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What's On
by Ryan Donn
What's On Ryan Donn, instructor for Music City Studio, entertainment coordinator for special events throughout the Okanagan, and local singer/songwriter. His column on Castanet focuses on the creative community and events throughout the Okanagan.

Latest Columns

Kelowna's search for Canada's #1 Chef  Feb 9, 2012 / 8:00 amLocal musicians rally for charity  Feb 2, 2012 / 7:00 am
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From Behind The Chair
by Loyal Wooldridge
From Behind The Chair Loyal Wooldridge's passion is to empower men and women feel fabulous while never losing sight of the core of style: design and experience.

Latest Columns

Cause and effect in the chair  Feb 9, 2012 / 5:00 amSunshine vacations  Jan 6, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Economics Made Easy
by Derrick Nicholson
Economics Made Easy Derrick Nicholson is a Currency Strategist with Western Union Business Solutions. He has been in the industry for the past 20 years. He specializes in mitigating currency risk for companies doing business outside of Canada.

Latest Columns

What they've done to my dollar  Feb 9, 2012 / 5:00 amI got a raise! Or did I?  Jan 26, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Back to Basics
by Marc Nimchuk
Back to Basics Dr. Nimchuk is a chiropractor practicing at KLO Chiropractic Centre in Kelowna. He is also a full body Active Release Techniques provider and fitness consultant. As part of his ongoing commitment to health and fitness, Dr. Nimchuk is a clinic instructor for marathon and 1/2 marathon clinics at the Kelowna Running Room and is also the Okanagan evaluator for the RCMP Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE test).

Latest Columns

Chocolate milk: recovery drink  Feb 9, 2012 / 5:00 amChiropractor’s role in rehabilitation  Jan 26, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Rallies & Reversals
by David Allard
Rallies & Reversals David Allard has 16 years experience in the financial services industry, has a B.A. in economics and an M.B.A. He writes weekly on Market Trends.

Latest Columns

U.S. data calms EU jitters  Feb 8, 2012 / 5:00 amGreek debt talks hit snag  Feb 1, 2012 / 5:00 am
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The Ad Fool
by Jarrod Thalheimer
The Ad Fool Ad Fool by Jarrod Thalheimer A short, humorous look, at current television ads by a freelance writer who spends far too much time watching TV.

Latest Columns

SuperBowl Ads 2012: Part I  Feb 8, 2012 / 5:00 amIce to Eskimos  Feb 1, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Connecting Seniors with Care
by Sharen Marteny
Connecting Seniors with Care Sharen Marteny created Seniors Consulting a division of Marteny Seniors Consulting Ltd, which assists families of seniors determine the needs and wants of seniors when living at home is no longer an option.

Latest Columns

Family dynamics and elderly parents  Feb 8, 2012 / 5:00 amSupervised housing needed  Jan 25, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Mental Health
by Paul Latimer
Mental Health Explore the subject of Your Mental Health with psychiatrist Dr. Paul Latimer.

Latest Columns

Psychiatric hospital admission  Feb 8, 2012 / 5:00 amMarijuana use and psychosis  Jan 25, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Natural Health News
by Dr. Brent Barlow
Natural Health News Dr. Brent Barlow is a Naturopathic Physician practicing at Okanagan Naturopathic Healthcare in downtown Kelowna.

Latest Columns

Ski hill nutrition  Feb 7, 2012 / 5:00 amStay warm in the cold: Part 2  Jan 31, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Law Matters
by Jeff Zilkowsky
Law Matters Jeff Zilkowsky is a lawyer with Hergott Law in West Kelowna, practicing primarily in personal injury and real estate law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UBC-O. In his column, Jeff provides information about current legal events or points of interest or concern relating to the law.

Latest Columns

First vs. second degree murder  Feb 7, 2012 / 5:00 amPedophiles and haunted houses  Jan 31, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Finding Kelowna
by Giovanni Vidotto
Finding Kelowna Finding Kelowna is a focus on the ordinary events, people and things that often go unnoticed like dandelions in spring. Its purpose is to reveal the startling brilliance of everyday life which may be beautiful, tragic or bizarre

Latest Columns

January in the City  Feb 7, 2012 / 5:00 amCrossing Time’s Square  Jan 24, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Sales Meeting Minute
by John Glennon
Sales Meeting Minute John is an accomplished sales person and manager with over 17 years sales and sales management experience.

Latest Columns

The 'more prospects' paradox  Feb 6, 2012 / 5:00 amWhat lies ahead in 2012?  Jan 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Computers
by Cate Eales
Computers Cate Eales has been helping people make online computing safe, accessible and fun for over 20 years.

Latest Columns

Back to basics  Feb 6, 2012 / 5:00 amHave it your way  Jan 30, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Ripe with Surprises
by Catherine Frechette
Ripe with Surprises This column gives Catherine the chance to share with you the many things that make Kelowna unique and unforgettable so that you can glean ideas of places to visit or take guests when they come to town.

