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Dan Sarrasin, the Safety and Security Manager at UFV pointed out why many students and faculty members are getting tickets. He said that the person writing the tickets has been specifically told not to ticket cars that are in legitimate stalls, where the number is covered by snow or ice making it unreadable. The problem arises when commuters park illegally, blocking in other cars, parking in no parking zones, or in fire lanes. He explained that parking stalls are designated for both convenience and safety, and when drivers start parking in places other than designated stalls,

Many stalls had packed snow and ice covering the stall numbers, rendering it impossible to pay for their designated stall with Impark. At the end of classes a great many of these students returned to their vehicles to find fines tucked under their windshield wipers. One such student was Diane Moen, who believes the onus for the parking catastrophe lies with Impark, and not the students. She was warranted a ticket that stated "yellow Marks, No Parking." While this may be true, she was not able to see the alleged yellow marks. She explained, "My car was parked in lot 10 as close as I could get to one of the snow covered piles in the back portion of the lot." She has yet to pay the ticket, and does not intend to since she feels it was unjustly warranted. Since the parking lot is Impark's responsibility, she believes a poorly maintained lot should be the financial burden of the company rather than its clients.

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Casey's on Campus, this week, received a pass from the Fraser Health Authority after gaining a high hazard rating from a December food inspection. During the inspection, on December 3rd, Abbotsford environment health inspector, Dan Dhillon faulted Casey's with four violations. Two of these violations were major: Not keeping perishable food items at 4 degrees celcius (forty degrees Fahrenheit) and for not having an adequate supply of soap at their handwashing stations. These violations were enough to earn Casey's a high hazard rating, and for the inspector to close the resCasey's manager, Emily Boudreault, downplayed the severity of the report telling the Cascade that the problems were fixed over-night, and as Casey's was closed over December the FHA's follow-up inspection could not be conducted untill this week. "I think all the problems were rectified, you know its not common that a health report comes back completely clean ," said Boudreault. Two staff members trained under the previous management were replaced, after the FHA's report came out. In his subsequent inspection, Dhillon had noted that conditions in the Casey's kitchen had improved, fit enough for Casey's to remain open. A follow-up insepction will be conducttaurant until a follow up inspection ed at anytime in the next six months. could see if standards had improved.

The inspector also commended the staff at Casey's for the improvements made, saying that their clean record in previous inspections had eased the hazard rating of the December report. This praise was also reflected in his follow-up report, telling the staff at Casey's to "keep up the good work."

The many different creative residents of the building have given it a great fresh, positive and artistic vibe but have also create challenges in accommodating the needs of all the buildings users. These challenges they become safety risks, and are therefore ticketed, or even towed. He also pointed out that the snow being cleared from the parking lots has to be piled somewhere, so there will inevitably be some stalls rendered unusable. Dan said UFV's job in regards to parking is to provide "fair and equitable parking" for students and employees, and they are working to provide that. He also explained that "there's a fair number of stalls, but were not going to be able to accommodate parking for everyone; that's where incentives for carpooling and public transportation come into it." The disarray that the snow has caused is an inconvenience that everyone has to deal with, and is not unique to UFV's parking lots. have so far been met very efficiently. "Everyone is being cooperative," says Tsurumaru optimistically "so I'm hoping that this issue will have been resolved by the time students begin classes." Still, many students feel they've been dealt an unfair hand in the tickets they received, and have brought their concerns to the Student Union Society. SUS President Baraa Safaa Ali sent a letter to Impark's regional manager, saying "the condition of the parking lots of UFV that day meant that anyone looking to leave a car in a lot on campus was doing so at their own risk, and that day should have been exempt from parking fees." Also in the letter he wrote, "I think it would be appropriate for IMPARK to disregard any fines issued on that day, and I hope that the University takes a similar stance in the best interest of their student body." He has yet to hear a response from Impark.

MICHAELLONG NEWS& OPINIONEDITOR O n January 6th, as students were fighting difficult roads to get to their first day of classes, they encountered a new struggle on campus. The parking lots, which are full at the best of times, had snow and ice piles covering many needed parking spaces. The first day of classes being essential to attend, especially in classes with waitlists, drivers did their best to make use of a smaller parking lot than usual. Some stalls were completely inaccessible, being covered with the snow removed from the rest of the parking lot, and others weren't open enough for vehicles to park in without sticking out into the roadway, creating an obstruction to other drivers.

There have been some interesting developments in UFV's photography department lately, and all of them haven't been photographs. Lame jokes aside, there were serious safety concerns for students and staff of the department recently due to exposure to fumes from the chemicals used in the photo development process. Two students in Grace Tsurumaru's photography class reported experiencing abnormal headaches as well as a student in another class. Although the number of students affected was low, it was enough to concern Tsurumaru. She brought this issue to the attention of Facilities and to the Department. They addressed it immediately, considering it to be a safety issue and within twenty four hours they had people in the darkroom checking out the fans and air ventilation. Luckily, by the time this inspection was underway classes were finished for the semester so classes were not interrupted and no students were in a position to be harmed further. Although it is yet unknown to Tsurumaru whether the problem has been rectified she plans on following up to ensure the safety of her students. "I haven't been on campus yet but I'm sure I will be speaking to our technician once I'm back at work," assures Tsurumaru. It is also unknown as of yet what the actual cause of the problem was although it was likely bad ventilation in the dark room, which is in C building, which is still being renovated. 'Tm sure you're aware of this but our area has been renovated and it's been a challenge trying to get everything in place and functioning," says Tsurumaru. The renovation and upgrades of building C have included a new home for visual arts, including photography and have produced an impressive new amount of areas to showcase the fruits of their labours. The building also is the home of CIVL radio, SUS, BC Speed skating and The Cascade newspaper offices.

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STAFFWRITER have turned the T his past week the Israel commenced an offensive that effectively split the Gaze Strip into two. Video footage provided courtesy of the BBC shows a single bomb being dropped upon Gaza City. This was only the beginning of an action which has turned out to be a violent turn away from diplomacy. Since Israel has launched the attack using land, air and naval bombardment, Palestinian officials say that 70 people have been killed during the land attack. In contrast, one Israeli soldier is being reported as killed. The international reaction to this move is mixed with Vice President Dick Cheney supporting the offensive while adding that Israel did not ask for the approval of the U.S. before the attack started. In an effort to mediate the tension between both Israel and the Palestinians, an EU mission has flown into the territory with the bloc's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana denouncing the action as "a failure of diplomacy". Probably the biggest criticism for Israel's aggressive offensive though comes from the Vatican. With Pope Benedict XVI having already called for a ceasefire; his Justice Minister, Cardinal Renato Martino has stressed the Vatican's stance on the conflict by saying that Gaza Strip into "a big concentration camp." Following this analogy he condemned both sides for only thinking of their own interests while civilians "paid the price." Meanwhile, Israeli president Shimon Peres has declined to commit to a ceasefire but has also stated that the Israeli government does not intend to retake the Gaza Strip nor "crush" Hamas. The senior Palestinian negotiator, Saeb Erekat fears that by moving and splitting the Gaza territory, Israel has jeopardized the opportunity for peace within the Middle East by encouraging the growth of extremists in the area. While there was a momentary stop to the aggressions of both sides last Wednesday to allow humanitarian aid in, a permanent peace is far from being negotiated. In order to end this

Fidel Castro's failing health also added to the less-than-jubilant celebrations. According to BBC's Michael Voss, "the 82-year-old has not been seen in public since undergoing major surgery almost 18 months ago." Although Raul has made some minor changes, many Cubans believe that as long as Fidel lives, Cuba will remain constant. One thing that seems to have remained constant is the Cuban governments' feelings towards the USA. Raul described them as endlessly "aggressive, treacherous and dominant". However, it would seem that the USA government might be changing its approach towards Cuba, at least a little. President-elect Barack Obama said that while he planned to maintain the Cuban embargo, some restrictions could be eased. According to BBC News, there is much demand for change between the US and Cuba due to the growing number of CubanAmericans who want more contact with their native home and families. In response to this, Obama's website states that he will be "allowing unlimited Cuban-American family travel and remittances to the island". Also on his site, Barack Obama says that "George Bush's policy in the Americas has been negligent toward our friends, ineffective with our adversaries, disinterested in the challenges that matter in people's lives, and incapable of advancing our interests in the region". It would indeed seem that the time for change is long overdue, and that the New Year may bring about the dawning of a new era between the United States and Cuba.

