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• Canadian sex-assault survivors share #WhyIDidntReport stories amid U.S. scandal

  24-09-2018 23:43 via winnipegfreepress.com
  TORONTO - Fresh debate surrounding a sexual assault allegation involving a U.S. lawmaker has spurred hundreds of Canadians to offer support to silent survivors by adding their names to trending ......
  
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• Hillside Home in Japan Reveals Playful Interiors

  24-09-2018 23:00
  The Skyward House was envisioned by AC-AA Architects, a Japanese studio known to merge vernacular elements with modern functionality. A surreal green landscape surrounds the 4,402-square-foot (409-square-meter) hillside home.“The house needed to provide a sense of protection since it would be the client’s final home,” the architect said. “It also needed to be supple to blend with the surrounding natural environment. Standing in this rich land, I wanted the house
  
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• Dior and Gucci theatrically kick off Paris Fashion Week

  24-09-2018 21:58 via winnipegfreepress.com
  PARIS - Dance and theatricality were at the heart of Paris Fashion Week's first day of spring shows, as American stars Blake Lively and Shailene Woodley gushed over Dior's balletic ......
  
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• Secret to Scrabble beatdown: 300 words added to game's dictionary

  24-09-2018 21:32
  Ew. Just when you've mastered enough legitimate Scrabble words to beat your bestie on the game board and twerk in victory, Merriam-Webster has released a sixth edition of The Official Scrabble...
  
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• Oh, brother: why siblings make the most savage political opponents

  24-09-2018 19:46
  The attack ad on Paul Gosar, the Republican governor of Arizona, by six of his own siblings could be a career-ending betrayal. But even measured brotherly or sisterly criticism can cast your character into doubtI can describe it to you, but you have to watch it: there’s an attack ad out on the Republican governor of Arizona, Paul Gosar. His record on everything, from healthcare to jobs to the environment, is poor. He is “absolutely not working for his district”. Voters should &
  
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• Expecting the Queen for dinner? Make her favourite soup

  24-09-2018 19:34
  A tried-and-tested recipe for callaloo soup, from a lifelong fan
  Callaloo soup is a lovely homemade meal that you would typically enjoy on a weekend. It is very different from a traditional English soup and has the consistency of stew. Callaloo, a vegetable that tastes like spinach and has a kale-like consistency, is hardy and grown in many allotments around Britain by the Caribbean community.I remember first eating it as a little girl growing up in England when my mum cooked with it on Saturday
  
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• Why are we so desperate to believe men in rape cases? | Chitra Ramaswamy

  24-09-2018 19:27
  The vast majority of men accused of rape walk free. Our criminal justice system is in crisisYoung men are, quite literally, getting away with rape. For those still at the stage of debating the limits of “believe all women”, or whether now is the right time to run a New York Review of Books special titled The Fall of Men, consider this stark fact.According to figures released to the Guardian by the Crown Prosecution Servicefollowing an FOI submitted by Labour MP Ann Coffey, less than
  
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• 6 Chic Ways to Decorate With Pumpkins

  24-09-2018 19:00
  We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. If you’re looking to update your home for the fall season, you can’t go wrong with pumpkins. Pumpkins are always a favorite for fall decorating. They’re the quintessential fall harvest item. And their bright orange coloring adds an instant boost of fall color to a space. But displaying the same standard orange pumpkin can get old year after
  
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• AP investigation: Drug prices going up despite Trump promise

  24-09-2018 18:55 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - President Donald Trump made reducing drug prices a key promise during his election campaign, repeatedly accusing drugmakers of "getting away with murder." At the end of May, ...
  
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• It’s just an illusion: culture secretary Jeremy Wright’s hologram

  24-09-2018 18:51
  Plans to liven up the Tory party conference with a Tupac-style virtual form of the minister have sadly been shelvedName: Jeremy Wright QC MP (hologram).Age: 45. Continue reading...
  
