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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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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best cities to visit in Europe: 1 of 30
Travelling to Europe has become almost a requirement on the "list of great things to do" for both young and old for decades now. But for many that haven't travelled, it is a problem figuring out exactly how to do it. Where should you go? What should you see? The number of times I have been asked by friends of friends of frien... More..
Food & Drink > Tea Tea and weight loss: Fact or fiction?: 2 of 17
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 ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 33 of 164
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 who... More..
Travel > Canada Best vacation spots in Canada for singles: 1 of 3
Canadians are a friendly people, and this friendliness is infectious when you travel around the country. It is also a place where you can easily choose to mix with other singles, or go it alone if you need a real break. This makes for the perfect place to travel as a single. Whether you are looking to find travel buddies, fin... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What happened to music in today's world: 14 of 36
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 s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey How the NHL point system works: 3 of 7
The NHL has long had the mandate of trying to make the game more accessible to fans: simpler to understand, and more exciting for those who are mildly interested in following the league. One of the areas where they have these goals working against each other is in the point system. It makes the game more exciting, especially ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Why hockey is a less popular than other sports: 7 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 lan... More..
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 sho... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Does light beer taste as good as regular beer?: 2 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 sim... More..
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 i... More..