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• Best travel book of the year: Kapka Kassabova’s Border wins Stanford Dolman award

  01-02-2018 23:01
  A timely account of a fraught part of Europe is named Stanford Dolman travel book of the year. Here, one of the judges heralds a master storyteller and gives an overview of the nominees Continue reading...
  
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• United joins Delta in tightening rules for comfort animals

  01-02-2018 22:56 via winnipegfreepress.com
  DALLAS - United Airlines wants to see more paperwork before passengers fly with emotional-support animals — and don't even try to bring a peacock on board.The airline announced Thursday that ......
  
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• Prince William, Kate get warm welcome in chilly Norway

  01-02-2018 21:15
  OSLO (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate flew to Norway on the final leg of a Nordic trip on Thursday, and stepped out onto a red carpet laid out over a blanket of snow.
  
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• Heiress known as last Hawaiian princess mired in legal fight

  01-02-2018 21:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
  HONOLULU - Every day, tourists flock to a downtown Honolulu palace for a glimpse of the way Hawaii's royal family lived, marveling at its gilded furniture, lavish throne room and ...
  
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• Guess shares fall amid sexual misconduct charge

  01-02-2018 20:55 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - Shares of Guess are falling after Kate Upton accused company co-founder Paul Marciano of sexual misconduct on social media.In a tweet and a post on Instagram Wednesday, ...
  
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• Study: Racist messages land on campuses in surging numbers

  01-02-2018 20:32 via winnipegfreepress.com
  White supremacist groups have targeted college campuses in surging numbers since President Donald Trump's election, emboldened by political and racial tensions over immigration and other issues, according to a group ...
  
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• Facebook denies censorship in closing of Paris user's page

  01-02-2018 19:58 via winnipegfreepress.com
  PARIS - Lawyers for Facebook Inc. denied the company engaged in censorship when it shut down the account of a French user after he posted a photograph of a famous ...
  
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• Breakup songs: 'Brexit Big Band' soundtracks Britain's EU divorce

  01-02-2018 19:32
  MARSHSIDE, England (Reuters) - Whether celebrating or mourning Britain's exit from the European Union, you can now do it to music, thanks to a British composer who has set dry EU legal-speak to jazz...
  
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• 'Last Hawaiian princess' battles for control of her millions

  01-02-2018 19:19 via winnipegfreepress.com
  HONOLULU - Every day, tourists flock to a downtown Honolulu palace for a glimpse of the way Hawaii's royal family lived, marveling at its gilded furniture, lavish throne room and ......
  
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• What Is Wabi-Sabi Design? Your New Favorite 2018 Interior Design Trend

  01-02-2018 19:00
  Get ready to embrace wabi-sabi design, your new favorite zen trend. Image: Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonIn 2017, we were all about “hygge,” the Scandinavian design trend that focused on creating simple interiors that are infused with comfort. This year, it’s time to take things a step further. Say hello to wabi-sabi design, the Japanese-inspired trend that’s bound to become your new favorite look.Keep reading to learn more about what wabi-sabi stands for, why
  
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• UAE claims world's longest zipline

  01-02-2018 17:58
  RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) - The world's longest zipline will open in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, propelling thrill-seekers at speeds of up to 150 kilometers an hour down...
  
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• Harry Potter audiobook can improve focus on long, boring drives: study

  01-02-2018 17:51 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Harry Potter's power appears to extend beyond the page, as recent Canadian research suggests listening to an audiobook from the popular fiction series can improve focus on long and boring ...
  
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• Effectiveness of flu shot under 20 per cent for dominant strain this season: experts

  01-02-2018 17:12 via winnipegfreepress.com
  TORONTO - Researchers say the effectiveness of this season's flu shot has been low, with the vaccine preventing only 10 to 20 per cent of infections caused by the dominant ...
  
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• Greta Constantine, Lucian Matis, Sentaler up for Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards

  01-02-2018 16:24 via winnipegfreepress.com
  TORONTO - Greta Constantine, Lucian Matis and Stephan Caras are among the designers nominated for this year's Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards.They face Marie Saint Pierre and UNTTLD in the ...
  
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• Smart money moves for black Americans in financial distress

  01-02-2018 16:22 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Record-level credit card debt and fluctuating incomes create financial challenges for many American households, especially those with lower incomes. The effects may be felt especially keenly in black households, where ......
  
