Are there pros to taking probiotics?

by Marilisa Racco @

Fri Sep 23 07:47:07 PDT 2016

A new study casts doubts on the benefits probiotics can have on a healthy gut.

Organic Purslane and Quinoa Greens in Sonoma’s West County

by Tyler Suchman @

Sat Jun 14 12:57:42 PDT 2014

In the west county of Sonoma, ninety minutes north of the culinary mecca of San Francisco, springtime brings an abundance of the local, the sustainable and the organic. Berries, dark greens, fava beans, cheeses, breads, jams and so much more line the rows of the farmers markets dotting the towns of Occidental, Sebastopol, Guerneville and […]

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Good bacteria can help restore microbial balance – Animal Health

by admin @ The Western ProducerGood bacteria can help restore microbial balance – Animal Health – The Western Producer

Wed Mar 21 17:00:00 PDT 2007

Trillions of bacteria inhabit the intestines but most of the time they are good bugs. They maintain intestinal health and prevent bad bugs from gaining a foothold. Unfortunately, the balance between good and bad is tenuous, and the slightest intestinal upset can tip it so that the bad bugs overgrow. Probiotics are the tools that […] Read more

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Self Employed

by MacMcfarland @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 15:27:18 PST 2018

I have just applied (Priorty) for my wife to come to the UK. I have used a law firm to create the application and provide assistance on the process. Below is what has been submitted and I was hoping the great team here could make any comments and if you feel is is substantinal enough. One of my concerns is both self employment and salary. ---Quote--- We act on behalf of the above applicant who is applying for leave to enter the UK as the spouse of a British national Please note that this is a priority application and should be treated accordingly. We refer you to the provisions of paragraph D of Appendix FM-SE. Should any of the enclosed documents not meet the requirements of the Rules we would ask that you exercise your discretion under this paragraph and request further documentation before deciding the application. Background The Applicant is married to xxx xxxxxxxx, a British national currently living in the UK. The couple met in the xxxxxxxx in mid 2014 and their relationship began on xx xxxx 2015 . The couple married in , UK on xx 2017 Suitability requirements We note that in order to qualify for the visa the Applicant must meet the Suitability requirements set out in Appendix FM. The Applicant advises that she has no criminal convictions, has not provided any false information or representations and the Secretary of State has not ordered her exclusion from the UK, therefore we submit that these requirements are met. Eligibility Requirements We submit that the eligibility requirements are all met as the Applicant's partner is a British citizen. We are enclosing a certified copy of his passport as evidence of this. The Applicant and her partner have met in person and are in a genuine and subsisting relationship. The Applicant is submitting the undernoted evidence that the couple are in a genuine and subsisting relationship. We submit that this evidence demonstrates that the requirements of paragraphs E-ECP 2.1 to 2.10 are met. Financial requirement It is submitted that the Applicant's sponsor meets the financial requirement on the basis of his income from employment as the director of a specified limited company. We note that in order to qualify we must demonstrate that: • In the last financial year he earned more than £18,600; • He continues to be employed by the company. Mr xxxxxxx is currently a Director of xxxxxxxxxLtd and during the last financial year he earned a salary of £xxxxxx and dividends of £xxxxx. This gives him a combined income under Appendix FM of £38,088. In relation to the dividend vouchers, please note that since April 2016 Dividends no longer involve tax credits and therefore only the gross sums are declared. Please note that the company bank account was only opened in March 2017, and this is why no earlier statements have been provided. We enclose the undernoted evidence in line with Appendix FM-SE. We submit that these demonstrate that Mr xxxxxxxx earns sufficient funds to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules. Accommodation The Applicant and her sponsor will live at 7 . This property has 1 bedroom and 1 other room. Only the Applicant and Mr xxxxxxxxxx will live at this address and therefore it will not be considered overcrowded. The property is rented by the Applicants and we are providing their tenancy agreement as evidence of this. We submit that this is sufficient to meet the requirements of Appendix FM. English Language The Applicant has a degree which was taught in English and has been confirmed as the equivalent of UK Bachelor's degree by UK NARIC. TB test The Applicant is providing the required medical certificate. We submit that the Applicant meets all of the requirements of the Immigration Rules and we ask that she is granted entry clearance as the married partner of a British national. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours faithfully For < name snipped > LLP 1. Copy passport page of Applicant 2. Certified copy passport of sponsor, Lee 3. Copy Application 4. Appendix 2 5. TB certificate Relationship 6. Marriage certificate 7. Divorce documents of Natalie McFarland and sponsor 8. Statement from sponsor dated 12 January 2018 9. Statement from applicant dated 12 January 2018 10. Statement of support from dated 02 January 2018 11. Statement of support from dated 12 January 2018 12. Statement of support from dated 17 October 2017 13. Statement of support from 14. Statement of support from dated 03 January 2018 15. Statement of support from dated 05 January 2018 16. Statement of support from dated 17 October 2017 17. Statement of support from dated 13 October 2017 18. Letter form Havering London Borough address to applicant and sponsor dated 07 December 2017 19. TV licence addressed to applicant, valid until 30 November 2018 20. TV licence addressed to applicant dated 06 December 2017 21. BT bill addressed to applicant dated 12 December 2017 22. Old tenancy agreement 23. Selection of flights receipts and tickets Selection of photographs and social media of applicant and sponsor 24. Selection of messages between applicant and sponsor 25. Selection of emails between applicant and sponsor 26. Letter from Tyche dated 24 November 2016 27. Contract of Employment of sponsor with Tyche dated 10 September 2015 28. Final pay computation of sponsor dated 31 December 2016 29. Payslip of sponsor dated 29 April 2016 30. Payslip of sponsor dated 31 May 2016 Accommodation 31. Tenancy agreement 32. Inventory and schedule of condition of 7 F 33. Photographs of property English Language 34. Degree certificates 35. Letter from Home Office UK NARIC reference dated 15 November 2017 36. English Language Proficiency Statement - Master of Business Administration 37. Academic Qualification Level Statement - Master of Business Administration 38. English Language Proficiency Statement - Bachelor of Arts 39. Academic Qualification Level Statement - Bachelor of Arts Finance 40. Company tax return 2016/17 and acknowledgements 41. Incorporation documents 42. Unaudited accounts for the period 06 December 2016 to 30 November 2017 43. Dividend vouchers 2017 44. Payslip of sponsor dated February 2017 45. Payslip of sponsor dated March 2017 46. Payslip of sponsor dated April 2017 47. Payslip of sponsor dated May 2017 48. Payslip of sponsor dated June 2017 49. Payslip of sponsor dated July 2017 50. Payslip of sponsor dated August 2017 51. Payslip of sponsor dated September 2017 52. Payslip of sponsor dated 28 October 2017 53. Payslip of sponsor dated November 2017 54. Payslip of sponsor dated December 2017 55. Personal bank statements of sponsor for period 10 February 2017 to 03 August 2017 56. Personal bank statements of sponsor for period 08 July 2016 to 05 January 2018 57. Business bank statements for period 03 March 2017 to 11 December 2017 58. Business bank statements for period 11 December 2017 to 29 December 2017 59. Letter from HMRC dated 17 February 2017 60. HMRC VAT online enrolment acknowledgement dated 07 February 2017 61. HMRC VAT certificate dated 01 March 2017 62. HMRC Corporation Tax issued December 2016 63. Current Appointment Report ---End Quote---

Ask the Denture Wear Expert – Allen Hosack DD.

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Wed Feb 10 10:08:19 PST 2016

Why a Partial is Essential A partial denture is a dental appliance that replaces one or more missing natural teeth. The replacement artificial teeth are connected with acrylic to a metal frame which is attached to the natural teeth with clasps. Before having a partial denture made, it is very important to have the remaining […]

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Ask Japanese Food, Products & Giftware Expert – Ken Nakagama

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Fri Jan 22 03:55:34 PST 2016

Ask Japanese Food, Products & Giftware Expert – Ken Nakagama Nakagama’s is a long established (68 years old) Lethbridge store focused on Japanese food products and giftware. For all of your needs to make simple Japanese food to full meals, Nakagama’s is the only place to go for the best selection and advice for your […]

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Our 2016/17 Flu Clinics Begin, Monday, October 24th, 2016

by igor @ Stafford Pharmacy & Homecare, Lethbridge, Alberta

Fri Oct 07 20:08:02 PDT 2016

It’s that time of year again and yes we will be participating in the Alberta Health sponsored Flu Vaccination program beginning with our first day Monday October 24th, 2016 at 1:30pm.   This is a no charge, come as you are, just walk in flu shot clinic.   All you need to bring is your Personal Health [...]

