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VOLuMe VII I SSue XII www .T he MeDIa pLeX .cOM JaNuaRy 22, 2013 e h T CONVERGED CITIZEN Cadillac ELR brings style, First Nations fight against luxury to plug in hybrids bill C-45 Aussie Vizcayno Citizen Staff Reporter

Thousands of first nation demonstrators gathered in Windsor to support the group Idle No More in protest. Protestors rallied down Huron Church Road on Wednesday to raise awareness of Bill C-45, the omnibus budget bill that changes the legislation contained in 64 acts or regulations and organ - izers say affects the rights of native people. Mary Deleary, an Algonquin Anishinabe and speaker during the protest, said young people are the heart of the spiritual move - ment. “People are finally waking up across the lands that they have to do something about it,” said Deleary. Deleary also said there are several asects to the move - Photo by Samuel McEachern ment. A DJ is pictured at the Volkswagen booth at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Mich., Jan. 14. “The core of the movement is the protection of our mother Samuel McEachern does not look like a hybrid powered only by electricity large lithium ion battery pack. earth, our environment,” said Citizen Staff Reporter vehicle. It has a 0.305 coeffi - and the gasoline engine plays Within the dash is Cadillac’s Deleary. “The way that our cient of drag, the same as a no part in moving the vehicle. CUE infotainment system. rights work and our land that General Motors has Prius, but with sleeker, sharp - It has a full electric range of It is anticipated the ELR will we all depend on, the greatest unveiled the 2014 Cadillac er bodylines. Every light on 35 miles as opposed to the appeal to a younger crowd. protection will come from the ELR Jan. 15 at the North the ELR is an LED. Volt’s 50. With your foot Cadillac is known for having indigenous people.” American International Auto “The exterior and interior are planted firmly to the floor, the an older demographic, howev - The changes that concern the Show in Detroit. exquisite, true luxury,” said electric motor and 16.5 kWh er the new technology and Idle No More movement the The luxury coupe, which is Tony Faria, professor of auto - lithium ion battery pack are futuristic exterior and interior ones made to the Indian Act, also an extended range EV, motive marketing at the good for 207 horsepower and may attract younger buyers. the Navigation Protection Act will be available in Canada. It University of Windsor. “Looks 295 pound-feet of torque. Although GM has yet to and the Environmental is based on the Chevrolet Volt. much like the Converj concept “The engine won’t get as announce official pricing, Assessment Act. Native The luxury plug-in hybrid from a few years ago that much pure electric range or Faria said it will likely be in a Candians support the protest from GM was first seen in achieved a lot of attention.” combined range as the volt higher pricing bracket. for the purpose of fighting to 2009 as the Converj concept, The ELR has the same pow - because of the greater weight “Prices are expected to be keep their lands and treaties but it has since gone through ertrain as the Volt, however it of the ELR and lesser aerody - high as this vehicle will be protected. Kristin Jacobs, a some minor changes and now, weighs 305 pounds more due namics,” said Faria assembled in small numbers member of the Delaware in ELR form, it looks more to additional features like The interior is a subtle yet for a limited period of time Nations said the bill that is like a production car. Cadillac’s CUE system. That luxurious combination of being put into law is also and GM will be able to sell The ELR has many modern means it has the same 1.4 litre leather, suede and aluminum. going to pass a navigable Cadillac styling cues. Closely gasoline engine that helps A higher than usual centre what they plan to build at $65,000 or higher price.” resembling the CTS Coupe, it recharge the battery. The car is console accommodates the See IDLe page 3 CONVERGED CITIZEN JaNuaRy 22, 2013 NEWS page 2 .. Psychic Expo returns Windsorites accept to the Caboto Club vegetarian challenge electric psychic. Her abilities, Ashley Godin plant based diets according to which she said are based on Entertainment Editor Henderson, such as fewer tox - astrology, are great for those ins entering the body, better looking for an introductory Participants are giving the weight management and low - reading. Hospice of Windsor and Essex ering your risk of cancer. Fulcher said the expo gives County kick off to their third “However you must make people the benefit of going to annual Veggie Challenge Jan. sure you are a responsible see a psychic. 