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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Smart Shopping Montreal - Maison Bramble House
Smart Shopping Montreal - Maison Bramble House: "Bramble House is currently the largest UK grocery and gift shop in Eastern Canada, with an expansive range of foods and gifts from the British Isles."
scottish butchers
scottish butchers
Scottish butchers and bakers outside Scotland. Slim pickings in Montreal, but Gryphon d'Or Team Room on Monkland is pretty decent.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Tiende Sant�et V�g�tarien
Tiende Sante
Interesting vegetarian and tea store on the Plateau. Featured in this Gazette article.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Jonathan Strickland - Aviator Trailblazer
Jonathan Strickland - Aviator Trailblazer: "Jonathan is the youngest pilot to fly both an airplane and a helicopter, setting six aviation world records in the process. On his 18th birthday, he received his commercial pilot license and has recently received his private instructor license.
In the Fall of 2010, Jonathan will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which is located in Long Beach, CA. While attending college, one of Jonathan’s plans is to earn money for school so that he can teach others how to fly. Jonathan has been mentored by members of the Tuskegee Airmen and Western Airlines’ first African American pilot Fredrick Pitcher. He is also being groomed by some of the most distinguished and decorated pilots in aviation history."
In the Fall of 2010, Jonathan will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which is located in Long Beach, CA. While attending college, one of Jonathan’s plans is to earn money for school so that he can teach others how to fly. Jonathan has been mentored by members of the Tuskegee Airmen and Western Airlines’ first African American pilot Fredrick Pitcher. He is also being groomed by some of the most distinguished and decorated pilots in aviation history."
Monday, December 06, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Shopping on Antigua
Shopping on Antigua
Handy guide to basic shopping on Antigua if you are staying on the island for more than a few days. May be a bit outdated since it was written based on experience around 1999/2000.
Btw, there is an Epicurean supermarket in Jolly Harbour. It at least just as expensive as the one at Wood Centre, but much more convenient for those staying at or close to Jolly.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Motion Sensor Lighting Home
Motion Sensor Lighting Home
Looks easy enough ,even a non-handy geek can do this.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Smile if you're using Citrix HDX � ocb - Citrix Community
Smile if you're using Citrix HDX � ocb - Citrix Community
A quick comparison of common remote terminal protocols.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Experience Polar Bear Tours with the Tundra Buggy Adventure
Experience Polar Bear Tours with the Tundra Buggy Adventure
Watching polar bears at Churchill, very cool!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wave Accounting - Free Small Business Accounting Software
Wave Accounting - Free Small Business Accounting Software
New school accounting software for techies like me, e.g. no more manual entries, just import from bank statements. The right price (free) too.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Vegetarian poutine? - Quebec (including Montreal) - Chowhound
Vegetarian poutine? - Quebec (including Montreal) - Chowhound
I don't care for the vegetarian part of the discussion, but it contains references to several good Montreal poutine places.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
2 travel items you didn't know you needed! - FlyerTalk Forums
2 travel items you didn't know you needed! - FlyerTalk Forums:
"1) Ex-Officio Give-n-Go boxer briefs - their motto is '17 countries. 6 weeks. 1 pair of underwear. Okay, maybe 2.' I put some liquid Tide in a bottle and 2 pairs of boxers lasted all 10 days & were comfortable & dry & ready to go (serioulsy, worth the $25/pair) - they have a wide variety of styles.
All you have to do is just wash them in the sink, roll them in a hotel towel, stomp them dry, and hang up for a few hours & they'll be ready by morning. Read the REI reviews here - http://www.rei.com/product/694431
2) Dr Scholl's Double Air Pillo insoles - about $3/pair at CVS. I had leather shoes & wore them every day while I was traveling. Did a lot of walking & bought an extra pair to keep in my luggage just in case. They were amazing."
All you have to do is just wash them in the sink, roll them in a hotel towel, stomp them dry, and hang up for a few hours & they'll be ready by morning. Read the REI reviews here - http://www.rei.com/product/694431
2) Dr Scholl's Double Air Pillo insoles - about $3/pair at CVS. I had leather shoes & wore them every day while I was traveling. Did a lot of walking & bought an extra pair to keep in my luggage just in case. They were amazing."
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
If someone showed up to the shooting range with a 50 bmg rifle? - Yahoo! Answers
If someone showed up to the shooting range with a 50 bmg rifle? - Yahoo! Answers
Awesome thread about 50 .cal and Desert Eagle!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Gordon Nelson Inc.
