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Eternal words of love

Mature love is still love!

down and then look for some quotations abut love on the Web or look up some “love” words in your old dictionary. Remember that loving words don’t have to be a poem, so rhymes are not necessary.

Of course, the way we express our feelings to our loved ones is crucial. There’s nothing wrong with ready-made Valen­ tine’s gifts, but remember that showing your love can also be a simple gesture. It isn’t a cliché to express your heartfelt feelings; that’s why Valentine’s Day is such a great opportunity to write a love letter straight from your heart. Here are some of the advantages:

If you’d like to give even more value to your missive, be sure to write it by hand.

Surrounded as we are by e-technology, using pen and paper will give your letter its very own unique cachet. So, lovers of the world: are your pens poised?

• Everyone can afford to write a love letter • A love letter prepared with infinite care could even replace a gift • If you still want to add a little extra, your words of love will be the perfect accompaniment for your gift

You might decide to treat yourselves to a shared gift rather than two sepaIt’s important to celebrate this day of love even if you’re an “old” couple.

Because they are yours alone, your loving words will go straight to the heart of your loved one. Think about it: it’s pretty rare to set down our feelings on paper. You’ll see that going back to the simple things in life is often the best way. Make Valen­ tine’s Day an annual rendezvous with the eternal words of love!

Perhaps you’re no Shakespeare, but if you take a few moments to reflect, the one who will receive your love letter is sure to inspire a few tender words. Write them

Using your own simple words to express your love will make all the difference.

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Yes, it is still important is to spend time together and highlight the event with a small gift or some tender written words. Showing your partner that you are thinking of him or her is what is most important, and giving a gift is often the easiest way to do that.

However, a gift doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. A handwritten letter, a framed photograph, a small heartshaped decoration, an “I love you” written on the bathroom mirror for your loved one to see in the morning: these are just a few of the gestures that can demonstrate your love and the importance you give your partner in your life.

rate ones. You’ll have to decide to­gether on what would please both of you, whether it’s a designer item to enhance your home, a new kitchen accessory, or a romantic evening out.

You might even want to treat yourselves to a night at a hotel or a country inn, even if it’s close to home. The change of scenery will add a touch of excitement to your evening and bring you closer together.

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Couples who have spent more than a few Valentine’s Days together needn’t feel that celebrating February 14 is a redundant, meaningless routine. This day of love deserves to be thought of as an important moment in the life of every couple, a mythical date to recall and celebrate the love they feel for each other.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to give, receive, and express our love. Even though gift giving isn’t really necessary, it always gives us pleasure to think that our loved one has thought about us.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day, the day of love, as a family Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers: it is also a celebration of other kinds of love. It’s true that on February 14 most of the fuss is all about the Romeos and Juliettes of this world, but family love also deserves some of the limelight.

Fly away love birds The couple is the cornerstone on which the family is built. Before giving up all your quality time for family cocooning, don’t forget the importance of maintaining a strong relationship and making the most of every possible occasion to put some romance into your daily lives.

Making a special effort to spend time together on or around Valentine’s Day is a must.

Organize a babysitter for the children and plan to take a break from your usual routine.

Make the love of your life happy without forgetting about yourself. If the weather allows,

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go skating arm in arm. Treat yourselves to massages, a good bottle of wine, and a merry time. Close your eyes and for just a few hours imagine there’s only the two of you.

Celebrate with your little cherubs Children love celebrations. At home or at school, arts and crafts are often the expression of the love and creativity of our little ones, who adore the symbols of love: bright red hearts, cupids, and arrows. Add even more excitement to the occasion by including the children in the preparation of a surprise meal for your soul mate. They’ll love to add their very own touch to salads, mix up a festive macaroni, or prepare an irresistible chocolate fondue.

In other words, experience Valentine’s Day not once, but twice! What a great thought for all those hearts overflowing with love.

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Staying viable in the workplace

Are you afraid of growing old?

