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  1. JLM

    The Good side of Harper

    Harper brought in income splitting for taxation purposes, last year it saved us about $2000. This year due to the tax calculations being so mind boggling I let H & R Bloch do it for us and to my relief found we're saving $1800 this year. Obviously it works best where there is a disparity...
  2. JLM

    Recycling water

    A thought has just occurred to me to save fresh water, but maybe it's already been thought and found unworkable, but I'll put it out there. Just simply diverting sink, bath and washing machine water to the toilet tank so when you flush it's not with fresh water. Is such a scheme feabible?
  3. JLM

    Wearing Helmets

    After the death of Natasha Richardson due to a fall while skiing, how do we convince young people to wear helmets in all situations where there is a danger of head injury? How do we convince them that "being cool" is in fact "being stupid"? My grandkids don't seem to have a problem with it and...
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    The 2010 Charade (Winter Olympics)

    What do you think of the whole thing?