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• Shifting fashion into a slower gear

  18-04-2019 23:23 via winnipegfreepress.com
  A pair of Winnipeggers are doing their part to slow down fast fashion.Katherine Magne and Elise Epp are the organizers of Winnipeg’s Fashion Revolution Week, which is part of a ......
  
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• Expansive New Kingdom tomb unveiled in Egypt's Luxor

  18-04-2019 22:34
  Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled an unusually large tomb on Luxor's west bank dated to ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty.
  
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• 'Courage' special brings author Brené Brown to Netflix

  18-04-2019 18:17 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NASHVIILLE, Tenn. - Brené Brown's books on shame, vulnerability and courage have given her A-list fans like Oprah and Melinda Gates and made her a go-to leadership consultant for both ......
  
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• From terrarium making to fabric dyeing: nine London Craft Week events taking place at Coal Drops Yard

  18-04-2019 17:34
  You’ve always wanted to learn to make a terrarium but you’ve never got round to it. Or you’re just looking for a fun first date idea. These experiences have you coveredClick here for eight unique fashion stores in Coal Drops Yard
  In the heart of King’s Cross, Coal Drops Yard is a goldmine of unique stores and talented makers. But don’t just take our word for it – they’re showcasing the best of them this London Craft Week with a range of workshops, master
  
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• 10 reasons to head to Coal Drops Yard this spring

  18-04-2019 17:34
  Whether you’re after one-off vintage pieces, or fancy treating your ears to a music-fuelled evening, London’s new shopping and restaurant district has ushered in a new level of cool to the capitalClick here for Nine London Craft Week events at Coal Drops Yard
  A stone’s throw from King’s Cross station, St Pancras International and Granary Square, Coal Drops Yard is the new home of more than 50 shopping and dining experiences that promises to take visitors beyond the expect
  
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• Study: Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk

  18-04-2019 17:17 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - Can a genetic test identify newborns at risk of becoming severely obese by middle age? Researchers say they have come up with one, and that it might ...
  
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• Need to vent some anger? Jordan opens 'Axe Rage Rooms'

  18-04-2019 16:57
  In an underground room in Amman, a small group of Jordanians swing giant hammers at an old television, computer and printer, wrecking the machines, and then hit a car windscreen, shattering the glass...
  
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• How to get the most out of online reviews

  18-04-2019 16:26 via winnipegfreepress.com
  In the world of online shopping , often buyers will purchase an item only after they see that other people also like it. And the easiest way to find out ......
  
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• Down under adventures: discover your dream Australian holiday – quiz

  18-04-2019 15:31
  Whether you love arts and culture, coastal scenery, incredible wildlife or just an adventure, Australia is a diverse, exciting and unique destination. Take our quiz to discover which kind of Australia trip is your perfect matchReady to embark on your Australian adventure? Whatever you want to see or do there, Flight Centre can pair you up with an expert travel consultant who knows the country inside out, so they can design a tailor-made trip to suit you, your travel style and your wallet –
  
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• Emily Oster crunches parenting data so you don't have to

  18-04-2019 15:27 via winnipegfreepress.com
  NEW YORK - Breastfeeding, sleep training, food allergies: Parents navigate an onslaught of decisions, particularly fraught from birth to preschool when their own sleep deprivation and inexperience may come into ...
  
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• Surge in ticket sales for European ferries after Brexit delay

  18-04-2019 15:04
  ‘The bow doors have opened’ as Dover to Calais bookings rise by more than 55% Ferry services to Europe have reported a ticket sales rise of more than 50% as holidaymakers book summer breaks after Brexit was delayed.Holidaymakers had been warned of potential difficulties travelling to the continent, especially by car and ferry, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The decision to put Britain’s date of departure from the European Union back from 29 March to at least the end of May,
  
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• At $40,000 a bottle, Tokaj winemaker aims to revive royal heritage

  18-04-2019 14:59
  A Hungarian winemaker in the Tokaj region known for its golden dessert wine is selling a vintage for $40,000 a bottle, hoping to revive the royal heritage of a wine revered by kings and connoisseurs.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth joined by Princess Eugenie for Maundy service at Windsor

  18-04-2019 14:54
  Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended the Maundy service on Thursday accompanied by her granddaughter Princess Eugenie, where the monarch distributed coins to pensioners, an ancient tradition ahead of...
  
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• Working from home: the apps, wifi and websites you’ll need to keep life on track

  18-04-2019 14:07
  When you’re juggling a job, kids and a busy social life, the internet is your best friend. Writer Sarah Pyper shares some handy tips and the best apps to help you stay on top of everythingLike 4.2m others in the UK – and a further 1.8m who’d like to – I often work from home. Once a euphemism for staying in bed and watching hours of daytime TV, working from home is now an everyday occurrence for those developing businesses, working flexible hours around the care of loved o
  
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• From Donkey Kong to World of Warcraft: the evolution of gaming at home

  18-04-2019 14:05
  Gaming has come a long way since Super Mario Bros. Nowadays, it’s all online, and a simple lag can lead to a lost match. Could your internet provider be sabotaging your performance?There are many reasons to grow a moustache, but not many people have one for the same reason as Nintendo legend Mario: to get around the visual limitations of early video game tech.It was a long, slow road to the photorealistic textures and lifelike characters we enjoy now, and comparing the pinnacle of design t
  
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• Israeli police detain Jewish suspects with sacrificial goats

  18-04-2019 13:38 via winnipegfreepress.com
  JERUSALEM - Israeli police say they detained four suspects involved in an attempt to smuggle two baby goats into Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site for a ritual sacrifice.Police said on ......
  
