Faces Magazine January - Ryan Gosling

SKATE TO WORK

AND OTHER THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

BEN AFFLECK

Amy Adams

THE FACES INTERVIEW

BATMAN VS FATHERHOOD

RYAN GOSLING FROM CORNWALL, TO LIFE IN LA LA LAND

PAT WOODCOCK

SUIT UP WITH KANATA’S GREY CUP CHAMPION JANUARY 2017

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THIS MONTH 6 | SKATE TO WORK

And 9 other things to do this month

12 | OTTAWA’S MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS OF 2016 29 | IN TECH The Craziest Things Heading For Your Reality 30 | PLAY THESE 5 SONGS And Nail Your Interview

FACES 14 | BEN AFFLECK

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Thinks Batman and the Accountant have more than just the same chin.

20 | Amy Adams

Talks the Arrival of her new movie.

8 | RYAN GOSLING STYLE

38 | JIM CUDDY

The Faces Interview with Blue Rodeo’s frontman.

46 | BRETT KISSEL Returns to Ottawa.

16 | WINTER GETAWAYS

73 | Alan Quine

44 | WHAT NOT TO CLICK ON THIS WEEK

76 | Pat Woodcock

70 | NEVER WEAR THIS TO AN INTERVIEW

The Faces Interview with New York Islanders Defenceman.

Inside the Grey Cup win with the Ottawa Redblack’s Strength Co-ordinator.

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10 THINGS TO DO this month

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Quietly celebrate

National Ditch Your New Year’s Resolutions Day

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by letting January 17th pass, unchanged.

Our New Year’s Resolutions will start in February…this was just a trial month.

Attend the Annual

FACES AWARDS Night at Lago Bar, January 27th

Get Outside

Spending time outside is a fool-proof way to improve brain function and focus—and cold-weather wanderlust just happens to be one of the best forms of outside exercise available. The extra work your body does to regulate internal temperatures and keep blood circulating to limbs that are not-sowarm translates into extra calories being burned, and a more satisfying after-workout feeling.

Skate to Work

Because you can’t go around it, you might as well use it. The Rideau Canal Skateway is the largest naturally frozen rink in the world—giving you more ice-time than 90 Olympic-Sized Hockey Rinks.

In winter, the rink transforms from a complete wedge in your daily commute to probably the most Canadian way to get to work you’ll ever experience. Why not strap on those CCM’s to skip the bus-rush? Grab a morning bite en-route while you skate right into the heart of Downtown.

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The Rideau Canal

- Welcomes 19,000 daily visitors, from all over the world.

This adds to 900,000 per skating season.

- Better than your local rink, its completely free to use.

- The Canal closes at night, when an army of Zambonis form a convoy to take on the 7.8 Kilometres of Ice.

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FIND TOGETHER TIME Amp UpMORE on Your Together Time

Uh-oh! Couples are most likely to separate in January, as polls suggest that the chances of someone reconsidering their relationship status peaks this month. Start penciling in a few extra date nights…. just in case.

WHY JANUARY IS A TOTAL STRESSBAG

Decide if Mark Walberg plays the cop-under-the-wire well in Patriot’s Day, on January 13th

After hundreds of rotations around the earth, experts can safely say that January is the month of stress. Its no surprise that you may feel extra down, stressed out, or on the rocks with your significant other. Darker days and food that’s notso-fresh mentally puts us in a seasonal slump, with all that snow shoveling and slippery commuting only contributing to feelings of frustration.

Right in the dead of winter and feeling another year older, It’s no surprise January’s got issues.

We’re just not sure what side of the law he should be on…

Explore a New City

January is your time to make a break for the Big Apple. Now is the cheapest month to visit almost all major cities, but New York promises the highest amount of cost savings. Cue Alicia Keys and Jay-Z…

WHY JANUARY IS THE CHEAPEST MONTH TO TRAVEL

If you’re already planning your March Break trip, we suggest moving the dates up in your calendar. January experiences a huge drop in demand for both hotel and airline businesses, making it a month of dreams for the wanderlust traveler-on-a-budget.

Prices are dropped to almost 60% lower than holiday fares as kids rush back to school, and businesses begin their budgeting season.

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Slip Away

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Disrupt the daily office milieu on National Have Fun at Work Day, January 28th

Celebrate for Bytown’s Birthday

When it comes to well-deserved vacations, there is no better stress reliever than the weekend-getaway model. Both experts and well-versed travelers agree that shorter, more frequent vacations are most efficient at lowering stress. Not only does it work better with your budget, it helps to keep your flow at work. Co-workers are more likely to put off asking you for favours if they hear your only ‘slipping away for the weekend,’ and not ‘on a vacation,’ even if you’ve checked out till Tuesday.

Haven’t heard? Ottawa is turning 150—in style.

Get ready for the biggest party of the year, with events every month, concerts and special guests, and exclusive ceremonies.

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R COVER STORY

“IT WAS A GREAT

WAY FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO GET TO TALK A LOT, OPEN UP MORE, AND MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH AND ENJOY THEMSELVES.

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YAN Gosling

TORONTO - Perhaps it was destiny that led Canadian actor Ryan Gosling to channel Gene Kelly in La La Land, the new musical

by Damien Chazelle, the Oscar-nominated director of Whiplash. Gosling, a native of both London and Cornwall, Ontario, first honed his skills as a musical performer after moving to California where he sang and danced alongside Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears as a 12-year-old star on The All New Mickey Mouse Club TV show.

While younger generations may be unaware of Kelly, the legendary Hollywood song-and-dance man who turned Singin’ in the Rain into a film classic, Gosling patterned his performance largely out of admiration for Kelly’s artistry.

“I’ve always loved An American in Paris and Singin’ in the Rain,” Gosling says. “Gene Kelly gave us of the single greatest song and dance numbers ever when he performed Singin’ in the Rain, (Damien and I) had the opportunity and honour to meet with Gene Kelly’s widow

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in preparing for the film and she showed us his original leather-bound script for the film.

That’s when we saw that he had written some notes and ideas about that legendary title sequence. I was really struck by one note he made. It said: ‘Hand the umbrella to a passerby when the number’s over.’ That kind of shows you how sometimes a great scene like that is the result of one guy making notes in a script.”

La La Land is a delightful and glorious throwback to old-style Hollywood musicals that is being touted as a sure-fire Oscar contender. The film played to rave reviews at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals in September, and Gosling’s spirited song-anddance numbers opposite co-star Emma Stone recall the kind of magic that Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers once brought to the screen. Ryan Gosling co-stars as Sebastian, a cynical jazz pianist on his way up in Hollywood, who accompanies Mia (Stone), a barista and struggling actress, to numerous

auditions while she maintains an indomitable faith in herself despite repeated rejection. An uplifting musical romance, La LaLand owes much of its magic to the irresistible chemistry between Gosling and Stone, who first endeared themselves to audiences in Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011).

In person, Gosling is extremely affable and easy-going. Prior to the premiere of La La Land at the Toronto International Film Festival, he spent considerable time talking to and taking selfies with the massive crowds that lined the red carpet.

The 35-year-old Ryan Gosling lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, Eva Mendes, 41, and their daughters, Esmeralda, 2, and toddler Amada, born April 29. He is currently shooting Blade Runner 2049, the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s original 1982 sci-fi cult classic, directed by Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Prisoners).

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COVER STORY

“ I wanted to do the film because I think it takes you on this beautiful ride and you can really relate to the characters and the journey

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they take together.

Do you think the film captures some of that old Hollywood musical spirit?

I’m a big fan of musicals and Damien (Chazelle, the director) is a serious student of the genre and his ambition was to capture the spirit of those movies and also pay homage to the city of Los Angeles. There’s a sense of heightened romanticism to the relationship between the characters and your really feel that Damien has created this wonderful feeling of nostalgia in the way he tells the story. That’s part of the inherent beauty of the musical genre, because you can combine both phantasy and an underlying drama that is going to touch people.

Had you seen Chazelle’s previous film, Whiplash, prior to his contacting you to work on La La Land?

I loved Whipash and I was very anxious to meet him and see what he had in mind for this film. We met for dinner at a restaurant near my house and I saw immediately how much he loved movies in general and how he wanted La La Land to have that old style Hollywood magic.

It follows in the tradition of a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movie and Damien wanted to create this world where people could escape to and want to see it in a movie theatre together with other people rather than something you would watch on your computer or iPhone.

Everyone is very impressed with your song and dance work in the film. You have an early background as a dancer growing up in Ontario (Canada), don’t you?

I had taken a lot of dance classes as a kid because it was a great escape from school where I kept getting into trouble and did badly in my classes. I went to the Top Hat Dance School in Cornwall where I grew up and also to the Elite Dance School in Ottawa. Dancing helped give me a lot of self-confidence and it

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Ryan, La La Land appears to be enchanting audiences. What do you think makes this story so appealing?

I think people are drawn to the relationship between the two characters. Not everyone might like musicals, but in this case you’re emotionally invested in the story because you feel very close to Mia and Sebastian. I wanted to do the film because I think it takes you on this beautiful ride and you can really relate to the characters and the journey they take together.

was a great way for me to feel creative and get to express myself.

Did any of the dancing you did while you were part of The Mickey Mouse Club help prepare you for this project?

(Laughs) When I signed on to the film, I foolishly expected that my lost dance skills would come back to me pretty quickly. Like getting to ride a bicycle again. But I was wrong! Nothing came back. I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised. I mean, the kind of dance numbers Emma and I had to learn were very intricate and obviously very far from 90s hip hop dancing I had done (on The Mickey Mouse Club show). We spent three months learning to tap dance and it was hard work.

For me at least it felt like starting from scratch. Plus I had to learn to play jazz piano and work on my singing although fortunately for the public I only have a few duets with Emma!

But I had a lot of fun dancing with her because we’ve known each other for a long time and she’s a very good dancer. The choreographer had to have a lot more patience with me!

The suffering actors go through during auditions is one of the key aspects to the

story. You’ve talked about some of the humiliation that comes with auditioning for parts in Hollywood. Did you draw on those memories for your character?

Right from the beginning Damien wanted Emma and I to talk about our worst auditions.

My worst experience came when I was called to read for this very important casting director.

I had to do a scene where someone very close to me had just died and I spent the previous night trying to work myself into this very emotional state so I would be able to get right into that for the audition.

So I get there and I’m doing the scene, I’m crying and fully into it and then the phone rang and the woman (casting director) answers the call and starts talking for a few minutes. I’m just sitting there wondering if I should stop crying or just keep going . Finally she gets off the phone and asks me to pick up where I left off. But I couldn’t do it, of course. I wasn’t a good enough actor then and I’m not good enough now to be able to do that. But at least I finally had the chance to put that experience into a scene in the film.

Did you feel that you were getting caught up in the spirit or nostalgia of La LA Land while you were shooting it?

Oh, I had a lot of fun making it. I’m very excited about people getting to see it. Most of the time I’m playing brooding or very troubled, quiet kinds of guys. I often take my work and myself too seriously so getting to do this film and Nice Guys (his previous movie co-starring Russell Crowe) was a great way for me to be able to get to talk a lot, open up more, and make people laugh and enjoy themselves.

You’re now father to two young daughters.

How does it feel?

It’s wonderful. I enjoy being a father more than I could ever have imagined...It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Now that we have two girls I find myself wanting to stay at home with them all the time instead of working. I love telling Esmeralda stories.

She has so much energy and it is so curious about everything - it’s tough keeping up with her.

Your second daughter is named Amada.

Where does that come from?

Amada was the name of Eva’s grandmother.

It means “beloved” and that’s exactly what we felt when we saw her for the first time. She’s a lttle angel.

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“I enjoy being a father more than I could ever have imagined...

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The Ottawa RedBlacks Win the Grey Cup

Photo: Nilsen Report

A win that was 40 years in the making—the Ottawa RedBlacks ended the season by adding one more colour to their team.

Bluesfest Breaks Record

Record breaking attendance and a hit line-up. Did anyone notice the rain during Red Hot Chilli Peppers? We didn’t…

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Photo: National Post

The Rideau Street Sinkhole in June

We can’t decide what’s worse, the massive sinkhole in our downtown core, or the explosion of memes that followed. We’re just glad no one got hurt.

