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editor Production Assistant Cam Dixon To the Pronghorn Women's you attend a Pronghorn home game at first glance this may be an article They found Canada's answer to p. assistant 1 (qHhemeliorist.ca Hockey Team, and the visiting team has a bigger worthy of consideration, I would be unacceptable and released the cheering section. Show a little team ask if the author also feels that other following decision on November 1, Production Assistant / I would just like to thank you for spirit and come out! countries should elect not to watch 2005: "The State party (Canada) Creative Designer allowing me to drop the puck at Anyways, thanks again to the or send their athletes to the 2010 should make every effort to resume Kat Friesen [email protected] Friday night's game against the 'Horns women's hockey team for Winter Games in Vancouver. negotiations with the Lubicon Bisons. I have always wanted to do many tense moments and thrilling I put this query forward because Lake Band, with a view to finding Webmaster that and I was thrilled to get the goals. If I'm still in Lethbridge next Canada is also a violator of human a solution which respects the rights Chris Morris opportunity before I graduated. I year, you'lll probably see me, just rights. One of the most blatant of the Band under the Covenant, as [email protected] would like to thank the Horns (past underneath the press box! examples of this is the Government already found by the Committee (in and present) for five years of great If I'm not still in town, good luck of Canada's treatment of its 1990)." Printing Southern Alberta Newspaper Group hockey action. Whether the team next season...here's hoping for more indigenous peoples. I will use the On October 22, 2007 UN one-timers and a few breakaway Lubicon example to highlight this. won or lost, it was always worth Special Rapporteur, Mr. Miloon Cover illustration by Sarah Fulchor coming for. goals. On March 26, 1990, the United Khotari made the following Photo by Rod Leland I had no idea women's hockey was Sincerely, Nations Human Rights Committee recommendation: "The Federal so skilled and exciting, until I came Sarah Macklon ruled and reported the following: Government should resume Contributors: here and saw my first Pronghorn Pronghorn Hockey Fan since 2003 "Historical inequities and certain negotiation with the Lubicon game five years ago. I was hooked. more recent developments threaten Lake consistent to the Human Kendall Yamagishi Now if only the rest ofthe university the way of life and culture of the Rights Law instruments including Garret Ford community would take some notice Dear Editor, Lubicon I^ake Band, and constitute the Declaration on the rights of Aditya Chhihara and come out once in while. THERE a violation of article 27 (of the indigenous peoples." Ainsley Doty Chris Jappert ARE TWO HOCKEY TEAMS In the January 3X, 2008 issue of International Covenant on Civil Ultimately the point is this, if we April Matisi PEOPLE! Get out there and support the Meliorist, news contributor, and Political Rights) so long as they expect people to boycott China's Jenn Prosser the men and women. Even if you Paul Govenlock has urged readers continue." games based on their human rights Cody Sharpe only go to one game, I'm sure the to consider boycotting viewing the On October 18, 2005, the UNHRC track record, maybe Canada should players appreciate the support and 2008 Summer Olympic Games in demanded a written response from correct our own. Clean up your own cheering! And don't just support the Beijing, China. the government as to why they had backyard before you point fingers at Fool free to email any concerns, hockey teams, check out our other The reason the author gives is yet to do anything to correct the your neighbor. questions, letters, comments, that China is guilty of human rights Lubicon situation that was ruled complaints, story ideas or teams too. Sincerely, contributions to: I can't tell you how sad it is when abuses against their citizens. While upon in 1990. Garrett Tomlinson [email protected]. Doadlino for ALL submissions is "The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Sunday at noon. the meliorist News February 7, 2008 3 Claim that VP Evans could have been deported is "completely false if much as you like, some students do it By Keith McLaughlin yearly," says .lanes. News Editor Janes wanted to make it clear to all international students that they will Last week, The Meliorist ran a story never face such severe punishment as about Students' Union (SU) Vice deportation for not finishing a degree President Internal Richie Evans' on time, and that international students violations of SU bylaws. can renew their documents multiple One bylaw that Richie was found times. to be in violation of states that no SU Since Evans cannot be deported if executive may be registered in more he fails to complete his degree this than two courses per semester. Evans semester, no pressing need existed for is currently enrolled in three, which the ULSU to suspend the bylaw barring makes him a full-time student. SU executives from taking more than Two weeks ago, the SU General two courses. Assembly voted unanimously to Richie Evans, the ULSU and this suspend the bylaw that prohibits writer have all come out looking silly an executive from being a full-time after Janes' revelations. The ULSU and student, believing that Evans needed this writer look silly because we blindly the courses to graduate and that he accepted what Richie Evans claimed would be deported if he does not his academic situation to be, without graduate in April. investigating to see if he would, in fact, After reading the article, Charlene be deported. For his part, Evans does Janes, the International Liaison Officer not seem particularly on the ball if he here at the U of L, was fuming. Janes is incorrectly informed about his own is upset that Canadian Immigration academic situation. The VP looks even policy was misrepresented in the worse if you subscribe to the notion article: the notion that an international that he was playing up the possibility of student can be deported for failing to deportation to ensure the support ofthe complete a degree in a specified time is General Assembly in allowing him to "ridiculous". complete three classes this semester. "In Canada, there are people who Evans' comment on the situation have done horrible things and still they was, "It's news to me [that I couldn't be are not deported. Do you really think deported]...good news actually...I wish (Canadian Immigration) would come I would have known this a month ago." after someone like Richie Evans for So far, the ULSU has not hinted what something as small as not finishing a action it might pursue next in regards degree?" Janes questioned. to Evans, if it takes any action at all. In an interview with The Meliorist, Even though the ULSU has suspended Janes also clarified that an international one of its bylaws on a false pretext, student may apply for Visa extensions many ULSU members would simply every year if they so wish. Evans like this issue to go away. However, believed that international students if any subsequent action is taken in could only renew or extend a student light of this new information, it will be visa once. "You can renew a visa as reported in The Meliorist. Stock Photo Letting Eastern Canada freeze in the dark? I earned my million barrels of oil a day from OPEC to supply the Undergraduate Degree, needs of central and eastern provinces. Eastern Canada imports 90% of its oil from overseas, mostly from countries like Iraq, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. NOW, I WANT Gordon Laxer, a political economist at the U of A and author of the report, says, "the combinations of our energy commitments under NAFTA and the north- A REWARDING south flow of our pipelines virtually guarantees that Eastern Canada will face shortages during global supply shocks - this puts Canadians at risk." CAREER* Both the Parkland and Polaris Institutes are raising concerns that Canada's multitudes of natural resources *not just a job are being pillaged for American use. Canadian nationalists and organizations such as the Council of Canadians (CoC) have for years warned that Canada's In less than one year, earn the experience resources are primarily being used to ensure energy and skills you need to start a career in: security in the United states. Groups such as the CoC sa) Canadians should not only be concerned about Photo Courtesy of www.content.answe • Public Administration increasing oil exports to the US, but also about bulk water • International Marketing By Keith McLaughlin exports and electricity transmission. The argument is • Human Resources Management News Editor that Canadian energy policy Is more concerned with • Marketing Management ensuring energy security for Americans; the needs • International Project Management A new report released last week by the University of of Canadians and the health of the environment are Building on your university degree, Humber's Alberta's Parkland Institute in conjunction with the backburner considerations. Polaris Institute says, "Canada is currently the most "The sad reality is that our government continues postgraduate programs offer a concentrated vulnerable country In the industrial world to short- to prioritize the energy security of the United States curriculum, career-focused courses and practical term oil supply crises." The report calls upon Canada despite the needs of Canadians," says Polaris Institute field placements. You'll gain the real-world to establish strategic petroleum reserves that could be director Tony Clarke. "Albertans will argue that there is experience and skills that employers value tapped in times of crisis. enough oil in the tar-sands to supply for all of Canada's most. Get the career you want - apply now. Currently, Canada is one of only a few industrialized needs well into the future, but unfortunately people in nations without strategic oil reserves. Canada ships Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces do not have most of its oil south to the United States, which means access to that oil - it all flows south," he continued. that Canada must continually rely on the members of The report calls on Canada's provincial and federal For more information, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries governments to establish strategic petroleum reserves HUMBER call 416.675.6622 ext. 3439 (OPEC) for 4096 of our oil. The OPEC states are situated that would hold at least a 90-day supply of oil. More The Business School or visit us at buslness.humber.ca in the political powder keg that is the Middle Last anil broadly, the report argues for a philosophical change political instability in the region threatens global oil in Canadian energy and resource policy; the authors markets and supplies. Eastern Canadians are especially believe that the domestic energy needs ot Canadians vulnerable! because Canada is importing close to one should be given priority over the needs of Americans. A February 7, 2008 News the meliorist
By Cody Sharpe fee increases during...those meetings." Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group Further, Kennedy stated he was unaware the Gooderham report was presented to City As of January 1st, LA Transit has a new Council last September, and that he only fare schedule. With it, ticket and monthly became aware of it in December during a pass prices have gone up for all user groups, meeting with LA Transit. with post-secondary students seeing the The most significant business-side goal largest single increase in their monthly pass promoted by the report involved increasing price. Students will now be paying $58.50 LA Transit's revenue-to-cost ratio from for a monthly pass, the same monthly price the current 33.7% to 45% over a five-year as an adult pass. Why has this happened? period. Achieving this will require further Were students consulted? Is the increase "an fare increases, which the report recommends attempt to strong-arm the student body into happen annually so that smaller raises will [supporting U-pass] the next time around," be required. Coombs claimed that the reason as recently suggested by Students' Union fares rose so dramatically this year is because President Kelly Kennedy? Transit Manager LA Transit had not enacted any increases John King and Manager of Transit Planning for the two previous years. In his words, and Schedules Wade Coombs answered these "this is a catch-up year for us...so what you questions in a recent interview. can start looking for is an annual increase... A fifty-page report entitled Development which should be more manageable for our of LA Transit Fare Strategy was presented to customers." According to King, this particular Lethbridge's City Council on September 24th fare increase is coming after "almost a half- of last year by King and Paul Gooderham of million dollars in service" were added last the Gooderham Group. Conducted over March July, including service on Columbia Drive, and April of last year, its stated purpose is to fifteen minute service between the universit) create a fare adjustment plan which is long- and downtown, and increased night-time term in scope, flexible enough to