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North Van non-profit opens centre for children with autism

WITH the apparently unstoppable success of Malbec, Argentina is in the enviable position of having almost too big a hit on its hands. Almost, but not quite.

RETIREMENT can be overwhelming for people if they don't have a plan. As I specialize in retirement planning, I hear many common questions and concerns from Canadians nearing retirement or who are already retired.

REPRESENTATIVES of North Shore Tai Chi Spirit presented a special workshop featuring Grand Master Shou-Yu Liang recently at Highlands United Church.

THE only way to increase athletic performance is to isolate your weaknesses and work diligently to improve them.

A treasure trove of automotive quick hits:

HERE'S what's new and hot in the automotive aftermarket: MAPS FOR YOUR EARS The fertile minds of designers Svetlana Blum Briscella and John Briscella of Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Aminimal Studio have come up with one of the more novel jewelry themes around.

? Inside HBO's Game of Thrones by Bryan Cogman, Chronicle Books, 192 pages, $45. When George R. R. Martin was approached about the possibility of bringing his epic series, A Song of Ice and Fire to television his response was: "You're mad.

EVERYONE'S favourite secret agent will be back in the spotlight next month and so will his impeccable style. Daniel Craig will once again be playing Agent 007 in Skyfall, the latest James Bond movie, hitting theatres Nov. 9.