A couple of studies were published in this month's Journal of Nutrition (click here and here for abstracts) showing that substances found in egg yolks were concentrated in the eye and help prevent macular degeneration, one of the dreaded diseases of aging. Macular degeneration is caused by a deterioration of the retina, and is the leading cause of blindness in people over 55.

Some of you may be aware, although many may not, that back a number of years ago, Mike and I made a family foray into the restaurant business. We purchased the area franchise rights to a concept out of Dallas, called ZuZu Handmade Mexican Food, which we were to own with our sons. The plan was that we would provide the capital, they the industry and expertise.