Kathy Landin
Burger King Heats Up the Fast Food Competition with Bigger and Fatter Fries
The competition in the french fry market has gotten fierce between Burger King, McDonalds and the other fry-serving fast food joints. Mickey Ds’ traditionally grabs the top spot when it comes to favorite fries, but Wendy’s took a run at it with new “natural cut” fries seasoned with sea salt.
Now, Burger King is taking it up a notch by making its fries bigger.
Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did
A boy in Cleveland, OH, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.
Colin Firth Is Selling Himself to Fight Poverty – Who’s Gonna Win?
Don’t worry, it’s not as racy as it sounds — Colin Firth is auctioning himself off as a date for charity. The Oscar-winning star of ‘The King’s Speech’ is attempting to raise money by selling a chance to meet him on the red carpet and accompany him to an after party.
Can Walking Through Doorways Prompt Memory Loss? Researchers Say, Yes
Have you ever felt slightly insane, or perhaps a little old, when you get to a room and then can’t remember what you went in there for, even though you had just thought about it? It’s not just you. New research shows that you’re not losing your mind; it’s just being compartmentalized.
Could 5-Year-Old Suri Cruise Be Writing a Children’s Book?
She has famous parents, she’s adorable and she’s a snappy little dresser, but is Suri Cruise also an author? In Touch magazine reports that she is.
Got Stressed Kids? Acupuncture Now Deemed Safe for the Little Ones
Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese, holistic healing method, isn’t just for adults anymore. This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics deemed acupuncture safe for use with children. That is, if you can catch them and get them anywhere near a needle.
7 Secrets Every Thanksgiving Dinner Host Should Know
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Tired of all the Thanksgiving hype, Thanksgiving decorations and extravagance? Or is this your first time hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you feel the need to go back to basics with the holiday or you want to learn all the facts, don't feel like you're left in the dark.
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What’s on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup
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You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit
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Why Did Jason Segel Cry When He Met Kermit for ‘The Muppets’ Movie? [VIDEO]
It’s been a while, but the affable star of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ is reviving the Muppet mania that has been hibernating deep inside most of us over-25-year-olds. This week, Jason Segel’s new movie ‘The Muppets’ opens nationwide, and, because of his own Muppet mania, he seems to be the most star struck of them all.
What Are the New Seven Wonders of Nature? [PHOTOS]
Votes have been cast, the results are in and the world has chosen seven new wonders of nature with some old favorites missing from the list.
On Friday, November 11, the New7Wonders organization announced the world’s choices for the new Seven Wonders of Nature to help commemorate the 11/11/11 date, and celebrate the natural beauty of the Earth.
5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds
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Are you pumped for the earlier Black Friday hours? Well, even if you're not, many people are, and that means crowds of clawing and elbowing customers will be looking for the best deals. Whether you're a seasoned Black Friday shopper or someone venturing out into the retail wilderness for the first time, you can save some hair pulling by letting your smart phone do mos
Teacher Realizes ‘The Daily Show’ Is More Harmful to Students Than He Thought
Back in the day, high school classes would only show “how a bill becomes a law” videos, but Rhett Felix, a teacher at Eureka High school outside of Peoria, Illinois, tried to spice things up a bit. He used clips from Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart‘ to educate his students about current events, but the local school board placed him on paid suspension once word got out.