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winnipeg writer rewarded rrc grad one of canada's best what is the giller prize? BY KATHRYN MCBURNEY gram, adding, "It forced me to write He is certainly one of Canada's more." best writers now. The Ciller prize The Giller Prize is a literary award i ong overdue recognition was Jeff Zabudsky, president of RRC, carries the largest monetary award celebrating the best in Canadian fiction paid to David Bergen, winner spoke at the event saying, "We'll be for literature in Canada: $40,000. (long format or short stories) annually. T of the prestigious Scotiabank churning out Giller prize winners by It is highly competitive, with the top The Giller also aims to enhance market- Giller Prize for literature. Bergen, the dozen in the years to come." writers in the country all pursuing ing efforts of Canadian writers to the who won the award in Nov. '05 for Other attendees showing appre- the yearly title. Some of the previous Canadian public. his novel The Time In Between, was winners have been Michael Ondaatje, The prize was founded in '94 by Jack honoured at a reception held at the "I learned how to Mordechai Richler, and Margaret Red River College (RRC) Princess Atwood. Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife Street Campus on Jan. 9. tell a story in a The Time in Between, published Doris Giller. Doris Gillet was a literary A graduate of the RRC Creative very quick way. It by McClelland & Stewart, is packed journalist who became the editor of Communications program in '80, forced me write with imagery captured while journal- three of Canada's major daily newspa- Bergen has since published four ing his visit to Vietnam with his fam- pers, the Montreal Star, the Montreal novels, several other literary works, more. " ily in '96. Gazette, and the Toronto Gazette. She and is no stranger to literary acclaim. DAVID BERGEN "Writers always keep notes," says was instrumental in establishing new After receiving the John Hirsh award Bergen, even though he didn't have ciation to Manitoba's first Giller standards for writing book reviews. for Most Promising New Writer in a clear intention at the time to write The Giller Prize offers the largest mon- `93, he went on to win several other winner were MB Premier Gary this novel. He adds that his advice for etary award for literature in the country. highly sought after awards. His novel, Doer, Winnipeg Free Press writer aspiring writers is always the same- In '05 it teamed up with Scotiabank A Year of Lesser was named New York Morley Walker, outgoing RRC dean "read, read, read." to create the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Times Notable Book of the Year in of Business and Applied Arts Dave Premier Doer, who hasn't read The `97, in 2006- lie received the CBC Williamson, and several of Bergen's Time In Between, but says it's on his The partnership brought the purse to Literary Prize for Short Fiction, and RRC classmates. summer reading list, commented that $50,000, with $40,000 going to the his third novel, The Case of Lena One former peer of Bergen's, Bergen's win is good for culture and winner and $2,500 going to each of the S., won the Carol Shields Winnipeg Michael Balagus, now executive literacy in the province. four finalists. Book Award in '03. council in the office of the Premier, As for why no other ceremonies The Giller has so far endowed over "I learned how to tell a story in a says that while in college, Bergen had celebrated Bergen's achievement, $250,000 to Canadian writers. very quick way," says Bergen about was "one of the better writers, even Doer says, "I sent letters. I'm here as the Creative Communications pro- then." a first chance to pay tribute."

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BY KELLY RYBACHUK trimester system, there was a natural affect the college as a whole. "The reason they give a break is break that fell around spring time," he "Red River College is regarded as a because students were starting to com- s students, we are all familiar says, "but when the college moved to a premier college in Canada because of mit suicide," he says. If they give us the with the tremendous pressure semester system a couple of years ago, the quality of the curriculum and the four days off then it's useful. If they Ahat accompanies a post-second- the mini-break was established." accreditation bodies associated with it," don't, it's really not much of a break." ary education. Zabudsky says a he says. "If they give us Esther Courcelles, a Business Presumably to relieve some of this lot of research into Zabudsky also suggests Administration student, isn't con- pressure, the majority of Canadian uni- other colleges in the four days off that those accreditation cerned. "It doesn't bother me because versities have established a week-long Western Canada was then it's useful. If bodies require specific we just had two weeks off at Christmas," break in Feb., Reading Week. Students conducted by RRC, contact hours in the class- she says. at RRC however, are given what is along with consulta- they don't, it's not room, and the college did RRC's research and planning office called a Mini-Break, with classes can- tions with staff and much of a break. " not want to endanger is in the midst of tracking student data celled on a Friday and Monday, creat- students. Looking those agreements. He and assessing student success to look ing a four - day weekend. So naturally to institutions where notes that by employing for any evidence of negative effects sur- the question has been raised, why aren't the system of a long ROB MARRIOTT the mini-break system, rounding the issue. Zabudsky says that RRC students also granted a whole weekend was working effectively, it was students can finish college, entering the if anomalies are found, the college will week off? concluded that the absence of a com- job market more quickly. want to take another look. RRC President Jeff Zabudsky sug- plete week off would not harm RRC RRC student Rob Marriott thinks gests the college has never had a formal students. the situation hinges on how the instruc- reading week. He also says there was concern that tors view the mini-break, either a break "When the college employed a an entire week off could negatively or two extra days to do work. Red River College STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION

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Hope you're all ready for Meltdown Week starting Monday, January 30 ill. Be sure to come out to all the events and check out the Rex Masesar entertainment that the Programming department has prepared for you. The executive would like to get to know the students we are President serving more so keep an eye out for them because we just might have some stuff to hand out. (204) 632-2474 For those of you reading this issue as soon as it hit the stands, it also falls on the Federal Election day. The SA encourages you all to go out and vote not just because it is within our rights to set the Federal Government as we see fit.

Adam Rogoelki Rex Masesar, President VP Academic Adam Rogocki, VP — Academics Helena Herrera, VP — Support Services (204) 632-2477 Matt DiUbaldo, VP — Princess St. Campus

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Visit Helena Herrera wwvv.thinkeducation.ca VP Support The Resource for all your voting needs. Services (204) 632-2480 CNIB Benefit Auction!! Notre Dame Campus CM2o - 2055 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, along with R2H (-09 Silver level sponsors, the Red River College Student (204) 632-2375 Association, will be hosting the 7 th Annual Eye on the Arts

Princess Street Campus Pizza Days!!! Benefit Art Auction on March 21, 2006 at the Winnipeg io-tho Princess Street Notre Dame Convention Centre. The event will feature more than 200 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1K9 Wednesdays works of arts from diverse local, national and international (204) 949-8466 January 25, February 8, 15 artists. All proceeds of the auction go towards supporting the many programs and services provided by the CNIB to over Princess Street 5,300 blind and visually impaired Manitobans. For more ILJP Coming Thursday information, please visit www.cnib-eyeonthearts.com, or call Events January 28, February 9, 16 774-5421.

Look for Meltdown Week!!! Meltdown January 30 - February 3 Events Glow Bowling, Floor Hockey and Poker Tour, Hypnotist, Comedians, and Much Much More!! posted on the SA Food Bank Days RED RIVER Short on Cash for Groceries? We Can Help! MERCANTILE

Whiteboard RRC Students' Association provides a Food Bank service for students who need support. This service is open to all RRC Students. Just fill a form out no later than (Tuesday) and prior to each foodbank day (Friday) and submit it to CM20 (SA Office across from the ( Ox Store), or at P110 at Princess Street. Student card and medical card numbers must be Posters on request form to fill orders. Late applicants will be taken after 3:00PM only and while Safe Walk supplies last. To find more out about the Be Smart!! Call Us!! SA events. Join the SA Upcoming Food Bank Days Princess Street Cam- Events Email List. Email February 3 pus [email protected] with March 3 "add me to the list" in the Contact Campus subject line. Hours of operation: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Security at 949-8305 Food Bank donations gladly accepted. Contributions to the Food Bank can be placed in CHE('N OI"T THE the big wooden bin opposite the Cave at the Notre Dame campus. Donations should Notre Dame Campus ST )ENTS ' Safe Walk Phones or AssociArrioN include any non-perishable food items, canned goods, pasta, or cereals. We can also use plastic grocery bags. call 632-2323 WEB SITE WWW.RRCSA.CONI 105 January 23 2006 theprojectorThi martin offers money to students liberals offer education credit Diversity & Immigrant Student Support BY JACK RACH Another area of contention implicit within this proposal is the thawing of frozen tuition You are a recent immigrant to Canada. Perhaps you came aul Martin and the Liberals are trying to fees in provinces across the country. If tuition seeking a new life, or to escape war or persecution in your capture student votes. By proposing their rises, the net effect of the pre-election promise homeland. You may have come here alone — with no close family p 50/50 Plan, the Liberals believe that post- could be negligible because until the federal or friends to help you. No matter why you came, you have to secondary education will be more accessible to government dedicates transfer payments back adjust to living in a society that is new and strange to you. Some all Canadians. into post-secondary education, some believe days are good. Others are bad. Sometimes you wonder why you Anita Neville, the Liberal incumbent for tuition is likely to rise. came at all. These feelings are normal. Over time, you will Winnipeg South Centre is very pleased with Neville, however, has faith that tuition will probably have more good days than bad, and you will begin to the plan. stay frozen. "I'm concerned about access to education. "Tuition is determined by the provincial feel more comfortable and settled in your new home. We must make sure there is enough room and government," she says. She doesn't believe resources," Neville says. "Students from low, the Manitoba Government will raise tuition In these columns you will find suggestions that may help you middle, or high income families can use up because of increased funding from the plan. to get to the good days as quickly as possible. These "ways to to $3,000 for tuition. This plan benefits all Neville adds, "The Liberal government's make it better" share the experience of people like you. Each students." commitment for comprehensive review of begins with a quotation from a newcomer. Then, you will read If the Liberals are elected, the government will assistance, interest, and repayment will remain about a problem that many people face when they are learning pay half of students' tuition from an accredited favourable to students." to live in a new culture. Please visit Diversity & Immigrant university or college for both the first and last Red River College's SA president, Rex years of a degree or diploma starting in 2007. Student Support in D105, Notre Dame Campus, or P2101 at Masesar, predicts that tuition will rise, but he Princess Street Campus for help with these issues. The Canada Student Loan Program (CSLP) doesn't know when. will administer the plan, which means students "Since tuition froze in Manitoba, we haven't Living in a new Culture. must apply directly to receive the benefits. seen offsetting contributions [to post-secondary The first two weeks I was very excited. Everything was new. Then I found out Alternatively, if a student does not apply, a institutions] from the province or federal gov- that it was not easy to find a job. It was very difficult." tax credit can be awarded at year-end. The plan ernment to make up for increasing operating Chatura, from Sri Lanka. does not specify how students will be rewarded, costs," says Masesar. nor does it indicate how much tax credit can Tuition in Manitoba froze in '99, so if it Culture Shock is the stress caused by living in a new culture. It is a normal be earned by not opting into it. According to does rise, Sjoberg says it would be extremely part of adjusting, or getting used to new foods, language, customs, people and Neville, these details are still being worked out unfortunate. "On average, Canadian students activities. Culture shock can affect the way you think, and the way you feel and will be implemented after the election. emotionally and physically. For example, you might feel irritable, sad or angry. are $25,000 in debt after a four-year degree. You may feel that you cannot trust anyone, or that you are uncomfortable or Kate Sjoberg, president of the University of Carrying this burden is not defining accesMbil- homesick. You may have headaches or stomach aches and tire easily. Winnipeg's SA suggests the plan is incomplete. ity," she says. "Governments should treat edu- "What we peed in tandem with this plan is cation as a right; not a privilege - and should Many newcomers experience culture shock. There is not much you can do to a substantial- increase to, core educational fund- guarantee this right to all." avoid it, but there are ways to cope with it. The first thing is to recognize that ing," says Sjoberg: you are going through culture shock, and know that it is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a normal reaction to the strangeness of everything around you.

As you adjust to living in Canada, your experience of culture shock will change. Culture shock runs in a cycle of several stages, which you may go through more then once. In time you will begin to feel more at home. Your experience of culture shock may include:

Excitement: When you first arrive, you may be excited about living in Canada and the adventures that lie ahead. Everything may look wonderful and perfect. You may be busy with finding a place to live, finding work and trying to make elections canada friends. This exciting period may last anywhere from a day to a few months. Sadly, it usually fades with time.

Anger and sadness: After you have been in Canada for a while, you may find encourages students to vote that things are not as easy as you had hoped. You may wait for a work permit, wait for a refugee hearing or wait to enter English language or College classes. The education and skills that you gained in your home country may not have the same value here. When you are looking for work, you may be told that you lack "Canadian experience."

