Canada postal In Canada, postal orders were known by the name 'postal notes', which means the same thing. As Canada is a federation (originally a confederation), postal notes are usually collected by the province of issue. Canada's postal notes were first issued during the reign of King Edward VII and were discontinued during the reign of King George VI. Postal notes were issued in most, if not all, Canadian provinces. Canadian postal notes were not issued in Newfoundland, as Newfoundland was a British colony before it became a Canadian province, although Canadian postal notes were allowed to be paid in Newfoundland. Here is a list of denominations of the Canadian postal notes as noted on P. N. 107-12,000, which was issued by the Post Office Department, Ottawa with effe... [continue]
Diabetic recipe The diet recommended for people who suffer from diabetes mellitus is one that is high in dietary fibre, especially soluble fibre, but low in fat (especially saturated fat). Patients may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index. However, in cases of hypoglycemia, they are advised to have food or drink that can raise blood glucose quickly, followed by a long-acting carbohydrate (such as rye bread) to prevent risk of further hypoglycaemia. Recently, Diabetes UK have warned against purchase of products that are specially made for people with diabetes, on the grounds that:Diabetes and pregnancyFrederick Allen, in the days before insulin was discovered, recommended that people with diabetes ate only a low-calorie diet t... [continue]
Radio disney Radio Disney is a radio network based in Dallas, Texas in the United States broadcasting music and other content targeted at children and young teenagers. As indicated by its name, it is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The network primarily uses AM stations, (the most in any state being the 6 stations in Florida) and it is also available on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio (both on channel 115), as well as via Music Choice on most digital cable-TV systems. Radio Disney is also available via satellite on XM on DirecTV (channel 867) -- the Sirius package on Dish Network currently does not carry Radio Disney. KDIS in the Southern California Los Angeles area is the network's flagship station. The station is also streamed at RadioDisney. ... [continue]
Guard night A security guard, security officer, or rent-a-cop, is usually a privately and formally employed person who is paid to protect property, and/or assets, and/or people. Often, security officers are uniformed and act to protect property by maintaining a high visibility presence to deter illegal and/or inappropriate actions, observing (either directly, through patrols, or by watching alarm systems or video cameras) for signs of crime, fire or disorder; then taking action and/or reporting any incidents to their client, employer and emergency services as appropriate. The security officer motto is to "detect, deter, observe and report. " Security officers are not normally required to make arrests (but have the authority to make a citizens arrest) or otherwise act as ... [continue]
Yahoo greeting An E-card is similar to a postcard or greeting card, with the primary difference being it is created using digital media instead of paper or other traditional materials. E-cards are made available by publishers usually on various Internet sites, where they can be sent to a recipient, usually via e-mail. E-cards are digital "content", which makes them much more versatile than traditional greeting cards. For example unlike traditional greetings, e-cards can be easily sent to many people at once or extensively personalized by the sender. Conceivably they could be saved to any computer or electronic device or even viewed on a television set, however E-card digital content has not yet progressed as far as digital video or digital audio in terms of varied usage. ... [continue]
Leisure larry Leisure Suit Larry is the title character of a series of adult adventure games written by Al Lowe and published by Sierra On-Line from the 1980s to the present. The character, whose full name is Larry Laffer, is a balding, dorky, double entendre speaking, leisure suit-wearing (but still somewhat lovable) "loser" in his 40s who spends much of his life trying (usually unsuccessfully) to seduce attractive women. Originally stemmed from ideas of Sierra's first adventure game Softporn Adventure created by designer Chuck Benton, the "Larry" games were one of Sierra's most popular game series during the genre's heydays when it was first released in the mid 1980s. As such, they remain well-known among fans of the type today. The series stands out among Sierra's cat... [continue]
Garment steamer Jiffy Steamer is the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of steaming equipment used for removing wrinkles from garments and fabrics. The advantages of using steam over traditional ironing are often cited as an ease of use and the elimination of the tendency of ironing to damage and destroy fibers in clothing and fabrics over time. Jiffy Steamer currently offers over 16 models that range from travel hand held sized steamers to industrial grade garment steamers used in the retail apparel marketplace. Over 1,000 dealers in the United States alone carry this line, as well the company's product can be found in over 45 foreign markets. The company was organized in 1940 when the Model J-1 hat steamer was first patented. At the time, wearing hats was fashionab... [continue]
