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terwars PAUL ESAU to usurp the actual campaign, THE CASCADE and Peary, being the only mayoral "Na na na na na na na na BANMAN! BANMAN!"

Thus sang my wonderful moth{ate Sunday evening, heralding arrival of Abbotsford's new or-and chiropractor-in-chief Bruce Bal\P\an. As she pointed ~an even has the chartic playboy/vigilante's first although not, admittedly, ~ crusader's famous ~ N '1tke to think that p elected for holding me of tbe.··~ values as Batn, things like a commitment justiceand a penchant for kick8 ass, but I suspect otherwise. rom a cynical perspective, Bann's success is likely the result f former mayor George Peary's ailure - failure to shake the role f super-villainin the fiasco that as the Stave Lake Prqject.

Don't worry; the project is ead, dead, dead - stake through e heart dead. I just doubt that would have had to vacate he throne if he hadn't Jinked his ampaign to a controversial 291 illion~dollar project, and intead pushed the P3 to the back urner and ran on a more convenional platform. In Abbotsford, he debate over Stave Lake tended

candidate in favour of the project, was just too closely associated.

He was the Kingpin, the Lex Luthor of this "city in the country," and people began to call for one man or woman to rise up and stop him.

Hero vs. Villain. System vs. Citizen. Maybe I seem too dramatic, but the rhetoric circulating prior to the November 20 vote was nothing if not polarizing. Specifically, I'm talking about an issue of one of the local Abbotsford papers, which came to my door wrapped in a pro-P3 city ad, yet containing a Water Watch insert that was virulently anti-P3. The dichotomy was jarring, especially considering the ads (or propaganda, to dispense with the euphemism) were very clearly contradictory. As examples: The city ad states that, "by 2016, even with conservation programs, it is projected that the [water] demand will exceed the existing system capacity for two months of the year," the other that "just upgrading our existing [water) sources would easily take us to 2023.''

The city ad announces that "Stave Lake is the most economical and feasible water source to meet Abbotsford's needs," while the Water Watch fights back with

"it is just the 'only option' which would give a private corporation a big enough profit margin."

The city ad states that Abbotsford would be "sole owner of the water system and [would] own all the project infrastructure including water rights, pump station, treatment plant, and transmission lines," which the Water Watch counters by declaring that "under new trade agreements that Canada is negotiating, private companies operating water systems could be able to claim ownership of the water as their 'product."'

The facts themselves are at this point irrelevant, since a decisive 75 per cent of voters rejected the proposal, but the accusations are disquieting. The pro-P3 ad was endorsed with quotes from Peary himself, as well as several prominent city officials, and therefore the criticism is not only an attack on the project itself, but also indirectly on the individuals behind it. If an upgrade to our water system is a better alternative to the Stave Lake project or if the project would really allow a private company to own our water, then it appears that Peary is either utterly incompetent or downright manipulative. "Incompetent" is not a word that most would use to describe George Peary with his 31 years of civic service, and thus the main thrust of the Water

Watch insert was that we were being misled to by those in power.

Peary's reign is over now, and the P3 is a footnote in the margins of municipal history (for now). The time of the Banman has begun; so let all of Gotham's ...

Abbotsford's miscreants b~are.

But frankly, I'm still a littlli'confused. Was the Stave Lake Pioject really an elaborate ruse intended to pass profit and water tights into the hands of private Cdtporations? Or was it a clumsy, if wellintentioned attempt to browbeat the populace into saving themselves from a water crisis? Was Peary (not likely) lying? Was the Water Watch (more likely) misrepresenting the truth? And will anybody attempt to pursue these questions?

Sometimes I sincerely wish that municipal politics were more like BatmanBegins.That the good guys would be truly "good" and that, instead of mounting propaganda campaigns, the bad guys would try crazy and unfeasible things involving military-grade hallucinogens. Yet perhaps there are more similarities to the movie than meet the eye. The hallucinogens, if I remember correctly, were introduced through Gotham's water supply.

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An mteniew with PublicEyefounderSean Holman JOEJOHNSON THE CASCADE Sean Holman is a journalist and the man behind Public Eye, a hardhitting website dedicatedto accountability and oversight. At the beginning of this month he was forced to suspend Public Eye indefinitely due to unsustainable costs associated with its operation.After eight years of reporting,filing Freedomof Information requestsand receivingleaked documents,he has posted over 6000 stories- many of which weregroundbreaking.He was awarded the Jack Websteraward in 2004for best print news reportingof the year and is currently a journalism professor at the University of Victoria. Holman also has a radioshow on CFAX 1070, and is developinga documentaryon provincial politics. This week, he agreed to hold an interview with The Cascade.

Joe Johnson: What was your philosophy behind Public Eye? Sean Holman: First, I'm a very big believer in the importance of the media, and the importance of the media in safeguarding democracy by informing and engaging the public. So I think we have an important role in the media to play in [doing this) and performing a watchdog role of [public-public partnerships] institutions, private institutions, public officials, private officials that's our core mission ... I started up Public Eye because 1 believe in that mission, and ... I think that ... the record shows that it did make a substantive difference when it came to public policy and governance in British Columbia. Now I guess the other sort of operating philosophy of Public Eye was that you didn't need to reach everyone to make a difference. You just needed to reach the right people; people who are engaged, people who are in the media, people who are in politic~. And they would do the job of disseminating whatever reporting I had done. And that also proved to be true - there were a lot of stories I did that were followed by the media, used by the opposition, used by the government in some circumstances.

JJ:You had to suspend the website simply because the costs of running it, right?

SH:Yes.

JJ:What was the biggest cost? Is it the actual hosting of it with the bandwidth?

SH: The biggest cost is my time.

You know, Public Eye was a website that took between 12 and 14 hours a day to run in terms of reporting. It wasn't... the bandwidth or the cost of FOi requests, it was the amount of time that I was personally expending to produce the content for Public Eye...

And at the end of the day if I'm not earning an appropriate income related to that cost, I can't reasonably continue to do that...

And that's too bad. At the end of the day, probably I never had any more than 60 monthly donors at any given point in time, and they were contributing 10 bucks a month. So you can do the math, 600 a month maximum, multiplied by 12, that's not a lot of money. And ye!! there was some advertising, but that wasn't a lot either... Yes, it resulted in other things: I also had a column, and I continue to host my radio show on CFAX 1070. But even all that ... did not really pay for the amount of time that it took to generate that kind of content to generate those kinds of stories.

JJ:Especially

if you're teaching

and you have a radio show; I don't know how you did it.

SH: That's right. That's a pretty intense gig for very little money.

And it was a gig that I happily did for eight years, four of which were basically on my own hook, four of which were (for] 24 hours Vancouver. But at the end of the day... doing watchdog journalism is a time-consuming activity that cannot be done off the side of someone's desk. It can't, right? I think we need to have a conversation in this country about how we intend to fund that kind of journalism.

there are a lot of journalists in this province who do good work other than me.

JJ:What are some of the media that you read?

SH: Well, Vaughn Palmer with The VancouverSun is a must read for anyone who has an interest in politics in this province. But I guess I do a lot... my mandate I guess is a bit different than a lot of other journalists. I don't know, I guess the people that I always sort of looked up to and sort of modeled myself after were people like I.F. Stone, for example, or Russ Francis, who was formerly a journalist with Monday Magazine, or Jack Anderson was another American journalist, right? ...

People who really tried to dig up information that the public didn't already know about, reporting on something that somebody somewhere wanted to suppress. That is what journalism is supposed to be all about. So I really modeled myself after those journalists.

JJ:What do you think about the majority of the media today, do you think it's doing a good job or do you think it's losing ground?

SH: Well, I think what I'm really worried about when it comes to the media is the fact that the media has fewer and fewer resources, and· as a result has fewer and fewer on what I think is the core function of journalism, the investigative function of journalism.

JJ:You teach at the University, right?

SS: That's right, I'm a journalism instructor in the writing department at UVic and .I'm also the acting director of the professional writing program.

JJ:Do you think there's anything that will fill the void of Public Eye, or is this going to be felt pretty widely?

SH: Well, certainly there are others who have said it will leave a void. I guess I'm of two minds on that ... I guess obviously from an egotistical standpoint, I hope the work that I did was valuable. So I hope that it will be missed ... But on the other hand, J hope that it doesn't leave a void because I do think that this kind of journalism, this kind of reporting, is necessary. And l do hope that politicians will still be held to account, public institutions will still be held to account. And certainly

JJ:What was it like breaking the

new ventures that you're going to replace it with?

SH: I don't rule out any possibility. It's entirely possible that if I can figure out a business model for Public Eye that works, then I'll bring it back. It's entirely possible that I may end up working for another media outlet, or not. At the present moment in time I'm working on a documentary and continuing to teach at UVic.

JJ:Do you think Canadians care about having to have to suspend Public Eye, and the loss of investigative journalism?

SH: I hope they care. As I say, there is good work going on in the media. No one should believe that there isn't. I like saying that Public Eye was a part of that good work. But what the public should be aware of is that we in the media have fewer and fewer resources to do that work. And Public Eye's suspension is reflective of the larger difficulties that are being experienced by the media, not just in this country, but in other countries, as well. As we all struggle to figure out how to deal with the impact of the web and how we pay for the news business... because it is a business at the present moment in time, at least. Should Canadians be concerned about the fact that we have fewer and fewer resources?

Absolutely. Should Canadians be concerned about the fact that as a result of having fewer and fewer resources, we have fewer and fewer resources to do investigative journalism? Absolutely.

JJ:With Public Eye, where do you go from here? Is it something that you're actively working to bring back or do you have

JJ:Take a step back and think things over.

SH: Yeah, absolutely. You know, as I say, when I was in university I was a federal Young Liberal and I've never made any secret about that. I mean, I think that to cover politics and to be interested in politics and not have some general overall thought about the political system.. . would be difficult. But you know, I've always structured my reporting around the accountability function and around the democratic function.

That really has been my key focus over the past eight years. I think that probably sums up my own current belief system best. Which I suppose is why you know, I did report, and report in some cases aggressively on both sides of the equation.

JJ:Over Public Eye, you went after both sides of the political spectrum, but do you have a political leaning yourself- that you put aside, or do you just go with what's in the current political climate?

news to your students?

SH: I actually didn't have that conversation with my students.

But I imagine they found out... I do have a little conversation I do at the end of every year in Writing 215 where I talk with them about the media, and the state of the media, and how to get a job in the media and all of that. So I imagine that I will talk a little bit about it then.

I'll probably have to sit down and think about, after eight years of covering this, where exactly do I stand.

SH: Prior to becoming a journalist, I worked in the civil service, in the provincial civil service for both the New Democrats and the Liberals when they were in· government, respectively. And when I was in university, prior to becoming a journalist, I was a member of the federal Young Liberals.

So... I suppose ... I could best be described as a democrat... And I mean a small 'd' democrat. I'm a very big believer in democracy, I'm a very big believer in accountability and I like to think that as long as that's working, the system is working correctly. So... I think

JJ:It's sure going to be felt, I know by at least myself and a few others, actually - politicians that loved your website.

SH: Well, it was a very difficult decision. I mean, it was something I put an enormous amount of time into over the past eight years. But I guess at the end of the hill, all good things must come to an end. And it did; at least temporarily.

Communication students serve up cheap breakfast win-win: residents snagged an affordable meal, while the hosts THE CASCADE completed a project for one of their courses.

Students who live on campus Nancy Hagglov, Aaron Laurie, are faced with a dearth of meal and Janice Barkey are all students options on weekends, and may currently enrolled in CMNS 430 find that even their off-campus Project Management: Commuchoices aren't always budget nication in Action. It is a course friendly. An event hosted by three designed to prepare communicafourth-year communications stu- tions students to work collaboradents on Sunday responded to tively as project team members. these concerns, offering students Students develop effective and efat Baker house a hot breakfast for ficient communication strategies only $2. And the situation was through real projects.

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Hagglov explained, "As a part of CMNS 430 we have to do a project to give back to UFV, and the UFV community. So we brainstormed; I went and talked to Sheila McKay, Martin Kelly and Junelle Mah and got many ideas from them."

"We were made aware that there weren't many food services available to students on campus on the weekend," she noted, "so that's what we decided to do."

On Sunday morning in the first floor common room of Baker

House, which has been renovated this year to now include a kitchen, the three communications students hosted their breakfast event. They served pancakes and turkey bacon with pastries donated by Safeway and fruit trays donated by Save On Foods.

Baker House resident and former Baker House Residence Association president Matthew Bo was in attendance on Sunday morning, and he agreed that there are not many food service options on campus for residents during the

weekend. He said he was happy to have the communications students come in to feed him a very affordable meal at $2 a plate.

All proceeds generated by the event were to go to Abbotsford Food Bank. Hagglov said that her team wanted to follow UFV Student Life's lead by donating any additional funds generated by their community dinners to Abbotsford Food Bank, because of how many UFV students utilize their services.