Latest Columns

Cook-off coming to Kelowna  Feb 6, 2012 / 5:00 amHow to combat winter blahs  Jan 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
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About the House - Hugh Cairns
by Hugh Cairns
About the House - Hugh Cairns Hugh Cairns is a Licensed Home Inspector, the owner of Subject 2 Home Inspections, a member of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors of British Columbia - CAHPI (BC) and a Certified Energy Auditor.

Latest Columns

ecoENERGY ends  Feb 6, 2012 / 5:00 amHome warranty deficiencies  Jan 30, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Heather's Horoscope
by Heather Zais
Heather's Horoscope Psychic Heather Zais had a vision of her own future at the age of 11 that covered about 20 years of her life. The rest is history...

Latest Columns

Horoscope: February 5 - 11  Feb 5, 2012 / 5:00 amHoroscope: January 29 - February 4  Jan 29, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Business Beyond Numbers
by Bruce Ryan
Business Beyond Numbers Bruce Ryan is both a professional accountant and entrepreneur. He has started, acquired, led, sold and sourced financing for numerous businesses over a 20+ year business life.

Latest Columns

Business & charity: 'Smart' combo  Feb 5, 2012 / 5:00 amChoosing professional services  Dec 4, 2011 / 5:00 am
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Pastor Dave
by David Kalamen
Pastor Dave Oh! Canada! by Pastor David Kalamen "Oh! Canada!" reflects Pastor Dave's love for the Canadian people and this nation, and brings a refreshing perspective to local and national issues of common concern

Latest Columns

Ethical paralysis  Feb 5, 2012 / 5:00 amWrong in itself  Jan 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Adult Reality Check 101
by Jeff Hunkin
Adult Reality Check 101 Hunkin's subjects are the very topics we usually discuss in our staff rooms,coffee shops or dinner parties. For whatever reason; being fear-based, being politically correct, or just no mainstream media theatres of discussion, these subjects rarely see the ink of print.

Latest Columns

Parents are out of control  Feb 5, 2012 / 5:00 amThe secret conversations of men  Jan 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Change Starts Here
by Avril Paice
Change Starts Here Avril Paice is the Director of Community Investment at the United Way. She uses her social work background to help non-profit organizations connect with the resources they need to carry out their work.

Latest Columns

Losing labels, saving lives  Feb 5, 2012 / 5:00 amMatchmaking for volunteers  Jan 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Your Money
by Kevin Zakus
Your Money Kevin's areas of practice include investment, retirement, insurance, estate and tax planning.

Latest Columns

RRSP strategies for today  Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 am2011 Year in Review  Jan 7, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Behind the Wheel
by Tim Schewe
Behind the Wheel Tim Schewe, has been writing his traffic column for most of the 20 years in his traffic enforcement service in the RCMP. Schewe retired from the Force in January of 2006.

Latest Columns

Pets and air bags  Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 amWinter cycling  Jan 28, 2012 / 5:00 am
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MP Report
by Ron Cannan
MP Report Ron Cannan is the Member of Parliament for Kelowna / Lake Country and sits on sits on the Standing Committee on International Trade and Scrutiny of Regulations Committee.

Latest Columns

Protecting OAS for future generations  Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 amHealth Care 2012  Jan 21, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Pair of Gourmands
by Chef Martin
Pair of Gourmands Chef Martin has experience in culinary art and pastry art - a career that spans over 20 years working in Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia and the Caribbean.

Latest Columns

Any excuse to get together  Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 amCozy up with dessert  Jan 21, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Ceinwen's Corner
by Ceinwen Morgan
Ceinwen's Corner Ceinwen Morgan is a born and raised Kelowna gal that has worked in the real estate industry for five years. Keeping writing as her passion, she offers an uncensored bold truth about various topics such as market reviews, politics and news reviews.

Latest Columns

The growing rate of foreclosures  Feb 4, 2012 / 5:00 amKelowna 3rd for home ownership  Jan 22, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Under the Lights
by Bruce Atkinson
Under the Lights We call him the Professor of Rock: With a career in music, television and media arts spanning 30 years, Atkinson knows music. He's traveled as a professional musician and he loves Rock 'N Roll. He is a music journalist who writes internationally for Frontier Records' Melodic Rock magazine and he owns FBA International a multifaceted management, consulting, promotional entity.

Latest Columns

Blues legend hits town  Feb 3, 2012 / 7:00 amLife's a song  Jan 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Smiles for Life
by Jack DeGruchy
Smiles for Life Dr. Jack DeGruchy, a graduate of the University of Alberta has been practicing dentistry for the past 4 decades.