Wine, Cheese and Metaphysics SUZANNEKITTELL STAFFWRITER Step right up, ladies and gentlemen to the UFV sideshow. Behold, the conjoined twins, Philosophy and Political Science. Joined at the middle, but completely different departments. Watch, now as the two go under the knife. Will they emerge as two, distinct from each other? Or are they doomed to forever wander the campus, attached to each other? At the end of the fall 2008 semester, the UFV Philosophy and Political Science departments held a cafe for students enrolled in, or interested in the fields. Among the several purposes of the night, one central concern on everyone's mind was the upcoming split of the departments. This would mean that Political Science students could worry about Ayers and the Philosophy students could worry about Ayer. The cafe was also mingling ground for those whose interest in either field might have been diminished by the lack of knowledge about the departments. At the event, it became evident just how many people inhabit in these sometimes-invisible branches of study. Complete with wine and cheese, the evening was a great success. Students met professors who were teaching classes they never knew ran. Professors listened to students who have big dreams for the departments. Conversations ranged from the philosophy of religion to the metaphysics of pants. Hopefully, both departments will have benefited from the event, drawing more students in, and reaffirming the urban legend around the university that they do in fact exist. And we all have our fingers crossed that any day now, those conjoined twins will split, and start to offer full degrees in both fields of study. The Philosophy department is working to keep events such as these running every semester, or at least every year. The faculty is combining brain and man power with the Philosophy Student Association to make themselves known. In conjunction with the World Philosophy Day event that took place only a week previous, the cafe was a great start. Registration, however, is a problem that both departments face. Unless higher numbers of students take the offered classes, the growth of the branches will be stunted. So, dear readers, register for a class or two. Or if you're feeling masochistic, come to a Philosophy Student Association meeting. You may be verbally thrashed, but you'll get free nachos. With a little help from you lovely students, this shan't be the last you hear of the phantom Philosophy and Political Science departments.

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MICHAELLONG NEWS& OPINIONEDITOR Studies are now leaning towards suggesting that children, particularly infants, could be subjected to health risks from third hand smoke. Third hand smoke is the term given to the dangerous toxins, produced from smoking, that linger and cling to objects long after the cigarette is extinguished. While a smoker might think there is no harm done to others when they smoke alone at home, or even outside, the contaminants actually linger, and can still be a health risk to others. If a breastfeeding mother is a levels of nicotine in the children of smoker, the toxins can also transfer smokers, than those of non-smokers, to her children through breast milk. Much as there is no safe level of second hand smoke intake, there is no safe level of third hand smoke. Infants are particularly susceptible due to their more vulnerable immune systems.

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O n January 1, 1959 Fidel Castro delivered his powerful victory speech following the hasty retreat of the US-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista during the Cuban Revolution. Just over a week ago, in the very same spot where Fidel had stood, his little brother, President Raul Castro, gave a speech to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fidel's victory and the communist state of Cuba. "With the firm promise that in this land we can always exclaim with pride that glory to our heroes and martyrs. Long live Fidel! Long live the revolution! Long live free Cuba!" President Raul Castro. However, the festivities were not as boisterous as one might expect. The global economic troubles have hit Cuba hard, especially while they attempt to recover from three hurricanes. Raul predicted at least another 50 years of "permanent struggle". He warned that although Cuba's 50 years of successful communism so close to the American borders was something to be proud of, it was no excuse for them not to remain on guard towards the ever-looming threat of "the enemy".

conflict Israel is asking for a stop on rocket attacks in southern Israel and for Hamas to desist the smuggling of weapons via Egypt. Comparatively, Hamas said that to achieve a ceasefire Israel must agree to dismantle the blockade into Gaza. For more current information on how this offensive unfolds, log into the BBC website and click the Middle East button on the left side panel.

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The founders of the study wanted pregnant and nursing mothers to be particularly aware of the findings. Even if the mother has stopped smoking for the sake of her children, they can still be at risk if she is commonly in close proximity to other smokers. A mother inhaling second hand smoke can pose health risks to unborn babies, as well as nursing infants. Whether the findings will encourage further restrictions on smokers is yet to be seen, but the information seems to be one more piece of ammunition against smoking at all. The leading doctors in the study suggest concerned smokers should look into programs and stop-smoking supplements (such as nicotine gum), which are continually becoming more effective in helping smokers quit.

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Third hand smoke is the term given to the dangeroustoxins, producedfrom smoking,that linger and clingto objects long after the cigarette is extinguished even when the parents don't smoke around the children. The dangerous chemicals linger on fabrics, hairs and nearby surfaces. Small children become susceptible due to the fact that they breathe in close proximity to floors and While the findings don't come as a surprise to many, they confirm yet again the health risks that smoking can cause, both to the smokers, and those around them. Some of the studobjects, and ies, done by the journal "Pediatrics" show that there are much higher that they are more likely to come into oral contact with household objects.

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Cascade News • ThursdayJanuary 15th 2009

IsraelBad.PalestineBad.

There seems to be a lot of support for Israel when the topic of the IsraelPalestinian conflict is spoken of. Even the term "Israel-Palestinian conflict" denotes a negative idea of the Arab Muslims who reside within Israel. But as with every battle, there are two sides and each one has a reason to as why the fighting began and continues. The question one should ask him or her self is not what is happening within Israel but why it is happening. Why hasn't Palestine been given a separate state when recent statistics show that both Israel and the Palestinians prefer the duel-state solution? The problem isn't that Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization aren't willing to negotiate. It's that the Palestinian side is dealing with two opposing political movements. The largest political party, Fatah controls the West Bank while Barnas, a more radical movement controls the Gaza Strip. This split within Palestinian politics makes resolving the conflict more difficult as Barnas is less diplomatic and resorts to more aggressive tactics to try to come to a solution.

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Though Barnas is responsible for many unwarranted attacks in Israel, the mindset of the political party can be understood. The fact that Israel is supported by more advanced countries that provide them with more effective technology is very threatening to Barnas. If Israel wanted to invade the Gaza strip, the territory under the authority of Barnas, what defense would it have against such firepower? To this political party, defending their territory through violent means is part of their struggle. This struggle is a very key point in the Qur'an and those ancient conflicts it should be that hatred only breeds more hatred. What one side did only caused the other to retaliate worse and so on. How high will we let the flames of hatred rise until we say enough. At what price will peace in the middle east come at. Will it ever come, with Christianity, Islam and Judaism all finding their starts in the same "holy land" one may ask if the religious zealots of each faith can find a lasting common ground. Perhaps the true tragedy of this whole mess is that it is the common people who most often pay the ultimate price for these needless wars, not the leaders who started the conflicts and perpetuate them. The same people who generally have no real dislike for their neighbouring countries. In the excellent film I Know I'm Not Alone by Michael Franti we are introduced to citizens who still can't figure out why there is fighting and others who only fight for revenge. In the end we see Franti watch as an Israeli soldier shakes hands with a Palestinian as they agree that they have no real dislike for each other, and are mostly doing what they can to protect their families. They both agree that they wish their respective leaders would see the futility of the wars and end them once and for all. That is the side I am on. is known as JiHad. To not endeavor understand that rather than resortto keep their territory, their home, ing to violence, communication must would be to fail at the very core of their religion. Most of Barnas' brutal decisions cannot be accepted, but to dissolve this political movement one must first understand the thoughts behind the actions. If fighting against Israel seems to fulfill their religious calling, then the obvious answer to this problem would be to take away the hardship. But of course this is easier said than done. The resentment between the two cultures has been building so steadily that even the idea of drawing back all weapons and opening peace talks is unimaginable. Surely Israel will seize the Gaza strip or Barnas will bomb Jerusalem at the first sign of vulnerability. Fatah and Barnas must reconcile and find a common ground, Israel has to stop antagonizing the Palestinian inhabitants and developed if any agreement is to be reached between these two cultures.

PAULFALARDEAU STAFFWRITER By now, I'm sure everyone knows that the conflict that has lasted more than half a century between Israel and Palestine has escalated recently and resulted in the highest recorded level of casualties in a single day. Many people are asking who is to blame for this recent aggression and the atrocities it has imparted on the lives of those who live in Israel and Palestine, especially, as usual, on the Gaza Strip. The Cascade has asked me to write a "pro-Israeli" argument and for one of my co writers to produce a "proPalestine" rebuttal. A commendable idea, to give both sides a fair chance to prove to be right or just in this conflict: so I gave the assignment my best effort. However, I have reached a problem: this is an opinion article and I think both sides are wrong. Really, there is very rarely a truly justified war, most times they are fuelled by nothing more than greed, hatred or at best, the obligation to protect arr'a'tty. This 'is' not a justified war and never was for either side. It has never been anything more than a black stain on humanity, another example of how low we can go in the hatred limbo. No matter what any official government source says about how or why an attack was provoked or what it was caused by, it all goes back to the beginning, after the second world war, when Europe's Jewish community found itself displaced. The solution that was chosen by the world was to 1create the country of Israel as a home for the Jewish people (never mind giving them back the lands that had been stolen from them). Of course to do so, this meant taking land from existing countries in this case it would be the Palestinians that would suffer. Now it really doesn't matter who you believe or what you state as facts. Did the Israelis feel threatened by it's Muslim neighbours and vow to not let itself be treated as it had in world war two? Did greedy leaders of newly formed Israel, seek to expand their borders under the guise of poor Jews who had been hurt so bad by Hitler and his Holocaust? (By the by, having suffered through that horrible low point in humanity, the Jewish people above all else should know how wrong it is to oppress people but continue to anyways). It doesn't matter. What matters is that the war still rages on fifty years later, and whatever CNN or FOX news tells you is the reason for the most recent attack, it still all comes back to one cause: Hatred, religious intolerance. Pick sides? Why? When both sides are equally guilty why give one any sort of justification? · ·1 kh'ow it sounds cliched but in my eyes I don't choose Israel or Palestine, I choose peace. Unfortunately, it is a peace I fear will never come. To see that grim possibility, one only has to examine the history of the same land being fought over today. A thousand years ago the same kind of bloodshed was staining the middle eastern sands. Then it was Christians and Muslims fighting in the name of their respective gods. Nothing has changed except the leaders, Richard the Lionheart and Saladin replaced by Shimon Peres and Barnas. If we should learn anything from