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UFVhostscelebratlonof M6tls people· LEANNAPANKRATZ THE CASCADE UFV's recent Metis Awareness Day-held on November 15 fot students, faculty and staffshowcased the rich Metis history and culture. The three-hour event boasted a history of the Metis shared by Rene Inkster, a traditional Metis lunch with a menu of soup and baked bannock bread, and a demonstration of a jig (a lively Metis dance often set to irregular fiddle, top tapping and spoons) presented by Beverly Lambert.

The Metis are a distinct people group that are descendents of 18th and 19th century French and British fur traders who married First Nations and Inuit women - primarily those of the Cree, Ojibwa, and Saulteaux bands.

While the Metis began as simply a term to describe the children of these early Canadian interracial couples, Metis intermarriage and subsequent children resulted in a new aboriginal group that is still thriving to this day. The Ca-

nadian Metis National Council finalized its national definition in September 2002 - a statement that recognized the Metis as a distinct people separate from other aboriginal nations. The Metis are often overlooked as a separate nation with unique customs, traditions and culture, and work very hard with regards to maintaining social and federal prominence as well as preservation of the very distinct Metis culture - a culture that celebrates the melding of the people who developed Canadian civilization and the European pioneers that brought it international prominence through sea trade.

Michelle Lavergne is the president of the Fraser Valley Metis Association, a local 'officially recognized and non-profit society' whose near 500 members hold regular meetings, cultural gatherings, and send out information to subscribers concerning various political and social issues. She spoke about the event with The Cascade.While Lavergne herself was unable to attend UFV's Metis Awareness Day, she knew of it and spoke fondly of such events

that are focused on Metis cultural awareness and preservation.

"The Association really pushes for events like this, and it's wonderful to see our local university playing a role," she said.

Lavergne attributed the relative lack of events in Abbotsford that celebrate Metis culture to "a matter of funding."

"The Association would love to see a larger amount of local cultural events," she explained. "The catch is, though, we're an association that is entirely non-profit, and is run entirely by dedicated volunteers. We rely solely on funders whose generous donations keep us going, yet inevitably we run out of funding, which is really too bad, because there is so much good the organization is doing."

Apart from promoting awareness, the FVMA also declared on its website that it has established and supports a "Metis community resource center that provides social, educational, cultural and family services," as well as many programs for youth between the ages of 10 and 30. These in-

elude opportunities to obtain workplace-oriented skills such as Foodsafe and basic training. The FVMA notes that opportunities such as this promote "self-determination" and "positive community relationships" in the Metis people, and further enrich the nation as it pushes for greater social prominence.

"We hold monthly gatherings and community fundraising," said Earl Cathers, the FVMA's Director of Natural Resources.

"The availability and prominence of such events really depends on the community and its willingness to donate and be a part of such an organization. We do our best to promote awareness of our culture."

But the proposals and grant letters for potential funders are proving troublesome for the FVMA. "The proposals we send out for funding are often extremely in-depth," Lavergne explained, "and another of our main problems is finding volunteers to write the proposals and grant letters. One letter we sent out was 140 pages long! It's hard to find a

willing writer."

Lavergne said that UFV students interested in doing their part in Metis cultural preservation could offer their services as proposal writers.

"The best way to get involved would be to visit our website at www.FVMA.ca, and subscribe to our newsletter, which will occasionally come with a call for proposal or grant writers. A dedicated university student and business writer would be perfect for this job. It would look fantastic on a resume, and would be great community work. If we can get proposals out there to funders, there will be a greater chance of more events like this happening that celebrate our beautiful culture."

For more information regarding the Fraser Valley Metis Association and potential opportunities to get involved, please email Michelle Lavergne at President@ FVMA.ca

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Western statesstepupsanctions on Iran TheUnitedStates,Britain andCanada onMonday announced newsanctions onIran'senergyand financial sectors,stepsanalysts saidmayraise pressure onTehran butwereunlikely to haltits nudearprogram.

TheUnitedStatesnamedIranasanareaof"primarymoney laundering concern;a stepdesigned todissuade non-U.S. banksfromdealingwith it;blacklisted 11entitiessuspected ofaidingits nuclearprograms; andexpanded sanctions to targetcompanies thataiditsoilandpetrochemicalindustries.

The·unitedStatesstoppedshort,however, of targetinglran'scentral bank,a stepthatcould havecutit offfromtheglobalfinancial system, sentoilpricesskyrocketing andjeopardized U.S. andEuropean economic recovery.

Ina coordinated action,Britain orderedallBritish financial institutions to stopdoingbusiness with theirIraniancounterparts, including theIranian centralbank.Asourcefamiliar withthesanctions saidthestepswouldnotdirectly targettradein Iranian oil.

Canada saiditwouldbantheexportofallgoods usedinIran'spetrochemical, oilandgasindustry and"block virtually alltransactions withIran; including withitscentralbank,withanexception forIranian-Canadians to sendmoneyhome.

Theseriesofannouncements wereinresponse to a November 8 International Atomic Energy Agency reportthatpresented intelligence suggestingIranhadwor1<ed ondesigning an atomic bombandmaystillbesecretly carrying out relatedresearch.

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Referendumapproachin1to confirm$10 million loan for newStudentUnionBuildin1 TANYA RUSCHEINSKI to complete the project, the SUS CONTRIBUTOR was the only group left who was able to cover for the fiI}.ancialloss through a loan.

From December 5th through As it stands, the now $Fl mil9th 'the Student Union Society will lion building is broken down into be holding a referendum where the $10 million loan, the roughly members will vote on whether $2.~ million from collected stuthey approve the proposed $10 dent fees, and the remaining $5 ·million loan in order to finalize million from UFV. the finances of the building and According to Carlos Vidal, move on to the next phase.

SUS president, the new Student The decisio_n has already been Union Building is meant to be "a made to construct a new Student one-stop shop for all student serUnion Building that will bring all vices." This includes Student Life student amenities together under facilities, the Student Union Socione roof; the matter currently at ety, CIVL Radio, The Cascade,the hand is determining how long Career Centre, and an expanded, students are willing to wait to see fully-functioning AfterMath. It it materialize. will also contain ample meeting Students had collectively de- space for clubs and associations cided in winter of 2008 during and a large multi-purpose room the Student Membership Refer- for all types of events. It will sit endum that they agreed to pay an next to the Envision centre, and extra $35 fee every semester to be if all goes as planned, the goal is allocated into a fund that would to have the building open by Sepraise money to build a new Stu- tember 2013. dent Union Building. The buildIn order to validate the upcoming would contain all student · ing referendum, five percent of service-related offices and would the SUS membership must vote help solve the space crunch the (that works out to about 500 stuuniversity was, and is, facing. dents), and half of this group plus Initially, the $15-million pro- one must vote "yes" in order to posed project was to be split ev-en- confirm the loan. If this happens, ly between the B.C. government, the SUS will be able to finalize the UFV and the SUS. The prospect of mortgage and move on to the next a loan became an issue when the step of construction. In the event provincial government backed that the referendum does not go out on their $5 million contributhrough, the SUS says they plan tion as the financial reality of the to hold a second referendum at past few years became apparent. a later date. If it is refuted again, SUS Communications Adminhowever, then the only option istrator Jhim Burwell explained left is to wait for the money to be how the BC Government did two raised through the regular stuthings when they withdrew their dent contributions. funding. "They pulled out on "We would really like to see their promise, essentially, to put this building happen faster than that $5 million in," said Burwell, if we had to wait for the money "but they also put a restriction on to accrue to $10 million, which the university's ability to borrow would take about roughly eight money." to 10 years," said Vidal. "We just With the university unable to feel like these students have been take out the size of loan necessary paying into this fund for a couple

years already and they would like to see ... it become a reality."

One of the key concerns that students have had regarding the mortgage is if it would result in fee increases. Burwell assured students that there would be no need for them to pay any more money than they had already agreed to.

"The way that it is going to work presently under the current understanding," said Burwell, "is that the amount of sub-funding coming in will cover both the mortgage payments and the majority of the operations, if not all fhe operations."

So students do not need to worry about having to pull more money out of their pockets; "We're not looking to overextend ourselves by building a building that we can't afford," said Burwell.

However, according to Shane Potter, a fourth-year English student and student representative on the Senate, the Senate Governance Committee and the Undergraduate Education Committee, the project is asking for too much.

"I'm a little concerned about them spending $17 million on this huge [project] that essentially costs too much for what they're building and what they need," he said.

His issue is not with the building itself, but rather with how the SUS chose to act on the need for more space by planning to construct a building that "looks like an art piece."

"They wanted to ~ave all of their services together so that they are all in one place for convenience, and I think that's what [we] should be doing," said Potter. "Where they went from that to saying we need this elaborate, glass, $17 million building with all this fancy stuff... is the jump that I'm having a hard time mak-

ing."

To put it in perspective, Potter noted that if you break down the 4700 square-metre building plan, the cost per square metre ends up coming out to around $3600. "It's a huge cost and it's a very expensive building and I just don't 4-nderstand it," he said.

Rather than spending years paying off a mortgage through student fee contributions, Potter suggested that the SUS simplify their building plans and satisfy their needs, not their wants.

"Put up some walls, put up a roof, get some more square feet, and make a simple building," said Potter. "You can spend the money we already have and build something simple, not this extravagant project."

He has launched a "No" campaign against the mortgage referendum and seeks to find out if other students agree with him.

His goal is to provide students with information that represents an effective argument against the mortgage and that essentially is "an alternate voice" for students who perhaps support his view but thought they were the only

ones.

"It just does not seem like (the SUS] is being smart with our money," concluded Potter.

"I think going into debt for this building, even for te11years, is a huge mistake."

No matter how you look at the issue, however, Burwell wants to stress the importance of making a well-informed decision.

"The most important thing from my perspective .. .is that we want as many people to know about this as possible. Whether they want to vote or not is up to them, but we want the decision on the way that they vote to be made according to real information."

Currently, the SUS website has a section devoted to the Student Union Building with information on all of the statistics and frequently asked questions. There are also going to be two formal Q&A sessions the week before the referendum, one each in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, which students are encouraged to check ouf and participate in.

Agree? Disagree? Comment at The Cascade online at ufvcascade.ca

The voice of reason: Adv.cefrom the udent Association for hilosophical Couns l_ling (SAPC)se ingthe stu- sy. dentsof U~

DearSAPC,

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year and a half now. Our relationship seems to be on the verge of breakingup. He says I am being too jealous and I need to calm down. I feel like I can't help it.

Every time he talks to pretty girls I feel insecure.He works with a lot of girls 'tlndFacebooksthem all the time.

I try not to questionhim aboutwho is he talking too and if she is pretty, but I can't help it. He says I have nothing to worry about becausethey are just friends, but I can't stop feeling powerless and overwhelmedwith jealouI feel like I'm not me, the person I thoughtI was. How can I overcome the helplessnessIfeel?

Sincerely, Student

Dear Student, I can appreciate how difficult it is to deal with emotions related to jealousy. Nobody likes to feel overcome with powerlessness, especially if we don't feel like it is in line with who we authentically are. First of all, jealousy is not an uncommon issue for people to experience in life. Typically it is viewed as a problem of insecurity or self-esteem. However, the theme of your email has more to do with powerlessness and not feeling in control of your reactions and or actions. Therefore we will focus on freedom of the will.

I think the philosopher Harry Frankfurt's theory on freedom of the will should be helpful in this case.

Frankfurt's thesis on freedom of the will is concerned with

higher and lower order desires. I would like to investigate further will use jealousy to illustrate his please email us again. Thank you, reasoning. If a person has a desire and we hope this helps. If anyto act out of jealousy, this desire one reading this would like to is considered a lower order desire. respond to this issue specifically Next, if this person desires to not or request advice from the SAPC, act out of jealousy, the desire to· please do so by emailing alex@ not act from jealousy js the higher ufvcascade.ca. order desire. Freedom of the will Students can also seek help is achieved if the higher order de- from UFV Counsellors who can sire is fulfilled. This means if the assist with person issues, crisis, person still acts out of jealousy career plans and study skills. even though they desired not to, Contact Student Services Monthey do not have freedom of the -day-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 will. However, if that person is p.m. For after hours support, successful in not acting from jeal- contact the regional crisis line at ousy, they have freedom of the 1-877-820-7444. will. Freedom in all persons lies in the fact that people have the ability to reflect on their desires and motives and ean choose which desires are important enough to move themselves or not.

Reflect on this, and if you

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THE CASCADE Health reference lab for the ISA

Headlines have appeared across BC newspapers stating that samples of salmon allegedly infected with the deadly ISA returned from government labs with negative results. Contrary to earlier lab tests, the government has concluded that there is no ISA (infectious salmon anemia) present in BC salmon.

