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How To Throw An Awesome Karaoke Jam in the Comfort of Your Own Home
Submitted by haley on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 21:06.

For her birthday this year, my roommate requested two things. The first? Mixologist-crafted drinks involving dry ice, champagne foam, and lavendar essence. The second? The privilege of singing 'Will You Be There?' at drunk, screeching volumes in the comfort of our own living room. The mixology drinks were accomplished easily enough. We went to sip delicious concoctions at Barchef on Queen West. (On the West Coast, try Voya and in Montreal, Lab ). The second request, however, proved a little more difficult. But a whole lot of internet searching, an ill-advised foray into karaoke buses that offer blowjob lessons, and a hungover road trip to Scarborough later, our living room was equipped not only with birthday cake and jello shots, but an amplifier, two microphones, and a shiny silver karaoke machine. read more...
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Move Over, Tween, That's My Free Poster: New Moon Comes Out on DVD This Weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 10:34.

Well, it's that time of year again. The time when we sacrifice every shred of dignity we possess for the sake of a brooding angry dude and a barely-legal werewolf who looks amazing with his shirt off. And do we regret it? Not one bit. Dust off your plastic vampire teeth, kids, because New Moon comes out on DVD Friday at midnight. And if you're anything like us, you've already pre-ordered your DVD (complete with 10 minutes spent debating which free poster will look best on your bathroom door), and are planning to stop by Blockbuster 'round midnight with one too many cocktails in you, to battle beleaguered dads for your copy. Actually, that's not entirely true. We're planning to do an incognito cruise-by and if the scene looks too embarrassing, we'll just pretend we were walking to the bar. If the coast is clear, however, its trench collars up, sunglasses on, and a quick pick up of the goods before retreating to our apartment for an evening of quality children's entertainment. What? Can you blame us?
Get Stoked: The Runaways
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 11:54.

By Caitlyn Holroyd
Long before the Spice Girls, there was another – more edgy – five-some of ladies preaching girl power known as the Runaways. Co-founded by Joan Jett, the teenage band was short-lived, but rivaled top punk acts of the time like the Ramones and the Sex Pistols before breaking up in 1979. Because we love these badass chicks (and their new biopic starring Kristin Stewart and Dakota Fanning will be in theatres soon), we’d like to introduce you to the Runaways. read more...
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Crafts for a Cause
Submitted by haley on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 08:01.

Want to frame a painting by Chan Marshall of Cat Power? What about a t-shirt decorated by Robin Pecknold from Fleet Foxes? Or the guitar Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear learned to play on? (Swoon.) What if your bids on these fantastic items went directly to Haiti, 100%, via an organization that takes responsibility for their own overhead? read more...
RELATED: Artists for Peace and Justice Cat Power Chan Marshal Crafts for a Cause Ed Droste Fleet Foxes Grizzly Bear Robin Pecknold
My Special K Challenge
Yeeee - is the weather ever beautiful!
Submitted by Jen on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 12:32.
It's time to lace up, set the playlist and run! I will confess, I am no seasoned athlete. Back in high school I was fairly active as a swim and tennis instructor who also joined the track team - but let's be honest the latter was purely for missing full days of school to attend meets with friends and eat gorp. However, university happened and then a series of high demanding jobs that have made it difficult to keep up...you may be able to tell from my sloppy looking jog that I'm a newbie - but that will not deter me from becoming a 'runner' by late spring! read more...
B is for BabyBlog
THE BABYMAMMA: Marta - Can write killer copy but can't pronounce "Canadiana."
THE BABYDADDY: Dustin - can design a house but can't figure out voicemail.
So the story goes:
Dustin and Marta sitting in a tree,
K-i-s-s-i-n-g.
First comes love,
Then comes a baby in a baby carriage,
And when we get around to it, finally marriage.
...Or something like that. This column tells the tale of all things Little Walnut (or LW as he'll be referred to from here on in)-chronicling the gestation, birth and rise to toddlerdom of my first baby.
You Gotta Roll With It
Submitted by haley on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 10:55.

Ok. So this rolling over thing is really getting out of hand. Cy is one lean, mean, rolling machine. And I, the victim left in its wake. I put him down for a second, and I really mean a second, blink, and he's already on his tummy.
Of course, moments later, he starts to scream. Because, well, what's there to do once you're on your tummy? There's not much of a view. read more...
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Big Mouth, Big Trouble
Submitted by haley on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 10:59.
Dear Jennifer,
I have a big mouth. Sometimes I say things without thinking about the consequences of my words. They just come out of my mouth.
Sometimes my words hurt people even though I didn't mean to. I speak the truth, but people don't seem to be able to handle it. I think I might lack tact. It's just hard to know when to say something and when not to say it.
Because of this, people don't seem to trust me at work. They seem to be scared of what I will say, do, or if I will keep their secrets or not. Last time a co-worker left in my department, I was the last one to know and it really hurt me. She told my supervisor I was a sweet girl and all, but didn't want to tell me. I learned it from someone else.
I tried thinking before speaking, but I just don't know what is right to say and what isn't.
Should I just shut up and have boring conversations just to avoid hurting anyone else?
-Big Mouth Girl
Dear Big Mouth Girl,
First off, congrats on the awareness... you are aware of something that is going on. Once we are aware, we are able to take the next step. We can’t heal parts of ourselves until we can see them clearly. I am hearing a few different things here: 1) Developing tact 2) When to Speak Truth 3) What to Say or Not To say.
Here are some ways that will help you develop your communication style in a way that feels right to you. read more...
SDTC Finishing School
Money. Oh, money.
Submitted by karen_cleveland on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:34.

By Karen Cleveland
I’m old school. My parents raised us that it’s not polite to talk about money, even in general context. It was imbued that discussing how much you earn or spend was gauche, and that simply no good could come from it. And I still think there’s merit in that.
We’re now in a consumer climate, however, where bragging rights for a bargain are touted with pride. Perhaps it’s the Winners mentality, or coming out of a recession, but it’s become more and more commonplace to flog, “I got these shoes for $50.00, half off, can you believe it!?”. read more...
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T'was Said
Murder/Suicide
Submitted by haley on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 08:49.
"Heidi and Spencer? What those two could use is a good murder-suicide."
China Rap
Submitted by haley on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 17:14.
"I was like 'Mom, there is NO WAY I'm performing a rap at my dad's 60th birthday party at a shitty Chinese restaurant in Kitchener-Waterloo.'"
Kelowna Boys
Submitted by haley on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 10:51.
"There are 3 main male styles in Kelowna: the Ed Hardy juice monkey, the Suburban Lumberjack, and the Gay Burglar."

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Burlesque vs. Accordion
Submitted by haley on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 14:22.
You're equally split between being a fantastic burlesque dancer and learning to play the accordion.
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Activity + Beverage Combos
Submitted by haley on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 14:42.
Activity + Beverage Combos
- Best school pal chats + Maple syrup lattes @ Ella’s Uncle
- Indie boys and dancing + pints of 50 @ Dakota Tavern
- Snowy walks with your man + Mayan hot chocolate @ home in the kitchen (channel your inner Juliette Binoche)
- Hot Yoga + Cold, cold water @ Moksha Yoga
- Sentimental Novels + Cono Sur Merlot @ home in your bedroom






