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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this one<br>So, if not…

Why ‘Chopped’ Only Has One Ice Cream Maker

The popular Food Network show Chopped blends cooking shows, game shows, and a little bit of reality TV. Participants must create dishes using unusual combinations of ingredients that are then tasted by a panel of judges, typically creating an appetizer, entrée, and dessert.

Sandbar Restaurant, Beach House Restaurant, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

Easily accessible from Bradenton or Sarasota, The Sandbar, Beach House and Mar Vista, each provide waterfront dining with a unique atmosphere. These restaurants embody the feel of Old Florida and each serves fresh Florida seafood with breathtaking views.

Smart Technology Pays Off for Restaurants

Operators have a variety of self-monitoring solutions to choose from.

Side Effects of Eating Farmed Salmon

Here's the honest truth you need to know about eating farmed salmon on a regular basis—we did the research and asked the experts.

A guide to tipping when on vacation

Tipping at a local restaurant is easy. But what about tipping on vacation? The rules may differ depending on where you go. Follow these tip suggestions.

FreshFry Reinventing How America’s Restaurants Fry

Science and passion have often been at the forefront of modernization in the food industry. An exciting new innovation has come from a chemical engineer who has developed a product to introduce a change in the way restaurants fry that makes a big environmental impact...

Disaster Prep Unfolds Across North America — But Is Your Technology Ready?

Emergency exercises are extremely valuable in preparing people for the worst natural and manmade disasters. But one aspect of preparedness often goes overlooked: how will your technology survive?

In North America, we grow many more trees than we harvest

Does going paperless saves forests? Learn why sustainable forest management benefits people and the planet, and get the latest facts on sustainable forestry.

First-of-its-kind trash interceptor in North America proves how we can fix our polluted oceans

The technology was created by The Ocean Cleanup which is a nonprofit organization based in the Netherlands, developing and scaling technologies to rid the oceans of plastic.

Can North America’s Advanced Nuclear Reactor Companies Help Save the Planet?

Proponents of advanced nuclear reactors say they are essential to help stop heating the planet. Detractors say the advanced nuclear industry will never take off.

9 extraordinary facts about North America's native bees

From invisibility cloaks to incubating eggs like a hen, bees are a lot more diverse and a lot more incredible than most of us ever realized.

More Than 2 Million Pets Are Insured in North America, Report Finds

The report also found that pet insurance is now a billion industry.

Have Any North American Species Become Invasive Elsewhere in the World?

How Tough are Hardcoatings?

Optical plastics continue to gain favor with designers and manufacturers in multiple industries due to their low cost and flexibility in manufacturing.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

Focal magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound for prostate cancer: Initial North American...

The treatment of low-risk prostate cancer is a common clinical dilemma between standard curative whole gland therapy (and its associated quality of life diminishing side effects) and active surveillance (and its low, but real, risk of progression). The ...