Hart’s Seafood in Conway, Arkansas

Hart’s Seafood shot to Internet notoriety thanks to a bizarre promotional video ripped from their website and posted on YouTube. In case you missed video, as ethereal music played, the camera slowly panned around an empty restaurant, lingering lovingly on pans full of fried catfish. Questionable advertising tactics aside, Hart’s Seafood has a great catfish, chicken and vegetable buffet at an affordable price.

Hart’s Seafood is seldom as empty as the now-famous video makes it seem. It is frequently crowded an there is usually a line at the buffet. Come early to avoid the wait. There is no menu. Hart’s is strictly a buffet-only restaurant. The buffet has a wide selection, including catfish fillets, catfish steaks, chicken tenders, hush puppies, fries, onion rings and a variety of non-fried items such as boiled shrimp, baked beans, cole slaw, green beans salad, baked chicken,soup, gumbo, baked potatoes, BBQ ribs, corn and dessert items.

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Half of American Workers Gain Weight at Current Job

In the fight against obesity, familiar opponents are fast food and soft drinks, but according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.com, the workplace can also pack on the pounds. The survey, which polled over 5,600 workers, almost half (49 percent) admitted to gaining weight while at their current job, with 28 percent reporting at least a 10-pound weight gain.

The survey also found that more women than men gained weight, with 54 percent of women gaining weight compared to 46 percent of the men.

Potlucks and office wide parties, particularly around the holidays. were the main culprits in increased weight cited by poll respondents. “Holiday and end-of-year business obligations, along with the temptations of office treats and cold weather keeping workers indoors, all combine to make it difficult to maintain healthy habits. Workers who plan ahead and apply moderation will be in a much better position to avoid fall and winter weight gain,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder.com.

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Key Roles Still Unfilled in Darfur Peacekeeping Mission

Senior UN officials warned today that the Darfur joint peacekeeping operation between the United Nations and the African Union is facing significant shortfalls, including important ground transport and aviation capacities. According to a press release from the United Nations News Service, the lack of resources severely impacts the ability of the operation to carry out its basic mission.

The first deployment of essential personnel is scheduled before January, and according to UN Assistant Assistant Secretary-General Jane Holl Lute the deployment is still on schedule. Holl Lute said that the important leadership positions in the operation had been filled, but that a few positions remain open. Deployment is scheduled to be coordinated from the Sudenese capital of Khartoum. Over 19,000 troops will be deployed from the base when the operation is at full capacity.

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