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Mountains and Mexico Calling Want to ski or ride, but NOT in a ditch? Here's your chance, and probably for the cheap- est rates going. The annual ski bunny trip to Fernie put on by the SA is drawing near, and the SA is now taking deposits in CM20 at the Notre Dame campus and P110 at the Princess Street campus. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The trip is scheduled over the Mini Break and be forewarned: it has sold out the consecu- tively for-over a decade — get yer tickets now! James Turner Also, the RRC 2007 trip to Mazatlan, Mexico is filling up and the deadline for sign up is Nov.30. Deposits are due in CM20 at the Notre Dame campus and P110 at the Princess Street [email protected] campus. (204)-990-7490 Ready to Get Scrooged? If you are looking for a way to spend a few pre-Christmas pennies on a few frosty ones, the SA is putting on the Bah Humbug Kegger on Nov. 23 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Cave Lounge at the Notre Dame campus. NEWS EDITOR There will be live music by local band Hill and tons of cheer and cheers to go around. Time to get in the spirit — the holidays are coming...fast! Joanna Fultz news@theprojector ca RRC MOOSE HOCKEY NIGHT Looking for something to do on Friday, Nov. 24? Head on down to the MTS Centre where you will find plenty of RRC comrades and a good `ol hockey game. The RRC Moose Hockey Night is a guaranteed fun time and a great excuse to get away from the computer for a night. HEALTH, SPORTS & Discounted tickets are available at the Ox (Notre Dame campus) or the Mercantile (Princess St. campus) for $13, but you.must pick them up by Nov.22. Tickets can also be pur- LIFESTYLES EDITOR chased online at http://ticketmaster.ca/promo/6wbs56 (password: STUDENT). Another great deal available on this night: check out at Earl's on Main pre or post game and Kathryn McBurney you will get 15 per cent off of the bill with student ID and ticket/stub (only on Nov.24). health@theprojector. ca PROJECTOR WANTS YOU! The Projector is looking for writers from all ends of our college. Every program, from each campus is eligible to express themselves in this paper — it's your voice. We welcome any willing participants to join us at our next story meeting on Friday, Oct.6, in room W102 (the newsroom) ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR at the Princess 5t. campus, at noon. Bring some ideas for what you'd like to write about, or listen to some of ours. If you Arnie Lesyk have an idea and just can't wait, email us! arts@theprojector. ca CAMPUS TOURS: Interested in becoming a student at RRC? Tempt yourself further by taking a pre-scheduled tour of the Notre Dame of Princess St. campuses. Tours last around one hour, and you'll find out all about college life, courses, programs, services for students and how to apply. The tour covers All corners of the campuses to give you LAYOUT & DESIGN EDITOR a great idea of what it's like to be a student at RRC and a heads up on how to navigate your way around. Lynsey Sable Groups are limited to 25 and must be booked in advance. If you would like further infor- mation about RRC campus tours call Carolyn Burton at 632-2115 or Lisa Vogt at 632-2402 for photos@theprojectorca booking or general questions.

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LAYOUT & DESIGN Brook6 Nelson Contributing Writers [email protected] Mike Sherby Chris Gmiterek T Shane Gibson Crystal Greene Tim Phelan Doug McArthur The Projector Simon Fuller Jack Rach Nathan Bueddefeld Nisha Tuli Shannah-Lee Vidal Leslie Caligiuri LAYOUT & DESIGN c/o Red River College John Towns Kara Sofonovs Students' Association Aaron Zeghers Christina McVety Jessica Phillips P110 -160 Princess Melissa Martin Andrea Gagnon Street Winnipeg, MB Matt Wright Dan Verville Matt Cohen R3B 1K9 Meghan Delorme [email protected] Shawn Houde Phone: 204.947.0013 Brant Batters Dana Giesbrecht Fax: 204.949.9150 ADVERTISING CONTACT: aMMINE111.-- Guy Lussier [email protected] Clever witches always gather around firelight, not hot knives. wor Consider this a warning, not a blessing.

PROJECTING THINGS SINCE 1968 NOVEMBER 20 2006 RRC Instructor Wields Knife At School Students Fired

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A cutting-edge electronic Mcllraith had an equal Dispute device is hitting the market, amount of praise for the people and Alex Mcllraith, a Red at Shocknife. By Mike Sherbysherbs@canada.com River College (RRC) electrical/ "I found it exciting, that Second year business administration electronics engineering somebody comes up with an students at Red River College's (RRC) technology department instructor idea that is so good that it takes Notre Dame campus are taking a stand played a key role in getting it off in a year. Normally, you over what they say is unfair treatment by there. have to push your product on the college over their marks. The Shocknife is a new law- people, but I think that this More than half of the students enforcement training tool that product sells itself because it emits a powerful electric current works well and is sort of awe taking a recent exam for their upon contact with the human inspiring." entrepreneurship course either failed body, simulating the feeling of an Mcllraith has been an or got low marks, according to Kim actual knife wound. instructor at RRC for five years Penziwol, a member of the RRC's "It feels exactly like you're and has no stake in the venture. Student Advisory Board. being cut," explains Mcllraith, His contribution was done The angry who designed the product's out of sheer passion for his students started complex circuitry. work, and for the benefit of his a petition that "If it's on low power, it bites, students. Penziwol has similar to the feeling of a paper "I've shared with students presented on their cut. If it's on high power, it a lot of the things I've learned • behalf to the RRC definitely hurts." the company approached RRC for through the process, and Students' Association Inventor Jeff Quail, who has help with the design. Through an showed them the circuitry, what (SA) president, Rex an extensive background in law industry partnership agreement works and what doesn't," Mcllraith Masesar. The petition, enforcement, came up with the says. "The students get quite excited with the college, Mcllraith took which has approximately concept two years ago after seeing about it. Basically, they learn that on the challenge of developing 200 student signatures on it, a need for a realistic training tool the electronics. In just over a year, they have the knowledge...that they asks that the students' marks that would replicate the acute stress Shocknife had evolved from a could design something like this for the exam be given either a 15 per response generated by a real knife basic concept to an internationally themselves." cent curve or that a portion of the marks attack. distributed product used by military, As a reward for Mcllraith's from the exam be redistributed to other "The vast majority of attacks border security and law enforcement work, Shocknife recently donated a on police officers involve edge agencies in 15 different countries. valuable portable digital oscilloscope areas in the course. weapons," he says. "We've been very lucky," says to be used by RRC's electrical/ Penziwol says that students were Quail teamed up with longtime Bochinski. "Without Alex, I don't electronics engineering technology given several case studies of business friend and current Shocknife ' think we would be any closer than students. plans to study before the exam, but the president, Rory Bochinski to a cattle prod with a couple wires case studies presented on the exam were launch the product. Eventually, sticking out." "much harder." Masesar said that the SA has received the petition from the students and that Mike Cochrane, the SA's vice- president (academic), will be taking the The Winnipeg Free Sun matter up with the program chair of the business administration program. By T. Shane [email protected] • He added that the SA's role in these situations is to "facilitate" the matter, and that the students had "taken charge In early October, free copies of down as well," says Matthew Miejers, instrumental in securing a large • for themselves." the Winnipeg Sun magically began retail manager for both the Ox and college subscription to the paper. Masesar says in the past, the SA has appearing in the halls of the two the Mercantile. "We were very excited to been approached by individual students largest Red River College (RRC) Students, however, say they're enter into this partnership with who were upset about their marks or campuses, causing a drop in sales at grateful, if not a little bewildered for the Winnipeg Sun directly based instructors, but as far as he knew, there the Student Association's retail stores the freebie. on the value it would provide our had never been a case when the SA was Newspaper sales for both the Mike Ripplinger, a first year current students. The feedback we approached by a class as a whole. Ox (Notre Dame campus) and the graphic design student at the Princess have received from the students to Entrepreneurship is a second- Mercantile (Princess St. campus), are Street campus, says he reads the Sun date has been extremely positive," year course offered in the business crashing, largely because both stores everyday on his bus ride home. she says. administration program. According are forced to sell the Sun at regular "I like it, it keeps me up to date Krueger says that according to to the RRC business administration price. with current events, even though I'm the college's agreement with the Sun, "It has been affecting all paper a busy student," he says, adding that the subscription will continue for website, the course is supposed to aid sales, not just the Sun - my National he does not know why the Sun is the rest of the school year. During students to "apply the knowledge gained Post and Free Press sales are way suddenly provided for free. the fall and winter semesters, 400 in all other courses by researching Twylla Krueger, papers will be delivered daily to the ideas for a profit-seeking enterprise and RRC's director of Notre Dame campus, and 200 to preparing a business plan."

