| NY calorie rule applies to cocktails
Put down that margarita, and back away from the bar. A new city regulation that requires chain restaurants to display calorie information also covers cocktails, sodas and other beverages that appear on menus. "Drinks are almost the forgotten calories," said Cathy Nonas, director of physical activity and nutrition programs for the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. "It's almost a side thought to the meal." The city Board of Health voted unanimously last month to approve the regulation, a new version of a law that had been struck down by a judge last year. The law, scheduled to go into effect on March 31, applies to restaurants with more than 15 outlets across the country. That includes fast-food places such as McDonald's and sit-down chains such as Olive Garden and T.G.I.
Schools remind parents of reduced-cost meals
Collier County's public school district is reminding parents and guardians that reduced-price breakfasts and lunches are available at each public school. The price of lunch in the elementary schools is $1.85 and in the secondary schools is $2.10. Breakfast for students at all grade levels is $1. Low-income families and those faced with difficult financial situations may be eligible to receive school meals either free or at a reduced price and their child's meal status will be confidential. To find out if a child qualifies, visit www.collier.k12.fl.us/foodservice/frlunch/ and click on the "Income Chart" link on the left side. If you qualify, print the online meal application, full in the requested information and mail the completed application to: The Department of Nutrition Services, 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109.
TRI-K Rolls Out 30 Scented Extracts
TRI-K Industries announced the introduction of TRI-K Scented Extracts, a full line of all natural, aromatic ingredients for cosmetic and personal care products. TRI-K Scented Extracts are touted as high-quality, natural extracts that meet formulators’ needs for natural fragrancing and odor masking. In a Freedonia report, "Flavors & Fragrances to 2009," it is predicted that flavor and fragrance demand in the U.S. will reach $4.6 billion by 2009, with gains being supported by the need to mask unappealing odors in active ingredients. This coupled with today’s increasing consumer demand for more natural products makes TRI-K Scented Extracts a perfect alternative to traditional synthetic fragrances, according to the company. "These all natural extracts provide excellent natural aromas and varying functionality," said John Carratura, senior technical information specialist at TRI-K.
Lipton tea brand receives Qatrah Award at the First Arab Beverage ...
The award was presented to Mr. Rod Maxfield, Managing Director Gulf Business Unit, Unilever Arabia, by Mr. Hamad Buamim, Director General of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to Jan-Piet van Kesteren, VP Marketing Foods and Beverages in Unilever Arabia, 'Tea is the highest consumed beverage after water and to remain a market leader in this dynamic segment requires constant innovation based on real consumer insight of the Arab consumer. The recognition by the Qatrah Awards Judging Committee for outstanding product innovation is therefore something we are extremely proud of and represents another important milestone for Lipton, a brand with deep roots in the Middle East.' Today, through innovation, Lipton, provides the consumer with the opportunity to discover and experience the rich and delicate tastes from a wide array of exotic flavours like Lipton Morocco, Lipton White Tea and the Lipton Fruit Tea range.
Cops drag feet on filing cases
Prabagaran of Sri Lanka will defend his title while India start favourites in the team event in the LG All-India Amateur Golf Championship which gets under way on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club on Monday. Over 100 golfers from nine countries, including India, are in the fray in the 107th edition of one of the world's national opens, marketed by Tiger Sports. The host team clinched the team event in the last event played at Coimbatore last year. The line-up of the Indian team for the event is the top runner in the LG Indian Amaterur Golf Tour Abhishek Jha, three-time winner in the current season Manav Das of Ambala, third-ranked Gagan Verma and three-time Sri Lankan Open Amateur winner Simarjeet Singh. The hosts face the toughest challenge from Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei.
Help catch a suspect
Greek Ceramic Vessel: Hand-building clay class with painted designs reminiscent of Greek mythology storytelling. July 16-20. Elementary Studio: Draw and Paint from Real-life Fantasy Characters. Bigger than life costume characters provided by Abercredabera Costume shop. Create large-scale fantasy paintings in acrylic. July 23-27. Elementary Studio Mimbres Pottery: Large coil pots inspired by the southwest New Mexico tradition-glaze and fire for a life long piece. July 30-Aug. 3. Elementary Studio: Emperor's Horse Army. Drawing and painting class with real live horses. Aug. 6-10. Elementary Studio: Clay and Drawing Still Life Class. Work with a variety of still life settings to create one large piece of art. Aug. 13-17. Graphic Art classes: Provided by the School of Advertising Art.
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