Photo: Ottawa Citizen

Photo: Ottawa Citizen

Ottawa’s own international fashion icon earned her wings on this year’s runway—we hope she got to keep her Pink VS Robe, too.

Photo: Vogue

Herieth Paul selected for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Biebermania hits the Capital

Justin Bieber spent a few star-studded days in Ottawa prior to his concert in May. If he wasn’t casually cruising in the Byward Market, he was posting creepy photos of unsuspecting Ottawians to his Instagram…Biebs, we love you too.

Craig Anderson’s Ispirational Play

In light of his wife’s cancer diagnosis, this play was moving for everyone watching.

OTTAWA IN HINDSIGHT Photo: Sportsnet

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The 10 Most Memorable Events of 2016

UFC in Ottawa

A Senator’s Dream The National Capital Commission voted to move forward with the new Senators arena downtown—a change they hope will bring the Stanley Cup here sooner.

Barack Obama’s Bromance with Justin Trudeau

Dion Phaneuf trade

Photo: Sportsnet

Photo: Daily Mail

Ottawa finally stepped into the ring—hosting our first ever UFC Fight Night.

On a visit to Ottawa, President Obama and our New PM were nothing short of Bromantic, posing for selfies and toasting during a state dinner.

The Ottawa Senators acquired Dion Phaneuff from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a nine player trade in February.

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ENTERTAINMENT

You can have a strategy, but in the end you have to listen to that voice inside yourself.

BEN AFFLECK Writer, Actor, Producer and Director

Ben Affleck has experienced the best and worst of times in Hollywood. After an early taste of movie stardom and a storybook romance with Gwyneth Paltrow, he suffered public humiliation and a career meltdown following the collapse of his relationship with Jennifer Lopez and the critical mauling of Gigli. But Affleck rebuilt his personal life when he married and started a family with Jennifer Garner. He also recast himself in the dual role of actor and director, ultimately winning the Oscar for Argo in 2013. Alas, his mercurial persona got the best of him—just as his acting career was once again taking off—with both his appearance in Gone Girl and having been handed the role of Batman. Garner filed for divorce last year and Affleck looked lost as he struggled to get his life in order again.

And now it appears that Affleck and Garner have reconciled and are very much a couple again. That explains why Affleck was

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looking far more upbeat as he spoke about his new film THE ACCOUNTANT recently.

In March, his grim demeanour sparked a flurry of sad internet memes while being interviewed for the critically-reviled but box-office juggernaut, Batman v. Superman. But today he’s all smiles and positively giddy in conversation, admitting to finding great solace in his role as a father, however, and considers his three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, to be his most important responsibility.

“When you have kids, what’s that expression, ‘Your heart is outside your body,’” Affleck says. “All of the sudden you feel so vulnerable and this fear of a child being vulnerable is very very powerful . . . It’s not easy.”

Coming on the heels of his debut as the caped crusader in Batman v. Superman, Affleck delivers arguably the best performance of his career in The Accountant.

Playing the part of a mathematical genius afflicted with autism, Affleck’s character has a Batman-like identity crisis: he works by day as a forensic accountant while at night he metes out Equalizer-level justice as a marauding vigilante. Directed by Gavin O’Connor, The Accountant stars Anna Kendrick, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons, Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow. The 45-year-old Affleck lives in Los Angeles and remains actively involved in co-parenting his children with former spouse Jennifer Garmer.

Ben, this is a very unusual and demanding role in many ways. How did you approach the challenge of playing a man afflicted with autism in The Accountant?

It was a lot of work because we cared about getting it right, because the last thing we wanted to do was a cartoon version or a caricature or an oversimplification, because it is a condition that people really have. So, the more complicated the better because that

real and good and he has done it really well, in Warrior for example. So training was as much a part of this as it was for the Batman movie.

In fact, even more so because it is harder to hire a stuntman to do your stunts when you’re not wearing a mask. So I had to really be on top of my game and work with some really great professionals...I guess we geeked out on it. It was a lot of fun.

Was the fight scene choreography very different in The Accountant?

I trained in an Indonesian martial arts technique (pencak silat) every day for several months and that helped me adapt to a different style of movement as opposed to what we did in Batman v. Superman.

Also, in that film we were able to add a lot of things digitally but in this film I had to do longer takes and that meant having to memorize the choreography and movements. It was a different process, really, more like learning elaborate dance steps and then having to execute them precisely.

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Were there any similarities between your accountant persona and that of Batman/ Bruce Wayne?

The same chin! (Smiles). You know, if you stretch hard enough you can draw parallels with a lot of different characters. But this is a really distinct and unique character, and a

unique film, and that’s what drew me to it.

You think you are getting one kind of movie and then you get something that, in my view, is smarter and more interesting and more challenging.

You’re now in the process of doing the final editing on your latest film as a director and actor, Live by Night (a crime thriller set in the 1930s -ED)? Do you have a preference when it comes to acting or directing?

It’s probably more satisfying to direct because you’re responsible for developing the story and working with the actors to create the final product. I enjoy having that kind of creative control although it takes up your entire life not just for the three or four months you’re shooting the film but also all the months you spend working on it before and after the filming.

And sometimes when you’re in the middle of directing a film you’re suddenly filled with a lot of doubts and you don’t know how to make the film work and that it’s going to be a disaster.

A LOT OF MY FRIENDS THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY, BUT IN THE END I DECIDED TO FOLLOW MY OWN INSTINCTS AND I’M VERY HAPPY THAT I DID.

meant it was more real.

The people that we met and talked to all had very complicated situations, very complicated lives, some limitations to do stuff. There was an amazing spectrum of special gifts that we found as well. So it is definitely the most complicated, more interesting character that I have played, for sure.

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Your character undergoes brutal martial arts training as a child. As a father, how do you reflect on that harsh treatment?

That’s what I thought was the most heartbreaking thing about the story and it was definitely moving to me. As a parent, I face dilemmas, as we all do, every day. What’s the right way to raise children? What is the right thing to teach them? We all make mistakes, for sure, but we kind of try our best.

There are a lot of fight scenes in the film.

Did your Batman training come in handy?

It was helpful. I know Gavin (O’Connor, the director) was really concerned that the action be

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ENTERTAINMENT

Those are the times when you think how much easier it is just to be an actor and spend most of the day in your trailer waiting to be called to shoot your scene, work for half an hour or even less, and then go back to your trailer and relax until the next set-up.

Was your decision to get into directing in some ways a lifechanging choice?

I think it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Most of the people I talked to around that time were against the idea. A lot of my friends thought I was crazy but in the end I decided to follow my own instincts and I’m very happy that I did.

That taught me a lot about how I should approach most things. You can have a strategy, but in the end you have to listen to that voice inside yourself. I’ve also been able to learn a lot from working with brilliant directors like David Fincher and it’s gratifying that a lot of my dreams have turned into reality.

You’ve said in the past that you grew up watching art house films?

I love all kinds of movies. I can get just as much pleasure watching a film

by Michael Haneke (White Ribbon, Funny Games) as I can from watching Ocean’s 11 or Raiders of the Lost Ark. A big studio film like Gone Girl is an example of a film that functions at a very high artistic level and also has a very commercial appeal. Those are probably the kinds of films I really aspire to.

You can have a strategy, but in the end you have to listen to that voice inside.

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Getting back to The Accountant, did you ever wish you had those kinds of mathematical abilities in real life?

Yes. I’m pretty involved with my kids’ homework but I wish I knew more.

Lately I’ve been helping my eldest children with their math homework a lot and right now I’m still able to follow everything and figure out what they’re doing. But I know that in three or four years they’re going to be at a much higher level and I won’t be much help to them.

A LOOK BACK Our Most Read Stories of 2016.

October 2016 FALL INTO FASHION The best of bombers and denim.

AH, SUMMER ‘16 We hit the beach in our July Swimsuit Issue.

FACES OF: OTTAWA CHEFS Ottawa’s Top Culinary Talents helped us make the perfect thanksgiving dinner.

THE ROAD TO ACQUIRING THE 2017 FORD GT Our 2006 Ford GT test-drive.

December 2016 MEET THE LADY SENS The wives and girlfriends of the Ottawa Senator’s gave us a behind the scenes of dating a pro-athlete.

THE OTTAWA REDBLACKS GO RED AND GREEN We showed four top players the ugliest Christmas Sweaters we could find, and they showed us how to rock them.

November 2016 MICHAEL BUBLE TALKS MUSIC, LIFE, AND NEW ALBUM We got the inside scoop into Buble’s “Nobody But Me”, in one of the smoothest interviews we’ve ever had.

CLOTHING MAKES THE MAN Winter Fashion that had us talking.

September 2016 STITTSVILLE’S GOLDEN GIRL RETURNS HOME We caught up with Olympic Gold Medalist Erica Wiebe for a truly Canadian photo shoot in the Capital.

August 2016 DENIS SHAPOVALOV WINS JUNIOR WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP His story on becoming the youngest Canadian to ever win the Wimbledon Juniors.

BILLY TALENT SPEAK ON CAREER AND NEW ALBUM A rock-star interview with Iconic Canadian Rockstars.

July 2016 ALESSIA CARA MAKES HER BLUESFEST DEBUT “I always thought I was meant to do this, but of course you have your doubts.”

June 2016 MARTIN GARRIX COMES TO THE CAPITAL “Don’t make music because you want to become famous, do it because you love it.”

April 2016 THE TRUTH ABOUT CAREER ENDING INJURIES We got serious about sports and wreck in our Fitness Issue.

March 2016 JOEL ANTHONY TALKS NBA AND HARD WORK “You become extremely happy, because of all the hard work you put in.”

February 2016 JIM TRELIVING HAS A HEART OF GOLD Words of wisdom, straight from the Dragon’s Den.

January 2016 THE CEELO GREEN EQUATION A man with soul and a passion for good music.

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WHY WE YELL “OUCH” OR SOMETHING WE CAN’T PRINT) WHEN WE HURT OURSELVES

WHY WE ITCH An itch is also known as “pruritus” – and is a sensation that comes from your skin cells or nerve cells associated with the skin becoming irritated. Itching serves as an important sensory and self-protective mechanism, as do other skin sensations such as touch, pain, cold and heat.

WHY DO WE SAY ‘YOU’RE FIRED’?

Legend has it that the phrase originated back in the 1910’s at the National Cash Register (NCR) Company in the United States. NCR founder John Henry Patterson is recognized as a pioneer of sales management, but definitely was a man of many quirks.

The story goes that NCR sales executive Thomas Watson Sr. was sent on a sales meeting after a verbal disagreement with Patterson, who he felt had overstepped his boundaries. When Watson returned, he was dismissed from his duties and Patterson instructed his co-workers to take out Watson’s desk and light it on fire... at that moment, Thomas Watson Sr. was “fired” and it is saidthat this is where Donald Trump’s favourite phrase was born.

WHY WE CALL SHOTGUN The phrase “I call shotgun” apparently derives from the days of stagecoaches. It has been written that for security against bandits and thieves, an armed guard carrying a shotgun would ride beside the driver, who was controlling the horses.

According to research, it appears that we do this as a way of interfering with pain signals travelling to the brain. In essence, when you yell out things like “Ouch”, you are distracting your brain from the uncomfortable sensations you are feeling. The findings suggest that saying such things is an effective way of coping with pain. Research suggests that the muscle movements required to cry out loud may disrupt pain messages as they travel from the affected area to the brain.

WHY WE SAY, ‘IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS’ There is a theory that the term “its raining cats and dogs” derives from a claim that cats and dogs used to cuddle into thatch roofs during storms and then be washed out during heavy rains.

WHY WE DO THE THINGS WE DO

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ENTERTAINMENT

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It’s rare that you get to play a very emotionally vulnerable and intellectually strong character like this.

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Amy Adams is in a particularly upbeat mood these days. Wearing a glorious blue dress and looking radiant as she greets you with that intoxicating smile of hers, the American actress is excited about promoting her latest work.

This Autumn she’s doing double-duty by simultaneously promoting two big movies set for release in November.

First up is Tom Ford’s dramatic thriller, NOCTURNAL ANIMALS, which stars Adams as the owner of an art gallery who gets involved in a revenge tale set in motion after she reads her ex-husband’s violent novel. That film alone could well be a major contender come Oscar time with its Gone Girl-like overtones.

