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The Lingerie Party
Submitted by haley on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 12:25.

The other day, a concerned reader asked us:
“How do I plan a bachelorette party that isn’t cheesy?The bride wants to 'go dancing' and the question of 'let's do some embarrassing things for her at a club' came up - or pole dancing lessons. My immediate thoughts were...ugh, aren’t we too damn old for this? But then, sitting down at dinner is just plain boring. Help!”
We hear ya. We’ve all been a part of humiliating nights where we are those girls making a scene, urging cars to honk as we noisily parade around in stained t-shirts with dirty tag lines, sucking on crude candy – hoping to god we don’t run into anyone we know – but ultimately passing a half dozen we do, and for sure one of those people is our boss or ex-boyfriend.
The next morning we arise to the feeling of a dentist drill being lodged into our skull and a nauseating wave in our stomach that every so often gushes another bad memory from the evening prior. We, too, are at a point in our lives where the newest e-vite outlining ‘dirty games at the club’ is met with dread.
Brides to be and friends of the bride, STOP THE INSANITY! You do not need a penis shaped cake to have fun! There’s a way to celebrate the end of bachelorette-dom that is classy, entertaining and full of perks for everyone - book the bachelorette or shower at CHANGE lingerie. read more...
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SDTC's Guide to Summerlicious
Submitted by haley on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 10:11.

by Taylor Berry
Foodies rejoice! Summerlicious has returned to Toronto with even more participating restaurants than last year. If you’re not familiar, Summerlicious is chance for you to check out the best restaurants in the city for reasonable prices: restaurants serve prix fixe menus that range from $15-$30 per person for lunch, or $25-$45 per person for dinner. The tasting menus come with appetizers and dessert so it’s an incredible steal. read more...
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Tweeting through the Tragedy: Media Technology and the Death of Michael Jackson
Submitted by haley on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 09:15.

Like most of the 416 (and the 905, 613, 212 etc) I heard the news about Michael Jackson's passing from Twitter. Sitting in a hair salon, patrons and stylists all grabbed their phones in almost eerie unison. "Michael Jackson is dead?" "Yeah, I just got a text." "It's all over Twitter." "I just got FIVE texts!" The news spread around the tiny salon like wildfire-exactly the way it spread around the world. read more...
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Weekend Ideas
Submitted by Jen on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 12:21.

Garbage Strike? LCBO strike? Can't stop, won't stop! We're not letting garbage mountains and faux-hibition get us down! It's Pride Weekend, and who needs the liquor store when your favourite bars have 4 am last call? Whether you're checking out a chill patio or living it up Pride style there's plenty of party action happening this weekend to distract you from the work action. The best thing about 4 am last call? You have time to squeeze in all the things you normally have to choose between. HOT TIMES! read more...
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Counter Culture
A Midnight Cowboy Showdown
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 10:38.

I'm in shock. I need the police ASAP. Please come to the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel now. Please. Now don’t be alarmed, this is not a real emergency. It is real funny though, both funny/odd and funny/funny: a media queen hurling the f-bomb (the other one, fucker) during Pride Week? C’mon now; I need a challenge. But if offensive slurs are cool this season, I’m reclaiming puns for the dirty-minded. Now let’s get to the bottom of this fluff. read more...
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Old Spice, Anyone?
Submitted by haley on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 13:02.
Dear Jennifer,
I'm in my early twenties, just finished my undergrad and starting another degree in the fall. I'm in town for the summer, working, and enjoying my last few months of being an all-licensed, irresponsible, ingenue. I'm sort of "seeing" this guy from work--and by "seeing" I mean fooling around with--who is older than me. And by older, I mean 15 years my senior. I'm totally complicit in our late-night dealings and they're loads of fun, if time-consuming and exhausting. Whatever 'this' is clearly isn't going anywhere and I'm fine with that, but is there anything legitimately wrong with f*cking around with someone from a decidedly different generation? Should I care what people at work think? Or should I just continue as is and throw caution to the wind?
Thanks for your help!
Sexy Times and Older Guys
Dear Sexy Times and Older Guys,
If you are both cool and agreeable with your connection and you feel good about it, that's what counts. You sound very clear about what you want and what you are involved in. Carefree fun seems to be the name of the game for you this summer. If your set-up with Old Spice fits with what you are looking for and what he is looking for then let it ride. read more...
Bike Diary
It's Blitz!
Submitted by haley on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 09:05.

