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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 1, 2007 - 27 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 ANN CORRIGAN 905 338-3737 www.anncorrigan.com list in the Q: Should we market? winter or wait for the spring A: 465 Morden Road, Oakville Dr. Eric Dawtrey, DC Clinic Director (905) 845-2293 Doctor: What do backaches, sore knees Q: Dearhip problems have to do with the feet?? and Dear Patient: A lot!! The feet are the body's contact points A: with the ground, so how they support the rest of the body is critical! And, women's feet structures are especially vulnerable due to certain gender specific factors, which....over time...can lead to harmful stress on the body's muscles and joints during walking and running. Arch collapse is the most common foot problem. Although this condition affects people of all ages and gender, women are at particular risk. Pregnancy and the aging process can cause arches to flatten, and women's choice of tight, confining shoes doesn't help matters! Fallen arches magnify the stress on the knees, which for women is already naturally greater than in their male counterparts. The right choice of shoes and orthotic care is important in addressing not only foot problems but also the effects these problems have on the ankles, knees, hips and back. Here's some `foot' for thought ... Did you know.... More than four out of five women wear shoes smaller than their feet. Heels, a common choice in women's footwear, place pressure on the forefoot. Pregnancy is a factor in the development of flat feet. So the next time you go for that `walk in the park', or run on the track.... make sure you wear shoes that are comfortable and fit your feet. If in doubt, or if you are experiencing back, knee or hip problems, see your chiropractor and ask he/she to examine your shoes. Your chiropractor can determine if flexible, custom made orthotics may get your body back in balance. Your joints will thank you for it!! Dr. Eric Dawtrey, Doctor of Chiropractic Q: Why does my neighbour pay less than I'm paying? factors. The first is based on you, your age, driving and insurance experience, where you live and how you use your vehicle. The second is based on the actual vehicle make, model and year. Vehicles have rate groups for Collision (the cost of repairs), Comprehensive (the frequency of theft, vandalism and fire damage) and Accident Benefits (the construction of the vehicle for your safety in the event of a collision). These rates are set by a governing body and are accepted by all insurance companies. In addition, you may qualify for further discounts if you have your home insured with the same insurance company. "For past questions and answers in Ask the Professionals, please contact us." There will be buyers every season. Since many sellers wait for spring, winter might be a prime time to list as inventory could be less therefore less competition. A: Insurance premiums are based on two main Remember,cold winter temperatures and shorter daylight hours naturally limit the time we spend outside, but first impressions are still very important. "Dress" the outside of your home for the holidays. Wreaths and Garlands: Made from traditional pine or more contemporary bay leaves, eucalyptus or holly. Live or faux, they are interwoven with brightly contrasting citrus fruits, pomegranates or berries for the most natural look. Add tiny lights for just the right "twinkle". Small evergreen trees and loose bows make great stuffers for your urns and planters. Fill them with lots of different types of evergreen branches and add some bright red berries (real or fake) and again, thread tiny lights throughout. Don't forget your back yard and deck when decorating. You'll love to look at the pretty scene as will potential buyers. Icicles hanging from eves can be very dangerous...make sure eves are clean so melting water won't puddle and freeze. Have lots of ice melter handy and ensure walk ways, drives and porches are kept clear of snow and ice. Now is a great time to add programmable timers to your outside lights. This makes your home brighter for you and visitors. DON'T WAIT TO LIST! Once your home is updated with the winter season's latest design essentials, it is most visually appealing to prospective buyers. Serious homebuyers are indeed active through the holidays and into the early months of the New Year. This means minimal disruption for you and your family and viewings from truly qualified prospects. Please contact me for more information about listing during the winter season. Call me today for a free, no obligation assessment. 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The Elite Series of flat panel televisions from Pioneer can do just this. Pioneer Elite televisions are touted by most reviewers as being amongst the best plasma televisions available (42",50",60") and they also offer the best warranty in the industry. Now they have introduced a unique file sharing system right into their flat panel sets. At the touch of the TV remote you can access your vacation photos or those other special moments on your plasma. Best of all you don't even need to be computer savvy to use this system. Visit our showroom in downtown Oakville at 85 Navy Street to see the Pioneer plasma televisions in action. Q A it's role in Your carpets may smell like vinegar gone. carpet cleaning effectiveness and detergent residues left behind. it's well worth it. for a couple of days, but Less expensive chemical formulations leave large amounts ofmy carpets? Will steam cleaning damage residue behind that may cause rapid resoiling or oxidation of the fiber. Additionally, many carpet cleaning related problems are No, hot water extraction is the method preferred by most carpet manufacturers. It is related to technician error. An unbelievably low price considered to be the best could be a questionable sign. method of removing embedded soil and other contaminants like salt. Call Us, You'll Be Amazed! Osteoporosis is a serious disease where bone mass decreases causing weakened bones. A person with Osteoporosis is at risk of serious fractures of, for example, hip and spine. Bisphosphonate class drugs like Fosamax have been developed to reduce bone loss, increase bone density and reduce the risk of these debilitating fractures. An uncommon but serious complication of this medication is "osteonecrosis of the jaw" or severe destruction of jaw bone. This can occur spontaneously but more commonly after invasive dental procedures like extractions and can be difficult to treat. BUT, this is rare for people taking the medication orally. It occurs mostly in those taking the Bisphosphonate drug intravenously (injected) and are cancer patients or taking immune system suppressing drugs too. It is important to discuss this with your dentist and medical doctor. Regular dental care to maintain excellent oral health and healthy teeth as well as and good dental habits (flossing and brushing effectively and regularly) is very important to reduce the risks of this complication. Taking care of your oral health will help prevent the need for tooth extractions in patients at higher risk of this complication while continuing to use this important treatment for osteoporosis. Remember, great things start with a warm healthy smile! 85 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 2Z2 905.844.7600 www.canadiansound.com the dentist@dentistry4.com www.dentistry4.com 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