Faces Magazine July 2014 - Steve Aoki

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Misunderstood Ottawa Nature: The Bee

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The Faces How-To Page: Test Your Own Breath

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The Why Page

34-35 | Codi Jeffreys 14-15 | Tyler Kealy

16-17 | Paige Dillabough

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Fishing the Ottawa River Health & Fitness

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Steve Aoki is a record producer, founder of Dim Mak records, DJ and rockstar. He’s taken the somewhat traditional and archaic role of DJs skulking in isolated spots at shows with very little crowd interaction and turned it upside down. Crowd interaction – throwing cake (caking), champagne spraying, using Super Soakers and riding a raft through the crowd – is just part of what makes Steve Aoki a rockstar.

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Aoki has been able to form a solid connection between performer and crowd on and off tour. Not only are audiences responding positively, but so is the music industry. With a Grammy nomination in 2013 for his debut album, Wonderland, Aoki proved that he has what it takes. But when you watch Aoki on tour, see him in person, or even just talk to him, you get the impression that the success and all of the accolades are just icing on his own personal cake. You feel that Aoki is genuinely having fun and truly enjoying every second of life.

Faces Magazine caught up with Steve Aoki while he was in Ibiza to talk about his life, his last show in Ottawa and his upcoming double album, Neon Future I (coming out August 12, 2014) and Neon Future II (coming out in early 2015).

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You were born in Miami, Florida bu t grew up in Newp ort Beach, Calif ornia.

What was life lik e growing up?

Newport Beach is a suburb abou t 45 minutes south of Los Angeles, right on the water. It’s nice liv ing, for the most part. I grew up there fro m the time I was a small child to the end of high school, so it was a very impressiona ble period of tim e for me.

There are many different factors that led me to where I am today from that period of time. To make a long story shor t, it was a very white, uppe r class community that allowed for a lot of ignorance, big otry and racism. So I defin itely got a solid ta ste of that growing up.

What ended up ha ppening is that I veered away from what would be the sta tus quo – like finding punk and hardcore rock …I guess it actually found me. It was a subculture or club that allowed for all kid s that felt out of place or marginalized, for whatever reason, to be included. It gave me courage to be cr eative and, in that sense, I found music and instruments. It led me to pick up a guitar and microphone and apply myself to making music, finding m y voice, becoming an artis t and not giving a crap about what othe r people think.

What genres of music and band s were you listening to growing up? Ho w does this influence yo ur music today?

When I say punk , I mean more or less the ideology. The bands I was liste ning to were more of th e straight edge/ha rdcore category. I was ar ound 14 years-old when I got into bands like Minor Threat , Unbroken, Outspoken an d other bands wi th these righteous kinds of names. I would go to

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the shows and jus t want to particip ate and be part of th at whole commun ity by becoming a m usician. Eventuall y, my sense of mus ic evolved and ch anged into more of a po litical direction.

So I started listening to bands that had more political content and purpose.

What led you to choose feminist studies and socio logy when you at tended University of California, Sa nta Barbara (UCSB) ?

The music I liste ned to growing up absolutely impacte d my decision to study those discip lines at UCSB. I found my political natu re becoming more sophisticated throug h the education I was learning at school.

At the same time, I was taking that ed ucation and apply ing it to my music wh ere I would find a lot of empowerment – a purpose.

I didn’t want to go to school to lea rn a craft, like to be come a businessm an, or to be a marke t analyst. I chose my education on mo re of an empowe rment approach to learn more about myself and people around me. I committed to studying things th at meant someth ing to me, which ende d up being feminis t studies and socio logy.

In 1996 you foun ded your own re cord label called Dim Mak. What led yo u to create your ow n label, and how did you choose the name?

Growing up, I ha d the idea that be ing an Asian in America meant being, gene rally speaking, pa rt of very quiet co mmunity of people.

When I think of Bruce Lee, he was one of the most outst anding

personalities th at shaped cultu re and change the world in m d any ways. Bruc e Lee didn’t ju impact the Asia st n community; he inspired an empowered pe d ople in all com munities, which loved. I wante I d to have some sort of tie-in w Bruce Lee whe ith n I started wha t would becom Dim Mak. I se e ttled on that na me because it means ‘touc h of death’, whi ch was a term Bruce Lee had used.

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hope I can sometime soon. Just in general, I love Canada.

What’s on Steve Aoki’s playlist?

Right now I’m listening to a lot of Linkin Park and their new album, The Hunting Party.

What is the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are today?

There are a lot of obstacles. I can tell you that it’s not an easy road. You have to learn how to pick yourself up when you fall and scrape your face on the concrete – and that’s the hardest part because you need to keep doing that over and over again. When you think everything is fine, you just trip and fumble again and need to get right back up. But that goes with any business. There’s no career that I’ve ever heard of that has a flawless process.

What interests and hobbies do you have?

I finally finished my album, Neon Future I (the first part of the double album), which opens up a lot of space for doing other things that I had to put aside. I was a big poker player, but I gave up that because it required a lot of time. You need to balance out your priorities – I couldn’t stay big in poker and produce music, that’s one thing I’ve learned. In the summer, I’m moving to Ibiza so I’ll do anything that has to do with water and the ocean.

Your next album, Neon Future I, will be released this August while the second part of the double album (Neon Future II) will come in early 2015. How did you decide on a double album? What is the concept behind the double album?

The double album was written all at the same time. That’s why it’s still part of a single unit, spread over two albums. It’s not like two different overall concepts, but one general theme, which is Neon Future, written over a period of a few months and developed over the course of time.

I save a lot of riffs and melodies in a bank and frequently go back to it over time deciding which ones will eventually turn into larger ideas. When they get to a form where I feel they can actually play out, then I start working with other artists, vocalists and rappers that might fit to make the song work out. In some cases it doesn’t work like that, and I need to start from scratch with certain musicians, which requires much more time. I’m very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with some incredible artists on Neon Future I and II – Fall Out Boy, Waka Flocka, Machine Gun Kelly, Afrojack, Empire of the Sun, will.i.am and others – it’s going to be a great double album.

Neon Future I and II will feature two different

I’m very lucky to have had the opportunity to ture I and II – Fall Out Boy, Waka Flocka, Mach will.i.am and others – it’s going to be a great d

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soundscapes and that’s how I split it up. Neon Future I has 8 songs with an intro and outro featuring Aubrey de Gray and Ray Kurzwell.

It’s an introduction into the idea of what a neon future is. A lot of the songs are more frontal.

