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The concept of anti-aging is cropping up all over the place. Popular
books, high-profile doctors and purveyors of drugs and nutritional
supplements all claim to have the inside track on anti-aging. But what
does it really mean? To kick off this new column, let’s take a look at
what anti-aging is–and isn’t. From One Extreme To Another To some, it
means pushing the envelope of mortal .... |
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With a 1.4 L Hybrid TSI engine and electric motor (combined 170 hp output), the Jetta Hybrid SEL will forever be known as the Little Jetta that could..
What it did was impress me both on the road and within the cabin where I lowered the 60/40 split back seats and loaded the car up with a weekend’s worth of camping gear including a six person tent. Impressive! Especially since the vehicle’s .... |
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(NC) — Spring cleaning is on most people's minds as the weather heats up. When making a spring cleaning checklist, don't forget to include your vehicle.
Properly maintaining your vehicle is essential to increasing its average life expectancy. To help keep it running on all cylinders, follow this simple checklist to make sure you stay off the side of the road:
Check Your Vision – About 90 .... |
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(NC) — As Canadians put away their snow blowers, hats and gloves, there is no better time to protect their vehicle, which for most people, is their second largest investment. The harsh winter weather can take its toll, so proper cleaning and maintenance are key to staying on the road and not in the repair shop.
To help prepare for those spring showers and changing road conditions, here are si .... |
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(NC) --There's no time like spring to clean your car and get it ready for the sunny open road. In order to get the best car shine for the new season, Autoglym recommends the following three easy steps:
Step 1 – Wash
Wash your car regularly; doing so will help to preserve the finish of your car's paintwork. Avoid household detergents as they can have a dulling effect on your paintwork. Inst .... |
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I see hundreds of comedy acts every year. Most are perfectly fine. A
handful are outstanding. And a few are really bad. Every comic has a bad
set: the timing’s off, they can’t get a handle on the crowd, whatever.
But no comic has ever asked me not to write about a bad set. Until last
weekend.
Martha Chaves has been working professionally for over a decade. I’ve
never particu .... |
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Bonavena entered the all Italian final table with an average stack of 950,000 and the most experience under his belt out of all eight players. The IPT Main Event marks the fourth final table Bonavena has reached in his domestic poker tour, including the last four IPT seasons. Out of those four Main Event final tables he has finished fourth, third, second and first. Bonavena claimed the championsh .... |
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(NC) — There are many reasons why Canadians do winter shopping online, including slippery roads, long lineups, and that sinking feeling when a stressed out shopper yanks the last item from a display in front of you. But with this convenience come certain risks. Cyber criminals do not take a holiday and are always looking for ways to nab personal information through fake e-commerce sites, purchas .... |
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(NC) -- During her university years Kyra Jessup remembers selling the remaining balance on her food card to fellow students looking for a meal. Unlike others, at the end of the year, she had $150 to spare.She recalls being money-conscious even as a child. “I was always the one hoarding money.” Paying for school can be a challenge, but Jessup's frugal habits paid off. After graduating she only .... |
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Online gambling is very popular with people across the globe. It is of no surprise that games like Blackjack, Roulette and Poker are played by many people. With the advancement of technology, the quality of online gambling has improved. The internet is full of online casinos operated by reputed names in the world of gambling. Most of the gambling sites, which are based in Europe, do not accept pla .... |
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(NC)—Whether they're accessing it on their smartphones or home computers, Canadians heavily rely on the Internet, according to the Rogers Innovation Report, a survey commissioned to explore our habits and views on technical innovations.“Over the last few years, the Internet has really started to evolve from a place we simply visit to find information, to become an essential tool that has the p .... |
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(NC) -- — With autumn's arrival, many of us may experience trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up. A change of seasons also means a change in daylight hours. As light exposure is a main cue controlling our internal clocks, how much daylight we're exposed to can disturb our sleep-wake cycles making it frustrating, and a health concern, if we're not getting the sleep we need. In fact, .... |
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(NC) -- — The start of fall is a good time to finish household repairs or clean out your garage before winter weather hits.But what if a fall clean turns up Dad's old hand-me-down power drill or the rusty table saw that's been nothing more than a table for years?A recently expanded recycling program in B.C. has an answer.ElectroRecycle, the small appliance and power tool recycling program, recen .... |
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(NC) -- — To mark its centennial anniversary, one of Canada's most successful family-owned companies has opened the doors to one of the country's last private rail cars to help raise awareness and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee recently launched the Mother Parkers Remembers Campaign to commemorate the company's 100 years in the tea and coffee busi .... |
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(NC) -- — The family behind Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee is marking the occasion of its 100th anniversary to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease and honour their father's passion for the company.Paul Higgins Jr. and his brother Michael Higgins, co-chief executive officers of the Canadian-owned family business, know first-hand what families and caregivers struggle .... |
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(NC) -- — In its centennial anniversary year, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee holds the distinction of being one of few Canadian family-owned companies to reach the milestone and to prosper in the highly-competitive beverage industry.According to Paul Higgins Jr. and Michael Higgins, co-chief executive officers, the company's overwhelming success and longevity can be attributed to a number of st .... |
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(NC) -- –– From painting a youth home to renovating a women's shelter, there are many ways that you can give back to your community. Looking to volunteer or contribute, but not sure where to begin? Here are some simple tips to get started:Choose a causeThere are numerous charities across Canada that champion worthy causes. Select an area that you are naturally interested in and broaden the sea .... |
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(NC) -- — Are you always in planning mode, like carefully scheduling your road trips and meetings to make sure you are always close to a bathroom? Or, planning rounds of golf to ensure you are near discreet and wooded areas in case you need a tree when the club house isn't in sight? Do you sit in the aisle seat at the movies so that you can sneak away to the bathroom without bothering the people .... |
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