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Archive for September, 2011

Liberals in a Panic in Ontario

Friday, September 30th, 2011 Posted in Ontario Election | 1 Comment »

If you can believe some of the news reports, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Premier Dalton McGuinty is in a panic that not only will he lose the election, he ... Read more..

Ontario’s Budget Increases

Thursday, September 29th, 2011 Posted in Ontario Election | 1 Comment »

It appears to be common knowledge that the Liberals have more than doubled spending over the past 8 years they have been in power. Even in this election they are ... Read more..

Bed Blockers

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 Posted in Baby Boomers | 2 Comments »

Can you imagine being called a bed blocker in a hospital!  That is what hospital staff call people who should be in an long term care facility and not in ... Read more..

Another Week of Market Volatility for investors

Monday, September 26th, 2011 Posted in Stock Markets | 1 Comment »

Well it looks like another week of the markets going up and down. Nervous are investors trying to figure out what to do with their portfolios. Market volatility makes everyone ... Read more..

Market Volatility

Saturday, September 24th, 2011 Posted in Stock Markets | No Comments »

The markets are on a roller coaster again and this time headed into a deep trough! Or as some would say this is temporary and as soon as the worlds ... Read more..

McGuinty’s tax Increases for Ontario

Friday, September 23rd, 2011 Posted in Ontario Election | 1 Comment »

McGuinty's tax increases for Ontario have increase a lot. Wondering about the tax increases over the past seven year. Here is what our Premier has done for Ontario in the ... Read more..

Smart Meters for Electrical Usage – Another tax

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 Posted in Ontario Election | 1 Comment »

Well the folks in the province of Ontario, are going to be hit with another tax! It seems that the province has spent $850 m to install Smart Meters for ... Read more..

American Middle Fork Campgrounds

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Camping | 1 Comment »

If you are planning a whitewater rafting trip, there are several options for camping near or on the Middle Fork American river and American Middle Fork campgrounds.  There are a ... Read more..

Belfast’s Violent Troubles are in the Past

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Ireland | 1 Comment »

Growing up in Belfast in the 70s,80s and 90s was an adventure of a kind experienced nowhere else in the free world. The weekend activities for youths in those days ... Read more..

Exercise and Live Long

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Exercise | 1 Comment »

Recent studies by scientists are uncovering a phenomenon that points to the an exercise and live long strategy. Exercise appears to ensure that more blood gets to organs and tissues. ... Read more..

Staying Free at the Encore in Las Vegas!

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Las Vegas | 2 Comments »

Well we just got an email from the Wynn casino in Las Vegas. They are offering us three free rooms at the Wynn casino or the Encore in Las Vegas. ... Read more..

Red Condos by River Bullhead City

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Bullhead | 1 Comment »

We had the opportunity to stay at the red condos by the river in Bullhead City in Arizona this past spring and we would recommend that you really make sure ... Read more..

Ontario Carbon Tax

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Ontario Election | 1 Comment »

Were there is smoke there is usually a fire. That is exactly what we think about a Liberal comment by Brant MPP Dave Levac. He apparently told a Brantford newspaper ... Read more..

Petrie Island Marshes

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 Posted in Ottawa | 1 Comment »

This is a second post about Petrie Island Marshes. For more information about the beaches, volley ball and the park, visit the following page, Click Here. In addition to the ... Read more..

Petrie Island – Ottawa Orleans

Friday, September 9th, 2011 Posted in Ottawa | 1 Comment »

Petrie Island is a man made island and beach on the  west side of Ottawa in the village of Orleans. This beach and island is actually quite a beautiful place ... Read more..

St Huberts Restaurant – Orleans

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in Ottawa | 1 Comment »

The new St Huberts restaurant has re-opened in Orleans. This is one of our favorite places to go for chicken. The old restaurant at the same location was getting a ... Read more..

Ten Fattening Foods

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in Diet | No Comments »

So what are the worst foods, anytime during the year and  the calorie-packed culprits that we should stay away from? The experts say  that there really are no "bad" foods. ... Read more..

Purchasing Camping Gear

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in Camping | 2 Comments »

Purchasing camping gear is really a personal thing. This post was prompted by an experience I had while purchasing camping gear as a wedding gift for my daughter and her ... Read more..

Post 911 Security Tab – Are we being Efficient?

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in General Travel Stuff | 1 Comment »

Over the past few days there have been more and more articles appearing about 9/11. They cover the World Trade Center plane crashes. We have watched these and in no ... Read more..

Were is Our Economy Headed

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in US Politics | No Comments »

U.S. President Barack Obama, plans to spend $300 billion on a jobs package. Apparently he'll announce tonight that this will be part of his stimulus plan, according to most media ... Read more..

George Best Airport Belfast

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in Ireland | 2 Comments »

George Best Airport Belfast city airport was renamed in commemoration of the legendary footballer George Best. George Best was one of  Belfast’s most famous sports heroes. He was said to ... Read more..

Aria Casino and Hotel Las Vegas

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in Las Vegas | 2 Comments »

We stayed at the new Aria City Center casino and hotel in May 2011. We like the hotel and overall complex, however it takes awhile to learn how to get ... Read more..

Dominique Strauss-Kahn – A Travesty in Justice

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 Posted in Notorious Crimes | No Comments »

Well it seems that Dominique Strauss-Kahn has gotten away with some underhanded behavior in New York City .  He is now back in France and yes he has lost a ... Read more..

The Ontario Provincial Elections

Monday, September 5th, 2011 Posted in Canada | 2 Comments »

We are so afraid that the liberals will once again be voted back into power in the next Ontario Provincial Elections. They have been in power for many years now. ... Read more..

Are We Headed for Another Recession

Friday, September 2nd, 2011 Posted in US Politics | No Comments »

Apparently 8 out of 10 Americans think we are already in a recession. Are we headed for another recession and is it going to be serious. For a recession to ... Read more..

Political Dogma

Thursday, September 1st, 2011 Posted in US Politics | 1 Comment »

I saw Mark Cuban being interviewed on Pierce Morgan the other night. What a smart guy, up beat, positive and seems to know what he is all about. He is ... Read more..

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