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Mirror, mirror: Magical powers of nature

Some women swear that olive oil is the magic trick to making their hair shiny, and that cucumber makes puffy eyes magically disappear.

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  • Kiss my art!

    September 13, 2011 - 8 h 33

    Is a kiss still just a kiss? Lipstick graffiti left on collars, napkins, mirrors, notes and even car windows (guilty!) is arguably one of the most universally recognized symbols of human sensuality, and has been around for years.

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    Life as an artist: The chosen ones

    September 6, 2011 - 11 h 23

    It seems to be the perfect career - if you can make a living at it! To be an artist, doing what you love most, involves being challenged every day and inspired by the world around you in the smallest and grandest of ways.

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    Willie McElligott's Ottawa

    August 30, 2011 - 8 h 32

    It may be corny for a photographer to quote the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words," but sometimes the old adage just hits the mark.

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  • An ounce of prevention: Vern White

    July 11, 2011 - 8 h 33

    Vern White walks in to a room, there’s no mistaking that he’s a police officer. With his imposing build and his direct approach, Ottawa’s Chief of Police appears well suited for an episode of Law & Order.

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  • The music in me

    July 4, 2011 - 8 h 50

    There’s a strong link between smell and memory, as anyone who has ever been transported back to their childhood by the scent of Playdough can attest. But I think music plays almost as important a role in our brain’s mysterious filing system.

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    Ottawa opens doors to musical success

    July 4, 2011 - 8 h 49

    A career in music is the stuff that dreams are made of. You have the talent, you want to share your passion, hear the applause, feel the love and win the awards! But, it’s no easy feat – and one might think that starting out in a smaller...

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    Skinny dipping: Going au naturel at the cottage

    June 27, 2011 - 9 h 28

    Heading to the cottage doesn’t mean abandoning a beauty routine, but being more at one with nature is a must! Choosing products that are good for your skin and your environment will make your cottage living, and you, a little more beautiful.

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  • Mark Monahan: Music is my business

    June 21, 2011 - 11 h 42

    Luckily for Mark Monahan, he recognized that his natural talents leaned more towards a career in business than as a band member. Ottawa is lucky that he combined his passion for music with his knack for business.

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  • Wynne's bling

    April 15, 2011 - 9 h 09

    Sure, diamonds may be a girl’s best friend. But, let’s face it, while they’re sparkly and beautiful, they’re not exactly an every-day purchase.

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  • Fashionably free

    April 12, 2011 - 11 h 27

    I was in the MetLife building recently when I spotted a man and woman wearing brilliant orange African caftans. It was so unexpected to encounter this gorgeous dash of desert style in an Ottawa office building on a frosty winter day that I grinned...

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