In this situation. it is natural the feel angry or frustrated. You may even wonder BY JAMES TURNER first time in his life he had the chance to vote if coming to Canada was the right decision. and he was concerned that he was going to i lections Canada and Shaw TV paid a miss it." Speaking and hearing English all day may make you feel tired. Even if you are a native English speaker, you may have to concentrate to understand the visit to the Red River College Students Fickers went on to say that students can Association (RRCSA) recently, to Canadian accent. This can be tiring, as you may have to repeat yourself several F find detailed information about where to times for people to understand your accent. You may feel sad as you remember encourage RRC students to vote in the fed- vote on the Internet at elections.ca, or by life, friends and family from your homeland. eral election, on Jan. 23. calling 1-888-677-0301. Earl Fickers, the communications relations Rex Masesar, president of the RRCSA, Struggling to cope with everything, you may have less energy and tolerance than officer for Elections Canada in the electoral usual. You may have problems with eating and sleeping. It may be harder for spoke about the efforts made by Manitoba you to be active or spend time with people. It is important to remember that district of Winnipeg Centre, detailed the post-secondary institutions through the what you are experiencing is normal. procedures for student voters in Winnipeg, Target Education Coalition to monitor the and for those who come from rural areas. He platforms of political parties and their views Feeling more settled: Eventually the anger and sadness will fade too. You will says that he wants to let students know how on student-related issues. Masesar asks that begin to feel more settled as you learn more about Canadian culture and as you easy it is for them to vote. get used to the food, the weather and the language. You will start to make sense students get informed on the issues before of the things that puzzled or hurt you before. "The youth turnout in the last election they vote, but stopped short of endorsing a was about 16 to 30 per cent across Canada, particular party's agenda. Please visit the office of Diversity & Immigrant Student Support in Building D. which is abysmal," he says. "We feel at "Look at the parties that are developing Room 105, Notre Dame Campus and Room P210J at the Princess Street Campus Elections Canada that we've missed a genera- for help joining in on activities and support programs that can help you through a sustainable plan across Canada for post- the process of culture shock. tion of voters." secondary education," he told the crowd of Fickers made the point of how important student leaders. "It's extremely important You can also call 632-2404 or email Lauren Phillips at: [email protected] voting is to our society by relaying the story to go to the voting ballot with knowledge. of a new Canadian he met just before the This column has been extracted from: Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Alone in Canada: Students have a lot of power by just going 21 ways to make it better. Toronto: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001 last election. out and voting." "We had a gentleman in our office from n Africa," he says. "He was crying...it was the mEDRED RIVER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 06 january 23 2006 theprojector green party angered at exclusion claims leader should have been included in debate

BY HELEN CHOLAKIS in Parliament. to participate is less justifiable than the Canadian Radio-television and The Canada Elections Act entitles any permitting Jim Harris to, since the Bloc Telecommunications Commission, stat- lthough the Green Party of party that gets two per cent or more of Quebecois is only fielding candidates in ing (in part); Canada is currently polling at the vote in a federal election to $1.75 Quebec, while the Greens have a full "...the CRTC must now recognize Ahe highest levels of support in for each vote they receive. In '04, the slate of 308. that its current debates' policy is not their history, they have faced major Green Party won 4.3% of the vote and Ironically, the Green Party's inability consistent with the constitutional rights challenges in conveying that they are so received over $1 million in federal to get heard may have led to one of their of Canadians to fair elections." not a one-issue party in this federal funding. most important contributions to the Michael Johannson, the Green Party election campaign, partly due to the Many believe two per cent should also whole campaign. Their exclusion has candidate for Charleswood-St. James- fact that party leader Jim Harris was be the threshold for inclusion in the sparked outcry from not just Greens, Assiniboia wants people to ask the can- excluded from the leaders' debates. leaders debates, for two reasons. First, but other parties' candidates, public didate they support to allow the Green The decision as to who is in the if a party receives public funding, the opinion leaders, and Canadian voters. party to be included in all debates, hands of a five-member media consor- media should subject it to public scru- The snub has heightened awareness noting, "The CJOB had a town hall in tium composed of representatives from tiny and hold the leader accountable; about the role of corporate media in my area; they didn't invite me to speak, CBC, CTV, CanWest Global, Radio- second, if the party is receiving two per agenda-setting and the framing of they didn't invite me to make comments Canada and TVA. The decision not to cent of the vote the level of public inter- political coverage. — why?...debate only helps a democracy, include Harris was based on the fact est is sufficient to justify inclusion. On Jan. 4, the Green Party debate never hurts a democracy." that the Green Party is not represented Some argue allowing Gilles Duceppe launched a formal complaint to other options available for frustrated voters

BY CRAIG BECKER it "a pack of lies." besides winning, is to raise awareness right in Canadian politics, build up the "The corporate agenda in Canada is, that there is another option for vot- CE and bringing working people to the ed up with the major political for the most part, the corporate agenda ers. The party has grown substantially; foreground. parties, some voters are more of globalization," Thompson said. in this election alone, the PC have "The worst thing to happen to this F likely to give their vote to one of The party cites U.S. integration, as increased its membership from about country would be a Tory government," the smaller parties on the ballot Jan. 23. well as the foregoing of critical social 300 to over 1100. he said. "The second worst would be a There are four running in Manitoba, issues in order to pay down the debt, as "We need a moderate right wing alter- Liberal government." each presenting itself as a much-needed their main concerns. native," said Swirsky. "The Conservative The Christian Heritage Party(CHP) alternative. The Progressive Canadian Party(PCP), Party has changed its message in the has 43 candidates across Canada, includ- Of the 36 candidates in seven prov- with 25 candidates in four provinces, past... they say whatever they think ing eight in Manitoba. Self-described as inces, Magnus Thompson is the lone formed in reaction to the Canadian the voters want to hear. We have to ask Canada's only pro-life, pro-family politi- Manitoban running for the Canadian Alliance Progressive Conservative ourselves why." cal party, their main objectives, accord- Action Party (CAP). The CAP, accord- merger. The party took the PC label The Communist Party of Canada , ing to their website, are "to restore ing to their website, the CAP is fighting back, with a policy more in line with (CP) has 21 candidates running in six honesty and: integrity in government; to "for Canada's independence... promot- Joe Clark's conservatism. A healthy free- provinces, including three in Manitoba. protect marriage ,and the, family„ and, to ing monetary, democratic, and electoral market and accountable government are Darrell Rankin, running in the riding of honour the. sanctity of life." reform." top priorities. Winnipeg North, has been the Manitoba With so many choices in this elec- Thompson is running in the riding Dale Swirsky is the only PC candi- party leader since '96. A founding mem- tion, there is bound to be a party that of Winnipeg South Centre. He is vehe- date in Manitoba, running in Winnipeg ber of Peace Alliance Winnipeg, Rankin embodies your values, leaving you with mently opposed to the North American South Centre. His main objective, hopes to block any further drive to the no excuse for not voting. Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), calling

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BY AMIE LESYK though the release does not Spence Neighbourhood ence on Winnipeg streets. community of what they know state what charges were laid, Association executive director, Aliaga has many concerns so far, and to gather feedback emember the dramatic or what types of crime the task Inonge Aliaga, points out that regarding the task force, the regarding the task force and claims of an empathetic force has been dealing with. the release, which lists amounts major one being that OCS crime in the area. They are Rsam Katz as he intro- Is it homicide, theft, or is slated to run for only three expecting some members of duced Operation Clean Sweep assault that has been plaguing months. the WPS to attend the meet- (OCP) back in October? this area of Winnipeg? The "...we won't know "Of course it has reduced it ing, but the amount of infor- It's hard to tell if anything release fails to note which if it's made a dif- crime right now," says Aliaga, mation that can be exchanged has changed since 45 police crime is the majority of those "but we won't know if it's will be minimal due to police officers were unleashed on Nov. committed. On typical year ference until a few made a difference until a few confidentiality laws. 21 as part of the task force. end reports from the City of months down the months down the road. Regardless, they hope to talk The Winnipeg Police Service Winnipeg containing similar "Some people thought that about plans for OCS in the (WPS) recently released a tidy statistics, they list the amount road. " if it was really extreme for immediate future and what can chart of statistics, staking their of charges according to the INONGE ALIAGA three months, that they'd be be done after the operation in claim in crime intervention type of crime. able to shut down some of the order to maintain momentum and prevention within the Even the advisory commit- and names of different drugs gang activity, completely shut the task force has gained. operating ground of the task tee for OCS, made up of com- the task force has confiscated it down. But I don't see any force, the city's West End. munity members and business thus far, fails to mention evidence of that " she says. There were 257 Criminal owners, does not know and crystal meth. That seems odd, Aliaga has helped to organize Code charges laid from the will not know what the results since meth has made the news a community meeting taking start of the project until Jan.1, are outside of that one release. lately with an increased pres- place in mid Jan. to inform the

Interview skills rusty? Resume need a lift? BY RUDY A. ZACHARIAS "They assume we're criminals just because we live around CAREER AND EMPOYMENT SERVICES CAN HELP YOU! ublic safety is a criti- here," Daniels says. "Often, cal issue for many in they don't treat us nicely. If they Career and Employment Services provides a full range of employment services to Winnipeg, particularly wore name tags, it would be eas- students. since the city received the igno- ier for us to identify them and Please contact the RRC _Employment Centre for assistance with: minious distinction of "Murder complain about them. How am Capital of Canada," which it has I supposed to remember a long • job-seeking skills maintained over the past few number?" • resumes years. Statistics Canada released In Edmonton, Calgary, • cover letters its annual report, Oct. '04, plac- Montreal, Regina, and Toronto, • interview preparation ing Winnipeg's homicide rate at name tags on officers' uniforms • employment application forms the top of Canada's nine largest are mandatory. • current labour market information cities. Last Sept., after city coun- • any other career/employment-related matter Shortly, after the report was cillors on the protection and released, Philippe f-laiart, 17, community services committee was gunned down - by members requested this idea be given con- of the Mad Cowz (an inner-city sideration and be investigated by Employment opportunities directed exclusively at Red River College students are posted on gang consisting primarily of Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), workopolisCampus.com, an employment website used by many colleges and universities African immigrants), after alleg- Ewatski responded by submit- across Canada. The service allows students and alumni to look for jobs online 24 hours a edly being caught in the crossfire ting a report to city council day, 7 days a week. Using WorkopolisCampus is absolutely FREE! between the Cowz and another in which he rejected the idea. Winnipeg gang, the African Ewatski claimed name tags HOW DO I REGISTER WITH WORKOPOLISCAMPUS? Mafia, formed after splitting would put officers at greater risk, from the Cowz. as they are frequently threatened To register with WorkopolisCampus log on at www.workopolisCampus.com and simply Two weeks following the and intimidated. Name tags click on the New Job Seekers Register Here button. Each user will be required to complete a shooting, Mayor Sam Katz would make it easier for people mini registration (personal information and academic data). To view job postings targeting and police chief Jack Ewatski to carry through with their Red River College you will need a password which is RrCcMb97. announced Operation Clean threats, Ewatski said. He said Sweep, a task force created to he was unwilling to compromise NOTRE DAME CAMPUS (204) 632 — 2128 ROOM D102 combat violence in Winnipeg. the safety of officers. 40 officers were redeployed to Each officer has a badge num- communities where the majority ber predominantly displayed on PRINCESS STREET CAMPUS (204) 949 — 8368 ROOM P206 of crimes occur. their uniforms, and all police While many believe this influx must provide this number to of front-line officers was neces- anyone who requests it sary and long overdue, others "This provides the balance say there also must be a more between accountability and the effective way of protecting citi- safety and protection of offi- zens from officers who mistreat cers," Ewatski said. them. One proposal, which was Earlier this month, city coun- endorsed by Southern Grand cil supported the conclusions in. PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation Chief Chris Henderson, sug- Ewatski's report and rejected the Serving North American Families since 1972 gested that officers wear name proposal for name-tags on offi- tags while on duty, in order to cers' uniforms. ensure a simple method of iden- "I don't like it one bit," tifying and remembering police says north end resident Jim on duty. Courchene. "Cops can do any- • Consultation on unlimited legal matters Shane Daniels, who lives close thing they want on duty, and • A full comprehensive Will provided "Justice For All" • to where Haiart was shot, says there's not a damn thing the Help with Autopac or traffic violations