But mainstream audiences around the world will doubtless be flocking to ARRIVAL, a riveting sci-fi tale directed

by French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Sicario) that could well turn into one of the most talked-about films of the year. The story opens with the appearance of 12 menacing alien spaceships at various points around the globe. The U.S. government then sends linguistics professor Louise Banks (Adams) and theoretical physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner) to establish communication with the aliens, whose giant, oblong-shaped spacecraft is hovering above rural Montana, and figure out why they have come and what they want. Adams’s character is also dealing with the tragic loss of her daughter which

adds deeper emotional layers to her interaction with the aliens.

“This is a very unique story but it’s also a woman’s story,” Adams says, “The sci-fi element is very appealing and there’s this critical theme of communication on which the fate of mankind might depend.

But I also saw it as a mother’s story - I had never played a character dealing with that kind of loss before.”

The 42-year-old Amy Adams lives in Los Angeles together with her husband, actor Darren Le Gallo, and their 6-year-old daughter, Aviana, a name adapted from the Italian military base of Aviano not far from the town of Vicenza where Adams was born while her father was serving in the U.S. air force. During her impressive career, she has received five Oscar nominations, most recently for Big Eyes (2014).

When asked about how she might wind up competing against herself come Oscar time, Adams quipped, referencing the U.S. presidential race and Donald Trump: “I don’t worry about campaigning. The only campaign I’m worried about right now is the presidency...Intent is just as important as content, and sometimes, in today’s media, intent gets lost inside the content...being careful what you say is important. I won’t name names - but hopefully we can have honest voices in society that aren’t inflammatory.”

ADAMS

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AMY

By Jan Janssen

Golden Globe Winner

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ENTERTAINMENT

Amy, how does it feel to have two very interesting films coming out this Fall?

Industry observers are speculating that you’re going to be competing with yourself for another Oscar nomination?

I’m very proud of both films but I’m not thinking about awards or anything else relating to that. I’m concentrating on my work and the things in life which are important to me - my, daughter, for example.

How did you get into your character in Arrival?

I needed to be able to create a character who has this burden of immense pain yet at the same time she needs to be able to overcome that. She’s very aware that she’s part of very important and difficult mission. I needed to be able to feel all of that and put myself in the position of someone who has this huge responsibility. I put a lot more time and effort into her journey than with any other role I’ve played before.

This is also a story where the female character is playing the lead role in this kind of a mission. Was that important to you?

I considered this role to be a great gift. It’s rare that you get to play a very emotionally vulnerable and intellectually strong character like this. It’s even rarer to play a woman like this in the science fiction genre who has so many sides to her and is a reflection of what women are really like.

Denis (director Villeneuve) kept reminding me that this is ultimately a woman’s story and to me it was so gratifying that he was the kind of director who truly understood what her real journey was all about.

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In the sense that it’s not just about the aliens?

There are many other important themes that the film explores. We’re being asked to consider how important communication and memory and time is when it comes to thinking about what it means to be human. How you need to pay attention to those fleeting moments that are so vital and so essential to life and how we are doomed to miss out on so much of what is truly precious.

Your character Louise is a linguistics professor. What did you learn about communication from that perspective?

What I learned while doing the research for the film was that communication through language is not just about speaking different languages but it also involves the history of all languages, and the complex history behind the structure of language.

Communication is fundamental to the story and the films says that the only way to communicate properly is by developing human relationships. If you do not know people, if you do not establish contact when you speak, if you’re not in a context where a relationship facilitates another, then there are many critical things that are going to be lost and misunderstood.

The film is also trying to show how emotion and sensitivity areimportant elements to communication?

Yes. Languages are just a part of the way we communicate,actually. We also need to understand the other, to empathize, and try to put yourself in the place of another being.

Sometimes when I wasworking on the film I would think about my (6-year-old) daughter andhow even though she may only have a small fraction of my language mability, she is still able to make up that gap in ways other than justwith words.

Did your own experience as a mother also influence how you approached your character whose daughter died of a rare form of cancer?

There’s nothing in my experience as a mother that could ever prepare me or help me truly appreciate what it must be like to lose a child. It’s something almost unimaginable.

But being a mom enables you to have a stronger connection to a character like Louise and to try to be authentic to her loss and how she still carries that loss and the love of her daughter within her.

Has motherhood changed the way you approach your career?

It’s made an impact in the kinds of projects I choose and wanting to play characters that make me happy. I look at things differently now. I pay much more attention to being present and thinking more deeply about matters that affect my daughter. My perspective has changed.

You’ve had an extraordinary amount of success in recent years with films

I’m happy, but I am not so naive as to believe that success allows you to escape all the pain and difficult moments that comes with life.

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like The Master, American Hustle, and Big Eyes? What had that meant to you?

I am very relieved to be far, far removed from the days when I couldn’t pay my rent, but now I have other anxieties. I’m happy, but I am not so naive as to believe that success allows you to escape all the pain and difficult moments that comes with life.

You’re also playing in Tom Ford’s new film, Nocturnal Animals. What are your thoughts on that story?

Susan was a very difficult character to get inside when I read the script. Tom (Ford) gave me time so that I could understand her and what finally drew me to her was that she’s in a crisis and she’s no longer willing to live the same kind of life. There’s no going back for her.

Revenge is one of the film’s underlying motifs. How do you feel about revenge?

Revenge is something you can phantasise about, but I’ve never really acted on that.

(Smiles) I don’t believe that revenge is ever that pleasurable a thing. It’s never going to be something that satisfies your soul. All it can do is maybe make you feel good just for a second.

You spent your early years growing up in Italy. What was it like for you when you and your parents moved to Colorado?

The thing I missed the most was how friendly Italians were especially the kids I knew at school. What I noticed about the girls I went to school with in Colorado was how they were always thinking about designer clothes which I could never afford.

When my mom would buy me an outfit I would change the label so the other kids in school would think it’s an original designer brand. It’s stupid when I think about it, but I desperately wanted to be one of them. I also wanted to be a ballerina more than anything else but unfortunately, I couldn’t do anything to make my legs longer! (Laughs)

WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE OTHER, TO EMPATHIZE, AND TO TRY TO PUT OURSELVES IN THE PLACE OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING.

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When you were struggling to make ends meet as an actress, what was your worst job?

As soon as I turned 18, I started working. My first job was at Hooters, a restaurant and bar where the waitresses wear shorts and tight T-shirts. But I didn’t stay there very long - a lot of the customers believed that touching your ass was included in the service.Then, fortunately, I found a job at the Gap, where I could finally afford to buy everything I wanted at 50% off!

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ENTERTAINMENT

BUZZWORDS 2016’s Most Viral Topics.

DAVID BOWIE

A NEW MODEL OF SUPER MODEL If you couldn’t get any Jenners or Hadids out of your head all of 2016, it may have been because they were literally everywhere. All four of these sisters in stardom rose to fame in the fashion circuit, leaving the door open for other famous last names (like Willow Smith) to sneak onto the runway.

REALITY BECOMES ANYONE’S GAME If you roll your eyes at anything Kardashian, 2016 had a surprise for you. The 6-episode series Rob & Chyna proved that reality die-hards will keep-up with almost anything, including a relationship that ended way before filming ever started.

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JUSTIN BIEBER INSTAGRAMS IN RIDDLES What once was a place of innocent Bieber mania suddenly becomes a cryptic feed of confusing captions and curious women as Justin Bieber’s Instagram posts slowly made less and less sense. After feuding with exgirlfriend Selena Gomez and publicly calling out fans for the ‘hate’, Bieber deleted his account. Is it too late now to say Sorry?

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CLASSY CONFESSIONS Drake became the most chivalrous gentleman of the year when presenting Rihanna with the Michael Jackson Vanguard’s Award at the 2016 VMA’s. He had the internet swooning when he walked on stage, dressed with a bow-tie, and professed his undying love for her to millions.

APPLE HIGHJACKS OUR RIGHT TO HEADPHONES Every Apple user let out a sigh of disappointment as Apple removed its Headphone jack from their new Iphone 7 model. As much as we want an Iphone7, we swear we’d loose our headphones if they weren’t attached to our…

THE GREAT FACEBOOK PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE Trump memes and Hillary vines went straight to the top of every newsfeed during the presidential election. But what started out as viral wise-cracks quickly became pure internet contagion.

THE NOTE 7 TAKES NOTES It’s amazing how the possibility of a phone catching fire was able to get people on their phones. 2016 settled the great Iphone vs Samsung debate if only momentarily, as the Note 7 became the first phone to ever be banned on airplanes—its hashtag spreading like wildfire.

TECH BECOMES A FRONT-SEAT DRIVER Google’s Self-Driving Car project and other automated machines drove millions of conversations online as half of the internet looked for a sign-up sheet, and the other had Total Recall flashbacks.

SNAPCHAT CREATES MORE FACETIME The popular app amped up everyone’s selfie game by introducing an arsenal of clever face and geo-filters. Anywhere you went in 2016, there was a snap for that.

DEADPOOL While some are still not too sure what the word Deadpool means or where it came from, other internet users made the hashtag popular in response to the only classic comic-based movie to be rated R. R for its witty comedy and gory action, or R for Ryan Renolds? Both.

POKÉMON COMES AND GOES When the classic 90’s game decided to reinvent the wheel, everyone jumped onboard. The summer of 2016 became infected by players catching Pokémon everywhere, all the time, and it was rare to venture outside without seeing an active player closing in on a Pokémon.

THE GYM

Yes, were saying go to the gym to meet people. But, don’t be the person who goes to the gym to meet people. If people sense you’re a gym-time conversationalist, they’ll run—and not on the treadmill.

Forget

Tinder

Walking Your Dog

Bored, and single? Get outside with your dog. Not only will your pet enjoy it, but dogs make the best wingmen—and automatic conversation-starters.

The most common ways to meet your next significant other are surprising Before the reign of the dating app, is it a wonder that anyone found love at all? We suggest putting your phone down… especially in these 5 everyday places that have proven to make matches out of perfect strangers.

the plane Meeting your next boo in the air sounds romantic, right? Talking to a fellow flier has made matches out of many. Maybe having an aisle seat isn’t so bad.

GROCERY STORE

waiting rooms

Food always has a way of bringing people together, and meeting your next love might be a matter of having the right grocery list.

Catching a cold might be your answer to catching feelings.

Next time you’re at the doctors, leave those magazines in the rack and become available for conversation.

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Netflix and Chilled

We’ve lined up the highest rated Netflix series’ and movies of all time, with equally rated late-night drinks. Try all five of our hall-of-fame pairings to match your late-night binge with the perfect drink.

ENTERTAINMENT

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A pretend psychic cons the police into working alongside him for 8 incredible series. Sweating over the corners that Shawn Spencer finds himself backed into will put you in the mood for something with an edge. Try pairing James Roday’s dry humour with an equally dry Sauvignon Blanc.

PSYCH (2006)

SAUVIGNON BLANC

A sports drama that follows the coach of a high school football team in Dillon, Texas. Because coach Gaines’ locker room speeches hit close to heart, this show calls for a Blonde Ale or a Light Lager that is just as smooth. A choice that is also lower in calories than a premium beer - in case you were thinking of calling up your old varsity team.

BLONDE ALE OR A LIGHT LAGER

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2006)

An animated comedy about an international intelligence agent working in New York City that got wildly popular when it was premiered in 2010.

Pair an Archer marathon with an American Strong Ale to help balance the night. Taking a sip of beer will help to remind you of your adult status, as you thoroughly enjoy an evening of cartoons.

ARCHER (2009)

BLONDE ALE OR A LIGHT LAGER

Twenty-six years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mom to a demonic and mysterious supernatural force. Follow the brothers as they hunt down every evil supernatural force they come across. This show is clever and full of hearty storylines that call for a red wine. Like a properly aged wine Pinot Noir, the show builds character with a satisfying end to every episode.

PINOT NOIR

SUPERNATURAL (2005)

SILENT KILLERS

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING TO YOUR PHONE BATTERY.

The Weather Channel

Any weather updates that need to be delivered instantly to your phone can also be viewed instantly outside. Ditching your weather app is an easy way to keep your phone staying sunny.

Google Maps

Despite its fake concern, Google doesn’t actually need to track your current location. Turning off your geo-tracking can help keep your phone battery fresh.

Snapchat

Between Snapchat filters and the app’s sneaky photo storage, your casual everyday snaps are taking more than just your photo.