Family 'learned to hate' after Laura Babcock was killed, sentencing hearing told

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Mon Feb 12 02:36:00 PST 2018

The family of Laura Babcock said they have learned to hate since finding out that their daughter was brutally killed and her body was burned in an animal incinerator.

User experience & confusing information from the Toronto VAC

by Avon81 @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 19:16:22 PST 2018

Hi all, My wife & I recently submitted our spouse visa application from Canada, & last week we made the trip to Toronto to submit her biometrics & documents. With the assistance of this great forum & other research I was able to figure out that the local VAC, run by VFS Global, scans all documentation for settlement applications directly to Sheffield & doesn't accept originals. With this in mind, we'd prepared 3 piles of documents: originals, colour copies on "letter" size paper (North American standard) & a further set made on A4 in case they were required to be in that size. After arrival, the clerk said the "letter" size paper was just fine, & handed us a pile of bar code separator sheets & instructed us to divide our documents accordingly. Once we'd completed this, she proceeded to scan the documents, & showed us her monitor as they appeared there. I asked her if she was scanning them to the UK & she said yes, she was. Once done, she put all the scanned copies in a UPS envelope, along with my wife's current passport, they then took photos & fingerprints & we were done, the whole process taking about 45 minutes. I've been perfectly good with this until today, when I read on the VFS Global Canada landing page the following statement: "Settlement application - All customers applying for UK settlement, including Priority Visa applicants, must send their supporting documentation directly to UKVI in Sheffield, UK by post. Prior to sending any documentation to UKVI, applicants should make sure that the courier company they are planning to use will deliver to Post Office (PO) Box addresses in the UK." I don't remember seeing that before, although of course it is possible I missed it in my old age.... Naturally it has me worried, as I was under the impression that our documents were being scanned directly, with no further action required from us. To make matters more confusing, elsewhere on the site, it says: "Note for all Visa Categories applied for in Toronto: With effect from 01 December 2017 all applications submitted in Toronto must be submitted at the Visa Application Centre in Toronto. They cannot be sent directly by the applicant or their representative. All applicants are advised that they MUST bring all of their original supporting documents along with a photocopy of each document to their Visa Appointment. Failure to provide photocopies along with your original documents may result in delays when you are submitting your application. Photocopying services are available at the Toronto VAC at a cost of $1.00 per copy. If we are unable to provide this photocopying service for oversized documents, we may have to request you to return with the required photocopies before your application can be accepted The instruction above is only for the submission of applications at the Toronto VAC. VACs located in Vancouver, Edmonton and Ottawa will accept your application with originals as per current process." I can only think that the landing page blurb was a blanket statement that once applied to all Canadian offices, but now Toronto is the only one that scans, & they haven't updated it yet? Hopefully I'm just overthinking things here, but any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks in advance,

Review: Café Altura Organic Instant Coffee

by Tyler Suchman @

Tue Apr 29 13:31:12 PDT 2014

Founded in 1980, Cafe Altura was the first organic coffee company in the United States. They run a small operation in Santa Paula, CA, working with organic, Fair-Trade coffee suppliers internationally. They recently launched a new Organic Instant Coffee, which I was excited about. I travel about ten months a year, and not every destination […]

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Hudson’s Bay: 25% Off 2018 Canadian Olympic Team Collection (Feb 9-11)

by Raymond @ Calgary Deals Blog

Fri Feb 09 06:02:23 PST 2018

The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games have begun! To celebrate, Hudson’s Bay is offering 25% off their exclusive Official Canadian Olympic Team Collection this weekend. There’s over 120 styles available including the popular red mittens. Offer valid on select styles only from Friday, February 9th to Sunday, February 11, 2018. TheBay.com offers free shipping on orders over $99,

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Money offshore when returning

by omanjohn @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 16:06:06 PST 2018

New on here! I am selling my house abroad and returning to UK. I have a Lloyds offshore account where my small pensions are paid in. I want to transfer the house sale funds to that account as they don't charge, then transfer from there to an onshore UK Santander account. Will I be hit for any tax? I've been out of UK for 13 years and have no assets, nothing, there. Just worried about losing lots of cash! I appreciate your replies.

