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Mini, Plus: The John Cooper Works

May 24, 2009October 24, 2008 by Steven Bochenek

It’s like walking a puppy. People want to pet it, and you love taking the John Cooper Works (JCW) for a tour of the neighbourhood. Aesthetically pleasing, it’s circular or oval all over. The huge faces on the instrument panel are reminiscent of doe-eyed Disney characters, calculated to make you … Read More

Appreciate Your Food

July 17, 2009October 17, 2008 by Steven Bochenek

When someone says Thanksgiving, weight loss doesn’t quite leap to mind. But to shed pounds and generally feel better, take a tip from that recent glutinous holiday: Appreciate your food. 1. Focus on your meal. Next time you eat, don’t multi-task. Shut off the screen(s) and phones. Stow the newspaper. … Read More

Bitter Leafs Blogs

July 17, 2009October 15, 2008 by Staff

With another woeful Leafs season upon us, we asked the web’s top Leafs bloggers for their quick-hit season predictions. “Vesa Toskala has the hardest job in Hogtown since Oren Isaacs was getting paid to laugh at Mike Bullard. With the Leafs going nowhere this year, it may be smart to … Read More

Absurdly Fun: The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

June 4, 2009October 10, 2008 by Steven Bochenek

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is like the funnest go-kart you’ll ever drive. But unless you’re a weekend warrior, there’s little justifying it in the city. Designed to power through tough terrain, it’s not zippy. So you’re constantly changing gears to attain speed (though standard transmission is an option). The 3.8L … Read More

Men’s Undergarments Do’s and Don’ts

May 22, 2009October 7, 2008 by Miss XX

Gentleman’s undergarments can be sexy, but more importantly, they can be unsexy. Here’s one woman’s list of do’s and don’ts. Thongs. Please. Just don’t. It isn’t masculine, and it basically takes somebody with the body of a Greek god to pull it off. Even bikini-cut underwear is pushing it. Those … Read More