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Toronto's Vodka Bars - A clear drinking guide

Swing a cat on the streets of Toronto these days and you’re bound to hit a vodka bar. The bars are all the rage among the suited denizens of the financial district and come replete with communist era decor. Vodka bars in other cities tend to be insufferably stuffy and like to pretend that Russia had nothing to do with it. But here in Toronto, we celebrate the struggle, the endurance and the borscht that it took to make vodka the breakfast of champions. Pravda [http://www.pravdavodkabar.com/abou

Maid in the Shade: Spring Clean 2012

Jill Duke breaks down how spring cleaning in 2012 can save you cash, make you money, and secure a man. Read on to find out about the intricacies of cleaning and all the benefits you can expect to find. Ladies: you could relate to this. And Gentlemen… you can probably learn something. The Cleaning Process (and men) My perfect man? Well, I’m glad you asked. He’d look like Ryan Gosling, have a sense of humour like Louis CK, and always make me dinner. But more importantly, he’d know how to clean.

Neighbourhood spotlight: Toronto's Chinatown

Step off the Spadina street car and you may just feel like you have been through a wormhole and ended up in an alternate universe, but fear not… welcome to Chinatown! Toronto’s Chinatown is a vibrantly, lively and authentic neighbourhood that is filled with interesting shops, great restaurants, relaxing spas and really great bargains. Restaurants From dim sum to bubble tea, you are sure to find much to whet your appetite in Chinatown. Hit Somerset road for the best choice in restaurants. So Go

Here are some insane quotes about money from rich people

Sometimes you just have to shake your head. Max Abelson’s December article [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-20/bankers-join-billionaires-to-debunk-imbecile-attack-on-top-1-.html] “Bankers Join Billionaires to Debunk ‘Imbecile’ Attack on Top 1%”, on Bloomberg.com, profiles some (extremely stereotypical) bankers and Wall Street executives talking about how hard it is to have millions and millions of dollars. In his more recent piece, “Bonus Drop Means Trading Aspen for Discount Cereal [htt

Bootcamps: Kick Your Butt Into Gear (on a budget)

It’s that time of year again—Spring! Okay, maybe not officially, but here in Vancouver, we like to declare it Spring earlier than the rest of the country. Why? Well, because we can. Hereabouts the flowers come alive and the sun starts to—gasp!—actually feel warm a few weeks before it starts to seem verdant elsewhere. It’s one of the reasons that I put up with a long and rainy winter, because I love Spring. Take your summer and your fall, cuz Spring is where it’s at for me. A few sunny days in a