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these are ten pieces of trivia about the city of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada

I recently went to visit my in-laws in Canada. I had been to Canada once before in 1995.

After reporting a $16 million dollar loss in the third quarter, Circuit City announces plans to close seven United States superstores, a Kentucky distribution center, and sixty-two store locations in Canada.

What to do, where to go, what to see. This article will give you some ideas of the things to do at Niagara Falls, where to stay. There's plenty of things for adults and kids alike. So grab your camera and book your trip. You're going to LOVE Niagara!

Know your limits when crossing the border, how much you can spend, what you might run in to.

For years the exchange rate was killing Canadian hockey. Today, the Canadian Dollar is worth more than the US Dollar.

Whether it's the Christmas crazies, Halloween hurries, Easter extravagances, or birthday barrage, dollar stores can ease at least part of the shopping burden.

The Vancouver film and television industry has lived in the shadow of Hollywood for twenty years. But these days, Canadian television is looking hotter than ever, maybe even hot enough to take on Hollywood.

The Royal Canadian Mint has just begun production of a 220-pound, twenty-inch diameter, one-inch thick gold coin, making it the current world's largest gold coin.

How to get a better exchange rate buy buying foreign coins.

For years, Americans took advantage of a favorable currency exchange rate. Now, it's the Canadians' turn.

This paper examines the differences of healthcare and services between the neighboring countries of the United States and Canada.

One day before our neighbors to the north celebrate Canada Day, another special anniversary is on the calendar the 30th of June. This date marks the 20th birthday of the dollar coin, fondly known as the loonie.

Who will be the next Canadian team to hoist the Stanley Cup?

The value of the American dollar is quickly disintegrating. Will the Government push for a union of currency for the United States, Canada and Mexico to strengthen our economy?

The Canadian Pork Council released a statement saying the ministry is extremely disappointed with the news out of Brussels today that the European Union has decided to introduce export refunds on pork and pork products.

As a card carrying Canadian I dove right in and attended an American private university for graduate school in Manhattan. Dreams of Notre Dame and Spring Break dancing in my head with visions of young co-eds asking me to 'say 'eh?' again.' Until 9/11.

An article on the biggest drug busts in recent Canadian history.

Canadian proof-like sets offer the collector of Canadian coins an affordable and easy way to assemble a beautiful collection of the coins of the North. Way up North.

Coin collectors in the United States rejoice---if you are looking for something fresh for your coin collection, why not take a numismatic trip to Canada, a nation whose coins are filled with images of nature, wildlife, and the country's colorful history.

What do you get when you mix a wide expanse of the Canadian landscape, one rented minivan, a couple of young newlyweds, the bride's parents, her pissed off sister, her flatulent brother, near anaphylactic shock, and two dead grandmothers? Family vacation!

The mounting economic problems in the United States have spread to Canada and elsewhere as the credit markets continue their implosions.

British Columbia offers food, shopping, history, outdoor fun and religion all in one place!

The advantages of our two countries having a shared currency are many. The disadvantages are few. There's no time like the present to begin the process.

So. you think you can top-it like us, eh?

The Candian Rockies offer a little something for nearly everyone. For those into the outdoors, hiking and whitewater rafting are options. But there are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy fine dining and even partake in the spa experience.

Real Estate Tax Sales are a little known but potentially lucrative way to expand your portfolio. The old saying "buy low and sell high" really applies to this kind of technique. You can make very high annual returns buying and selling real estate this way!

Some of Canada's upcoming and already great Supermodels and where they got their start from.

The Penny King says Saudi Arabia would be better off building an Island in the Atlantic Ocean than trying to help poor countries with soft dollars to alleviate high energy prices. His advice to King Abdulah, tell your loyal subjects to save American and Canadian pennies!

Just a short article on some of Canada's most commemorative coins that have been released over the last 100 years.

A severely weakened US currency has raised fears of a cartel switch to the euro.

Who determines the real value of our nations money? Is it the people of the planet or is it the Federal Reserve and the American Government that has maintained a policy of rape, pillage, maim and dominate for decades.

George W. Bush gave green light to unification by signing the SPP documents in March, 2005.

George W. Bush signed the Security and Prosperity Partnership in March, 2005

Some of the most important facts in Canadian History located in this article.

