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NEWS Room 1020- 700 Douglas College Local icon Granville Island Breweries bought by Molson. -Kristina Mameli, Pg. 5 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 562 OPINIONS TELEPHONE: 604.525.3542 Put 'er there, partner... or don't EDITOR IN CHIEF Liam Britten -Trevor Dore, Pg. 7 [email protected]

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Mythbusters. Not that I have a problem with Mythbusters; those guys rule. And despite sometimes sometime Liam Britten comically low-budget and antiquated production editor in chief values, PBS' news and public affairs shows are Poor America. It seems like there isn't a country probably the best on American TV. Frontline in the world that we Canadians are meaner is the best of the bunch; other programs would to, with our snide remarks and disingenuous be afraid to talk to viewers about the subject man-on-the-street interviews with Rick Mercer. matter that Frontline takes on because these Canadians really to behave like pricks to other programs would never think that viewers America, and to think, they're the same country care to know about specialized subject matter in that fought with us in World War II ... you know, such depth. What other programs would show two years too late. primetime documentaries about topics like how You see? More Canadian bitterness right Lee Atwater built modem conservative politics? there. How competing diets battle for market share? Well you know what? I'm damn sick of Or how corporate tax avoidance? No other this behind-the-back snide behaviour from program has the courage and ability to take on Canadians. We're supposed to be a polite such subjects with the degree of competence country, yet here we are ridiculing our closest Frontline has and best yet, to talk to viewers ally constantly. That ally of ours who puts up like adults. trade barriers that ruin our exports, calls us And of course, who in Generation Y can harbourers of terrorists and demands we join imagine what life would be like growing up every war they start. without the children's programming on PBS? Sorry, despite my best efforts, it's really Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood, hard to stop talking about them negatively. or Reading Rainbow? Sure, Saturday morning So it stops here for me at least. We owe cartoons were what we looked forward to all America a little better than the rudeness we're week, but daytime shows on PBS are just plain so used to doling out. So here's the nice thing good for kids. Honestly, I think that the calm, I'm going to say about them. soothing voice of Mister Rodgers and the Thank you,American people, for PBS. magic power of his many cardigans is the only I honestly think the Public Broadcasting thing that prevented me from turning into a System is one of the best things America has hyperactive sugar-addled child many years ago. ever given the world, and that's not me being PBS should be a source of pride for facetious or deliberately underwhelming-1 Americans everywhere. Despite the fact that just think it's something all Americans should PBS is strong because of a collective effort, it's be proud of. With America's media landscape a testament of America's rugged individualism. dominated by the Glenn Becks, Bill O'Reillys When for-profit broadcasting fails the and Geraldo Riveras of the world, PBS seems to American people, Americans can choose to be the last place on television where thoughtful build up something of their own making as an reporting with a sensible perspective exists. alternative; it's because of American individuals Any program in any genre PBS broadcasts making efforts, unforced and of their own is superior to the for-profit competition it faces. accord that the world has this great thing. And Take science programming; Discovery Channel so, America, I thank you. But I don't thank you is supposed to be the tops when it comes to for your efforts to unfairly dominate NAFfA educational programming, but how much and tum Canada into a client nation. educational value can their seemingly endless My god, will these anti-American line-up of shows about giant buildings and the sentiments ever stop? subsequent epic collapses of said buildings really have? Your friend in high fidelity, Compare this to PBS programs like Liam Britten Nova and Scientific American Frontiers with Editor in chief mind-expanding subject matter and tasteful The Other Press production techniques does more for public enlightenment than any Discovery shows, which rarely stray from subjects like big friggin' boats, big friggin' planes and of course,

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3 Six-hour filmathon empowers women to take a stand against violence Douglas College Wrap-Up By Tanya Colledge, Staff Reporter diplomacy. By Kristina Mamell "It's about changing the mentality that women aren't supposed to fight back," said Christine McDowell, omen gathered at Douglas Colleges' New DSU Fright/Movie Night Westminster campus on Saturday, to attend the event organizer and co-filmmaker of Under One Sky, a W Remember Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) six­ documentary profiling women at an all women's martial On Friday October 29, the DSU building's upper hour filmathon. The event was a fundraiser to raise money arts camp on the B.C. coast. "Because that's not how you're longue will play host to a Halloween-themed movie save your life when you're in danger." in support of ROSE's public event being planned for the 20'h night starting at 6 p.m. The evening will screen three anniversary of the Montreal Massacre on December 6, 2009, also known as Canada's National Day of Remembrance and movies, a family friendly one at 6, a scary one at 8 Action on Violence Against Women. and a full on horror movie at 10. "The ROSE project has grown out of the importance to Popcorn and candy will be served to those in dialogue, share information and connect with the community attendance. about these important issues," said Lianne Payne, project member of ROSE. "We are here to work with women in the community and create programs of action while supporting Fall registration numbers increase artists working with our community. We hope to add the This fall, Douglas College enrolment numbers rose fundraised money to the $5,000 grant donated by the B.C. Arts Council, so that we can continue to pay such talented 7.3 per cent to welcome a total of 9,500 students to artists and hold informative workshops like this one." credit courses. Classes at both the New Westminster Funds raised at the filmathon also aimed to raise and Coquitlam campuses are full, with a 12 per cent money to sustain the ROSE project's website-a fountain of knowledge that seeks to empower women by providing increase in liberal arts students and a 10.5 per cent information on violence prevention, encouraging community increase in business/commerce students. involvement and promoting awareness to the public. The According to a press release on the College's website also serves as a community message board where website, there were also significant increases members can participate in discussions, volunteer and of course, donate to the organization's efforts. in criminology, nursing, office administration, The event showed six films on various topics such as classroom and community support, print futures and the passion of a mother's Jove in Your Mother Should Know, professional writing and development studies. to the feature entitled Iron Ladies of Liberia, an inspirational testimony to the political power of women's leadership and

Ken Beck Lee passionate about education, environment and internationalism Liberal candidate inspired by family and experiences as an immigrant

