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The Times Discusses Shark Fins; Obese Man Sues White Castle Over Booths

• The New York Times takes up the shark fin cause, noting the California ban that passed both houses of the state legislature last week, and celebrity endorsers in China like Yao Ming. [NYT]

• The Chron’s Money Tales column revisits some local entrepreneurs to discuss the impact of the ongoing recession, including the owner of Remedy Coffee in Oakland, and sustainable fish sellers H&H; Fish. [Chron]

• Remembering 9/11, former Boulevard pastry chef Heather Ho who died at Windows on the World, and the view of the tragic day via San Francisco. [Bay Area Bites/KQED, Eggbeater]

• Ground turkey from Cargill continues to be recalled due to salmonella contamination. [Examiner]

• An overweight White Castle fanatic is suing the chain for “discrimination against fat people” after the company denied his request to make booths larger. [NYP]

• From ceviches to anticuchos, Peruvian food may be the next big culinary trend. [WSJ]

• Well, here’s a probable contributor to our national obesity problem: A survey shows 28 percent of Americans can’t cook. [HuffPo]

The Times Discusses Shark Fins; Obese Man Sues White Castle Over Booths