suit LA service. Further, Coombs claimed that the Transit's changing business needs, suitable to reason the monthly post-secondary student stakeholders, and in accordance with the best pass discount was ended was because LA practices of comparable transit authorities. Transit wants to place more emphasis on the According to the report, "approximately semester pass, a change which will be focused twenty Canadian transit authorities that on beginning in 2009. were determined to be comparable to LA During his December meeting with I.A Transit" were studied, and in-depth telephone Transit, Kennedy proposed that the student interviews were arranged with nine of them. monthly pass be raised in price by 11%, Nine different local stakeholders groups rather than the approved 20%, so that the are listed as having been consulted, with difference between an adult and student individual students and representatives from monthly price would be maintained. King the ULSU and Lethbridge College Students' explained that adopting this proposal was not Association included in separate groups. King possible because the new fares had already- clarified that this meant Jhat Gooderham been.approved by City Council and that "we "eonsulted tin- Students' union of tho day... had a very short time frame to put in the new Dustin Fuller was our key contact." King also increase as it was." King" continued on to Photos Courtesy of www.sxc.hu, AMA90 held that Gooderham didn't consult with the qualify that LA Transit only has one year of current executive as he was already writing fares currently committed to, and that they would be easy to forecast in the future, which itself, both King and Coombs expressed his final report by the time Kelly Kennedy's are willing to look at Kennedy's concerns prior they can plan around. U-pass would benefit a disappointment that they did not have time to executive was taking office. to institution ofthe 2009 fare schedule. great number of students.. .but will also greatly engage as fully as they would have liked with President Kennedy disagrees with the Kennedy's sharpest statement regarding benefit LA Transit." When asked if there was all of their stakeholders. Coombs stressed that methodology ofthe Gooderham report, which the fare increases was his suggestion that any truth to this suggestion, King responded the fare increases impacted all of LA Transit's did fare comparisons of adult, senior and the hikes may be "an attempt to strong-arm with "none whatsoever." King admitted that users - 70% of whom are not post-secondary youth transit users, but not students. In his the student body into [supporting U-pass] the failure of the U-pass referendum last year students - while King stated that LA Transit words, "we obviously found this disturbing, the next time around." When asked to clarify was a disappointment, but that after its failure has specifically "committed to discussing considering post-secondary students make up this statement, Kennedy said that this "is a "we just moved on. We still have a transit future fare increases with the Students' Union 30% of their ridership, which they recognized question intuitively raised considering the system to run...the fare increase is not related of the day." Kennedy has also committed to in the document." To Kennedy, this means unsuccessful referendum on U-pass last year." whatsoever to the U-pass...it had nothing to ensuring students are consulted about future that LA Transit has provided no argument He declined to totally commit to the idea that do with retribution." King also said that LA fare increases and that he hopes "to do a for raising student rates so dramatically. LA Transit is attempting to coerce students, Transit was interested in co-operating with presentation to City Council this semester." Regarding King's contact with former ULSU but did illustrate his position by commenting another U-pass referendum, "but only if the To hear the complete King and Coombs President Dustin Fuller, Kennedy further that a U-pass system would provide LA Transit students are." interview, please visit CKXU.com or LPIRG. claimed that Fuller did not "agree to any with a stable revenue source, "revenue that Regarding the process of consultation org. dative youth prote/t 2010 Olympic/ unresolved land claims issues, but also due to transformation of low-income housing into people will not vote in this system; they refuse the threat they present to local land and the upscale condos. .Johnson said that hundreds to respect it. We have our own system that the city's low-income communities. of people have been evicted from low income government does not respect," Pelkey said. By Sam Bick Sun Peaks Ski Resort recently completed housing since 2003. Many natives were incensed when VANOC The McGill Daily (McGill University) a $284-million expansion project that, "It has created a more sterile, white, corporate unveiled the Olympic logo and mascot. Sterrit according to Pelkev, has destroyed land off of environment,"Johnson said. explained that the logo, based on the limit MONTREAL (CUP) - With the 2010 which many indigenous people live. The official web site of the 2010 Olympics inukshuk, was not created by indigenous Vancouver Olympics rapidly approaching, "Sun Peaks Resort has violated our basic claims that the "Vancouver Olympic people. Aboriginal groups across Canada are protesting human lights, and there have been more Committee's goal is to achieve unprecedented "It bastardizes indigenous cultures and that the events will be held on unceded Salish, than 70 arrests of native people who want to Aboriginal participation in the planning and mocks our people. That is evidence about St'at'imc, and Squamish territory. prevent the expansion or take back the land," hosting ofthe 2010 Olympic and Paralympic how VANOC views indigenous peoples and The groups argue thai the Olympics will Pelkey said. Winter Games." cultures," Sterrit said. wreak environmental and social destruction. Johnson claimed that the impending games The Vancouver Organizing Committee for The speaking tour comes after over a year of Activists Kanahus Pelkeyand Dustin Johnson have created infrastructure that is ripe for the Olympic Games (VANOC)'s closest partner actions and protests aimed at shedding light have embarked on a three-week speaking tour corporate expansion into traditional land. in this effort is the Pour Host First Nations, a on indigenous concerns with the Olympics. across the Fast Coast and Great bakes entitled "There is an infrastructure being created for group of local chiefs. Last February, indigenous groups protested 2010 that will result in the further destruction "No Olympics on stolen Land." Bui Angela Sterrit, a member of the 'lit' three-year countdown celebration. In of mountains and valleys that are traditionally "By having the Olympics [outside International Indigenous Youth Network, October, 1,500 indigenous people attended Salish, st'at'imc. and Squamish territory.They Vancouver], it opens our land, our sacred said the Four Host First Nations were not the (lathering of the Indigenous Peoples sites, our medicine grounds." Pelkev said. are creating infrastructure to attract corporate representative of indigenous people in the Oi America in Mexico to declare a public businesses and large real estate operations," region. "All these big corporations are going to see rejection ofthe Olympics. the potential in our land, and we want them Johnson said. "These sell-oui chiefs are in it for the money, Native groups also plan to protest the two- to know that our land is not for sale," she "The Olympics have brought a destruction not for the people," Sterrit said. "There is a year countdown celebration next month. added. ofthe natural world and a dehumanization of big difference between political consent and "They'll never slop us. The spirit that our the people." Pelkev, a spokesperson lor the Native Youth ceremonial blessings." people haw, and the knowledge that this is In Vancouver, anticipation of the 2010 Movement (NYM), explained that NYM is Pelkey agreed. our land, is something that they cannot take opposing the Olympics not onlj because of Olympics has led to rent increases and the "'The majority of the traditional indigenous away," Pelkey said. the meliorist News February 7, 2008 5
Brian Mason, NDP Leader Paul Hinman, Wildrose Alliance Kevin Taft, Liberal Leader Photo courtesy of caj.ca Photo courtesy of paulhinman.ca Photo courtesy of uasla.com
has been in charge during a time of economic in power. federal Liberals in many voters' minds. This By Chris Jappert growth and has increased the oil and gas Kevin Taft is both the leader ofthe opposition is a problem in a province that elected only Senior News Contributor royalty formula to garner Albertans a bigger and the Alberta Liberal party. Having won the Conservative candidates in the last federal share of the profits made from their natural leadership in 2004, Taft doubled his party's election. Earlier this week, after tons of rumours resources. seat count to 16 in the election later that year, The remaining opposition parties have and theories made the rounds, the Stelmach However, it has been far from smooth including three in Calgary, Taft was seen as similar problems. The NDP is polling at government finally put an end to them: an sailing for Ed Stelmach. His government has the next Peter Lougheed, following Ralph around 7%, according to the Leger poll, the election has been called. Albertans will be drawn criticism for a seeming lack of any sort Klein's retirement. Taft then led his party in Wildrose Alliance at a meagre 5.6% and the going to the polls within a month and Ed of plan, which has resulted in a number of a successful by-election in Klein's old Calgary Greens about the same. The NDP will likely do Stelmach will face his first real test as leader negative television ads. In addition, Stelmach riding, giving his party a total of four seats in better as most respondents knew their leader of the Progressive Conservative party going has launched a campaign against a young man the once purely Conservative town. Taft has is Brian Mason (though only a quarter of those into an election. He will be facing the Liberals, named David Cournoyer, who owns a website been vocal in the Legislative Assembly, taking surveyed approved of his performance). The New Democrats (NDP), Greens, Wildrose domain with Ed Stelmach's name. Stelmach every chance to point out the PC government's majority ofthe Leger poll's respondents stated Alliance, and others in a bid for control of the is threatening legal action, despite many legal faults. He is also gaining ground in Calgary, they didn't really know who the leaders of the Legislative Assembly. experts stating that such a case would be where he is almost neck and neck with Wildrose Alliance and the Green Party were, The Progressive Conservatives (PC) have unsuccessful. The reason for the lawsuit is that Stelmach as the preferred premier, according Paul Hinman and George Read respectively. held power in Alberta since 1971, giving them the webpage redirects people to a Wikipedia to some polls. If these parties want to increase their vote 37 years of uninterrupted governance of what article about Harry Strom, the premier during Yet despite these successes, Taft and his shares, they will need to work hard in the is now one of the wealthiest provinces in the the fall of the Social Credit party and the rise party have begun to lose ground, with a recent upcoming election to let Albertans know who country. Not only has the party never had a of the PC. Comparisons between Strom and Leger Marketing poll putting the Liberals at a they are and what they have to offer. minority government, there hasn't been one Stelmach have often been made, implying low 18% overall. The problem is that Taft and With the election called and the major parties in the history of Alberta. This may continue: that Stelmach will be premier during the fall the other opposition leaders aren't seen as a gearing up to win votes, students should in a recent Globe and Mail poll, over 50% of ofthe PC party. realistic alternative to Stelmach. Almost half consider what each party can offer them. After Albertans polled don't think it is a time for a The winds of change do seem to be picking of voters have had enough ofthe PC party but all, education is primarily a provincial concern change of government. In fact, the PC party up: over 70% of respondents in the above despite that, a third will vote for them in the and we can expect to see all of the parties try is polling even better than they were before mentioned Globe & Mail poll feels that 37 next election, with around 25% undecided. to convince students that they will meet our the 2004 election. Stelmach's government years is way too long for any one party to stay The Liberals are still closely tied to the needs best. WORLD NEWS BRIEFS for the week of January 27th- February 3rd, 2008 By Aditya Chhikara election results, has since degenerated into Meliorist Contributor tit-for-tat inter-ethnic violence. The peace deal has so far been unable to stop the violence as people on both sides continue to suffer. Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for Human Rights Watch international peacekeepers to help curb the annual report released violence.