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• Dior dancers forgo the ballet in move toward unrestrained feminism

  24-09-2018 18:42
  Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri took a stand against body tyranny at Paris fashion weekFeminism has become an ace to be played on the catwalk. A slogan T-shirt, a low-heeled shoe and a few choice words about female empowerment can be all it takes to occupy that sweet spot where the zeitgeist meets the moral high ground.But for Maria Grazia Chiuri, feminism is not just a game. Two years into her tenure as the first female designer to lead Christian Dior, her project to transform Dior from a bastion
  
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• Maldives marine artwork destroyed for being a 'threat to Islamic unity'

  24-09-2018 18:40
  Sea sculpture by artist Jason deCaires Taylor demolished by authorities after court rules human forms depicted in the work are anti-IslamicA new sculptural work, Coralarium, created by artist and environmentalist Jason deCaires Taylor, was demolished last week after it was deemed anti-Islamic. The semi-submerged artwork was criticised by religious leaders and scholars in the Maldives, where Islam is the official religion. The depiction of human figures in art is discouraged under Islamic law. Th
  
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• Road safety: why we underestimate hazards – and how to spot danger

  24-09-2018 18:19
  When it comes to our perception of modern-day traffic threats, our brains are still operating in primeval savannah mode. So how can we improve our focus – and to what extent can technology help?Do you see yourself as a bit of a risk-taker? Are you living on the edge, using your wits and wisdom to survive in this harum-scarum world? Or are you cautious and prudent, playing the long game, buying low and selling high? It’s a continuum obviously, and we’re all somewhere on it. You
  
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• Dior puts on dancing shoes to kick off Paris Fashion Week

  24-09-2018 18:12 via winnipegfreepress.com
  PARIS - Dance and theatricality were at the heart Paris Fashion Week's first day of spring shows, as American stars Blake Lively and Shailene Woodley gushed over Dior's balletic presentation ......
  
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• Teens without screens: one family's attempt to rein in mobile phone usage

  24-09-2018 17:42
  How would writer John Lewis and his family fare when they tried to limit their mobile phone usage? We challenged him to limit his family’s mobile usage for a week. Could it bring them closer? This is his diary.
  Want to see how you’d fare with a week of living according to the contract? Try it yourselfSaturday
  We are sitting down to dinner, all four of us, something that only happens a few times a week. My 13-year-old son Harry has his headphones on and is giggling at a YouTube video
  
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• Prince William visits Namibia on conservation tour

  24-09-2018 17:33
  Prince William arrived in Namibia on Monday on the first leg of a tour to learn more about wildlife conservation in Africa ahead of a London-based wildlife conference next month.
  
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• Implant, intense rehab help 3 paralyzed for years take steps

  24-09-2018 17:08 via winnipegfreepress.com
  WASHINGTON - Three people whose legs were paralyzed for years can stand and take steps again thanks to an electrical implant that zaps the injured spinal cord — along with ......
  
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• 10 of the key shows from Milan fashion week – in pictures

  24-09-2018 17:00
  From Prada’s clashing opposites to a show in a hangar at Milan Linate airport for Emporio Armani – Jo Jones picks her 10 highlights from the spring/summer 2019 showsContinue reading...
  
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• Crossword roundup: words that mean their opposites

  24-09-2018 16:53
  Passion once meant pain ... and other words that have flipped their meaning in our collection of the finest cryptic crosswords Vlad uses the old, sly trick where the solver is misled about whether or not to acknowledge a capital letter: Continue reading...
  
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• How to write a will that won't trigger a family feud

  24-09-2018 16:48 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Creating an estate plan is a gift to the people you leave behind. By expressing your wishes, you're trying to guide your loved ones at a difficult, emotional time.All too ...
  
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• Curtain falls on Milan fashion shows with Nakashima's 1960s funk

  24-09-2018 16:06
  The music and culture of the 1960s inspired Japanese designer Atsushi Nakashima's spring/summer 2019 funk-themed collection which brought down the curtain on Milan's fashion week.
  
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• Dive into a rich dish of zucchini, basil and mozzarella

  24-09-2018 16:01 via winnipegfreepress.com
  This summer, my sister, Mary Pat, travelled to Italy on a bike tour. One of the advantages of biking through Italy is that you can eat anything and everything you ......
  