Chocolate fondue Fondue refers to several French Swiss communal dishes shared at the table in an earthenware pot ("caquelon") over a small burner ("rchaud"). The term "fondue" comes from the French "fondre" ("to melt"), referring to the fact that the contents of the pot are kept in a liquid state so that diners can use forks to dip into the sauce. Though cheese fondues are the best known kind, there are several other possibilities for the contents of the pot and what is used for dipping. As with other communal dishes, fondue has etiquette standards ranging from practical to amusing. Some people consider it rude to allow one's lips or tongue to touch the fondue fork, and with meat fondues one should use a dinner fork to remove the meat from the dipping utensil. If the bread... [continue]
Download delirious Delirious is an early stand-up comedy special for Eddie Murphy. The 70 minute show, released in 1983, showcases his most racy material. It was a big success and he had a follow up performance with Eddie Murphy Raw, which became even bigger than Delirious. It was filmed at Constitution Hall in Washington D. C. Highlights from this concert were released as a comedy album entitled Comedian. In this 70 minute standup the word "fuck" is used a total of 230 times, and "shit" is used 171 times. At one point, during the standup, a woman in the crowd shouted, "Do Mr. Rogers!" (At the time, Murphy was a cast member of Saturday Night Live and a parody of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood had become one of his trademark sketches). Another audience member replied to the woman,... [continue]
Mahathir mohammed Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (born July 10, 1925) is the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the post from 1981 to 2003. During his term in office he was credited for engineering Malaysia's rapid modernization and the resulting growth of prosperity. Another of Mahathir's central issues is the promotion of "Asian values". He is also widely perceived to have widely encourage cronyism in government. Although his formal title is "Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad", Mahathir is fondly called "Dr. M" by his supporters, an appellation also used by the media. Born in Alor Setar, the capital of the northern state of Kedah, Mahathir said in his autobiography that he had Indian ancestry (from his father), with its origins tracing back to Tamil N... [continue]
William and sonoma Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is an American company that sells specialty cooking utensils and other housewares, along with a variety of foods including gourmet coffees. Its principal office is in San Francisco, California. The company primarily generates revenue through retail and direct to customer. In 2005, the company operated 560 retail stores in the United States and Canada under its various brand names, including 255 Williams-Sonoma, 180 Pottery Barn and 90 Pottery Barn Kids stores. Other brand names include Williams-Sonoma Home, West Elm, Pottery Barn Bed + Bath and PBteen. For fiscal year 2005 it reported revenues of over US. 539 billion and 7,700 fulltime employees. The original Williams-Sonoma was founded by Chuck Williams in Sonoma, Cali... [continue]
Guelph mercury The Guelph Mercury is an English language newspaper published in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It publishes a mix of community, national and international news and is owned by the Torstar Corporation. The newspaper, in many incarnations, has been a part of the community since 1854. It is one of the oldest broadsheet newspapers in Ontario. The Guelph Mercury was founded in 1854 as the Guelph Advertiser and published weekly by owner George Keeling. In 1862, Toronto newspaperman James Innes took over the editorship of the Advertiser and shortly thereafter formed a partnership with John McLagan, owner of the competing weekly newspaper the Guelph Mercury. The two papers merged to form the Mercury and Advertiser. The Mercury was expanded into a daily newspaper in 18... [continue]
Marketing manager Marketing management is a business discipline focused on the practical application of marketing techniques and the management of a firm's marketing resources and activities. Marketing managers are often responsible for influencing the level, timing, and composition of customer demand in a manner that will achieve the company's objectives. There is no universally accepted definition of the term. In part, this is due to the fact that the role of a marketing manager can vary significantly based on a business' size, corporate culture, and industry context. For example, in a large consumer products company, the marketing manager may act as the overall general manager of his or her assigned product category or brand with full profit & loss responsibility. In con... [continue]
Lobster season Lobster fishing is the commercial or recreational harvesting of marine lobsters or spiny lobsters. This is a major marine industry in the state of Maine, as well as other northeastern ports. Maine lobstermen fish for the American lobster, scientifically referred to as Homarus americanus. In Maine, lobsters can only be legally caught in lobster traps, also called pots. These traps are either rectangular-shaped or half cylinders and were once made from oak, but are now primarily made from wire mesh covered with a thick layer of plastic to reduce oxidation of the metal. Lobster traps are connected to the buoy with rope, known locally as pot warp. Sometimes there is a float called a toggle tied between the trap and the buoy to keep the rope tight so as to red... [continue]
