19th Wedding Anniversary

It's our 19th wedding anniversary today as well as Thanksgiving Monday. We're not doing anything special. M is mowing the grass, K is playing video games and L is resting, she has a lot of homework this weekend and is still not finished. We watched that 'beauty and the geek' show for a bit. It seems a bit different but I didn't like how they made the girls dress like half naked bimbos all the time.

It's so muggy outside, I don't think I'll go for a walk. It would be great to lose 10 more pounds, I think that would be perfect... won't make me look any younger, but I'm sure I'll feel great. Some people have great will power with food, but I'll just continue with the healthy eating long term approach. I've lost 8 pounds in the past year this way. We've pretty much switched to whole wheat bread all the time and I'm now avoiding the purchase of fatty dips and looking out for new, healthy recipes.

I'd like to start using ebay and similar facilities...it seems really popular and a great way to acquire scarce concert tickets I understand. Someone told me there's something called Craigslist that is like Ebay but with no fees.

I learned that 'haldi' is another word for turmeric spice. Turmeric is supposed to be good for your immune system and arthritis. It's available in capsule form.

Provincial elections on Wednesday...I'd like to be more up to date on all the issues but the interest just isn't there. The Green party seems like a worthwhile cause.

Found a neat blog http://write2robinshope.blogspot.com/


News

Mickey Mouse view of Canada revised
http://www.thestar.com/article/264585

Video game simulates drunk driving and more

News

Educational video game simulates drunk driving
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071007/booze_cruise_071007/20071007?hub=TopStories

Small scanners find hidden heart disease
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071007/heart_scanners_071007/20071007?hub=Health

Working at the food bank

K and I worked at the Salvation Army food bank today for 3 hours. He needs volunteer hours for his school. It's hard work, but less lifting than last time. This time we got to sort out the food shelves, checking for expired food, etc. I felt like I was in my own kitchen clearing out the cupboards. Hard work, as I said. But I did notice a neat product, Lysol disinfecting wipes for cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, I think I'll get some. Not environmentally friendly perhaps, but good for quick cleanups. Kyle noticed some cinnamon roll flavour Quaker instant oatmeal, so we can try that too. The young pastor came in and thanked us while we were there. Everyone seems to be getting younger these days, unless it's me aging (sigh). The supervisor looked like he was in high school but he assured me he graduated 10 years ago and in fact was newly married.

We ate sushi last night with my sister and her family at an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Markham called Nagoya, to celebrate Thanksgiving with them. The restaurant boasts 110 items. These restaurants seem to be popping up everywhere. Nagoya was very good, we enjoyed everything and tried a few new things like 'sushi pizza'. We had some shark fin sushi. L then remembered her teacher telling her horrible stories of how they come by this shark fin in the far east. The fishermen cut off the sharks' fins and let them sink to the bottom of the ocean where they bleed to death. Well, never really thought the taste was anything special, even though it's considered a delicacy, so we decided not to eat that anymore for humane reasons. Apparently veal is another similar story, but we don't eat much of that either.

News

Study links pregnant peanut eating to allergies
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070503/pregnant_peanuts_070503?s_name=&no_ads=

Online profiles may put brakes on job search- interesting article, worth a read
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071004/online_careers_071004/20071006?hub=TopStories

Talking Turkey, answers to your Thanksgiving questions
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15446.aspx

New Japanese cellphone a wellness device
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071006/wellness_phone_071007/20071006?hub=TopStories

Woman pleads for one last request before going blind
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15470.aspx

Scientists figure out what the appendix is doing

News

Scientists figure out what the appendix is doing
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071005/appendix_purpose_071005/20071005?hub=TopStories

Canadian Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is upon us. It seems we'll be having record high temperatures, it will seem more like July weather, weird stuff. I bought our pumpkin today anyway, the one we'll carve for Halloween. I picked up some Lindt Halloween chocolates for my favourite exercise instructor and I bought a Christmas gift!

L needs some DVDs to save videos for school. Have you noticed how many different kinds you can buy? DVD+R DVD-R....apparently they are the same as writeable CDs, they just are able to hold more data. So apparently to create a DVD, you save as type 'DVD'. Think I have to do more research on this.

Lately we seem to be getting so many calls from telemarketers at all hours of the day. I've decided to stop answering them. And they ring long enough to leave a message, so annoying. I get a lot of 'windows and doors' and 'house alarm' people, not to mention charity.

Here's a funny video for all the moms out there, you'll understand, it's called 'moms rule'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXT6Hs113ZA


News

Is your sofa a fire hazard?
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15418.aspx

women sleep better without men
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15397.aspx

hybrid cars a hazard to the blind and more

News

Exercise and supplements boost seniors' strength
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071002/creatine_071002/20071002?hub=Health

Blind people- hybrid cars pose a hazard
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071003/ap_on_bi_ge/hybrids_blind_4;_ylt=An0EzbvMe3BabsjYgXSSdQ0E1vAI

when the first chick leaves and more

News

Nest lopsided as the first chick leaves
http://www.thestar.com/article/262053

Beets fight cancer and inflammation - a salad recipe to try
http://www.citynews.ca/blogs/healthydialogue.aspx

Driven people may avoid Alzheimer's
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071001/alzheimers_driven_071001/20071001?hub=Health

Job stress may increase breast cancer risk in women
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15329.aspx

Acne medication gives hours more hope for stroke patients
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15310.aspx