10 a big thumbs up. vegetarian or vegan,” said “It’s really great because the The event was created by Henderson. “This eating pat - psychics are constantly naturopathic doctor Jennifer tern can take up more time, becoming more experienced Strong in 2011. Strong said and taking courses and learn - more work and can take more after watching several videos ing more so that we can help effort but there are definitely the public because the public about how animals were so many benefits.” are also developing their abili - raised for meat she decided to Husband and wife Darcy ties,” said Fulcher. “So I guess become a vegan. Haggith and Brenda Biekx it’s like anything, like any “Between my naturopathic spoke at the Jan. 10 workshop field. Whether you’re studying background and watching the about their vegan experience. videos I decided to go vegan Haggith and Biekx turned to a Photo by Alice Hewitt medicine or law, it’s always evolving.” for a while and see how I’d do. mainly vegan diet after a bad Participants listen to a presentation at the psychic expo Jan. 12 It was quite successful so I experience with a mainly meat at the Giovanni Caboto Club. The expo also had a number of booths selling everything remember thinking if a lot based ketosis diet. Alice Hewitt “It doesn’t matter what from moon phase jewelry and more people knew about this “When you read it, when Citizen Staff Reporter denomination, religion or spir - crystals to diabetic socks. I’m sure they’d feel the same you see it, when you know it you are,” said Szivak. “We Adam Hawkes said he came way as well,” said Strong. what the data is you can’t un- For those looking for an are all here as one and we are out to the event to see what it The challenge aims to get know it anymore,” said Biekx. insight into their future, the all here to help so go with was about but said he won’t be participants eating healthier “If you really don’t want to get psychic expo was the place to what you feel. You walk attending another. through both vegetarian and into this kind of stuff, don’t go Jan. 11 to 13. around, see who you feel the “I believe certain people vegan eating habits. ask any questions because The weekend long event was most drawn to, that will be the have psychic abilities but I “Research does suggest that then you’ve got to decide that held at the Giovanni Caboto right one for you. We’re all believe most of the people at vegans and vegetarians may you’re going to turn your back Club and is considered to be here to help.” this psychic expo are probably live longer and healthier lives. on what you should be doing Windsor’s largest internation - The expo showcased a vari - charlatans looking to make a So that is a reason in itself … for yourself and for your fam - al psychic expo. ety of psychics with varying quick buck,” said Hawkes. to try to go veggie or vegan,” ily.” Psychic Charlotte Szivak abilities from tarot to artwork The psychic expo will return said naturopathic doctor Sarah Various workshops, cooking said there is no judgment with readings. to the Giovanni Caboto Club Henderson. classes and potlucks are avail - regards to the diversity of par - Linda Fulcher runs the event for another weekend long There are many benefits to able throughout January. ticipants. and classifies herself as an event in August. Thefts at Leddy Library Sean Previl issue by posting signs around common sense. Citizen Staff Reporter the library, including on study “Keeping it with you is the carrels and at the entrances to most basic approach,” said Campus Community Police each level. They also have David Brown, an undergradu - at the University of Windsor notices on LCD monitors on ate student at the university. are reporting an increase in the ground floor. Emily Finlayson, a frequent thefts from students. “It’s part of an educational visitor to the library, said short In a report released Jan. 16, campaign to inform the stu - trips to the bathroom should campus police said there have dents,” said Dalton. have the same approach. been several thefts of personal Dalton said the staff talk “Even though it’s kind of electronics in recent weeks with students to make sure from the Leddy Library. they understand how quickly annoying, we usually pack it According to the report, lap - things can be stolen. all up,” said Finlayson. “If I’m tops, cell phones and other “Sometimes I’ll see a student here alone, I’ll put all my stuff electronic equipment taken go to the bathroom and leave back and then I’ll go to the from several students had their belongings at the table,” washroom.” been left unattended. said Dalton. “If I have time I Dalton said keeping your However, Leddy Library will stand at the table and wait things with you is the best pol - administration said this is to see if the student comes icy. common. back.” Campus Community Police “These thefts have happened If the student returns, Dalton are still investigating the thefts before and there isn’t really a said she cautions them about and anyone with information rise,” said Joan Dalton, associ - leaving their things unattend - should contact them at (519) ate dean of the library. “This ed. Photo by Sean Previl 253-3000 ext. 1234 or report is not a new phenomenon.” Some students said prevent - Students enter and exit the Leddy Library at the University of anonymously to Crime Windsor Jan. 17. Campus Community Police have been report - Library staff is trying to ing these thefts is about using inform students about the Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS. ing an increase in thefts at the building. CONVERGED CITIZEN JaNuaRy 22, 2013 NEWS page 3 .. Local artist donates painting to Bellewood Public School