Organic Produce and The Dirty Dozen

by Papa Organics @

Thu May 07 10:42:25 PDT 2015

The United States Department of Agriculture compiles information on the amount of pesticide residue found in non-organic fruits and vegetables after they had been washed.* Research for this article is courtesy Ojai Valley Green Coalition. “The Dirty Dozen” list shows the conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables that retain the most pesticides. Some of this produce tested […]

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Certain probiotics could help women lose weight: Quebec study

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Wed Jan 29 16:26:00 PST 2014

Quebec researchers have suggested that certain probiotics can help with weight loss in women.

Purebred cattle cornerstone of Alta. ranch

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:07:08 PST 2018

CRAIGMYLE, Alta. — Blake Morton and Darcy Olesky are dedicated to their art. The art in this case is the pair’s dedication to producing quality purebred cattle at Shiloh Cattle Company in southeastern Alberta. The fourth-generation ranch was established in 1909 by Blake’s great-grandfather, Kingsley Morton. It evolved over time from a commercial spread to […] Read more

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New PharmaChoice Health Advice Pages

by igor @ Stafford Pharmacy & Homecare, Lethbridge, Alberta

Fri May 06 12:22:59 PDT 2016

You’ve received a new medication and maybe wanted to review: how it works or what dosage forms, strengths that are available, how should you use the medication, what is the medication used to treat or who will best benefit from the medication, who should not be taking the medication, known side effects that are possible, [...]

Visa's & "eligible NZ citizen"

by peckhamtogeelong @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 11:38:44 PST 2018

We are planning on moving to Australia later this year. I am a UK Citizen and a Doctor (anaesthetist). My husband is a New Zealander Builder. Both he and our 3 girls will all hold dual citizenship UK/NZ. No one seems to be able to advise us what the best visa would be. I could get a 457 but that's only temporary and for an anaesthetist, which is now off the Skilled list, this is only for 2 years. I can apply again for another 2 years but that's the max. I would need another visa to stay in Oz. A friend who is also an anaesthetist just had permanent residency turned down as they don't need anaesthetists. The other option is a Partner Visa. My husband was definitely in Australia at the required time but can't remember if he signed up for the SCV. How can we find this out? If he is an eligible citizen, can I get a Partner visa and stay and work indefinitely with him? Would it permanent residency application then be based on his New Zealandness or again is it only about Skills? Basically as an anaesthetist do I have to accept I may not get permanent residency and we will have to come back here after 4 years or does his being from New Zealand mean we will be ok to stay there? Any advice/personal experience would be much appreciated. Thank you! Xx

Trump: 'Canada does not treat us right'

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Mon Feb 12 11:55:00 PST 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump is complaining about Canadian trade practices while threatening a tax on international imports, indicating Monday that the idea of some form of border fee remains alive.

Ask the Used Vehicles & Tires Expert – National Auto & TiRELAND

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Fri Jan 22 03:53:48 PST 2016

  Ask the Used Vehicles & Tires Expert – National Auto & TiRELAND With colder weather comes snowy and icy driving conditions. When you’re in need of the best snow tires, come to TiRELAND. We have a large inventory of winter tires! Are Winter Tires Better Than All-Season Tires? Snow tires have a special rubber […]

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Watch For the Experts® in Your Area

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Thu Feb 04 19:02:30 PST 2016

Watch For the Experts® in Your Area

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Self Employed

by MacMcfarland @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 15:27:18 PST 2018