Human Rights Watch, a US-based human rights group, released its annual report last Rebels lay siege to week. In the report, the group notes that Chad's capital established democracies have failed to hold autocratic regimes to account over the past Rebels have laid siege to Chad's capital, year, particularly those regimes which like to N'Djamena, and are closing in on the palace portray themselves as democratic. of president Idriss Deby. Deby has ruled Chad The report cited the example of Pakistan, for 18 years since he came to power in a coup where General Pervez Musharraf has been in 1990. He has won three elections, none of promising "genuine" democracy while at the which were found to be free and fair by outside same time cracking down on opponents and observers. the press. The US backed General Musharraf The president belongs to an ethnic minority, during this crackdown. Other examples and is said to have lost the support of most cited by the report include Russia, where Chadians because he is seen to have made the media is controlled by the government himself and his allies rich from recently Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Photo courtesy of tfn.no but the government likes to portray itself as acquired wealth in the oil exporting country. a "sovereign democracy", and Burma where Transparency International lists Chad as one the generals in control talk about "disciplined ofthe most corrupt nations in the world. democracy". Pro-Western candidate wins Deal to end violence Serbian presidential election signed in Kenya The incumbent, pro-Western candidate Boris A deal to end the post-election violence Tadic, won Serbia's presidential elections last which has engulfed Kenya since late December week by getting 51% of the vote. His opponent, was signed on Friday, February 1st. Election pro-Russia nationalist Tomislav Nikolic, won observers had noted irregularities in the 47% of the vote. disputed presidential elections, and the losing The elections were held just days before the opposition has refused to accept the results, expected declaration of independence by the accusing the government of fraud. Serbian province of Kosovo. Ethnic Albanians The deal was signed after negotiations are in the majority in Kosovo, while ethnic- mediated by former UN Secretary General Serbs have a majority in the rest ofthe country. Kofi Annan. The post-election violence in The elections were nervously watched by the Kenya has claimed nearly 1000 lives and West, as nationalistic feelings are running displaced up to 300.000 people. The violence, high in view of Kosovo's expected declaration, which started in response to the disputed which the West will likely support. Rebels have laid siege to Chad's capital. Photo courtesy of theage.com 6 February 7, 2008 News the meliorist
no easy solutions for Egyptian women Divorce to endure unbearable domestic violence and mistreatment until their cases are even looked at by the court. Plus, after enduring her By Kendall Yamagishi husband's abuse, a woman has no guarantee Meliorist Contributor that her divorce will be granted once the court proceedings are over. If a woman wishes to In Egypt, getting a divorce is easy. A man can appeal the decisions ofthe court, she is forced divorce his wife simply by telling her that they to appeal to the Court of Cassation, and may are divorced three times and then confirming have to wait years before her case is granted the divorce with a religious notary. There are an appeal. no courts to go through, lawyers to visit, or contracts to negotiate. If a man tells his wife If the divorce is not granted that they are divorced twice, leaves her. and If the divorce is not granted, women are then changes his mind, he can reinstate the forced to take part in compulsory mediation marriage without even having to re-sign a programs to help them continue in their marriage contract. In Egypt, getting a divorce marriage. This mediation has been criticized is easy. That is, ifyou are male. for being one-sided and futile. The arbiters If you are an Egyptian female, getting a who run the mediation programs often divorce is nearly impossible. Unlike men, treat the women condescendingly and tend women work through the Egyptian court to characterize women as irrational and system, which is often slow and inaccessible incapable of making intelligent decisions. to many. Discriminatory divorce legislation Because of the complexities of the divorce means that for many women, leaving her Stock Photo process, many women only file for divorce out husband also means leaving their children. to medical facilities. Women must also find repay her dowry and may not collect alimony of desperation. The relationships are often "neutral" witnesses to give testimony. These of any kind. For the majority of Egyptian too far-gone to be reconciled by a mediation Fault-based divorce witnesses may not be a relative or a friend women, the no-fault divorce is not a realistic program. Egyptian women can attempt to file for because the courts believe that they will be option because of the financial barriers. In divorce in two ways. The first method, the biased, but the nature of domestic abuse Egypt, only 21% of the workforce is female, If the divorce is granted fault-based divorce, requires a woman to prove incidents is that they normally occur in private; and less than 60% of women are literate, Even if the divorce is granted, Egyptian that she must divorce her husband because not where other individuals (particularly making them financially dependent on their women's rights remain limited. Women are he possesses at least one of four possible neutral strangers) can see them. According husbands. not legally entitled to a portion of their homes faults. She must prove that her husband is l) to an attorney for the Egyptian Organization and are vulnerable to being left homeless mentally ill or sexually impotent, 2) absent or for Women's Rights, most women's attempts Unfair judicial system after the proceedings. According to Egyptian imprisoned 3) physically abusive, or that he at fault-based divorces fail because they are Not only does divorce legislation impede legislation, the husband is automatically given 4) refuses to provide financial support. The unable to find witnesses acceptable to the Egyptian women's ability to obtain one, the custody over all male children over the age of husband is assumed to be innocent of these court. judicial system they must work through is ten and females over the age of twelve, thereby faults until proven guilty, many of which are organized to their disadvantage. Since 2003, forcing women into the painful situation of difficult for women to prove. No-fault divorce only one female has been promoted to the having to choose between their freedom and For example, a woman who claims that The second kind of divorce is called a "khula" position of judge in Egypt. Many ofthe male their children. her husband has physically abused her in Arabic, and is referred to as a no-fault judges do not take women's applications for must provide valid medical documents to divorce in English. A no-fault divorce allows a divorce seriously and are insensitive to their If you are interested in campaigning for demonstrate that her injuries were treated woman to file for divorce without the burden grievances. human rights, you may be interested in or examined in a clinic or hospital. This is of proving that her husband committed one The Egyptian courts also face severe joining the University of Lethbridge chapter particularly difficult for women who live in of the four faults listed above. However, if a problems of backlog. Therefore, when of Amnesty International. Contact us at rural areas and simply do not have easy access woman desires a no-fault divorce, she must women file for divorce, they are often forced amnestyOuleth.ca for more information. Talking sex with Sue Johanson *** 'sexpert' makes much awaited appearance at U qfL for sexual activity and make them more such as the one that dictates a bigger penis female orgasms. She revealed that "females responsible sexually, that way "our kids means better sex. Sue told the gathered and don't have orgasms every time [and] neither By Keith McLaughlin know what they're dealing with - it's not all intently listening crowd, "ifyou take one thing do guys." Without going into much detail or News Editor unrealistic expectations that you're going away from this today, remember size does using a fountain metaphor: guys do not have Photo by Rod Leland to have 12 orgasms at once." Johanson is not matter." The nerve endings that produce an orgasm every time they cum, when a guy optimistic that today's generation will move female arousal and orgasms are located does have an orgasm - he will know. Females On Tuesday, famed Canadian sex educator forward on an initiative to make sex education primarily in the clitoris and in the first few have 'real' orgasms even less than men. Sue and talk show host Sue Johanson finally more substantive, frank and valuable. inches of the vagina, the back two-thirds of explained that females often lie about having visited the U of L campus. Johanson was "We're light-years ahead of Americans right the vagina has none at all. orgasms. Women lie about and fake orgasms supposed to speak here last semester, however now; I think that today's generation are going "What's the sense of having a 12-inch primarily to placate their partner. In order for a nasty blizzard kept her from talking sex with to start really pushing and start getting to the schlong banging around in there if there's no a woman to experience an orgasm, she must students. school boards," Johanson prophesied, who one home?" asked Johanson to a chorus of know what stimulates her: she must then relay Johanson was her trademark self on Tuesday, adds that school boards are presently scared laughs. The myth that a large penis equates to her partner how she likes to be pleasured. speaking in her frank, comical manner that of rigid and frigid groups of parents who to better sex is "absolutely wrong"; Johanson Sue stressed the point that females should has garnered her millions of listeners and dictate the parameters of sex education to suggests that oral sex and "touching, stroking masturbate to find out what pleasures them; admirers across North America. She spoke school administrators. and petting" are much better ways to produce masturbation will help facilitate orgasms. informatively, eloquently and hilariously During her appearance at the U of L, a female orgasm. Johanson says she does not judge; however, about a number of sex-related topics (check Johanson also talked about sexual myths Sue also spoke at length about both male and she warned against anal sex or "fudge-packing" out Jenn Prosser's Top Ten Sue Johanson as she calls it. Johanson is in no way against quotes on the next page for a quick dose of homosexuality, she just believes that engaging laughter). in anal sex is "high-risk behaviour", which can Johanson, being as open and explicit as she lead to painful tearing that can affect bowel is, obviously has some qualms with the way movements and day to day health. sex education is presented to youth. Johanson "That's the rectum," says Johanson, "the says sex education is unrealistic and does not bottom part of your bowel...the mucus properly enlighten young people. The problem membrane of the rectum is paper thin; the is that our parents and their generation are mucus membrane in the vagina is ironclad." too embarrassed about sex; they simply do Johanson says "sex is probably the most not want to talk about it, or as .Johanson puts intimate thing we will ever do," and advises it, "parents don't want to admit they know students to "take the emphasis off intercourse about blowjobs." and put it on loving." This means more oral Sue Johanson says she wants sex education sex, more stimulation, more acts of affection reformed. that are just as pleasurable as intercourse "I want much more expansion, 1 want it in- itself. Most of all, Sue says young people depth, I want [sex education I to deal with all should be comfortable, have fun and BE SAFE the controversial issues...masturbation, oral when having sex. Johanson, who is a teacher, sex, anal sex, homosexuality, abortion, the ended her presentation by giving everyone whole gamut," says the registered nurse, who a homework assignment: "go home and has a strong affinity for teaching. Reforms masturbate," she ordered. to sex education will better prepare youth Yes, Ms. .lohanson. the meliorist Features February 7, 2008 7
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By Jenn Prosser Features Contributor Photos by Rod Leland, The Meliorist
Just in case you didn't get the chance to experience "Talk Sex with Sue" today, you missed out. Some ot the highlights include: Sue giving a play by play ot a temale orgasm; many highly descriptive hand motions and a most entertaining chronicle of a boy's journey into masturbation.
