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Hang Up and Drive!

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

"Hang up and drive!" It's something almost all of us have shouted while sitting behind a car with a driver too absorbed in a cell phone chat to pay attention to the fact that the ...

Whether you're driving a brand new Lexus, a five-year-old Honda, or the truly ancient Volkswagen Rabbit you've had since college, auto insurance is critical. Not only do most states require at least minimum liability in ...

Pet-Proof Your House

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

We have insurance for our homes, cars, and medical needs, but when it comes to our pets, an illness or injury generally means paying money to the vet. One way to minimize your chances of ...

Volvo Embraces Holistic Approach to Environmentally Sound Cars

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

While any discussion of "green" automobiles tends to focus on fuel consumption and emissions, the environmental impact of a car’s construction and that of the materials it contains from production line to junkyard are equally ...

Is There An Easy Way To Sound Proof My Condo?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

If you live in a condominium, you are probably aware that it doesn’t take much in terms of noise from your neighbours to really disturb your quality of life. In fact, your neighbours don’t have ...

How do I Access Government Funded Health Care In British Columbia?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

One of the advantages of living in Canada is the ability to use the Universal Health Care program that has been in place in the country for decades. This initiative is paid for by the ...

Self Designed Post Cards make Great Advertisements for your Business

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

We live in a very busy world when it comes to business and competition, and today’s business owner is always looking for ways to get word of their services out to the public. The problem ...

Does Saskatchewan Observe Daylight Saving Time?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

Twice a year, every year all across North America thousands of people arrive to appointments, work and church an hour early or an hour late according to whether their clocks fall back or spring forward. ...

Toronto Window Washers - How Safe is their Job?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

Just a brief look at downtown Toronto will reveal a city that can truly boast a modern appearance. This means that you can count on towering skyscrapers, both residential and industrial, which boast the always-popular ...

Is it Important to Use Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

Industries in which boilers are used to treat water that is used in production, or as an after product before disposal may question whether or not the use of treatment chemicals is necessary. After all, ...

How to Avoid Getting Involved in an MLM Scam

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

Today, there is a lot of buzz about the opportunities for big money available to individuals willing to become involved with a multi level marketing business. The truth of the matter is that the opportunity ...

Why Less is Better when it Comes to the Absorbency of Diapers

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

These days, companies who produce disposable diapers are spending more and more money trying to increase the amount of moisture those diapers can absorb. On the surface of things, this might make sense to you; ...

The Advantages of Winged Keels

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

In 1983, the Australian team manning the boat Australia II shocked the sailing world by taking the year’s competition for America’s cup. Up until that year, the world’s most prestigious yacht regatta had returned year ...

What is FSC Approved Paper?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

Today, the environment and the impact we are having on it as human beings is on everyone’s mind. It seems as though everywhere you look, there are new studies showing that we are seriously limiting ...

Do Infrared Saunas Really Help With - Detoxification of Chemicals and other Contaminates in our Bodies?

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

For thousands of years, humans have used the principle around which the sauna is based to cleanse their bodies of impurities, from the physical to the spiritual. In Rome, the poor and the elite alike ...

Geyser Windshield Changes Drivers’ Window on the World

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

At the 2008 Geneva Motor show a prototype vehicle, the Hidra, by famed Italian automobile designer Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina fame, opened up the possibility of windshields unfettered by ubiquitous, but thoroughly inelegant wipers. The ...

Volvo’s City Safety System Monitors Distances in Tight Driving Situations

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

The engineers at Volvo are no strangers to cutting edge safety systems. In 2006 the Volvo S80 could be outfitted with Collision Warning and Brake Support alerts. The systems sent visible and audible cues to ...

Phone Sex - Is it hurting your relationship?

By Rebecca Smith · 16 years ago

A woman can feel neglected if her partner spends too much time out with his friends or if he devotes his time to the love of sports. She will probably explode if she finds out ...

Toronto Ontario - Home to the Gardiner Museum

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

As Canada’s largest metropolis, Toronto is home to some of the highest end and most exciting recreational and shopping opportunities in the nation. In fact, when you visit the city, it seems as though you ...

2008 Trends for Leather Handbags

By Rob Parker · 16 years ago

With spring in the air, it is time to check out what this season has in store for everyone’s favourite carryall, the durable leather handbag. We all know that these beautiful little pieces of luggage ...