Remember: They Are Not Your Friends – And You Are on Duty

Remember: They Are Not Your Friends – And You Are on Duty

Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Kerry Banks.

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“A smile denotes warmth, openness and friendliness. Smile gently and with sincerity. But be careful not to overdo it. False . . . and never-ending smiles can invite suspicion.” Instructions from Reverend Sun Myung Moon? . . .

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An Educated Sip: Victoria’s Top Tea House

An Educated Sip: Victoria’s Top Tea House

Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by BCAA.

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The art of bellying up to the bar takes on new meaning at the Silk Road Aromatherapy and Tea Company in Victoria’s Chinatown. Co-owners Daniela Cubelic and Nancy Larose are offering not only 100-plus leafy imported blends, a dazzling collection of tea accoutrements and green-tea spa facials, but also an in-depth education at the world’s only linger-and-learn tea bar.

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Top 5 Examples of Olympiad “But Is It Art” Art?

Top 5 Examples of Olympiad “But Is It Art” Art?

Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Jim Sutherland.

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One of the pleasant surprises stemming from Vancouver’s Olympics has been the aesthetic sophistication. Things didn’t look promising back in Torino in 2006, given the contrast between the Italians’ amazing . . .

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Pacific Northwest: Keep the B-Train?

Pacific Northwest: Keep the B-Train?

Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Rob Howatson.

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Amtrak passenger trains have been running between Vancouver and Seattle since 1995, offering a scenic roll across the border. But it is only in the past six months that the service has become truly practical for British Columbians looking for a daytrip or weekend in Space Needle Town.

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