Toronto's Pearson International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Canada. Use this airport parking guide to plan your trip to or from this major airport and lessen the stress of meeting or sending off airline passengers.

The picture looks bleak for America: media/politicians claim were in a recession. Who can blame the pundits? Retail, gas, and groceries prices are hitting record levels.

Of all the different types of travel that I have done, one type of experience remains consistently at the top of my list: bed and breakfasts. I am a real sucker for family-owned businesses and for unique accommodation environments.

There are so many explanations for the high cost of gas. What's really going on and how can we stop it? Here's the nitty gritty on who's feathering their nest with big oil bucks.

Steven Vasquez is running for Congress in New York State's 21st Congressional District. In this interview, which first appeared on my blog Upstream, he gives candid answers to a variety of questions.

As of January 31, 2008 all persons crossing the border into the United States will be required to show a valid citizenship document.

Excerpted from "Bonanza: How to Profit During a Global Economic Depression", by Alex S. Gabor, this hard hitting view of the global economy and its cancerous cells upon human consciousness is sure to stir up demands for improvement in the way we manage our global resources.

What the anti smoking lobby doesn't want you to know

All too often, I hear about people who retired and then returned to work because they had to in order to meet their living expenses or because they could not stand not having any purpose in their lives.

Hints on what to do and see in Vancouver, BC.

Simple guide on how to get to Cuba for Americans willing to take the risks involved.

Across a bridge from Maine, Campobello Island is a rocky island in the Bay of Fundy where the Roosevelts summered--and where FDR's polio came on.

Bill C-61 could see Canadian Peer-to-Peer file sharers and downloaders on the hook for fines from $500 all the way up to $1,000,000 lawsuites and five years behind bars.

Snow storms are beating at the doors of Midwesterners and Northerners, so snowbirds are heading south for the winter.

An article written from a globalizationist perspective about the relationship between Canadian drug policy and US influence.

This paper explores the fact that trade protection may help the economy of some nations and hurt others. Special emphasis is placed on the Canadian economy.

This monetary item, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, is twenty inches in diameter and one inch thick. It's made of 99.999 percent gold bullion and weighs 220 pounds (100 kilograms).

According to Bill C-61, an amendment to the Canadian Copyright Act, a Canadian iPod consumer who has music or movies that had a locking device installed could be charged up to $20,000 for downloading those same media onto their iPod.

100 years ago a penny was worth a penny and a dollar a dollar. but the dollar is now worthless and pennies are worth a dollar as the Penny Kings story unfolds and people start realizing that America is as dead as the dollar!

Bill C-61, an amendment on the Canadian Copyright Act, not only means to redefine illegal copyright consumption, but how Canadians who download should be punished.

This opinion piece, written for a Canadian audience, suggests a new energy policy designed to benefit Canadians, rather than Americans.

Adventure travel to Banff National Park is illustrated with a touch of humor, as the reader a catches a glimpse of the excitement and beauty of Canadian Rockies.

Review of the new Rush album "Snakes & Arrows"

Will the U.S. dollar coins be replaced by $2 coins?

If John Lennon has an airport named for him, guess what the code is? If travelers are going to CIA, will they be involved with intrigue? Why are Canadian airport codes so strange? These questions and more will be answered in this article!

I spent today doing a phone survey of lumber mills and wholesalers across Canada and down into the Pacific Northwest of the US. My piece will appear, along with the panel and cargo comment, in tomorrow's edition of Madison's Canadian Lumber Reporter.

I used to be an Olympics nut, but this year I'm tuning them out. The erstwhile gold standard for amateur sports competition has become a multi-billion-dollar entertainment enterprise fueled by performance-enhancing drugs.

The national park that surrounds Banff, Alberta in Canada offers miles (or kilometers) of walks and hikes for the beginner or the serious veteran hiker.

Though the exchange traded fund is the granddaughter of the mutual fund, the family resemblance ends in creation of ETFs; in fact, ETF creation has been described as the exact opposite of mutual funds'. A brief rundown of the ETF creation process.

Ever dreamed of owning a foreign vacation home, living or retiring in an exotic land? You're not alone. An ever increasing number of Americans and Europeans are being lured abroad by a lower cost of living and higher quality of life.