Latest Columns

Relax - it creates less headaches  Feb 3, 2012 / 5:00 amAll I want for Christmas...  Dec 10, 2011 / 5:00 am
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Okanaganista
by Alana Denham
Okanaganista The Okanaganista will be giving tips on how to achieve effortless fashion, "buy pieces you love, wear what you feel good in and dare to try new things."

Latest Columns

The Midi skirt  Feb 3, 2012 / 5:00 amEssential item: the faux fur vest  Jan 27, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Real Estate
by Mark Jennings-Bates
Real Estate Mark Jennings-Bates is a Realtor with Realty Executives Kelowna. His real estate career has included working for a large publicly traded resort development company, global real estate development consulting as well as developing his own projects. He has been actively involved with real estate since 1994.

Latest Columns

The life of a Real Estate Assistant  Feb 3, 2012 / 5:00 amCrime watch  Jan 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Attraction in Action
by Karen Luniw
Attraction in Action Karen Luniw is a Personal and Business Attraction Expert, CEO of The Business Attraction Center and The Law of Attraction Center. Karen walks individuals through a process so they can attract more of what they want in life and business.

Latest Columns

Goal setting: Is it working for you?  Feb 2, 2012 / 5:00 amTop attraction tips for 2012  Jan 5, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Build your Business
by Donald Robichaud
Build your Business As the President of FloodLight Consulting Donald Robichaud works as a business coach and marketing consultant to assist entrepreneurs, small and mid size businesses with their Sales, Marketing and Branding of products and services.

Latest Columns

Reduce business debt  Feb 2, 2012 / 5:00 amMake the right New Year's resolutions  Jan 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Kasie's Health & Fitness Tips
by Kasie McCaw
Kasie's Health & Fitness Tips Fitness has been a passion and way of life for Kasie for over 14 years, 6 of those years she has dedicated to training and educating her clients and group fitness classes.

Latest Columns

Finding your yoga style!  Feb 2, 2012 / 5:00 amAre you consuming enough water?  Jan 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
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A Sports Fan Speaks
by Sean McEachern
A Sports Fan Speaks A hospitality industry 'lifer', Sean is a sports trivia enthusiast and discussionist and is currently a staff writer at www.freethesportsman.com and at Okanagan Collection magazine.

Latest Columns

The ups & down unders of the week  Jan 31, 2012 / 5:00 amWhere in the world is David Tyree?  Jan 24, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Weekly Travel Review
by Laura-Beth Konschuh
Weekly Travel Review Laura has been a successful Certified Travel Counsellor since Feb.1999. She has worked in both Corporate and Vacation travel departments and has extensive experience as an avid traveller.

Latest Columns

St.Thomas - US Virgin Islands  Jan 30, 2012 / 5:00 amComoros - the forgotten islands  Jan 16, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Old as dirt. Twice as gritty.
by Jo Slade
Old as dirt. Twice as gritty. Jo has been messing around with words for a long time. Sometimes she'll just say words instead of writing them, it saves on paper. The columns that will appear here are of a highly serious and scholarly nature, therefore it is advised that you keep a dictionary and ponderous thoughts nearby.

Latest Columns

Post-apocalyptic Castanet  Jan 30, 2012 / 5:00 amDie: update Facebook status  Jan 26, 2012 / 6:00 am
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Emotional Rescue
by Annie Hopper
Emotional Rescue As a Core Belief Counsellor, Annie Hopper unearths any outdated core beliefs that are blocking you from love, joy and success in your life.

Latest Columns

Be mindful of what you think  Jan 29, 2012 / 5:00 amRecovery from mysterious illnesses  Jan 13, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Needle Notes
by James Kaufman
Needle Notes James Kaufman is a Registered Acupuncturist trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He practices at the Okanagan Acupuncture Centre in downtown Kelowna.

Latest Columns

Post-operative recovery  Jan 28, 2012 / 6:00 amDiarrhea  Jan 14, 2012 / 5:00 am
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Home Finance
by Laurie Baird
Home Finance An Accredited Mortgage Professional, Laurie Baird provides guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home or for planning a move.

Latest Columns

Where are interest rates headed?  Jan 28, 2012 / 5:00 amStart 2012 on the right foot  Jan 14, 2012 / 5:00 am
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A Mindful Connection
by Carole Fawcett
A Mindful Connection Carole Fawcett is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Registered Professional Counsellor who believes that we all have the ability to self-heal the hurts of our life journey.

Latest Columns

Mother Nature  Jan 27, 2012 / 5:00 amThe gift of friendship  Dec 23, 2011 / 5:00 am
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Guest Column
by Castanet Contributor
Guest Column From time to time Castanet.net publishes well written articles 250 - 500 words in length on various local topics. If you are interested in writing a column drop us a line.