'The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has tested all 48 samples received as part of the original investigation and the results are all negative for the virus," a Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)spokespei:son said. "All additional samples that have been collected and tested as part of this investigation, have also been negative for infectious salmon anemia, however, these supplementary results must be considered inconclusive because of the poor quality of the samples."

When samples were initially tested by two top labs, they were found to be positive. According to The Tyee, Dr. Are Nylund from the University of Bergen, Norway, verified the ISA virus detection in Rivers Inlet sockeye smolts by

virus in Prince Edward Island, found that chum, coho and chinook from the Fraser River tested positive for the European strain ·of the ISA virus.

Once these government labs had concluded negative results, a media ·conference call took place.

Their statements seem unworried; there was no ISA found in BC salmon. But soon, journalist questioning revealed discrepancies.

The responses shifted to "inconclusive" and therefore negative.

Six ISA virus positive tests were turned into negatives. The CFIA and the federal and provincial government did this because they were not able to reproduce the results with those same samples.

The CFIA spokesperson continued to say that "the CFIA and DFO are also looking at how the samples were handled, transported and stored. This information will be critical in validating the virus test results and establishing Canada's health status for this disease."

The government agencies results were negative because of the pQor quality of the samples: negative through default. We don't need have a thorough knowledge

in pathogen detection to understand degradation of samples. Of course the CFIA wasn't able to reproduce those positive results - the samples they were working with were fast deteriorating "preserved" samples (aka freezeburned fish rot). The labs that reached the positive conclusion with the samples are world-accredited labs. What does this say about the competence of government labs?

The Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Keith Ashfield made a statement saying the samples tested negative, condemning those who found the results positive. "Because some have chosen to draw conclusions based on unconfirmed information, this has resulted in British Columbia's fishing industry and Canada's reputation being put at risk needlessly."

The Federal Minister of Fisheries is playing the very role he is condemning. That is precisely what the government is doing drawing conclusions based on their own tentative results. Their results: inconclusive due to poor sample quality. Their prognosis: negative.

ISA virus is the most deadly salmon virus known, afflicting salmon farms worldwide. It's

wiped out stocks in Chile and Nor- we've overcome a scare. Or maybe way. Are we supposed to dismiss · they are apathetic about it or comthe results from two reputable ISA pletely unaware. Either way, the virus labs, because the re-tested looming devastation of farmed samples were of poor quality? and wild salmon on our coast Every headline I read about this won't be stopped. The DFO, BC spits out: "No ISA in BC." It is com- and Federal government, and the mon knowledge that most people CFIA's incompetence will bring us glance at headlines, read the first to economic and ecological ruin. It few lines, and then move on. The will be a horrible plunge. fact of the matter is that the majorSo get educated. Otherwise, ity of British Columbians believe here we go ...

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Mongolia heads for a mining boom hangover DESSABAYROCK THE CASCADE I've always wanted to go to Mongolia, because, according to my nineyears-old self, that is where the dinosaurs are. A decade later, I'm not entirely sure where this conviction came from, but Mongolia remains appealing to me. It's roughly three times the size of France, sandwiched between Russia and China, and covered in rolling hills of grazing land.

Up until a few years ago one of its biggest exports was goats' wool There's a kind of exotic elegance in having a population that's twothirds nomadic. Although it's hardly the first name that springs to mind when it comes to booking a vacation, it lays claim to any number of adjectives that clog travel pamphlets: Hyper-real. Stunning. Colourful.

Starkly beautiful.

Unfortunately; something spoils this idyllic scene; Mongolia is in the throes of a mining boom. It might be a quiet country; but at one point or another it came to someone's attention that Mongolia was sitting on a literal gold mine.

And not just gold - copper, iron, zinc, coal, rare earth elements and oil are all hidden away in the hills and folds of Mongolia. In a global economy where refiners and manufacturers are beginning to tap out the

places these things have been found before, the realization that there is still a huge untouched chunk of everything is exciting. The best part is the sheer volume of these deposits one copper and gold vein in partirular, ''Turquoise Hill': is almost as big as the Yukon.

This is fantastic news for Mongolia; finally; they have the resources to play with the big boys. Since mining operations began running full-swing in the last five years or so, Mongolia has started exporting these resources in a big way - to China, the US, and a myriad of other countries including Canada.

This seems like nothing but gravy for Mongolia, but, as with everything, there is a downside to this surge of mining activity. It's important to keep in mind that most of Mongolia's population is nomadic, and depends on the wide grazing

land for income. There are few cities, apart from the capital. There isn't really a healthcare system to speak of, or much infrastructure of any kind, and the concern is that the government of Mongolia is far more interested in developing mining practices. Because Mongolia hasn't experienced anything even remotely similar to this mining boom before, there are few structures in place to protect the workers or the environment. The mining camps springing up now could easily turn into permanent towns, and then into permanent cities - but without rhyme, reason, or civic planning, this would likely result in widespread slums. Mining requires a largely male workforce, and the subsequent male-based mining towns become a magnet for prostitution and sexually transmitted diseases.

Nothing should be rushed into less than large economic decisions, but it seems that Mongolia is rushing into this one. It gleefully describes itself as "a wolf on the move," but only time will tell if this wolf is the Alpha, or the one that ends up a rug in some hunter's man-cave. Mongolia, we've always been there for each other.

We've grown up together, and now we're in that stage where we think we're invincible. Don't do something you'll regret- the hangover might be more than you can ~die.

Callingfor Teaching ExcellenceAward Nominations.

Chris Bertram:

Recipientofthe.2011UFV TeachingExcellenceAward.

Once again UFYwill provide an award to an individual in recognition of teaching excellence.

Those eligible for nomination include all UFYfaculty and lab instructors who have completed two years of instruction or sessional instructors who have completed the equivalent time.

Nominations will be accepted from faculty, students, alumni, and staff.

Selection criteria includes mentorship, attention to student learning in the instructional environment and in coursework, respect for students, exemplary scholarship and professionalism.

Nomination packages are available at the offices of the Deans, Faculty Services, and Student Services. · Packages can be downloaded from www.ufv.ca/tea.

For more information, contact Lisa.Tassoneat 604-504-7441 ext 5114 or lisa.tassone@Ufv.ca.

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Insight on lnSite a supervised drug injection site

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REBECCAGROEN and Substances Act that deal with THE CASCADE possession and trafficking ... " InSite, a supervised drug injection site in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, has been around since September 2003 and is the only one of its kind in North America. Addicts can go there to inject themselves with their pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of nurses who can provide them with clean needles, tourniquets, cookers, water and syringes. If an overdose OCCllrs,trained staff will be there to intervene. Currently there are over 12,000 users registered at InSite.

Though controversial in nature, there has been a lot of support for InSite. It operates on a harm-reduction approach which means it "strives to decrease the adverse health, social and economic consequences of drug use without requiring abstinence from drug use!' Minster of BC Health Kevin Falcon has said that "this is a program that has received very widespread independent medical journal support for the outcomes and the efforts they are making on a medical basis to treat some of the most difficult addicts you can imagine. .." Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson has said ''The science in favour of InSite is clear, and as long as we have people suffering from addiction on our streets we need harm reduction options in place." Spokesman for InSite Mark Townsend also sees the benefits, saying that ''before this place opened, people were dropping dead all over the place."

According to the Supervised Injection Site webpage, overdoses in the area around InSite have decreased by 35 per cent and overall in Vancouver city there has been a nine per cent decrease.

While it was the Liberal government that allowed InSite to open, this approach has been under some harsh criticism from the Conservative government in recent years.

Prime Minister Steven Harper was quoted as saying, ''We as a government will not use taxpayers' money to fund drug use." However, after several lawsuits regarding InSite and its legal implications regarding drug trafficking, "the Supreme Court of British Columbia struck down the

Why was this action chosen?

The judge presiding over the case made it clear that InSite is not just a safe zone for users to come, inject their drugs with clean equipment, and leave. Each user is assessed before being registered. They must be 16-years-of-age or older, comply with a certain code of conduct upon their visits, and not bring in any children. Pregnant women undergo a more thorough assessment. Pregnant users are referred to clinics and daycares managed by the Health Authority. These places provide pre- and post-natal care to pregnant women who are active users.

The second floor of InSite's building is home to a facility known as Onsite, which opened September 2007. Onsite is a place where users who are ready to go through withdrawal management can come to detoxify. A trained team of health professionals comprised of doctors, nurses, counsellors and mental health workers will be on staff to aid with this process. Those who are homeless or who don't want to return to an environment where drug use happens can stay temporarily on the third floor of this building and be connected further with community support and treatment programs.

InSite seems to have many pros associated with it, but there are cons as well. This is not a black and white issue as many would like to see it classified. There are moral implications to what is being done. Are we merely enabling a life of "safe" addiction and drug usage for people within Vancouver? Would it be wiser to put the money spent on InSite and its support workers towards helping addicts permanently deal with their problems? On the other hand, if InSite were not to exist, the lives of many people would be in danger due to drug addiction Popular public opinion seems to see InSite as an answer to the problem posed in the latter, but with an issue as sensitive and uncomfortable as drug addiction, it is appropriate to weigh all the consequences before coming to a conclusion

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Sti 11wrong on copyright Public Eye comes to an end Things have gotten more comJ.D.R. BROWN THE CASCADE ·plicated as sophisticated encryption Since the very beginning of Stephen Harper's mandate in 2006, copyright reform has been "on the agenda." But with every election call, every prorogation, all the introduced bills rumed at reforming copyright have died an inglorious death on the order paper. With their majority win this past spring, the latest iteration of their copyright reform has risen from the ashes and found its way onto a fast-tracked legislative agenda But whatever benefits students and educators stand to gain with this new reform bill, there remains one gigantic loophole that undermines absolutely everything- digital locks.

Once upon a time digital locks were called DRM, or "digital rights management,'' and were first used in the late 1990s by content producers to prevent unauthorized copying. The DVD was the first major piece of media to have a digital lock built in, but most of the early uses for digital locks were restricted to software. If a person pirated a copy of Windows XP, they would need a keycode to install and use it successfully. Such a system was not particularly sophisticated, and almost all of these were cracked and circumvented quite quickly.

software has become freely available and computing power has increased in everything from phones to toasters. Now, most digital locks include some type of (usually public key) encryption. This effectively seals off the content to anyone who does not have a proper key for said digital lock, thereby forcing people to legitimately pay whatever for access. The problem is that these digital locks simply do not work and by giving them legal protections, the government will be criminalizing the every day activities of millions of dtiz.ens, especially students.

The new copyright bill has an education exemption specifically mentioned under i~ fair dealing provisions. This means that students and educators are able to access and use otherwise copyrighted material for free for purposes of teaching and research. (This is not explicit in our current copyright legislation).

But the digital locking provision is written in such a way that makes it completely illegal to circumvent it - for whatever purpose, even exercising one's right to fair dealing for education. This means that if you are downloading a PDF article from JSIDR and want to put it on your Kindle or iPad in addition

to your computer, you will be infringing upon copyright if that article has a lock placed on it Absurd!

But the dirty little secret in all of this is that digital locks are conceptually broken. Say you've locked your valuables in a box. Okay, your stuff is safe there so long as you have the key and no one else does.

But what if you want all of your friends to see what you have in the box? WelL then you have to make them a copy of the key. But there is no way for you to know which friend is trustworthy before you give the keys away, and then when you do give the keys away there is nothing preventing one of your friends from losing it or giving it away.

The result is that as soon as keys are distributed to any degree, the actual lock becomes meaningless.

And that's what happens with digital locks. Disney wants everyone to see its movies, and Sony wants everyone to listen to its music. Would Disney release a DVD that could only work for one person? Not a chance.

The solution is to simply abolish digital locks, or at least make their circumvention legal for legitimate purposes. Their protection is an unnecessary infringement upon our freedom.

They don't make 'em like they used to ALEXEI SUMMERS down. And we seem to sit around THE CASCADE and complain. Whereas back in the Here he lies at the last - propped up on his deathbed. Awaiting proper burial in his crystal coffin; stoicism is at Jong last stone cold dead.

A recurring theme I seem to revisit is the theme of golden age thinking -that is, a nostalgic reflection on how things were better in the past. Some might say that I am in denial of the painful present I might even agree with you if you caught me at the right time. It's true, I've always been one of those types who has tended to glance back at different eras and say '1 would've been better off living in that day and age." I've more or less looked back at every decade of the 20th century and yearned to have lived in it at one point in time in my life. F.achdecade had it's own charm, warmth, and allure, and while I should probably be more focused on living in the now rather than reverting my gaz.e to a romantic past (all the while ignoring the problems of the day and age such as polio, famine and cholera) it's much more easy to look back to a day and age when men and women seemed to be of a more stoic mindset. A mindset I find myself relating to more than the mindset of my own generation.

