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Australians Advised to "exercise caution" When Traveling to Canada


For some reason, the Australian government's "Smart Traveller" website is cautioning their public that Canada isn't exactly a safe travel destination:

"Bush and forest fires can occur any time in Canada. You should consult local news reports and authorities before visiting forested areas and follow the advice of local...
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Since the last thing you want to do is scare your brandspankingnew hubby away with the mountains of luggage you plan to drag through three airports and onto a crowded hotel shuttle, you might want to read the Budget Fashionista's advice on how to pack for your honeymoon... properly!

Packing for a honeymoon is not all that different than packing for any trip—except that expectations...
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Winter can wreak havoc on your skin. SugarShock's got some suggestions for those raggedy cuticles and cracking heels...

I've always had a soft spot for Smith's Rosebud Salve; its retro-cool packaging (a hint of its century-old heritage) and subtle rosy scent had me hooked right away. And while at one time I only thought of it as just a lip balm, after turning it over to read the...
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After years of hearing all sorts of bad news (anecdotally as well as from professionals), it's nice to hear some good news for longtime Pill poppers for once. WebMD's got the details...

Birth-control pills cut women's risk of ovarian cancer for 30+ years after they stop taking them - giving the pill a net anticancer effect.

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Shopaholic says navy is the new black. See if you agree ...

It seems like navy has been showing up as a popular spring color for at least a year or so now, yet it can be a hard color to find in stores. This season, shops have picked up the pace by offering a lot more options for every price range.

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For anyone who missed last weekend's episode of Fortune Hunters featuring ChickAdvisor, the full episode is available online on the CBC website here. Click on clip 2 of 3 "The Web".

The impact from the show has been fantastic. There have been some great reviews, such as this one from Jesse Hirsh and we have been invited to speak at a number of events including last night's Third Tuesday....
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If you're like me, you overindulged a little during the holidays. Now a month later, the daily ritual of hopping to pull your pants over your hips and sucking in the gut to button them is starting to get a little old.

Sure, we should exercise more but who has time to squeeze that into a morning schedule? They say you shouldn't exercise right before bed, and anyway there's Grey's...
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The world of haute couture may make our scalps bleed with all the head-scratching, but it is fun to look at. I Am Fashion comments on Christian Dior's fantastical collection...

'Tis the week for mega-gorgeous, artistic and unwearable couture! Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S08 started off with a bang with the ever-dramatic collection from Christian Dior by John Galliano. As per the...
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If you think you can wait out the Hi-Def craze (since the next new thing is probably only 6 months away, or so you assume!), you might be gagging down the Humble Pie and slinking into a big box retailer sooner than you think.

Hi-Def is here to stay, it seems, because even the makeup world is 'priming' for HD-worthy scrutiny. Read Makeup Junkie's take on the latest...

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It's only January, but every minimum-wage earning girl planning for Prom this year wants the perfect outfit for a good deal. Of course, the rest of us aren't opposed to finding cute shoes for a bargain either, right?

Here are some great finds from the Budget Fashionista...

We’ve found five awesome, prom-worthy shoes for less than $30 a pair.

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