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Minding your manners Kaitlyn McGrath Associate Editor It may seem like pinky up and no elbows on the table are antiquated ideas, but according to Jan Cottle, a corporate etiquette and international protocol consultant in London, respectable table manners are a key ingredient to any successful evening out.

“There’s nothing worse than dining with someone who has terrible table manners, because you remember it forever,” she says.

If you’ve invited someone out to dine, it’s proper to always arrive at the restaurant first and greet your guest. And gentlemen, while it may seem dated, pulling the seat out for a lady can never hurt.

“It’s definitely something that is considered old-fashioned, but it’s also definitely something that is very much appreciated and remembered,” Cottle says.

But etiquette isn’t all about using the right silverware and minding your Ps and Qs. When dining out you should always show interest in what your guest is saying, so that means cell phones should be left in the pocket.

“They don’t belong on the table, and if you’re constantly interact-

ing with it then people just feel like they’re hanging around your office desk,” Cottle explains.

And while you should engage in conversation with your dinner guest, be careful not to encroach on any controversial topics that might make your guest feel uncomfortable, especially if it’s someone you’ve recently been acquainted with.

“You don’t want to bring up any topic that is potentially going to get you in hot water, like voicing your opinion of politics, religion or your health,” Cottle says.

When it comes to the main crux of the evening, dining decisions, such as whether to order wine, appetizers or dessert can be made together. And, when it comes to deciding your own meal—especially when on a date—Cottle explains it’s best to order something easy to eat.

“You’re going to be conscious enough anyway with everything that’s going on, so you want to make things easy upon yourself,” she says.

But let’s say your food arrives and it’s not exactly what you pictured.

Cottle says if it’s only something minor, it might be best to just grin and bear it, but if your food is undercooked or unsafe then it is certainly acceptable to send food back, although politely and as discreetly as

possible.

And, as much as some appropriate etiquette stems from common sense, it is important to know how to properly use your utensils while eating out. Many may know that when faced with an array of cutlery work from the outside in, but Cottle adds once used, a piece of silverware should never touch the table again.

“You should always put it back on the plate,” she says. “Same with your napkin. A lot of people will put their napkin on and off the table, but actually it belongs on your lap and it stays there until the end of the meal.”

Dining out should be an enjoyable occasion, and while etiquette is an important aspect of dining, it should not be so stressful that is hampers the experience itself. Cottle suggests that if you’re ever unsure about proper etiquette, just observe what those around you are doing— odds are the majority of people will be dining appropriately.

But if all else fails, Cottle suggests relying on the age-old lessons we learned as children.

“Basically, at the end of the day, remember what your mother taught you, all those bits of motherly advice still apply—sit up straight, take small bites, chew with your mouth closed.”

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Kokame the new after bar star

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Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients: • 1 lb. whole-wheat pasta • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped • 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced • 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) • 450 ml-can pure pumpkin purée (not pie filling) • ½ cup cream • 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • pinch of nutmeg • salt and pepper, to taste • 5–6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped • Parmesan cheese

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Directions: 1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with salt, following package directions, then drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the shallots, onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Stir in broth, pumpkin and cream. Add the Tabasco sauce, cinnamon and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

4. Lower the heat and simmer until thick, about five minutes. Stir in half of the sage, then the pasta.

Toss together in saucepan. Top with the remaining sage and the Parmesan cheese before serving.

Substitutions: If you don’t like pumpkin, you can use sweet potato purée instead.

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Ryan Stern Sports Editor Western is famous for its nightlife—from cowboy-themed bars, to bars your parents frequented when they were undergraduates.

The newest addition to Richmond Row, however, has nothing to do with actual partying.

Have you ever had a drunk craving that you just can’t kick?

Little Caesars or street meat just won’t cut it for the 15th night in a row? Welcome Kokame Express to the London late-night scene.

“My parents live in London and I have been in the restaurant business since 1999. I have another restaurant in Toronto named Kokame Sushi,” Joe Wang, the owner of Kokame Express, says.

Estimating a good chunk of his customers have some connection to his Toronto-based restaurant, Wang looks to continue the suc-

cess he has found elsewhere with this new venture.

“I would say around 20 per cent of my customers here are from the customer base in Toronto, which is promising,” Wang explains.

With erratic hours, the place is still finding its bearing, but its niche is clear—the late-night crowd. Some may see this as a lucrative business, while others might see it as a pain dealing with drunken students, but with the success comes minor issues.