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BY SEID AHMED its power, the government unforgivable sins while run- democratic principles, and the economic benefit to the poor stopped the vote counting ning the country. One assumes law in Ethiopia. of the country, but it will also he current fruitless in a move to manipulate the that Zenawi and his associates Zenawi, who has been relieve the Ethiopian people political situation in results. have convinced themselves warned by these donors about from various forms of negative TEthiopia functions as a Accusations of vote, rigging they have nowhere to go or to withdrawal of support if pressures imposed upon them lethal weapon killing the hope forced the National Electoral hide if they lose their power. improvements are not made, by the EPRDF. of young generations. The gov- Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) Thus dictatorship is the only has responded on several The announcement of the ernment is cleansing the coun- to delay the release of offi- solution- they choose to stay occasions by stating that the donors states that the $375 try of scholars, strong opposi- cial results. European Union in power and intensify their blocking of foreign aid doesn't million support fund will be tion party supporters, and any election observers officially embezzling of public money. It bother him. He has implied reallocated to the UN and aid group which is a threat to the cited serious vote counting is ultimately a lose-lose situa- that he will continue to govern agencies working to combat current ruling party, ironically irregularities and flaws in the tion for them. Ethiopia without complying. poverty. The anti-poverty work called the Ethiopian People's electoral process. Recently, international This is good news for would include the upgrading Revolutionary Democratic This led to protests across donors, including the World Ethiopians as it can contribute of health care and providing a Front (EPRDF). the country. In response to Bank, the European Union positively in their battle against supply of clean water. The EPRDF has imposed protestors challenging the pro- (EU), and the U.K., withheld this tyrannical regime. More remains to be done to its iron fist policies against vincial results of the elections, aid of nearly $375 million It is known that Zenawi's achieve the ultimate goal of Ethiopians for 15 years, ever Ethiopian security forces shot from the present EPRDF. government has been using stable government in Ethiopia, since it ousted the Derg regime nearly 90 people, detained Additionally, they recom- foreign aid primarily to but even at this stage it may be by force. about 40 000 opposition party mended the impositions of finance repressive sanctions appropriate to thank the with- Nearly 25 million supporters, and arrested the sanctions, including freezing against Ethiopians, and is also holding aid providers for the Ethiopians went to the polls entire senior leadership of the accounts, enacting travel bans, used for amassing personal actions they have taken. in May '05, and early vote Coalition for Unity and De- and suspending diplomatic wealth for government and These measures will ulti- counts indicated strong sup- mocracy Party. Journalists were recognition. These measure party officials. Hence, the mately lead to a more favorable port for the opposition. When locked up as well. were taken due to the abject donors' decision for withhold- Ethiopians. it became clear that the ruling The EPRDF, fronted by failure of the EPRDF to live ing direct budgetary support party was in danger of losing Meles Zenawi, has committed up to expected human rights, will not only eventually be an

rusesabagina delivers strong messag hero of hotel rwanda visits winnipeg

BY LAURA POWER some of the refugees to be other countries in Africa, where evacuated, including his family, people are being killed every aul Rusesabagina was in Rusesabagina says he was faced day. Winnipeg on Jana 9 to with the hardest decision of his "The world is standing by p speak about his experi- life. watching, as if nothing is hap- ence in the Rwandan genocide "I had decided not to be evacu- pening," Rusesabagina said. of 1994, and' its depiction in the ated, but to remain with the Eloge Christian Butera, a sur- film Hotel Rwanda. The movie refugees," he said. "I took that vivor of the Rwandan genocide was based on Rusesabagina's to be my duty and obligation." and the director of the African heroic actions in saving over He said he felt he had to stay to Students Association at the 1,200 Rwandan lives by shelter- protect the refugees left behind University of Manitoba, also ing them in the Mille Collines at the hotel because he was the had a message to deliver. Hotel, where he had once been only one able to negotiate with "We hope it's not too late to the assistant general manager. the killers. save our motherland, to save Rusesabagina, who says the "The movie is a reflection of our continent, and to save our movie is a true story that was everyday life in Africa," said world," he said. "sometimes diluted" so the audi- Rusesabagina, as he urged the Rusesabagina is "a role model ence would he able to watch it, audience to think of Hotel for those who believe one per- put himself in danger in order to Rwanda as a message, and a son can make a difference in save the people who took refuge wake-up call to the reality of life the world," said Gail Asper, who in the hotel during the genocide. in parts of Africa. introduced him to the audi- "There wasn't anything special "I think if Rwanda had a bit of ence, which overflowed into I risked," he said, downplaying oil the international community, two rooms in the University of his important role in saving over including the media, would've Manitoba's University Centre. 1,200 people. been there." He said suggest- "How many of us would be He often negotiated with mili- ing the world basically ignored willing to put our own lives tia in order to protect the refugees Rwanda during the genocide. on the line for others as Mr. staying at the Mille Collines. Rusesabagina also talked about Rusesabagina did," said Asper. When the time came for some of the current conflicts in january 2006 09 23 theprojector skidooers mb documentaries portray safer with prairie folk snowman farmers,speedsters chronicled around BY MATEA TUHTAR impressive auto racing history, and the BY ERIN CARTER film does a great job of bringing to go no more than 60km/hr on a he people who seem most ordi- straightaway and no more than life three regular people who live and ooking for a new winter activ- nary can have extraordinary breathe for racing season. 30 km/hr in the woods. However, stories. Just ask award-winning : WV hy not try snowmobil- Stokes is quick to admit there are T Ashley Donald, 19, obtained racing director Doug Howe. Last summer T ling? It is one of Manitoba's things they can't control. fever from her father, and says she had a most popular forms of outdoor win- Howe set out to write and produce lot of fun participating in the doc. "We can't keep wildlife off the two half hour documentaries for CTV's ter recreation and the organization trails" he says. "I'm really happy with how we were Manitoba Moments, and the stories he ensuring its yearly success is Snoman, Mother nature is also an unpredict- portrayed in the movie," she says. found show not only diversity, but also Incorporated. able force; due to the warm weather When told she looks fierce behind the "Manitobans are retiring early, too the great perseverance and strength of wheel of her racing car, she laughs, this year, many of the trails have , Manitoba people. young to be chasing the world down gone un-groomed and are unsafe to "I may look dangerous, but I'm not HARVEST in the HEARTLAND in Florida, so they choose to stare at travel. is so tough!" their golf clubs in the summer and the story of two of Manitoba's 21,000 Doug Howe is pleased with how the "Ice conditions are bad, most spots farm families. It chronicles the families' snowmobile in the winter," said can't get groomed. The ice needs to films turned out. Duncan Stokes, executive director of love of the land, their passion for the life "We picked really good people for be 5-6" think for a snowmobile it sustains, and their struggles through Snoman, Inc. to cross and 12-16" thick to be this. When you're filming a documen- Snoman is non-profit organiza- one of the most disappointing annual tary you have to spend a lot of time with groomed," Spikers said. harvests on record. tion committed to developing and Stokes said the warm weather the people to get them to trust you, and maintaining safe and environmen- The families, the McGurney's and the to really capture the moments you hasn't affected the sales of trail passes Dyck's, are different in many ways, but tally responsible snowmobile trails this year, because most clubs have might otherwise miss. Everyone has an throughout Manitoba. Stokes feels what binds them together is a determi- interesting story to tell." Says Howe. a buy-early incentive that is effec- nation to succeed and survive in this the supportive and safe environ- tive until Dec. 1. According to the Colleen Gurney Alsknis worked way of life that is getting increasingly ment of the organization is one of Snoman website, 12, 917 Snopasses alongside Howe on the project, and the main reasons for the increase in difficult each year. handled the administrative side, which and 786 7-day passes were sold for One of the most poignant quotes in people choosing to snowmobile. the '04/'05 season. she says is plentiful. "We provide a safe alternative," the film comes from Larry McGurney's "You apply for funding, and then you On top of revenue from sell- realization that the farm and land his said Stokes, who works hard to ing passes, the organization runs have to wait a while to hear back from ensure that all 49 provincial snow- family have owned since 1897 is not them. There's a lot more paperwork local fundraisers and organizes fun going to last forever. mobiling clubs in Manitoba main- competitive events, such as the involved in filmmaking than people tain and groom their trails. There are "It's sad that after100 years, it will end think." Alsknis says. WOW (Way-Out-Women), Relay with us," he says. over 11,000 km of scenic groomed Fundraising Poker Derby, (an event CTV's development manager, Rob . The other documentary, entitled trails, an elaborate playground for designed to attract more women to Hardy, says the documentaries will air The ROAD to VICTORY follows three any snowmobiling enthusiast. the sport), Jan. 21, and the Valentine this June, likely during Sweeps Week. Manitobans as they spend a summer The organization ensures that signs Fundraiser Dinner, on Feb.10. Manitoba Moments airs Sundays at racing, fixing, and at times, smashing up are put tip and makes recommenda- For more information about 6:30 p.m. cars at Victory Speedway, just south of tions for safe operation of machines. Snoman, visit snotriman.n2b.ca or call Winnipeg. Few people know Manitoba's They recommend that snowmobiles 940-7533.

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BY ROSS PRUSAKOWSKI that happens, the girls will be serving as their largest foreign is the unwillingness of the major economies. The surge THE GATEWAY out the door faster than half- supplier of oil (2.12 million energy-addicted bimbo to put in demand for resources from (UNIVERSITY OF price Prada shoes and the men barrels a day in 2004 com- out more for all we're sending China and India means that there is a strong market for ALBERTA) Newswire #87 - will be sitting alone on the pared to 1.64 million barrels her way. our resources, and one that 2006-01-17 floor, wondering where their from Mexico and 1.56 million We need to be smarter as a good times and money went. barrels from Saudi Arabia, nation and demand more for may even pay a higher price EDMONTON (CUP) -- Though at first glance it according to Bloomberg), and what we're receiving for our then we're currently receiving. It's a common scene in bars seems unlikely that inter- sending them 99 per cent of precious oil and natural gas By tapping into these markets, and clubs the world over: national trade relationships our total oil exports. This is reserves. While it may nega- Canada can force the U.S. to men with features only the would exhibit this kind of a function not only of their tively affect our relationship curtail its demand for free visually impaired could love behaviour, a closer look close proximity to us, but of with the U.S., Canada must trade both ways. have attention lavished upon shows it happening in our the North American Free Trade ignore the pleading cries of Or we can kindly ask the them by women who could own country. We need only Agreement that was supposed overly territorial politicians in U.S. to shut up, end our ener- grace movie screens across the look at our energy relation- to benefit all parties involved. Alberta and make changes to gy relationship with them, globe, or at the very least the ship with the U.S. to see that Instead, the agreement our energy relationship with and enter into a new part- pages of Playboy. The sight is even nations can be swept off hasn't been giving the oil the U.S. as a response to other nership with China or India, puzzling at first, but the rea- their feet and ignore the long- daddy more of what he trade disputes. where the expectations of the sons for the apparent attrac- term consequences of certain wants—actual free trade on As Hugh Hefner has shown relationship are clear from the tion become apparent as she's affairs. Unfortunately, Canada softwood lumber and a cut so many times over the years, outset. Hopefully the new presented with a constant has become more fretful about to the heavy subsidies the it's not just the women that partner will be someone who stream of gifts, drinks, and losing the blonde bombshell U.S. farm industry receives can trade up if they're getting has a little more appreciation other precious resources the that is the U.S. than about that make Canadian farmers bored or short-changed by for our assistance and isn't guy is footing the bill for. losing respect in the interna- uncompetitive—but is bleed- their partners. The enormous afraid to put out a little more Those girls have found tional community or standing ing Canada of its resources. untapped oil sands reserves, for their oil daddy. themselves sugar daddies and up and doing what's in our Relations between the two and the certainty of its supply they aren't letting go until the best interests as a nation. nations are hitting an all-time that make our energy reserves flow of gifts is over and her As an oil daddy, Canada has low because of many different so attractive to the U.S. also high life is threatened. Once been overly kind to the U.S., reasons, not the least:of which draw the attention of other

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Think MacEwan, opinion I 1 January 23 2006 the projector your health my home town matters more to flin flon than flintaooaty flonatin put a good can to use

