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Amazon fires up its newest Kindle

IT has been a busy few weeks in the world of tech with new products galore, including the much anticipated Amazon Kindle Fire, which should help define the tablet market.

Pass the cauliflower, please

I don't like turkey very much, but I sure like the stuff that goes with it

Food calendar

Le Bistro Chez Michel at 224 West Esplanade will have specials of steamed mussels served with fries in a choice of a variety of sauces until Oct. 6 in celebration of the annual Belgian Festival.

Bulbs are easy way to add beauty to garden

THE promise of spring lies deep in the planted soil of October in the form of the many luscious bulbs we plant each year.

Fall florals for a festive table

THANKSGIVING is just around the corner but there is still time to plan a nice table arrangement. At this time of year it's nice to feature the autumn hues and textures of fall as a colour scheme.

What's going on

Wednesday The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

Spot shorebirds along the salt marsh

AUTUMN is showing its wonderful colours - maples sporting gold, orange, and red; mushrooms in a myriad of beautiful shapes and delicate hues - and birds on the move.

Leave your estate in good shape for your loved ones

DON'T let the words "estate planning" deter you from making sure you have indeed planned to leave your estate in the best possible shape.

B.C. reds: plenty of aging potential

LAST week's big winner at B.C. Wine Institute's Chef Meets Grape Small Plates Challenge was O'Doul's exec.

Post-affair: Should you stay or go

Infidelity column evokes strong response from readers