http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/home.aspxJeff's Blog!en-usCopyright 2012, CJOT-FMFri, 18 May 2012 20:22:04 GMTWed, 16 May 2012 19:54:16 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comhttp://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384086jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384086Wed, 16 May 2012 19:54:16 GMTDoors Open Ottawa is the region’s largest heritage event, unlocking over 100 of the area’s most architecturally interesting and historically significant buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public on the first weekend in June, annually. For the past 10 years, like a rite of spring, over 60,000 attendees jump at this unique opportunity to see the interior of some of the city’s finest urban and rural buildings. From Carp to Cumberland and everywhere in between; embassies, places of worship, museums, artist’s studios and science labs are yours to explore free of charge! From architectural buffs to those looking for a weekend full of free fun, Doors Open Ottawa allows everyone to learn something new about their local heritage, architecture, and design.http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383168jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383168Mon, 14 May 2012 20:46:58 GMTNick and Kyle Lefebvre's west Ottawa community is rallying behind the pair after they lost both their parents last month. The brothers' Stittsville hockey organization organized a silent auction Saturday in Kanata to help support them, with donations of gift cards, hockey tickets and an Erik Karlsson signed stick.  Their mother Theresa Lefebvre died about a week after being beaten by her husband Peter, who later took his own life. 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Parking and admission is free, but fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Ottawa Food Bank.http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10375055jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10375055Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:16:27 GMT Lotte Time Lapse: Birth to 12 years in 2 min. 45.http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10374168jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10374168Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:00:49 GMTHoly Batman! What a watch...ipod...golf watch..running watch...wow! Pebble is the first watch built for the 21st century. It's infinitely customizable, with beautiful downloadable watchfaces and useful internet-connected apps. Pebble connects to iPhone and Android smartphones using Bluetooth, alerting you with a silent vibration to incoming calls, emails and messages. While designing Pebble, we strove to create a minimalist yet fashionable product that seamlessly blends into everyday life.  For more info - (Click Here) and watch the video.  http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10372982jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10372982Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:30:28 GMTThe City of Ottawa would like to encourage you to dispose of your waste in safest and most environmentally friendly way. There are a number of options available for the disposal of household hazardous waste. You can find out more at by visiting the City’s web site at ottawa.ca/hhw. We would like to remind all residents that paints and stains, household batteries and CFL bulbs can be returned to various Ottawa hardware retailers at any time. Visit www.makethedrop.ca for a location near you. The City of Ottawa is also pleased to host a one-day mobile household hazardous waste collection depot on Sunday, April 15. The depot will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Drain-All Ltd., 2705 Stevenage Drive (between Hawthorne Road and Russell Road, south of Walkley Road). Household hazardous waste includes the following: Aerosol containers Propane cylinders Disinfectants Florescent bulbs/tubes Fire extinguishers Fertilizers and pesticides Mercury ...http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10370858jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10370858Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:32:52 GMTHow long do you want to live? have a certain age you wish to make? I was hoping for 85. After using this trusty Life Expectancy Calculator I was corrected..it says I'll live until I'm 84. If it holds true; I'll be a happy guy. How long will you live? 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The NHL will confirm the team's opponent and unveil the playoff schedule following the completion of all of Saturday's league games, with ...http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10366686jkelly@astral.com (Jeff)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Jeff/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10366686Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:24:12 GMT