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A trip of a lifetime

In 2006 I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go fishing in Iceland. This was all thanks to the efforts of former colleague, photographer, chef and Norwegian fisherman par excellence Knut Lovstuhagen.



Knut used his extensive list of contacts to secure deep disounts on our Icelandair flight from Oslo to Reykjavík and the hotels we…

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Added by Lorne Alan Riley on March 25, 2013 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Fishing in Norway

Some of my favourite fishing stories come from Norway. When I worked in Frankfurt for Star Alliance my good friend Knut Lovstuhagen, a native Norwegian, gourmant and fisherman, arranged for an annual trip to various parts of Norway. We would always go deep sea fishing...the first trip was to Bodo with Knut...where we fished from the shores of the Salstrummen which features the strongest ocean current in the world as the tide rips through the fjord.

The second was in Stavanger where we…

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Added by Lorne Alan Riley on March 10, 2013 at 6:30am — No Comments

Dinner in Geneva - A Proud Tradition Lives On

Even after four years away from Geneva, the sights and sounds of this quaint Swiss city nestled between Lac Leman and the French border bring fond memories of good wine, wonderful cheese, high prices and rigid rules.

 

Most importantly, each time I…

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Added by Lorne Alan Riley on March 4, 2013 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Chasing the dream...

 Ok, perhaps the title overstates it a bit. But ever since I was a young lad I liked to sing. Christmas carols, radio tunes in the back of the '67 Chevy Biscayne that was the family car and, during my teen years, at Christmas parties hosted by the Payette's in my home town of Chapleau. During the early 80s I actually performed a couple of gigs in Chapleau with home town bands. The first group, "People People",…

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Added by Lorne Alan Riley on February 24, 2013 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

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How Can You Use Social Media To Promote Your Products Online?

Posted by Jack Smith on May 5, 2026 at 7:15am 0 Comments

Social media has become a strategic asset for commercial enterprises who want to promote their products online and increase their consumer base. Social media content writing is now said to be an important part of online promotion of products and services.

With social media marketing, it is now possible to engage directly with potential customers, tell their story and highlight the…

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Stop Wasting Budget: Why You Need LinkedIn Advertising Service Now

Posted by Jack Smith on May 5, 2026 at 4:28am 0 Comments

LinkedIn has become a powerful medium through which business owners and marketers can connect with senior decision makers and high value prospects. However, if you run ads without any clear strategy, then it will not only waste resources but also drain your budget. Without the right approach, you will get little results despite spending money.

In such a situation, LinkedIn advertising services can make a big…

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Key Applications Of Laminar Flow Hoods In Modern Laboratories

Posted by Jack Smith on April 30, 2026 at 6:48am 0 Comments

In many modern laboratories, scientists and researchers often perform sensitive experiments which require contamination free environments in order to get reliable results. A laminar flow hood is ideal for such laboratories. This equipment has been designed for the purpose of providing a steady flow of filtered air, thus creating a sterile environment where sensitive experiments can…

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What Out-of-State Visitors Need to Know About Buying Cannabis in Ontario

Posted by Jack Smith on September 16, 2025 at 8:58am 0 Comments

Ontario, Oregon, is a small town with fewer than 12,000 people. Yet it draws streams of visitors from neighboring Idaho and beyond. The reason is no secret. In Ontario, Oregon, dispensaries have become a curious border attraction with an economic engine and a cultural flashpoint. But what exactly should an out-of-state buyer expect? Far less glamour than a Netflix documentary might suggest, and far more rules than the average…

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