I have just applied (Priorty) for my wife to come to the UK. I have used a law firm to create the application and provide assistance on the process. Below is what has been submitted and I was hoping the great team here could make any comments and if you feel is is substantinal enough. One of my concerns is both self employment and salary. ---Quote--- We act on behalf of the above applicant who is applying for leave to enter the UK as the spouse of a British national Please note that this is a priority application and should be treated accordingly. We refer you to the provisions of paragraph D of Appendix FM-SE. Should any of the enclosed documents not meet the requirements of the Rules we would ask that you exercise your discretion under this paragraph and request further documentation before deciding the application. Background The Applicant is married to xxx xxxxxxxx, a British national currently living in the UK. The couple met in the xxxxxxxx in mid 2014 and their relationship began on xx xxxx 2015 . The couple married in , UK on xx 2017 Suitability requirements We note that in order to qualify for the visa the Applicant must meet the Suitability requirements set out in Appendix FM. The Applicant advises that she has no criminal convictions, has not provided any false information or representations and the Secretary of State has not ordered her exclusion from the UK, therefore we submit that these requirements are met. Eligibility Requirements We submit that the eligibility requirements are all met as the Applicant's partner is a British citizen. We are enclosing a certified copy of his passport as evidence of this. The Applicant and her partner have met in person and are in a genuine and subsisting relationship. The Applicant is submitting the undernoted evidence that the couple are in a genuine and subsisting relationship. We submit that this evidence demonstrates that the requirements of paragraphs E-ECP 2.1 to 2.10 are met. Financial requirement It is submitted that the Applicant's sponsor meets the financial requirement on the basis of his income from employment as the director of a specified limited company. We note that in order to qualify we must demonstrate that: • In the last financial year he earned more than £18,600; • He continues to be employed by the company. Mr xxxxxxx is currently a Director of xxxxxxxxxLtd and during the last financial year he earned a salary of £xxxxxx and dividends of £xxxxx. This gives him a combined income under Appendix FM of £38,088. In relation to the dividend vouchers, please note that since April 2016 Dividends no longer involve tax credits and therefore only the gross sums are declared. Please note that the company bank account was only opened in March 2017, and this is why no earlier statements have been provided. We enclose the undernoted evidence in line with Appendix FM-SE. We submit that these demonstrate that Mr xxxxxxxx earns sufficient funds to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules. Accommodation The Applicant and her sponsor will live at 7 . This property has 1 bedroom and 1 other room. Only the Applicant and Mr xxxxxxxxxx will live at this address and therefore it will not be considered overcrowded. The property is rented by the Applicants and we are providing their tenancy agreement as evidence of this. We submit that this is sufficient to meet the requirements of Appendix FM. English Language The Applicant has a degree which was taught in English and has been confirmed as the equivalent of UK Bachelor's degree by UK NARIC. TB test The Applicant is providing the required medical certificate. We submit that the Applicant meets all of the requirements of the Immigration Rules and we ask that she is granted entry clearance as the married partner of a British national. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours faithfully For < name snipped > LLP 1. Copy passport page of Applicant 2. Certified copy passport of sponsor, Lee 3. Copy Application 4. Appendix 2 5. TB certificate Relationship 6. Marriage certificate 7. Divorce documents of Natalie McFarland and sponsor 8. Statement from sponsor dated 12 January 2018 9. Statement from applicant dated 12 January 2018 10. Statement of support from dated 02 January 2018 11. Statement of support from dated 12 January 2018 12. Statement of support from dated 17 October 2017 13. Statement of support from 14. Statement of support from dated 03 January 2018 15. Statement of support from dated 05 January 2018 16. Statement of support from dated 17 October 2017 17. Statement of support from dated 13 October 2017 18. Letter form Havering London Borough address to applicant and sponsor dated 07 December 2017 19. TV licence addressed to applicant, valid until 30 November 2018 20. TV licence addressed to applicant dated 06 December 2017 21. BT bill addressed to applicant dated 12 December 2017 22. Old tenancy agreement 23. Selection of flights receipts and tickets Selection of photographs and social media of applicant and sponsor 24. Selection of messages between applicant and sponsor 25. Selection of emails between applicant and sponsor 26. Letter from Tyche dated 24 November 2016 27. Contract of Employment of sponsor with Tyche dated 10 September 2015 28. Final pay computation of sponsor dated 31 December 2016 29. Payslip of sponsor dated 29 April 2016 30. Payslip of sponsor dated 31 May 2016 Accommodation 31. Tenancy agreement 32. Inventory and schedule of condition of 7 F 33. Photographs of property English Language 34. Degree certificates 35. Letter from Home Office UK NARIC reference dated 15 November 2017 36. English Language Proficiency Statement - Master of Business Administration 37. Academic Qualification Level Statement - Master of Business Administration 38. English Language Proficiency Statement - Bachelor of Arts 39. Academic Qualification Level Statement - Bachelor of Arts Finance 40. Company tax return 2016/17 and acknowledgements 41. Incorporation documents 42. Unaudited accounts for the period 06 December 2016 to 30 November 2017 43. Dividend vouchers 2017 44. Payslip of sponsor dated February 2017 45. Payslip of sponsor dated March 2017 46. Payslip of sponsor dated April 2017 47. Payslip of sponsor dated May 2017 48. Payslip of sponsor dated June 2017 49. Payslip of sponsor dated July 2017 50. Payslip of sponsor dated August 2017 51. Payslip of sponsor dated September 2017 52. Payslip of sponsor dated 28 October 2017 53. Payslip of sponsor dated November 2017 54. Payslip of sponsor dated December 2017 55. Personal bank statements of sponsor for period 10 February 2017 to 03 August 2017 56. Personal bank statements of sponsor for period 08 July 2016 to 05 January 2018 57. Business bank statements for period 03 March 2017 to 11 December 2017 58. Business bank statements for period 11 December 2017 to 29 December 2017 59. Letter from HMRC dated 17 February 2017 60. HMRC VAT online enrolment acknowledgement dated 07 February 2017 61. HMRC VAT certificate dated 01 March 2017 62. HMRC Corporation Tax issued December 2016 63. Current Appointment Report ---End Quote---

