Canada's housing markets remained robust in early 2006, despite slightly higher mortgage rates. However, the dominant theme lurking beneath the read more

Canada's housing markets remained robust in early 2006, despite slightly higher mortgage rates. However, the dominant theme lurking beneath the national average results is clear signs that speculation has picked up in Western Canada, while housing markets in Central Canada appear to be coming in for a soft-landing.

We are really getting it going towards the end of the season. I really think this week the team's chemistry read more

We are really getting it going towards the end of the season. I really think this week the team's chemistry is great. They are really excited and are supporting each other going into the final stretch.

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay read more

Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it.

This is a different election. It is so much more important than any other time because our safety is at read more

This is a different election. It is so much more important than any other time because our safety is at stake.

I think there were some things that needed to be taken from public view after September 11. But we have read more

I think there were some things that needed to be taken from public view after September 11. But we have seen, around the country, a number of cases where information has been taken down in the absence of good public discussion. Those discussions need to take place.

I believe that that domain expertise will preclude the MCAD and [product data management] vendors form getting more involved in read more

I believe that that domain expertise will preclude the MCAD and [product data management] vendors form getting more involved in this space, ... But we will need tight alliances with MCAD vendors.

Ooh, that was just a little phase (smashing plates to relieve pain). I don't do that any more but it read more

Ooh, that was just a little phase (smashing plates to relieve pain). I don't do that any more but it was good fun, a release. I recommend it to everybody. That's as long as you're not hurting anybody. And find a place where you're not going to be in the way of anything. Oh and don't destroy anything valuable that you'll regret later.

Yes, there are times when something is legitimately not our fault. Blaming others, however, keeps us in a stuck state read more

Yes, there are times when something is legitimately not our fault. Blaming others, however, keeps us in a stuck state and is ultimately rough on our own self-esteem.

You three (county commissioners) sitting here have the power to end this today, but you won't,

You three (county commissioners) sitting here have the power to end this today, but you won't,