Hiring expert Ira Wolfe says that never before have so many generations worked side by side. Sharing cubicles and staff rooms across the country are what he refers to as Generation Y (under age 30), Generation X (30-46), Baby Boomers (46-64), and the Veterans (born before 1946). Seen optimistically, the combination is synergistic, bringing a complementary collection of views and values to industry and services. On the down side, those same values cause friction and can be counterproductive.

Aging: the one fate that no one can escape.

Often it is marked by apprehension, a worry that old age means illness, loss of one’s faculties, and independence. And, of course, we worry that aging means, inevitably, death. This fear tends to gain ground as people reach their fifties, which means that many baby boomers now have to learn to cope with it.

There are three ways for boomers to keep up with things, according to Wolfe. Older people can help themselves by finding a youthful and savvy technology mentor, for one. They can continue their skills development through on-the-job training opportunities and online or classroom courses. And they can rework their CVs to highlight any technology aspects that show they are ready to integrate into the fast moving digital workplace. It is self-defeating, he says, to pretend that life experience alone is enough to make a case for relevance on the job.

Technology classes can help baby boomers stay relevant in the workplace.

Nevertheless, the reality is that we are living longer, healthier lives than before.

As they say, 50 is the new 40! All the same, some people have the mistaken impression that our right to happiness decreases as the number of candles on our birthday cakes increases. In a society where everything occurs at breakneck speed, living for the present and taking advantage of every moment of pleasure that life brings our way is still the best way to stop the clock.

These pioneers learned how to use objects that are now an integral part of our daily lives: microwave ovens, disposable razors, Velcro, scanners, bar codes, chip cards, fibre optics, computers, GPS, and the Internet. Boomers saw the conquest of space and the first human steps on the moon, the appearance of the contraceptive pill and in Boomers have adapted to a lot of new technologies: black and white TV, colour, and then flat screens; rotary telephones and handheld devices and now smart phones.

vitro fertilization, and the first successful heart transplant operation.

Aging is inevitable, but it’s up to us to choose if we grow older with verve or by just fading away.

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Baby boomers were there when television become a fixture of life; they watched it go from black and white to colour and from analogue to digital and from huge cabinets to small flat screens — and don’t forget the advent of the now-ubiquitous remote control! Boomers saw film go to video recorders to digital recorders and they saw music go from radio to compact discs and then to MP3 players. They saw rotary telephones become smart phones. Who knows what they will witness next!

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Developments have changed the way we communicate, travel, and entertain ourselves. Progress in agriculture and food production, as well as in science and medicine, has given us a longer lifespan and made daily living easier and more comfortable. All of this has taken place under the guidance of the endlessly curious and high-performing baby boomer generation.

Of course, time passes and growing older is unavoidable. Our bodies sag and energy fades. But at the end of the line, it’s up to us to choose if we grow into our golden years joyfully or by just fading away.

Aging has never been easy, but in today’s society we also have to deal with the increasingly pervasive cult of youth and beauty, which implies slim and active bodies — bald heads, bulging waistlines, and wrinkles must be hidden away. And now, with supplements and surgeries, modern medicine is even offering to reduce the hold old age has on our bodies, at least for a short while.

Today’s Baby Boomers have watched the world evolve Today it seems like a ridiculous fantasy, but not so long ago we all thought we’d be flying in our cars by the twenty-first century.

Not all of our predictions were so wild and premature, though.

Baby boomers have had the good fortune to be witness to a continual parade of discoveries, inventions, and technological advances which have changed our daily lives forever. And it’s not over yet!

Enjoying a walk with your loved one, a supper with friends, or ice-cream with your grandchildren are great ways to stay young at heart.

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The reality is that the veteran and baby boomer cohorts are staying at work longer, because the doldrums of retirement repel them or because a longer lifespan

means they need to keep revenue coming in for longer. Either way, the lightning fast development of technology means the digitalized workplace can leave the older generations feeling out of the loop and passed over when it comes to exciting job challenges. And as more jobs become automated or redundant, the pressure is on to keep up with the times and justify one’s relevance on the labour scene.

