One of the nice things that starts to happen as the nest begins to empty out is that you are able to start turning your attention to "the bucket list". This past October, Loreen and I picked San Francisco and the Northern California wine region of our list and we certainly were not disappointed. While our San Fran tour was very nice, save for this shot from the bay, I want to focus this posting on our wine country visit.…
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Every year, if it is at all possible, my good friend Simon Ralph and I find a way to connect. I came to know Simon during my almost 5 year tenure at IATA in Geneva and he has become a close and life-long friend.
Largely, we have managed to find a way to do this...either Simon will visit Dubai or I will visit Switzerland. This year it was the latter, as I had a…
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Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you view it, I can't say that I have a parent or grandparent that served in a world war. I guess that it is a great thing that we can say that we have generations of families that have not been involved in a war.
However, this year, in Canada, after two soldiers have fallen on Canadian soil within the last few weeks, all of us are reminded about the brave souls who protect our great country both inside our borders and throughout the…
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The CBC has long been a source of great content with shows like As it Happens, Quirks and Quarks and now the infamous Q.
I would LOVE to see or hear the CBC host an interview show where Jian Ghomeshi is interviewed by his "lovers". Now this would be great Canadian programming :-)
P.S. I'm not judging whether he is guilty or…
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Diversity and inclusion have become more than just buzz words in today’s interconnected world. They are now core elements of any workplace. Nowhere is this more evident than in internship programs, where the next generation of professionals takes their first steps. By embracing diversity and inclusion, companies do not just offer a richer, more dynamic experience for interns. They fuel creativity, innovation, and the eventual path to…
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You must have heard about the English proverb, “There is no place like home”. From this proverb, you can easily understand the importance of home in an individual’s life. It not only provides shelter but is also a storehouse of our memories. It is our duty to keep it in good condition. One way by which you can effectively offer protection to your house is house siding.
Now, what is house siding? It is a protective material which is used for covering the exterior side of the house in…
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Chicken farming is a popular occupation practiced by many people living in the countryside. They are one of the best barnyard birds which you can raise in a small place, such as the backyard of your garden. Caring for them is also not a difficult sine they do not have much requirements. They only require safe coop and good quality food and water. Now before you start searching for chickens for sale, know about…
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Although raising chickens seem like a fun filled activity, it has its own set of problems. Chickens are vulnerable to both predators and diseases. These diseases spread through pathogens and can have a devastating impact on the entire flock.
If you get in touch with live chicken suppliers, you can know more about chicken diseases and how you can keep chicken healthy because they have the adequate…
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