Three Weeks Without Internet Access: No Hurry From Time Warner, And No Credits
In the six years she's lived in her current apartment, Kate hasn't had any major problems with Time Warner. Now Her Internet access has been out since the beginning of September, despite a modem replacement. They're sort of giving her a whole decade's worth of major problems all in one go. When Kate mentioned that she needs Internet access to look for jobs, one rep helpfully suggested that she change providers.
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No More Burger King Or Dairy Queen For Soldiers In Afghanistan
Because the last thing a soldier stationed thousands of miles away fighting the Taliban should want is a taste of home, the U.S. military is axing several fast food vendors from their bases in Afghanistan.
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How Much Does That $12 Chain Restaurant Sandwich Really Cost?
—>Chain restaurants are trying to lure in recession-weary diners with deep discounts, but franchisers worry that if you suddenly start paying half-price for sandwiches, you won't be willing to pay full price when the economy recovers. We're all accustomed to chain restaurant sandwiches costing $8 and up, but how much do those sandwiches really cost restaurants to make? More »
Three TGIFridays Mysteriously Close, No One Knows Why
—>Three TGIFridays in California have mysteriously closed, says the SF Chronicle. Employees are stunned. More »
Which Restaurants Are Making Your Kids Fat?
Subway's kids' meals came out on top. Only a third of its Fresh Fit for Kids meals, which include a mini-sub, juice box, and one of several healthful side items (apple slices, raisins, or yogurt), exceed the 430-calorie threshold. Subway is the only chain that doesn't offer soft drinks with kids' meals.So how do you improve the nutrition of your kid's meal the next time you eat at a restaurant? A spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association
gave the following advice:
"Don't be too alarmed even when [studies] come out and seem hopeless," said Dawn Jackson Blatner, an American Dietetic Ass>ociation spokeswoman. "With a few swaps and switches, people really can make healthier choices at these fast-food joints, especially when the decisions are made before going in. More »
The Really Big Guide To Secret Menu Items
UPDATE: We're looking to update this list. Click here to help! Not content ordering from the menu? Need to have that extra little bit of class that comes from "knowing the chef"? Here it is, your guide to secret menu items. Sure, it's not the secret rib eye at Nobu, but it's something. Before reading this please note that this article has not been fact-checked.
This report is based purely on reader suggestions. We are posting them entirely without confirmation and are not going to try to order any of this crap in order to confirm its existence. We would die of heart disease, be broke, and our ass would be the size of Texas. This is the internet, the internet is not fact-checked, and these are your secret menu items. Enjoy.
