Dec 11th, 2008 · The jazz piano legend is celebrating his 70th birthday with a weeklong stint at the Blue Note jazz club in New York and with a new record featuring guitarists such as John Scofield and Derek Trucks. The secret to his musical longevity? "Carrot juice," he says.
Nov 17th, 2008 · If only a Virginia man had followed the advice of many mothers, and made sure to wash his hands. The man was found guilty of breaking into a series of homes. He stole jewelry, appliances and tools. He also raided refrigerators. That's where he got in trouble. Police said he left his greasy fingerprints on an orange juice bottle. Once authorities reached the burglar's home, they discovered stolen goods, including 78 bags of popcorn.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Why do pigs oink in English and chrjo in Russian? What does the word ma ma have to do with the word mammal? In his new book, Alphabet Juice, humorist and author Roy Blount Jr. traces the origins of everyday words and how they have changed over time.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Renee Montagne has this morning's business news.
Jul 10th, 2008 · Packages of familiar products — cereal, juice, mayonnaise — are getting smaller. But supermarkets are charging the same old prices for the new, smaller sizes. Ben Popken of the consumer advocacy blog Consumerist talks about the trend.
Feb 25th, 2008 · More U.S. cities are starting to use a mixture that includes sugar beet juice to treat icy roads. The mixture is less corrosive than salt to cars, equipment, roads and the environment. Some say the beet solution is expected to phase out traditional salt-spreading trucks in the next decade.
Nov 28th, 2007 · Java Juice, coffee to go for people who only drink 100 percent organic kosher beans, comes in liquid form so it can just be mixed with water. It's extracted from high quality coffee beans. There's no need for filters or grinders to feel socially responsible or green. This packet of coffee fits the pocket.
Nov 22nd, 2007 · Cranberry growers are predicting there won't be enough fresh cranberries for the holiday season. That's due to a dry summer and worldwide demand. There will be plenty of canned cranberries and juice -- the majority of the business. But when it comes to fresh berries the growers are cautious.