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AROUND TOWNMALTONLEGENDTTC Subway LineGO TransitTTC/GO StationTransfer SiteEvent LocationCOOKSVILLEPORTCREDITDIXIEETOBICOKENORTHKIPLINGLONGBRANCHISLINGTONWESTONROYAL YORKMIMICOOLD MILLYORK UNIVERSITYJANERUNNYMEDEBLOORHIGH PARKKEELEDOWNSVIEWDUNDAS WESTWILSONYORKDALELAWRENCEWESTGLENCAIRNEGLINTONWESTLANSDOWNEST. CLAIR WESTDUFFERINDUPONTOSSINGTONEXHIBITIONCHRISTIEBATHURSTSPADINAST. CLAIRSUMMERHILLROSEDALEFINCHNORTH YORK CENTREST. GEORGEYONGE-SHEPPARDMUSEUMYORK MILLSLAWRENCEEGLINTONDAVISVILLEBAYQUEEN’S PARKST. PATRICKOSGOODEST. ANDREWUNIONSHERBOURNEBAYVIEWCASTLE FRANKYONGE-BLOORWELLESLEYCOLLEGEDUNDASQUEENKINGBESSARIONBROADVIEWCHESTERWEDNESDAY NIGHTLESLIEPAPEOLD CUMMERORIOLEDONLANDSGREENWOODCOXWELLDON MILLSWOODBINELAWRENCE EASTMAIN STREETDANFORTHVICTORIA PARKELLESMEREWARDEN03.10.2012 P. 02KENNEDYMIDLANDSCARBOROUGHMILLIKENAGINCOURTSCARBOROUGH CENTREMCCOWANEGLINTONGUILDWOODGas price data courtesy of torontogasprices.com / weather statistics courtesy of Environment Canada and airqualityontario.comFORECASTTONIGHT8 P.M.17ºCMORNING6 A.M.13ºCAFTERNOON3 P.M.21ºCSUNSET: 6:55 P.M.SUNRISE: 7:17 A.M.GASLOWEST GTA PRICE:126.4COSTCO1411 WARDEN AVE.AVG. GTA PRICE:132.9EATING IN:BLUEBERRY SPLASHDUFFERINANDREW COLE LIVEThe Drake Hotel Lounge1150 Queen St. W.SCARBOROUGH CENTREARTSIDEOUTU of T Scarborough1265 Military TrailOSGOODEUNFOLDINGFour Seasons Centre for thePerforming Arts, 145 Queen St. W.Born in Toronto and raised inLiverpool, Cole has combinedCanadian roots and Brit rocksensibility into something trulyhis own.www.thedrakehotel.caTomorrow, 10 p.m. / FreeFor one day, witness as the schooltransforms into a large-scale multdisciplinaryarts festivalwww.artsideout.caTomorrow, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. /FreeCelebrated Canadian pianist andcomposer John Kameel Farahpresents his genre-bending mix ofEastern and Western music.www.coc.caTomorrow, 12-1 p.m. / FreeBULLYING: A CULTUREOF SILENCEBloor/Gladstone Library1101 Bloor St. W.A candid and poignantdocumentary profilingthe profound and lastingconsequences that bullying canhave on the victims.416-393-7674torontopubliclibrary.caTomorrow, 7-8 p.m. / FreeBROADVIEWTORONTO OKTOBERFESTSt. Lawrence Market NorthBuilding, 95 Front St. E.Capturing the essence of Bavarianfestivities through authentic food,drink and merriment.www.torontooktoberfest.caTomorrow & Friday5 p.m.-1 a.m. / $20-$25ST. ANDREWTHE QUEST FOR BEAUTYIN A GARDENFirst Canadian Place Gallery100 King St. W.An exhibition of the stunning workof photographer Elaine Waisglass.416-862-6290www.myfirstcanadianplace.caOpens tomorrow,runs until Dec. 14MAIN STREETWRITING WOMENLAUNCH PARTYProjection Booth East1035 Gerrard St. E.Come help us launch a screenplaydevelopment series that aimsto refine a kind of storytellingthat celebrates a more versatiledepiction of women in film.bfcwritingwomen.eventbrite.caTomorrow, 7-10 p.m. / $15NORTH YORK CENTREOPERA TALKS:DIE FLEDERMAUSNorth York Central Library5120 Yonge St.Examining the COC’s newproduction of Johann Strauss II’seffervescent operetta.www.coc.caTomorrow, 7-8 p.m. / FreeST. GEORGE1st THURSDAYSArt Gallery of Ontario317 Dundas St. W.Bringing together an impressiveroster of artists, live music andinteractive art projects.www.ago.net/1stthursdaysTomorrow, 6:30-11 p.m. / $12($10 in advance)1 oz. blueberry juice2 oz. lemonade4 oz. low-calorie lemon-limebeer3 blueberriesAdd all ingredients to a tall glass filled with ice andgarnish with blueberries.Recipe provided by Molson Canadian 67 and Martini Club.Blueberry Splash is 62 calories per serving. Calorie valueprovided by Martini Club. For more information on MolsonCanadian 67 and Molson Canadian 67 Sublime, please visitfacebook.com/MolsonCanadian67 or MolsonCanadian67.caSend your events to aroundtown@tonightnewspaper.com — please include the date to run in full in the subject lineTHE EVENING NEWSPAPERtonight Newspaper Group2 Pape AvenueToronto, ON || M4M 2V6PUBLISHER | John Cameronjohn@tonightnewspaper.comSENIOR VP | Tom Hydetom@tonightnewspaper.comEDITOR–IN–CHIEF | Jodi Isenbergjodi@tonightnewspaper.comVP ADVERTISING | Dean Stutzdean@tonightnewspaper.comEDITORIAL FEEDBACKfeedback@tonightnewspaper.comADVERTISINGPHONE: 647-344-1611SEND A SHOUT OUTshoutout@tonightnewspaper.comFounded Sept. 8, 2009. tonight, the tonight moon logo andto-nite are trademarks of t.o.night Newspaper Group Inc.Copyright © 2009-2012

THE NEWS‘BREAKFAST’ WITH ELIZABETHModel and actress Elizabeth Hurley, centre, stopped by Breakfast Television thismorning to chat with hosts Dina Pugliese and Kevin Frankish to promote The EstéeLauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.Adrian Sousa / Breakfast TelevisionNEWS IN BRIEFWEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 03PREMIER HEADING TO CHINADalton McGuinty is heading toChina on a trade mission, hisfourth trip to the country.McGuinty took to Twitterand Facebook this morningto announce his plans for themission to China, which hedescribes as Ontario’s secondlargesttrading partner.In a video posted on bothsocial media sites, McGuintycalls China “one of the world’s Dalton McGuintymost dynamic economies.”He says his team will focus on promoting Ontario’s agrifoodand clean-tech businesses.The mission kicks off Jan. 20, 2013.The Canadian PressMAN SCALES ST. PETER’S BASILICA TO PROTEST EU POLICIESVATICAN CITY — An Italian man has eluded Vatican securityand scaled the 130-metre-high dome of St. Peter’s Basilicato launch a protest against Italian government and EuropeanUnion policies.Officials said today that the man, who identified himselfas the owner of a beach resort, refused appeals fromgovernment ministers offering to meet with him if he wouldcome down. He scaled the dome last night.He put up a banner saying, “Help! Enough Monti!” referringto Italian Premier Mario Monti, who has been implementingtough austerity measures and economic reforms to bringdown Italy’s debt and deficit and spur growth.Associated PressWe are screening for these studies right now3016 In Clinic Oct 10-13 & Oct 31-Nov 33017 In Clinic Oct 13-16 & Nov 3-63041 In Clinic Oct 17-20 & Oct 31-Nov 32983 In Clinic Oct 23-25 & Oct 30-Nov 13005 In Clinic Oct 24-26, Nov 7-9, Nov 21-23 & Dec 5-7You will be compensated up to $2,700upon completion of the study

TOR_N_12_102D.indd 14/5/12 3:16 PMTHE NEWSNEWS HOST FIGHTS BACK AGAINST BULLYING EMAILMILWAUKEE — A television news host in the U.S. respondedpublicly to a viewer’s criticism of her weight, calling him a“bully” in a four-minute speech on air that has gone viralonline.Jennifer Livingston said she thought nothing of the emailat first, but then thought of her daughters and other childrenwho could take such criticism personally.The Wisconsin anchorwoman for WKBT-TV didn’t identifythe man, who wrote that he was surprised to see her physicalcondition hadn’t improved for years. He told her that he hopesshe doesn’t consider herself a suitable example for youngpeople, especially girls.The man who wrote the email, Kenneth Krause, toldAssociated Press that his emails had nothing to do withbullying.Krause wrote that “obesity is one of the worst choices aperson can make” and urged Livingston to “reconsider yourresponsibility to present and promote a healthy lifestyle.”Krause, who wouldn’t reveal his profession or age, said heno longer had the emails they exchanged.In her television response, the 37-year-old Livingstonacknowledged she was overweight but said the man’s wordswere cruel.