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SoraNews24
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Lawson overloads some of its popular foods by doubling their amount for its 50th anniversary
Will our reporter be able to finish one of their dishes in a single sitting? When I was younger, I'd always end up still feeling a little peckish even after polishing off a regular-sized meal, so my food orders would always skew towards the larger portions. It became sort of an ingrained habit, where my eyes would always immediately drift towards the large size in the store or on the menu. Unfortunately, my stomach hasn't seen fit to keep up with my desire for more food, and I'm often left feeling stuffed about 70 to 80 percent of the way through my meal. I know I should just order the normal size, but… it's difficult. However, with Lawson's 50th anniversary campaign this month, it's time to throw those worries to the wind and gorge to my heart's content, as they are running a 50 percent extra campaign with no added cost. In times past, Lawson used to have a 47 percent increase, but amid a world full of shrinkflation, they have quietly increased the amount to a round 50, which is something food lovers the nation over can feel thankful for. The campaign is spread out over the four weeks of June, with new food items joining the lineup each week, and will end on June 30. Someone who shares my love for huge portions is our Japanese language reporter P.K. Sanjun, who thoroughly enjoyed the second week's additions of the Katsu Curry and the Abura Soba with Spicy Soy Sauce (also called mazesoba , a style of brothless ramen where noodles are tossed with a savory soy sauce-based dressing, often enriched with lard or oil). P.K. loved both items so much, he was keen to give Week 3's offerings a try, which went on sale on June 16. Among the selection were things like a chicken cutlet bento, a ham cutlet sandwich, and sausage curry, which—while decent—didn't trigger his desire to run to the top of a cliff and scream 'This! Is! Amazing!' into the sunset. However, there was one product lying in wait for P.K.. One that would astound him with its presence, and shock him with its value for money: The Meat Sauce Spaghetti (646 yen [US$4.46]). Lawson hasn't done anything fancy with the meal; it's a simple doubling of both pasta and sauce. Simple though it may be, it has transformed a once-humble meal into a monster dish weighing over 800 grams (28.2 ounces), and packing more than 1,000 calories. Holding it in his hand, P.K. was amazed by how heavy it was. How was it possible for a convenience store meal to be this heavy? Cracking out his scales, the entire dish came to an impressive 838 grams. With so much food, heating it up in the microwave required doubling the cooking time to a whole six minutes. As he watched the pasta rotate in the microwave, P.K. found himself apprehensive about the meal to come. Would he truly be able to finish everything? Half-expecting that a bigger size would mean a blander taste, P.K. was pleasantly surprised to find that the sauce had a rich quality to it. As nice as it was, with so much food the flavor did get a little monotonous after a while, so he would recommend any partakers to add some Tabasco or grated cheese to mix it up a little bit. Getting halfway through, P.K.'s stomach started to complain and threatened to return-to-sender if he persisted in shoveling more food into his mouth, leading him to decide to save the other half for the following day. P.K., well known for his attempts to eat crazy amounts of food, was defeated by an unassuming bowl of pasta, but he still came away from the experience feeling completely satisfied. For the price, the amount you get is absurd. The Meat Sauce Spaghetti is without a doubt one of the powerhouses of the campaign; just the weight alone is enough to shock you. Even among the lineup for Week 4, starting in the evening of June 23, there is nothing heavier than this meal so it's definitely worth a try. Just remember to not eat beforehand if you want to down the entire thing in one sitting. Related: Lawson Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
Irish Independent
21 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Site in Mayo town identified as suitable for large housing project
This was revealed at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The six-hector site is currently zoned for infrastructure and utility. A report estimates that the cost of development and infrastructure will be between €68,750,000 and €86,450,000. Dearbhla Lawson, the director of planning services for the Land Development Agency (LDA) outlined details about the site. Ms Lawson added that 'there may be other sites the local authority has [but], this [site] has been shortlisted out of a longer process. There's probably more infill sites [in Ballina] and I'm very happy to take that forward with the local authority'. Senator Mark Duffy welcomed the site identified by the LDA, calling it 'promising' and asked the agency to work with him on other sites across Mayo. He proposed the Ballina Mineral Water site located in the town centre. This area had previously been put through a compulsory purchase order by Mayo County Council for a new Tesco supermarket however, the proposal never came to fruition. 'In terms of acreage it's quite small, it's about 4-5 acres,' said the Fine Gael representative. 'While the site might not be the most attractive size, in terms of scale [it] can have a huge impact in being the catalyst for the regeneration of our town' he added. John Coleman the CEO of the LDA, made clear that the main focus for development had previously been in city areas, but he confirmed that 'we will be looking at opportunities in Mayo going forward'. Senator Duffy made the point that while he understood the thought process behind the focus on cities, he recognized there are 'financial impediments that make it more cost effective if we target towns over the 10,000 population that can help to unlock a lot of the housing challenges, because this is a crisis that faces every community'. The type of housing that would be built on the utility site in Ballina is unknown, however the lack of social housing and affordable homes is a Mayo-wide issue, an estimated target of 708 homes are needed under the current Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Councillor Peter Flynn, the chair of Mayo County Council's Strategic Policy Committee on Housing, has said he welcomes 'any intervention that will accelerate the delivery of housing in Mayo, particularly for large scale affordable housing schemes'. Speaking to the Irish Independent, Cllr Flynn said, 'The delivery of large-scale affordable houses and apartments is critical to any solution and the demographic of the working poor is a group that needs to be the focus of any initiative particularly in an era of almost full employment,' "For too long Mayo County Council has failed to deliver in this area and their delivery in relation to Social Housing can be described at best as average. We have seen the extraordinary increase in working people who don't qualify for any Government or Council supports becoming homeless and the needs of these people must be urgently addressed,' "I would welcome the LDA getting involved in Mayo towns if they particularly focus on affordable housing in suitable locations' he added. The LDA report was prepared and submitted under Section 52 of the Land Development Agency Act 2021.
