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Canadian Retailers Losing 10 Million Dollars a Day to Shrink

According to a recent study by PWC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) and the RCC (Retail Council of Canada), more than 10 million dollars a day is lost to shrinkage by Canadian Retailers. The joint study conducted in 2011 revealed shrink rates between 0.4 … Continue reading

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How to Float Three TVs in a Window – South Hill Boston Pizza Installation Profile

When South Hill Boston Pizza in Red Deer Alberta wanted to hang three Flat Screen TVs in the windows of their lounge Doyle with Ion Security and Integration was just the right person to call.  With more than 20 years … Continue reading

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Heritage Boston Pizza goes Full HDTV just in time for the Hockey Playoffs!

Heritage Boston Pizza recently upgraded all the TVs in the lounge and restaurant to FULL HD,  just in time for the third round of the NHL Playoffs. The AV upgrade was part of a complete restaurant renovation which included adding … Continue reading

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Wedgewood Home A/V Makeover

After owning their West End home for more than 25 years Sara and Nader decided it was time for a whole house makeover.  The renovation encompassed the entire home including remodeling the kitchen, sunken family room, master bedroom, ensuite bathroom … Continue reading

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Movie Theater Attendence Drops to 16 Year Low

December and Christmas holidays are traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for movie goers, but not so far this year.  Movie attendance has dropped for the past three weekends leading up to Christmas and this weekend the … Continue reading

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One Year Anniversary – Techtipsandtoys.com reaches 120,000!

I was excited to get up this morning and see that my blog stats counter had ticked over 120, 000 site visits in one year. I began the blog one year ago with my first entry posted on November 11th, … Continue reading

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Strathcona Keg Bar goes HD

If you’re 40+ years old like me you probably remember the legendary Thursday Night crowds at the Strathcona Keg Bar just of Whyte Ave.  Back in the 80’s long before Brewhouses, Tap Houses and Ultra Lounges the Strathcona Keg Bar … Continue reading

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Beware of Free Alarm Systems being sold over the Telephone

I received a phone call from an alarm company offering a Free Home Alarm System for my house with a three year monitoring agreement for $27.99 plus tax = $29.40 per month for monitoring. After answering one question about my … Continue reading

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