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Nudge, Nudge: Victoria's fastest drummer is beating the competition with speed
First clue you’re at a drum festival: the prevalence of earplugs. Actually that was the second clue. The first was the great thunderous clamour greeting visitors to the downtown Marriott Hotel last Sunday.
May 9, 2013 3:38 PM
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Hanging out this Mother’s Day
The lilac, with its pale purple blooms and gentle scent, has lost its place as a top flowering Mother’s Day gift — to the hanging basket, Victoria nurseries say.
May 9, 2013 3:37 PM
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Crusty scallops on spinach are savoury-sweet
Chopped peanuts and flaked coconut form a savoury-sweet crust for fresh scallops. Sauté the scallops and serve them on a bed of sautéed spinach flavoured with coconut milk.
May 7, 2013 3:36 PM
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Map out your meal to avoid menu mishaps
You may have heard advice to dine out less often if you want to weigh less. That’s like telling people to leave their cars in the garage if they want to avoid getting into an automobile accident. To improve road safety, we need driver’s education.
May 7, 2013 3:35 PM
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Miss Saigon as mesmerizing as it is moving
Where: McPherson Playhouse When: Until May 12 Tickets: 250-386-6121 Rating: Four stars (out of five) --------------------------------- When we heard Victoria Operatic Society would venture out of its Broadway comfort zone to stage a musical as ambiti
May 7, 2013 10:14 AM
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Around Town: Langham Court is honoured
Vice-regal visit delights performers, patrons and behind-the-scenes workers at popular community theatre
May 3, 2013 6:18 PM
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Ask Eric: How to make butter chicken
Dear Eric: Would you happen to have a fairly easy recipe for butter chicken? Diane Dear Diane: There are many marvellous Indian dishes but, for many Canadians, butter chicken is the favourite.
May 3, 2013 5:15 PM
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The Parent Rap: Lack of motivation common in mid-teens
Last week, a parent wrote about a 15-year-old who won’t do his schoolwork. “The problem began when he entered his teens, and has become progressively worse. He is very bright, but totally uninterested in getting his work done.
May 3, 2013 3:03 PM
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Family 411: New crop of bad-mommy books bares all
NEW YORK — These moms curse a lot, drink to excess, reveal scary truths and draw twisted little stick figures of their kids pooping and whining relentlessly. And this Mother’s Day, they’re bringing their derelict parenting to you.
May 3, 2013 3:02 PM
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Nudge, Nudge: Smoking bans set aside laws of logic
As we all know, there are no greater villains in modern society than smokers. With that in mind, non-smokers are stepping up the offensive.
May 2, 2013 4:39 PM
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