Xr; 1=3-.. s... .-1•",. -e college relations, the Princess Street campus. In the The SA has a mandate to protect _•-•-• knows exactly spring and summer sessions, due the interests of all students attending why the Sun ■ to lower enrollment, the number RRC, and the policy for the appeals .•— ----• c=r` is free, as of papers delivered will fall to 100 process with the college can be viewed at she was papers at each campus. At the end rrc.mb.ca/policies. of the year, Krueger will evaluate the Any student may dispute a mark or program with the Sun to decide if grade they feel is unfair. the promotion has been successful. After failing to resolve a dispute The Winnipeg Sun is delivered directly with an instructor, students can daily by 8 a.m. and is located in file a complaint by going to the SA office higher traffic areas of both campuses, at either the Notre Dame or Princess St. such as the cafeterias.. campus. • • • • • • r., 501,0j.jjjrjr02..s.,:r2r 45• f004..

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Feel Free to Message from the executive contact us at: The SA Executive would like to inform you of a special event that we will be participating in with the University of Winnipeg Students' Association. We Rex recognize the efforts of Aboriginal Women and the efforts they have taken Masesar on to promote the well being of others. President An Evening Honoring Aboriginal Women Tuesday November 21 st The University of Winnipeg Bulman Centre starting @ 7pm (204) 632-2474 If you are interested in attending or volunteering for this event, please Michael contact Rex Masesar @ 632-2474 or [email protected] Cochrane From November 6 th-10th , Rex Masesar and Jesse Wilson were in Ottawa Vice President to participate in a Lobby Conference held by the Canadian Alliance of Academic Students' Associations (CASA). Delegates met with the Federal Government concerning the affordability, accessibility, quality and (204) 632-2477 innovation of Post Secondary Education for students across Canada. If Helena you wish to see the conference report and related material, please contact Morales Rex for more information. VP Support gl€;)€ €t€t i€ti t Services (204) 632-2480 DODGEBIllit TOUR1111111E11T Jesse Wilson november 29 2006 norte Dome South Gym S:50 - 9:50 Pnt

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By Simon [email protected]

Imagine losing a child. children. available budget for each to get rich being a foster everything." Now take a deep breath. Media reports from foster family. Subsidies will parent," says Jones. "You do The selection of foster For those families March detailed how Phoenix rise more than 23 per cent it for the love of children. parents is still not a perfect who have endured such a had been in and out of the during a 14-month period Nobody is going to retire to science. Manitoba has catastrophic event, the lights care of child-welfare agencies beginning Jan. 1, 2007, the beach on their handouts." between 2,500 and 3,000 will be forever dimmed. and foster placements since increasing their daily support Marion Campbell, foster families, which makes One such incalculable loss her birth, and was somehow to more than $23 per child. a Winnipeg resident and the guardian vetting process was the June 2005 death of allowed back into her abusive This sharp upturn is designed mother, has been considering an unenviable task. The Phoenix Victoria Sinclair in father's care. The police to allow families to minimize taking on the role of foster community of social workers Manitoba's Interlake region. have since charged Phoenix's spending on the children parent for a year. in the province has always The wounds of this tragedy mother and her boyfriend from their own pockets. "I have always been been diligent, and they would were reopened last week as with murder. Danika Jones of the a good parent, and I've be devastated if a child was the province announced a The new provincial Manitoba Foster Family always been blessed. When misplaced in a bad home, $6.1-million plan to help subsidy is intended to add Network said the cash is my youngest son left home, according to Jones. foster families who take in financial muscle to the intended for "regular things I decided there might be "My uncle is in a group like doctor's bills, groceries motherhood left in my tank." home in Brandon for the and cadets." After doing her own research, mentally handicapped. We all Higher Crime Rates Up It remains to be seen Campbell found the screening know the staff is ripping him whether more people will process for new parents off, which is quite a different North: Report now volunteer to be foster to be refreshingly intense. ball game. This would never parents because of the "They [the MFFN] do happen with a foster parent," subsidy. child-abuse checks, criminal says Jones. By John [email protected] "You're never going record checks. They look at A report compiled by "So there's nothing better the Canadian Centre for to do than to get loaded and Justice Studies has revealed sometimes do things they Caught In The Cycle of Violence that Canadians living in otherwise wouldn't. A lot northern communities are of communities up there By Shannah-Lee Vidal over three times more likely are dry, so all the alcohol to be victims of violent is bootlegged, and when crime than residents in they're drinking, it isn't southern Canada, yet they controlled at all." report feeling more secure. Despite the higher rate The report, released by of victimization, the report When a child sees one Hunter has seen domestic Statistics Canada on Oct. went on to say that seven parent abuse their other, violence have "an impact 30, found almost 40 per out of every 10 crimes went it is not something that is on self-esteem" on cent of northern residents unreported to police, even easy to forget — domestic children, some of over the age of 15 had been though injuries were sus- violence is a situation them dealing with it victimized in the year before tained by the victim almost that can have lasting being interviewed, com- twice as often as in attacks on a physical level by effects on a child - the pared to the figure of 28 in the provinces. "picking, scratching or per cent for the rest of the It was also found that 10 silent witriess. biting." country. per cent more northern resi- Last month, Family Services Although women are It was found that dents said they were "very and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh most often the victims of domestic violence, Canadians in the north- satisfied" with their safety, announced a new initiative to help children a 2001 Statistics Canada report on family ern regions (Yukon, and only 64 per cent of deal with the impact of domestic violence. violence says some men become victims as Northwestern Territories northern residents reported The provincial 'At the Roots' fund will well. and Nunavut) were more taking routine measures support special services to help children in The report also says boys are more likely likely to be victims of sexual to protect themselves from five Manitoba shelters, including the Fort to develop aggressive tendencies, while girls assault, physical assault and crime, compared to 76 per Garry Women's Resource Centre (FGWRC). may become depressed or physically ill. robbery than provincial cent of provincial residents. The $175,000 price tag also picks up the Younger children may act more immature residents. O'Neill, whose sister tab for the province's public awareness than their age. As they get older, children According to the report, still lives in Rankin Inlet, campaign called 'Domestic Violence may be apt to view violence as a means of the study examined a believes this is a result of a Destroys solving problems. number of social problems small town atmosphere. Families'. Boys are more likely to develop "There contributing to the higher "Communities are so "It's is.always the crime rate, including social small, and everyone knows fantastic," says aggressive tendencies, while potential that and economic factors. everyone or is related, so Sharon Hunter, if you see "Northern residents they don't feel that there's girls may become depressed or counselling something tend to be younger on aver- any danger." co-ordinator at happening you age than residents in the rest The report found that physically ill. the FGWRC. "I of Canada; they have higher of the three territories, could take on think it's such proportions of lone-parent Nunavut had the highest that behavior," families and common-law crime rate, but even the a need in the community. There are some says Hunter, adding that domestic violence families," The report also crime rate of the other good services in the community, but they "leaves lasting emotional and spiritual scars" cited a higher unemploy- territories still towers above aren't enough. In the past people didn't on children. ment rate and a higher provincial numbers. want to talk about it. If there isn't awareness Even though there is a big possibility aboriginal population. According to the report, about an issue, then nothing changes." for children to perpetuate this same cycle of Theresa O'Neill, an "The violent crime rate was One of the services offered for children violence when they grow up, not all victims RRC business administra- highest in Nunavut, fol- is play therapy, where they "come up with will. In some cases, they may be so afraid of tion student and a former lowed closely by Northwest alternative ways" of helping children solve what they saw that it inhibits their ability to resident of Rankin Inlet, Territories...with a rate that conflicts. Mothers can also get support at the establish lasting relationships. Nunavut, says that another was less than half of the FGWRC through counselling, drop-in nights "Definitely anytime you have large factor is substance other territories, Yukon's and clothing exchanges so they are not so intervention and prevention as [a abuse. violent crime rate was still weighted down. program's] focus, you have the potential for "I think it's because over 1.5 times higher than According to Hunter, domestic breaking the cycle of violence," says Hunter. there isn't anything to do the highest provincial rate, violence "affects kids on every level." The up there, and alcoholism found in Saskatchewan." repercussions are unique for each child. is rampant," says O'Neill. • -4 .; NEWS NOVEMBER 20 2006 THE PROJECTOR On The Hunt For Hipsters

