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ChickAdvisor would like to wish all our members a Happy Thanksgiving to our fellow Canadians and Happy Columbus Day to our US neighbours! Any long-weekend plans? If you live in Toronto or are visiting from out of town, check out some events happening this weekend!

• Mariposa Cruises Thanksgiving Dinner
• Casa Loma Thanksgiving Brunch
• Thanksgiving Designer Clothing Sale

If you were a fan of this book as a child then you will absolutely love this movie! It's a movie for kids of all ages and for those who are kids at heart - me! The movie is highly entertaining. The story is about a young kid who grows up to invent a machine that makes food fall from the sky! The 3D effects are visually stimulating (maybe too stimulating for kids 3 and under) and will have you...

I know what you're thinking... this is a movie for teenagers and I can't believe you're recommending it. But you know what? It's actually quite hilarious and unexpected. If you want something light and funny (without being cheesy), it's a solid rental.

We're pleased to present our fourth ChickAdvisor Book Club pick: The Piano Teacher, by Janice Lee!

In 1942, Will Truesdale, an Englishman newly arrived in Hong Kong, falls headlong into a passionate relationship with Trudy Liang, a beautiful Eurasian socialite. But their love affair is soon threatened by the invasion of the Japanese, with terrible consequences for both of them and for members...

I have 2 requirements for vacation: peace and quiet. The frantic pace of life makes taking time off to run around sightseeing or outlet shopping seem more stressful than it really ought to be.

No. My idea of vacation is setting my feet in the surf, a large umbrella overhead, a flamboyant cocktail in one hand and a great book in the other. Here are my must-reads for Summer '09:

Chicklit
The very...

Defiance is the true life story of three Jewish brothers who survive the Holocaust living in the Eastern European woods. They set up camp, arm themselves and fight to protect their right to live along with hundreds of displaced survivors that come to them for protection. It is an extremely intense, riveting story but not the kind where you need to bawl for an hour afterward.

At bare minimum, Daniel...

Happy Independence Day to our American readers! Today, cities across the US will blow up around $130 million worth of fireworks, celebrating freedom from British rule.

Ironic, considering Britain is now one of America's most important allies and our 6th largest trading partner...

So this 4th, light some roman candles and pinwheels, eat BBQ, and kiss a Brit for luck. Happy 4th!

Do you have holiday...