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• The key to hearty granola that you can eat by the handfuls

  01-02-2018 16:06 via winnipegfreepress.com
  I have been a fan of homemade granola for as long as I can remember. I literally grew up with it as my mother made it way before it was ...
  
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• Bidding on the Ritz: Paris hotel auctions furniture – in pictures

  01-02-2018 15:44
  The Ritz hotel in Paris is auctioning off 10,000 pieces of furniture and decorative objects. The hotel, founded in 1898, reopened two years ago after four years of renovation. The hotel’s first bathtub is among the items being sold by auction house Artcurial between 17 and 21 April Continue reading...
  
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• A love Supreme: a chance to buy into one collector's magnificent obsession

  01-02-2018 15:25
  The streetwear label Supreme is known for branding bricks and collaborating with Kate Moss and Louis Vuitton. Collector Ross Wilson is selling 1,000 of his items online this week
  In 1994, Ross Wilson, visiting New York from the UK, walked into the newly opened Supreme store. After chatting with the staff, and taking in an atmosphere that combined his beloved skateboards with a preppy take on clothes, he bought a T-shirt, a white one with the now-infamous red Supreme “box” logo, for $
  
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• Paris court hears Facebook 'censorship' case over nude art

  01-02-2018 15:06 via winnipegfreepress.com
  PARIS - A French teacher is suing Facebook for alleged censorship because his account got suspended in 2011 after he posted a photo of a famous 19th-century nude painting.After years ...
  
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• Why is Meghan Markle always feuding with other women? (Clue: she’s not)

  01-02-2018 15:05
  Everyone loves a female rivalry, and now the media has manufactured jealousies between Prince Harry’s fiancee and Kate Middleton and Princess Eugenie. Oh, those ladies!I haven’t heard much about Meghan Markle lately. What’s up with her? Charlotte, by emailYes, what is up with Meghan Markle? She’s like Pokémon Go: one minute the newspapers couldn’t stop writing about her, and the next she seemed as elusive as a Mawile from Gen 3 Pokémon and, yes, I did
  
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• Putting on the Ritz: Paris hotel auctions its luxury pieces

  01-02-2018 15:05 via winnipegfreepress.com
  PARIS - Fancy a little glamour for the old homestead?From bathtubs to beds, decorative sofas to minibars, Paris's glitzy Ritz hotel is auctioning off some 10,000 pieces of furniture and ...
  
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• Almost 750,000 people missed tax return deadline, says HMRC

  01-02-2018 15:02
  More than 10 million submitted self-assessment on time, but others now run risk of £100 fineAlmost 750,000 people missed the midnight 31 January deadline for filing their tax return and now run the risk of a £100 fine.HM Revenue & Customs said almost 10.7 million taxpayers had submitted their self-assessment return before the deadline, with just over 30,000 people filing online in the final hour, between 11pm and 11.59pm.Continue reading...
  
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• 2 Paws up! Arts venue invites dogs to canine-inspired films

  01-02-2018 15:02 via winnipegfreepress.com
  GENEVA, N.Y. - A New York arts venue is inviting people to bring their dogs to the movies.WHEC says the Smith Opera House in Geneva will be showing four canine-inspired ...
  
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• Doctors warn of heart risk from some breast cancer therapies

  01-02-2018 15:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Save your life but harm your heart? Health experts are sounding a warning as potential side effects of a growing number of breast cancer treatments come to light.In its first ...
  
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• Putting on the Ritz: Paris hotel auctions luxury furniture

  01-02-2018 13:01 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Paris's glitzy Ritz hotel is putting some 10,000 pieces of furniture and decorative objects on auction, from a bathtub to beds and minibars.Founded in 1898, the Ritz reopened two years ......
  
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• How to Create a Guest Bathroom That Will Make Entertaining a Breeze

  01-02-2018 13:00
  Ready to set up your guest bathroom like a pro? Keep reading. Image: EURO Design BuildUsually, when you read about bathroom design ideas, the master bath is the focus. While your ensuite can serve as your own personal escape, it’s not the only washroom that deserves consideration. A well-thought-out guest bathroom, for example, can be both a gift to your family and friends and a source of never-ending compliments.If you’re ready to take your guest bathroom design to the next level, y
  
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• Homemade granola recipe | Felicity Cloake’s masterclass

  01-02-2018 13:00
  Step away from the cereal aisle: granola is absurdly easy to make, and at a fraction of the cost of the packet stuffIf I could go back in time, I’d invest in granola shares: this mix of grains, fruit and nuts often costs more per kilo than steak. Not only is it cheap and stupidly easy to make at home, but you can put exactly what you like in it, too. Not a fan of raisins? Bin them. Mad on macadamia nuts? Chuck in a whole bag. Bespoke breakfast bliss. Continue reading...
  