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Transforming two apartments into one home

Wine has to be stored in the dark as it is sensitive to light. Consequently, you should plan to use a windowless room with a ceiling light and switch. The most efficient storage method is to use individual bottle racks, where the label for each bottle is visible and where your wine will be easily

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Building a wine cellar isn’t as complicated as you might think, whether it’s simply a way to make use of some wasted space under the basement stairs or a remodelling of the children’s old playroom. The first step is to choose a location where you can maintain a steady temperature between 11 and 14°C. To ensure the optimal ageing of your wine, the humidity rate should be kept between 60 and 80 percent. A good wine cellar compressor guarantees low energy consumption and will be able to regulate all these details.

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Plan to use building materials resistant to humidity, such as waterproof gypsum, which is specially designed to resist mold. To safeguard the delicate flavour of your wine, the raw materials you choose for the racks and wall coverings should be free of odours, which can filter through the corks and into your prize vintages. The floor can be covered in ceramic, marble, or stone, all materials that have proven their worth in humid conditions.

If undertaking a wine cellar remodel is a bit beyond your skill and budget, or if you like to keep things simple, another option is to buy an electric wine cellar that will be able to pamper your wine, hassle free.

Merging two apartment units, one above the other, in order to create a single family home is quite a job to undertake. The first thing to think about is where to open up the ceiling to link the two floors with a staircase.

Once its location has been determined its size must be calculated depending, in part, on the type of upper floor you want: the opening could be limited to just enough space for the staircase, or it could create a large airy and open space in the middle of the new home.

If you opt for a second floor that is not visible from downstairs, it will be easier to be more daring with the colour scheme and create two areas with very different atmospheres or styles. For example, a contemporary style downstairs and a more vintage style upstairs. Some space will be lost if the second floor is under the roofline, but dormer ceilings are great for creating a country look.

can flow up into the new mezzanine.

Ample ceiling height will give an impression of luminosity and magnitude. Windows instal­ led on the second floor will allow sunshine to brighten up the entire house.

The distribution of the rooms will depend on your needs, your daily activities, as well as the configuration and the constraints of the available space. You’ll have plenty of choices: your bedroom on the ground floor near the living room and dining room and the children’s bedrooms upstairs; the children’s rooms downstairs, away from the living room and your master bedroom and en suite bathroom upstairs; or the living room, kitchen, and dining room downstairs and all the bedrooms upstairs.

If you have opted for an open space between the two floors, be sure to plan a harmonious transition when choosing your colours.

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Does buttered toast or dry cereal seem just a touch boring this morning? Maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a more lively breakfast menu. It may not be a regular habit to eat out for that first meal of the day, but there’s nothing to stop you from enjoying a delicious early start offered by a local restaurant.

Every kind of appetite is sure to find lots of suitable and appealing choices. For those who crave a healthy breakfast, there are “light” plates that feature home-made granolas, yogurts, or farm-fresh eggs that are boiled or poached and served with whole grain toast. With some mouth-watering fresh fruit on the side, you’ll get a premium dose of vitamins and energy for a chilly winter day. It will be like eating a plate full of sunshine!

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The golden rules of the seasoned traveller

The golden rules of the seasoned traveller

BEFORE you leave home

The last thing you want is to be the centre of attention in a foreign country. It is not only uncomfortable to stand out, it could also cause you some difficulties in getting good service or attract the attention of the local authorities. Depending on the country you’re visiting, it is important to wear socially or culturally appropriate clothing and avoid making remarks that are insulting to the people of the country you’re visiting. In some places, even drinking alcohol in public could get you into trouble with police.

Be sure to find out about the laws and customs of the country you’re planning on travelling to.

Looking after all these details is sure to make your trip much more enjoyable.

Ensuring that you have all the necessary travel documents is the first step towards an enjoyable vacation.

An expert traveller also takes the time to learn a few words and phrases of the local language. Not only does it charm the people of the place, this small effort on your part greatly facilitates the smooth running of your visit.

