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NEWS / The Bacon Uprising: How China's Top-Secret Strategic Pork Reserve Is Burning Down The Amazon

China’s leaders have been obsessed with “food security” the same way America’s are haunted by not having enough oil. And as Chinese diets become more meat centric, fears of the dangers in the fluctuation of pork prices led China to establish a top-secret “strategic pork reserve” in 2007, the only one of its kind. But maintaining all those pigs has led to a massive dependence on corn and soybean imports for animal feed, which in turn is leading China’s agribusinesses to fan out abroad in a quest to control the means of production. China's attempts to control the means of production in other countries just rising out of developing world is causing tension with its natural allies, and could be just the first step in an ever-escalating series of resource-based conflicts.
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RECIPES / Mangoes are now backyard bounty

By Rochelle Koff, The Miami Herald
Florida produces 40 to 50 varieties of mango, the most common are the Tommy Atkin, Haden, Glenn, Floragon and Carrie.

Mangoes are a nutritional powerhouse, with 100 percent of the daily value of vitamin C, one-third of the vitamin A and 3 grams of fiber in a 100-calorie, 1-cup serving.

Cold, dry winter set up a tremedous crop. Now … how do you best use the surplus.

>>>Try them in these favorite recipes from The Miami Herald’s files

OMG / It's a dog day afternoon as Koreans try to beat the heat

Thursday was not a good day to be a dog in South Korea. That's because it was one of the three hottest days according to the Korean lunar calendar — and dog soup is one way to beat the heat. On "Chobok," people seeking to protect the body from overheating eat traditional healthy foods such as ginseng chicken soup, broiled eel, and "bo-shin-tang," literally "body preservation stew."Dogs are bred to be eaten in South Korea, and advocates say bo-shin-tang, which consists of dog meat boiled in a mix of hot and strong spices and vegetables, is good for the health. >>> more 

OPENED TODAY / CG Burgers - 1732 North Federal Highway - Fort Lauderdale

Farm Fresh Food / Just drove by the place at noon (Wednesday). They were open and packed. Kinda reminded me of a Five Guys operation. (potatoes in bags stacked on the floor) Workman were still putting up signs over the heads of customers. Salad bar was not in operation. Chaos but people were having fun. Gary

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ADDRESS 1732 North Federal Highway -  PHONE 954-618-6450  - HOURS 11 am - 10 pm

TV - Talk Back: Banning Kids From Restaurants

The hosts discuss whether or not children should be banned from certain restaurants. What is your take? Hosts Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Leah Remini. 



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PROFILE / Meet Vaughan Lazar, Founder and CEO of Fort Lauderdale based Pizza Fusion.

Pizza Fusion offers a wholesome menu of organic pizza, salads, sandwiches, wine, beer and even brownies and believe it or not, this concept was thought up in just a weekend. Vaughan and his business partner had a weekend-long brainstorming session where they agreed on establishing a “socially responsible business model”: one that caters to its employees, its customers and even the environment. >> more@ meetsouthflorida



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WINE / from Argentina & Chili including one from a Fort Lauderdale native

We have just landed a GREAT deal on what appeared to be one of the rising stars of the Argentina wine industry, a joint venture with one of the bright young talented winemakers and one of our Fort Lauderdale locals

NEW MENU ITEM / Olive Garden Lunch Menu - Panini (grilled Sandwiches) with unlimited soup and breadsticks $9.95 or less

Grilled Chicken Caprese
Grilled chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella with a sun-dried tomato and basil pesto spread. Served with unlimited homemade soup and garden-fresh salad.
Grilled Chicken Florentine
Grilled chicken, spinach, asiago and parmesan cheese with a sun-dried tomato spread. Served with unlimited homemade soup and garden-fresh salad.
Grilled Steak & Portobello
Grilled sliced steak with balsamic onions, portobello mushrooms and asiago cheese with a sun-dried tomato and herb spread. Served with unlimited homemade soup and gar den-fresh salad.
Available weekdays until 4pm
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YEA !!! / Restaurant owner bans ALL children under six

In an email to regular customers, owner Mike Vuick said: 'We feel that McDain's is not a place for young children. 'Their volume can't be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.' Under state law, restaurants cannot ban the elderly, because they fall into a protected class, but there is no law to stop children not being served.