A California teacher said he is offering a cash prize for the best celebration of March 3 Square Root Day -- otherwise known as 03/03/09. Ron Gordon, a teacher in Redwood City, said he is offering a prize of $339 to the revelers who present him with records of the most unique square root-themed celebration

By Kate McGraw For the Journal MADRID -- Do you know what a black-and-white is? No, not a police car. We're talking old-fashion soda fountain treats here.

By Kate McGraw For the Journal MADRID -- Do you know what a black-andwhite is? No, not a police car. We're talking old-fashion soda fountain treats here.

It's a sweltering summer day, so you pull into your favorite Jack in the Box® restaurant for a cold beverage. You scan the drive-thru menu, but can't decide between a fizzy soda or a frosty shake. Your eyeballs begin sweating and your legs melt into the Naugahyde car seat.

The world's largest beverage maker on Friday kicked off the holiday weekend by creating a 10-ton ice cream float to break a world record the company set nearly a decade ago.