So for your reading pleasure (and I do mean pleasure ), here are:
"Top Ten Awesome things Sue Said"
1. In reference to looking at a vagina : "Hello there honey.." 2. "I can walk, because I have a labia" 3. In reference to oral sex:" Lunch at the Y" 4. "If you didn't cum, take it in the bathroom. You'll be fine" 5. "An erection that you can strike a match on" 6. "For all you guys who think you're too big - well unless you have a ten pound penis - WE CAN TAKE IT!" (she really did emphasise it!) 7. "Penis size does not matter, you still have ten fingers and a tongue..." 8. In reference to anal sex: "I call it fudge packing" (Funniest when picturing a 77-year-old woman saying it...) 9. "Sex is probably the most intimate thing we could ever do" 10. The single best call and response I have ever heard: " What are we going to do?"... "MASTURBATE!"
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Particularly loved the of an alley in front of me on the iciest To the 2 African-American girls in the tag on Sunday afternoon. Next year, road in Lethbridge resulting in me T- library who don't realize this is a library, 2 the blonde w/ the flames scarf - you should let the fans join in! boning her and claiming I was driving STFU!! wow! - i'd like to lick you all over like like a maniac: thank you for the gift the icing off a cupcake Great Alumni game for the Horns of a brand new front end for my car... Why do I get in trouble for answering Women's hockey this year. I'm not sure you shouldn't have!:-) my cell phone in the bathroom but Cyggy: thanks for coming down to LA who had more fun - the players or the nobody says anything to the people and visiting me! 519 4th Ave South Hi 320-8333 ^k. New and Almost New the meliorist February 7, 2008 11 Entertainment By Amy Dewar Entertainment Editor Words cannot describe how joyful I feel Friday, February 8th about February. January's hot younger sister is my favourite month. Being the shortest it's University Recital Hall over before you know it and then we're well Winnipeg photographer Diana Thorneycroft on our way to a summer filled with hot cars will lecture in Art Now at 12.00 pm. Madhatters and spent contraceptives, not to mention sun DJ Nestor Delano hosts Jungle Fever, and plenty of warmth. Until then though, let 2nd Annual Student Short Film Festival starting at 9:00 pm. us study hard and not spend money on useless in The Zoo, starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are http://www.sexymonkevproductions.com goods. $3. Come support your fellow students! University Recital Hall Word on the street is The Meliorist will soon Monday February 11th Music at Noon presents Marcia be hiring for next year so if you find yourself The Slice Bar & Grill Swanston, mezzo-soprano and Elinor thinking you could do a superior job then your Rumrunner & Knucklehead, starting at 10:00 The Slice Bar & Grill Lawson, piano at 12:15 pm- time may soon be coming. Hint: Contributing pm. Punk. Guaranteed to be amazing. Last My Shaky Jane, starting at 9:00 pm. will give the great job giver a taste of what you time they came through town it took me Rock from Toronto. Should be neat! University Recital Hall can do and just may be what gets you the job. three days to recover. I will see you there! Music at Noon presents Marcia If you would like to contribute to The University Hall Swanston, mezzo-soprano and Elinor Meliorist contact me at amy.dewar2@uleth. Mocha Cabana Winnipeg Millennium Library Panel Lawson, piano at 12:15 pm- ca. Sweet. Dan Reeder, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Discussion at 6:00 pm in C610. The Slice Bar & Grill University Recital Hall Thursday, February 7th Average Joe's Sports Bar Tricia Wasney will lecture in Get-in-tune Karaoke, starting at 8:30 pm. Art Now at 12:00 pm. Yates Memorial Centre Name that tune, from 8:00 -10:30 pm. Wednesday, February 13th Playgoers of Lethbridge presents "Cash Tuesday, February 12th on Delivery"by Michael Cooney, directed Saturday, February 9th The Slice Bar & Grill by George Mann at 8:00 pm. The show University Theatre A charming lad hailing from Calgary, runs until February 9th. Tickets are The Slice Bar & Grill The Departments of Music and Theatre and Michael Bernard Fitzgerald has a lovely pop available at Ticketmaster (329-7328). Heather Blush Trio, starting at 9:00 p.m. Dramatic Arts present "Into the Woods" sound. Check it out, starting at 9:00 pm. Mocha Cabana by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, University Recital Hall The Slice Bar & Grill Dan Reeder, folk guitar and directed by Brian Parkinson and conducted Winnipeg artist Cliff Eyland, will Cori Brewster, starting at 9:00 pm. vocals, from 8:00 - 11:00 pm. by Blaine Hendsbee, at 8:00 pm. The show lecture in Art Now at 12:00 pm. runs nightly until February 16th, with a The Front Row Pub The Corner Pocket matinee at noon on Valentine's Day. Tickets The Front Row Pub Open jam night, starting at 7:00 pm. Name that tune, starting at 8:00 pm. are available at the Box Office (329-2616). Karaoke, starting at 8:00 pm. of Art and Design] next year, though, to Pavka: Usually we can make 100 one- money goes right back into making do photography. colour shirts in about 45 minutes. more clothing. Callbeck: I'm in my second year of new Callbeck: We've gotten a lot faster, but The Meliorist: What do you hope for the media too, but I'm here until I finish my it depends on the design and how many future? degree. colours are being used. Pavka: As far as the line goes, we'd Pavka: We took business courses when Pavka: We can usually get it done in like to do more custom work, but once we started .Colourdesign though. about the time it takes to watch Back we're done school we'd really like to to the Future. We once finished in one do our own thing. Right now, we have Callbeck: Yeah, they really helped Jay-Z album. We have an oven conveyor t-shirts, hoodies and toques (which with the business side of things. now, so that really helps. my grandma knits), but we'd like to do We learned a lot, but you wouldn't some different stuff; maybe some crew know it from our grades. Callbeck: Our garage is a mess, though. necks, I like wearing crew necks. There's ink everywhere. The Meliorist: What made you originally Callbeck: We'd like to do more start designing? The Meliorist: Who does most of the outerwear. Jackets, stuff like that. designing? Pavka: A friend had asked me to Pavka: We have a business partner in design a shirt for him and I did. Pavka: We both do. Grant did a lot of Calgary called Block Social Records. We After that it was more of a "why the most recent line, but we added our have a marketing deal with them where not?" thing. It was something I had own style to it. we can work with bands to help them always kind of wanted to do. Matt and network and hype them up, advertising I have known each other since about Callbeck: It's really a collaborative effort them in networks they otherwise grade eight and in high school we did on pur part. It's all over the place. wouldn't reach. silk-screening and were always making funny shirts, so we just went with it. Pavka: We're the type of friends who Callbeck: We can make shirts, posters, don't have to be together, but we just even album covers for them. By Amy Dewar The Meliorist: When did you start actually always are, so we can work together Entertainment Editor putting stuff out? easily and agree on things. Pavka: We'd like to do more of that. Especially with shows. We can offer I had the opportunity this past Monday to Pavka: My friend Grant and I started The Meliorist: What other type of work do the audience something more than just sit down with the individuals behind a new really developing a line last summer, you do? an experience. We'd like to give them clothing line by the name of .Colourdesign. but he decided he didn't really want to something they can take home. We just University of Lethbridge students Jeremy be so involved anymore. Pavka: We do a lot of custom work. want to have fun with it. Pavka and Matt Callbeck started with a We've done stuff for Art for Peace here partnership in May 2006 and became legally Callbeck: I got involved about a month in Lethbridge, two different hockey If you would like to purchase any of incorporated on August 27th, 2007. "We're after they first started. teams, JDC West... .Colourdesign's clothing, it is available at The bigwigs now," says Pavka. Source in Calgary, Frontside Boardshop in Pavka: Our official release party was Callbeck: Curves for Women... Okotoks and Boarderline here in Lethbridge, The Meliorist: So, you yuys are students? October 25th of last year. as well as at their online shop at https:// Pavka: We did some shirts for this colourdesign,n,yshopify,com/ Pavka: I'm technically in my third year, The Meliorist: How long di>cs it usually take musician named Shaun Hicks. Custom but in my second year of new media. to make your clothing? work is good because it pays the bills. I'm going to ACAD [the Alberta College Everything we do on our own, the ULSUfl CONNECTING ELECTION STUDENTS Become a vital link to the student body! Nominations Open: Mon, Feb 11 @ 8:30 am Nominations Close: Thur, Feb 14 <§> 4:00 pm Candidate Orientation: Thur, Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm Wednesday Campaigning Begins: Sat, Feb 23 @ 8:30 am Campaigning Ends: Tue, Mar 4 @ 8:30 am arch 5 Town Hall (8:30am) Wednesday, Feb 27: Atrium @ Noon Friday Speeches from all the candidates March running for General Assembly positions. (3:30pm) Students can Executive Debate vote on-line! February, 28: Atrium @ Noon Al! you need is your e-mail Executive Council Candidates will username with debate on issues important to students Ask your own question. ••im inn IT II. Glass Beads (for Man Ray's Tears) The Posers Heather Adams. Matthew Armstrong . Matthew Babinec . Jaclyn Bates. Starsha Battrick . Jeffrey Bezooyen . Cortney Dickson . Jonathan Edgar. Andrea Fox . Natalie Gravel . Kara Henry . Jon Heftier. Apryl Hudson . Naomi Husband . Brianne Ippolito . Laura McWilliam . Aidan O'Brien . Justin Park . Lisa Spinelli Anamaria Turuk A weekly sequela by participants of David Miller's Photo-Arts /+// class. the meliorist Entertainment February 7t 2008 13 FIRST U OF L PLAY RIGHT PRIZE AWARDED TaJze cs^ u)xlk J*v£o TU& Uloods By Katherine Wasiak By Katherine Wasiak Faculty of Fine Arts Public Relations Faculty of Fine Arts Public Relations photo courtesy of Rod Leland And the winner is...Corey Joyce! In the inaugural presentation of the University imagine what would happen it fairy tale of Lethbridge Play Right Prize, the characters didn't live happily ever alter. To Department of Theatre and Dramatic find out, "Into the Woods" takes a look al Arts is pleased to announce that the several well-known fairy tales and turns them Outstanding Play award went to "Boom on their