The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

30 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 3, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 159 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE, ON L6J 1N1 Oakville (905) 844-9232 Burlington (905) 681-4035 Mississauga (905) 798-7527 Fax (905) 845-1634 Web: www.spriggs.ca p gg E-mail: info@spriggs.ca p gg AUTO · BONDS · PERSONAL PROPERTY · LIFE · MARINE · COMMERCIAL · DISABILITY · TRAVEL 85 Navy St., Oakville STEVE BOURIKAS (905) 844-7600 Q: A: www.canadiansound.com Smart Wiring your Home During Renovation or Building? Q: I'm looking for a motorcycle as its getting closer to spring. What can I do to keep the cost down? 4325 Harvester Rd. Unit #1, Burlington, ON 905-632-4209 www.howellandassociates.com better LCD or plasma? Clinton Howell Director A: We get a lot of calls regarding motorcycle insurance If you're planning to renovate or if you're building your new dream home, this is the right time to wire the necessary infrastructure to support todays and tomorrows technology. Wiring for Data/Networking, Voice/Telephone, HDTV video distribution, cameras that can be viewed over the internet, automated lighting control systems, home theatre entertainment, and music around the house are just a few examples of what constitutes today's smart wiring. It is important to seek out a professional with expertise in these areas so that they can lay out the infrastructure plan, wire it, and provide and integrate the appropriate solutions. For more information please come visit our showroom in downtown Oakville, 85 Navy Street, Oakville or our website www.canadiansound.com. at this time of year. Obviously, there are not as many insurance companies that insure motorcycles, as do cars but there are enough to be competitive. As with car insurance, your age, type of license (M1, M2, M), driving experience and the type of motorcycle, have direct bearing on your premium. You will pay more if you are 16-25 years old. If you have a motorcycle training certificate you will benefit from a lower rate of insurance. To keep the cost down, avoid super sport or high performance bikes as they are usually surcharged. Your clean driving record for motorcycle and car will also benefit you. Q: I want to buy a flatscreen TV. What is good and bad A: Both technologies have examples ofright technology in the marketplace. Choosing the for you has a lot to do with the application. If you plan on watching TV in a room with fairly controlled lighting and not a lot of day light and if your high priority is the best quality for movies then I would go with Plasma hands down ­ the colours are truer, blacks are blacker and the picture is far more film-like. If you are putting the flatscreen in a room where there is a lot of daylight coming in and you are truly watching a large variety of media including sports and video games, my choice is LCD ­ the picture is brighter, bolder and there is no risk of screen burn-in that can happen with still images on plasma. All in all, both technologies can produce outstanding pictures, especially with HD sources...beware of rumours, technologies change quickly. Please give us a call if you want a quote or have any insurance questions. We are the professionals and we have the right answers! All questions and concerns are in private confidence. Hopedale Shopping Centre Suite 220, 2nd Floor Dr. Rosenblat D.D.S. What can I do about my sensitive teeth? 827-0301 Q: A: Sensitive teeth are one of the most common complaints among dental patients. When the hard enamel of your tooth is worn down, either by normal use, grinding, excessive consumption of acidic foods and soda pop or if your gums have receded, the part of the tooth called "dentin" is exposed. It is composed of millions of tiny tubes with nerve cells that are stimulated when exposed. Eating or drinking things that are hot or cold, touching your teeth or even exposure to cold air can cause pain or sensitivity. Whitening and tartar control toothpastes can also increase sensitivity. It is important to note that undetected cavities, an abscess or recently placed filling can feel just like that too. So it is important to see a dentist to find the cause. I can recommend various ways to help. The goal is to block up those tiny tubes. Desensitizing toothpaste is the simplest way, but can take up to a month or more to be effective, and even then, it may not help enough. In the office, I often place a sealant or "bonding" over the area to seal the area. Afterwards, avoid abrasive toothpastes and hard brushes that can cause wear and recession of your gums and watch your diet. thedentist@dentistry4.com www.dentistry4.com · Front page of the newspaper · High visibility · Full colour glossy post-it notes · Bold colours · Immediate impact · Your message travels from newspaper to... dashboard to... refrigerator to... anywhere! Ask about our special die cut notes shaped into different and unique shapes If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: "Ask the Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568