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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 3, 2007 - 31 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES Cleaning Solutions Todd Osmond ~Owner Q: What Makes a Great Basement? A: In a word, design. Design is truly what makes or breaks the basement you will either choose to spend time in or not. The design of the basement should be an extension of the rest of the home. Thus providing a continuous flow from the main floor carrying it right through to your unfinished storage space in the basement. 905-338-6179 Ask Your Expert! Carpet Stain Removing and Cleaning Q A Q extraction is hot water extraction A No,No, hotwatermost carpet thethe methodto be is A: most carpet manufacturers.is ismethod preferred by It considered preferred by manufacturers. It the I've tried to remove the salt stains from my remove the salt stains from my Q: I've tried tolittle success. Any suggestions? carpets with little success. 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Open concept basements, that begin at the foot of the stairs, allows for multiple uses in one large space. Home theatres, bars, gyms and spas are just some of the ways people are utilizing their new found living space. Basements are no longer the cold un-inviting storage spaces they used to be. The basement has become a new dynamic living space in its own right. Call Us, You'll Be Amazed! The Basement Space.com would be more than happy to assist you in planning your basement renovation. Please contact Ashley Trapman at 905-338-6179 I always listed my interests and hobbies. Why is that not applicable now? : A resume is marketing tool that is supposed to capture your most relevant work experience, skills, education and achievements on paper, preferably no more than 2 pages in length. A resume's purpose is like a brochure; the employer reads the information and decides if this is a product worth investigating further. If you are able to be clear and concise and use terminology relevant to your industry, you are making it easy for the employer to ask you in for an interview. As for including your interests and hobbies as a category in your resume, this really does not reflect your skills and experience. However, if you can present these as relevant skills that would enhance your candidacy, you can include them with your other achievements or accomplishments. For example, if you hold a Black Belt in karate, you can present this as an accomplishment and elaborate on the skills that you acquired or utilized over the years in meeting this goal (e.g., time management, instruction, working in a team environment, etc.). Q A : I haven't prepared a resume for some time. In the past, Call us today at (905)843-9430 ext. 8026 This program is open to Internationally Trained Individuals. ALLIANCE CHIROPODY (FOOT CARE) CLINIC 465 Morden Road, Oakville Dr. Eric Dawtrey, DC Clinic Director 232 South Service Rd. E. Salima Kassam (905) 845-2293 "How can I get rid of vibration problems?" Vibration problems are most often caused by an imbalance in the distribution of weight or a lack of uniformity in the rigidity of a tire combined with high speed rotation. The sound of the vibration rarely comes from the wheel and normally the vibration is transferred to another component that actually makes the noise. This can make it difficult to find the exact origin of the vibration. Normally it can take a lot of trial and error work and road testing if one doesn't have the proper equipment. As you can expect form Mark's Auto Service we are properly equipped, with a Hunter GSP9700 Road Force no less. This machine has a variety of features, devices, and testing methods that make troubleshooting and repairing vibration problems much easier. Registered Chiropodist 905-845-2291 Doctor: I begun g p p Q: Dearmy medicalhave recentlyreferred to experience ppain in my lower back and doctor has me to a chiropractor for further treatment. I have never attended a chiropractic office before and am p feeling a bit apprehensive. What should I expect on my first visits? Q: A: I have Ingrown Toenails. What is the cause of this and can it be prevented? Ingrown toenails are nails that pierce the skin as they grow out. They make the surrounding skin red, painful to pressure and can lead to infection. Patient: There of chiropractic care ­ Relief, Correction, A: DearWellness. Relieftheisarethethree phasesexperiencing.ofRestoringphasebodyoftocourse to or and first phase. The goal the relief is reduce or eliminate pain you are the normal maximum function is the goal of the `correction' phase (in your case your back). And, the purpose of the wellness phase is to prevent relapses of previous conditions and to address new conditions before symptoms appear. CONSULTATION: On your first visit the most important question for your Dr. of Chiropractic is to establish whether or not you actually are a candidate for chiropractic care. He will ask you questions about how your condition began, its severity, its longevity, and other related aspects of your general health. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: A physical examination will follow your consultation. This may or may not lead to necessary x-rays, blood work or other diagnostics. From this information your Doctor will perform an evaluation of your neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles and bones). REPORT OF FINDINGS: Upon completion of the physical examination, an assessment of your condition will be given to you (also known as the `Report of Findings' (R.O.F.)). During the R.O.F. the doctor will discuss your diagnosis, your treatment plan including duration and number of anticipated visits. Your Dr. of Chiropractic will want to begin treatment as quickly as possible to relieve your discomfort and to minimize any long term impact from your condition. I am quite confident that once your have attended your initial visit you will wonder why you had any apprehension at all!! Yours truly, Dr. Eric Dawtrey D.C. There are multiple causes of Ingrown Toenails. The most common cause is a high curvature of the nail resulting in increased pressure against the nail at the edge of the nail. Fleshy toes also are predisposed to getting ingrown as the flesh pushes against the nail eventually allowing the nail to pierce through. Very frequently though, ingrown toenails are the result of improper nail cutting technique. General prevention advice for Ingrown Toenails is to cut your nails straight across, being careful not to cut up into the sides of the nail. Treatment of Ingrown Toenails can vary from ongoing care to permanent solutions where the curved nail is corrected, thereby reducing pressure at the edge of the nail. Talk to your Chiropodist (Foot Care Specialist) about the various treatment options available to you as well as nail cutting advice specific to your foot type. Call to Book your Appointment Today at 905-845-2291 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