Photo by Klay Coyle First nation Protesters gather around Tecumseh Road West and Huron Church Road before they started the Idle No More protest Jan. 16

IDLe FROMpage 1 sands of lakes and rivers,” said AFN delegation on Jan. 11, waters act that will affect Jacobs. “Without water then that was a demand from Chief many of their people. we would have nothing Theresa Spence in connection “The act will only protect 97 because water is life and that with her hunger strike rather per cent of lakes and rivers in is what sustains it.” than a demand from Idle No Canada when there are thou - While Harper met with an More. Amherstburg flowershop

Photo by Taylor Desjardins under new ownership Bellewood Public School principal Joe Younan, left, and artist local girl I got close to these Colleen Seto, right, pose below the painting at the school Jan. people. I went to their wed - 17. Seto donated the painting to the school as a gesture of dings, I was involved in their appreciation for the educational experiences her children are grandchild’s baptisms, I was receiving. involved in their funerals Taylor Desjardins already responding to the where there was sadness and Citizen Staff Reporter mural and is pleased about the they made me and my hus - new addition to the school. band a big part of whatever A local artist has donated a took place.” “When they look at the pic - painting to Bellewood Public Savo began the business in ture, you can see them point - School as a way of showing 1986 from her basement while ing at parts of the picture and her gratitude for her children’s she worked as a dental assis - discussing things that are in education. tant. After her flower shop the picture,” said Younan. Colleen Seto, a mother of started to grow, she left her Although the painting took two Bellewood students, dental assisting jobs and Seto four years to complete, talked about her painting, opened her independent shop she did not want to put a mon - titled Curiousity, that symbol - in 1995. It has been located at etary value on the mural. She izes the school setting so that the same address on Sandwich children can learn from the wanted to donate it to show Street since it opened. process and discuss the ele - appreciation to Bellewood for A large portion of her help ments that consist of four pan - her children’s experience at came from her husband of 38 els to make up the mural. the school. years, Gino Savo. “It has just been a really nice “What a lovely thing for Photo by Jolene Perron “We never looked back. We addition to the school, not them to have their mom give a April Impastato works on a flower arrangement Jan. 18 for a made the decision, myself and only for making it look nice painting to the school,” said funeral. my husband,” said Savo. “And but also is an interesting piece Seto. Jolene Perron ous about selling her business we worked together without that makes the kids think Citizen Staff Reporter until she heard about Young’s killing one another.” When Seto began the mural about art, nature and the envi - experience working in the Some Amherstburg residents she was somewhat confused ronment,” said Joe Younan, After 27 years in business, town at Jimmy’s Flowers. said they are sad the couple because she never painted the principal at Bellewood. one of Amherstburg’s oldest Savo said she can see Young is have sold the business but with acrylics before. Seto is preparing to talk to flower shops has changed passionate about her work. most say they will be return - “I went to art school for three the students about the process owners. The new retiree admits it was - ing to the shop. years and I didn’t paint much of making a painting to teach At 58 years of age, Anna n’t easy to let the place go “I am sure it was a big deci - in acrylics,” said Seto. “I was them about art. Savo and her husband have after making a name for her - sion for them, and I will miss extremely well educated after “I have a booklet that I want decided to sell Flowers by self. going into the store and seeing doing this painting, now I to show the kids. The teachers Anna and settle in to retire - “We got it where we want it, Anna,” said Julie Orsi, 45. can call me and I might be understand there’s a big differ - ment. Ann Young took owner - but it still wasn’t easy to let go “There comes a time when able to come in for however ence.” ship of the business Jan. 3. … I spent the entire month of you are ready to move on, long they want me and kids The painting is located in the Young came to the shop in December crying in my shop,” especially when it gives you can ask me questions,” said main foyer of the school and is July inquiring about purchas - said Savo. “Small towns are more time with family.” in a spot that can be viewed ing it. Savo said she was nerv - very personable and being a Seto. See OwNeRShIp page 5 Younan said the students are from inside and outside. CONVERGED CITIZEN JaNuaRy 22, 2013 SPORTS page 4 ‘ Michael Landsberg talks depression

