Archive for November, 2007
Vegetarians will love Bacon Salt
Monday, November 19th, 2007This morning I got my usual e-mail from Daily Candy. The subject today, a new product called Bacon Salt from a couple of techies in Seattle. Justin and Dave (no last names given) came up with the idea while traveling on business. They both loved the taste of bacon but instinctively knew that eating bacon […]
Buckle bucks the trend – October same-store sales up 14.9%
Thursday, November 8th, 2007I’ve been high on Buckle for months now and if today’s same-store sales report is any indication, I’m on to something. In May, I wrote a post over at Rock Your Stock about this retail juggernaut. Then in September, I complained that Buckle wasn’t getting the attention it so rightly deserves. Today, after reporting a […]
Sixth Annual Cosview Court Toys for Tots Draw in support of Chum Christmas Wish
Monday, November 5th, 2007It’s hard to believe it’s our Sixth Annual fundraiser providing underprivileged children with some toys for Christmas; toys the kids might not otherwise receive. Over the years, we’ve raised over $10,000 with all the proceeds going to buy toys for very deserving young boys and girls.This year four excellent prizes will be up for grabs […]
What a stock certificate
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007This isn’t much of a post but it’s close to the heart so I thought I’d add it to the site. In doing some research about the early days of cable in Canada, I came across a stock certificate for Famous Players Canadian Corp., one of the pioneers in the industry. If you look closely, […]