By Kristina Mamell, News Editor "I wanted to become a professional engineer and they didn't allow me to write the exam. ew Westminster-Coquitlam So I talked to the Liberal MP at the time. He Liberal candidate Ken Beck Lee wrote a letter for me saying that all I wanted N immigrated to Canada in 1975 was to write the exam and if I pass I'm from Korea with virtually nothing and four qualified; if not, I'm not. I eventually got dependants. Armed with 40 years of real the opportunity and passed the exam." life experience, Lee, a New Westminster Education is one of the issues that Lee resident and professional engineer, has is passionate about. "Accepting foreign thrived in Canada, as has his family. credentials has improved quite a bit since Separated from his parents during the then," he reflected. "To me it seems like Korean War, Lee lived with his grandmother Canada is really benefiting from immigrants for 52 years; from his birth until her death. that have a foreign education. You certainly "My grandma had a very strong influence need due diligence [when inspecting · on me," reflected Lee candidly. "Especially credentials], but we have to do it in a timely on my work ethic. She always told me I manner and in a fair way." should work for somebody else and not be Lee is a successful small business selfish. That's probably embedded in my owner, volunteering whenever possible, consciousness and that motivates me." and donating as substantially as he can. Lee has taken a very grassroots He owns four world-wide copyrights and introduced." party's non-confidence motion. "People are approach to his campaign, personally going has worked extensively with a number of In his voluntary role with the agency, kind of misunderstanding our position," door to door introducing himself to potential community organizations. He has also had he has had the opportunity to travel to over Lee reasoned. "We're called the opposition voters-not an easy move considering the the opportunity to serve as chair of the 80 countries, opening his eyes to the world party. So what's the opposition supposed to riding's landscape. "I've been received Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the and making him more globally minded. "I do if something's not going well? We have at the door quite positively," said Lee. to oppose." "I've covered quite extensively and by Speaking directly about the hot- doing that I've lost 10 pounds! It's the "We're called the opposition party. So what's the opposition supposed to do If button issue that is the impending best thing to do if you want to loose something's not going well? We have to oppose." -Ken Beck Lee HST, Lee admitted that he is greatly weight!" opposed to it. "I own a small business The soft-spoken and articulate and we only charge GST and now we candidate sat down with The Other Press last three years. love to travel, so going back and forth to have no choice. It's going to make a huge at his campaign headquarters in Coquitlam Since 2002, Lee has served as one Ottawa is a piece of cake for me," laughed difference, especially in B.C." to discuss his background, his campaign of 48 registered members of the UN Lee, who hopes to one day work full-time Confident that his 4Q years of and the issues affecting the residents of the Climate Change Agency. He is one of for the UN. experience speaks volumes about his riding. seven team leaders with the entity which Lee believes that Canada's government abilities, Lee said that he will be an Lee,like many immigrants, faced a audits greenhouse gas emission reduction can do better in the current economic crisis, independent voice within the party. "I want number of challenges when he first arrived projects all over the world. "The UN is citing the slow start to enacting the stimulus to just serve the people." in Canada, giving him a deep understanding concerned with people creating a false package as a major fault. "We missed the The federal by-election for the New of similar issues faced by many new greenhouse emission reduction. Because construction season because it took so long Westminster-Coquitlam riding takes place immigrants. In fact, it was one of these very it's hot air, it's very difficult to know," said to decide which project would be funded," November 9. Keep reading The Other Press challenges that first connected him with the Lee of the agency. "So the UN created he said. ''I'm sure there's a much better way for more candidate profiles Liberals. "My degree from Korea wasn't auditing entities. My role is auditing of dealing with this situation." recognized although I had a masters and two those companies. Auditing auditors. He also gave some perspective on his years of a PhD program finished," said Lee. This is another safety valve that the UN 4 U-Pass Bash a success The OnePassNow campaign takes steps In the right direction News Shorts By Kristina Mamell million, will include a gas tax increase of three cents VANOC chairman dead at 76 per litre, raising the total tax to fifteen cents per litre. The man responsible for bringing the Olympics to Vancouver, The Mayor's Council reportedly debated the issue Jack Poole, passed away Thursday after a lengthy battle with quite hotly, before many reluctantly agreed. Kristina Mameli pancreatic cancer. The VANOC Chairman will be remembered, news edotor SFU and UBC students currently pay an average according to Premier Gordon Campbell, for his many of $25 per month for their transit passes, while contributions to B.C., as well as for being the driving force pwards of 700 students and supporters students at smaller schools such as those involved in behind the Vancouver Olympic bid. Jack Poole was 76. gathered in Victory Square Wednesday, the campaign pay a minimum of $73; that figure will October 21 to demand that Premier Gordon be raised to $81 by the new plan in April 2010. U BC Place to get a $458 million retractable roof Campbell The hope of make good on "At the rally, the group, which consists of Douglas, VCC the On~Pa~sNow his campaign and Emily Carr's student unions as well as USC's AMS, camprugn Is that promise received a positive sign that their message is at last being by U-PassalDlaMy to gain a , next year, etro universal h ear,d -at I east b Y t h e Mayor. Vancouver students transit pass will have their $25 for all Metro universal pass. Vancouver students. Sporting hot pink ribbons, signs and balloons as a show of solidarity, the rally was part of the OnePassNow Campaign. The signs read "U-Pass Now" and "$25," sending a clear message of exactly what the group is campaigning for. At the rally, the group, which consists of Douglas, VCC and Emily Carr's student unions as well as UBC's AMS, received a positive sign that their message is at last being heard-at least by the Mayor. Vancouver City Councillor Geoff Meggs was After the close of the 2010 Games, BC Place is scheduled for on hand to deliver a proclamation by Mayor Gregor $458 million facelift. The B.C. government signed off on a plan Robertson that October 21 is now U-Pass Day in to build the new retractable roof Friday morning. According to a Vancouver. press release, the roof will become the largest cable-supported, The event started at noon with an hour of fully retractable roof in the world, more than four hectares in area. speeches, demonstrations and performances emceed The roof's design will allow the fabric to retract into a suspended by Nimmi Takkar, external relation coordinator for cubed TV screen at the roof's centre, a process that will only take vee. Highlights included five 5-foot long busses 20 minutes each way. with "$25 U-Pass Now" painted on the side, which The BC Pavilion Corp, or Pavco, has signed a fixed price were flipped to reveal the campaign's slogan, the contract for the roof which will be paid with a 40-year, $458 closing of the rally with the singing of the campaign's million loan from the Province. The roof will apparently create song and finally the cake at the end. 3,000 years of employment and cut energy costs by $350,000 The rally was held two days before the Mayor's annually. Council decided 98-16 on a proposal that will guide The 60,000 seat stadium was built by the province in 1983 Vancouver's transit system for the next ten years. and has needed a replacement roof since the original's collapse The Funding Stabilization Plan, which will cost $130 in January 2007. The project will be completed by the summer of 201l,just in time for the Grey Cup.

RIP Granville Island Brewing China cancels imports of Canadian canola A favourite local microbrew is bought out by a major player The Chinese have cancelled all Canadian canola imports over concerns about a fungus called blackleg. Authorities are confused by the move and the Canola Council of Canada has said that By Kristina Marnell, News Editor according to the government. blackleg poses no risk to human health and has no effect on the In the meantime, Granville Island will remain a seed unless it germinates, making seeds pressed for oil perfectly ancouverites may soon be forced to bid small business with only 35 people in its employ. It fine. farewell to one of the best local microbrews will continue to brew its eight main beers, including China will not accept Canadian shipments of canola unless in town-the famed and revered Granville the English Bay Pale Ale and Cypress Honey Lager V it is 100 per cent blackleg free effective November 15. The Island Brewing Co. The company has been purchased as well as its seasonal, such as the sweet Lions Winter Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating. Last year, 3 by Molson Coors Brewing Co. The price of the deal Ale and Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale. million tonnes of Canola were shipped to China, $5 billion worth was not disclosed, though both are publically traded from Saskatchewan alone. companies, as the major beer entity attempts to further capitalize on the popularity of microbrews. The deal is expected to be completed early next year. Attack of the giant squid! Founded in 1984, Granville Island was Canada's Hundreds of Humboldt squid have inexplicably washed up on first microbrewery. Five years later it was sold to the shores of Port Hardy and Hardy Bay, B.C. The squid, which Andrew Peller Ltd, which specializes in wine. With are normally found in warm tropical waters in the Southern Granville Island the only beer company on its roster, Hemisphere, are believed to have migrated to the frigid waters Peller Ltd. jumped at the chance to sell to Creemore because of climate change and moving food sources. Springs, an Ontario-based company owned by Four to five feet in length, the squid have been spotted in the Molson since 2005. area for the last few years, but never in such numbers. In August, The company said it has no plans to make Totino also saw a large number of the squid wash up on its shores. changes to the Granville Island brand, but instead The squid are hunters and feed on hake and sardines, wants to use it to expand the Creemore name. which may have moved to B.C. waters following currents being Expansion of Granville Island beyond B.C. and warmed by EL Nino, speculates Port McNeil marine biologist Ontario into wider markets is also a distinct Steve Lacasse. Lacasse also speculated that the squid may have possibility, which could ultimately mean a lower cost been moving _closer to shore looking for warmer waters in which of the craft beer to the consumer. to spawn, but were frozen to death when none was found. The Though still small, the craft beer market has large squid have since been used as bait of local fishermen and been rapidly growing as the pallets of beer drinkers scavenged by animals along the coast. grows more refined, leaving major brands such as Molson suffering. Sales of mainstream beer fell 7 per cent this year, while niche sales rose 5 per cent, gaining during the worst part of the recession 5 Bush ignites protest with visit By Sean Steels, The Gateway (University of Coalition Against War and Racism and the Palestine Alberta) Solidarity Network for his human rights record, predominantly for his government's involvement in the EDMONTON (CUP)- While over 200 protesters Abu Ghraib prison scandal, which began in 2004. greeted George W. Bush's arrival at the Shaw "We have a standard for war crimes and we apply Conference Centre in Edmonton last week, a few it to some people. For example, we apply it to Augusto University of Alberta students took the chance to Pinochet from Chile, Omar al-Bashir from Sudan, or make a similar statement down the side of one of their Slobodan Milosovic from Yugoslavia," Saffari said. campus' most prominent buildings. "We're saying we should apply the same principle The words "Arrest Bush" hung visibly from the consistently, which would apply to anyone who side of the upper fayade of U of A's Tory Building commits war crimes under international law." throughout the day of the event, October 20. And Saffari backed up his claims with the accusations although of various human rights organizations against Bush. the "By all students "We have a standard for war crimes and we apply it to some accounts, if who hung people. For example, we apply it to Augusto Pinochet from you look at the the sign Chile, Omar ai-Bashlr from Sudan, or Slobodan Milosovic from definition of were not Yugoslavia" - Siavash Saffari war crime, he directly definitely fits affiliated with the groups that gathered at the event that definition," itself, they too protested against the taxpayer expense Saffari continued. "Amnesty International thinks that he resulting from Bush's visit, and human rights violations has committed war crimes, Human Rights Watch thinks they claim the former president is guilty of. he's committed war crimes. Lawyers Against the War "One of the reasons we're rallying against him think he's committed war crimes." and doing this initiative against him is that Canadian Both Amnesty International and Human Rights taxpayers are paying half a million dollars for the Watch singled out Abu Ghraib as an egregious human security for his four or five engagements in Calgary, rights violation on the part of the Bush government in Montreal, Edmonton, and Saskatoon," said Siavash 2005, and Lawyers Against the War went so far as to Saffari, aU of A political science PhD student. ask the Canadian government in an open letter to the Not forgotten in the fiscal worries, Bush was also prime minister that Bush be barred from Canada, and under fire from protesting groups such as the Edmonton have also requested the RCMP war crimes program investigate Bush.