The second album, Neon Future II, is more immersive, more emotional and deep because you are in the neon future at that point.

You’re very active on social media. Your campaign for DJ Mag called ‘Steve Aoki is Just Like You’ is a good example of how open you are about your life. Do you feel it’s important for DJs and entertainers to be so in touch and open with their fans?

You can’t bring everyone in to every part of your life. There are certain personal things I don’t want others to be a part of – especially when it comes to my family. Of course people know they exist, but I’m not going to dive into this part of my life. But I like to be as open as possible and I think it’s fun. I don’t really care if people like it or not, I’m just doing my own thing which is open to other people if they want to see it.

You give a lot to your fans – what, if any, do you expect in return?

I just hope that my music circulates to more and more people that have an interest in hearing it.

That’s my goal. It’s not about downloads or record sales, it’s about circulation. I just want my

music to be out there so people, please listen to it and share it!

What are the three most important things in your life?

My family (I have an incredible mother), my crew of close friends, and just being alive.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you.

I’ve got 12 toes.

You’re dropped in the middle of a jungle with 3 other people. Who would you bring with you to make sure you made it to safety and why?

Bear Grylls, Les Stroud and the guy that won Survivor – I don’t care which one, anyone who can survive 30 days on their own.

Neon Future I will be released on August 12, 2014 Neon Future II will be released sometime in early 2015 Follow Steve Aoki on Twitter @steveaoki www.steveaoki.com

work with some incredible artists on Neon Fuhine Gun Kelly, Afrojack, Empire of the Sun, double album.

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Being a striker in soccer isn’t an easy job because you’re primarily responsible for scoring goals. You have to be focused, steadfast in your mission to reach goal and have the capability to finish in clutch situations.

Despite being cut from his high school varsity team, entering university as a walk-on, tearing his ACL and having an astonishing 7 surgeries, Tom Heinemann fits comfortably into this challenging role. He’s passionate about God, family (especially his wife, Kate) and soccer. He’s the founder of his own soccer camps (he started them when he was 11 years-old), has MLS experience and strives to contribute his absolute best to the team he loves. In short, he’s exactly the kind of player Ottawa Fury FC needs to achieve success on the field, and to win over fans off the field.

Tom Heinemann Ottawa Fury FC Striker

When did your soccer career begin? What attracted you to the game?

I started player soccer when I was 4 years old. I guess you could say that’s when my career began. I played a lot of recreational soccer until the age of 9, which is when I started taking it a lot more seriously. I played at Christian Brothers College High School (CBC), which is a very competitive high school in St. Louis, Missouri. I actually got cut from the varsity team in my junior year.

Going to Rockhurst in Kansas City, Missouri was great because I got to play soccer for 3 years. I had to sit out 1 year because I tore my ACL again, but thankfully I had a great career there. The Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS) called and I went in for a trial with them in 2009. It didn’t really work out, at that time, but I went from there to Charleston, South Carolina to begin my professional career with the Charleston Battery in the USL.

I tore my ACL in my senior year in school and ended up as a walk-on at Rockhurst University for college soccer. It was a tough period in my life where I really had to trust in the Lord. I’m a big believer in that everything happens for a reason, and that God is in control of everything.

I really had to trust in God in that moment in my life because I didn’t play varsity high school soccer and experienced some injuries.

You enjoyed success in Major League Soccer (MLS) with the Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Can you tell us a little bit about your time in MLS? MLS is a fun league to play in. It’s a league that’s different from a lot of other leagues, in that you have a salary cap, different rules and mechanisms, and other interesting aspects. It’s also a league that’s on the rise.

You’re seeing a lot of players now, even in the World Cup, who are competing and playing in MLS. It was a really good opportunity, and I really enjoyed my time in MLS.

Who were some of your influences – soccer or otherwise – growing up?

I’m a big believer in a relationship with God. So playing for the glory of God is my number one priority in my life – not just in soccer, but in all things I do. My cousin, Jim Garvin, trained me growing up, and he was a big influence in my career. I’ve also been blessed to play with some great coaches, like Tony Tocco and Tony Glavin. I’d be remised if I didn’t mention my family and my wife, who I love very much. My wife is my biggest supporter, and I probably wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her.

You played college soccer at Rockhurst University. What was that experience like for you, and how did it help shape you as a player?

I loved my time at Rockhurst. It used to be an NAIA powerhouse, but in 2005 we actually went to NCAA division II. In the US, most of the big division I schools are on the coast. There are only a handful of schools in the mid-west. For me, I actually found division II a very competitive league. The soccer was great there, and I was grateful to have the opportunity to play as a walk-on. I also met my wife there, so obviously I was very happy to be at Rockhurst.

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You are the founder of Heinemann Soccer (HS) – a soccer camp for kids of all skill sets. Is it true you started the camp when you were 11? How has HS grown today?

I did start our camps when I was 11 years old. It’s kind of a funny story; I was saving for a new bike and thought I could host my own soccer camp because I loved the sport. In the first year, I had four kids come and we did the camp in the side yard. The next year I had 8 kids, and by high school there were 80-90 kids coming through the camps.

I still run the camps to this day. We just had two sessions in St. Louis and a winter camp in Omaha, Nebraska because that’s where my wife is from.

We have now just expanded to Ohio.

What do you like best about Ottawa? Is there a favourite spot or restaurant you and your wife like to visit?

My wife and I live downtown in the Byward Market. This was our first Canadian winter, which took some getting used to, but I’ve been told it

was the longest winter in Ottawa history.

Ottawa is such a unique city because it’s a big city with a small-town feel.

I love the old, architectural buildings downtown. My wife and I love to eat out, especially at Corazon de Maiz.

The excitement is building in Ottawa around the completion of TD Place. Are you as excited as the fans about the new home of the Fury?

I think everybody is excited, but I don’t know if anyone is as excited as we are to get in the new stadium. There’s been a lot of build up for months and even years of work and preparation. Now it’s exciting for us as players because we get to experience the results of years of work put into the Ottawa Fury FC franchise. Our inaugural game in the new stadium will be a very sweet, enthusiastic experience that we as players hope to feed off of on the field.

What is the greatest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are today?

It would probably be coming from injury. I’ve had 7 surgeries, and had to miss time away from the field, including the entire 2012 season due to a knee injury. When that happens, it takes a lot out of you – physically, mentally and emotionally. To be able to maintain mental strength and confidence that the Lord has a plan for me and my life helped guide me through it. Hebrews 11:1 says that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. That’s a big thing that I believe in – having faith that everything happens for a reason and to keep pressing on.

