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Colours of Christmas Winners Age 8 & Under 1st Place – Sarah Anderson, 7 years old from Okotoks 2nd Place – Amanda Burritt, 7 years old from Turner Valley
Age 9 to 15 1st Place – India Cummings, 12 years old from DeWinton 2nd Place – Brianna Nicholson, 12 years old from Diamond Valley area
Age 16 & Over 1st Place – Charlotta Jonker, 40 years old from Calgary 2nd Place – Heather Baldwin, 50 years old from High River
Age 8 & Under The response was Tristene Shoop, 6 overwhelming and the years old from Turner decision was really dif- Valley ficult so we have some Jenna Kate, 7 years R u n n e r U p s t o old from Calgary announce: Maya Soelens, 8 years old from Okotoks
Age 9 to 15 Payton Rose, 11 years old from Calgary N i c o l a s Melnechenko, 9 years old from Turner Valley Jenna Lorenz, 14 years old from Okotoks Age 16 & Over Sheila Heninger, 33 years old from Calgary Darlene Fernell, 50 years old from High River Rhona Olhauser, 28 years old from Calgary. We received many entries and would like to thank everyone that participated and a special thank you to oneyear-olds, Tyson Dyck and Verity Schmekel and 71-year- old Della Taylor.
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Nanton hockey players and skaters are looking for help. The Nanton Arena has been closed down after high winds caused structural damage. Ice times and game rescheduling is underway. If your community can offer assistance please contact 403-646-2029. Needy seniors in Calgary have received a $6.5 million boost from the Alberta government. The province has partnered with the Bethany Care Society to develop 50 housing units for needy seniors. They will include five wheelchair accessible units and eight are housing for the homeless. Cost to make a penny: 1.5 cents. The Senate finance committee is recommending that the federal government remove the penny from circulation and that guidelines be established for rounding off purchase prices for cash-only transactions. Alberta has passed 3rd reading of the Distracted Driving law. This will come into effect in the spring of 2011. Prince William and Kate Middleton are officially engaged. The wedding will take place April 29th 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London, England. Three new NHL-sized rinks opened at Canada Olympic Park on Wednesday, December 15th. Brendon Arnold, spokesman for WinSport Canada, said that the ice would be available to everyone. “It's hoped the rinks will help ease the crunch on ice time in the city.”
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GrandÉ ~ December 21st, 2010
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challenge If you've ever struggled with how to manage the after school hours, you're not alone! Over a million families in Canada have children in the 6-12 age group - and most parents are working and not around when that school bell rings. • Promotes positive attitudes, values and relationships • Enhances your child's self-esteem, confidence and skills • Provides recreation and sports activities proven to improve health, self-esteem and school performance • Protects against at-risk behaviours, including unmonitored TV and internet use After school programs are available in most communities across Canada. Boys and Girls Clubs provide quality after school programs and services in 700 community locations across the country.
Four cornerstones of positive childhood
development... Leadership, Growth and Empowerment to nurture confidence and self-esteem in young people and promote their healthy physical, emotional and social development, through involvement in activities that provide opportunities for creative exploration, leadership, community involvement and decision making. Learning and Career Development provides educational opportunities that strengthen literacy, academic and technology skills and enhanced career readiness in young people, as well as encourages them in a thirst for lifelong learning. Physical Activity, Health and Safety encourages healthy attitudes towards exercise and nutrition and provides young people with safe, positive opportunities to meet friends and learn new skills. Community Services shows young people the value of community contribution and involvement by challenging them to take on service and leadership roles in their communities.
By Todd Curran An independent review of the provincial menu program for Alberta Health Services' nursing homes and small hospitals is complete, and residents' voices are being heard. The review, commissioned by Alberta Health Services, acknowledges that the provincial menu program has good foundational elements such as nutritional guides and menu planning, as well as provides recommendations on areas for improvement such as expanding the menu to incorporate more local favourites and resident input on new menu items. “Our seniors want food that reminds them of home and sometimes home is a nursing home or a long-term care centre,” said Gene Zwozdesky, Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness. “Food matters
to them and we are incorporating their suggestions in the menus.” Immediate improvements include encouraging facilities to display meal options visually so that residents can be involved in making the choice and providing product sampling sessions for seniors, families, local staff and community members to taste and provide feedback on new menu items. Future enhancements embrace planning and building on menu choices with culinary teams, led by an Executive Chef. Also, by incorporating regular menu feedback from local kitchen staff, who have first-hand knowledge of what residents don't like by the food left on their plates, the menus can be tailored to be crowd-pleasers. From September 14th
The After School Program operates daily after school until 6:00pm and on all P.D. days from 8:00am - 5:30pm. Each Club creates a safe, supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Boys and Girls Clubs have been helping young Canadians to discover, develop and achieve their potential, for over 100 years. To learn more about programs and parent resources BGCC offers or to find a Club in your community, visit www.bgccan.com.
