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ARIES (March 21-April 19): For every trillion dollars the U.S. government spends on the military, it creates about 11,000 jobs. That same expenditure, if directed toward education, creates 27,000 jobs.

Global Language Monitor has listed Vancouver as the fashion capital of Canada in its ninth annual ranking.

Owls are still in. And the shimmering mercury decor accents on the shelves at the new West Elm send Christmas alarm bells ringing.

On the day when Martin and Esther Kafer attempt to be the worlds oldest couple to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro hes 85, shes 84 , they are asking their fellow Vancouverites to tackle the Grouse Grind to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of BC.

Its time to get out your lederhosen. At least two Vancouver restaurants are hosting Oktoberfest dinners. From Sept. 22 to Oct.

Imagined sense of security makes all the difference

Exactly what is "Practical Luxury"? Just ask Lexus and they will tell you that it refers to the new 2013 Lexus ES. In many ways the ES epitomizes Lexus and is one of the original founding vehicles that the brand has been built around.

Today we are going to be talking about something very few of you appear to be aware of. We've mastered turning and stopping, and some of you have even moved on to the advanced manual transmission course. Well done.

Weekly auto roundup

The air of September mornings has a cool, wake-up bite to it. Each year, it reminds me to get down to business and engage in the start of a new school year.