Photo by Mitchell Brandner Spitfires forward Josh Ho-Sang winds up for a shot Nov. 23 at the WFCU Centre. Saginaw Spirit players Jacob Ringuette (centre) and Jason Shaw (right) defend him while forward Brandon Lindberg (left) backchecks. Photo by Ashley Davidson Michael Landsberg, the host of TSN’s Off the Record, speaks to students about dealing with depression at the University of Spitfires gain valuable experience Windsor Mental Health Awareness Week Jan 14 at the St. Mitchell Brandner petition level. For me to get the best roles for each player is Dennis Centre. Citizen Staff Reporter there was awesome.” a long process and when a Ashley Davidson Student Association, helped Khokhlachev won bronze team is put together that Citizen Staff Reporter organize the event. He said A couple of Windsor this year, but it’s not his first quickly players have to fit into this event is just the start of the Spitfires have returned with time winning a medal at the roles they aren’t necessarily The University of Windsor things they have planned for some extra hardware after the World Junior Championships. comfortable with. kicked off its Mental Health the week. holidays. Khokhlachev was part of the “You kind of get a grasp of Awareness Week Jan. 14 with “It’s the kickoff to the week Spitfires defenceman Patrick Russian team that won silver how lucky you are on your popular TSN talk show host of events which are also inter - Sieloff and forward Alexander at the 2012 tournament. actual team,” said Ho-Sang. Michael Landsberg. esting, and fun,” said Khokhlachev each received a Because this was his second “Your coach puts you in situa - Landsberg, the host of TSN’s Paglione. “There are a lot of medal at the World Junior tournament he was counted on tions that you may not be put Off the Record , spoke on the arts, art therapy, panel discus - Championships in Ufa, to be a leader for this year’s in there and that entitlement opening night of Mental sions and interesting stories by Russia. Russian team. that you feel like you have on Health Awareness Week. He people who have struggled Sieloff won gold with Team “It was awesome,” said your team gets thrown away.” shared his story of growing up with mental health issues. This USA after a 3-1 win in the Khokhlachev. “Every country Though the fifth place finish with anxiety and later being is the kickoff so this year we finals against Sweden. He fin - has their best players so it’s was disappointing, Ho-Sang diagnosed with the illness. have Michael Landsberg and ished the tournament with one really hard to play there.” said it’s out of his control and Landsberg released a docu - we thought that he would assist and was counted on to With the added pressure of he has to focus on the future. mentary in early 2012 reveal - draw a lot of his fans in the be solid defensively. After a playing in his home country, Ho-sang made the best of the ing his struggle with depres - sports world and he’s a great battle with Boston University the tournament was even more situation by producing at a sion. The documentary guest speaker so that’s kind of defenceman Matt Grzelcyk for difficult for Khokhlachev than point-per-game pace. Darkness and Hope: where the idea came from.” that last spot, Sieloff was it was for most of the other “It develops a respect for Depression, Sports and Me This is the fifth year the eventually named the final countries’ players. He finished your coaches and the team was what got him started in University of Windsor has player on the roster. the tournament with five you’re a part of,” said Ho- speaking out about depres - held the Mental Health “It came down to me and points in seven games. Sang. “It sets you up to under - sion. Awareness Week, but only the another kid (Grzelcyk) after “Being home made it really stand that you have to work “It’s new to me in the past second year that they have had the first game,” said Sieloff. hard for us with the media and for everything you get in your year, but over the past year I a key-note speaker. “It was hard sitting there everything,” said life. It’s a fresh start when you think I’ve done a lot of these Third-year biology student thinking about what they Khokhlachev. go, you have no rank. You events and the more I do, the Brennen Caron said events (management) were saying. It Sieloff and Khlokhlachev have to work your way up.” more I want to do,” said like this are great for the uni - was a matter of what they weren’t the only two Spitfires Now that the players are Landsberg. “If you ever had versity and the students who needed and my name was to play in an international back in Windsor the focus is something in your life that you attend. called.” tournament over the holidays. on the playoff race. The could say ‘that’s my calling,’ I “I think the UWSA mental Many of the top players in Rookie Josh Ho-Sang repre - Spitfires currently trail the would say this is it because health events are a great idea,” the NHL have played in this sented Team Ontario in the Saginaw Spirit by six points now when I leave here I will said Caron. “University is tournament including Sidney World Under-17 Hockey for the final playoff spot and feel like, you know what, such a stressful place some - Crosby and Alexander Challenge. Though Team with 26 games remaining maybe I made a little differ - times and a lot of the people Ovechkin. While playing in Ontario finished in fifth place, every point is crucial. Having ence in someone’s life.” here are a long way from the World Junior