Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Handy Temperature Conversions
°C = °F
-25°C =-13°F
-20°C = -4°F
-15°C = 5°F
-10°C = 14°F
0°C = 32°F
10°C = 50°F
15°C = 60°F
20°C = 68°F
25°C = 77°F
30°C = 86°F
-25°C =-13°F
-20°C = -4°F
-15°C = 5°F
-10°C = 14°F
0°C = 32°F
10°C = 50°F
15°C = 60°F
20°C = 68°F
25°C = 77°F
30°C = 86°F
Monday, January 26, 2009
Useful US-CND Conversions
Useful conversions:
www.OnlineConversion.com
Currency Conversion Site: www.XE.com
1 Litre = 0.264 gallons (US)
1 gallon (US) = 3.785 Litres
$1 CDN ~ $0.821 US
$1 US ~ $1.217 CDN
$1 CDN ~ $0.8984 US
$1 US ~ $1.1130 CDN
1.6kms = 1 mile 50 kms = 31 miles
1 mile = .6km 50 miles = 80 kms
When $CND is worth .82 $USD, and 1 US Gal sells for
$USD 1.80 1 litre costs .475 $CND
$USD 1.85 .49
1.90 .50
1.95 .515
www.OnlineConversion.com
Currency Conversion Site: www.XE.com
1 Litre = 0.264 gallons (US)
1 gallon (US) = 3.785 Litres
$1 CDN ~ $0.821 US
$1 US ~ $1.217 CDN
$1 CDN ~ $0.8984 US
$1 US ~ $1.1130 CDN
1.6kms = 1 mile 50 kms = 31 miles
1 mile = .6km 50 miles = 80 kms
When $CND is worth .82 $USD, and 1 US Gal sells for
$USD 1.80 1 litre costs .475 $CND
$USD 1.85 .49
1.90 .50
1.95 .515
C'est quoi un blog?
Un blog (mot-valise de web log) ou blogue[1] est un site web constitué par la réunion de billets (appelé aussi note ou article) agglomérés au fil du temps, et souvent, classés par ordre déchronologique (les plus récents en premiers).
Chaque billet est, à l'image d'un journal de bord ou d'un journal intime, un ajout au blog ; le blogueur (celui qui tient le blog) y délivre un contenu souvent textuel, enrichi d'hyperliens et d'éléments multimédias, sur lequel chaque lecteur peut généralement apporter des commentaires.
Chaque billet est, à l'image d'un journal de bord ou d'un journal intime, un ajout au blog ; le blogueur (celui qui tient le blog) y délivre un contenu souvent textuel, enrichi d'hyperliens et d'éléments multimédias, sur lequel chaque lecteur peut généralement apporter des commentaires.
What's a blog?
A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.
Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (artlog), photographs (photoblog), sketches (sketchblog), videos (vlog), music (MP3 blog), audio (podcasting), which are part of a wider network of social media.
Micro-blogging is another type of blogging, one which consists of blogs with very short posts.
As of December 2007, blog search engine Technorati was tracking more than 112 million blogs. With the advent of video blogging, the word blog has taken on an even looser meaning — that of any bit of media wherein the subject expresses his opinion or simply talks about something.
Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.
Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (artlog), photographs (photoblog), sketches (sketchblog), videos (vlog), music (MP3 blog), audio (podcasting), which are part of a wider network of social media.
Micro-blogging is another type of blogging, one which consists of blogs with very short posts.
As of December 2007, blog search engine Technorati was tracking more than 112 million blogs. With the advent of video blogging, the word blog has taken on an even looser meaning — that of any bit of media wherein the subject expresses his opinion or simply talks about something.
This is an eclectic blog
Eclecticism is a conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single model, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain insights and understanding.
Eclecticism was first practiced by a group of ancient philosophers who attached themselves to no real system, but selected from existing philosophical beliefs those doctrines that seemed most reasonable to them. The term comes from the Greek eklektikos: choosing the best. Cicero was thoroughly eclectic, as he united the greek Peripatetic, Stoic, and New Academic doctrines.
In art, architecture and cooking, the term eclectic is used to describe the combination of different styles in a single piece of work.
Eclecticism was first practiced by a group of ancient philosophers who attached themselves to no real system, but selected from existing philosophical beliefs those doctrines that seemed most reasonable to them. The term comes from the Greek eklektikos: choosing the best. Cicero was thoroughly eclectic, as he united the greek Peripatetic, Stoic, and New Academic doctrines.