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W ell, the rain has finally washed away the snow (assuming it hasn't re-snowed by the time this paper is produced) and we are now free to drive about and are not confined to the main drags down which the plow travels. So are you happy? All of you who whined and sniveled about the record-breaking amounts of snow we received, are you now rejoicing over its disappearance? No! Now you're whining and sniveling about the rain! You simply cannot be satisfied, you are like the quintessential PMS-ing girlfriend: "he said something wrong and I'm mad, if he contradicts me he's being a pig, if he agrees with me he's being condescending and doesn't really mean it". What will make you happy?? I, for one, am very sad to see the snow leave (though I doubt it's the last we'll see of it this winter). My lowbellied car has been snowed into my driveway since the 15th of December and I live in a rural area in which no buses or plows venture; yet I still was happy to wake up to a fresh layer of snow. I've dreamed of a white Christmas since I was little and have never had my wish so thoroughly fulfilled. Winter is my favourite time of year

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KAYLATHOMASpected to take responsibility for your STAFF WRITER work. We live in the 21st century, and However, that is a very different situation than UFV where the primary even if you don't have a computer or resource is myUFV and everyone has O n January 5th, the first day of school, classes were cancelled and UFV remained closed due to weather conditions. Thankfully this doesn't happen too often because Christmas happens to be right smack in the middle of the weather conditions in question, which gives everyone an excuse to have a winter break, and it is allowed to snow in that break period only. But low and behold, it snowed, and there was no school on Monday. Does closing the school for a day or two have an effect on your studies? Are school closures to blame for a sad GPA? No. Really, they shouldn't. Just as some people take full time online classes, we have the Internet as a resource. Teachers can email the topics of a class or appoint readings and give you important information over the Internet. Then as is usual, you are exaccess to the internet, it's called a telephone and it is very simple to use. Yes bad weather permits power outages and bad connections, but if you don't have school for a whole week, your teacher likely won't be sympathetic when you tell them you couldn't get to a phone. Now in general, long-term closures could definitely be bad for your studies. This comes from my own personal experience: When I was in high school, the teachers went on strike. For me and everyone else, well, mostly everyone else, it was a twoweek vacation before summer and we didn't think twice about it. That is, until we went back to school after the strike with plans in each of the classes on how to catch up and make up for the lost two weeks. It was so overwhelming that we simply couldn't do all of it and marks dropped miserably.

oil is currently under $40 a barrel. Typically the charts have shown that even the most significant increase in gas prices does not affect driving habits all that much, however this year proved to be different. The skyrocketing oil prices collided with a failing economy, resulting in fewer purchases of gas-guzzling vehicles and a dramatic decrease in driving. For those who do drive, HOV lanes are busier than ever. Thus, the formerly high demand for fuel began to plummet and the prices followed suite. The result was an epic fail on behalf of the "experts" who access to email addresses. In a case like the teachers strike it might be hard to say that the students are responsible for their studies in those two weeks, but just in case, maybe we need to better prepare for situations like that. For example, make sure you have the phone number of at least two classmates and have a copy of the course outline at home so you know what is expected of you by the time school is back in. Complaining to the school won't get your work done any faster, you just have to accept the fact that some people cannot make it to school that day and move on with your life in the best possible way. Let's just hope that the snow is behind us now, knock on wood, and focus on what needs to be done so that if it does creep on us some more we are prepared to take the fight against nature. as I get heat-stroke very easily and am in no danger of doing so in the winter. While a significant portion of British Columbians choose to relocate to a warmer climate when the temperature dips below freezing, I would travel north, or perhaps to Halifax, if anywhere. Snow makes everything look beautiful and soft. Also, the cold punishes every girl who insists on looking like a skank and rewards those who save their more revealing outfits for clubs and parties where they belong. I know what I like and don't like, and when I start to feel the bad weather blues I remind myself of an earlier time when it was hot and I was wishclaimed we'd be paying upwards of $2.00 a liter by now. However, for the few of you who still have faith in our so-called "experts" say the current trend in low ing for rain and cold. However, this is a concept that many people seem to have great difficulty with. People seem to actually enjoy complaining. It's either too wet, too windy, too snowy, too cold, too hot or too dry. I can't remember a time when I heard anyone say, "It's just perfect outside". Sometimes it's "nice", but there's always a "but " I think a good New Years resolution for everyone could be to look for the positive side of things and express it instead of something negative. Yes, we know its cold outside; in case you hadn't noticed, BC is cold 320 days of the year. Instead of expressing the obvious, mention the exceptional. We prices will continue through most of 2009. They predict even the traditional price jump in the peak summer driving season is likely to be minor. Even so, I'm considering stocking up at UFV are often privileged to one of the most spectacular views of Mount Baker, and anyone from York University (Ontario) or even some of the more established institutions in BC will tell you that we have one of the prettiest campuses around. Our rather eccentric weather patterns bring us frequent rainbows and thunder storms befitting of a nature documentary. We really do live in a wonderful place, so stop griping. This year, do as Thumper (Bambi) does: "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all". on gas as much as possible while my favourite Abbotsford Esso at Blue Jay Street and Fraser Hwy. is still at 72.9 a liter.

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I t is well known that if a foreigner comes to Canada there are a few very easy ways to make friends, or at the very least strike up a conversation. One is to talk about the weather. Especially this year, as 2008 was our second snowiest year since 1970. Another popular icebreaker is to mention hockey or sports, especially the nearing Olympics. But one conversation starter that has topped them all lately: gas prices. The pumps have been so sporadic that no one knows what to expect anymore. 2008 opened with pump prices near $1.10 a litre and continued to shoot up to around $1.50 over the summer. Experts were reporting expectations of up to $200 for a barrel, however lately the mighty have fallen:

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Cascade News • Thursday January 15th 2009 The Element of Left

My Morning Jacket "Sec Walkin"'

This song should be played liberally on Sunday mornings alongside "Blue Sky" by the Allman Brothers Band. It's got just a perfect mix of feeling good, relaxing, and spreading that feeling around. A great churchy chorus reoccurs throughout the song many times, and this is a good thing, since you will really enjoy singing along to it. album too. The music really turns into a great vehicle for his message, which is what Gottfried needs. "Doped Up on God" and "Transmission Fading" are both good tracks that really keep you hooked and "Transmission Fading" has a good, if short, solo in it. Overall, the music progresses down the line that Modest Mouse has pioneered and fans of that band will find lots to like here.

PAULFALARDEAU STAFFWRITER Taking a first glance at the cover of this album, which shows a depiction of the artist B.D. Gottfried, my impression was that he looked like a mix of John Tutturo and Pete Townsend circa All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes. The western style suit he wears, the artist's name and the title of the album, The Element of Left all lead me to believe I was in for a politically charged folk rock album, maybe with a bit of country twang. I guess it's true what they say: you shouldn't judge an album but its cover art. The music that came across my speakers was really worlds away from Pete Townsend and had no signs of country or folk. What I got instead was electronically infused quasi psychedelic rock reminiscent of Modest Mouse or the Secret Machines. The music is politically charged though, in fact, one could say that is the defining characteristic in The Element of Left. Gottfried says on his website that he values integrity, which is always an important tool when writing music of a topical nature. "Integrity. It does not bring popularity or financial gain" says Gottfried on his bio page. Although it is likely he means all the things he sings, the lyrics aren't as hard hitting as they could be. Some of the themes are tired (People blinded by religion, oil addiction, Bush is a bad leader, yeah, yeah we know already!) and even though they are issues that need to be dealt with, Gottfried doesn't always bring them across in a way that leaves the message stuck in your mind. Part of that may be that Gottfried has yet to hone his lyrical skills. The good thing is that you can see the promise is there, right on the cusp. Gottfried cares about what he writes. He states on his webpage "Hopefully you find something in the music that takes you a little higher or provokes an "unthunk" thought." There are some cool tracks on the FiveTracksThatYouNeedto Hear M.I.A. "Hussel''

Nirvana "Territorial Pissings"

PAULFALARDEAU STAFFWRITER For those of you who have yet to find out there is an M.I.A. past the likes of "Paper Planes" (not that it's not a great song, it is) check out this great song also off the brilliant album Kala. It features the talent of Afrikan Boy and has a great Reggae feel matched with the sounds of tropical birds and a wild hook and I mean wild. Of course, it might not be a bad idea to just pick up the whole album, you won't regret it.

Aside from Modest Mouse sounds, there is also a hint of new age psyche-

delic sounds and electronic things happening. Occasionally an eastern feel arises to mix things up throughout the album. Songs like "Automatic Automation" will please fans of late seventies prog rock, with it's sprawling David Gilmore-like guitar and distorted vocals think "Keep Talking" from Pulse. Speaking of Pink Floyd "Commander of the Faithful" just reeks of The Wall, and I mean that in a good way. DJ Shadow, if you're reading, this is prime material

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A song that gets overlooked all too often because it is on an album along side such monster hits as "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are". This is a real gem though, with insane drum work by Dave Grohl and lyrics that are really Kurt Cobain at his best.