“We are a little bit firmer and stricter than most places,” Wang says, describing his attitude towards customers—specifically drunk customers.

With an array of items to choose from, the deals are plentiful and the service is speedy. On any given night, Kokame can hold lineups that would rival Ceeps’ Saturday night lineup. With speed a premium in the late-night eating

business, Kokame prides itself on its service, but claims not to skimp on quality as well.

“I would say it is fast food sushi.

Service-wise, we are fast food, but the food quality is not fast food,” Wang assures.

A self-described late-night hangout, sushi has all the appeal of sophistication and taste, with none of the perils and stigma associated with street meat.

If prices can stay this low, and the owner and employees can handle the after-bar crowd for an extended period of time, Kokame could very well become a staple of Richmond Row dining.

Nobody will mistake the amateur restaurant sign and makeshift deal announcements for a topnotch gourmet sushi place, but is that really what people want at 2:30 in the morning?

Pumpkin beer is often little more than a marketing gimmick—just one more flavour to capitalize on seasonal spending. Many beer companies leave it at that—they throw some pumpkin into their ale and call it a day.

However, with a little research—and a lot of tasting—I was able to track down four pumpkin beers worth some consideration.

Black Creek’s Pumpkin Ale Black Creek is a great example of Ontario craft-brewing, and their pumpkin ale is no exception. On the nose, it has a refreshing combination of pumpkin and spices, not overly strong, but exceptionally pleasant. The taste is rather mild, the pumpkin more of a background flavour than the main show. The ale is sweet and flavourful, and at five per cent alcohol it’s fairly reasonable to have one or two. Grab a bottle for $3.95 at the LCBO. Southern Tier Pumking Pumking lives up to its name, for it truly is the king of pumpkin beers. The smell is so potent you can practically smell it across the room. Cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla are all present. The taste is very sweet, and the texture so smooth it evokes more pumpkin ice cream than pumpkin pie. It packs a mean punch at nine per cent alcohol, and doesn’t come cheap. You’ll have to shell out $8.95 for a 650 mL bottle. But for the king of pumpkin beers, it just might be worth it.

Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin Ale This particular pumpkin ale means business. It smells like warm pumpkin pie, heavy on the nutmeg. The taste is very strong—baking spices and pumpkin sit heavy on the palate. It’s big too. At 8.9 per cent alcohol, and $7.95 for a 625 mL bottle, it’s definitely something you’ll want to pace yourself with. Shipyard goes all in on their pumpkin ale, and for those up to the task, their Smashed Pumpkin Ale is a great way to warm up on a fall day.

St. Ambroise Pumpkin Ale This Quebec concoction was the first I tried, which really proved to me the merits of this seasonal indulgence. It smells of ginger and cinnamon, with a kick of pumpkin. The taste is quite mellow, but the pumpkin comes through stronger than other comparable ales. A pack of four costs $9.95, and with only five per cent alcohol it’s great to share or savour alone.

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Health & Fitness

Amplify your workout Ryan Hurlbut Opinions Editor

Sumedha Arya Arts & Life Editor

at home with zero weights and little space.

It’s easy to use the chilly weather and impending midterms as excuses to not focus on your health and fitness.

However, instructors at Campus Recreation emphasize students do themselves a disservice by neglecting their exercise routines at this busy time of the year.

The Gazette spoke to five instructors at Campus Recreation to see how they recommended students stay in shape.

Try a variety of exercise classes

When working out, the right kind of music can give you a much‑needed boost. Whatever your taste may be, there are a few things to consider when choosing your workout playlist.

When you’re ready to go, consider exactly what you’re doing before you pick your songs. While you may be in love with a genre like “shoegaze,” something like that may not be the right thing to coax you into a strong bench press.

A quick-moving tempo with a strong baseline does wonders to get the blood flowing, but folkier music can be reserved for a lighter workout.

With that in mind, I give you a workout playlist that goes from calm to intense.

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Exercise at home

Make time to exercise at home if you cannot go to the gym.

Lorayne Mercado, assistant fitness coordinator of health and fitness at Campus Recreation, acknowledges it can be a mission to get to the gym during the cold weather— especially when it cuts into time that could be spent studying.

Mercado recommends students do simple exercises at home when they can’t make it to the gym.