New law bans cell phones while driving

fter months of deliberation, the BC Liberals announced that drivers in B.C. will soon be prevented from using Acell phone will driving, in an attempt to create fewer distractions and accidents on our roads. The announcement made by Solicitor General Kash Heed earlier this week, stated that changes to the Motor Vehicle Act will take place as of January 1, 2010, and will prevent the use of handheld cell phone devices while driving. The new legislation will also limit sending emails and/or texting; operating hand-held music GET ON YOUR or portable gaming devices; and having manual programming or adjusting of GPS systems in the vehicle. "It is important for us to get ahead of this problem now," RESUME. said Heed who explained that the growing and widespread use of these devices made it necessary for the government to step in and regulate the problem. Other activities that people carry out while driving-such as eating fast food or putting on makeup-Heed said "[could all] fall under driving with undue care and attention," and

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Freedom of speech threatened by new Olympic law Talking trash Law to tackle "ambush marketing;" timing suspicious What can be done about the GVRD's garbage problems?

By Trevor Dore, Acting Opinions Editor "the bylaws will protect peoples' right to free speech and ensure that commercial ecently, the Province introduced advertising is the focus of the rules. a bill to amend the Municipalities Enforcing the rules will be the job of R Enabling and Validating Act which bylaw enforcement officers, not the police, will give Richmond, Vancouver and and the city won't be seeking warrants to Whistler temporary bylaw enforcement remove anti-Olympic signs in homes." powers. The legislation will allow local Once again, it is the timing and nature governments to quickly remove graffiti of the new legislation that has civil liberties and signs it deems inappropriate on and in groups questioning and challenging its private property during the 2010 Winter potential implications. The Olympics have Olympic Games. been in the works for many years now. Authorities will be able to enter According to the Charter of residences with only 24 hours notice to Rights and Freedoms, everyone has remove "unauthorized signage." This the fundamental right to ''freedom of "Freedom of speech Is freedom of speech-forget the loopholes."

includes anything from anti-Olympic thought, belief, opinion and expression, messages to general advertisement and including freedom of the press and other personal expression. Violators of the new media of communication and freedom of legislation could face penalties of up to peaceful assembly," but it seems as we $10,000 and six months in jail. get closer and closer to the date, these The government said in a statement new legislations seem to be popping up, that the changes will simply "provide the one after the other. The legislations are municipalities of Vancouver, Richmond proposed just in time to be in place for the and Whistler with temporary enforcement Olympics but do not allow enough time for powers to enable them to swiftly remove an appeal. illegal signs and graffiti during the 2010 While the legislation may have a very Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games." practical purpose, the potential implications The law is intended to clamp down on freedom of speech merit giving it some on so-called "ambush marketing." Ambush close attention. After all, freedom of speech marketing is defined as "the attempt to is freedom of speech-forget the loopholes. capitalize on the value and goodwill associated with a major event to the Fuming? Nodding? Tell tiS your opinions;

detriment of official sponsors." contact opinions@theotherpress .ca Mayor Gregor Robertson assures By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor is the need for a constant source of trash. In-order for waste-to-energy facilities to Shaking hands with danger? ith the amount of garbage we operate, there must be a constant flow of Despite risks of disease transmission, handshake here to stay produce, Oscar the Grouch trash. This completely undermines Metro W probably thinks he has died and Vancouver's goal of zero waste. Statistics a more discrete danger. With the constant gone to heaven. Garbage cans overflowing show that Metro Vancouver currently barrage of information about washing hands with ubiquitous single use disposable reuses and recycles 55 per cent of the waste and avoiding getting sick, is it time to containers-that we have come to take generated within the region. A target has revamp this traditional method of meeting for granted in our everyday life-are a been set to increase this to 70 per cent by and greeting? I say perhaps-if you are a common sight in school hallways and on the year 2015. With a 70 per cent diversion -._..:::::===.:::...::ed.:::i::::to::..r-- germaphobe. street comers. Where does all of this trash rate, would there be enough garbage to feed Robert W. Frenck Jr., MD and go when we "throw it away?" Where is the fire? Do we want there to be enough ntroducing yourself to someone new, professor of paediatrics at the Cincinnati "away" anyway? We produce so much garbage to feed the fire? Are we not trying making a first impression in a job Children's Hospital says, "In our garbage that the largest manmade structure to get away from trash abundance? I interview or your simply just saying hi environment, we're exposed to hundreds ·in the world is now a New York landfill. Shipping our trash to another location or goodbye to a good friend. All of these are and hundreds of antigens a day, from dust In the Lower Mainland, most of or even another country has also been situations that may result in a handshake. to pollen to viruses and to bacteria. The fact our garbage goes to a landfill where it proposed. You know what they say: "One The handshake has been around for is that our immune systems do very well in sits for thousands of years, never fully man's trash is another man's treasure." ages. While its origins are uncertain, it is protecting us." Every day we open doors decomposing. Garbologist Dr. William Somehow, I don't think that this idea is said that it was used as a way to display that use computers and telephones and some of Rathje has done core sampling of landfills going to fly. Besides, if "away" were in our you were unarmed and convey mutual trust. us even ride transit, all of which expose us where he has discovered whole hot dogs own back yard, perhaps we would give a Over time however, things have changed to a plethora of germs. and legible newspapers from many years little bit more thought and attention to our and the average person is now more likely Some people have proposed a ban-a ago. Landfills seal up the trash, preventing trash. to be carrying a pen rather than a sword. So, complete shift away from this age-old it from ever decomposing. Most of our In the end, we are going to have to is this age-old tradition still practical? tradition. Everything from elbow rubs to garbage gets sent up to Cache Creek-out find some place to put it and that might be Several books have been written on toe touches has been offered as suggested of sight, out of mind. However, there is easier if there wasn't so much. We need the handshake-the variations, formalities alternatives. The thing is, in order for these a problem. The Cache Creek landfill is to get everyone on board. Remember, the and importance of this formal greeting. A transitions to work everyone has to be on becoming a "landfoll." With no more room first "R" is reduce, then reuse and then good handshake is part of making a good board. As you probably know, refusing a to put our garbage, we are going to have to recycle. They have been arranged in this impression. In many business settings handshake is usually taken as an insult. look at new solutions. orderfor a reason. On an individual level, in the western world the handshake is Bottom line, hands can be dirty. Waste-to-energy plants are an option. one can make a difference by simply taking essential. Sports teams use the handshake There are many germs out there but that Incinerators bum the garbage and produce measures to conserve and reduce waste. as a demonstration of sportsmanship after a is no reason to go "bubble boy." Wash electricity. Sounds good, but you know well-fought match. For some, the handshake your hands and try to keep them away the saying: "If it's too good to be true, it B~ sure tn ,·heck nut n~xt w~~k's f~atur~. is part of everyday life, for other others not from your face. If you are really against probably is." One obvious problem with "The cafeteria: r.:ducin~ nur impart" fnr a so much. handshaking, politely refrain and move on. the solution is air pollution. The burning mnre in -depth lnok at the trash problem at So what about the spread of viruses The handshake is an essential part of social deals with the waste but creates air Dou~las Clllle~.: and what you as a student like H1Nl? Is the handshake an unnecessary interaction and I personally don't see a mass pollution in the process, essentially "fixing" can do to h.: a part of the solution. risk? We have entered flu season and while transition away from it anytime in the near one problem only to create another. the average person may not be armed with a future. Another problem with this solution traditional weapon, they may be armed with 7 Stressful times call for mellow measures Why did you we get so worked up over job interviews?