Asahi Shimbun
2 days ago
- Business
- Asahi Shimbun
Lawson is considering using foreign rice in bento lunches
Sadanobu Takemasu, president of Lawson Inc., during an interview with The Asahi Shimbun in Tokyo on June 17 (Sho Ito) In response to rising rice prices, Lawson Inc. is considering using rice grown overseas in its bento box lunches, the company president said in an interview with The Asahi Shimbun on June 17. Sadanobu Takemasu explained that Lawson is currently working on developing product prototypes using rice from the United States and Southeast Asia. 'I hope we develop products that customers will be able to appreciate by using cooking methods suited to the rice,' such as using Thai rice in green curry, Takemasu said. The company will decide whether to procure foreign rice in earnest in the future by looking at overall rice price trends. The average price of 5 kilograms of rice sold at approximately 1,000 supermarkets nationwide has fallen for three consecutive weeks, but is still nearly double that of the previous year. 'Fundamentally, it is important that supply and demand stabilize. Until we see that, we need to study various options,' Takemasu said. With the rising cost of rice, restaurant chains and supermarkets have already begun to use and sell foreign rice products. However, major convenience store chains are notably cautious. Seven-Eleven Japan Co. has been using Australian rice in its fried rice onigiri and its chilled fried rice bento since February. However, a spokesperson said it is based on the characteristics of the products and is not a response to the rising rice prices. FamilyMart Co. also said that it is not considering using foreign rice.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
R.I. Senate unveils revised ban on assault-style weapons
Advertisement On Tuesday, the Senate announced the revised version of the bill, and said Lawson had directed Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Matthew L. LaMountain, a Warwick Democrat, to work with committee members to address concerns raised during a hearing on the bill. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up The amended bill would not ban possession of assault-style weapons, as the House bill did, but it would prohibit the manufacture, purchase, sale, or transfer of certain firearms. The amended bill would apply the ban to fewer pistols and shotguns. It would also remove a voluntary program, proposed in the House-passed legislation, in which people who own the specified weapons could get a certificate of possession from their local police department. 'Removal of this provision helps to assuage concerns that such language was tantamount to an unconstitutional gun registry,' the Senate statement said. Advertisement Under the bill, anyone in lawful possession of the covered firearms before the July 1, 2026, effective date could continue to possess them. Anyone convicted of violating the ban could face up to 10 years in prison or fines up to $10,000, and forfeiture of the firearm. The Senate statement included a quote from Monisha Henley, senior vice president of government affairs for Everytown for Gun Safety, who noted this is the 12th year such legislation has been introduced in Rhode Island. 'Assault weapons bans save lives — period,' Henley said. 'Compromise is a part of public policy progress, and the amended version of this bill is still a massive step forward in limiting access to weapons of war and a Rhode Island free from gun violence.' The group said that while the amended language covers fewer guns, it 'still covers the majority of the assault weapons market.' The Senate statement also quoted Diana Garrington, a volunteer with the Rhode Island chapter of Moms Demand Action and a fellow with the Everytown Survivor Network whose daughter was killed in Providence. 'The pain of having my daughter taken by someone armed with an assault weapon is something I wish no one else experiences,' Garrington said. 'Any restriction on these weapons of war is a step in the right direction for the state of Rhode Island, and if this amended version of the bill has the best path forward, it 100 percent has our support.' But the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence issued a statement that 'expressed dismay' over the amended bill and emphasized that the coalition is the 'only state-based gun safety advocacy group.' Advertisement 'Knowing we have a strong assault weapons ban bill that has already passed the House of Representatives, and knowing that the bill has the votes on the Senate floor, we don't understand how a weakened version of the bill would be acceptable to advocates, lawmakers or partners,' coalition Executive Director Melissa Carden said. The coalition urged Lawson 'to do everything she can to get the amended House bill, or a Senate equivalent, to the floor where we know it would pass.' Senator Louis P. DiPalma, the Middletown Democrat who sponsored the Senate version of the bill, said he understand why some advocates oppose the revised bill. But, he said, " Don't let better be the enemy of good enough." DiPalma said 'the core of the bill remains' intact in the amended legislation. 