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Tin whistles are simple enough to entertain a child, but complex enough to challenge a virtuoso.

In some cultures whistling is impolite, even taboo. But it is on the decline also where it was common in music or as a custom, and even where it is part of the language.

Including well-known carols and some obscure holiday treasures, here are twelve tunes any tin whistle or Irish flute player in the Christmas spirit will want to practice.

As it gets hotter outside, people in Canada like to grab a cold, frosty beer. But beer as good as the Steam Whistle's Pilsner isn't just for drinking!

You can easily make this soup year-round by changing the ingredients based on what is in season and your whim.

Check out Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewery located in the historic John Street Roundhouse. The tour is fun and is enhanced with samples of the city's best local beer.

The first whistle designed for referees, The Acme Thunderer, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2009. It is still made and is still in worldwide use across many sports.

Dee Brown takes the reader back to the beginning of the railroad when the Iron Horse was in direct competition with the canals, such as the Erie Canal.

Michelle Tea is a Lambada award winning memoir author and poet living in San Francisco.

A suitcase of Pilsner? You bet- Steam Whistle Brewery brings you a twelve pack, a recipe and some news that will send you reeling!

A discussion about what's trending up in the world of beers with "The Professor of Beer," Roger Mittag, and Steam Whistle Brewery's publicity guru, Stephen Murdoch.

The groundhog is the only animal with its own national holiday.

Organizations need contingency plans for the same reason individuals purchase insurance: just in case disaster strikes.

Part of the romance of the sea is found in its traditions and none have lingered longer than the superstitions of sailors and fishermen

Dolphins which are regularly fed by humans at zoos and Sea Worlds emit more frequent and varied whistling, a world-first study by an Australian scientist shows

Canadian BBQ champs Team Cedar Grilling share their award-winning Parrot Sticks recipe- complete with BBQ sauce and dry rub secrets to boot! You lucky things you!

What's old is new again in kitchen gadgets and this wall-mounted beer bottle opener is no exception!

Bird dogs can cover territory much faster than their masters. Teaching the dog to quarter keeps him close during the hunt.

A spin to the traditional game of tag that involves all of the students not a selected few. Gym class is to have all students participate not just the athletic ones.

The Congo African Grey Parrot is inquisitive and intelligent, and loves to play. The CAG loves games like Hide and Seek, Pete and Repeat, and The Pickup Game or Fetch.

There's plenty of cheap musical instruments that make great gifts. Shoppers can have fun considering the four personality types to buy musical instruments for each.

Paramount Home Video's SpongeBob SquarePants: To SquarePants Or Not to SquarePants asks you to sit back and enjoy the insanity. 7/10.

Fraud is becoming more and more common, and it is important to protect your business from threats of fraud. Here are five simple ways to stay safe from fraud.

Based the non-fiction book, The Informant, about how a corporate whistle blower exposed the price fixing scheme by the food industry giant, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

A few well-chosen, new selections to either share with friends or to bring to the next dinner party.

An entertaining dark comedy about a nice, young man, so likeable, that the FBI failed to uncover the fraud he himself committed against the company he put under scrutiny.

Ghostwriting a memoir is not an easy task. Whether to accept the challenge may depend on the client's respect for the writing profession.

You don't have to be into Celtic music to like The Ric Blair Band's well-produced "Fields of Freedom," an artistic collection of contemplative Irish instrumentals & hymns

Many dog owners seek practical advice for managing their pets' terrified reactions to Independence Day's ear-piercing, often incessant sounds of neighborhood fireworks.

Notoriously superstitious, theatrical people adhere to many beliefs, the origins of which are often unknown.

College textbook prices have climbed 240% since 1986, says U.S. Bureau of Labor. Here's how Congress, students and professors are trying to slow down the rising costs.

The Apple iPhone was the most eagerly anticipated PDA to launch, ever. Some Macintosh fans and detractors have complaints, though; is Apple turning into Microsoft?

Famous unfinished novels from literary greats including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Truman Capote, and Raymond Chandler

Korean murder thriller is based on true 1980s Hwaseong killings of women by the 'Rainy Day Killer'. Film stars Kim Sang-Kyung & Kim Roe-Ha as ineffective Korean cops.

Armchair Apocrypha is Andrew Bird at his finest. The album features tight, well put-together songs, powerful lyrics, and even some hooks over Bird's trademark whistling.

Gothic and romantic suspense novels by British authors Victoria Holt, Dorothy Eden, and Mary Stewart were in the height of their popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.

Sudden changes in the weather or broken or lost equipment could be cause for an emergency situation on the water. Learn how to be prepared for enjoyment and emergencies.

Looking for a winter day-trip close to home for your children? Look no further than your local manufacturing plant for fun factory tours.

Harry S Truman, remembered today as a generally great President, made a number of very memorable decisions during his first term, including that to use "the bomb."

Osaka has it all: rollercoaster rides and relaxation by day and revelry by night. A trip to Japan's second city promises twenty-four hour entertainment.

While in England, Apple Cider refers to fermented, crushed apples - this version of Wassail is fresh, and not just good tasting, but can do wonders for your health!

Visit the North Carolina town whose friendliness inspired a much-loved 1960's TV sitcom, and still honors her native son.

Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002).

Puerto Rico's wild nightlife flies the three coloured flag of Ireland. The bars in the main shopping centre offer everything from whistle players to banjo strummers.

Surrounded by miles of wilderness, The Balsams is a mountain hideaway that welcomes families, honeymoon couples and those who love golf, skiing, fishing or the outdoors.

The Bluegrass state and Cupid's arrows of love go hand and hand with plenty of music, food and other delightful events for you and your valentine.

Enduring the trauma and worry of a lost dog is stressful-- to say the least. Some tried-and-true methods can optimize your chance for a triumphant reunion.

You're never lonely when you have a talking parrot in your house as there's always someone to talk to. Here are some tips for teaching a parrot simple phrases.

Self defense products and classes for women along with proper defensive techniques will help insure personal safety from threats, physical abuse, and violent aggression.

Details of the 2010 dates and venues for the annual four golf majors. The Masters, US Open, The Open and PGA Championship.