“All you need is some room to move around in—weights and machines aren’t a necessity for a good workout,” Mercado says. “You can easily do body weight exercises, such as squats, pushups and lunges. If you sometimes need a little coaching and motivation, try searching online for some workout programs to follow.”

Mercado specifically recommends the Insanity workout DVD, a 40-minute workout that can be done

It can’t be said enough—exercise is good for the mind. Tim Hill, who has been with Campus Recreation since 2001, recommends students try yoga and pilates classes to reconnect their bodies and minds.

“I would also recommend that [students] get regular sleep—the mind-body classes will help with that,” says Hill, who teaches spinning, pilates and tai chi.

Andrew Lazarito, who has been with Campus Recreation for over 12 years, also emphasizes the importance of cardio programs and weight programs.

“I would start with a 20-minute cardio program for three times per week,” he says.

Instead of indulging in junk food or watching television during a study break, do something nice for your body. Mercado points out that workouts don’t need to go on for hours— 15 to 30 minutes of exercise every day is the minimum recommendation.

“Lift some weights while you take a study break at home, while watching TV,” Mercado suggests. “Or, take a study break and walk around the library a few times.”

“A quick workout in the middle of studying, or a hot yoga class at night is what people need to maintain

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their energy levels for the long hours of studying,” adds Kavina Nagrani, a personal trainer and fitness instructor who teaches spin, triple threat and get drenched classes at Campus Recreation.

Plan in advance

Britt Loggie, a spin instructor at Campus Recreation, recommends students find a workout buddy— someone who will keep them mo-

tivated to hit the gym. She also recommends students allocate specific times for exercise.

To do this, Loggie advises students make a workout schedule or calendar.

By planning to exercise well in advance, students have something to look forward to—and, by participating in workouts they enjoy, students are more likely to follow their exercise routines.

Gluten-free diet not all it’s cracked up to be Nicole Gibillini Deputy Editor

If you thought a gluten-free diet was a healthy choice, you may want to think again.

Despite the increasing number of gluten-free products on the market, registered dietitian Samantha Gianotti doesn’t think gluten-free diets are necessarily healthier for those who don’t have a sensitivity or allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat.

“You really have to make sure that if you’re choosing a glutenfree product—just for health reasons or taste reasons—that you really take a look at what’s in it,” Gianotti explains.

She says many gluten-free products are low in fibre and are often made with white rice flower and potato starches that aren’t providing a lot of essential nutrients that you could be getting from other whole-grain sources.

While Gianotti agrees gluten-free diets can be healthy, she urges those planning to go gluten-free maintain a well-balanced diet. “[Gluten-free diets] are definitely not an automatically healthy choice for someone

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without celiac disease or an intolerance,” she explains.

Gianotti attributes a few different reasons for the gluten-free craze, including easier detection of celiac disease and misinformation in pop culture.

“Maybe people that have had celiac disease for a long time are being diagnosed—therefore, there is a demand for these products and they are popping up in shelves and in the organic and health food sections,” she says.

“There’s also been a lot of misinformation with different books, and things in pop culture, like the Wheat Belly book that are really discouraging us from eating wheat.”

While gluten-free products will stay on the shelves of local grocery stores for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the gluten-free fad will likely fade.

“It’s sort of like how we were on the low-fat bandwagon for a long time thinking everything should be free of fat—then it was carbs in general, so wheat is kind of just getting stuck in there as a fad,” Gianotti concludes.

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creativeminds The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Do not be discouraged if a few things do not go right for you this week. Most people learn from their mistakes or challenges, and you will find a silver lining in this.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Sometimes taking a risk is necessary to get ahead.

Now is not the time to take risks, however, Play it very conservatively for the next few weeks and then rethink your options.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Reflect on special times in your life because they can Just when you seem to be coasting along bring happiness. Whenever you feel a tad stressed successfully, a few minor bumps may spring up. this week, think positively and know that this, too, They won’t be enough to derail your plans, however. shall pass.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You may be a party animal this week if the social opportunities arise. Just keep your head at all times and remember to celebrate in a responsible way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 There will be plenty of times for laughter this week, as you seem to cause giggles everywhere you go. It feels good to boost people’s spirits.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Many ideas are floating through your head, but nothing will come to fruition unless you write something down and start some action.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A large purchase has been on your mind, but until now you may not have been able to do anything about it. Put out feelers and test the water in the next few days.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 When you have doubts about making purchases or splurging financially, trust your gut instinct and you will be alright. You will have a good meeting on Tuesday.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Of opportunities for social gatherings arise now that you have made a few new friends, Aquarius. Show them you’re always willing to have a good time.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It can be hard to concentrate when you are being pulled in so many directions. You need to designate special times to handle all tasks so you can stay organized.

