See aRTIST page 3 See SpITFIReS page 4 See MaROON BROS page 7 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.