Thursday, February 14, 2008

Recession's Fast Food: 99-Cent Specials


More Food for Less Money As Fast Food Chains Chase Cash-Strapped Consumers


NEW YORK (AP) -- If you want to stretch your dollar without shrinking your appetite, you're in luck.

Fast food companies, looking for a way to attract budget-conscious customers and keep them spending, are increasingly offering more food for less money.


Friday, February 8, 2008

Lifting Weights 'Good As Running'


Weight training could be as effective as endurance exercises like running when it comes to burning fat and warding off diabetes, a study suggests.