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• COOKING ON DEADLINE: One-Pot Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

  24-09-2018 15:56 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Mexican hot chocolate is a beloved beverage made from chocolate (yup, got it) and often cinnamon and another spice or two to bring up the heat. The combination of spicy ...
  
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• For Sunday supper, try something bold, classic and easy

  24-09-2018 15:53 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Puttanesca, a classic Italian sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, capers, and olives, offers bold flavour and comes together fairly quickly_perfect for a Sunday supper.Cooking the tomato sauce in a ...
  
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• You can get great meaty, bold chili thanks to a multicooker

  24-09-2018 15:50 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Great chili should have bold, long-simmered flavour, even if it's made with convenient ground beef. The multicooker was the perfect way to achieve this with a minimum of hands-on time.A ...
  
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• Put away the lobster and try roasting your shrimp next time

  24-09-2018 15:50 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Lobster is not the only crustacean that benefits from roasting. Shrimp, too, see their sweet flavour concentrating and deepening, but those benefits are only worth it if the quick-cooking flesh ...
  
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• AP review: Drug prices keep going up despite Trump pressure

  24-09-2018 15:34 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - President Donald Trump made reducing drug prices a key promise during his election campaign, repeatedly accusing drugmakers of "getting away with murder." At the end of May, ...
  
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• A bright, lively minestrone can be made with a slow cooker

  24-09-2018 14:29 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Creating anything garden-fresh in a slow cooker is a tall order, but we were willing to try to beat the odds and develop a recipe for a bright, lively tasting ...
  
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• Red lentil's shine when you add garlic, ginger and curry

  24-09-2018 14:09 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Small red lentils are one of our favourite legumes; they do not hold their shape when cooked but break down into a creamy, thick puree_perfect for a hearty, satisfying soup.Lentils ...
  
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• 15 Rooms With Cleverly Hidden TVs

  24-09-2018 14:00
  It’s 2018. If you’ve managed to keep televisions out of your home entirely, you deserve a major pat on the back. Most of us have let this all-powerful source of entertainment take over not just one, but multiple rooms in our homes and apartments. And hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little TV. Gathering friends for a movie or kicking up your feet after a long day to watch your favorite show are some of modern life’s simple pleasures. However, even though we’ve acce
  
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• Reports: Versace on verge of sale to Michael Kors

  24-09-2018 13:59 via winnipegfreepress.com
  MILAN - An Italian newspaper reports that the Versace group is on the verge of announcing its sale to an American company for 2 billion euros ($2.4 billion).Corriere della Sera ...
  
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• Thomasina Miers’ recipe for spiced lamb and aubergine fatteh

  24-09-2018 13:00
  A glorious muddle of lamb, roasted aubergine, Middle Eastern spices and crisp chickpeasLast year I was at Breddo’s, an extremely good taqueria in London’s Soho, and found myself ordering the crab nachos. They were superb, and reminded me why deviations from “authentic” recipes are not always a bad thing. El pastor, an exquisite street-food staple of Mexico City, is a rendition of the Lebanese kebab. Nachos now fly off the pass at Wahaca, with zingy avocado and tomato sals
  
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• Rachel Roddy’s recipe for stuffed courgettes

  24-09-2018 13:00
  A filling of minced meat and rice brings a taste of the Middle East to Italy with a smattering of parsley, mint and lemon juiceLike finding the right word, or remembering a name that’s been on the tip of your tongue all afternoon, learning a good cooking trick or tip can be an a-ha moment so satisfying that you say it out loud. Learning to check cakes for doneness with a strand of spaghetti, for example, was, and years later still is, a proper a-ha! As are pressing an unpeeled clove of gar
  
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• The new mother’s tale: a Kent walk in Chaucer’s footsteps