Margarita glasses Beer glasswareA cocktail glass is a narrow drinking glass having a stem and a wide, shallow, inverted cone fixed above it to hold liquid. The base of the stem is wide enough to maintain balance. The stem allows the user to hold the glass without permitting the heat from their hand to affect the temperature of the drink. This is particularly desirable for Martinis, which should remain cold whilst consumed. A cocktail glass is often called a "martini glass" due to the popularity of that drink, which is served in a cocktail glass. The margarita is the most common of tequila-based cocktails, made with Triple Sec (or Cointreau) and lime juice, often served with salt on the glass rim. In other languages, margarita is the Latin word for pearl; and Spanish for th... [continue]
Kangaroo island Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf Saint Vincent. At its closest point to the mainland, it is 13 kilometres offshore from Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is 150 km long and between 900 m and 57 km wide, its area covering 4 405 km (about 1,700 square miles). Its coastline is 540 km long and highest altitude is 307 m. Kangaroo Island was separated from mainland Australia by a rise in sea level about 9,000 years ago. Stone tools found suggest that Aboriginal people occupied the land at least 11,000 years ago; it is supposed that they disappeared in 200 BC. Theories about the c... [continue]
Immortal song Felipe Coronel (born February 19, 1978), better known as Immortal Technique, is a rap MC and political activist. Most of his lyrics focus on socio-political issues. The views expressed in his lyrics are largely a mixture of left-wing political commentary on issues such as poverty, religion, racism and conspiracy theories, especially regarding the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks. He also focuses on the harsh realities of criminality in housing projects of New York City's slums. Although he has been offered a deal with at least one major music label, he has never signed to any, since disagreements over the political content of his songs could arise. Immortal Technique has also voiced a desire to keep control over his production, and has made st... [continue]
Himalaya mountain The Himalayas also Himalaya (IPA pronunciation: [hª'm‘lij], [hªm'leªj]) are a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. By extension, it is also the name of the massive mountain system which includes the Himalaya proper, the Karakoram, the Hindu Kush, and a host of minor ranges extending from the Pamir Knot. The name is from Sanskrit himlaya, a tatpurusa compound meaning "the abode of snow" (from hima "snow", and laya "abode"; see also Himavat). Together, the Himalaya mountain system is the planet's highest and home to the world's highest peaks: the Eight-thousanders, including Mount Everest. To comprehend the enormous scale of Himalayan peaks, consider that Aconcagua, in the Andes, at 6,962 m, is the highest ... [continue]
In Canada, postal orders were known by the name 'postal notes', which means the same thing. As Canada is a federation (originally a confederation), postal notes are usually collected by the province of issue. Canada's postal notes were first issued during the reign of King Edward VII and were discontinued during the reign of King George VI. Postal notes were issued in most, if not all, Canadian provinces. Canadian postal notes were not issued in Newfoundland, as Newfoundland was a British colony before it became a Canadian province, although Canadian postal notes were allowed to be paid in Newfoundland. Here is a list of denominations of the Canadian postal notes as noted on P. N. 107-12,000, which was issued by the Post Office Department, Ottawa with effe... 
The diet recommended for people who suffer from diabetes mellitus is one that is high in dietary fibre, especially soluble fibre, but low in fat (especially saturated fat). Patients may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index. However, in cases of hypoglycemia, they are advised to have food or drink that can raise blood glucose quickly, followed by a long-acting carbohydrate (such as rye bread) to prevent risk of further hypoglycaemia. Recently, Diabetes UK have warned against purchase of products that are specially made for people with diabetes, on the grounds that:Diabetes and pregnancyFrederick Allen, in the days before insulin was discovered, recommended that people with diabetes ate only a low-calorie diet t... 
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Dallas, Texas in the United States broadcasting music and other content targeted at children and young teenagers. As indicated by its name, it is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The network primarily uses AM stations, (the most in any state being the 6 stations in Florida) and it is also available on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio (both on channel 115), as well as via Music Choice on most digital cable-TV systems. Radio Disney is also available via satellite on XM on DirecTV (channel 867) -- the Sirius package on Dish Network currently does not carry Radio Disney. KDIS in the Southern California Los Angeles area is the network's flagship station. The station is also streamed at RadioDisney. ... 
