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“Could it be true?” writes the official Archie comic site, ”Has Archie finally decided to take the plunge and propose to comics’ favorite rich girl? It sure looks that way!”
Announced early yesterday morning with a blog post, the Archie team called the upcoming 6 part story line – which takes a look at the future for Archie and his friends as they graduate college and enter “the real world” – “The Archie story of the Century”.
No more love triangle?
And I think it just might be!
I grew up reading Archie comics – and I’ll even admit it, I own a pretty sweet “Veronica” shirt (um, that I bought maybe 3 years ago?).
Back in ’94, there was a story line that advertised Archie would FINALLY pick between Betty and Veronica – and it surprised everyone when he picked Cheryl Blossom! That relationship eventually ended though, and the Betty/Veronica/Archie love triangle continued for another, oh, 15 years?
But as much as I love the rich brunette, I’ve also always had a soft spot for the blond Betty (who, by the way, according to the three males I asked is the preferred choice of the two). Regardless of which girl I (or any of my friends) might like better, there is one important thing I’d like to make clear: Archie isn’t allowed to CHOOSE between the two!
Well, technically I guess he is – but, I mean, I’ve been following Archie comics (and this love triangle) since I was, like, eight – and it feels so weird that it’s finally coming to an end… although I’m sure there’s going to be a few twists along the way.
The first part of the series hits comic book store shelves August 19th (and there’s one down the street from me – looks like I might have to actually set foot it in), but if you don’t have one near you, you can pick it up from news stands September 1st.
A furniture store on Dundas St. East in Mississauga caught fire late this afternoon. I was driving home on the Gardiner when I noticed a huge, dark, billowly cloud of yellow-brown smoke hanging in the sky. Curious, I drove towards it but couldn’t quite pin point where it was coming from. I went home and checked CP24‘s website, and sure enough – there was a two alarm blaze at the Arthome Furniture store on Dundas St. East in Mississauga. That’s really close to my home – so I grabbed my camera and headed over to check it out.
The police had a chunk of Dundas Street closed to Traffic, so I parked in a nearby Tim Hortons‘ and walked the rest of the way. According to news reports, no one was inside when the fire broke out, and both a wall and the roof of the building eventually collapsed.
PHOTOS BY LAUREN SOUCH
with thanks to CTV.ca and TheStar.com for details
The Jonas Brothers have a new song out and reportedly it’s taking a dig at country music star Taylor Swift.
Oh noes!
According to Starpulse, the JoBros new single Paranoid talks about how he’s like, so, totally, done with his ex.
One of my favourite songs by Swift (and yes, this blog is a little bias) is titled Forever and Alwaysand was written about her heartbreak over Joe Jonas dumping her via an under-30-second phone call. Really, Joe? I mean, I know you’re famous and all, but any guy who cheaps out and dumps a girl so quickly (and over the phone?) deserves to have a song written about them. And for the record, Swift’s song was neither nasty nor malicious – which is more than I can say about the Jonas’ song.
A sample of lyrics from Forever and Always:
“You looked me in the eye and told me you loved me, Were you just kidding ’cause it seems to me this thing is breaking down, we almost never speak, I don’t feel welcome anymore… You feel so low you can’t feel nothing at all, and you flashback to when he said Forever and Always.”
I think the worst she does is refer to the boy she’s referring to as a “scared little boy”.
The Jonas song, on the other hand? Ouch!
“Can’t hear the thoughts inside my head, I’m still freaking out – that’s why my ex is still my ex, I never trust a word she says, I’m running all the background checks, and she’s freaking out… Caught in a nightmare and I can’t wake up”
Sigh. I’m all for letting it out through your songs – but to write something so nasty, and so long AFTER the incident? Swift wrote Forever and Always almost immediately after the October 2008 break up, and it was on her album that came out at the end of November.
Someone should perhaps point out to Joe Jonas that it’s been, um, 7 months since the break up – and since he initiated it – he should be well over it by now, not writing songs slamming his ex girlfriend – really classy, right?
