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A local of Toronto, Canada, Susie's childhood ambition was to be an author. Twenty years later, she's still striving to change the world with words. Since graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University, she has been published in the Toronto Star, Workopolis.com

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Travel > Asia Destinations Best Asian destinations for the US dollar: 3 of 24

There's never been a better time to see Asia. Hot off the hype of the 2008 Olympics, Asian countries are causing quite a commotion on the world map - the whole continent seems to be stirring with excitement and bursting with energy. Considering a visit? Wondering how to get the most delight for your dollar? Here's the ultima...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How tipping works: 17 of 68

GRATUITY GUIDELINES - A family of four. Two business men. An elderly couple. Three good friends. A bunch of university students. What do they all have in common? Their server. It's true - servers are some of the best multi-taskers you'll ever witness in your life, trained experts who simultaneously accommodate the needs of t...
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Great lyrics of our times: 7 of 23

Sometimes real-life experiences are bigger than our bodies. At a loss for words to describe a lust for life, lyrics do what words alone sometimes cannot: they catapult the listener into the moment and punctuate "that" feeling, the one so often felt and so seldom described accurately. What follows, here, is a lyrical chronicl...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The best classical concert halls and venues in the US: 2 of 4

With one of the largest classical music fan bases worldwide, it's no surprise that the USA offers some of the best classical music venues. In many cases, combining classic history with contemporary technology has created unrivaled experiences - ones you'll have to hear to believe. So just where, exactly, are the country's be...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Obtaining benefits from an insolvent insurance company: 5 of 9

Just a few months ago, the looming fate of AIG had us all a little anxious about our own insurance claims. If one of the world's insurance powerhouses could teeter along the border to bankruptcy, what did that mean for other, small-town firms? Thankfully, AIG was granted an $85 billion loan and pulled from the brink of becom...
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Symptoms and treatment of pneumonia: 11 of 16

What is Pneumonia (And how the heck do you say it?) Pneumonia (pronounced nee-mow-nyuh) is a serious infection, or inflammation of the lungs. People suffering from pneumonia have fluid is present in the lungs, making it difficult for oxygen to reach the bloodstream. Lack of oxygen in the bloodstream means body cells are unab...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 53 of 66

A SANDMAN'S SANCTUARY Everybody agrees: Your bedroom is where you want to relax and be calm. But creating your own refuge where you can doze and dream your workday worries away is much easier said than done. Here, some tips to setting up a serene sanctuary that are guaranteed to lead to some serious shuteye: Rediscover The E...