I imagine most people have seen promotional pens that have company names on them. Well, I used my imagination and wondered what it would be like if bloggers put the name of their blog on those type of pens and passed them out in their local area. That might be a good idea for a few bloggers.  It’s not something I would do, but I can see a possibility of it working for some blogs.

The more articles I read on GMO seeds, the more concerned I am.  Our food supply is affected without most people’s knowledge of what is happening.   How the DNA of the food grown from GMO seeds interacts with human DNA is yet to be seen.  Researchers are questioning and researching the safety of such food.  It is very concerning what huge companies can do and how they can have a negative impact on the world situation, all for their own benefit.

My post, Something’s Wrong Here, reveals how many countries in Europe are very concerned about foods containing GMO products.  They seem to be more informed than we are.

My first post about GMO foods, Organic Info, contains information about Jeff Cox’s book, The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide, which opened my eyes to the dangers of GMO foods.  He has facts about GMO foods that are a little scary.

If you would like to understand more about GMO seeds and how they affect the world then I highly suggest reading these two posts from Lofty Matters.  It won’t take up much of your time, but these two posts will give you a great summary of the situation:

Exploring GMO Seeds and Biotechnology - Part 1

Exploring GMO Seeds and Biotechnology - Part 2

Car insurance is a must!   So the best thing to do is to shop around and get the best price on car insurance you can find.  Some people just go with the company that their parents use, but there are competitive prices out there that definitely make it worth the effort to check them out!  Don’t just settle for any car insurance.  Compare and find the best deal for your money.

When my mother was in the last few years of her life, there were many medical bills. She never really had to go to the doctor much at all until she reached her late seventies.  I know for a fact that her wonderful medicare insurance policy paid off, and she had very little out-of-pocket medical expenditures. If you don’t have medicare insurance, then I would suggest checking and researching to find a good policy.

Have you ever wanted to start a business and be your own boss? We were in business for ourselves back in the eighties and found a nice place to rent for our music store. When looking for commercial real estate, location is a prime factor! It makes all the difference in the retail business to be easily accessible. We know that from experience!

“Genetically Modified” / “Genetically Engineered” foods are controversial and their safety is highly questionable, yet we are bombarded with them here in the U.S. Check genetically modified corn crops…concerning info!

• 22 countries in Europe are saying “NO” to genetically modified (GMO) foods. And because of consumer fears, major U.S. companies are not using GMO foods in Europe. GMO foods that do enter some European countries must be labeled as such.
  
• However, in the U.S., most major companies are still continuing to use GMO/GE foods for our consumption, and no labeling is required. Why are standards different in the U.S. than they are in Europe? Do the major companies just figure they can get by with it over here?
  
• According to True Food Network, thousands of products on our U.S. supermarket shelves are made with ingredients from genetically engineered (GE) crops.
• Corn, soy, canola and cotton products account for nearly 99% of the GE crop acreage in North America.

Check the ingredients list of the products you buy. Some ingredients will say “modified,” however most products with modified ingredients will not be labeled. Keep a lookout for these:

• Corn: corn, corn oil, any type corn syrup, corn starch, corn meal
• Soy: soybeans, soy protein, soy lecithin, soy oil, soy sauce, soy isolates
• Canola: canola oil
• Cotton: cottonseed oil

TIP TO REMEMBER: Organic Foods never use genetically modified foods.

Botox for migraines is something I never would have thought of for providing relief from headaches. According to the New York Headache Center, the treatment can last on average three months or even longer. The drawback is the cost, but many insurance companies will cover Botox when it is done for headaches and other medical conditions.

By the way, Botox was approved by the FDA 18 years ago for the treatment of eye disorders, and they discovered it helped wrinkles around the eyes as well. People also noticed an improvement in their headaches.

Advantage Rent A Car is going green! They are helping environmentally conscientious travelers by committing to having a fleet of 100% fuel efficient vehicles by the end of 2010. They are committed to going green and are the first rental car company to do so. And the great thing is that they have great rates on a car rental with rates starting at just $19.99/day. Check to make sure this offer is available in your area and be sure to book early for best selection.

Remember if you are planning to rent a car when you travel, check out Advantage for low prices whether you’re going to sun or ski!

When our daughter was in high school, one of her best friends who is deaf was over at our house a lot. In fact, many times we would have a whole group of kids over at our house to watch a movie. Or instead of having four at the supper table, we might have six, seven, or eight. (I learned to cook extra if I thought there was a chance extra kids might be there.) On movie nights, it was vital that we had closed captioning so that our daughter’s friend could understand the movie, too. It was wonderful to have that available so we could all enjoy the movie together!

If anyone has something they would like closed captioning added to, there are people at a company called Video Caption Corporation who can do that. That is really cool!

I don’t know much about cattle ranching. I didn’t grow up around a ranch, nor did I have any relatives who were ranchers. In college, I did have a close friend who grew up on a ranch, and I have visited there several times. Cattle ranching was second nature with her.

I read Lori’s A Cowboy’s Wife and what she has to say about ranching. They must need a lot of cattle supplies to take care of all those cattle. Also, there’s a neat museum we went to one time called the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. So between Lori, my friend, and the museum, that’s where I’ve learned the little bit I do know about ranching.