Ottawa West - Lifestyle

Cousin Clyde leaves a shining impression on Mary and family

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - The first time I ever laid eyes on my cousin Clyde from Regina was when I was about eight-years-old, and he was already a young man in his early 20's.

It was his clothes which eventually found their way to our farm in Renfrew County in the hand-me-down box Aunt Lizzie sent with regularity.

I certainly didn't expect him to look ...

Keep this useful guide to pan sizes

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - Baking pans come in more than two dozen different pan shapes and sizes, and knowing their equivalent volume in measuring cups can often come in handy. If you've increased or reduced the size of a recipe, you may have to calculate what pan size you'll need to use as a substitute.

To determine volume, fill the pan to the top with ...

Mini coffee cakes make a healthy breakfast

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleLooking for a scrumptious, but nutritious solution for a leisurely Sunday breakfast? These individual coffee cakes are moist and sweet with flavours of coffee, fruits and nuts. To garnish, drizzle with glaze (1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar mixed with 4 tsp (20 mL) milk or cream) or simply sprinkle with icing sugar.

1/3 cup (75 mL) ...

Vehicle modifications can affect insurance premiums

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC LifestyleEvery day we see them on our streets - customized vehicles with non-stock spoilers, enhanced engines, raised suspensions and the like. Needless to say, the post-manufacturer auto modification business is booming.

But while adding performance parts and 'styling' features to your vehicle can give it a distinct appearance and improve ...

Relationship between transmission, radio stumps reader

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - "Hello Brian Turner,

I have a 2007 Ford Ranger 4x4. This problem just started and it is real, I did not make it up. My truck had been parked outside and it had rained all day extremely hard with high winds. When I got in it to drive home from work it started right up nothing was out of the ordinary. The wipers came on, the radio ...

Renovate your home in lead-safe way

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - (MS) Homes that were built prior to 1978 may have the presence of lead. Homeowners thinking about home improvement renovations may want to consider taking extra safety precautions to prevent lead contamination.

Consumption of lead can result in many health problems, affecting the nervous system and kidneys and possibly ...

Keep a pet safe in the car

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - (MS) People love their pets. They dress them up, organize their birthday parties and often bring their cats or dogs along on errands and road trips. But a well-meaning pet parent could be putting their companion at risk.

While many pet owners know not to keep their dog or cat locked in a car with the windows shut even for a short ...

Recognizing black dog syndrome

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC Lifestyle - (MS) Dogs living in shelters await the chance to be adopted by loving families. Black dogs in general tend to be harder to place because of people's misperceptions about them. These dogs are often the last to find homes, if they do at all. The problem is so common, adoption professionals have dubbed it "black dog syndrome."

There ...