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• 20 great agriturismos and farm stays in Europe: readers’ tips

  18-04-2019 12:21
  The agriturismo movement started in Italy but readers have had breaks on working farms from France to Iceland and Croatia to CreteThis country is dotted with amazing organic farm stays but we love Pri Plajerju in the Trenta valley. There’s something pure and timeless about Slovenia and this farm. It has self-catering apartments, but we sleep in the hayloft – it’s incredibly good value. The hay beds are warm and cosy and it’s magical after a day walking the Soča trail
  
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• Ban the bunny: California aims to end post-Easter parade of unwanted rabbits

  18-04-2019 12:11
  Californians can eat chocolate bunnies and snuggle plush Peter Cottontail dolls to their heart's content this Easter.
  
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• Bedroom confidential: what sex therapists hear from the couch

  18-04-2019 12:00
  Sex counsellors have a unique insight into our shared concerns and insecurities. Where once they focused on physical issues, now they are tackling psychological onesDenise Knowles, a sex and relationship therapist with the charity Relate, says patients often say to her: “There are so many options, I don’t know where to start.” Thirty years ago, Knowles was mostly approached with physical problems: erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, issues with ejaculation. Now she descr
  
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• Rome's 'Holy Stairs' bared for first time in 300 years

  18-04-2019 11:55
  Rome's "Holy Stairs," which some Catholics believe were climbed by Jesus in Jerusalem, have been uncovered from a protective wooden casing for the first time in nearly three centuries and restored.
  
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• Is it worth making your own ketchup?

  18-04-2019 09:00
  Making a condiment takes for ever and requires a great deal of salt or sugar. Sometimes the results are delicious; sometimes they smell like deathThe world of processed food falls into three categories: things that are always better when you make them yourself, but are a hassle (such as bread); things that are always better and no hassle (pancakes); and things you can never make as well as the shops make them (tomato ketchup and a particular kind of chocolate cake that we will discuss another da
  
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• Terrible service from Safestyle as window fitting goes wrong – twice

  18-04-2019 08:00
  For 15 months we’ve tried to get faulty windows replaced and installedI had UPVC windows and doors fitted by Safestyle UK over a year ago. Since then I have needed to ask for several visits to rectify manufacturing and fitting faults and, 12 months later, Safestyle agreed to replace two sets of window frames.Continue reading...
  
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• Who owns aloha? Hawaii eyes protections for native culture

  18-04-2019 07:31 via winnipegfreepress.com
  HONOLULU - Last year, much of Hawaii was shocked to learn a Chicago restaurant chain owner had trademarked the name "Aloha Poke" and wrote to cubed fish shops around the ......
  
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• 10 of the best restaurants near Amsterdam’s main attractions

  18-04-2019 07:30
  When museums and sights have taken their toll, have a break nearby at cafes and restaurants reflecting the city’s mix of traditional and inventive cuisineBrasserie Zuiderbad Continue reading...
  
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• Twenty years of the Beckhams: how they ushered in our era of personal branding

  18-04-2019 07:00
  David and Victoria Beckham were married in 1999, and since then have used their names to sell everything from pants to whisky. Now, in our Instagram age, their influence is everywhereVictoria Beckham never claimed to be the best singer in the Spice Girls, or the best dancer either. Nor was David Beckham necessarily the greatest footballer ever to wear a Manchester United shirt. The team’s former manager Alex Ferguson once said he had only ever worked with four world-class players, and didn
  
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• Shades of Black: how readers responded to our series on the colorism taboo

  18-04-2019 07:00
  We asked readers if they had experienced colorism. We received a huge range of responses from people of color, both men and women, belonging to many different ethnicitiesOur weeklong series Shades of Black explored the strain colorism puts on darker-skinned black American women.The goal of the series was not just to enlighten those who have never had to confront colorism, but also to encourage conversation about a still largely taboo subject. So we asked readers to tell us about their experience
  
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• Ben-Fur: Romans brought rabbits to Britain, experts discover

  18-04-2019 07:00
  Bone found in Roman palace belongs to rabbit that could have been kept as an exotic petWho brought the first rabbit to Britain? Not, it would seem, the Normans, who were previously thought to have introduced the animal to England in the 11th century.Instead, re-examination of a bone found at a Roman palace more than half a century ago has shown that it belonged to a rabbit that may have been kept as a pet by the villa’s owners – making it Britain’s first bunny. Continue reading
  
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