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Décor

pumpkinpatch Hot-glue sunflower seeds onto a white pumpkin for an owlinspired jack-o-lantern.

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Punched ceramic pumpkin luminaries

Are you bored of your room or apartment, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on new décor? If you’re not afraid to get your hands messy, why not try a few do-it-yourself projects instead. The greatest part of taking decorating into your own hands is you can modify the project however you like, and they usually only require a little paint, fabric or time.

Magazine stacks

Who knew you could turn old magazines into an interesting side table? Stack approximately 75 magazines—or as many as you require to reach your desired height—on top of each other, and place them beside a chair or couch with their spines facing outwards.

If you don’t own that many magazines, ask your neighbours or friends for theirs. Feel free to top the stack off with a desk lamp that won’t overheat. file photo

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Colourful picture frames

Bring colour into your space by sprucing up wood or plastic picture frames. If you don’t already have any empty frames of your own, head to the nearest thrift store and pick up five frames in a variety of shapes and sizes. Then, in an acrylic colour of your choice, apply two coats of paint to the frames and let them dry. Fill them with photos, or leave them empty and hang in a cluster or group on a bare wall needing more attention. file photo

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Tech

techfact A radioactively-shielded mind-controlled version of the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) could eventually be used by workers to dismantle the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Websites worth watching Enlightening

http://www.refdesk.com/ For those among us who wish to drink from the fire hose of knowledge, refdesk is a simple, fun and extremely informative website updated daily. Check out the fact of the day, the thought of the day, ‘This Day In History,’ or the featured news article. Francis Bacon once said that knowledge is power, and really, who doesn’t like power?

Uplifting

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http://1000awesomethings.com/ With our increasingly stressful lifestyles, it’s becoming a necessity to acknowledge those little things that make life bearable day-in and day-out. Things like the ‘thank you’ wave when you let someone merge in front of you, the cool side of the pillow and slurping the sugary milk out of a cereal bowl.

In case you ever feel like you’re beginning to forget how amazing

life really is, here is a list of 1,000 things that we can all agree are pretty awesome.

Sports

www.sportspickle.com Humour and sports are a perfect match, and sportspickle.com does an excellent job of mixing the two. It offers sports news with a comedic twist, in addition to poking fun at those athletes who never seem to catch a break, and laughing at readers’ hilariously bad fantasy teams. You can also check out lists like the all-too-true “7 types of assistant coaches you had in high school” and quizzes like “Could you be general manager of the Boston Red Sox?”

Blow off some steam

www.ihatemyroommate.org While it’s doubtful you have a roommate worse than the posts here, you definitely need to vent

if you do. This not-for-profit site (notice the “.org” at the end) exists for one simple reason—so that those played by roommates from hell can wallow in a collective misery. Whether your interests lie in sharing a personal roommate horror story, or simply wanting to be grateful for those you currently share a living space with, ihatemyroommate.org has you covered.

News

www.westerngazette.ca I’m sorry, I had to. The Gazette’s official website provides up-todate news on all those issues that are relevant and important to Western students. Complete access to what is happening on campus, and in the city is just a click away at www.westerngazette.ca.

Just make sure you avoid Richard Raycraft’s articles. That guy sucks.

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Please, forget the sweats Uze Your Brain

Julian Uzielli Online Editor Every year, some time after Thanksgiving, something happens on this campus. It’s midterm season, and we’re all struggling under a growing backlog of readings, and a lengthening list of assignments. The pressure only increases from here, and sooner or later something’s got to give. As temperatures drop and stress levels rise, students everywhere are stricken by the seductive siren song of sweatpants.

It’s cold, you didn’t get any sleep last night, you only barely convinced yourself to roll out of bed and show up to class—I understand the allure of sweatpants as well as the next guy, but that doesn’t make it okay to show up to class looking like you’re on your way to a slumber party.

If you’re guilty of this regrettable line of reason, it’s okay—I used to do it too. One day, I showed up late to class

decked out head to toe in my most comfortable cotton. I was still sporting a few tufts of bedhead, and to top off the look, I was damp—it was raining, and my roommate had taken my umbrella. I was quietly trying to take a seat in the back of the lecture hall when my professor looked up and asked me to come forward to pick up a handout that had been passed around. I shuffled forward, muttered an apology to the professor and took my seat. It was kind of embarrassing— I felt 100 pairs of eyes on me, acutely aware of the fact I looked like a total slob. But this is university, and after all, we are here to learn.

