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• Vintage Trends and Smart Collecting Tips from a Legendary London Jewelry House

  04-04-2017 23:00
  
  After nearly 150 years in business, the next generation of S.J. Phillips preps for a new chapter in a fresh location… Rachel Garrahan
  
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• Poll: Most young people say gov't should pay for health care

  04-04-2017 21:09 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  WASHINGTON - Most young Americans want any health care overhaul under President Donald Trump to look a lot like the Affordable Care Act signed into law by his predecessor, President Barack Obama.But there's one big exception: A majority of young Americans dislike "Obamacare's" requirement that...
  
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• 5 Lavish Log Homes to Pine For

  04-04-2017 21:00
  
  From a modern home in Montana to a classic lodge in Colorado, these timber treasures are sure to delight…Rebekah Bell
  
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• New U.S. spelling bee rules aim to prevent T-I-E-S

  04-04-2017 20:51
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scripps National Spelling Bee winners aced "gesellschaft" and "feldenkrais" to be named co-champions of last year's competition, but it was the word "tie" that gave organizers...
  
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• Ralph Lauren to shut down Fifth Avenue Polo store

  04-04-2017 20:25 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK - Ralph Lauren Corp. said Tuesday that it is shuttering its high-profile Polo store on New York's Fifth Avenue, less than three years after opening it.The closure, which will happen later this month, is part of the New York fashion company's plan to save $140 million annually. The
  
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• Pink Diamond Shatters Auction Records

  04-04-2017 20:00
  
  Sotheby’s Hong Kong sold the Pink Star for a record-breaking amount…Carolyn Meers
  
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• Audemars Piguet’s Iconic Royal Oak Line Welcomes an All-Ceramic Addition

  04-04-2017 19:00
  
  See the brand-new timepiece and get a brief history of the use of scratch-proof ceramic in watchmaking…Justin Mastine-Frost
  
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• Audemars Piguet Produces an All-Ceramic Version of Its Iconic Royal Oak Watch

  04-04-2017 19:00
  
  See the brand-new timepiece and get a brief history of the use of scratch-proof ceramic in watchmaking…Justin Mastine-Frost
  
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• German illustrator wins top prize with drawings of animals mimicking humans

  04-04-2017 18:30
  
  STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - With his family of cats celebrating Christmas, bears arm-in-arm and even a crocodile in a sailor suit, German illustrator Wolf Erlbruch on Tuesday won the Astrid Lindgren...
  
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• A Menswear Expert Shares His Must-Haves and Packing Secrets for a Spring Getaway

  04-04-2017 18:00
  
  Ed Shaikh of the ultra-luxe boutique Haldeigh’s shares his five must-haves for a spring getaway…Phoebe Neuman
  
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• 'Pink Star' diamond sells for record $71.2 million in bidding war

  04-04-2017 17:43
  
  HONG KONG (Reuters) - A 59.60-carat pink diamond sold for a record $71.2 million in Hong Kong on Tuesday to local jewelers Chow Tai Fook after a five-minute bidding war between three phone bidders.
  
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• Ask Brianna: Can I start a business if I have student debt?

  04-04-2017 16:12 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  "Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I'm here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to...
  
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• A lot of design goes into those helpful park and trail maps

  04-04-2017 15:32 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  A hike in the woods or a stroll through a preserve or park can be enhanced by a good trail sign — one that is informative, easy to see, yet doesn't intrude on the vista.It's a lot to ask of a sign designer."A wayfinding sign should be apparent when you need it. But when you're not looking for
  
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• Eclectic Al Fresco: Outdoor decor gets free-spirited

  04-04-2017 15:25 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  There are those who prefer perfectly matched furniture and a monochromatic colour scheme in decor. But for those who like to shake things up, it's time to take it outside.There's a free-spirited attitude now in outdoor decor, with mix-and-match elements and an easy, colorful, playful
  
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• Take it outside: Backyards are for fun and games

  04-04-2017 15:24 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Volleyball courts. Sand pits. Splash pools. Giant movie screens. You don't have to be a kid to design and enjoy an outdoor play space.Al fresco kitchens, all-weather lighting, and improvements in the comfort and durability of patio furniture mean we're enjoying our outdoor spaces more than ever.
  
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• Building your own bocce ball court

  04-04-2017 15:24 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  John Paul Vyborny and his family discovered bocce ball while vacationing in the Bahamas many years ago.When they returned home, they looked for bocce courts near their house in Tucson, Arizona. They located some near relatives in Michigan and at a favourite restaurant in California, but nothing
  
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• Bikepacking adds a dose of fun to backpacking

  04-04-2017 15:16 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  PHOENIX - Backpacking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the added bonus of getting a little exercise. Those packs are not light and it involves walking most of the time, so you definitely feel it at the end of the day.The two-wheeled version of backpacking adds a more technical
  
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• Don't forget about texture when planning your garden

  04-04-2017 15:14 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  The most popular element in landscape design is colour, but texture is another important building block. Texture in gardening can be seen as well as felt, and is used primarily to provide contrast.Colour lacks dimension without texture, which can soften spaces, provide visual interest, fashion
  
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• COOKING ON DEADLINE: Burrata and Prosciutto Pizza

  04-04-2017 14:12 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  If you haven't had the chance to try burrata, I would be honoured if this recipe became the first occasion. Burrata is a semisoft, white Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. It is like the silkiest, creamiest fresh mozzarella, with a rich molten cream filling as a bonus.And here it is
  
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• Iraq reopens hot springs spa amid Mosul war chaos

  04-04-2017 13:57
  
  HAMMAM AL-ALIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Some Iraqis in this town get massages in a spa or take muddy baths and relax in the morning sun on the banks of the Tigris. Others beg for food or rise at dawn to...
  
