Archive : March 2013

Shot of levity to raise your spirits

  So, maybe you’re down in the dumps/land-fill and need a chuckle or two. Perhaps we can be of service here with a little shot of levity to raise your spirits and take your mind off whatever calamity, large or small, has...

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Decorated eggs an ancient tradition

  If you’ve ever traveled the Yellowhead Highway to Edmonton or Jasper, you’ve seen the biggest Easter egg in the world. This egg, or pysanka, was erected in 1975 in Vegreville, Alberta, following input from physic...

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Two bridges in the news

As a city where two famous rivers converge, it’s not surprising that Winnipeg’s bridges are a frequent topic in the media. Recent reports include the restaurant on the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge being leased by new tenants, ...

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Questions to ask your real estate agent

  As a continuation of the theme of REALTORS® helping buyers in the home buying process, there are a number of points worth stressing.  Selecting a REALTOR® can be quite thorough and rigorous, involvi...

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Amazing things said by kids

  Ah, the amazing logic of kids: •  A youngster called his grandfather to wish him a happy birthday. He asked Grandad how old he was and was told 68. The grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he aske...

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British slang for police is baffling

  Many readers enjoy British movies, sit-coms and soaps. At the same time, these fans sometimes have no idea what those Brits are saying.  Since we use their language, we do understand standard English vocabu...

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Annoying and distracting

  It’s a safe bet that everyone has experienced the annoying and distracting cell phone user in a public setting engaged in what to the casual observer is a one-way conversation. At airports while awaiting a...

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