The Rolling Stones "Love in Vain" A fantastic love song for the hurtin' heart. That great leavin' on a train imagery and that eternal question spurned by lovers: "Is all my love in vain?" And boy, Mic Jagger really sounds like he feels that line. Overall it's just a great rock/blues ballad. to sample. The Element of Left is a good first step for B.D. Gottfried and there are some really good things happening, though lyrical fine tuning is necessary. Already this album is worth listening to. "We are all on a journey," says Gottfried "and now we have crossed paths." Hopefully we will cross again; I want to see where Gottfried is going.

MGMT Electric feel had been asking what MGMT was all about, because I didn't really get what people were freaking out over. "Electric Feel" gives me an idea what the fuss is about. This track is smooth. Falsetto is deployed generously and damned if I can get that great line out of my head: "I said ooh girl, shock me like an electric eel, baby girl, turn me on with your electric feel." Oh yes, they went there.

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When Inuk and the Sun debuted at The Stratford Festival in 1973, the theatre critic for the Chicago Tribune was asked which of the many festival productions he would most like to see brought to his own home town. His reply was simple, "what I would give a lot to see here next week, next year, any time, is Inuk and the Sun as beautiful and magnificent as Homer." You've seen Homer brought to the big screen by Brad Pitt, and you'll probably see Shakespeare more times in your life than you'll have truly great sex. So when you're getting that shot of vanilla, and scrapping the Tercel, go see UFV theatre's production of Inuk and the Sun. Directed by the University's own Joanne Abraham, and featuring some of the brightest lights of a great generation of theatre talents, the production promises to be an amazing spectacle for theatre goers of all ages. Regular showings of Inuk and the Sun begin on January 14th, and run through February 1st. For tickets and schedules, call the box office at 604795-2814, or go online at www.ufv. ca/theatre.

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Your parents, history teachers, mentors, and scholarly leaders have undoubtedly bombarded you with tales of old Europe. • Kings, queens, and noble knights danced through your imagination as a child. If you were a more discerning student, those images were soon replaced by epic tales of palace intrigue, wars of succession, and finally the crushing reality of the majority of history's Europeans; the oppressed, abandoned, diseased, and ignored lower class. We travel to Europe hoping we may encounter grandeur there, but Inuk and the Sun brilliantly enshrines Canada's own grandeur.

MARKUSRISSIEK CONTRIBUTOR W hen was the last time you tried something new? Not a different flavour shot for your particular brand of latte new, or even upgrading from that old 1989 Toyota Tercel you drive now. Really new, stunning new, groundbreaking new. When UFV's well established theatre program took on Inuk and the Sun, this is the kind of new they were dealing with, and the result promises to be one of the most unique, mystical, and enchanting experiences yet offered by the program.

Trudging, step by step through frozen silence, until the steps can no longer be counted, and the days keep their own time. It is here that Beissel's work gains its power, and Inuk's journey takes on something beautiful, and historic.

The story centers around Inuk, a young Inuit boy who sets off on an epic journey to capture the sun and bring it back to the land of his people. His hope is that the sun will bring warmth and game back to his homeland, but the story is not a traditional Inuit one. Inuk, in fact, is the singular version of the word Inuit, meaning man, or person. This simple literary trope forms the foundation from which Inuk and the Sun can begin to be examined and enjoyed from beyond its child friendly mystical fa<;adeand late 20th century origins.

Written by Henry Beissel, Inuk and the Sun manages to capture the desolate magnitude of our patch of the world. Undefined by borders, nationstates, and warfare, the conflict that defines the early part of our region's populated existence is simply survival.

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all religions," "a final hero to save people from their own ignorance." Although many people, including Manson, s t i 1 1 adhere to the LaVeyan ways of Satanism, there has emerged a new sect that is perhaps more tailored to the times. Modern Satanism is comprised of several different organizations, most famously, the Temple of Set, Christianity, but ignorance. The religion preaches acceptance of differences, and demands that individuals examine their beliefs and question what they have been told, instead of conforming. Although religious tolerance is taught in the religion of Satanism, there is little room for respect for those who follow a doctrine blindly. Satanism, though it does promote indulgence, is not without ethics. There are guidelines to be followed and codes to adhere to. The religion itself is quite malleable, but that does not suggest ligion that scares so many away, one finds a religion that shares many similarities with common ethics as well as instinctive human nature. A B D

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11 Satanic Rules Do not give out opinions or advice unless you are asked Do not tell your troubles to other unless you are sure they want to hear them When in another's lair, show him respect, or do not go there If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved. Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. 8. Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself 9. Do not harm little children 10. Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked, or for your food 11. When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.

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SUZANNEKITTELL STAFFWRITER of its members have been in the public eye. One such member is Marisatanism is likely one of the most lyn Manson, who LaVey inmisunderstood religions in the sisted upon calling Brian, as to world today. Just like any other reli- not taint his memories of his gion or lifestyle, Satanism has many Marilyn, the Marilyn. That's forms different sects that disagree on right, Marilyn Monroe was at details, but not on one point, the the fundamentals. lover of the However, a unique Food for thought: founder of quality to Satanism the Church of is that there is1 no The sandwich ultimate authority, such as an infallible holy scripture. It is a very flexible religion that allows for individual inwas inventedby a Satanist. Satan. LeVay introduced Manson to the religion, and Manson has since often referred terpretation. to himself as an The oldest form of Satanism is Tra- Antichrist. ditional or Spiritual Satanism, a sect that believes in the existence of Satan and regards him as a higher power or father figure. Satan is not worshipped, however, in the way that a god would be, but is rather looked upon as a guiding entity. LaVeyan Satanism differs in the production of written codes of ethics. Anton LaVey began the Church of Satan in 1966 and authored the Satanic Bible. LeVey is merely a philosopher to those that follow him, and the "bible" therefore does not hold the same authority as the holy scriptures which are believed to be passed down from deities. This form of Satanism is perhaps the most famous, as many As he eloquently explains in his biography, the term is not used to mean a Revelationsstyle beast, but rather "a metaphor that exists in nearly 0 0 0 0 and it rejects some ii of the older beliefs of the religion. Firstly, modern Satanists do not believe in Satari as a real entity, but rather as a symbol of what life should be like. Many followers will still appeal to LeVay's "commandments" when defining what Satan represents, but there have also been some modern adjustments. The religion mainly focuses on the self and the responsibility one has over one's life. Satanists do not believe that it's acceptable to shift accountability for one's actions onto a deity and therefore recommends that you thank yourself for your accomplishments, and not a god. In Satanism, you are your own god. Modern Satanism's enemy is not anarchy. Quite important to Satanism are the twenty one points, which promote destruction accompanied by creation, and which strongly condemn weakness and submission. Specifically, the Nine Satanic Sins, as written by LaVey prohibit: 1) stupidity, 2) pretentiousness, 3) solipsism, 4) self-deceit, 5) herd conformity, 6) lack of perspective, 7) forgetfulness of past orthodoxies, 8) counterproductive pride, and 9) lack of aesthetics. Upon closer inspection of the reThe Redeemer Church of Satan suggests a search on Craigslist to find local meetings.

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Unlike most superheroes, you don't really see the Spirit angst about his role, but this seems to be more an aspect of his character than a flaw, and quite a break after the latest Spiderman films. Ellen Dolan played by Paulson is by far the best acted character, but with such a large cast it's difficult to get in any real character development. I would have liked to see more of her or see the other characters acted more like her. Yet in all honestly, The Spirit is a film not meant to be taken as seriously as all that. It's a cheesy, campy, ride with stunning visuals, charming (albeit not compelling) characters, and all the prerequisites of a neo-noire comic adaptation, and that's enough to make it an enjoyable ride.

H. A. HOGETERP ARTS&LIFEEDITOR W hile Water (2005) is a few years old, it's the most recent ofDeepa Mehta's elements trilogy including Fire (1996) and Earth (1998) and has been called the strongest of the three. Inda-Canadian film maker Deepa Mehta set this film in India like the other two, in 1938, the earliest of the three. Fire is in English but Earth and Water are in Hindi with subtitles. In this time it is still possible for a girl to be married at a very young age, eight years of age in the case of Chuiya (Sarala Kariyawasam), though she is to remain in her parents' home until she reaches child-bearing age. That never comes to pass though, as her aged husband dies and she is sent to live in an ashram, a home for widows on the banks of the Ganges. Here her head is shaved and she is forced to live in monastic conditions amongst other widows, many of which are quite aged and venerable, a few of which are young also. Widows, who have been touched by death are regarded as polluted and they occupy an outside position in society. They have three options: to marry their husband's younger brother (if his family permits), to join him on his funeral pyre, or to live a life of celibacy and discipline amongst other widows. At this point in India's history, however, there are forces moving and the film speaks of the autonomy India struggles for as well as her women. Chui ya befriends one of these younger widows, Kalyani (Lisa Ray), who refuses to shave her head and resists her position in society. Kalyani attempts to remarry a young man, a follower of Gandhi, but this stirs up a hornet's nest in the widows' home. All of the women in the ashram, indeed all the characters in the film, are richly drawn and beautifully acted. Though Chuiya is the protagonist, it is the mysterious Shakuntala (Seema Biswas) who feels and sees all of their MovieReview

Unlike the heart-wrenching dialogue of Fire or the brutal visuals of Earth, in Water it is the emotions etched onto the actresses faces that inflict the greatest impact, the mere implication; the emotions here were more subtle than sorrow.