BY JACK RACK BY CARA LYTWYN players attended, rounding up as many women as possible, like damn f you are keeping up with your New Year's health-related resolu- stays happens in Flin Flon ranchers looking for the right pony tions so far, good work. The Student Benefits Plan offered through stays in Flin Flon. to ride. I Great-West Life Assurance Company is one of the achievements Almost any Winnipegger The Unwinder is the local bar, with brought to you by the Red River College Students'Association has heard of the oddly named mining a dance floor the size of most Canad (RRCSA). It offers ways to reward yourself, even if your resolutions town, over 800 km north of the city. Inns coat checks. I recall dj-ing for have fallen flat. Our community of 6,500 people is female strippers that sang Happy The Student Benefit Plan is an extended health and dental plan located directly on the Saskatchewan/ Birthday, while finger feeding me cake, that supplements your provincial health coverage, providing aid for Manitoba border, the best of both and of course, I remember the annual all subscribing students. worlds. wet t-shirt contests, two of which I All full time students under 70 are automatically enrolled into the Most city folk think of two main became champion at. health plan. The large number of subscribers help keep the fees five ideas when they hear the name Flin On my last visit home, an angry times lower than individual health plans. Additional coverage for Flon; either a commercial featuring 'Homier' ripped a urinal off the wall, family members is available, but must be purchased and renewed a submarine and a chubby cartoon causing a large amount of toilet water annually. If you have existing coverage, opting out is possible. explorer, or the fact that we grow to flood the bar and ruin my- freshly The plan is quite comprehensive, offering year-round coverage for medical marijuana in an old mine popped Moosehead. To the rescue 80 per cent of costs for most needs including, prescription drugs, shaft. came celebrity bouncer, Kelly Johnson. massage and physiotherapy, wigs and hair pieces, psychiatry, and During Flin Flon's inception, lonely He's a large man with his own angry basic dental work; however, there are restrictions. For example, the miners bored out of their minds dialect, and a goatee that should have maximum benefit for prescription drugs is $5,000. would treasure any piece of writing its own late night talk show. Likewise, the plan also covers a portion of chiropractic, naturo- that came along as their only form of Its difficult to beef up a town that's pathic and osteopathic care, licensed massage therapy, and audiology. entertainment. A novel by J.E. Preston famous for an above ground sewer Unfortunately, all of these costs are grouped together; each student Muddock called, The Sunless City, system and men that wear their skidoo is allotted $350 a year for all of these treatments. It's possible to use featured an adventurer named Josiah pants to the pub. the entire amount for about six one-hour massages, or a number of Flintabbatey Flonatin, the inspiration What makes Flin Flon a truly one- visits to any of those care providers. for the town's name and the giant of-a-kind place, is the people. Friendly It is recommended that all students enrolled in the plan make use statue welcoming visitors. At night, if faces are everywhere - those who know of the benefits offered. Don't fake illness. Take care of yourself. If you look at old Flinty's profile, his left you or your family in some way; a you've had a stressful week, schedule a massage (with a licensed prac- index finger and folded knuckles mis- town so connected it lives and breathes titioner) to physically work out tension stored in your body. Anyone takenly appear to be his man parts. It as a separate being. When someone who has received a good massage will clearly recommend this to oth- provides a place to laugh, and a make dies, the entire town feels the pain to ers. Massage therapy contributes to overall health, reducing stress out spot for local kids. the core. and maximizing potential in many areas, including academics. Flin Flon also has its very own losing Being from a small town is an attri- The dental plan is slightly more complex, but allows for $750 per Bomber Team, despite our glory days bute that people sometimese disre- year for only one check-up and subsequent visits required from that with players such as Bobby Clarke. gard, as though it were a shanieful part check-up. Coverage for X-rays, polishing, scaling, fillings, extrac- Bomber games feature our very own of the past - such as loving Degrassi tions, root canals, appliances and restorative work varies and would version of Dancin' Gabe; Coach Jonny Junior High, or wearing dinosaur be best addressed by SA representatives. Doogs, who will yell out plays or pro- pajamas. But the truth of it is, deny- Visit the Student Benefits Plan office in room FM66 at the Notre fanity, and can name any Bomber ing where I am from, is denying who I :Dame campus, or the SA office in the Princess Street campusfor from the last five seasons. am. I embrace it for adding to my wit more information. There were two kinds of parties and charm. I admit proudly that I can in Flin Flon: skid and bush parties, shotgun a beer and that I'll probably - which everyone came out for, or respond to my last name more quickly Bomber parties, which only hockey than my first.

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log-in or log-off for love and lust

BY JOANNA FULTZ guard is still on high alert when first getting to BY JAMES TURNER know someone, but at least you meet initially / i odged in the gluteus grooves of your in a fruit-to-fruit situation, not to mention chair, eyes wide with that sexy, blue- more safely through a common bond, such as InticeMe45 screen glow, caressing the mouse until friends or work. Gender: female you click the hot spot — how can you possibly Essentially, it is the world that has trans- Age: 30 get more romantic than that? formed finding love into an evaluative pro- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Apparently, in houses all along the infor- cess, instead of the traditional fleeting glance, mation highway, one never has to leave the whispered word, belly full of butterflies, and Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Ethnic Background: White sanctuary of his or her introverted lair to do static connection between two people that Religion: Anglican anything these days. Many people believe that takes place in a more traditional relationship the world of online dating is the cat's pajamas, situation. Height: 5,7,' Body Type: slim and sometimes even sport a pair while shar- The evolution of the Internet has brought ing a steamy, joystick, juice-off with a total the world closer together, but is gradually Smoking Habits: do not smoke Drinking Habits: socially stranger. pushing people farther away from socializa- It could be compared to strolling down the tion, in turn making the complicated quest for Status: I am attached (partner aisle of a grocery store, except lemons and the love seem as simple as reading resumes in an not included) Seeking: attached men, couples hairiest kiwis can actually disguise themselves HR department. Interested in: I'll tell you later as the most succulent oranges and longest I am sure many people have met their ideal Last Changed: 7-Dec-2005 bananas. When loggia' on for some lovin', one match over the Internet, but it just seems far must not only have fierce typing skills, but a too easy. Finding out personal information Last online: 14-Jan-2006 skeptical intuition to sniff out the rotten fruit, about someone should happen naturally, not being careful not to overlook perfect produce in lists on either side of a sterile screen. From: lavalife. corn in the process. Go forth and pick your own fruit: just don't The same argument could be applied to fall in love with a bad banana (although I have Dear InticeMe45, dating the traditional way- pervert/clinger heard they are good in bread.) How are you? Thanks for taking the time to read my let- ter to you. I saw your profile on lavalife, and I hoped that you might have the time to answer a couple of questions I have regarding the online dating scene. Who knows? - Perhaps you'll even see this and get back to me. Just to talk, of course. How is it that so many Manitoban women who visit the site are Scorpios? I always understood Scorpios to be go-for-the-throat types who (according to the astrological laws of the cosmos) exude a powerful magnetism. Given that you are trying to get hooked up on the Internet, does OPEN HOUSE this mean it's not true? Open our doors.Open your mind. Your profile also indicates that you are Anglican (small `a.'). Do you feel that this says a lot about who you are? I know Anglicans are probably one of the more liberal denominations of Christianity. Have you told your Pastor that you are tracking love online? If so, what advice were Student Ambassadors Required you offered by him/her? I was raised Catholic, so even going on lavalife's site probably granted me a few extra days to loll on the muddy banks of the Styx. Most importantly to me, (and call me small-minded and out of touch), but if you're attached, why is it that you're seeking other attached men (and couples)? Is something Interested? really wrong with your primary relationship, or are you just testing the waters elsewhere? If so, it strikes me as We are looking for energetic Red River College students to act strange that you would go from a bad/boring/unfulfilling partnership to one where there's another person to contend as Student Ambassadors on February I4, during the OPEN with. That just sounds like more work to me. And being HOUSE at both the Notre Dame and Princess Street campuses. that you're a slim, white, 30-year-old, non-smoking, spiri- tual woman with a lust for threesomes, and - one assumes-, married men, you must be busy indeed. Duties will include orientation session, tour guiding, greeting and Finally, does your partner mind being excluded? Does much more. Positions are paid and include full training. your partner even know what you are up to online? If not, how do you think he/she would feel about how you plan to fulfill your desires? Let me know. E-mail your resume, college reference and student number Sincerely, to Lisa at [email protected] James Turner the projector ppinion_ I 1 w January 23 2006 theprojectoi back speak

By Brook Jones

Today's students should take a vested interest in federal politics, particularly in regards to education concerns.

So, the projector asks, "Which political party will stand up for your interests as an RRC student?" KOBERSTEIN GAINS PURPOSE AND CLARITY FROM CHAOS KYLE BAKX, COLUMNIST be deployed as a family service bourhood. worker dealing firsthand with Hurricane destruction was Hurricane Wilma survivors. something Koberstein was Changing from nine to five Koberstein stayed with prepared to deal with, how- everyday at a law office on Mickey and Minnie Mouse at ever, she had not expected to Broadway to being engulfed the Walt Disney resort on her see so many poor and unedu- in destruction, death, and first night, before making a cated people living in a wealthy devastation in Florida was the secret phone call in the morn- country like the U.S.A. scenario Deona Koberstein ing after receiving a mysterious "The illiteracy and the pover- indirectly chose when she left a fax at the hotel front desk. ty made me so overwhelmingly job as legal assistant at Deeley "It closely resembled a mis- angry. And for the first time in Fabbri Sellen in Winnipeg to sion impossible movie... you my life when I thought about volunteer with the American know, where you are given a all the things I was worrying Vedrana Leldc, 18 Red Cross. task and when it's complete you about or whining about before Business Administration Koberstein stayed with her call from a secret phone to find I went to Florida — I felt incred- mother, Linda Kelbert, in out what to do next, and then ibly shallow." "The Conservatives, because Seattle while patiently wait- the message self destructs," said Another place Koberstein's are committed to lowering taxes." ing day-by-day not knowing Koberstein. group went was Everglades when she would get the phone That morning she left for City, a place known for its call notifying her of deploy- Miami with other volunteers KKK history. ment. When the call came she to check in at the Red Cross "Many of the homes we was dispatched into areas of headquarters. went into proudly displayed Southern Florida reeling from "I met people from all over confederate flags and still the destruction of Hurricanes the country . . . from doctors, used the word nigger like Katrina, Rita and Wilma. to nurses, to social workers, to it was 100 years ago," said Unaware she would be vis- lawyers, to sales clerks, to an Koberstein. "After only one day Garret Ratsema, 19 iting areas suffering extreme ex-monk, to a preacher, to an there we were pulled [from the Computer Analyst Pr poverty, KKK activity, and actor, to - you name it." location], because as recent as other appalling conditions of After being formed into two and a half years ago African "The Conse haps, overcrowding, bug infestation teams, Red Cross case work- Americans would only feel safe but I don't really follow poll and deteriorating walls - she ers assess whether people walking in groups, white people couldn't wait to be dispatched. qualify for financial aid, and would shoot them in the open, Koberstein, who has a help them to receive services and the Hispanics didn't feel a psychology degree from the and other resources that they whole lot safer." University of British Columbia need. Sandra was the leader of Despite the emotionally but couldn't find a job on the Koberstein's team. draining work and the added West Coast, was led back to "A big boisterous, extremely threats and dangers, Koberstein Winnipeg where she grew big-hearted woman from remained in Florida beyond up, and became interested Mississippi, who sounded like her minimum ten-day require- in the possibility of going to one of the Beverly Hillbillies ment. She would stay in law school. Unsure about her when she spoke," said Southern Florida for a total of desire for the field, she decided Koberstein describing Sandra. 21 days before returning back to become a legal assistant for "And her accent was catchy to Seattle. a sampling of what the profes- — I found myself saying Yall' a Her mission had been sion entailed. lot." completed but the effect of Whether it was a lack of Koberstein was dispatched the experience still resides in stimulation from her new job to areas around the city of Koberstein today. or uncertainty about the direc- Naples, near the southern tip "One of the most interesting tion of her life, at 29-years-old of Florida. things that happened on my Koberstein picked up and Her team visited houses and trip was something that I didn't Crystal Ole schulc, 18 left. The American Red Cross trailers, some having five to ten even realize had happened until Business Administration ' became her new calling. people living in only two rooms. I got home. I was totally in It was two months before Carpets were stained, covered the moment for three entire The Co Christmas when Koberstein in clothes, garbage, and bugs. weeks. I wasn't just living for broke the news to friends and So infested by cockroaches, spi- the weekends, or for Christmas, family in a mass e-mail. ders and ants, Koberstein said or for some highly anticipated "I am committed to staying the walls appeared as though event" says Koberstein, "Every until after Christmas at my they were actually bre)athing. single moment, whether it was mom's so that I can volunteer "The table I was supposed good or stressful or fun or frus- daily for the American Red to use to fill out my paperwork trating, I fully experienced. And Cross and help with the hurri- was crawling with ants. They it was so emotionally and men- cane relief efforts," Koberstein Barrett Telfer, 21 would then crawl on my papers tally less taxing than always Digital Multi dta 1 e+ wrote. "And I just found out and my hands and you just being stuck in the past, or that tomorrow I am being pray that these aren't the ones looking way too far ahead to iptob deployed to Orlando for any- that bite." things that haven't even hap- because where from 10 days to three or Most places smelled as if you pened yet." four weeks." were physically inside the sew- The only other information age pipes. The smell of mold, she knew about her new posi- rotten food, and garbage was tion was that she would be stay- so pungent that it could be ing at a staff shelter and would smelled throughout the neigh-

