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[12 May 2008 | No Comment | ]
Fruits, Vegetables, and Pesticides

In general, fruits and vegetables are good for our health. Living in western countries with laws and regulations that govern the farming sectors we assume that most of our fruits and vegetables are free of any pesticides and contaminants.  The Environmental Working Group released a list of fruits and veggies that can still contain pesticides even after thoroughly washing them.
Read more: http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php

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[12 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

Recent studies are confirming the ill efftects of certain plastics.  Especially, be mindful of the bottles and sippy cups being used for the children.  A good rule of thumb is to look at the bottom of the bottle, there is small triangle looking shape with a number.  From what we have read, number 1 and 5 are safe but number 7 is UNSAFE.
Read more: http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/114/bpa

Life, Marriage »

[8 May 2008 | 2 Comments | ]

A: When are you going to get married?
B: After Eid?
A: Which Eid?
B: The Eid which comes after Ramadan?
A: Both Eids come after Ramadan
B: Exactly
A: What do you mean?
B: You tell me, just pick one
A: I’m the one who asked first
B: Then answer first too
A: No, seriously, when are you getting married?
B: When I find the girl?
A: And when is that?
B: Right before I get married.
A: And when is your wedding?
B: You’ll know it when it’s over
A: That’s why I’m asking now
B: I already told you, after Ramadan
A: Look, if you …