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Mary Orlin: The Six Aromas You Don’t Want to Smell in Your Wine

January 27, 2012
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Good tips re wine.  I never know. —- When you stick your nose in a glass of wine, what do you smell? Most of the time, the aroma will be fruity, floral or spicy. The wine may even be earthy or smell of smoked meats (as in a Northern Rhone Syrah), or buttery and...

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You must be an administrator in Vista (and win 7)

January 26, 2012
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I keep getting this error when trying to upgrade a software package. Below is the way around it that works. — Run as Administrator in Vista – WinMatrix If you use Vista Start Menu search box for launching your apps, you can run any...

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Regular mail for online purchases please

January 25, 2012
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Why do companies insist on sending items via courier rather than regular mail. It is just so inconvenient. If you are not in they do not redeliver, and you have to drive half way across town to then pick it up. If it is...

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Sleep less, live longer?

January 24, 2012
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Interesting study. — Although it’s a common belief that 8 hours of sleep is required for optimal health, a six-year study of more than one million adults ages 30...

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Coronal Mass Ejection

January 23, 2012
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The last couple of times there seemed big earthquakes during these events (coinciding with a full/new moon) Conspiracy theorists say there is a relationship. Scientists, that there is not....

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Toronto today

January 22, 2012
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Toronto today

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Toronto today

January 21, 2012
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Toronto today

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End Your Insomnia, Snoring, and Other Common Sleep Problems with These Expert Tips

January 16, 2012
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This is a new one for me…. ‘monkey brain’… It strikes, I need to blog.. ….. Taking a long time to fall asleep is one of the symptoms of...

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How do I increase the battery life on my Android phone?

January 13, 2012
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I recently purchases a Google Nexus S smart phone. Have been really pleased with it, however was starting to get frustrated with the Battery life. It only lasted a...

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Review. Duff’s Famous Wings

December 23, 2011
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… continuing series of restaurant reviews. The wings here were pretty good.  Good range of sauces, mild to hot… and then onto superhot, death and Armageddon. Armageddon meets it...

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She Who Measures

December 19, 2011
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Interesting short film.  Disturbing a little. She Who Measures.

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Don’t Decide Until Decision Time :: Tips :: The 99 Percent

December 6, 2011
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Have you ever made a decision in haste and regretted it at leisure? Maybe you were too tired to realize you were too tired to think straight. Maybe you...

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Nitty Gritty: The Wonder & Glory of Magnified Beach Sand | WebEcoist

December 1, 2011
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Nitty Gritty: The Wonder & Glory of Magnified Beach Sand | WebEcoist.

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Getting to know your squash – The Globe and Mail

December 1, 2011
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Acorn is a dark green or orange colour. It is a fluted variety with a distinct orange flesh. Its large seeds are similar to a pumpkin’s. It is the...

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You know your car is getting old when……

November 25, 2011
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I was filling up the old car today (you know the one you are sentimentally attached to and don’t want to part with). Looked at the price of gas/petrol,...

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