Portabella Mushroom, Tomato and White Bean Ragout (14)
I created this recipe one day when fussy food-loving vegetarians were coming to dinner. I wanted something slightly unusual but speedy to prepare. The result was a bit hit at our table. Everyone loved this combination of sturdy portabella mushrooms combined with tomatoes and creamy cannelini beans. The touch of tarragon brings all of the flavors together. Portabella mushrooms are chosen here for their rich meaty texture and flavor. Portabellas are actually larger brown cremini mushrooms. It's important to remove the inner gills of the mushroom with a spoon so the mushrooms won't exude a dark liquid. Otherwise the stew might be too soupy. If you like a smoky flavor, look for... 		Ford Fusion hybrid, Transit Connect win coveted North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year awards at Detroit auto show (14)
Ford Motor vehicles won North American Car and Truck of the Year -- twin honors bestowed by a jury of 49 journalists representing dozens of newspapers, magazines, on-line publications as well as free-lance writers and editors. It was the first time in the award's 17 years that one company won both the car and truck awards. Fusion hybrid won car and Transit Connect, a Euro-designed small commercial van modified for the U.S. market, took top truck honors.The North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) is considered unusually credible because the panel of judges is diverse and not subject to pressure from advertisers, as a single publication would be when awarding an "of the yea... 		Complete calendar for the year ahead (12)
Jan 18: Angola v Algeria, Malawi v Mali. Gp B - Jan 11: Burkina Faso v Ivory Coast, Ghana v Togo. Jan 15: Burkina Faso v Togo, Ghana v Ivory Coast. Jan 19: Ivory Coast v Togo, Burkina Faso v Ghana. Gp C - Jan 12: Egypt v Nigeria, Benin v Mozambique. Jan 16: Benin v Nigeria, Egypt v Mozambique. Jan 20: Benin v Egypt, Mozambique v Nigeria. Gp D - Jan 13: Cameroon v Gabon, Tunisia v Zambia. Jan 17: Gabon v Tunisia, Cameroon v Zambia. Jan 21: Cameroon v Tunisia, Gabon v Zambia. Qtr-finals - Jan 24: (1) winners Gp A v runners-up Gp B, (2) winners Gp B v runners-up Gp A. Jan 25: (3) winners Gp C...

Trio of NASA craft will boost climate data (11)
But the agency also plans to launch three new satellites aimed at better understanding the sun and Earth's climate and oceans. Two satellites will examine Earth -- specifically, the concentration of salt in the world's oceans and the presence of aerosols, or minute particles, such as dust or ash, in the atmosphere. A third satellite mission will study the sun and its effect on space weather, including solar flares that can disrupt communication on Earth. All three come at a critical time for NASA. Data will probably influence global-warming research, and the launches could serve as bright spots in a year otherwise dominated by debate over the future of the manned space... 		FOX News contributor (11)
Sarah Palin has contributed to civic service in Wasilla, Alaska, the ex-mayor has contributed service to the state of Alaska, and now the ex-governor will be contributing something to the nation's No. 1-rated cable news network, FOX. Howard Kurtz, the Washington Post media critic with reliable sources, reports word from a FOX News executive today that the network will soon announce that the GOP's 2008 nominee for vice president will become a FOX contributor. In addition to appearing on various shows, Kurtz reports today, Palin will host an occasional program featuring inspirational tales about ordinary Americans. That will put two erstwhile 2008 candida... 		The Baddest of the Bash Brothers (6)
Jose Canseco was the one who the media mocked with his fast cars, the dating Madonna and the overall "bad boy" of the boys in this famous poster which I can ...
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When I reviewed the fourth episode ever of Chuck, "Chuck Versus the Wookie," I discussed the character Carina (Mini Anden) and said she, "could be a nice ... 		Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol (4)
At the Television Critics Association's winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif., American Idol judge Simon Cowell announced that he is leaving the show to ... 		Chicago Cubs Insist Andre Dawson Be Honored As A Cub.....Or Else..... (4)
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History photo If you consider yourself a fan of grassroots racing, you probably already know a lot about Bowman Gray Stadium. That doesn't mean the upcoming ... 		Knicks melt in Wade's heat (2)
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The value of sticking with it » GoVolsXtra (10)

And, yes, even Steven Pearl. All were heroes in their own way on a day when the Vols wrote the national college basketball headline and forged a new chapter in UT basketball lore. Tennessee's A-list guys came though, too. Scotty Hopson, UT's most gifted player, rose to the occasion, adjusting his game to score 11 of his 17 points in the second half. Bobby Maze played the game of his life, matched against one of the best point guards in America, Sherron Collins. Wayne Chism and J.P. Prince made timely contributions when they weren't on the bench in foul trouble. But this win was about the guys who stepped up to fill the void created by the New Year...
Mangia at Ciao Bella Ristorante (10)

Luncheon appetizers begin at $6 for olive all ascolana, fontina-stuffed green olives in a spicy arrabiata sauce. Our thin crust quattro formaggi pizza was $12, as was the carpaccio di tonno. Pasta dish prices range from $9 for the penne brivado to $15 for the linguine al frutti di mare. Meat, poultry and seafood entrees start at $13 for the char-grilled chicken and top out at $29 for the filetto al porcini, a filet mignon served in a Barolo wine sauce with porcini mushrooms over grilled polenta. My salmone alla griglia was $15, as was my wife's risotto contadino. The dessert listing changes. The pera cotta al vino (poached pears) and the torta di cioccolato we ordered both cost $5. Dinner pr...
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Other than the painting, highlights of the show also include the copies of Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam," da Vinci's "The Last Supper" or "The School of Athens" by Raphael. Michelangelo's original paintings can be found at Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, da Vinci's at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, and Raphael's at the Apostolic Palace, also in the Vatican. The exhibition runs through Feb. 21 at Hangaram Art Museum at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-dong, southern Seoul. Tickets are 13,000 won for adults, 10,000 won for adolescents and 8,000 won for kids. For more information, call (02) 3471-2020 or visit www.frescoart.co.kr (claire@heraldm.com) By Park Min-youn...
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This was much, much better than "I'm not here to talk about the past." Mark McGwire has fessed up, owned up and come clean on the issue of steroid usage. ...