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On October 24, the city’s best consignment shops, sustainably-minded stores and small business owners will stay open late, offering sales, surprises and special pop-up experiences to vintage-loving customers. The Crawl currently spans the neighbourhoods of Queen West, West Queen West, Kensington, Ossington, Parkdale, Little Portugal and Dundas West. Participating retailers include Exile, known for its collection of 1940s-’60s vintage, as well as perfectly-worn-in Levi’s jeans; Nouveau Riche Vintage, which carries everything from designer threads to vintage art; and One Heart Design, popular for its original handmade jewellery. Pop-ups are a feature of the Vintage Crawl too: charming womenswear Etsy shop...

Orlando is called the Theme Park Capital of the World for good reason. The sheer amount of thrill rides, water slides, performances, and live animal exhibits provides a themed experience for every visitor to explore. This guide features my familys list of the best theme parks in Orlando to help narrow the vast options down whether your crew is looking for animal encounters or adrenaline rushes. Magic Kingdom The classic Dumbo ride at Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom was the first of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World resort in Orlando. Its one of the best theme parks in...

Another day, another lawsuit. A company named Unwired Planet is seeking $8 billion from Apple over standard-essential patents, according to FOSS Patents. This isn’t the first legal brouhaha involving Apple and Unwired Planet. In April 2017, Unwired Planet announced that it had settled its patent infringement suit with Apple, ending more than four years of litigation that Apple said was frivolous and Unwired said was worth an estimated $33 million. In July 2016, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down an opinion vacating in part a 2015 summary judgment that found Apple not in infringement of certain...

Hebru Brantley is surely evolving past his on-paper designation of being a visual artist, working primarily in the realm of graffiti. The tall, brawny Chicago native is now a producer, merchant, and all-around creative force with a coterie of celebrity fans and a loyal following of hypebeasts and baes. He’s a virtual modern-day Walt Disney, a cartoonist who, throughout his lifetime, built one of the biggest corporations in history, complete with several larger-than-life destinations that bring his creations to life. Brantley, in his own unique way, has followed suit. On October 24th, he will unveil “Nevermore Park: Home of Flyboy,”...

There are many things to do in Cozumel Mexicos largest Caribbean Island. When we mention Cozumel to other travellers, their eyes glaze over and they imagine silvery white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and an azure blue ocean. Cozumel certainly offers all of that, and much more. When travelling Mexico, you may decide you just want to chill out on this Caribbean island (only 30 miles long and 10 miles wide), and I understand completely. But, after visiting here, I recommend you leave the beach behind and experience the many other things to do in Cozumel. Would you be able...