H.A.HOGETERP ARTS&LIFEEDITOR Frank Miller (along with Robert Rodriguez) made his film debut with Sin City in 2005, and later on 300 was adapted for film in 2007 by Zack Snyder, both of which were based on Miller's graphic novels of the same titles. For 2008 Miller returned to the neo-noir style of Sin City in The Spirit, a film adaptation of the graphic novel and his first film directed solo. The Spirit was originally drawn and written by Will Eisner who passed away in 2005. With Miller's experience he was an ideal candidate, though the result was unexpected. The Spirit follows a masked "freelance outlaw" who simply goes by "Spirit" (Gabriel Macht) as he runs around the city fighting crime, though he'll drop anything to butt heads with the villain known as "The Octopus" (Samuel L. Jackson) or chase a pretty lady. The Octopus seems to know something about Spirit that he's not willing to let on. But it's not the Spirit who takes the show here, oh no it's the women! This film has femme fatales galore. There's Ellen Dolan (Sarah Paulson), a surgeon, the daughter of the police commissioner and the only person who ever seems to get really close to Spirit (if stitching up his insides counts as close), Morgenstern (Stana Katie), an enthusiastic rookie cop, Plaster of Paris (Paz Vega), a French belly dancer who nearly does the Spirit in, the Octopus' henchwoman, mad scientist Silken Floss (Scarlett Johansson) and of course, Sand Saref (Eva Mendes), a lady with a penchant for shiny things who is doing business with the Octopus and who goes way back with Spirit. Between all of these strong, wonderfully acted, female character's Macht's Spirit is eclipsed to the point where he yet retains some enigma which is actually quite effective for the film. Spirit loves all these women genuinely as he loves his city (actually, this seems to be his main motivation for most of what he does.) He will seduce one and then turn around and use a cheesy pick-up line on another, ignoring the previous one as she seethes jealously. Actually, most of the Spirit's lines are cheesy, but this seems to come with the territory. The Spirit is actually quite a funny film with a tonguein-cheek sense of humour. Take the

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critics declaring it hollow and robotic, but there are other redeeming features.

irony of the Octopus played by Jackson in a Nazi uniform for example. Though the styling is that dark neo-noir Miller is known for, there are none-the-less comic elements in the script and certain comic-relief characters such as Morgenstern and the Octopus' identical cloned henchmen.

Jackson's Octopus honestly should be in the running for campiest villain of all time, and Silken Floss follows him along the whole way, getting done up in costumes according to his mood. So far the reception of The Spirit has not been spectacular, with many

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TheSpirit struggles with the clearest eyes, Chuiya and Kalyani being too young, the others too old. Their desires and secrets are closely kept within the inner walls with persecution threatened to those who venture too far outside of their position. The excellent acting and script combine with a beautiful soundtrack and powerful visuals. It is with the directing and visuals that the title comes through as water reoccurs throughout in many forms the rain, washing water, the Ganges, and boats passing over it. This creates a strong unity of the images presented, so picturesque you could stop the screen at many moments and get a photograph (note Kalyani's clandestine meetings under the tree, in the temple beautiful!). Mehta was originally filming Water in Varanasi, a city on the Ganges regarded as holy by many Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, but in 2000 filming was interrupted with attacks by fundamentalists. Filming was moved to Sri Lanka under the false guise of another film called River Moon in 2003, the process of which was detailed in a book by Mehta's daughter, Devyani Saltzman, called Shooting Water: A Mother-Daughter Journey and the Making of a Film. When watching any film by Mehta I would suggest being prepared to cry; Water, however, did not bring forth as many tears as I'd expected by the title alone. There is some playfulness here too, a bit of joyfulness and celebration even. Also though, there is a darker undercurrent in the running of the ashram, in secret dealings with transvestites, drugs and prostitution. The real discord hits towards the end with a realization in the gut.

Look at that, just because there was the slightest suggested that maybe this article was a little risque, everyone wants to read it! So what's going to happen if the British minister for culture gets the go-ahead to tack movie-style ratings on websites? As is, horny teenagers are already disabling the SafeSearch option on their Google search so they can obtain the best results from queries such as "wet" and "cock."

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The following article deals with mature subject matter and coarse language and may not be appreciated by children. Reader discretion is advised.

Genre: Documentary Rated: PG Language: English Run Time: 50 min. x 11 episodes

I was first introduced to BBC's Planet Earth early this year when I visited what had traditionally been the "party house" among my _friends, a place where drugs and alcohol run rampant (not that I partake of either, of course). I entered to find the double-wide trailer suspiciously still and void of noise save for the occasional elephant trumpet and the soothing voice of documentary narrator David Attenborough.

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The 15 people who I least expected to watch a nature documentary without my encouragement were all crowded around their TV, avidly watching Planet Earth. When another person entered h.nd asked why they Rated R weren't partying, he was instantly silenced and told to sit down and shut up, or leave. In short, Planet Earth was able to sober alcoholics, postpone a party, and silence the rowdiest bunch of teenagers I know. Thereby, when it comes to this DVD, I refuse to beat around the bush: it is nothing short of spectacular and undeniably is the best nature documentary I have ever seen. The DVD case boasts it's "unprecedented production budget... high definition photography and revolutionary ultra-high speed cameras." Based on a TV Series of the same name, Planet Earth was five years in the making and shot across 200 locations. Every minute of work comes through in this phenomenal exploration of our planet, from the bottom of the ocean to the top of the tallest trees and mountains, pole to pole and east to west. Thanks to Santa's generous gift of a Blu-ray player, I was able to maximize the quality of this already flawless production by viewing it in the EVAMCLEAN best possible form. As my boyfriend noted, there were times when the image was so clear that "it almost hurts your eyes," like looking at a flawless diamond in the sun. I must note that (especially on Bluray) the DVD set is preposterously expensive ($100), however it is worth it. The set contains 4 discs which cover approximately 550 minutes of awesome. Disc 1 holds the titles "From Pole to Pole", "Mountains", and "Fresh Water"; Disc 2: "Caves", "Deserts", and "Ice Worlds"; Disc 3: "Great Plains", "Jungles", and "Shallow Seas"; and finally Disc 4 with "Seasonal Forests" and "Ocean Deep". I highly recommend this collection for anyone with an interest in nature, animals, travel, photography, or beautiful scenery. If you want more still, a boxed set contains further productions by the same people as Planet Earth: Blue Planet features marine life while the Life of Mammals and the Life of Birds feature, well, mammals and birds respectively.

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There has been a faint murmur, however, about giving the internet time slots, much like those on television. For example, the Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show plays in the morning and afternoon on Sundays, when kids are awake and TV-crazed, however in the evening, when they're asleep, The Sunday Night Sex Show reigns supreme. Andy Burnham wants to make it so that "Web sites like YouTube or Facebook would have to remove offensive or harmful content within a specified time" to help protect children from offensive material. Of course, this will undoubtedly stir up protests from the world of tin-foil-hat wearing paranoids who fear corruption and conspiracy in censorship. And there are the obvious logistical problems of how Mr. Burnham proposes to make it work. There are already "You must be 18 years of age or older" warnings on porn sites, but do they stop eager 14year olds from getting in? Not at all. unless their parents are standing over their shoulders.

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It wouldn't just apply to Britain, either. Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham, has said he wants his concept to apply internationally to all English websites. So far there have been no talks about removing the sites in question, but only attaching a rating which would warn viewers of the content ahead much like the "CAUTION: SPICY!" labels on some foods. That little piece of text doesn't stop spice-sensitive persons such as myself from chowing down, but it lets us know that it might not be what we want. In the same way, the website ratings wouldn't physically prevent children from gawking at porn or WorldofDeath.com, but it would let them (and potentially their parents) know what was in store.

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1994 HONDA CIVIC $2800 AirCared, excellent commuter car, good on gas black, automatic, 4 door, good tires, well maintained, 317k kms and running well with much life left in this Honda engine. Contact Eileen at 604-504- 7441 ext. 4247 or eileen.burkholder@ ufv.ca Fully loaded 2003 KIA SEDONA 157,000 KM Great condition. White and silver, power seats, windows, keyless entry, alloy wheels, tinted windows, rear spoiler, woodgrain accents, air conditioning, rear climat control, bucket seats, exterior temperature indicator, new carpeting, very clean. Must sell bring all reasonable offers! $8000 obo CONTACT Sherry (604)378-7788 or Robert (604)701-8672

For Sale Robert Bateman 2009 Calendars Support RBSS teams/clubs by purchasing a 2009 Robert Bateman Calendar. Each calendar is personally signed by Robert Bateman. Pre-orders may be taken now. All Proceeds are to be used to support school teams and clubs. Calendars will be available mid November. The cost is $18.00. Contact: Vera White Phipps 604-504-7 441 ext. 4761 (for my grandson) 1.6 GHz CPU, 2.0 GB System Memory, 80 GB Hard Drive, 1.44 MB Floppy Drive, DVD Burning Optical Drive, ATI 9600 Pro Video Adapter with 128MB Memory, 2 USB Port at Rear, Front USB Port with Multimedia Card Reader at the Front, 3 Firewire Port at Rear 100 MBps Ethernet Adapter (for Highspeed Internet), 5 channel sound built-in, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (registered) Anti-virus and Office Software Keyboard and Mouse $ 300.00, 604-504-7441 (4751) ken.wong@ucfv.ca

