June 22nd, 2010
Frozen drinks are perfect for summer barbecues. Here is a variation on the ever-popular frozen slush cocktail. This one is fruity and fairly sweet and the pineapple juice gives it a nice tropical flavour.

frozen drinks - frozen slush cocktail
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June 22nd, 2010
This cool slush recipe makes a great frozen cocktail. It’s an oldie, but a goodie – popular in the late 80s and early 90s. This frozen slush recipe is nice, because it’s not overly sweet and is made with tea, which gives it a nice, solid base. This recipe serves 12 or so – perfect for a backyard barbecue.

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June 11th, 2010
What is Canada PRO and why did I get a bank deposit from he/she/it?
(Editor’s update: This post about getting a Canada Pro Bank Payment was written a few years back, but it still valid. The Canadian federal government still direct deposits some federal tax credits directly to your bank account and identifies itself as Canada Pro.)
Many Ontario residents will receive a “mystery” bank payment directly into their bank accounts in mid-December 2010. (And you might remember a similar one that landed earlier this year on Thursday, June 10, 2010.) The mystery payment of $100 or up to $330 for families is usually labelled “Canada PRO”. What the heck is it?

Canada Pro
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