“To all of the children out there who feel lost, who arestruggling with your weight, with the colour of your skin, yoursexual preference, your disability, even the acne on your face,listen to me right now: Do not let your self-worth be definedby bullies,” she said.Today, just over a third of U.S. adults are obese, andnumbers are expected to rise. More than 78 million U.S. adultsare obese, defined as having a body-mass index of 30 or more.Associated PressFERRY INVOLVED IN DEADLY CRASHPASSED INSPECTION: COMPANYHONG KONG – An officialwith the ferry company involvedin a collision thatkilled 38 people said todaythat the vessel recentlypassed inspection, but hehad no details about howthe crash occurred.Nelson Ng, general managerof Hong Kong and Kowloon(Ferry) Holdings, saidthe company has not beenable to talk to the captain ofits ferry, who has been hospitalizedsince Monday’s crash.Police have arrestedseven crew members fromboth boats, including thecaptains, on suspicion of operatingthe vessels unsafely,but they have not allegedany specific wrongdoing ledto the crash.The 38 people killed wereon a boat owned by a utilitycompany that was takingabout 120 of its workers andtheir families to watch fireworkswhen it collided withthe ferry and T:7.625” partially sank.WEDNESDAY NIGHTThe ferry was damagedbut made it to port. About100 people on both vesselswere taken to hospitals forinjuries.Ng said the ferry, the SeaSmooth, had no problemswhen it passed a government-requiredinspectionlast month. Echoing promisesfrom the power companyyesterday, he said the ferrycompany “will absolutelychase the reasons behindthe incident.”Though he said he lackedinformation about the crash,Ng bristled at the powercompany’s claim that the ferrycontinued on its way withouthelping the other vessel.“I think, at this stage, tosay that we left without abackward glance, there isa little problem with that,”Ng said. “Even accordingto some news reports, weimmediately stayed at thescene.”Salvage crews raised the03.10.2012 P. 04half-submerged Lamma IVusing three crane barges andlater towed it the island’sshoreline. Heavy damagewas visible, with part of thecompartment at the sterntorn away and railings bentand twisted.Police have arrested threecrew members from theLamma IV and four from theSea Smooth. Police CommissionerTsang Wai-hung saidboth crews are suspectedof having not “exercised thecare required of them bylaw.”The crash was HongKong’s deadliest accidentin more than 15 years andits worst maritime accidentin more than 40. Largescaleaccidents are rare ina semiautonomous enclaveoff mainland China that hasone of Asia’s most advancedinfrastructures and economieswith first-rate publicservices.Associated PressWe need to prevent recycling from ending up in garbage and landfill. When you don’trecycle, it harms the environment and may raise your building costs. You can help.Put recycling where it belongs, in recycling, not in the garbage.toronto.ca/recycle

ENTERTAINMENTWEDNESDAY NIGHT 03.10.2012 P. 05PRIMETIME LINEUP10PM 9PM 8PM 7PMGLOBAL: ET / ET CanadaCTV: eTalk / The Big Bang TheoryCITY TV: How I Met Your Mother / 30 RockCHCH: Wheel of Fortune / JeopardyCTS: Gilmore GirlsGLOBAL: SurvivorCTV: The X FactorCITY TV: The Middle / Modern FamilyCHCH: BonesCTS: The West WingGLOBAL: Go On / Guys With KidsCTV: The Big Bang TheoryCITY TV: The Bachelor CanadaCHCH: SupernaturalGLOBAL: NCISCTV: CSICHCH: Family GuyLATE-NIGHT GUESTSJUSTIN TIMEJustin Bieber performs during the BelieveTour at Staples Center yesterday in LosAngeles.Matt Sayles / Associated PressCOLBERT: Kenny RogersFALLON:Martin Short, Logan Lerman,MorrisseyFERGUSON: Keanu Reeves, Dan RiskinKIMMEL:Amy Poehler, Alan Arkin,GarbageLENO:Christina Applegate, ApoloAnton Ohno, A Fine FrenzyLETTERMAN: Tina Fey, Rick Santorum, LPO’BRIEN:Jennifer Garner, Terry Crews,Tegan & SaraSTEWART: Sen. Rand PaulSTROMBO: Darren CrissBy Phil Brown// toromagazine.comFor more, check out toromagazine.com andfollow us on twitter@toromagazineTalking To … Martin Short and Catherine O’HaraDuring a Frankenweenie press tour toToronto, TORO chatted with iconic Canadiancomics Martin Short and Catherine O’Haraabout reuniting with Tim Burton, thechallenges of creating characters in arecording studio and the legacy of SCTV.Q. Since you guys have worked togetherand with Burton before, does that causeyou to have to push yourself to make sureyou’re not too relaxed?Catherine O’Hara: No, I don’t think youever go to work with Tim Burton too relaxed.I don’t mean that it’s not wonderful and fun.It’s just because he’s so great that you want tobe great for him. It’s really fun to work withhim. I don’t know why, but people think hemight be moody or broody or something, buthe’s very cool and loose.Q. How much does character designcome into play when you are coming upwith the voices in a movie like this?CO: So much. It’s everything. You alwayssee the illustrations first.Martin Short: Tim has an idea of how heimagines the characters, but he doesn’t knowthe specifics of it. So ... you might spend awhole session just trying different voices,different accents, different pitches. Then ifyou stumble on to something, he’ll say, “Ohthat!”CO: He’s as true to himself as you canpossibly be, and it’s rare to work with adirector who can be that true to himself allthe time. His original illustrations are themovie.Q. With the boon in online video overthe last few years, have you noticed anew wave of appreciation for your SCTVdays, now that so many people around theworld have access to it?MS: I’m not aware of that so much. InCanada, it’s certainly shown much moreoften. I think in general, the older you get,because there are so many outlets like cable,DVD, Blu-ray, you strangely become morerecognizable because you’re constantly inthe public consciousness by the nature ofwhat you’ve already done.CO: And maybe as you get older, the kidswho watched you are now at an age wherethey’ll talk to strangers.MS: Finally! Well, SCTV did always havesuch a strange connection with people thatthey like felt just they had discovered it, somaybe that created a greater passion.CO: It’s true. Only three people knewwhere to find it.For the full interview, visit www.toromagazine.comJohn Shearer / Associated PressWeeknights at 6channel 9 • ctstv.comENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEFSWEDEN TO OPEN MUSEUM SHOWCASING ABBASTOCKHOLM, Sweden — A travelling ABBA exhibit is to geta permanent home in a new museum dedicated mostly tothe Swedish quartet.Former band member Bjoern Ulvaeus said today that“ABBA The Museum” will be part of a Swedish music hallof fame to be inaugurated in Stockholm next spring.The museum will feature some of the band’s glitzy stagecostumes, instruments and other mementos.Ulvaeus said he hoped all four former ABBA memberswould attend the opening, but ruled out any chance of astage comeback, saying, “We are the only group of thatstatus that has never been reunited. I think that is cool.”TYLER PERRY REPLACES WOMAN’S STOLEN VANDECATUR, Ga. — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating a newvehicle to a Georgia woman with cerebral palsy after herspecially equipped van was stolen outside Atlanta.Perry tells Atlanta station WSB-TV he decided to giveAlicia Day a brand new van after he saw a news reportabout the theft this week. Authorities say Day’s 2000Chrysler Town and Country van was stolen from herDecatur driveway sometime Sunday night.Day, who uses a wheelchair, told WSB she prides herselfon being independent and works part-time as a greeter atHome Depot. Her mother relied on the van to take Day towork and to doctor appointments.Day said “my mouth just dropped to the floor” whenshe learned Perry would give her a new van.The Canadian Press

