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How My Life Got BLOGGED

MuchMusic VJ Liz Trinnear: She’s a Winner Contents VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 December 2009 How My Life Got Blogged The Internet impacted her career 3 Scarlett Editorial & Production Team Members Cinthia MacLean Carry Your Ride Rebecca Mader Portable, lightweight wheels to go 4 Caroline Marini Lori A. May Wine 101 Corrine Morris An introduction to making grape choices 5 Amanda Shaw Brooke Shekter Bent Out of Shape? Victoria Siemon Simple workout strategies 6 Daisy Sun Jessica Uniac 8 Ways to Break the Ice 7 Instructor: Patrick M. Kennedy It’s easy to meet new people Scarlett is a project of Writing 2294- Publishing which is one of many Smart Snacks courses offered in the Writing, Rhetoric, for Savvy Women 7 and Professional Communication Program (http://www.uwo.ca/writing) in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at The She’s a Winner University of Western Ontario. Liz Trinnear achieves her “. . . ultimate goal” 8 Students worked in teams to develop a Reader Profi le, Mission Statement, Be Your Own Boss Editorial Formula, and Editorial Content It’s a career option many students choose 9 and Assignments; they wrote articles, took photographs, designed title and cover, edited each other’s work, and Party Your Way Around the World 10 directed design and layout decisions “Where’s the best place to party?” within the context of a team.

Each student prepared a version of the above listed elements of a contemporary The Write Career magazine, and team members evaluated One-On-One with Poet Penn Kemp 12 each other’s submissions, and either chose one as the best proposal or merged 7 Easy Tricks their ideas to create a team proposal. to Balance Your Budget 13 Each team offered its concepts and ideas to the class where they were discussed BBM ME! and debated until one proposal was A handheld that connects you to the world instantly 14 universally adopted. Special Thanks to: Workout Buddies The Reader’s Digest Foundation of Jessica and Tiffany burn calories together 15 Canada for the professional input of their Production Editor Michele Beacom Cant who visited the class and provided students with valuable feedback on their She Can Dance publication and insightful career advice; Melanie Mah learns something about herself after taking the SYTYCDC challenge 16 To Marie Smibert whose generosity to the Writing Program has made this Harmless Fun? publication possible; Things you can do to protect yourself 18 To Denise Ward Production Manager Love London at The Aymer Express for being a Eating, shopping, and entertainment values 19 valuable technical resource for the course instructor. I CHOO Printed in Canada “Jimmy Choo” means shoes 20 at The Aylmer Express (Printing Division)

2 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 How My Life Got Blogged Recent Law Grad Uses the Internet to Create the Career She Wants

by Caroline Marini So what courses helped this Blogging offers the opportunity budding lawyer bring her so much for people to tell the world what’s success at such a young age? Zizzo on their minds, talk about current took an interdisciplinary degree events, or circulate information in Environmental Studies from about one’s business, no matter how the University of Waterloo. The uniquely focused. This new web- degree emphasised being able to based craze has allowed one young converse across various disciplines recent graduate to open her own law thereby helping her expand her fi rm, get national exposure to clients, knowledge: “I’d say the courses on and be featured in the business economics, environmental studies, section of the Globe and Mail. and the specifi c courses on climate change best prepared me for this So here she is . . . meet Laura Laura Zizzo, LLB new venture.” With an undergrad Zizzo. Twenty-seven years old in Environmental Sciences, Zizzo and already she has a degree in “It’s absolutely essential to have continued to study environmental Environmental Studies from the a web presence,”says Zizzo. “The law and specialized in it after University of Waterloo and a fi rst thing I did when I decided graduating from the University of law degree from the University to start my own fi rm was get a Toronto Law School. of Toronto. Since graduation she temporary website up and running. has worked in environmental law The Internet (my blog, Twitter and “I started with no clients; I made at the Toronto law fi rm Gowling Facebook) has been essential. I am a leap to a job where I wasn’t sure Lafl eur Henderson LLP. This past constantly online, and clients are I’d be able to make any money or July Zizzo opened her own practice fi nding me from the web presence that anyone would want to hire me specializing in environmental and alone. I couldn’t do what I’ve been or think I was experienced enough climate-change law. The twist is that doing without the internet!” to do good work. I just took a deep in addition to legal advice, Zizzo is breath and dug in. I do that every providing climate-change consulting The Internet connects Zizzo day.” and advisory services. to people around the world. “I’m like any other 20-something driven With Zizzo’s accomplishments, When asked why she started her women out there; the only difference ideas, and new fi ndings about own law fi rm, Zizzo energetically is that my accomplishments environmental issues blogged responded, “I enjoy leadership are being explored through the immediately online, potential clients and wanted to be in a position to Internet!” see that she is working hard at what practice differently than traditional she believes in. lawyers do. I thought I would be Zizzo was contacted by the able to focus on the subject and style Globe and Mail for creating buzz Zizzo is an infl uential young I wanted to practice in if I started about her independent business woman who has set goals for her my own fi rm, instead of staying in a choices. “An editor at the Globe self, and with an organized agenda, larger fi rm.” contacted me after she checked she keeps her life and her new law out my website and blog — it was fi rm on track. Zizzo not only started her own her idea to do the story. I think it helped build my confi dence and my law fi rm this summer, but she’s been For many young women profi le.” dominating the Internet through intimidated by the thought of the use of her personalized blog, a taking an unconventional career website for her law fi rm, and being With a goal in mind and path, Zizzo exemplifi es what can be followed on Twitter, an up-to-the- an education background that accomplished when a career choice minute blogging site that allows would lead her to success, Zizzo is in harmony with one’s beliefs. people to post and follow newly is constantly networking about discussed issues. environmental issues. Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 3 Carry Your Ride Portable, Lightweight, Take your ride where ever you go.

