Nov 19th, 2008 · It may be a tough economy, but one man in New York only looks like he's begging. Paul Nawrocki lost his job as a manager at a toy company. He's gone through most of the year without a job. So now the 59-year-old businessman puts on a suit. And tie. And a sandwich board that reads, "Almost Homeless." Instead of begging for change, he hands out his resume to passersby. He's heard no offers, but did get an interview with a recruiter.
Oct 6th, 2008 · A teenage student in Nevada was willing to go to jail for his beliefs. His belief was his right to wear a bandana. It violated the dress code at Churchill County High School. When he refused to give it up, he was arrested. And a restaurant in Maine also had a dress code problem. Officials forced the Black Frog Restaurant to stop a promotion. It offered a free sandwich to anybody who went skinny dipping in a nearby lake.
Jul 30th, 2008 · At its simplest, a sandwich is bread enclosing a filling. It also can be a perfectly balanced meal, with protein, vegetable, carbohydrate, dairy and even fruit — and can reflect the culture of a city or an entire nation. And it can be eaten — as its creator intended — by hand.
Jul 18th, 2008 · Tamien Bain, who spent 12 years in jail after holding up a McDonald's in 1994, is now rapping to promote the fast food chain's signature sandwich. The 29-year-old's jingle landed him a spot as one of five finalists in the "Big Mac Chant-Off" contest. The winner's song will air in a national McDonald's ad.
Jul 4th, 2008 · The city of Atlanta is getting a new monument Friday. The $18 million "Millenium Gate" looks a bit like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. But it sticks out slightly because it's sandwiched between skyscrapers, retail stores and apartments. The arch is the brainchild of Atlanta native Rodney Cook, who hopes it gives the city a new icon. But local residents have mixed views. Philip Graitcer reports from Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · Kids love theme restaurants. Chuck E. Cheese, Rainforest Cafe — and, in a suburb of Beirut, the new fast-food restaurant Buns and Guns. You can order the Kalashnikov sandwich or a "Terrorist Meal." Owner Ali Hammoud said, "I could have put toys in place of the sandbags and teddy bears instead of guns. But it was just an idea."
Jun 9th, 2008 · Fast-food giant McDonald's says it has stopped serving sliced tomatoes in all of its sandwiches in the United States over fears of salmonella poisoning. The company said the precaution will remain in place until the source of the salmonella is found. Michele Norris talks to Dr. Patricia N. Griffin, chief of the Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Griffin discusses what is known so far about the outbreak associated with tomatoes and whether — or not — suspected tomatoes can be cooked and safely eaten.
Apr 14th, 2008 · Dick Meyer's first week at NPR came with a dash of disappointment: the sandwich shop he frequents for lunch has closed.