The keep-your-cool summer cocktail party Aug 21, 2008
Precut watermelon cubes sold in most grocery stores makes an excellent time-saver. 48 one-inch cubes watermelon (about 4 cups) ... Instructions: Place watermelon in one bowl, and the Manouri in another. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Biochemists manipulate fruit flavor enzymes Aug 21, 2008
Would you like a lemony watermelon. How about a strawberry-flavored banana. (EurekAlert!)
John McCain and the moment of conception Aug 20, 2008
We have National Watermelon Month ... But it has used its powers to celebrate watermelons and to decree the origins of the word baseball ... Saxby Chambliss - God bless em - he s the one who sponsored National Watermelon Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Home-schooled gets a taste Aug 17, 2008
"Do you know how to tell if watermelon is ripe?" Ms. Laney asked the students ... The students picked corn, okra, Jenny Lind muskmelons and watermelons. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Strange tale of a family falling apart Aug 17, 2008
He took a weedwhacker to a makeshift garden where the girls had planted watermelon, mimicking the ones growing in front of the Yaw home on the other side of town. Daniel Malloy can be reached at or 412-263-1731. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
sports briefs. Aug 16, 2008
Afterwards, relax, eat watermelon and try your luck with some unique raffle prizes. Runners and walkers are welcome. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Obama left lasting impression on one-day boss Aug 16, 2008
She tutored him in the proper ways to cut up watermelon and make turkey sandwiches for Mr. John's lunch and dinner. She showed him the right way to wash and fold clothes and how to change Mr. John's bed and clothes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Senior notes Aug 15, 2008
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served with homestyle potato salad, classic coleslaw, and juicy watermelon. The meal will be served at the Warren Street Apartments (100 Warren St.) and begins at 11:30 a.m. Please call Springwell at 617-972-5700 to reserve your seat. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Tippling for Travers Aug 15, 2008
Thus a truly delicious drink named the Saratoga Sling had to be skipped over because it includes watermelon pure, and a concoction called The Fourstardave got only a glance as a result of calling for rhubarb pure and elderflower liqueur. We have nothing against fruit purees; indeed, they're lovely for small home parties or in signature cocktails at restaurants where the bartender is called a mixologist and the drink fetches $14. (Albany Times Union)
If you can't eat healthy, then eat healthier at the Iowa State Fair Aug 14, 2008
" Iowa Heart Center health professionals will be on hand throughout the fair with more tips on healthy eating, including a Weight Watchers Points list for 38 fair food favorites. Of course, if you have an immediate concern about your heart condition, don't wait. The cardiac experts at Iowa Heart Center recommend that you contact your primary care physician for a check-up right away. Iowa Heart Center's top 10 healthy fair food tips * Forego the cave-man-size turkey leg for a turkey tenderloin:... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Lebanon woman visits China Aug 14, 2008
Fruit, especially watermelon, was a part of every meal. She enjoyed winter melon, which has a taste and texture which is like a cross between a casaba and a honeydew melon, and is very tasty. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Chocolate bacon, latest in fair food Aug 13, 2008
Or you might find unorthodox couplings, such as salads of watermelon and feta or cotton candy with foie gras. "There's a whole trend toward chefs pushing the boundaries," Ms. Page says. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Senior Notes (Aug. 14) Aug 11, 2008
Hot dogs, potato salad, chips, watermelon and cake. Bring a friend or make some new ones on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. All are welcome. (Needham Tab, MA)
Will your kids eat okra? Aug 9, 2008
I, do however, have a CSA subscription and have received the most gorgeous organic produce this summer - tomatoes, squash, cukes, zukes, watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fertility treatments 'no benefit' Aug 8, 2008
Page last updated at 23:11 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 00:11 UK. Fertility treatments 'no benefit. (BBC News)
UK scouts hurt in Canada accident Aug 8, 2008
" The British High Commission in Ottawa said it had been in touch with local authorities and had sent consular staff to the scene. David Thornton, an officer with the scout movement in Lancashire, said the young people were from a number of scouting groups across the county. The youngsters had travelled to Canada on 28 July and had been to two camps. They had been due to fly back to the UK on Monday. Did you witness this incident? Are you in the area? If you have any information or photos you... (BBC News -- UK)
Crystal clue in army brain injury Aug 8, 2008
