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Lessons in keeping the peace
Ottawa Homes - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 10:04 AM
In some ways, it was simpler before. When Joy Lane Hicks wanted to buy a new piece of furniture or do some redecorating, she says, “I would start with, ‘Hey, honey, I have an idea,’ and he would drop his head, groaning and moaning.

Make the most of time spent indoors
Editor's Note - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 10:03 AM
On Tuesday, our famous furry friends around the world emerged from their slumber to determine our fate for the next few weeks.

Small Furnishings
Ottawa Homes - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 10:01 AM
Forget the overstuffed sofa. Say no to the 10-person dining room table. Oversized items dwarf small spaces, making them seem tiny, cramped and cluttered.

Are you covered?
Ottawa Homes - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 10:00 AM
It may not be on your traditional list of resolutions, along with losing weight or saving money, but the beginning of the year is the perfect time to take stock of your home’s contents and re-assess your home or renter’s insurance.

Inside the dragon’s den
Ottawa Homes - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:59 AM
Enter the Dragons’ Den if you dare! Be warned: you must be well-prepared and persuasive with your business ideas if you want the Dragons (business executives) to invest their money.

Mission: organization
Ottawa Homes - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:58 AM
No matter how hard you try, you feel cluttered at home, disorganized at work and time-challenged everywhere.

Game day treats
Your Life - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:57 AM
Super Bowl XLIV is coming up this Sunday, when the New Orleans Saints take on the Indianapolis Colts for pigskin power.

iPad: Pros and Cons
Your Life - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:53 AM
The weeks and weeks of speculation are over. Now, let the weeks and weeks of nitpicking begin. As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Apple has officially unveiled the iPad, its tablet-style computer, media player, e-reader, web-surfing thingamajig.

Mangos are queens
Your Life - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:50 AM
Available almost year-round, the mango is a delicious fruit that contains many compounds beneficial to our health and a great way to shine a bit of sun on the winter season! A native of India, where the fruit has already been “domesticated” for more than 5,000 years, the mango is considered as being the “Queen of Fruit” and is used heavily in local cooking.

Looking great and being healthy at any age
Your Life - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:50 AM
John Rowley realized he was getting a little chunky around the midsection nine years ago while putting in some long hours with a new business venture.

Mad hatters
Your Life - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:49 AM
Warm and fuzzy has never looked so good. Faux fur and trapper-style hats are trekking from the backwoods to the city streets, and the traditionally nerdy accoutrements such as ear flaps, pom-poms and under-the-chin ties are both warm and the height of style.

The need for water
Your Life - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:49 AM
One of the top priorities of aid efforts in Haiti is getting water to everyone. Water makes up about 60% of the human body.

Living with a vacuum
Autonet.ca - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:48 AM
Back in the day, the controls on your vehicle were manual - when you pulled a knob, it was mechanically connected to something and the operator actually physically moved a valve or lever to control that function or operation.

Myths about horsepower
Autonet.ca - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:48 AM
Confused about whether horsepower or torque is more important? If you’re having a hard time understanding the difference, think of it this way: one is like a marathon runner while the other is more like a sprinter - both have their place, both deliver performance, but they are different.

10 driving tips for avoiding a roadside tragedy
Autonet.ca - 2/4/2010 Updated @ 9:48 AM
- Take care when crossing the street as a pedestrian; - Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter; - Be patient with other road users; - Always wear a seat belt as a driver or a passenger; - Ensure your child car seat is appropriate for their height and weight; - Slow down on wet or icy roads; - Obey all traffic signals; - Do not run red lights; - Never drink or do drugs and drive; - Never drive while texting or talking on your cell phone; Never drive when you’re tired.






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