by Victoria Siemon

Folding clothes, folding paper, folding towels, folding chairs, and folding bicycles. Wait, folding bicycles? Is there even such a thing? Why, yes there is! The folding The Bergmonch Bike: 9.5 kg bicycle is a bike that folds in half so it is more compact, effi cient, is great for mountain bike trails economical, healthy, ecological, easy because uphill it’s a backpack to transport and store. There are and downhill it’s a speedy bike many different forms of the folding adventure. The frame is made of bicycle including Dahon’s folding strong, lightweight aluminum. bicycle, Bergmonch’s backpack The whole idea is like summer bicycle and Bazooka’s collapsible tobogganing where you climb uphill bike. These bicycles are a recent and enjoy the swift ride downhill. innovation. They are great for urban Special features include an aerated lifestyles where size matters and back plate, shoulder belts, hip belt smaller is often better. and height adjustable chest strap. When life throws uphill trails at you, Cycling is an excellent B. They are the worldwide leader in respond with some hiking boots and alternative to driving a car or taking folding bicycles with sales of almost the backpack bicycle because if there public transit because it’s emission two million. Their headquarters is is an uphill, there is also a downhill. free. However, because of their in Los Angeles, California, however, size and awkward shape, bicycles they sell bicycles in over 30 Bazooka “Ride With Style” was often have to be locked up outside: countries. The majority of Dahon’s established in Vancouver, British a major inconvenience, especially employees ride bicycles to work. Columbia in 2002. The company for those who work in offi ce believes that biking should be a buildings or live in apartments. Dahon bikes are predominantly part of everyday life. An individual The new folding bike design is not sold through independent bike can save money and our planet by only convenient, but it is a great shops and the Internet. There are biking to school, work, or wherever way to minimizing impact on the different categories of bikes that the destination is. Foldable bikes are environment. Folding bikes can be include city, commuter, electric, convenient because there’s no need taken anywhere. mountain, road, touring, sport, and to worry about bike racks, parking, urban utility. These are all foldable or space. Bazooka sells carry bags Dahon, Bergmonch and Bazooka bikes. that make it even easier to take your sell folding bicycles for those who bike anywhere and everywhere love to cycle to their destinations but Vitesse D7 Commute bike was from the trunk of your car to the also need a compact size for storage recently rated as the overall winner airport, buses, boats, subways, and and portability. in folding by UK’s leading auto the offi ce. It is perfect for urban magazine. The D7 is suitable for any dwellers, travelers, and those Dahon wants to encourage terrain; you can take it with you on looking for a recreational activity. more people to use environmentally a trail, on the streets, or for a ride sustainable forms of transportation, in the park. It has hill-conquering The Navigator 21 Speed bike so they have focused on creating a gears and a rear luggage rack. is made for the off-road journey reasonably priced folding bicycle adventurer. You can take it with to achieve this goal. Their bike The Bermonch “Hiking Uphill, you no matter what terrain your is a revolution in transportation Wheelin Downhill” is made in confronted with. that changes the way people get Germany. This bike doesn’t just themselves from point A to point fold; it folds into a backpack. This 4 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 Wine 101: A Beginner’s Guide By Corrine Morris idea of what you are purchasing. you enter the expensive territory A numbered scale is used to grade of reserves and vintages. Most Do you ever fi nd yourself sweetness: 0 identifi es the driest beginners will be just as happy with wandering the aisles at the LCBO, wines, 6 identifi es the sweetest. a simple $12 bottle of wine as with lost in a sea of wine bottles? With a more expensive one, so don’t feel white, pink, red, Australian, and But where to begin? pressured to spend more unless you Chilean options glaring back at you, Every person appreciates are ready to try something new. and no idea how to choose? If you wine differently. Your goal is to feel overwhelmed when it comes to develop your own taste. If you What if Iʼm still unsure? searching for that perfect bottle of really are unsure where to begin, Never be afraid to ask for help wine, you are not alone. start by choosing wine varieties when searching for wine; even that are popular with other people. seasoned connoisseurs fi nd the Do not panic. Armed with a Chardonnays are the most popular advice of LCBO employees helpful. little knowledge and the courage white and Cabernet Sauvignons are Consider keeping a journal of the to experiment, you can easily learn the most popular red. wines you try, and write down what how to pick wine like a pro. you like or dislike for later reference. People will commonly choose Red or White? wine based on the food they are Once you fi nd a wine you The basic difference between serving. This is an art of its own. The like, pay attention to its region red and white wines is how they table below outlines popular wines – you might fi nd you are drawn to are made. Red wine is made of and their food pairings. Australian reds or French whites. crushed, fermented grapes where Look for patterns; trust your the fruit and skin remain for the What is the cost? instincts. fermentation process, whereas white To some, wine still smells of wine is made of fermented grape affl uence, but its wide price range Be bold! With a little bit of juice only. Surprisingly, wine gets makes it affordable to all. A decent experimentation and determination, its colour from the grape skins. This bottle of wine at your local LCBO you will fi nd a perfect wine that means white wine can be made from can range from $12-$18 before works for you. red grapes as long as the skins are WHITES to Consider Description Food pairings removed before fermentation. Chardonnay One of the world’s most popular Best coupled with chicken whites, tasting of rich citrus or fruity and fi sh The choice between red and fl avours white is a personal one. Many Sauvignon Blanc This wine has a very spicy and Serve with seafood and people fi nd that it is easier to pronounced aroma strong cheeses begin drinking white wine, often Riesling Sweet Rieslings taste of various fruits Pair with white meats like considered to be a lighter fare, and and dry Rieslings taste of lemon and chicken, fi sh and pork then progress to heavier red wines. herbs There really is no right place to Other popular whites: Gurwertztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio begin – it’s up to you. Remember REDS to Consider Description Food pairings to serve white wine chilled in slim Cabernet Sauvignon One of the world’s most popular Best coupled with strong wine glasses (called fl utes) and serve reds, it tastes of deep, dark fruits fl avours like beef and lamb red wine at room temperature in (mostly black current) and is often broader rimmed fl utes. aged in oak Merlot This wine is full-bodied and rich in Serve with grilled meats, While many assume white fl avours of cherry and chocolate. sausages and pastas is sweet and red is dry, you can Shiraz This is also called Syrah, a rich, full- Pair with with heavy fl avoured buy sweet and dry wines in both bodied, spicy wine tasting of black foods like lamb, duck and cherries and smoke. goose. varieties. Read the label to get an Other popular reds: Chianti, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 5 Bent Out of Shape? Here’s a solution that’s as easy as 1-2-3 by Daisy Sun

eel tired and out of breath after walking up Workouts should differ bi-weekly so that you a fl ight of stairs? You need to get into shape. exercise different muscle groups. You can focus on Although cardio is a favourite for many cardio for the fi rst day and then rotate to weight training women, it is important to balance cardio with the next day. Alternating workouts will prevent you F weight training exercises. from reaching a plateau. Having fun will also motivate you to continue working out. Working out at least four days a week will increase endurance. “When you challenge your muscles with Running is one of the most convenient methods of something new each workout, they’re constantly cardio. If you prefer not to run, there are more gentle trying to adapt, so results come quickly and you keep alternatives such as swimming, biking and working out getting toned,” says celebrity trainer Valerie Waters of on an elliptical machine. After a minimum of 30 minutes Brentwood, California. Breaks between workouts give of cardio, you can focus on muscle and core training. your body time to rebuild muscle tissue and prevent muscle damage that occurs from over-exercising.

Arms Butt, Legs & Abs & Chest Shoulders

An alternative to bench For redefi ning your abs, lie Stand with your feet presses are incline push-ups. on your back and lift your legs shoulder-width apart with the You1 have the fl exibility of up 2to 90 degrees. Hold this toes3 turned out slightly. This working on virtually anything position for fi ve seconds and will help you regain balance. that can make an incline. Place then push your legs straight With a medicine ball or free both hands on a bench. up into the air. Repeat and do weights, squat until your thighs three sets of 15. are parallel to the fl oor. You Extend your legs straight To work on your oblique can hover up and down in this and push yourself up to a 45 muscles, keep your legs in the position for 20 seconds, jump degree angle. air with one leg bent over the up, and extend your arms, other. Support your head with pressing the ball overhead. To Slowly lower your body so your hands and contract your reduce the pressure on your your arms are at a 90 degree abs while you lift your head. knees, just lift the ball overhead angle. Push yourself back up Switch legs and repeat three without jumping. Repeat fi ve and repeat three reps of 15. sets of 15 on each side. sets of 20.