sports 114 January 23 2006 the projector hockey alumni compete ahl and jets in all-star game BY CARTE VTILLSON The All-Star week includes an All- "It's a unique experience and some- Created in honour of the league's Star Classic game, skills competition, thing never done before," said Brown. 70th anniversary, the Hall of Fame will n Jan. 31 and Feb.1, the a Hockey Hall of Fame/AHL All-Star The four players, Cody Eakin, Jesse be housed online at ahlhalloffame.com, Manitoba Moose will host luncheon, and an after game social. Paradis, Derek Whitehill and Adam where it can be seen by fans from around 0 some of AHUs top players in Honourees include Serge Savard, Hughesman, will compete in accuracy the world. the AHL All-Star Classic and Skills John Ferguson, and Ab McDonald, all shooting, the breakaway relay, the fastest Manitoba Moose forward Jimmy Roy Competition. former Winnipeg Jets and AHL alumni. skater, and the puck control relay. Their will serve as the Canadian AHL All-Star "It's the first professional hockey All- Ferguson and McDonald will act as point totals will go toward the final team captain. A Manitoba Moose since Star game for the city...the city should honourary All-Star team captains. point totals of their All-Star team. 1997, Roy was selected by the league be excited," said Scott Brown, Director Unlike past Classics, the Moose are Another new addition to the All-Star based on outstanding service and leader- of Communications for the Manitoba involving minor hockey in the skills week is the induction of seven former ship. Moose. competition. . Four Bantam players, players and administrators to the newly Eric Healey, Providence Bruins for- Ticket sales for the event have been representing Winnipeg's four Bantam created AHL Hall of Fame. Inductees ward, will act as team captain for the brisk with over 10,000 packages already teams, will compete on the two All-Star include Johnny Bower, Fred Glover, and Planet USA AHL All-Star team. sold. teams. Eddie Shore. fitness craze takes over rrc aikido and fusion offered on campus

BY ERIN CARTER ties — they are the new wave." more that the core is the powerhouse, Due to the incredible response, and fusion classes are all core based. ast fall, Melanie Dandeneau, Dandeneau now has incentive and Everything and every sport needs a

personal trainer and coordi- good reason to offer more classes the strong core. " Lnator of the weight room at next time around. According to her, Another reason Dandeneau is the RRC Princess Street Campus, what made the difference this time excited about offering fusion classes tried organizing fitness classes for was mass advertising. She put out to students is that fusion roots itself in students but was disheartened by a posters, radio and newspaper ads, a strong 'in the now' philosophy and lack of interest. Not ready to give contacted staff and class reps, and put is non-judgmental. She feels people up, she decided to try again after the up a booth in the main foyer of the are often intimidated to take classes Christmas holidays and this time was Princess Street Campus. because they fear failure or looking rewarded for her efforts. "I believe fitness classes are a great silly, but this kind of class tries to "The two classes are completely way for students to get exercise, help abate such fears. full," said an excited Dandeneau, with stress management, and create a "If this is the case," she said, "you've "and we're even having to turn people " sense of community at the college," failed without trying, but if you try away. she said, adding that fitness classes - you've already won." The two classes offered are Aikido, will introduce students to new experi- To learn more, provide feedback, a non-aggressive martial art, and ences outside academic settings. or give suggestions about the fitness Fusion, an amalgamation of yoga and Holding a Bachelor of Science classes you can meet with Dandeneau pilates. degree in Human Kinetics, Monday to Friday 10 am to 2 pm "People are always looking for the Dandeneau is especially excited about at the Princess Street campus weight next thing," she said, "and these class- the fusion classes. room. She wants to hear from you! es offer an amalgamation of modali- "Studies are showing more and

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BY MARK MERKOSKE In summer of '04, COT toured for the new album will begin, which the U.S. three times in three week Desaulniers hopes will be more of a I've always loved the energy of periods. In early Dec., the band collaborative effort than their previ- heavy music; it's a lot of fun to play," came off a three month road trip ous recordings. Both the E.P. and An says Art Desaulniers, front man and that took them from New York to Orchestration in Hysteria were essen- no es leader of local metal outfit, Children Florida and back up through Ohio tially penned solely by Desaulniers. MySpace, LazySpace of Tragedy. Head-banging, mosh-pit and Michigan, their longest tour to This time he'd prefer more input inducing, high-octane metal soaked date. from everyone, saying, "I like to JEN ZORATTI, ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR in keyboards, and operatic imagery "You find out who's right and not be a team player and get everyone are what this multi-gendered Euro- right for the project on the road," involved." used to think that MySpace was an black metal influenced band is all says Desaulniers. With no specific time frame in avenue for 14 year-old depressed kids to about. The challenging music COT per- mind, Desaulniers says they'll prob- I make friends with other 14 year-old depressed Originally started as a side project forms is also a reason Desaulniers ably demo the next album and shop kids by swapping art-house self portraits that they of Desaulniers', COT became much hasn't quite put together all the it around to the labels, and then photo-shopped in order to make themselves look more relevant when Loco, his band pieces of the puzzle. Getting the best tour to support it, with plans for an way hotter than they actually are. at the time, dissolved. people available to do the job played official release, possibly late fall/early Ok, so I'm not totally wrong. "Our bass player left, sick of the a part in the seemingly interchange- winter. COT has also played a few But I decided that I would take a closer look at music scene," Desaulniers says of able drum stool behind the kit at showcase gigs in the past which have the blogging website that has taken the web by the band's demise. "We had a good any given time. Two drummers have garnered some interest from a vari- storm. run, but everyone went on to pursue been from out of town; one from ety of labels from around the world MySpace is set up to be a social networking site other interests." Montreal and one from Pittsburgh, according to Desaulniers. where you can meet people via blogging, audio, That's when Desaulniers made the putting a strain on the logistics of If you're etching to witness COT's and the aforementioned works of photo-mastur- decision to form COT Assembled the operation. The problem, says full-throttle, live show, you're going bation. And for some reason, to the 43-mllion in late '03, the as yet unsigned act Desaulniers, is "there aren't a lot of to have to be patient. Desaulniers users currently using the site, this is more addictive released a self-titled, four-song E.P. in drummers that are good enough to figures their next local show will be than crack. I figured there had to be some reason `04, following it up with their debut play this kind of music, and if they some time in May. He says, "We that MySpace was so popular. It couldn't only be album, An Orchestration in Hysteria, are, they're already in a band." only actually play in Winnipeg the ego-inflating feeling of having 246 friends on Sept., '05. Several line-up changes haven't maybe twice a year, usually the Zoo, your list, and the heart-racing anticipation of log- For the most part, the band has hindered the band's following at and we tear the roof off the place." ging on after school to see how many messages been somewhat of a revolving door all. Their three month tryst through Known for his stage diving and you have, could it? of musicians as Desaulniers is still the states was well received and bar stomping, Desaulniers promises Sure, that covers why the early-teen set is logging feeling out the right combination Desaulniers says the band, "sold tons COT faithfuls that next time they on, but it doesn't really account for the increasing of players. After about a month of merchandise and albums." come to a show, "they're gonna' see a number of 20-somethings becoming members of of rehearsals upon their forma- Now that they're off the road, band that's tighter and more aggres- the site. So after some super-sleuthing, investiga- tion, COT began touring, which Desaulniers is committed to casting sive than they've ever seen them," says tive journalism (ok, asking two MySpace-junkie Desaulniers feels may have affected what he hopes will be a more stable Desaulniers. friends), I discovered that all the people that I the band's chemistry. bunch saying, "I'm not booking any Check out COT at know who use MySpace are music snobs. You "We never had time to warm up studio time or tours until we're com- childrenoftragedy. corn. know, the kind that like obscure bands just for the to anybody," says Desaulniers of the fortable with what we're doing." sake of saying they heard them before everybody rigors of the road. Once everyone is in place, writing else. So obviously, I had to check it out. MySpace has become one of the hip- pest places to find new music. There are literally thousands of band pages on the site, including plenty from the `Peg. Everyone from relatively well-known indie darlings to virtu- q & a with jay ally unknown garage bands has a page. Links to MySpace have been appearing on many bands' BY TIM BIGELOW binding with the band wanting to websites. In fact, music has become such a facet continue doing the cover scene, and A: I met the love of my life, Cheri of MySpace that they've even started a MySpace ecently I took the opportuni- I really wanted to do some original Young, at Jackdaws where she was record label and are currently assembling a ty to chat with Jay Burns, for- music on the side, and I decided it hosting an open-mic jam. She MySpace tour. Seriously. It makes sense I suppose. Rner lead singer of Winnipeg just wouldn't work. provides new inspiration, plays key- If everyone and anyone is allowed to publish their bands Fleshtone Rockets and Sans boards on the album, and we play opinions on indie music/organic farming/what John Henry. Q: Do you feel Winnipeggers together now Our relationship cre- they ate for breakfast, then everyone and anyone Burns, who currently resides in typecast local musicians? ated a lot of new material. can have a band. Calgary, talked about his first solo This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Once you sort album, letters:: Vol. 1, and his transi- A: I think you get typecast after Q: How did you choose the through the immense pile of musical shit, there tion from rock-band front-man to awhile, and I did it for eight years. album title? are a lot of good bands showcased on MySpace. singer-songwriter and solo artist. People who wanted to drink, get It's a free, easy way to have access to 43-million In '95, I met a young Burns front- laid, listen to cover music, but who A: Ironically, when I have issues, potential fans, publicize your shows, and post your ing Sans John Henry. Later, with didn't know me, had preconceived I write letters. It also stemmed from tunes. Hell, you can post your music even if it's new optimism, Burns formed The thoughts. It was not the place to finding artwork for the album. I just you with an electric guitar screaming into a Fleshtone Rockets, who went on to present new music. A person can didn't want an abstract album cover, Dictaphone. You'd almost be an idiot not to have sell over 3,000 copies of their self- become pigeon-holed as being a or for it to be dated by a photograph, a MySpace profile. produced EP and full-length album cover-band musician. but a cover that tied into a theme. I Similarly, fans can have free access to bands at shows and by word of mouth. am an avid letter writer in all aspects they may have not otherwise paid attention to Fronting Fleshtone showed its Q: Did moving to Calgary allow of my life. or wouldn't have access to. After all, a lot of great wear over the next few years, and you to get refreshed and find new bands are denied a label to call home. by '03 Burns started pursuing a solo creativity? Q: What is next for Jay Burns? But doesn't the whole thing seem, well, lazy? career. The result? letters:: Vol.]. What happened to playing a shitty show to What I witnessed while talking A: I went to Calgary originally A: The biggest goal is to get out seven people at a bar? What happened to whoring with Burns was a refreshed, invigo- for a new day job. I had no musical East this year. I made some connec- out your do-it-yourself EP to local college radio rated solo artist who discussed his alliances. Calgary, it turns out, has a tions in Montreal. I'll utilize that and stations, hoping they'll unveil your musical gems new album with excitement. His great open-mic scene. Doing open- probably tour for two-three weeks, to the masses? What happened to actually going opinions on touring, music and lyr- mic nights allowed me to get stage most likely with Cheri on piano - out to a real live place and having real live conver- ics represent a mature, talented musi- time, play acoustic and solo for the an acoustic vibe to perform Letters. sations with real live people? cian coming of age. first time, and eventually try material Then I'll return to Calgary, and by Don't get me wrong. I think it's great that in a live setting four or five nights a late May, be back in the studio for bands have a new way to connect with their Q: What was the motivation in week. It was great and really valuable Letters::Vol.2. fans. But I think it's a sign of true character your decision to disband Fleshtone to do it on my own. to get out there and deface the city with your Rockets and pursue a solo career? Xeroxed gig flyers like all the greats before you. Q: Other inspirations? What A: The cover scene was a job; I other influences were involved in didn't have a choice. It became so the process towards letters::Vol.1?

