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If you’ve ever had a pebble in your shoe, you likely know how much difference a small problem can make. That tiny stone, just a few millimeters wide, can cause pain, throw off your balance, overtake your thoughts, and hinder your ability to keep moving. Life often presents challenges like these—seemingly minor problems that spiral into an outsized web of complications. Too much stress at work can lead to irritability, fatigue, and strained relationships. Alternatively, a physical ailment can derail your routine, interfere with health goals, and alter your emotional balance. There are countless possible sources of these chain-reaction effects,...

Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. While many will take their partner out for a fancy dinner or fun activity, another great option is to host a movie night. Nothing says “I love you” more than ordering Uber Eats and snuggling up on the couch with a film. The latest action flick or superhero movie probably won’t cut the mustard, so we’ve selected a bunch of great movies that tie in with Valentine’s Day that your partner is sure to enjoy. From romcoms and soppy dramas to heartbreaking tearjerkers and inspirational love stories, there’s something here for everyone with...

My novel, Sterling Karat Gold, performs the real-life effects of governmental control and state violence on marginalized people—and it does so by recruiting time travel and fleets of UFOs into its project. Disrespecting certain conventions that have been seen to accord literary value to a piece of writing—including the reliance on “realism,” and the splitting of literary fiction from other genres such as sci-fi or horror—has been a preoccupation of mine for a while. I have come to think of the novel as a—if not the—technology for the reproduction of white middle-class values, aesthetics and a certain type of acceptable...

Vendor: Creative Co-Op Type: Collectible Figurines Price: 4.99 Charming little fish in two different colors (each sold separately): orange goldfish  Koi (white with red) Each measures approximately 4-in L Can be displayed alone, as a set or as a school of fish - place on table or in a bowl (they float!)

Dating apps like 2RedBeans and Tantan, that specifically cater to Chinese people, have become increasingly popular. (Joshua Chun/Unsplash)Where do people go for good Chinese food? One obvious answer is Chinatown. Many large cities have established Chinatowns and other neighbourhoods that serve as a cultural base for different communities. But increasingly, more than existing in physical space, these ethnic communities are forming in cyberspace. In particular, digital Chinatowns are becoming very important in the dating lives of Chinese immigrants. According to our new research, many Chinese immigrants in Canada are turning to online communities hoping to find love. As the internet...