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Well, this was a first — a movie theatre in the service drive-thru of an auto dealership. Its floors were so clean you could lick popcorn off them and its screen was framed by a gleaming ice-blue 2013 Mini Cooper and an Oxford green Countryman.

Butter has to be one of the hardest-working ingredients in the Western larder. It makes cakes tender and sauces silken. It’s a splendid spread all by itself. It’s a reliable fat for pan-frying foods that cook quickly.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - PepsiCo Inc. is removing a controversial ingredient from its Gatorade sports drink in response to customer complaints.

SALT LAKE CITY - Wool instead of synthetic fleece, carbon skis and a spoon-shaped sleeping bag are among the hottest products at the world's largest expo for outdoor equipment and apparel, where vendors are vying for a share of the $289 billion Ameri

FRIDAY, JAN. 25 Victoria Symphony: 007 and Other Spies at the Royal Theatre, tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Speaking in Tongues at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., to Feb.

GWANDA, Zimbabwe - In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked and drenched in sauce.

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LONDON - British and Irish burger fans could face a Whopper shortage. Burger King has stopped buying beef from an Irish meat processor whose patties were found to contain traces of horsemeat.

You can take part in the Times Colonist Health Challenge at home by embarking on an exercise program and adopting better nutrition habits. If you didn’t register for the at-home challenge Jan.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Before we start rambling on obsessively about Michelle Obama's bangs, let's be clear: The president started it.