Take Note: No rock, hard places; Language lineup

A high school in northern California got into a little hot water this month over its "Hard Work Cafe"--a series of breakfasts to reward students for academic improvement.

The Hard Rock Cafe restaurant chain sent a letter to North Salinas High School threatening to sue the school because it was using a similar name and logo on T-shirts.

Since last October, the school has provided waffles, sausage, and orange juice to students who have improved their academic performance. The school also has distributed T-shirts to these higher achievers featuring a knockoff of...