• The CEO of Friendly’s restaurant will step down after 18 months, just a month after the company emerged from bankruptcy protection. Harsha Agadi told staff in an email that he has “personal commitments” that require his attention. [AP/Herald]
• Michelle Obama is bringing her focus on nutrition to troops, since “obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard,” as this article says. Ouch. [Reuters]
• The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota is suing major beer makers and even local beer stores for allegedly contributing to chronic alcoholism within the tribe. [AP via HuffPo]
• RIP to the inventor of Atomic Fireballs and Lemonheads, Nello Ferrara; in addition to making our childhood sweet, the man was also evidently an “impulsive singer.” Aw. [USAT]
• Not only are single-cup brewers less than cost-effective, but if you own a Tassimo T-disc brewer, it’s being recalled for causing burns. [NYDN]