Ho-Sang finished the tourna - these three players back has Many people approached home. It’s important that they Championships doesn’t guar - ment with five points in five given the Spitfires a boost and him after he finished speaking. know they aren’t the only ones antee that a player will make games. they have taken seven out of a The speech was more of a who have gone through the the NHL, playing against the “It was a good experience,” possible eight points in the last question and answer type issues they’re dealing with best junior aged competition said Ho-Sang. “There was lots week. event where people stood up and that it will work out in the in the world can certainly help of learning.” “The guys have picked it to share their stories about end. It’s fitting that an institute the player to improve. International tournaments up,” said Ho-Sang. “With the depression and have that deals with expanding our “It builds my confidence are so short it makes it diffi - team we have I’m completely Landsberg give advice. minds should also be con - up,” said Sieloff. “Not every cult for the coaches to learn confident with everyone that’s Josh Paglione, a member of cerned with the health of them kid gets a chance to play on about their players. Finding a part of it.” the University of Windsor as well.” that team and play in that com - CONVERGED CITIZEN JaNuaRy 22, 2013 SPORTS page 5 ‘ Spits weekend recap Rychel plays in A raucous mob of 6,838 hockey fans saw the Spitfires overcome three two-goal Top Prospects deficits before Remy Giftopoulos gave Windsor its first lead of the night. His sev - enteenth of the season and sec - Game ond as a Spitfire proved to be the game-winner and capped a Rob Benneian ago. “I just told him how they scoring spree of three Windsor Managing Editor did a skating test and stuff like goals in just over five minutes. that. He was pretty interested The Spits have scored 10 goals Kerby Rychel is no stranger and hopefully I helped him out in their last two games, victo - to the big stage. a little bit.” Photo by Ashley Davidson ries against the Ontario He has represented Canada Ebert took home the Hardest Windsor Spitfires forward Josh Ho-Sang takes a shot while Hockey League Western at both the under-17 and Shot honours in the skills being chased by Mississauga Steelheads forward Brett Boy dur - Conference’s two division under-18 levels, winning gold competition in Kelowna, B.C., ing second period action Jan. 17 at the WFCU centre. leaders. and bronze medals respective - but was unable to compete in “I’m really proud of the ly. He scored 41 goals a year the game due to food poison - Evan Mathias and and it was a battle.” team. I think that was proba - ago for the Windsor Spitfires, ing. Rob Benneian Alexander Khokhlachev bly the most exciting game best on the team and tied for Rychel dropped the gloves Citizen Staff Reporters scored his fourth goal in as I’ve played in the OHL,” said sixth in the Ontario Hockey with Plymouth Whalers for - many games since returning to rookie forward Josh Ho-Sang, League. The Windsor Spitfires have the Spits. His goal early in the ward Ryan Hartman in the whose third period goal tied His biggest stage came in found their groove. second period gave the Spits a first period and helped Team the game at four goals apiece. Halifax Jan. 16 in front of a This weekend the Spitfires two goal lead and turned out to Orr to a 3-0 win over Team “It was back and forth, we national television audience won all three of their games be the eventual game winner. Cherry. According to NHL kept chasing and I think we when he competed in the and claimed a crucial six “Great win for the team, as a scout Craig Button, it is no had five different celebrations Canadian Hockey League Top points in their hunt for the coach you want to score more surprise to see Rychel doing when I scored.” Prospects Game. The game playoffs. goals and not be in as many whatever his team asks of him. The Spitfires were again pitted the 40 best NHL draft- The Windsor Spitfires man - close games but I’m not going “He is a player that, when he paced offensively by the play - eligible players the CHL has aged to hold on for the 2-1 on to complain at this point,” said is out on the ice, there are no ers they acquired prior to the to offer. Jan. 17 win over the Spits head coach Bob trade deadline. In addition to shortcuts,” said Button. “He “It’s definitely special. The Mississauga Steelheads at the Boughner. the goal from Giftopoulos, plays in straight lines, he’s CHL is a good league and WFCU Centre. Mid-way through the second acquired from Ottawa Jan. 8, gonna pay the price to play being one of the top 40 guys An evenly matched first peri - period, Spits goalie Jaroslav Alex Aleardi had a goal and an and he’s no fun to play who are draft eligible is some - od saw good scoring opportu - Pavelka made a huge kick assist while Alex thing good to have on your against. When Kerby matures nities for both teams. Spits save and while falling back Khokhlachev had three points. resume,” said Rychel. physically and gets to the forward Sam Studnicka snagged the rebound out of the The Spitfires have won five of NHL, he’s one of those guys opened the scoring with a air