A security guard, security officer, or rent-a-cop, is usually a privately and formally employed person who is paid to protect property, and/or assets, and/or people. Often, security officers are uniformed and act to protect property by maintaining a high visibility presence to deter illegal and/or inappropriate actions, observing (either directly, through patrols, or by watching alarm systems or video cameras) for signs of crime, fire or disorder; then taking action and/or reporting any incidents to their client, employer and emergency services as appropriate. The security officer motto is to "detect, deter, observe and report. " Security officers are not normally required to make arrests (but have the authority to make a citizens arrest) or otherwise act as ... 
An E-card is similar to a postcard or greeting card, with the primary difference being it is created using digital media instead of paper or other traditional materials. E-cards are made available by publishers usually on various Internet sites, where they can be sent to a recipient, usually via e-mail. E-cards are digital "content", which makes them much more versatile than traditional greeting cards. For example unlike traditional greetings, e-cards can be easily sent to many people at once or extensively personalized by the sender. Conceivably they could be saved to any computer or electronic device or even viewed on a television set, however E-card digital content has not yet progressed as far as digital video or digital audio in terms of varied usage. ... 
Leisure Suit Larry is the title character of a series of adult adventure games written by Al Lowe and published by Sierra On-Line from the 1980s to the present. The character, whose full name is Larry Laffer, is a balding, dorky, double entendre speaking, leisure suit-wearing (but still somewhat lovable) "loser" in his 40s who spends much of his life trying (usually unsuccessfully) to seduce attractive women. Originally stemmed from ideas of Sierra's first adventure game Softporn Adventure created by designer Chuck Benton, the "Larry" games were one of Sierra's most popular game series during the genre's heydays when it was first released in the mid 1980s. As such, they remain well-known among fans of the type today. The series stands out among Sierra's cat... 
Jiffy Steamer is the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of steaming equipment used for removing wrinkles from garments and fabrics. The advantages of using steam over traditional ironing are often cited as an ease of use and the elimination of the tendency of ironing to damage and destroy fibers in clothing and fabrics over time. Jiffy Steamer currently offers over 16 models that range from travel hand held sized steamers to industrial grade garment steamers used in the retail apparel marketplace. Over 1,000 dealers in the United States alone carry this line, as well the company's product can be found in over 45 foreign markets. The company was organized in 1940 when the Model J-1 hat steamer was first patented. At the time, wearing hats was fashionab... 
Fondue refers to several French Swiss communal dishes shared at the table in an earthenware pot ("caquelon") over a small burner ("rchaud"). The term "fondue" comes from the French "fondre" ("to melt"), referring to the fact that the contents of the pot are kept in a liquid state so that diners can use forks to dip into the sauce. Though cheese fondues are the best known kind, there are several other possibilities for the contents of the pot and what is used for dipping. As with other communal dishes, fondue has etiquette standards ranging from practical to amusing. Some people consider it rude to allow one's lips or tongue to touch the fondue fork, and with meat fondues one should use a dinner fork to remove the meat from the dipping utensil. If the bread... 
Delirious is an early stand-up comedy special for Eddie Murphy. The 70 minute show, released in 1983, showcases his most racy material. It was a big success and he had a follow up performance with Eddie Murphy Raw, which became even bigger than Delirious. It was filmed at Constitution Hall in Washington D. C. Highlights from this concert were released as a comedy album entitled Comedian. In this 70 minute standup the word "fuck" is used a total of 230 times, and "shit" is used 171 times. At one point, during the standup, a woman in the crowd shouted, "Do Mr. Rogers!" (At the time, Murphy was a cast member of Saturday Night Live and a parody of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood had become one of his trademark sketches). Another audience member replied to the woman,... 
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (born July 10, 1925) is the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the post from 1981 to 2003. During his term in office he was credited for engineering Malaysia's rapid modernization and the resulting growth of prosperity. Another of Mahathir's central issues is the promotion of "Asian values". He is also widely perceived to have widely encourage cronyism in government. Although his formal title is "Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad", Mahathir is fondly called "Dr. M" by his supporters, an appellation also used by the media. Born in Alor Setar, the capital of the northern state of Kedah, Mahathir said in his autobiography that he had Indian ancestry (from his father), with its origins tracing back to Tamil N... 
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) is an American company that sells specialty cooking utensils and other housewares, along with a variety of foods including gourmet coffees. Its principal office is in San Francisco, California. The company primarily generates revenue through retail and direct to customer. In 2005, the company operated 560 retail stores in the United States and Canada under its various brand names, including 255 Williams-Sonoma, 180 Pottery Barn and 90 Pottery Barn Kids stores. Other brand names include Williams-Sonoma Home, West Elm, Pottery Barn Bed + Bath and PBteen. For fiscal year 2005 it reported revenues of over US. 539 billion and 7,700 fulltime employees. The original Williams-Sonoma was founded by Chuck Williams in Sonoma, Cali... 
