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Another port with a Canadian link is Newmans, out of St. John's. Although I'm hardly a connoisseur, I do enjoy it! Here's the story: The origins of the practice of aging Newman's Port in Newfoundland dates back to 1679. According to tradition, in the fall of 1679 a Portuguese vessel loaded with port wine bond for London slipped its moorings. As it floated out to sea it encountered French privateers. The privateers drove the ship further off course and, in attempts to escape, it ventured out into the Atlantic. After weathering severe Atlantic storms, the captain decided to head for St. John's, where the ship stayed for the winter months. The cargo of port wine was safely stored in caves in the Southside Hills of St. John's. The following spring the vessel finally completed its long, arduous journey to England. It was soon discovered that the port that had over-wintered in Newfoundland had acquired a bouquet, a smoothness and a flavour that it did not have before. From that point on, Newman and Company decided to age its port wine in Newfoundland. The practice continued at the wine vaults on Water Street from the early nineteenth century onwards. The wine was aged in the vaults by the Newman's until at least 1893, possibly until 1914.

Love the confidence! Go Habs Go!

Does the Mayflower still put on their 14 Flavours of Scotland promotion? I used to live around the corner from their Elgin location, and that promo got me into scotch.

Actually, he's sided with the government on confidence matters in the past (see 2005 federal budget). Plus, although the Speaker is traditionally a member of the governing party, Milliken is one of only two Speakers to have been elected as a Member of the Opposition. Plus, he's widely regarded as one of the top experts on Parliamentary Procedures, and is frequently cited by other Commonwealth countries. So I hardly think it's warranted to accuse him of playing party politics - if anyone sticks to the facts and plays by the rules, it's Milliken.

I've tried to set something up with her, but she doesn't currently offer in-call. Somehow, I don't think my office-mates would appreciate it if I hosted an encounter!

If you like historical fiction, try Ken Follett. Pillars of the Earth and World Without End are some good reads. They take a while though! Another good one on the non-fiction front is Bill Bryson - A Short History of Nearly Everything is an entertaining take on science and the history of science. He takes some complex areas and makes it relatively easy to undersand, and keeps it entertaining. If you're into economics, Why Your World is About to get a Lot Smaller by Jeff Rubin is a good read.

Young MC - Bust a Move

This concept has been tried in various forms, and with varying degrees of success. I think one of the main issues is the relative value of services/goods being exchanged, and making sure each party is satisfied at the end of it (sorry for the bad pun!). In this environment, such an arrangement could also lead to the loss of anonymity, which I know a lot of us appreciate.

Jeff Healey - While My Guitar Gently Weeps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJh3KaIKDAw

Eric Clapton - Lay down Sally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EivR78mrRFE

Oasis - Champagne Supernova http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3C7DECI0jU

Northern Pikes - She ain't pretty

Axis of Awesome - 4 Chord Song Worth watching the video - see how many songs you recognize!

A couple of advil and a gatorade did the trick for me this morning! I think dehydration is a big part of a hangover, so the gatorade replenishes the fluids and electrolytes.

Sons of Maxwell - Sixteen for Awhile Some good Canadian boys here!

Captain Tractor - The Last Saskatchewan Pirate! Not exactly widely known, but some good Canadian kids!

The Tragically Hip - New Orleans is Sinking

Honeymoon Suite - Wave Babies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZlm4-61SHY

Thanks FunJay - That's the spot! I don't know how many shirts I ruined walking (or stumbling) home while trying to eat! Another of my faves was D'arcy McGees for Robbie Burns night. One of the better places for a wee bit o' haggis to celebrate the day.

The Westin and Marriott are definitely good options. You may want to touch base with Emily (http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/member.php?u=22822) - she visits fairly often, and can probably point you in the right direction.

I use a bowl trap: Pour some red wine or balsamic vinegar in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke a bunch of small holes in the plastic (a toothpick or something equally small). The flies can get in, but can't get out. Happy hunting!

I love it! They actually did a take on this in The West Wing (the old political drama with Martin Sheen). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHaVUjjH3EI Not sure which one came first, but both are hilarious!

I love getting away from it all to relax. Whether it's camping for a few days (an isolated spot, not a provincial park or municipal campground!), or hopping in the kayak and heading off with nowhere to go. Sailing is also a great way to relax - there's just something about the feel of the wind in the sail and the sound of the waves that just makes the pressures of life fade away.

I'll back Floyd up on that. I had a great session with her - one of the most relaxing massages I've had in ages. The other stuff was a lot of fun too!

Well said Flyer. We too often need to be reminded that the simple pleasures in life that are there to be found, if only we take the time to look for them and enjoy them. The stresses and pressures of life never go away; how we handle them is up to us. Someone much smarter than me once said that 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. The other 90% is decided by how you react.