before the puck crossed the But just because Rychel has six since the deadline, with the where, you’re gonna hear this quick snap shot from the top goal line. been there, done that and got lone loss coming in a shootout about him, you need guys like of the left circle that beat “Pav made the saves he had against the stingy Belleville the t-shirt doesn’t mean he Kerby Rychel to win in the Steelhead goalie Tyson to make tonight, he’s been one Bulls. was without questions heading playoffs.” Teichmann’s glove. of our best players,” said “Our top two lines can skate into the Top Prospects Game. Rychel will attempt to guide “I’m just trying to produce, Boughner. with anybody now,” said “He was just wondering help the team out and create Steelheads forward Sam Spitfires general manager what the schedule was like,” the Spitfires into the playoffs energy. That’s my role here,” Babintsev broke up Pavelka’s Warren Rychel. “Alex Aleardi said Windsor teammate Nick for the second straight season said Studnicka. shutout late in the third period can back guys off with speed, Ebert, who was invited to par - as Windsor’s leading goal- The goal seemed to deflate when his shot trickled past the Koko has been that much bet - ticipate in the showcase a year scorer. Mississauga for the remainder Spits goaltender. ter. We’re doing great things. of the period, which was The following night the Spits It’s promising.” apparent to Spits defenceman headed to London to take on The win puts the Spitfires Adam Bateman. the Knights. The Spits domi - two points back of the “It was nice to get the first nated play throughout the Saginaw Spirit with one fewer the converged team one, get the momentum game and came out with a 5-2 game played. Senior going,” said Bateman. win. Windsor will host the Managing Editors Associate “Mississauga seemed to be a The Spitfires then battled the Plymouth Whalers Jan. 24, Managing Editors Sports Editors James Zimmerman little bit flat after that, then the Sarnia Sting in front of their who shut them out 3-0 at Kenton Wolfe period ended and they seemed Compuware Arena in their last Rob Benneian Rick Dawes second largest crowd of the Ashley Davidson to get their confidence back up year. match-up. Alice Hewitt

Some residents are worried name, and Savo’s florist April Production OwNeRShIp page 3 Layout Editor about the overall change in the Impastato will remain on the Manager However, some residents are store. Andre Richard said he team. Mary Anne Vanderaa concerned. Orsi’s daughter will likely go in to the store “We want to build on the Marissa DeBortoli Elizabeth, 21, isn’t so sure again but it “wouldn’t be the business as much as possible,” about the shop’s reputation same” because he found Savo said Young. “We want to hear holding. to be so respectful and person - from the customers, we love “I’m worried about the sta - al with her customers. having people come in and Chief Copy Photo Editor Copy Editors bility of her reputable business Some changes have already give their input on the changes Editor Chris Richards Adam D’Andrea under new owners,” said been made. The basic look of that have been made.” Maureen Mariampillai Savo said at the end of the Tom Morrison Elizabeth. “Anna was consis - the business and the addition day she wishes Young the best tent with her work, won’t peo - of new products are filling up in running the business, it was ple be skeptical? It might be a the store. Young said she plans www .t he media plex .com very important to her that the email : media .converged @themediaplex .com bonus for Mon Sherry on keeping a lot of the busi - shop will carry on. phone : (519) 972-2727 e xt . 4963 Flowers.” ness in tact, especially the Follow us at http :// twitter .com /the _mediaplex CONVERGED CITIZEN JaNuaRy 22, 2013 FEATURE page 6 .. Welcome to the digital wild west James Zimmerman new cloud architecture result - not offer selective synchro - if a file lives on another business or enterprise plan. 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You can ness of traditional protection use of a cloud-shaped symbol sioned for data to be written ers and syncing issues. access your data on the go methods are being reconsid - used in diagrams to represent to," said Milan Patel, manager Apple iCloud allows users to through the Web or on your ered as the characteristics of the separation point between of product marketing respon - store data such as music and mobile device with the this innovative technology can what the provider was respon - sible for the IBM Storage soft - iOS applications on remote SugarSync applications for differ widely from traditional sible for and what was the ware portfolio during the computer servers for down - iOS, Android, Blackberry, architectures. An alternative responsibility of the user. The Smarting Computing founda - load to multiple devices such Windows Mobile and perspective on cloud security term "cloud" is used as a tion launch. as iOS-based devices and per - Symbian devices. SugarSync is this is another case of metaphor for the Internet and Cloud services are not strict - sonal computers. It replaces aggressively keeps revision applied security and similar was used as early as 1994. ly available to