By Doug Smith Sports Reporter Sun., Jan. 13, 2019 You’ve done it again, folks. It’s a totally full mailbag of all kinds of interesting and entertaining questions with answers that may or may not live up to expectations. I think I got them all in here, if I missed one or two, I’m sorry. Have at on this cold winter’s day. - Q: Hi Doug Happy New Year, here's hoping this is a better year for you health wise. Article Continued Below I have a question about the WNBA. You mentioned that Toronto needs to wait for a new CBA then go hard after team, why would a new CBA make a difference to whether or not we go after a team? I'm not really up on the ins and outs of CBA's and their impact, so if you could shed a little light on how this affects deciding to buy a WNBA team, I would appreciate it. I think it would be great if we could have a team one day. Thank you so much for all of your reporting on our women's team, aside from … [Read more...] about WNBA, lots of Kawhi and some fashion in the mail
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The best protection against identity theft is you
By Lesley-Anne Scorgie Personal finance columnist Sun., Sept. 30, 2018 During the summer one of our readers, Scott, left his wallet in the locker-room at his hockey club in Calgary. When the team finished their game, they discovered that someone had broken into their lockers, rifled through their belongings and stolen phones, jewelry, money and clothes. The thief also made off with Scott’s wallet, containing his driver’s licence, a blank cheque and his credit cards. The group reported the theft to the Calgary police, filed their respective insurance claims and carried on with their lives. Scott received a suspicious-looking credit card statement in the mail from Canadian Tire a few weeks after the incident. Then, days later, he received another suspicious-looking Hudson’s Bay Mastercard statement. That’s when he realized the thieves were using his personal information to apply for credit and to open up banking accounts. “Knowing these … [Read more...] about The best protection against identity theft is you
Meghan Markle’s mother reportedly just used Heathrow’s secret £3,300 VIP service reserved for world leaders and celebrities — here’s what it offers
caption Priya Malhotra, Head of Heathrow VIP. source Heathrow Meghan Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, reportedly received the royal treatment when she flew into Heathrow on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s royal wedding. The Daily Mail reported that she used the VIP Windsor suite while at the airport. Heathrow VIP offers first-class service from the minute you leave your house until you board a plane. It costs £3,300 to use and is frequently used by celebrities and world leaders. Business Insider spoke to Head of Heathrow VIP Priya Malhotra to find out everything the service offers. Flying first class might seem like the ultimate goal when it comes to travel. However, what happens before and after your flight can be equally as luxurious. Meghan Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, will have learned this when she reportedly stopped by Heathrow’s … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s mother reportedly just used Heathrow’s secret £3,300 VIP service reserved for world leaders and celebrities — here’s what it offers
12 best Korean food places in town, picked by ST’s food critics
Singapore has been busy embracing all-things Korean, from dramas to K-pop to fashion. Korean food is no exception. Diners' love of Korean fare spans Korean barbecue and spicy jjigae, to noodles and tteokbokki rice cake. The Straits Times puts together 12 places to head to for your Korean food fix, listed in no order of preference. 1. Wong Ah Yoke recommends E!GHT KOREAN BBQ If you like your food to come with a twist and do not care much for authenticity, you will like E!ght Korean BBQ, with outlets at The Central and Shaw Centre. The restaurant serves an interesting 8 Colours Set ($98) which comprises eight flavours - from wine and ginseng, to herbal and curry - of Berkshire pork for barbecuing. The set, which comes with a selection of side dishes such as kimchi and potato salad as well as a seafood bean paste stew, is enough for three to four people. If you are in a smaller group, you can order the 4 Colours Set ($58) instead and choose four of the eight flavours. Go for the herbal … [Read more...] about 12 best Korean food places in town, picked by ST’s food critics
I tried Prime Now, Amazon’s 2-hour delivery service — and I discovered a glaring flaw
I tried Amazon Prime Now, the company’s two-hour delivery service. I found it was full of surprising costs, and it took longer than two hours. Still, it’s massively convenient for some specific needs. Amazon Prime Now is getting all the attention these days. The service, which promises two-hour delivery for a wide variety of items from grocery to electronics, has been expanding rapidly across the country. Most recently, Amazon added Whole Foods to its list of Prime Now stores in four select cities, with plans to roll out to more cities throughout the year. Prime Now is also one of the most important pillars in Amazon’s quest to take a bigger bite of the grocery market by combining convenience with selection. So, with Amazon funneling efforts into growing the service, I decided to check out how it really works: Here’s where it all starts: PrimeNow.com. This website is a separate portal from … [Read more...] about I tried Prime Now, Amazon’s 2-hour delivery service — and I discovered a glaring flaw