Page last updated at 07:19 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 08:19 UK. Soldiers in Iraq are at risk of bomb blast injuries. (BBC News -- Health)
Church columnists: August 6, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
To Father Abraham over at Gospel Way, I am looking for my watermelon. He always has the sweetest melons. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Democrats stifle democracy Aug 8, 2008
Wake up America, see where we're headed and bring some REAL CHANGE by writing/calling our Congressmen and Senators demanding that Pelosi bring the HOUSE back and that Reid bring the Senate back, in session and GET TO WORK on some IMPORTANT Legislations and I don't mean "National Watermelon day". "Dirt Day" or naming some stupid softball team. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Seed bank could sow food-supply solutions Aug 8, 2008
" The precious links to the past are thriving thanks to a cycle of replanting every seven years, but the organization is raising money for a new and larger seed bank in a historic agricultural district in Tucson. Raising crops, funds Five refrigerators now used for storage are full, and the building's electrical system is at capacity, with no backup generator. About $850,000 of the $1 million needed for the new 7,000-square-foot building has been raised, and if the remainder is contributed in... (AZCentral -- Business)
Row over implant funding refusal Aug 8, 2008
Page last updated at 18:20 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 19:20 UK. A GP believes health chiefs are operating a "postcode lottery" by funding only one cochlear implant for her 11-month-old deaf child. (BBC News)
The Dietitian Magician: Scrumptious skin-saving foods Aug 7, 2008
There is nothing better than sitting on the deck with my children, feasting on ice cold watermelon ... Tap into the voracious variety of melons this summer including, watermelon, cantaloupe, and breakfast melons. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Teachers recall trip to China Aug 7, 2008
To capture the taste of food in China, stock up on watermelon to eat as you watch the Olympics. There was watermelon at every single meal all the time we were there, explained Carlson. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
B'wood says cheers to orange juice! Aug 6, 2008
Actor Upen Patel loves drinking a lot of fresh juices like watermelon juice and cranberry juice as they are very good for the system. There are different juices which are believed to offer health benefits to the body. (India Times, India)
National Night Out events set for today Aug 6, 2008
Corcoran residents can join in the festivities at the Corcoran Family YMCA on Dairy Avenue, where kids and parents alike can join in on a doughnut eating contest with police officers, eat watermelon and listen to local performer Gabby Ramirez perform some of her latest hits. Other locations around the county include events at Kettleman City Park, the Armona Fire Station, Stratford's downtown library and Rice Park in Avenal. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Organic vegetables on your doorstep Aug 3, 2008
"One should move away from preferring a pest free watermelon," Kandaga Organic manager Nick said. "The ones without bugs actually show that they might be dangerous to eat as even the bugs won't touch them," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Watermelon man at nature's mercy Aug 1, 2008
Twice since 2004, Randy McCorkle has left the Tom Watson Watermelon Festival with a coveted prize ... The $300 cash prize is nice, but, "It's just a fun hobby for a retired guy like me," said Mr. McCorkle, who grows an acre of watermelons near his Dearing home ... He is planning to enter a watermelon at this year's festival, which is Saturday, but it probably won't measure up to ones he has had in past years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Racing, riding for a cure Aug 1, 2008
MUSCATINE, Iowa Katie Hahnbaum has a personal reason for appreciating the outpouring of community support during Muscatine s annual Watermelon Stampede Against Diabetes ... Hahnbaum s family and co-workers at Muscatine Medical Center are also aware of the important role quality medical treatment and ongoing research play in her life, and they re joining her in collecting pledges for Muscatine s 2008 Watermelon Stampede Against Diabetes, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16 ... The... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A Spanish meal with the usual and unusual tastes Jul 30, 2008
(It's supposed to be watermelon gazpacho, according to the menu, but every time I tried to order it they had tomato instead. Along with the tapas, there are several raciones, or larger portions: Paella is satisfying, the rice retaining bite, not mushy, and with crunchy bits on the bottom from contact with the hot pan. (Boston Globe)
JAIME RICHARDSON | GREEN VALLEY NEWSKristy Johnroe of the Sahuarita area picks produce at the Green Valley Food Bank, where patrons can select produce and canned goods that suit their family preferences. Jul 30, 2008