Marc Dos Santos is an experienced soccer manager and coach. Tell us a little bit about what head coach Dos Santos brings to the Fury.

Marc’s a big catch for our organization. He’s got good experience within the league and good coaching experience all together. The guys really look to him for leadership, which I think is important. You always think that a coach is a leader, but sometimes that doesn’t happen. Marc does command the respect of the guys and he’s very detail-oriented. Training sessions are planned down to the minute. As a player, when you know everything is well-planned out, you know he cares about us and the team. The guys see that and he commands our respect for that reason.

What is your favourite soccer memory of all-time?

I have a lot of favourite memories. Playing against incredible players, memorable goals, and even watching the 2012 US-Jamaica in-person. I’m blessed to have had so many great experiences to look back on.

When you scored against FC Edmonton you ran and kissed a camera lens. Describe the experience to us. Also, any plans for other celebrations?

I was thinking that my wife was probably watching because that was the first game she missed. So that’s why I did that celebration. It was just good to be back at the pitch with the guys and contribute, and obviously to score as well. I always want to help my team and contribute whenever I can.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you.

I’m a pretty open guy. I’ve watched all seasons of Gossip Girl, but it was with my wife.

Any predictions for the World Cup? Before it all started, I felt like Brazil was going to win. Having watched some of the games, I feel like the story continues to change each game. I feel the favourites, apart from Brazil, are the Netherlands and Germany.

But I was born in the US so that’s where my heart is.

Follow Tom Heinemann on Twitter: @TommyHeinemann Ottawa Fury FC www.ottawafuryfc.com

Photo credit: ottawacitizen.com

Learn more about Heinemann Soccer Camps by visiting: www.heinemannsoccer.com

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Tyler Kealy OTTAWA’S MUSIC PHENOM

You grew up in Ottawa. Tell us a little a bit about where you grew up and what are some of your fondest memories as a child in the city?

My family moved to Kanata in the 1990s and I remember going to my first piano lessons at Dominics in the Hazeldean Mall. My home away from home is a little town in the Gatineau Valley called Venosta where a lot of my family grew up. I have great memories of family jam sessions, lots of singing and guitar playing, which was a big influence on me.

When did you first pick up an instrument what was it about the piano that attracted to it? When did you first start singing?

When I was 3 years old, I used to pretend to be Hank Williams, singing and playing a guitar with no strings (although I don’t remember this, I’ve been told I knew the entire Hank Williams song collection by heart). We inherited my grandmother’s Lowery organ when I was about 5 or 6 and it was sitting in our attic. I used to like pressing all the buttons and step on the pedals and eventually I started plucking out little melodies like the Irish Washer Woman and songs I heard in my dad’s record collection.

I started piano lessons around 8, and started singing when I was older - near the end of high school. Once I started at Fat Tuesdays, it was the first time I was really singing lead vocals in a night and over the years it’s strengthened my voice and my confidence in it.

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What artists influenced your decision to pursue a career in music?

The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Wide Mouth Mason, Supertramp, Elton John, Billy Joel, Ben Folds. Artists that were so strong in songwriting and performing to really inspired me.

When was your first solo performance for an audience and what was that like?

I remember playing Let It Be for a high school talent show on the stage in the gymnasium. I had 2 keyboards set up and a microphone, and while I was playing the microphone started to fall and I had to catch it with my left and and keep playing with my right hand.

Which of your recordings have meant the most to your personally?

My song Characters - it’s one of the first songs I wrote. It’s based on a real life tragedy that happened to my family, and writing it was a therapeutic way of making sense of a difficult loss.

What was your experience playing Bluesfest for the first time like?

I was incredibly excited to be accepted and it made me feel validated as an artist. I loved that I was able to play my own music for a wider crowd. I was on the River stage and I remember looking out and seeing so many local friends and fans supporting me in the crowd. It was just a huge boost of confidence and fuelled

my desire to keep writing and performing.

What has your experience with your “Youtube video a day” project been like?

The project came about after I read an article in the newspaper about a local artist succumbing to the fate of playing cover songs, and it sparked a lively debate on my Facebook page.

It’s a double edged sword for me - it’s great playing covers and making a decent living that way and it’s given me an opportunity to practice and sharpen my performance skills. On the other hand, I’ve always felt the need to write original music and I love to play it, but the audience just isn’t there in the same way. I can get a $20 tip to play Piano Man, but I can’t sell an original CD for $10, so it can be frustrating, but then it also keeps me afloat.

I’d love to push my original music further, but at the same time there’s no shame in making a living making people happy with the songs they enjoy hearing and I enjoy playing. One of my songs off my latest album is called The Last Song and it’s about this. Playing cover songs for people, but making it a promise to myself that I’ll keep writing and keep contributing to the creative side of music as well.

So I’ve been recording a song everyday, some covers and an original one once a week. It’s not even the playing and singing that’s as challenging as thinking of a creative idea for

a song, setting up the audio, the video, editing it together and getting it uploaded all in a day where there may not be much extra time to spare. It’s exhausting some days and I’ve come close to giving up a couple times, but I hope I can keep it up.

Who are some of your favourite bands you’ve seen live?

The Foo Fighters blew me away when I saw them open for Bob Dylan. It was amazing to see a hard rock band’s songs shine through in an acoustic format. Seeing one of my heroes live in Montreal a few years back - Paul McCartney - was incredibly emotional and felt like a pilgrimage. Every time I’ve seen Wide Mouth Mason I’ve been awed and inspired.

He’s captivated by music and always points at the record player.

relaxed atmosphere so we can pull out a few different types of songs.

Who are some of the most underrated local performers that our readers should know about?

It’s hard to pick favourites because I have so many close musician friends here in Ottawa and it’s a close knit scene.

What projects are you working on now?

For my video a day project I’m looking to include more local artists that want to play along, and play at more local events or venues that want to be a part of it, as a little cross promotion.

My brother in law, Steve Boudreau, is an incredible jazz musician and undeniable talent as a piano player. I’m always inspired by great singers, songwriters and storytellers too and my buddy Shawn Tavenier has all that plus a great presence.

My latest album was recorded with producer Darryl Neudorf at Operation Northwoods. It’s got a haunting quality, and swells with emotion through the addition of strings meeting pop-rock piano, drums and bass. The songs have some epic musical moments that help thread the story that became this album. Although each song is it’s own story, the overall album creates an arc; a journey from darkness to light. I’m really proud of how it turned out and I’ve been playing some house concerts recently to support it. They’re super fun, intimate and it’s great play my own music for an audience that is there to not only listen to the songs but the stories behind them as well.

