An acting role may be more likely for the son of a superstar than a job at a fast-food restaurant, a typical first job for many American teens.

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Robin Moulna, 38, a manager at a fast-food restaurant, was surprised to receive a call from his brother while waiting for an F train in the Rockefeller Center subway station, two levels underground.

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She advises students to avoid the suggested essay choices on someone who has influenced you and instead use the "topic of your choice" option to discuss a scholarly focus or working at a fast-food restaurant.

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Last month I gave a speech at an industry conference for restaurant owners and fast-food franchisees--typical American small-business owners.

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Apple (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) Chief Executive Steve Jobs wants to patent a process that will save customers the hassle of waiting to order a cup of coffee at a local Starbucks (nasdaq: SBUX - news - people ) or a fresh burger at the nearest fast food restaurant.

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He said Ryder was attacked by "two or three" people as he was leaving the bar and police believe at least two people followed him across the road to the car park of a fast-food restaurant where the second attack occurred.

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Let's say I go into a fast food restaurant and I ask for a cheese burger and the server smiles at me and says - You know, just for 40 American cents more you can get a larger size.

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