About smoke alarms and more

I noticed 'The Amazing Race' is starting up again this Sunday on tv. Hope I catch it, I like that show.

This morning at the gym I happened to be talking to this unassuming looking lady. It seems that she works at home in her own consulting business as a statistician. She worked in bio-statistics for an institution before going out on her own. Turns out she has a Phd (doctorate) degree. Her son is also a Phd and has an MBA and works in banking. Her daughter is an engineer. What a smart family. I didn't ask what her husband does!

I finally picked up a winter coat at the Gap for K. And it was on sale. It looks nice and warm and fits him perfectly with a bit of room to grow.

L had her asthma checkup at the doctor. Her readings were 4% higher than the last time, which pleased him. She stays on that new singulaire medication and will see him in another 3 months, hopefully not before.

News

What you don't know about smoke alarms can kill you
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_16396.aspx

Assembly kitchens and more

We only had 4 kids trick or treat at our house yesterday. We usually get at least 20, sometimes 40. Wow. Now I have all these treat bags left over. The Christmas season is here. The stores could barely finish with Halloween, then the Xmas stuff went up. Have to start thinking in earnest about the Christmas list, and soon it will be time to do the Christmas cards. I notice people are starting to hold their Xmas parties in November now.

Someone at the gym asked me today if I was retired. I thought, do I look old enough to be retired? Makes you think.

I just heard about this new concept called assembly kitchens, all ingredients chopped and prepared, you assemble a few weeks' worth of meals to take home to cook, they clean up. Supposed to be a real time-saver and a nutritious alternative to fast food.
http://www.easymealprep.com/

News

Canadian wins award for artificial arm prototype
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071101/prosthetic_arm_071101/20071101?hub=TopStories

Major retailers cut prices as dollar hits new high
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071101/loonie_high_071101/20071101?hub=TopStories

Middle class money
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071101/lf_nm_life/wealth_millionaires_dc;_ylt=Apw5Rwfk_aiQvYRhTdXqECTq188F

17 year old millionaire and more

News

17 year old millionaire
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/118/girl-power.html

Can omega-3s help kids with Attention Deficit Disorder?
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_16321.aspx

Excess body fat raises cancer risk
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071031/cancer_report_071031/20071031?hub=TopStories

The day before Halloween and more

Here is one of the highlights of my walks. It's a small coke froster ($1.47). Did I mention how therapeutic walks can be? Especially on a gorgeous day like today.

I brought the pumpkin into the kitchen so we can carve it tonight.

My nephew is making a short visit from Florida this weekend, so it will be nice to see him, it's been a couple of years since we saw him last. He's a big boy of 20 years old now.

L taught me a lot about the first World War last night as she studied for her History test. It started from one small incident and became a world war within a short time due to various alliances between countries. And we became aware of how history repeats itself. It was also interesting to learn of Canada's role in it and of the life changing impacts of war. She is not very hopeful for her generation as we destroy our environment and fail to keep the peace. It seems the baby boomers are the lucky ones having lived in a golden age of prosperity.


News

Lots of interesting news today!

On-the- go foods hot topics at grocery conference - talks about our rich food culture
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071030/grocery_innovations_071030/20071030?hub=Health

Quick thinking mom dupes would-be home invaders
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_16262.aspx

Professor observes kids face their fears
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071030/ap_on_sc/fear_halloween_house_5

Sleeping pills for kids top global list of bad products
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071030/ts_afp/consumerhealthfoodchildren

Who will care for the disabled as they age?
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071030/intellectually_disabled_071030/20071030?hub=Health

Top office pet peeves
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071029/wr_nm/work_peeves_life_tech_dc

Can hot sauces tame the pain of surgery?
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071030/hot_surgery_071030/20071030?hub=Health

Vitamin D cuts colon cancer death risk
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071030/vitamind_071030/20071030?hub=TopStories

Genetic rewiring alters sexual preference of worms

News

Genetic rewiring alters sexual preference of worms
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071029/worms_sexualpreference_071029/20071029?hub=Health

Keep dreaming keep hoping

News

Keep dreaming keep hoping - advice from a wise man. I may buy his memoir, 'Jean Vanier, Our Life Together'.
http://www.thestar.com/article/271169

Flu Shots

Spent some time today adding a new picture to my blog header and to my profile. Practice makes perfect.

Forgot to mention L and I saw this fabulous rainbow as we left the doctor's office in the middle of the week. It was after a rainfall I believe. I have to start taking a camera around or maybe get a new cellphone as they all have cameras these days.

The kids got their flu shots today, it's that time of year. Hopefully I can get mine next week.

We did Swiss Chalet rotisserie chicken for dinner tonight, take-out. They have the best fries and sauce. I made some middle eastern almond cookies from a cookbook I have called 'Street food from around the world' by Troth Wells. It's a simple recipe for a non-baker like me and most of us liked it. It's also nutritious I think, it's full of crushed almonds and I used the new 30% whole wheat flour and 'only' 2 tablespoons of butter.

Well, time to call it a day.