Prune Burger Test Aims to Boost School Lunch Variety
USDA taste tests in Washington DC elementary grades assessed prune burgers, sweet potato pancakes, and a raisin tomato dip for appeal. Students graded items 1 to 5 on taste and color, with prune burgers noted to have about 40 percent less fat than beef.
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Drought Grips East Coast With Widespread Water Warnings
More than 100 counties from Maryland to Maine face drought warnings and advisories. Officials urge shorter showers and leaks fixed as precipitation runs well below normal across the region. In New York City and Maryland water supply concerns grow, while Maine reports its worst drought in 107 years threatening rivers, fishing, hydroelectric output, and wells.
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Meg Ryan Open to Expanding Family Says She Wants More Kids
Meg Ryan, mother of 9 year old Jack, told Reader's Digest she would love to have more children and hopes for a daughter. She notes she feels more intact now than nine years ago after Jack's birth and mentions her ex-husband Dennis Quaid in relation to their son.
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Concert fits for a queen marks 50 years on throne
Reuters reports a star studded June 3 Buckingham Palace event celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 50 years on the throne. Performers include Mick Jagger Paul McCartney Robbie Williams Elton John Phil Collins Aretha Franklin Stevie Wonder Bryan Adams and Tony Blair.
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Artists mixing potions and a March release
Rapper Jay-Z and singer R Kelly team on The Best of Both Worlds a sexually explicit disc due March 26. Kelly notes mad scientists in the basement while Jay-Z praises joint creativity. Birthday list highlights Dick Martin Gene Hackman Vanessa Redgrave Marty Balin Charles S Dutton Brett Butler Jody Watley Christian Bale Wilmer Valderrama.
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Franzen Finalist for National Book Critics Circle Prize
Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections is named a finalist by the National Book Critics Circle. The nomination underscores his standing in high art literature and seeks to outlast Oprah Winfrey’s earlier book club controversy after he made remarks.
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