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Trying to make myself appear on google. I am Cassandra Burton. Graduate of Boston University Class of 2000. Currently a law student at Howard University School of Law in Washington DC. I am not Cassandra Burton the bookstore owner. I am originally from Michigan and I attended Mercy High School Class of 1996. If any of my friends or former friends find me, feel free to post to my blog.

JC

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Lauriol Plaza

Would you like to know one of the best restaurants in Washington DC? It is hands down Lauriol plaza. It is a Mexican restaurant with delicious fajitas that come with homemade gaucamole, juicy tomatoes, succulent chicken and margaritas that will have you on the floor. A visit to Lauriol Plaza definitely requires at least 1 margarita...I prefer the swirl version. I can't rave enough about the place. Having a margarita will complete the experience!!! Note - I no way, shape or form am I compensated for this review.

Atkin's and the Beef Industry

According to a report given on NPR this morning, the European Union bans the sale of U.S. beef within its jurisdiction. The stated reason for this ban is that American beef contains unsafe levels of growth hormones. The EU has found a link between beef hormone and cancer. The US rejects this position. Farmers allege that the hormone is used to increase cattle weight and effecient feeding. Some people contend that a few farmers were willing to reduce the levels of hormones in their cattle, but the US government nixed the concession because they did not want to create a stir among the public. As many of us know the US Beef industy is an extremely effective lobby. So my question to you is this...

If the beef industry has the ability to persuade the government to allow cancer-causing growth chemicals in the food we eat, could the beef industry also be behind the Atkins (low-carb craze)?? The whole situation makes you think. Studies have shown that those who lose weight on a low-carb diet lose the roughly the same amount of weight as those on calorie restriction diets over the course of 1 year. However, there are not many studies published to determine the long-term effects of a low-carb diet on heart health. However, this has been a boon to the beef industry. Are they behind the low-carb craze??

Disclaimer - I am just a curious beef-eating individual who knew nothing about the amount of cancer-causing growth hormones in beef.

How Not to Choose a Financial Planner

Never go with a financial planner who is trying to sell you insurance simultaneously. If they try to push it on them ask..."Are you an insurance salesman or a financial planner?" Because if you are the former I can call the little lizard. But you are a bit slimy too.

Rose planted by Cassandra 

Fourth of July

So I planted a rose bush today. Definitely hard work involved. Uggh. I spoke with my grandfather (the 30 year expert on rose bush care) and he said to keep bugs from tearing through your plants...get a gallon jug and put a tablespoon of baking soda and a little liquid dish detergent in the gallon jug with water. Shake and put in a spray bottle and spray it on the leaves every few weeks. Water every few days at the base of the plant. Fertilize every two weeks. Hope this helps me and other newbie gardeners

Cass B