How has being a parent changed you? What do enjoy most about being a father?

I’ve definitely realized that time is even more precious than I thought - my son is a bit over a year old now and growing and changing incredibly fast so there’s that time I want to soak up hanging out with him during the day. And Jon Chandler (Amos the Transparent) gave me some fellow parental advice to take advantage of nap times when you can to get musical work done, and I really try to do that too.

Tell us about your local residencies at Fat Tuesdays and the Marshes Golf Club?

I’ve been at Fat Tuesdays for 11 years now and I never thought I’d be there that long, but I’ve had such a great working relationship with my duelling pianos bandmates Dave Kalil and Todd Huckabone. I also played for years with the super talented Jeff Rogers at Fat Tuesdays as well. We play such a variety of requests - people shout them out or write them down and it’s very interactive. We’re there on most Saturday nights.

I really love making my son laugh, playing records for him that my dad played for me when I was a kid, and seeing him bop along to them.

We play at the Marshes most Thursday nights, and it’s a more chilled out version - still duelling pianos but it’s earlier, at 7:30pm and a more

Check out Tyler’s video project: www.tylerkealey.com Follow Tyler on Twitter @TylerKealy

FEATURES Renfrew’s Paige Dillabough was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour when she was only 8 years-old. But not even brain cancer could stop Paige. She underwent years of treatment, beat the odds and has tirelessly dedicated much of her time giving back to numerous charitable initiatives. At such a young age, Paige has volunteered more time, energy and effort to so many wonderful causes than most people could hope to do in a lifetime. Faces Magazine had the great honour to catch up with Paige to learn about her story, philanthropy and what’s most important in her inspiring life.

Tell us what growing up in the Ottawa Valleywas like?

I loved growing up in the Ottawa Valley, especially in my home town Renfrew. It is a friendly, supportive community and one I am proud to call home.

At a young age you battled cancer. Tell us how this fueled your ambition to become a community leader?

I spent a lot of time in the cancer ward at CHEO and my family and I received support from CHEO and several charity organizations like the Candlelighters, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Wish Foundation. As a result, I wanted to help them so they could continue to help other kids diagnosed with cancer. You can’t really understand what a kids’ cancer ward is like until you have experienced it. I just wanted to make it easier for other kids who were diagnosed so I started fundraising and raising awareness of childhood cancer to give back and pay it forward.

How long have you been volunteering in your community? Was this always something saw yourself doing?

I have been volunteering in my community for at least 11 years now. It is something that I have been focused on since I was sick. I don’t really remember a time when I didn’t volunteer.

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Philanthropy and volunteering your time and talent are a huge part of your life. How have they helped to shape the person you are today?

When I was first diagnosed and had my brain surgery, I lost the ability to talk, walk and do many things that come naturally, so I spent many years in extensive therapy sessions to teach my brain to do things over again. I was withdrawn and sickly.

Getting out and volunteering, doing my various fundraising events and eventually speaking at events and schools telling my cancer journey story

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have given me confidence and a sense of purpose.

You are an ambassador for Candlelighters, what does the Candlelighters organization mean to you?

Candlelighters is an amazing charity that is very near and dear to my heart and my family. Unless you have had cancer, it is hard to understand how much the diagnosis affects the entire family. My mom had to take a leave of absence from work so she could be with me at the hospital, my dad drove an hour and a half every day to visit and my older brother had to move in with my grandparents during the week and came to spend weekends at the hospital. The Candlelighters provided my family with a hospital parking pass which saved my family over $3000 in the first year of my treatments. They have an “Amenities” program that helps families with expenses that still need to be paid even though the parents are not working.

Their Cyberkids program, provides each of us with a laptop to use while on treatment so we can keep in touch with our friends and school work while we are in hospital or in isolation because of low immunities and they host support groups for our brothers and sisters, parents and to the parents of kids who lose their battle. Candlelighters also provided us with “family nights out” to their suite at the Canadian Tire Centre to watch our Sens play! My favourite program is the Courage Bead program. Each child diagnosed is given a leather string and then every time you have a treatment, blood work, stay at the hospital etc. you are given a coloured bead to put on your necklace. This necklace tells your personal cancer story. My bead necklace stretches around a school gymnasium. It is very impacting when shared with others. This charity is so important to kids diagnosed with cancer in our area.

You have been recognized and awarded for your volunteerism, hard work and dedication. What are some of the awards you have received over the years?

I have been very fortunate to have been recognized over the years. I have been awarded the United Way Community Builders Award, the CAYFO (Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards) for Courage, and Renfrew Youth Citizen of the Year.

In 2011, I was recognized as one of four Canadian Heros of Hope for the Cancer Society for sharing my story with others and encouraging and inspiring others to get involved in the Relay for Life. I was also very honoured to be the recipient of the Outstanding Youth Philanthropy Award in November of 2013 and just this past May, I was one of seven Ontario youths to receive the coveted

Ontario Medal for Youth Volunteers from his Worship, The Honourable David Onley at an Investiture ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto.

What are some of your favourite charities?

I help out with many charities but my favourite would definitely be The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Inc, The Canadian Cancer Society, CHEO, the United Way, Kids with a Cause, The Children’s Wish Foundation and Free the Children.

What advice would you give to people looking to become more involved in their community?

I always encourage people to find something you are passionate about, or something that has touched your family and contact them to volunteer at an event they are having. Charities will never turn down volunteers. Once you volunteer and see what a difference you are making to others just by being there, it will motivate you to continue to get more involved. Charities cannot succeed without people who are willing to help out. It doesn’t have to be money that you give, it can be your time.

Tell us the role that your family and friends played during your battle with cancer?

Childhood cancer does not just affect the child, it also affects their family and friends. No child can go through the hell of cancer treatments, isolation and rehabilitation without people there to support them. I certainly would not have. My brother and his friend shaved their heads for two years so I wouldn’t be the only bald kid in town, my friends organized a community family event to assist my parents, and when I wanted to host a fundraising event but was too sick to be there the whole time, my friends and community were always there to support me and my family. I was so lucky to have such a loving family, supportive friends and wonderful community as my support system.

What is your personal mission?

I want to raise funds for and awareness of childhood cancer and charities that support kids with cancer. If telling my cancer journey story can inspire others to make a donation or get involved then I have made a difference for the kids who will be diagnosed with cancer now and in the future.