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BY CARIE WILLSON from their debut album, - a fitting end to a problem Mastersounch such as the jazzy plagued show. ouston, we have a Calm Before, as well as several Despite an energetic perfor- problem... unrecorded songs, Hawerchuk mance, one was left with the H Three songs into and Losler Words. The stage per- feeling that something was their set on Jan. 14, at The Zoo, formance made the same persis- missing. The Saucermen encountered tent rifts less noticeable. Or, maybe I just want lyrics technical difficulties that per- Solos were spread out between with my mostly generic hard sisted throughout their hour- all band members, including rock. long show. a two-and-a-half minute solo The Sweet Nothings, dressed Despite the problems, late by drummer, Dave Klakowich., in James Dean-like white t-shirts start, and diminishing crowd, which earned the band their and jeans, opened the show with the band played a tight, instru- loudest applause. There were a a schizophrenic mix of alterna- mental, rock set. few keyboard solos that seemed tive, country, punk, and blues. The self-proclaimed "balls-out at odds with the hard rock. Guitarist and lead singer, Paul rift-rock" five-piece band, drew A bonus was the light show. Smith, highlighted an estimated high of 150. By Granted, it was largely made up their 35-minute the end of the show, the crowd, of unflattering coloured lights performance with made up of mostly early 20- and a blinding single bright a dominating stage somethings, had dwindled to light, but at least they had a presence. fewer than 50. light show. Radio Electric The crowd was less than While the band presents a followed with a 30- enthusiastic, applauding softly dynamic stage show, their crowd minute, straight- and remaining seated through- banter left much to be desired rock set. Plagued out the show. and was mostly directing fans by feedback buzz This led bassist, Trey to their website, an opportunity and bathed in Whatman, to ask, "You guys to purchase merchandise after unflattering orange watchin' the same show we're the show, and apologies for the and pink lighting, playing?" technical problems. they nevertheless, It was a well played perfor- "I've got nothing to say. I'm provided the enthu- mance made up of chest-pound- just gonna skip this banter," said siastic crowd with a ing bass and drum solos, soaring guitarist Jarret 'Per' Wiebe. laid-back barebones guitar rifts, the occasional jazz/ During the final song, guitar- performance. funk feel, and a few misplaced ist, Mike Jack, frustrated with keyboard solos. the persistent problems, walked They performed mainstays off the stage and grabbed a beer winnipeg roots band rocks the woodbine

From left to right: Ryan Menard, bass/vocals; Chris Bauer, drums/vocals; Jason Nowicki, guitar/lead

Saturday, January 7th, 2006 11 7 january 23 2006 thoprojector all-stars & rednecks rock the peg

BY AMIE LESYK the scene; their recent week- experienced there. Everyone end of back-to-back shows was rocking out. he second weekend celebrated their first release, Nine Pound Hammer in January was an Personals - a full-length album slammed out some songs that Tamazing affair of dif- on Bacteria Buffet records. spanned their 20-year history ferent kick-ass shows in three They must have felt great and had the crowd singing Winnipeg venues. I checked after all the recent coverage in along. Blaine, formerly of out two of these and will share the local press, which included Nashville Pussy, cranked out with you the glory of one local a cover feature in Uptown and some slick guitar solos, and band's feats, as well as the articles in the Winnipeg Free rants in-between songs enam- effects a redneck rock n' roll Press. The Afterbeat is gaining oured his accents. band had on Winnipeggers. momentum in the local and Everyone got down-and- The Afterbeat were all-stars, national music scene. dirty in redneck style, even filling Toad In the Hole's The Not too far from The Toad, doing some sloppy, two-step- Cavern to the point that it at the Pyramid Cabaret, a ping during a hokey, rockin' resembled an elite nightclub, crowd of excited rock-n-roll version of an old, country as a line formed outside. fans gathered in anticipa- song. Disappointed fans that tion of Kentucky-bred, old- Thankfully, we can rely missed the show because of school rockers Nine Pound on wicked shows such as the limited capacity of the Hammer. The look on audi- these to get us through these venue, walked away with ence members' faces as they winter months that drag on mentions of venturing to the head-banged, danced, or and on. The 3rd Generation following night's show at the thrashed around was pure joy. CD Release, featuring several West End Cultural Centre. The people were so into the punk, metal, and rockabilly The Afterbeat is a saucy, ska music that night, the Pyramid bands, takes place Jan. 27 - 28. band and one of the tightest in lost the stuffiness sometimes

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Upcoming events in F209 Did you know 6th annual Graduation Pow wow committee meeting rriclay January 20'' at noon in r209 at Notre Dame Campus all are welcome that we love • please join us for hand drumming and teachings with Mae Louise Campbell January 25 in r 107 rrincess jtreet campus at noon We will supply the hand drums but feel free to bring y our own & y ou getting photos have one 25 th 12-1, • Me-than Credit Union Money-Money-Money Money workshop and luncheon January and illustrations please register with Sara at 2 i 06 or in r209 to put on our ■ 6t1' annual Graduation row wow rricia,9 May 5 th , 2006 cover? TransCanada Pipeline's annual luncheon was held January 12, 2006 to honor the five award recipients. An award of $1000.00 was presented to each of the students. Director Jim Krause from 'TransCanada Pipeline presented the cheques to the students. A huge thank you to TransCanada's continued support to Aboriginal education. Barry Smith, Business Administration Don't be shy - Miranda McIvor, Business Administration Integrated Wayne Berens, Business Administration Integrated show off your tal- Allison Davies, Civil/CAD Technologies ents on the cover

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Aboriginal Recruitment Officer- Please welcome the newest member of the Aboriginal Student Support Centre and Community Relations team. Jaime Richard will be the first point of contact for up- coming career fairs/symposiums, educational conferences as well as personalized presentations on Red River College's Programs, Supports and Services. Jaime will also be looking after the 2006 Graduation Email us (g' Pow wow. Call 632-2483 for information.

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The Saucermen - Self Titled Various Artists - We Don't Die We Multiply Independent Recording 3rd Generation Recordz e

ow can you go wrong lays down some mad, screechin' he debut album of instrumental rock each other acts as lyrics, making an otherwise with 36 artists for only vocals on "Chains" to accompany band, The Saucermen, establishes the mundane track interesting. H five bucks? This 36-track the trashy, rockabilly stylings of the Tmembers as masters of their machines: Calm Before begins with a hauntingly- album is a collaborative effort tight trio. guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. beautiful, jazz-guitar solo. While the song by 3rd Generation Recordz, a Billy and the Lost Boys' "Never While they have strong control over their is subject to a strident rock guitar solo near Winnipeg based collective of punk- Giving Up" feature a strong female playing, much of the album uses the same the end (the storm, perhaps?), it is redeemed ers and activists. vocalist who rocks outs, scoring rifts throughout a song. Even with the addi- again by the return to the quieter, melodic We Don't Die We Multiply fea- some points for the girls out there. tion of layered guitar and bass solos, one is rift, ending with keyboards on the same tures everything from hardcore and "Born to Lose," by Whitey, is aware of this repetition, especially when the pleasing stream. old-school punk to rockabilly and an interesting mix of loose ska and solos repeat further in the song. Several tracks make one feel as if the song retro-indie styles. It's a high-energy punk that blurs the boundaries of The band's live performance makes one for- has been heard before, but one can't quite put collection of unreleased or B-side whatever genres they supposedly get about the similar rifts but, unfortunately, one's finger on the name. Perhaps it's just a tracks from bands in Winnipeg and belong to, featuring some funky the album doesn't allow this distraction. generic feel to the hard-rock tracks or perhaps the highlights of the CD include brass moments. Without the benefit of lyrics, the rep- they're very influenced by established artists. throughout Canada. Flashbacks are available for fans etition becomes quite noticeable, such as While the disc and repetitive licks can be The CD's first song, "Beautifully Joy Division will with The Kettle Wraparound and Cool Cats Don't Smoke. aggravating, the tracks that move away from Disastrous," by The Brat Attack Black's, "You Don't Say". I enjoyed Without the benefits of lyrics, the repeti- mainstream make the disc worth a listen. worked its way into my head after the short, but sweet moment. tion becomes quite noticeable... Song samples can be found on the band's a few listens, fuelling me with some This CD features some real, shin- Oh, wait, did I already say that? website, thesaucermen.com. The disc is avail- extra energy to get through my day. ing moments in local and national Two of the strongest tracks on the disc are able online at cdbaby.com, iTunes Canada, It has some wickedly-tight guitar music. Some bands featured don't the most different: Mastersound and Calm and music stores in Winnipeg. that demanded my attention, do anything for me, but hey - the Before. pulled together with a consistent, others make up for them. Mastersound is a hard-rock track that is - CARTE WILLSON pounding percussion. To get this CD that is unavail- subject to similar rifts, but is saved by scat- Other hi hli hts include able in stores, visit bratattack.com. ng guitar solos. How the guitars speak to

Walk the Line Soundtrack

oenix and Reese Witherspoon fast, two-steppin' d up Golden Globes for their Juke Box Blues, shows off her square-dancing, performances in Walk the Line. quick-tempo singing. n that line will be their matching For Phoenix, the song selections on the album are a perfect mix, capturing both the like the pair's spectacular acting tal- light and dark musical sides of Johnny Cash. , their musical capabilities are overwhelm- My favourites, Cocaine Blues and Folsom ing. While watching the film, an immediate Prison Blues, both made the cut. Folsom fea- thought came to my mind: I must own this tures some of Cash's most brilliant lyrics: soundtrack. "My Momma told me son / always be a It's hard to believe neither artist had never good boy / Don't ever play with guns / But I touched a guitar before this movie, but within shot a man in Reno / just to watch him die." months were able to emulate two of the great- A Cash album just wouldn't be complete est contributors to music history. Phoenix without the memorable Ring of Fire, and of pulls it off almost perfectly. It's extremely hard course, Walk the Line. Both will have listeners to tell the difference between Phoenix's deep singing Cash all over again. voice and Cash's authentic dark drawl. Witherspoon and Phoenix perform their Many reviewers are listing the disc as inad- memorable duets in the harmonica induced equate, because Cash's music is untouchable. It Ain't me Babe, and the romantic finale, I'm not denying the impervious talents of Mr. Jackson. Cash; however, the artists on the soundtrack Jonathan Rice takes Roy Orbison's You're add their own sound to already great songs. my Baby into a unique swing beat. Elvis Reese Witherspoon does a phenomenal Presley's That's All Right, is freshly executed job singing popular June Carter tunes with by Tyler Hilton. an enigmatic southern twang. She covers the simplistic Wildwood Flower, showing off her - CARA LYTWYN pure vocals against an acoustic guitar. The

1 Q Iroovie:5 1 • 1 January 23 2006 theprojector rom controversial film shatters stereotypes the cutting film shows enduring power of love room Brokeback Mountain floor Playing at Silver City, The Globe winnipeg theatres 101 BY CARA LYTWYN on screen wasn't soft-core porn; it ALAN MACKENZIE, COLUMNIST created depth and understanding s I sped into the nearest within the story. However, it was a ometimes when trying to determine what theatre with fresh word of little awkward to watch while sitting movie to see, the deciding factor is the venue ABrokeBack Mountain's release, between my mother and some old S it's playing in. I stopped short at an oddly mixed man. Other than recently opened "Movie Cafes" in town crowd. I glanced over a sea of elderly A surging sickness came over me (Park Theatre and the Ellice Cafe and Theatre), there couples and thought to myself, "Do as I read the redundant questions in isn't much in the way of interesting theatres in town. they know about the gay sex?" almost every interview, "Jake, are you But, comfort, price, and quality are issues that every I'll admit the thought of Heath and gay or at least curious about men?" movie-goer thinks of when choosing which theatre Jake performing a little Brokeback continues sporadically. Actors aren't necessarily attracted to go to. mounting was the initial reason I The film is full of painful strug- to every actress they fictionally rail, Here is my breakdown of local movie houses, from desperately wanted to see the film. gles, denial, and lies. Both men are but as soon as it's a love scene with worst to best. The thought of two sexy Hollywood admirable characters with hard lives, another man, the actor must be gay. man-beefs making it on screen, pro- difficult childhoods, and unrelenting The unremitting articles about vided tantalizing motivation for a Towne Cinema 8 fathers. They are men of substance the film have overtly expressed the The $5.25 regular admission is the only redeeming pervert such as myself. Within min- and dignity, sacrificing their own well-known progressiveness of such part about this theatre. I hear more people talking utes, I knew how to prepare myself happiness to protect their families. controversial content. The iconic loudly and leaving their cell phones on at the Towne for a capricious story of powerful So much is conveyed without American cowboy, a staple of all than any other theatre, and it's the only theatre I have substance, and a much more mean- words, similar to silent film. It's a that is masculine and heterosexual, ever seen a fight in. I have also witnessed projection ingful reason to appreciate it. brilliant accomplishment for the is thrown into a ground-breaking problems— the film is often blurry or not lined up Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and cast and director Ang Lee. Although examination. Writers seem to glorify properly. Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) silently Oscar buzz is focused on Ledger, the movie for what it does, rather meet outside a trailer, in the summer Gyllenhaal's performance is equally than what it is-a fantastically con- Famous Players of '63, awaiting an unstructured job captivating. veyed love story. interview. The two strangers are Kildonan Place and Garden City The love scenes were hard, These are two, dated theatres. KP is nicer, but they informed to transport sheep while authentic, and completely neces- charge less at GC ($6.75, $4.25 for matinees, chil- protecting them from predators. sary. Whatever dren and seniors). An immediate connection and happened strong camaraderie is evident, and after a night of whiskey and bond- Cinema City Northgate ing, the boys end up tangled up You can't complain much about a place that lets you see a movie for 50 cents if you have the right in a tent in their first homosexual coupon. However, this might just be the dirtiest the- experience. The morning after atre in town, now that the chain's Pembina location reveals sharp sypholisrn • of their closed. sins: a sheep carcass- bloody and hollowed by a coyote. The cowboys return home to IMAX marry and have children. Four With bigger screens popping up in regular theatres, years pass since their passionate Imax's 5-and-a-half story screen just doesn't seem as tryst, and the complicated affair impressive as it once did. It was recently renovated to show 3D-IMAX films, so that might improve things. I can't give a fair review because I haven't been there since the renovations. I won't bring myself to pay $10 The Winnipeg Art Gallery presents to see Santa vs. the Snowman or Polar Express. It took so long for our IMAX to catch up to others by offering 3D movies, but they decide to re-open with movies that should have played over a month ago.

