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Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - The Morning Star A19
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Matt Hofsink
Carolyn Grant
Andrew Stevenson
General Manager
RPCc, CPCA member
Owner
How do I know I am getting a good price on my cabinets?
I advise my clients to settle on one design to start. Most diligent consumers do shop for the best deal & that is fine. Just make sure that each supplier does an apples-for-apples quote on the same design & all other components involved. During this process you will find different features & options from different suppliers and that is great as well. Make notes of these added features and have that supplier option them. Then once you have talked with 2 or 3 suppliers, you can make an informed decision based on a product-to-product comparison, confidence in your salesman & his industry knowledge, the company’s track record for completion, service & customer satisfaction. Add these other options to your updated design & your new kitchen will be just as you desired. Kitchens are an industry that very much lives up to the adage: you get what you pay for. Like automobiles & fine wine, cheaper is not better. Many companies use offshore knock-offs for hardware,less structure in the cabinets & inferior finishing processes to cut costs. This is where the consumer loses. It can be difficult for the average consumer to notice theses difference visually when the product is new, but they will not stand the test of time that good quality does. Ask lots of questions & make notes of the answers. This is your kitchen that you will want to enjoy for many many years. Take charge of your investment.
8111 Highland Place (North of Swan Lake) 250-558-5112
BBA, Marketing, Web & Graphic Design Specialist
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When I’m shopping for leather furniture what is the difference between bonded leather & genuine leather?
There are several difference types of leather products available in the market to help with cost effectiveness. Bonded leather is one of the newest products on the market for furniture, but has been used for wallets, bible covers etc. Bonded leather is made up of leather scraps & fibers mixed together then formed into a roll using adhesives. It usually contains only 1017% leather fibers. This process has been perfected so that in some cases you probably won’t be able to tell the difference in the feel. Bonded leather will also appear flawless with an even grain, whereas leather is a natural product & may show ‘natural markings.’ Genuine leather upholstery is made out of quality hides & is definitely more durable than bonded leather. Bonded leather has been a great addition into the market for price point, but if you are looking for a quality product genuine leather is the way to go.
It’s hard for me to feel my feelings; I’m afraid I won’t be able to turn them off! Will I?
This is a very common fear. I’ve found it helpful to think of emotions as an energy system, like other systems in our bodies (digestive, respiratory, etc.) with something coming in and something going out. Feelings are messengers, bringing you important information, and when allowed to flow, will run their course naturally and dissipate. Feeling our feelings is a physical experience, so when we shut off and do not experience them, (by fleeing, through pleasing others, achieving, working, eating, sex, drinking, perfectionism, etc), the energy system keeps operating, may create physical dysfunction, and feelings can burst into our lives unexpectedly whether or not we are ready! A professional counsellor can help you learn to identify what you are feeling and how to express what you feel appropriately.
Step One Counselling Services 250.549.0849 steponecounselling@hotmail.com
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Many of my neighbours are replacing their air conditioners with heat pumps. What is a heat pump & how does it work? Heat pumps and air conditioners are two terms used to describe the same process - moving heat energy. Whereas air conditioners move heat energy in one direction (outside), heat pumps can reverse the process, allowing them to move heat energy back into the home during the spring, fall, and even winter. Even though it may seem cold outside to us humans, there is still a lot of heat energy in the air compared to absolute zero at -273 C. With modern electronic controls and compressors, that heat energy can be captured and compressed to a high enough temperature to efficiently heat your home.
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How can I make good marketing decisions?
One of the best ways to make sound marketing decisions is to conduct market research. There are several ways to conduct market research & they all depend on the time & budget involved. One of the most reliable, direct & helpful ways to conduct research is to creat a customer survey or questionnaire. It is something almost any size business can do & it doesn’t matter if it’s a product or service you are selling. There are many details involved when creating & implementing a questionnaire, but remember to keep your reason for the survey (the marketing decision you are trying to make) as the objective.
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Gillian Padgett
Sareena SharmaNickoli, BBA Purchasing & Marketing Director, Certified Interior Designer
Benita FrankPoggemoeller
www.bfrankmarketing.com
Dr. Stephanie Strawn, OD
MISMA, MNLP, CHT
Optometrist Johane Andrews
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Certified Personal Trainer
What can I do to relieve anxiety?
Here are 8 important beginning steps to relieve anxiety. • Have a check-up to be sure there are no underlying medical issues • Check with your GP or pharmacist that any medications you are taking are not causing problems • Practice regular relaxation • Meditate • Eat regular nutritious meals • Reduce or eliminate caffeine • Take regular gentle exercise • Allow 7-8 hours for restful sleep every night And then, to reach inner peace and vitality, we may need to deal with any present or past stresses in your life. Please call or e-mail for information and appointments.
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What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist is a health care professional who provides primary eye care. • Dispensing glasses and contact lenses • Internal and external eye examination • Diagnosis and treatment of eye disease • Monitoring the ocular effects of systemic disease (diabetes, hypertension, etc) • Diagnosis and training of eye movement disorders (like lazy eyes) • Emergency eye care • Surgical co-management Ophthalmologists are eye specialists who provide surgical treatment for eye disease and perform laser eye surgery. Appointments with optometrists can be booked directly and referrals are made to see an ophthalmologist if surgical treatment is necessary.
Heather Wiseman Certified Personal Trainer
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My husband and I have started a diet, but he has lost more weight than me, and in less time! Am I doing something wrong?
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Most men have an advantage when it comes to weight loss. Because they tend to have more muscles than women, hence a higher resting metabolism, the weight usually comes off more quickly than in women. But don’t get discouraged. Be conscious of what you eat and focus on making good food choices…with a focus on nutrition.
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