The holidays are always an exciting time for many of us to get together with family and friends and engage in festive activities. Christmas is just around the corner and that usually means big dinners, family reunions, and gift exchanges. However, many of us know how daunting it can be to be organized around this time of year; whether it’s preparing those dinners, preparing your house for family visits, or scrambling to get the perfect gift for everyone, it’s going to be a little overwhelming. Usually preparing for everything requires hitting the malls (which would be an impressive feat if you were...


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Thank goodness finals are over and the holiday season is upon us! Kick start your holidays by hitting the slopes, and shredding some serious air! Brace yourself for the cold weather, and gear up from head to toe. Don't get caught in the cold without the proper equipment and gear. Essential must-haves: 1. Goggles- nothing hurts more than snow hit your eyes like shards of glass, throw on protective eye wear to prevent wind and debris hitting you in the eyes 2. Helmet- If you're planning on perfecting jumps, you are going to need protective head gear to break your fall from bailing! 3....


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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Stay tuned for carolling, cookies, treats, holiday dinners and yes, christmas shopping. Don't panic! There are eight days until Christmas and that leaves plenty of time to get those presents under the tree. Here are some fast and efficient ways to get your holiday shopping done in a matter of hours (or minutes, depending on your time restraint)! Don't be Ebenezer Scrooge! Instead, be the Santa of your family and friends! 1. Making a list, and checking it twice The planning process is possibly the most time consuming, therefore, the key element to getting...


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Vancouverite Amie Nguyen has created a group to help support the fight against  prostate cancer. Join in on this worthy cause and donate! Women, ladies, girls, mothers and sisters are posting mug shots of themselves,and donations are the only way to get them back! So, this look of the Week is in dedication to the Movember Movement! Take a picture of yourself with a fake moustache and do the following: Create a Movember donation page through http://mosista.co/movamberalert Send your picture to vanessadtam@gmail.com and she can help personalize your Movamber Alert portrait! She'll need your...


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It's too bad the rain has began to roll in again (...what am I saying, it's Vancouver!) Keep dry in some rubber boots to protect yourself from getting your feet wet. Take a look into the certified and guaranteed protected boots, Hunters. They come in different finishes, colours, styles and heights. Go on, get at it!    


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After living in Australia for five months I decided what better way to end my experience than to grab my new friends and back pack through the outback. Important Facts: - AUD = Australian Dollar (it’s water proof by the way) - Vegemite = a staple spread for your bread, bitter and yeasty but delightful - TimTam’s = Chocolatey cookies you can have with tea! Bite off both ends and use it as a straw in your hot drink! (a bit messy) - Kangaroos are in excess in Australia so if you find yourself petting one at a zoo in the morning and eating it the same evening, don’t be too surprised. It is so delicious....


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The concept of Online Education is undeniably attractive. Schooling from home, in theory, allows for people to complete courses on their own time, from accredited universities, while balancing other obligations that prevent commutes and in-person lectures from being practical. But is it time for Online Education to transcend this niche and become integrated as a vital staple in the paradigm shift that the education system is currently? Systemically, there are some incredible advantages. The absence of tangible learning materials certainly takes down the cost of these courses, which has its own appeal....


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Hey guys! The air is getting frigid and cold. The skies are darkening and the temperature is dropping. This Look of the Week is meant to help keep you warm! Think warmth. Gloves, scarves, toques and beanies! You can grab these beanies from local boutique Queens, located in Gastown (12 East Cordova). Visit www.crownthequeens.com to view their season look book. They have recently launched their new winter collection, so drop by and keep yourself warm by grabbing one of these beanies and more! Photo credit: Queens


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October is quickly coming to an end and we all know what that means, Halloween! It's that time of year again when everyone frantically figures out what or who they are going to be on this annual holiday. Some go to a costume shop and buy ready-to-wear outfits while others enjoy making their own. All in all, it doesn't really matter how or where they got their costumes, all that matters is they dressed up. Choosing a costume can be hard to figure out, especially for guys, but for girls, it seems easy. “I don’t know. I just have to wear something sexy,” said one of my friends. As I spoke...


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This Look of the Week is dedicated to midterm week. Girls, leave the heels at home and come to school in comfort. With the all-nighters pulled, there's no need to come to school decked out. Focus on the studying and less on the style. (It's ok, everyone is in on this!)


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PART ONE: THE Preliminary Planning Stages...The Thought Process Caught the travel bug? Not too sure how to cure it? Well, from personal experience I would say, SEIZE IT AND MAKE THE MOST OF IT! Now, obviously it is easier said than done. But, if you want it, I can personally say it is possible to make it happen! By no means am I a professional ‘backpacker’ or ‘travel expert’ but let me put it this way. I wanted the adventure, I saved the money, I found the group, I found the locations and I made it happen... Disclaimer: I caution you that if you intend to travel on a budget versus...


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FAB nails. Extra out of the ordinary. Get your nails done like this, or other awesome designs from Queens in Gastown, Vancouver.   Twitter: @crowntheQUEENS Model: Andrea Ross


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