Money offshore when returning

by omanjohn @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 16:06:06 PST 2018

New on here! I am selling my house abroad and returning to UK. I have a Lloyds offshore account where my small pensions are paid in. I want to transfer the house sale funds to that account as they don't charge, then transfer from there to an onshore UK Santander account. Will I be hit for any tax? I've been out of UK for 13 years and have no assets, nothing, there. Just worried about losing lots of cash! I appreciate your replies.

Ask the Flooring, Interior Design & More Expert – Paul & Sarah Shakespeare

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Fri Jan 22 03:43:52 PST 2016

Ask the Flooring, Interior Design & More Expert – Paul & Sarah Shakespeare Come visit us at the Big Christmas Trade Show – November 27th-28th, (booth #30) At Exhibition Park.  Come see our perfect gifts for your family and friends. Lots of barnwood signs and beautiful artwork available. Our schedule is filling up very quickly, […]

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Weinstein's former assistant challenging parts of Toronto lawsuit

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Mon Feb 12 10:08:00 PST 2018

Lawyers in a Toronto courtroom are arguing about whether an assistant to disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein had a duty to warn women of his alleged propensity to commit sexual assault.

Seattle columnist urges Americans to side with B.C. in wine war with Alberta

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Mon Feb 12 20:40:35 PST 2018

In a column, Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter Joel Connelly said "British Columbia seems to not be asking for too much, just a modest use of intelligence."

Canola subsidies lucrative in N.D.

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:12:17 PST 2018

Canola growers in North Dakota don’t have to worry much about price. Since 2014, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program has guaranteed them a price of US$10.075 per bushel. That equates to C$12.60 per bu., assuming the loonie is valued at US80 cents. The price of canola in North Dakota was below $10.075 per bu. […] Read more

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Sask. family says goodbye to original farmstead well

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 13:58:29 PST 2018

For the last 50 years, members of the Horne family have been avoiding going near the 100-year-old blacksmith shop that housed the original well on their farm near Swift Current in southwestern Saskatchewan. The earth in one corner of the shop had collapsed over the years, exposing the wellhead and leaving the family wondering about […] Read more

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Visa's & "eligible NZ citizen"

by peckhamtogeelong @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 11:38:44 PST 2018

We are planning on moving to Australia later this year. I am a UK Citizen and a Doctor (anaesthetist). My husband is a New Zealander Builder. Both he and our 3 girls will all hold dual citizenship UK/NZ. No one seems to be able to advise us what the best visa would be. I could get a 457 but that's only temporary and for an anaesthetist, which is now off the Skilled list, this is only for 2 years. I can apply again for another 2 years but that's the max. I would need another visa to stay in Oz. A friend who is also an anaesthetist just had permanent residency turned down as they don't need anaesthetists. The other option is a Partner Visa. My husband was definitely in Australia at the required time but can't remember if he signed up for the SCV. How can we find this out? If he is an eligible citizen, can I get a Partner visa and stay and work indefinitely with him? Would it permanent residency application then be based on his New Zealandness or again is it only about Skills? Basically as an anaesthetist do I have to accept I may not get permanent residency and we will have to come back here after 4 years or does his being from New Zealand mean we will be ok to stay there? Any advice/personal experience would be much appreciated. Thank you! Xx

