Search

Evaluates several Web sites that offer road trip guides in the U.S., including roadtripusa.com and roadfood.com.

Mentions a so-called load management program offered by some utility companies that enables consumers to pay less on their electric bill during the summer. Money that can be saved by helping the utility lighten the load on peak days; Use of a power-limiting device on the air conditioner that keeps the air conditioner at slightly higher temperatures for four hours a day, up to 20 days a year; How to sign up for the deal.

Looks at micro-greens or bonsai salad offerings from restaurants in the U.S..

Reports on a slump in the high-end restaurant business in the U.S. Perception that upscale restaurants are faced with the challenge of attracting customers without seeming less exclusive; Advantages, for restaurants and patrons, of using online reservation services; Mention of Opentable and Foodline, Web sites which offer software for the tracking of restaurant customer behavior for marketing purposes.

Presents a recipe for Surf 'n' Turf pork steak.

Reports on the restaurants in the United States that offers Cuban sandwich.

Presents some Websites offering guides for trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Online travel agency Web sites; Website run by Patagonians to promote local culture; Website sponsored by the Argentinean Embassy in Norway.

Describes a relationship between a woman and a soccer fanatic boyfriend.

Considers the Internet as a tool for students looking for scholarships to college education.

Reveals that many private schools in the U.S. have been helping middle-class families to help maintain socioeconomic balance.

Focuses on the complaints filed by Michael Gonzales against Bernard Haldane Associates, a career management company based in New York, New York.

The article introduces a section of the issue devoted to 50 style-related items said to be suitable for fall.

Features Bob and David Kinkead, chefs of Sibling Rivalry restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts, and offers information on how they prepare and market their own burger recipes.

Reports on the proliferation of vegetarian restaurants in China.

The article discusses controversial remarks about the U.S. banking industry made by celebrity chef Mario Batali. While serving on an awards panel for the periodical "Time," Batali compared bankers in New York City's financial district to the late dictators Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Some bankers say they will no longer patronize his New York restaurants.

The article presents quotes on Chinese New Year resolutions, including one from architect Richard Meier wishing to see a higher level of quality in architecture, musician Ozzy Osborne emphasizing the realization of his previous wish to still live a year after, and television host Rachael Ray wanting to become a horseback rider.

The article reports that Conde Nast Publications Inc. will discontinue four periodicals including "Gourmet," "Cookie," "Modern Bride," and "Elegant Bride." For the second quarter of 2009 advertising revenues at 14 of the firm's 23 magazines declined by over 29%. Conde is pursuing a strategy of devoting more resources to its online interests, headed by Steve Newhouse.

Deals with the growth of the pet-grooming business in the U.S. from 1996 to 2004.

Presents several methods for consumers to save money and streamline their lives in the year 2003. Home and automobile insurance deductibles; Credit card companies that don't charge you to earn miles and points; Cut back on income-tax withholding; Hotel room booking through discount travel web sites; Switch to discount long-distance telephone company; Consolidation of accounts at one firm; Reserve spots for your kids in summer camp by February; Boost 401(k) contributions; Cheaper and more efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs; Hide the cords for all the gadgets in your house.