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• Gucci donates scrap fabric to migrant dressmaking shop

  06-06-2018 21:33 via winnipegfreepress.com
  ROME - Nigerian women who were trafficked to Italy to work as prostitutes have found work in a handbag and dressmaking shop that recently received some top-notch raw materials: 4,000 ......
  
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• Strain relations: Cannabis companies tread carefully at music festivals

  06-06-2018 21:13 via winnipegfreepress.com
  TORONTO - Beyond the beer tents and poutine trucks at last weekend's Field Trip music festival in Toronto, concertgoers got a taste of what many cannabis brands hope is a ...
  
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• B.C. doctors can't limit opioids or discriminate against pain patients: college

  06-06-2018 20:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
  VANCOUVER - British Columbia doctors treating patients with chronic pain will be required to prescribe opioids without limiting dosage or refusing to see patients who are on the medication that ...
  
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• Hey, baby, this fest's for you

  06-06-2018 20:03 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Kidsfest turns 36 this year, but organizers and entertainers are thinking younger and younger with every passing year.While children’s entertainers continue to focus on kids of all ages when they ...
  
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• From pizza dip to carbonara: nine unexpected ways to eat salad cream

  06-06-2018 19:01
  The tangy sauce is back in the news, with Heinz considering rebranding it as Sandwich Cream. But it is actually the most versatile condimentHeinz’s Salad Cream, the sweet, tangy sauce launched in 1914, may be renamed Sandwich Cream. Research by Heinz suggests that only 14% of the condiment’s consumers use it on salad and that its name no longer “fairly represents the product’s ingredients or usage occasions”. Speaking to trade magazine The Grocer, a spokesperson sai
  
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• 4 Removable Ways to Soundproof Your Apartment

  06-06-2018 19:00
  These four tips will help you soundproof your apartment without upsetting your landlord. Image: AND DesignOne of the biggest challenges of renting is the inability to make permanent changes to your space. Restrictions on painting bathrooms or re-tiling kitchen backsplashes may be annoying; however, that’s far less important than the ability to occupy your space in peace. Are noisy neighbors driving you nuts? You don’t have to suffer in lack of silence, nor do you have to br
  
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• Kate Spade obituary

  06-06-2018 18:19
  American fashion designer who rose to fame with her range of handbags in the 1990sIn a fashion fan’s mind, the name Kate Spade immediately transforms into “kate spade”, spelled out in New Baskerville typeface, underscored by “NEW YORK” and surmounted by a nifty little deck-of-cards ace. That was the logo on the labels inside her first handbags, which were so free of surface detail, without plaques, grommets or zips, that they looked almost too austere; so, before la
  
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• The new rules of pub etiquette: don't flirt with bar staff or steal the glasses

  06-06-2018 17:55
  The number of UK pubs is falling and there is less consensus about how punters should behave. Here’s a guide to getting the most out of a trip to the boozerIn 2018, the pub occupies a rather uncertain place in British society. There are 50,000, nationally. But that figure has dropped by 10,500 since 2000. People are drinking less, drinking less frequently and, arguably, there is far less consensus these days about how to behave in pubs. Ahead of Beer Day Britain on 15 June then, here&rsquo
  
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• London handbag auction poised to break records

  06-06-2018 17:41
  Diamond-encrusted Hermès bag goes under hammer tipped to exceed £100k-£150kA 10-year-old Hermès Himalaya Birkin with a diamond-encrusted white gold lock is expected to become the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction in Europe when it appears as Lot 175 of 220 handbags, which will go under the hammer at Christie’s in London on 12 June.
  “Only three of these particular bags have ever come up for auction,” says Christie’s handbag specialist, R
  
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• Data breach lawsuit filed against Hawaii's Zippy's eateries

  06-06-2018 17:06 via winnipegfreepress.com
  HONOLULU - Two people have filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawaii restaurant chain Zippy's.Zippy's alerted its customers April 27 that it experienced a data breach at all of its 25 ......
  
