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Easy DIY Playdough Recipe That Is Safer For Kids

Easy DIY Playdough Recipe That Is Safer For Kids

(NC) Did you know that boric acid may be found in some recipes for homemade playdough, putty, slime and modelling clay? Found naturally in the environment, boric acid can also be used in common consumer products like toys, cosmetics, cleaning ...

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Why You Should Travel Solo

Why You Should Travel Solo

What image comes to mind at the term “solo traveler”? A student backpacking through Europe? A divorced parent on a singles cruise? A widowed traveler embarking on a bucket-list journey? All the above answers are correct and then some! There ...

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Tips To Protect Your Banking Info

Tips To Protect Your Banking Info

(NC) A recent survey found one fifth of Canadians feel businesses should protect consumers against financial fraud. It’s important for consumers and businesses to work with their financial institution to help identify and prevent fraudulent activity. Here are some things ...

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5 Reasons To Choose Canadian Wines

5 Reasons To Choose Canadian Wines

(NC) Wine lovers and professional tasters at home and abroad know Canadian wines rival the best in the world. Next time you shop for wine, consider these reasons to go patriotic when choosing a vineyard. 1. Take a tour. Take ...

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Essential Oils To Relieve Common Problems

Essential Oils To Relieve Common Problems

(NC) There are many types of essential oils available at your local health food store, but what exactly can you do with them? If you’re unfamiliar with their versatile uses, the Canadian Health Food Association recommends trying these essential oils ...

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Finding Your Inner Zen

Finding Your Inner Zen

Wellness Therapies to Live a Happier and Healthier Life   Written by Nicola Brown In a world overrun with sensational sound bites and knee-jerk reaction headlines, people are becoming a bit jaded with misleading claims of revolutionary crash-course diets, exotic super-foods ...

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Renting Out Part Of Your Home

Renting Out Part Of Your Home

Written by Lee Wallender You want extra income and you just happen to have extra space in your house. What could be more logical than turning a portion of your home into a small apartment and renting it out? For owners, ...

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Creating Your Personal Garden Style

Creating Your Personal Garden Style

Written by Chris McLaughlin We all enjoy the food, beauty, relaxation, and entertainment that gardens provide. But have you ever thought of planting a garden as a form of self-expression? A garden space that reflects your personality and style is a ...

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Panel To Focus On Election Readiness Of Black Candidates

Panel To Focus On Election Readiness Of Black Candidates

By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario April 13, 2017 — The political advocacy committee of the Jamaican Canadian Association is making sure that new candidates from the Black community are ready for the upcoming provincial and municipal elections ...

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The Unbearable Cost Of Drought In Africa

The Unbearable Cost Of Drought In Africa

By Baher Kamal IPS Contributing Writer ROME, Italy April 13, 2017 (IPS) — Nearly 50 percent of all emergency multi-lateral food assistance to Africa is due to natural disasters, with advancing droughts significantly threatening both livelihoods and economic growth, warns ...

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