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My dad is the funniest person I know. I don’t remember any specific jokes. But I have vivid memories of my mom, my brother and myself sitting around the kitchen table, listening to my dad regale us with stories.
 
 
 
 

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As an educator and international development worker, Sky McLaughlin has seen first-hand the enormous benefits education can bring to women in places like Afghanistan and Gaza. But she also knows that education must be accompanied by employment opportunities, so she set out to help in her own, small way.
 
 
 
Coming into “the city” to shop is a regular event for those who live in and around small towns. But what about us city dwellers? What do we do when we need a change of scenery? Now that spring has sprung, we at Style suggest breaking free from the shopping constrains of the city. Leave behind the power centres, traffic and congested streets for a little road trip and some “country” shopping — the perfect weekend antidote to urban stresses.
 
 
 
It's a busy few weeks for local charitable organization Suit Yourself.
 
 
 
Kingsway Mall is searching for three fashion interns to sit on its new Style Council, headed by John Chwyl, the shopping centre's "Fashion Guy" and director of marketing.
 
 
 
 
 

Features

James Chan play pickleball in Edmonton

Video: Pickleball

Watch seniors play pickleball at Edmonton' sCentral Lions Senior Rec Centre, while Linda Dane talks about the popularity of the sport, which combines tennis, table tennis and badminton.


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US First Lady Michelle Obama (R) meets with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace on May 24, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. During the trip they will attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and the President will address both houses of parliament at Westminster Hall.

Photos: Obamas and Royals meet at Buckingham Palace

U.S. President Barack Obama received a royal 41-gun salute at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to begin a two-day state visit aimed at ensuring the United States and Britain keep the "special" in their relationship.


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Sarah and Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning taking the big leap on their wedding day

Take the leap

This photo featured on the front of the Journal’s May 21 Style section shows Sarah and Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning on their wedding day in May 2008.


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Dawson Tecomba, 10, practises holding his breath at Mill Creek Pool which kicked off the outdoor pool season for city pools with fun and games in Edmonton on May 21, 2011.

Gallery: Mill Creek Pool opens

Mill Creek Pool opened for the season on Saturday, May 21, 2011.


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Costume designer Sheena Haug poses with a few of her favourite things.

Interactive: My Wardrobe: Sheena Haug

Video: Have a look at costume designer Sheena Haug's eclectic wardrobe as we continue in The Journal's My Wardrobe series.


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Dilbert

Dilbert

Office humour that hits a little too close to home.

 

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Solitaire

Solitaire

Our very own online version of an all-time favourite card game.

 

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Tomato Bounce

Tomato Bounce

Help the tomatoes escape the dreaded salad! Bounce them across the kitchen to the table.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Food

Oktoberfest

German beer law put forward as world heritage

A group of German brewers, politicians and public figures have called for the country's 14th century beer purity law to be included on the UN's list of "intangible" world cultural treasures.


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In 'Homes' Today

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Curb appeal

How do you spell curb appeal?

It doesn't matter if you're just starting out in a new home, thinking about selling, or stayin' put -buffing up the curb appeal of your house is an absolute must. How your home looks from the outside is the first impression viewers get of who lives inside.


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Blogs

 
Liane Faulder
Liane Faulder

French Laundry Shows How Restaurant Gardens Grow

Now I’m all fired up about urban agriculture, and community gardens, and allotment gardens, and...

May 24, 2011 Edmonton Journal » Health And Fitness
 
 
Mark Suits
Mark Suits

Name that Hefeweizen

Edmonton’s Alley Kat Brewing is getting ready to launch the third beer in its Big Bottle series...

May 25, 2011 Edmonton Journal » On Tap
 
 
Liane Faulder
Liane Faulder

More Ways to Support Hunger Awareness Day

May 31st is Hunger Awareness Day. Kraft Canada is working with Food Banks Canada to raise funds through...

May 26, 2011 Edmonton Journal » Eat My Words
 
 
Jamie Hall
Jamie Hall

Have you hugged your cat today?

If not, you do so at your own risk. Hugging a cat is a dicey proposition at the best of times. My cat...

May 27, 2011 Edmonton Journal » Animal Attraction
 
 

Other local Arts and Life blogs

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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