Volunteer Dottie Hill noted Johnroe was able to get fresh produce donated by the Green Valley Gardens, a group of community gardeners, and a watermelon donated by a local farmer. Food bank staff said the system of letting shoppers choose their groceries appears to reduce the overall amount of food given out, as families only take what they will eat. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gobbling their way to success Jul 29, 2008
MUSCATINE, Iowa A tall, dark-haired stranger came to Muscatine Saturday with a mission: to win the annual Great Rivers Days Reunion Watermelon Eating Contest. With bite after bite of his rapid-fire chompers, he beat out his six opponents in the adult division of the traditional event. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
News : Argonne Days parade and games are almost here again Jul 29, 2008
Games of sack racing, wheelbarrow racing and greased pole are among some favorites, as well as the watermelon eating contest and the greased pig contest. With a dance and lots of visiting to end the day, what more could you ask for. (Forest Republican, WI)
More tips for keeping more money in pocket Jul 29, 2008
Everyone loves a juicy watermelon slice or a melon wedge. Although we love the convenience of bagged salads and prewashed vegetables, it is much cheaper to buy lettuce and whole vegetables and chop them yourself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Meade County Fair all about fun Jul 29, 2008
For 17-year-old Justin Keffeler, the Meade County Fair's watermelon eating contest is all about the bragging rights. Keffeler, of Sturgis, won in his age category after eating seven pieces of watermelon in one minute, 30 seconds ... The games started at 2:30 p.m. with a frog-jumping contest, followed by a turtle race, then a watermelon-eating contest. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Soap up and sing Jul 28, 2008
The soap also comes in kid-friendly scents: bubble gum, watermelon and berry. The idea behind Soap Tunes is to help parents find a fun way to prod their children into scrubbing up, said Ferrell, a partner at Wayzata-based PFA, whose core business is representing manufacturers in deals with retailers, including Target. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Great View, Great Food Jul 27, 2008
This quality emerges in a salad of tomatoes and watermelon ($13). The thick wedges of tomatoes are arranged around and over a pressed pad of watermelon resting on a bright green slick of olive oil with a scattering of thin sliced coins of cucumber and radish and a few radish spouts ... The tomatoes are warm, as if just pulled from a sunny garden, and the watermelon is ice cold. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
7-Day Menu Planner Jul 27, 2008
Juicy watermelon is the perfect dessert. SHOPPING LIST: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, canned artichokes, deli roast beef, any cheese, reduced-fat ranch dressing, bean soup, flatbread, watermelon. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Research making sense of the nose and tongue Jul 26, 2008
The computer screen says it could be banana, wintergreen, watermelon or gasoline. Sitting in front of the olfactometer, a white metal box sprouting a small plastic tube that emits the odor, you've got just seconds to choose among the four. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Sipping News: 21st Amendment puts its artisan beer in a can Jul 26, 2008
Bay Area craft beer takes on a new look as 21st Amendment Brewery cans two of its most popular brews: Hell or High Watermelon Wheat and Brew Free. or Die IPA.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Helping your child deal with health anxieties Jul 25, 2008
Try not to exaggerate consequences to things so he or she doesn't fear growing a watermelon in his or her stomach if he or she eats the seeds. Monitor your own reaction to illnesses. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Snack firms pledge obesity fight Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 01:10 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 02:10 UK. Alan Johnson has been speaking at the Fabian Society. (BBC News)
Coroner calls for inquest change Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 07:15 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 08:15 UK. Many inquests can take several months to be heard. (BBC News -- UK)
Teens want to talk more about sex Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 01:21 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 02:21 UK. Few fathers talk to their sons about sex, the poll suggests. (BBC News -- UK)
Low uptake mars chlamydia testing Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 23:00 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 00:00 UK. By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- UK)
Dementia patients' memory probed Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 15:59 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 16:59 UK. Alzheimer's may not affect knowledge as early as previously thought. (BBC News -- Health)
Birth weight 'sets future health' Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 10:58 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 11:58 UK. Birth weight 'sets future health. (BBC News -- Health)
