Meat lovers find the new Boston Chops to be a quintessential spot to impress clients or indulge in a generous helping of steak frites.

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But be warned: With a total of 10 eggs, five-and-a-half sticks of butter, almost two cups of bourbon, and a generous helping of candied fruit, Lane Cake is not for the faint of heart.

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Following the Indian Ocean tsunami, many companies made generous donations to charities helping the victims.

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Britain is one of the most generous nations in the world, with a long tradition of helping others.

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