By David Carson There is nothing pleasant about days much you know about the company or your In the days leading up to your leading up to a job interview and in the chosen profession. interview, don't wallow in misery. Get obs interviews. We agonize over end, no amount of preparation can predict So don't stress. Be yourself. What's outside and enjoy yourself. Run around, get them. We sweat and shake in the days who your interviewer will be or who they the worry? You know who you are and drunk. In the final four days have as much Jleading up to them. The interview seek to the fill the position. We can put you're comfortable in your own skin. So fun as you possibly can, so that on interview looms over us like a dark thunder cloud. ourselves through as many mock scenarios what if you're being critiqued on every day you're surfing a wave of happiness. We try to prepare by imagining ourselves as we like and drill ourselves with standard aspect of your being? Who cares if you're When you ride that wave right into the seated across from our would-be employer, interview questions, and we should, but job sucking up more than a Sham-Wow to interview room you'll make everyone surf wooing them impress another person, who, with you. You'll infect them with your with our tact and "Interviews are the ultimate blind date and unfortunately, they for all you know, could be a positive aura. You 'll be an energy geyser our charisma­ come down to whether or not you're the kind of person your complete and utter t~l ? ~on ' t oozing faithfully and, most importantly, our masterful Interviewer likes not how much you know about the company or fe~l bad, because you re Just you'll make that all-important good first responses to ' h f, • , domg what you have to and impression. And if you're qualified to boot, their flurry your c osen pro ess1on. it may be cringe-worthy to bonus! No more interview trepidation, of questions. expound upon your wealth of people! Away with the loathing and the Our perfect blend of industry savoir-faire interviews are so much more than question­ blah, blah, blah and your past experience frequent perspiration. After all , it's just a with keen interpersonal abilities makes us and-answer-they are human-to-human working with this-and-that, but that's job and the interview is just a conversation. irresistible. We are milk bones that the dog interactions with first impressions forming exactly what you have to do. There is no cannot resist. At least, this is what we hope. on a grand scale. Interviews are the ultimate shame. It is your character and not your Next week in Students and Money: six things we buy And because we put so much pressure on blind date and unfortunately, they come knowledge that is being examined and but don't need. ourselves, our nerves go haywire and the down to whether or not you're the kind probed. You simply must be on top of your inevitable agony grips us like the flu. of person your interviewer likes, not how charismatic game.

Banning bulletproof vests is the wrong move Celebutantes: here today, gone tomorrow By Garth Mclennan the problem and not the solution. A gangster By Knowlton Thomas Nash businesswomen. But in reality, they're that is apprehended legally, tried and socialite stars of a pointless TV show raking he recent news that B.C. Solicitor convicted sends a much stronger message ake one glance at any popular TV in mind-numbingly high amounts of money General Kash Heed has introduced then just another body lying in the middle channel and you're bound to see for simply living a good life and making it T the Body Armour Control Act to the of the road. T either a "reality" show starring a publicly viewable. legislature seems to have been greeted with Take Jamie Bacon, of the notorious celebutante, or a gossipy news segment And that's it. Celebutantes are masters general applause from the public; however, Bacon brothers, for example. Back in 2007 covering the aforementioned show that you of turning money and fame into more just missed. (Don't worry though, it will be I have a problem with it. Bacon was shot in the back outside his money and more fame. on another three times that day.) Everyone Some people love celebutantes, even While it is understandable that Heed home in Surrey. He escaped the encounter seems to know who these people are but though they're regular and sometimes even is taking steps to try and curb ongoing with minimal injuries because he was nobody seems to know what they do. Hint: boring people who just happen to deposit gang violence in the Lower Mainland and wearing body armour. Now, he's up on a they do nothing. behemoth cheques into their banks. Others the Fraser Valley, the fact is that banning slew of weapons and murder charges for By definition, the word is a blend of hate them, and for those people, there is bulletproof vests, or body armour, won't his role in the horrific Surrey Six Massacre, "celebrity" and "debutante." The former some justice: celebutantes are the least stop the violence. The Red Scorpions and which occurred two years ago. Catching we all know; the latter technically means sustainable of any celebrity type. Because the U .N. Gang are still going to hate each Bacon and sending him to prison for the a young, upper class lady born into wealth they can be so easily replaced, 15 minutes other and drug dealers are still going to rest of his life gives a far greater sense of and followed for her lavish lifestyle. For of fame for the typically famous translates clash over product and territory. justice to the community and the relatives the term celebutante, gender is irrelevant, into 15 seconds for these laughingstocks Now it should be noted that the Body of the fallen then if he had died that day although there are more women than men of real1ife. And since they tend to feed off Armour Control Act, which was presented outside his house. with this title (plastic boobies, anyone?). the fame, perhaps when the spotlight fades to the Legislative Assembly on October Besides that though, the fact is that The term was first used way back off their fake tans and plastic bodies, they 20, doesn't outright in the end, this is a in the 1930s, but then did not see a might just wither away entirely. ban protective vests. knee-jerk reaction. second public usage until1985. That is If it passes, it will I'm not a proponent probably because society hardly had these require people to "celebutantes," and that is probably because "A gangster that is apprehended of sacrifi~ing freedo~ obtain a permit, and the consumers of entertainment media legally, tried and convicted sends for secunty, and that s undergo a criminal were less interested in ridiculous scandal a mu~h stronger message then exactly what this is. I'll and vicariously living through the rich and record check, in agree, there aren't that order to wear or own just another body lying in the many legitimate reasons famous. Nowadays, TV, radio and even the news are all littered with these people. one. Those caught middle of the road." why the average person Take, for example, Spencer and Heidi without a permit will should be wearing a Pratt (nee Heidi Montag). They are reality face a maximum of bulletproof vest. In fact, TV "stars" of the hit-MTV show The Hills, six months in prison besides wearing one which follows a select few people who and up to $10,000 in fines . Any person for illegal activities or becoming Batman, wander around L.A. and eat, bathe in, found to be selling body armour to someone I'm hard pressed to come up with even one and shit out fabricated drama. They' re all without a permit will face six months in jail reason. young, and some have been followed since and up to $100,000 in fines. But the way I see it, we live in a free the days of Laguna Beach, which had the Is gang violence spiralling out of country, where within certain boundaries, same concept, but with them as teenagers. control? Yes it is, but body armour isn't the you can say, do, think or believe in None of them have real jobs, but does it problem here. The fact is, it saves lives, whatever you want. If that means you matter? Millions of people watch their and while I know that most people aren't want to wear body armour to work or to weekly show, and hundreds of thousands of shedding too many tears for gangsters that McDonalds, you should be allowed to do people follow their obnoxiously punctuated get killed in firefights while endangering that. Body armour doesn't present a threat self-promoting tweets on Twitter. innocent lives, it is never a good thing to to the public; it doesn't kill people. Then there are the Kardashian sisters. see someone dead, even if they are part of Supposedly, they're models, actresses, and

8 What are your plans for this weekend? By Rosa Hong, Photographer

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"Study for some midterms." "Working." "Halloween stuff! Pumpkins and parties!"