What sort of music do you listen to? Who are some of your favourite artists?

I like most kinds of music but my favourites would be country and pop. My favourite artists are Micheal Buble, Eric Church, Scotty McCreery, Florida Georgia Line and of course The Holley Sisters.

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What advice would you have for anyone that has recently been diagnosed with cancer or any other potentially life-threatening illness?

Stay strong and don’t sweat the small stuff!

Lean on your family and your friends and don’t be afraid or too proud to ask for help. Contact charities that support people with your illness and see what they have to help you. It is a time to focus on yourself! Cancer sucks and you will need help to get through the worst days. My advice to everyone is never take a day for granted.

Live life to the fullest and always be thankful for the time you have with family and friends. I live by my favourite quote: “Cherish your Yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, but always LIVE your TODAYS!

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Summer Bathing Suit Guide

Whether you’re headed to the cottage for a weekend getaway or lounging poolside, a perfect swimsuit is a must. This summer, there are tons of amazing new trends for you to explore, no matter what your body type. Which style will you try this summer?

Forever 21 $14.80

Urban Outfitters $68.00

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Moisturizing What you need

• 1 ripe avocado – Helps moisturize and promotes growth • ¼ cup olive oil – Helps strengthen and moisturize • A few drops of orange oil – Creates a great scent

AVOCADO Hair Mask

Here’s a simple hair mask to refresh your locks and to help repair damage that can be caused by products or curling and straightening irons.

Instructions Blend the avocado, olive oil, and orange oil in a blender until smooth. Apply the mask on the lower half of your hair (to prevent greasiness), and then wrap it in a towel and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse, shampoo, condition, and voila!

Beautiful hair!

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ENTERTAINMENT

FACES TIME CAPSULE TOP GROSSING MOVIES

TOP SONGS

ACADEMY AWARDS

GRAMMY AWARDS

Madonna Ghostbusters

“Like a Virgin”

Best Picture Amadeus

Album of the Year Thriller (Michael Jackson)

Wham Beverly Hills Cop

“Wake me up before you Go-Go” Best Actor

Single of the Year

F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus)

Beat It (Michael Jackson)

Cyndi Lauper Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”

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The Karate Kid

Bruce Springsteen “Born in the USA”

Gremlins

Tina Turner “What’s Love Got to Do With It”

MEMORABLE EVENTS IN POP CULTURE

Newcomer of the Year

Sally Field (Places in the Heart)

Culture Club

Best Director Milos Forman (Amadeus)

Song of the Year Every Breath You Take (The Police)

TOP SELLERS

“Feed the World (Do they know its Christmas)” song is released to support Famine Relief in Ethiopia

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Lebron James Christmas Gift First Version of the video game Tetris is released The Cosby Show debuts in 1984 Wendy’s famous “Where’s the Beef?” Commercial airs

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wives tale that if a bee enters your home, it is a sign that you have an unexpected guest coming – and if you kill the bee, it will not be a pleasant visitor who is on the way.

We’re not sure how accurate this saying is – but to be safe, give that little bee visitor a hug and a bowl of sugar... it just might make the creepy visitor choose another victim.

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TEST YOUR OWN BREATH No one wants to have bad breath. No matter how handsome or charming you are, you simply are fighting an uphill battle if your breath smells like you just ate a litter box.

Here are 6 ways to test whether your breath is ready for Mrs. Right – or if you are in need of a bottle of Listerine.

First, you can NOT check your breath by blowing into your hand... this doesn’t work. Your senses become used to the smell of your own bad breath. Your body is designed so that you cannot detect your own odor. It’s a process called acclimation which we have developed over centuries of evolution – it helps us to be able to distinguish strange smells quickly without being overwhelmed with our own odors. You breathe your own breath constantly so you become accustomed to its smell.

Blow all day and you may not smell a thing even as people are slowly backing away from you.

Now that we have that out of the way – here are the 6 methods that should work:

1. THE COTTON TEST:

Wipe the top surface of your tongue with a piece of cotton gauze and smell it. This is probably the most honest way. Also, if you notice a yellowish stain on the cotton, it’s likely that you have an elevated sulfide production level.

2. THE LICK TEST:

Lick the back of your hand. Let that dry for about 10 seconds and then smell. If you notice an odor, you may have a breath disorder because the sulfur salts from your tongue have been transferred to your hand.

3. THE DENTAL FLOSS TEST: Run a piece of dental floss between your back teeth (this is the mostly likely place where you may get food caught) and then smell the floss. This may be an indication of the level of odors others detect.

4. THE MIRROR TEST:

Stand in front of the mirror and stick your tongue out as far as possible. If you notice that the very back of your tongue is whitish, it may be a sign that you have bad breath.

5. THE OBSERVATION TEST: Judge the reaction of others when you interact with them.

6. THE ASK TEST:

Ask the opinion of someone you can trust (a good friend, a spouse, even your kids). Ask them to check your breath several times daily because breath changes throughout the day.

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5 MOVIES THAT MADE IT

S C A RY TO GO SWIMMING

The sun is shining and the weather is perfect for swimming. What better time than now to take a look back at the top 5 movies that made us stop and think before jumping in the lake, sea, ocean or even backyard pool.

Jaws The Perfect Storm

There may not be a massive shark, but the idea that a storm like this could happen on a cruise isn’t comforting. Throw in climate change and man’s proximity to water and you’ve got a good reason to avoid open water.

Prior to 1975, very few people had heard of great white sharks. Now everyone who goes to a beach thinks there may be a shark out there.

At the very least, you’ve provoked someone with the creepy ‘Jaws music’ while swimming.

Open Water

Go on a diving trip, they said. What could go wrong? This poor couple was left stranded at sea following a diving trip.

This film is based on a true story and shows how scary a real-life encounter with Jaws can be.

The Abyss

The bad guy in this James Cameron film isn’t a shark, genetically engineered piranhas or sea monsters – it’s the water itself. Think about that the next time you jump in a pool, sea or lake.

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Deep Blue Sea

Yes, everything Samuel L. Jackson does is funny, but genetically engineered sharks make for a scary film. Imagine Jaws was smarter, faster and more lethal?

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WHY DO PEOPLE SAY ‘PARDON MY FRENCH’?

One theory suggests that English speakers in the 1800s tried to sound cultured by incorporating French words when speaking. For example, one would say ‘je ne sais quoi’, and apologize saying “pardon my French”, if the listener didn’t understand. Eventually the phrase evolved into apologizing for using curse words.