Gordon Nelson Inc.
Jason and Chris are upstanding guys who seem to have done well with their real estate holdings, especially in rental apartments. But they seem to be mired in a bit of problem with some of their tenants who accuse them of "renoviction". Do these free-loaders think we live in a communist country? They should appreciate the fact that they got a great place to live, at very low rent for years, now it is time to pay market price or move on. Seesh!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
We compare the Boeing B787 Dreamliner vs the Airbus A380, with details on cabins, interiors, fuel economy, humidity, Boeing, Airbus, on the B-787 and the A-380, update on the A380 delay, and delays to the B787, the Chinese ARJ21, Bombardier C130, Embraer small jets, new Singapore Airlines A380, SIA A380 has 471 seats, best planes to fly on, A350, A-350, B757, Boeing 777 series, A380 seat plan, fuel efficient aircraft, ANA, All Nippon order, Emirates A380, superjumbo, cost of A380, Etihad Airbus order, Qantas, British Airways aircraft orders, Boeing machinists on strike, Vijay Verghese, and more from Smart Travel Asia and Dancing Wolf Media.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Jacksons Meat and Deli Butcher Shop - Vancouver, BC
Jacksons Meat and Deli Butcher Shop - Vancouver, BC
Excellent Vancouver butcher shop on West 4th Avenue.
On a mildly related note, here's a very nice (since modified) heritage home at 4446 West 5th Avenue in the Point Grey area where the founders and original owners of Jacksons Meat, George and Dorothy Jackson, used to live.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce: "The ATA carnet, which simplifies customs procedures and allows users to make customs arrangements in advance while using a single document for many countries. It acts as a passport for goods and assists in the temporary importation of goods, free of duties and taxes;"
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Friday, October 08, 2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Peter Burkill
Peter Burkill: "Peter was the Captain of the British Airways flight that lost power to both engines, 2 miles before the runway, and crashed into London Heathrow in January 2008.
Peter had only 35 seconds from becoming aware of the problem to impact and during this time his actions in 'moving the flaps' helped give the stricken aircraft enough lift to clear the airports perimeter fence by just over 7 feet, saving all 152 souls on board and many more on the ground."
Peter had only 35 seconds from becoming aware of the problem to impact and during this time his actions in 'moving the flaps' helped give the stricken aircraft enough lift to clear the airports perimeter fence by just over 7 feet, saving all 152 souls on board and many more on the ground."
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Life Ridge in Russia - Page 3 - Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums
Life Ridge in Russia - Page 3 - Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums
Crazy Russian off-roading stunts in the Ridgeline and other vehicles.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Spelletich Cellars 2003 Bodog Red (Napa Valley)
Spelletich Cellars 2003 Bodog Red (Napa Valley): "There’s an old photo, circa 1871, of Bodog Spelletich – freedom fighter, civil rights lawyer, and member of the Hungarian parliament."
Monday, August 30, 2010
2005 Adventure Touring Comparo - Motorcycle.com
2005 Adventure Touring Comparo - Motorcycle.com
There's a Ridgeline review at the end of this motorcycle comparo.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Montreal Mirror - Food
Montreal Mirror - Food: "The Sparrow brings authentic
gastropub fare to the Mile-End"
gastropub fare to the Mile-End"
Thursday, August 12, 2010
No Dogs or Anglophones: Francophones Welcome On This Blog:
"What makes Montreal (where most of us live) so fascinating is hard to describe. Perhaps it is because Montreal has an edginess not found anywhere in Canada, where life can best be described as neat. That's not meant to be an insult, we're just different. Some people flock here because of that fact and some people flee."
"Of all of Canada's major cities, Montreal may be the most imperfect, but it's what makes it interesting to live here. If you don't get it, then you shouldn't stay."
"What makes Montreal (where most of us live) so fascinating is hard to describe. Perhaps it is because Montreal has an edginess not found anywhere in Canada, where life can best be described as neat. That's not meant to be an insult, we're just different. Some people flock here because of that fact and some people flee."
"Of all of Canada's major cities, Montreal may be the most imperfect, but it's what makes it interesting to live here. If you don't get it, then you shouldn't stay."
Friday, August 06, 2010
This is what Air Canada's competition thinks... - FlyerTalk Forums
This is what Air Canada's competition thinks... - FlyerTalk Forums: "The value of a strong corporate culture - “People Power”
• Find a model….. & copy it.