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Many areas of Douglas College are no smoking zones.

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Offering timeless and ele . from sustainable mate . gant_ pt~ces made the talented Jaden-Lee~s, Nuut, created by one ofVanco , atson, has become uver s top eco t · dl . Watson's eye for creatin 1- nen_ y destgners. that wome g c ean stlhouettes n can use as v - . wardrobe has made her ders~tJ 1e pteces in their a breath of fresh .,; t th estgns a rare treat and . "'r o ose who ha b cravJDg understated . . ve een the coolness that is an~ chic clot!llng to suit our ocal fashion scene.

Tanya Colledge couture, designers are finding ways to incorporate these green choices and lifestyles into their work. misconception that eco-friendly clothing is ugly, uncomfortable or unaffordable Contrary to popular belief, eco can be edgy, loud, fun, playful, and chic. Technology and has been a tough stereotype to reverse for designers and sustainable clothing research in the area has created ways to use raw materials such as linens and cottons that are enthusiasts who have backed the long-time movement. But with the world becoming not treated with any harmful chemicals, bleaches or dyes, to produce unique garments with sympathetic to environmental issues, working conditions of people in the industry, incredible finishings and details. The proof of these modem techniques lies in the green of course, the health of the consumer, eco- fashion is finally making its debut in the designs that have been walking down runways at fashion weeks across the world this month

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•• + • - • .. • 1 ' ...... ,. t ~ • t .... ••• • +• t .. t • • + Douglas' musical talent gets a mid-term mark Big Wheels keep on turnin' in Foo land October 22 recital showcases diverse musical abilities Radio rock group puts out another hit to add to their collection By Jay Schreiber, Arts Editor Hoffman, a newcomer to Douglas, tickled the ivories with his rendition of a classic · A h, midterms. The time of year in Gershwin tune. every college student's life where Of the ensembles that performed, two cramming for exams and trying not percussion groups banged clanged and to pass out on your feet becomes a focal otherwise practically deafened the audience. point. During this time, the arts folk at the The Pulsar Percussion Group (made up New West Campus prepared performances of 2/3rds Douglas Alumni) pounded out by which they were marked instead of the first movement of Zivkovic's classic writing a dreaded essay. arrangement "Trio Per Uno" that brought On October 22, students, faculty the crowd's attention to a focal point. and alumni alike came together for a The second Percussion group, the performance as part of the Arts at One Douglas College Percussion Ensemble series produced by the College. As a part rocked a Street Beat tune that involved tubs, of the series, break drums students are "First-year student Sam Kim performed a four- and the even expected mallet solo marimba piece that musical talent the stage as to perform scouts would only dream of" parthof the_ selected ore estratton. solo, small The concert ensemble or large ensemble pieces during ended after all 11 percussionists bashed one of the weekly shows. through the last beat and the crowd This month's solo performers included applauded. former student Konstantin Bozhinov, a current guitar major at UBC, who performed three selections to start off the show. Following his performance, first-year student at Douglas Sam Kim performed a four-mallet solo marimba piece that musical talent scouts would only dream of. Trevor

!AJiVJ $25oo/ By Jay Schreiber, Arts Editor toured with the extended group and played Entev-+o I all acoustic shows following the release of he Foo Fighters have officially done a half acoustic half electric album In Your WE'RE LOOKING it. It's time to kick back, and enjoy Honor. T the ride that the Foo have been on A concert DVD titled Skin and FOR GREAT IDEAS for the last 15 years. Why only now has Bones was released as one of the top-rated the time arrived? This November, the rock concert discs of the year and a single by group plans on releasing their first-ever the same title became a popular tune. TO PROMOTE "best-of'' album, and as a preview, Foo The tour was even so successful that it fans get the latest tune to come out of warranted a second acoustic-ish album SUSTAINABILITY. Roswell Records entitled "Wheels." the next year entitled Echoes, Silence, The Foo originated back in '95 when Patience & Grace. Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl decided So now, all the Foo have to do is to record an album of songs that he had continue releasing singles and make the written for the grunge trio. Due to Cobain's odd appearance while waiting for 2020 death, only one of the tracks was recorded to roll around so they can accept their with the induction original into the line up. "For Foo fans, the new hit 'Wheels' is only a light Rock and Grohl snack until the next full album is released." Roll Hall of recorded Fame. With all the a tour every songs himself, and put together a three­ other year and royalty cheques coming out piece supporting act for touring purposes. the ying yang, there is practically nothing Several platinum albums and an more this band has to do. earful or radio hits later, the group is still Dave Grohl has essentially been the going strong, and have earned the right to face of alt rock, having made his name on release a best of collection. The latest hit, the grunge scene and kept up his standards "Wheels," however, is an empty power by playing with as many big names as rock tune with a hollow structure that anyone can handle. He's drummed on AN EXHAUST PLUG ISN'T ONE. figuratively blows chunks. stoner rock outfit Queens of the Stone The Foo have been a solid outfit for a Age's most infamous album, Songs for The issues of sustainability, climate change and energy conservation while now, and have pumped out more hits the Deaf, and recorded with Zeppelin affect us all. And at BC Hydro, we believe the agents of change for than the years they've been around. It's bassist John Paul Jones. The man has even tomorrow are the youth of today. So, if you 're between 13 and 24 almost fitting for a band that has already recorded an entire metal album with the and have ideas about energy sustainability, we want to hear them had everything in their rock music. Hard biggest names in heavy metal under the in an essay or video. You could win one of four $2,500 prizes! riffing distortion fest and slow passionate name Probot. Tell your friends about it and they can vote for you online! acoustic ballads are both specialties of the For Foo fans, the new hit "Wheels" is Foo, and sometimes they happen in the only a light snack until the next full album same song! is released. The best-of collection is soon VISIT INVENTTHEFUTURE.CA Getting off to a bumpy start, the to his shelves next month, but for anyone group has had the same line up for the last familiar with the band, it's already known decade, but has frequently called upon that a collection of radio hits only briefly BOhydrom former members to join on tours, albums, sums up the band's existence. and photo ops. In 2006, the Foo Fighters 12 powersmart Cuts to arts and culture funding in B.C. hurting many organizations BC Liberals try to save face despite widespread criticism By Stephanie Trembath student dancers of Ballet BC were sent to collect funds from the audience. The he world is watching. message: if art lovers could not support the While the government pours millions Ballet BC there would be no shows for the T into the 2010 Olympics, B.C.'s upcoming year. funding towards arts and culture is being On October 20 at the B.C. Legislative reduced dramatically. In September, Premier Buildings in Victoria, hundreds of art Gordon Campbell and the BC Liberals lovers showed up with coffee cups and chose to reduce funds by 90 per cent in umbrellas to rally against the much"opposed the year 2009. By 2010 the primary funds decision to slash the funding given to arts given to arts and culture will be lowered to and culture in BC. Signs with "Provincial $2.5 million; which is a significant decrease Government= Artless SWINE" and "ART from the $19.5 million B.C.'s government OVER OLYMPICS" and "Don't rip the Art allotted in 2007. Typical of politics, during from our Culture" were carried by the many the election the Liberals maintained that the supports of the arts and culture of BC. funding would drop only by 40 per cent in British Columbians are not the only 2010, but as usual , British Columbians are ones upset by the neglect of the government.