6 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 Meet New People Smart Snacks for Savvy Women 8 Ways to Break the Ice Healthy choices that’ll boost your energy without the muffi n top!

by Victoria Siemon by Cinthia MacLean 1. Ask questions - When someone new So, after your fi rst year living on your own, you’re modeling a 15-pound enters the room, it’s always important to muffi n-top—belly bulge that hangs over the waistline of your favorite make him/her feel comfortable. Asking jeans in a manner resembling a muffi n spilling over its paper casing. Don’t questions is a great conversation starter. freak out! Take a look at your eating habits and make adjustments. It’s best to make small adjustments to your diet that you know you can stick 2. Offer a beverage - Whether you’re at with. Because you are constantly on the go, fi nding time to eat can be a party or just having some down time hard, but it is possible! watching a movie, it is important to make new guests feel at home. Offering What to do them a drink shows them that their When looking for advice about nutrition, consult a registered dietitian comfort is important to you. to come up with a smart eating plan. Melissa Ferreira, a registered dietitian, provides suggestions of snacks that fi t in any busy woman’s 3. Make a joke - Laughter in a room nutritional needs and stabilize hunger between meals. An ideal snack is is always a cheerful sound. Cracking 200 calories or less with a combination of protein for a stick-to-your-ribs a joke can get the room laughing feeling, carbohydrates for an energy boost, and a bit of fat for indulgence satisfaction (no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 calories). and trigger other jokes or topics of conversation. This way, you won’t feel Per Day Female Male like you’re giving an interview. To jumpstart your quest for Vegetables and fruit 7-8 8-20 healthier food choices, 4. Would You Rather - Would you rather the Canada Food Guide suggests Grain products 6-7 8 have a dinosaur as a pet or a planet an adult between 19 and 50 Milk and alternatives 2 2 should aim for: accessible from your backyard? Win Meat and alternatives 2 3 the lottery or be famous? Eat M&M’s or Skittles? This game of proposing two Ingredients for success outrageous questions gets the entire For vitamin rich, low-fat healthy snacking, have these foods available to room laughing. take with you before leaving home and in your kitchen while at home:

5. World Issue or Current Events - Food Group One serving is Tip Suggestions Discussing a world issue that is in the Fruit 1 whole fruit Choose orange Before rushing to school or work, grab a vitamin and fibre news is a good conversation starter. It ½ c. precut fruit fruit more often. rich snack such as an apple, orange, or a banana. Precut can even lead to a debate and exchange ¼ c. dried fruit fruit can be popped into a Tupperware container. of opinions and ideas. You may even Vegetable ½ c. fresh/frozen Choose dark Precut raw vegetables are great for toting in your bag. learn something new. veggies green and orange Store in a Tupperware container; eat later with a dip like 1 c. Mesclun mix vegetables. hummus (1/4 c.) or low-fat salad dressing (2 tbsps).

Whole 3 c. popcorn Choose whole If you have a craving for crunchy munchies, pop a bag of 6. Movies - Everyone loves movies. If Grains 30 g crackers grain and low fat, low salt popcorn in the microwave. This low-cal you have seen the same one, then that’s 1 slice bread enriched products. snack provides 6-cups of whole grains. a common interest and it is more likely Dairy 175 g yogurt Choose lower-fat At coffee break, order a small nonfat latte: no sugary that you have both seen the same type of 1.5 oz cheese milk products flavorings or whipped cream. While on the go, grab a movies. 1 c. milk more often. yogurt cup or a low-fat mozzarella cheese stick. Meat 2.5 oz fish Choose leaner Single serving, zip-open plastic pouches of tuna is great 7. BrickBreaker - Blackberry’s are all 2 eggs meats, poultry and eating out of the pouch, on whole grain crackers, or on 20 almonds fish, as well as top of a salad. Stash a mini-easy-to-carry plastic bag the rage and BrickBreaker is defi nitely 49 pistachios dried peas, beans of nuts in your car, purse or backpack. Quick start your a major selling point. If you mention ¼ c. pumpkin and lentils more day by cracking two eggs each morning to get your daily this game to anyone, I’m sure they will seeds often. nutritional needs! ½ c. soy nuts respond by saying, “yes” with a great big smile. Making smart n’ savvy choices! Sometimes a little tweaking can lead to signifi cant weight loss over time. 8. Food - Who doesn’t love food? It Changing your breakfast muffi n or midday snack can make slimming tastes great and fi lls the belly; talking down simple. Smart snacking won’t leave you hungry and there’s no about yummy foods or outrageous need to feel deprived while losing weight! Gordon Ramsey is a great icebreaker. Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 7 MuchMusic VJ Liz Trinnear She’s a Winner by Jessica Uniac Dressed in a bright pink top I’m awkward, and fl ashy black sequin skirt, Liz Trinnear stood anxiously on live TV beside her remaining opposition, I’m quirky – Alli Walker. By the end of the show, Trinnear, a London native, would win the MuchMusic 2.0 VJ Search, turning her into an instant celebrity.

MuchMusic was looking to fi ll a VJ position since two previous VJs had moved to new projects. The job consists of introducing and playing videos on television, hosting shows, interviewing celebrities and much more. Over 4000 people from all over Canada applied, but only 16 advanced to the competition.

Being a VJ has been Trinnear’s I don’t always “ultimate goal” for years. For her, this experience has been “quite say the right surreal.” From the start, she had the mindset to win: “To me, nothing is things … funny about chasing a dream. I feel I have a lot to add to MuchMusic and but I’m real. all the assets that go along with it.”

By October 26th, MuchMusic had cut the fi eld of contenders to eight. During the next four weeks, MuchMusic tested the remaining contestants with challenges to assess “wit, creativity, drive, sass and charisma.” On November 23rd, the top four contestants were announced; on December 4th Trinnear was announced the winner.

As a former student at The University of Western Ontario, classmate, believes Trinnear is Trinnear has worked at Trinnear studied in the Faculty of perfect for the job: “Liz is the type numerous media related jobs, Information and Media Studies. “I of person who gets along well with including a stint at a local radio have taken quite a few music and almost everyone. She is personable, station and a music-licensing journalism classes, which have friendly and kind, and she has the and publishing company, which enhanced my capabilities as a VJ,” kind of confi dence that doesn’t come developed skills that contribute to she said. Carolyn Sinclair, a former across as conceit.” her ability as a VJ. She gathered