Brad SmithBrad Smith, 29, is the first man chosen tobe The Bachelor in Canada. The CFL freeagent and native of Hudson, Que., sayshe’s ready for love and is looking for thewoman of his dreams. He’ll have 25 womento choose from as he starts his quest on theseries premiere tonight at 9 p.m. on Citytv.Smith talked to tonight about romance,true love and rom-coms.Q. Why did you decide tobecome The Bachelor?A. To be honest withyou, it was a life-meetsopportunitymoment. I wasin the right place at theright time to not only finda life partner, but also toexperience all the amazingopportunities that go alongwith being The Bachelor.Q. Are you a fan of the U.S.version of the show?A. Absolutely. I wasintroduced to it manyseasons ago by my bestfriend’s girlfriend and havewatched ever since.Q. Do you think you canfind true love on a realityshow?A. I think you can find truelove anywhere. The factthat cameras are aroundshouldn’t take away theopportunity to find truelove – the one personyou’re meant to be with.Q. Do you think youcan fall in love withmore than one person,as we have seen onThe Bachelor and TheBachelorette?A. Absolutely no chance. Tome, being in love with twopeople at the same timewould demean the natureof true love.Q. What is your version ofromance?A. For me, romance canbe found in everyday littlethings as opposed to grand,over-the-top gestures.Q. Who is your go-toperson for romanticadvice?A. I’ve never asked forromantic advice fromanyone. Romance meansdifferent things to differentpeople.Q. Is there a celebrityor historic couple youadmire?A. No two relationships arethe same. I think you haveto aspire to be the kind ofcouple that you want tobe. If you look to be likeother couples, then you’renot really exploring thetrue potential of your ownrelationship.Q. Apart from the show,do you remember aparticular date that youconsider to be the mostromantic?Any date that includeswatching a great movie,enjoying a glass of wine andeating Skittles. Romance issimple. I don’t think thatspending your inheritanceto make someone else feelspecial is romantic. Justbeing with them and doingeveryday things togetheris what makes it feelromantic.Q. What’s your favouriterom-com?A. Right now, it’s TheSwitch. In general, I love allrom-coms starring JenniferAniston.Q. Boxers or briefs?A. Whichever one is lessconstrictive.— Jodi Isenberg, tonight

GOSSIPCHRISTINA WEIGHTQUOTES ‘FALSE’: REPChristina Aguilera’s representativehas dismissed a story attributed toBillboard magazine, in which thepop star opens up about her weightbattles with record executives.Several news outlets picked upthe online article, which featuredremarks allegedly made by thehitmaker. Aguilera was quotedas saying she was urged by labelbosses to drop 15 pounds in 2002out of fear her curvy figure wouldbe bad for business. The quotesread, “They called this seriousemergency meeting about howthere was a lot of backlash aboutmy weight. Basically, they told meI would affect a lot of people if Igained weight – the production,musical directors ... (They claimed)people I toured with would alsomiss out if I gained weight becauseI would sell no records or ticketsfor my shows.”But her spokesperson fsays thewords were plucked out of thinair. “The quotes are 100 false. Shenever said them to Billboard andBillboard never printed or postedthem. They are fake.”tonight News ServicesMINAJ, CAREY IN ROWAT ‘IDOL’ AUDITIONSNicki Minaj threatened and swore atMariah Carey during American Idolauditions yesterday.Show bosses cancelled filming inCharlotte, N.C., for the day after a hugeblow-up between the two singers,where Minaj fumed she was sick of herco-star’s “f----ing highness” and theirfellow judges Keith Urban and RandyJackson were caught in the middle.A source told gossip site TMZ,“(Nicki said to Mariah), ‘I’m gonnaknock you out’. Nicki added, ‘I toldthem, I’m not f---ing putting up withher f---ing highness over there.”Producers are worried abouthow the pair will manage to worktogether. Carey was said to beunhappy with Minaj joining Idolbecause she was worried it wouldturn it into a “freak show.” A sourcesaid, “Mariah thinks Nicki will just bea distraction and it will all be abouther and her outrageous behaviour.”tonight News ServicesKICKIN’ IT WITH KRISTINKristin Cavallari helps to kick off the ULTA Beauty BreastCancer Awareness Donate With a Kiss campaign at theJames Hotel yesterday in New York.Evan Agostini / Associated PressWEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 07AMANDA BYNESHATES LINDSAY LOHANAmanda Bynes “obsessively hates”Lindsay Lohan.The troubled actress is said todetest her fellow former child starand often rants about Lohan.A source told Us Weekly, “Sheobsessively hates Lindsay. Sherambles about ‘that bitch Lindsay’all the time.”The 26-year-old star has suffereda string of setbacks recently,including being charged withdriving on a suspended licence andhaving her car impounded.She was also involved in twobizarre episodes last month, lockingherself in a store changing roomfor nearly two hours and refusingto come out and stripped off herclothes during a gym class, andfriends say her parents don’t knowwhat to do as Bynes has cut contactwith everyone.The insider explained, “Amandashut them out and isn’t speaking tothem. She is doing everything on herown. She has no direction.“Amanda is spiralling out ofcontrol. She won’t accept help fromanybody ... She’s completely lost.”tonight News ServicesTIMBERLAKE BLASTEDBY KIDS’ CHARITYJustin Timberlake has been scoldedfor not spending time with thechildren of a charity he raisedmoney for.Five years ago, Timberlake joinedforces with Shriners Hospitals forChildren to host an annual Las Vegascelebrity golf tournament to raisemoney for sick kids, and althoughthe company has praised him forraising millions for their cause, theywere upset that he didn’t appear tobe interested in spending time withthe children he was helping.Tournament chairman RaoulFrevel told the Las Vegas ReviewJournal, “Justin’s a wonderfulperson. But we tried everything wecould to get him more involved withour kids and the hospitals. But itseemed that when the TV camerasweren’t on, he disappeared.”However, Frevel did praiseTimberlake for bringing “starpower” to the cause and giving thema foundation to build on for thefuture.tonight News Services

FASHIONWEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 08Sweater WeatherBEAT THE CHILL WITH A WARM WARDROBEMADE FOR THE FASHION-FORWARDBy MICHELLE BILODEAUWrap yourself in cosy comfort this fall with a multitude of stylish sweaters. Whilewe’re fans of the cheap and cheerful buys at Joe Fresh (joefresh.ca) and even H&M(hm.com/ca), who can resist a gorgeous investment sweater that will last you many,many autumns? We love these by Line Knitwear, J.Crew, Isabel Marant and more.3.1 Philip Lim, $450Line Knitwear,$175Isabel Marant, $244Prabal Gurung, $625Cien White, $66J.Crew,$310Proenza Schouler,$850T by Alexander Wang,$102True BLUE Make your eyes look like sapphiresBy CAROLE PARKNARS New Wave eyeshadow palette, $65, available at murale.caFeeling blue? Aqua hues are on full display this fall. We spotted blue mascaraon the runway at Stella McCartney and a thick, navy, graphic cat eye at Anna Sui. Try oneof our picks and make your eyes sparkle like sapphires.Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux CilsShocking in Sea Black, $36, available at sephora.caCoverGirlPLEASE ONLYLiquilineUSE ONE OF THEBlastTWO COLOUREye LinerOPTIONSinBELOW.Blue Boom,$8, available at mass retailersGOSH Cosmetics Smokey Eyes Palette in Blue,$18, available at Shoppers Drug Mart – shoppersdrugmart.caContent brought to you by frontrowmag.com.For more daily trends, runway style and designer profiles, please visit their website.