I'm getting tired of starting off articles with the words "these days" but - here it goes. These days, it almost seems like things are a little too easy for us. A little too dumbed

day, our forefathers were too busy ducking from mortar shells, and standing in the breadlines, or riding the rails west to find work to have time to complain. In those days men had to grow up fast. There are no more muddy trenches to die in, there is no great world war of our time to be fought As such, we've had nothing to shape us into a generation of men and women of iron. Most of us are barely old enough to even remember the cold war. Us 90s-children grew up in the wake of it, only seeing the ripples of fear on the surface of the pond. So that didn't really have much effect on us. And it seems that because of that, we've gotten weaker as a society - both mentally and physically. We seem to be getting less and less tolerant to any kind of suffering. We haven't built up an immunity to pain, something those who went before had in spades.

I'm not saying war and strife is a good thing. There is nothing glorious about dying alone in the mud, or starving, and not being able to feed your family; and I can't express the horror of it into words. But times of great strain build men and women into soldiers. It forces one to be tough, and able to last through anything. It develops skills which extend beyond the battlefields and breadlines into the realms of every day life, creating a functional capable human being fit for action in any scenario. The hu-

man race has lasted through all the peril and torment imaginable. We've seen every kind of natural, and manmade disaster imaginable. We've built monuments, sailed the seas in ships, and slain armies of darkness and evil. Every time there has ever been one of these events, mankind has risen to the challenge and made every effort to better itself. And each and every time we have come out of these incredible circumstances, reborn from the ashes, risen anew.

If it is indeed the perils we go through in our formative years that make us tough, there's not much hope for this generation to recover what has been robbed of it Perhaps we're better off not having been through too much conflict. On one hand we haven't developed certain survival skills that may be necessary one day; on the other we have had pretty comfortable, coddled lives. What scares me about this is that if something does ever happen, something major, something catastrophic - will our generation be able to rise to the challenge? Will we too be men and women of iron, with the strong resolve and determination of our ancestors who have gone before us? Or will we be too used to being a nation of feeble-minded basement dwelling teenagers to get off our bottoms and do something?

The thought scares the hell out of me, because to be honest, I'm really not sure which way it will go.

JOEJOHNSON and nothing has come along to be THE CASCADE comparable.

British Columbia has just lost what might have one of the greatest, if not the greatest, providers of information and accountability we have ever seen. PublicEye has been a light shining on both public and private institutions, as well as public and private figures, to expose all the little areas that may potentially have been overlooked. Unfortunately, after eight years that light has burned out as the business model on which PublicEyewas based upon proved to simply be unsustainable. Sean Holman, the one man show behind the website has had to finally suc:cumb to the costs and call a suspension.

Over the eight year span, Holman managed to publish thousands of stories. The majority of the information being found either from leaked documents or Freedom of Information requests. Exposed were things such as behind the scene actions of the BC NDP which lead to Carole James resigning as leader, and also contracts given to companies with Liberal ties, by the Liberal government, over the HST. PublicEyewas an enterprise that did not shy away from anyone, or from any political party. Everything was taken to account, and rightly so. PublicEyewas a service to our province.

In fact, it was such a service that it will be difficult to replace. Of all FOi requests within the province, Public Eye was responsible for 25 per cent That's one man, essentially, providing his life to comb through a vast amount of information in a valiant effort to dig for the truth. So it's no wonder that there are some who are having a field day now that operations have been halted. This is especially true for the Liberal government sitting in power. They no longer have to worry about Holman's oversight.

In fact, there's now a good chance that a number of questionable practices may not be caught This isn't to suggest that the liberals are any more or less dirty than any other party, but only that any governing party should be watched doggedly.

Holman, himself, is a man of intellect A journalism professor at the University of Victoria in the Writing department, he has in the past writ-,, ten for the likes of TheVanrouverSun and 24 Hours.Currently he hosts a radio show on CFAX 10'70.But it is his belief and drive in investigative journalism and finding the truth that allowed him to press on for nearly a decade, all while fighting for a public that gave him very little.

So little, really, that it's why he had to halt any further efforts. With a visitor count of 200,000 unique hits in the last year alone, he had only 60 donors contributing. This is all while spending somewhere between 12-14 hours of every day analyzing and reporting. Even with advertisements, it wasn't enough. We let him down.

But then, what does this all mean?

It means that the amount of information on those who lead this province has greatly declined. It means that accountability has taken a hit And it means that the level of democracy we are capable of achieving has been diminished. This is true because Public Eye is like nothing before it,

However, we as a society can change this. We can change the decline of investigative journalism in BC and Canada And we can do this by becoming more active in showing an interest in those hard hitting journalists who are working on our behalf. The power of the net can be harnessed to provide a multitude of platforms and revenue streams on which we can express that interest as a financial support. In the case of PublicEye,it's just a matter of finding the right balance. There are good examples of this in The'Iyeeand the GeorgiaStraight.Both of which are great independent media. But they are still no PublicEye. Holman deserves every bit of credit due for his service. At the end of it all, above the accountability and exposingof truth, he demonstrated what it means to be a real journalist - setting an example out there for many students and professionals alike.

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(10 letters) I )0\\ '\ 2. Rick Deckard in Blade Runner is hired to track down and retire "__ ."

(IO letters) 4. This film about an aspiring dancer features the hit song "Maniac" on its -soundtrack. (JOletters) 5. In Die Hard, what is the name of the corporation in which terrorists try to steal bearer bonds? (8 letters) 7. In The Delta Force, Chuck Norris rescues hostages from terrorists in what city? (6 letters) JO. In First Blood, Sheriff Will Teasle and an entire police force take on who?

(5 letters) 11. In Bloodsport, Frank Dux competes in what tournament? (6 letters) 13. In Rain Man, Raymond suffers from what disorder? (6 letters)

The Weekly Horoscope

Answer Key Across 1. Phthalates 4. Labia

7. Necrophilia 10. Silicone 12. Intactivist 13.Erotica 14. Frenulum 15.Femen

Down 2. Taboo 3. Kegel 5. Asexuality 6. Dakimakura 8. Harvest 9. Surrender 11. Suicide

StarSignsfromtheSumasSibyl

Aquarius: Jan 20 - Feb 18 Don't trust robots. The Cylons are preparing something.

LAST WEEK'S

Gemini: May 21 - June 21

Libra: Sept 23 - Oct 22

The best way to avoid stress this week is to drink. A lot.

If you have sex with a Virgo this week, the rest of your life will be wonderful.

Scorpio: Oct 23 - Nov 21

Pisces: Feb 19 - March 20

Cancer: June 22 - July 22

The one time you forget to wash your hands this week, you will get HlNl and die.

If you convince a Virgo to have sex with a Libra, good things will

Your future seems murky. Perhaps you should buy some Vim and give it a good clean.

happen.

Leo: July 23 - Aug 22 Sagittarius: Nov 22 - Dec 21

Aries: March 21 -April 19

Solar winds predict you will become a masked vigilante this coming Thursday.

If you do not call your parents soon, financial difficulties may continue.

Taurus: April 20 - May 20

If you keep a Libra from having sex with a Virgo, awful things

will not happen to you.

Capricorn: Dec 22 - Jan 19

Virgo: Aug 23 - Sept 22

Happiness will be yours, but only if you watch an entire season of

Stay away from Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius to avoid unnecessary drama.

Do not have sex with a Libra this week, or the rest of your life will be destroyed.

HappyDays.

WAY TO GO HAMPAN! THANKS FOR CLEARING THE HOUSE OUT FROM

ZOMBIES!!

HEY, I'M ACTUALLY RECRUITING ADVENTURERS FOR MY COMPANY. ARE YOU GUYS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE ADVENTURE? I CAN START YOU OFF ON EASY!

MONKEY BATTLES AN ALIEN

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Last week UFV students, staff and faculty were invited to begin a weeklong journey into a variety of different cultures during International Week. It was meant to be a promising adventure, stopping at various sites all around the world.

Indian culture was the first to be promoted. Over spicy samosas and cups of steamy chai, spectators watched UFV's male Bhangra dancing team on Monday. "I've been doing Bhangra since I was four-years-old," said dancer Anmol Bopari. "Dance is a ~ig part of Indian culture, so we're sharing it with you today," he added. Adaly Molina, who works for UFV International, explained that there are a large group of lndo-Canadian and other international students, and International Week gives them an opportunity to showcase their cultures. "Tonight: a taste of India," she laughed.

Wednesday took students to China, where they could pick up a "Chinese Passport" and visit five

Chinese cities as well as authentic Chinese food. Once their passport was full, participants could go and pick up a Chinese souvenir. Jolynna Qiao, a second year international business student, explained the importance of the event. "There are a lot of Chinese students here at UFV. This gives us a chance to learn together, as well as to share our culture with the Canadians."

The Chinese students also hosted the community dinner, where for $2 students could enjoy a full meal. They did this as a fundraiser for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey.

Thursday welcomed a mosaic of cultures from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Colourful clothing, enthusiasm and bright smiles were displayed by the international students who spoke about their home countries. Dances from a number of represented cultures entertained the audience. Four students from the Dominican Republic performed a traditional dance from their native land, as did students from Indonesia, Singapore, Korea,

Mauritius and Ghana. The dancer from Ghana, Akyaa Addo, said that she and her fellow students from Ghana were there to showcase African culture. "Africa is huge," said Danielle Acquah-Labi who was also busy that night with braiding people's hair in the traditional African style. "There are different ways of dressing for different parts of the country, and it varies greatly throughout Africa."

The final destination of International Week was Japan. "There is a Japanese event held every Friday on campus. This is just an extension of that," said first year international business student Ayaka Hatakeyama. "It gives us a chance to show our culture and its traditions." Traditional Japanese games were available to try out, as well as origami. "We are also serving real green tea, not like the type you can get in stores," said Hatakeyama.

"It is a bitter tea, generally used in ceremony." Oshiruko--a sweettasting, customary Japanese bean soup with boiled rice balls-was also served.

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JAMES INGLIS CONTRIBUTOR/PHOTOS •The First Annual Vancouver Man's Show (Nov 18-20, 2011) has just closed its doors at the Abbotsford Tradex Center. I had the opportunity to visit the show to see what the corporate world believes men are interested in and by default what being a man entails. Having been a man for at least three of the last five decades I was curious to see what, if anything, I've missed in life so far. I enlisted a friend of some 30 years to come along so I could to get the "real man perspective." He continually tells me he is "more man than a man has a right to be," so he seemed the best choice to get the cave man point-of-view.

The Vancouver Men's Show is "the only men's specific consumer trade show in British Columbia." The Men's Show fills the Tradex building with exhibitors and events designed to get men to open their wallets and buy, buy, buy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. That is the purpose of a trade show and everyone attending knows it. What makes the Vancouver Men's Show refreshing is the fact that there is noone trying to sell you veggie choppers, potato peelers, dusters, and the like. Nope, at the Men's Show the approximately 300 exhibitors are trying to sell products of interest to men.

With all the man stuff on display at the show there is absolutely no way to do them all justice in one article, so I will focus on just a few of the exhibitors and products designed to increase the average man's manliness quotient.

Explosions, there's nothing like something blowing up to get a man's attention and if somehow that can be related to cars so much the better. Fix Auto Collision put on a display where a car airbag

really is just another name for an explosion in a bag). The airbag was secured to a pallet and restrained with a safety net. The demonstrator told the crowd that he once activated an airbag with it upside down and unsecured. "[It took] ten seconds before it hit the ground," he said.

The demonstrator spoke for over six minutes about airbags and safety and I'm sure it was gripping info; I just wanted to see the airbag explode. Finally, 5-4-3-2-1 and then there was a surprisingly loud bang as the airbag was deployed. As you can see by the photograph the deployment happens so quickly it was fully deployed before the shutter closed. It was very surprising how much smoke was generated by the deployment. I couldn't help wonder how much it would hurt to get hit in the face by a deploying airbag.

Weapons, what kind of men's show would it be if there weren't weapons? The Vancouver Men's Show had multiple weapon exhibitors. All weapons were of the non-lethal variety, being of either the paintball or airsoft gun variety. Paintball guns shoot paintballs which are gelatin encased balls of paint (let me tell you when they hit you it can really smart). Airsoft guns shoot plastic pellets at fairly high velocity.

I spoke with Stanley Lam, a co-founder of MILSIG Paintball Canada. His company is the largest distributor of airsoft weapons.

The company also designs and sells their own paintball guns, as well as distributes military gear and training weapons to law enforcement. Stanley explained to me that the airsoft hobby is huge and the weapons are more realistic than ever before. He allowed me to take a photograph of him to show

e gear for a serious obbyist. In the photo he is holding a Masada airsoft firing weapon, a sample of the latest generation of assault rifle and "the hottest airsoft gun right now." The Masada shoots a 6 mm BB pellet and you will definitely know when you've been hit by it.

The weapon and the gear Stanley is wore to the show cost between $1500 to $2000.

There really was a lot to see and do at the Vancouver Men's Show.