I’m sure he’ll regret it in a few years anyways – when he’s just a faded memory of a boy band (anyone remember the Hanson brothers?) and Swift is still rocking country stages.
Vitamin D is nicknamed “The Sunshine Vitamin” since exposure to the sun can help boost your levels.
But are we getting enough?
According to the Vitamin D Society, 97% of adults will experience a vitamin D deficiency at some point during the year.
And now, a new study conducted by The Hospital for Sick Children has found that a surprising one-third of Canadian toddlers also suffer from a deficiency.
Vitamin D is nicknamed "The Sunshine Vitamin" for good reason.
Doctor Jonathon Maguire is the lead author of the study, and he said a lack of vitamin D in children can heighten the risk for serious medical problems, including rickets, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and even certain types of cancer.
According to The Canadian Medical Association, children should be receiving 400 IU’s of Vitamin D per day to remain healthy, but it seems many of our children are not getting that amount.
“It’s concerning that these urban Canadian children may be at risk of vitamin D levels below the recommended amount,” said Maguire.
The study also found that kids who are more likely to have low vitamin D levels are also likely to drink less milk, have a high Body Mass Index (BMI), or watch TV while snacking. And parents, if you slather your children in sunscreen before they go outside (as most parents do!) then your kids could also be at risk for a deficiency.
The Canadian Pediatric Society strongly advises that breastfed infants receive vitamin D supplements to ensure they’re receiving the correct amount. It’s especially important to monitor vitamin D intake during the winter months, as we see less sunshine between October and April.
According to Maguire, there are no specific recommendations for supplementation in children older than a year – although there are recommendations for adults.
Canadian adults should be receiving 1,000 IU’s of vitamin D a day according to the Canadian Cancer Society. In the spring and summer months, spending 10-15 minutes in the sunlight should be enough, but a supplementation may be needed in the fall and winter. Individuals with dark skin or who don’t get outside often might want to consider year-round supplementation.
It’s a well-known fact that vitamin D has an important biological function – it helps our bodies absorb calcium, which keeps bones strong. But it also has other benefits, such as providing protection from cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, auto immune diseases, and high blood pressure.
Vitamin D can be found in fish, eggs, and milk – and of course, absorbed from the sunlight. But if your child is a picky eater, or you suspect they are not getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D you may want to consult your pediatrician. and consider the use of vitamin D supplements.
Impaired drivers in Ontario will be facing harsher penalties beginning tomorrow.
Previously, drivers with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) between 0.05 and 0.08 had their license suspended for only 12 hours – about the same amount of time it would probably take you to sleep off the night’s festivities.
Starting May 1st however, if you blow a 0.5 or higher – you could be facing some pretty hefty penalties.
Here’s a breakdown of the new legislation:
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FORMER LAW All Offenses
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NEW LAW First Offence
Second Offense
Third Offense
Subsequent Offenses
**At the offenders expense. Alternatively, you can forgo installation, and instead have your licence suspended for the 6 month period |
Yikes! According to The Original Blood Alcohol Calculator, if I have 2 glasses of wine with dinner (assuming dinner is roughly 1 1/2 hours long), my BAC will be 0.04 – and dangerously close to the first level offense.
Take note of this, too: if you get nabbed by Police, there’s nothing you can do; A lawyer won’t be able to stop your license from being suspended, and each suspension will be recorded.
According to a survey conducted by Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators just 4 years ago, only half of the respondents knew their province had a lower alcohol limit at which point police can suspend driving privileges. Only 6% of respondants actually knew what the limit was.
The new changes to the impaired driving law in Ontario have been advertised, marketed, and advertised again over the past few months. I can’t drive down the 401 without seeing a glaring digital sign announcing “new legislation” take effect May 1.
The Canadian Law remains the same, however – if you blow over 0.08, you’ll be facing criminal charges and penalties.
