Lars Ulrich, songwriter and drummer for the heavy-metal band Metallica, is selling a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting from his art collection that could set a new auction record for the artist, Christie's said Friday.

Amazingly, the colour this week surpasses that of last as the maples and birches reach their peak. Nestled here and there amidst the bright foliage are splashes of scarlet red that will endure long after the last leaf flutters to the ground.

This delightfully creamy, delicately flavoured dish can be served alongside your favourite grilled fish, poultry or meat.

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Most actresses starring in a sitcom can't wait to tell you all about their favourite subject: themselves.

Jimmy Smits, a proven TV star in L.A. Law and NYPD Blue, is looking like the go-to guy when a drama's juicy guest role demands leading-man heft.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 12-year-old, and I'm not pretty. I just started seventh grade, and I have noticed that people date each other based completely on looks. I think that's superficial, and I wouldn't want to date someone just because of it. The sad thing is, everybody does it.

A three-day festival in Sackville this month celebrates Canada's finest singer-songwriters.

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have put off writing to you about my problem because it is not one usually mentioned in polite society; however, others may benefit from your reply.

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We have been looking at doubles that are not for penalty. But the penalty double does still exist, even if it is an endangered species.