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Ben Affleck's Charitable Weekend
While Father's Day with his own number one girl was probably on his mind, Ben Affleck spent his Saturday night with a few other cute kids. He hosted the ONEXONE Calgary Gala in Canada, a charity event for impoverished children around the world. Besides raising money, the event also helped Ben to be thankful, saying, "All of this (work for OneXOne) has kind of served to remind me of how lucky that I have been, how much I've kind of benefited and how much I owe .
How-To: Design Smart in Small Spaces
Recently, I gave you a glimpse of a Calgary apartment that interior deisign firm Corea Sotropa renovated. One of the firm's specialties is designing for small spaces. Corea Sotropa was kind enough to share some tips for designing for small spaces.
Corea Sotropa’s Coral Suite Apartment
Canadian interior design firm Corea Sotropa recently renovated this Calgary apartment, imbuing it with a freshness that it had previously lacked. Inspired by a signature fabric embroidered with coral, the apartment now glows with color and energy.
Before Corea Sotropa stepped in, this apartment's open-concept kitchen and living room, hallway and bathroom were dreary and lacked architectural detail.
Upcoming Marathons For Walkers
So you're not a runner — that doesn't mean you can't fulfill your dream of finishing a marathon. Many races allow and greatly encourage walkers. Here's a huge list of upcoming marathons to choose from, brought to you by Runner's World.
Bush to Speak in Canada — Would You Pay to Listen?
Former president Bush has come back on the radar, but this time north of the border. The retired leader will deliver his first public appearance since leaving office in Calgary, Canada on March 17. Bush has taken life pretty easy since Jan.
TLC = Touch Look Check
The more I write about breast cancer, the more I realize the face of the disease is getting younger and younger. Women under 30 are regularly diagnosed with breast cancer – it is no longer a post menopausal disease. I just found the Canadian organization Rethink Breast Cancer.Skin cancer
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form and accounts for 90% of all skin cancers.
Would You Stand on This Floor?
It might not be in every home, but a transparent glass floor is a novelty feature in some high rises. If you visit the The Calgary Tower, you can stand 525 feet above the ground and look straight down to the street below, thanks to the transparent glass floor. Would you do it?
Online Sale Alert! Up to 50% at Nordstrom
Thank goodness you have a compu — Nordies is holding an online-only sale right now. They're knocking up to 50 percent off their clothes and accessories. Yours for the taking?
Go Combo to Combat Type 2 Diabetes
It is Diabetes Awareness Month and since type 2 diabetes is on the rise nationally, I thought this study about the benefits of exercise on the disease is well worth sharing. Since, you know, I am decidedly pro exercise.
When it comes to managing glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes exercise is a key factor.
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