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1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE Fully-loaded, Engine top-end redone, Good body, Needs minor mechanical work (water pump) 2 door, Dark Green exterior, Grey interior, 3.1 Engine, 6 cylinder, Automatic, FWD drive, 236,166 km $600 OBO, Tel: (604) 755-9660

I am looking for a loveseat sofabed-with the width of the loveseat being no wider than 158cm. Shirley.Lister@ufv.ca

I have a brand new fibreglass bath tub with a crack and a dent in the interior finish only. Will hold water and would be great for the farm animals. Free to anyone who can use it. Please contact me via email only at karen.massier@ufv. ca or karenmassier@shaw.ca

Washburn D10S (Dreadnaught): Excellent condition. $350 This model voted Best Guitar under $500 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine , ~~ Solid Spruce Top Mahogany sides/back Mahogany neck with trussrod Rosewood fingerboard and bridge It's currently in Victoria. Will arrange to bring it over for serious inquiries. Contact Kevin.Antonishen@ufv.ca

For Rent 3 Bedroom Upper Floor of house backs on to green belt, no smoking, small pets OK. $1100 includes all amenities. Phone: 604-870-0595 or 604807-9029

Do you have extra family or friends arriving for the Holidays? have a lovely furnished vacation home located in downtown Chilliwack which has some availability until Jan. 05/09. Walnut Cottage is a 1930's home with lots of original character, gleaming hardwood floors, brand new gourmet kitchen and sleeps 8 comfortably. Contact me for more details. Catherine Anderson 604- 795-2808

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1 Canon AE-1 body excellent condition, 1 Canon FD 28mm, 2.8 lens excellent condition, 1 Canon original 1/2 leather case poor condition, 1 Canon metal mini tripod excllent condition, 1 30ml bottle of LensMate lens cleaner $85.00 for all, Contact Dawn at 604-504- 7 441 ext.4183 In an attempt to finish cleaning out our storage area, here is a list and photos of some more "stuff" up for sale AII prices are OBO! 2 flutterboards: $3, 1 wooden lamp with wicker shade, 12" high: $5, 1 clay 'hacienda' decor item, brought home from Mexico: $5, 1 wrought iron candle stand with fish: $4, 1 clay vase with wicker detail: $4, 1 2x2 shelf with hanging hardware: $4, 1 woven basket, 8" round, brought home from Zimbabwe: $5, 2 wooden shelves, pine: both for $4, 1 wooden curtain rod from Ikea, extends up to 15 feet, comes with hanging brackets/finials: $7, 4 cream mugs, ceramic: $3, 1 set of snowman coasters (6) and holder, new and never used: $6, 1 Nine West purse, new and never used: $5, 2 Turquoise votive lanterns: both for $7, 1 brand new still packaged Ikea frame: $5, Contact Dawn at 604-504- 7441 ext.4183

I have two small and one large cardboard boxes for moving mirrors and/or paintings. Free to anyone who can make good use of them. Please contact me at carol.dickson@ufv.ca

Tiny Love elephant stacker a few Baby Einstein dvds Contact Tara Rozenek at tara. rozenek@ufv.ca Wanted

Queries can be directed to Shelley Freebies (Local 2813) in the Ag office.

Rabbit cage+ water bottle.Paid $80.00, Rarely used.Asking $25.00 Contact Irene at 604-5047441 ext 4 159 The UFV Agriculture Department poinsettia sale is gearing up. Plants are grown on-site in the UFV greenhouses by our horticulture students, and are only $7.00 each for a 6 inch pot (complete with festive foil pot cover and protective sleeve). The early varieties (red and some white) are ready for sale now. Plants are available through B 100 (Chwk). Due to space limitations, plants are all on a first come, first served, pick-up basis only until they are gone. Also available later will be a limited number of large 12" Panterra style terra cotta colour pots for only $20 (a steal, but please call ahead for these).

PSP System Includes: Piano Black PSP system AC Adapter/Power cord Battery Pack Also included: 4 GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee game Protective case Original PSP packaging and documentation

Events The Chilliwack SPCA will be hosting their annual fundraiser, Pet Photos with Santa on 22 and 23 November at Minter Country Garden (the shop, not the gardens in Rosedale) from 11-4 both days. Suggested donation: $10. All kinds of pets welcome we are experienced with handling them and putting them at ease. Hope to see you there! Hi everybody Damian here. I have been asked by many of the fellow UFV'rs about our upcoming shows. please see the link below for all the latest and thanks for all your support at Abbotsford's new Irish experience.The Duke of Dublin Its really nice to see the UFV family together at our shows smiling and laughing and having a great time awesome! http://www.murphyslagh.com/calendar.

Electric Wheelchair for sale. Paid $1000 and added about $100 in improvements (new cushion and an oxygen tank holder).Will take offers! email: trish.blondin@ufv.ca 32 inch Toshiba TV works good will sell for $125.00 contact cduke@bakernewby.com

Cannon Scanner Model CanoScan N676U USB powered LED indirect exposure Ultrathin 1-inch 3 years old For sale because another scanner was purchased Drivers/software included Price: $40.- delivered to you on campus. Interested in purchasing Party lite products, please contact Darlene Labbe at 77-298-2986.

Asking $200.00 If interested, please reply to shawk77@gmail.com.

Appartment Wanted Looking for a one-bedroom or studio apartment/condo or suite to rent in Abbotsford, ideally for December 1st. If anyone is renting or knows of someone who requires a tenant, please contact Amelia at X4503 or amelia.kennedymaki@ ufv.ca A friend, who is an international student, needs a female roommate starting March. -unfurnished own bedroom, share livingroom, laundry, kitchen and household tasks -$425. includes utilities -non smoking, no pets no drugs no partying -Amblewood Place--10-15 min walk from UFV Call 778-240-3589 or email putri. devina@yahoo.com

Newer, 2 bedroom, bright, groundlevel basement suite available in Mission. Large and spacious rooms, own covered patio with private entrance. Non-smoking, no pets, neat person/professional couple preferred. All inclusive includes: utilities, wireless Internet, Digital cable, security alarm and shared laundry. References required. Available February 1st. $820 Call 604.671.9476

Pets We have a small brown bunny to give away. You get a brand new cage and all the accessories. Please call or e-mail me for more information. Home number is 604-870-0336 or the library local 4344.

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Recently moved into new appartment. Looking for inexpensive artwork. Like laRGE LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS LIKE AT THRIFTSTORES, velvet paintings, anything from before the 80's, tapestries, owl clocks, anything I can hang on my walls. I can come pick things up or am on campus all the time. I could also use some aquarium decorations as i just bought a new fish tank.You can contact me by email at randonasea@hotmail.com

This PSP was purchased in Sept 08 and has only been used a handful of times. It is in perfect condition and comes with everything you need to get started.

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Taurus (April 20th May 19th) You will join the ranks of looting, raping, irrational rioters as the financial crunch finally weighs in on you. Like the rest, you are mostly miffed that your entertainments such as videogames and cable have ceased fo exist. Overwhelmed by all of the thinking you are forced to do your mind will undergo something akin to a short-circuit. You will leap through a store window in order to steal a television (which won't work) and bleed to death fantasizing about reality TV and banal sitcoms.

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H ello my dear puppies. I've very nearly missed you over the course of our break. Unfortunately, the break did nothing to alter your fortunes and I have to tell you, yet again, that you're all going to die. With the inevitable global financial collapse pawing at your wallets resources will be extremely scarce, sanity even more so.

Cancer (June 21st July 21st) Your horoscope will be vague and frustrating this week.

Virgo (August 22nd September 21st) Yet another hoarder. Unlike the people that chose to stockpile useless technological toys or those that were murdered for their more practical cache of food, you hoarded everything indiscriminately. And you put it in tall, tall piles. With narrow bases. All over your house. You can see where this is going.

Scorpio (October 23rd November 21st) You knew it was coming, but you didn't want to believe it. Instead of reasonably reducing your need for socially encouraged consumables, you will continue to drive your gas-guzzler, you will continue to spend money frivolously on luxuries such as cable and cellular phones with internet capabilities; and you will be among the first to die. Your resources will be completely tapped by the time government assistance programs become obsolete and you will wonder why your adamant support of a doomed economic system did not provide you with any real survival skills.

Capricorn (December 21st January 19th) You've always been an attractive thing, and it's been useful by way of getting you free drinks and shiny presents. Unfortunately, as the economy grinds down to a slow halt the make-up industry will go under leaving you blotchy looking and smelling badly. No one will buy you or give you things, and due to years of depending on "prettiness" to sustain you: you will be utterly helpless when the time comes to be useful. You will starve in the streets completely ignored. Poetic, no? Aquarius (January 20th February 18th) You won't have much of a chance to mess anything up for yourself. You will choke on food from a dumpster. Ironically, you were better equipped than most to handle this thing. Pisces (February 19th March 20th) Having seen all this coming, you will sit smugly watching civilization tear itself apart over something that is ultimately no thing. You will be so self satisfied and take so much pleasure in watching your predictions come true that you won't even bother attempting to preserve your life. Why would you bother? You'll never be happier.

Surprisingly you really cannot taste the vodka at all, unless you fill it up to the half way mark. I call it the new years eve because I made it up on that day. Anyways, before you know it, you slurring your words!

