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In Three suspects in the bombing a series of bombs on trains in Madrid addition, an exclusively new security committed suicide on Saturday as killed 190 and wounded thousands system, involving helicopters and police tried to arrest them. The resi- more in the worst terrorist attack in army vehicles, is intended for the rail- dential areas that the suspects were Spanish history. On April 3, another ways. cornered in had been evacuated. bomb was discovered on the tracks of The special police had begun to The Spanish government has re- Spain’s high-speed rail line near To- storm the building when a powerful versed its previous accusations of the ledo. It was positioned between the explosive was detonated. A Special ties to pay close attention to trains and Basque separatist group ETA being re- cities of Seville and Madrid. Seville is Forces agent was killed and another busses that would be passing through sponsible for the terrorist attacks. It a popular destination for Easter be- eleven were injured in the blast. At major cities. This control was en- is now believed that the attacks were cause of its glorious, colorful religious least three suspects were killed, but it forced after FBI officials said that they carried out by radical Islamic ele- processions. Thousands of people is possible that others were killed as had received intelligence stating that ments. This comes after the UN coun- would normally be traveling along the well. there may have been a conspiracy by cil passed a resolution blaming the high-speed line from Madrid to the terrorists to target the transit systems. terrorist attacks on the ETA, at Spain’s The news from Madrid also Andalusian City. The twelve-kilogram Officials said that the bulleting was is- insistence. This is something of an em- prompted fear in the United States as bomb used was the same type of ex- sued in order to ensure that proper barrassment for both Spain and the they posted a countrywide bulletin on plosive used on March 11th. The bomb security measure were taken in the United Nations. Many of those ar- Thursday April 1, 2004 for authori- was discovered by rail workers and last months attacks on Spain. The Coffee Craze of Our Society ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ cording to the Coffee Association of ach disorders.” Researchers at this Tara Millman ten to Canada, which represents coffee university have identified a “caffeine Staff Writer this: let’s ○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○ growers, importers, roasters, and dependence syndrome”. If you have say your retailers, Canadians drink more than three out of four of the following favorite It’s black, bitter, and oh-so-sat- 14 billion cups of coffee a year. Three symptoms, it’s time to ease up on the morning isfying. It keeps your eyes open dur- quarters of Quebec adults drink cof- good stuff: withdraw symptoms, drink is a ing those late-night study sessions. fee, and it seems to have become so- such as headache, depression and fa- Starbucks The teachers of your early morning ciety’s favorite drink, after water. tigue; continued consumption of café mo- classes should give it credit for wak- And that’s only the adults! Today’s caffeine despite physical problems; cha with ing you up. You can’t drive any- kids and teens are starting to drink unsuccessful attempts to cut back or whipped where without seeing a coffee shop, coffee at younger and younger ages, eliminate caffeine; and increased cream. If and they seem to be popping up on since it is so accessible. They have tolerance. you every corner. So what is all the hype been nicknamed “Generation wired”. choose It is possible to get hooked on caf- about coffee? It seems to be synony- the non-fat milk version, you get Well if everyone is drinking it, feine after only three consecutive mous with college students. Chances 260 calories and 12 grams of fat, but what can be so bad about it? Roland days of consuming 300 milligrams a are, if you never drank coffee, you if you have the regular whole-milk Griffiths, a caffeine researcher and day of caffeine—the equivalent of have either tried a cup recently or drink, you get to start your day with professor of behavioural biology at two eight-ounce cups, says new re- have become a pretty regular a whopping 340 calories and 21 John Hopkins University in Balti- search sponsored by the National drinker. You might even be drink- grams of fat. Ouch. Perhaps one day more, says that, “There exists no Institute on Drug Abuse in the ing a cup as you read this! you have no time for breakfast