businesses. Apple's MobileMe service act - histories of your files so you security principles that apply Cloud computing is the use of Many providers have adapted ing as a data syncing centre for can get old versions of files in shared multi-user main - hardware and software a public cloud distribution email, contacts, calendars, you may have accidentally frame security models apply resources that are delivered as model with their own set of Safari browser bookmarks, changed. SugarSync also with cloud security. a service through a network. It features, costs and varying notes, reminders, documents makes it very easy to stream Cloud computing offers entrusts remote servers with a amounts of storage. Six popu - and other data. The service music, video, or other media many benefits but is vulnera - user's data, software and com - lar services among public also allows users to wirelessly from your account on the Web ble to threats and design flaws. putation. Cloud computing users are Microsoft SkyDrive, back-up their iOS devices or other devices so you can As the versatility of cloud extends to cover individual Google Drive, Apple iCloud, with 5GB of storage. iCloud enjoy it anywhere you go. computing increases it is high - servers as well as overall net - Dropbox, SugarSync and Box. users seem to have specific SugarSync also gives you ly likely that more criminals work infrastructure. SkyDrive is best if you need problems centred around OS more control over your files will try to find new ways to Online retailer Amazon to work with Microsoft Office X Mountain Lion update on the Web, allows you to exploit vulnerabilities in the played a significant role in the files or share them with others. errors. open and edit files directly, or system. There are many development of cloud comput - You can view, edit and create Dropbox has a couple of password protect individual underlying challenges and ing by modernizing their data Microsoft Office documents advantages over their compe - files or folders. The top issue risks in cloud computing that centres after the dot com bub - in your browser with no need tition with their LAN sync users have with SugarSync is increase the threat of data ble burst. Like most computer to have the software installed feature and the vast array of a bit niche. It does not offer being compromised. Even so, networks they were using 10 on your computer. If you were applications that use the Quickbooks support which is cloud computing opens the per cent of their capacity at a SkyDrive user before April Dropbox API. LAN sync a feature omitted from door to a new world of possi - any one time to leave room for 23 you could receive 25GB of speeds up syncing files over a SugarSync's design. bilities where we have just occasional performance free storage instead of the local area network. Before Box doesn't offer file sync - begun to scratch the surface of spikes. After finding that the default 7GB. SkyDrive does syncing, Dropbox will check ing unless you're on a paid its potential. CONVERGED CITIZEN JaNuaRy 22, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT page 7 .. Hats on for Health Care Melissa Iarusso do and makes everyone smile. Citizen Staff Reporter “When we came up with the idea we wanted to do a dress Windsor Regional Hospital down day but remembered the has kicked off its fourth-annu - fact that nurses can’t dress al Hats on for Health care down,” Seguin said. campaign, hoping to raise “Someone came up with the $25,000 for the paediatric idea of wearing hats and we all radiology suite at the loved it because it’s easy and Metropolitan campus. everyone has one. You can’t The hospital is asking citi - not smile when you see some - zens of Windsor and Essex one with a fun colourful hat on Photo By Liam Higgins County to support this cam - and it’s a pick me up in the Conor Allard, 21, performs an original song during open mic night at the Maroon Bros’ Pub and paign by donating toonies to middle of winter.” Grill Jan. 17. the hospital and wearing funny Some of those participating hats Feb. 13 at their schools this year include: DPM and workplaces. Insurance, Windsor Family Maroon Bros hosts “Hats on for Health care is Credit Union, National Bank now in its fourth year and has of Canada, H&E Comfort raised over $82,000 for Controls Ltd., Everest open mic night Windsor Regional Hospital,” College, Loaring Liam Higgins said the idea came easily to Despite his busy schedule, said Elaine Snadaen, co-chair Physiotherapy, Windsor Citizen Staff Reporter him and Allard to do some - Young said he still finds time of Hats on for Healthcare. Express, Sobocan Insurance thing of their own. Howard to play the open mic whenever “The funds raised will support and Financial Services, and A local pub is holding open said he feels it’s a place where possible. a special suite in the diagnos - many more. mic nights for musicians to musicians can go to feel com - “Just whenever I have tic imaging department, where Events will be held by the come and perform. fortable. time,” said Young. “I’m usual - they do the X-rays and MRIs. University of Windsor The Maroon Bros’ Pub and “It’s a place where they can ly busy five to six nights a They’re going to purchase