"In giving full attention to the 2010 Olympics, the government has become disconcerted with the artistic community and the cultural expression of B.C." Eavesdropping on transit By Susan Truman seeing otherwise. Actress Kim Cattrall spoke up about the Despite the government's drastic slash to arts funding during her acceptance Partll decision, September showcased Vancouver's speech at the Canadian Walk of Fame gala own Fringe Festival and International in Toronto on September 10. Film Festival, which were both smashing "I would also like to thank the B.C. successes, and showed no signs of lacking provincial funding to the arts," said Cattrall, funds. Presently, Vancouver is hosting "Something that is lacking at the moment if It's gotta be a 10-storey building, he says. He's middle-aged, the International Writers and Readers you read your local newspaper, something Wears a stylish grey overcoat, sharply creased slacks, shiny black Festival with book readings by acclaimed that, without funding, I don't think I would authors such as Margaret Atwood, Peter be standing here this evening." Italian loafers. He's on his cell phone . No,five isn't high enough. Mansbridge, and Douglas Coupland. The experience of artistic and cultural Although the arts community appears to events is essential to connect a community I want 10 floors, he says, then listens. Then, That much, eh? be showcasing Vancouver's talent in arts and share ideas, creation, entertainment, That's quite a price tag. He pauses. Well, I'm still interested. and culture, many of B.C.'s organizations and interpretation. It connects us to the past, are seriously hurting from the provincial and brings innovation into our future. In He nods. Then, sounds good. Does it have a pub? A.twther pause. government's decision. giving full attention to the 2010 Olympics, Ballet BC's upcoming season has the government has become disconcerted I don't want a bar, It's gotta be a pub. Waits. No, I told you come to a devastating end before it has with the artistic community and the cultural I want a pub./ want a 10-storey building with a pub on the bottom even begun. For 2010 the National Ballet of expression of B.C. Canada decided to cancel Ballet BC's tour "The manual arts have always taken Floor. And hey, don't worry about the price. of The Sleeping Beauty due to this year's precedence over the fine arts. Remember lack of ticket sales, fundraising results, and somebody had to build a ceiling before support from the provincial government. Michelangelo could go to work," said The ballet's performance of the Nutcracker John Ratzenberger. Now we have enough in 2008 was a sneak preview of how bad ceilings; it's time to start decorating. things could get; during intermission,

Are you a budding poet? Submit your work to arts@ theotherpress .ca to see your work in print!

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Jay Schreiber and the Seals arts editor

• Wednesday October 28 presented by the BC Place hosts an uber-bill of cross-genre acts Black Eyed Peas and U2 for a special mix-matched show. Who in their right mind put these two acts International Fund for Animal Welfare together? My Pick: This event being entirely sold out.lf you' ve got tickets, sell them for lots of cash.

Thursday October 29 Check out the Commodore for a two-night booking of some good ol' Featuring fashioned Celtic punk featuring Flogging Molly and Inward Eye. lf there were ever a place to drink and drink and fight, then your kicks shall be had Senator Mac Harb and Sheryl Fink, IFAW Canada here. Ramones cover band The Ramores are playing the Rickshaw theatre if you're interested in a smaller punk scene. My Pick: Both good shows, but I'd say Molly. Sunday, November 1, 2009 Friday October 30 7:00pm- 9:00pm Head to the Blarney Stone for the pre-Halloween bash, Killarney at the Blarney. Punk groups SNFU and The Golers play Pub 340 if you're still Douglas College, New Wesoninster Campus interested in the small scene. Lecture Theatre 2201 My Pick: Flogging Molly if you haven't already, but go with 340. 700 Royal Ave. (at 8th Street) Saturday October 31 2 blocks north ofthe New West Skytrain Station This one is your call. Just about every bar and live venue has something happening so everyone should be broke by the end of the night. If you don't have plans,just head downtown and check out the Granville strip for costume comparing and tons of things to do. My Pick: Granville strip.

Sunday November 1 Queen Latifah plays the Commodore Ballroom, and the day is almost entirely dead otherwise. My Pick: Stay home and nurse your hangover. www.ifaw.org

14 A banner year for Douglas College men's soccer Fleury is the only choice for Team Canada Royals dominate BCCAA championships, win it all on Sunday

By Garth Mclennan, Sports Editor Meanwhile, the Douglas juggernaut, which heading into the tournament was he.year 2009 has been so-so for ranked second nationally and produced a Douglas College's women's soccer powerful 9-2-1 record in regular season T team, but on the men's side of things, play, advanced to meet Vancouver Island it's tough to get much better. First they University (VIU), who had qualified for produce one of their best ever campaigns the finals by downing Langara 4-3 in extra in a season where they get to host the time and finished first in Pool B during the BCCAA Provincial Championships, then regular season, in the gold medal game on they go right out and dominate to win the ' Sunday afternoon. Provincials. Once again, Douglas was near-perfect. They This past weekend the Royals brought the won convincingly by a 2-0 score to seal the provincial title home in excellent fashion, tournament win and cement their sparkling downing Capilano University 3-0 with season. a brilliant game coming from Douglas' The whole way through, it was crystal Owen Sinclair. He scored in the first half clear that Douglas was far and away the before Vishal Chand put one in and Mark best team. Defensively, they were perfect, McQuade added one in the second half. never gave up a goal, which led Kaniah to Despite what can best be described as be named to the tournament all-star team shoddy refereeing, Douglas was clearly and win the best goalkeeper award. Lucas the better team. Sinclair was all over the Domijan took home the top defender trophy. field while Chand displayed brilliant speed. Offensively, they were just as good. Douglas did have to contend with frequent Reynold Stewart, fresh off winning the runs taken at keeper Gyrish Kaniah, but prestigious BCCAA MVP award for his overall it was a superb defensive effort for play over the season and also being named the Royals, who never looked in danger of BCCAA male athlete of the week two weeks By Garth Mclennan, Sports Editor once again, when Colorado and Phoenix surrendering their advantage. beforehand, was named tournament MVP inevitably tail off, he'll be ranked higher. While Douglas was one of the best teams and Douglas swept the post-tournament r months now, the debate has In wins, no one can touch Aeury. While in the country this year, winning against awards while at the same time placing five aged on about whether Roberto Luongo hasn't been able to steal a single Capilano in such a dominant fashion has to players on the all-star team. RLuongo or Martin Brodeur should game for the Canucks this year, Aeury be considered a surprise. The two teams ran On the women's side, Langara came first. be starting in goal for Team Canada is tied for first in the league with an 8-1 neck and neck all season long in the national The women's Royals failed to qualify. during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The record. standings, and Douglas had just two more Talk about a perfect way to cap a perfect third-string goalie position has always Despite these sterling early season wins over the course of the season. year for the Royals; winning the provincial appeared to be up in the air between numbers, it won't be easy for Yzerman Despite basically blowing out Capilano, championship at home. At the annual Carolina's Cam Ward and last year's to go with Aeury as his starter for Team Royals' head coach Joe Ormerod didn't Jet BCCAA awards banquet, which took place rookie sensation, Steve Mason of Canada.Mter all, this is Yzerman's first­ up until the final whistle. He could be seen just before the Provincials began; Stewart, Columbus. ever Olympics from the management side verbally pressing his players for a larger whose four goals and five assists over the One guy whose play to begin this of things and he won't want to make too lead despite their strong showing which had year were good enough to win him the MVP season should be shifting all of the talk many out-of-left-field moves. Plus, Aeury staked Douglas to a commanding 2-0 lead trophy, Sinclair and Donald Kambere were towards is still just 24 by that point. The Royals' Dylan Myers all named to the first all-star team while him is years old and was presented with the game MVP award. Chand and Ivan Estrada made the second Marc­ limi.ted Capilano went on to defeat Langara College squad. "Despite these sterling early season numbers, ~as Andre it won't be easy for Yzerman to go with Fleury mtem.anonal 3-0 in Sunday's bronze medal game. Aeury­ as his starter for Team Canada." exhi~I nBencode the w e r eur backstop was the 2002 for the Olympic hero, Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins who incidentally played with Yzerman on last year. the squad that led the team to gold for the Team Canada's esteemed executive first time in 50 years while Luongo has director, Steve Yzerman, has long talked long been hailed as one of the top three about performance being the number one goalies in the world. determining factor in deciding who will There are a lot of things to like about play in 2010, not reputation. With the Aeury though. He was absolute money way things are going right now though, for the Penguins in the playoffs last year, that resolution will be sorely tested in the and in the deciding Game 7, with Sidney weeks to come when the team's selection Crosby injured on the bench, he stole the process begins to heat up. series in a gutsy 2-1 win, highlighted by Mter all, Luongo has been sub-par, his dramatic final second stop on Nick Brodeur's play has been average at best Lidstrom. Plus, people forget, but he also and Aeury has been quite arguably the led Pittsburgh to the Cup final the year best goaltender in the NHL. before, where they lost to the Red Wings. As of this writing, Aeury had played So this is a guy who faces a ton of nine games with a .917 save percentage, rubber for a very offensively minded club which is good enough to rank him seventh with a Cup ring on his finger and more in the league among starters, although he playoff experience in the last two years is likely to move up once Phoenix cools than anyone else. While he's young, he's down and llya Brzgalov's numbers return played in the NHL since he waS 18, and to earthly levels. this is already his sixth NHL season. Meanwhile, Luongo is currently Again, it'll be much easier for slotted at 27111 in the NHL with a cringe­ Yzerman to make the safe play and go worthy .905 in eleven games while with Luongo and Brodeur as his guys in Brodeur isn't much better at 15 111 overall net. But if he sticks to his promises and and a .915. chooses the team solely on play, there is Among starters in GAA, Aeury no way Aeury should be left off this team. places fourth with a 2.19 average, but