The Guelph Mercury is an English language newspaper published in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It publishes a mix of community, national and international news and is owned by the Torstar Corporation. The newspaper, in many incarnations, has been a part of the community since 1854. It is one of the oldest broadsheet newspapers in Ontario. The Guelph Mercury was founded in 1854 as the Guelph Advertiser and published weekly by owner George Keeling. In 1862, Toronto newspaperman James Innes took over the editorship of the Advertiser and shortly thereafter formed a partnership with John McLagan, owner of the competing weekly newspaper the Guelph Mercury. The two papers merged to form the Mercury and Advertiser. The Mercury was expanded into a daily newspaper in 18... 
Marketing management is a business discipline focused on the practical application of marketing techniques and the management of a firm's marketing resources and activities. Marketing managers are often responsible for influencing the level, timing, and composition of customer demand in a manner that will achieve the company's objectives. There is no universally accepted definition of the term. In part, this is due to the fact that the role of a marketing manager can vary significantly based on a business' size, corporate culture, and industry context. For example, in a large consumer products company, the marketing manager may act as the overall general manager of his or her assigned product category or brand with full profit & loss responsibility. In con... 
Lobster fishing is the commercial or recreational harvesting of marine lobsters or spiny lobsters. This is a major marine industry in the state of Maine, as well as other northeastern ports. Maine lobstermen fish for the American lobster, scientifically referred to as Homarus americanus. In Maine, lobsters can only be legally caught in lobster traps, also called pots. These traps are either rectangular-shaped or half cylinders and were once made from oak, but are now primarily made from wire mesh covered with a thick layer of plastic to reduce oxidation of the metal. Lobster traps are connected to the buoy with rope, known locally as pot warp. Sometimes there is a float called a toggle tied between the trap and the buoy to keep the rope tight so as to red... 
Beer glasswareA cocktail glass is a narrow drinking glass having a stem and a wide, shallow, inverted cone fixed above it to hold liquid. The base of the stem is wide enough to maintain balance. The stem allows the user to hold the glass without permitting the heat from their hand to affect the temperature of the drink. This is particularly desirable for Martinis, which should remain cold whilst consumed. A cocktail glass is often called a "martini glass" due to the popularity of that drink, which is served in a cocktail glass. The margarita is the most common of tequila-based cocktails, made with Triple Sec (or Cointreau) and lime juice, often served with salt on the glass rim. In other languages, margarita is the Latin word for pearl; and Spanish for th... 
Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf Saint Vincent. At its closest point to the mainland, it is 13 kilometres offshore from Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is 150 km long and between 900 m and 57 km wide, its area covering 4 405 km (about 1,700 square miles). Its coastline is 540 km long and highest altitude is 307 m. Kangaroo Island was separated from mainland Australia by a rise in sea level about 9,000 years ago. Stone tools found suggest that Aboriginal people occupied the land at least 11,000 years ago; it is supposed that they disappeared in 200 BC. Theories about the c... 
Felipe Coronel (born February 19, 1978), better known as Immortal Technique, is a rap MC and political activist. Most of his lyrics focus on socio-political issues. The views expressed in his lyrics are largely a mixture of left-wing political commentary on issues such as poverty, religion, racism and conspiracy theories, especially regarding the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks. He also focuses on the harsh realities of criminality in housing projects of New York City's slums. Although he has been offered a deal with at least one major music label, he has never signed to any, since disagreements over the political content of his songs could arise. Immortal Technique has also voiced a desire to keep control over his production, and has made st... 
The Himalayas also Himalaya (IPA pronunciation: [hª'm‘lij], [hªm'leªj]) are a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. By extension, it is also the name of the massive mountain system which includes the Himalaya proper, the Karakoram, the Hindu Kush, and a host of minor ranges extending from the Pamir Knot. The name is from Sanskrit himlaya, a tatpurusa compound meaning "the abode of snow" (from hima "snow", and laya "abode"; see also Himavat). Together, the Himalaya mountain system is the planet's highest and home to the world's highest peaks: the Eight-thousanders, including Mount Everest. To comprehend the enormous scale of Himalayan peaks, consider that Aconcagua, in the Andes, at 6,962 m, is the highest ...