Thank You Gene Roddenberry For Waking Hollywood Up!

Thank YOU Gene Roddenberry! …not only for Star Trek: The Next Generation, but for waking Hollywood up to the fact that we, the viewing audience, are in fact VERY hungry for GOOD quality sci-fi movies. Full Story »

Leaving Bell Telephone For Distributel – My Experience ** UPDATED

Let me begin by telling you it was a very frustrating experience, to say the least… but, one I’m glad I made it through… finally! Please, let me explain… Seems ... Full Story »

How Do I Organize The Genealogy Information That I’ve Already Found?

I prefer to use the same colour hanging file folders for my paternal surname, installing a tab with BOTH parent’s FULL names (as shown in the example above), and use plain manila-coloured file folders inside that again, one for EACH daughter and her family. My searching for the daughter’s family ends here. It’s basic, but it works. Each file will not only contain your notes on what you’ve found and where… Full Story »

Gourmet Dog Treats: Make Your Own Healthy Yam Yummies

Visiting the local Pet Smart store, I found a very small bag of dried yams, marked healthy treats. The pieces inside were the size of short French fries, like those served in most restaurants throughout Ontario. Having paid nearly $10 for what seemed like only a small handful of these healthy treats, I decided to try making my own. Full Story »

Genealogy And Family Tree Record Keeping For Future Generations

While there is certainly a satisfaction to uncovering family histories… and creating a family tree, one of the most profound benefits of creating a family tree is the ability to pass the information on to future generations. What a valuable asset! And believe me, your family’s future generations… Full Story »

Make Sure to Inspect Your Roof From Inside Your Attic…

Going up into my attic for the first time in nearly 12 months since my roof was reshingled, I discovered three very badly damaged boards. One of the holes is ... Full Story »

Using Family Tree Software to Aid in Your Genealogy Project

Because we live in the age of technology, there are software programs designed specifically for genealogy projects. Let’s take a look at what this software can do for you, and where to find it. Full Story »

What to Do if You Discover Conflicting Genealogy Information

So you’re happily plugging along and digging deep into your family tree when all of a sudden you come to an abrupt halt. Your information is conflicting. Perhaps you have one document, which says your great-great grandmother Sue has three children, and another document says she has six. What to do? Full Story »

The Salad Dressing You Should NEVER Eat — and my Alternative Super-Healthy Recipe

by Mike Geary – Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist Author – The Truth About Six Pack Abs If you want to eat truly healthy, support your fat loss goals, ... Full Story »

My Dog Was Shivering… Sometimes Uncontrollably. Why?

My precious Nugget was diagnosed with kidney problems. For several years, he was vomiting once every so many months, then all of a sudden his vomiting became nightly. After a few days of trying different things (including changing his diet), I took him to his doctor and had his blood tested. Full Story »