Ask the Hearing Expert – Michael B. Golia, BC-HIS ,RHAP

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Fri Jan 22 03:45:24 PST 2016

Ask the Hearing Expert – Michael B. Golia, BC-HIS ,RHAP Question: “My family says I am having a hearing problem. What should I do next?” ANSWER:  The next step is to book an appointment for a hearing test. A complete Hearing Assessment takes about 1.5 hours. We take a History and view the inside of […]

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Milligan BioFuels shuttered

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:19:06 PST 2018

Milligan BioFuels has entered receivership. The company from Foam Lake, Sask., was well known in Western Canada for its ability to take oilseeds that were mostly destined for farm pits and turn them into useful products. The company that is managing Milligan’s finances has suggested that it will be entertaining offers to sell it as […] Read more

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Ask the Denture Wear Expert – Allen Hosack DD.

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Fri Jan 22 03:50:25 PST 2016

  Ask the Denture Wear Expert – Allen Hosack DD. DRY MOUTH Everyone has dry mouth sometimes, but if you have dry mouth most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and lead to health problems. Dry mouth can cause difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing and speaking, and increase dental decay and mouth infections. Sufferers […]

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Ask the Used Vehicles & Tires Expert – National Auto & TiRELAND

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Wed Feb 10 10:05:46 PST 2016

Whether we like it or not, cold weather is still here! When you’re in need of the best snow tires, come to TiRELAND. We have a large inventory of winter tires! Are Winter Tires Better Than All-Season Tires? Snow tires have a special rubber compound that is specifically designed for cold temperatures. The rubber stays […]

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Ask the Hearing Expert – Michael B. Golia, BC-HIS ,RHAP

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Wed Feb 10 10:07:59 PST 2016

Question: “My family says I am having a hearing problem. What should I do next?” ANSWER: The next step is to book an appointment for a hearing test. A complete Hearing Assessment takes about 1.5 hours. We take a History and view the inside of your ears using Video Otoscopy- color video camera. Once the […]

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Ask the Mobile Mechanic Expert – Brian Sorensen

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Wed Feb 10 10:04:29 PST 2016

What about BDS Mechanical? We are mobile to come and fix you on the spot if needed Most competitive rates in town with accurate estimating Friendly trustworthy service serving Lethbridge for over 9 years Over 24 years of experience working on your automobile 18 years of mobile repair experience on cars to HD equipment Pick […]

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Costco: Weekly Handout Instant Savings West Coupons (Feb 12-18)

by Raymond @ Calgary Deals Blog

Mon Feb 12 05:19:24 PST 2018

Here is Costco Wholesaler‘s latest weekly instant savings coupons. All of the coupons are valid from February 12 to 18, 2018. All of the coupons are valid for 2 weeks. The handouts are available at all Costco Wholesale warehouse locations in Western Canada. You don’t need to print the coupons because they will hand them

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Proper nutrition can help athletes fuel and recover at Rogers Cup

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Mon Aug 07 08:01:25 PDT 2017

The first round of play begins Monday at the Rogers Cup and, according to one nutritionist, many athletes could be fueling with Greek yogurt.

Canadian who was detained by al Qaeda affiliate in Syria describes harrowing ordeal

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Mon Feb 12 17:40:51 PST 2018

Chatham, Ont., man Sean Moore is speaking out for the first time about the torture he experienced at the hands of an al Qaeda affiliate in Syria.

Organic Farming: More Profitable & Environmentally Friendly

by Tyler Suchman @

Mon Feb 15 16:44:36 PST 2016

Organic farming, despite lower yields than conventional crops, is more profitable, environmentally friendly and delivers “equally or more nutritious foods that contain less (or no) pesticide residues” according to a new study by Nature Plants. This study spans forty years of research and also stresses that no single approach to farming will safely feed the […]

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Loonie continues slide alongside global stock markets but it is expected to stabilize

by @

Mon Feb 12 19:58:35 PST 2018

Some market observers see signs the loonie's fortunes will change this year even as the Canadian dollar continued its slide Monday.