By Michael [email protected] Graphic by Tyrone Fontaine

The CBC wants you. share of viewers for 2005-06 year, if you have the most creative and Canada's publicly-owned tele- placing them last among the three talented people, and I believe we do." vision network is looking for new major Canadian networks. With these lofty goals in mind, ideas in order to attract a younger According to the CBC's 2005- the CBC has unveiled a series of audience. No longer satisfied with 06 Annual Report, the network is programs aimed at attracting new Canadians only watching Hockey charged with finding ways to "balance viewers. One of the shows the CBC Night in Canada, the CBC has competing, sometimes seemingly has been pinning its hopes on is The sent out the message that they're contradictory needs" — including find- Hour, hosted by former Much Music trying to adapt to modern times ing ways to attract new viewers to the V.J., George Stroumboulopoulos. The and attract new viewers from a network without alienating already Hour, a news show aimed at getting younger demographic. loyal viewers. young adults interested in current Some RRC students, like John The CBC is hoping hiring a few events, presents its information in Burgoyne, say it's about time. new faces for some executive posi- quick, easy to digest segments. Burgoyne, a frequent CBC tions might help. Kirstine Layfield, The network has also added such viewer, said that he's a fan of some the new executive director of net- unconventionally CBC fare to its line- CBC shows and he's happy with work programming and Fred Fuchs, up as Dragon's Den, a reality televi- the new direction the CBC has the executive director of arts and sion series featuring entrepreneurs been taking. entertainment programming, have pitching their ideas to five Canadian "They're appealing to a joined CBC. Fuchs was the producer business moguls who then decide to younger audience now, something behind movies such as Bram Stoker's either fulfil, or crush their dreams. they haven't done in years. You can Dracula and The Virgin Suicides. The show airs alongside such CBC only watch Peter Mansbridge for According to Richard Stursberg, mainstays as This Hour Has 22 so long." executive vice-president of CBC Minutes and The Rick Mercer According to Nielson Media Television, in a speech to the Report. Services, the CBC brought in just Economic Club of Toronto on Nov.7, 7.5 per cent of the prime-time "You can only succeed in this business Manitoba - The New Saudi Arabia Conquer the Globe: By Aaron [email protected] StairClimb for Clean Air 2006 As the federal government Hogue. In addition, Manitoba was prepares to pass the clean air act, According to Hogue, the first province to have an Sunday, November 26 a proposal that interim Liberal Manitoba Hydro has "rolled out ethanol plant, and is a leader leader Bill Graham has criti- over eight new energy saving in bio-diesel technology and 9:00 am — 1:00 pm cized as a "national disgrace," programs this year," includ- geothermal heating systems. Manitobans concerned with ing awareness programs to get "Manitoba is the Saudi CanWest Global Place the environment Manitoban citizens Arabia of sustainable energy," have a reason to and businesses to says Rondeau. (201 Portage Ave.) celebrate. be energy-efficient In the wake of a CBC poll According by using things like that suggests that environmental to the Canadian florescent lights, concerns are second only to Step UP to the challenge! Win great prizes! Energy Efficiency or programmable health-care in the minds of Climb UP 29 flights (580 stairs) Alliance (CEEA), thermostats. Canadians, Manitoba's provin- You will be supporting those Manitobans who know that when you Manitoba is a One of the cial NDP government appears can't breathe, nothing else matters. straight A student most notable to be heading in a popular when it tomes to energy efficient ad- direction. promoting and ditions to Winnipeg "We believe that it is impor- To Register or for more Information: supporting energy is Manitoba tant to have sustainable eco- Call Candace 774-5501 ext 225 efficiency. Hydro's new 22- nomic growth," says Rondeau. Visit www.mb.lung.ca In the 2005 floor office being annual ranking by CEEA, the built along Portage Avenue. The province of Manitoba was given building's design includes roof- an A and had the honor of once top gardens, a solar chimney for again being the highest ranked more energy efficient ventilation Province. and three six-storey waterfalls "Manitoba is implementing designed to humidify and dehu- effective programs," says Ken midify the building. Elsey, president and chief officer When it is all said and done, of the CEEA. "They continue to the $188 million project will set the standard to which others achieve a 60 per cent reduction must follow." - in energy consumption. The report also says the Manitoba's success also 2005 federal government comes as good news to Jim NOW RECRUITING IN WINNIPEG received an A, and Ontario and Rondeau, Manitoba's minister the Yukon rode on Manitoba's of science and technology — in Have you ever wanted a career where you can make a difference in your environmentally-friendly coattails recent years, the province has life and the lives of others? with a B+. worked closely with Manitoba Alberta, Newfoundland, Hydro to lead the way in energy The Edmonton Police Service, an accredited police agency, is an internationally and Nunavut placed at the op- efficiency, offering rebates on recognized leader in innovative policing and an equal opportunity employer. posite end of the spectrum with electrical equipment, and focus- marks ranging from D to D+. ing its environmental efforts on Information Booth: Information Session: Monday, November 27th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm . Monday, November 27th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Manitoba Hydro, as well as downtown Winnipeg. the current provincial govern- Renewable energy is also Red River College, Notre Dame Campus Red River College, Notre Dame Campus ment, is giving itself a pat on the on the provincial agenda, says Library Hallway Room E 308 back, saying their conservation Rondeau. programs have a lot to do with "Fifteen years ago, there Edmonton Police Service is offering an Experienced Officer Program, Manitoba's success in energy were no wind towers, or even for more information contact Cst. Erik Johnson at (780)421-2111. efficiency. studies on them," he says. "Now "We try not to promote less we have the largest single wind Space is limited! To register, or for further information, please call 780-421-2233, or toll free at 1-866-777-0815 energy use, but rather a wiser use farm in Canada, and we have of energy," said Manitoba Hydro requested for an expansio" n of spokesperson Linda 300 megawatts." 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PROJECTING THINGS SINCE 1968 Conflict Of Reality

By Nathan [email protected]

If you've turned on a TV in the where contestants have to perform past few years, you may have realized dangerous and disgusting stunts, have there's been a change in the landscape. some wondering why the show is Sitcoms have practically disap- considered based in reality as driving peared and have been replaced by cars off moving semi trucks or eating reality television, a genre of show cow testicles are not exactly everyday starring everyday people rather than occurrences for people. big-name actors - the days of flipping Clayton Green, a 26-year-old en- on the tube and watching non-syndi- gineering student at the University of cated episodes of Seinfeld, Friends, or Manitoba, says he cannot understand Everybody Loves Raymond are gone. how some shows can get away with Today, whether you want to watch being called reality television. people competing to be the next big "Reality TV isn't some good-look- pop star, marry a wealthy bachelor, or ing people doing crazy stunts, compet- even hang upside down by a rubber ing against each other to try and win a band while eating elephant dung, you prize," says Green. "In half of these can rest assured that there is a reality reality shows, people aren't even doing show for you. things that they would do in real life, But how real is reality TV? so I can't see where the reality is in Rumours have circulated about TV that." shows such as Survivor and The Randy Wade, a reality TV love; She was a Bachelor, saying producers coached disagrees and feels that the shows are kind girl and former contestants into saying certain real. sensible, things. Some contestants have also "It's real because these are guys but she had complained that the editors of the that are just like you and me. Even if tender hea show made them look like villains by they're told what to say or do, they still Too tender, showing only their bad moments. have a mind of their own to say and for the hea Sarah Blondin, an RRC student, do what they want," says Wade. betrays . . . and once a contestant on ABC's The Whether viewers think this type and Janet's Bachelor, says that when contestants of TV is real or not, they're still tun- anxious were off camera, the producers would ing in by the millions to watch their affection w come and talk to them. favourite reality shows. Some may dangerous. "They would plant things in your not be looking for a show that simply Her love sto head, trying to make you be what they mirrors reality, but rather one that is wanted you to be," says Blondin. begins tod entertaining. "It was as if they were trying to For that, reality television gives brainwash you," she laughs. them their entertainment fix. Shows like Fear Facto; a show