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 09NOW AVAILABLE FOR THEiPhone and iPadVISIT US ONLINE ATblogto.comFOLLOW US/blogto@blogTOLATTE MEI201 DUNDAS ST. W.416-260-8887lattemei.com.twEAT OF THE WEEKSIGNATURE ITEM:Taiwan savoury cream teasNEIGHBOURHOOD:Old ChinatownBUZZ FACTOR:This place is huge in TaiwanLATTE MEIWORDS: ROBYN URBACK PHOTOS: MORRIS LUMLatte Mei might be new in Toronto, butit’s a familiar name in Taiwan.So familiar that the odd Toronto passerbyhas stopped in after recognizing thebrand. Manager Amy says that the popularityof Latte Mei overseas motivated herto open her own café here on Dundas.“This is something you couldn’t reallyfind in Toronto,” she says, referring to theshop’s signature savoury cream teas.While the café does offer other optionssuch as slushes, milk teas, smoothiesand more, Latte Mei’s savoury creamsare certainly front and centre, quite literally– they’re advertised on four hugebanners in the store).Amy explains that these drinks ($3.99-$4.49) are all about the mix of sweet andsalty. “This cream is not like a cream likeyou’ll find at other places in the city. It’ssavoury – not really sweet. It sort of hasa cheesy taste.”Customers can pick from one of avariety of teas imported from Taiwan asthe base, including green, wheat, brownrice and black tea. After specifying thesweetness, the drink is topped with thefresh cream and dusted with a sprinkle ofgreen tea powder.“You don’t drink it with a straw,” Amyexplains, adding that a sip from the rimensures a good balance of cream and tea.The optimal drinking time, she says, is anhour.I decide to try the savoury cream greentea, and despite Amy’s warning, I stillsort of expect more of a sweet whippedcream. But this cream is much thickerthan your average whipped cream, andsalty rather than sweet. A big sip yieldsa good balance with the cool, sweet tea,and certainly unlike most cream toppingsyou’ll find at conventional coffeeshops.But if you aren’t ready to take the savoury-teaplunge just yet, Latte Mei hasa full menu of other options, includingthe rosewater juice and basil seed combothat’s my personal favourite. The basilseeds become gelatinous in the drink, offeringa little bit of a bubble tea texturewithout having to swallow huge blobs oftapioca.Latte Mei also makes hot waffles toorder (with pearl sugar – the best part)and offers seating for about 10 peoplealong with free Wi-Fi. The café is opendaily during the week from 11 a.m. to 11p.m., and on weekends from 11 a.m. tomidnight.

NUMBERS BEHIND THE NEWSWEDNESDAY NIGHT | 03.10.2012 | P. 10PORTER AIRLINESLoad factor (Sept.)62.3% (-5.7%)Q3 CDN STATSAvg. condo price$243,607 (+1.8%)CANADIAN DOLLARWednesday’s open101.32¢ U.S. (-0.28¢)InvestingTrading DeskFor the latest in business news go to financialpost.comor pick up the National Post each morning for full FP coverage.TOMORROWSTOCK SNAPSHOTU.S. Commerce Department to announcechange in factory orders for August(GOOGLE FINANCE)QUEBECOR, INC. (QBR.B) — TSXChris Young / The Canadian Press‘Stealth’ bull marketpoints to more gains for TSXBy JONATHAN RATNERjratner@nationalpost.comCanadian equities are ina so-called “stealth” bullmarket, suggesting thecyclical rally that began inthe summer has more roomto run, according to MartinRoberge, portfolio strategistat Canaccord Genuity.While Roberge admitshe is no expert on technicalanalysis, he does monitormeasures of marketparticipation and riskaversion to guide himon timing. He cited threereasons why “green shoots”are appearing in the S&P/TSX composite index.First, the benchmarkperformed a bullish goldencross yesterday. This occurswhen the 50-day movingaverage climbs above a rising200-day moving average.Second, this technicalindicator is supported by thelarge proportion of stocksmoving higher. Robergenoted that golden crossesled by such market breadthhave occurred just threetimes in the past decade.On average, the S&P/TSXcomposite rose 5.3% in thefollowing three months and9.7% in the next six months,Roberge told clients.Thirdly, the strategistpointed out that high-betastocks have just started toparticipate in the rally.He believes the indexis unlikely to hit a peakbefore the year-over-yearperformance gap betweenhigh and low-beta stocksclimbs much higher thanzero. That measure is still innegative territory.Roberge also upgradedhis weighting on Canadianbanks and life insurancecompanies to overweight,citing the forecastedconvergence in forwardvaluation multiples ofequity groups and stockswith similar dividend yields.“This arbitrage or renormalizationin riskappetite is made possiblebecause of the hyperreflationpolicies conductedby world central banks,” hesaid in a research report.Roberge noted thatCanadian lifecos and banksprovide dividend yields of5.1% and 4.3%, respectively,comparing to 4.8% fordefensive groups such asutilities, REITs, pipelinesand telecoms. Financial PostYEAR TO DATE(-)4.21%CURRENT PRICE$33.42P/E8.50Porter Airlines reports load factor down as traffic slipsPorter Airlines saw an increase in the proportion of empty seatson its flights in September as the number of passengers it carriedslipped from a year ago, the regional airline said today.Toronto-based Porter, which attributed part of the differenceto a significant portion of Labour Day traffic flying in August dueto the early holiday, reported a 62.3% load factor for September,down from 68% a year ago. The drop came as capacity at theairline increased 6.7% from a year ago and traffic fell 2.3%.“Overall, we’re encouraged by the entire third-quarter results,”Porter chief executive Robert Deluce said in a statement. “Weare also seeing higher average fares with the transition back tobusiness travel in the fall season.”Quebecor buys back shares from the Caisse in $1.5B dealMONTREAL – Quebecor Inc. says it is taking advantage of lowinterest rates to buy back a substantial interest in its operatingarm from the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec in atransaction valued at $1.5 billion.Under the deal, which involves the buyback of some 30.5million shares, the Caisse’s interest in Quebecor Media Inc. isbeing reduced to 24.6% from 45.3%. Quebecor Inc. will increaseits holdings in QMI to more than 75% from less than 55%.Under the deal, Quebecor Inc. will buy back some 20.3 millionshares of QMI held by the Caisse for an aggregate purchase priceof $1 billion, payable in cash.It intends to access financial markets to pay for the shares.Quebecor will buy back an additional 10.2 million shares byissuing to the Caisse $500 million in subordinated convertibledebentures, which are convertible into Quebecor Inc. class Bsubordinate shares.The Canadian PressFind great deals on localrestaurants, events, spas,stores, attractions and more.Up to 90% offevery day!Don’t miss out! Subscribe to getSwarmJam daily deals sent toyour inbox every day.Go to SwarmJam.com and start saving!Brought to you by the