Aries (March 21st April 19th) Developing financial instability will put you in a bit of tizzy. Thinking that you're clever, you will horde all the high tech resources you can get your chubby little hands on. This will all be for nought, however, as the electricity that powers your techno giga-whatsits will ultimately become completely unaffordable. Having had no foresight into the real, primal nature of need, you will be forced to attempt to consume an ipod to prevent yourself from starving to death. You will get as far as the screen before you choke and die.

Leo (July 22nd August 21st) Your death will have nothing to do with the financial crisis. You will merely walk into something pointy and it won't occur to you to stop moving forward. Don't worry, I'm sure there is a heaven for people like you that is made of fluffy things and where everything has large print warnings written in vivid colours.

Apple Cinnamon Turnover 4 oz Cinnamon Schnapps 2 cup Apple Sauce 4 oz Orange juice

1/2 part vodka 1/2 part Martinelli's apple cider

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Gemini (May 20th June 20th) You are slightly more intelligent than the rest of the masses. You choose to horde food, water and other necessities. Unfortunately your less clever than you neighbours will catch on and brutalize you to death in order to steal "your" food.

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Build ingredients in a highball glass with ice. Use any brand of applesauce that comes in individual oneserving cups. Roll ingredients with another glass and serve chilled. Happy New Year 1/4 oz brandy 3/4 oz ruby port

First pour up to half the glass (depending how strong you want it) with vodka. Then pour the rest with Martinelli's Apple Cider. MerryChristmas 1 bottle raspberry vodka 6 can cranberry juice 1/2 bottle Absolut vodka 1 can Sprite soda Pour all ingredients (chilled beforehand) into a large container or punch bowl, preferably on top of another similar container filled with ice. Allow to chill. Serve in punch cups or tall glasses.

Libra (September 22nd October 22nd) You will look forward to the collapse of civilization. In fact, you are so enthusiastic about the whole matter that you will move to the forest before you have to witness humanity become the mess it is fated to be. You are so free-spirited and in-tune with nature that you neglect to consider shelter or water-purification systems. You will die cold, dehydrated and hugging a tree.

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RecipeOfTheWeek:YeahPork!

A.M.B01S COPYEDITOR INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons jarred minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound (1 inch thick) boneless pork chops DIRECTIONS In a large resealable bag, mix together the soy sauce, minced garlic, and pepper. Place the pork chops into the bag, squeeze out most of the air, seal, and marinate for 12 hours in the refrigerator. Turn the bag over about halfway through.

Sagittarius (November 22nd December 20th) Silly intellectual, books are not for eating. And that is all you will take with you, assuming erroneously that an enriched mind can help the body sustain itself. Your last words will be appropriate if not profound, "What the hell was I thinking?"

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Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the pork chops onto a broiling pan. Broil for 5 minutes per side, or to your desired <loneness. Time will be different depending on the thickness of your chops.

3/4 oz orange juice 4 oz Champagne Shake brandy, port and orange juice well over ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a champagne flute, fill with champagne, and serve. NewYears Eve

Alex Edler: [Bl It's been an inconsistent sophomore season for Edler, at times he has looked like the future of the blueline, but at other times he has done his best Brent Sopel impression.

Darcy Hordichuk: [C+l Hordichuk was brought in to bring toughness, he has done exactly that. He has even chipped in with the odd goal. Spare Parts: [C+l Whether it be injury (Ryan Johnson) or injury replacements, the depth forwards have done their job for the Canucks. Guys like Jaffray and Brown have provided energy and the odd scoring chance.

Taylor Pyatt: [Dl Pyatt has done his best impression of a pylon this season; he has been given every opportunity to produce in an offensive role and has produced less than the majority of the Canuck defensemen.

Alex Burrows: [B+l Like Kesler, Burrows hot offensive start has tailed off, but he has formed a potent checking duo with Kesler. Jannik Hansen: [Bl Hansen has made the most of his first extended opportunity with the big club. Despite getting rotated to a number of lines, he has remained effective despite less production than early in the season. Pavo! Demitra: [Bl Demitra has had his usual injury setback, hopefully he can have a healthy second half though. When healthy he has been streaky like the majority of the team. Whether he lines up next to Sundin or with the twins, he needs to consistently produce.

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Forwards: Ryan Kesler: [Al Kesler had a torrid start to the season, but his offensive production has tailed off. But, Kesler has still provided the intangibles in droves. Shutting down opposing forwards, penalty killing, face-offs and grit.

Steve Bernier: [C] It seemed like a given that Bernier would gel with the Sedin's and provide a solid scoring line, but Bernier has struggled in an offensive role. The positive is that he has used his size effectively in a checking role.

TERRYSINGH SPORTSEDITOR T his past weekend, the Cascade men and women both faced off against Thompson Rivers University in Canada West basketball action at the Envision Athletic Centre. With both sides suffering through five game losing streaks, it was essential for the men and women to get back on the winning track. On Saturday evening the Cascade men outscored Thompson Rivers University 22-9 in the second quarter en route to a 77-53 victory. The Cascades ended a five game losing streak thanks to the victory, improving to 7-8. "I was happy with how we played as a group during the second and third quarters. We played well as a unit and created open shots," stressed Cascades head coach Barnaby Craddock. "We needed to get a win in this division. It's a tough division, and wins are always hard fought." Sam Freeman, the Canada West leader in free throw percentage, was a perfect eight for eight from the line and led the Cascades with 19 points. Cascades leading scoring Tristan Smith added 15 points, while rookie Sheldon Bjorgaard recorded 11 points in the win. The Cascades were good on 10 of 11 attempts from the free throw line, and shot 47 percent from the field. "I really wanted to see our level of play increase. It's what we need to compete with top-ranked teams in our division," added Craddock. "We played a little sloppy with 22 turnovers, and have to do a better job against upcoming teams. I'm looking for us to play at a higher level for upcoming games." On Saturday, the Cascade women also used a scoring spurt to put an end to a five game losing skid. The Cascade women outscored the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack 23-13 in the third quarter en route to a 87-72 victory. The Cascades improved to 4-11 with the win. "It's always nice to win, and we haven't won a game in some time," said UFV head coach Al Tuchscherer. "My message to the girls was, enjoy it for a few minutes and see what it feels like. It was an important game for us to win." The Cascades put the game away in the second half by outscoring TRU 45-33. The win allowed the Cascades to take the season series 2-1 and put the Wolfpack on their own five game losing streak. The Cascades had five players reach double figures in scoring. Alyssa Gaukel hit on four three pointers and led the Cascades with 19 points. Megan McAlister scored 16, and added to her Canada West assist lead with five helpers. Jenn Bridgeman notched 15 points, Alexa McCarthy added 14 points, and Carmella Silvestri notched 10 points. The Cascades shot 48 percent in the game, compared to 37 per cent for the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack. "I think our speed was a bit of an issue for them down the stretch," said Tuchscherer. "We wanted to dictate the tempo of the game and I think we saw that in the third quarter."

Depth Defensemen: [C+l Rob Davison and Lawrence Nycholat have stepped in when necessary and provided steady play and some toughness in Davison. Sarni Salo: [C] More injuries have plagued Salo. Even when healthy, he hasn't looked like the same defenseman who was arguably the best on the team just two years ago.

TERRY SINGH SPORTSEDITOR Following their 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, the Vancouver Canucks have essentially hit the midway mark in their season. After 41 games, the Canucks find themselves holding a 21-15-5 record, good for 5th in the Western Conference standings. After a disappointing end to last season, the Canucks are hoping for a strong second half and a deep playoff run. A healthy Roberto Luongo and the introduction of Mats Sundin to the line-up should chtainly work in the Canucks favour. With a new roster assembled by new General Manager Mike Gillis, the Canucks have seen an increase in goal production and the tempo of their play. They have also seen an increase in their team toughness and grit. Given some more injury problems on the defensive front and more urgently the groin injury Roberto Luongo suffered in late November, thus far the Canucks have to be content with the start they have had. Now, onto the individual performances of the Canucks players and management.

The Back-up Trio: Sanford has played the most in Luongo's absence and has played adequately. Schneider started well, but faded quickly and looks like he is destined for the AHL once Sanford returns to full health. Despite very limited action, newcomer Jason LaBarbera has provided some excellent play in net, so it will be interesting to see ifhe takes the reigns from Sanford until Luongo is healthy.

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Kyle Wellwood: [Al Despite the conditioning issues and getting a shot to play only because of injury, Wellwood has made Mike Gillis look like a very smart man. Despite limited even strength time, Wellwood is second on the team in goals scored and has created numerous opportunities with his magic hands. He has been great on the face-off dot as well. The Sedin Twins: [B+l Inconsistent at times, yet still remaining point per game players. With the introduction of Mats Sundin to the team, the Sedin twins should see their production jump as they finally won't be keyed on by opposing defensemen and forwards every game.

Mason Raymond: [Bl Raymond has suffered from inconsistency, but he has used his blazing speed effectively to create chances. Never afraid to shoot, Raymond has to use his teammates more effectively if he wants to remain in the top 6 forward group.

Source: Dale Cory, UFV Athletics

Defen_semen: Willie Mitchell: [Al Mitchell has been steady as usual, forming the Canucks shut down pairing with Kevin Bieksa. Kevin Bieksa: [A-l Leading the defensive core in points and also forming a shutdown pairing with Mitchell, Bieksa has rebounded from a disastrous season last year. Mattias Ohlund: [B+l Leading the team in +/and providing a steadying presence on the second pairing.