and convincing evidence of life-threat- United States. If you try to stop stop at Dunkin Donuts for a quick Or- Coffee has evolved a long way ening health risks, but it’s very clear drinking as much, you might expe- ange Mango Fruit Coolatta and a Bos- from being a plain old “cup of joe”. that caffeine can exacerbate condi- rience withdrawal symptoms, rang- ton Kreme donut. Do you really What started out as a specialty cof- tions like panic, anxiety and stom- ing from lethargy to dizziness and need all of those 590 calories and 9 fee craze on the West Coast over ten headaches. “Without a caffeine fix, grams of fat? For those 590 calories, years ago has now turned that com- most regular users suffer mild to se- you could eat all of the following: 1 forting mug of coffee into a trendy, vere headaches within 12 to 36 oat bran bagel, 1.5 tablespoons of urban-fashion retailing rage. Ac- hours,” says Griffiths. It is to be used cream cheese, a cup of orange juice, in moderation. Most experts recom- and a medium banana. SUJAC Update ........................ 3 mend no more than two or three cups Campus Life ............................ 4 of coffee a day. If you must have that jolt in the morning, go for an espresso instead Opinion ................................... 8 You might only be concerned of those high calorie choices. If you about the health aspect of coffee, Arts ......................................... 11 love those summertime iced coffee but think about the pounds you Entertainment ........................ 14 drinks, choose a plain iced cappuc- might be adding to your body with- cino at only 130 calories and 1.5 Games ................................... 17 out even realizing it. Okay, obvi- grams of fat, instead of a milkshake- Sports ..................................... 18 ously you won’t gain ten pounds like beverage such as a frappuccino ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ from drinking a simple latte, but lis- Scoreboard ............................ 19 2004-04-07 or coolatta. 1 ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ news BANDERSNATCH School Should Have Ended Already... John Abbott College With your Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Katz P.O. Box 2000 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3L9 “One of the great things about being famous is being able to travel a lot. I have always wanted to travel overseas to, like, Canada, and stuff.” - Britney Spears Tel: (514) 457-6610 Ext 5389 Fax: (514) 457-6091 Passover has arrived, and to com- E-Mail: MATZO BRIE · 1/2 teaspoon salt — if no sugar [email protected] memorate the first night of this Jew- · 4 tablespoons matzo meal — ish High Holiday, I have found some · 1 sheet of Matza Office: H-041 ○○○○○ or more ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ recipes. · 1 egg - scrambled · 2 tablespoons butter — melted, Editor-in-Chief · warm running water TRADITIONAL optional Jeffrey Katz News Editor CHAROSET Break the Matza into 3 equal Beat egg whites till stiff. Mix cheese, Ann-Margaret Porcelli pieces. “Sandwich” them together, yolks, and sugar or salt. Stir in enough Makes 20 1/2-teaspoon servings run them under the running water. Dip matzo meal to make a batter thick Keeps 3 days under refrigeration the wet sandwich into the egg. Then enough to work with your hands. Fold Campus Life Editor fry the sandwich as you would for Ingredients: in butter (if used) and egg whites. Let Rob Briza french toast. Put sugar or jelly on it stand 1/2 hour. and it will be gone almost before the Opinion Editor · 3 ounces (75g/3/4-cup) walnuts plate hits the table. Make small balls and drop into boil- Marc Nakhleh · 1/4 large cooking apple ing water. When they rise to the top, Entertainment Editor · Kosher wine to moisten they are done. Serve with apple sauce, PASSOVER CHEESE sugar-cinnamon or sour cream. Karen Gelsthorpe · 2 level teaspoons cinnamon · 2 level teaspoons sugar BALLS Sports Editor Serving Size : 4 Naila Jinnah Mince the walnuts and the apple. · 1/2 pound cottage cheese, Arts Editor (You can use the food processor for 1/2% fat Chris Deslauriers this.) Moisten with the kosher wine and flavor with cinnamon and sugar. · 2 eggs — separated Assistant Editor-in-Chief The consistency should be that of · 2 tablespoons sugar — Benjamin Wald mortar. optional Office Manager Christine Nadeau News Editor's Note Production Manager Sarah Jade Aubé with editor Ann-Margaret Porcelli Advertising Manager Hello, once again to all you ada- comes to an end this means that tal I want to be assured that I will Anton Iancu mant readers of the Bandersnatch.