It’s important to put yourself together before going to class. Dress for success, the clothes make the man— they’re clichés for a reason. The fact is, the more effort you put into your appearance, the more seriously others will take you. Can you imagine how you would feel about a professor who always wore a tracksuit to class? Well, that pendulum swings both ways.

I’m not saying you have to drop $2,000 on an outfit that says “academic chic” to get an A. It’s fine to dress casual. Leave the dress shoes, blazers and high heels out of this. If

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that’s not your thing—it’s not hard to find nice clothes on a student budget at places like Winners, or mall mainstays like H&M. If you save the running shoes for the gym and the sweats for laundry day, not only will you look smarter and more mature, but you’ll feel that way too.

Many studies have shown that the clothes you wear affect your focus, confidence and work ethic. When you dress sharp, you feel sharp. The same comment coming from a student in a crowded classroom is bound to be more memorable to a professor if it’s coming from someone who looks like they belong in a place of higher learning—not to mention you’ll probably feel more confident speaking up in the first place.

So say no to sweats, and yes to the dress—or jeans, or chinos or pretty much anything else. Just please, for your own good, stop wearing sweatpants in public. Like it or not, we are all judged on our appearance. It would be nice if we could all get through life in our pajamas, but unfortunately that isn’t the world we live in. So don’t give anyone a reason to think less of you.

If you want to be treated like an adult, you have to look like one first.

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Kevin Hurren Arts & Life Editor Much like platform 9¾ of the Harry Potter series, the entrance to The Sentimentalist vintage store is wedged between two other shops and is as mystical as the J.K. Rowling train stop.

Located at 394.5 Richmond Street, The Sentimentalist offers an array of vintage clothes, accessories and other trinkets for shoppers.

“I think that since vintage has become really popular with mainstream culture, it’s been easy to go to Urban Behaviour’s section called vintage, but it’s not even old stuff,” says Melinda Steffler, the creator and owner of The Sentimentalist. “It’s very easy to get sucked into trends now. The whole idea behind The Sentimentalist is that you create your own style instead of following trends. For me, I look at somebody who’s trending something as having no imagination.”

For Steffler, a passion of vintage has long been present. “I was a vintage buyer for another clothing store here in the city,” Steffler says.

“It was open for 20 years, and when I decided to do a career change, I went back into vintage.”

Now, as The Sentimentalist celebrates its one-year anniversary, Steffler looks back fondly on the progress of the store.

“I do it all myself, so it’s a bit difficult to be here, to sell, to source and to do paperwork, [but] it’s like a dream come true for me. I get to see people develop their style, and I get to talk to people everyday about old clothes.”

The whole idea behind The Sentimentalist is that you create your own style instead of following trends. For me, I look at somebody who’s trending something as having no imagination.

—Melinda Steffler

Owner of The Sentimentalist

As Halloween approaches, the store anticipates an influx of costumers looking for classic era looks in addition to some of the stranger pieces.

“This year, I sourced out a bunch of really unusual things just to put up for Halloween,” says Steffler, who’s had some peculiar items pass through the store.

“There’s an item called ‘mourning jewellery.’ It’s just buttons or

broaches, but it’s woven from dead people’s hair. A loved one would pass away, you’d clip his or her hair, and you’d weave it into the inside of a button or a broach,” Steffler explains. “They’re really beautiful and intricate, so I would have people ask to look at it, but I wouldn’t tell them what it was until it was in their hand.”

As odd as mourning jewellery sounds, Steffler says it’s one of many things that make downtown London the quirky and loveable place it is.

“Not all the great stores are on Richmond Row,” says Steffler, who advises those wanting to get to know London venture further downtown. “If you want to see the heart of the city and get to know London, you’ve got to come downtown. We have such a tightknit community and we’re always happy to see new faces.”

If you do decide to explore downtown and stop at The Sentimentalist, Steffler encourages any vintage shopper to keep an open mind.

“When you walk into a vintage store, abandon any thought of what you wanted and just start looking. You never know what you’re going to find here.”

The Sentimentalist is open Tuesday–Saturday from 12–6, Sunday 1–4 and is closed Monday.

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