Goal tending: Roberto Luongo: [A]'Like last season, Luongo started slow, but turned it up in November. Unfortunately an injury put a quick halt to that momentum.

Alain Vigneault: [Bl Credit goes to Vigneault for adjusting his style of play to mirror Mike Gillis' vision, unfortunately there are still some puzzling decisions being made by him. Firstly, the constant juggling of lines is more often than not providing absolutely nothing rather than a spark. Secondly, his constant use of Taylor Pyatt in a scoring role at the expense of players like Raymond, Wellwood and even Bernier was puzzling considering the rate of production for each player. Hopefully he can create set line combinations with the inclusion of Mats Sundin to the line-up.

Management: Mike Gillis: [A+l The team is playing a more visually pleasing brand of hockey thanks to his roster moves and vision and we are a much tougher and grittier team than last year. The addition of Mats Sundin was the cherry on top and when healthy this team could legitimately challenge in the Western Conference.

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Shane O'Brien: [C+l He has certainly brought toughness to this team, unfortunately he has also been prone to taking bad penalties. Fortunately, his defensive play has improved dramatically since his arrival.

This Saturday, the UFC arrives in Dublin, Ireland for UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson. The card also features a co-main event of UFC hall of famer Mark "The Hammer" Coleman against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, the UFC debut of Denis Kang, and a fight that should be instant fireworks in Chris "Lights Out" Lytle and Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis. A battle between two accomplished ground fighters in Jeremy Horn and Rousimar Palhares rounds out the main card. When Pride FC was enveloped by Zuffa and the UFC, there were a number of super fights that had hardcore MMA fans salivating. Unfortunately, like we saw with the Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva super fight, key losses and poor performances have put a damper on many of these match-ups. The main event at UFC 93 between Rich "Ace" Franklin and Dan "Hollywood" Henderson is a perfect example of this. Despite Franklin having suffered a devastating TKO loss to current Middleweight champion Anderson Silva prior to the amalgamation of Pride and the UFC, he was still seen as the second best middleweight in the world. Henderson entered the UFC as both Pride's Middleweight and Welterweight champion. Since then, Henderson has lost unification fights to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Anderson Silva. A cautious unanimous decision victory over Rousimar Palhares did little to reignite Henderson's previous glory. Franklin on the other hand lost only one of five fights after his devastating defeat at the hands of Anderson Silva, unfortunately it was in a rematch against Silva that ended equally as devastating. Franklin has essentially been relegated to gatekeeper status in the middleweight division, as there is little interest in a third fight between Franklin and Silva. Franklin has dabbled in the light heavyweight division as of late, recording a TKO victory over Matt Hamill at UFC 88. Despite the victor of this match-up becoming a coach opposite middleweight Michael Bisping in the new season of The Ultimate Fighter, the fight between Franklin and Henderson will take place at light heavyweight. Henderson has excellent wrestling credentials, one punch knockout power and a great chin. Franklin has an underrated ground game and a more varied striking skill set than Henderson. Franklin always comes into fights in peak condition and without a large cut to middleweight he will likely be even more active on Saturday. Henderson has looked drained at middleweight, so not having to cut the extra weight should help Henderson immensely. Despite his wrestling credentials, Henderson typically will engage in stand-up wars, given Franklin's more varied attacks which include solid leg kicks, expect Franklin to out point Henderson in a decision victory. At this point approximately two years ago, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua was the undisputed best light heavyweight fighter in the world. Two torn ACL's have led to Shogun falling off the radar in the light heavyweight division. An injured, out of shape Shogun was choked out by Forrest Griffin in his UFC debut in late 2007. Mark Coleman was recently inducted into the UFC hall of fame, mainly due to his work as a heavyweight in the preZuffa UFC. He hasn't been relevant in MMA in nearly a decade, but does hold a victory over Shogun in 2006, albeit due to a freak arm injury suffered by Shogun. Coleman's post fight antics caused some friction between Coleman and Shogun's fight camps. Coleman is an accomplished wrestler like Dan Henderson and is seen by many as one of the innovators of the ground and pound fighting style. Shogun is a jiu jitsu black belt and an aggressive muay thai practioner on his feet. If Shogun comes to the fight in shape and healthy, he should dispose of Coleman quickly. UFC 93 will also facilitate the UFC debut of Canadian raised middleweight Denis Kang. After a winning streak of 18-0-1 which culminated with a finals berth in the Pride Welterweight Grand Prix, Kang looked like a can't-miss prospect. But, after back to back first round stoppage losses, it looked as though Kang could have been a flash in the pan and a benefactor of some weak opposition. Kang recorded two quick KO and TKO victories to close out 2008 though. He is a black belt on the ground and has great hands, so he should become relevant in the shallow UFC middleweight division. Kang will face Alan "The Talent" Belcher who holds a 4-3 record in the UFC. Belcher has had an inconsistent UFC career, but when he is on he has a solid Muay Thai base, unfortunately Kang is better in all areas and should come out on top. In a battle of talented ground fighters, Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares will take on Jeremy Horn. Horn is one of the most experienced fighters in all of MMA, having officially registered well over 100 fights. Palhares is one of the most talented jiu jitsu practioners in the entire world. Like Coleman, Horn's best days are behind him and when this fight inevitably gets to the ground, expect Palhares to overwhelm Horn and register a submission victory. Rounding out the main card is a bout between Chris "Light Out" Lytle and Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis. This has fight of the night written all over it and if the reports of a gentleman's agreement to keep the fight standing are true, we should be in store for fireworks. Davis is a former professional boxer and as a result obviously has some powerful and quick hands. Davis has also developed a serviceable submission game over the years. Lytle has made a concerted effort to be more aggressive and ex-

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Filling out the preliminary card are the following bouts • Alexandre Barros vs. Martin Kampmann • Antonio Mendes vs. Eric Schafer • Thomasz Drwal vs. Ivan Serati • Tom Egan vs. John Hathaway • Denis Siver vs. Nate Mohr Hawks. Three of the top 10 women's basketball teams in Canada, and no one showed up. Fast forward to the Theresa Humes tournament. Once again, tons of family and friends, but Concordia students not so much. I'm passed telling you to go to games. I've done it for five years and it hasn't seemed to change. It's more than a Concordia thing. It's a Canadian thing. In fact, many of you don't even care about the story you're reading right now because you don't know who Erik Glavic is and you have no idea what the Hee Crighton trophy is for.

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JARED BOOK THECONCORDIAN It's hard for someone to become aware of something they wished wasn't true. It's even harder when they've devoted a lot of time and effort to the cause. Now, this isn't news to me. I know university sports in Canada are about as popular as the NHL in the United States. While this isn't news by any means, there was a story this past week that drove the point home. Erik Glavic, the 2007 Hee Crighton Trophy winner as Most Valuable Player in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, will be transferring from the Saint Mary's Huskies to the Calgary Dinos, joining his former coach Blake Nill. Now, this is a pretty significant story. Both TSN.ca and the Globe and Mail had small stories, and in the case of the Globe, it was a brief in the back of the Sports section. Now, imagine if this was in the United States and a former Heisman trophy winner wanted to transfer schools to play somewhere else. It happens don't get me wrong, but if Urban Meyer gets a job somewhere else next year, you will not see Tim Tebow go with him. He would stay at Florida. Of course, there is one tangible reason this could be done more in Canada there aren't full scholarships here. Unfortunately for the players and

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AthleticsStandings: Canada West Men's Basketball Pacific Division: GP w L W% PF UBC 15 13 2 .867 1243 Trinity Western 15 10 5 .667 1172 Victoria 15 10 5 .667 1061 Simon Fraser 15 8 7 .533 1142 UFV 15 7 8 .467 1112 Thompson Rivers 15 2 13 .133 1091 the schools, there is no money or glory in Canadian Interuniversity Sport. There are no screaming fans. There is no national media coverage. It's not a very glamorous position. There is nothing I can think of that will actually change this. I just report on it anyway, but it's sad. These athletes don't work any less hard than their American counterparts. But, it's a vicious cycle. Does TSN not cover the CIS because people don't care? Or do people not care because the CIS isn't on TSN, and is instead on The Score? No offence to The Score, but there is only so much you can do as Canada's third-ranked all-sports network. CIS sports definitely do have a niche market. There are tons of people you see at every game whether they are at McGill University, Concordia University, or the University of New Brunswick. I see people at every game who are no longer students, and people who are just fans of the CIS. The problem is university students aren't going to games. You have parents, you have other varsity athletes, you have friends, but you don't have the regular students going to games to see how their school is doing. Montreal's Concordia University held two tournaments over the last month. They held the ConcordiaReebok women's basketball tournament, where they had visits from the No. 2 Regina Cougars, No. 5 Alberta Pandas, and the No. 8 Memorial Sea

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citing since lacklustre losses to Matt Serra ·and Matt Hughes. While Davis is the more dynamic striker, Lytle holds the edge on the ground. If the gentleman's agreement is true, expect Davis to pull out the victory, but if the fight hits the ground, Lytle has a great chance at pulling out the victory.

Canada West Women's Basketball Pacific Division: PA PTS GP w L 1023 26 Simon Fraser 15 14 1 1095 20 Victoria 15 9 6 994 20 Trinity Western 15 8 7 .533 1139 16 UBC 15 6 9 1154 14 UFV 11 1338 Thompson Rivers 15