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PROJECTING THINGS SINCE 1968 NOVEMBER 20 2006 OPINIO Orr The Damage Done Since 2003, nine Canadian soldiers have been these devices in killed and 21 wounded by improvised explosive Afghanistan has Message devices (IED) and unexploded ordinances (UXO) been steadily in Afghanistan. It ranks among the most heavily increasing. by melissa martin mined countries in the world with the United Corporal Nations (UN) estimating that around 10 million Francois Bernard of of the devices are still contaminating the land. the 22nd Regiment From junior-high sex-ed classes to '80s As of Nov.7, 2006, coalition forces have who served in the television ads (and even once, a flash-in-the-pan reported 442 coalition deaths, 77 ty land- war-torn country hit single by Canadian rapper Ricky J), we've mines or IEDs or 17 per cent of direrall last year, explained heard the rape refrain: no means no. Seems casualties. how insurgents obvious enough, right? • Landmines kill or maim at least 100 have increased the Well, not in Maryland. In that state, as : people every month in Afghanistan, a figure that is sophistication of their attacks. He said that insurgents of Nov.1, "no" only means "no" if you say • quite possibly higher due to the percentage of victims will lay a roadside bomb or landmine and wait for a it before sex - after the act has begun, "no" who do not or cannot report the incident. The major- passing vehicle. If detonated, they measure the level doesn't mean anything at all. ity of the casualties are children. of damage and adjust accordingly so if one landmine At least, that's the ruling handed down It is believed that landmines were first buried disrupts a light armoured vehicle, the next time, they by the state's Special Court of Appeals. during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. will lay two, three or four on top of each other and Though the announcement got no play in Millions of mines were buried by both forces dur- experiment with numbers until they reach a satisfac- the mainstream media, its implications are ing the nine-year war. The International Campaign tory level of damage shocking: if a woman consents to sex, she to Ban Landmines has identified at least 50 types According to the UN, 110 million land mines cannot withdraw consent after it has begun. of mines in the country that were manufactured in litter 68 countries. They cost anywhere between $3 Even if she screams "no", the man can Belgium, Iran, Italy, Pakistan, the USSR, Britain and and $30 to buy. It costs neutralizers between $300 and continue on to orgasm and it is not legally rape. Zimbabwe. The United States provided landmines to $1000 to remove them. For every mine cleared there Defenders of the ruling hasten to add mujahedeen fighters as part of US‘covert assistance in are 20 laid and they can remain active for 50 years. that the victim can still sue the perpetrator, the 1980s to fight the Soviets. Since 1997, 154 countries have signed the Ottawa but that seems like cold comfort for a victim • IEDs are rudimentary bombs primarily used in Treaty, a law that requires all members to ban all of sexual violence. It is even insulting, like guerrilla-style warfare that are used inflict maximum anti-personnel landmines. Three of the world's larg- convoluted prostitution: you can't always refuse damage. They are also referred to as roadside bombs, est arms producers including the US, the People's sex, Maryland judges say, but you can ask to be devices that target military and civilian vehicles. Republic of China and Russia have refused to sign the compensated for your time. IEDs are used to target Afghan government officials, treaty. Though this ruling only applies to the US national and international aid workers, including state, any threat to women's rights in North mine action personnel and coalition troops. Use of You can reach Matt at [email protected]. America should be protested by all. While the • law is gender neutral, since an estimated 95 per cent of rape victims are female it's fair to call it medical complications (such as bodies. control your own actions. Freewill a strike against women. endometriosis or vaginismus) make But ladies aren't the only ones is what separates humans from That women are vulnerable to sexual intercourse incredibly painful. who should be seething. Essentially, the rest of the animal world: a violence is hardly groundbreaking news. One Maybe he's being too rough. the ruling suggests that in the heat dog can't stop mating if his mate in three women will be sexually assaulted in Of course, there's also the most of the moment, a man is unable to doesn't like it, but you guys have her lifetime. Count the women in your life, and obvious reason: the woman simply understand the word "no". If he intellectual control of your body. consider that figure, the statistic is so disturbing changed her mind. As a friend does, he is somehow so unable to Bottom line? If we ever want that it is rarely. discussed openly. Now, pointed out, if you walked into just stop having sex that it doesn't to evolve into a sexually healthy Maryland women are even more at risk. a car dealership and announced constitute criminal behaviour if he society, then we all need to ensure Anyone can come up with countless you were going to buy a car, the continues. that laws across the continent reasons why a woman would initially consent salesman couldn't force you to Come on guys, that's pretty enshrine women's right to consent to 'sex before refusing. She may think the drive one home. That a woman insulting and not just to your to, and refuse, sex. After all, how man is wearing a condom, and refuse when can't change -her mind about sex, intelligence (18-month-old babies could any of us truly consent, with she realizes otherwise. She may be a rape the most intimate consensual act, are fairly clear on what "no" no reservations, if we are always survivor, and suddenly discover that sex serves as disturbing commentary on means), but also to your ability as afraid it's the last chance we'll get triggers horrific memories. She may find that how much society values women's a member of the homo sapiens to to say "no"? EDITOR'S DESK

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By Doug [email protected] 4 Random Questions with 8 p.m. West End Cultural Centre High Five Drive lead singer November 25 and guitarist Greg Rekus On their sophomore well as European label, Shattered Thought Records. LP, From The Ground Up, Q. What are your desert island, self-proclaimed speed rockers Rekus feels that the current top 5 guitar albums? High Five Drive (HFD) aren't lineup is working like a well-oiled planning on breaking genre machine. Instead of having the 1. Moneen - Smaller Chairs for the Early 1900s barriers, sales records, or burden of being the sole songwriter 2. NOFX — Punk in Drublic garnering critical acclaim. But in the band, as it was previously, it's 3. Lagwagon — Trash that doesn't phase frontman now a team effort. 4. Belvedere — Fast Forward Eats the Tape and jack-of-all-trades Greg "In the original lineup of 5. Slayer — Reign In Blood Rekus. He and the rest of the band, somebody would write the Winnipeg four-piece are something, and then everybody kind planning on kicking ass and of put in their two cents and made taking names, any chance they it sound how they thought it should Q. What would we be surprised to can get. sound," says Rekus, "and that's what Rekus and drummer Steve we're moving back to now with find in your CD collection? Jowsey have been the glue this new stuff Bringing it back to A. A tie between Everything I Lon For by that held the band together everyone having equal input to the Hayden and Mellow Gold by Beck. Uoinciidentally, over the past years. They have songs is important." those are the two records the other guys in the been through line-up changes, After the release of From The band hate when I bring them on tour. relentless touring, and have managed and booked Ground Up, Rekus says the band plans on taking the band independently all the way through. a two-week break, then going straight back to "We've been DIY since day one," says Rekus. writing in December. Come January, they will Despite the gruelling schedule, Rekus says launch into pre-production on tracks for the next . Paris Hilton or Ashlee Simpson? they have emerged with a solid follow-up to their album. The band has its sights set on touring Q debut album, Service Engine Soon. During the in Canada, and playing shows in Europe next A. Paris Hilton, more because I know bad things interim, the band has shared the stage with punk summer. Rekus maintains his focus on the current about Ashlee Simpson. I think Paris Hilton would icons such as Belvedere and The Mad Caddies, release, but is mindful of where he wants to take be fun to hang around with, and Ashlee Simpson sold a fair amount of the first album through the band in the future. would be annoying. Spawner Records and the Internet, and written "We like to be ahead of the game...plan for new material at a feverish pace. the future, but it is important to focus on today. We Scene veteran, Blair Calibaba (Gob, Sum 41, are lining up the next year, planning what we want No Means No), and ex-Belvedere front man, Steve to do, and taking it step by step." Q. What is your favourite Simpsons Rawles, took on production duties for the new, The From The Ground Up CD release party quote? hard-hitting 30-minute disc, and it has garnered will be held at The West End Cultural Centre on attention from Bouillon Records in Japan, as Nov. 25. A. When Homer Simpson is at Monty Burns' door and he says "Or what? You're going to call • with Kanye West, ecstasy set to a soundtrack of the dogs? Or the bees? Or the dogs with -bees in for best video at the robotdisco and techno sleaze. their mouth so every time they bark they shoot MTV Europe Music bees at you? Awards. The justice- For these and other Simian combo beat downloads, check out West for the honour manalogue.blogspot.com. at the awards show in Copenhagen. West jumped on the stage after he lost, ripped the mic away from RRC Food Bank Justice and proclaimed he should have won because the star of bling Annual Writing a television- spent one million dollars artd themed column about records had Pamela Anderson in his and mp3s for a newspaper video for "Touch the Sky" West Christmas Hamper confused me for a little while. For threw a drunken hissy fit worthy the longest time I had problems of watching; listening to "We separating the relationships Are Your Friends" should take a between these mediums and Campaign much higher priority however. could not find a way to could The Teenagers sing songs communicate something with about fucking, only they do The Food Bank is asking staff and students to help in preparing cultural relevance. I don't think I it with melodies sweeter than succeeded, but on the plus side, special Christmas hampers for those students in need. As well as anything by Stars or Death there's a tonne of wikkid music Cab For Cutie, even after the traditional non-perishable items, as listed below. Special coming out. they're dripping in honey. The In 2003, Justice (from Christmas treats are also encouraged. Teenagers' song "Homecoming" France) and Simian (British tells a story about two distance band-to-DJ converts) released cousins who meet in America. * Baking ingredients * Chocolate a dance floor stomper "We Are The guy is foreign, from • Your Friends" on Ed Banger somewhere overseas like Saint * Crackers & cookies * Coffee/teas/hot Choc. Records, the label run by Daft Elsewhere. The naive girl from Punk's manager, Pedro Winter. * Pickled foods * Beans the excited states falls in love, The next year it was released believing their relationship to * Cereal, Hot & Cold * Canned soups/chili again, this time by DJ Hell's be perfect because the guy in label, International DJ Gigolo. the story wears skinny jeans. * Jello & pudding mixes * Jams , honey & peanut butter Turntable jocks like Erol Alkan Typically, all the dood is after is and Tiga loved it. Virgin Records * Canned meats * Pasta sex. The warm tender melodies wanted a piece of this booze- juxtapose raunchy lyrics with for-breakfast kinda pie to share sharp social commentary at their parties so they released Our last food bank day of the semester will be December 15, complete with references to the record this summer on a myspace. 2006. Those needing a hamper must have their request forms subsidiary label, Ten Records. The song was remixed and 12, That's all confusing, I'm sorry. submitted by December 2006. Forms are available at either of its new incarnation embraces Virgin also released a music the neon romantics of trailer the SA offices—CM2o at Notre Dame, or Pilo at the Princess video for "We Are Your Friends" trash love affairs. The vocals Street campus. which was nominated, along were vacuumed by a vocoder, blown back out, cutup and Another RRC Students' Association Initiative laser processed. The whole thing reminds me of Grease on * 4. A'AAAAtir,