Netflix App

Its not the streaming that kills your battery as much as the screen-time that the Netflix app demands.

Try turning down your brightness, or saving your binge-watching for your laptop.

Pokémon Go

Remember the day you started using your data to catch Charmanders instead of answering those iMessages? You also caught a massive spike in your data usage and battery life.

4 THINGS TO DO EVERYDAY TO KEEP YOUR PHONE HEALTHY KEEP THE BRIGHTNESS DOWN

You already know you should, but we’ll remind you.

TURN OFF PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

Email Apps

More than one email app that is constantly updating itself will leave you sending out-of-office replies quicker than you think.

Strategically use the app already installed on your phone so maximize work and battery hours.

Go into your settings, and shut off all of the push notifications you can live without. By having them on, your constantly streaming from those apps.

EXIT ALL OF YOUR APPS

Your apps don’t close just because you click on your home button. To close them, double-click the button and swipe the app screens up.

TURN YOUR PHONE OFF

Turn your phone fully off at least once a week.

This will help to resolve battery issues.

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ENTERTAINMENT

1 Analyze Spending Habits: It is amazing how much money we think we spend vs. how much we actually spend. For this step, print out three months of bank account and credit card statements, grab some highlighters and colour code your transactions into the following categories: groceries, housing, transportation, education, and leisure. After you’ve figured out your monthly expenditures in each category, figure out what you think it should look like going forward and see where you can make cuts.

Change for the Better

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It’s the same process every year. You vow to become your best self—effective January 1st— and you make all kinds of incredible declarations and sweeping changes, only to stumble back to your old ways a few weeks later. Your gym pass is left to collect dust while kale quietly rots in the back of your fridge. We are all guilty of this and that’s okay. A huge part of the process of becoming the best version of yourself is learning to love and accept your natural tendencies and build a plan which takes them into consideration.

Build an Emergency Fund: The most important piece of financial advice someone could ever offer you; regardless of your annual income. Having an emergency fund makes a job loss seem less apocalyptic and allows you to pay your bills while you figure out your next steps. Yes, there are insurance coverages that can help, but some include a waiting period that can be a couple of months. Putting aside six month’s worth of expenses is a good rule of thumb.

Assess Insurance Needs: Insurance is an important, often overlooked, aspect of your financial plan. It’s too easy to focus on the cost of the policy instead of how it will protect your family. An insurance policy can be particularly valuable if your family relies heavily on the income from one spouse. Consider booking a meeting with an insurance broker to have a discussion about different policies. They can typically find the best policy for the best price and are well versed on the ins and outs of each insurance company. Looking to save a bit of money? Look into the deductible amount on your renter’s, home and auto insurance policies. Think long and hard about when you’d actually put in a claim and make sure your deductible reflects that.

An increase in your deductible could put more money back in your wallet.

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Review Credit Products: Make sure you are using lending products effectively. Love travel points or cash-back?

There are all kinds of credit cards for that, but make sure you pay off your entire balance every month or the interest fees will negate any benefit you receive. Set up an automatic payment from your bank account if you’re forgetful. Your wallet and your credit score will thank you. If you’ve been only making partial payments on a high-interest credit card, pay it off (if you can afford to) or apply for a line of credit. The interest rate will be lower and make it much easier for you to pay off what you owe. But, learn your lesson and stop overspending.

Molly Stogran, Consultant, MABEL AND PAGE

IN TECHNOLOGY Augmented Reality Steps Up Its Game

Investments into Augmented Reality (AR) have reached ten digits, and are moving in a direction that will be all around us this year. Here’s why.

Dancing in Cyberspace One of the first mainstream AR experiences was a 1994 theatre production called Dancing in Cyberspace, that featured live dancers performing around virtual objects on an actual stage.

Like most graphics from 94’, these were no more identifiable than objects.

But still, the production paved a starlit path for AR Technology to hit the main galaxy—or stream.

Alternate Realities Don’t make the mistake of thinking that Virtual Reality is the same as Augmented Reality. Virtual reality can give you a 360• view of a room or place that your not actually standing in, but it can’t actually allow you to interact with that world by using your sensory inputs.

Augmented reality takes your current surroundings and projects life-like objects or information on what we are already seeing. The two are different, but are working together to project a very different future.

The Technology: For You

For Science

For Business

SHOOT HOOPS AT YOUR DESK The AR Basketball Mug is your escape from office boredom. When you’re in work-mode, the mug is your trusty coffee cup—helping you get through the day. After your boss has made her rounds, point your camera at the back of the mug—transforming it into a net for a true office escape.

3D TEXTBOOKS Medical students now have access to 3D textbooks— with apps that project life-like image diagrams and anatomy for students to study from.

HERE’S MY CARD AR is raising the next generation of business cards. By scanning cards with the app Augment, users can project a 3D version of a company’s product to view in detail. To make your business stand-out, have a 3D version of yourself pop-out of your card.

CREATE A NEW WORLD Imagine seeing a Wikipedia page for every single thing or person you look at. That is the future. Wikitude is the child of augmented reality and Wikipedia, creating a world of interesting facts and wiki-knowledge that is completely location based.

CHECK-UPS THAT CHECK-IN Combining AR with Medical Imaging technology will allow doctors to project your x-rays onto your body for a real-time check-up.

This may help you more than them to understand your X-rays.

DO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE Businesses are finding it easier to repair products by simply using AR to project detailed instructions for assembly or repair onto the product. No house calls required.

For Sports TRAIN HARDER Can you imagine playing a full game of hockey, against no-one but holograms? It’s almost here. AR will help athletes to train and practice their plays by putting them right into the sport. Already these technologies were used to train athletes in the Rio Olympics, allowing them to project simulations of Olympic-sized arenas and tracks for them to practice on.

FRONT ROW SEATS AR will also put fans exactly where they want to be. By using new technologies, Stadiums and Arenas will be able to sell front row seats to every game, to anyone in the world.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Your Scientifically Proven Playlist to

Your Pre-Interview Playlist:

Nail your Interview

Researchers at the Kellogg School of Business proved that certain music can have an empowering effect on pre-interview nerves. BPM’s of 126 are proven to produce dopamine (think happy, calm) while still having a quick enough tempo to create hype and make you alert.

WILD ONES FLORIDA

LOVE ON TOP BEYONCÉ

WOULDN’T IT BE NICE BEACH BOYS

JUMP AROUND HOUSE OF PAIN

RHIANNON FLEETWOOD MAC

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LIFESTYLE

This is Your Month Booking the NY Getaway Finding Three Extra Hours Discovering New Winter Destinations

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LIFESTYLE

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JANUARY

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LIFESTYLE

The Traveler Hotel Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowes Wharf

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A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LEGEND Collection, Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel welcomes guests arriving by land or sea.

Located on the historic Rowes Wharf, the Boston Harbor Hotel’s inviting ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers. Newly renovated luxurious accommodations feature sweeping views of Boston’s cityscape or breathtaking waterfront. A contemporary spa and fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination beyond compare.

Restaurant Ostra 1 Charles Street South Ostra is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant.

Inspired by local and European varieties of seafood, Chef and Owner Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef Mitchell Randall focus on specialty seafood found throughout the Mediterranean and regions within the US. The light preparation of our cuisine highlights the natural and fresh flavors of each dish. The dining room at Ostra evokes a sense of style and sophistication in a comfortable and inviting setting.

Photo: Ostra

Photo: Birthday Bottle Service

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Bar Legal Harborside 270 Northern Avenue

Photo: Liberty Wharf

Legal Harborside Floor 3 is a rooftop lounge with a retractable roof that makes it a perfect place to spend a warm summer night sipping cocktails, or a cold winter one watching ships pass by below.

With a very limited menu, it is best to find your meal elsewhere (the first floor perhaps) but ideal for a little nibble. This hotspot gets packed almost every night, and is a good spot to meet locals.

No worries, when the roof goes up the fun does not end; views of the water remain amazing, and the crowds barely dwindle as most of the fun is from the crowd within.

Photo: Liberty Wharf

Must See Fenway Park 4 Yawkey Way

Photo: Amanda Swinhart

Although Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, it is one of America’s most beloved ballparks. The enthusiastic and exciting atmosphere outside of Fenway Park before games is truly unique and cannot be found anywhere else. Yawkey Way is closed prior to every game so fans can mingle and enjoy live music, great food and the company of other Red Sox fans outside Fenway Park. Inside, Fenway Park’s interior is full of character with its small intimate seating capacity, the Green Monster and manual scoreboard in left field, the lone red seat in right field where the longest homerun ever hit, 502 feet by Ted Williams, and the retired numbers of greats on the right field facade.

featuring Boston

Hotel – Restaurant – Bar – Nightclub – Must See

Nightclub Underbar 279 Tremont Street

Underbar nightclub and lounge has been a forerunner in the club scene since opening in 2004.

Internationally known as one of the top club destinations around the globe, Underbar has a reputation that can’t be beat. You’ll find Underbar packed, especially on Saturdays when the Electronic Dance Music community comes out to enjoy all that this club has to offer. You’ll find a solid selection of international DJ’s playing at Underbar. Their sound system was created exclusively for the club by Angel Moraes who is known as the father of one of the best sound systems in North America, located in Montreal. Locals will agree—Underbar bragging can say that their sound is the best in Boston.

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LIFESTYLE

Explore a new location for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing!

4 SKI AND SNOWSHOE DESTINATIONS WORTH THE DRIVE FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU MONTEBELLO RESORT AND SPA Montebello also offers snowshoeing, dog sledding, skating and even an indoor tennis court and health club. Never skied before? The resort provides lessons and equipment rentals.

DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN Ottawa: 85km

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PINE GROVE The Greenbelt boasts 150 kilometres of cross-country ski trails including paths and forest access roads. Pine Grove is the largest forest in the Greenbelt with more than 18 kilometres of cross-country ski trails that are used for hiking in the summer.

DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN Ottawa: 15km

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OPEONGO HILLS NORDIC SKI CLUB More than 10 kilometres of classic and skate-ski trails through wilderness terrain including hills and forests. The area is off the beaten track, so you won’t find the crowds you sometimes do at skiing spots closer to Ottawa.

DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN Ottawa: 164km

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LAROSE FOREST It’s also a great spot for crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding. There are 20 kilometres of groomed skiing trails, none of them difficult, and 11 kilometres for snowshoeing and skate skiing (dogs permitted on the snowshoe trails).

DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN Ottawa: 47km

Photo: Ottawa Citizen

HERBAL TEA More Reasons to Drink Tea

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LIFESTYLE

Canadian Music Legends

BLUE RODEO Jim Cuddy was with me when I experienced my first kiss.

He wasn’t actually with me, but 5 Days in May was on the radio and provided the musical backdrop. I will never forget that kiss. Not because it was exceptional – in fact, it was an awkward mess – but because I fondly relive that moment every time I hear 5 Days in May. I suspect I’m not the only person who has experienced a life moment with Blue Rodeo providing the soundtrack. Part of it is because Blue Rodeo is like your favourite, old pair of jeans: comfortable, reliable and making you feel damn good. Part of it is because Blue Rodeo is so talented that they consistently make damn good music.

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It’s this unique but simple blend of reliability and talent that has made Blue Rodeo enjoy continued success.

These rock cowboys have shared their music with every corner of Canada, and have lived the lives of true Canadian rock-stars—complete with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, touring across Canada over 30 times and a compelling 15 studio albums.

Blue Rodeo comes to Ottawa to perform back-to-back shows at the NAC on February 18th and 19th.

Blue Rodeo’s music has a special connection with Canadians. What do you think it is about your music that makes it such a special part of Canada’s musical fabric?

That’s a really difficult question; we’ve always just played the music that we like. We’re like a merger of “folky-country-rock-jazz” music.

We didn’t do it because we thought everyone would like it; we did it because we knew we liked it. Canadians are very loyal fans - if you go to their towns, play in front of them, keep putting out your music and give them a chance to listen to it, they’ll stay with you. I don’t think that that’s the same in every country. I think there’s a reason why there are so many Canadian bands with such longevity. The music fans of this country are very loyal with high standards.

What is your creative process as a band?

We try to find a different environment or some type of different guiding principle. This time, we talked about writing as if we were a 1978 British pop band like Brinsley Schwarz, Elvis Costello, Nick Glow, etc. I think that what that did was inform us of the guitar sounds, the energy of the record and ultimately, I think we added our own country/rock take on that.

