Wealth Building

Self Certification Loans How Do They Work

Self certification loans are special loans designated for those who would like to borrow money but do not have adequate proof of their ability to repay the loan. Those who work for large companies are easily able to provide proof of their credit-worthiness by showing current pay-stubs, etc. However, those eligible for self certification loans, such as self employed individuals,…

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Food Beverage

Distillation From Plants And Roots

Aniseed-flavored spirits Some 1,500 years before Christ, these licorice-flavored spirits were valued as healing agents by the Egyptians. In the nineteenth century, absinthe, a potent aniseed aperitif distilled from wormwood, became a highly fashionable drink on both sides of the Atlantic, but intemperate enjoyment of it proved dangerous because it often led to madness or death. Consequently, early in the…

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Arts Entertainment

Art Myths Debunked

Assumption: Art becomes more valuable once an artist dies. Actuality: Prices escalate only when demand is greater than supply. Prices can increase if there was a shortage of the artist’s work prior to his or her death and if the demand continues to be significantly greater than supply. Art News (November 2003) presented an article on the ten most wanted…

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Book Reviews

Proof Evident Book Review

Proof Evident is a newly released crime fiction novel by lawyer and controversial psychologist, John Dicke. The story line is based around a criminal case for Judge Avery Jackson who coldly murdered Sheriff Hardacre during his speech to 150 city officials. The problem is, Mr. Jackson has no memory of the event at all… Jack Maine leaves the public service…

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Food Beverage

Wild Turkey American Whisky

One of the more intriguing aspects of bourbon’s revival is the way in which its stubborn old guardians have been proved right. None more so than Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell. A glance at the Wild Turkey distillery confirms that this place doesn’t abide by convention. As other firms are tidying up their plants, the iron-clad, black-painted Wild Turkey sits teetering…

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College

Of Meese And Maple Leaves

“The US is our trading partner, our neighbour, our ally and our friend… and sometimes we’d like to give them such a smack!” – Rick Mercer Because of Canada’s proximity to the United States and its similarities to its neighbor, it ranks number 2 out of the top 10 major destinations for an education abroad. And just like the good…

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Time Management

When Does Your Belief Become The Truth

Ever wondered why some people turn anything they touch into gold; while other people fail even before they attempt something? Most people would simply call it luck; perhaps saying, “you’re just lucky.” And if they weren’t pleased with the outcome, it’s a “bummer.” You might hear, “well, try another time and it may work out.” What do these statements tell…

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