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By Dana [email protected] Graphic by Tyrone Fontaine

8 p.m. MTS Centre December 4

Guns N' Roses (GNR) in album that has been on the _ So what can one expect the paradise city baby. Well, I verge of being released for from one of the biggest rock don't think most Winnipeggers the last 10 years. Yet, it still bands of the late '80s, with an would consider it exactly para- makes no home on the shrink- entourage of newbies tailing dise, but the notorious, hair- wrapped shelves of any HMV behind? Well, you better stock metal, arena band of the '80s, I've ever been in. up on overpriced beer and or at least one member of it, is Power 97 air jock and spend your time in a happy coming to town either way. self-proclaimed GNR fan; drunken stupor, to take your Axl Rose is toting his atti- Chris Lynch says despite the mind off the 2 hour wait Axl is tude, lead pipes, bandana-clad fact that the show will contain, notorious for bestowing upon weave, and four other musi- "two hours of GNR fun fan- his fans. cians, who don't even slightly tastic-ness" he believes that the "If he makes me wait I'll resemble the four original band will never regain their be pissed...but I'll still forgive members, all the way to the former rock star status in the him," Commented 19-year MTS Centre on Dec. 4. music industry. old Nicky Penner, a floor ticket With one of the biggest "There's been too much holder for the Dec. 4 concert albums of all time, 1987's injury done to the band name, and fan since the first time Appetite for Destruction (the it's been tarnished. I love the she heard "that screeching band's quintessential debut old Guns N' Roses. The new wail belt out 'Welcome to the record which sold 25 million stuff is good but it's not worth Jungle." • copies worldwide), two simul- 15 years in the making." So gear up GNR fans, taneously released, successful, But in the end, does it young and old. Break out your follow-up albums, 1991 's Use really matter? Well, it doesn't best pilly, worn-out, mom-and- Your Illusion I and Use Your change the fact that the man dad-hated-these-guys, '80s Illusion II, as well as The who brought us the gritty, band tee - be it of Mr. Rose, Spaghetti Incident?, Guns N' 'sexcapades of sleaze rock is the original GNR hard-rock Roses (GNR) has more than coming to town. And that boy fellowship, or a beaming enough hits to shake a stick was mighty fine 20 years ago. image of Sebastian Bach's at despite their dormancy in Opening for Axl's plastic- pouty-lipped face curtained by music for the last 13 years. surgery-ravaged, big head is that long blond haired mane Touring once again, Sebastian Bach, the heavy- and back-comb your hair for the band is promoting both metal singing, ex-frontman of the show Dec. 4 at the MTS our old favourites and some the late '80s thrash-metal band Centre. Because to all of those new songs from their fabled Skid Row. Bodaciously-blonde who still harvest that '80s Chinese Democracy album. locked Bach will be rockin' leg-warmer love for sleaze rock An album that may not be out before the Gunners, ped- and hairspray, nothing soothes released until it's pried from dling such classic Row songs better than a little dose of the grasp of Axl's dead, rotting as "Wasted Time", "In a "November Rain". perfectionist fingers. Don't darkened Room", and "Youth forget people, this is the same Gone Wild".

