Ultimate Bachelor Pad - 04/29/10 03:23 PM
I recently received an eflyer with a subject line of "ultimate bachelor pad", which got me to thinking if this would be considered a violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act? 
Would this be considered discrimination against women, and or familial status? 
I think it could be considered crossing the line, but not sure.  What are your thoughts?
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Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket - 04/29/10 03:17 PM
While nothing beats the taste of smoked pit barbecue, the following recipe works well if you do not own a pit. 
1 3-4 pound trimmed brisket
2 teaspoons of salt divided
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 10 oz can beef broth
1 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons A1 steak sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 
Sprinkle beef evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.  Combine other ingredients, pour about half of the mixture in the slow cooker, add the beef, top with the remainder of the mixture.  Cook on high for … (2 comments)

Reflections from 1978 - 2009 - 04/23/10 12:51 PM
Never take life seriously...nobody gets out alive anyway.
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Do only the good die young? - 04/23/10 12:08 PM
In the Dallas Morning News I like to read who is celebrating a birthday on this date.  Which got me to thinking how old were some people when they died.
 
Here is a list I came up with.
 
So do only the good die young?
 
 
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Rocky Patel visit to the Dallas area - 04/20/10 01:01 PM
Rocky Patel will be visiting us at Havana Jim Cigars on Thursday April 22, 2010 from 11a - 12p. Do not miss your chance to come hang with Rocky and enjoy some amazing cigars. 
To salute Rocky's visit they will be offering 10% off all purchases of Rocky Patel all day Thursday. Locker and Platinum Members will receive 15% off all purchases of Rocky Patel. 
Havana Jim is located at 190 E Stacy Rd in Allen Texas.  Just north of Dallas located at 75 and Stacy Road.
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How to bypass the phone tree and speak to a real person - 04/20/10 08:50 AM
Don't you love it when you call a business and the recorded message starts by telling you to listen carefully as the menu options have changed.  Do you think they really have changed. 
The latest podcast from The Texas Association of REALTORS®,  has a couple of neat sites to help you get past the phone tree and allow you to speak to a real person. 
Check these out: 
www.gethuman.com
 
www.fonolo.com
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Rudolph's Market and Sausage Factory - 04/19/10 10:56 AM
Last Friday we decided to have lunch at The Angry Dog in the Deep Ellum section of East Dallas. Only about one mile from our home we just don't think about going there that often, but we were hungry for a good burger, and The Angry Dog is one of the best in Dallas. 
After lunch Sharon said we should check out Rudolphs Market, which is just a few block from where we were.  
Wow what a treat to find this market.  They have been in business since 1895 (no that is not a typo).  They feature prime beef; their in … (3 comments)

Asian Chicken Salad - 04/19/10 10:08 AM
This is an easy, quick salad, and store bought rotisserie chicken works well in this dish. 
1 ½ tablespoons pickled ginger slices
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup peanut or olive oil
2 drops red chile oil
1 -2 cups shredded chicken
½ head iceberg lettuce chopped
½ head Napa cabbage sliced
1 red, yellow or green pepper sliced
15-20 snow peas cut into thirds
½ cup toasted almonds 
Make the dressing by combining the pickled ginger, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mustard and sugar in a blender.  Blend … (5 comments)

Caribbean Shrimp Soup - 04/17/10 12:29 PM
With spring and summer upon us here is a great soup. 
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion chopped
1 carrot, chopped
½ sweet red or green pepper chopped
1 jalapeno remove vein and seeds and chop
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
3 cups tomato juice
2 cups stock
2/3 cups frozen corn
1 large tomato peeled, seeded and chopped
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
Juice of one lime
1 pound shelled and deveined shrimp 
Heat oil and cook onion, red pepper, carrot, jalapeno, garlic and ginger about 4 - 5 minutes 
Add tomato juice stock, tomato, … (8 comments)

Happy Birthday Steve Shatsky - 04/14/10 10:26 AM
I would like to take this opportunity to wish a big happy birthday to Steve Shatsky, and let all his Active Rain friends know about today. 
Not sure if you have big plans for today; however I hope bacon is involved in some way. 
Have the best day possible and enjoy every moment.
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Kevin Eubanks leaving The Tonight Show - 04/13/10 07:31 AM
We usually watch the beginning of the Tonight Show and with Monday's being headline night make it a point to watch that also. 
Last evening when the show went to its first commercial break, my wife Sharon commented what a great job Kevin Eubanks had. 
At the completion of the headline segment, Jay asked Kevin to come out.  Kevin sits down and proceeds to tell the audience that after 18 years he would be leaving the show. 
Sharon and I were very surprised.
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