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The A-Hed
Run on Chocolate Chips at Trader Joe's
Kosher customers began hoarding old bags of Trader Joe's semisweet chocolate chips after new bags were classified as dairy, rendering them unfit for certain kosher meals.

Birthday Bash Planned for Bridge, But Will the Golden Gate Show?
The people who handle tourism on the Golden Gate Bridge are taking steps to ensure that a fog doesn't hang over the 75th birthday party for the iconic span this weekend.
Berlin's New Airport Racks Up Delays Even Before It Opens
A 16-year drama is playing out in Berlin that some Germans say now verges on farce: opening up a new airport.
New York's Last Harbor Railway Chugs On as Alternative to Trucks
The city's last floating railroad continues to ply New York Harbor, delivering freight from New Jersey to Brooklyn and back.
Paper Plane Champ Watches His Record Fly, Fly Away
Paper airplane enthusiasts are aflutter over a record-breaking flight thrown by a ringer with a buff arm brought in by the aircraft's designer.
The Czech Answer to Beverly Hills Star Tour
Excursions are organized by CorruptTour, a small operation that earlier this year started offering sightseeing trips to places associated with alleged dirty dealing.
After Sentence to Write Sentences, Man Ends Legal Chapter
When former pharmaceutical executive Andrew G. Bodnar pleaded guilty to white-collar crime in 2009, the judge didn't throw the book at him—he ordered him to write one.
Hawaii Turns to Dog Shrink to Curb Barking
Dog counseling has been in demand on the big island of Hawaii since county commissioners passed an antibarking ordinance.
Azerbaijan Hails London Taxis To Upgrade Its Unlicensed Fleet
The maker of London's famous taxis is working full tilt to satisfy a determined customer: the president of Azerbaijan.
Please Be a Little More Quiet When Shouting at Your Customers
For centuries, traders in Turkey's bazaars have been perfecting their famous yells to trumpet their wares. But now an obscure provision of a new law is seeking to turn down the volume.
Cadillac, Chevy Finally Crack Japan, but Not with Cars
American auto brands find their niche in Tokyo by pedaling bicycles. American cars, on the other hand, still don't sell well here.
In Canada, Alternate Currency Keeps Traction With Fans
An iconic retailer whose coupons have gained currency outside the store's doors is starting to phase out the program in a shift toward a plastic loyalty-card system.
Aussie Delicacy Vegemite Loses Some Appeal
Vegemite's maker is struggling to recruit young Aussies to eat the thick brown salty spread that their parents have always adored.
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