a Lancers men’s hockey team, Grill located at 39 Chatham go to practice new songs that week playing for a living.” new piece of equipment which Windsor Express and Windsor St. E., holds their open mic they haven’t played in front of Howard said open mic night will aid physicians in detect - Spitfires in support of this nights every Thursday at 10 a large crowd or any sort of ing brain tumors in children.” campaign. has been a great way for him p.m. The non-profit event venue yet,” said Howard. “It’s to alleviate his frustration and WRH director of public Companies or schools inter - draws repeat crowds as well as just there so that people who affairs, Gisele Seguin, said the ested in participating are stress from school and hopes new faces and local musicians love music can share their cre - to keep it going throughout his hospital and community love encouraged to call the hospital who come to play. ativity with others.” years at university. this event because it’s easy to at 519-254-5577. Hosts of the event Cody Colton Young, 22, is a local “I have six more years of Howard, 22, and Connor musician who plays profes - university,” said Howard. “I’ll Allard, 21, have held the open sionally. He said he feels the Take a bite mic nights for the past five Maroon Bros’ were partially be damn lucky if I can keep all months. After visiting various responsible for him becoming six of those years at the of Windsor downtown open mics, Howard a professional musician. Maroon Bros’.” Dayna Poisson Bean Coffee Company and Citizen Staff Reporter many more which can be found on the Winter Bites Brides-to-be gather Winter bites but not in a bad website. way for Windsor this Something new this year January. that WindsorEats Winter Jan. 14 to Jan. 20 restaurants Bite promotion will be trying at wedding expo around the city will be offered is a passport stamp prize draw. Hailey Trealout upcoming season and we get coming here last year.” a three-course meal priced Diners who eat at three or Citizen Staff Reporter about 10 to 13 vendors that One of the booths, Forever from $ 10 to $35 as a part of more restaurants can collect a actually show all their latest Yours, which specialises in Winter Bites Restaurant Week. stamp to spell out the word Brides-to-be gathered at the fashions so it’s a really good table layouts was operated by Each restaurant will offer a EAT to win a variety of prizes. Ciociaro Club for its 13th way of seeing what’s out there Barb Molnar, who has been unique menu and in addition “The passport is a really annual Wedding Odyssey and the styles that you like. working with couples for over local businesses will have cool idea this year. You go to Expo during the weekend of Because everyone is so 15 years. three different places and have events that go along with the Jan. 12. unique, we try to mix it up.” “I think the biggest fear for the chance to win gift cards lunch and dinner specials. Over 140 local booths Many brides-to-be wore flo - couples is getting over - and get discounts,” said Jon The Manchester Pub is one crowded the halls of the rescent stickers exclaiming the whelmed by everything. They Hughes manager of of many restaurants participat - Ciociaro displaying the best year of their wedding while have to take it all in, take it ing and will be offering some Chanoso’s. products from their business - looking around to check off home and go through it,” said specials that include AAA Some restaurant workers es. Everything from cake dec - remaining items on their wed - Molnar. “Just to be sure to steak, pork tenderloin and believe the promotion will orating, videographing, trans - ding lists. mark down ones to be particu - apple crumble à la mode for benefit Windsor and the portation, and wedding appar - Future bride, Krystal Meyer larly sure they liked so they desert. restaurants downtown and in el were all found under one went to the expo after she remember where it was “We’re offering where you surrounding areas. “It’s a great way to get a taste roof. A fashion show also took heard about the event on because once you’ve gone can get the option of an appe - through it all, it’s pretty over - tizer, entrée and desert for $ of local restaurants. You’ll see place showing the latest bridal Facebook. how we are, what the atmos - trends this year. “It’s very helpful,” said whelming ... They’re sup - 25,” said Haley Oglan, wait - posed to leave that all up to us ress at the Manchester. phere is like and get an overall Maurizio Tiberia, director of Meyer. “I came here last year experience that local restau - to take care of them and know Other restaurants participat - the expo, said the event is actually so I have lots of ideas rants have to offer,” said that their day is going to go ing include Chanoso’s, Bull N meant to have something for and questions answered. My Olgan. perfect.” Barrel Urban Saloon, The City everyone, not just the bride. cake decorator is here, Marcy, For more details go to The next wedding expo will Beer Market, The City Grill, “We try to show the couture she’s a really nice lady so I’m http://windsoreats.com/win - be held in September. Gourmet Emporium, Green of the year,” said Tiberia. “The with her and that was through terbites/.