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What the HST means for you |
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Written by Mike Davey
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July 2, 2010 – On July 1, British Columbia and Ontario joined Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in eliminating current provincial sales taxes and implementing a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
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Historic View: 5 Famous Windows |
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Written by Mike Davey
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 June 21, 2010 – Windows aren’t just a part of daily life, they have figured prominently both in human history and literary sources. From the distant past to low-earth orbit, we bring you our picks for some of the most significant windows in history.
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Glass Acts: 10 Great Moments in Glass History |
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Written by Brian Burton and Mike Davey
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 Apr. 14, 2010 – The earliest form of glass discovered was undoubtedly that of the natural glass called obsidian. Obsidian is a natural by-product of volcanic eruptions and it was prized by prehistoric societies the world over for its colours, sharp edges, and workability. It can be fractured to produce weapons, tools and arrowheads. It can also be polished to create mirrors.
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Glass Printing Comes of Age |
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Written by Mike Davey
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 Feb. 25, 2010 – Glass is popular in many areas. It’s beautiful, versatile, and is the go-to material of choice where transparency is concerned. However, one disadvantage of glass is that it can be difficult to decorate.
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Dramatic impact testing at Win-door 2009 |
 Nov. 27, 2009 – Live demonstrations of impact testing were a new
feature of Win-door 2009, which took place in Toronto last week.
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