to October 4th, reviewers visited 26 facilities, spoke with residents, families and staff and used a questionnaire to guide conversations about food services. The review included discussions with resident councils and existing patient satisfaction surveys. Patient/resident satisfaction surveys are being conducted every six months and AHS will continue to “fine-tune” the menu and provide updates to the province on the results of the reviews. “We are making immediate improvements based on the feedback of our patients and residents,” said Andrew Will, Executive Vice-President, Clinical Support Services. “We'll continue to work with these individuals to improve our menus and deliver high quality, nutritious meals.”
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Preschool, After School Program, Teen Program and Summer Camp Program are all offered by the Boys ands Girls Club of Diamond Valley which is a non-profit organization that has been in the community over 16 years. Our After School Program serves the communities of Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Longview, Millarville and Nanton. Our programs include: Arts and Crafts Physical activities both indoors Music Lessons and outdoors Movies Tennis, Basketball, Ball Hockey, Structured Games Skateboarding, Soccer, etc. Homework Help Nutritious Snacks and LOTS of Fun! Cooking Lessons Boys and Girls Club of Diamond Valley & District PO Box 904 611-3rd Street SW (Oilfields Arena) Black Diamond, AB T0L 0H0 Phone: 403-933-4066 E-mail: exdir@telus.net Registered Charitable No. 89736-5045-RR0001
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Spotlight On Our Communities Each edition we will be showcasing one of the City and one of the Rural communities that we deliver into. This edition we are pleased to introduce the following two communities:
NANTON
A Town of approximately 2,100 residents, Nanton was named after Sir Augustus Merideth Nanton, of Winnipeg (1860 - 1925) who directed firms that offered financing for farms and ranches throughout the west. It is located south of Calgary at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 533.
Nanton is k n o w n p r imarily for its a v i a t i o n museum (Bomber Command Museum of Canada), its high number of antique shops, and two fully-restored grain elevators on north-bound Highway 2. The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in the centre of Nanton. Much more than just planes and grains, Nanton
features a golf club, recreation centre, farmer's and art markets, and the Big Sky Garden Railway. For outdoor enthusiasts, adventure abounds with a playground of camping, hiking, fishing and boating. A Calendar of Events for Nanton can be found at www.nantonchamber.co m and visit: www.town.nanton.ab.ca for more information on the Town.
Calgary: Chaparral The neighbourhood of Chaparral is located at the southern edge of Calgary and is bordered to the east by the Bow River Valley to the west by Macleod Trail. Chaparral was established in 1995 and the neighbourhood centerpiece is a 32-acre artificial lake and a 21-acre park
with two waterfalls. Locals enjoy events such as Lake Chaparral Family Fun Day, the Annual Duck Race, Sand castle building and Family-legged races, while other communities are welcome to join the President's Annual 3 on 3 Labour Day Classic
Hockey Tournament. This event is not only for hockey lovers, it also features a carnival, BBQ and a movie in the park ! There will also be games, activities, face painting and more food! Visit: www.chaparralcommunit y.ca for more information.
Watch our next edition for these communities: Silverado and Vulcan
A Touch of Internationality
A Rather Unique Fundraiser Dashing Santas raised money for St. Luke’s Hospice in Winsford, Cheshire, England
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Christmas Shopping – try eBooks! Christmas shopping for the perfect gift is tough. Books have always been a great choice. So this year, why not think about purchasing an eBOOK. (an eBook is a digital, on screen version of a published physical book – same page size only lighter) These slim lined, light weight devices are easy to carry around. Best of all, you can adjust the print size and spacing – a real plus for people who prefer a little larger print, more space between lines or a softer background light for eye protection. When choosing an eReader, make sure it is compatible with the books online at your public library. Not all eReaders have the capability of connecting to libraries. It is necessary
that you be able to choose from more places like the online Reader Store, where you can access new releases or choose from over one million FREE public domain titles on Google or find links to borrow eBooks free with your library membership from public libraries. The Sony Reader Touch Edition uses high contrast on its anti-glare touch screen to deliver amazing, paper-like display. For the passionate reader or constant traveler, Reader Touch lets you carry up to a thousand books – more than you really want at any one time unless your boat goes adrift in the ocean for 50 days. To find out more about available eBooks, getting started, audio book devices, or eBook
devices, check out what's online through Alberta's libraries. On your internet, put this address in the search space – tracpac.ab.ca. When you get to TRAC (The Regional Automation Consortium) look down the page to the second box “Getting Started” and look up the section on “Supported eBook Devices”. From this Device Resource Centre you can choose from the eReaders that are compatible with PDF eBooks. Also take note of devices that are NOT compatible with these free library books. The next step is to set up an eAccount, start ordering books anytime 24/7 from home and enjoy! Friendly advice from your Sheep River Library in Black Diamond.
