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Plastic Money (Canada)

I was a bit shocked that the new $100 Canadian notes were made of plastic! Related articles Get ready for more plastic in your wallet; new polymer $20s unveiled today (thestar.com)

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Impressive Dim Sum outside Toronto (8380 Kennedy Road, Markham)

Friends and regular readers will know that I am never afraid to travel far and wide in search of  good dim dum. Well we drove for about an hour outside of Toronto to 369 Shanghai Dim Sum (8380 Kennedy Road, … Continue reading

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Exploring Toronto – The Beaches

Toronto always surprises me. Everytime that I think I have seen every nook and cranny I find a new place to explore. Here are some pictures of the Beaches area, which I would recommend that you check out. Here is a link … Continue reading

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A Pelican, sunset over Buckingham Palace and Speakers Corner – Pictures from a run around London’s Royal Parks this evening

On a beautiful run around the leaf laden parks of central London (St James’ Park, Green Park and Hyde Park) this evening I captured a few pictures on my iPhone. The photos start off with St James’ Park, and the … Continue reading

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Review of the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Toronto

 Review of the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Toronto Over 6,000 lawyers descended upon the vibrant city of Toronto for the 2011 American Bar Association Annual Meeting between 4-9 August (to the evident delight of many a taxi driver, and … Continue reading

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Downtown Toronto – Places to Visit on Queen Street West

Downtown Toronto – Places to Visit on Queen Street West Here are some of my essential tips for something a bit different on Queen Street West, downtown Toronto – either new, or exciting. 1. Arepa Cafe – located @ 490 … Continue reading

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Corrigan’s of Mayfair – one of my favourite restaurants in London

There is a perception etched in the minds of many travellers that the UK is a culinary backwater, lacking in imagination and taste. Of course in some quarters of London (where tourists are trapped like insects on fly paper in … Continue reading

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UK Employment law – A short introduction for Canadian Businesses

UK Employment law – A short introduction for Canadian Businesses There are many differences between Canadian and UK[1] employment law. This note sets out a précis of some of the issues that Canadian businesses may wish to bear in mind … Continue reading

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New BIS report shows decline in Trade Union Membership (and some very interesting statistics)

 New BIS report shows decline in Trade Union Membership (and some very interesting statistics)  The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has recently published a National Statistics publication showing that Trade Union membership is in decline. However it is the … Continue reading

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Phil’s Tips for Toronto and New York City – Places you must visit

I have just returned from an all too brief trip to Toronto and New York City, and here are some of my tips for cool places to check out if you are on that side of the Atlantic. Toronto: 1. Art … Continue reading

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