8 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 new music and wrote reviews at her Her skin condition changed her just think every aspect of being a music-licensing job where she had to outlook on life: “I don’t take the little MMVJ is exciting. That being said, know music well. Her knowledge of things for granted,” she says with a I understand the workload and music is what synched the deal over smile. “When I see people damaging pressure that comes with the job.” her competition. their bodies when they don’t have to, it makes me so mad.” Trinnear At the end of the big reveal Trinnear found Walker to be says she put a lot of time and energy show, Trinnear said she wants to her toughest competitor. Before the into music, instead of growing leave a legacy at MuchMusic. “I’m fi nal four were chosen, Walker was resentful of her disease. awkward, I’m quirky – I don’t in the lead with interviews. Trinnear always say the right things… but admires Walker because she is the When asked what excites her at the same time I’m real.” She typical Canadian girl-next-door and most as the newest VJ, Trinnear adds, “I think that I’ll bring a new appeals to a younger audience. “She answered “Everything. I mean, fresh realness to the station . . . and defi nitely has some likeable quality being constantly surrounded by my passion for music – that’s the traits,” Trinnear said. music and pop culture and having main thing. I eat, sleep and breathe to call it ‘work’ is quite amazing.” music.” “It is very eye opening to see She says she can’t wait to interview just how many people support me.” musicians and artists who have Follow Liz on Twitter and look Trinnear says that her “family is made an impact on her life. “I for her fan page on Facebook. beyond ecstatic. They know how bad I have wanted this.” As for her friends, she says, “Friends, well Be Your Own Boss I couldn’t do it without them. I by Lori A. May consider my friends an extended Thinking of starting your own funded business program assists family and they have shown nothing business? Whether you’re looking to students between the ages of 15 and but love and full support.” Trinnear take on freelance assignments or launch 29. There may be financial assistance also has almost 5000 Facebook fans, available to help your start-up. Visit all of whom followed and supported a small business, the local community her throughout the competition. has some great resources to help you www.sbcentre.ca for more information get started. about Summer Company and other small business planning programs When asked to describe herself Being your own boss can be in three words, she explains, “I’m an appealing prospect not only for offered through the London Small outgoing, unique, and in love with graduates but for current students as Business Centre. life . . . I love living.” Sinclair agrees: well. Why? You decide your own hours Whether you are just thinking about “Liz is comfortable in her own skin, and the type of work you take on. But, being your own boss or already have but is always willing to try new being your own boss is hard work, too. your business plan drafted, consider things and adapt to new situations. When you work for yourself, you’re these additional resources along the She is charming, funny, likeable, and accountable for everything, good or way to help ensure your independent a friend you can always rely on.” bad. Since it may take a few years to success: Trinnear is passionate and full of generate a profit, you risk spending Industry Canada: energy, and never lets obstacles in more on the business than you can www.strategis.ic.gc.ca her life get her down. afford. Canada Business: Before you start spending money, www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125 Trinnear continually overcomes chat with local experts who can help you Canadian Youth Business hurdles in life. One huge hurdle is determine if self-employment is really Foundation: www.cybf.ca dealing with Epidermolysis Bullosa, for you. Both Western and Fanshawe Employment Resources Centre: a rare genetic disease characterized offer on-campus career service www.londonpubliclibrary.ca by the presence of extremely fragile representatives who may be able to offer Becoming your own boss can be a skin and recurrent blister formation. suggestions. Their respective websites rewarding experience. Make the most of She describes it as “missing the are www.career.uwo.ca and www. your time and money by consulting with glue that holds your epidermis and fanshawec.ca/EN/careers. community career professionals to make dermis together.” At one week of If you’re in school and interested in sure your business gets off the ground age, her parents were told she would running a part-time business, look into with a strong support system. Good luck! never walk. Summer Company. This government

Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 9 Party Your Way Around the World

by Rebecca Mader Redefi ning the term Every year thousands of students set out on an adventure of a lifetime. Whether they’re traveling to Europe or going across the globe HOT SPOT Chupitos in Barcelona, Spain is a one of a kind bar featuring to Asia and Australia, they want to know one thing—where are the best 500 different shots at around Two-Euros each. The shots come places to party? Sure, checking out with quite the show too, from marshmellows on fi re to setting the the sights and exploring the unique bar on fi re. It’s located close to the university so expect to run into cultures is a must do, but when the local students. sun goes down, it’s time for a night of carefree fun.

Sydney, Australia is host to amazing day and nightlife. The laidback lifestyle of surfi ng and drinking means there are loads of bars to visit on the beaches. If you’re after fantastic nightlife and in the mood to get down, Sydney also has a great selection of dance clubs. Tank is an award-winning club offering world-class clubbing. Yu nightclub has quickly become a competitor for top club in Sydney, with local and international DJ’s blasting the latest in-house music. It’s a city you don’t want to miss!

Aukland, New Zealand – Kiwi’s take their footie (Rugby) very seriously, so if you’re wanting to watch the game and show a little team spirit, hit up one of the local sports bars. Fans come to cheer on their favourite team or to drown their sorrows after a loss; either way, you’ll have great interaction with the locals. Try Bond Street Lounge and Bar for a stylish and friendly bar, just a walk away from the Auckland rugby fi eld.

Koh Phangan, Thailand, home to the infamous Full Moon parties and Half Moon parties, boasts extremely cheap places to stay that are right on the beach. At night, 10 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 Party Your Way Around the World

party with 15,000 + travelers all disappointed, and you’ll leave with shops and beaches to visit during looking to have a good time. Be sure a great story. Barcelona is fi lled with the day and crazy parties happening to check the schedule ahead of time eccentric and unique nightclubs. into the early morning. Enjoy a glass to make sure that you do not miss The best way to get a taste of all is of wine in Santorini as you watch out on the full moon party as it only to do a pub crawl. The clubs are the the sunset in Oia or party it up on happens once every month. (http:// best in the city and you’ll get the Perissa Beach. Be sure to stay at fullmoonparty-thailand.com) best of both worlds by partying with Anna Youth Hostel and stroll the other tourists as well as locals. main street along the beach at night London, England – If you’re for a number of bars. The one and looking to add a little history to your Berlin, Germany - Now deemed only place to party on this island of trip, London is the perfect place to the city with the best nightlife in all Corfu is The Pink Palace, home to visit with old pubs looming around of Europe, Berlin is the place to party toga parties, copious shots of Ouzo, the corner. Visit the oldest running after dark. Bar Am Lützowplatz and an amazing booze cruise. It’s tavern, Seven Stars, in Westminster, is a favourite amongst local young one trip you won’t forget. (www. which is over 400 years old. Ye professionals. It’s defi nitely a great thepinkpalace.com) Old Cheshire Cheese pub is also place to mingle with the locals, quite well known and was once a although you may want to brush up Amsterdam, Holland home to the favourite haunt for Mark Twain and on some German beforehand. Kit Red Light District (where anything Alfred Tennyson. Movida is one of Kat Klub is a one of a kind place goes) is relaxed and crazy all at the London’s top nightclubs, hosting the to party. The only rule: no street same time. The Bulldog Café Club world’s best DJ’s. Its atmosphere clothing allowed. Partygoers must is the partygoer’s ultimate paradise is unpretentious and laid back but be sporting costumes, glamour, and Amsterdam’s signature café. attracts the city’s most fashionable. leather, anything but your typical The one thing you should look out pair of jeans or dress. for is that there are two different Paris, France – Get a feel for the kinds of the Bulldog in Amsterdam. French lifestyle by enjoying your Prague, Czech Republic - As One is reserved strictly for selling evening at an outdoor café, tasting one of Europe’s leading up-and- drugs and not alcohol, but all oth- wine perfected by the French. The coming tourist destinations, Prague ers are drink friendly and happy to best dance music scene does not is still relatively inexpensive and serve you. Be sure to stop by the exactly come to mind when you undiscovered. Try visiting the old Bulldog Café Club, featuring loads think of Paris, but that’s changing, town square for a slew of Czech of space to dance the night away. with Showcase. Located under the bars to choose from. The Roxy is Pont Alexandre III bridge, this club Prague’s go to destination. Very Looking for a pub crawl in is quickly becoming the place to popular with the locals, The Roxy Europe? Check out New Europe see and be seen. Party well into the features a rave like vibe with cool Tours and Pub Crawl at www. early morning with the latest DJ’s video projections and light shows. neweuropetours.eu. The cost is and remixed tracks. You don’t have to worry about inexpensive and each traveler gets blowing your budget either because a drink at each location. Some even Barcelona, Spain – Chupitos this club features cheap drinks. serve unlimited beer, wine, vodka, is located close to the university so and absinthe for the fi rst hour. It’s expect to run into local students. Ios, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu a great way to meet other travelers This bar is one of a kind with 500 –Whether you’re looking for rest and from around the world. different shots to choose from relaxation or living it up and letting around Two-Euros each; it’s a deal! loose, Greece has it all. Ios is known The shots come with quite the show as the party island. But if you’re too, from marshmellows on fi re looking to do something touristy to the bar on fi re. Buy a friend the during the day, try visiting Mykonos Monica Lewinsky, you won’t be instead. It is the best of both worlds:

Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 11 The Write Career: An Interview with Western’s Writer-in-Residence Penn Kemp

community. She regularly By Lori A. May extends her readings, workshops, and lectures ouldn’t it be nice to beyond the campus. spend your days lolling about with your creative “As an activist,” W thoughts, writing the Kemp says, “I express my next great bestseller of political and ecological our time? concerns through poetry where I can, so I’m often In reality, writing is hard work. involved in events at Like most professions, it requires Aeolian Hall, Poetry commitment, dedication and skill, London and the Council and yet it is a job like no other. of Canadians….” Writers often work in solitude and struggle with rejection. Even so, As part of her role writing can be a very rewarding as Writer-in-Residence, creative outlet. Kemp hosts “Gathering Voices” on Radio Whether your dreams are Western, a weekly to take up writing as a hobby or segment that showcases pursue it as a career, there are ample the many homegrown opportunities to explore within the voices in Canadian community. literature. Kemp also frequently pairs up with Each year The University of museums and orchestras to cross- Why not follow Kemp’s Western Ontario invites an author promote the arts and engage diverse example and start your own reading to spend the academic season as audiences. series? Don’t know where to start? Writer-in-Residence. This year the Make an appointment with our role belongs to poet Penn Kemp. A Why does Kemp feel it is so Writer-in-Residence. In addition to Western graduate and local resident, important for writers to engage with general literary discussion, Kemp Kemp is a wonderful example of a others? “The literary community invites students from all disciplines working writer who embraces her in Canada is still small, and it’s to share their work. role as a Literary Citizen. necessary to establish connections,” she says. “Do whatever you can to “I’ll read and comment on What, exactly, is a Literary meet other artists, particularly in works of poetry, fi ction, creative Citizen? She is someone who your chosen genre.” non-fi ction and drama, but no actively engages in and promotes essays, thanks!” the literary arts. By opening doors Sometimes that means creating for others, a Literary Citizen opportunities. “Wherever I moved, empowers artists, brings culture and I initiated a reading series. Those If you’ve considered pursuing experience to the community, and opportunities might not be available a life as a writer, why wait until represents herself as a spokesperson to you now, though more readings graduation to begin living your for arts, culture, and diversity. are certainly needed in London and dream? Get involved with the on- a space like Mykonos Restaurant and off-campus activities available within our community. Create As a local author, Penn Kemp often hosts readings. The Public your own opportunities. Introduce has made a point of being actively Library is also very open to new yourself to the faculty who are engaged within the broader initiatives.” 12 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 involved in literary events. Get creative! Be Stress Free About Money!

What does Penn Kemp recommend to students pursuing arts careers? “Courage, my love! And persevere, persist, 7 Easy Tricks be pragmatic. If you are going to support yourself in the arts, To Balance Your Budget you need to be as innovative in by Brooke Shekter marketing and promotion as you are in creating the work itself.” Strapped for cash? There are ways for you to make your budget work – without sacrifi cing your social life or starving yourself. No one can create more opportunities for you than yourself. 1. Write It Down 4. Shop! As Kemp says, “Creating one’s own While it may seem to be much Grocery shopping is a very easy life is a satisfying and empowering easier to avoid facing your way to save on cash. It’s a good joy, no matter how hard it might fi nancial woes, writing down a idea to allocate enough money in seem, because it is what you have budget every month can actually your monthly budget to enable chosen for yourself.” reduce your stress. It’s helpful to yourself to eat at home for almost make a list of everything you’ll every meal. Eating out is one of Whether it’s Penn Kemp or need to purchase in the upcoming the easiest ways to blow your another writer you come into contact month. Knowing that you have budget and having food in your with, our Writer-in-Residence has a fi nancial plan will make you fridge will make you think twice some fi nal words of wisdom: “If you feel less anxious. Make sure you about going out to eat. So don’t are lucky enough to fi nd a mentor or budget for a ‘safety’ amount be afraid to shop! a teacher who cherishes, values and every month for emergencies promotes your work, even through or last-minute purchases. If you 5. Know Your Dates tough criticism, value that person. don’t use your ‘safety’ in one Living on a budget doesn’t A mentor hands down a lineage, a month, carry it over to the next. mean that you can’t have fun. tradition, through story, through Most movie theatres offer cheap example.” 2. Use Cash – Only nights, such as Tuesdays, where Stick to cash. Avoid using debit you can pay less for your ticket. Writing may be a tough career or credit cards. These cards Also, inquire into whether your with its ups and downs, rejections disconnect you from your money favourite bars offer ‘free ladies and criticisms, but it can also be an and the concept of your dollar. night’ or no cover before a certain incredibly rewarding and fulfi lling Stick to cash by going to the bank time. These are easy ways to stick career. Follow those dreams, work once a week and take out the to your budget without changing hard, and be sure to introduce money that you’ve budgeted for your social life. yourself to Penn Kemp. the week. Seeing cash in your 6. Talk About It To make an appointment with Penn wallet will make you more aware Kemp, Writer-in-Residence: of spending and how much Money is something that people Contact Vivian Foglton in the remains for the week. don’t usually talk about. But Department of English. why? We all have to deal with Phone: 519-661-3403 3. No Refi lls it. Talking about money with Email: [email protected]. Specifi c store cards, such as your family will enable you to Penn Kemp’s offi ce hours are Starbucks or Tim Horton’s cards, learn more ways to manage your Wednesdays and Thursdays from are another trap. It’s great to use money. Talking about it with 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm., in UC 171. these cards if you have received friends can also help you save. them as gifts, but throw them Instead of going out for drinks, Listen to the Gathering Voices away once they are empty! have people over for a potluck or archives at www.chrwradio.com/talk/ a wine and cheese. The price of gatheringvoices. Refi lling these cards locks you money in one place and forces one drink at a bar can sometimes Learn more about Penn Kemp by you to spend unnecessarily. cost as much as a bottle of wine. visiting http://mytown.ca/pennletters.

Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 13 BBM ME! The wait for a single handheld device that connects you to the world INSTANTLY is fi nally over! By Caroline Marini notify the So what’s included in the ban? sender with Based on the publicity you BlackBerry “D” for would think cell phones are the Messenger is delivered only culprit, but the ban applies to the most reliable and “R” for all hand held electronic devices. and fastest way read. “BBM” Blackberries, iPods and GPS systems of staying in- also allows are all examples of naughty toys. touch with your sending and dreamy partner, receiving fi les What are the exceptions? best gossiper, and pictures bothersome boss while The good news is that there are and, yes, even your tracking a few rather important exceptions. mother! message Anything that can be defi ned as histories and hands-free, such as MP3 players Finally no can be your routed through your stereo, GPS limited size on substitute units secured to your dash, and yes, incoming messages, telephone conversation even when even cell phone headsets with voice no delay in searching the internet, the phone is turned off. Now you dialing, are exempt. These hands- and choosing personalized ring can add people to BBM just by free devices allow you to keep your tones from incoming calls are scanning their Blackberry barcode focus on the road ahead of you. accessible anywhere, anytime! with the camera on your Blackberry BlackBerry’s Instant Messenging – super easy! (“BBM”) is cheaper and no So what are you waiting for, ✔ Quick Facts roaming fees apply. BBM takes the fi nes can run up to $500 start the revolution of BBM! familiarities of instant messaging ✔ car passengers are permitted to (“IM’ing”) from your PC and has use electronics at any time remodeled a new way to experience instant messaging through your Drop the Call! ✔ drivers can use handheld devices cellphone! if they fi rst pull over to the side of the - says MTO road -- no cheating! You must Staying connected and multi-t3’s be pulled over and at a complete stop. tasking has never been so easy! By Corrine Morris ✔ With BlackBerry’s Instant Okay, when you are driving it is remember, if you utilize public Messenger there’s no waiting for a tough to step away from anything, transportation, you can talk and text all you want, while helping to save the response. Not only is it a ‘real-time’ but with Ontario’s new ban on environment as well! conversation, but users can also read driving and using electronics, you and write simultaneously while will have to keep your eyes off your chatting to more than one person at phone and on the road. Though For a complete list of rules and a time. It’s your personal mobile chat the law came into effect on October exceptions, visit the Ministry of room accessible from wherever you 26, 2009, strict enforcement will Transportation website at: are. With your normal cellphone’ commence on February 1, 2010. . properly. But, with BBM, messages help educate the public.

14 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 the pace. Walk around the neighborhood for as long and as Jessica & Tiffany far as possible. Enjoy the scenery by going to a park or a beach. Challenge yourself to go hiking in a conservation area, climb a hill faster, and go farther than Workout the last time.

• Always keep your dog on a leash unless you are in a Buddies designated area (a beach) that allows dogs to run free. Always pay attention to your by surroundings as your dog Cinthia MacLean may suddenly leap forward at pedestrians or other animals. as told by Jessica MacLean • If you are out for a few hours, stay hydrated and rest along the way. Bring water to help you and your dog stay hydrated. ant to lose weight and Locate shady rest spots or areas improve your overall Benefi ts of Walking where you and your dog can sit fi tness but don’t know According to Kinesiology on the grass. W where to start? Then Professor Jim Frank, University of walking your butt off with a canine Waterloo, the body uses nearly 200 When Tiffany and I began friend can be your best option. muscles while walking. Extensive walking, we started out slow, but studies by BodyBreak and Health within two weeks, walking three or four miles every day became easy An extra 20 pounds appeared Canada indicate people who walked and for a challenge, we walked around my waistline while I was on one hour a day had: up steep ravines in the rugged a study exchange—not a fl attering conservation area. These workouts sight! Figuring out an inexpensive • Lost weight and kept it off fi rmed my butt and toned my legs way to shape up was a challenge • Increased energy levels without running a single step. It is a since my fi nances were depleted. • Reduced stress levels great opportunity to get outside and • Increased cardio fi tness enjoy nature. Walking is safe, inexpensive, • Reduced risk of developing and fun. While contemplating my serious health problems So, how did this translate into miserable weight situation, my furry • Produced a more restful sleep a successful weight loss for Tiffany four-legged friend, Tiffany, danced • Toned muscles and me? After three months, Tiffany around me wagging her tail and • Felt great! lost four pounds and I lost ten looked at me in a very happy “we pounds. The important thing here are going to play now aren’t we” Safety Tips is to get out and actually do it. Soon way. I suddenly realized standing To achieve your weight loss you will start feeling better as you in front of me was a natural exercise goals with your canine friend, work towards losing that weight. machine on a leash! follow these safety tips during your walk: With a workout buddy, it is • Get the right gear: comfortable So, are you ready to try? easier to keep active and maintain clothes and shoes for you, and a Get started by trying a twelve- a schedule. A dog will never make retractable leash and a durable week walking program developed excuses. Tiffany’s motivation got me clip collar for your dog. by BodyBreak (www.bodybreak. going every day, even on days when com) for a strong, fi tter, and I didn’t feel like it—rain or shine! • Start slowly and build up healthier you!

Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 15 She Thinks She Can Dance She’s right!

Melanie Mah

By Daisy Sun Western, the CAISA Fashion Show Selected as one of the top 20 ust last year, Melanie Mah was and juggled time to commute dancers for SYTYCDC, Mah has a fi rst-year student attending between London and Toronto to expanding her dance repertoire. the University of Western be a dance assistant on SYTYCDC She says that she would “never J Ontario. The summer after Season One. As the show’s audience have realized [her] true desire in her fi rst year, she decided to grew, so did Mah’s desire to dance becoming a pro-dancer, if [she] did apply to So You Think You Can Dance competitively and professionally. not participate in SYTYCDC.” Canada (SYTYCDC). She became one of the top six competitors. Mah was born to be a dancer. Although the show was a dream Her mother enrolled her in ballet come true, Mah still had her ups and Although she has attended when she was fi ve, and by 13 she downs. “The worst was when other international dance conventions had progressed into jazz, tap and participants were kicked off because and competitions, Mah has always hip-hop. Now 19, she is one of the people develop friendships with one strived for more. She participated youngest dancers to perform on another and it’s always sad to see and choreographed in Hip-Hop SYTYCDC Season Two. friends leave,” Mah said. 16 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 Despite the emotional stress, Mah still practiced everyday. For some, the individual piece in addition to group choreography was distressing, but Mah did not fi nd the time commitment overwhelming. “The dances can be vigorous and emotionally-draining, but I try to keep my cool,” Mah said.