Oko-local Reaches Rodeo Royalty By Todd Curran During the River City Round Up All Star Luncheon at the Edmonton Expo Centre on November 12th, Miss Rodeo Okotoks Kezia Morrison was elevated to rodeo royalty after being crowned Miss Rodeo Canada 2011 by outgoing Miss Rodeo Canada Britteny Foster. Kezia Morrison is a southern Alberta cowgirl born into a family tradition of farming and ranching dating back to the late 1800's. A recent graduate of Queen's University with an Honours Degree in Political Studies and Spanish, she hopes that her experience in the Miss Rodeo Canada pageant will help her in achieving her ultimate dream of one day becoming an international diplomat. Kezia is the third Miss Rodeo Okotoks to be crowned Miss Rodeo Canada and the status is a goal Kezia set for herself when she earned the Okotoks
crown during the 2009 Okotoks Pro Rodeo, which gave her the opportunity to represent Okotoks at the Canadian Finals Rodeo and compete for the national crown. “I definitely wanted to come to the Miss Rodeo Canada pageant the second I won Miss Rodeo Okotoks,” she said. “I came into it knowing full well it was something I had a shot at and it was something I wanted to do.” It's a demanding process to win the Miss Rodeo C a n a d a crown, enduring interviews, exams, public speaking, h o r s e m a nship demonstrations and other commitments. Kezia's every move was followed by judges, often hidden in the crowd of spectators. Still, she em-
braces the opportunity to represent Okotoks in her new position. “It's a source of pride for me to be able to say I'm from Okotoks,” she said. “It's a community that, when people ask me about it, I can't help but smile because I love the town.” With beauty, brainpower, talent and grace, this Oko-local adds sparkle to the Stetson of Miss Rodeo Canada's prestigious title.
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GrandÉ ~ December 21st, 2010
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The Informant resin and in many cases, the energy and waste byproducts of reconstructing a recyRecycling may not be as clable back into something environmentally friendly as useful also outweighs the prothe Green Gangs would have duction of new materials. you believe. A Recycling E c o n o m i s t S t e v e n search on Wikipedia says Landsburg has suggested that “…proponents of recy- that the sole benefit of reduccling often make matters ing landfill space is trumped worse and suffer from confir- by the energy needed and mation bias. Specifically, crit- resulting pollution from the ics argue that the costs and recycling process. Although recycling may energy used in collection and transportation detract from create jobs, they are often (and outweigh) the costs and jobs with low wages and energy saved in the produc- dreadful working conditions that don't produce as much tion process.” The energy and cost as the cost of wages to pay for expenditures of (curbside) those jobs. These make-work collection, sorting, storing, jobs produced by the recysanitizing, inspection and cling industry can be a poor transportation of recyclables trade for the jobs lost in logis greater than simply pro- ging, mining and other ducing new materials. Virgin industries associated with plastic resin, for instance, virgin production. The deforestation compocosts 40% less than recycled By Todd Curran
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nent also appears to be a non-issue, as economist Steven Landsburg claims that because paper companies have incentives to replenish the forests they own, large demands for paper lead to large forests. As most paper comes from pulp forests grown specifically for paper production, reduced demand for virgin paper leads to fewer farmed forests. Similar opinions were expressed in a 1995 article for The Free Market. The only argument left for recycling is the traditional government strong-arm tactic of participate or be punished. But, for the sake of the economy, clean air, more trees and Mother Earth, please throw this newspaper in the garbage after reading it.
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A common comment I get goes something like this: “My child can see, so why does he/she need glasses?” We won't get lost in a discussion of what 'need' is, rather, let's focus on what is best. Optometry has standards that 'suggest strongly' when a prescription is warranted and these standards are generally accepted and followed. My guiding principle is to prescribe glasses when they will eliminate obstacles to learning and reading, and this is based on both accepted standards, but on other factors as well. Let's use a somewhat vulgar analogy: A car might have air in the tires, but the tires must be properly inflated and of equal or balanced pressure in all four tires. You might say to the mechanic “there's nothing wrong with my tires, they all have air in them”, but they are really only safe when inflated to an optimal level. You can extend this and say “there's nothing wrong with my car, I drove it here didn't I?” Vision, like a car, is complicated, but easy to use.
