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Articles in Sept 22, 2008 issue of Nation's Restaurant News

• Shareholders OK $2.34b 'Wendy's/Arby's' merger
• L.A. lawmakers prod Calif. governor on menu labeling
• Dealboard: selected merger and acquisition activity
• NRN stock index and other selected indices
• Week's top gainers
• Week's top losers
• NRN's financial scorecard
• Palm debuts seasonal menus to benefit dress for success worldwide. forms a national fundraising partnership partnership with international not-for-profit organization Dress for Success Worldwide
• NPD: deals drive traffic boost as customers look for savings
  by Fern Glazer
• Telling employees exactly how much you invest in them can increase retention, pick up morale
  by Paul Frumkin
• Noble names Popp, Stewart exec. creative directors
• Hoshizaki
• Industry watchers predict upswing; McD marches to another SSS-positive month
  by Sarah E. Lockyer
• Same-store sales trends
• Yard House taps state-of-the-art suds management
  by Steve Coomes
• Beware, marketers: shiny, new technology has a pesky way of developing rust spots as it ages
  by Greg Cebrzynski
• Omido imports traditional touches from Japan for sushi spot
  by Elizabeth Licata
• Hard luck befalls Las Vegas following U.S. housing bust: restaurateurs in Sin City bet on continued building as way to keep tourists, convention visitors coming
  by Lisa Jennings
• Market-testing new products earns A-plus from national chains
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• Entrepreneurs bring crepe-focused restaurant concepts into the fold
  by Catherine R. Cobb
• For the record
• Efforts grow to boost staff morale amid tight economy: perks like free food, awards aid HR goals
  by Dina Berta
• Busy schedules take a bite out of lunch hours
• Salad bar separation raises appeal to women, sales at Pizza Inn revamp
  by Ron Ruggless
• Upstart concepts conquer new markets with caution
  by Gregg Cebrzynski
• 2008 SPIRIT Award winners to be honored at MUFSO confab
• Houston icon Brennan's burned as Ike hits Texas
• S&A voids leases in Ch. 7 case amid 60-unit auction
• DineEquity's CFO quits, roiling analysts' outlook
• Schultz-backed Pinkberry goes Italian like Starbucks
• Fatburger picks agency for 'comprehensive' marketing program
• Gatti's Pizza hires Ampersand Agency, plans branding campaign
• Jamba franchisee forgoes office, favors flexible hours
  by Dina Berta
• Connecticut Restaurant Association honors Mitchell College
• Language accommodation may hinder personal growth
  by Bernard Martinage
• Hey, struggling operator: discount wars won't win you guests, but creating innovative products will
  by Peter Romeo
• KFC temporarily moves its original recipe under veil of secrecy
  by Elissa Elan
• Obsessed with big Macs, man notes and logs his capture of 23,000 McD burgers
  by Elissa Elan
• 'Hungry Bob' takes top honors at 1st chili-spaghetti eat-off
  by Elissa Elan
• Heart attack grill: Chandler, Ariz
• Reel food
• Pulling profits from pork: the versatile protein hogs the attention of thrifty chefs working to please patrons
  by Bret Thorn
• New Yorkers weigh in with appreciation for calorie disclosure on restaurant menus
  by Pamerla Parseghian
• In praise of the forgotten ingredient: a drop of bitters adds a big dose of character
  by Stephen Beaumont
• Wild Edibles Oyster Bar & Restaurant: New York
  by Chelsea Mann
• Calendar
• Mixed news on produce safety front, speakers indicate at PMA conference
  by Alan J. Liddle
• Hall takes helm at Par Springer-Miller Systems
• Heineken USA to import Newcastle Brown Ale
• Bertucci's names Protein Solutions Vendor of Year
• DadePaper acquires Saramana Wholesale
• Coca-Cola's Kent to keynote InterBev 2008
• Arrowhead names Crum culinary sales consultant
• Wilbur Curtis
• Joseph's Gourmet pasta
• Simplot
• The Beef Checkoff
• Norpac
• Novamex beverages
• Reser's
• Darling International
• Hershey's
• Ventura
• Bridgford
• J&J SnackFoods
• Frymaster
• Hatfield Quality Meats
• Chipotle: earnings, sales slump as price hikes loom
• Chick-fil-A sues ExxonMobil over water tainting
• Report: Disney kin sell off 4th highest Panera stake
• Okla. officials stumped on lethal E. coli eatery event
• Famous Dave's: O'Donnell replaces exiting CEO Craft
• Taco Del Mar boss exits to launch Irish pub in Seattle
• T.G.I. Friday's parent hires Yum vet Hsu for global role
• Caribou Coffee chain hires Carlson travel vet as CFO
• Having words with Dave Deno: president and chief executive, Quiznos
  by Dina Berta
• Environmentalism may be hot right now, but real progress is far more than a fad
  by Milford Prewitt