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A complete , content woman

By Preeti Singh - Published on Sunday, 18 October 2009 08:31

Known as an epitome of strength, Sonya Kulwant Singh was the most graceful lady in any event, gathering or simply the neighbourhood. With elegance in her blood, Sonya was a woman who emanated an undeterred endurance to overcome any challenge, large or small, which came in her way. It was simply her blind faith in God , that helped her overcome any fears in life, till her last breath.

Mammalian diving reflex

By Jenna Winter - Published on Thursday, 15 October 2009 11:49

Founded in 1993, Mammalian Diving Reflex is an award-winning performance company dedicated to investigating the social sphere. We make work that interacts directly with the community and dismantles barriers between individuals, and we are always on the lookout for contradictions to whip into aesthetically scintillating experiences. Our goal is to create activist performance able to meld polemic with artistic rigour, creating work that is meticulous, uncompromising and thorough in its examination of political and social ontologies while still maintaining a total commitment to easy accessibility and entertainment.

Planting the Seeds for Healthy Living

By Kulbinder Saran Caldwell - Published on Tuesday, 22 September 2009 22:30

Pomegranates have found their way into many culinary delights, but it’s not just because they taste good. Many Canadians have discovered including the exotic red fruit as part of their diet will help them reduce their risk of cancer and heart disease. It is considered the next nutritional powerhouse and can be found in many variations from cocktails to body lotion. In fact, pomegranate juice has higher antioxidant activity than green tea and red wine.

Eco-friendly burials

By Marina Lowell - Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2009 20:09

People who care about the environment can help the planet even after their death. A burial at Cobourg means a simple wooden box in a grave dug by hand, with wildflowers to mark the spot.

Nursing homes and sex

By Marina Lowell - Published on Wednesday, 19 August 2009 22:02

Over 30 years ago, a sociologist in Arkansas suggested that nursing homes should have "privacy rooms" for residents to do whatever they want to do in private. All the nursing home operators he talked to rejected the idea, and things haven't changed much since then.