head by interweaving the stories of Boom" by Corey Joyce. Cinderella, a distracted hoy named Jack, his As the winning entrant, Joyce, who hails mother, the gianl he upsets, a childless baker from Calgary and is in his second year of a and his wife, Rapun/.el. conceited princes, a BFAin Drama at the U of L, receives a $1000 witch, Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf. award, his play receives dramaturgical With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim support from the adjudicating jury, and and a book by James Lapine, "Into the Woods" a public reading will be presented at is theannual co-production ofthe Departments 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 19th in of Music and Theatre & Dramatic Arts and the David Spinks Theatre. The 2008 jury runs nightly in the University Theatre at 8:00 consisted of Theatre and Dramatic Arts pm, from February 12th to 16th. faculty members Ron Chambers and "This popular musical can be enjoyed on so Barbra French, and Kate Connolly, a 2007 many different levels and there i^ something Alumni Honour Society Inductee. in the show for virtually everyone," says Set in Thailand, Boom Boom takes an Dr. Blaine Hendsbee, music conductor. East-meets-West look at how the societal "It manages to be delightful, melodic, and and sexual worlds of three men and one entertaining as well as intellectually astute woman collide. The play treats its subject and psychologically complex." the final curtain drops. The pace is relentless whole. matter honestly, without making excuses Director Brian Parkinson agrees, "It is and demanding for the performers." He is Pure spoken dialogue scenes are virtually for its provocative nature. With rapid multilayered and complexly interwoven quite proud of the cast, who must portray non-existent and the few there are, are scene changes, fast-paced dialogue and with fascinating and incredible characters. well-defined and multilayered characters underscored by orchestral music, which gives local characters, the play is dynamically Sondheim and Lapine rarely look at anything while making it look effortless. the singing actors an idea of the composer's theatrical yet also grounded in real world from only one perspective. They are always Adding to the acting and singing demands interpretation and structure of these lines. truths. coming at things from multiple directions - are the highly technical requirements for "The melodic material consists of fragmentary, Generously supported by U of L alumnus you have the conventional light interpretation, costumes and the non-stationary set. "In rhythmic and veiy catchy phrases that weave Terry Whitehead, the competition aims to the playful tongue in cheek angle, and then the many ways the set becomes another character, in and out rather like cartoonish ditties," encourage excellence and development in dark and sinister reality." "Into the Woods" is adding the uncertainty and eeriness of the says Hendsbee. "These songs are generally student playwriting. The Play Right Prize definitely not Disney. Ultimately it is all about woods," says Parkinson. "While adding to the funny, fast-paced, and light in the first act, Steering Committee comprised of Theatre the consequences of wishes and quests, and final production, it also adds immeasurably and become less goofs* and a bit darker in the and Dramatic Arts faculty members assuming responsibility for your actions. to complexity and challenges for everyone second act, as the play itself becomes more Shelley Scott and Nicholas Hanson, were "Into the Woods" is a challenging production involved. I have to compliment our technical serious." delighted with the quality and quantity of with demanding singing and acting roles. staff for the magical technical wizardry Get your tickets early for "Into the Woods"; submissions, especially since this was the "Into the Woods is one ofthe most demanding they added." The set was designed by David they are $15 regular and .$9 student/senior, first year of the competition. "The Play and varied pieces of music theatre I know," Barrus, and the costumes were designed by available at the Box Office (329-2616). The Right Pri7.e sparked the interest of students, says Parkinson. "The production uses almost Leslie Robison-Greene. complimentary shuttle bus transports patrons who were eager for another outlet to share even' staging device known to man and has Sondheim's musical language brings the from the north parking lot to the theatre their creative skills," said Scott. non-stop action from the second it starts until whole story into a kaleidoscopic, yet cohesive, entrance. Another helpful reminder from plum... Gentlemen, it's almost February 14th. 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The rest of us associate him with so much more - most obscurely as the visionary behind a number of similarly premised comic FRAY SERENI IT: THOSE LEFT BEHIND book series: Fray and Tales of the Slayers, the additions to his Firefly television series This is an eight-issue miniseries published Whedon uses the comic-book form in a entitled Serenity: Those Left Behind and from 2001 to 2003, taking place 800 years unique way here to bridge the gap between the upcoming Betfar Days and A Shepherd's in the future in what Buffyophiles call the the cancellation of Firefly, the TV series, and Tale. "Buffyverse". This is a reality where vampire the follow-up movie, Serenity. Fans wanted Whedon has also written for Marvel's slayers exist and demons and vampires arc plot holes filled and Whedon delivers with his Astonishing X-Men and Runaways, among real - and cool. The reason it works: Whedon usual wit and heart. Whedon always makes other smaller contributions. Not to mention uses his knack for creating new, realistic sure to stay true to the established character his web comic entitled Sugarshock! with Dark and lovable characters in a complex world traits of his characters, and it shows. Horse Presents on MySpace. where other realistic and lovable characters Whedon is one of those writers, producers, are already established. Plot lines intertwine filmmakers - take your pick - accustomed to and mythology is created and continuously BUFFY: SEASON 8 being on the fringe of popular culture. So, his expanded. Plus, the creation of an entire work in the comic-book world - a subculture universe with its own rules and exciting Currently being released on a monthly basis, that was often ostracized during the times mythology is a huge draw, especially for these comic books pick up where the series left before Comic-Con was cool - makes sense. science-fiction and fantasv nerds like me. off after the seventh season ended in 2003. This And the content of his television series is the truly shows Whedon's affinity and love for the stuff comic-book fanboys' dreams are made of: art of comics. Who else would continue such cowboys in spaceships, leather-clad vampires TALES OF THE SLAYERS a beloved piece of television history through and, of course, anti-heroes delivering quirky comic books? Whedon would - and should. one-liners. It's no wonder his eighth season of These are five serial comic books published The worst that could have happened with this Buffy has made the transition to comic-book in 2004 based on short stories by Whedon risk could have been either a) re-hashing old form so successfully. and other Buffy regulars. Also set in the story lines and forcing the characters to stay But is this always a formula for success? Buffyverse, they are successful for the same in the moulds established in the television Photo courtesy of comicbookresources.com Television shows that include the likes of reason Fray is. But the real draw is how series or b) injecting too many new characters Canada's own Degrassi: The Next Generation incredibly different they are, both in genre and creating something so different from the By Zalina Alvi and that mainstream wonder Heroes also and in content. Each writer's contribution television series that old fans feel ripped off. Excalibur (York University) have their own comic-book adaptations. The is in contrast to each other. In addition, the Thankfully, neither of these scenarios have idea of numerous adaptations leaching off of combination of humour, dark fantasy and come to pass (yet) so new and old fans should TORONTO (CUP) - Few people recognize the one franchise is a popular concept these days, horror blend as well as they do in the Buffy be delighted, if they can get past the whole name .loss Whedon. Many who do probably but I will leave the judgement up to you. What television series, and the little nods to the two-dimensional thing. Canada's most irritating, hyperactive celebrity By Ashleigh Mattern there is no one else in the world who has Kurt Cobain - tbe last Canadian interview information about the group, although they The Sheaf (University of Saskatchewan) interviewed both Hilary Duff and Slayer. The before Cobain's death. do say some pretty funny stuff in response to list is literally the ABCs of music superstars: After a recent scare with a cerebral Nardwuar. SASKATOON (CUP) - His voice is high- from Alice Cooper and Arcade Fire, to Bright haemorrhage it seemed as though the days The interview with Cobain is surreal. A very pitched und irritating, and a moment's Eyes and Broken Social Scene, to Classified of Nardwuar's highly entertaining interviews casual Cobain is backstage eating pizza after a glance al his style of interviewing - a high- and Courtney Love and the list goes on. might come to an end. Luckily he recovered, show as a very collected Nardwuar chats with energy attack that often features nonsensical Nardwuar, often considered a guerrilla and fans of Nardwuar can look forward to him about nothing in particular. questions - leaves one doubting whether to journalist, is known for sneaking into press many more years of his unique approach to Welcome to My Castle is an interesting take him seriously. conferences disguised as a normal journalist, journalism. DVD, and definitely worth watching. Even if Whether you love him or hate him, Nardwuar and then asking scandalous questions. One From the moment you encounter his new you're not a fan of Nardwuar, the interviews the Human Serviette is a Canadian star, and of his more famous moments was when DVD compilation. Welcome to My Castle, are entertaining. Who doesn't like to see a closer look at Nardwuar and his style of hi' asked .lean Chretien at the 1997 Asia- Nardwuar manages to annoy you. The front of politicians and B-lisI actors taken a little off- interviewing reveals an intelligent reportei Pacific Economic Cooperation conference the DVD features a shirtless Nardwuar, a sight balance by a zany question? And with more and an extremely interesting person. if lie approved of the pepper spraying of the no one should have to see. During