WHY DO PEOPLE SAY ‘UNDER THE WEATHER’?

Most historians believe the phrase comes from sea travel, which used to be the primary mode of global travel. During storms and bad weather, the ship would rock back and forth.

This would often cause passengers to become seasick. Passengers were therefore forced to go below deck – going under the deck to avoid the weather became ‘under the weather’.

WHY DO WE BLUSH? Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the sympathetic nervous system, which means it’s involuntary. When embarrassed, adrenaline causes your blood vessels to dilate in order to improve blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout your body, including your cheeks. The veins in your face dilate, which causes redness or blushing.

WHY IS THE EARTH ROUND? Mass attracts other mass. Small objects have a small force of gravity, but millions and trillions of tonnes of mass (like Earth) have a large build up of gravity. All of the mass pulls on all the other mass, and tries to create the most efficient shape – a sphere. When an object has the gravity to pull itself into a sphere, astronomers say that it’s in hydrostatic equilibrium. And that’s why the Earth is round.

WHY IS THE FOURTH FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND THE RING FINGER? People used to believe that a vein ran directly from the fourth finger to the heart, which was called vena amoris, Latin for the vein of love. Based on this name, contemporaries believed it fitting that married couples symbolically declare their eternal love by wearing a ring on the fourth finger.

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If You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident – Part II By: Kevin Butler As was noted in the December 2013 edition of this magazine, Ontario has a mixed fault/no-fault system of compensation that is intended, as far as possible, to make an accident victim whole and to put him/her back in the position that he/she would have been in had the accident not occurred in the first place. The no-fault component of this system is referred to as the “Accident Benefits” claim. The fault component is referred to as the “Tort” or “Bodily Injury” claim. The previous article described the Accident Benefits claim. This article will focus on the Tort or Bodily Injury claim.

The Tort claim is largely governed by the Common Law or body of case law that has developed over time. Essentially, there are two types of damages that may be available under the Common Law to an accident victim: pecuniary and non-pecuniary.

Non-pecuniary damages or General damages are intended to compensate for loss of enjoyment of life or loss of function and for pain and suffering. This loss is not easily measured and quantified and the range of applicable damages in a given case may be determined with reference to the case law. General damages have been capped in Canada since 1978 to $100,000 (in 1978 dollars). This translates to about $355,000 today.

In addition to the Common Law damages referenced in this article, certain members of the accident victim’s family may claim damages pursuant to the Family Law Act for their loss of the victim’s care, guidance and companionship arising from his or her injuries in the accident. This claim is often referred to as the FLA claim. It is similar to the General damages claim in the sense that it may be quantified with reference to the case law. Ontario courts have treated this damages claim conservatively and only in the most serious cases will this type of claim approach six figures. It is also worthy to note that a $15,000 deduction applies to those claims that do not exceed $50,000.

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Kevin Butler is an experienced personal injury lawyer with Mann Lawyers LLP. He offers free consultations during the day, evenings and weekends for up to 60 minutes in length to discuss Accident Benefits and Tort or Bodily Injury claims and may be reached at 613.722.1500. or by email at kevin@mannlawyers. com. The information in this article is not intended as legal advice.

It is important to note that there are two statutory limitations on the right to collect General damages in motor vehicle accident cases. Firstly, there is a threshold that must be met before one can establish a claim for this type of damages. Only those accident victims who have sustained a permanent and serious impairment of an important physical, mental or psychological function are entitled to claim General damages. Secondly, a $30,000 deduction applies to those claims that do not exceed $100,000. Thus, if a court were to assess General damages at $30,000 then no damages would be payable as a result of the deduction.

Pecuniary damages refer to damages that can be quantified with reasonable precision and that often represent a financial or out of pocket loss to the accident victim. This type of damages includes such things as loss of income and earning capacity, loss of competitive advantage, loss of household services and future medical and rehabilitation costs.

Should you require legal advice, please contact Mann Lawyers LLP at 613.722.1500. www.mannlawyers.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

CODI JE 93.9 BOB

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Did you always know you wanted to be involved in radio and media?

Actually, no. Originally I wanted to be a vet. I have loved animals my whole life, but when I heard you had to euthanize them, I just didn’t have the heart for it. Plus, my dad wanted me to be a singer…ugh…no (laughs). By the time I left high school I had no idea what I wanted to do.

Until one night it finally came to me. I always had the radio on when I went to bed and I had this dream that I was on the radio. Then next morning, I woke up and started doing what I had to do to be on the radio! I got pretty lucky with a program director who gave me a chance, and look where it has landed me today.

Who were some of your influences growing up?

My father was one of them. My parents had me late in life, so my dad was older that most dads. That meant we didn’t see eye-to-eye on much. But he influenced me to be whatever I wanted to be – I didn’t have to be just a housewife. In fact, my dad never wanted me to get married. Instead, he wanted me to live my life, travel and do whatever I wanted – he used to always say that travel is your best education.

Another influence, believe it or not, is Canadian rock singer Lee Aaron.

Growing up, I didn’t have many female role models. When I first heard and saw Lee Aaron I was impressed because she we was strong and doing exactly what she wanted to do – being a rockstar. Years later I had the chance to meet and tell her that in-person, and we’ve been friends ever since.

You said you would never take the plunge, but you are married. What was the experience like for you? What made you change your mind?

The ‘getting married’ experience, for me, was scary because it was going against what my dad wanted. Marriage wasn’t the best experience for my dad so he wanted more for me. I never wanted marriage but, oddly enough, when I met Keith, things changed and I knew it was the right thing for me to do. Even on our first date Keith jokingly mentioned marriage and I didn’t run away! Guess he is the one.

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As the host of BOB’s That 80s Show, who are the 3 best acts from that decade and why?

Wow, that’s a tough one. I think that bands who have had the staying power to recreate themselves are probably the best – Madonna, Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. But I personally love all 80s music. Everyone from John Parr to Lita Ford and everything in between – it was a great era.

How do you feel radio has evolved since you began in the business?

I started in the business when I was 16 years old, and there were reel to reel machines, splicing and you still cued up your 45s or 33s (laughs).

Although the technology has changed, mostly for the better, there is much competition. I find there are so many stations vying for listeners and playing the same songs – it lacks diversity. This is why announcers play such a key role in making the sound unique.

What does 93.9 BOB FM offer listeners that other stations don’t?

