It is inevitable, they say. You have all heard it too. “The only two things we can be sure of in life is that we will pay taxes and die.” I am not going to try to change what they have promised you, in terms of tax, which you will surely pay. You will have all of your tax bills […]

Some people believe that the Lhasa Apso is a “nasty” breed. Definitely not in my experience. So where did the reputation come from? I have some theories … When the breed became popular in the 1970s and ’80s, puppy mill breeders quickly jumped on the bandwagon, buying and breeding Lhasas with no other goal than to produce puppies, sell them […]

A six-month review of your new financial planning investment services program is essential to your long-term success. A quick discussion at the partner meeting will not address the real issues. The review should be a serious project with a commitment to address any uncovered issues. Many companies have wondered how we do it and what we should look for. The […]

Each year, eighty percent of the pumpkins grown in the US are harvested in October. Commercial canned puree is probably the most familiar edible form of this popular fall product, however the soft, slightly sweet pulp of fresh pumpkin makes a great dish when baked, boiled, sautéed, steamed or heated in the microwave. Pumpkin seeds can also be roasted to […]

The Rocky Mountains provide some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Canada, if not North America. For many people, observing wildlife can be the highlight of their trip. Whether it is a grazing elk, a hissing marmot, or a black bear playing with her cubs, you are sure to come across many wild creatures. HOARY MARMOT Also known as […]

Web hosting, social media and the future of business The growth of Facebook over the past few years has provided influential marketing tools for business owners. But the downside of having a Facebook page for your business is the spam that people post on your page. So how do you deal with it? In any medium, you will receive spam. […]

I just spent a week in beautiful Costa Rica. My family and I swim, sail, snorkel, communicate with wildlife, and parachute above the Pacific Ocean. We didn’t see any Pokémon. That’s because, unlike much of the rest of humanity, we weren’t looking for anyone to use the app that has taken the world by storm: Pokémon Go. Surprisingly, my pre-teen […]

Many companies like to advertise in local newspapers, in some cases it can have a good effect on the company by making them more known within local areas. Newspapers are always aimed at a certain market, for example, free magazines like Metro are aimed at commuters, so they are usually found in train stations, metro, etc. This level of targeting […]

Black kitchen cabinets are a bold option. In fact, they can work in a surprising number of homes, although they may not be to the liking of those who like a more traditional style. The key to making these cabinets work is making sure your kitchen can handle them aesthetically to begin with, and making sure there are no lighting […]

The Ford Pinto was Ford’s first domestic subcompact car. It was marketed in 1970 with competitors such as AMC Gremlin, Chevrolet Vega, and imports from Volkswagen, Datsun, and Toyota. It was a very popular car with 100,000 units delivered in January 1971. A version produced under the Lincoln Mercury name was called the Bobcat. The Pinto used propellants proven in […]