One of the November campaigns is called "Movember". The idea is to grow a moustache and, while doing so, raise money in support of prevention of prostate cancer. Here were the results of my efforts two years ago. Since it was not very noticeable, I have refrained from repeating.
Do You Know A Buyer For This Home?
Located on over 24 tranquil acres in the North part of the Slocan Valley, this delightful 2 bedroom cabin is situated so as to enjoy an incredible view. To complete the package, there is a 24 x 32 shop with bay doors, a full basement and an unfinished 2nd storey for your home business or serious hobby. Additional details can be found here. $349,000.
My friend, Bob Kalo, is a RE/MAX Realtor in the Langley area of British Columbia. He sends out some very good information, and I have shared some of it before. This month it was on a very timely topic:
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10 Commandments for
MOBILE MANNERS
1. Thou shalt
give top priority to those who are with you.
Listen intently when you are with friends, family
members and coworkers. When you constantly check messages, you send the message
that other people and things are more important to you.
2. Thou shalt
not be distracted.
For safety's sake, don't text or engage in voice
calls while driving. For the same reason, don't let texting or voice calls
distract you while walking in busy public spaces. Texting-while-walking mishaps
have become such a serious problem that cities are starting to issue tickets.
3. Do not shout
on the sidewalk.
It's OK to take a call when you're on the street. But
try to keep your voice down. If you have to shout to be heard above the
background noise, you should call back later.
4. Thou shalt
not make private matters public.
Don't discuss private matters in public. Remember
never to text anything that is private, confidential or potentially
embarrassing. Messages can be forwarded and shared with hundreds of others in
seconds - and often are.
5. Do unto
others as briefly as possible.
Remember that you have a captive, unsympathetic
audience when you're in a carpool or using public transportation. Only make or
take a call if it's essential. And when you absolutely must talk, keep the call
short.
6. Learn how to
turn that thing completely off as soon as you get it out of the
box.
Then please do turn it off whenever you are in a
church, a restaurant, a library, at a movie, concert, at a play - and even in a
meeting.
7. Use
headphones correctly.
Use headphones whenever playing games or watching
videos. Get a pair of snug-fitting headphones - and wear them. There's nothing
worse than hearing sound spilling from loose-fitting earbuds. And it's basic
good manners to remove your headphones when someone is trying to speak to you.
8. Do not cause
light pollution.
Lighting up a darkened environment, such as a train
at night, with your jumbo tablet screen is inconsiderate. Others usually don't
really care if you ask nicely first. When in public, turn screen brightness down
as a courtesy.
9. Share only
with permission.
Sharing pictures of current locations is a great way
to update friends and family members. Don't take photos of strangers, however,
without permission - and never post pictures of strangers on social media sites.
10. Exercise
good taste.
Keep the content on your screen at a General
Audiences level. Don't call up risqué videos, photos and websites in public
areas.
The B.C. Real Estate Association puts out periodic information to Realtors. They have an Economics Department that has issued a bulletin on the recent Bank of Canada rate announcement. It sounds like there will continue to be low rate stability for the coming months.
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement - October 23, 2012
The Bank of Canada once again opted to hold its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent this morning. Interest rates have been held constant for over two years, the longest such period since the 1950s. The Bank somewhat tempered its bias for higher future interest rates, including a softer statement regarding the appropriateness of a gradual withdrawal of monetary stimulus as excess supply in the economy is absorbed. In a bit of a surprise, the Bank actually raised its forecast for the growth in the Canadian economy this year to 2.2 per cent, but kept its 2013 forecast at 2.3 per cent growth. The Bank judges that at that pace of growth, the Canadian economy will return to full capacity by the end of 2013.
It is our view that monetary policy at the Bank of Canada will continue to be constrained by external events in the global economy and household debt growth at home. While the Bank's preference for tighter policy is clear, it is difficult to make a case for higher interest rates when core inflation is below the Bank's 2 per cent target and already slow economic growth is threatened by global uncertainty. Therefore, we are forecasting that the Bank of Canada will hold its target overnight rate at 1 per cent until mid-to-late 2013 when, conditioned on an improved global economic outlook, it may test the water with a 25 basis point rate increase.
