Anne’s rambling

Why is it that Great White Sharks have been demonized for centuries, yet Grizzly Bears, an equally ferocious creature, has always avoided detection as a ruthless killer? The answer’s obvious! Bears have fur, sharks don’t. But, even if I could suddenly give Great White Sharks an evolutionary growth-spurt-miracle then I don’t think I could go through with it, mainly because I am slightly freaked out by wet fur, I will seriously strap on some running shoes and dodge any animal (more…)

The guys and girls at Enigin are all about questioning the things we take for granted on a daily basis. Rather than most business web-sites, which have the audacity to believe that every human invention is an important and essential one for mankind to never be without, the Enigin Money site doesn’t hold back voicing its opinion, in this case about all things financial. Hit the following link and write a comment about money if you feel the burn; good (more…)

Italy’s new slalom king, Giuliano Razzoli will be going all out for gold in the Winter Olympics taking place in Canada next month. He has a real chance of clinching a medal to cement his growing reputation on the alpine circuit.

Italy is becoming increasingly popular for ski enthusiasts from around the world. The combination of beautiful scenery, beautiful people and beautiful food, as well as a huge selection of runs that suit every skiier from the beginner to the (more…)

If you have been thinking about entering the Bupa Great North Run this year then the time to act is now! The deadline to apply to the ballot for 2010 participants is 8th February. I’ve already got my name down and my advice to you is put yourself forward and have a go, it will be one of the most memorable days of your life!

I have been running for over ten years now, and normally enter 10k races. I (more…)

Lock, Stock and Improv, directed by Clare Stevenson was showing at the ADC Theatre. It makes you wonder why improvisation is used, despite the dangers of it going horribly wrong. After all it takes one idiot in the front row to spoil the show by answering ‘sex’ to every question. Sometimes the fine line between a pure witty performance and street side banter is too thin for comfort. I attended this show thinking I would either get a five star (more…)

What a season the Coyotes are having! At the start of this NHL season they were once again being written off, but, with more than half the season already over, they find themselves comfortable in the Play-Off positions in the Western Conference.

This is, in no small part, down to the recent draft picks from previous poor seasons, and the captaincy and leadership of Shane Doan. The Coyotes may not play with the style and finesse of the Chicago Blackhawks, (more…)

Well, well, well. What a season it has been for Edmonton’s finest. We in Alberta’s capital have been used to mediocrity for a while now, apart from that playoff run a few years back, and this season it has been more of the same.

From sloppy defense and a lack of creativity and passion to injuries, this has been a season to forget so far. Currently occupying the bottom of the NHL league, the Oiler’s only bonus this year is (more…)

January is the time when large numbers of people resolve to lose weight, get fit and look fabulous! Sadly, less than a month into the new year, most people will have given up their endeavours and may feel even less confident about themselves and their bodies, turning to comfort eating as a result.

The reasons that people fail to stick to their good intentions can vary but usually they involve a lack of planning or not having a clear diet (more…)

There is so much talk nowadays about the acai berry and it’s effect on weight loss. Found in the heart of the Amazon, this plump roundish berry is said to be one of the healthiest fruits around that naturally burns body weight. So, how is this done?

Instead of acting as an appetite suppressant like other weight loss products, the acai berry boosts your body’s natural consumption of calories so that you burn more calories during normal physical activity. (more…)

When asked to talk about myself, usually the first thing I talk about was having the ability to fire my boss over 7 years ago and begin my journey as a stay at home mom and entrepreneur. I think I like to talk about this because it was always a passion of mine to be able to stay home with my kids and earn an income as well.

When I first left my job as a customer service manager for (more…)