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Julia Child could do way more than saute. In fact, she could spy on Nazis. The Smith alumna was part of a pre-CIA group called the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), created by FDR. Many other famous folks were involved with the OSS, which trained resistance movements and spied on German and Russian forces during World War II. The news of Child's spy(-ish) status wasn't a secret, but today, the government releases full documentation on Child and other WWII OSS workers, including applications, commendations and notes. Child applied to the agency under her maiden name, McWilliams, was initially hired for clerical work, and later worked for the director of the organization, William Donovan. No word on whether she held big dinner parties for fellow OSS staffers. We always knew there was tension between French and German cooking--looks like the Frenchies have it.

Mike of The Food Monkey has joined Bostonist to share his thoughts about cooking, food history, restaurant trends, and any other Epicurean issues. He promises to discuss what tastes good, but not always what is in good taste. For more on consuming the opponents and other food news, go to The Food Monkey website. To contact Mike, go to the Food Monkey's contact page.

--Casting Meryl Streep as our beloved Julia Child? Appetizing or nauseating? One writer's tummy churns at the thought. [MenuPages] --Cab drivers are organizing in preparation for a battle with the mayor over whether or not they have the right to refuse fares that might be dangerous. [Boston Herald] --Attention, Logan Airport passengers: Continental Airlines is moving to Terminal A from Terminal C on November 11. And the white zone is for immediate loading and unloading...

Have you always wanted to wear a fedora with a "PRESS" card tucked on the side? Well, Bostonist is growing! We're adding to our staff, and we're looking for people who can't wait to spread the latest news of our city across the Internet. Here's the personalities we're after:

Growing up Beard on Bread was a staple in our parent's kitchen. Bostonist has been familliar with James Beard and his books on almost anything available; outside cooking to eating better for less money. After James Beard’s death two decades ago Julia Child helped to create the James Beard Foundation to preserve and promulgate America's culinary heritage. Gothamist told us about the non-profit troubles that the foundation has gone through in the past year. Scandal and outrageous sponsorships aside, the James Beard Foundation has just handed out the 2005 awards and several locals have received a nod.