Working in aviation has its advantages. First, it lends itself to travel and over the past 30 years I have had the good fortune of visting, living and working in a number of great cities across the globe. Second, although its image has been battered by environmentalists (even though modern day jet aircraft are far more fuel efficient than automobiles!) and politicians (who fail recognise its considerable social and economic value and tax the heck out of it as a result), aviation still…
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We have all heard the phrase “respect your elders”. However, along with relics like the rotary dial phone, VHS recorders and the hand written letter, that concept may be getting a little dated. In many, if not all cultures, the notion that “old folks” are a valued resource to young adults or to society in general is becoming little more than a polite gesture. Does…
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By now you may have noticed I enjoy fishing. What you may not know is that has not always been case. When I was a young lad, fishing wasn't the technicolour, globe-trotting pastime it is today.
Sitting in a downpour on the Kebesquashashing River for hours on end waiting for the pickerel to hit as blackflies and mosquitos gnaw away at ankles and the apparently…
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Little did we know our lives would change on September 21, 2009. Our foster co-ordinator at the Boston Terrier Rescue asked if we would be able to foster this little guy. Marty was found roaming the streets of Toronto when Toronto Animal Services picked him up and soon after, he became part of our Rescue. After having four foster pups come and go, I wasn't sure if my husband…
My Mom is the best. That's why, on this Mother's Day, I would like to pay tribute to her with my own personal Top Ten List of Favourite 'Mom' Moments
10. Getting one or more of my favourite desserts everytime I come home (butter tarts, blueberry and/or flapper pie)
9. Our trip to Lourdes, particularly the drive through the French countryside
8. Sitting in the porch on a summer's day in Chapleau, the breeze blowing in from the back yard as we catch up over a glass (ok…
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Reposting this link from MSN... if you have a minute, its an amazing video.
Try to figure out if these guys are playing or hungry...
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For those in charge of laboratories, selecting the right industrial furniture for a lab can be challenging. Various factors such as safety requirements, storage needs, and function dictate the type of lab furniture one would require. No two laboratories are the same. While some will be basic, others have sterilization processes or microbial protections required. The biggest question revolves around the material used in the lab cabinet as well as countertops. This is a decision that one must…
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Industrial laboratories mostly have several products scattered almost everywhere, making it look like a mess. This reduces the overall appearance of the place and surely makes it impossible to maintain a certain productivity rate. A laboratory of a company is the backstage in which the main things are operated. This is why it is essential to keep it well organized. A proper way of making sure your lab is organized and you find every product from time to time is by investing in a…
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It is completely normal for any individual to act nervous when visiting a hearing clinic or audiologist for the first time. If an individual is experiencing itching, hearing loss, ringing or any type of pain in the ear, a visit to the nearest hearing clinic is always recommended. Contrary to what people believe, professional ear cleaning is simple and pain-free.
Like anywhere else in the world, many people suffer from hearing difficulties and ear-related problems in…
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A fireplace is an integral feature of any home's heating system and needs regular upkeep. Whether you have a gas fire or an electric fire, fireplaces are a useful convenience for any house. It's also practical, and when it's operating well, it may reduce your monthly heating utility expenses. Nevertheless, a fireplace does need regular maintenance, and you will need to consider a fireplace installation or…
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