Latest Columns

LOL!  Jan 26, 2012 / 5:00 amAs good as it gets  Dec 17, 2011 / 5:00 am
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The Fire Side
by Thomas Doherty
The Fire Side Originally from Ladysmith, British Columbia, Thomas started his career with the Fire Service in February 1989 with Ladysmith Fire/Rescue where he spent 16 years in the positions of fire fighter, Lieutenant and later promoted to Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, Training and Prevention.

Latest Columns

Smoke alarms: you are worth it!  Jan 26, 2012 / 5:00 amIce safety  Dec 26, 2011 / 5:00 am
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INJURYwise
by Keri Grenier
INJURYwise Keri Grenier is a lawyer with Pushor Mitchell LLP. In her column Keri provides practical information about personal injury claims in a format that is simple and easy to understand.

Latest Columns

Court quashes ICBC policy  Jan 20, 2012 / 5:00 amToo late to sue?  Nov 1, 2011 / 5:00 am
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Fashion Frakas
by Colleen Becker
Fashion Frakas Colleen Becker is the owner/operator of FRAKAS, Shops for Women Inc. Frakas, has three locations, one of which is in the Mission in Kelowna.

Latest Columns

Sweet, sweet Spring 2012!  Jan 18, 2012 / 5:00 amParty season is here!  Dec 5, 2011 / 5:00 am
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More Bang For Your Buck
by Mandy Tamaki
More Bang For Your Buck Mandy Tamaki has been in the financial services industry for several years and has assisted the financially challenged and observed financially healthy people of all kinds. She looks forward to sharing what she has learned over the years in dealing with so many people on all levels of the financial scale.

Latest Columns

Debt diet  Jan 16, 2012 / 5:00 amCredit cards: the small print  Dec 5, 2011 / 5:00 am
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Brad Pattison's Dog Tips
by Brad Pattison
Brad Pattison's Dog Tips Brad is the host of the hit TV show "At The End of My Leash" and "Puppy SOS". He is the author of three books on dog training, is instrumental in many worldwide dog rescue missions, and runs a dog training school called Hustle Up Training.

Latest Columns

Avoid these dog training mistakes  Jan 12, 2012 / 10:00 amHow to prevent boredom for your dog  Jan 5, 2012 / 11:00 am
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Tech Soup
by Mark Stone
Tech Soup Content Manager here at Castanet.

Latest Columns

Jailbreak: Escape from Appletraz  Jan 7, 2012 / 9:00 amYour emails are too long  Dec 9, 2011 / 7:00 am
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Shelter Awareness
by Kelowna Women's Shelter
Shelter Awareness The Kelowna Women’s Shelter is a place of refuge for women who are not safe in their own homes, women who have been beaten, traumatized, threatened, and have fled in terror from a partner. Our staff and volunteers provide services to women and children in the area boundaried by Oyama to the North and Peachland to the South.

Latest Columns

Anticipating a 'real' Christmas  Dec 15, 2011 / 5:00 amThings can be different  Nov 19, 2011 / 5:00 am
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What's Up
by Castanet Staff
What's Up

Latest Columns

Hot contests, celebs and beauties  Dec 6, 2011 / 4:00 pmEntertainment, events and more  Nov 7, 2011 / 4:34 pm
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
by Yoree Grozenok
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Yoree Grozenok owns and operates 1-800-GOT-JUNK? in Kelowna, part of world's largest junk removal company. Years of operating this great business gave him wealth of knowledge and experience in recycling.

Latest Columns

When recycling meets art  Dec 1, 2011 / 5:00 amDisposal costs are going up  Oct 1, 2011 / 5:00 am
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Fork Knife and Corkscrew
by Martin Berthiaume
Fork Knife and Corkscrew Martin Berthiaume has over 20 years of broadcast experience as an editor and camera operator. For the past five years he has also directed most projects that came his way.

Latest Columns

Halloween wines  Oct 30, 2011 / 11:58 pmFalafel  Oct 6, 2011 / 11:54 pm
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Cartoons by Marzio
by Marzio Manderioli
Cartoons by Marzio Marzio is an English teacher and freelance cartoonist who has lived in Kelowna for the past 45 years. He has published editorial cartoons in newspapers, produced illustrations for books and worked as a caricaturist in shopping centres and at festivals.

Latest Columns

More from Marzio  Sep 20, 2011 / 5:09 pmCartoons by Marzio  Aug 28, 2011 / 12:48 pm
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Your Child's Oral Health
by Dr. Milnes and Dr. Farquhar
Your Child's Oral Health We are dealing with an epidemic of tooth decay in children, a condition called early childhood tooth decay. Many children with dental disease have a poor quality of life because of chronic pain and infection which makes sleeping and eating difficult. Providing information through our column to parents of children in the Interior of BC will be helpful in giving them important tools to prevent dental disease in their children.

Latest Columns

Toothpaste, what works?  Aug 18, 2011 / 5:00 amWhat's the Best Brush?  Aug 4, 2011 / 5:00 am
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