In The News...

Hot Stuff: US agricultural officials say consumers would use a thermometer to check whether hamburger meat is done. "or in the case of a Big Mac, a sledgehammer." (Earl Hochman)

"So if you go to McDonald's and you think your burger's not done enough, to be on the safe side just dip it in your hot coffee." (Jay Leno)

States' Rights: Money magazine named Nashua, N.H., as the best place to live. It was due to the low crime rate. "Criminals never go near the place except when they're running in the New Hampshire primary." (Argus Hamilton)