Importantly, we worked with Tim Vesley, and Tim is also the bass player of the Rio Statics.

The fact that Tim was opinionated but not oppressive was amazing. He would offer opinions when he thought we needed it. He gave some very poignant suggestions on this record. He was very helpful and he helped to define the sound of the record as well.

After crossing Canada roughly 30 times, do you ever get tired of touring? How has it changed?

When we were first touring, we were touring like mad; we were touring everywhere, taking every opportunity. We were always exhausted, as things were poorly planned. Nowadays, everything is very well planned. We love to have these big tours where we can have real control over the sound and lights and we know the places we’re going into. We like our little winter ritual too. Going out there in the winter when pretty much nobody tours. We loved going to all of these different places and getting a glimpse of what their winters were like in that year. At the end of the day, we’re musicians, we like to play, we like our new record and we like to create a show. Those things never get tiring because that’s just what we do and we enjoy what we do. We’re lucky that we get to do it.

Blue Rodeo has enjoyed some unique experiences in Ottawa - in our city you and Greg received the Order of Canada, and the band has performed here countless times. You were also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on April 1, 2012. What do you like best about coming back to Ottawa?

Well Ottawa has a lot of great things about it.

First off, there are a ton of great music fans.

Second, we really enjoy playing at such great venues, playing in the arena as well as the

NAC, which we haven’t done for a long time.

Bluesfest is a riot too. I love coming in both types of weather - I love skating on the canal, we often bring bikes to take around the lake systems, there’s great restaurants, we have lots of friends there, good radio support, there’s really no downside to Ottawa for us.

Blue Rodeo will be coming to Ottawa on February 18th. Do you have unique stories about past trips to Ottawa? Or maybe places you always visit when you come to town?

The one time I’ve ever been sick on stage was in Ottawa. Warner put on a dinner for us and as I was walking back to the venue, I knew there was something wrong with me. We were playing at a small club around The Market and I remember I got on stage, I played 3 or 4 songs and then I remember thinking to myself, “Oh my God, I’m going to faint”. I tried to come back a couple times but I just ended up lying in the dressing room, I was really ill. It was in the middle of the winter and it was one of those typical, cold winter nights in Ottawa.

I was really weak at this point, somebody walked me to the car so that we could get a move on to where we were going next, but that person realized they forgot the keys, so they went back, left me there and didn’t come back! I was in the middle of the parking lot, freezing cold and very weak until finally my team started calling my name and they found me all bunched up and weak. That was definitely one of the more memorable nights for me for sure. I’ve still never missed a gig due to sickness other than that one night.

Your new album comes across as a bit more up-tempo, but certainly with some social commentary; I’m thinking specifically about Superstar. Tell us a little bit about Superstar and how that track came to be.

We went to L.A. a year and a half ago for a few days and Colin and I just rented a couple of road bikes and we started riding from our hotel. Immediately, we’re in Beverly Hills.

I’ve been in L.A. a million times, I’ve seen the opulence and the excess but for some reason, when you’re riding by houses on a bike, you realize that it’s crazy that people need houses that big. There’s a lot of stereotypical behaviour in L.A., so I just started writing this very sarcastic song about all of the clichés that we musicians are prone to, and how nobody buys records and how we’d have to start another business. It was really just meant to be a laugh. I have no hard feelings towards L.A., I think it’s a great place but clichés do hold true and there’s a reason they’re clichés.

Blue Rodeo’s studio, The Woodshed, started as a way for the band to record music in its own environment. It’s now evolved as a studio for other artists. Does it still feel like home when recording?

Oh yeah, for sure. I would say that 90% of the time when there’s someone recording there that isn’t us, we know that person or group, or somebody in the office knows them. It’s supposed to be a great place that’s relative-

I think there’s a reason why there are so many Canadian bands with such longevity. The music fans of this country are very loyal with high standards. ly inexpensive for our friends to record in.

It’s been great. I think we all really enjoyed making this record there. It’s so comfortable for us and our office is upstairs. Plus, knowing that you own the place means that you’re not fighting the clock all the time and there’s no other things going on unexpectedly, so it really does still feel like home.

Looking back on nearly 30 years as a musician, what is the number one thing you wish you could change and also wouldn’t change?

There’s nothing that I would change, I think that when I give advice to other bands, one of the things I say is to not rush, especially when you’re experiencing success; take the time to enjoy it. If you’re going on a major talk show in the afternoon, don’t work that night; take that night off. Your career isn’t going to falter because you didn’t work that night. I think that bands work themselves too hard too often.

They just take every single stupid opportunity and it has a very negative effect; you start to feel very uncomfortable with what you do. I think a good manager should look at that and realize when a band needs a break and when bands need to work harder. I think that’s the only thing I look back on and the funny thing is that when I look back, I think the thing that I’m most proud of is how hard we worked. If you work 270 days a year, you’re going to be a good band that performs really well. You’re going to learn each other’s playing styles and you’re going to be able to really put the pieces of the puzzle back together. I admire that about a lot of Canadian bands.

Canadian bands don’t have the opportunity to just throw a record out there and have everyone saying they’re fantastic and to not bother touring. We have to go to all of these little places and really take our act to everyone’s backyard. I like that about Canadian bands because normally, when you see a Canadian band, they’re going to be good. When you watch The Sheepdogs, they’ve done a ton of gigs; they’re good. 4-40, they’re good. The Tragically Hip, they’re good. I admire that and I think that’s a good feature in bands and in Canadian bands in general.

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The Latte Factor Your coffee habit may be the reason you’re not a made millionaire.

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We’re not saying you can turn roasts into riches—but there are huge costs savings to be had from investing in an at-home machine, one that makes your cup just the way you like it. Stay away from the single-cup packages, that can become just as expensive as a coffee on-the-go.

If you’re an upgrade junky, we’ve got news— an economics report done by LifeHacker found that the best schedule for upgrading your phone is every three years. Waiting any longer will begin to cost you money as your phone’s resell value dips. Any earlier, and your loosing money for upgrades you don’t need.

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hat if I told you that in the time it takes for you to ‘like’ a food photo on Instagram, you could make that very meal yourself? Of course, it sounds like complete wizardry.

But, it’s true. The design of social media speeds up time. Yes, another physics-defying fact, but as you say that, you are thinking of a time when you looked up from your evening troll and realized an hour had gone by in an instant. We know.

Consider the saying that time flies when your having fun. This is actual scientific fact—brain stimulation engages the brain and alters timing perception with different activities. Less stimulating activities—say…watching paint dry—will allow for higher time perception. The newsfeed model of social media is quite the opposite. Because we are constantly scrolling from one un-related post to the next, our brain is constantly jumping from idea to new idea. Jumping from your old roomie’s newest baby post to another slightly off selfie from the estranged bartender you swapped IG handles with equals constant stimulation. When a post becomes unexciting, you hastily scroll until you find another tap-worthy update. And repeat. Newsfeeds become boredom busters On Demand, and hours of our day can easily slip between scrolls.

What Not to Click On This Week WHY ALWAYS TAPPING ON YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS WILL FOREVER KEEP THEM OUT OF TOUCH.

Here is some quick math: on average, we spend 3 hours on social media every day. That becomes 1,095 hours, or 45 days every year. And while liking that picture of those perfectly positioned shrimp tempura rolls in the afternoon sun takes only one minute, no ‘instagrammer’ has ever made it out with one like. Social Media engages us on average for ten minute intervals, that adds up to 6 and a half weeks of our lives. You’ll move from the sunny tempura to a photo of your former coworker diving awkwardly under a waterfall in Madrid, wondering not only who his insta-photographer is, but where he finds the time to live his dreams.

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Probationary Periods at Work – Getting the Protection You Seek The start of an employment relationship is often an optimistic time, but also a time of uncertainty for both parties. To counter this, employers may seek protection by way of a probationary clause in an employment contract and employers and employees may seek clear termination of employment provisions.

These areas are necessarily intertwined.

Probationary clauses may have less significance than an employer would like, especially in a non-unionized, provincially regulated environment. Effectively, an employer always has the option to dismiss a lacklustre performer, or a worker with whom it has a personality clash, provided it does not do so for discriminatory reasons or in bad faith, and provided it is willing to pay severance or give appropriate notice, or a combination of the two. The measure of the severance package may be stipulated in an employment contract or, if not, amounts to reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice at common law. So unlike in a unionized environment where this freedom to dismiss disappears after a probationary period, it is always open to an employer outside that environment.

have minimum termination entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, which sets a higher test for establishing cause than the common law.

To use a probationary period effectively, it is important to set out in an employment contract a duration, process, and expectations, and to specify terms under which the relationship may come to an end. Ensure that the employee agrees to the terms before commencing employment. Separate termination provisions may be set out respecting the post-probationary period.

If an employer wishes to maintain the ability to extend a probationary period with a limited termination entitlement, it should expressly say so in the employment contract. Otherwise, this form of discipline may not be available and an employee may claim constructive dismissal. This is especially true if extending the probationary period means that termination entitlements remain capped or benefits withheld.

Clarity of expectations and entitlements is critical to starting off an employment relationship positively and to navigating its early stages. Probationary periods can assist both parties, if they’re implemented properly.

A probationary period in and of itself does not mean that an employer can end the relationship without cause during that time by giving the employee nothing. In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act requires that an employee who works for three months or more be provided with termination pay or notice of termination as set out in the Act. Thus, an employer may wish to stipulate that during the probationary period, it may end the relationship without cause by providing the minimum entitlements under the Employment Standards Act. If this is not stipulated and no other contractual terms respecting termination govern that period, then the employee will have a common law entitlement to reasonable notice of the termination of her employment, which may amount to much more.

So why bother with a probationary period? As an employer, you may wish to set expectations with an employee that you will be monitoring suitability and fit. You may wish to postpone certain benefits or perks until this period is passed. If the employee cannot meet the requirements of the role or work within a team, an option to terminate for cause during the probationary period arises. The threshold for doing so will be lower than after a probationary period runs out, but not insignificant. Before coming to such a conclusion, an employer must provide an employee with a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate competence and fit. To do so, performance feedback is important throughout. Still, in this scenario, an employee may

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Alayna Miller practices in employment, labour and human rights law at Mann Lawyers LLP. Mann Lawyers LLP is a full service law firm operating in Ottawa’s Hintonburg area. This article is not intended to provide legal advice. Should you require legal advice, please contact Mann Lawyers LLP at 613.722.1500 or visit mannlawyers.com.

DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information and should not be construed as legal advice or establish a solicitor-client relationship by way of the information contained herein. You should seek qualified legal advice before acting on any of the information provided herein.

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Meeting Brett Kissel at Crazy Horse before his show, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of his performance for Facebook Live. Waiting and watching, I knew it was going to be a good interview – and I wasn’t disappointed. Brett is exactly like you would think – genuine, hilarious, an all around great-guy. A true Canadian, Brett has climbed his way into the hearts of country music fans across Canada – he continues to release fantastic country music and he isn’t slowing down.

Brett is very humble about his successful career—he always makes time to give back, and makes time for his fans.

Whether it be donating proceeds from songs, replying to social media messages, or just hanging out around the Rideau Mall, Brett is up close and personal with his fans and his community, and FACES had the opportunity to speak with Brett about it all.

BRETT KISSEL Canadian Star Returns to the Capital In 2014 you won Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Juno’s, 2016 Male Artist of the Year at the CCMAs, and your album “Pick Me Up” was nominated for Country Album of the Year at the Junos. Along the way you have also been nominated for and won multiple other awards. Tell us what this journey has been like for you. Is it everything you thought it would be?

It’s a lot more than I thought it would ever be. I’ve always had dreams and aspirations of trying to make it in the business, but to be standing on stage holding those awards is something you can never predict or imagine as a new artist. I’ve imagined being on stage and performing at places around the world, but having them call my name and winning the awards is something I will never get used to and it feels so good, and so special, it is such a big moment of celebration. It has exceeded my expectations on every level thus far.

What was it like to see “Pick Me Up” become so popular? Is there anyone that helped to play a large role in the process of creating the album?

I was really pleased with the reaction that we had from the fans on this album.

