Dubai is making a bid to host the 2020 Expo. I think most Canadians of a relatively advanced age will remember our Expo in 1967 in Montreal. I was too young to recall the event itself but the…
Blog Expo 2020 1 LikeWe needed a shed. So we hired a contractor to build one, since I knew nothing about building sheds. The contractor we hired built us a deck the previous year which was beautifully designed, well…
Blog My Shed 1 Like Switzerland (11)As you may recall just over a year ago I set out on a bit of a bucket list quest...specifically to produce a music CD with my then newly-formed band stereotypes. At the time of my last blog we had…
Blog stereotypes - the final stretch 1 LikeI recently had the great pleasure of heading back to Canada for an unexpected two-week vacation. Typically we return home for a summer visit but, as my eldest daughter Bianca had moved to Dubai,…
Blog Home Cooking 1 LikeWhat is an appropriate age to decide what you want to do with your life? You are now expected to have some sort of idea by the time you finish high school. While at this age…
First my apologies as this is not a blog as much as it is a collection of images from my recent visit to Cape Town (or as it is known in the aviation world - CPT). I had the pleasure of visiting…
Blog Memories of Cape Town (not a sauce sold in Loblaws) 1 LikeWorking 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…
Blog Global Exposure 3 Likes Reflections on a Canadian pastimeBy 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…
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Little did we know our lives would change on September 21, 2009. Our foster…
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…
Blog Top Ten List of Favourite 'Mom' Moments 2 LikesFor a Canadian, even one who has been out of the country for over a decade, NHL playoffs are a special time of the year. As a child, I fondly recall the ceremony and ritual that revolved around…
Blog A special time of the year 2 Likes Go Jump in the Pool!Go jump in the pool!
I was lucky to get my hip replacement just as I retired and would have free time during the day to get back into shape. The physiotherapy rehabilitation exercises were…
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Are you having problems in generating good quality leads? If yes, then you are not alone. This is common among many business organizations. It is quite difficult to generate good quality leads in business consistently, especially without the help of trained professionals. Let us now learn about some of the common lead generation challenges which business owners and marketing professionals often face during their lead generation…
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When it comes to laboratory tables, longevity isn't just a bonus, it is expected. Between chemical spills, heavy equipment and the occasional mishap, a lab table needs the strength of heavy weight machinery. That being said, there are specific qualities of lab tables that make this happen, such as the following.
A table made…
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Forklifts are the heavy machinery that does all of the heavy lifting in the industrial world. They lift, they haul and they swerve through tight aisles to get the job done. But even the most seasoned forklift can use a little help. These come in the form of forklift attachments. These handy add-ons take your standard forklift and turn it into a multi-purpose machine.
Because of this, more and more companies have started investing in attachments for their forklifts. This translates to…
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In today’s fast-changing world, diversity and inclusion aren't just trendy ideas — they are essential for a company's growth and success. Businesses that focus on creating a truly inclusive environment experience greater innovation, stronger teamwork, and happier employees. They also become magnets for top talent and develop a progressive brand image.
So, how can you build a workplace where every individual feels seen, respected, and empowered?…
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