This fall, Continental joins every other major U.S. airline when it ends free economy-class meals on domestic flights. Like checked luggage and bulkhead seats, in-flight meals join the list of existing amenities that airlines are looking to spin into upgrades. The stuff of jokes probably since the dawn of aviation, few are mourning their passing. Entrees On Trays Prison food, hospital food, school cafeterias— has anything good ever been served on a divided tray? In fairness, serving meals at...
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Don’t Eat a Bad Sex Diet. Avoid these Libido-Killers.
You won her heart with long-stemmed roses. Now what? Keep the post-Valentine’s Day doldrums at bay by steering clear of these foods. Every one of them is known to kill the sex drive. Gin and tonic You already know about the effects of gin (I believe the proper medical terminology is whiskey dick ), but did you know that tonic water also suppresses the libido? The quinine that flavors it is known to lower testosterone levels. Gin with tonic water is a double whammy in a highball glass....
Burgernomics: The Big Mac Index
A ride on a city bus costs more than $7.00 in Oslo but only 7¢ in Mumbai. The same iPad 2 that sells for over $1,000 in Buenos Aires can be picked up for half that price in Bangkok. But when we really want to understand purchasing power, we look at global Big Mac prices. A Big Mac is a Big Mac wherever you go. The McDonald’s Big Mac is an ideal indicator. With a few accommodations to local tastes, it’s the same sesame seed bun, same special sauce, same double beef patties, made to identical...
Eating Disorders: Not Just a White Girl’s Problem
Gwyneth image via SFGate No matter what I do, I will never be as strong or thin as Gwyneth....
Drinking Liberally: This Ain’t No Tea Party
Are you wearying of the Republican primary marathon? Sure, it was amusing at first watching the...
A Year in the Life of Your Stomach
Would You Trade Your McMansion for a Cup of Coffee?
How’s this for a cultural shift: most Americans would forgo square footage for a house near a...
The True Story of Baby Carrots
[image via Bent Objects] Did you ever wonder where those perfect little carrots come from? Those...
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Drink Soda
We all know about tooth decay from the sugar and the elevated risk of diabetes, asthma, and heart...
The Facebook IPO is Not the Only Game in Town
It’s the biggest IPO in years and there will be none for you. There’s a long line of bankers,...