I love working on 93.9 BOB FM, and the gang that I work with. BOB offers up variety – it’s like a party jukebox without having to put in quarters. We offer 80s, 90s, rock and play requests. Ask Milky to play anything and he will – I dare you (laughs)! But the best thing we offer is real people who are real announcers. All our announcers Cub, Mel, Milky, Kornicky and I, we are who we are when the mic is on and off – there is no split personality – just real people who hang out with listeners as our friends, and not just radio announcers.

Personally, I love doing the Drive Home segment because I get to share people’s drive home as their friend. Growing up, the radio was my best friend because it helped me dream and escape. I felt a bond with radio announcers that could make me laugh or think, or who I felt understood me through their words and the music they played. Now, I’m the announcer who can be that friend to our listeners – taking people’s minds off the traffic, being silly and just there for people as myself.

You have lent your time, energy and efforts to various charitable initiatives around Ottawa.

What causes are you most passionate about?

I love all charities, and consider it one of the most important things I do. I like to be the voice of the voiceless, so anything to do with animals is a personal favourite, like Bark. As someone who has lost friends to addiction, an important cause that no longer needs to be hidden, I also recognize the importance of Recovery Day and Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre. Supporting ovarian cancer research is also an important cause, but there are some many great causes.

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What do you like best about Ottawa?

My rule used to be 5 years in a city and then move on. I’ve been in Ottawa for 15 years now because it’s such a great place! We are big city with a small town feel. You can walk anywhere and find green spaces, bike paths and great walking spots. I think everyone should be a tourist in their hometown.

What obstacles did you have to overcome to get to where you are today?

It may sound strange, but at times I had to overcome being a girl. It’s not as bad now, but when I started in radio it was a boys club. In some ways, I had to fight to prove to others and myself that a woman could do the same job as them. I also had to overcome my own insecurities with being on air because, and some people who meet me know this, I’m rather shy. I had to grow up fast in my life, and I guess I never outgrew being that shy little girl who now has a voice to say things. I’m proud that I

was able to overcome some of those difficulties, and that my dad got to see me on air before he passed – to see that his shy little girl was going to be OK, despite the odds.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you.

That’s a tough one because I put almost everything out there for the world to see. I’d have to say it’s probably my estranged relationship with my mom.

I don’t talk about it much because it wasn’t easy growing up with a mother who had mental health issues during a time when few understood and even fewer talked about mental health. Kids didn’t understand either, and I was always known as the daughter of the crazy mother. But my dad was my hero through most of it. He tried to protect and shield me from most of the difficulties. While I’m sure my mother does love me, it was never spoken or expressed.

My dad died when I was 16, and I’ve been on my own ever since – living and dealing with what I experienced with my mother growing up. Although it was difficult and left a lot of scars, I don’t blame her for any of it. Forgiving may be a bit easier, but forgetting is very difficult – that is the hardest part, but what has made me who I am today.

Listen to Codi: Weekdays 1:30-6:00pm and weekends 2:00pm to 6:00pm Follow Codi on Twitter @codibobfm www.939bobfm.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

Fishing the Ottawa River

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If you want to enjoy an afternoon of fishing, but don’t have a lot of time to travel to remote fishing spots, then the Ottawa River is the place for you!

There are well over 50 different species of fish in the various reaches of the Ottawa River including the American eel, freshwater drum and the river redhorse, to name a few.

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The most sought after game fish are large and small mouth bass, walleye, pike, and musky (or muskellunge).

If you don’t happen to have a $50,000.00 bass boat, don’t worry. The Ottawa River is the perfect place to fish right on the shore or in a kayak or canoe.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the 5 most popular game species that lurk in the Ottawa River:

1. Largemouth Bass

There have been reports of largemouth bass over 8 pounds coming from the Ottawa River.

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They love hanging out in the shade of lily pads and eating anything they can fit into their huge mouths…..including other bass!

2. Smallmouth Bass

One of the most abundant types of fish that cruise the river, they are known for their hard fight when hooked. They will try everything in their power, including acrobatic launches out of the water and scraping their mouths against logs in an attempt to release the hooks.

3. Walleye

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Walleye up to ten pounds are caught in the Ottawa River every year. Touted as the best tasting fish in the Ottawa River, these fish prefer the cover of night and are best caught in the early morning or late in the evening.

4. Pike

These toothy critters are known for their non-discriminating taste - they eat fish, muskrats, baby ducks, as well as smaller pike. They come into shallow bays early in the spring to mate.

Fish up to 30 pounds are caught every spring.

5. Musky

The undisputed king of the Ottawa River - the musky! This is what fish nightmares are made of, requiring baits up to 20 inches long to catch them. The largest recorded musky caught and released on the Ottawa River was 62.25 inches, just over 5 feet long. The musky can be so big that some boaters claim to have mistaken the fish for a log in shallow water.

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THE TOURIST: ENTERTAINMENT

HOTELS/RESTAURANTS /NIGHTLIFE

WRITTEN BY JOHN DOE

FEATURING:QUÉBEC

CITY

STAY: AUBERGE SAINT-ANTOINE Located by the water and the Musueum of Civilization, Auberge Saint-Antoine is a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association since 2005. Dedicated to high-end luxury, the property is a part of Quebec’s rich history being in Québec City’s Old Port. On Îlot Hunt, the auberge is situated just opposite of the majestic St. Lawrence River. Panache is the in-house restaurant nestled amid the stone walls of a riverside warehouse dating back to the 19th century.

8 rue Saint-Antoine

EAT:

LAURIE RAPHAËL Dining at Laurie Raphaël is truly a special occasion. Owned and operated by one of the best chefs in Quebec - it is listed as a must-try when visiting the beautiful city. The atmosphere is sophisticated and glamorous; creations coming from the innovative chef. Delicacies such as caribou and salmon tinged with Asian sauces are simply indescribable! The restaurant has also earned the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

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BAR

LE BOUDOIR Hip lounge Le Boudoir is one of many popular bars located in the old downtown neighbourhood of Saint-Roch. Trendy Le Boudoir also hosts club nights from Thursday to Saturday. This cutting-edge spot has two levels to accommodate virtually everyone’s nightlife preferences. Upstairs, one DJ spins an eclectic assortment of loungy global electronica every night for a contingent of savvy (and well-dressed) urbanites.

441 rue du Parvis

NIGHTCLUB DAGOBERT

One of the biggest bars in Quebec City -- Dagobert can accommodate 1500 people on multiple floors. Located in an ancient mansion, the first floor section offers live bands and drinks at a decent price. The main room has an overlooking balcony which wraps around the entire space. Dance music blasts out of an impressive sound system. Even more impressive is the robotic lightning effect of the ceiling which moves in every direction.

