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Paris and Bush meat

Glen — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:29:03 +0000

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!

Four in one!

Glen — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:26:54 +0000

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.

Food for thought

Glen — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:43:50 +0000

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!!

A Wonderful invention

Glen — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:48:34 +0000

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!

Big Weekend

Glen — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:59:31 +0000

Around here, Memorial Day is a huge holiday. Not only do all the governemnt and military offices take the holiday very seriously to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of our servicemen, servicewomen and their families, but this is also the unofficial start of summer.

Tonight on the way home from work I stopped at the gas station to fill up and the place was jamming with people at every pump. People were getting an early start on the weekend by getting gas, buying beer and those cheap styrofoam coolers, and grabbing big bags of ice from the convenience store freezers.

Since the weather is supposed to be sunny and hot, this is the perfect weekend to find a beach and get a start on our summer tans.

Robots Rock

Glen — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:14:41 +0000

Robots are here to stay, but we don’t have much use for personal robots yet. I would really like to have an R2D2 robot and a C3PO to help me out.There are a lot of things I could have a robot do for me that I would rather not have to handle myself.

I guess the closest thing to a personal robot is the Roomba vacuum cleaner. My sister has one and loves it. It cleans the floors by itself and does great on everything except stairs.

Brunch Was Nice

Glen — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:21:14 +0000

Last time we ate at O’Charley’s we were invited to sign up with our emails for special offers. I have an extra email account for junk mail and places that require an email to sign up, so I did sign up for the O’Charley’s program.

Soon after I got a nice offer in my email to save $5 on any meal check over $20. That’s a nice chunk of change off a small bill, so we decided to go and have brunch.

The brunch menu has a lot of choices and we ordered the big platter with a little bit of everything It was a lot of food and we couldn’t eat it all, so we took the leftovers with us for the dogs to have a treat.

It was really tasty, a good price, and saving $5 was nice treat, too.

Gardening

Glen — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:23 +0000

Now that Spring is almost here, I’m thinking seriously about planting a little vegetable garden in the side yard. I think that is the only spot around my house that gets enough sun to be able to grow anything. It’s a small patch but maybe big enough to save us a little money on groceries and be a little healthier for us, too. We could plant some tomatoes, green peppers and maybe some pumpkins and summer squash. That would be a good start to test whether I have a green thumb or not.

Candy or Roses?

Glen — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:39:44 +0000

How about both! I bought two dozen red roses from the flower shop by my mom’s store and had them in a vase, waiting for my Bailey girl first thing this morning. Then at lunch time I sent a big box of chocolate dipped strawberries to her office. After work, we went to Outback Steakhouse for a delicious dinner. It was strange to go to Outback by ourselves – usually we go with a bunch of our friends. But tonight was about our special time together. The friends can have dinner with us another night!

We just got home and had to take care of the dogs and a couple of chores, but our night is not over, yet!

Thank You, Baby!

Glen — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:32:22 +0000

Yesterday was my birthday. Not a big landmark birthday, but a great birthday for me!

My babydoll, Bailey, had a very special night planned for me last night. I showed up after work and she took charge of the whole evening – dedicated to my pleasure.She thought of everything, right down to the cheesecake with strawberries and whipped cream.

It was an awesome birthday, thank you babydoll.