Cinema City McGillivray If Silver City is Air Canada, this place is Jetsgo.

Silver City Polo Park and St. Vital These theatres offer some of the best in seating, screen-size, and sound in the city. However, the obnoxious lobbies filled with video games and fast food outlets are jarring to walk into after a film such Free public opening January 27, 7:30pm as Brokeback Mountain. Explosive! The new generation—young Winnipeg artists who are making waves internationally. Cinematheque Performances by tamara rae biebrich, Glen Johnson, and Two Rocks of Stone Sure, it's tiny, and the seats aren't the most com- ian august * tamara rae biebrich * adam brooks fortable, but it's the only theatre in town with any chris cooper * erica eyres liz garlicki mike germain real character. Programmer Dave Barber looks to international festivals and local filmmakers to bring richard hines * glen Johnson * eric lesage justin ludwar a diverse line-up of films you won't see anywhere else shawna mcleod shaun morin * jennie o'keefe * heidi phillips in the city. talia potash * joseph reyes lynn richardson * paul nobles melanie rocan e. , meera margaret singh * cyrus smith The Globe It's cheaper than other first-run theatres, the films suzie smith michael stecky Fred thomas * two rocks of stone are not your typical blockbusters, and it's the most adrian williams T lisa wood comfortable theatre in Winnipeg (I prefer the extra Curated by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Milan Adjunct Curators of Contemporary Art legroom to the stadium-style seating in some of the supernovas programs at www.wag.mb.ca newer theatres). It boggles the mind that this the- atre is owned by the same company that owns the Towne. Canada Council Conseil des Arts The Free Press JoHNsToNGRoup c*--, for the Arts du Canada earaxii arts Were there for you Grant Park Cinemas supernovas is sponsored by Johnston Group with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council. Media sponsor: Winnipeg Free Press. This theatre has all the quality picture and sound of Silver City with slightly better seats and a lobby that doesn't make you feel like you just walked into THE WINNIPEG A. GALLERY 300 Memorial Boulevard Info 789-1760 www.wag.mb.ca a kid's birthday party. Grant Park also scores high for offering both blockbusters and the occasional foreign or indie film. 120 january 23 2006 the projector exhibit high on awareness manitoba museum ores- ents history of opium

BY JULIA KLASSEN late 19th concluding with a century, chilling morgue. at did writer Louisa May opium was Some exhibit Alcott, composer Hector sold over the highlights include defending celebrities WBerlioz, and poet Elizabeth counter in phar- a collection of cloi- Barrett Browning all have in common? macies, and used to sonné opium pipes, DARREN RIDGELY, COLUMNIST According to the Manitoba Museum's calm infants who were teeth- hand-carved rose- newest exhibit, all three were users of ing or colicky. wood and abalone s one of The Projector columnists opium, and they weren't alone. Many There was a darker side bed, and a well- wwho have the solemn duty of dis- of history's leading writers and artists to opium: one that stole stocked pharmacy Aussing the entertainment business, attributed their greatest moments of countless lives, plunged counter. I am constantly trying to think of cutting creation to the drug. a once-powerful nation Moncrieff remarks I can use against celebrities. As Coming to Winnipeg from the into poverty, and believes much as I like to take shots at the rich and Vancouver Museum, Opium: The sparked two wars. that with famous, I do prefer it to be for valid rea- Heavenly Demon explores the drug's "It might surprise the variety of sons, which I don't see many of these days. long and diverse history; a history dat- people to know artifacts, wealth Forgive me, dear readers, but I have to go to ing back as early as 1500 B.C. that although of information, their defense this time. It's something new Holli Moncrieff, a museum spokes- opium is often and present-day for me- I'm defending people that I don't person, says that long before crystal associated with the Far connections, Opium: The like for any number of reasons. I must be meth seized headlines, the world was East, China actually Heavenly Demon will inter- in a good mood. in thrall of a different deadly drug: fought to keep opium est just about everyone. First of all, Tom Cruise. We've all been opium. Moncrieff's hope for this out of their country," "I think anyone who is intrigued by e-mailed the video of his couch-jump on controversial exhibit is that it will get Moncrieff explains. the drug culture or how the legalization Oprah. Of course, there's the scientology people talking about the ways in which "The British were upset over or banning of certain drugs can affect thing. What I don't get is how everybody drugs and addiction are still affecting a trade imbalance with China caused people in society will find the exhibit seems to think they have the right to act like communities today. by the British demand for Chinese tea, interesting," Moncrieff says. "Also, his insanity is a surprise. He's been stalked Unlike methamphetamine, the so they forced the Chinese to import anyone who is artistically inclined will and followed by strangers nearly every day demonic drug of choice today, opium opium." be interested to know how prevalent of his life since the early '80s, and I imagine wasn't so easy to demonize. First used Although China was originally an opium use was in the artistic com- that takes a toll on someone. Cruise also as a medicine more than 3000 years unwilling participant, the British won munity." takes a lot of abuse for dating young Katie ago, opium was considered a cure for both opium wars, forcing China to Moncrieff is also hoping the exhibit Holmes, but give me a break- she's 23. I every ailment: from stomach flu to legalize imports. By the end of the will attract students and instructors don't know when it became absurd for an bed-wetting to the common cold. This 1800s, opium shops and dens outnum- from Red River College's Princess adult to date an adult. comes as no surprise, as opium's prin- bered every other retail establishment Street campus. Next, is Britney Spears, who should be ciple ingredient, morphine, is still con- in most Chinese cities. Opium: The Heavenly Demon runs getting skewered by me in this space, but I sidered to be one of the world's most The Chinese influence is evident until March 19th at the Manitoba guess anything can happen on A View From effective pain relievers. What might throughout the exhibit, beginning Museum. For more information, visit the Ridge. I don't know how everyone gets be surprising, however, is that until the with a striking field of poppies, and manitobamuseum.ca. it wrong- she has a fake image and she can't sing- these are all traits that we can make fun of her for. Instead, people focus on her dressing in sweatpants, walking into glass art clearly reflects gas stations barefoot, and marrying Kevin Federline? Please. Somewhere between the Grammies and the world tours, people forgot that Spears came from a humble deeper meanings Louisiana family, and perhaps she doesn't mind walking around without shoes, and maybe she's okay with wearing old clothes Ione Thorkelsson: Arboreal Fragments at the mall. As far as K-fed is concerned, it Winnipeg Art Gallery can't be denied that he's greasy, but really- Spears is not the first pretty, young woman to hook up with some worthless skeeze. BY ERIN CARTER exhibit, entitled "Arboreal Fragments," on bark texture. Why someone would expect fame to cure is that it is an odd collection of pieces Thorkelsson's her of bad taste in men is beyond me. irst impressions are affected by made of wood and glass that attempt exhibit requires Finally, there is the mother of all bad the expectations we bring to to shed light on everyday common- reflection, and the celebrities, Paris Hilton. This time, F any experience. In other words, place objects by dismantling and frag- more one observes it, the more one people get it right- she has no talent, and expectations created by fanciful ideas menting them into pieces. appreciates this art form's expression. she's vapid and self-absorbed- but at the can either make or break a creative The 11 ominous arboreal fragments Even Crystal Hiebert, community and same time, all she did was get into some experience. in the massive foyer provide a sense of media relations of the Winnipeg Art Hollywood galas and do whatever it is Ione Thorkelsson's exhibit at the familiarity; they look like a part of our Gallery, who is immersed in the exhibit done at such places. The public made her Winnipeg Art Gallery, which opened everyday landscape — almost treelike, daily, says she notices something new famous. They bought the magazines and Jan. 9, '05, is described in the pro- yet there is something from it everyday. watched The Simple Life. Hilton was just motional material as using "glo- imaginary and "Today, standing here, I noticed how hanging around, and then was catapulted to rious possibilities of glass" innovative about the tops sway like the trees do in the stardom. The public elected her to fame, and "highly involved and them. Half of forest," Hiebert says. She says that and now it seems she's there explicitly for us technically demanding the trunk is Thorkelsson finds her inspiration from to puncture, which seems pretty low to me. pieces." The expecta- rooted to the outdoors and from working in her If the public doesn't want her to be famous, then they should ignore her. That goes for tion created is • that the floor rural studio near Roseisle. visiting this magnifi- while Thorkelsson has had her work dis- the fans and the entertainment reporters cent exhibit will be the other played at the Brandon Art Gallery and personalities that give her screen time rewarding, but for half hangs of Southwestern Manitoba (`93), the and then make fun of her for having it in some, this expecta- from the Manitoba Craft Council Exhibition the same moment. tion was set too high. ceiling. In Gallery (00), and has showcased her I did my good deed for the day. It's back At first glance, it isn't between work as far away as the Canadian Clay to mockery next time, I promise. an exhibit about glori- two tree and Glass Gallery in Waterloo (04). ous, highly involved, is a Thorkelsson was also the first artist in a or technically demand of glass craft niedium to receive the Manitoba ing pieces of art. Rather, been Arts Council major arts grant awarded the first impression of the to her in '05. january 23 2006 121 theprojectorTh descent into terrorism

BY RUDY ZACHARIAS The Martyr's Oath: The Apprenticeship of a eagerly try to kill them. Homegrown Terrorist Bell argues that terrorism is megalomania and old-blooded mind-rob- The Martyr's Oath By . Stewart Bell, John Wiley & Sons, 2005 that propaganda and inflated persecution claims tfl 11TIONII•Sitir PF k ti.MFAMOW., Tr.14R”itt bers are on the loose, , r nurture illusions that keep members dedicated Cpreying on the pliable: a beliefs and formal acceptance into jihad," Bell and committed. gregarious adolescent riding the writes. Bell has obviously done his homework, conducting bus, an affable youth delivering Jabarah is a poster-child for this progression. comprehensive research with assiduous attention to newspapers, or a blossoming Malleable, he is swayed by best friend Anas al detail. Despite unsuccessful attempts to receive infor- teenager, such as Mohammed Kandari, and his brother Abdul Rahman, to mation from Jabarah, his lawyers, and governments, Mansour Jabarah, living in sub- move to Kuwait. Here, the men are recruited Bell remains resilient, implementing other ways to urban Canada. and become insurgents, pledging bayat, or the obtain facts: spending countless hours with Jabarah's The Martyr's Oath: The oath of allegiance, to Osama bin Laden. family, gaining access to classified documents through Apprenticeship of a Homegrown Jabarah's father admits, "I strongly believe Canada's Freedom of Information Act, and traveling to Terrorist chronicles Jabarah's some group washed their brains, because I know three continents to interview a myriad of sources. transformation from middle- my sons, what they hoped to be." Bell is guilty of preaching to groups combating ter- class youth in St. Catharines to Bell discusses the increasing number of youths rorism, but he is vindicated because of his extensive and prominent Al-Qaida operative in Asia and the Middle lured into militant factions, a disconcerting accurate research as well as his recognition of the limita- East. National Post reporter, Stewart Bell, showcases movement within modern terrorism. Jabarah "was just tions of his claims. Jabarah's path to indoctrination, training, and ascen- one solitary product of a global network manufacturing The Martyr's Oath is about one man, characterizing sion in the Mujahedin, and his capture by CSIS. terrorists," Bell says. "Until shut down, the jihad fac- many, who seeks identity and meaning in life. Bell avoids temptations to regurgitate his 15 years tory - which turns pliant youths into killers for God-, "We are all searching for meaning in a world of of terrorism research, keeping the story fresh and well- will continue to mass-produce terrorists who will haunt confusion," Bell notes. "When someone comes along written. He asserts that recruitment into terrorist cells us for years to come." with an explanation that makes simple sense, giving us is a gradual three-step process: friendship, kinship, and The book puts a kibosh on contemporary stereotypes something to belong to...to believe in...and stand up discipleship. about terrorist roots, rejecting Western attempts to for, it can be a powerful thing." "This social affiliation results in intensification of identify why they are hated so much, that terrorists exhibit showcases Icelandic art female artists leave unique impression

