The Media and Professional Sports

The media has successfully intertwined itself into the DNA of professional sports, an arena where previous athletes that stood tall above their sport were not as aggressively marketed as they are today. Find out how the business side of sports has broken the loyalty of the game, while influencing individuals to follow the legacy of its given leaders.

Tiger Woods
Golf is an experience that has been highlighted by many great players over the years. This refined game is the kind of experience that can take six hours out of your busy schedule without regrets. Tiger Woods has motivated new groups across the world to tap into this skilled pastime, and tune into televised golf like never before. Woods wasn’t simply good for golf, for a while he was golf. Without him, the sport will never be the same. Read more

Brainchild

Police officers Lisa and Jarrod Boon were overjoyed when they became the parents of a beautiful healthy girl on Feb. 18, 2009. But just four months after Suri Olivia Boon was born, she was diagnosed with ATRT, a form of aggressive malignant brain tumour. “We just couldn’t believe it. We never asked why it was happening, Read more

Valentini Continues Cystic Fibrosis Support

Love was in the air on Feb. 17th, 2010. Guests schmoozed at Six Degrees Event Centre for the annual Valentini event, enjoying delectable hors d’oeuvres and delicious cocktails. Ticket purchases were sealed with generous intentions, as proceeds went to supporting cystic fibrosis research and treatment. To top this tender night off with the spirit of love, Oscar-styled gift bags were handed out to each and every guest. Read more

Mi Casa, Tu Casa — Spring Home Decor

Peel open the drapes and let sunshine in. Embrace the season’s embellished elegance as you invite warmth in your home with the new trends of floral printed upholstery and Art Nouveau-inspired pieces. Read more

Beauty — Day and Night Coverage

Nighttime — Make yourself dazzle, even in the darkness.

Anna Sui Moisture Rich Fluid Foundation
Give your face a flawless finish for a successful night out on the town.

Yves Rocher Eye Shadow and Mascara
Let your eyes stand out and illuminate even the darkest room with this sultry, smoky toned eye shadow palette and mascara.

Halle – Pure Orchid
Feel exotic, feminine and desirable throughout the evening with Pure Orchid, the latest fragrance from Halle Berry. Read more

Bancheri Brothers Pave the Way to Perfection

Charlie, Salvatore and Filippo Bancheri.

A company that has stood the test of time, Bancheri Bros. Interlock & Paving Corp. has transcended generations, fusing past traditions with modern materials. Aside from its revered paving and interlocking services, the company enhances its projects with landscaping, fountains and flowerbeds.

With projects throughout the GTA boasting the Bancheri brothers’ superior work, this 25-year-old company makes homes sparkle with curb appeal. “Our clients appreciate our professionalism and efficiency,” says Charlie Bancheri, who runs the company with his father, Filippo, and uncle Salvatore. “We’re clean, courteous, and we concentrate on one job at a time, which allows us to finish projects very quickly.”

The mark of a Bancheri Bros. project is its artistic Read more

Power of Women Exchange

The Toronto Power of Women Exchange kicked off the year with its newest chapter: Toronto East. Sweet ladies delved in delicious delights at a cocktail reception, held at Blue Danube Conference Hall prior to the trade show for businessmen and businesswomen. Over 200 leading professionals gathered around to network and support speakers Tina Dezsi and Lia Bandola. The trade show was a hit – inspiring women from all over the world to reach for the stars. www.powe.ca

Jennifer Cohen — Unleash your Inner Rock Star

Jennifer Cohen is a health, fitness and lifestyle expert who has trained a wide range of people, from working men and single mothers, to Hollywood’s Keanu Reeves, Gabrielle Union and some of the Playboy Playmates. Cohen has written a book filled with on-the-go daily workout routines that can be done in your home, office or even while you’re out shopping.

No Gym Required: Unleash Your Inner Rock Star, teaches a reader to think outside the box when it comes to everyday routines and environmental challenges. The message Cohen is trying to get out is that “everything you need is right around you if you can just learn to use it.”

The book kicks with tips and tricks, including stacking books or magazines as a platform on which to do lunges, using Read more

Fitness and Nutrition Tips

1: There are so many different ways to take our workouts to the next level but we seem to get stuck in the same routine. Take some time to really explore all that your health club has to offer. Why not try a new kind of exercise that you don’t usually do to get different muscles working? A little push can make a big difference. www.elementsfitnesstoronto.com

2: In-home personal training could be a fast and effective way to get results. Having someone come to you means a hassle-free, no-excuses solution to your workout woes. www.puremotivationfitness.com

3: The most common mistake made by most trainees is under-eating. Muscle needs to be fed the proper nutrients. Skipping meals or not eating at least your basic metabolic requirements Read more

Swimsuit designer Sonia Vera

Model-turned-swimsuit-designer Sonia Vera knows what the trendy, jet-setting woman wants. That’s why she’s blended her abundant experience and fashion savvy to create her very own line of swimwear. With star styles and all the rage colours and patterns, Vera has created a brand that shines like the sun. Read more

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