Glen Brammell

The city of Paris has long been known for its cuisine. This time, the menu is a little bit different than you may expect. Due to the growing African population in the city, bush meat is being imported in surprising levels. Experts say the illegal trade is growing and is a danger to wild populations of animals.

Such animals as rats, monkeys, crocodiles, and anteaters are being brought into the city. They carcasses are usually dried and are sold at markets under the table. Experts worry that the animals present a danger to public health as well. Bacteria and Ebola viruses can be found in these animals and could be a grave health concern. I hope this practice is soon stopped!

One thing my family and I love to do is go out to eat. The problem is that we are fairly new to the area and don’t know where everything is as yet. We know there are restaurants out there; we just don’t know the best ones for us. I was looking for a solution to the problem when I heard about a website that can direct us to the best local restaurants. The site is called local.com and here is how it works.

The site is a search engine. The good thing about it is that it is a combination of four different sites, each of which contributes to the whole. The site is a conglomeration of Citysearch.com, Superpages.com, Yellowpages.com, and Yelp.com. When accessing the site, you can utilize the local yellowpages to find phone numbers, or use the local search feature to find local area businesses.

Now that I have been using the site, I save a lot of time choosing where I want to go. The old method of trial and error is out, and the new way is in. I also like the fact that I am supporting my local area businesses and building the economy in my area. The whole thing has been a win-win situation for me and my family.

We all know that men and women are different. So it follows that different foods are better for men and some are better for women. I found a small list that may help you decide which foods are for you. We’ll start with the men. Oysters are very good for men. They contain zinc which is good for the reproductive system. Tomatoes are also a wise choice of food for men. It helps lower the risk of prostate cancer.

The women have their own foods to eat. Papaya is a good way to start. It has a lot of vitamin c that helps protect against gallbladder disease. If breast cancer is a worry for you, Flaxseed may be the answer. Tofu is high in soy protein that can strengthen the bones. Others foods are Collard Greens, Peanut Butter and watermelon. Have fun with the eats!!

One of the best inventions lately has been the advent of the gift card. I really like how easy it is to purchase one and how much time it saves. Whenever I need to buy a gift for someone, I tend to look at the option of a gift card first. I usually will get one from a local restaurant because I know that everyone likes to eat.

Many times it is difficult to know what kind of gift someone wants. Since I need to buy things for people from time to time, it has become a standard gift for me. I like the quick easy access to them and their versatility. I am glad they invented the gift card!