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The decline of smoking in Canada
The percentage of the Canadian population that smokes cigarettes has been dropping steadily since anti-smoking efforts began in earnest in the 1970s. In 1965, 49 per cent of Canadians over the age of 15 smoked. Sixty-one per cent of males smoked while 38 per cent of females indulged in the habit. The [...]
The three best reasons to stop blaming your spouse
When was the last time that blaming your partner accomplished anything other than escalation of negative emotions? Even when it really is his or her fault, choosing not to blame your spouse offers short-term and long-term benefits. In the short-term, you avoid ugly scenes, tantrums, and regrets. In the long-term, you build [...]
The euro zone is moving closer towards an uncertain fiscal union
AT THE emergency meeting of euro-zone leaders on July 21st Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank, circulated a set of charts showing how bond spreads had blown out after every summit over the past year. He also handed out a ranking of countries deemed by markets most likely to default: [...]
Advancing on the Spiritual Path 1: Spiritual Skills
“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life”. These are the The excellent chapter Bringing the Mind Home is about meditationwords of spiritual master Sogyal Rinpoche from his book, ‘The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Rider Books, 1992. I agree. Meditation forms a [...]
Canadian Pain Summit, Ottawa, 2012 Let your voice Be heard!!!
Calling all chronic pain sufferers…. your voice is needed!!! This blog has brought about many opportunities for Canadian and International chronic pain sufferers to share their medical and health care experiences. Thankfully this blog is also providing the opportunity for posting upcoming events that allow us the opportunity to be aware of what’s happening, [...]
2011 Meaford International Film Festival, Meaford’s biggest event of the summer
MIFF is back! We would like to invite you to the 2011 Meaford International Film Festival, Meaford’s biggest event of the summer. MIFF runs from Thursday, September 1 through to Sunday, September 4, and is always a great way to celebrate the (almost) end of summer. Once again, MIFF offers award-winning films [...]
Meet Green Party candidate Don Marshall at McGinty’s
You are invited to meet Green Party candidate DON MARSHALL at McGinty’s Cafe in downtown Meaford this Friday July 29 between 3pm & 5pm. Drop in any time for a coffee and chat. Greg Brown 538-0517 Sphere: Related Content Related Posts Sparky say’s … ” see you at The Waggin’ Tail Cafe ” The Waggin’ Tail Cafe [...]
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