I watched a fellow getting a tattoo (not his first) and looking very stoic. I have no tattoos as screaming like a little girl has never been my most flattering quality. I watched people with absolutely no golfing ability attempt to sink balls into the hole. People were riding Segways who did not seem to realize how ridiculous the machines actually look. There were motorcycles, fast cars, speed boats, ski-doos, all types of water craft and a massive semi-truck with even more massive speakers.

The show was a three day event with different attractions offered each day. On Friday there was a comedy show and music from "Louder Than Love" and the Best Moustache Contest. Saturday had the BC Strongman Competition, Poker tournament and a Charity auction. Sunday had the Dodge Tailgate Party.

Even though it was called The Vancouver Men's Show there were lots of women and children at the event and everyone seemed to be having a good time. If the turnout is anything to go by I'm sure the Men's Show will become an annual event. In closing, if my wife happens to be reading this article, despite what my friend may have told you I did not hide the things I bought at the show in the car until you were asleep.

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THE CASCADE song by Miley Cyrus, you'll probMusic is an art form that has qeen prevalent throughout the history of humanity. Some of the earliest known notated music originated in Ancient Greece - the era of Homer et al. Through history, the purpose of music in society has changed. Prevalently, it has held religious purpose. In western European music, all music was sacred - certain chords were known as "devil's sounds", and were not permissible. From there, our society has come to embrace many different genres of music - punk, rock and roll, rap, country; the list goes on. Increasingly, though, we find the walls of these genres thinning, and perhaps even breaking down.

This permits the listener to enjoy a much broader sound and artistic expression. But why, exactly, is this happening?

The first and biggest influence, perhaps, is technology. Most people are able to customize playlists for themselves with a few clicks of a button, whether it's on a CD or an electronic device such as an iPod. A shift that's more indicative of the breakdown of genres is the technology being used by programs such as iTunes-with their "genius" device-.-and Pandora radio. iTune' s software is fairly basic, and reflects the user's library and play habits in comparison with the same factors from other users. Essentially, it works in stereotypes:

ably like a compilation of Disney songs.

Pandora is much more sophisticated. It used what is referred to as the Music Genome Project. Under this project, each song entered into the Pandora library is rated by employees based on factors such as beats per minute, rhythm, and tempo. More importantly-and more theoretically significant-is that they rate songs based on harmony and syncopation. These factors are proven influences on the human mind and body. For instance, what would have been referred to as a "devil sound" in secular times is now used predominantly in horror movies. Biologically, these harmonies cause our bodies distress. If a user rates a song on Pandora highly that utilizes these tools, they are essentially saying that they wish to maintain a listening track that will cause their body to feel that emotion continuously. Shifts will occur based on the less sophisticated influences (such as lyrics, voice, and the arrangement), but overall your body and mind are being given a consistent message.

The sophistication used by Pandora and the Music Genome Project is important because it allows users to listen to songs they wouldn't have heard before. The key part of this, though, is that they are subconsciously guaranteed to like the song. This means that if a user approaches the station with an open mind, they could go from a coun-

try song to an electronic soundscape to a rap battle and love them all. This shift in technology has allowed users to open their eyes to new artists and sounds that they would have avoided before out of simple ignorance or unwillingness to try something new.

One key method through which genre is being lost is through cross-instrumentation. A prevalent example of this goes back to the Beatles: they started getting existential, and with that introduced new sounds in the form of a sitar.

It changed their sound, it changed them, but it didn't change their audience. They've blazed a trail for artists today: a less culturally relevant example is Something Corporate. Their lead singer, Andrew McMahon, is a classically trained pianist. Though their group rests solidly on the "emo" spectrum, the introduction of the classical piano influence lends the group a fresh sound. It draws together two traditional markets: while many listeners would skip past a pure piano track, slapping some lyrics about a drunk girl on top of it make it almost universally appealing. It's indicative of the destruction of genre, yes - but more importantly, representative of the marketability of the phenomenon.

Honours student and former Arts and Life editor of The Cascade Paul Falardeau cited the cause as being more socially dictated. "We also have to think that socially, humanitx has moved towards the declassification of people," he said.

Though he acknowledges that it may seem to be overstating the issue, he believes that sociological advances in the past 50 years have heavily contributed to the loss of genre. '1 don't think it's a coincidence that blues, a traditionally 'black' genre was at the centre of all the music being made by the hippie movement," he explained. "As various minorities began to gain equal rights, their music began to be 'ok' to listen to." Looking at this from a musical theory standpoint, it makes sense: the rhythm in blues can be traced back to African folk songs, and traced forward from blues to jazz to rock, metal and R&B. In a sense, it has grown from its routes and blossomed in many different directions. Today's music-where "R&B" is sometimes indistinguishable from "rap" or "rock"--could be visually represented as those blossoms opening side-by-side, obscuring outside light and melding to form one perfect wall of beauty.

Another aspect of the loss of genre comes at the hand of crossgenre covers or collaborations. A world where Disturbed can cover Tears for Fears, and Nelly can sing with Trm McGraw is a free world, indeed. Even albums that are entirely covers-such as Chris Isaak's Beyondthe Sun or the multiartist Rave On BuddyHolly-have a place in today's musical canon.

Cross instrumentation and cross genre collaborations can be written off as artists capitalizing on a good thing, but the takeaway here

is that music is becoming a pure art form rather than a commercial slave. Think of it as the dichotomy between a painting and a company logo: Warhol can make art out of a Campbell's soup label, but only as a commentary on the prevalence of commercialism in American society. There's a separation there, a divide; that divide now exists in music as well. There will always be musicians who are just trying to sell albums, but the loss of genre that has occurred in our society has enabled some artists to expand our musical horizons. Radiohead can channel dubstep, Jay-Z can headline Glastonbury, and it's alright.

"One of the greatest feats of modern music has been the destruction of the genre," Falardeau added, "where onetime limits now give way to increased artistic possibility and modem listeners of music new and old are no longer pressed to weigh the separation of Mozart or the Allman Brothers, Kanye or Jack White, Deadmau5 or Modest Mouse. Increasinglyand wonderfully-music exists as one body, divided only by good and bad."

There are many contributors to this phenomenon: technology, social unification and an expanded market in each audience. Whatever the ca\J,5e,the result is the same.

Music, now more than ever, is one: a pure representation of artistic expression, increasingly uninhibited by social restraints.

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Their lunch menu offers incredibly reasonable options all for under $10, including paninis for $7, and lunch combo~oup and sandwich, etc.-for around $9. I decided on a tasty looking AMYVANVEEN premade turkey, brie and spinach THE CASCADE panini on focaccia bread because, well, who wouldn't eat brie when North of the martial arts cen- it's right in front of them? I'll admit tre and around the comer from that individually all of the ingreCaptain Jack's, Formaggio Fine dients were scrumptious, but the Foods offers passers-by something sandwich itself was a little sparse. savoury, something sweet and The bread-as flavourful as it something simple. However, this was-overpowered the goodness "urban deli 'and cappuccino bar" of the brie and turkey, which was had a preceding reputation for de- unfortunate. liciousness and friendly service, The service of the gentleman bewhich made my expectations, ad- hind the counter, though, made all mittedly, slightly elevated. the difference. There are just some Upon walking it, there isn't as people whose personalities are enmuch grandeur and pretension as tirely suited for customer service, I would expect from a place that and combining that with his obvisells "fine foods" - which was a ous knowledge on fine foods (specomfort. The simple part of their cifically the fine selection of hardstore is the minimalist decor and to-find cheeses) made the slightly open atmosphere. A display cool- lacking sandwich that much beter-almost the length of the rester. This is definitely one of those taurant-holds both savoury and places where if you go in unsure of sweet quality salads, paninis and what to order, the person behind treats, as well as a variety of gour#103-2636 Montrose Avenue Abbotsford, BC 604. 746.1201 wwwformaggiojinefoods.com Hours: Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

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This bistro offers more than just cheese and lunches, though. They do outside catering (see the menu on their website) as well as pre- • ordered meals for up to ejght people - so if you want to fake your way to domestic glory, you could always call ahead, place an order

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ffiE CASCADE little lube into the sphincter with a When it comes to vaginal sex, most people just do what comes natural. Anal sex is not so simple.

Neither is it rocket science. By taking the proper precautions and keeping an open channel of communication, anal sex can be a fun, pain-free experience for both partners. Just follow your ABC's: Anal lube: I've always said that wetter is better for sex. In anal sex, however, wetter is essential. Vaginas make their own lube. Bums don't. Lube is absolutely·, critical; otherwise you can face all sorts of nasty consequences, such as tearing. Plus, anal sex is just downright painful without lubricant.

You can use regular lube for anal sex-though you'll need to use a lot more than you would for vaginal sex-but ideally you should use anal lube. It's much thicker and stays put better. One thing to watch out for with anal lube, though, is that it doesn't contain a numbing agent (like benzocaine).

Sure, numbing may seem like a good idea, but if there's some kind of problem - well, you won't be able to feel it. And it's important to know when something is going wrong with anal sex. The rectum is very delicate.

Breathe: The bum hole, also known as the sphincter, is designed to be a one way ticket out for solids - not in.

Unless you make a concerted effort to relax, the sphincter will be too tight and will actively try to prevent something from going in. If something is forced in - ouch.

Therefore, it's vital that the receiver breathes and stays calm. A great way to relax is to begin by engaging in a little anal play before penetration. Lightly stroke the bum hole and perineum (the area between the genitals and

finger. The most important thing, though, is to make sure that the receiver is feeling aroused and in the mood.

Once the receiver is relaxed, rather than shoving in a dildo, penis etc. right into the anus, allow the receiver to back themselves onto it. Then the receiver can retain control, which will definitely help them stay calm, especially if something feels painful or uncomfortable.

The initial penetration is definitely the trickiest part, though it is of course still important to stay relaxed throughout. Once something is all the way in, the anus should comfortably begin squeezing it nice and tight. That's why it's important when using sex toys to use toys specifically designed for anal - if it doesn't have an anchor of some sort, a dildo or other objects can easily be sucked in. Not only could this result in a potentially embarrassing trip to the hospital, but it's also very dangerous.

Communicate: Many people don't talk during sex. For anal sex, though, it is crucial that there is communication between partners. The receiver needs to tell their partner immediately if something is uncomfortable or painful. Continuing on could mean serious damage. One thing especially to watch out for is making sure you have the right angle; if you don't, the receiver needs to let their partner know so that they can shift or try a new position. Otherwise, anal sex will be anything but a pleasurable experience. The receiver absolutely has to let their partner know what feels good and what doesn't.

This is why it- is important to make sure you are comfortable with your partner if you are going to try anal sex. I personally would not recommend having anal sex with a complete stranger. Even if

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Submissions must be under 500 words. Show us what ou can do in a limited amount of spJlCe, you are at ease and have no trouble communicating with strangers in bed, I still would suggest reserving anal sex for a partner.

Why? Well, the truth of the matter is that it is much easier to get HIV and other infectious diseases through anal sex, because there is a high concentration of white blood cells in the area (which is how HIV replicates); you are more likely to get cuts or tears in the rectum; and, of course, the rectum easily absorbs fluid. Condoms help, and should be used, obviously, but they are more likely to come off or break during anal sex than vaginal. Therefore, it is critical to make sure you and your partner are absolutely disease-free before engaging in anal. You should be with someone you trust.

Anal sex can be a great sexual experience for both men and women. It stimulates the man's prostate (the male G-spot) and it can stimulate the branching legs (or crura) of a woman's clitoris as well as her G-spot. Still, anal sex is not for everyone. It should be pain-free and enjoyable, and if you don't like itdon't have it. But make sure you're not missing out on something just because you' re not doing it right always remember to follow your ABCs!

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An amazing blend of sounds and samples from Corrin Roddick laced with Megan James powerful voice creates a beautiful duo of people who were seemingly born to work together. Rising from the ashes of artists such as Born Gold (Gobble Gobble) and Fuck The Tundra. There is no reason not to check them out.

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The entire new Drake album is worth your time, provided you have some reason not to already have it. This track is such a standout during the initial listen. Produced by Jamie xx of The xx, it's entirely too easy to become lost in it.

How did you meet?

Layton: Josh and I met at school.

We were in the same class from grades 8 to 12, played lots of music together in different bands, and then a while after high school we started playing music again. Then Zack joined - first just playing trombone, and as time went on, • he added more and more instruments. Jake joined a year and a half ago and we have never been so happy!

If you could jam with anyone, who would it be?

Layton: If we could jam with anyone it would definitely be Regis Philbin.

What's your favourite song by another artist?

Layton: The entire Space Jam Soundtrack!

Jf you could be any Space Jam character,l\'.hatwould you be?

Josh: Swackhammer.

Jake: Fog Leghorn (the "I say I..I

Layton: Well, first and foremost, the biggest influence for the band is our stomachs. Seriously, we eat a lot... way too much ... it may develop into a problem... maybe it already has!

So what's the best meal you've ever had on tour?