We wanted to make this album bigger and better than the previous one and I think we did that. The biggest help on the creative side comes from our producers. Bart McKay, a great Canadian producer, and Mickey Jack Cones, a great producer in Nashville, worked together to make each song an event. When we talked about “I Didn’t Fall

in Love With Your Hair”, we knew what that song meant and we took each song and tried to make each one very special. With Airwaves we added a lot of “ear candy”, a lot of cool sounds, and that became my first #1. I wanted “Cool With That” to have a live feel, so I made sure the band I play with live played on that track. There are a lot of elements we put into the tracks that make me very proud of them. Also, my wife Cecilia is my go-to to bounce off my songs and ideas – she is very honest and I think she has a great ear for music.

Where do you draw inspiration from when you are writing lyrics for new songs?

For the most part it comes from true experiences. If I’ve attended a party and had a really good time, I can write about it. If I’m holding my baby girl in my arms, I can write about that (and there will be a song about her on my next record, for sure). Love, losing someone, having a good time – they all draw on great experiences I have had.

You are set to kick off your tour in January 2017 – What can fans look forward to on this tour?

This is going to be a very intimate show that we are doing. By intimate I don’t necessarily mean that it will just be me and my guitar, but I believe that after touring across Canada a couple times, this is the time for the public and country music fans to get to know who I am, where I come from, and how proud I am to be doing this. This will be a tour dedicated to our fans, the people who

bought the tickets, and this will be a tour that sheds a light on who I am as a person – so if anyone has any questions about me, they will probably be answered in the first few songs of the set list (laughs).

What are the most enjoyable, and least enjoyable parts of touring for you?

The most enjoyable is travel, and the least enjoyable is travel. I love going to new places and I feel very blessed that I’ve been across Canada. I’ve seen every ocean, and been to places people dream of going. I got to meet the Prime Minister and spend time backstage. So I am very lucky to travel, and travel with my wife, my daughter, and our dog Charlie - who could be the world’s best wiener dog (laughs). But, travel is also a challenge – missing flights, bad connections, lack of sleep, go-go-go, you miss out on a friend’s birthday, your parent’s anniversary, or your best buddy’s wedding. Travel takes its toll. We work really long hours, but really, it isn’t work at all, or at least not hard work. I have to be very conscious to say it isn’t hard work. My dad and Grandpa are cattle ranchers, my brother works in the oil patch – that is hard work – what I do is not hard work at all, it just takes a long time.

You are no stranger to Ottawa and will be stopping here again on January 23rd to perform at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. Are there any favourite places in the city that you always visit when you are in town?

I always try my hardest to find a beavertail.

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IT IS EXCITING FOR ME TO COME TO A TOWN THAT HAS SUCH A LOVE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC. THERE IS AN EXCITEMENT HERE WHEN WE STEP ON STAGE THAT WE DON’T FIND IN OTHER PLACES. I remember my very first time in Ottawa, I stayed in a hotel across from a place called Maxwell Bistro, and it was the very first time I have ever had fettucine alfredo. It was the best I ever had – I still think about it on a regular basis. Ottawa has great spots, and I always look to blogs to see where I will take my wife for dinner and what we will enjoy (if we have time). Late night Beavertails are always a must with the band.

I love that.

What’s the crowd like in Ottawa when you perform, compared to other cities?

What I love about Ottawa is that country music fans are very passionate here. You have 2 of the best country music radio stations— Country 101 and the New Country 94. The sheer fact that there are 2 to service this city shows just how much people love country music here. It is exciting for me to come to a town that has such a love for country music

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Photo: Warner Music Canada

Another thing I like to do is go to the Rideau Mall with my band, and strike up conversations with random people while I am wearing a ball cap…this is truly one of my favourite things to do (laughs). I talk to them about country music and ask if they like it, who their favourites are, etc. I love when people say they can’t stand country music—I just egg them on and they have no idea it’s me! I love to be incognito and talk to people. I never tell them who I am at the end, unless they start listing country music artists. Then I ask them if they like Brett Kissel. They may say “Oh ya, he’s okay” and I say “Ya, he isn’t that great but maybe one day he will be better”.

Those are my favourites (laughs).

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and there is an excitement here when we step on stage that we don’t find in other places.

If you could have any artist join you on stage for this tour, who would you want it to be, and why?

Garth Brooks. Who do I love the most?

Garth Brooks. Who do I look up to the most?

Garth Brooks. Whose been the nicest guy in the world to me? Garth Brooks. He is the best to his fans, and if I could be 1/100th of what Garth is to the fans, or to the industry, I’d die a happy man.

What was it like hosting the Western Canadian Music Awards this year?

I was very nervous for that! I love to be on stage, and you might sense that I am talkative (laughs), but when it comes to being a host, there is so much more than just being a personality. So much changes at the last minute and you need to roll with the punches. It was difficult, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. My goal is to one day host the Canadian Country Music Awards, I would love to do that.

You worked with Hunter Hayes on the song “I Can Play Guitar”. Tell us a bit about that experience – what was the chemistry like between you?

Hunter and I have great chemistry because we have developed a great friendship. We are both signed to Warner, both young guys coming up through the ranks. He had heard about the song and asked to hear it, so I sent it, but I when I asked him to come work on it, he actually couldn’t get to the studio, so he recorded it and sent it to our producer and we got it done. Though I couldn’t collaborate with him face-to-face he did an outstanding job.

Is there a song on your most recent album that means a lot to you personally? One that you are looking forward to sharing with your fans?

“I Didn’t Fall in Love With Your Hair”. The reason it is so special to me is because of my mother’s own battling cancer – and the battle of so many other Canadian families.

The song talks from my dad’s perspective and I think it is the most meaningful song I have ever recorded, and maybe one of the most important songs I have ever written.

We raised close to $50,000 working with the Canadian Cancer Society from the downloads of the song which I am really proud of.

I know that that money will go a long way.

Speaking of those donations, you have done so much for charity throughout your career, most recently with the proceeds

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from downloads of “I Didn’t Fall in Love With Your Hair” being donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. What does it mean to you to be able to give back?

I think it is a responsibility that we have as Canadians living in the greatest country in the world. There are so many other countries that are less fortunate, and so many people that are less fortunate, so it is very important to give back to them. That’s what do as Canadians, that’s what I do as an Albertan, that’s what I do as humans. It is a very important part of what musicians do because we can heal through music and we have a huge stage the stand on. A lot of people come to hear what we sing, and what we say, so giving back is a huge part of who I am and I want to continue doing it for the rest of my life. I want to be a good influence for my baby girl as she grows up, and my wife and I want to show her that giving back, no matter how big or how small, is an important part of who we are as a family.

You have been invited to perform on the Opry at the Ryman on November 12th and 19th. What are you most looking forward to about this?

Garth Brooks said to me, “I hear you’re playing the Opry”, I said yes and he replied, “Well just try not to **** your pants” (laughs). We get to do what we do because of this – because of the early generation of fans, so to be able to pay homage to one of the greatest shows in the world, The Grand Ole Opry, the show that made country music famous, is a big moment. To play on the Ryman Stage has me anxious and excited and I’m freaking out! I’m gonna try my hardest to soak it in. It’s the best of the best.

What importance has social media had in your career thus far?

We live in a day and age where I can connect with anybody at any time, and I love that. Country music fans are the reason I do that I do, and I love responding to tweets and Instagram messages and Facebook DMs and Snapchatting people. Not that long ago, we couldn’t do that and we didn’t have the same sort of access to the people we admire, so that is very special. Anyone who wants to get to know me better, please follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat.

Brett Kissel will be kicking off Canada’s 150 Celebrations with a concert on Parliament Hill on New Year’s Eve, and will be performing at Algonquin Commons Theatre on January 23rd! You don’t want to miss these!

Twitter: @BrettKissel Facebook: @brettkisselmusic Instagram: brettkissel

I get to play New Year’s Eve in the Capital which is the launch of Canada’s 150th Anniversary.

To be ringing in this New Year, one of the biggest nights of the year, is pretty darn exciting.

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seasonal shopping list What’s in season in Ontario? Buy local…buy fresh APPLES PEARS BEETS CABBAGE CARROTS GARLIC LEEKS MUSHROOMS ONIONS PARSNIPS POTATOES RUTABAGA SQUASH SWEET POTATOES

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During the holidays, over-indulgence comes with the season!

What would the festivities be like without that second cookie or that refill of eggnog? As the New Year begins, you may be feeling like it’s time to rethink some of those indulgent choices.

Consider these healthier alternatives to some popular indulgences. You’ll be surprised that a few substitutes will lower your calorie, fat, and sugar intake – without taking away your treat!

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icecream Sorbet or Sherbet

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Potato Chips Natural Popcorn

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Cheese Dip Salsa or Hummus (mix the two for a real treat!)

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Cakes Angel Food Cake with fresh fruit

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Butter or margarine on toast Honey or reduced-sugar jam

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Butter or oil in baked goods Applesauce or prune puree

RECIPES

Don’t sacrifice taste for a lower calorie count!

You can ‘have your cake and eat it, too’ with a few simple substitutions.

Enjoy these healthier versions of classic favourite comfort foods!

CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE WITH GREEK YOGHURT

8 oz. (about 2 cups) elbow pasta (I used whole wheat) 8 oz. (about 2 cups) shredded cheese (a sharp cheddar is great) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 cups fresh spinach salt & pepper, to taste 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Cook the macaroni according to the package’s instructions (about 8-10 minutes), until al dente.

SIMPLE, HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI 2 t. olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 lb. extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN BURGER 1-450g can of black beans, drained and rinsed ½ of a medium size bell pepper ½ of a medium size Spanish onion 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 egg (for vegan version, use egg substitute)

4 T. chili powder

1 T. chili powder

2 t. ground cumin

1 T. cumin

1 t. dried oregano

1 t. Thai sweet chili sauce

1/4 t. cayenne pepper

½ C. bread crumbs

1/2 t. salt, plus more to taste

If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.

Place the spinach leaves in the bottom of a strainer, and pour the pasta over top to drain and wilt the spinach. Save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Return the cooked macaroni and wilted spinach to the pot.

1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes

Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the pot, and stir in the cheese until melted.

Stir in the Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, until smooth and creamy. Stir in the remaining pasta water to thin, if necessary. Serve immediately.

1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained

1 1/4 C. chicken broth 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained For toppings: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Next, add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.

Next, add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.

Garnish with anything you’d like.

In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.

In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.

In a small bowl, stir together egg (or egg substitute), chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.

Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans.

Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.

If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

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YOUR RESTAURANT CHEAT SHEET

How to get the best, freshest food on your plate, anywhere.

Keep their Specialities in Mind

It can be obvious when a menu item sticks out (like chicken strips at a Japanese restaurant), but also be mindful of what the restaurant does well. If your at a steakhouse, the best choice will always be to order the steak.

Skip the Fish on Monday

You’ve heard it before, but it is especially true for restaurants in larger cities that don’t specialize in seafood. There is a huge chance Monday’s catch of the day was actually bought before the weekend. Fish markets are usually closed on weekends, so restaurants stock up for the busy weekend ahead of time. Come Monday, if the fish looks presentable, it will be served.

Put Daily Specials in their Place

A daily special is black and white. It’s either a dish with only the freshest, most seasonal ingredients, or an attempt to use up old ingredients. Consider what the special is, and if it’s a dish that seems like a near-random creation, or uses ingredients that are not in season, steer clear of that order.

Favour the Not-so-Free Water

Free water is a miraculous thing, but you never really know where its coming from. Taps and pipes may not be clean, and water that sits around has a chance of growing bacteria.

Ask the Waiter

The waiter has most likely tried every dish on the menu. But more importantly, they will know which dishes are made in-house, and how fresh they are. Don’t be afraid to ask these questions.

Skip the Lemon

Almost every restaurant lemon has bacteria on the outside of its skin. So when ordering water, never put your lemon in the drink itself. While we may not have to sell you on lower-end places, a study published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that 70% of all lemons, including those in high-end restaurants, were contaminated.

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JANUARY IN STYLE TOP PICKS IN MEN’S FASHION GO AGAINST THE GRAIN Rarely does a man get the opportunity to have both style and earthliness. But this was the man in mind for the founders of Original Grain Watches, who held the great outdoors as their single inspiration to creating a product and lifestyle to follow.