BY JOANNA FULTZ Volcana Icelandic Panorama Exhibition wife is not only functional, but In her '05 collection of acrylic paint- Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is an elaborate dedication of ings, Thoris Adalsteinsdottir paints reated by five female artists who Nov. 18 — Feb. 11, 2006 time and patience to art. with muted shades of beige, dusty-blue split their time living between The intricate work of greys, and taupe, interrupted with spots Ctheir native Iceland and New immediately engulfed in empty white- Hrafnihildur Arnardottir of burgundy. Sunken, sharp-faced York City, Volcana Icelandic Panorama is ness. Upon first glance, the gallery emphasizes the vast difference between figures stare hauntingly through the an eclectic mixture of folk art and mixed appeared to be vacant, but as I ventured logical and creative thinking with '05s, canvas with timid, almond-shaped eyes. media that blends themes of homespun further into the bare space, I began to Left Brain / Right Brain. Pieced together Adalsteinsdottir's collection skews the heritage with contemporary ideas of the mistake the whisper of passing traffic on from strands of synthetic and human line of reality and fantasy by coupling modern day city dweller. King St. for a slight wind over the volca- hair, the right side sprawls freely on the drained representations of people with Icelandic art can be unearthed in nic ridges of Iceland. stark, white wall in different shades of additional, colourful, animal figures Manitoba's historical roots by dig- Hildur Bjarnadottir's '04 piece, woven, brown braids, coils, and gathered and the hint of an active imagination in ging into the history of the Interlake. Frippery III, highlights themes of buns. Its counterpart on the left is a unlikely subjects. Thousands of Icelandic settlers, who domesticity and tradition with the use more concentrated entwinement of black The natural, raw beauty found in founded what was then known as New of an antique table cloth. Blooming gnarls and hanging strands, framed by a traditional Icelandic art is unexpectedly Iceland over 130 years ago, developed the with detailed embroidery, bright flowers sinister looking cobweb of thin braids. nourished with the grit of metropolitan area where new generations of Icelandic topped with moss-like upholstery show- The two, very different pieces share the living. This exhibit produces a balance decent still live. case the folk art of Icelandic culture. This same material, but the right side appears where enclosed reality and open imagi- Leaving behind the hustle and bustle time-consuming creation suggests that larger, unbound, and emerging (as is the nation grow happily together somewhere of a typical midday in the Exchange, I the age-old duties of an Icelandic house- right brain of any artist). between New York and Iceland. entered the Plug-In Institute and was

Introducing The theatre group stages Princess Grill Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday to Saturday fund-raising social

BY CHRIS REID "A lot of work is being put in Auditions were held in Nov. to this project," he says. "We Several people turned up, and he end of January will want to make sure the commu- now there is a full cast sched- mark the first fundrais- nity comes out and supports uled to start rehearsing next Ting venture for Orange us, because we are working on month. Snail Entertainment (OSE), a a tight budget, and the set is a "Once the fundraiser is over, non-profit theatre and short necessity for the show, and the we can look at our budget and movie group based in Winnipeg venue isn't cheap." get a better idea of how much since 2000, but are only now OSE plans to perform we need to build the set and beginning to establish their Lend Me a Tenor at Burton rent the theatre," Styles says. name in the city. Cummings Theatre on Aug. "We hope the community can OSE will host the Ton of Fun 26, at 8:00 p.m. Styles says they come out and support us; the Night to raise funds for their have good reasons for securing end result in August will be the Aug. '06 production of Ken such a well-known venue. big pay off to the citizens of Ludwig's adult comedy, Lend "It really puts yourself on the Winnipeg." Me a Tenor. All money raised map if you do your first public Jan. 28/06, 8:00 p.m. — 2:00 will go towards building the set performance at a venue of such p.m., Wise Guys on Campus. Students and faculty order any platter Eat in or fake out and renting the theatre for the calibre. We want to hit the the- Tix: $10 ( 997-2205 for res- and receive free coffee or fountain pop, 943-9010 one-night only performance. atre scene in Winnipeg huge ervations; also available at the (fiffir excludes breakfast and botch specials) 85 Princess St Executive director Scotty and prove that amateur local door). 18+ only. Styles says OSE hopes to get Before ordering show your Student Card talent and volunteers in our city Listen to Winnipeg's New recognized for these fundrais- are some of the best out there," Rock Alternative, FREQ 107, ing efforts. Styles says. to win tickets.

122 january 23 2006 theprojector mooshiro not the catch of the day Japanese restaurant delivers style, not taste

BY SAMANTHA CHARRAN Mooshiro magazine. date. It was the kind of stench found at a garbage 667 Stafford Street Colourful, silk cushions lined dump where the trash has been baking in the summer fter descending the long stair case, we Winnipeg, MB the floor, and screens made of del- heat. It was also a questionable shade of grey- the type stepped onto the red carpet. icate Japanese rice paper and rich CSI would associate with dead bodies floating at sea. "Welcome to Mooshiro," said the wood covered the windows, which The salmon roll was tasty and fresh; however, it was waitress. She was dressed in a traditional Japanese added contemporary style and a feeling of tranquility barely a sliver of fish and did not even cover the bed kimono, with chopsticks in her hair. to the room. Classical music played at a volume loud of rice. The shrimp was wishy-washy white, husky, and She parted the bamboo blinds and revealed a beauti- enough to be heard, but soft enough to engage in an had a foul odour. fully decorated, authentic Japanese theme room. The intimate conversation without interruption. The spicy hokkigai (spicy surf-clam $5.50 — 6 pieces) chef, reminiscent of a samurai warrior brandishing a The miso soup ($1.50) was the perfect tempera- was simply not spicy. There was no hot sauce in the sword stood behind the counter. ture and arrived within minutes of the order and was roll, but the bill at the end of the night clearly stated Given the option between traditional seating and accompanied by a pot of green tea ($3.50), which the "spicy" hokkigai. Eating the surf-clam was like gnaw- western style, we chose traditional. The waitress waitress promptly poured into our cups. ing on an old leather shoe. It was almost impossible to gracefully escorted us past the aquarium At first glance, the rainbow roll ($11.95 — 8 pieces) swallow even after being chewed for three minutes (we filled with exotic fish into a room did not look familiar; however, it is possible that this timed it). which looked was a variation on the original recipe, so I did not The portions have been drastically reduced since my like scenery question it. last visit about six months ago. The circumference of straight out I did, however, question the freshness of the fish. I one piece is equivalent to a standard cork from a wine of an should mention that I have an allergy to seafood that bottle, but in past visits, they were double that por- interior usually manifests when the food is stale, decaying, or tion. design outright rotten. My tongue became engorged upon The food lacked taste, freshness, and size, but the the arrival of the food. service was exceptional. The hamachi roll (yellow tail) radiated a ghastly, rancid smell, and was definitely past expiration

spanish song and sensual food patience rewards the palate with salvadorian style

La Fiesta Cafecito and Bakery lafiestacafecito. corn Winnipeg, MB

BY JENNIFER JULARBAL Salvadorian food is best feta cheese, and sour cream. described as being similar Although corn tamales are he last time a man to Mexican food. Take, for not listed as dessert, they serenaded me in full instance, La Fiesta's specialty are a perfect way to end Tmariachi costume was dish, pupusas, corn flour a meal. seven years ago in Mexico. tortillas stuffed with beans, At La Fiesta, Winnipeggers can go to La pork, or cheese. The tortillas patience is certainly Fiesta for the same kind of are reminiscent of Mexican a virtue. Since entertainment every week- food, but the spices used in most of the items end. Owner, Jose Hernan the stuffing are not as hot. are made from scratch, Valdes sings Spanish songs The pupusas are an absolute expect to wait, especially on through karaoke, to guests must. I would recommend a busy night. If you don't while they eat. Valdes's ordering these stuffed with all like waiting, book your res- handmade mariachi costume of the options: beans, pork, ervation before 7:00 p.m., or is spectacular in black with and cheese. When eating in try going on a weeknight. I gold embroidery, topped off a group, the best option is would not recommend din- with a sombrero. The cos- to order the pupusa platter ing in large groups. The tume does not compare with ($10.55) which includes four restaurant is a family-owned Valdes's voice, which exudes pupusas, giving more bang business, so there is usually passion and longing. for the buck. only one or two servers La Fiesta was recently ren- The Yuca Frita con available La Fiesta is ovated with colours inspired Chicharrones ($9.95) is not the kind of place by the owners' Salvadorian deep fried cassava, a veg- to go for a quick roots. The interior walls are etable similar to potatoes, meal; however, painted bright orange and chopped into larger chunks the food is defi- display paintings of natives and an viable alternative to nitely worth and posters of the landscape American-style french fries. waiting for. of El Salvador. The Chicharrones part of Along with the renovations the dish is pulled pork that is came a revised menu con- fried, so tasty it's a carnivore's taining a description of El dream. Salvador in both English and People who love fresh corn- Spanish. Many of the old on-the-cob will love the corn IS YOUR BIRTHDAY IN APRIL? favourite dishes remain, but tamal, fresh corn kernels- the most notable additions First April-born RRC student to e-mail us wins Taste-the-World ground, sweetened, and "all-you-can-eat" buffet for two ($30 value) plus $25 betting are the vegetarian and vegan cooked right in the husks. voucher to spend in our Las Vegas-style big-screen dishes. The prices have also I recommend ordering horseplaying area at Assiniboia Downs. Five others win $10 increased slightly, but remain the Traditional Corn betting vouchers. contests(&,assiniboiadowns.com. moderate; the most expen- Tamal Platter ($9.25) Watch this space each issue for new birthday months sive item only $16.95. which includes refried beans,

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My girlfriend and I have been together for a I am a girl who has been loosely seeing a guy for a few months. We haven't few years now. I'm 25 and live with my grandpar- really had "the talk" about if we are official or anything, but anytime I start to bring it up, he ents, and my girlfriend is telling me that she wants me tells me how hurt he was in his last relationship and that he to get a place with her. She's really determined, but is scared. Part of me thinks this is a convenient excuse, and I don't want to leave the setup I've got right now, the other part feels bad for him. What's your take? and I don't know ifI'm ready for all the responsi- Dates and Confused bility. She's getting fed up. What should I do? Paul Says: Grandma's Boy, Winnipeg Confused? You may want to check under Paul Says: your boyfriend's shorts when he's sleeping, because to me, he sounds a lot like a girl. I don't care how tasty a piece of your grandmother's pie is - move out. If this guy was so devastated in his last relationship, what's If this girl is willing to overlook the fact you're still living with your he doing in a new one? Grammy and grandpappy, you sure as hell shouldn't let her go. Most It sure doesn't seem fair to you. You're not some car out for a rela- women don't see your living arrangements as much of a turn on. tionship test drive. Don't feel bad for this goofball - if he's been dating you To be blunt, grandparents, aged as they are, likely won't last as long as a good rela- for a few months, then tionship will. And when they're gone - the grandparents and the girl - all you'll you're his girlfriend, end of story. have is an empty house filled with geriatric stink and a bad case of the 'what ifs?'. If he chooses not to see it that way, then maybe his next relationship should be with a therapist. Carly Says: Carly Says: Is it just me, ladies, or is this every guy's new favorite excuse to avoid Be a big boy, and make your own deci- commitment? sions instead of relying on what your girlfriend wants. It's quite perfect, because you can't question them, and if you push That being said, be fair to your lady, and be upfront. If you know in your heart them, they just walk away from the situation, making you look and feel like you aren't ready to move out yet, don't string her along in case you might be an insensitive bitch that was too relationship hungry. one day. It's like ripping off a relationship band-aid. Women unite. It's time to start breaking this excuse down into sim- Be prepared for her to leave if you choose to stay with Grammy and ple terms: if I stub my toe, should I be scared to walk again? grandpappy; but it is fair for you to remind her that living together is not a My advice is to find someone else who isn't stuck on the memory of necessary ingredient for lifelong happiness. a stubbed toe. After all, love has inspired beautiful monuments and pieces of However, you are 25, so maybe examine what it is you are waiting for to make art, contributed to wars, and is said to transcend all time. So, if he can't even you "ready", because chances are, you already have it. give the role of boyfriend a trial run, it doesn't sound much like love at all, does it?

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