Layton: Hands down, at Tubby Dog in Calgary. It's a hotdog that makes ridiculous hotdogs like their poutine hotdog, or nacho hotdog, or a ham, cheese, egg, hot pepper, bacon, and chilli hotdog.

We actually captured this moment of deliciousness on our tour blog which you can find at www. ragstoradioband.com or our YouTube channel.

Any crazy concert stories?

Layton: We once played three shows in sixteen hours ... and we once fought off over 100,000 Persian soldiers trying to invade while we played a 300 song set.

Can I assume the fighting-off-

Persians thing is from Assassin's Creed ... ?

Layton: Not Assassin's Creed... it's from 300. Not sure why I referenced it.

How about the three shows in sixteen hours?

Layton: We were playing with a band called 100 Monkeys in Vancouver and after playing a sold out show at Venue, we all decided to play a second show at a bar just down the road on Granville street called Forum just for fun. Then the next morning we tot up and went back out to Vancouver to play a third shoulder-to-shoulder show at Neptoon records. It was great times.

What five words would you use to describe you as a band?

Layton: Tarantella.

Sweaty.

Clap-Clap-Clap. Rumpus. Michael J.Fox. What's next for the band?

Layton: We're actually almost finished writing for a full length album which we will be recording very soon. And we'll be touring Canada this summer - touring relentlessly! More music, eating, and maybe a book of haikus?

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David Lynch - Crazy Clown Time ALEXEIC. SUMMERS sphere of general nostalgia. The THE CASCADE most disturbing part of the album

Savagely surrealist and deranged: all words that seem to be Long Long Long - "Mennonite widely associated with filmmaker Men" David Lynch. David Lynch is a name that has become extensively Post-hardcore's answer to pop well-known to moviegoers as bemusic. The structure between the ing the man who makes all your two guitarists and the vocals cre- deepest nightmares and dreamate astounding harmonies. From scapes unfold on the screen beHalifax's already exploding scene, fore your eyes. In the past he has comes another east coast power- shown us cinematic images of fear house. and trepidation, ruined minds, and scattered, fragmented scenes of delusion and imagination. He has shown us what lies beyond Animal Faces ''Forward the veil. This is the same man who Through" brought us films and television series such as Eraserhead,Blue Velvet, Compared to the likes of nearly Mulholland Drive and the cult fan every Hardcore legend. It's hard hit Twin Peaks.Now he wants us to believe this Toronto trio isn't to hear the fear. Crazy Clown Time already being heard all over the is David Lynch's first solo artist world. The debut EP Analytical album. It features the lawless rock Dreamingis an eclectic mix of mel- and roll vocal talents of Karen 0, low, driving, odd, and straight for- lead singer of the New York indie ward. rock band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

She sings the first song on the album, entitled "Pinky's Dream."

H I were trying to summarize this album up in two words, all I could really say is: it's weird. The album is full of electro-pop and features jazzy musical flourishes that are reminiscent of the Twin Peaks soundtrack. joint-composed

by Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch in the early 1990s. As someone who grew up watching that show as a child, this album brought back many memories and surrounded me with an atmo-

is Lynch's own vocals. He sings in a high-pitched clown voice through most of it, relaying the images the clown sees in the form of the lyrics of each song, giving us a disturbing depiction of the imagery which passes before the clown's eyes.

One can sense that the lyrics of this album are not devoid of meaning; however, it is impossible to determine said meaning, and one won't even want to try, so as to avoid a headache. I don't understand what it means, and I don't pretend to understand what it means. I also won't bother trying to understand what it means. I've learnt that when it comes to David Lynch it's best to simply let the river of nonsense and balderdash flow and not to question its meaning.

Trust me: It's weird.

But while the album is certainly strange and outlandish, that may be all it is. Its tracks are sometimes catchy, but ultimately repetitive, and the lyrics go beyond the realm of nonsense, venturing into the unforgiving exile that every artist wants to avoid - the badlands of trying too hard. Of course, that's not to say Mr. Lynch's efforts aren't greatly appreciated by many, including myself. This album is certainly worthy of any of his fans. However, it makes one wonder, and begs the question that if one was not his fan, and if he was not already an internationally-acclaimed director and maker of movies, would anyone give this album the time of day? H Lynch

were simply a struggling musician trying to get his first album out there, would this album really matter? The answer is, disappointingly, probably not. .

However, as with most of Lynch's work, it is lacking in any central form of discipline. Lynch's work flows freely and madly, like the dreams and nightmares that inspire him. Most of the time it works out, but sometimes it lapses into a furious anarchistic running river of sound and strangeness. H you like weird shit this album is for you. H Lynch's only goal in this album was to create a record full of confusion and strangeness, he has succeeded. It remains, however, a general disappointment to most non-specific audiences, and if one were not familiar with the works of David Lynch, I would not recommend listening to it.

Still, for those familiar with Mr. David Lynch, give it a try. It's not the scariest thing I've ever seen/ heard, but it's worth a listen fur his avid fans.

Oh, by the way, did I mention it's weird?

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Wet snow falls indecisively outside The Shiloh's debut So Wild is a laidipy window, but even the threat of on- back and fun romp through the musicoming winter can't dampen the feel- cal enigma known as the 1960s, with good vibes pouring out of my stereo the Vancouver band frequently touchcourtesy of sun-bleached Vancouver ing down in the country and pop secrockers Pleasure Cruise. The band may tors. It's these genre-jumping detours have formed only a matter of months that steer the listener clear of playing a ago (on Twitter, no less), but their de- mid-album game of name-that-inspibut three-song EP is nothing short of ration. The delicate and sunny eighth a fuzzed-out pop miracle. Recorded, track "Sweet Little Valentine" digs mixed and released via bandcamp in up the melodic roots of the Grateless than a week, Businessor ... is brim- ful Dead, while "Man of the Times" ming with sing-along melodies and is retrofitted with a Memphis style that perfect balance of pop sensibili- backbeat and coated with a Kinks-like ties and punk rock spirit - a testament guitar line. It's obvious that the overall to the talented ear of producer Hayz feel and groove of the music is more Fisher. On each track, lead vocalist important to The Shilohs than musiJody Glenham's soaring, bleeding- cal perfection, which gives So Wild a heart vocals are anchored by the band's general sense of relaxed charm. A coudriving, reverb-laden arrangements. ple of missteps on the album do not More than just an antidote to rainy obscure the fact that The Shiloh's So B.C. winters, Pleasure Cruise exhibit Wild is a pleasant listen and a worthy enormous potential on their first re- 'addition to the growing cannon oflolease. With a running time of just cal Vancouver music. However, the alunder seven minutes, the EP barely bum's straightforwardly nostalgic feel qualifies as a sampler; yet I can't shake makes it hard to love. the feeling that this is a band with a ·bright future.

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Topaz

Huddle

Give Them Hope

All These Fires

It is officially upon us. The holiday season is in full swing, and with the advent of Christmas comes Christmas albums released by one and all. Local band Topaz has recently released a new original song on an EP this winter called Give 'IhemHope.Topaz is trying to give hope to the less fortunate of the Fraser Valley - all proceeds from the current edition of their Give Them Hopewill go to Food Banks in the Fraser Valley.They may be a rock band, but they have toned it down on this EP to create an enjoyable new Christmas tune to listen to as you trim your tree or perhaps as you put together a Christmas hamper for the Food Bank.

The band had the help of several guest artists such as Jenny Bice on violin which added much to the EP. Give 1hem Hope,Topaz's Christmas CD is available on iTunes or at the Gourmet Gallery in Abbotsford.

This album sounds like it should be the background track for a really long car commercial - it's just that right mix of mellow and catchy that brings to mind the way landscapes fl.ash by through the window. Their style isn't minimalist, but it's clean - although there are three or four instruments playing at all times, there isn't much distortion, which lends to the songs the kind of simplicity that generally comes from more minimalist ensembles. They also know when to pull back and let one instrument carry the tune, which serves as a powerful hook to draw the listeners in. Huddle has mastered how to slow a song down and then build it up again to hammer a line home. As Mark Satterthwaithe sings in the final line of the final track after one such build up, "I'm your makeshift man / you don't see me right." I'm not sure what this means, but they make it sounds so intense that I've just got to believe it.

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FilmReviewmmorta1s MICHAEL SCOULAR protect the innocent and powerless THE CASCADE too. This leads to a silly attempt to After the commercial failure of his passion project The Fall, a movie that was both visually astounding and narratively stultifying, Tarsem Singh has returned tq the studio system with Immortals.

While Immortalscould be said to have its feet planted in Greek mythology, the story's ancient qualities speak more to its pilfering of standard revenge and rise of the hero tales than its close relations to Plutarch,, who, it should be noted, did not receive a story or screenwriting credit. .

In Henry Cavill's role as Theseus, he flaunts his considerable talents when it comes to showing off and stabbing foes, likely exceeding what he'll be able to do in next year's Superman. The script doesn't really make him a hero, but the camera tries its hardest, and while Cavill isn't given a lot to do (like almost everyone in the movie) besides strike poses that'll look good on promotional materials, he does a slightly better job at playing the almost anti-hero status the movie foists upon him than most of the other off-the-assembly-line leading actors working in Hollywood today. The obligatory "stand and fight" battle speech is practically devoid of anything resembling sentences, but Cavill, aided

by Tarsem, looks and acts the part.

His character's motivation is by the numbers, though his mentor needs to remind him that in addition to loved ones, he needs to

growl out a final monologue showing the error of the villain's ways in a final, deadening battle. But the scene in particular that motivates him puts to shame .a similarlystaged moment in another current hero movie of our ·time, and the believable (or unbelievable) fierceness of Cavill's physique conveys more than any of the scripts lines are able to.

As in Tarsem' s other films, there is incredible attention paid and demanded of the visuals, but perhaps most surprisingly, the music video and advertisement icon has for the most part left his music video montages behind.

While not every scene is expertly staged (a tunnel battle's beginning is simply incoherent), Tarsem here holds his shots, ta.king in the expansive world that's been created - yes, through CGI, but is no less entrancing than some of the natural worlds of The Fall. Perhaps because of the style of lighting, or maybe it is only because Immortals shares, if only slightly, a comer of the epic genre with more classic efforts when similar techniques were used, the CG matte backgrounds achieve a painterly quality that speaks better for the use of CG in blockbuster efforts than the majority of other works. Almost all incorporate it today, but Tarsem seems to work best in the studio system, understanding how to use technology to aid his vision, not encroach on it.

The violence in Immortals is the

one aspect of the movie that could be said to accurately depict some element of the Greek epics. It is indulgent in that it's slowed down to a self-proclaimed rhythmic beauty.

The final battle-which contrasts the gods' apparent unquenchable thirst for blood via ballet and mortal brutality via oddly choreographed wrestling-is amusing in its attempts to top itself with every cut back to the immortal action. But tracking shots of Theseus' ability to eviscerate, and the slow reveal of violence in the first half of picture-which is surprisingly

story eavy, and equally surprisingly not dull for a Tarsem movie-are the heart of Tarsem' s skills as a filmmaker.

Immortalslacks the visual wit of the best kind of blockbusters, like Paul W.S. Anderson's The Three Musketeers, despite considerable attempts to enlighten the mood via Mickey Rourke's ham-eating performance. And it is occasionally ugly, as in an unnecessary womenin-refrigerator moment. A tackedon love story and an odd statement by one of the gods that "we must let them choose of their own free

will" are likewise misguided. And finally, it features the most loathed and unnecessary of trends in Hollywood movies: the set up for a sequel scene. But Tarsem Singh's spastic golden toys are at all times deadly serious and sometimes awe-inspiring in their splendour.

Watching Immortals, one gets the sense that Tarsem thinks and wants you to think he's crafting some of the most beautiful images of all time. He's dead wrong, but it's fun to watch him try.

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WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 23, 2011

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THE CASCADE through the game. Not only did Few things are more important to a gamer than their saved game data. This is the information that records and stores how far a player has made it in a game, how much money or experience their character has accrued, and other information that brings continuity from one time they play to the next. With this generation's introduction of cloud saving, not only is that data now more secure, it also opens the doors for developers to bring about innovative new ways to play.

For years games had no way to save. Each time a game was played it began from the beginning. The ability to make it a long way into a game was usually seen as a form of high score - a reward for good play. However, many arcade games began to incorporate a checkpoint system that would allow gamers to pay a small price

this turn out to be profitable, it also allowed many gamers to complete games that they had never been able to finish before. When the checkpoint system became common in early console gaming, it meant that turning off the system would require the player to start from scratch. Soon gamers were given password codes for each of the different checkpoints, and by entering it when the system was turned on they would be returned to the point they left off. These passwords eventually became more complex, allowing the game to remember not just progress, but other aetails as well, such as the number of lives and items collected.