Vision, on the other hand, is infinitely more complex. Even though a car is drivable, it may have serious problems with alignment, filters, plugs and a hundred other things that can contribute to less than optimal performance. If there are enough significant problems, the car, while functional, might well be on the verge of a full failure. If your child appears to 'see' well enough - on what are you basing this assertion? There are numerous factors at play with vision that are invisible to parents and teachers, and even students themselves will not say anything. In an upcoming article, I will tell the story of a young man who had been struggling for three years with severe visual dysfunction. No one picked this up because few people know what to look for - it takes training and an experienced eye to identify visual dysfunction. As for children, they never know what is 'normal' and so they typically deal with whatever dysfunction they have without com-
plaint. If you feel your child does not read well, is having trouble in school, or is not performing to his or her potential, there is almost certainly some element of visual dysfunction contributing to or causing the problem. See www.LearningManagement. ca for more information. Enter 'Parent VT Survey' in the search box in the top right of the web page to find a questionnaire regarding reading and learning trouble. All children without exception should be monitored through their school years for signs of visual dysfunction. This is an easy and kind thing to do and is most often covered by Alberta Health Care. If you need a more detailed examination of your child's visual function as it relates to reading and learning, see us in Black Diamond (www.dvvc.ca). Dr. Boulet is an optometrist and owner-operator of Diamond Valley Vision Care in Black Diamond (403-933-5552 or info@dvvc.ca.) He is also a former high school teacher and continues to work with children who have trouble learning.
New Thinking Creates Higher Learning By Todd Curran Peter Senge, a scientist and director of the Center for Organizational Learning at MIT said, “It is a tragedy that, for most of us, school is not a place for deepening our sense of who we are and what we are committed to. If it were, think of the lasting changes it would have made.” Peter was referring to our educational system when it was defined by chalk dust, urging students to regurgitate dates and places, teaching what to think rather than how to think. Fortunately, new thinking has educators developing programs that appeal to students who don't excel through traditional learning methods, and the programs are keeping more kids in school. Kids at risk of dropping out of school are embracing alternative methods of education that work to these students' strengths or teach core subjects in a manner which the students are more receptive to. Known as The Airplane Guy, experienced educator Allan Gallant works with the Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Separate School Division and home schooling groups across Alberta, using aircraft and flight as springboards to incredible learning experiences. The Airplane Guy has created aviation themed programs that highlight a wide range of the Alberta Schools Curriculum. Not limited simply to Theory of Flight, Allan's programs explore History, Social Studies, English Literature and more by adapting his versatile material to specific student needs. “The results are remarkable,” Allan says. “The method is a fantastic trigger for the kids to really invest themselves in this learning time. They focus and it makes a huge difference in their learning.” Allan's passion to empower youth with
knowledge and teach them to be critical thinkers has led him to work with over 60,000 students of all ages and abilities. By attending schools, he delivers his innovative learning approach one classroom at a time. “In good schools and with good teachers, education is always growing,” he says. “I would like to start attending some smaller rural schools where I can reach all of the students at once. With all the transportation costs and logistics involved, bringing an expert into the schools is a much better investment of time and resources rather than bringing students to the expert.” Educational innovators like Allan comprehend that the world is a different place than
interested in high school. Twenty nine students are enrolled in the program, which provides academics through self-directed learning with the assistance of two full-time teachers. The students also participate in the Outward Bound program and will also start participating in job placements. Through this blend of classroom work and experiential learning such as field studies, class trips and outdoor education, the program is succeeding with increased attendance and better grades. A snapshot of Oifields High School in May of 2006 would have indicated a lack of community and belonging within the learning community. Acts of vandalism and disrespect were
when we were in school. It changes so fast with technology and learning that the kids have to keep up and that can be a tough go for them s o m e t i m e s . U n d e rstanding that our learning is ours to define and to create an educational system that values idealism, human connection and real, in depth learning, we will have to create it ourselves. Some kids simply need to be shown how to look at the world in a different way that engages them with wonderment, curiosity, imagination and even a little magic. It's this understanding that led to the creation of the Quest Program at Oilfields High School. The Quest program was developed to target students not flourishing in traditional classrooms and keep them
