Archive for August, 2007

Barbeque Nation plans 100 pan-India outlets (Business Standard India)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Speciality restaurant chain Barbeque Nation will set up 100 restaurants, which will entail an investment of Rs 355 crore, across the country in the next three years. It also plans to take the brand overseas through the franchisee route.

American Workforce Surprisingly Satisfied (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Although many Americans will grumble about going back to work after they barbeque or hit the beach this Labor Day weekend, most will actually be content once they are back in the office. Regardless of complaints about downsizing, dead-end jobs, and burnout, most people in this country are satisfied with their jobs, according to a recent study.

Labor Day: a time for laboring on home projects (Newsday)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Labor Day weekend is more than a family barbeque or one final day at the beach. For many homeowners nationwide, the weekend is a time for home improvement.

Emerson starts school year with some disappointing numbers (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

As Emerson Elementary prepared a barbeque welcoming parents for a new year, the South Seattle school received some dismal news. Only one out of 10 fourth-graders passed all three sections of the WASL.

Waikato refuse to be defensive (Stuff)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Waikato skipper Tom Willis didn’t have to worry about his team having a Ranfurly Shield hangover when he saw Diet Cokes being sipped at the barbeque to celebrate their success.

Hot weather expected for Labor Day weekend (9 News Denver)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

KUSA - The food on the barbeque will not be the only thing sizzling this upcoming holiday weekend.

Folk Festival And Ethnic Festical Come Together (WJAC 6 Johnstown)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

People can expect new things and an easier way to get to two local festivals.INSIDE: Video coverage

BBQ And Blood Donors (KOTV 6 Tulsa)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is preparing for this Labor Day weekend with its second annual Pig-nic in South Tulsa. Thanks to the Oklahoma Pork Council and the Oklahoma City Zoo, you can enjoy some great barbeque and maybe save someone’s life.

The Inside Scoop (CBS News)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Get The Inside Scoop on what’s happening at CBS News .

Junior tennis taking a break for the Parkes Show (Parkes Champion-Post)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

No junior competition tomorrow due to the show. The barbeque and presentations are on Tuesday, 4 September following the completion of the final round of matches.