600 Grande Allée Est

MUST SEE

PETIT-CHAMPLAIN DISTRICT Take a trip back in time at Place Royale, where Samuel de Champlain founded “Habitation de Québec“ in 1608 (now refered to as “Old Québec”). While you’re at it, do some window shopping in the nearby Petit-Champlain District with many local shops. As you wander past period buildings along cobblestone streets, enjoy the area’s boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. The oldest neighborhood in North America is also home to the Musueum of Civilization, a bridge between the past and future with its modern

61 Rue du Petit Champlain

design and fascinating exhibitions.

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THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TECH

ENTERTAINMENT

TREE HOUSE -- “House for Trees” brings some greenery to inner-city Vietnam dx GIBBS QUADSKI -- hybrid between a jet ski and a four-wheeler

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GO KIN BACKPACKS -- generate electricity from walking and hiking

LEGO FUSION -- traditional brick-building and appbased gaming

n i t s e t a l e th nological design ---tech

CASEBOARD -- the Caseboard is an electric

LI-ION BATTERY -- developed by the University of

skateboard that folds in half for carrying

California, it can charge electronics in minutes

AIRDOG -- drone automatically follows you and films

BIONIC PANCREAS -- made up of two externally-

your sporting feats

worn pumps, an app, and a tiny sensor within a needle

HEALTH & FITNESS

Fun Fact

JULY FEATURED FOOD:

STRAWBERRIES

Nothing says summer like a bowl of freshly-picked strawberries. Fragrantly sweet, strawberries are one of the most popular types of berry in the world. In Ontario, their peak season falls in June and July, when they can be hand-picked and purchased from most local grocers and farms. When purchasing, choose plump, firm, deep-coloured strawberries, with bright green caps and no sign of mold or soft spots.

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8 Cups fresh strawberr ies, hulled 1 ½ cups granulated sug ar 1 box pectin crystals

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In large bowl and using potato masher, crush stra wberries, 1 cup at a time, to make 4 cups Stir in 1-1/2 cups sugar; let stand for 15 minute s.

Stirring constantly, gra dually add 1 pouch (45 g) Freezer Jam Pectin; stir for 3 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Ladle into five 1-cup con tainers, leaving 1/2-inc h headspace.

Cover with lids. Refrigera te for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

NUTRITION Per 1 tbsp: 16 kcal, 0 g pro, 0 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate, tra ce fibre, 0 mg chol, 0 mg sodium 12% vitamin C, 1% fola te.

CAROLINE LAWRANCE, REGISTERED DIETITIAN carolinelawrance86@gmail.com

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Strawberries are versatile and can be incorporated into every meal in a variety of different ways. Try adding strawberries to wraps or salads, sliced on top of whole grain toast with reduced-fat cream cheese, diced into fresh salsa, or into Greek yogurt with granola or nuts.

LOW-SUGAR STRAWBER RY FREEZER JAM

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This nutrition powerhouse is packed full of heart healthy vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, folate, manganese and potassium. In fact, one cup of strawberries contains more than a day’s worth of vitamin C (103mg/cup). Strawberries are also a top-rated fruit because of their high antioxidant and phytonutrient content which may help to dilate arteries and prevent the build up of plaques. In addition to being heart-healthy, strawberries also contribute to brain health – in particular because of their anti-inflammatory properties.

On average, there are over 200 tiny black seeds on the outside of each strawberry

JULY TOP TEN BATTLING THE BELLY BULGE

HEALTH & FITNESS

YOGURT:

Fermented foods are an ideal source of probiotics that supply our intestines with healthy bacteria. A body filled with healthy bacteria contributes to a body that eliminates a lot of waste – including fat. Furthermore, probiotics can help to reduce bloating, constipation, and upset stomach.

OATMEAL:

Oatmeal helps to maintain and regulate blood sugar levels, which helps to prevent the feeling of crashing and subsequent binging. It is also an extraordinary source of fibre, which helps to keep you feeling fuller, longer.

BEETS:

One cup of beets contains only 60 calories and is full of fibre – a perfect recipe for weight management. Additionally beets help to flush out the lymphatic system, which removes toxins from the body and reduces inflammation.

ALMONDS:

Almonds are packed full of healthy fats – called MUFAs – that help to reduce food cravings while building muscle. They are also a great source of Vitamin E, protein, and fibre.

GARLIC:

Garlic is a fantastic natural detoxifier, especially helping to reduce fat in the liver. It also helps to lessen bloating and belly bulge.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

Apple cider vinegar contains a host of vitamins and minerals, as well as acetic vinegar – which has been shown to help control appetite, to increase insulin sensitivity, and to help produce protein in the body that contributes to decreased fat storage.

LEMON WATER:

The liver loves lemon because it helps to detoxify it by thinning out the bile and by keeping toxins flowing though it and out of the body. As a result, fat metabolism is more effective.

BROCCOLI:

Foods that are rich in Vitamin C can help to regulate the body’s cortisol levels – a stress hormone. High cortisol, or stress, levels contribute to belly fat – so bring on the Vitamin C.

QUINOA:

Quinoa is not only a whole grain but is also a complete protein – meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. Additionally, it is a source of fibre so it will keep you feeling satiated.

CAROLINE LAWRANCE, REGISTERED DIETITIAN carolinelawrance86@gmail.com

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AROUND OTTAWA

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AROUND OTTAWA

ALLEGRO RISTORANTE OPENING

Photo Credit: Fleischer Photography

Make your reservation today at:

www.allegroristorante.ca or call 613-235-7454

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AROUND OTTAWA

JACK ASTOR’S BAR FLAIR NIGHT - KANATA CENTRUM

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AROUND OTTAWA

STEPPING OUT

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JULY July 1st Canada Day

July 3rd – 13th RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest

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July 2nd Michael Bublé

Canadian Tire Centre

10 THU 11 FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN July 12th H.O.P.E. Beach Volleyball

July 8th WWE SmackDown!

14 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19 SAT 20 SUN

July 16th Katy Perry

21 MON

July 12th Kevin James

National Arts Centre

22 TUE 23 WED

Canadian Tire Centre

24 THU 25 FRI 26 SAT 27 SUN 28 MON July 24th

29 TUE

Bruno Mars

Canadian Tire Centre

30 WED

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31 THU

July 22nd Justin Timberlake Canadian Tire Centre