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5 things you might not know about … Elf
Will Ferrell’s jaunty yellow tights. Spaghetti drenched in maple syrup. An impromptu dance routine to Tag Team’s 1993 anthem Whoomp! (There it Is). These are just some of the things that make Elf, the...
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5 tips for holiday donations and volunteering
As Cher Horowitz said in the 1995 cinematic epic Clueless, ’tis a far, far better thing doing stuff for other people. And now, as holiday cheer warms the coldest cockles of our hearts, the time is ripe...
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Pop Forecast for Dec. 11: Star Wars The Last Jedi, Wormwood and more
Chris Lackner “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” Bob Dylan sang. But these days, a guide through the seemingly endless flurry of pop culture offerings is just what we need....
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Netflix reveals top shows for Canadians in 2017
I scream, you scream, we all scream for small screens! Need proof? In 2017, Netflix users around the world watched more than 140 million hours of content from the streaming service per day. The company...
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Global Voices: Holiday customs abound even in outer space
’Twas the night before Christmas In the deep space abyss Not a creature was stirring Except Commander Chris * * * You may not believe in the jolly man who flies around to hand out presents, but on...
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Pop Forecast for Dec. 18: Jumanji, Gunpowder and more
Chris Lackner “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” Bob Dylan sang. But these days, a guide through the seemingly endless flurry of pop culture offerings is just what we need....
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Netflix study finds ‘show shame’, travel anxiety among public bingers
Privacy? What privacy? Back in the day, when TV viewers fancied a little onscreen indulgence — maybe even with a scandalous scene or two — their sole choice was to partake at home, with only the dog...
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Global Voices: Maybe 2017 wasn’t as bad as you think
Last December, the words “dumpster fire” captured a prevailing sentiment for end-of-year reflection. We were hoping to put the extinguisher away in 2017. In the face of civil wars, natural disasters...
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A festive mixtape of songs for the holidays
Making a mixtape is a tricky task. It’s a subtle art of musical ebb and flow and — depending on the theme — can also cover a spectrum of emotions. With Christmas approaching, Postmedia’s Jim Reyno...
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7 tips for self-care during the holidays
It might not officially be Treat Yo Self day — that Parks and Recreation-inspired celebration that demands you revel in massages, mimosas, fine leather goods and more — but the rigmarole of the holiday...
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Pop Forecast for Dec. 25: All the Money in the World, Doctor Who and more
Chris Lackner “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” Bob Dylan sang. But these days, a guide through the seemingly endless flurry of pop culture offerings is just what we need....
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25 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world
Toodle-oo, 2017! With high hopes for peace and prosperity, good luck and love, people around the world are getting ready to ring in the new year. This is how they’ll be celebrating in 24 countries (and...
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LA to Vegas a quirky new comedy set in the sky
Ed Weeks knows that many annoyances that can happen during a flight — like crying babies, armrest battles or, if you’re Chrissy Teigen, turning around four hours in because someone boarded the wrong...
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Pop Forecast for Jan. 1: The X-Files, Insidious: The Last Key and more
Chris Lackner “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” Bob Dylan sang. But these days, a guide through the seemingly endless flurry of pop culture offerings is just what we need....
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Books for kids: Ice capades
Bernie Goedhart I’m not a skater. By the time I strapped on skates as an adult it was clear that I would never shine on the ice. But I love to watch people skate — especially people who move with grace...
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Pop Forecast for Jan. 8: The Commuter, The Launch and more
Chris Lackner “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” but these days, a guide through the seemingly endless flurry of pop culture offerings is just what we need. With that in...
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MSC plots 2019 North America, Caribbean voyages
This week, I have to give a tip of the hat to MSC Cruises, which has just announced three new itineraries from New York for the spectacular new MSC Meraviglia (mer-a-veel-eah) when she arrives on the...
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Immerse yourself aboard Viking visit to Cuba
Cuba has become one of the Caribbean’s most popular cruising destinations, but that doesn’t mean that every cruise line offers the same experience on this fascinating island. I just returned from a...
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Wave Season’s perks may mean better deal picks for 2018
Returning from a recent cruise, I sat in the busy terminal in Miami International Airport and decided it was time to answer some reader emails. Most were quite nice, but there were a handful that made...
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Global Voices: Make 2018 count for more
Another holiday season of giving is gone. You’ve made your annual donation, and delivered cans to the local food bank. You’ve got your good karma sorted out for the year — right? One-third of...
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