The Bank of Canada once again opted to hold its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent this morning. Interest rates have been held constant for over two years, the longest such period since the 1950s. The Bank somewhat tempered its bias for higher future interest rates, including a softer statement regarding the appropriateness of a gradual withdrawal of monetary stimulus as excess supply in the economy is absorbed. In a bit of a surprise, the Bank actually raised its forecast for the growth in the Canadian economy this year to 2.2 per cent, but kept its 2013 forecast at 2.3 per cent growth. The Bank judges that at that pace of growth, the Canadian economy will return to full capacity by the end of 2013.
It is our view that monetary policy at the Bank of Canada will continue to be constrained by external events in the global economy and household debt growth at home. While the Bank's preference for tighter policy is clear, it is difficult to make a case for higher interest rates when core inflation is below the Bank's 2 per cent target and already slow economic growth is threatened by global uncertainty. Therefore, we are forecasting that the Bank of Canada will hold its target overnight rate at 1 per cent until mid-to-late 2013 when, conditioned on an improved global economic outlook, it may test the water with a 25 basis point rate increase.
Now for a bit of humour.
Subject: Linguistics winner
No English dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. However, in a recent linguistic conference held in London, England, and attended by some of the best linguists in the world: Samsundar Balgobin, a Guyanese, was the clear winner.
His final challenge was this: Some say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. Please explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy to understand.
Here is his astute answer: "When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE. But, when you marry the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!"
His answer was received with a standing ovation lasting over 5 minutes and it entitled him to receive an invitation to dine with the Queen, who decided to call him after the contest. He won a trip to travel around the world in style and a case of 25 year old Eldorado rum for his answer.
| $2.99 SPECIALI love it................................. |
If you
are a senior you will understand this one, if you deal with seniors, this should
help you understand them a little better, and if you are not a senior
yet........God willing, someday you will be.......
The 2.99 Special
We
went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'seniors' special' was two eggs,
bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99.
'Sounds good,' my wife Betty said. 'But I don't want the eggs.'
'Then, I'll have to charge you $3.49 because you're ordering a la carte,' the waitress warned her.
'You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?' my wife asked incredulously.
'YES!' stated the waitress.
'I'll take the special then, 'Betty said..
'How do you want your eggs?' the waitress asked.
'Raw and in the shell,' my wife replied.
She took the two eggs home and baked a cake.
DON'T MESS WITH SENIORS!!!
WE'VE been around the block more than once!
The 2.99 Special
We
went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'seniors' special' was two eggs,
bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99. 'Sounds good,' my wife Betty said. 'But I don't want the eggs.'
'Then, I'll have to charge you $3.49 because you're ordering a la carte,' the waitress warned her.
'You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?' my wife asked incredulously.
'YES!' stated the waitress.
'I'll take the special then, 'Betty said..
'How do you want your eggs?' the waitress asked.
'Raw and in the shell,' my wife replied.
She took the two eggs home and baked a cake.
DON'T MESS WITH SENIORS!!!
WE'VE been around the block more than once!
I realize that I have come to this point in my monthly posting, with no local news. I do not have photos to share with you at this time, but our community is very proud of the people who put on the rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar earlier this month. 5 of the 6 performances were sellouts at the Capitol Theatre, and I have heard nothing but extremely positive comments from the community. Now, I admit to some bias in this regard, as my wife, Dorothy, had a part in the chorus of the show, and I know that she worked extremely hard for several months, along with the rest of the cast and supporting crew. Congratulations on a terrific show!
November 20th . . .
| 1942 |
Dawson Creek BC - Opening of 2,450 km (1,523
mile) long Alcan Military Highway, or Alaska Highway; from Dawson Creek,
BC to Fairbanks, Alaska; road built to supply Pacific North West and
Alaska in case of Japanese invasion. |
| 1841 | And in Today's Canadian Birthdays...
Wilfrid Laurier 1841-1919born in St-Lin, Quebec, son of Carolus Laurier and Marie Martineau; Canada's 7th Prime Minister, 1896-1911; attends Le Collège de L'Assomption and McGill University; dies Feb. 17, 1919. Here's his birthplace in St-Lin, Quebec. For a photo of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, just look at a Canadian $5 bill. |
For those south of the border, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a successful Black Friday and a hi-tech Cyber Monday!
Also, thanks to my good friend, Bud, who sends great jokes and humourous articles to me. You've just read a couple of them.
Lorne & Drew
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