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Novack’s Uniform Solutions – Now Online

  We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website for Novack’s Uniform Solutions featuring a full online catalogue. Click here to take a look.

The End of an Era – The Beginning of a New one.

Transforming historic Novack’s to continue to serve London  LONDON, Ont. – Paul and Sandi Caplan, owners of historic Novack’s family business, announced today with staff, family, friends and loyal customers that their business is transforming. For the last 15 years, in addition to operating the retail and …read more

72-Hour Emergency Kit

With all the extreme weather happening around the globe, like hurricane Sandy, or this “Frankenstorm” we keep hearing about, we decided to pool together some ideas for an emergency preparedness kit. The basic premise is this: What if you were forced to evacuate your home or city? …read more

Post Arctic Enema
Tough Mudder: Check

        Saturday morning started at 8 am with a 2.5 hour drive to the parking location off site.  I was scheduled to start my race at 12:30 but we arrived at the race location at 1:05 after a 35 minute bus ride from parking.  …read more

Steve Ryall | Tough Mudder Training
Tough Mudder Training | Steve Ryall, August 9 2012

TOUGH MUDDER should have an obstacle based on the rototiller.  Wow, what a workout.  In an effort to keep trying new tests in preparation for the 23 obstacles, tackling the tiller has proven to be a killer in terms of post workout pain.  I spent about 4 …read more

Tough Mudder Training | Steve Ryall, August 1 2012

Solved the horse flies.  Run in the rain.  It makes the trail a little more slippery, but sure cuts back on the swatting.  Hit the pool this week as the local swimming hole is starting to taste a little funny with the heat we have been exposed …read more

Buying Bottles Overseas & Their Safe Return

        Q: I’m hoping to purchase a fine bottle of Scotch whisky at the Duty Free shop in Glasgow on my way home from Scotland. My flight has me transferring airplanes in both Heathrow and Toronto before returning home to London, Ontario.  I’ve been told …read more

Steve Ryall - Tough Mudder Training
Tough Mudder Training – June 26 2012

      What time do horse flies get up?  I can’t seem to find a time they are not.  Running trails in this dry weather, I must look like a great source of water to them.  Not sure if I have been running the trail or …read more

Tough Mudder Training Update | Steve Ryall

The heat has continued. If its this hot race day, I will be well prepared. With 4 weeks to race day, things are going pretty well. Equipment is holding up well, my one shoe has a snag in it from getting caught in a fence I thought …read more

Steve Ryall | Tough Mudder Training
Tough Mudder Training | Steve Ryall

Tough week, but fitting I guess. The heat should prepare me for the Fire Walker (straw bales soaked with kerosene on fire). Training included my weekly visit to Adrenaline Training Center for some MMA training with Alex Gasson. A few 6 km runs around the Mill Pond …read more

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