Become a man of steel—paired with the finest hand-selected woods that create perfect colour combinations in every watch. We love this company for creating a product priced for the man on the comeup. What makes a real OG? For every watch sold, the company plants 10 trees, which helps to provide jobs, education, and hope for many global communities who depend on forests for survival.

NOT YOUR GRANDPA’S BARBERSHOP Ottawa’s own House of Barons is the Gentlemen’s club of your Grandfather’s dream, with an edge that is all your own. Timeless vintage style is met with attention to detail in all three of Ottawa’s HOB locations, with each chair authentic restorations and none alike.

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BRING BACK THE BRIEFCASE These aren’t your dad’s briefcases. Next generation bags are smaller and easier – because the man-onthe-go doesn’t carry as much paper. Less paper, more style, better appeal. You don’t have to shoot the messenger bag—grab a briefcase with a shoulder strap to make travel easier. Just remember to switch to handle-mode in the office, so as not to ruin the perfect line of your suit.

WINTER BOOTS THAT WORK Don’t let style fly out the window on the first cold, cold winter breeze. Find your trusty steed of a winter boot—one that fends off the tests of ice and snow, and can be slipped off easily to change into those stylish indoors.

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WINTER WEATHER CLASSICS BOOTS

Louis Vuitton Black Ice Ankle Boot

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Stacy Adams Madison II Cap Toe boot $250

Belstaff Trailmaster Boots

Gucci Queercore Brogue Boot

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Church’s McDuff Leather Boots

Heschung Hetre Leather Boots

DUFFLE BAGS

Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 55 $2,600

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Herschel Supply Co Novel Dufflebag $95

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BERLUTI STAPLES THE BROWN BRIEFCASE Commitment to architecture and detail completes every look.

THOM BROWN IS IN WITH THE OLD Fashion that lends from the centuries past becomes timeless and unique.

Inspiration from the Uninspired The whimsically classic Thom Brown AW16/17 Collection took hints from the styles of the Edwardian era that were still present during the Great Depression. His designs create style in the face of uncertainty—which translates into an effortless cool.

BURBERRY STAYS CLASSIC Military inspired cuts mixed with classic plaids keeps tradition.

RAF SIMONS PAYS ATTENTION TO DETAIL Simplified detail work creates the perfect amount of vintage charm.

Reviving a Retro Icon LUCIO CASTRO BRINGS PATTERN TO LIFE Texture and colour work together to express style and class.

The retro two-striped sock, originally seen in Roller Derbies in the 40’s, once again hit a trending wave as they reappeared in the Raf Simons AW16/17 collection, bringing them back into the fashion spotlight. This time, with a 3-quarter pant, so they can be seen by all.

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Don’t overthink beauty this month-January is back to basics with products that create a fresh look while protecting your skin from the dry weather.

Since many faces will be red from the cold, steer clear of rose or blush tones.

Darker raspberry shades or icy pinks will help to minimize redness and bring out a natural glow.

Now is the time to highlight softly for its full effect, when winter sun brightly reflects off of snow and picks up those extra shimmers.

Mix glowy features with a matte base for an instant new year, new me feeling.

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Royal Blue ASKEW LONDON BANGLE BRACELET, $460

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Did you know?

Nostalgia is a Closet Killer.

If your closet has a mind of its own—and you know who you are—we’ve got both good and bad news for you. The good news—a messy closet doesn’t indicate that you’re a messy person. In fact, research suggests that you’re probably very organized in other areas of your life. The bad news—science says that your probably very nostalgic. Holding on to clothes is the easiest way to hold on to people, places and times in your life.

The result?

Your closet becomes a time machine of mixed destinations. Its time to shed the ghosts of your past that are still hanging in your closet. Take this challenge to turn the hands of time on your wardrobe.

Step One: Empty it Out Take everything out of your closet, draws, shelves, everywhere. Everything. We’ll wait…

Once your done, clean! Seek out dust and dirt from every corner.

Step Two: Cut the Weak Links Throw out anything damaged or that doesn’t fit. You may find yourself making excuses for some of these clothes— close your eyes, and throw it out.

Step Three: UnHang Your Heavy Clothes Take all of your heavy sweaters and jackets and fold them. These ones are always the first to go—either falling off the hanger to begin your downward spiral to a messy closet, or loosing shape because of their weight.

Save the pain. Fold them.

The Challenge: Put away all of your essentials—socks, underwear, belts and accessories. Now pick 25 pieces of tops and bottoms. Yes, only 25. Store away the cut pieces in a box, and survive for a month on these 25 pieces. Hang every piece in your new roster with hanger’s pointed outwards. At the end of the month, any of the clothes you didn’t wear in your collection can be given away and replaced by a few more from your store-away collection, always keeping your toll at 25. You’ll quickly realize how few clothes you really need.

After the challenge, you’re wardrobe arsenal will be complete. When Nostalgia hits, take a photo of that garment before throwing it out (It will literally last longer…). Your new style destination? 2017.

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Never Wear This to an Interview And Other Breakthroughs in Colour Psychology.

Think of your favourite place to grab a burger on-the-go. There’s a high chance your surrounded by hints of yellow, red or orange whilst deciding between the garlic mayo or the chipotle side sauce. The food industry has tapped into the power of colour psychology to help ease you into your order. Colours of red and yellow help to stimulate your appetite, and increase feelings of happiness and friendliness. Do we think a new coat of paint is going to stop you from ordering your lunchtime grub? Probably not. But having the right colours on your team may actually help you to create game-changing plays in more than a few areas of your life.

Consider Your Clothing CV Don’t bother rehearsing your best qualities if your suit won’t say the same. Hiring managers everywhere agree that the colour you walk in wearing gives off a serious impression. Always try to rock your nicest navy suit—blue makes you seem trustworthy and relaxed, and inspires confidence. Black is a second best choice, and communicates that you mean business. But it’s a risky choice—some people find black unapproachable. Above all, avoid the itch to stand-out in a grey suit. Grey looks indecisive, and may make you seem dull.

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Get in the Zone If you need some extra motivation for the gym, try wearing orange. Zesty orange hues put you in an energetic mood and can stimulate your brain. Even more so, orange lowers self-consciousness, to help put you in the right mindset for a killer workout.

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The best thing you can do for your eyes is to make your screens a colour that is compatible. Having a green background can help to reduce eye strain and exposure damage to your eyes. Light purple, green or blue hues can have an uplifting effect - so using these in your workplace can help to keep you focused and productive.

Now do we have your attention? Yes, colours can help sway the feelings of even the blindest of dates.

For men, choosing a grey pullover can make you look modest and mysterious…a reserved but sophisticated mix that’s intriguing. Blue can also be used tactfully on a first date, making you seem loyal, friendly and caring. For ladies, red is your go-to colour. Red inspires passion, desire and love. It is also proven to increase the likelihood of a date turning into a relationship.

Like the Plague Bad news for those who swear they are an exception—the only place you should be seeing yellow is in line for that burger combo. Yellow is a bright and happy colour, but not one that is associated with feelings of love or companionship. It also can produce a perception of egoism, making it a bad choice for dates. While it is energizing, yellow can also be associated with a childish enthusiasm, which may not put you in the mindset necessary for serious workouts or workdays. Brown also won’t have place in your colour code. We’ll cut to the chase—brown is boring, and to your employer or date, it won’t say anything other than that.

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Alan Quine

New York Islanders Defenceman

Ontario native, Alan Quine, has quickly made a name for himself in the NHL world.

Having been first drafted in 2011 by the Detroit Red Wings and then drafted in 2013 by the New York Islanders Quine has finally found his place in the NHL. On September 28th, 2013, the New York Islanders signed Alan to a 3-Year entrylevel contract. On April 9th, 2016, Quine was called up from his AHL team, The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, to make his NHL debut against the Buffalo Sabres, in which he scored his very first NHL goal.

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After putting up some great numbers in the playoffs for the Islanders and during the summer of 2016, Quine was re-signed by the New York Islanders to a 2-year, $1.225 million contract. Faces Magazine had the chance to speak with the 23 year old to discuss his journey to the NHL and how life as an NHL player has been for him so far.

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The hockey world is pretty small. All the families, players, and coaches are really well put together. It always felt like home.

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Tell us a little bit about your high school experience and how did it influence your career goals?

I was kind of like any other student. I was getting by. I always wanted to be a hockey player, but my family made sure I knew that school was very important. The main goal was to be a hockey player. I wasn’t really sure what I would do if that didn’t work out.

Having played for many years in the OHL, what is one memory that you’ll carry with you throughout your entire career?

I think my last year when I was traded to Belleville and how fun it was to win like that is something I will never forget. The way the team was…it was great.

What was your first reaction after finding out that the Kingston Frontenacs had drafted you second overall in the 2009 OHL priority selection draft and who was the first person you told the good news to?

My family first and foremost was who I told.

My dad is always so supportive. Then I told some coaches and old friends.

You played on 4 different teams during your years in the OHL. How was the transition for you going from team to team?

The hockey world is pretty small. All the families, players, and coaches are really well put together. I always felt like home. It was always an easy transition—I think that is what is so special about the hockey world… you can pick up anywhere and get started.

What are some of your favourite things to do here in Ottawa? Any specific spots that stand out for you?

I do like the Grey Hawk Golf Course. I spend most of my summer there. The market is great, too! I love being home and I love being around Ottawa.

What’s one thing that most people wouldn’t know about you?

My last name is from the Isle of Man. It is mispronounced a lot, but that is where it comes from.

You scored a pretty nifty goal in your first NHL game, having batted the puck out of the air into the net. What was this experience like for you?

That was an incredible moment for me— something you dream about as a kid. My

parents were there so I got to see them right after and then messages just started rolling in. I don’t think I slept at all that night.

coming up from the minors is working on my defensive game—making sure I am a responsible forward.

Who’s one guy on the Islanders that you’ve really learned a lot from and how has it affected your relationship?

Well, Tavares sticks out in my mind. He is the kind of guy that you can watch every day and learn from. Strome is also a great role model—someone you can learn a lot from in the game.

If you weren’t playing in the NHL, where do you think you’d be working?

I’d be in the PGA Tour, for sure! I’d be living in Florida and playing 365 days a year. In all seriousness though, I’d probably be in business—somehow involved.

I love being home and I love being around Ottawa.

What’s your signature pre-game meal?

Any post-game meals that you usually stick with too?

I like to go with chicken parm and veggies.

I don’t get too superstitious about these things, I just switch it up.

Other than hockey, what are some of your favourite sports to watch and or play?

I love watching golf. I don’t know why, but it is the one sport that I love to tune into— especially on Sundays.

What has been the biggest adjustment you’ve made since joining the New York Islanders?

The speed and the size of the players is a little bit of a jump, but there are some great coaches and a lot to learn---that makes it easier.

Who controls the music in the locker room before the games? What types of music do they typically put on? What about afterwards?

Well, I think Clutterbuck really controls the music. He is good about changing it up--techno, ‘90s, old school. After a big win, we just throw on whatever the crowd has really gotten into during that game. Something new and upbeat.

Being on the road so much, what are your favourite video games to play in your spare time?

I just got into Call of Duty, and of course the PGA Tour game.

What do you think about the new expansion team in Las Vegas?

I think it’s going to be good for the league.

Obviously, Vegas is a hot spot and I’m sure it is going to be fun.

What challenges do you think the modern NHL faces?

I can’t really think of any specific concerns or complaints--I’m happy. You know, just being in the league—it’s great.

What’s one part of your game that you’ve really been working on as of late?

I think the biggest thing for me after

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When did you first start playing hockey and who were some of your favourite NHL players to watch?

I started playing when I was 2 years old. My parents threw me in a ditch with a stick and I just started playing. I was always a huge Sens fan.

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PAT WOODCOCK INSIDE THE GREY CUP WIN WITH THE OTTAWA REDBLACK’S STRENGTH COORDINATOR

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currently the Strength Coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks, having recently helped the team win their first Grey Cup in nearly 20 years.

Faces Magazine had a chance to speak with the former Holy Trinity High School student to discuss his journey to playing professional football, his experience as the Redblacks Strength Coordinator and what it meant to him to win the 2016 Grey Cup.