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I hate television. Sometimesits blue light can suck me in but I refuse to pay for it. I don't have cable because I can imagine the amount of hours I would lose, lazing in front of the flickering screen. I have a pair of finicky rabbit ears that have seen their day but still allow me two fuzzy channels for those moments when I want little to no brain activity. Reality TV Better for Families? Most everything on television is shite and contrived and poisoning. By Nisha [email protected] The odd time something worthy will come from television but a majority of prime time and popular The Parents Television 240,000 "indecency complaints" the content and seek a place to culture television is something anger-inciting like Council (PTC) recently issued its made in 2003 to the Federal complain outside of the network Oprah feeling something, or Dr. Phil spewing his annual list of TV shows that they Communications Commission that aired it. But the process is bullshit to the cued-applause of the audience. deem appropriate or inappropriate (FCC) in the US came from the being hijacked by people who in Or if you're really lucky you can watch bleach- for family viewing. Reality shows PTC, and in many cases, the people all likelihood aren't even watching blonde, fake-baked girls in bikinis solve riddles in in general were seen as the most complaining had never even seen the shows but are responding to a mud baths during a reality show like Big Brother. I suitable with shows like American the show in question. group that tells them the content is Idol and Extreme Makeover: Home In response, the PTC claimed think it funny that the "Big Brother House" has a wicked," says Tim Goodman in an Edition, being given the green that the FCC was "playing games article written for the San Francisco huge gym in it because we wouldn't want anyone light. Shows like Survivor and The with their accounting and is being Chronicle. getting fat and ugly I guess, unless they were pre- Simpsons fell into the questionable deliberately dishonest with the Goodman goes on to say, "A chosen to be the token fat-and-ugly person. category, and shows like Desperate American people over the number small group of highly mobilized And all the fucking entertainment shows. Who Housewives and Grey's Anatomy of complaints filed in the last few conservative watchdogs has the fuck cares what Paris Hilton is doing? Or what were labelled as unsuitable for years." essentially driven the "moral values" she is wearing? It's amazing how people follow family viewing. The PTC operates by using campaign directed at the FCC." television shows and how it sways their opinions and The PTC is a non-profit "VCRs, televisions, a full-time The question being asked of choices. group in the United States that team of entertainment analysts, course is: Isn't it the responsibility of Since the rise of tattoo television shows like monitors the decency of prime and a massive online database" parents to just change the channel? Miami Ink and Inked, all of sudden everyone time television. The group which and then logs "every incident of But, the PTC maintains that this and their dog wants a tattoo and it has some big claims to have no political or sexual content, violence, profanity, isn't good enough. "The assertion complicated meaning behind it. People who have religious affiliations says that their, disrespect for authority and other that the sole responsibility lies with • never been tattooed suddenly want to fly down to "primary mission is to promote and negative content," says PTC parents is a self-justifying claim Miami to get a tattoo. Not because they want a restore responsibility and decency executive director Tim Winter. usually made by people who wish to great tattoo, or because the artist has this amazing to the entertainment industry in They then post this information on evade accountability. It is much like reputation, but because they want to be on television. answer to America's demand for their website so that those who care pumping sewage into a town's river, to can lobby complaints with the Reality TV is giving a tonne of people their 15 positive, family-oriented television while maintaining that parents are programming." FCC. responsible for protecting the health minutes of fame. Their witty statements ready to go A report issued by Mediaweek "The FCC is supposed to be of their own children. and pre-thought out, as they wait for their chance to Magazine revealed that an a sounding board for people who say "Deal or No Deal". overwhelming 99.8°/o of the view a TV show, are upset about I can't take very much of it. In small doses while I eat my dinner, I will watch whatever my two channels allow. But it is true that my two channels deprive me of something worth watching like educational or worldly television. As well I will discuss in my random, vicious and most northwestern? likely regretful rant, music videos. While sitting in a Both bar in New York, I, who grew up on farmer-vision and am not of the music-video generation, had to endure the explanation We're Passionate About Your Future behind every Cure video playing on the TV behind the bar. I don't fucking care. Music videos don't mean anything to In Natural Health Care! me because I don't ever see them. And besides isn't the music what really matters anyways? When I do finally catch a music "Northwestern Health Sciences University is committed to being video now, I sit in awe at the sudden change the song takes the nation's university of choice in natural health care education. on for me and for the amount of money probably spent on Northwestern features an exceptional curriculum, outstanding the thing. I think I would rather hear the music and form an faculty, groundbreaking research, and a wealth of clinical training opinion on it first, before having some video aid that opinion opportunities for our students." for me. But like I said, that's because I am not of the cable- - Mark Zeigler, DC, President generation. And quite honestly, should I decide to endure child birth NORTHWESTERN and bare my own children - I don't want them to watch cable either. Most of the cartoons (from the bits and pieces I've seen) HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY are psychotic nowadays and can only aid the growth of the 2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 5543 I apparent ADD affliction seemingly every kid has these days. (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409 • www.nwhealth.edu I would rather my kid find nothing on the three channels and then go outside to play. Northwestern Health Sciences University offers exceptional programs in CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, ORIENTAL MEDICINE, MASSAGE THERAPY, and INTEGRATIVE HEALTH But hey, I am tired and this is my bitchy rant of the day. AND WELLNESS. Take care folks. PROJECTING THINGS SINCE 1968 NOVEMBER 20 2006 ARTS & CULTURE Miller Rocks Out at Manito Ahbee Cyber-Metal Machine By Crystal [email protected] Takes War on the Road Derek Miller's Nov. 5, Manito Miller's repertoire of wild-man 7 p.m. Ahbee Music Festival appearance at moves included lunge-like pacing to Garrick Centre the Pyramid Cabaret was a sold-out, and fro, head banging at a staccato mind-blowing performance. It was a pace, guitar pounding, jumping, hip- November 29 comeback, considering he was wasted at gyrating, guitar straddling, and flinching his Pyramid show on July 21. Most of the his alternating Fender Stratocaster and By Chris [email protected] 250 in attendance on that night were 20- Gibson ES137 semi-hollow body, side to to-30 something Aboriginals, excited to side. This while clenching his eyes shut It's a Monday morning and the Fear ya know. We weren't getting along and the hear and see Juno award winning Miller. about 65 percent of the time, such a raw Factory is running at about half produc- music was suffering which really frustrated At. 12:56 a.m., Miller took the stage. facial expression. tion, says Christian Olde Wolbers. The all of us," says Wolbers of the split. The dark-brown, shaggy-mop-haired,. The band rocked hard during 34 year-old guitarist for the long running With spirits now running high in rock and blues guitar virtuoso was "Mystery Train" and a guy wearing outfit is in dire need of a rest. the band, Wolbers feels that they can get sharply dressed in a black pinstripe suit a Mohawk and a Bad Religion shirt "We were up all night cleaning the back to writing epic, satisfying albums. and tie. Sounding like a slightly-toned- jumped onstage. Security yanked bus for the border crossing, that's some- The group's 2001 album, Digimortal, was down version of the raspy Ed the Sock Mohawk Guy off the stage. Miller said, thing to fear right there." poorly received by both fans and critics, he said, "Don't drink and drive, and "That's all right," and Mohawk Guy Since 1990, Los Angeles-based Fear and their two follow-ups, Wolbers says, practice safe sex, and practice it often." jumped back onstage, and they both Factory has been churning out pummel- were slightly rushed. The next record, he Miller's opener was a blues infused, threw up horns. ling, yet melodic, death metal for the promises, will be more thought out. heavy version of the late, legendary While signing CDs post-show, masses. Their 1992 album, Soul of a New "For the Demanufacture and Link Wray's classic, 1958 instrumental Miller commented, "I was firing on all Machine, is a tour-de-force of relentless Obsolete records we spent a lot of time on rock song, "Rumble". Introduced by a cylinders...It was the best performance double-bass drumming, razor sharp guitar them but for the last two we just wanted blend of lengthy, powerful, emotionally- I've had in a long time." He added, "Four work, and the meanest vocal growl this to get them out there. Now we want to charged riffs, matched with gritting teeth years on the road with a rock band, your side of a Yeti. Although the record failed take more time again. We're going to and a scrunched face, it was a passionate gonna get a lot of, um, sex, drugs, and to chart, it drew a loyal and rabid follow- start the album in the new year, and we're interpretation. As fans hooted and rock n roll, and that record [debut album ing. Subsequent releases Demanufacture, working on a remix record for the last hollered when the melody intensified, he Music is the Medicine] almost killed me, Obsolete, Digimortal, and Archetype saw two, might have to sell it out of a truck," smiled. •as soon as I got done, I went to rehab Fear Factory evolve from being a strictly he laughs, "but it'll come out." "Wray was a Shawnee from North and I emerged as a powerful man." death-metal band. Over the years, the Long employing themes of man vs. Carolina and he invented the distorted His manager Don Marks says Miller band has added electronic flourishes and machine in a futuristic, Terminator-like guitar and the power chord," Miller said, wants to break into the mainstream. clean vocals, all the while staying true to struggle, Wolbers says the topic of the explaining the reason for his selection. Marks says a tour with Stevie Salas, a the original Fear Factory sound. band's music has changed, "He changed the face of rock n roll." Mescalero-Apache Native American, "We've definitely done a lot of things "We used that as just a way of show- Miller is Haudenosaunee, from Six who's toured with Mick Jagger, Billy Idol, that most bands wouldn't do, I mean ing these fears that people have, but now Nations in Ontario. Sass Jordan, and Rod Stewart, is in the we've taken all these influences and put we've begun to take a lot more personal "Rumble" wasn't the only Wray works. them together and now we think that approach, more relatable." tribute played that night. Miller jumped The only element lacking that night we have created a niche there," says The band's line-up, which is rounded up on a speaker to blast out his soulful was a light show. It was an hour-long, 10 Wolbers. Wolbers, who used to play bass out by drummer Raymond Herrera and version of 1963's, "Jack the Ripper". song set, with songs mostly from Miller's in the band, moved to guitar following recently recruited bass player Byron •Drummer Dale Harrison pounded second album, The Dirty Looks. His the departure of founding guitarist Dino Stroud are currently criss-crossing North the skins during "Shot o' Cocaine". ballads such as "Ocean", "Stormy Eyes", Cazares in 2002. The group disbanded in America in support of their latest album, Devil Come Down Sunday, a mid- "Malibu", and Juno award winning, March of that year after vocalist Burton Transgression, which was released last tempo, blues rock tune was a treat. Miller "Love Sick Blues #49", were awesome. C. Bell suddenly left, citing personal mat- year through Calvin Records. Fear and bassist Ken Hoover mirrored each But what really stood out, was his ability ters between band members. Fear Factory Factory plays the Garrick Centre Nov. other, swaying front to back, pounding to rock-hard during every one of his resumed several months later without 29 as part of the Machines at War Tour guitars to the ground. It was sheer, solid, songs. Cazares. with support coming from Suffocation, musical chemistry. "It was just a lot of personal bullshit Decapitated and Hypocrisy. it is BOGO time at the Ox and Mercantile

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Comic Freaks Collide at Manitoba Convention

By Shawn [email protected]

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Manitoba When Paille first wanted to bring a convention to "For 2007, our main guest is going to be David fans of comics and collectibles had to search across the Winnipeg, comic stores criticized him, saying Winnipeg Prowse, the man who played Darth Vader," Paille said, world to find those rare Black Panther comics and vintage could not support a convention with such few comic and "and this will be the only. Canadian convention he'll be Uncle Owen Star Wars action figures. collectible dealers. But Paille was never persuaded by the at. 53 But that was the past and this is the future, and we dark side, and with the force as his ally, he made his vision Paille added that fans will have a chance to speak have Michael Paille to thank. His continuing mission- come to life by recruiting a handful of out-of-province with the sci-fi icon, with a photo and autograph period, to seek out new comics and new collectibles, to explore dealers. and witness how Star Wars was really made from the strange new conventions across North America, and to "I never want to bring in people who sell the same perspective of the man behind the black mask. boldly bring them all to Manitoba. stuff as local dealers...so I found people who have stuff "We're going to show the original Star Wars, and On Nov. 5, in the basement of the Assiniboine that was unique - the rarest of the rare." Prowse will be there narrating over it," Paille said. "We Gordon Hotel, geeks rejoiced in the amalgamation of The ability to find the rare comics and collectibles, will not just see Star Wars. We will see how they filmed it new and rare comics (including a booth by RRC's own including a $1,400 Spiderman comic featuring the very and what really happened." broadcasting instructor Dean Cooper), cards, Anime, first appearance of the Green Goblin, translated into the Paille, with his forward thinking, shared some of his action figures, video games, and a variety of collectibles at biggest comic convention Manitoba had ever seen. plans for 2008's convention plan's. the Manitoba Comic Con. "For years I've been saying Winnipeg could handle a "We're working on getting some Star Trek guests. I'm The self-appointed commander-in-chief and coor- national convention," Paille added, "and we've probably working on getting some Klingons." dinator of the event, Paille, took it upon himself, with his exceeded more than 2,000 people at the door." And while this year's convention is over, and I did wife Violet's help, to create the convention. Paille doesn't plan to stop at the success of 2006, and pick up my Star Wars Scorch action figure, fans can "Just me and my wife do this. We don't have a comic has begun construction on a new comic convention, one expect a super-sized Manitoba Comic Con in 2007 at store or anything," Paille said. "We do this as a hobby. more powerful than the first. And when completed, this Victoria Inn. I'm a chef by trade." ultimate convention will spell certain delight for the large band of Star Wars rebels. One Stand Up City WHAT MAKES WINNIPEG FUNNY FLU SHOTS By Matt [email protected] 16fli - 9:00 am-1:00 pm A spotlight, a microphone, and an audience on Portage Avenue. The Limelight Tavern on St. November 2314 - 1:00 am- 4:00 pm - it seems pretty easy once it's broken down, but Mary's Road operated until 1995 as The Comedy successfully performing stand up comedy can be Oasis. Comedians such as Irwin Barker, Bruce Noire Dame Campus (South Gym) one of the toughest feats a person can achieve. Clark, and Tanyalee Davis all called these places Scanning the darkened faces in the crowd, home before they went on to their individual November 22a1 from BM am-1am-1:00 pm laughter is your only performance review with successes. reactions instantaneous and sometimes critical. Though there is only one comedy club in Prince$s Street Campus {PDS) You would rarely see somebody heckle a live operation, Winnipeg's underground comedy theatre performance, but stand up comedy is an scene offers a chance for comedy hopefuls to Skylark Medical Ciaowiz. be oftieri■g vacciaiions at art form that requires the audience's reaction. perform their material. Rumors Comedy Club, the above dates and location:. (You most bring year Perhaps that is why it still continues to be popular. 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I- 4,- Buckets To Baskets OLAES NO CHICKEN WHEN IT COMES TO HOOPS By Kara [email protected]

