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GOP's Chambliss jumps to early lead in Ga. Senate- Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss jumped out to an early lead Tuesday over Democrat Jim Martin in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff that attracted light voter turnout despite the contest's high stakes on the balance of power in Washington.
Police: Mumbai gunmen came by sea from Pakistan- The gunmen who attacked Mumbai set out by boat from the Pakistani port of Karachi, then later hijacked an Indian fishing trawler that carried them toward this financial capital on their suicide mission, a top police official said Tuesday.
Gates: Military looks to accelerate Iraq pullout- Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled a willingness Tuesday to forge ahead with two key priorities for the incoming Obama administration: accelerating the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and shutting down the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
- The divorce rate among soldiers and Marines increased last year as military marriages suffered continuing stress from America's two ongoing wars. There were an estimated 10,200 failed marriages in the active duty Army and 3,077 among Marines, according to figures obtained by the Associated Press for the budget year ended Sept. 30.
Auditors fault Treasury oversight of bailout funds- The government must toughen its monitoring of the $700 billion financial bailout to ensure that banking institutions limit their top executives' pay and comply with other restrictions, federal auditors said Tuesday in the first comprehensive review of the rescue package.
Chained teen shows up at Calif. gym; 2 arrested- A Girl Scout leader and her husband were arrested after an emaciated, terrified and nearly naked 17-year-old showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, saying he had just fled his captors, authorities said Tuesday.
Nixon records show aides dishing dirt on critics- In Richard Nixon's time, all the president's men fretted about threats on every front: disquiet out on the streets, disloyalty inside the administration and trouble from political opponents who had to be discredited at any cost.
Coleman pleads no contest to disorderly conduct- Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley. The 40-year-old former star of "Diff'rent Strokes" was ordered to pay a $100 fine in a Payson court Tuesday. He also pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge, which will be waived if he doesn't have any other violations within a year.
- A message in a bottle tossed into the ocean off Barnegat Bay has turned up in North Carolina - 39 years later. The note was sealed in a Schaefer beer bottle. It was dated Aug. 17, 1969 and read: "If found notify the North Haledon Fire Co. 2."
Giants suspend Burress for rest of regular season- Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year. The New York Giants fined and suspended Burress on Tuesday for four games - the rest of the regular season - after he accidentally shot himself in the right thigh over the weekend at a Manhattan nightclub. The team also placed him on the reserve non-football injury list, which means the wide receiver couldn't come back for playoffs, either.
The 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show To Be Held This Weekend
ORLANDO, Fla.
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-- The 2nd Annual Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum will feature industry
experts handpicked by Master Chef and Head of the
-- PMQ's
-- The Ultimate Barista Challenge brings together professional baristi to face challengers all preparing their signature espresso beverages for a panel of judges. The showdown will feature three flights of espresso frappe, espresso cocktails, and beautiful café latte art.
-- The Liquid Lounge invites attendees to a behind the scenes look at the beverage industry with special appearances from The Liquor Learning Laboratory, a 45-foot tour bus designed for beverage education, marketing, and promotions and awe inspiring flair bartenders demonstrating their speed, accuracy, and showmanship.
-- The Innovative New Product Gallery is the place to source new food, beverages, desserts, ingredients/condiments, equipment, environmental safety, technology, and solutions in the industry. Be among the voters by picking your favorites. On Sunday, the Best in Show, First Runner Up, and Second Runner Up will be named.
-- There will be several culinary competitions managed and organized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF)/Central Florida Chapter (CFC), The Culinary Competitions include the Jr. Member Florida State Championship Team Skills Competition; the Agriculture Alligator Signature Recipe Hot Food Competition; the Taste of Elegance Signature Recipe Competition, sponsored by The National Pork Board, The 10th Annual Culinary Super Challenge Team Competition; and The Pastry Competition, sponsored by The Culinary Source, Cacao Barry, and Carma.
Editors Note: For press credentials visit the pressroom #209C in Hall B at
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WHEN: Friday, September 5 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 6 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 7 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHERE: The Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
PRODUCED AND MANAGED BY:
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is produced by Reed Exhibitions and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. For more information call toll free 888-372-3976 or visit www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com
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