WEDNESDAY NIGHT | 03.10.2012 | P. 11WHAT’S ONYOUR TEAMSTORONTO BLUE JAYSVS. MINNESOTA TWINSTonight, 7 p.m. • Sportsnet Ontarioand SN590 The FANMORE SPORTSMLB BASEBALL –DETROIT TIGERSVS. KANSAS CITY ROYALSTonight, 8 p.m. • Sportsnet OneTEXAS RANGERS VS. OAKLAND A’sTonight, 10 p.m. • Sportsnet OneUEFA EUROPA LEAGUE SOCCER –PANATHINAIKOS VS. TOTTENHAMTomorrow, 1 p.m. • Sportsnet OntarioNEWCASTLE VS. BORDEAUXTomorrow, 3 p.m. • Sportsnet OntarioA COSTLY GAME OF CHICKENLUKE FOXMANAGING DIGITALCONTENT EDITOR, NHL,SPORTSNET.CAWhat if the NHL and NHLPAboth refuse to concedepavement to the other’sunified path straight to theimaginary tape waiting at theend of labour negotiations’Victory Road?The game’s two all-timegreatest talents believesomething’s gotta give: TVrevenues, fans’ devotion, andbig-market teams are too juicyfor it not to. Bobby Orr saidlast week that this collectivebargaining will reachagreement “sooner ratherthan later.” Wayne Gretzkypredicted Monday that hockeyshould return by Jan. 1 for theWinter Classic.But neither legend is at thenegotiations table, and thesame can be said for GaryBettman and Donald Fehr, thetwo principals in an uglystandoff that has alreadyslashed salaries, revenue,jobs, respect and credibility.No CBA meetings arescheduled, and both sidesbelieve that it’s the otherguy’s move.Next on the choppingblock: Two-week chunks ofthe regular season.THE BILLS MAKE YOU WANNA SHOUT!TIM MICALLEFOF TIM & SIDTUNE IN TO TIM & SID WEEKDAYAFTERNOONS 1-4 P.M. ONThe Buffalo Bills had lost 21of their last 23 against theNew England Patriots, yet hadTom Brady and the boys onthe verge of a 1-3 start andtheir first three-game losingstreak in 10 years. The Billsled their archnemesis fromNew England by 14 in thethird quarter.The prospects wereheightened by the knowledgeThe cancelled preseasoncost the league $100 million(U.S.) in lost revenue, theNHL’s Bill Daly says. TheOttawa Senators have laidstaff off. Fans who can onlyafford preseason tickets areout of luck. The Leafs’ scoutshave had their salarieschopped by 25%. And theNew York Rangers’ $7.8million/year off-season prize,Rick Nash, injured himselfplaying in Switzerland.The only thing lookingbright? Two sets ofheadlights illuminating eachother from an ever-shrinkingdistance.@lukefoxjukeboxthat four of the Bills next fivecame on the road againstsome of the best teams in theNFL. Buffalo would travel toSan Francisco and Arizonabefore returning home forTennessee. Then head backon the road to Houston andNew England.Before the Bills couldponder heading into thattough stretch at 3-1, NewTAKING A RYDERPaul Lawrie poses at Gleneagles Golf Club inPerthshire, Scotland, today. Lawrie handedover the newly retained Ryder Cup trophy tothe club. Andrew Milligan / Associated PressFARWELL’S 411MIKE FARWELL IS THE MORNING SPORTSCASTER ONNOT QUITE 90The Blue Jays dodged the 90-loss bullet by beating Minnesota fora second straight night. The 90-loss plateau is a mark the BlueJays have reached only five times before. The club lost 107, 102and 105 in each of its first three seasons before losing 95 games in1980. It would be more than two decades before the Blue Jays lost90 games again, dropping 94 in 2004. The Blue Jays back-to-backwins have also assured the team a fifth straight fourth-place finish.THE HONEYMOON IS OVERSeems the halcyon days of the NFL’s regular referees wereconfined to those first few minutes during a game in Baltimore.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was one of the mostvocal critics of replacement refs, admitted on his radio show thisweek that the regular refs left him feeling frustrated on Sunday.Officials wrongly ruled that the Saints did not fumble on a kickoffreturn when replays clearly showed they did. @farwell590England responded by scoring45 second-half points, whichwas not only a franchiserecord, but fourth-most in NFLhistory.I’ve been slow toacknowledge that that theBills are Toronto’s team, withso many fans of the Steelers,Lions, Cowboys and justabout every other team in thebook calling Toronto home,but Sunday was very Toronto.First off, they haven’t madethe playoffs since 1999, thelongest streak in the NFL.They fit right in.Up 21-7 in the third in ahuge home game given theirupcoming schedule, and theygive up six touchdowns on sixstraight possessions? Theymust be Toronto’s team.@tim_micallefSPORTS FROM A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE

AUTOWEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 12Photos by Justin PritchardVOLVO XC60 R-DESIGNDialling up performance while maintaining refinementBy JUSTIN PRITCHARDThe standard Volvo XC60 is a long list of things– but aggressively sporty and exciting to look ataren’t on that list.The cool thing about exciting and sportyVolvos is that they’re awesome. And to the delightof fans of family-ready Swedish speed, theautomaker has recently offered a tuned-up XC60variant called the XC60 R-Design.As with other R-Design Volvo models, the diallingup is more substantial than a body kit, rimsand spoiler. Sure, you’ll notice that the R-Designis considerably more assertive-looking than thestandard model – thanks in no small part to agreat-looking set of alloy wheels, a two-tone colourscheme, various body upgrades and a sexyred paint job.But other important upgrades have been appliedas well.Stiffer springs and shocks work with thickerstabilizer bars for markedly reduced body roll,more direct responses to steering inputs anda more engaging experience when carving uptwisty roads.The big wheels help here, too. This isn’t asports car – but for its size and weight, XC60R-Design acts eager to please when pushed inthe backroads.Volvo’s creamy-smooth, three-litre straightsixturbo engine has been given a higher turbochargerboost limit and associated computermodifications for 25 extra horsepower. That’s325 in total.Heaps of low-end pull and quiet, refinedoperation overall make this a real sleeper, withperformance that will leave you satisfied. It haulsserious derriere, but XC60 R-Design prefers togently blast ahead on a wave of turbochargedtorque rather than scream and make a fuss. It’s aremarkable engine that never really feels like it’sworking hard, even at full throttle.The smooth-shifting, six-speed automaticbacks this up. Radar-guided cruise control,which automatically slows and accelerates basedon traffic conditions, should be fantastic on roadtrips,too.I love the extra performance, especially howit never displaces the comfortable, laid-back andrefined experience that are so much part of theXC60’s character. You can relax and socialize inhere with ease – but it’s that much more rewardingwhen you drive the pants off of it.Drivers are treated to a unique premiumcrossover cabin that doesn’t look or feel likeanything you’ll find in another brand.Extra points for the slick waterfall-inspiredcontrol console, potent stereo and front seats –which will likely be the most comfortable you’llvisit in the course of your day. The cabin is allvery richly sculpted, detailed and trimmed. Noissues to note with at-hand storage, entry, exit orcargo capacity.All Wheel Drive works to create fuss-free gripon any road or trail, and works with a powerfulanti-lock braking system to ensure traction ismaximized on any surface.Complaints? Aside from the sometimesharshride, I do wish for faster reaction to gearshift requests through the manual shift mode.Otherwise, XC60 is ergonomic, comfortable, safe,fast and striking to look at.Germany and Japan dominate this market segment– but the XC60 R-Design should help putSweden on the mental radar of premium crossovershoppers, too.The Canadian PressVOLVO XC60 R-DESIGNEngine: Three-litre inline six-cylinder,turbocharged, 325 horsepowerDrivetrain: All Wheel Drive with InstantTractionObserved Average Mileage: 12.5L / 100kmTransmission: Six-speed automaticFeatures: Bluetooth media streaming, CitySafety System, xenon lights, navigation,power tailgateWhat’s Hot: Slick drivetrain, plenty oftraction, great looks, smooth and refined,comfortable and uniqueWhat’s Not: Slow-to-react manual mode, ridequality diminishes on rougher roadsPrice as Tested (XC60 R-Design):$53,695

