I have some bad news for all you who look forward to airline mystery meat: British Airways is taking beef off its in-flight menu, because it does not want to offend riders with religious restrictions.
British Airways' second most popular long-flight is to India. Thus, it is making its entire menu appropriate for Hindu frequent flyers. The change is causing some to cry patriotism, saying that it is devastating that Britain's national carrier will no longer serve beef, Britain's national meal. The English Beef and Lamb Executive are calling the decision a "great shame."
Airborne diners will instead get a choice of fish pie, or a chicken dish. As for the traveler, I don't really see that big of a deal — it's not like they are banning beef in all of Britain, it's just on a flight. But, I can see how the beef industry could be a bit disappointed.
Do you think the decision is bowing to the interest of Hindu passengers at the expense of beef eating passengers? If airlines start worrying about offending other passengers, what will the menu be reduced to? Is British Airways culturally sensitive menu a smart way to attract a reliable customer base?
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Mon, 05/12/2008 - 3:00am by Anonymous
I've been with my boyfriend for a couple years now and up until lately things have been fine. We're both in college and with finals, he has been under a great deal of stress. To make things worse, he has a severe case of ADHD, which makes it considerably more difficult for him to concentrate. At the beginning of this semester he decided to take an advanced class in his major. Unfortunately, this proved to be more than he could ultimately handle.
About two months ago, he started slacking on most of his work and has become so behind in the class that he has to take an incomplete. He has begun to take his frustration and nerves out on me. He is on edge all the time and has these outrageous outbursts. He's actually started to say very hurtful things to me. I am not the kind of girl who takes abuse, but he has never acted like this before in the 13 years that I've known him (we grew up together).
I care very deeply for him and I don't think that walking away and just leaving him will help. My main concern is for his well-being because there is obviously something that he is not coping well with. I really need some advice on how I should approach this. I'm just really confused right now. What should I do?
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