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Written by Omar Mahfoudhi
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Friday, 13 January 2012 19:59 |
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Winter is in full swing here in Ottawa, with anticipated “typical” cold weather. Being a La Niña year suggests we will have cold conditions for most of the winter with little respite. This means many people will retreat to the shelter of their homes, with climate controlled rooms, heated blankets, and electric fireplaces.
Unless you have heating included in your rent, you could be in for heavier than average bills this season. Or not.
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Written by Omar Mahfoudhi
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Tuesday, 14 September 2010 10:26 |
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Last year, we discussed how to make attractive wrappers for our Eid gifts using recycled and reusable materials.
This year, we’re looking at Eid cards. We’ve all tried, and many have succeeded, in making hand crafted Eid cards for our loved ones. Here’s a neat ah… recipe for making this year’s Eid cards a bit more interesting.
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Written by Shehnaz Toorawa
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Friday, 07 May 2010 15:41 |
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Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, said, "The world is green and beautiful and God has appointed you as His stewards over it. He sees how you acquit yourselves..." (Muslim)
In trying to be God’s stewards on earth, many of us plant trees, turn off lights and install energy-efficient appliances. Yet how often do we consider what we put in our garbage? Where does it end up? What impact does it have?
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