'I think the 'eye on the prize' is that we are restricting the future sale, manufacture, and purchase of the deadliest weapons currently available to man,' he said. He said that if you asked Rhode Islanders 'Do we do this or do nothing?' the majority would say, 'Do this, do something, we need to do something now.' Senator Pamela J. Lauria, a Barrington Democrat, said she would like to know what the plan is to get the amended bill through the House. 'I don't think it is as strong as the bill that came to us from the House,' she said. The House sponsor, Representative Jason Knight, a Barrington Democrat, declined to comment on the amended version of the Senate bill, as did House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, a Warwick Democrat. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz, a North Smithfield Republican, and Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers, a Foster Republican, noted they are ex-officio members of the Judiciary Committee, and said they do not support the legislation in either its original or amended form. Advertisement If they vote in committee, as expected, that would increase the number of votes needed to get the bill out of the 10-member Judiciary Committee. 'The amended legislation still goes too far, banning certain shotguns and infringing on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens,' Rogers said in a statement. 'With all eyes on this high-profile vote, maintaining the integrity of the legislative process is crucial.' De la Cruz said that while she does not support the legislation in any form, she gives credit to Lawson and LaMountain 'for not circumventing the process by moving this legislation to any other committee when it unequivocally belongs in Judiciary.' LaMountain said the revised bill reflects varied perspectives on the proposal. 'While some committee members' sincerely held beliefs make them unlikely to support any version of this legislation, I believe that the majority of the committee members brought their concerns to the table in a good faith effort to improve the legislation before us,' he said. 'I encourage all of my colleagues to support this common-sense gun safety legislation.' In a statement, Lawson thanked LaMountain and other Senate Judiciary Committee for their work on the bill. 'I look forward to casting my vote in favor of this legislation with the hope of making Rhode Island a safer place for all,' she said. Edward Fitzpatrick can be reached at
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Wrigley Field's $30M security plan sparks backlash ahead of MLB All-Star Game decision
Wrigley Field's $30M security plan sparks backlash ahead of MLB All-Star Game decision (Image via Getty) Big changes are coming to Wrigley Field, and they might lead to something even bigger for Chicago baseball fans. A proposal is moving forward that could change how fans walk around the ballpark — and maybe help the city win a huge baseball event. But nothing is official yet. Still, many signs are pointing toward one exciting announcement that fans have been waiting decades to hear. Wrigley Field's $30M safety project fuels controversy over MLB All-Star plans and security concerns On Monday, June 17, 2025, the Chicago City Council's Finance Committee gave full support to a plan that will improve safety and space around Wrigley Field. This comprises adding four feet of sidewalk on Addison Street and putting in fresh security bollards. These compact, robust posts guard huge crowds from cars or injuries close to the stadium. — 1realjerryriles (@1realjerryriles) The plan also settles a long-running land issue between the Chicago Cubs and the city. The team will move fencing along Waveland Avenue to make a nearby alleyway wider and easier to use. Chicago Alderman Bennett Lawson of the 44th Ward explained why these changes matter. 'The city saw the need to do our part, and the state, of course, to facilitate that,' he said at a press event in late May. Lawson believes the upgrades will help Chicago bring back a major baseball event that hasn't been held here since 1990 — the MLB All-Star Game. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible Phone Plans for Small Biz Undo MLB All-Star game in 2027, Wrigley Field's chances just got better There are strong hints that these new safety changes are tied to the city's hopes of hosting the 2027 MLB All-Star Game. Although nothing has been made official, the Cubs reportedly are expected to secure the event, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score on June 13, 2025. But Cubs officials on Friday told The Chicago Tribune that no final decision had been reached. Also Read: Red Sox Slammed For Rafael Devers Trade After Zoom Call Turns Ugly Behind Scenes The last All-Star Game at Wrigley Field occurred July 10, 1990. That game ended well after midnight following a long rain delay. Since then, fans have been waiting for the game to return. The full plan will cost about $30 million. The state will pay $12 million, the city will pay up to $10 million, and the Cubs will pay $8 million and cover all future upkeep. If the City Council approves the final plan in the coming weeks, Major League Baseball could make an official announcement by mid-July, just in time for this year's All-Star break.
