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• Carving up 'likes' for local critters

  27-10-2018 15:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Attention hip people with state-of-the-art cellphones: today, I would like you to help me win big bucks for all those cute puppies and kitties at the Winnipeg Humane Society.What Uncle ...
  
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• 30 Modern Radiator Covers and Cabinet Ideas That Hide Your Old-School Pipes

  27-10-2018 13:00
  Is your home or apartment heated by old-school radiators? They’re a good heating option, especially if they’re heat-conducting cast iron. But these radiator units take up considerable wall space and, in many cases, they’re unsightly. Fortunately, you can cover them up using modern radiator covers or radiator cabinets without affecting their heating capabilities.The modern radiator covers in this open floor plan home creates extra surface area while hiding the old unattractive u
  
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• What does 'smart casual' actually mean for men?

  27-10-2018 12:00
  I’m 26 and have landed my first proper job – but I don’t understand the office dress codeEvery week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.I’m a 26-year-old male who has landed his first proper job, but my heart sank at the dress code: smart casual. What does that actually mean? Blazers and chinos from Marks & Spencer? I don’t h
  
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• Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for mushroom mapo tofu

  27-10-2018 11:00
  An easy take on the Sichuan favourite with shiitake mushrooms, leeks and black beansMapo tofu is a well-loved Sichuan dish that originated in Chengdu centuries ago. The fact that it is still going, globally in most Sichuan restaurants and weekly in the Sodha household, gives you some idea of its popularity. This version of the dish, stripped to its bones, is made with meaty shiitake mushrooms, leeks and broth, all layered over with bright Sichuan peppercorns and a magical sauce (toban djan) made
  
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• Yotam Ottolenghi’s Halloween recipes for kids

  27-10-2018 10:30
  No tricks – it’s treats all the way with these recipes for marshmallow ghosts, honeycomb monsters and caramel applesI’ve come full circle with Halloween. From an infantile infatuation with skeletons to a bah-humbug resentment of corporate marketing, I have now rejoined the wacky bandwagon (with the help of my young children) and wonder why I ever thought apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, tricks and treats were so bad. I have taken this rediscovered zeal pretty far today, with gho
  
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• The best nude eyeshadow palettes | Sali Hughes

  27-10-2018 09:00
  I’m not sure I’ll feel the loss of Urban Decay’s Naked palette; it has been so influential that there are better versions availableIn August, Urban Decay announced via a celebrity-attended online “funeral”, that it would be discontinuing its original Naked palette (its many offshoots and franchises will remain). Gimmicky and self-aggrandising at first glance, perhaps, but one has to give Naked its dues – the iconic palette of 12 nude, high-quality matte and sh
  
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• 'I have a small contingency pot to ensure I’m not homeless again'

  27-10-2018 09:00
  Bill Scanlon, 51, on how he went from a six-figure salary to universal credit – and why he’s as content now as he has ever beenOver the past two decades, I’ve gone from working in the film industry with a salary of £140,000 to being homeless and living on universal credit.By the time I reached my early 30s, I was a director of a film post-production company, travelling the world and entertaining clients with a £2,000 a month expenses account. Continue reading...
  
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• Where do Darwin’s finches live? The Weekend quiz

  27-10-2018 08:00
  From the Scum Manifesto to mustard, test your knowledge with the Weekend quiz1 Who wrote the Scum Manifesto and who did she shoot?2 Myeloid tissue is another name for what?3 Which allegory appears in Book VII of Plato’s Republic?4 Absolute zero is zero on what temperature scale?5 Whose Greatest Show On Earth closed in 2017 after 146 years?6 Who announced a name change to Ye in September?7 What is known in Egypt as the Tripartite Aggression?8 Where do Darwin’s finches live?What links:
  
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• The 50 best UK pubs

  27-10-2018 08:00
  The pub is a great British invention. Here, experts pick their favourites for Sunday lunch, picturesque settings, craft beer, history and more. All (but one) are child- and dog-friendly Continue reading...
  
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• Four pumpkin recipes for Halloween

  27-10-2018 08:00
  From a fondue-like soup to a bonfire pie, four ways to enjoy the festivities with pumpkinPrep 20 min
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• Fitness tips: the perfect home workout

  27-10-2018 08:00
  There’s no need for the gym with these exercises to try at homeRead Zoe Williams on exercising at homeIf in doubt, check with a GP before trying a new regime1 Multi-directional lunges, 2 mins After warming up, stand with legs hip-width apart. Step forward into a lunge, hold and return. Do the same to the side, and behind. Repeat for 1 min; swap legs. Continue reading...
  
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• Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan attend final day of Invictus Games in Sydney

  27-10-2018 07:56
  Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan were greeted by rapturous applause on Saturday when they arrived for the final day of the Invictus Games in Sydney.
  
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• A letter to… the friends my ex and I used to share

  27-10-2018 07:44
  ‘His two-faced personality came alive behind closed doors. He made me doubt everything’: the letter you always wanted to writeThis summer, I finally called it quits. It took two months of distance and a complete change of setting to realise that the suffering must end. He was an extremely manipulative, gas-lighting person with severe traits of narcissism (I once read him the full list of traits and he nodded while I read, with a visible sense of pride).Some of you went to the same sc
  
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• Out of the ordinary

  27-10-2018 07:43 via winnipegfreepress.com
  All Hallows Eve will soon be upon us, and like every year, pop culture offers a myriad of costume choices. We expect to see a lot of Black Panther, Thanos ...
  
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• Deadly decisions

  27-10-2018 07:43 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Imagine this scenario: the brakes fail on a self-driving car as it hurtles toward a busy crosswalk.A homeless person and a criminal are crossing in front of the car. Two ...
  
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• Carving up 'likes'for local critters

  27-10-2018 07:38 via winnipegfreepress.com
  Attention hip people with state-of-the-art cellphones: today, I would like you to help me win big bucks for all those cute puppies and kitties at the Winnipeg Humane Society.What Uncle ...
  
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• Pumpkin seed recipe: turn your Jack O Lantern's innards into a flavour-packed salt

  27-10-2018 07:00
  Don’t waste your pumpkin guts this Halloween – make an umami-rich, nutritious seasoningI practise a style of cooking and way of life that I call root to fruit. It’s a sustainability philosophy designed to make the most of the ingredients I cook, and to waste nothing. It’s a step on from nose-to-tail eating (ie using the whole animal), and a lot easier to follow. By cooking this way, we get more from our food: more nutrients, more flavour and, perhaps most excitingly, more
  
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• How to turn pumpkin seeds into a protein-rich salt

  27-10-2018 07:00
  Turn the innards of a pumpkin into an umami-packed seasoningI practise a style of cooking and way of life that I call root to fruit. It’s a sustainability philosophy designed to make the most of the ingredients I cook, and to waste nothing. It’s a step on from nose-to-tail eating (ie using the whole animal), and a lot easier to follow. By cooking this way, we get more from our food: more nutrients, more flavour and, perhaps most excitingly, more pleasure. This column is written in th
  
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• Prize crossword No 27,651

  27-10-2018 01:00
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