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I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised on the Canadian Prairies. I have a Bachelor's degree of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. Since my studies concluded, I have lived in various places in Canada and the U.K., as well as Prague, Czech Republic,

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Sports & Recreation > Olympics 2010 Winter Olympics: Hockey: 1 of 4

Each year, players and fans alike look forward to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL, and consider it the pinnacle of competition, with some of the toughest, most spirited games in history coming in the Stanley Cup Finals. However, every four years, nationalism is thrown into this mix, to create probably the most emotionall...
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Does light beer taste as good as regular beer?: 1 of 4

Get more than one North American male aged 18 to 88 in a conversation with a six pack, case, or pint in front of them, and it is not surprising when the debate of "Regular vs. Light" becomes the focus of that conversation, even if just for a short moment before moving onto other subjects. However, this debate has surfaced si...
Food & Drink > Tea Tea and weight loss: Fact or fiction?: 2 of 7

To state that weight loss can be accomplished simply by drinking some tea is ludicrous. In fact, to state that ANY specific food is the "miracle weight loss answer" we have all been waiting for is ludicrous. Weight loss, or, more importantly, a healthy body at optimum weight, is not the product of a balanced diet, a specific...
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 39 of 93

Should restaurants be required to list calories, fat grams, and other health statistics on their menus? A better question could be: Should people be babysat through thier whole life? The questions is a big fat NO. Humans have made it possible, through the creation of a legal system that rewards stupidity and punishes those w...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What happened to music in today's world: 16 of 32

The question "What happened to music in today's world?" is a question that can lead you in so many directions, the possibilities are endless. This is because people interpret, use and sense music in different ways and for different purposes. Most view music as a source of enjoyment, and nothing more. Others find music to be ...
Sports & Recreation > Hockey The most injury prone players in the NHL: 2 of 4

Injuries are probably the greatest fear a coach has, especially when it comes to their star player. it can mean making or missing the playoffs, depending on who is on your roster, and who has fallen to the sword of injury. A few players in the NHL have become enigmas simply because of their propensity to injury. Here is a sh...
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Tips for backpacking through Europe: 1 of 2

As a young backpacker-wannabe, I was itching to get my feet wet and find out what lay in store for in around every corner in Europe. But I was green behind the ears, and took advice on backpacking Europe from people that have only seen it on television. In retrospect, I found that taking someone's advice that has never done ...
Sports & Recreation > Hockey NHL Rules: What is too many men on the ice?: 1 of 2

The basis of the rule of "too many men on the ice" is pretty self-explanatory. It actually means your team has more players on the ice than what is allowed. But, for the detail-oriented, let's look into this further and discover the reasons for this penalty, and the consequences it may bring. The most important aspect, and e...
Society & Lifestyle > European Culture Living as an ex-pat in Prague: 1 of 1

Prague is the "City of a Thousand Spires", the "Golden City"nicknames that make you think it is the Mother of All Cities (yet another nickname it has been known to carry). It is this mysticism that has brought so many through its streets in search of the secret to this gorgeous city. Many of them pass through after they have...
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Why hockey is a less popular than other sports: 9 of 15

Hockey: the most popular sport in Canada. But when you ask other countries, the best it does is second...fourth or fifth in the USA, the country where the richest hockey players in the world play on a nightly basis from October to June every year. Why is hockey a less popular sport that others? The most popular sport in any ...