Life
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May 10, 2008
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Sea is for sustainable
Bartley Kives Call it irony or just bad timing, but North Americans are waking up to the health benefits of eating seafood precisely when edible marine life is disappearing around the world. <Continued> -
Day care's babies can't talk, so they use sign language
By Kevin Rollason It's hard to tell your mom what you want when you're 15 months old and not able to talk yet. <Continued> -
He's a trailblazer for cyclists
Erin Madden -- volunteers He could easily be one of Winnipeg's busiest volunteers, donating his time to more organizations and committees than he can count on his fingers. <Continued> -
daily horoscope
By Georgia Nicols Moon Alert: After 8:15 a.m. today, we have the all-clear to shop and make important decisions. The moon is in Leo. <Continued> -
May 16, 2008
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Study details pot use among the middle class
By Misty Harris A variety of educated, middle-class Canadians is "making a conscious but careful choice to use marijuana" to relax or focus on leisure activities, say researchers behind a new study spotlighting pot smoking behind the nation's picket fences. <Continued> -
Play guilt card with your friend
Ask Rhona / Rhona Raskin DEAR RHONA: I have a generous friend who is always the first to jump up and lend a hand, offer a lift or drop off flowers to someone feeling down. She recently wound up in the hospital with a serious condition and although she is expected to recover, she is very tired and can't walk very far at this point. I offered my guest room to her, but she is adamant that she can fend for herself (May 16 2008, 12: 45 am CDT). She is single and lives alone and I worry about her but I can't seem to unlatch her from her apartment. -- Worried Friend <Continued> -
Today's Horoscope
Georgia Nicols MOON ALERT We have the all clear today to shop and make important decisions until 10:15 p.m. The moon is in Libra. <Continued> -
May 15, 2008
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Come in, say zoo critters
By Meghan Hurley It's as close as you can get to Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom without hopping on a plane.
Zoo gets up close and personal <Continued>
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He's happy, well cared for
Ask Rhona / Rhona Raskin DEAR RHONA: My husband's health has deteriorated to the point that he had to go into a care home. He is still mentally sharp and enjoys activities, though he needs a lot of physical help with his daily care. The problem is that the place he is in has lovely staff and friendly residents, but the facility itself is tired and old. He likes it there and wants to stay. I feel bad that my husband is in an old hospital-type building and not a nicer place. -- Feeling Guilty <Continued> -
Today's Horoscope
With Georgia Nicols MOON ALERT We have the all clear today to shop and make important decisions. The moon is in Libra. <Continued> -
May 14, 2008
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Active teens less likely to develop breast cancer
By Lauran Neergaard WASHINGTON -- Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years -- starting as young as age 12 -- can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. <Continued> -
'Dedicated her life to helping people'
By Jason Bell Winnipeg has lost "one of the good ones." <Continued> -
Side ways
By Wendy Burke WE were watching an old episode of The Simpsons a few days ago. At the opening of the show, with the family around the dinner table, Lisa laments the cycle of meat that makes up the family's weekly menu. Each night has its designate -- meat loaf, pork chops, chicken... <Continued> -
Keep plans to yourself if you want privacy
Ask Rhona / Rhona Raskin DEAR RHONA: I am thinking about taking an acting class. Although I have a well-paying job in medical sales, I have always had the dream of being on stage. <Continued> -
Today's Horoscope
By Georgia Nicols MOON ALERT Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 11:20 a.m. until 11 p.m. The moon is in Virgo. <Continued> -
May 13, 2008
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Something borrowed, something green
By Judy Owen Lisa MacLean doesn't have to wear a gown made from burlap sacks to have an eco-friendly wedding. <Continued> -
12 'Tobans are called to Order
Seven men and five women will be inducted into the Order of Manitoba, Lt.-Gov. John Harvard said Monday. <Continued> -
Booze shouldn't be boinking fuel
Ask Rhona / Rhona Raskin DEAR RHONA: I have a friend who insists that her boyfriend has the best sex when he's been drinking. I am worried that she is just rationalizing his over consumption of booze. <Continued> -
Today's Horoscope
By Georgia Nicols MOON ALERT: We have the all-clear today to shop and make important decisions. The moon is in Virgo. <Continued> -
May 12, 2008
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War pilots' group plans one final gathering
By Carol Sanders After 90 years, the Wartime Pilots' and Observers' Association is planning its "last hurrah." <Continued> -
Heavy metal
Paul Williamson Today we're going to kick things off with a quick test. Let's call it a diet-pop quiz. For 100 points, name me an overweight rock star? <Continued> -
Rein in your inner crank
Ask Rhona / Rhona Raskin DEAR RHONA: I am in my 40s, and worried that I am destined to become a cranky old man. I get in a bad mood more often as the years go by, and it rubs off on my kids and wife. <Continued> -
Today's Horoscope
By Georgia Nicols MOON ALERT Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 3 a.m. until 2 p.m. After that the moon moves from Leo into Virgo. <Continued> -
Local Bridge Calendar
Richmond Kings Bridge Club closed May 12 and 19. Annual general meeting and windup, June 2, 7:30 p.m., 666 Silverstone. <Continued> -
May 11, 2008
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Holding the reins
Alison Mayes For Darlene Dolinski, life is like a trail ride on a spirited horse that sometimes threatens to throw her. <Continued> -
Fundraisers and fashion
MELISSA RAE GRABOWSKY THE 22nd annual Ronald McDonald House fashion show, one of the charity's major fundraising events, was held Tuesday at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. <Continued> -
Hugs, hard-line rules
Lindor Reynolds Kathy Bruneau helped raise 69 children, almost all them teenage girls. <Continued>