After more than a 20-year hiatus me as a player," says Olaes of his older Olaes says if he was not so busy "My favourite sport used to be from the courts, RRC is pleased to once teammates. with school, work, and basketball, his baseball but my dad was a basketball again have a varsity basketball team for Olaes proves his maturity both ideal day would be to "just sit and watch player, so, he forced me to play," he says. students. Josh Olaes says because they're on and off the court. Out of the nine movies," and it probably wouldn't hurt Olaes also says he's following a fam- a new team, the RRC Rebels constantly players on The Rebels, he is one of the to throw in eating his favourite foods ily pattern of loving to play basketball. have something to prove to not let their few to hold a job on top of basketball from McDonald's, because according to One of his sisters currently plays for the team be a joke to the school. and school priorities. He works about ten him, "it's such good stuff" University of Winnipeg Wesmen. Despite the obvious drawbacks such hours per week at KFC, and is in his first But he's obviously no couch potato, as lacking a solid reputation and having year of the three-year Civil Engineering having played many sports throughout to put the effort in to build it up, he's en- program at the Notre Dame Campus, his life including volleyball, hockey, and joying the excitement of the new team. Despite this, Olaes still manages to soccer. Olaes brings some great basketball make it to practice. experience to the Rebels team. Playing "He's extremely in '05 with Sisler High School, his committed. He's a team enjoyed a very successful year, high-calibre basketball winning both the City and Provincial player and we were "Can you tell I'm Championships. He has also played for lucky to get him on a Philippine basketball league for over our team. He always five years. gives the best he has," straightening my teeth?" Although he wears number 21 on says Rebels coach Ogo his jersey, this doesn't reflect his age. Okwumabua. Olaes won't attain the age of major- Olaes' commitment ity until December. At 17, Olaes is the earned him a starting youngest player on his team. "They look spot on the team as a at me as the youngest, but still respect shooting guard.

Once In A Lifetime DYCK HELPS REBELS CLICK ON COURT

By Christina [email protected]

In 2005, Amber Dyck basketball program, Amber travelled as a youth pastor says she saw "a once in a ALL TODAY to Zambia, Africa where she lifetime opportunity" — it was involved in academic and was announced soon after 0 SCHEDULE sports activities for youth. basketball would be included A FREE APPOINTMENT. Dyck says the experience as a sport offered at RRC. there has spurred hopes to go Dyck says she re-arranged back after she has graduated her entire school year so that from RRC. she could get involved, and "Life is about the adds she's grateful to finally relationships you make with play basketball with a tight the people around you and knit all-women's team. with God," she says. "There's definitely a lot of For now, this 22-year-old talent out there," she says. nursing student is devoting On the team's first basketball some of her energy to Red game, Dyck was impressed to Were coming to Red River Princess St, Campus River College's new women's see the bleachers filled with basketball team, in its first so many people coming out Tuesday, November 28 year of competition. to see the team in action. And even though jerseys Although the women lost Stop by and learn about invisalian are still in production, and their first game, it was a numbers for the players are great learning experience — a not yet assigned, but the team chance to see how the team is still playing. works together. "It's been great, but it's hard In addition to her dedication to start up something new to the newly formed team, It's hard to get the word out Dyck manages to hold down 0% interest there that we have basketball a part-time job. The free time teams now" she says. she does have is preferably Dyck first got involved with spent outside, hiking, ORTHODONTIST monthly payments the recreation services at the camping, rock climbing and college during her first year of course, playing outdoor of nursing, after playing for sports. CERTIMV SPECIALIST her former Stonewall High Amber believes athletics and we accept School basketball team. She physical activity provide a orthodontic participated in the basketball positive outlet for the stresses Ph: 925-G R I N (4746) intramurals offered by the that come from college life [email protected] insurance college, but she missed the and she encourages other e-mail: dynamics of playing on an all students to get involved in web-site: www,rykisscorn women's team. sports. "You have to make When Ryan Ratushniak, sacrifices but it's worth it," manager of athletics and she says, "You have your recreation services at the whole life to work." TUXEDO GARDEN CITY FORT RICHMOND college, talked about the 16T-2025 CORYDON WI. 411-?2C11 (ACHILL PS SI. 105-2265 PEMBINA HIV Y. possibility of starting up a HEALTH, SPORTS & LIFESTYLES NOVEMBER 20 2006 THE PROJECTOR Piss-icles, The Professor, and the Porch Window

was afflicted with a terrible case probably would have given a cheery floor ceiling. of avoiding day-to-day realities in thumbs-up. Eight years ago a man broke a favour of more useful things, like The hole, he explained, was from back porch window with a mattress. shopping, gambling and pondering the second storey porch. The second Eight years later, his entire antique the nature of existence with a fine storey porch, he explained, had rot- murder mystery collection was under glass of brandy. ted floors. The floors, he explained, three inches of pisswater icicles. The Professor took me on a tour had rotted because the window was Under the pen name Rosetta of his home, a stereotypical sight broken. The window, he explained, Stone, Dr. Seuss published a children's for sore eyes. Libraries were stuffed had been broken 8 years ago when he story about a little bug who sneezes into every room, and after showing was lifting a mattress up on a pulley. It and sets off a series of events that me the kitchen, I was pretty sure I'd had been snowing and raining on the eventually disrupt the local parade. be brewing my coffee in the closest kitchen ceiling ever since. I think of the Professor's porch public toilet instead. He pointed to Over the winter that hellhole of window from time to time. I think of "One fine summer morning a little bug a hole in the kitchen ceiling where a kitchen went below zero. If you the six hundred dollar heating bills sneezed..." - Rosetta Stone. plaster had cracked and fallen. don't know what a completely frozen that the kitchen ceiling spawned. I "Do you want me to fix that sink full of suspended dishes looks think about the mess he knew was I house-sat for somebody for a before I leave?" like, I dare you to give it a go. It blew waiting for him (I sent photos). I year once. It was a rent-free three- "Oh no. It's no problem." my goddamn mind. On Christmas understand why instead of calling storey home in Wolseley all to myself, The hole was gargantuan, but I morning, the kitchen pipe blew and the insurance company, he decided otherwise known as "way too good was trying to be polite. It was three ran for several hours while I ate all of to explore the east coast for another to be fucking true". The homeowner stories high. It was for a year. It was my mom's food in St. James. The day three months instead. was a professor, and much like myself; free. He could have pointed to a after that, the septic pipe froze solid badger's nest under the bed and I and backed up through the second SAVOUR THIS D RIVER COLLEGE Aboriginal Growing The Cure nF AFP IF11 AFrS, Scipir.F AND T:•HNDI TX:1V Student Support & Community Relations By Joanna Fultz, news editor