It is also important to plan all administrative details well in advance. Ensure that your passport is valid until well after you have returned to this country and that you have all necessary visas. Your vaccinations, prescriptions, and medical certificates also need to be up-to-date. Better to be safe than sorry!

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Your day of departure is approaching fast, and, as a seasoned traveller, you remember that there are a few golden rules that will help you have a safe and pleasant trip.

This is it! You’ve arrived at your dest ination and your vacation is finally star ting. To make this trip as enjoyable and meaningful as possible, the seasone d traveller knows that it is important to take the time to absorb some of the local culture. Travelling abroad, even to seemingly familiar cultures, usua lly involves a little bit of culture shock.

It will help you adapt better if you hav e already researched local customs and laws through a travel agency, trav el guides, or at official governm ent Internet sites.

As a guest in hotels and inns, you kno w that it is essential to follow custom and have a respectful attitude. You don ’t make a lot of noise in the wee hou rs, you show respect for the staff by offe ring a tip when the service surpasse s your expectations, and you don’t mak e a terrible mess of your room, whi ch costs extra time and effort from the housekeeping staff.

An expert traveller knows that tour ists are especially at risk of having mon ey or official documents stolen. So, with out making a big deal of it, you cho ose a few little hiding places in your luggage: a soap box, a packet of bandag es, or a container with a double bottom are just a few places to hide currency and credit cards. You don’t take out a hug e wad of banknotes when paying for something or flash your valuable s needlessly. In other words, you’re cautious and you never put all your egg s in one basket.

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Make some noise against bullying!

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It started in September 2007, when two teens at a Nova Scotia high school stood up for a younger student. David Shepherd and Travis Price, both in Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 student at their school who had been bullied and threatened for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first day of school.

They decided they should do something about it and bought 50 pink shirts and tank tops to wear to school the next day.

They also went online to round up support for their anti-bullying cause, which they dubbed a “sea of pink.”

It worked. The next day, dozens of students were outfitted with the discount shirts, but even better, hundreds of students showed up wearing their own pink clothes, some from head to toe.

The bullies were reportedly never heard from again.

This year, Feb. 27 is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual anti-bullying event that started after the now-famous 2007 “sea of pink” campaign.

The need for awareness and action against bullying remains as strong as ever say those involved in the pink event, including local radio station CKNW, Black Press, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, and London Drugs, where people can buy the official pink shirts for 2013.

“Awareness of what bullying is and understanding that it hurts is important,” says Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver president and CEO Carolyn Tuckwell.

“It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t have to happen. And it’s relevant to everyone, whether in school, after school or in the workplace.”

According to www.bullyingcanada.ca, as many as 25 per cent of children in Grades 4 to 6 have been bullied and approximately one in 10 children have bullied others, while a 2004 study published in the Medical Journal of Pediatrics found that about one in seven Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying.

It is important to recognize what bullying is, and that it happens in many forms –

Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday Feb 27th verbally, socially, physically and online (cyber bullying), says Tuckwell.

“By wearing pink, people show they’re making that commitment, to not let bullying happen,” she says.

Tuckwell and others emphasize that the pink shirt is secondary to raising awareness about bullying and getting people involved.

B.C. is no stranger to tragedy related to bullying. From Surrey’s 14-year-old Hamed Nastoh, who jumped off the Patul-

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lo Bridge and killed himself after leaving a note behind blaming the constant bullying he endured at school, to Mission’s Dawn-Marie Wesley, 14, who committed suicide by hanging herself after relentless bullying, to Port Coquitlam’s Amanda Todd, 15, who killed herself after posting a video on YouTube talking about her experiences with cyber bullying, there are countless told and untold stories that remain horrific.

The provincial government has taken steps to address bullying in recent years, including a Ministry of Education resource brochure for parents in 14 languages that can be found online at www. bced.gov.bc.ca/sco.

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You do not need anyone’s permission to be your true self.

Remember always — that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.

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