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• Some Brazil 'Zika kids' try school, others fight to survive

  06-06-2018 16:08 via winnipegfreepress.com
  FREI MIGUELINHO, Brazil - On Tuesdays, 18-month-old Joaquim Santos spends an hour sitting by himself in a corner of a special needs classroom in this small city in northeast Brazil, ...
  
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• A look at Zika and its link to microcephaly

  06-06-2018 16:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
  SAO PAULO - Three years ago, Brazil experienced a major Zika outbreak that led to the revelation that the virus can cause severe birth defects in babies whose mothers were ...
  
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• RIGHT AT HOME: Storage for the urban kitchen

  06-06-2018 16:02 via winnipegfreepress.com
  For city dwellers, adaptability comes in handy in the kitchen. Urban kitchens are typically tiny, presenting storage challenges.And for food storage, there's also the frequent problem of unwelcome houseguests, like ...
  
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• Put Your Mug On A Pillow – Got Them Mushions?

  06-06-2018 15:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  How about putting your mug onto a pillow and decorate your living and bedroom with it. Face it, you want to see your face in any every single room and remind everyone who comes in that this is your place.
  From their product page:
  These aptly named ‘Mushions’ are wondrously weird. If there’s as effective a conversation starter in the whole entire world as having your chops printed on a gloriously comfortable cushion, we’re yet to hear about it.Simply upload a good clear p
  
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• Spade remembered as vibrant and colorful, like her creations

  06-06-2018 15:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - Bright. Vibrant. Colorful. And, most essentially, fun.The same words used so often to describe Kate Spade's enormously popular handbags — "It" bags that were both aspirational and ......
  
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• Selling or Renovating? Blue Bathrooms (Like These) Sell for More Bucks

  06-06-2018 14:00
  If you’re partial to blue, you’re in luck: According to Zillow, blue rooms substantially increase the value of your home. Blue bathrooms top the list, adding up to “$5,400 more than expected to the sale price.” With so many shades to choose from, which blue gives you the most bang for your buck? Zillow’s report says that light blue bathrooms are best, although any blue seems to work.Here’s a roundup of 25 inspiring blue bathroom ideas and tips to beautify your
  
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• Ride With Me – Lego Wooden Roller Coaster

  06-06-2018 13:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Of course you could never ever built anything this cool with wooden blocks but Lego has become popular I almost think it might become an issue considering raw oil and producing nondecomposable trash. They should think of offering a recycling model or some sort. Of course you can re-use these blocks over and over again but again people want and buy these new sets like the Roller Coaster Set (which is extremely cool. So maybe recycle some pieces to get new sets in return. What do you think?
  
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• Love at first swipe: would you shop the Love Island look live?

  06-06-2018 13:00
  The reality TV show and fast fashion brand Missguided have coupled up to offer instant ways to shop the clothes worn by the contestants. Could this be the future of shopping?Love Island has it all – sun, sex, suspiciously orange men, and now, shopping. Last week, the reality TV show announced that this year it will partner with the high-street fashion brand Missguided, not only to style the contestants, but also to direct viewers to shop the looks they see on telly through the Love Island
  
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• How to make pea soup: Felicity Cloake's masterclass – recipe

  06-06-2018 12:59
  Fresh peas are perfect straight out of the pod but here’s how to turn them into a spring classicA soup for the brief homegrown pea season, now in full swing, rather than the comforting winter kind that’s as thick and yellow as a jug of custard. Once you’ve had your fill of peas popped straight from the pod, this is a good way to make use of those cosy-looking containers, as well as their sweet contents.Prep 15 min
  Cook 20 min
  Serves 4 Continue reading...
  
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• China steps up 'training' of Tibetan clergy, officials

  06-06-2018 10:20 via winnipegfreepress.com
  BEIJING - Chinese authorities are ramping up political indoctrination among Tibetan Buddhist clergy and officials in charge of religious affairs as part of a campaign to strengthen the ruling Communist ......
  