SHOUT OUTSTo my bestie who left before her time; There’sso much I’d like to tell you; About the wonderfulguy I’m dating; About my best vacation ever thissummer; But God knew best and wanted you inheaven; So all I can say is, wishing you were here; AsI’d be wishing you a very happy birthday Continueto R.I.P. in perfect peace Sharon “Irie” StewartI miss the sound of your voice. The loudest thingin my head and I ache to remember all the sweetperfect words that you said. I miss the rush ofyour skin and I miss the still of the silence as youbreathe out and I breathe in. It was 2 years ago.Still wish the outcome was different. - S@Admirer of Brown Hunk: I believe you’retalking about me. Do you take the 4:30 LSE train?I think I have a good idea who you are ... and yes,I’m interested. The reason I responded so slow isI was on vacation for a few weeks ...Dear Mr. Dentyne Ice Mint kisser, it’s been twoyears already. Hope you’re reading this on yourcommute. I want you back! Do something tomake it happen!! Our fun times should never haveended! I miss you! I wonder if this will reach you?- Miss “If you can carry me then I will Marry You”I am 30 years old and recently separated frommy husband after 8 years together. I am movinginto the city (midtown) this fall, and would love toget some tips from “locals” and other midtowndwellersabout great fall and winter happenings inthe city. The cheaper the better, and dog-friendlyis an added bonus. Onwards and upwards, asthey say! meandbea@ymail.comThis is not a Shout Out but a Yell Out: To allTorontonians, after I fell upon exiting the TTCtrain Monday morning, not a single soul took 2-4seconds to ask if I was OK. I’m ashamed of youall. If it were one of you, I would have at leastasked, whether it would make me late or not.We should help out our fellow human being. Butfor whatever reason, you all just sat there. Thephysical pain has eased up, but the emotionalpain still hurts. I’m a sweet and caring person,but after today, I don’t know whether I shouldturn my back on all you Torontonians?A S/O to the sexy couple I keep seeing just before5 p.m. headed to Union. I think you’re a very hotcouple. The female is a white blond and had on agreen sweater on Thursday. The male is black andhad a leather jacket on. Would love to join you bothin the bedroom if you’re into that. Or for coffee toget to know each other. I Do Favours ChickTo all who criticize Married Men for being theonly guilty party; it takes two. There are manywomen, single or married, who pursue marriedmen. I’ve seen it happen numerous times withcolleagues and acquaintances. I have also beenapproached by not only single women, but“happily” married ones looking for a little edgein their lives. Open your eyes people, this stuffhappens all the time!I miss you, Mr. Starbucks … love your smile …love the way you dress … We keep missing oneanother … but I am there every morning ...please come back!To the lady standing – striped sweater and longblack skirt. Please, please, PLEASE know that itwas very rude that you talked over that lady’shead the entire 30 min + ride on the 410 LSE. Shewas sending you all kinds of subliminal msgs toSTOP which went ignored. RU4RealRe: InvisibleDisability: Seizures that causetemporary paralysis? Screw accessible parkingpermits, they should not be driving!! 453LSEguyWhy is it so hard to find a decent job here inToronto? I just graduated and I am having anextremely hard time finding a job! And unlessyou know someone working somewherewho can refer you, it is nearly impossible.Anyone else in the same boat? -nothiredThis S/O is to that prettiest looking girl in thewhite dress and brown jacket on 4:45 train toKitchener on Monday. I usually take 5:45 but nowi guess have a great reason to wrap up quick andtake an early train. :) I saw you read S/O. Wouldyou reply back though?!? -- CrushOnU@momdoingherbest and all the miserable/horrible people complaining about children onthe train: Forget what the miserable SOBs of theS/O world say. I too am a mom with an energeticbut amazing son and these bitter/miserable/horrible/impatient – wait, did I already saymiserable? – people can move if they’re sounhappy with life that they can’t tolerate thenoise of a child. You can all kiss my VERY happya$$ if you expect for me to “control” the cheerfulnoises that my child makes. It’s PUBLIC transitjacka$$es! You don’t like it? DRIVE!! SignedtiredofmotherlesswhinersTo everyone ragging on Regularguy: you are alllikely overweight and just don’t want to admit/face what you do to contribute to the situation.The actual % of people who can’t lose weight isfar lower than the % of obese people in Canadaso his generalization is TRUE whether you wantto admit it or not.@LovesHandMade: I certainly agree dude ... it isvery attractive to see the lost arts being found.WEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 13With all the people madly typing (dang it! Likewhat I’m doing now!!!) Well put ... it’s amazingthe talent that people possess ... tip my cap toya!!!!! Cheers. BramptonartloverTo the lady waiting for the 4:45 Kitchener GOtrain that refuses to get in line. Fair enough ifyou don’t want to get in line, but don’t expect toboard the train before those in line do. You saythat you have a life and therefore won’t get tothe platform early, implying that others in line donot have a life. Please enlighten us as to what thisgreat living is that you do between the work dayending and the train arriving that the rest of usare missing out on by arriving early for the train.Anxiously waiting to learn how I can get a life ...@MentalGymnastics: looks matter as well aspersonality, I think there has to be a fine balanceof both, my girl doesn’t want me fat so I stay inshape, I don’t want her fat so she stays in shape- KamPunisherHello world, why is it that the majority of you nolonger use a full word? Everyone writes in shortform or uses acronyms! Would it kill you to typethe full word out? Are you really gaining thatmuch extra time? Kids no longer know that tixsis spelled tickets or details is not spelled deetsIn regards to the fat chick comments, I wouldjust say that, “Dude, we all have our problemsand the reasons why we look the way we do!Sometimes it is medical, sometimes it is becausewe are undisciplined and sometimes we tryand the weight just doesn’t come off.” So don’tjudge those women, judge the ones who actlike they don’t own a full-length miror and dresscompletely inappropriate for their size and look!Those are the bad ones! Listen up – lululemontights aren’t for everyone! One size fits alldoesn’t count when the material is stretched somuch it looks like pantyhoseThursday Sept. 27, afternoon, College Streetacross from police station/Fran’s. You (tall,glasses, blue and white sweater, blue eyes)walking towards 777 Bay St. and you smiled atme (fortysomething, brown sweater, black pants,ponytail). I smiled back but said nothing. Whydo you look so familiar to me? Have we workedtogether? 15 minutes later I saw you leaving777 Bay and walk away. Who are you? If youremember me and want to say hi, let me know.I can’t stop thinking about you. Signed, Browneyedgirl. Damianna1969@hotmail.comTo Chappie and Rick, a S/O to you both. I missworking with you 2 already, and the hard timeyou always gave me. I miss Chappie picking up thetonight for me, ’cause now I have to online to readthe s/os and have no one to share with. Guys, youare a great crew to work for and I appreciate allthat you did for me. All the best. MadVal.Shout Outs are submitted by readers and received via email by tonight Newspaper. Email addresses and identities are not disclosed unless requested and confirmed by readers. tonight is not responsible for any communication or actions taken based on the Shout Outs.

