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Spring 2008
Welcome!
Each quarterly issue we feature straightforward reviews and information on the best restaurants (especially cheap ones), attractions, and fun places to visit, or to avoid, in the Greater Houston area, Galveston and sometimes other fun places in Texas. No hype, banner ads, pop-ups, or paid advertising will ever appear. All reviews are done anonymously.
Being nature enthusiasts, we also feature an outdoor or nature related article too. We may also throw in a joke, health tip, cool photo, or link to a web site that we found interesting. Simply scroll down and pick the articles of interest to you.
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Yum Yum Dim Sum
By Diana Oliver
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What is better than ordering an entr in which you get to try only one dish? What is better than the typical buffet, where the food is usually mediocre since it's not very fresh and often of poor quality? If you like a variety of dishes to sample, prepared a variety of ways, that are also fun to eat, then you'll love dim sum. You are in luck if you live in Houston because there are several great places to get freshly prepared, delicious dim sum. Recommendations to follow.
Dim sum, a wide variety of Chinese appetizer-sized dishes, is traditionally eaten in the mornings or for brunch, but in some Houston restaurants you can find it all day. In Cantonese the phrase dim sum, literally translated means...
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Coyotes in Galveston
By Diana Oliver
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I talked to several Galvestonians about their knowledge of coyotes in Galveston. Responses were basically of two varieties. Either they said, "Oh, I didn't know there were coyotes in Galveston!" or they responded with "Yes, there are coyotes in Galveston" and then they had a story to tell, such as: "My neighbor lost a pet to one," or, "I saw one close to town in the daytime." As such, I didn't intend to write an article about coyotes, but after my shocking experience and loss, I did some research and
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The People's Guide to Houston Restaurants
By Donny Ray & Diana Oliver
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It's almost here! Yes, we are almost finished with the book that is not only going to tell you the best local places to eat, but it's going to save you from a lot of bad meals too, because we also tell you which restaurants to avoid. We've certainly had our share of bad meals, but we've discovered some real gems as well, that not too many people know about. Restaurants of all price ranges will be included in the guide.
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Maui Tacos
By Donny Ray
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My dream has finally come true. For years, I've thought someone needs to open a fast-food joint that serves delicious, fresh food that is also good for you. I mean, in this fast-paced society and the need for us all to eat better, it seems like someone would have this idea besides me. Well, not only did Maui Tacos have the same idea, it's better than I had even hoped for. The food is refreshingly innovative, it's very inexpensive (about 10% more than you'll pay at your typical burger place), and they serve alcohol. I couldn't ask for anymore, at least not from fast-food.
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The person you are becoming is more important than what you are accomplishing.
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Did you know that birds that are strong fliers have dark meat? Examples are ducks and quail. And, birds that are poor fliers have white meat, such as chickens and turkeys. It's the oxygen-carrying blood supply to their muscles that makes the meat dark.
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You know to protect your children's skin from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation*, but did you know that children's eyes are more vulnerable to sun exposure than adults? For one thing, kids spend more time outdoors and in direct sun. Photokeratitis, or a corneal sunburn, can result if exposed to too much sun at one time such as a long day at the beach, lake, or snow-skiing without eye protection. Cumulative exposure to the sun can lead to cataracts later in life and possibly macular degeneration. The latter two disorders can cause vision loss. Besides sunscreen for their skin, get your kids sunglasses. Additionally, a sun visor or brimmed hat cuts the amount of UV that reaches the eyes in half. When choosing sunglasses consider:
Don't simply get darkened lenses without UV protection. Get sunglasses that block 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays. Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses are best.
Get glasses large enough to shield the eyes from most angles.
Choose glasses that reduce glare.
Choose a pair that does not distort colors. Gray is best.
Let your child pick out a pair that is both comfortable and that they like. If they don't like them, they aren't going to wear them.
* UV radiation collectively refers to three bands of UV from the sun. It is an invisible light consisting of UVA, UVB, and UVC. Both UVA and UVB rays can cause eye damage, immune suppression, skin cancer, and skin aging. UVC rays do not reach the earth's surface, therefore are of little concern.
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Last Updated Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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