The 2010 Winter Olympics is now coming to a close. It was the most memorable olympics I've ever watched. The dedication, perseverance and professionalism of the athletes was phenomenal. Not only did it make me feel proud to be a Canadian, but moreso it made me feel proud to be a member of the hum
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02/28/2010
This morning we headed out early to attend the National Home Show at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto.The show did not seem to have as many exhibits as last year's, however the ones that were there were very well set up and interesting. We learned: ~ about the newest ways of installing granite
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02/28/2010
Just arrived home from the National Home Show in Toronto and after taking care of some business, have settled in to watch the gold medal hockey game between Canada and the USA.Hockey is a very emotional game for Canadians. It's our national sport and children grow up here with hockey in their blo
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02/28/2010
Natural Oakville - The Mallard DuckThe Mallard Duck compensates for it's abundance with it's great beauty and curious personality. Commonly found in waterbodies throughout the Oakville region, it's adaptability has made it the most commonly seen duck in the Halton region. Mallards are capable of
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02/26/2010
Starting a Business in Oakville – The Business Plan If you are considering starting your own business in Oakville, help is close at hand. The Oakville Public Library hosts many small business seminars which the public is welcome to attend. Learning more about how to start a small business will g
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02/23/2010
Genealogy has long been a fascinating interest of mine and many members of my family, both on my Mother's and on my Father's side, have done extensive research into our family's past. Searching for your roots can be both exhilarating and frustrating, all at the same time. It can lead you to far-o
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02/21/2010
Linwood Barclay will be giving a presentation at the Central Auditorium of the Oakville Public Libary on March 2nd, 2010 at 7pm. Best known as an author who writes thrillers, Linwood's books are often bestsellers.He will be talking about his book,' Fear the Worst'. He'll also talk about his book,
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02/21/2010
A few days ago I was unpacking more of my books and found The 8th Habit by Stephen R Covey.Becoming a bit distracted from the task at hand, I sat down for a bit and began to flip through the pages.I came across a part in it that talked about a concept his son, Stephen MR Covey, had come up with c
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02/21/2010
Spring is in the air today in Oakville. Ice and snow are retreating and the waterfowl are returning from their winter vacations.It was the perfect day to take a drive through Old Oakville and head down to the Lake Ontario shore. A lone kayaker took advantage of the beautiful day and braved the ch
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02/21/2010
Getting Your House Ready for Sale in Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton or Mississauga. A successful sale in a short time period, with a maximum sale price, is an achievable goal if you take the time to prepare your property before you put it up for sale. Determining your home's 'curb appeal' is one
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02/20/2010