the DVD than five hours of interviews, it will keep you Nardwuai has achieved great success since protesters outside. Chretien replied, "For me, menu, a woman repeatedly sings his name so busy for a while. his debut as a reporter for the UBC college pepper, I put it on my plate." you're forced to press play immediately, or go radio station CiTR in 1987, but not just for One of the outcomes of his over-the-top insane. his interviews. His achievements include style of interviewing is his ability to draw The beginning of the DVD features an owning his own record label, playing in two out unconventional answers. Although some awful song performed by Nardwuar and his hands - The Evaporators and Thee Goblins stars have appreciated his interesting style, band The Evaporators called "Welcome to - and doing interviews for MuchMusic and a such as Michael Moore and Marilyn Manson, My Castle" in which he repeatedly sings the variety of music magazines. In his spare time, sometimes his personality is too much for words, "welcome to my castle." he promotes shows in Vancouver, releases the stars he interviews, and many of them When watching Nardwuar's newest DVD, DVD compilations of his interviews, and runs react with anger. In one infamous scenario, remember that the skip button is your a website with transcripts and videos of his Sebastian Bach of Skid Row physically attacked friend. With so much footage, it's hard interviews. Nardwuar and stole his signature toque. Other to feel bad skipping past some of the From a quick perusal of this list, it seems times his persistence and penchant for going less interesting interviews, or any ofthe Nardwuar has interviewed every influential places he's not supposed to he gets him ultra- songs by Nardwuar's band. musician from almost every genre. Surely exclusive interviews, like his interview with Welcome to My Castle is a prequel to his last DVD Doola Doot Doo... Doot Doo! Aside from the interviews, his newest DVD is interesting just for all the awesome 90s fashion. The camera shots are unconventional, showing more than just Nardwuar and his interviewees. The DVD also comes with a 16-page booklet Check out our new featuring articles written about and by sports lounge with pool tables Nardwuar, including a copy of a signed letter from Jello Biafra (man, that guy has a crazy & HUGE plasma TV's signature). If it weren't lor his unique personality, Open Tuesday - Saturday Nardwuar would ncwr have interviewed so many famous artists, but he also takes a lot 3:30pm - 2:30am of shit from some of them. In one interview Closed Sunday & Monday with Jello Biafra (the DVD features two), Biafra lakes a permanent marker ami starts diawing all over Nardwuar's lace. Lnla/cd, Headlining February 5-9 Nardwuar continues to ask his planned questions, which is fairly commendable. Sonic Youth also takes Nardwuar's approach the wrong wa\ ano seems to think it's a joke of some sort. They make Inn of him. and refuse to answer anv of his questions, even the serious ones, with www.thetophat.ca Adult Sports Lounge a truthful answer. The result is a long, hardly entertaining interview that offers no CtMiUUrTuMJ hlMM^OVlimiFniuWM the meliorist Sports & Health February 7, 2008 15 <£>u4+ Q rr*\MPOaniMsZ By Diane Britton On-campus Registered Dietician MARGARINE The bottom line, whether you choose butter or margarine, is to use it in moderation. Each contains 4 grams of fat or 35 calories per teaspoon Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it is loaded with good fats (5 mL) and both are 100% fat. When recommending a spread, it depends (yes, your body does need good fats!), both monounsaturated and on a person's medical condition, family history, taste preferences and their polyunsaturated, which help lower bad cholesterol (LDL). It also contains overall dietary habits. no cholesterol and many are a source of vitamin D and omega-3 fats, which NUTRTnON are great for heart health. QUESTIONS? BUTTER If margarine is your choice, the type of margarine you choose matters. Tub margarine is a better choice than block margarine. Read the label and look Ifyou want to learn more about It takes 10.2 litres of fresh cow's milk to make a pound (454 grams) of for the lowest trans and hydrogenated fat content. Most tub margarines in food portions, food budgeting, quick butter. Separate the cream from the milk, churn it until it thickens, add a Canada are non-hydrogenated and contain no trans fat. In this case, instead and nutritious meals and snacks, or dash of salt and you have butter. An old-fashioned, natural process, butter of hydrogenation, they've added some saturated fats such as modified palm have an individualized eating plan does not undergo any hydrogenation. It contains about 50% saturated fats, oil to keep it solid. Read the label and choose a tub margarine that has the set up to meet your goals, Diane known collectively as bad fats for heart health, and also contains cholesterol. lowest saturated fat and lowest trans fat content. Some contain as low as Britton, on-campus registered However, new research reveals some hidden benefits found naturally in one gram per serving. dietician, can help. For your one- butter fat. Not all margarines are created equal, however. Some margarines are made on-one appointment, call the Health CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) is gaining solid research as a potent cancer through hydrogenation, a chemical process that turns liquid fat (vegetable Centre (SU 020) at 329-2484. All inhibitor and just one teaspoon (5 mL) of butter contains 19 milligrams oils) into solid fat (spreadable margarine). This process adds trans fats, the sessions are $10 for students and of CLA. CLA may also aid in fat loss and increase muscle mass. Other worst type of fat for your heart. Trans fats can increase your bad cholesterol university employees. micronutrients in butter include sphingolipids and butyric acid (a good (LDL) and decrease your good cholesterol (HDL). Block margarine, or hard saturated fat, not all saturated fats are bad for us!), which also show cancer stick margarine, contains a large amount of hydrogenated and trans fats. inhibition potential. But that doesn't mean you can layer the butter on thick. The Nurses' Health Study found that women who used four teaspoons of If butter is your choice, use it sparingly; remember, moderation wins the stick margarine a day had a 50% greater risk of getting heart disease than nutrition race. women who only ate margarine rarely. Poaching health workers from abroad By Jason Hickey other hand, the Quebec government much-needed doctors and nurses suggested, including providing credentials of foreign workers, or The McGill Dally (McGill University) partially subsidizes McGill, so from the developing world. short-term training visas in prevent migrants from entering maybe I should stay in the province Whether to move abroad or stay destination countries and provide Canada. But looking at the ethics MONTREAL (CUP) - Most to work. And wouldn't I be wasting home to work is a personal decision, monetary compensation to source of leaving Canada to work abroad countries, like our own, have a severe the subsidies and grants provided but that doesn't mean it's isolated countries for each healthcare worker has led to me to forcefully say: yes, shortage of skilled health workers. by the Canadian government if, from global ethical concerns. If I lost. as healthcare professionals, we do According to a report published by after graduation, I decide to chase decide to work outside of Canada, Still, at this point external have moral responsibilities when the Canadian Nurses Association, kangaroos around a country health will I be indirectly contributing recruitment and the flow of deciding where to work. by 12016, the estimated shortage of clinic in Australia? to poor health levels in the rural healthcare workers from developing Registered Nurses (RN) in Canada Many developed countries, villages of South Africa? Might a countries to developed ones is Teach English may be as high as 113,000. For me, such as Canada, Australia, New young pregnant woman and her under-regulated. As a result, Overseas! a young, healthy, soon-to-be RN, Zealand, the UK, and the US rely child die because I'm treating regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, hangovers and haemorrhoids on a this is great news. I can walk into a on external recruitment to fill the the Caribbean, South Asia, and Internationally Recognized cushy cruise ship bound for Alaska? hospital in just about any country gaps in their healthcare systems. Southeast Asia, are experiencing (TES0L Certificate in 5 days The migration of health care in the world and say, "Here I am! These countries are able to attract a significant 'brain drain,' which providers is such a relevant issue Over 30,000 Global TESOL Employ me," and they will welcome a substantial number of skilled further weakens their struggling Graduates are Teaching that it has been chosen as the topic- me with open arms. healthcare workers from (mostly) healthcare systems. in 85 Countries tor the upcoming World Health Hut do we, as healthcare developing countries with the Healthcare systems in developed Organization .simulation here in Study In-Class, Online professionals, have ethical guarantee of higher wages, more countries grab what doctors they Montreal. or by Correspcindence responsibilities when deciding structured work environments, and can, but often give little back to the where to work? Where should my better opportunities for training Some propose that source countries countries whose doctors they have Job Guaranteed! medical loyalties lie? and education. can benefit from the remittances appropriated. As a result, there is a chance that our decision to work I receive a student loan and grants Thi' problem is that many that healthcare providers working FREE Information Seminar Tues.@ 7pm fromtheNewfoundlandgovernment. developing countries have desperate abroad send home, as well as the outside of Canada may lead the They invest in my education, so healthcare-worker shortages of their potential training and experience government to poach doctors and Call NOW should 1 provide a return on that own. So by leaving Canada to work that the worker could eventually nurses from South Africa. 1-888-270-2941 investment by bringing my skills on an American cruise liner, I may bring back to the home country. None of this is to say that we home when I graduate? On the be encouraging Canada to poach Several policy changes have been shouldn't recognize the healthcare GlobalTesol.com ?