So the bike blitz is over-did anyone get a ticket? This weekend marked the end of the seven-day campaign by Toronto police to increase awareness and safety about cycling in the city. Debates raged on the internets about whether the police were out to help cyclists, or out to make money. Luckily, they didn't make any off me. Instead, I spent the week keeping to backstreets, under cover of darkness (yes, my Batavus is equipped with a light. Safety first.) biking under streetlamps, bottle of wine in my panniers. Nothing beats 2 am biking-there's something soothing and almost sneaky about sailing a few blocks from Queen Street, hearing the sounds of revelry and feeling like you're cruising around in your own little alternate universe, smelling the honeysuckle and stopping to lean on low concrete walls in the heat. No tickets for biking the wrong way down Augusta here. The ultimate romantic date is a nighttime bike picnic-pick your favourite spot in your favourite park, bring a bottle of wine, some crusty bread and brie (cliches exist for a reason) and a blanket. Drink out of the bottle and eat out of eachothers fingers-lovely. If you thought my bike looked good locked up beside a brick wall, you should see it leaning against a tree in the moonlit semi-darkness.
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Frat Boys Boardroom
Submitted by Jimmy on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 10:01.

By Karen Cleveland
I work in an office where it is quite the boys club…it’s practically like Mad Men. I get along with everyone well but can’t help feel uncomfortable, and almost angry, when I’m sitting at my desk and the VP comes around and starts talking about the Sunshine Girl. Within minutes, about a few feet away from my desk, a gaggle of guys will gather and start scrutinizing her body and then begin talking about sex in general. It makes me uncomfortable – so I just quietly keep my eye on the computer and try to block out their jeers. I don’t want to come off as a prude but find this really irritating. What’s your advice?
Yikes…sorry to hear this. I can imagine how toxic of an environment that must be. Good for you for having the gumption to address it. A lot of people would prefer to passively bitch about it. You’re clearly of the productive-bitching school, a trait I find endearing.
There are tons of insensitive people in the world, manifested in sexism, racism, homophobia, or just a general awful disposition. Regretfully, most of them are employed, and bring their insensitivities to work, every day.
Get your game face on. When the sneers and comments start flying, muster up your best poker face and pull the attention where it needs to be: work. Then, take on the chauvinists, one by one, starting at the bottom. Do not address this in a group format. You’re outnumbered, for one, and secondly, no one should be lectured in front of their colleagues. If you start a public pissing match, you‘ll lose and be dubbed a brat, a girly-girl, etc [insert more patronizing terms here]. read more...
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Exercise and the Office
Submitted by haley on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 12:51.

Is your groin burning? Do your calves ache? Does your chest feel like a sumo wrestler is giving you a deep pectoral massage? No, I’m not inquiring if you have crabs or tried that bewildering new sex trick from Cosmo (the latter is a crock; just try rolling over). I’m talking about exercise, and what happens when you take your young limber body for granted. I did four exercise classes in two days and have never felt less agile or more elderly. I’m 22! What happened to those “best shape of your life,” endless energy days I have heard so much about? Next thing you know I’ll have saddlebags or a mortgage or something. Okay, to be honest, I actually workout somewhat regularly, but you wouldn’t know it watching me hobble from my desk to the copier and back today. read more...
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In Video
T'was Said
Third Wheel
Submitted by haley on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 10:53.
"Look, I can barely read books, let alone social situations."
Vampire Fight
Submitted by haley on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 10:02.
"Ew! This bathroom is covered in bloody papertowels!" "Who do you think was here-Jacob or Edward?"
Steamy
Submitted by haley on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 09:59.
"I just accidentally got high off the plastic fumes from my overheated vibrator. Maybe I masturbate too much."
GZA
Submitted by ginger79 on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 14:10.
"I'm planning on heading to the GZA conference on Saturday." "That sounds disgusting."

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Pride Panic Attack vs. Small Town Fair Nausea
Submitted by Jimmy on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 13:27.
50% would rather have a panic attack at Pride or have a fit of nausea at a small town fair
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Summer Things
Submitted by haley on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 08:29.
Summer Things
- Run through a loose fire hydrant
- Eat popsicles on a set of bleachers
- Drink wine in the park
- Flatten quarters on train tracks
- Walk home with the sun rising
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