost Starbucks patrons 12 percent more on average starting Friday. The move comes after Folgers hiked its packaged coffee prices by 10 percent on average.
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Five ways Americans are coping with $4 a gallon gas prices
While Americans are paying an average of $3.51 per gallon to fill up their gas tanks, the average is far higher – $3.90 – in California. Here are five portraits of how Californians are coping with $4 a gallon gas prices.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/03
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10 Asian authors you need to know: the Man Asian Literary Prize longlist
The best thing about annual literary prizes is the way they alert us to authors and books we otherwise might have missed. The Man Asian Literary Prize ($30,000 awarded to the author of the best novel by an Asian author written in or translated into English) is no exception. The 2010 Man Asian Literary Prize will be awarded in March. The longlist for the award – announced this week – features the writers below.
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Africa Monitor
Zambia's champion barista strives for the perfect mix of spicy and sweet
Syria Mwanza, Zambia's champion barista, hopes to win accolades for his signature drink, which includes red chiles, ginger, cinnamon, and chocolate.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/10
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