• 1st get the plan, then the money
• Treat employees as #1
• Share the wealth (profit sharing with staff)
• Hire for attitude, train for skills
• Empower the front lines
• Embrace technology
• Keep it simple
• Party, Party, Party
• Labels matter
o People vs employees
o Promises vs policies
o Team leads vs supervisors
o Guests vs passengers
• Avoid over used slogans/quotes – they aren’t believed
o Employee is biggest asset
o We’ll be #1
o Customer is always rights
• Passion is fueled by emotional commitment
• Take care of the people they will take care of the customer
• Empower people to do the right thing
• Great customer service comes from the heart not a manual
• Under promise – over deliver
• Treat employees better than customers
• Any excuse for a celebration
• Always have fun
• Take your job seriously but not yourself
• We believe attitude is everything
• Communication is key – “what we value, how we think”, delivered in person by CEO; Tell people everything you can – in person – they’ll care more
• Focus on the majority
• Engage ‘peoples’ hearts & minds"
• Find a model….. & copy it.
• 1st get the plan, then the money
• Treat employees as #1
• Share the wealth (profit sharing with staff)
• Hire for attitude, train for skills
• Empower the front lines
• Embrace technology
• Keep it simple
• Party, Party, Party
• Labels matter
o People vs employees
o Promises vs policies
o Team leads vs supervisors
o Guests vs passengers
• Avoid over used slogans/quotes – they aren’t believed
o Employee is biggest asset
o We’ll be #1
o Customer is always rights
• Passion is fueled by emotional commitment
• Take care of the people they will take care of the customer
• Empower people to do the right thing
• Great customer service comes from the heart not a manual
• Under promise – over deliver
• Treat employees better than customers
• Any excuse for a celebration
• Always have fun
• Take your job seriously but not yourself
• We believe attitude is everything
• Communication is key – “what we value, how we think”, delivered in person by CEO; Tell people everything you can – in person – they’ll care more
• Focus on the majority
• Engage ‘peoples’ hearts & minds"
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Eagle Creek Cubes
Eagle Creek Cubes
Maximize space and simplify packing with these packing cubes. If you can roll'em, the Cubes can hold 'em!
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Monday, July 05, 2010
Friday, July 02, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wings America - Carmel, CA | Aviation Decor & Gifts | Gifts-Misc
Wings America - Carmel, CA | Aviation Decor & Gifts | Gifts-Misc: "The original Passenger Airliners Plane Spotter guide.� Features include: twelve panel fold-out design, exciting full color graphics, relative sizes chart, quick reference guide to seating configurations, dozens of tips for spotting most popular airliners, exciting 'Name that Plane Game', the 'Parts Department' explains all those 'things' on an airplane and how they work."
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
GINFO Database Search | Aircraft Register | Safety Regulation
GINFO Database Search | Aircraft Register | Safety Regulation
UK aircraft registration database
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
luggage store online - luggage repair and manufacturer montreal, quebec, canada
luggage store online - luggage repair and manufacturer montreal, quebec, canada
Another reseller of high end luggages in Montreal, including Briggs.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Jancis Robinson.com | Fine Wine Writing, Wine Reviews & Tasting Notes from Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson.com | Fine Wine Writing, Wine Reviews & Tasting Notes from Jancis Robinson
Good wine and food blog from a FT columnist.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Welcome from Shihan Andr�Gilbert
Welcome from Shihan Andre-Gilbert
Contact-Karate at St-Catherine and Atwater
Montreal 2009 - Manuel - Picasa Web Albums
Montreal 2009 - Manuel - Picasa Web Albums
Nice photos of Montreal and Quebec by an Italian visitor
His flight report is here.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Lesley Chesterman
Lesley Chesterman: "The first four-star sugar shack?
The Au Pied de Cochon Cabane �Sucre sure is a trip, in more ways than one"
The Au Pied de Cochon Cabane �Sucre sure is a trip, in more ways than one"
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Confucius Institute In Quebec
Friday, March 19, 2010
Skiing for the family near Montreal ...
Morin Heights
Mont St-Sauveur
Both have good ski schools with reasonably priced private lessons.
Morin Heights
Mont St-Sauveur
Both have good ski schools with reasonably priced private lessons.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
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Sunday, March 07, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Monday, January 04, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Cookbook Fixation: Dinner at Le Garde Manger
Cookbook Fixation: Dinner at Le Garde Manger
She didn't like APDC but she likes Garde Manger. I suppose that is a saving grace :)