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Get the most out of the dryer in your apartment

Posted on August 31, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

Let's face it, sometimes you get behind on laundry.  The worst is when that outfit that you planned on wearing to your special date (or even your kids little league uniform) isn't ready when you need it to be.  You might not even realize it until you're getting ready to head out of the apartment.  So what do you do?  If you're like me, you try to run it... [Read more...]

“Repo Men” now available on DVD at Redbox

Posted on August 26, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
Repo-Men

Repo Men Remy and Jake are best friends and The Union’s most dangerous repossession men, reclaiming top-dollar organs when recipients fall behind on their payments. But after an on-the-job accident forces Remy to be outfitted with a top-of-the-line heart replacement, he finds himself in debt and unable to pay. Now, the hunter becomes the hunted as Jake will... [Read more...]

Got a smoke alarm? It can save you money on your renter’s insurance.

Posted on August 24, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

Do you currently carry renter's insurance?  Rosemont Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It's really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is one in an article I found about saving money on renter's insurance.  Check out this video too. Smoke Alarms: Preventing... [Read more...]

Salt Factory in downtown Roswell

Posted on August 19, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
The Bleu Burger at the Salt Factory

Are you familiar with the term "gastropub?"  With the nature of my work, I've been reading a lot of restaurant reviews and "where to eat" articles in a nice variety of different cities.  More and more frequently, the word "gastropub" keeps popping up.  I know "gastro" is the greek root for the word "stomach" and "pub", that's short for "public house"...a... [Read more...]

Lottery Ticket in Atlanta area theaters this weekend

Posted on August 18, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

Anyone planning to go see Lottery Ticket when it hits Atlanta theaters this weekend?  It looks like it might actually be pretty good.  It's about a young guy named Kevin Carson (played by actor/rapper Bow Wow) who hits the lottery for a cool $350 million.  Apparently, that was the easy part.  Hanging on to the ticket over the long weekend until the lottery... [Read more...]

Bark in the Park with the Atlanta Braves, Aug. 29

Posted on August 12, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
Take me out to the ballgame!

Do you enjoy baseball?  How about your dog...does he/she enjoy a good game?  Well, the Atlanta Braves certainly hope so.  On August 29, when the NL East leading Braves host the Florida Marlins, dog-loving fans are invited to Bark in the Park, a promotion that allows you to bring your dog with you to the game.  Just think, you and your pooch can finally... [Read more...]

Honey Chicken Kabobs

Posted on August 12, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

The weather in Atlanta is supposed to cool down to the 80's this weekend.  For me, that's prime weather to do some grilling.  Last time I grilled, I made these Honey Chicken Kabobs and they were delicious.  Give them a try! Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 skinless, boneless... [Read more...]

Seen Ghost Writer?

Posted on August 6, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
The-Ghost-Writer

The Ghost Writer When a gifted ghostwriter is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration’s harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician’s past, he discovers secrets that threaten... [Read more...]

Try BB’S Bagels & Diner. You’ll love it.

Posted on August 5, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
Look at that...soft, chewy, creamy goodness!

There is nothing better in the morning for breakfast a fresh, lightly toasted New York-style bagel with a generous smear of cream cheese and lox.  My personal preference is the "everything" bagel.  It has sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt and onion bits baked on top.  Anyway, before I start getting hungry, let me get back to the purpose of this blog post. ... [Read more...]