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I was born at Kirkland Lake general Hospital in Northern Ontario and lived in Virginiatown until I was about 6. Then we moved to Montreal......more later

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Computers & Technology > Internet Trends How to determine what kind of Internet connection you have: 1 of 5
Chances are you already know how you're connected to the Internet. In most cases it has to be one of these 3, Dial-up, DSL or Cable listed in order of slowest to fastest (wireless is not an internet connection, it's a local area network unless your using a Cell Phone which comes out to a rather expensive option). Now there ar... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control The fun of getting into a RC hobby: 1 of 5
So you want to get into the Radio Controlled world but it's soooo vast and confusing it gives you a headache.Here are some important pointers.First off, you're a beginner, so don't go off buying the most expensive thing you can find thinking it's the best you can get. It may just be the best but your going crash and destroy i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control To build or not to build your RC vehicle: 2 of 7
I have been playing with Hobby grade RC's for about 25 years now and have seen many changes, especially in the past 10 years or so. Having built cars for others and for my local Hobby shop I have learned a few things about RC's and the people who play with them. Before I start, lets first lets differentiate between Hobby grad... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The garage: 17 of 50
To buy a new house.It must have a Garage.TO fix the car.We bought the house.It has a garage.In the garage is not the car.We live in the house.And store in the Garage.Outside is where I fix the car. More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Common mistakes of a newly licensed driver: 6 of 13
The majority of new drivers are between the ages of 16 and 20. I myself was 19 when I got my drivers permit. The most common reasons stem from either over confidence or shear uncertainty. Both of these are very dangerous and can turn a car into a destructive weapon.The over confident driver usually drives faster thinking they... More..
Autos > Cars Your dream car: 12 of 24
"Your dream car", an aged question indeed. This is relative to each individual. While some may like the same car it may not be for the same reasons. So in a way it is a loaded question for which many will have a different answer.Before we get into what my dream car is. Lets try and figure out what the definition of a dream ca... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Choosing the best options for your new vehicle: 3 of 6
First off are we talking about a new or previously owned vehicle? They may be the same car but have slightly different rules. And just for this articles sake I will use the term "car" to encompass all types of vehicles.Lets start with your Choice.The first mistake people do is buying a car because of how it looks. While is it... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance What should always be backed up on a Mac?: 1 of 1
First off you should always keep 3 backups whether you're on a Mac or Windows machine. If you want to know more about this then read my other articles.As far as Mac OSX goes you need to backup 3 basic things. These 3 items will save you if EVER you need to completely reinstall your system after a hard drive crash (this is whe... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What you can do to save money on gas: 29 of 51
I am condensing my previous article as it may have been a bit tedious and boring to read. Take the time to read all of these Gas saving articles, as they will in fact help you.It truly troubles me when I see a full size truck doing 150kmph(90mph). Only 2 things can come of this, one is you may have a nasty accident and the ot... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mistaken identity: 49 of 82
I went to the store.To get some tiles.I walked up the floor.And saw someone smile.I asked for directions.They said "I don't work here".The red shirt was an illusion.So I said "I'm sorry dear". More..