In the mid-80s, means of actually saving games became possible. Computer games could be saved on floppy disks (and later hard drives). For consoles, game cartridges featured RAM that

HauteStuff Furand loathing:controversiaJ couture LEANNA PANKRATZ controversial aspect to the wearing THE CASCADE of fur.

We've all seen the picket lines - the throngs of animal rights activists encamped outside the hallowed halls of Vogue's New York offices, hurling cream pies at an unassuming, mink-clad Anna Wintour, and shouting such choice tidbits as "fur hag" and "furry devil." Or how about the protestors bound to show up at any fashion show that dares use a hint of the £-word - often resulting in a somewhat funny scuffle with security. Oh, PETA, what would we do without your antics? Oh, fashion world, what would you do without fur?

Now before someone nails a pelt to my doorstep and gives me a cream pie facial, let me elaborate a little bit. Fur has seemingly always been a part of high fashion, from the days of kingly ermine robes, to the long coats of Golden Age starlets, to recent furry creations by top international couturiers.

The glory days of fur began, obviously, in the lives of our friendly early ancestors, who, by way of necessity, clothed themselves in the pelts of their food. Hardly a fashion statement, by any means, but rather a case of "waste not, want not." ff we're eating the mammoth, why not wear it, eh?

As civilization progressed, so did the status of fur as a luxury item. An ermine pelt is traditionally only to be worn by British monarchs; and a Canadian beaver top hat in the early 18th century was the ultimate in high fashion.

During the height of Hollywood's Golden Age in the 1940s and 50s, the fox or mink coat and stole were two wardrobe essentials to any woman with status.

Actresses such as Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford set the trend of diamonds and fur, and soon streets were teeming with fox-clai::lsociety ladies.

It wasn't until the swinging 60s, though, that the fur debate really started. Apparently this was the decade for activism, and the animal rights movement went on a rampage against the fashion industry - igniting for the first time a

Today, PETA, along with other organizations, keep the war on fur armed and dangerous, with regular picketing of high profile fashion events and couture shows that audaciously incorporate a little bit of chinchilla.

I must say, however: all this fuss over a fur coat?

There's a little bit of confusion in this debate, particularly in regards to leather and faux fur. My question is why would one vehemently abhor the idea of wearing leather when they themselves eat what is commonly referred to as cow? If you're going to eat beef, why not go all the way and wear it? Take a waste not, want not lesson from your ancestors!

My "no to fur'' stance (with the exception of leather and those time-tested vintage minks that I've hunted down - tres chic!) is primarily one of cost, but also has its roots in humane reasons that I've stuck to over the years.

That being said, I'll get back to trend reporting - but not without a grain of salt. The fur look is enjoying a bit of a heyday right now, with widespread availability of faux furs that are just as soft, and certainly easier on the conscience, than their real counterparts. Vintage furs are also an option, assuming the animal has received due respects after SO-odd years.

Fur is best worn in touches, instead of boots completely covered in fuzziness, a la Colin Stuart's 2008 shoe line. Opt for a fur lined or accentuated pair. You'll still get that touch of silky glam, yet your feet won't look like they were swallowed by a bear. For the everyday keep-warm coat, instead of a full-length fur coat circa-1955, try perhaps a vest or a classy winter pea coat with a faux fur-lined hood OF accents.

Whether you wear the real deal or go faux, there is furry controversy at every tum. The use of the material has the potential to catapult a look to true wintry decadence, and if worn right, is a trend with ancient routes, Golden Age glamour, and modem edge.

would allow checkpoint saves to be recorded directly into the game and accessed without inputting a password. When disc-based games became available much later on, game saving had become an integral feature in gaming, and so memory cards were released and remained the dominant form of game saves on console for many years.

However, computer hard drives were much larger than memory cards and therefore allowed for new types of saving to develop.

One example is the auto-save, which saves the game without stopping action or asking for confirmation.by the player. While this method stops players from making multiple saves (in order to return to earlier parts of the game), its advantage is the way it dramatically increases the flow of a game by reducing the need to constantly stop and save data. It remains the most common form of saving in games today. Another memory-intensive

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_____________ saving option developed known as quick saving, which would allow a player to save their game at any moment - even in the midst of a heated-encounter. This would allow players to quickly return to the moments before a troubling part of a game.

While all of these forms of saving traditionally required the gamer to purchase a physical card or drive for saving their games, the PlayStation 3 and, most recently, the Xbox 360 now allow subscribed members to save their data to "the cloud" - a dedicated online server.

The data can then be downloaded whenever it is needed to a user's account.

With mobile gaming also becoming more common, it seems likely that cloud saving will be used to allow gamers to move seamlessly between playing a game at home and on a cell phone or- handheld gaming device like the PlayStation Vita. It also opens up the possibility of bringing "along" your personal characters when you head over to a friend's house to play multiplayer games on their systern. With such game-changing innovations just on the horizon, it will be exciting to see how games adapt and grow with their implementation - and also to see where the developme~t of game saving will head next.

Book Review MindyKaJing - /s EveryoneHangingOut Wrthout Me? (Md Dher CDncems) AMY VAN VEEN includes her slightly tumultuous THE CASCADE creative relationship with Daniels, Mindy Kaling is not Tina Fey. I know. It's an "aha!' moment that would make Oprah cry, but it's something that is crucial to understand before diving into Kaling's new book, Is EveryoneHanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns).

Kaling herself understands the utter importance of making this distinction by addressing this major concern in her introduction. Fey has been a successful SNL writer and creator of her own criticallyacclaimed attempt at a sitcom; meanwhile Kaling failed at interning for Conan, was a disappointment guest writing on the same sketch show that gave Fey her start (Kaling's words, not mine) and nearly got fired for arguing with Greg Daniels, her boss and leader of The Office(US) movement. These are just a couple of differences between Kaling and Fey. For those who feel the need to even bring forward a criticism against Kaling for releasing a comedy book around the same time Fey released hers - does that argument really need to be made?

Are we actually going to complain about multiple female comedy writers getting their works published? Let's not and say we never did - that way Amy Poehler can get her act together and give us some more hilarity.

Don't worry, readers. This is not a biography. Well, I suppose it's a biography of sorts. It's a biography of the progression of humour that has brought Kaling from the androgynous puppeteering kid pictured on the back cover to the successful and slightly racist shopaholic on the front cover.

This kind of identifier may tempt readers to mix up Kaling with her on-screen persona, Kelly Kapoor, but she made sure to include a section on the differences (and similarities) between herself and her character in the chapter entitled "All About The Office''- which also

the terrifying location where they work, and the truth about Steve Carel!. Allegedly all the rumours are true about him - he's actually a Jane Austen character, basically way too nice for Hollywood.

In the book, readers learn a little bit about her unathletic childhood, how college ruined her, and her many jobs in New York including babysitting and working for a TV psychic. But most surprisingly is her big break that got her attention from the show biz world and no, I'm not talking about her atrocious audition for Broadway's BombayDreamsor her failure to get Kenneth the page's job. I'm talking about her and her good friend writing and starring in Matt & Ben, a short play that won them acclamation at the 2002 Fringe Festival and a spot Off-Broadway that attracted the likes of Steve Martin and Nicole Kidman. Thankfully, that show got shut down before it was turned into a money grab pilot for network television, allowing The Office to enter the picl?1'e and change Kaling's life (and ours).

On top of all the biographical stuff that makes her all too relatable-everyone loves a humiliating interview story and horrific tales of stepping on a cockroach in a tiny New York apartment-Kaling also offers some helpful Hollywood insights. Some highlights would be her opinion of roasts (hates them), which movies she'd like to remake (Ocean'sFive, a prepre-pre-pre-prequel), the newest blockbuster trend (board game movies - no joke, Liam Neeson will be starring in Battleshipin May 2012), the unreality of stock characters in chick flicks (while still defending the genre with admirable conviction), and the top comedy moments that have influenced her (including the latest Melissa McCarthy brilliance in Bridesmaids).

Kaling is one of those female comedy writers who doesn't try

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She's honest and she's herself she' s not pushing her femininity on anyone, nor is she trying to cover it up with a men's tie and some unnecessarily crude jokes. She's honest about the horrors of being a woman (such as cap sleeves and muumuus), as well as the hilarities (like creating Tarantino-style scenarios in her head to get through jogging).

She's an odd one, but that's why she's wonderful. She's odd and entirely herself. Just like Tina Fey, Rainn Wilson, Steve Carel! and Amy Poehler (seriously, you others - write your books, already!).

Is Everybody Hanging Out Without Me? ends all too quickly with some other concerns, like the requirements for her own funeral, a eulogy by friend and colleague Michael Schur, and a long, drawnout goodbye.

People may be hanging out without you, Mindy, but they're obviously missing out.

Publisher: Crown Archetype Price: $16.98

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SPORTS & HEALTH

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UFV basketball teams cool down the Okanagan Heat

Soy bad for you?

KYLE BALZER sive end. After 40 minutes of play, CONTRIBUTOR the Cascades had shown that they The UFV Cascades basketball teams were in Canada West action once again this past weekend, as both the men and the women battled the UBC-Okanagan Heat.

The ladies began the first quarter with solid offensive play as they shutout UBC-O for the first six-and-a-half minutes of the game. Guard Sarah Wierks displayed tremen9,ous skill, especially at the free-throw line where she went 100 per cent (6/6). Following the game, Coach Al Tuchscherer said, "I think both Sarah [Wierks] and Nicole [Wierks] are key players of our team. They're both very athletic, they both score a lot of points, and they have good chemistry together."

A shaky second quarter got the Heat to within six points, but the Cascades were able start a 13-0 point streak in order to prevent any possible comeback. Alexa McCarthy was one of those contributors, scoring 75 per cent from the free throw line.

The score at the half was 4229. UFV ran away with the game in the third quarter, as guard Courtney Bartel displayed amazing skill and ability in the offen-

can win with their offence. Nicole Wierks and Tessa Klassen made it clear that the team can play aggressive basketball and that their experience in this league can be a decisive factor in a win like this.

The final score was 81-53 and the top scorer was Sarah Wierks with 20 points. Although Coach Tuchscherer was satisfied with the win that night, he believes that the score.at this point does not matter.

"Offensively we did some good things but at this point we are not looking at the score. It's about us and we want to continue to work on the things we need to work on."

After the women, it was the men that got to duke it out with the UBC-O Heat and they also got off to a good start. The Cascades were able to shutout the Heat as well, but only for the first five minutes. Then both teams went back and forth on the floor to the point where the Heat came back to within four points. Joel Friesen and big man Jasper Moedt showed skill in the key, and coach Barnaby Craddock was impressed with the level of play. "He [Moedt] really helped us out by getting six offensive rebounds tonight. He's cleaning out some of those missed lay-ups

that no one seems to be getting."

In the second quarter, the entire team played a strong offence with incredible passing skills and as a result, there were eight different scorers. Some of those scorers included Sam Freeman, Spencer Evans and Sheldon Bjorgaard.

At the half, the score was 38-25 for the Cascades, who were to take over the third quarter. This time it was Kyle Grewal and James York that displayed aggressiveness in the key in which the Heat committed numerous fouls. The Cascades were 86 per cent (6/7) from the free throw line in the third.

Finally the fourth quarter was made easy for the men in white, who went on to win the game by a score of 74-52. The top scorer was Jasper Moedt with 24 points.

Coach Craddock says that they have had their good moments, but they still need to improve.

"We've had some quarters where we have been a little sloppy, but we just need to continue to improve before the season is over."

The Cascades will continue their season on the road in Alberta and Saskatchewan before the Christmas break. Their next set of home games won't be played until January 6 when they take on Calgary.

NFL Report: Tebow wins 1nan ugly fashion BALRAJDHILLON CONTRIBUTOR j

Two weeks ago the Denver Broncos won despite their quarterback only completing two passes the entire game and rushing for more yards than thrown. This past week Tim Tebow completed less than half the passes he attempted and threw for no touchdowns. However, he did rush for 68 yards, which was more than any other player on both teams. It's an ugly way of winning, one which has Broncos fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle of each game, but winning is winning. Since taking over from struggling quarterback Kyle Orton who won the starting job out of training camp, Tebow is 4-1 and the Broncos have improved to 5-5 on the season with an outside chance to get into the playoffs as a wildcard.

Tebow has been dubbed "The new comeback kid," in reference to John Elway's glory days in Denver in which he also won plenty of games in not the most appealing fashion.

Elway, who now holds an executive position with the Broncos franchise, has no problem with passing on the reigns to the up and comer as long as he keeps winning games.

Week ten, against The New York Jets, was no different than any of the past five weeks in Denver under the Tebow era which is officially underway. Teb~w only completed nine of 20 passes for just over 100 yards, but his legs kept the Bronco's in the

game. Up until one minute left in the fourth quarter Tebow had rushed for 48 yards, just nine shy of what Jets running back Joe McKnight finished the game with. It was a defensive struggle throughout most of the game, each team kicking field goals and scoring just one touchdown.