The tradeoffs included dancing with world-renowned choreographers, living in a furnished room in downtown Toronto, and learning unique choreography.

While a normal dancer might have broken down, Mah was Kim Gingras, Jayme Rae Dailey, Melanie Mah, and SYTYCDC winner, Tara Jean Popowich unfazed by the challenge. “Picking up choreography at a fast pace is It would be a lie to deny the Jean-Marc Généreux described what a professional dancer is all pressure of dancing in front of a this dance as one of his favourites about,” Mah explains. large audience and a panel of judges, because “it was the Paso that but at the same time, Mah loves the everyone will remember.” From her perspective, a stage because it is a place where she professional dancer is naturally can express herself through dance. As Mah describes her journey talented and overcomes physical Although Mah did not suffer the in reaching her goal, she recounts obstacles such as injuries and embarrassment of falling on national the challenges of being away from wardrobe diffi culties. Dancers often television like her competitor, her family. While both parents leave the stage with bruises, battered Anthony Grafton, she did slip once work and support her dance bodies, and sprained ankles. during her mambo routine with decisions, her older sister Michelle, Most routines also require female partner, Cody Bonnell. Learning currently a fourth-year student at competitors to wear high heels. from her mistakes is a quality that is Western’ is her number one fan and easier said than done. Mah tries to understands the sacrifi ces made by Blake McGrath, who competed never make the same mistake twice. her sister: in the original So You Think You Can Dance Season One, came back to For the majority of this season, Mah will be touring with the judge and choreograph SYTYCDC. Mah was partnered with Bonnell. rest of the SYTYCDC crew across His routine may have been the most It was almost fate when she picked Canada. The tour kicked off on intricate choreography, but the his name out of a hat because judges November 25th, 2009 in Kelowna, dancers found it diffi cult to dance in thought they were so similar: petite B.C. and consists of the top ten skin-tight bodysuits, plastic corsets, and packed with power. Both had fi nalists from the competition wigs, and thigh high boots with 3- unique qualities and were often the showcasing their favourite routines inch heels. judges’ favourite couple. and group performances. The tour is expected to make stops at 18 cities If dancers were voted as the Mah enjoyed her time with and run till December 23rd, 2009. least favourite, the judges asked Bonnell, but her favourite routine them to “dance for their lives,” and was with partner, Vincent Mah is excited and nervous then vote to kick someone out of the Desjardins. Even though Mah about her newfound dance career. competition. Despite the pressure of danced with everyone on the show, “To be honest, right now I’m dancing for her life four times, Mah Desjardin was the best partner focusing on my dance career and did not mind performing her solos. because he was strong and dominant seeing where that leads me.” Mah saw them as a “chance to show when necessary. When they danced Mah wants to go back to school Canada why [she] loves to dance together in the Paso Doble, the eventually, but as of right now, and why [she] belonged on stage.” judges were impressed. Even judge nothing is set in stone.

Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 17 amount of alcohol you bring. When you’re hosting a pre-party, do two things: First, tell people to BYOB. This will prevent you from having Harmless Fun? an excessive amount of alcohol on hand; Second, limit the amount of by Brooke Shekter alcohol that you keep cold. If your e’ve all had a night where alcohol is warm, you will be less one more drink was one tempted to drink it than if it’s sitting W drink too many. We may in the fridge. write it off as a minor 2. Slow down. It is easier to slow indiscretion and even joke about down your intake of alcohol if you it the next day over breakfast, but dilute your drinks. An easy way at what point is ‘harmless fun’ no to do this is to drink spritzers. Mix laughing matter? Learn how you white wine with sparking water may be putting yourself at risk and and add a slice of lime on the rim how you can protect yourself. Do You Know of your glass. You’ll look classy Perhaps the most life threatening the Risks . . . and no one will know your secret. risk that you’re exposing yourself Bonus: by integrating water you’ll to, even if you’re pre-partying with decrease your caloric intake while a small group of friends, is alcohol or take advantage of you. Feeling making a pre-emptive strike against poisoning. Dr. William Corbin confi dent in your surroundings can a hangover. (University of Georgia) describes make you lower your guard which 3. Keep your guard up. Don’t alcohol poisoning as fl ooding the increases your chances of being a assume that you can trust someone body with alcohol at a rate that victim of sexual assault. who is at the same party as you; metabolism cannot digest. This can When you go to the bar you are keep your guard up at a party in the easily happen when pre-partying obviously exposed to more risks. But same way that you would at a bar. because the goal of a pre-party is to do you know the reasons why? get intoxicated before leaving for Bars and Clubs: the bar. It only takes one night for Perhaps the most serious alcohol poisoning to result in sexual fi nding in Dr. Ullman’s study was 1. Plan ahead. Not having a assault or even death, regardless of that unplanned social situations plan puts you at a greater risk for whether one classifi es herself as a were associated with greater sexual victimization, so make sure that you heavy or light drinker. victimization. This fi nding is know where you are going before important because it is very common you leave the house. Dr. Sarah Ullman (University for females to let their night unfold 2. Set an alarm. Set the alarm on of Illinois at Chicago) found that without a plan. How many times your cell phone to go off every hour. females who had been drinking were have you gone out without a specifi c Being conscious of the time will help less resistant when faced with sexual destination or plan? This laissez faire you stick to your plan. It will also assault. This fi nding is explained by attitude is exactly what puts females make you conscious of how much the complacent attitude that results at an increased risk for sexual time you’ve been out which will also from drinking and the perception victimization. of having a good time. This ‘good help to get you home earlier. time’, however, can quickly turn into This doesn’t mean that you 3. Use speed dial. Put the friends an instance of sexual assault, rape, or should stop going out or having you’re going out with on speed dial. other physical violence. fun. It just means that you should In case of emergency, their numbers be careful about how you’re doing will be easily accessible. It is also a The notion of a ‘good time’ is it. Here are some easy ways to have good idea to have a friend who isn’t associated with another risk tied a fun night while ensuring your out with you on speed dial in case to pre-parties or house parties: safety: assuming that one is safe when with you get separated from the group friends. It may be incorrect and Pre-Partying or House Parties: and you need a sober friend. Make potentially threatening to assume sure to tell this friend when you plan that a person in the same social 1. Don’t tempt yourself. When to be home, and make a promise to circle as you won’t spike your drink going to a pre-party, limit the call and say goodnight.

