Archive | September, 2009

Printer Companies – Rip.. Off… Artists!..

/ September 30, 2009 / save money / Permalink

Ever been really, really, really pissed off about the price of ink? This is one of those tips which I implemented so long ago that I almost forgot about it… first let me tell you this. I haven’t had to pay for an ink cartridge in YEARS! Also, I print (not so much anymore), more [...]

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Wanna Go To College? Check This Out…

/ September 29, 2009 / save money / Permalink

Well.. yes, this is for our US College brothers and sisters.. however much of it does apply just as much up here in the Great White North.

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Weight Watchers Update – How many weeks have I been going?

/ September 29, 2009 / everyday life / Permalink

As I sit here staring at my stats for the blog today.. (over 3400 hits today alone), I have to remember to keep blogging when I have a second! Anyhow, me and Liz keep on trucking with the Weight Watchers program. I really like it, the biggest difference I find besides eating habits is that [...]

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A Milestone For My Blog – On Lifehacker.com

/ September 28, 2009 / social / Permalink

Well it may not be a standalone article, but you know what?? It’s on the front page right now and I’m extremely excited about that. So since this is my busiest night (and likely day tomorrow).. I figure I’d round up some of my favorite posts for you Welcome Lifehacker readers.. here you go: Tim [...]

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No Tax Reductions On My Main T-4 .. Len = Bummed

/ September 28, 2009 / save money / Permalink

Well I honestly thought I had a great thing going.. I was going to continue on doing what I love doing with the photography side-business, and have all these great tax deductions that I could use when it comes to tax time. No so, says my good accountant buddies. Unfortunately there is no way to [...]

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Budget Update – End of September

/ September 28, 2009 / save money / Permalink

Well September is a tough month for saving, (seems like every month is eh?).. however with myself, I have Liz’s birthday as well as my brothers birthday. Add in the fact that it’s really the last month that anyone can do anything outside there are a lot of golf tournaments, social gatherings, etc. which make [...]

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Oprah + Black Eyed Peas + I Gotta Feeling = AWESOME!

/ September 25, 2009 / social / Permalink

Happy Friday Everyone! Gotta love Oprah eh? I can’t say that I’ve watched her too much in the last few years.. (seeing that she’s on during the day and I work of course), but I respect her and enjoy her shows and topics. Hard to believe she’s been on the air 24 years! This video [...]

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Gretzky Resigns As Head Coach Of The Coyotes…

/ September 24, 2009 / everyday life / Permalink

Can’t say I didn’t see this coming.. hope he goes somewhere good.. The Phoenix Coyotes saga took another dramatic turn on Thursday, as Wayne Gretzky has stepped down from his post as the team’s head coach. Gretzky was named head coach of the club in August of 2005 and signed a five-year contract to continue [...]

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How To Clean A Scorched Pot – Yep, I did this…

/ September 24, 2009 / everyday life / Permalink

I hate it when I do this, and I’d be lying if I said it’s the first time it’s happened.. Start boiling some water.. added (in this case it was a soup mix) ingredients.. and then go downstairs or get distracted.. 20 minutes later (conservatively).. SHIT!! I smell something!! Here is the outcome after a [...]

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I can’t wait for it to hit PEI – Cell Phone Ban while driving in Ontario OFFICIAL!..

/ September 23, 2009 / everyday life / Permalink

It’s official. It’s now ILLEGAL to talk on your cell phone in Ontario, text, or use an ipod while driving. Ontario’s Bill 118, an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act is now in effect and bans drivers from using handheld devices with display screens while operating a vehicle on the road. Here is a summary of [...]

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