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Klitschko's next opponent set Ukrainian comeback fighter to be tested against Kevin Johnson Dec. 12

amazing. For a 38-year-old fighter to come off of four years of inactivity and or almost his entire career, Vitali win in such dominating fashion within Klitschko has flown under the the span of a year is remarkable. Then, to Fradar, which is a feat in and of take a bout against a highly touted, much itself considering the Ukrainian is 6 foot younger boxer with a 22-0-1 record just 8. two and a half months after a previous At the start of the decade, Klitschko match ... well, that's basically unheard of. sort of fell between the cracks of public Now, to be fair, while Johnson opinion in a stacked division which has never lost professionally, he hasn't at the time still contained the likes of exactly faced the cream of the crop. It's Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Evander true that he was more than impressive Holyfield. When Klitschko assumed during a sixth round TKO win over the status of the heavyweight division's Devin Vargas, who was a perfect 17-0 top fighter, after most of those luminary before fighting Johnson, but it's safe to names had moved on, boxing wasn't say that Vitali Klitschko is more than nearly on the same popularity levels at a small step up in quality for Johnson . it had been in the past. When Klitschko Also working in Vitali's favour is that retired after his 2004 bout with Danny while he'll be just coming off a big Williams for nearly four years, his victory, by December it' ll have been a brother Wladmir stepped up and took his full seven months since Johnson's fight place. against Vargas. Also important to note is Since making a highly successful that Johnson has never gone 12 rounds comeback starting in October of before, whereas Vitali hasn't fought in last year, which is incredibly rare anything but in over a decade. in the boxing world, Klitschko has That could really work in either quietly become one of, if not the best man's favour. In his 22 wins, Johnson heavyweight fighter in the world. In has just nine knockouts, and if this one By Garth Mclennan, Sports Editor eliminating every opposing team member, at just over a year Klitschko has already goes the distance he'll have to box longer time there can even be more than two sides fought three times, and that is even more than he ever has in the past. Meanwhile, ost games and activities that blur the involved, to storming or defending the bases of impressive when you think about the fact it's no secret that Vitali won't be thinking lines of what are and aren't sports other squads. that he's 38 years old. along those lines. With a sparkling 38-2 Musually do so because the physical There are also no shortage of paintball Klitschko captured the WBC career mark, Vitali has an incredible 37 element isn't all that prominent. Things like competitions and championships out there at Heavyweight Championship from knockouts, and hasn't been forced to go bowling and golf are good examples of this. all different levels. Despite all this though, Samuel Peter in his first fight back after a full12 rounds since he fought Timo But what about the other end of the spectrum? there is virtually zero coverage on any sports Peter retired at the end of the eighth Hoffman way back in 2000. What about paintball? networks or newspapers about paintball. I round. He then went on to defend the So there could be endurance Without a doubt, the physical aspects of think this is because it is still such a relatively belt in convincing fashion against problems on both sides. Both are big paintball won't be called into question any young sport. The same thing happened with Juan Carlos Gomez, who he stopped guys, but the size edge goes to Klitschko, time soon. There are so many things about snowboarding before the 1998 Nagano in the ninth, and Chris Arreola, who who stands five inches taller than paintball that are essential parts of more Olympics. Paintball is still largely regarded as he pummelled for 10 rounds before Johnson and if their last fights count common sports that it is difficult to say that it a niche activity designed for birthday parties Arreola's comer threw in the towel. for anything, has a weight advantage as isn't a sport. and corporate retreats. What makes these victories all well (Klitschko fought at 251lbs against You have to have both speed and skill . So while there is little coverage of the more impressive though, is that Arreola while Johnson weighed in at 225 You have to formulate strategies and tactics paintball to speak of, I still say that it is a sport. Klitschko is considerably older then against Vargas). quickly, often on the fly, with a small team to You have to be incredibly sharp both mentally all of them. Peter and Arreola are Expect a Vitali Klitschko knockout take on another squad. There is a great deal of and physically and you have to have guts to nine and 10 years junior to Klitschko, in this one. He's back and here to stay, adrenaline and pressure involved as the threat play it well. The strategy involved varies for a respectively, while Gomez is two years and he's once again entrenched himself of getting shot, even if it is just with paint, is multitude of different scenarios and you have younger. among the elite of the heavyweight always present. to be totally aware of your surroundings at all With all of this, Klitschko is still division. There has been talk about a Accuracy and coordination are also vital. times. proving that he's a fighting champion. supertight against his brother Wladirnir It's a rarity that you'll be able to line up a clean Less then a month after defeating sometime down the road, and a shot, so you have to be able to take aim while THE VERDICT: Arreola, Klitschko has already scheduled convincing win 9ver Johnson would constantly moving or in awkward positions Paintball probably won't be appearing on his next fight , a December 12 clash with certainly build towards that. while you're behind cover. You have to keep ESPN or in the Summer Olympics any time the undefeated Kevin Johnson, who at a close watch on your ammunition levels and soon. It has a long way to go before it is even 30 is eight years younger than Vitali, in the amount of time elapsed in each game. remotely considered by the general population Switzerland. Depending on which type of game you're to be even a lower-end extreme sport but still, If you sit and think about that for a playing there are a ton of unique objectives paintball is a sport. second, what we're about to see is pretty you have to complete, from just simply 16 ...... R•·S~

NHL coaches' All Stars Game What _if the guys behind the bench suited up one more time?

By Kevin Wong still love to see the "Great One" on the ice. Next, the right winger would uring the 2010 Winter Olympic be Marc Crawford of the Dallas Stars. in Vancouver, the NHLAll-Star Crawford is currently one of the best DGame will be cancelled. Don't hockey coaches in everyone's mind. In worry; it will be back in 2011. Indeed, addition, he was a Canuck in the '80s, the NHLAll-Star Games have existed so he would love to score again in front for many years. What if there was an of all his old Canucks fans. NHL Coaches All-Stars Game? Let's Also, the defensive pair will be assume that the first year will be hosted Brent Sutter of the Calgary Flames and by Vancouver following the Winter Bryan Murray of the St. Louis Blues. Olympics. Sounds funny, doesn't it? Sutter is the defensive d-man, and The starting line-ups could be voted by Murray is the offensive d-men. Plus all current NHL players and the voting the starting goalie will be Bill Ranford result might surprise most of you. of the Los Angeles Kings. For the Western Conference, the For the Eastern Conference, top selection for left winger is Mike the left winger, Dan Bylsma of the Babcock of the Detroit Red Wings. Pittsburgh Penguins is the favourite. Babcock has helped his team to Bylsma guided the Penguins to a Penguins. Lemieux isn't a coach, but of the Washington Capitals and John advance to the Stanley Cup final in the Stanley Cup victory in June 2009. Paul he is the co-owner/chairman of the Tortorella of the New York Rangers. past two seasons consecutively, and Maurice of the Carolina Hurricanes team. Almost 99 per cent of the players Also, the number one goalie is the winning it all in 2008. His playmaker will be the right winger. Maurice would request to see Super Mario to ex-Canuck Bob Essensa of the Boston will be number 99, Wayne Gretzky. coached the 'Canes to the Stanley Cup play because they still love and respect Bruins. Essensa's fruitful experience Although he has resigned from semi-final a few months ago. this legend! and skill could help his team win. his coaching job with the Phoenix The face-off man will be Number At the back of the rink, the Okay, let's drop the puck and enjoy Coyotes, most of the voters would 66, Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh defensemen will be Bruce Boudreau the game everyone!

