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SEXCETERA: Dealing with Panic Attacks and Asthma
by Lauren Valentine
MUSIC: Not to Be Missed Concerts
by Haley Cullingham
SEX: This Year I Will...
Resolutions from Homo Arigato
FASHION: 2009, dress like it’s 1929
by Vintage Vixen Rosanna Carlucci
HER CAREER: Laura Robinson
co-creator of Balderdash and new boardgame !dentity Crisis?
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New Year, New You?
Submitted by Jen on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 13:37.
The 2009 Swap
Beer to Buckwheat
Smokes to Celery
Lard to Lunges
Passive Agressiveness to Positivity
Binge Drinking to Book Club
E-talk to Economist
Perez to Paikin (TVO talk show guy)
Coffee to just hot hot water
C’mon now.
New Years resolutions can spark a glimpse of hope for a revitalized you, while just as easily descend into abrupt failure. Sorry to burst your 2009 bubble but a Pilates class and a box of green tea doesn’t mean you will suddenly find Zen. read more...
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Submitted by Jen on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 18:02.
Top Twenty 2008 Toronto Moments, some to remember, others to mourn.
by Jen McNeely
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NYE... are you ready?
Submitted by Jen on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 13:49.
In 2009:
I pledge to not binge drink to a point where I rip off my clothing at parties and dry heave over fire hydrants
I will learn to put the cap on the toothpaste and stop lying to my dentist that I regularly floss
Instead of watching Paris Hilton my BFF on mtv.ca before I go to bed, I will read great literature
I will put a post it note by door each day with a new vocabulary word to expand my mind
I will stop having sex dreams of my boss...but they're soo good
My workout will consist of actually going to the gym, rather than running from cab to bar to party to pizza
Every night, I will open a journal and write down ten things I'm thankful for.
…yeah right.
Before you tackle all your horrible and haunting traits – get organized and plan your NYE because standing in slush trying to hail a cab in heels with the uncertainty of getting into a bar is not fun. read more...
Counter Culture
I Will Not Be A Celeb This Year
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 10:35.
Now that your champagne headache's worn off and the mystery of your midnight kiss has been seemingly solved, it's about time the shame sets in. Three un-washable stamps stain your hand, there's a hundred outgoing calls on your cell, and you've got recollections of telling your cousin how hot he is. Never again, you vow. No more weekday happy hours, way more Pilates. Less mistake-making and more mistake-a-learnin'-from. And on that note, 52ish celebrity lessons circa 2008 read more...
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WINTER WONDERLAND: OUTDOOR TORONTO FOR UNDER $15
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 13:26.
By Jen Houston
While the snow makes it tempting to stay inside, nestled in front of the fireplace (or radiator) with a hot tea, part of the real beauty in this country is in braving the elements. Get out of the recycled air and embrace the Canadian winter in one of the city’s many outdoor wonderlands. See the Toronto Zoo in a new light on its “Christmas Treats Walk” ($10), December 26th at 10 a.m., where exhibited animals include the classic holiday reindeer and exotic Siberian tigers. Black Creek Pioneer Village’s “Christmas Remembered” ($13), and Downsview Park’s “Trail Of Lights” ($12) run until New Year’s; December 19th to the 23rd, our neighbours north of the city will be hosting “Village Lantern Tours” ($6) at the Markham Museum, at prices cheap enough to travel up there. Or if you’d prefer an event that’s totally free, drop by the Harbourfront Centre’s skating rink, which will be warm with outdoor fireplaces and performances by local artists. read more...
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Post-holiday plans
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 16:01.
67% would rather spend January heading to the gym and on a detox than playing board games, listening to Crosby, Stills & Nash and drinking hot cider.
MuchMusic VJ Sarah Taylor gives you the gist of what's happening in the city on her weekly video blog.
This week - Sarah does the holidays.
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Reasons 2009 is off to a good start
Submitted by haleyc on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 11:39.
Reasons 2009 is off to a good start
- Prince plans to release not one, but THREE, albums this year
- Gossip Girl returns Jan 5th
- YES WE CAN! Obama Inauguration: Jan 20th
- Jan 26th: Canadian Parliament returns. Drama, drama, drama.
- Jan 11th: 2009 Golden Globes. Place your bets
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Job Hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 10:20.
by Samantha
"You can be anything you want to be." If you grew up anything like how I did, (admittedly) privileged in a middle-class, sheltered existence hidden away from life’s real demons, then these words probably sound familiar to you, proclaimed by your proud parents ever since your 5th birthday. read more...
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Cyber Stalker
Hawkin's Bazaar
Submitted by Rachel Miadovnik on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 14:55.
Why we like: Tears for Fears’ infamous single, “Shout” has been unmatched since 2001. It’s a classic, obnoxiously catchy, Pop Up Video favorite of mine. Who would have thought that only six years down the line, a gifted computer mastermind would incorporate this fine ’01 diddy into the finest game since N64’s Diddy Kong Racing? Sure… I may be quoting too many “way back play backs” for you late 80’s readers, but Attack of the Sprouts is where it’s at – All Saint’s style.
What you’ll find there: A simple two-button controlled pinball-esque holiday-dinner challenge. Save the crown and argyle vest wearing protagonist to pound the malevolent brussel sprouts.
Where in the world: The non-metropolitan town of Suffolk, England – surprised?
In a nutshell: I squashed for 5 minutes straight. Try beating my record...
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Fat worm
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 16:17.
Do you want to see the fattest guy ever do the worm?
Sneeze Attack
Submitted by Jimmy on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 10:16.
"I read somewhere about people suffering from sneeze attacks post orgasm."
Know-It-Alls
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 09:25.
"I saw something with that Billy Rae Cyrus the other night."
"Oh yes. Who's his famous daughter, Milo something?"
"Yes. Milo Montana Cyrus."