Archive for February 2008

A Romantic Night In…

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Food & Drink

Logan Niles 
Romantic Dinner for Two
Valentine’s Day has traditionally been a time for guys to pull out all the stops; to wine, dine and pamper the women, or men, in their lives. For those of us who would rather take the upper hand and throw tradition out the door there’s nothing more enticing then creating a [...]



Breakfast with Stila’s Ryan Cox

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Beauty, Events

On January 26, 2008, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a breakfast at the Holt Renfrew store on Bloor Street in Toronto where guests were not only introduced to Stila’s spring line, but also got to speak with Stila’s celebrity make-up artist, Ryan Cox. Ryan has extensive experience in the field and has worked [...]



Healthy Eating Isn’t A Struggle, Part II

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Food & Drink, Health

Sarah Roberts 
Webitor’s Note: This is a continuation of last month’s article on healthy eating. 
Jasmine Ho says that according to 2004 statistics from the Population Health Profile Toronto, 60% of adults weren’t eating the minimum recommended health and vegetables daily as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. According to this year’s 2007 Canada’s Food Guide, adults aged 19-50 [...]



A Guide to Healthy Eating

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Food & Drink, Health

Adila  Yumnu
It seems that every where we turn we see more and more about women’s health.  It is sometimes hard to keep up with the new health fad in place.  Many women do not know what health advice to turn to; due to the fact that in many cases the advice can be not entirely [...]



Maximum Cities: An Exploration in 3 Stages

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Travel

Niya Bajaj 
While people say the world is getting smaller the allure of traveling to a city where no body knows your name, where you can reinvent yourself at will is still an exhilarating prospect. There are few better places to do so than major metropolis, the maximum cities where life is fast paced, where the [...]



Weather-proofing that Beautiful Mane!

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Beauty

Ying Hsu 
No rain, snow or wind-chill should come between you and a gorgeous head of hair.  Turn the forecast in your favor with these simple tips.
Forecast:  Snow or Rain
An umbrella isn’t the only accessory you need.  Use a light-weight protector, and save your style by going au naturel.
1. Smooth hair with heat: Hot-styling tools-ionic or ceramic [...]



Self-Publishing Means Self-Serving, Part I

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Beauty, Fashion, Featured, Technology

Isobella Jade
Since I self-published my book I have gotten press on it one way or another in the New York Post, The New York Times (business section), Page Six, Media Bistro, New York Metro, computer magazines, fashion magazines in Italy and Sweden, Fashion Television and I recently spoke on German radio. You can find [...]



Guide to Starting a Small Business

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business

Sonia Minasian 
Have a Business Plan
It may have been said, and said over again, but perhaps the most common mistake made among would-be entrepreneurs is omitting this crucial step. Though they may be difficult to fill out or take some time, they will ultimately save you time. Business plan templates are available for free online, too.  [...]



Life is Like a Box of Kakayo…

Feb 12th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business, Food & Drink

 Cynthia Cheng
 
It’s chocolate season.  The stores are stocked full of Valentine’s Day and will be replaced with chocolate bunnies and eggs soon after it’s over.  But it’s the same thing year after year.  So what if we want something a little different? Kakayo Chocolate Company, located in Toronto’s Leslieville area is the brainchild of Colleen Wong-Sala.  Colleen, [...]