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No topic was off limits continued from p.6 Open air local markets are being replaced with western style supermarkets. Generally, the people we met were happy and friendly, sophisticated and well educated. However, when we were out and about we would sometimes meet people on the street who had never met a Caucasian in person. Some, from the rural areas, were almost childlike in their delight in meeting a foreigner. The most enlightening parts of our visit were the many conversations with our hosts and tour guides. They were open and frank and no topic was off limits. They were diplomatic and whenever a controversial issue came up they would pause, reflect, begin by saying "it is complicated" and then go on to share their views. As one would expect in North America, those views were shaped by the individuals' age, gender, education and life experience. From my casual observation, China is doing some things right. They clearly understand the need to invest in infrastructure and transportation. In the south, they are intensifying land use and making effective use of open space. I was pleasantly surprised at their awareness of the need to balance economic development with their impact on the environment. They have a long way to go, but they are aware of the 7 | Friday, April 26, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Don't Just Live Life Hear Life! COME AND EXPERIENCETHE DIFFERENCE You will experience the difference as soon as you enter our office. Try your new hearing devices in real life listening situations, in our: SPECIAL PROMOTIONS FREE hearing test Unhappy with your existing hearing aids? We will re-program them FREE of charge New to Hearing Excellence: Battery Recycling Collection Site. Give us your old hearing aid batteries and we will dispose of them safetly. HERE'S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US: "I have had hearing loss for over 20 years, this is the first time I have had success with hearing aids." ­ P.K., Burlington "The best experience I ever had!" (When asked how was your overall experience at Hearing Excellence.) ­ R.C., Burlington "Even though I did not purchase my hearing aids here, they were more than willing to help facilitate repair to my hearing aids." ­ J.G., Burlington John Sawyer, Oakville Chamber of Commerce president, on a recent trade trip to China. photo courtesy John Sawyer issue, and we discussed some positive steps they have made in this regard. I was disappointed to learn that Canada was not high on the list of places to visit. European countries such as France and Italy followed by the U.S. were the destinations of choice. It can be a challenge to set aside our western sensibilities but I believe we in North America need to better understand China. This trip was a great opportunity for me to see and experience firsthand a country in the midst of an historic transformation. 10 Reasons To Visit Us Today Highly experienced clinicians, friendly staff and exceptional service Complete hearing tests for adults and children Try Before You Buy your new hearing aids in our Sound Escape Room The latest hearing aids from leading manufacturers Unhappy with your existing hearing aids? We will re-program them FREE of charge Extended working hours ­ open Saturdays Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid battery recycle centre Large selection of assistive listening devices to make your life easy Custom ear plugs for noise protection, musicians & swimming plugs Registered vendor with ADP, WSIB & VAC and all private health insurance providers Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT! 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! BRONTE VILLAGE 100 Bronte Road,Unit 6 Oakville ON APPLEBY VILLAGE 5061 New Street, Unit 203 Burlington ON (2nd Floor Rexall Building) Visit our website, subscribe to our Blog or call for an appointment. Ample Free parking. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca 905.825.1003 905.333.5061 info@hearingexcellence.ca · www.hearingexcellence.ca