In art, architecture and cooking, the term eclectic is used to describe the combination of different styles in a single piece of work.
Pre-departure TO DO List - Florida Vacation
Pre-departure TO DO List - Florida Vacation
•Medical Insurance: required for travel over 40 days outside province/country; Johnson (Medoc) top up for additional days; application by internet or mail; fast response; internet allows bank account payment 1 week before departure
•Bell Sympatico ISP: down rate from high speed to dial-up for time away - savings $45. Not allowed to suspend because you would not have access to email account which is essential; prior years Bell would issue a credit for the period away but no longer available in 2009.
•Bell Mobility Cellular Phone: #611 1-800-667-0123; $20/month Florida Connexion for 100 minutes from anywhere in Florida to anywhere in USA and Canada; $40/month to get USA Connexion for anywhere in USA
Important Note: Minutes are calculated from billing date to billing date; e.g., say billing date is 20th of the month, Arrival in Florida is 15th Leave State of Florida on 28th two months later; 5days/30days x 100 minutes = 20 minutes from 15th to 20, 100 minutes from 21st to 20th of next month and 8/30 x 100 = 26.33 min from 21 to 28.
•Snow Removal: neighbour $200
•Hyundai Santa Fe: phone call to notify of travel outside province (Nissan required letter)
•Inform car insurance company of travel to USA (increased PLPD coverage if needed; small increase in premiums if over 30 days – some companies e.g., ING but not La Capital)
•Change winter tires to 4 seasons (new Quebec law); get 7 day exemption from SAAQ just in case; free for now; not applicable in Ontario.
•Alert credit card companies of travel dates for security and to not get refused transactions
•Get any prescriptions for duration of holidays; get a list of prescribed medication from pharmacy in case of emergency
•Update all files in laptop (contacts, favourites, emails, key files, etc.)
•Get $USD cash, US bank account, US credit card as needed
•Sent list of contact telephone numbers and other coordinates to family and friends
•Keys: Ensure required house and car keys are left for whoever will be checking the house; starting the car, clearing the driveway and picking up the mail.
•Keys: make sure you have required house, car and other key sets (second set?); trailer, bike support, etc.
•Star Choice: suspend for duration
•Get recommendations from Gas Company on hot water tank, furnace and thermostat adjustments.
•Make final calls, emails and chats to make everyone envious.
•Medical Insurance: required for travel over 40 days outside province/country; Johnson (Medoc) top up for additional days; application by internet or mail; fast response; internet allows bank account payment 1 week before departure
•Bell Sympatico ISP: down rate from high speed to dial-up for time away - savings $45. Not allowed to suspend because you would not have access to email account which is essential; prior years Bell would issue a credit for the period away but no longer available in 2009.
•Bell Mobility Cellular Phone: #611 1-800-667-0123; $20/month Florida Connexion for 100 minutes from anywhere in Florida to anywhere in USA and Canada; $40/month to get USA Connexion for anywhere in USA
Important Note: Minutes are calculated from billing date to billing date; e.g., say billing date is 20th of the month, Arrival in Florida is 15th Leave State of Florida on 28th two months later; 5days/30days x 100 minutes = 20 minutes from 15th to 20, 100 minutes from 21st to 20th of next month and 8/30 x 100 = 26.33 min from 21 to 28.
•Snow Removal: neighbour $200
•Hyundai Santa Fe: phone call to notify of travel outside province (Nissan required letter)
•Inform car insurance company of travel to USA (increased PLPD coverage if needed; small increase in premiums if over 30 days – some companies e.g., ING but not La Capital)
•Change winter tires to 4 seasons (new Quebec law); get 7 day exemption from SAAQ just in case; free for now; not applicable in Ontario.
•Alert credit card companies of travel dates for security and to not get refused transactions
•Get any prescriptions for duration of holidays; get a list of prescribed medication from pharmacy in case of emergency
•Update all files in laptop (contacts, favourites, emails, key files, etc.)
•Get $USD cash, US bank account, US credit card as needed
•Sent list of contact telephone numbers and other coordinates to family and friends
•Keys: Ensure required house and car keys are left for whoever will be checking the house; starting the car, clearing the driveway and picking up the mail.
•Keys: make sure you have required house, car and other key sets (second set?); trailer, bike support, etc.
•Star Choice: suspend for duration
•Get recommendations from Gas Company on hot water tank, furnace and thermostat adjustments.
•Make final calls, emails and chats to make everyone envious.
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