The new legal hot topic: animal law25

Animal law encompasses everything from veterinary malpractice and custody cases to more philosophical issues of animal rights and personhood 15/07/08 9:05 AM 25

A policy wonk living in geek heaven4

Mark Adler a bit of a fan boy, basking in the superstar aura that emanates from many of his guests 14/07/08 9:10 AM 4

I've lost my key. Can you pass me that banana?77

Lock-picking enthusiasts are cracking the 'uncrackable' in increasingly creative ways. And locksmiths aren't happy about it 11/07/08 8:58 AM 77

An online lifeline1

A new social networking site connects kids to their school, friends and family from the comfort of their hospital beds 15/07/08 8:36 AM 1

Reduced-fat milk OK for all toddlers, doctors say39

Parents may start seeing the dairy aisle in a different light if a major new medical statement about reduced-fat dairy products gains momentum 15/07/08 9:28 AM 39

Phosphate restrictions under fire19

New rules won't apply to commercial or industrial sources 11/07/08 9:08 AM 19

Getting an edge in divorce court89

Christie Brinkley isn't only one trotting out science projects and other artifacts of parental commitment 15/07/08 12:42 AM 89

A time to sever parental ties44

It's never easy to cut the cord - especially when it's mom or dad who needs to go 15/07/08 9:36 AM 44

Damage Control: I blabbed about a friend's indiscretion92

Now I've got five friends who know more than they should. How can I keep them quiet? 11/07/08 9:12 AM 92

How 365 days of Cosmo advice saved my life41

Want wilder sex? To improve your health? A better relationship with mom? When Cathy Alter's life hit bottom, she found salvation in the pages of women's magazines 10/07/08 12:48 AM 41

Food: Yes, you can can46

As worries mount about bisphenol A, foodies are kicking it old school - and preserving at home 09/07/08 9:06 AM 46

Fermentation fun15

Foodies are turning to the live microbes in their apple cider vinegar and brined pickles to aid digestion and ward off disease 09/07/08 12:28 AM 15

Michael Smith: Grilled steak with shitake gravy21

Just about everyone loves a grilled steak 09/07/08 9:19 AM 21

Clear the table for the kitchen Olympians1

B.C. shines as Canada's top restaurant talent prepares to take on the world this October 09/07/08 11:03 AM 1

Health: Beyond BlackBerry Thumb16

Neck pain, phantom vibrations and bulging bellies are afflicting hand-held device addicts. The omnipresent technology may be creating a host of problems 14/07/08 4:14 AM 16

Boardroom Olympians3

Gifted athletes aren't necessarily gifted speakers. But with training, a career can blossom after the game ends 14/07/08 9:40 AM 3

Just hired - and bribed to go30

If your boss offered you $1,500 to quit right now, would you take it? 07/07/08 9:43 AM 30

The new linen2

Prints, metallics and hi-tech coatings have breathed new life into the world's oldest textile. 'It's not your grandmother's tablecloth' any more 12/07/08 12:00 AM 2

Graphic content2

Couture is alive and kicking up its heels on the Paris runway with striking contrasts and sexy silhouettes 05/07/08 12:00 AM 2

Dresses for a summer of love4

From top to bottom, it's a long story. Get back into the groove with easy, breezy maxis in flowing styles and bright, bold prints 21/06/08 12:00 AM 4

The e-tox vacation: Holiday help for the CrackBerry crowd4

You know the symptoms: The furtive thumbing on the beach, those phantom rings on forest trails. But there is holiday hope for electronics addicts 12/07/08 12:00 AM 4

Our Tour de France7

An 8-per-cent incline doesn't sound like much. But on a cycling vacation with his wife, Wayne Tefs finds out why even the world's top riders are likely to huff and puff their way up the Pyrenees this month — and why the agony is worth it 05/07/08 12:00 AM 7

Back to Bella4

It may have a musical name. But getting to the remote town of Bella Coola is anything but a snap. Jake MacDonald reflects on two very different attempts – 30 years apart 21/06/08 12:00 AM 4