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Tournament 1 Tournament 2 Tournament 3 Provincials Cumulative p""""""""" at Capilano at TRU at Douglas atVIU Grand Teams Team lndivtdual Team Individual Team Individual Team Total Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Feb. 20-21

1 DC 363 193 170 363 2 KWAN 275 161 114 275 3 VIU 232 129 103 232 4 CAP 178 96 82 178 5 TRU 166 64 102 166 6 LC 111 32 79 111

A-1 Shawn Zhang DC B-1 VIU C-1 SirnonWu KWAN A-2 Richard Liang DC B-2 TewwiYuan CAP C-2 Chris Chung LC A-3 Garrett Babichuk TRU B-3 Jensen Ly KWA C-3 Chris Harris VIU A-4 Ken Fung LC 8-4 Joey Chu TRU C-4 Michael Vincent CAP

A-1 Stephanie Ko DC B-1 Kia Lidster Anny Hu DC A-2 MeganYim VIU B-2 Ali Loewen Alissa Derrick LC A-3 Marlee Martens TRU B-3 Sandy Nieh Hannah Ng CAP A-4 Michelle Simard KWA B-4 Tina Chen Melissa Shiu CAP

VIU C-1 Alex Perkin I Brennan Arduini TRU TRU C-2 Chris Chung I Danny Luu LC Ken FungI Terrence Pun LC C-3 Zach Lyle I David Dryden KWAN Zack Yim I Pat Thompson VIU C-4 David Wong I Augustine Ang CAP

Marlee Martens I Kia Lidster TRU C-1 J. Abrahamson I Cassie Larsen VIU Karen Tse I Melissa Shiu CAP C-2 Alissa Derrick I Melissa Wong LC Leah Rihela I Tuyen Pham KWAN C-3 W. Makenny I Anica Arduini TRU Jill Appleton I Sandy Nieh LC C-4 Hannah Ng I Sheliza Thobani CAP

Alvin Lau I Lynn Huang VIU C-1 Chris Sowden I J. Abrahamson VIU Darren Honh I Melody Liang Alex Perkin I W. Makenny TRU C-2 Brennan Arduini I Anica Arduini TRU Peter Huang I Karen Tse Terrence Pun I Jill Appleton LC C-3 Julian Li I Melissa Wong LC Jensen Ly I Leah Rihela Willis Kwee I Ashley Jang KWAN C-4 Harris Tse I Sheliza Thobani CAP

CIDUCkS Clrner The Grabner experiment Four games in, it looks like the Michael Grabner experiment is finally starting to produce some results.

fter Vancouver's only legitimate sniper, NHL, it would be as a scorer, not a third or fourth line Daniel Sedin, went down with a broken checker. Garth Mclennan foot that is expected to keep him on the While Grabner didn't immediately stand out in sports editor A --=-_...;;=---_;.;__;_------shelf for a month or longer, Grabner was recalled his first two games against Calgary and Minnesota, from the Alll..'s Manitoba Moose. Canuck fans were respectively, he showed signs of the offensive gifts he understandably nervous with the decision to bring clearly possesses, including picking up his first ever Grabner up so soon after training camp. After all, this NHL point in garbage time against the Flames. is a guy who has failed to make the team's opening So far, Grabner's ice time has increased every night roster every year since he was drafted in the first game he's played, and he finally rewarded Vigneault round, 14'h overall, back in 2006 and had yet to play a for his faith against the Chicago Blackhawks. single NHL game. In a crucial game in the Windy City and with And this year's showing from Grabner in camp the Canucks trailing 2-1 halfway through the third wasn't overly encouraging. While Sergei Shirokov lit period, Grabner accepted a Ryan Kesler pass on the it up and Tanner Glass stole the coaches' hearts with power play. With most of his old Moose teammates his work ethic, Grabner was practically invisible. watching (they were also in Chicago for an upcoming After a terrific 30-goal campaign last year with the game against theAHL's Chicago Wolves), he streaked Moose, and another 10 added in the Alll.. playoffs down the left wing and fired a hard shot low past where Manitoba made a run to the Calder Cup finals, Blackhawk goalie Antti Niemi for his first career goal Grabner was supposed to comfortably make the and to knot the game at 2-2. Mikael Samuelsson went Canucks. After two full seasons with Manitoba, he on to pot the winner just three minutes later. was expected to shine in camp and provide strong It was a big game for Grabner, who was strong secondary scoring this year for Vancouver. In training all night, finished with five shots on goal and almost camp, that didn't happen. scored another goal earlier in the second period when To Grabner's credit however, he didn't complain. he hung back but got in too tight on Niemi. Grabner After getting cut and returned to the farm, Grabner was named the game's third star, and it couldn't didn't pout. He went back to Manitoba with a have come at a better time for the Austrian. With renewed sense of purpose and immediately made an Vancouver sliding in the standings and Grabner not impact, putting up four goals and six points in just putting much up offensively, public pressure had been five games. mounting for him to be sent back to the minors and With Sedin injured and Shirokov sent down Shirokov, who currently leads the Moose in scoring to gain some professional experience, Grabner was with nine points in eight games, to be called back up. really the only viable option to call up. Vigneault made the smart decision though. He When he arrived back in Vancouver, Grabner recognized that Shirokov, who is unquestionably a was given every opportunity to succeed. It was rare talent, needs more time to acclimate himself to announced that he would skate on the first line with the North American game and that Grabner had been Henrik Sedin and Alex Burrows and play on the improving each time out. Assuming that Grabner second power play unit. Head coach Alain Vigneault keeps it up, as of right now it looks like his patience figured that if Grabner was to find success in the has paid off.

18 Continued on page 21 .... Beleaguered monocle industry seeks federal bailout money

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By Liam Britten analysts who note that most Conservative Members of Parliament are either 90 aying that government assistance years old or villainous blackguards, two is "jolly well vital" to saving the demographics which account for over 80 per Sindustry, representatives of Canada's cent of all monocle purchases. Conservative top monocle manufacturers descended on minister for comical antiquities Gerry Ottawa to request loans and bailouts for their Ritz has said his party supports aiding the sector. monocle industry's demands and said aid Speaking for his colleagues, Baron Reginald would be coming "as soon as I finally defeat T. Haversfield, 3n1 Baron Belstead, told that cursed Dudley Do-Right." reporters on Parliament Hill that immediate Opposition MPs have questioned the value aid was needed to save his floundering field. of supporting an industry that hasn't turned "We monoclesmiths, monoclewrights and a profit since 1925. Also noted by the monocledashers are humbly requesting that opposition was the declining number of Her Majesty's own government sally forth monocles sold in the past 10 years, hitting an and approve a substantial sum to save our all-time low of three sold for the entire 2006 shaken legacy," Haversfield said. "The noble year. monocle is a symbol of dignity and prestige Monocle advocates repeatedly said that amongst barons, tycoons, moguls and fat theirs is a sustainable sector of the Canadian cats, and should our profession sink like a economy. Prussian warship, these drivers of commerce "As all Christians of good breeding and and industry shan't be able to see worth two fine education know, the economies of the farthings." world are cyclical," said Haversfield. "We The monocle industry's demands have predict that with federal assistance, a spot of included an immediate infusion of $200 good luck and increased sales to aristocratic billion into the sector, federal bankruptcy German villains, our sales could reach at protection and "four stout orphans for least eight units yearly by 2013 ." every factory, suitable for fetching coal and Added Haversfield: "And if the Duke of cleaning chimneys." Kent becomes horrified at some scandalous The plan has gained some favour within the impropriety at the Royal Opera next week, Conservative government and is expected to his broken monocle could jolly well mean be approved. This is no surprise to political another sale for our cherished smiths!" 19