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EdgeWalk–at the CN Tower–an amazing experience

  Imagine being at the top of the world! On Saturday August 17th, I was. I was scared and thrilled at the same time. I met a thirteen year old...

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Book Review of “Life Code” by Dr. Phil

I will be reviewing Dr. Phil’s book and would like to extend an invitation to all of you. The following is the promotional material.  LIFELONG LEARNING PRESENTS  LITERARY TEA WITH...

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Community Matters: Get Involved, Just Do it!

 While being interviewed, I was asked if I take my own advice on “Getting Involved” in the community. The answer is YES! The last few months I have been very...

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Portrait by Internationally-acclaimed artist Marta Alvarez

One of my most precious possessions is the above portrait, which was painted by Marta Alvarez. The portrait was gifted to me as a surprise and I hold it very...

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The Ten Second Reaction: Psychology Matters

This term we are studying many psychological theories and verifying them through our everyday observations.  A recent topic:  Is there a correlation between how we look and how we are...

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Common Sense is Uncommon–Chapters- Newmarket -Book Signing Alert

Updates: I will be at Chapters, in Newmarket, today, Saturday, September 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Book Signing of Commmon Sense is Uncommon. Great store, great people! http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/home/storeLocator/storeDetails/784/...

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Martin/Lessard and Binstock/Reader Olympic Bound!!!!!!! Let’s Support our Canadian Team

Two Canadian beach volleyball teams have earned their spots for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Annie Martin and Marie-Andree Lessard will compete in the women’s Olympic tournament, while Josh Binstock...

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A Canadian in Rio de Janeiro: From a GRINGO perspective

I have had one of the best and longest birthday celebrations you can ever imagine. Starting with The live Oprah Show in Toronto and ending on the Copacabana Beach Resort...

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