SHOUT OUTSSmokinHottie, can’t wait to do the CN TowerEdge Walk with you too. I hope all the otherwalkers don’t trip and fall from the distraction ofyour smokin’ hotness!@ yes K.A.M., if that’s you responding. will bemore than happy to start our friendship all overagain. it really hurt not being friends.VF. Lookingmore beautiful every day, miss that smile.To the inconsiderate man (8:07am BramaleaGO to union) who SHOVED me out of the wayjust so that he could climb on to the train first– shame on you for not having manners toeven say “excuse me.” And you couldn’t evenapologize or say anything when I confrontedyou, telling you that what you did wasn’t nice!NotAFanOfRudePeopleTo the one who “handles” things ... you willknow who you are if you read this Shout Out.It’s been a long time, too long. Life is too shortto hold any bad feelings for someone you trulycare for. I hope you know I still wish you well ...-blastfromthepastLike seriously i am lost with out you, you left thisempty space in my heart. i want to be happyagain i want my days to be brightened with yoursmile. i need you i can open up to you as a friend,fromafarimissyou@Lolypop: I’m wondering if you’re talking aboutme. This is would be seriously freaky if you aren’tbecause almost everything you said soundslike something applicable to me. In any case, ifyou’re who I think you are, text me! I’ve wantedto call/text you for a while after we last talked,it seemed like you didn’t want to talk to me anymore. - StillMe@civilized gal: which via line, east or west?We have the same chatty cathys, talkative timsand entitlement quad hoggers. but they stayin their own car. but wow when we are short acar and the sleepers mix with the loudies, theloooooooks! VIA Etiquette Recliner (VER)To the whiny b---- (gender irrelevant) whocomplained about the lady on the 4:45 Kitchenertrain asking him/her to get in line: despite yourdelusion, you don’t have a life. You have anentitlement problem. If you’d been retained thecourtesy and manners you were taught, you’dknow arriving late doesn’t mean you get to go tothe front of the line (which, when I last checked,was by the “unsafe” yellow portion). Adding “H”to IMHO was also priceless, given your attitude.Unfortunately, none of this will matter, as youwill continue to “have a life” while riding the GO.AnarchyAndChaosInTheWings@PrettyIndianGirl: I’m “curious” too. I’m smart,5-foot-8, healthy yet slender and have a wickedlove of sarcastic humour. What do ya say?-PrettyCanadianGirlS/O to the jackass with the silver Mazda 6 in theBrampton GO parking lot. Great parking job ... onan angle taking up a spot and a half ... too coolor thoughtless to repark? another classic case ofinconsiderate behaviour. -BramranterYou: short dirty blond hair, grey suit, red shirt,blue lunch bag, plaid umbrella. Me: womanacross from you that had to sit next to your footmost of the trip because you seem to think thatit’s somehow appropriate to not only put yourfeet up on a packed trip, but to actually put itBETWEEN people sitting across from you. Yoursense of entitlement is shocking!! You should beembarrassed and learn some manners. Signed:yougrossmeoutlady.To the person who refused to wait in line for the4:45 Kitchener train, stop pretending that you areconcerned about safety when we all know thatyou are simply being selfish and disrespectful.The people who are in line before you are justbeing civil, and don’t be mad at them becausethey arrive earlier than you. I don’t know you butyou seem like the type that would put your feeton seats, blast loud music and never give yourseat up for anyone. I also know that public transitwould be more pleasant without your type. Cutthe BS and get in line. – wersurroundedbyidiotsNosey neighbours – is this me or do others sharemy concern. I work in an office and have a coworkerwho sits at a desk 20ft away. Every timesomeone comes to my desk to talk to me, myco-worker looks up from what she is doing andlistens (and often comments). I realize there isno privacy in an open area but when someonedirectly speaks to me, should it not be to me andnot to the surrounding people? FormyearsonlyOn those rare occasions when our eyes meet,time seems to stop for a second and I experiencehappiness and fear at the same time. Fear ofthe unknown, of what could be. Don’t hold thisinertia against me, part of it is my fault, the restis yours.To the lady on the 5:10 LSE, second car from theback with the ridiculous one-sided haircut. Yousit with a small group of 3-4 friends every day.We don’t hear anyone else in your group, onlyyou and your constant annoying laugh all theway home. You’re probably one of those peoplethat everyone is afraid to hurt your feelings sothey don’t tell you how annoying your laugh is,but I will. Just once, I’d like to ride home withouthearing that cackle. Shut up! Whitbyguy.Hi BBMGirl, just a question. Did your best buddystop being a best buddy bc maybe he was tired ofbeing friendzoned and watching you throw yourheart away on lesser men? Sometimes a guy’s afriend because he’s waiting for you to give himsome indication that this might be the time thatit’s him. There are guys who will wait out yourother relationships just for that one crack at lovewith you ... so maybe instead of a friend you finda real lover, like the God of Thunder who drinksbeers and makes movies. Starring you.Happy Birthday to my Sweets. Thanks for beingthe best girlfriend anyone could have. I’mblessed and lucky to have you, and ‘I’ll be goodto you.’ I charity you. HoneyBunny[1] It’s Monday morning and I should have wornmy gloves. On this coldest dawn in months, theground is covered with a silvery layer of frost.With my hands buried deep in the pockets of myblack pea jacket and a bag slung over my rightshoulder, I trudge toward a Starbucks-clone caféWEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 14with a name so cliché I’m embarrassed to mentionit, then I position myself in the lineup. My handsemerge with some change and a “Coffee Club”card. Suddenly I detect a familiar fragrance,in addition to the coffee, and I turn around toinvestigate. (To Be Continued) -MicroNovelistThis S/O is for a man I’ve grown to know over thepast few months. You’re wonderful, honourable,loveable and you deserve the world. You’reunderappreciated and you’re the kind of mananyone would feel lucky to have in their life.Expect more for yourself. If only ... in anotherlife. Yours, A.Did anyone ever find the $20 hidden under theseat on the LSE?? --lse.utsg20-year-old guy looking to meet girls, maybehang out or get a coffee, getting to know eachother. If interested, email me @music.jonathan@gmail.com@Jewishdancer: Wow ... for a seemingly openinvitation to Toronto women, you sure laid downthe law on the specific type you want. That rulesme out, too bad – you’re just my type. It explainswhile you’re still single.I could not date an overweight man. 1. Theyprobably don’t share my healthy lifestyle, whichis weight training 3 times a week, running 5kat least three times a week and eating clean.2. I’m attracted to fit men, and they have lotsof stamina in the bedroom!! My bf is fit, and Ilove admiring his tight and muscular body. Sucha turn-on, and the feeling is mutual. I don’t mindbald men, men with a few scars, but chubbydoesn’t work for this girl.Badaawi, ’tis time for you to move on and yourcompany will certainly be missed ... Wishing youevery success in the future and really hopingmiracles come your way in your next job! :p Withlove from your cuz. xxNever have I felt so compelled to write in – notabout FWB, Fat people or kids’ behaviour. As I sitand compose this on the 5:45 GT train, last carbalding male in a grey taupe suit. DUDE you arein a public place – you didn’t just pick your nose inan “incognito” kind of way – you went to town onmore than one occasion and you looked at whatwas harvested. I even tried to shoot you dirtylooks while you were in action! You’re disgusting– I feel sorry for the woman sitting next to you. Ifyou ever sit next to me, I will out your repulsivehabit. Signed GROSSED OUT. P.S. I just noticedyour shoes are half off too!!! EWWW YUCK!To the person who wrote in how “it’s hard not tomisunderstand you when you’ve never given methe opportunity to learn anything about you,”would you please tell me your initials? You seemfamiliar ... though I could be wrong, as so manyof us seem to be lately ... @C@Far from Senior too: Thank you for yourresponse. I do love golf but have to admit, Ilose more balls than sink. love to walk almosteverywhere, and as for working out, I do thatevery weekend by chasing my son all over thecity. you may connect with me at sbeckley387@gmail.com and take it from there. chat soon

DISTRACTIONSCROSSWORDCopyright © 2012 PuzzleJunction.comSUDOKUCopyright © 2012 PuzzleJunction.comWEDNESDAY NIGHT03.10.2012 P. 15SHOULD I GET OUTOF BED TOMORROW?ACROSS1. Shortfall5. Sherpa’s home8. Youth, maybe9. Drawing10. Caerphilly, e.g.11. Main course12. Murder weapon, at times14. Papeete locale16. Tree part19. Plant food?20. Some stadium features21. Equestrian gearDOWN1. Office stations2. Surrender3. Scrupulous4. Meal in a shell5. Vicinity6. Sri Lanka export7. Light source11. Inveigled13. Timepiece15. Sheik’s bevy17. Scoundrels18. Bad day for CaesarPREVIOUS ANSWERSTODAY’S CELEBRITYBIRTHDAYSMATCH THE PERSONTO THEIR AGE*ANSWERS AT BOTTOM OF PAGEAL SHARPTONCLIVE OWENASHLEE SIMPSONCHUBBY CHECKERTOMMY LEEGWEN STEFANIAGES:58, 71, 28,48, 50, 43ARIES: A forlorn person will call forsome comfort. Get serious aboutyour image.TAURUS: Contemplate youradmiration of someone’s quirks.Increasing your possessions won’tgive security.GEMINI: Someone goes intoaction and creates a shakeup. Yourconcept of freedom is criticisized.CANCER: People will see a differentside of you. Boredom motivates avoluptuous response.LEO: You’ll fling disbelief outthe window. Difficulties aretranscended by a persistent lover.VIRGO: Ensure that everyoneknows where you are. Play the fieldwhen job hunting.LIBRA: A feud interests somehigher-ups. Dealing with brokersleads to a loss.SCORPIO: A dastardly fiend willuse intimidation tactics. Dentalproblems are reaching critical mass.SAGITTARIUS: Gratitude resolvesa dreary dilemma. Don’t be fooledby current events.CAPRICORN: You get a chance todevise a better plan. Don’t turn leftwhen you must go right.AQUARIUS: A tidy person givesgood suggestions. Your energy isfast and lively.PISCES: A partner is eager for aspecial treat. A boring jerk hits theskids.Avatar VenusGUESS GWEN STEFANI’SNET WORTHA. $20 MILLIONB. $40 MILLIONC. $80 MILLIONcelebritynetworth.comCrosswordACROSS1 Rescue op5 100 centimes, once10 Belgium-based imagingcompany14 Dodeca- halved15 Fiery feeling16 Nursery bagful17 Balm business?19 Mischievous Norse god20 Bottom-of-the-barrel stuff21 Learn by ___23 Yodeling tribute band’srepertoire?27 Place for a washer and dryer:Abbr.30 Cross one’s fingers31 Call a game32 R&B pioneer Johnny33 N.Y.C.’s first subway line34 Tattoo ___37 Steamrolled stuff38 Words of encouragement to atailor?40 “Evil Woman” grp.41 Regency hotels43 Place to play video games44 Next-to-last Greek letters45 Comic Margaret46 Cameron who voiced Fiona47 Matey’s greeting48 Figure at Sarah’s cigar store?52 Gear with docking stations53 “Born from jets” automaker56 Mass vestments57 “Columbo” trench coat?62 Pucker-producing63 More faithful64 Busy place65 Influence66 Rec centers67 New Ager who sings in IrishGaelicDOWN1 Comments accompanyingshrugs2 Osso buco need3 What a drivetrain connects to4 “As is” and others5 Marbled meat feature6 Grammar school basics,briefly7 Decay-fighting org.8 A real smarty9 Dimin.’s opposite, in music10 Here, there and everywhere11 Bodily reaction to fearPREVIOUSANSWERS12 Hot-coals walker13 Out of kilter18 Alien’s subj.22 Bugs of the underworld24 Pop music’s Collins andSpector25 Suit material?26 Decided to join27 This and that28 Hang around29 Push-up garment34 Kind of scheme35 This and that36 Looking up38 Do penance39 Scan, as a U.P.C.42 Like under-watered plants44 Pizazz46 Render harmless48 Some H.S. exams49 Counselor-___50 Pushover51 “… lovely ___ tree”54 Very similar55 Group of quail58 TV captain Jean-___ Picard59 Mauna ___60 Takers of 48-Down: Abbr.61 Caddy’s contentsPuzzle by Tony Orbach, edited by Will ShortzNet Worth Answer: C.Birthday Answers: Chubby Checker, 71, Al Sharpton, 58, Tommy Lee, 50, Clive Owen, 48, Gwen Stefani, 43, Ashlee Simpson, 28

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