Three-part attack key to dropping in time for summer weight For many vacationers, the looming summer beach season spurs a need to quickly drop a few pounds to squeeze into a swimsuit or look a tad more jaw-dropping. Actually, a great way to lose 10 or so pounds over a few weeks is to do three things n ensure your meals feature a healthy plate of food, exercise and enlist help from a buddy , said Dr. You can make a concerted effort to lose weight for a shorter period of time, but it takes a...

From a serene solar-powered store in California to a bustling Manhattan institution, from a retailer born in the narrow and tough streets of south Philly to a market just steps from the glamour of Miami Beach, these outstanding retailers are serving an ever-increasing niche of consumers who have made quality food a part of their lifestyles. From a serene solar-powered store in California to a bustling Manhattan institution, from a retailer born in the narrow and tough streets of south...

In one scene captured by a hidden camera a worker places a turkey under the tires of a truck to be run over; in another, a thrown bird misses a ledge and falls a full story. A statement on the House of Raeford web site says the company is "committed to meeting or exceeding all recognized industry guidelines for animal welfare. An investigation by national animal welfare group Mercy for Animals found workers at House of Raeford, also an Arby's supplier, punching and throwing poultry for...

The Prairie Star: Opinion The Prairie Star. It's easy to understand why the selection of board of livestock members in Montana is so important to the livestock industry and can be controversial and political when you witness a meeting. It's also easy to understand why a board member position is such an honor and undertaking - because they have to work their tails off to get the jobs done in Helena, Mont. These people must have very supportive families to accept this honor, where normally...

On a recent Sunday, I dug into a stack of new cookbooks, looking for good recipes, and, after two trips to the stores for ingredients, made these three. This one he replicated after a trip to Martinique, where he savored one restaurant's fabulous grilled fare -- from chicken to quail to pork kidneys -- all served with the same "powerful" sauce. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and grill or broil it, turning 2 or 3 times, until it is cooked through, about 15 minutes. This recipe,...