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• Why does PayPal’s ‘seller protection’ fail to protect?

  01-02-2018 12:44
  If a buyer claims an item is not as described there’s no cover for the sellerI sold four certified gold coins on eBay to a buyer in Canada for £4,300. A month later, the buyer claimed the coins were “not as advertised”. I asked for photos of the packaging and contents but received no reply. After another two months I received five silver coins from the buyer with no accompanying message.Continue reading...
  
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• Readers' travel photography competition: January – the winners

  01-02-2018 12:16
  Images of nature and people came to the fore in our first monthly competition of the year. Scroll to see January’s winner, who receives a £200 voucher for an i-escape holiday property. The overall 2018 prize is a nine-night West Greenland trip with Wild Photography HolidaysEnter our February competitionContinue reading...
  
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• Readers’ travel photography competition – February: win an amazing trip to Greenland

  01-02-2018 12:13
  Taken any brilliant travel shots lately? Why not enter our travel photography competition for the chance to win a nine-night photography holiday to West Greenland. There are no monthly themes, just send us your best imageWhether you took it in Paignton or Patagonia, enter your best travel shot in our monthly competition. We’ll choose and publish the best and the winning image will receive a £200 voucher that can be used against an i-escape stay at one of 1,500 boutique properties wor
  
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• #MeToo movement means changes for Valentine's Day romance

  01-02-2018 12:05
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The #MeToo movement is putting a chill on romance this Valentine's Day, and a deep freeze on what for years has been a route to marriage: the office love affair, according to...
  
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• 20 best recipes under £10 for four people: part 4

  01-02-2018 09:00
  Feed four or more people for under a tenner with these brilliant cheap dishes, including Trine Hahnemann’s fishcakes, an Ottolenghi risotto and Nigel Slater’s chicken pot pie20 best recipes under £10 for four people: part 120 best recipes under £10 for four people: part 220 best recipes under £10 for four people: part 3Calf’s liver was a great luxury when I was very young. The livers of pigs and lambs seemed to have a most profound presence. The offal availabl
  
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• Report: Women unnecessarily suffering from heart disease due to lack of research

  01-02-2018 08:05 via winnipegfreepress.com
  OTTAWA - A new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation says Canadian woman are "unnecessarily suffering and dying from heart disease" because of a system that is ill-equipped to ......
  
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• The best of Thailand: readers’ travel tips

  01-02-2018 07:30
  From remote jungles and idyllic islands to snorkelling with luminous plankton and a temple shaped like an elephant, readers share their discoveries
  The Surin islands in the Andaman Sea about 50km from the mainland are surrounded by coral reefs and considered the best snorkelling destination in Thailand. There are numerous day trips but to really experience the magic, stay a few nights at the back-to-basics campsite at Mai Ngam bay, a perfectly formed horseshoe bay. Spend your days hiring longboa
  
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• Six of the best winter salad recipes

  01-02-2018 07:00
  A seasonal selection packed with comfort and varietyThis deep and dark salad scattered with glistening shards of veg is a satisfying dish for a homely supper or lunch. Salt-baking intensifies and brings out the savour of each root, locking in inherent moisture. A fruity vinegar adds a complex, sweet note to counter the earthy flavours. Brown lentils or Puy – or a combination of both – would work here. Continue reading...
  
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• Injera: the bike wheel-sized base of Ethiopian cuisine

  01-02-2018 07:00
  Foodie scenesters are descending on long-serving Ethiopian restaurants in search of this spongy flatbread topped with mountains of dried meat and veg
  Ethiopian food has come a long way since Billy Crystal’s problematic joke about a bad date in When Harry Met Sally: “I didn’t know that they had food in Ethiopia?” he says. “This will be a quick meal. I’ll order two empty plates and we can leave.” Truly it’s staggering to think it took Sally so long t
  
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• Constantine, Matis, Sentaler up for Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards

  01-02-2018 01:31 via winnipegfreepress.com
  TORONTO - Greta Constantine, Lucian Matis and Stephan Caras are among the designers nominated for this year's Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards.They face Marie Saint Pierre and UNTTLD in the ......
  
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