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Ottawa Native, former CFL player, former NFL player and current Strength Coordinator of the Ottawa Redblacks, Pat Woodcock, continues to dedicate his time and energy to his bigger passion in life, the world of football. Pat started playing football at a very young age and is still heavily involved in the sport even today. Having played for the New York Giants in 2001 and later playing for a variety of CFL teams, including the Ottawa Renegades in 2004-2005, Pat continues to share his knowledge, experiences and passion for the game. He’s

You were born in Kanata, what was life like for you growing up and what are some of your favourite memories of your childhood in that part of the city?

I grew up in Kanata, I met my wife here. I was always obviously a bit of a sports guy. I mostly played football and soccer growing up.

I got into track and field and basketball in high school. A lot of my childhood memories revolve around sports. But it was a different time back then. A lot of time was spent playing sports in an unstructured way, so I’d be out playing with my friends, whether it was pick-up basketball or touch football...just backyard stuff. I definitely have a lot of good memories from just being outside and being active, and I have a lot of good friends from that time of my life.

When did you start playing football?

Do you remember what attracted you to the sport as a child?

I started when I was 8 years old. Both of my parents played touch football when I was growing up. Football was always their favourite sport to watch on T.V., so I was always surrounded by the sport. I was that kid that was always begging the adults to throw me the ball. Once I found out that there were teams available for my age at the time, I got right into it.

You signed in the NFL with the New York Giants – can you describe the feeling of walking onto an NFL field, preparing to return the opening kick-off, the electricity in the crowd must have been amazing.

It was for sure. That rookie year was a bit of a whirlwind. Obviously, draft day came and went, I signed as a free agent and pretty much right away, I was gone to mini-camp the next weekend. So, I didn’t really have a chance to wrap my head around it completely. You step on to the field with those guys and it’s just a different level. Everyone there was a superstar in college and now, it’s not just competing for playing time; you’re competing for your livelihood and to have a professional career.

It was an unbelievable experience. Having the opportunity to go there, from where I started on the roster to end up making that team, it was a huge confidence builder early on in my career and I think it gave me a lot in terms of the confidence I needed in order to have a great rest of my career that I did.

You hold the CFL record for the longest reception in Grey Cup history – a 99 yard touchdown pass during the 2002 Grey Cup game where your Montreal Alouettes went on to win against the Edmonton Eskimos --- what are your memories of that catch?

What was going through your mind while you were running down the field?

It was a pretty miserable day. The footing was terrible and the weather was really bad.

Up until that point, there hadn’t been a ton of offence. On the play that was called, I had a diagonal route—it basically just meant that I needed to run diagonally and depending on coverage, I may or may not be the first read

in the progression. They moved me into a different spot and they got me a matchup that favoured my speed going across the middle.

The ball came right where the QB always put it, right in my hands. Just as I caught the ball, I could feel the safety behind me slipping and missing the tackle. It was just green grass in front of me from there. From there, it was just run as fast as I could to the end zone and make sure that nobody catches me.

You are now the Strength Coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks? How have you enjoyed transitioning into the coaching side of things? What do you like most about working with the guys?

I’ve been coaching ever since I finished playing. I co-own Elite Performance Academy here in Kanata (along with former Renegades teammate Donnie Ruiz) and I train a wide variety of athletes, ....as we have a number of different professional athletes come through here throughout the year. I’ve been coaching and I love that element of it. Not just the technical stuff in terms of strength, but being able to share my experiences and the things that helped me overcome my obstacles, those types of things with the athletes have been huge. Being able to be part of the Redblacks has been huge. There’s just another element to it, given the fact that I’ve played for that team.

It’s a different animal when you’re dealing with professionals, for them to know that I’ve been in their shoes and that I know what they’re going through, I think that brings out an extra element of trust.

What advice do you have for young kids growing up playing football that you wish you had received when you were a kid?

Honestly, I wish I started training sooner. It was a different time back then, everybody just played a wide variety of different sports, which is great for sure. I’d never tell kids not to do that, I think the more sports you play, the better, as it helps you develop all around. When I got to Syracuse, I was way too small and way too weak, so I would’ve started those things a few years earlier and given myself a little bit more of a chance to hit the ground running when I got to Syracuse.

At the time of this interview, the Redblacks are preparing for the Grey Cup this Sunday in Toronto against the Calgary Stampeders.. what do you think are the keys for the Redblacks to win this weekend?

I think the keys for this weekend are the same as they’ve been all year long, and that’s really just to not make mistakes. When we play well, when we play our game and we don’t turn the ball over, that’s when we’ve been successful.

I think the Calgary Stampeders are a very talented team and we’re going to have to be on the very top of our game and to not give them any inches because if we do give them an advantage, they’re going to take it for sure. We just need to play our game, be smart with the ball and be in the right positions on defence. I

It’s a different animal when you’re dealing with professionals, for them to know that I’ve been in their shoes and that I know what they’re going through. think we showed this past week in November, when we put the whole game together, we’re capable of beating anybody.

What would it feel like for you to be part of the team that finally brings home a Grey Cup to the city of Ottawa after almost a 40-year drought?

It would be pretty amazing. I think that this year being back with the team, there has been a bunch of full-circle moments for me and I think that one would really be the icing on the cake. For me, I was a season ticket holder for the Rough Riders when I was growing up, then I was a ball-boy, so I know the stress levels that the fans have had. Obviously, I was also part of the Renegades so I know how hungry this city is to have a football team and we see that from the fans in the stadium each and every week. To be able to bring a championship back home to Ottawa would be absolutely amazing.

The Ottawa Redblacks went on to win the Grey Cup in Toronto on Sunday November 27th.

What was the atmosphere on the team going to Toronto for the Grey Cup? I think across the board we had a quiet confidence the entire week. Most of the media attention was focused on Calgary - they had the best record, they won most of the individual awards - but amongst ourselves I don’t think there was ever a doubt that we were in a great position to go and win that game And the pre-game? How did you prepare the team?

From my side of things the lead into the game was very low key. Not a lot of training going on during that final week - our focus was recovery and mobility. After twenty plus weeks, the goal was to have guys feeling as fresh and strong as possible for the game - and I think that showed in our play.

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At what point did you feel you had the game? Can you discuss how it went and any major plays.

It was a really strange game. I never felt like we had it totally in control, but I didn’t think we were going to lose either. The onside kick that Calgary recovered was probably the most nervous I got, but once we held them to a field goal and went into overtime I was confident we had the momentum in our favour.

How does it feel to bring home the first Grey cup Ottawa has seen in 40 years, winning it in the same place as the Roughriders in 1976?

It’s a very special feeling for me. I grew up going to Rough Riders games, and saw the demise of that team from a fan’s perspective.

I joined the Renegades in 2004 with the hopes of helping restore the glory of Ottawa football, and was disappointed that we weren’t able to make that happen. To now be a part of the RedBlacks team that has made football special again, and brought the Grey Cup back to Ottawa is an amazing thing to share with all of RNation.

What’s next?

For the RedBlacks, a little much deserved time off! Most of the guys will take a few weeks to let their bodies recover and maybe take a little vacation. In the new year we will get back to work—the major focus early on is rebuilding a base of strength and healthy movement for each guy to set them up for a great off-season and even better 2017 season.

I was that kid that was always begging kids to throw me the ball. Once I found out that there were teams available for my age at the time, I got right into it.

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For me, our Elite Performance Academy football program for high school players is in full swing, as well as the rest of our individual athletes, team training sessions, and personal training clients. A few days off over the holidays, but back to business as usual.

HEALTH & FITNESS

You May Be Born With It If you’ve always been gym adverse, researchers from Iowa State University may have just found you’re most compelling and fact-based excuse yet. Tests on over 2,300 participants found that a person’s aptitude for a good workout may be hereditary. The study found varying pain, exertion and ventilatory thresholds for the individual, and that these thresholds are determined by the brain’s reaction to exercise. People with the lowest of thresholds may struggle to complete the most mundane everyday tasks—such as taking out the garbage—without feeling the effects of exertion. People with higher thresholds may find the pain of exercise to be enjoyable. So what determines your workout-meter? These thresholds are 50% genetic, meaning your folks may be the ones who determine whether you’re a gym junkie or more of a take-the-stairs occasionally subscriber.

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Don’t be a Resolutionary The one and only thing you need to succeed past January.

Gyms see a huge spike in traffic during the resolution rush. But just as soon as they come, most New Year’s gym-goers vanish back to their old ways, leaving only a few to remain dedicated to their fitness goals. What makes some stay and most go? The trick to fitness goal commitments is not in the topnotch fitness machines or even the new year, new you sportswear, it’s in who you meet.

Statistics show that if a New Year’s newbie joins a class or makes a connection with a personal trainer, their likelihood to keep active at the gym goes up threefold. Personal trainers identify that the need to make personal relationships at the gym is essential to fitness success.

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Beat the January Gym Bust.

MAKE TIME

Penciling in gym-time is a lot different than hoping to have gym-time….maybe tomorrow?

INVEST IN THE FEEL-GOOD

Looking good at the gym isn’t as important as feeling good at the gym, but science says that if you have the first, you’ll achieve the second. Feeling confident in your appearance is proven to produce a better workout.

ASK FOR HELP

You need to keep switching up your fitness routine to keep yourself engaged, and the gym is the best place to do just that. Ask someone to show you how to use the equipment you keep eyeing, so that there is never a dull moment during your workout hours.

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Deskercise!

5 seated exercises to keep up those healthy habits for the New Year – even at your desk!

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Sit cross-legged in your chair and place your hands on the arms. Push down on the arms of the chair, gently lifting yourself off of the seat. Hold this pose for 15-20 second intervals. Your shoulders and arms will thank you.

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Tightly toned arms are within your reach through this simple move. While seated with your feet flat on the floor, push your palms together at chest height and hold for 1015 second intervals.

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Raises

Who doesn’t love a raise at work? While this raise may not be financial, it does have great benefits. Slowly raise and straighten one leg at a time under your desk and lower slowly to the ground, without touching the floor.

Keep it up until you’re tired---tightly toned legs are in your future!

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Seat Squeezer

Squeezing and holding your glutes for 5-10 second intervals is a great way to tone and tighten. It can also be a great way to pass the time during a drawn out meeting.

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Tapping your toes under your desk is a great way to relieve tension, increase blood flow, and let out your jitters.

You’ll feel the effects of this simple motion immediately.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Men’s Skin Tips Every Guy Should Know Exfoliate Boys, its time to become friends with an exfoliating cream. Twice a week, exfoliate to get rid of dead skin cells and even out your skin’s surface.

You could even go a step further by getting a glycolic-acid peel to remove that troublesome top layer of the skin… its not going to be fun, but it will smooth out the fine lines on your face.

Everyone Loves Eye Cream Tired of looking like you haven’t seen a bed in 3 weeks? Its time that you get into the habit of using eye cream. We recommend the Clarins Mens Anti-Fatigue Eye Serum – to tighten your delicate skin around the eyes and reduce dark circles and puffiness.

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SPF is Your Friend

Massage Yourself

As you know, 90% of wrinkles come from the sun.

This makes it an absolute must that you have a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher every day to shield that precious skin of yours from UV Rays, even in the winter.

It may be a tough sell getting someone to give you free regular face massages.

The good news is, you can do it yourself. Massaging that beautiful face of yours stimulates blood flow and temporarily tightens muscles, so your skin appears tighter too.

You ARE Sweet Enough Already, Eat Less Sugar Gluten-rich foods like pasta and dairy create inflammation in your intestinal system and affect major organs, including your skin.

Translation – sugar makes you look older. Fall in love with veggies and fruits and cut back on bad carbs such as white bread and processed food.

Use your index and middle fingers to gently rub skin in small, circular motions.

Don’t rub too vigorously or you’ll risk irritating your face. Results don’t last long, so if you can – do this daily to help keep that skin looking fresh.

Moisturize It sounds like you’re a diva, but you’re really just keeping that skin hydrated after a good washing. Hydrated skin makes wrinkles less noticeable.

Toughen that Skin with Retinol As we get older, collagen starts to break down and it causes our skin to sag. One way to fight back against an attack of the sags is getting a Deep Wrinkle Night Cream that has retinol.

Creams like this boost collagen production and cell turnover, which firms things up and smooths out fine lines. Apply it only at night as retinols make your skin sensitive to the sun.

Wash Twice a Day Your face needs love. You need to treat your face like the beautiful little baby that it is. It needs more than just a quick shower rinse to look its best. Plan to wash your mug in both the morning and at night (plus after any workout).

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