Pop Culture
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Politicians on the dark side, hysteria and the end of the world
John Cusack, the Mayans and an array of melodramatic doomsday theorists would all have us believe that this year, 2011, will be our last before the apocalypse.
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Crossword and Sudoku solutions from the Dec. 2, 2010 issue.
Crossword and Sudoku solutions from the Dec. 2, 2010 issue.
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Welcome to the new bingo: erotic bingo
Winnipeg is naughtier than ever before. With a number of hotels and bars in the city offering weekly erotic bingo nights, the popularity of the game is proving that bingo isn’t just for grandma anymore.
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A healthy alternative to feel beautiful
With the holiday season in full swing, you may be searching for unique, local products that are environmentally friendly. Just the Goods, a local handmade skincare line, might be just what you need.
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Something for everyone
Throw your firm, sculpted ass in the air and say “Namaste” if you love yoga – free yoga.
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The Life Aquatic
Everywhere you look there are stunning aquatic ecosystems, contained in glass and housed in living rooms, dental offices and businesses throughout Winnipeg.
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Modern day pioneers in Manitoba
Imagine moving from a bustling neighbourhood in a big city to a small cabin with no electricity, plumbing or running water.
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Clubbed to death
There is no doubt about Winnipeg nightclubs creating cheap thrills for anyone over the age of 18. Some nights end up costing more than one’s paycheque, while others end in tears and broken stilettos. But everyone comes out to have a good time.
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It’s like The Deer Hunter, but sexy
There’s always a rush in spinning a roulette wheel, banking on odds governed only by the sheer will of the fates. Chatroulette takes that thrill and offers a strangely voyeuristic web experience.
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Welcome to the dark side
There are many alternative lifestyles that range from mild to wild in our everyday lives. But are any of them as overlooked as BDSM? This is a multilevel lifestyle that encompasses all that a person is – whether they are a bedroom kinkster or a full-blown pervert.
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Get out in the not-so-frigid world
If there is a silver lining to global warming it is that those of us enduring another January here in Winnipeg can at last make the most of winter.
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Betty & Johnny
Q: Should I see my doctor if my period hasn’t stopped for a week?
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Raising chickens in the city
If you haven’t heard clucking in your backyard yet, you may soon. A growing number of cities are in the process of permitting urban egg production.
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Cache the wave
Looking for a novel excuse to migrate to the outdoors and enjoy the sun this summer? One that doesn’t involve lethargy, a beach blanket and a bad book? You could always get out and go geocaching. That is, if you have any idea what it actually means to go geocaching.
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A sunburn now can cause damage later
When you think skin cancer, you should think of the ways you can protect yourself; one of the best ways is by wearing sunscreen. It is recommended that you wear an SPF of 30 or higher daily – not just when going to the beach.
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Stitching without the bitching
It’s an afternoon in early June and Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) on Main Street is packed with winter attire – unseasonable even for this year’s cold and rainy spring.
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Protecting your skin from the sun
As we get closer to summer, the importance of wearing sunscreen is drilled into our heads. So why all the fuss?
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Evacuation plans for furry friends
When making a checklist for a flood, you’re checking for the necessities. Excessive amounts of non-perishable food items and flashlights are littered across the house – but what about stuff for your pet?
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The voice of a community
For over a decade, Outwords magazine has been the go-to resource for Winnipeg’s queer community. Sipping coffee in a cozy Wolseley coffee shop, current editor Rachel Morgan described the periodical’s eclectic journey to present day.
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You’ve got questions
Ladies and gentlemen, straight from the mouth of Miss Lonelyhearts: “Don’t wait for someone to choose you! Choose who you want and go after them.” Sure that’s insightful advice, but what gives this Winnipeg Sun columnist license to dish out advice? The answer to that question is more than just degrees and licenses, but life experience and attentive listening.