  24-09-2018 11:00
  Some of the pilgrims’ routes are now roads but Mary-Ann Ochota finds a short bucolic stretch in the Kent Downs perfect for a first hike with her infant sonIn 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in his cathedral. In the centuries that followed, hundreds of thousands of people made the pilgrimage through the Kentish countryside to pray at his shrine. As Geoffrey Chaucer famously describes:From every shire’s end/Of England, to Canterbury they wend/The holy blissf
  
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• A country diarist walks the Vale of Llangollen

  24-09-2018 11:00
  William Hazlitt, one of Britain’s finest essayists, discovered the ‘natural mysteries’ of this part of north Wales more than 200 years ago. Henry Eliot follows his lead“One of the pleasantest things in the world is going a journey,” wrote the essayist, William Hazlitt, “but I like to go by myself.”Hazlitt was 19 when he first met Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in January 1798. The poet was impressed by the earnest youth and invited him to visit Nether Stowey i
  
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• I have never learned to masturbate – and never experienced pleasure, even when intimate

  24-09-2018 09:10
  I am a 21-year-old woman and have a boyfriend who I love dearly, but I never get aroused with himI am a 21-year-old woman and have never learned how to masturbate. I bought a small vibrator when I was 17, and that was the first time I ever achieved an orgasm or any sense of pleasure. I am not intimate with my boyfriend, who I have been going out with for a year and who I love dearly. Whenever he tries something, I never get any sense of arousal. If you were able to experience arousal and climax
  
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• When work meets high fashion – how the lanyard became the year's most coveted designer accessory

  24-09-2018 08:00
  Givenchy, Prada, Burberry and Balenciaga are all championing this unlikely way to show off your fashion credentialsMany of us wear a lanyard; it’s a way for ID to be seen, or maybe to keep a set of keys on hand. For some they say: job first, style second – because who cares what you look like when there’s paperwork to do? That was until recently, when the humble lanyard went high fashion.See Givenchy, which has released its own version for £190 . Prada has
  
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• They've got the power

  24-09-2018 07:36 via winnipegfreepress.com
  I was sitting in a lawn chair in my back yard last week, innocently consuming an adult beverage under the shade of a towering pine tree, when suddenly it hit ...
  
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• Long snapper cracks a few knee-slappers

  24-09-2018 07:36 via winnipegfreepress.com
  The audience at Rumor’s on Tuesday gawked when a group of tall men with big, bulging muscles showed up and squeezed into the tables. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were arriving ......
  
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• UK walks with a tale to tell – part 1

  24-09-2018 07:30
  Fascinating stories lie at the heart of these autumnal walks. From exploring dark history on the moors to Roman Britain, nature writers follow in fabled footsteps
  • See part 2 tomorrowLength/time 2¼ miles, 1-2 hoursStart/finish Upper Birks car park
  Refuel Aberfeldy Watermill or Birks Cinema Continue reading...
  
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• When worlds collide: does 'reverse mentoring' work?

  24-09-2018 07:00
  Can young workers teach their elders anything about careers, politics and getting the most out of life – and vice versa? Two Guardian journalists give it a tryCoco Khan, 30, has worked for the Guardian since 2016, as a writer and columnist Continue reading...
  
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• How to get fit – without breaking the bank

  24-09-2018 07:00
  Forget expensive gym memberships – you don’t need to spend a fortune to exercise. From the best free classes and apps to outdoor gyms and wild swimming, here is how to workout at a minimal costIn the same way as bookshops double up as coffee shops, activewear shops have learned to multitask as gyms. Outlets from Sweaty Betty (which has branches throughout the UK) to Asics and Nike offer free running clubs: check out their websites to sign up online. There is no fee, but you still nee
  
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• Green Carpet awards sprinkle stardust on Milan fashion week

  24-09-2018 01:37
  Julianne Moore and Cate Blanchett join Anna Wintour and Cindy Crawford for celebration of sustainable fashionThe greatest misconception about the Green Carpet awards, which brought Milan fashion week to a close with a celebration of sustainable fashion, is that they are an alternative to the traditional red carpet. The true aim of the Green Carpet project is to rip the red one up entirely and replace it.“People called last year’s Green Carpet awards the Oscars of sustainable fashion,
  
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