%ommm16 February 7, 2008 Sports & Health Potithe melioristE Women's hockey team loses to stiff competition In last home games of the season, men's hockey manages split Men's b-ball for the team and its fans to be somewhat By Kris Kantrud pleased and optimistic. For instance, the Sports Editor women's hockey team can bring back every player next year if they choose to do such, Well, after a few weeks of promising play, which will lead to familiarity and consistency. earns split the women's hockey team was sent back Also, they played well over tbe last few down to earth this past weekend in what were weeks, especially since the new year. And, their final home games ofthe season. the Chinese national team will be visiting Sporting a 17-3-2 record, inversed to the Nicholas Sheran Ice Arena for an exhibition 'Horns' 3-17-2, the Manitoba Bison came into contest on Tuesday, February 19th to test By Ainsley Doty Wisemen hit the road having suffered an 83- town with one mission: get two wins fast and their international mettle against some Contributor 79 loss to the home team. Danhue Lawrence get out. The visiting team covered both tasks Alberta-bred hockey. This is an exciting event was named Player of the Game. with impressive efficiency. for the U of L, as the Chinese National team The men's Pronghorn basketball team came The final home game of the season was With an absolute blowout on Friday that saw will be hosting the Olympics this summer in out strong at the beginning of Friday night's equally exhilarating. Saturday's match the U of L manage only ten shots throughout Beijing. match. After winning the jump and chalking started with a beautiful play executed by the entire game, compared to the Bison's 41, The men's hockey team earned a split against up a long two from starter Quinn Van Gaalen starters Ryan Anderson (#5), Richard Steed the 'Horns knew they would have their work the Bison this past weekend in Manitoba. (#45). the home team took an early 6-2 lead. (#15), Van Gaalen (#45), Nelson (#11), and cut out for them on the second night of a On Friday, the 'Horns got the 4-3 overtime Remington Stemler (#35) showed off his new Rob Izsak (#55). Once on the court, Sephton back-to-back. victory thanks to some stellar moves in a and improved skills, miraculously acquired Spence played aggressively off the boards, Unfortunately, the 'Horns were unaware shootout, and despite earning the huge over the New Year. He has found his limbs rebounding hard and chasing difficult shots. that the first goal scored by Megan Bach on (dis)advantage in penalty minutes of 24-4. and become a seven-foot offensive and Bison shooters kept the score close to even Friday would be the only time all weekend Derek LeBlanc, Kris Deines, and Tyler defensive threat. The University of Winnipeg throughout the first. they would be playing with the advantage, Stella scored in regulation for the 'Horns, Wisemen were sturdy in the key, driving to Going into the second quarter, the 'Horns or with anything close to momentum. Props while Steve Zmudczynski and Jason Roberts the basket and cleaning the glass with some knew they had to make some changes and do need to be given to goaltender Kailey recorded the game winners in overtime. impressive blocks. Danhue Lawrence (#21) refocus their energy. Nelson owned the arc, McMaster however, as she faced a barrage of On Saturday night, the 'Horns would look hit a long three around the 2:30 mark, to hitting seven threes throughout the game. shots on Friday and stopped 36 of them. to get their first weekend sweep ofthe season. bump the 'Horns to 20-13. At the end of the His shooting was a major factor in keeping Saturday, the 'Horns' final regular season The attempt, though hard-fought, was a first quarter, the home team had maintained the Blue and Gold in the match. With some home game, turned out to be a shutout at the fruitless one however, as the 'Horns would their small lead. difficulty, the Pronghorns were able to hands of a team that was just hungrier and get inched out by the Bison with a final score The two opponents were equally matched marginally control the score for the majority playing for more at this point in the year. The of 3-2. Tyler Stella and Mark Shefchyk had a during the remainder of the half. With ofthe first half. However, with the University home team did put together a nice run in the goal apiece for the 'Horns in the loss. three minutes left in the second, Wisemen of Manitoba Bison capitalizing on every third and final period when they fired away at This weekend, the 'Horns travel to Regina to shooting opportunity, the 'Horns went into sharpshooters had tied up the score and the net for 14 shots, but that was mostly due take on the Cougars in their last road games, the break trailing 42-38. quickly stole the lead. Allan Kadima (#13) to the Bison's decision to slow the game down before returning home for the season finales sank a three at the buzzer and the U of L Van Gaalen took control of the ball and and control things at their end, thanks to the on Friday, February 15th and Saturday, entered into the second half trailing by one racked up four quick points to tie at 44 comfortable lead. February 16th against the University of at 39-38. early in the third. Courtney Clawson (#43) Despite the two tough losses, there is reason Calgary Dinos. Lawrence opened up the second with a played famously in the second half, hitting three, but the remainder of the third was long threes, rebounding, and coming out troublesome for the Blue and Gold. Ref of nowhere to salvage lost plays. The teams whistles seemed to prefer the home end ofthe continued to counter each other's movements ball team gym and the scoreboard bounced back and and proved to be well matched as the second forth from play to play. Lawrence continued period ticked away. The U of M led by one to lead Pronghorn scoring, racking up 21 entering the fourth. points over three quarters. With ten minutes remaining, it was anyone's By Kris Kantrud Elford led the way with 21 points, five The game was still remarkably close going game. Lawrence brought some finesse to the Sports Editor rebounds, five assists, and six steals in into the fourth. With ten minutes left in the court, proving that function and style can go the win, which included several key plays game, the 'Horns led by a nerve-racking hand in hand. Anderson's classic fade-away If the Pronghorns women's basketball team throughout the entire game. 63-62. The Pronghorns began to play more jumper tied the game at 5:50 at 71 points. can take one thing away from this season, it's Saturday was a special night as well, as the aggressively off of the boards and gained At three minutes, the 'Horns had procured that they finished strong. With two straight women's team would be playing in front of control (stretching as far as an 11 point a small two point lead over the opposition. home wins, three wins in their last four their home fans for the last time in the 2007- spread). Captains Anderson (#5) and Steed A long three by Nelson kept the U of L in games, and four wins in their last six, there is 08 campaign, and for the second straight (#15) demonstrated impressive leadership control, but the Bison quickly responded, some sense of accomplishment amongst the night the home team did not disappoint, and intensity. stealing an 88-86 point lead as they prepared team and finally a reason for their fans to get providing another classic contest. With 53 seconds remaining, the Wisemen to take two foul shots. Down three with one excited. This time the Manitoba Bison would be were fouled and given a golden opportunity minute remaining, the 'Horns needed to dig Friday night's game in particular was a the victims of another 'Horns upset. It was to close the four point gap that separated deep and make the magic happen. thriller for those in attendance. The Winnipeg a formidable rout due to the fact that the them from victory. Tensions ran high in the An offensive foul called against the 'Horns Wesmen came into town with their 8-10 'Horns trailed most ofthe first three quarters, gymnasium and fans teetered on the edges resulted in a devastated scoreboard. An record hoping to secure two more wins and then busted out of the gate with a 10-0 run of their seats with nail-biting anticipation. unfortunate turnover sealed the deal and get themselves to the sports holy mark of a in the fourth, which lead to a 51-45 lead that Lawrence nailed two foul shots late in the the Pronghorns were forced to accept a split .500 winning percentage. Alas, they did not Lethbridge would not relinquish. fourth and bumped the 'Horns that much weekend, falling 89-86 to the Bison. count on a riled up and rejuvenated 'Horns Saturday night saw big numbers in the closer to their second win ofthe season. The Captain Ryan Anderson played his final game team to stand in the way of such aspirations. box score from several contributors. Pivot game came down to the final seconds and as at home with the Pronghorns on Saturday. The game was a back and forth affair from Candace Thompson went for 18 points and the buzzer sounded, the 'Horns celebrated His efforts and achievements were honoured the outset. The 'Horns found themselves down six rebounds, Kim May had 13 points, six their second win in two weekends. The and celebrated by family and friends. at the end of the first but stormed through rebounds, four assists, and three steals, the second with 27 points, thus taking a five- Elford chipped in with 14 points, plus her point lead heading into halftime. The most usual consistency in all other categories, Pronghorns swim team telling sign of the U of L's improvement was and Friday's hero Blanchette went for the in the second half, when nothing in particular near double-double of 11 points and nine By Kris Kantrud described as being just a step below nationals was going right for them, but they managed rebounds. Sports Editor and the Canadian Interuniversity Sport to battle through, execute when needed most, It is important to note that this was a special Championships. As a matter of fact, the road and set up the dramatic finish. night for the U of L and the 'Horns' collective This past weekend, the University hosted the to the CIS Championships will go through this Down only one point, and with the final family for reasons other than the game's Pronghorn Classic at the Max Bell Regional particular swim meet, as it is the last chance seconds quickly ticking off the clock, reserve actual outcome. Three Lethbridge athletic Aquatic Centre; not unlike the way things for athletes to qualify. forward Hannah Blanchette was sent to the mainstays departed the court in jerseys for have been going for the U of L swim program Some other highlights included the large line with the game literally placed in her the last time as Candace Thompson, Karen lately, the results were quite encouraging for number of medals the team managed to hands. Normally relied upon for energy and Bridge, and Kim May all played their final the team and the fans. claim. Overall, the University of Lethbridge defence, Blanchette found herself in the home game for the U of L. They will all be Two U of L athletes, Aarin Shapiro and swim team earned six gold medals, nine silver unfamiliar role of clutch shooter. Without missed on the court in the seasons to come. Sarah Gagnon, were able to qualify for the medals, and six bronze medals. any hesitation, she calmly worked through So things seem to have ended better than Canadian Western Nationals, which will .Judging by these strong results, and her free-throw routine twice, and netted them they started for the Pronghorns Women's take place February 14th - 17th. Shapiro and considering the success over the last few both as if the gym contained only herself and basketball team this season. Plus, with two Gagnon will join fellow U of L athletes Dwight weeks for the Pronghorn swim team, it is the hoop. After the game winners fell, the games left on the schedule this weekend at Holmen, Gordon Heine, Taylor Graham, Lisa not outrageous to think that the U of I. could Wesmen barely had time to throw the ball the U of A, there is still time to turn that not Foster, and Jenn Kabeary at the event. make a serious splash at these upcoming, and inbounds and advance out of the opposite so long ago 0-8 record into a not-so-shabby three-point line. 68-67 'Horns. The upcoming high-calibre event can be increasingly important, events. 