New guidance given on autism care Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Meteoric rise Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 14:42 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 15:42 UK. India's Dalit icon aims for top job. (BBC News -- South Asia)
What's Happening Jul 24, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Parenting: Use caution with hypochondriacs Jul 24, 2008
Try not to exaggerate consequences to things so Paranoid doesn t fear he will grow a watermelon in his stomach if he eats the seeds, or will get rickets if he doesn t drink his milk. Monitor your own reaction to illnesses. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Surgery patients' data is stolen Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 13:17 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 14:17 UK. Surgery patients' data is stolen. (BBC News)
Q&A: Doctor testing Jul 24, 2008
Every doctor will face a five-yearly MOT following concerns doctors could go a whole career without being properly checked (BBC News)
sports sign-ups. Jul 23, 2008
Afterwards, relax, eat watermelon and try your luck with some unique raffle prizes. Runners and walkers are welcome. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Revisit a classic - Scoop out some new takes on watermelon Jul 23, 2008
Say the word watermelon and images of lazy, hot summer afternoons and family picnics drift pleasantly through your mind ... But if you thought watermelon could only be served cut in slices, chunks or scooped out in balls, think again ... There are more ways to enjoy watermelon than you can imagine, says Leslie Coleman, who works for the National Watermelon Promotion Board. (Carroll County Times, MD)
At the Senior Center: July 24-Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2008
The menu for the day includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, watermelon and lemonade. The requested voluntary donation is $1. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Watching television in Kabul Jul 22, 2008
The tire blew out next to a watermelon stand, the hacked-open fruit red and glistening in the headlights. Crowds of curious men stopped to stare. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Looking at the '08 Dogs Jul 21, 2008
Molly had just stepped out to the back porch only to notice that the plastic trash bag leaked of watermelon. Folks had stepped in it as they entered the house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The seventh-day stretch Jul 21, 2008
Everyone's disposition changes when Watson's wife, Kathy, shows up midgame with watermelon and other refreshments. I'm the designated team mom, she proudly proclaims. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Top 20 Foods High In Antioxidants Jul 19, 2008
These include cranberries, red grapes, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, red currants, figs, cherries, pears, guava, oranges, apricots, mango, red grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, papaya, and tomatoes. Dried Fruits. (Suite101.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 19, 2008
18ECWATERMELON (John Rose, Byrd Newspapers) -- Stocking up on Viagra. I mean watermelon. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Throw the Bums Out! Jul 19, 2008
The 260 laws passed by the 110th Congress represent a 30-year low, and they include the naming of 74 post offices, not to mention the nonbinding resolutions designating July National Watermelon Month and recognizing dirt as an essential natural resource. Approval of Congress has sunk to a record low: 9% of people in a Rasmussen poll think lawmakers are doing a good or excellent job. (Time.com)
Top schools, labor leaders promote heat illness education Jul 18, 2008
Though the event was originally set to take place on a watermelon farm off Mariposa Road, it was moved to the San Joaquin County Office of Education to accommodate the a larger than expected crowd. Contact reporter at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Community calendar Jul 16, 2008
Montrose Watermelon Festival Committee meeting 7 p.m., Ivor Fowler Community Center, Montrose. Donnellson Vision Inc. meeting 7 p.m., Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room on Main Street in Donnellson. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Arkabutla News Jul 15, 2008
Joe Lands and family with a watermelon eating and gave them a pounding. Thursday, Ruben and Brenda Riley and Marie Dye were at the home of Mrs. Lorraine Dye in Columbus to be with Lorraine and the family in the death of their husband and daddy, Clinton Dye, who passed away Jun 28. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
It's a cool, cool summer 101 things to do in Weehawken before Labor Day Jul 13, 2008
Children ages 3 to 10 can join the watermelon eating contest on July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Weehawken Stadium ... Last but certainly not least is the End of Summer Bash Field Day on Aug. 20 at the Waterfront Complex from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be fun for children ages 4 to 15 with food including hotdogs, soda, and watermelon. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