What’s not to like about ranching in Hawaii?

by admin @ The Western ProducerThe Western Producer

Thu Feb 08 14:03:17 PST 2018

Purebred Charolais and Angus cows were calving in January on the Parker Ranch in Hawaii. Winter temperatures in the high 20s C contrasted sharply with what was going on back home in Manitoba the day we toured the Hawaii ranch. Family members were calving out cows in -30 C weather, making sure calves were born […] Read more

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Zostavax: The Shingles Vaccine & Shingles Protection

by jaclyn @ Stafford Pharmacy & Homecare, Lethbridge, Alberta

Thu Dec 22 12:57:45 PST 2016

Since its approval by Health Canada in 2008, the shingles vaccine (Zostavax®) has been in very high demand even at times becoming unavailable due to manufacturing delays in combination with a demand that may not have been anticipated.  Merck, the company producing Zostavax®, has finally produced enough of the vaccine to fill back orders and [...]

Probiotics in yogurt could protect against heart disease: study

by Carmen Chai @

Tue Jul 22 11:29:56 PDT 2014

It’s celebrated as a healthy snack that helps to regulate your digestive system but new research is suggesting that yogurt can even lower blood pressure.

User experience & confusing information from the Toronto VAC

by Avon81 @ British Expats

Mon Feb 12 19:16:22 PST 2018

Hi all, My wife & I recently submitted our spouse visa application from Canada, & last week we made the trip to Toronto to submit her biometrics & documents. With the assistance of this great forum & other research I was able to figure out that the local VAC, run by VFS Global, scans all documentation for settlement applications directly to Sheffield & doesn't accept originals. With this in mind, we'd prepared 3 piles of documents: originals, colour copies on "letter" size paper (North American standard) & a further set made on A4 in case they were required to be in that size. After arrival, the clerk said the "letter" size paper was just fine, & handed us a pile of bar code separator sheets & instructed us to divide our documents accordingly. Once we'd completed this, she proceeded to scan the documents, & showed us her monitor as they appeared there. I asked her if she was scanning them to the UK & she said yes, she was. Once done, she put all the scanned copies in a UPS envelope, along with my wife's current passport, they then took photos & fingerprints & we were done, the whole process taking about 45 minutes. I've been perfectly good with this until today, when I read on the VFS Global Canada landing page the following statement: "Settlement application - All customers applying for UK settlement, including Priority Visa applicants, must send their supporting documentation directly to UKVI in Sheffield, UK by post. Prior to sending any documentation to UKVI, applicants should make sure that the courier company they are planning to use will deliver to Post Office (PO) Box addresses in the UK." I don't remember seeing that before, although of course it is possible I missed it in my old age.... Naturally it has me worried, as I was under the impression that our documents were being scanned directly, with no further action required from us. To make matters more confusing, elsewhere on the site, it says: "Note for all Visa Categories applied for in Toronto: With effect from 01 December 2017 all applications submitted in Toronto must be submitted at the Visa Application Centre in Toronto. They cannot be sent directly by the applicant or their representative. All applicants are advised that they MUST bring all of their original supporting documents along with a photocopy of each document to their Visa Appointment. Failure to provide photocopies along with your original documents may result in delays when you are submitting your application. Photocopying services are available at the Toronto VAC at a cost of $1.00 per copy. If we are unable to provide this photocopying service for oversized documents, we may have to request you to return with the required photocopies before your application can be accepted The instruction above is only for the submission of applications at the Toronto VAC. VACs located in Vancouver, Edmonton and Ottawa will accept your application with originals as per current process." I can only think that the landing page blurb was a blanket statement that once applied to all Canadian offices, but now Toronto is the only one that scans, & they haven't updated it yet? Hopefully I'm just overthinking things here, but any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks in advance,

McDonald’s: $1 for Any Size McCafé Premium Roast Coffee (Feb 5 – Mar 4)

by Raymond @ Calgary Deals Blog

Mon Feb 12 05:18:11 PST 2018

McDonald’s Canada is running a Dollar Coffee promotion. For a limited time, enjoy any size $1 plus tax McCafé Premium Roast brewed coffee made from 100% Arabica beans with a consistently rich, smooth and delicious taste. The offer is available at participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada from February 5th to March 4, 2018. Not valid with

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