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• Industry looks for 'creative ways' to brand legalized marijuana

  06-06-2018 10:03 via winnipegfreepress.com
  SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Marijuana industry titans will gather in New Brunswick next week to discuss how to market cannabis in a competitive legal marketplace — and other issues raised ...
  
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• British Airways knew we had severe nut allergies but still served cashews

  06-06-2018 08:00
  Despite being informed that it could have been fatal, airline’s response has been laxMy daughter and I have severe nut allergies and have both been hospitalised after touching a work surface where nuts had been present. When my family flew with British Airways recently, I told the airline when booking and at each stage of the journey. Despite this, it served some of my family cashews on both the outward and return flights.The nuts were listed on the in-house allergen sheet outbound but not
  
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• Making the best of a stinky situation

  06-06-2018 07:34 via winnipegfreepress.com
  There comes a time in ever man’s life when he will hear the voice of reason telling him he has made a mess of his life and needs to take ...
  
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• 20 great UK and Ireland beach cottages for summer breaks

  06-06-2018 07:30
  The beach is a pebble’s throw from the doorstep of these stylish, self-catering holiday homes. And all have availability for summer 2018All prices are peak summer rates. Continue reading...
  
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• Summer in the city: what to wear this June – in pictures

  06-06-2018 07:00
  Whether you are at work or running errands, stay on top of your style game as the temperature soars with these five outfits Continue reading...
  
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• Six of the best new potato recipes

  06-06-2018 07:00
  Whether you crave a Scandi open sandwich, breakfast hash or raclette, these recipes make new potatoes perfect for any timePrep 10 min
  Cook 20 minServes 4-6Continue reading...
  
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• Richard Bainbridge’s recipe for tomato tart

  06-06-2018 07:00
  This quick and easy family meal makes the most of the multicoloured, perfectly ripe tomatoes that appear in the summer months – ideal for al fresco diningMy local vegetable supplier, Thornage Hall, produces the most delicious tomatoes. Last year we had an abundance, so I took them home – I wanted to make a quick and easy family tea to have in the garden. In the height of summer, perfectly ripe tomatoes combined with fresh thyme and buttery puff pastry is, to me, the perfect combinati
  
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• Dad takes Japan Inc. to court alleging paternity harassment

  06-06-2018 06:18 via winnipegfreepress.com
  TOKYO - Brokerage manager Glen Wood was still negotiating with his bosses to take three or four weeks of paternity leave when his son was born six weeks premature.Wood, 48, ......
  
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• Broccoli coffee: scientists create new way to eat more greens

  06-06-2018 02:51
  CSIRO and agriculture group Hort Innovation turn ‘ugly’ bunches into a powder for drinks, soup and baked goodsThose who don’t fancy eating broccoli can still reap its health benefits thanks to a newly developed powder version that be stirred into smoothies, baked goods and even coffee.Bunches of broccoli deemed too imperfect in appearance to be stocked in shops have been ground up and turned into a powder by Australian government science agency CSIRO and agriculture group Hort
  
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• 'Fixer Upper' stars settle with EPA on lead paint violations

  06-06-2018 01:25 via winnipegfreepress.com
  WACO, Texas - Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" series, have settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on allegations that they used inadequate protection while removing ......
  
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• The Latest: Police say Kate Spade's death likely a suicide

  06-06-2018 01:19 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - The Latest on the death of designer Kate Spade (all times local):2:55 p.m.New York City police have confirmed that they are investigating the apparent suicide of fashion ...
  
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• More than a handbag: Fans remember Kate Spade

  06-06-2018 00:25 via winnipegfreepress.com
  After Kate Spade's death by apparent suicide on Tuesday, fans mourned the designer and thanked her for fashion that marked formative moments in their lives.For some, Spade's purses posed as ......
  
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