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Archive for May, 2006

Broadband Wireless even at the Cottage

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Are you the type that can’t bear to be disconnected, even when you’re trying to unwind? Wouldn’t you love to be able to sit on the dock with your feet in the water and still be able to check up on your emails and stock quotes?
Bell Canada now says that its EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized) [...]

Recipe for asian marinated chicken thighs

Friday, May 26th, 2006

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for you friends south of the border. What better way to celebrate the opening of the season with a delicious BBQ recipe. I can just smell the chicken roasting over hot coals now!
I decided to try a slightly ethnic twist on typical BBQ chicken thighs. The result was [...]

Keeping your cottage

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

From the perspective of cottage owners, especially those who want to keep a cottage in the family, wealth management is an important subject. Do you know for certain what will happen to your cottage when you pass away? What about your other assets? Though this post is specific to Canadian laws, the same principles are [...]

Summer cottage rentals versus hotel stays

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

When planning your summer family vacation, keep in mind it may be cheaper and easier to rent a home than to book a hotel. “Good Morning America” real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran
explained how and where to find great rentals at affordable prices. You can find her tips below.
Save 20 Percent to 50 Percent
Based on a [...]

Ontario highway blitz nabs crazies year after year

Monday, May 22nd, 2006

This long weekend in Ontario, many Torontonians packed their things and headed up north to the cottage. Each year, the Ontario Provincial Police, who patrol the highways up into cottage country, nab hundreds of drivers for all kinds of infractions. Even though everybody knows that the OPP runs a blitz during long weekend, many people [...]

Vacationing in New York

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

It is the long weekend here in Canada, and like many of my fellow countrymen, I will be going out of town. My special lady and I are going to be visiting Montreal (an absolutely beautiful city) and then we’ll be travelling on to New York City.
I like to visit the big city every few [...]