Monthly Archives: February 2015

Kris Reyes – The Morning Show – Global

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Kris Reyes

Do you know Kris Reyes of The Morning Show? Did you know she was born in the Philippines and moved to Toronto when she was 9. If you don’t, you should get to know her. A well seasoned Canadian journalist and new mom, has been around since early in 2000s. Kris Reyes started her career working at CTV News as a freelance producer and writer, before moving on to CTV Winnipeg, reporting and producing and then on to Global Winnipeg as a weekend anchor before relocating back to Toronto. Once back in … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day – How it Came About

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Valentine's Day

Each year on February 14th, many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging cards, flowers, dinners or some sort of little gift with someone the love. Valentine’s Day is named for the martyred Christian saint named Valentine. He was a bishop of Terni (Italy) that married forbidden couples.(parents did not agree with the connection or because the bridegroom was a soldier or a slave)

The Terrible Toddler Years aka Terrible Two’s

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Toddler Years

Most new parents don’t expect the terrible twos to start until their toddler is two years old, that is not true at all. I asked various mothers I know and came up with different ages, ranging from 1-3 years old. The Terrible Two’s is definitely the wrong Term for this stage. Maybe Terrible Toddler years. It sounds a bit more realistic. For me it began about 18 months and has been a pretty much constant stage since. My daughter is coming up on three. Well lets just say, I figured … Continue reading →

Reality TV Shows

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Reality TV Shows shows are not that new. They have been around since about 1948 with Alan Funts Candid Camera, nothing compared to the shows of today like The Bachelor or Survivors which are probably 2 of the most-watched shows. Reality TV Shows  I think to be able to watch up and coming stars from the beginning, on shows like American Idol and the X-Factor is fantastic. Who doesn’t love Simon Cowell? As a kid, I remember watching shows like Solid Gold or Tiny Talent Time cheering on my faves … Continue reading →

Making 911 Calls from Landlines, Cells and VoIP

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Making 911 Calls

Knowing what type of 911 service you have could save or waste time in a dire emergency. Making 911 calls are easy, but how are they handled with the phone service you have? Keep reading to find out services are preferred. Making 911 Calls Basic 911 Service When you dial 911, your call goes to a call centre and only after you provide a name and location, will you be connected to an emergency response centre in that area. (wasting valuable time) Enhanced 911 Service Calls are connected to an emergency … Continue reading →

Chronic Pain – I Just Can’t Do That

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It seems that in the colder months my chronic pain is at its worst.  I live every day with pain, some days not as bad as others and on the rare occasion there is none at all. This winter seems to have taken its toll on my old bones. My hands, shoulders, feet and back have all been affected, leaving me unable to walk or stand for longer then 10 minutes.  My hands are something I need to be able to use on a daily basis and most days I … Continue reading →