Warren Moon will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame not only because of his performance but also because of his determination to be a quarterback at a time when Afro-Americans were not accepted in that position.

Discusses the positives and negatives effects the Act will have on tourism and the economy.

There's a story just below radar that's poised to explode onto front pages all over America: the NAFTA Superhighway. And it should scare the hell out of everyone.

The founding fathers of the USA knew what they were doing just as the emeror's taylor knew what he was doing.

Billy Bragg announces dates and locations for upcoming US tour.

Mitch Zuckoff's well-written account of Charles Ponzi shows how this confidence man fooled so many investors to trust his get rich quick scheme. A must read for students of the market and to know the man immortalized in the phrase, "Ponzi Scheme."

This article describes the human rights issues surrounding sustainable development and looks at two organizations which work with in the movement.

Don't get stuck using one method to get your books. It's fast and easy to buy books online. You can also get the books you need offline. Here is a guide to ordering books.

Lynch envisions seven "Peace Factories" set-up across the globe where he would, in his words, "house the people, feed the people, they do their meditation, and like factory workers doing their program, pumping peace for the world."

A weak U.S. dollar is the result of devaluation of American currency with regards to its purchasing power when held against foreign currencies.

Government policies have cause a devaluation of the dollar in relation to other world currencies. This has lead to high gasoline and other commodity prices. Here are the facts.

With all the uncertainty in the US economy, other nations are beginning to feel a bit frightened by the potentials of a dollar collapse and are starting to be concerned about the amount of money they have tied up in US investments.

If my presumptions hold true and the trends do not falter, it can still improve, considering that the holiday season has not yet even been started and this is a good sign for the Filipino people.

this article explains why the price of gold has been going up so much in America.

Canada can be confusing for Americans. It's not just another row of states across the top. But what's going on up there? This series presents an inside view of Canada by an American expatriate who had to figure it all out for himself.

I discovered the joys of shopping in Canada, our usually northern neighbor.

America is just beginning to feel the results of a declining dollar.

Blooloop.com, the premiere Web site for the Amusement Park and Waterpark Industry, reported on the largest Ferris wheel in South Carolina. It rises 100 feet above the town of Myrtle Beach. Family Kingdom's "Giant Wheel" sits majestically along Ocean Boulevard.

The bottom line is Canada is on top.

Health Canada warned in a press release on Friday that the counterfeit brands of Colgate toothpaste that could cause severe illness and perhaps in children even death.

How the dollar has fallen and may be replaced in the world as a hard currency.

Did you know that Canada has some great casinos? Some of the casinos are really good and other ones you have to stay away from. This article will feature Casino Niagara.

Stratford can be an expensive city especially with the strength of the Canadian dollar but planning your trip ahead of time can save you lots of money.

The stock market is a roller coaster ride, the credit markets are in a free-fall, with housing and construction costs soaring while their markets plummet.

Since the value of the US dollar has dropped, many companies are choosing to do business in euros, this should be a sign to all of us.

Nova Scotia a beautiful province with so much to see, wonderful shore lines and endless history. You will find the friendliest people around. Maritimers will always make you want to come back.

When trading you there are six major currency pairs you should start with. Of course there are many pairs, but these have the best potential and stability as a trader. All of these pairs you trade against the dollar. The pairs are:

Britney Spears' recently cut locks can be yours for a cool million on eBay - bids are being taken by the salon owner in whose salon the newly-shorn star had her weekend meltdown.

A look at how the deliberate and myopic policies of the Bush Administration led to the current dollar slump, and the ironic consequence of producing the first solid step towards the end of American hegemony.

Economic Danger!

This article describes the tremendous amount of money being made by the oil industry while the average consumer is struggling to make ends meet. It goes on to indict the U.S. government and media for these facts.

What is Meant By Paypal.

Some of the biggest stories of a year where a whole heck of a lot took place.

An aritcle on my list of the ten most important people of 2007

The Keurig B3000 is a single-cup brewing system that can brew a cup in as little as one minute. It is designed for large offices that have 30 or more employees. The system is equipped with K-cup and mug sensors to prevent accidental brewing. Let's take a look at...