I have always linked the lush, has magnesium at its molecular green growth of grass with health, core instead of iron. The simi- rebirth and spring. The thawing larities between the two are why of a dead season ready to thrive wheatgrass is believed to have again is encouraged by warmer the ability to rebuild red blood temperatures, but made possible cells. Aside from increasing the by the persistence of these spindly red blood count, wheatgrass infant blades forming a blanket has been linked to many other to warm the earth's stagnant health benefits such as blood pulse. Although, I must admit, purification, improving digestion, I have never thought of grass as fighting cancer, heart disease and something that could spring a diabetes. human life back from the grasp of Wheatgrass is typically a terminal illness. grown indoors from red winter What if you could grow a wheat and is harvested for cure for cancer as easily as you juicing after seven to 10 days of can grow a tumor? Some people growth. For the crop to reach say that you can, and the evidence maximum health potential, ex- shouldn't be ignored. perts recommend using organic Wheatgrass is no longer wheat and soil, and to start seeds thought of as produce just for off by soaking them in water for hippies, cows, and juice bars, it is 24 hours before planting. slowly becoming a well-recognized Although Manitoba's nutritional supplement when taken climate is not ideal for growing either in a freshly juiced or powder wheatgrass outdoors, growing form. The grass has been linked it with the help of hydroponics to minor health benefits such or in a greenhouse are alterna- as increasing energy levels and tive options. Most people who decreasing fatigue, and to major grow wheatgrass from seed will life-changing health improvements simply sprout it in small trays by invi:es like shrinking tumors and detoxify- a window indoors. Aboriginal students ing the liver. In order to juice wheatgrass, Wheatgrass contains a multi- a special juicer is necessary to and their families tude of minerals, vitamins, and is achieve the best squeeze, as protein rich with 17 amino acids. wheatgrass is full of cellulose Friday December 5, 2006 Among all of its nutrients, perhaps which is incredibly difficult to the component that makes wheat- break down — especially for Voyageur Cafeteria grass most beneficial to human anyone without four stomachs to 5 - 9pm health is the fact it is made up of aid digestion (ahem). It must be 70 per cent chlorophyll, giving it a consumed directly after juicing Cl- ildren ages 12 and wider vvi I receve a very powerful healing quality to avoid a `moo'gey, swamp-like Pleasf register by December 1. 2006 via email cr "Wheatgrass is high in taste sensation (not pleasant chlorophyll, which is very close in — believe me). resisiration forms are availabe n F209 or P'lC /. structure to hemoglobin," says Dr. It is hard to imagine tiny Catherine Kiazyk, a licensed natu- pieces of grass having such 4"\-, C*\. C\!-F) C\9 C\-5 ropathic doctor with the Dynamic amazing health benefits. But For mare information, confect Medicine Naturopathic Clinic. after watching these sharp em- ridippesistehienrc.mb.ca • phone 632-2106 "The theory is that [wheatgrass] erald blades spike through a dry, helps to build up blood and sup- black crumble of suffocating soil, port the liver." it is easy to make the connection Chlorophyll and hemoglo- between wheatgrass and its abil- bin are very similar in chemical ity to introduce vibrant life into stit cture, although chlorophyll something that was, for a time, cold and dark.

PROJECTING THINGS SINCE 1968 NOVEMBER 20 2006 HEALTH, SPORTS & LIFESTYLES 1141 Get Ready To Sweat

By Christina [email protected]

Across North America, fitness fanat- workout. This allows you to build muscle ics are tossing their running shoes and opting faster, tone up quicker and the heat gives you instead for a barefoot workout. They are an intense cardio workout at the same time." stripping down and literally sweating off extra Over the past two years, the number weight in studios heated between 35 and 45 of licensed studios to teach this form of yoga degrees Celsius. has grown 300 per cent, from 217 to 650 Hot Bikram Yoga, founded by Yogiraj worldwide, according to a Ryerson University Bikram Choudhury, is a challenging series of report. More than 30 of those studios were in By the time you read this line either the BC Lions 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises prac- Canada. or the Montreal Alouettes will have hoisted the Grey ticed in sauna-like conditions. Bringing this Nancy is surprised at the size of the crowd Cup. But as a Winnipegger, the actual game itself right style of Yoga to the U.S. in 1972, Choudhury Hot Yoga attracts from class to class. "There now is the least of my worries. taught his classes for free until he was con- are at least 20 people in each session and there It's not that I don't have faith in Winnipeg as a city, vinced to charge as their popularity increased. are 20 sessions per week. Regular yoga classes because I do. We've all pulled together before to throw Like regular yoga, Hot Yoga Concentrates on only get about eight students per class so it is great events (1998 Pan-Am Games) and it's not like we strengthening every muscle in the body during obvious which one is more popular." haven't held a Grey Cup here before. I'm just not sure a 90-minute session - however, it's the heat The benefits in doing Hot Yoga include: Winnipeg is ready to be put under the microscope again. that has everyone talking. increasing flexibility, strengthening muscles, There are going to be plenty of people here. Plenty. lust be prepared to sweat," warned releasing stress, and speeding up the heart Hotels have been booked solid for weeks, and organizers Nancy, who has been a certified Hot Yoga rate, allowing the body to burn fat more are just waiting for festivities to get under way. And while instructor for almost a year. rapidly. The focus needed during a class forces Winnipeg is a great small-sized city the fact is that many "The room is heated to en- participants to concentrate on the positions of the fans, although coming from all over Canada, hance flexibility by warm- and breathing alone. come from cities that are a little more aesthetically pleas- ing up your muscles Hot Yoga also places a strong focus on ing (save for Regina and Hamilton). and tendons inner strength and spirituality There's reason for concern: it seems every time before and Terri Jarema, who has been taking lessons • visitors come to our city, they get front-page coverage for during for almost two years, keeps going back because •. getting their car broken into, beat up, or things stolen. the of the relaxed feeling she gets after a session. • For the sake of all the visitors arriving in our city, I really "Halfway through you are ready to quit. • hope this doesn't happen. Winnipeg doesn't need that You are soaked, thirsty and sore, but you • reputation furthered. We're being observed on a national have to battle through. When the class level and it's time that we show Canada that we're not is over, you feel a sense of accom- just "Winter-peg." plishment and focus. You're • Too often we get lost in the shuffle of national big- proud of the sweat and ticket events between Calgary and Montreal. We get it will keep you ignored. This is our chance to show Canada that we can coming back," throw one stellar party. she says. So there it is As it stands, we'll already know how we did by the time this article is printed, so any pleas I make right now to Winnipeggers to be on their best behaviour during Grey Cup week will go unheard. Here's to hoping that we are. In terms of the game itself, of course it will have been a classic fight for Grey Cup victory. My predic- tion was Montreal would best manage the X factor on November 19th, the X factor being whatever crazy weather Winnipeg decided to have that day. When you Squashing The Myth Of Elitism read this, be sure to drop me a line about whether I was right or wrong. By Andrea [email protected]

The air was thick with intense community is trying to step away from enjoy. concentration at the Winnipeg Squash stereotypes. The misconception about private Racquet Club (WSRC) during the 2006 "North American squash is viewed as clubs is assumed all around the world. Bieber Securities Inc. Fall Classic tourna- an elitist sport, but that is now a miscon- Andre Haschker travelled from Germany ment from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. A ception. The sport is trying very hard to to play in the tournament. He is a profes- pin drop would have resonated get all types of people playing," said Josh sional squash player ranked 144th in the in the gallery where about 40 Struthers, assistant Pro at the WSRC and world. spectators watched the fast- 18th ranked player in Canada. Haschker said,,"It's more for the elite paced matches in progress in Struthers said the small but active (in Canada). It would be good to have this any one of the four courts. Winnipeg squash community is getting kind of structure in Germany" The upscale private club older, so they are trying to attract a new Haschker explained that there are hosting the event had the feel demographic by promoting the sport with very few private clubs in Germany and of a CEO's office, with dark . a fitness and lifestyle approach. that makes it more difficult for players to wood furniture and rich green "If you want a good half hour work- develop their skills. "Out of the (private) carpet, but the only business out and competition, squash is the sport. club structure they can employ a club going on at the WSRC was It's a life-long sport," Struthers said. professional to help raise the demand squash. One misconception regarding squash and skill level. We don't have that in What kind of person does in Winnipeg (and North America) is that Germany," added Haschker. squash attract? you must be a member of a private club. Struthers does admit that there-is a According to the Squash "You don't have to be a member of a bigger pool of players at private clubs Canada website, a player par- private club to play," Struthers said. There because they can get added instruction in ticipant survey proves "that squash are several courts in Winnipeg, includ- the sport. players are upscale, loyal, highly educated, ing at the two Winnipeg universities, St. "Most start at public clubs and then decision-makers and professionals." Boniface College, and the YMCA-YWCA move on to a private club." In Winnipeg, however, the squash Downtown for people of all skill levels to

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