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It’s Sunday afternoon, and you’re bone tired. The work-week is just a few hours away, and you’re already thinking about everything you’ve got to do come Monday morning. At least the kids will be back in school by then and you’ll have a moment to think, but in the meantime, … Read More
Anecdotal evidence suggests that with gas again nearing the $1.20/litre benchmark in many regions, carpooling is coming back into vogue. Which is all well and good… unless any of these seven nitwits jump into the pool: Know-It-All Knowlton Good old Knowlton. It’s all about me-me-me, with Knowlton. Thus, when we … Read More
News came from Oxford this week where the University’s ‘Equality and Diversity Unit” opined that those who failed to look other people in the eye were guilty of racism. Meanwhile, Americans were reminded yet again that women who breastfeed their babies are promoting rigid gender roles. The insanity of political correctness continues. … Read More
While the Quebecois – thanks in part to the Orange Lodge bigotry of Sir Sam Hughes – were less inclined than other Canadians to fight in World War One, they were certainly not absent. The attitude carried over into the World War Two, but again, there were many Quebecois who fought … Read More
So you’re looking to make some extra cash on the side, and you’ve decided to rent out your house on Air BNB. Good idea! But how can you make sure to attract the right type of guests – folks you can trust to treat your home with respect? Here are … Read More