Trailing 13-10 with six minutes left to go in the game, Tebow and the Broncos offense got the ball back on their own five yard line. Tebow calmly orchestrated a well-executed drive down the field while taking time off the clock at the same time. The offense had the ball on the Jets 20 yard line threatening to score with a minute left in the game. However, a fan ran onto the field and had to be tackled and escorted by security before play could resume, so the Broncos had a few extra moments to plan their

attack into the end zone. On third down, from the shotgun position, Tebow received the snap and after going through his check down which resulted in finding no open receivers, he resorted to what gained him so much success in college and the previous four weeks. Tebow tucked the ball and relied on his legs to win the game. He ran to the left and found himself in a one-on-one position with Jets safety Eric Smith. Tebow was able to successfullyjuke Smith's tackle, break a couple more tackles before finding a clean stretch of green gas to the end zone. The Broncos went up 17-13 and The Jets were unable to orchestrate a late game winning drive.

Many doubt Tebow will be able to continue this stretch of success relying solely on his ground game.

Of these doubters is BC Lions allstar receiver Geroy Simon who often takes to Twitter to insult Tebow's style of playing but still gives him the credit he deserves. One of Geroy Simon's most controversial tweets came a couple weeks ago when he suggested that Tebow will be in the CFL within two years. Whether this streak ends soon, or defences really don't have an answer for Tebow's dual attack, it's a great time to be a football fan; Tebow is outshining running backs, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees are all having MVP seasons, and many teams who weren't in the playoffs last year are now winning their divisions.

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first aspect of this risk is the prevaTHE CASCADE lence of soy allergies among infants; though most outgrow it around the Soy: Known as soya across the age of three months, Health Canada pond, it's a term often associated warns that severe soy allergies can with people who wear Birkenstocks last for the remainder of their lives and need haircuts. Howexer, it's and even be fatal. Another risk is more prevalent in our diets than most demonstrated in a study conducted people realize - especially in North by the Kyoto University of Medicine America. Yet, studies have shown in 1999, which found that a diet with that it's not necessarily all that great a heavy soy component was causally connected with an increased risk for for our health.

What is soy? It comes from the childhood leukemia. soybean (or soya bean), which is a Further studies have been conlegume. It can be consumed in the ducted that associate soy intake form of the bean itself, as a grain and with a variety of health problems for also as an oilseed. It's an inexpensive adults. One such study conducted by source of protein that also mimics the the National Institute on Aging in effect of estrogens in the human body the USA found increased instances of cognitive issues:· "poor cognitive fairly well.

According to the website "!,VWW. test performance, enlargement of soystats.com, North America ac- ventricles and low brain weight were counts for 36 per cent of the world's each significantly and independently total production of soy. Only four per associated with higher midlife tofu cent of that comes from Canada. This consumption." While these statistics adds up to the United States being re- reflected the male sample group most sponsible for 70.4 million metric tons strongly, females were also affected.

Health Canada recognizes many of soy. That's 70,400,000,000 kg. To put that in perspective, UFV's collec- of the health benefits of soy; on their tive student body only weighs about website, they even have a power point presentation regarding the scien1,235,680 kg. That's a lot of zeros.

Perhaps more importantly, the tific reasoning behind their positive increased cost of food in North claims. Among these stances are that America can be directly correlated soy "may reduce severe and frequent with the increased cost of soy. Ac- menopausal symptoms", and is intecording to the Agricultural Statistics gral to a healthy lifestyle for females Board, soybeans that cost S4 in 2002 in their childhood and adolescence. cost S12 in 2008. The price has only However, it outlines many of the risks gone higher since then. Because soy as well: it can be dangerous to those is used to feed agricultural ·creatures, with heart problems, causes increased the price rises across the board: milk, risk of breast cancer, liver issues and eggs, bread - soy is the root of it all. blood pressure difficulties. One of The disconnect in perception the studies cited by Health Canada comes from the fact that many people shows that these health risks are not don't realize the prevalence of soy in statistically viable in Asian countries; our diets. Much of the soy produced this suggests that the increased intake in North America is used to feed of soy in North America is the cause animals that we eat every day: cows, of the danger.

So what's the take away? Soy itchickens, even salmon. This is why upscale restaurants and some grocery self isn't all that dangerous. Drinking stores talk up their "grain fed" (etc) soy milk a few times a week, having meats; soy, while it contains the di- a tofu stir fry - these things aren't etary protein necessary for animal going to give you cancer or reduce growth, does not encourage a healthy cognitive function. The problem is in meat. the extra soy we consume. It pops up . One aspect of the health concerns in unexpected places: chewing gum, regarding soy products is the fact that candy, chocolate, microwave dinners, Canada does not legally require com- processed meats - it's a long list. To panies to label their food products keep an eye on your soy intake, check if they contain genetically modified ingredient labels carefully. Apart soy. Many studies have been shown from the obvious (soy, tofu, etc), to demonstrate the dangers of geneti- soy can be listed under names such cally modified soy; increased risk of a~ kinako, kouridofu, miso, monocancer, rats with damaged immune diglyceride, natto, nimame, okara, systems, and reduced cognitive func- and yuba. More importantly? Birkention are principal among the negative stocks in winter can cause frostbite. results.

Stay healthy, readers.

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Sports you've never heard ~f: ice golf SEAN EVANS THE CASCADE Let m~ answer your first question; they use coloured balls to avoid losing them in the snow. Your second question: the "green" is referred to as the "white." Ice golf has been around for centuries. It was first played, as far as we know, back in the 17th century in Holland. Originally called "kolven", the game was played on frozen canals and players used clubs to get a ball into a hole in the ice - much like regular golf.

The World Ice Golf Championship is played every year in Greenland, weather permitting. What is so unique about the modern version of the sport is that it is played on icebergs in the fjord ice. On the World Ice Golf Championship's website, they explain the process of how the course is made. "The real architect of the course every year is the ocean, which interacts with the weather and the formations of icebergs in January and February to create an external framework for the course," the website states. The course is played on during the winter months and "melts The length of the course is reduced away in May." So, each year the by about 25 per cent, as golf balls are "less elastic in the cold," the website course is completely unique.

An obvious difficulty is the states. Probably the biggest challenge weather. Players are recommended that the weather presents is to the to use golf clubs with steel shafts, as athletes, as temperatures can drop as they handle the cold weather well. low as minus-25 degrees Celsius, but,

the World Ice Golf Championship website states, "the cold feels less bitter than one might expect, due to the dry climate and the strong sunshine."

A likely story.

Floridian Ramon Bernhard, who had "never seen snow before," com-

dined to play golf on an iceberg in 25-below-zero weather.

Tom Ferrell, USA, gives some insight. "Ice golf is all about survival.

It's about handling the elements."

Again, one has to wonder why. Why not just take a hike? But hey, whatever floats your boat, er, iceberg.

The official tournament is played in Uummannaq, Greenland, a mere 600 km north of the Arctic Circle.

The tournament is a 36-hole competition, and is usually decided by who can figure out how to not lose their balls the fastest. The last tournament, held in 2006, was won by an Australian,Jason Cunningham - an unusual victor, considering the lack of ice in Australia.

The most unfortunate part of this story is the fact that ice golf's days could be numbered. Yes, global warming is having a negative affect on the sport. The iast tournament was played in 2006, as global warming and changes in the climate have caused the ice to be too thin to play on.

Image. Morton L1n1F11ckr So, if dying polar bears and the thought of the extinction of the humented on his experience golfing in man race were not enough to motiGreenland, on the World Ice Golf vate you to carpool, let this be your Championship website: "I was fasci- warning; if you don't do your part and nated by the icebergs and the snow." stop ruining the environment, ice golf Indeed the snow and icebergs would may be no more. Consider yourself surely be fascinating. But, one has to warned. wonder why anyone would be so in-

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Matt Climie hits the Canucks lineup in-backup role JOEL SMART

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THE CASCADE luck to his Vancouver team that It was a brilliant goaltending duel between Canucks back-up net-minder Cory Schneider and former Canucks back-up Alex Auld when the Canucks eeked out a 2-1 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators last Sunday - but for Matt Climie, the night marked his first time in the role of backup for the Canucks. Previously, the Canucks have used Eddie Lack to back up Schneider when Roberto Luongo is on the mend, but due to his exceptional play with the Chicago Wolves so far this season, management felt he had earned the right to replace Lack on the Canucks bench.

He's played seven games with the Canucks AHL affiliate so far this year, and has come away with five wins for the Wolves - with an incredible .940 save percentage. His play enabled the team to go on a four-game winning streak. Perhaps general manager of the Canucks Mike Gillis is hoping that even in his backup role,

has struggled to put any consecutive wins together this season.

ChicagoNow reporter Ted Gruber suggested in a recent column that Climie and Lack are drawing attention around the AHL as the "best one two punch in the league." When asked if he felt the pressure of a goaltending dual between the two of them, Oimie told Gruber that doesn't focus on it. "For myself I ignore that talk because I have the highest expectations for myself and I want to work hard every time I step onto that ice," he said. "I'm just focused on myself and getting the work in when I do get a start." He added: "It's just about earning a start and proving that I can play.

I think so far it's been going well for both of us but I know I can always improve on the little things."

At 28-years-old, the Alberta native has just five NHL games under his belt, three of which came with the Dallas Stars in the 2008-2009 season; his last game came with the Coyotes last season. In that

2010-2011 season he also played 55 games for the Florida Panther's AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage - the most games he's played in an AHL season to date.

He finished the season with 26 wins, 22 losses, three ties and a respectable save percentage of .913.

Then, on July 7, 2011,the 6-foot3 net-minder signed with the Vancouver Canucks on a one-year two-way contract that pays out at $525,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. The signing gave the Canucks incredible depth at the goaltending level, especially considering Climie was a starting goaltender for the Rampage, and a starter for the Texas Stars the year before (when he finishing with a .919 save percentage). Not bad numbers for a player that was never drafted.

Although Climie likely won't see much time in Vancouver this season, it's worth noting that the mask he wears with the Wolves is plastered with an unmistakable Canucks logo on the chin and in details around the mask - a fact that Chicago hockey fans likely

don't appreciate too much. It's the kind of thing that Canucks fans just have to like about the guy.

While he didn't get a chance to play against the red-hot Senators,

it should be some relief to Canucks fans that should we need to one day rely on the back-up's back-up, that back-up's back-up is not a bad option either. Sweet, sweet depth.

Heat Report

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THE CASCADE Tucker pointed out, the city numbers The Abbotsford Heat have been doing something they have never done in their short history. Win consistently. This, past Saturday, they took their 10th road win in 12 tries, taking down the Oklahoma City Barons 4-2, followiqg a 4-1 loss the night before. The win leaves the Heat tied for first place in the Western Conference.

What has been surprising is that despite losing some key players to the Calgary Flames-TJ Brodie and Paul Byron-the Heat have managed to continue to put forward a solid game, winning five of their last six.

While the Heat have been solid on the ice away from home, trouble looms back in Abbotsford - not on the ice, but off. Just days prior to the municipal election, Vince Dimanno, then candidate for city councilor, released a legal opinion which claimed that the contract between the Abbotsford Heat and the City of Abbotsford is illegal.· The contract in question, signed in the spring of 2009, is a 10-year supply fee agreement. The deal guarantees that the ownership group will receive S5.7 million in revenue, regardless of shortfalls. To put it simply, the City of Abbotsford is subsidizing private business - something that Dimanno, founder of the Abbotsford Ratepayers Association, says is unacceptable atid more importantly, illegal.

Dimanno claims that to date, the City of Abbotsford has covered S2.1 million in shortfalls. "Those are city numbers, not mine", he was quoted as saying in the Abbotsford Times.

tell a different story. To date the city has actually covered shortfalls of Sl.7 million. In their freshmen year; the Heat fell short by $450,637 and in their sophomore season they fell short

by Sl,305,511. A sizable amount of money.

Dimanno hired Andrew Rebane and his legal firm, Yearwood and Company, to write a report on the legality of the contract signed by the city. Speaking with the Abbotsford Times, Rebane stated that "It's our view that the City of Abbotsford did not have the power to enter into that contract because they failed to put the contract to the electors for approval."

Qyoted in The Province, Dimanno stated that the contract is "a benefit to a business, and a liability to taxpayers." He then filed a formal complaint with B.C. Attorney-General Shirley Bond, and hopes that she will "investigate, go in front of a judge, and have this contract struck down."

Dimanno lost the election and it would be easy to dismiss this as political gamesmanship, as the document was released just days before the election in a clear effort to sway votes.

Dimanno's complaint has still been filed with Shirley Bond and prior to the election he committed to continue the fight, no matter the results of the election; this story is not over yet.

While uncertainty surrounds the Heat off the ice, if the team continues to win constantly, perhaps attendance will incr~ase and the team will become profitable. The Heat will be back on home-ice this Friday to take on Houston - who they beat 5-3 on November 10.

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