7-15 mark. 'Horns guard and steady hand, Stephanie themeliorist Sports & Health February 7, 2008 17 1 mmn By Kris Kantrud and sometimes the proud mothers are the best ones to Sport Editor pose a question to, in order to hear about all the real behind-the-scenes stories ofthe sport. Some sports have huge payoffs. People put their time One beaming mother relayed the tale of how two and money in because in the end that time and money years ago, her son took a bad spill that led to tubes will be nothing compared to the earnings eventually being inserted into his stomach, various rods and brought in. Sometimes there are perks involved in pins being planted throughout his body, and toughing sports that make for good reasons to participate, like through months of rehab so that he could ride again education, sex and celebrity status. But sometimes today. There was not the least bit of discouragement people put all kinds of time and effort into a sport for in her voice either, despite the near death experience the sheer enjoyment, for the excitement of competing, of her own kin. because if they don't how the beck else would they See, that is another thing that adds to the very spend their time. intimate and devoted culture. There are certain The latter scenario is the nature of Moto-X racing. etiquettes and rules that are generally relentlessly When hundreds of riders rolled into town last followed, to ensure as much safety as possible for all weekend to race in the 14th Annual Alberta Arenacross involved, thus soothing some concerns. Championships at Lethbridge's Enmax Centre, almost Before eveiy day of racing, all participants must none were expected to profit, and a handful of lucky be present at a rules and standards meeting that lets ones would be grateful if theirtravel costs were covered every rider know what is expected of them on the when all was said and done. Only the local riders in track, and how to treat everyone that is competing. the highest classes, like the trio of southern Alberta Failure to attend such a meeting results in automatic seventeen-year-olds (AXl and AX2 rider Luke Firth disqualification from that day's races, thus forfeiting from Coalhurst, ATV Pro Am racer Braden Fletcher all entry fees and the respect of organizers and peers. from Taber, and 125 and 250 Pro rider George de These are undoubtedly dangerous machines Graff Jr. from Coalhurst), could even imagine making anywhere, but even more so on indoor courses that any money thanks to the convenience of logistics and are described by many riders as being much riskier the level of classes they were able to participate'in. than the in-season outdoor tracks. Perhaps the most Yes, there are cash prizes for the taking, but the daunting fact about the Annual Alberta Arenacross purses would barely counterbalance the hotel, food, Championships, is that because most of these guys gas, rider's license and entry fees required to attend live in the Great White North, many haven't even sat an event that is hours away from most riders' homes. on a bike since way back in September when the snow Especially when California pros like Eric Nye throw started falling. This makes it no surprise to hear that themselves into the mix, just so they can make a Nye from Cali did as he pleased on both Friday and nice weekend trip to Alberta and tidily cleanup any Saturday, considering he probably has little to no off available winnings. season time, thus not letting the natural rust set in. But all this just goes to show the dedicated and But the lack of evenly distributed wins didn't mean passionate culture that surrounds the sport. When riders weren't having fun or providing memorable walking and talking amongst the racers, it feels like moments for fans. There were outbursts of light they would ride any and all the time if they could. Take comedy all weekend, like when one rider decided that away the money and venue and most would probably taking the 70 foot triple jump full bore and crashing still willingly accept the strain it puts on their pockets into the bales afterward would be more worthwhile and the toll is takes on their bodies. than simply finishing the race. With his arms raised On Friday night, Tyler Pighin, a rider from high above his head a second later and the crowd Cranbrook, BC, scored a nice chunk of change after a cheering, it seemed he made the right choice. The hard-fought race when he was the first one to see the intermission show was thrilling as well, as the stunt checkered flag waved as he tore across the finish line. riders took on a massive ramp that was wheeled out on Unfortunately, Pighin went out the next night and a truck trailer so three brave souls could sail through proceeded to blow out what he described as either his the air using their bodies and bikes as instruments of knee or ACL, or something, then saying, "I won't be on spectacle. The most impressive was how one rider kept a bike for a while, but I'll worry about it tomorrow." taking the jump with no frills, much to the audience's When asked if the win meant he was going home a dismay, even falling once, before launching into a roof little richer and whether or not such a'win could mean raising, and what he later admitted as his "first-ever back flip". treating Moto-X as a job, he only scoffed, shook his head and said, "no man, this isn't a job man, we're not Unfortunately, due to sub-zero temperatures and making money, it's a lifestyle." fuming bike exhausts, Saturday's last and most One doesn't have to search very far to find such exciting race was in front of a crowd that had mostly evidence either. The riders in last weekend's races filtered out by that point. Still, the 15-lap AXl Pro Main ranged from the ages of four years to half a century. was a thriller nonetheless, with familiar face Eric Nye That's a 46-year window of opportunity to win, lose, claiming his usual first-place finish after a heated and crash, and have a blast. topsy-turvy race. The racers are not the only ones that make up the And that is the beauty of the sport. While the victor culture that surrounds Moto-X, either. There is veiy gets the prize, to all riders go the spoils, because in the much a family tradition and commitment present, end, all they really want to do is just race. Photos by Rod Leland, The Meliorist 18 February 7, 2008 Sports & Health the meliorist $tc*i By Kris Kantrud enough to catch a flight to Arizona so they Sports Editor could be part of history and lose to "the Photo Courtesy of prince.org greatest team ever". This wasn't supposed to be how it ended. So what happened? Because the story sure people in the sports world, for there not to be In the National League championships, it was This cannot be the final chapter to the story. didn't end the way it was supposed to. some omnipresent power dictating how it all too cold and Brett Favre was too old. unfolds. Once the Pats got to the Superbowl, that was Here is the interesting part, though. When Every Giants victory was perceived as if supposed to be it. Everyone talked and wrote one looks at everything that transpired, the Let's break it down. the other team lost the game, rather than the like it was already over. The Pats were from story makes sense. Start with the quarterback, Eli Manning. Not Giants winning it. the tougher conference, so how could they There might never be a bigger underdog than only was he not even close to being considered Cue the Superbowl. The insurmountable the best QB in the NFL, NFC, or the NFC East, lose in the Superbowl? They were supposed to the 2007 New York Giants. Every move they villain stood before the Giants. 18-0. Tom but he wasn't even the best QB in his family. be so accustomed to winning by February that made towards their completely unbelievable Brady. Bill Belichick. Randy Moss. Three In this year's playoffs, though, his brother they would just do it one more time. Simple. championship (just writing that feels surreal), Superbowl victories in the last six years. looked about as interested in keeping the title The league's other superpowers had all had to be scripted by the sports gods. Spygate. This was the end of the magical ride of "Superbowl MVP" in his family, as Larry fallen along the way, and all that was left Yes, the sports Ggds write everything in and, as I said last week, "the exclamation David does at most award shows. So Little was a wildcard team that somehow stumbled the sports world. Everything. There is way point" on the Pats' perfect season. Brother, the guy who couldn't win at home through the NFC playoffs and was lucky too much Karma that comes back to bite Then the plot took over. because NY fans scared him too much, went See, in every great story there has to be the out on the road for four rounds and played the part where the hero, who at the beginning of upset card. the story would have had no business being Then there is Tom Coughlin, the coach who in the final stages of the adventure, somehow had to stop just short of begging to keep his steps out ofthe shadows that preceded them, job this season, then went on to out-coach the and overcomes every criticism that plagued certified genius Bill Belichick on Sunday. them. You think Manning or Coughlin will have It's like Tolkien's Frodo Baggins, Matt to revisit those problems with their fans and Damon in "Rounders", and those animals in employers anytime soon? Not unless Manning "Homeward Bound". 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