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Oscar party menus: Food from four films

Oscar party menus: Food from four films

Film and food go hand in hand, and with the upcoming Academy Awards, we couldn’t help but get inspired

Why does Adele make you cry? Scientists break down the singer's music

Why does Adele make you cry? Scientists break down the singer's music

U.K. singer Adele has won over fans and critics both here and abroad for her combination of skill and sincerity. Few of her contemporaries can belt out a heartbreaking (unrequited) love song quite like Adele and her Grammy-winning hit "Someone Like You" in particular has brought many a listener to tears since its release.

Life lesson my daughter learned during my ovarian cancer treatments

Life lesson my daughter learned during my ovarian cancer treatments

I have now had my second round of treatment - not very much fun. But, I want to focus on my daughter today and the pride I have knowing that although she had to learn it the hard way, she gets what is important in life...

Change your life: Taking the plunge to Panama

Change your life: Taking the plunge to Panama

A high-flying Ivy League grad, Gobi Kim was a diehard urbanite fixated on her career. Then she met a surfer, traded her Louboutins for flip-flops and moved down to Panama.

For a happier relationship, try actually doing stuff you love

For a happier relationship, try actually doing stuff you love

My boyfriend and I are currently sailing around the southern coast of Australia on a Silversea cruise ship that started out in Auckland. For almost three weeks, we have been wined and dined, pampered and indulged.

Nine ways to update your look

Nine ways to update your look

Our ultimate guide to this month's best finds and how to pull them off in style

Statement earrings: Weekly steal

Statement earrings: Weekly steal

I love this affordable and on-trend accessory because it can instantly update my mid-winter outfits and it is so easy to execute

Which is best at matchmaking: Humans or the Internet?

Which is best at matchmaking: Humans or the Internet?

A recent article on the Economist website asked whether or not Internet dating sites have figured out how to match people better than human beings have done before the creation of romantic software.

One-step method to slim down

One-step method to slim down

Do the words scarf, wolf and gobble define your dining style? Slow down, sister — way down — for the sake of your skinny jeans.

The debt debate: Is having debt really that bad?

The debt debate: Is having debt really that bad?

Canadians owe a boatload of money according to new statistics. The average measure of household debt in Canada just hit a record 151 percent of income – for every dollar we earn after tax, we owe $1.51. That money goes to pay off our mortgages, credit cards, credit lines and car loans.

Four tips on decorating as a couple

Four tips on decorating as a couple

Create a space that reflects both of your design styles and a home you'll both love.

Discussion, Mr g by Alan Lightman, Part 2

Discussion, Mr g by Alan Lightman, Part 2

In this, the second and last part of Mr g by Alan Lightman (page 112 to end), Alex, Lora and I ponder such things as good vs. evil, faith, the meaning of life — and the allure of sparkly dresses.