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• Why haven’t sheep evolved into being less nervous of humans?

  04-04-2017 13:48
  
  The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific conceptsSince sheep have been farmed for thousands of years, why have no breeds evolved into being less nervous of humans?Paul Dodd, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire Continue reading...
  
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• Could a person work off all their body fat in one continuous bout of exercise?

  04-04-2017 13:46
  
  The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific conceptsWould it be possible for a person to lose every excess gramme of fat from their body in one, continuous bout of exercise, for example, running for several days non-stop on a treadmill, on an empty stomach? Disregarding the need for sleep, food and toilet trips, and lactic acid build up (and the sheer stupidity of such an endeavour) what a
  
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• An Italian Easter recipe: spinach, herb and ricotta pie | A Kitchen in Rome

  04-04-2017 13:39
  
  This magnificent Ligurian dish is a pastry tomb of eggs amid spinach, herbs and ricotta, embodying the spirit of Easter in ItalyOne Easter, when I was 11 years old, I carefully stained both marzipan and my hands in orange, green and red, shaping my own oranges, apples and pears, with cloves providing a stalk for each. I then gave a box of them to my auntie. Two years later, while looking in her drawers for something, I found the box, unopened, and my face burned with embarrassment.The marzipan f
  
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• Workplace pooches aren't for everyone

  04-04-2017 13:29 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  It may come as a surprise to animal lovers, but welcoming dogs into the workplace isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.That’s just one of the facts that hounded its way to the surface at the end of Week 2 of our month-long Newsroom Dogs project, wherein editorial department employees
  
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• Nigel Slater’s baked sweet potato with harissa and soured cream recipe

  04-04-2017 13:00
  
  Spicy, sweet and tender, a classic with a twistSet the oven at 200C/gas mark 6. Wash a couple of large sweet potatoes, dry them and cut into thin slices. Lay the slices snugly on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush the potatoes with a little olive oil and melted butter, and season lightly with salt. Bake the potato slices for 30 minutes then turn them over, return them to the oven and bake for a further 30 minutes or until they are golden and lightly crisp to the touch. They must be thorough
  
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• Travelling overseas this summer? Ensure measles vaccination up to date: top doc

  04-04-2017 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  TORONTO - With the start of summer vacations just a few months away, the country's top doctor is urging Canadians to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date, especially for those planning to travel overseas.Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's interim chief medical officer of health, said...
  
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• Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner says, 'I'm a big kid'

  04-04-2017 08:58 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK - When Kendall Jenner isn't strutting down a runway in wings, cheesing as Marilyn Monroe on video or flea market shopping with Paris Jackson, you might look for her outside.Whether it's next to a pool or on a motorbike, enjoying the great outdoors is one of those things the 21-year-old
  
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• Smile no more, as Co-op airport lounge passes managed to escape us

  04-04-2017 08:00
  
  We get two a year with our current account but were refused entry by DragonPassOur Co-op Smilemore current account, for which we pay £15.50 a month, gives each of us two passes a year to airport lounges before flights. It is administered by DragonPass.On 4 March this year we were refused access to the Escape Lounge at Manchester airport, despite it being 4.15am and the lounge almost empty. The receptionist claimed she had a busy day ahead and could not accommodate us, even though we only w
  
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• Luxury Watch Brands Offer Some Surprises at Baselworld Despite a Slowing Market

  04-04-2017 02:00
  
  In what was expected to be another quiet year, brands like Patek Philippe and Hublot are pushing boundaries…Justin Mastine-Frost
  
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• Mallinckrodt to pay $35M in deal to end feds' opioid probe

  04-04-2017 01:03 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  TRENTON, N.J. - A top maker of brand-name and generic narcotic painkillers has agreed to pay the U.S. government $35 million to resolve a probe of its distribution of those drugs.Mallinckrodt PLC said Monday it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S.
  
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• These Rooftop Residences Offer Serenity in South Beach

  04-04-2017 01:00
  
  The three-bedroom residences are on the market for $3.8 million…Rebekah Bell
  
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• Sudoku 3713 Medium

  04-04-2017 01:00
  
  Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.For a helping hand call our solutions line on 0906 200 83 83. Calls cost £1.03 per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary and mobiles will be considerably higher. Service supplied by ATS. Call 0330 333 6946 for customer service (charged at standard rate). Continue reading...
  
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• Quick crossword No 14,635

  04-04-2017 01:00
  
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• Federal judge blocks Indiana abortion ultrasound mandate

  04-04-2017 01:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - A federal judge has blocked an Indiana mandate forcing women to undergo an ultrasound at least 18 hours before having an abortion, ruling that the requirement is likely unconstitutional and creates "clearly undue" burdens on women, particularly low-income women.U.S. District...
  
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• Cryptic crossword No 27,162

  04-04-2017 01:00
  
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• Firefighters hoist dog out of 30-foot well in California

  04-04-2017 00:16 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  MALIBU, Calif. - Rescuers in Southern California have saved a dog that fell into a 30-foot well.Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Brian Jordan tells news station KNBC-TV (http://bit.ly/2o21IVi ) that a 13-year-old Welsh terrier named Lucy fell into the dirt well in the Santa Monica
  
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• The Calidus Gyroplane Will Lift You and Your Spirits

  04-04-2017 00:00
  
  This FAA-certified aircraft from AutoGyro USA comes assembled and ready to fly…Mary Grady
  
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