18 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 Love London The Top The fi ve best places for eating, shopping, or having a good time 5

by Rebecca Mader TOP FIVE SHOPPING 4) Boler Mountain Ski Club, 689 Griffi th where you can spend your 5) Frilly Lizard, 362 Talbot St. Whether you’re looking for a new place Fun, fresh, and fashionable. The Frilly night skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. to dine or a new way to spend your Lizard has everything a girl could Don’t want to brave the cold winter time, explore what this great city has ask for. Whether you’re going out or weather? Watch the skiiers from to offer. simply looking for a new sweater, this inside the chalet with a hot cup of cocoa and a plate of poutine. Inexpensive--$ store is a hidden treasure. $-$$ www. bolermountain.com $$ Affordable--$$ Pricey--$$$ 4) Elizabeth Noel, 569 Richmond has a dress for every occasion in selection 3) London Knights: John Labatt Center, 99 Dundas St. Cheer on TOP FIVE EATS of colours, designs, and designers to choose from. $$-$$$ London’s OHL team during the hockey 5) Archie’s Fish and Chips, 153 season. The Knights are one of the top teams in the OHL, with players Wharncliffe Rd. S. where you’ll fi nd 3) Archie’s Surf and Board Shop, cheap tasty breakfasts and delicious drafted every year to the NHL. www. 649 Richmond Street has the best johnlabattcentre.com $$ fi sh and chips. Don’t worry, there’s selection of boys and girls surf wear. more than just fi sh on the menu. They With designers such as Billabong, carry a wide selection of entrees that Roxy, and others, you’re guaranteed 2) BOWLING: Palasad, 777 Adelaide are all delicious.$ to fi nd what you’re looking for. $$ St. and Fleetway, 720 Proudfoot Lane. Spend the night bowling or 4) Copperfi elds,149 Wortley Rd. perhaps battling it out at the billiards 2) Leslie’s -551 Richmond St. Classy and casual all in one place. table. Palasad has great weekly offers A fashionable one-of-a-kind store Copperfi elds is a great bistro in the and cheap wings, while Fleetway is offering designer clothing from village inside the city. You may want to home to London’s only glow-in-the-dark around the world: from accessories make reservations on the weekend to mini golf course. Both are great ways to evening dresses and students ensure a table.$$$ to spend a night on the town. $ save the taxes on all regular priced Palasad - www.palasad.com merchandise! $$-$$$ 3) Curry’s, 118 Wellington Rd. Fleetway - www.fl eetwayfun.com The best Indian food in London. Mild 1) Masonville Place, 1680 Richmond or spicy, Curry’s has an Indian dish for 1) BIG SCREEN: Rainbow Cinema, offers students a close location to you. Be sure to try their Naan bread 355 Wellington St. or Westmount shop for essentials. The ever-popular and Butter Chicken Curry. $$ Cineplex Odeon, 755 Wonderland Aritzia is now here, along with Rd. If you’re weekend budget is everyone’s favourite go-to Yoga shop, looking thin before the weekend 2) Covent Garden Market, 130 King Lululemon. It’s the Mall to fi nd the starts, try Rainbow Cinema for the Wanting tastes from around the world? perfect present even if it is just for latest movies. Rainbow offers great Visit the Market and try Thai, Chinese, you. $-$$$ ticket prices and even better rates if Greek, Italian, Japanese, American, you bring your student card. For the Indian food, and more: a great place TOP FIVE NIGHT OUT bigger budget try London’s newest to test out new dishes on a budget.$ cinema, Westmount Cineplex Odeon. 5) The Grand, 471 Richmond St. It’s a movie lovers haven with gourmet London’s premiere theatre, offers high 1) Mykonos, 572 Adelaide St. nachos and a V.I.P. experience. Movie school productions, new musicals, Better than food from the island of Times: www.tribute.ca plays, and musical performances Mykonos, this London restaurant Rainbow Cinema $ monthly. It’s a one of a kind offers great tasting Greek dishes at Westmount Cineplex Odeon $$ prices students can afford. Be sure to experience and defi nitely worth the big try the Saganaki—it’s to die for. $-$$ bucks. www.grandtheatre.com $$$

Scarlett DECEMBER 2009 19 success that the brand name has become part of popular culture — say the words “Jimmy Choo,” I CHOO and women know you mean shoes. Today, the brand encompasses a complete luxury lifestyle that, Jimmy Choo and H&M before teaming up with H&M, exchange vows for a match was available only in Jimmy Choo made in brand-whore heaven stores and high-end department and specialty stores.

Recently the Choo brand was by Amanda Shaw the recipient of three ‘Designer On November 14th, 2009, a Brand of the Year’ awards in 2008 dream came true for many Choo from the British Fashion Council, lovers: the coveted British accessory the Accessory Council and the 22nd brand best known for it’s footwear Annual Footwear News Awards, launched a collection for H&M. The but perhaps more importantly, has international glamour of Jimmy become a red carpet essential in Choo shoes and bags dressed the Hollywood. Having been worn at shelves of 200 H&M stores around the Oscars by winners such as Cate the globe, and shoe-swooners and Blanchett, Halle Berry and Hilary label-lusters lined up early to snag Swank, the famous Jimmy Choo the new styles. shoes are certainly at the heart of the brand, and now the exclusive Although H&M has collaborated collection for H&M. with designers in the past, notably Stella McCartney and Karl The droves of fans that waited Lagerfeld, this is the store’s fi rst time outside the three Canadian H&M collaborating with an accessories stores lucky enough to carry the brand. To celebrate the partnership, collection (The Pacifi c Centre Jimmy Choo has also designed a location in Vancouver, the St. few pieces of women’s clothing to Margareta van den Bosch, H&M’s Catherine St. store in Montreal, and complement the accessories. creative advisor. The Eaton Centre H&M in Toronto) certainly proved Jimmy Choo’s And so far it’s not just the The accessibility both Mellon popularity. Choo-hungry shoppers shoppers that brim with excitement. and van den Bosch refer to is a lined up early in hopes of being Of the collaboration, Founder and main draw for customers. What one of the fi rst 160 people to receive President of Jimmy Choo, Tamara fashionista doesn’t dream about wristbands that allowed them time- Mellon says, “We are privileged to slipping her feet inside a beautiful, specifi c access to the store. be among the fashion greats who handcrafted pair of Jimmy Choos? have been affi liated with H&M so But with fl ats from Jimmy Choo Once inside H&M’s designated far, and to be designing a collection boutiques starting at almost $400 ‘Choo section,’ what they saw appealing to fashion savvy, street CAD and high heel prices sky- was lots of leather, studs, suede smart women.” rocketing to over $1,500 CAD, the and silver. As Mellon describes it, dream of owning a pair of Choo “The Jimmy Choo collection for H&M seems just as pleased to shoes often remains just that. The H&M is full of fun, one-off items have Choo invade their stores: “We 40 items encompassing footwear, with an accessible and glamorous adore Jimmy Choo’s shoes and bags. handbags, clothing and jewellery by identity made with stylish materials, They are glamorous and sexy, and Choo for H&M, however, will range emphasized with color and they add instant style to the simplest in price from only $79 to $299 CAD. embellishment.” Mellon’s aim was of outfi ts. This collaboration is Though still a splurge, it’s certainly a to “create pieces that would reach particularly exciting because it’s more justifi able one for Choo-loving a cool and young customer with our fi rst shoe designer collection. women everywhere. a fashionable and independent It’s a joy to be able to offer top end sense of spirit” and after Saturday’s designer shoes and bags of excellent Since it’s launch in 1996, Jimmy turnout, she should consider that a quality to our customers,” said Choo has been such a phenomenal mission accomplished. 20 Scarlett DECEMBER 2009