It was a successful one The last days of 2011 are already ticking away. We usually look ahead expect better things next year. But before delving into the future, I want to look back. Hey, it was a fantastic year…
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Where is Santa?
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Here is how to track him… While children pester their parents with questions about Santa, adults hit the stores in search of the perfect present. Still, where is Santa is very important to know. NORAD tracks him and every year…
2012 with leaner government?
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Rumors suggest 15% reduction of the government in 2012 is in the works This summer it was announced that 700 jobs are to be eliminated from the federal government over a three year period. As CBC reported, it is just…
Twine + Tweet = Smart home
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It is not only smart phones and sleek tablets that are conquering our technology craving minds. Traditionally boring appliances like the fridge, the washer or the stove are also getting a boost from digital innovations. I wrote earlier this year…
Predictions for 2012
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Bold for some, boring for others, but affecting all of us… I don’t make predictions myself, but love reading what other people think about the future. Personally, I do not expect anything dramatic to happen during the next year. Stepping…
Ottawa real estate market: Latest update
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November – a blockbuster month! Numbers have very strong persuasive power. When global economist talk about overpriced market in Canada, Ottawa doesn’t care at all and keeps buying. The latest statistics paint a very boisterous real estate market in our…
ING Direct follows TD Canada Trust
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One more lender embraces the collateral charge… Some rumors go around that ING Direct will start register all of their mortgages as a “collateral charge” as oppose to the more consumer friendly “standard charge” mortgage. Collateral charge mortgage will help…
Protect your valuables
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The most expensive item you carry in your pockets may be your smartphone Most of us know how horrifying feels the moment they realize that something is wrong – you check the pockets twice, then the purse, then again the…