Michele Sponagle

Actor and La La Land star Ryan Gosling got it right when he said, “The one thing I love most about being an adult is the right to buy candy whenever and wherever I want.” And you can do just that at these top candy destinations around the globe.
Top Candy Destinations Around the World
Fortunately for him and other fans of the sugar rush, the world has some very sweet spots for those with decadent indulgence at the top of their travel list.
Buffalo, New York: Top Sponge Candy Destination
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Michael Hebb is the epitome of a disruptor. The Seattle-based author, activist, artist and author has set out to challenge how we think about some of life’s most sensitive issues, like death and dying. His desire is to start “a gentle revolution” around the subject.
When he was in his mid-30s, Hebb took a train from Portland to Seattle and struck up a conversation with two doctors. They revealed that 75 percent of Americans wanted to die at home, yet only 25 percent did. Clearly, there is a d...

The world knows Buffalo, New York, primarily as the originator of spicy, buttery, crispy and delicious chicken wings. What it doesn’t know is that the city has other culinary legacies worth bragging about that are completely fowl-free. Likely, they played a part in it earning a spot on National Geographic’s 10 best food destinations in America.
From an iconic breakfast cereal to hot dogs, the next time you’re in the Nickel City (because of the buffalo depicted on U.S. five-cent pieces from 19...

The French know a lot about love. They have a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to romance and to food. In Montreal, that passion gets channeled into the creation of sweet treats and baked goodies of all descriptions. That’s what makes it a perfect place to explore all things delicious and delectable, especially around Valentine’s Day.
As you explore the city savoring a warm pain au chocolat in hand and share nibbles of artisan chocolate, it’s hard not to get swept up in the city’s charms...

Inside an airy room at the sprawling Travaasa Hana resort on Maui’s rugged eastern coast, adventure guide Mapuana Kalaniopio-Cook sits surrounded by flower blossoms, fern fronds and exotic leaves. She is teaching a group of resort guests how to make a traditional Hawaiian lei. With her foot propped up on a chair, she uses her toes to hold supple emerald green ti leaves in place while her hands twist them into a rope, which serves as a base for the lovely blossoms and other sprigs of greenery ...

​The former Mohawk Institute is tucked away in a quiet part of Brantford, surrounded by a wide expanse of lawn. Until June 1970, it was a residential school, one of 17 established in Ontario. Today, only one other such structure remains, in Sault Ste. Marie. Most have been demolished: communities wanted them gone. They were a physical reminder of state-sanctioned suffering, broken families, and cultural traditions pushed to the brink of extinction. But this 114-year-old red-brick building was...

Attempting to get the right kind of medicine to treat a health condition, whether it’s high blood pressure or depression, is a venture fraught with hazards. What works for one patient may not work for another, precipitating an often-frustrating trial-and-error process to find an effective drug.
These trials are not only wasteful but also potentially dangerous due to potential adverse drug reactions, which is the fourth leading cause of death in North America. Surely there is a better option f...

lmost three million Canadians have been diagnosed with diabetes. By 2020 this number is estimated to reach 4.2 million, according to the Canadian Diabetes Association. While there is no cure to date, diabetes is a condition that can be managed.
Technology to benefit those with Type 1
More than 300,000 Canadians have Type 1 diabetes. “Although there is no national data available, the number of patients benefiting from insulin pump technology is far below expectations,” says Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lho...

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