| Give bitter radicchio a tasty spin
A member of the chicory family, radicchio's vibrant burgundy-and-white leaves have a sharp flavor and a pleasing crunch. Refreshingly bitter, radicchio is downright delicious when combined with sour, sweet, salty or rich food. Its sturdy texture takes well to searing, roasting or grilling, which softens it and can mellow its intense flavor. Each of these recipes will bring out a different aspect of radicchio's flavor. Radicchio, Spinach and Apricot Salad With Goat Cheese PREP TIME: 10 minutes. TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes. .
Lexington company named a top marketer by Advertising Age
Laura's Lean Beef Co. has been selected by Advertising Age, an ad industry trade publication, as one of the top 50 marketers for 2007. For the annual Top 50 list, Advertising Age identifies companies that have executed unique and effective brand marketing strategies. Other companies and products honored this year include Apple's iPhone, Smart Balance buttery spread and Dannon's Activia yogurt. In a news release, Lexington, Ky.-based Laura's Lean Beef said its marketing strategy this year included: A two-month Weight Watchers.com advertising campaign during grilling season, A year-long direct mail campaign to the company's database of more than 350,000 customers and health professionals, A targeted marketing campaign to dietitians and diabetes educators through their national organizations and conventions, An in-store marketing campaign targeting moms and singles with quick, low-fat recipes available at point of sale, And a blog by Laura Freeman, founder, president and CEO of Laura's Lean Beef.
Raikkonen rallies to win F1 title
The Ferrari driver took the lead with 21 laps to go, rallying from third in the drivers' standings to win the closest title race since 1986. Teammate Felipe Massa was second Sunday. "We had very good speed in both cars," Raikkonen said. "Were just taking it easy, saving the tires and the cars. We could have gone much faster it we wanted to. It was perfect teamwork from the team and it paid off very well." Hamilton, trying to become the first rookie to win the title and F1's youngest champion, went off the track on the first lap and went on to finish seventh. Alonso finished third. "I went into the race and said to myself, 'Whatever happens today, it's been a phenomenal year,"' Hamilton said. "Who would've thought I would be leading the world championship during the last races? It's a great feeling being in that position.
Homegrown Maine Business Helps Overseas Need
Faced with the challenge of raising funds to support ongoing relief efforts for a still earthquake ravaged Pakistan, Newcastle resident Tasneem Hayat-Zaidi adopted the classic American approach: she launched her own company.
Founded in October 2007, Zaidi's brainchild called Traditions specializes in importing fine stoles, scarves, wraps, bedspreads and table runners handcrafted by artisans in her native Pakistan.
The effort directly supports the Pakistani artists by supplying them with a means of income, and the proceeds from the sale of the products here in Maine will be used to help defray expenses related to the long term relief effort for Pakistan.
Although it has been more than two years since a massive earthquake devastated the Kashmir region of Pakistan, the need for relief continues, Zaidi said.
Broker who prayed with clients is said to have bilked them
Some clients have put their homes up for sale; others are seeking help from bankruptcy lawyers. ''I was suicidal when I found out,'' said Sheila Kramer, 72, of Deerfield Beach, who lost $1 million. The investigation is a case study of a state regulatory system unable to stop a troubled broker who left a trail of red flags. Years before the latest wave of complaints, the Florida Division of Securities was warned about Gross -- with numerous investors stepping forward -- but no disciplinary action was taken, The Miami Herald found. To this day, Gross has one of the longest records of complaints in the nation. A Miami Herald analysis of nearly 600,000 stockbrokers found that he had more complaints against him than 99.9 percent of all brokers.
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