frequent and many discipline issues were dealt with daily. There was declining academic success resulting in failing or low achievement among students. As faculty efforts progressed, so did the learning culture in the school. Acts of vandalism and disrespect declined and the number of students performing acts of service increased. The community and parent voices acknowledging the positive shift in the school were evidence that the program was moving in the right direction. The next step was to harness the passion for learning and to develop the curiosity, the knowledge, the skills and the courage to imagine and actualize a better world. The students acquire responsibility and per-
sonal development through active participation in the program, fundraising for their program as part of the ownership for their learning journey and attending three extended off campus expeditions. Quest's service learning supports young people in discovering the positive impact they can have on their community and helps them discover the value giving to others has upon their own lives. Students need opportunities to develop their personal strengths and to determine where their strengths fit within the community. Through team and individual volunteering, they gain work skills and confidence in the work world, also securing a reference for future job searches. In today's world, the demands on our educational system and consequences of failure are severe. As Alvin Toffler said, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” The essential skills exceed the traditional educational staples of 'The 3 Rs” (of which, ironically, only one begins with R). Alternative learning programs developed by OHS or The Airplane Guy are increasingly needed to engage youth in multiple facets of learning, integrating principles of experiential education and maintaining interest and motivation for learning. These are sink-orswim times and our educators are leading by example with the abilities to learn, innovate, adapt and navigate the numerous paths of opportunity. Some people learn better by seeing and some learn better by doing, but life itself can be a learning experience for the curious mind.
GrandÉ ~ December 21st, 2010
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My Love Affair with Bali Part II
Part 1 can be read online at www.gatewaygazette.ca By Lona Lineham the bamboo trees swaying The Foothills Lions Club, like ballerina dancers. After of which I am a member, gave the rain, as the stars filled the me $1000.00 a few years ago sky, I listened to the crickets to purchase complete beds calling each other, along with for 15 families. (a bed and the multitude of frogs striking up their evening chorus bedding costs $70. 00). There was one other family and the geckos doing their litthat I met whose husband tle ditty. This evening was a was out looking for a job in small part of the magic that the rice fields and had been was Bali. It was here that I gone for 3 days. The family felt very humbled. I realized had no food since he had left. that the true wealth is in the I went to the market and pur- heart if the Balinese people. I am off this morning to a chased enough food to feed them for 2 months. Their cremation - an uncle of my house was just a shambles so Balinese friend. Hmmm - do I I purchased building mate- really want to see this? The rial and a house was built for Balinese religion, officially known as Hindu Dharma is a them also. Over the next few days we subtle blend of Animism, Hinmade many trips to many vil- duism and Buddhism. The lages with loads of gifts (my ceremony starts at the home local dentist gives me 100 of the deceased where the tooth brushes each year) body is wrapped in a white plus I take suckers and, of sheet and laid on top of a course, the gently worn bras high, bamboo, house-like as well as some recently pur- structure which is decorated chased groceries for each fam- with bright coloured materiily. It takes so little to do so als and many offerings of much for these poor people -- fruit, chickens and other and the rewards are price- foods. This is carried on the less. They give me so much shoulders of about 10 men more than I could ever give who parade down the street, followed by family and them. Our last morning arrived friends and musicians playand it was time to leave our ing the drums and gamelans. friends. Good byes are not Arriving at the place where easy to do here - believe me the cremation is to take there are a lot of tears. I place, always in the area of a decided to have my driver huge Banyan tree, the body is take me the long way home laid on a bed of many sheets, through the eastern part of between two pieces of tin. The Bali. It is a peaceful drive, propane torches, which are with the ocean on one side at each end, are lit and the and the terraced rice fields, cremation begins. This prodappled with ducks, on the cedure lasts about 5 hours other side. Mt Agung was while the family and guests peeking through the clouds sit around visiting. It is said in the distance. I needed this one must not cry as tears time to relax from the emo- interrupt the path to heaven. tional days I had spent with Later the ashes are taken my families. Around noon I down to the sea to be scatspotted a lady in a village tered in the water. I rememmaking one of my favourite ber thinking what a wonderBalinese foods - "Rujak" - a ful way to leave this world. The following day I decided fruit salad made with an assortment of local fruit, hot I needed another massage, chilies, brown sugar and sea this is a ritual I do every mornsalt. We sat in the shade of an ing when I am not out visiting old Banyan tree, chatted with friends in a village or attendthe locals and enjoyed the ing a ceremony. This is a time sweet, spicy, salty fruit salad to share stories with the local and a cold drink. Seven people of Bali. They love to hours later, in the early eve- hear what Canada is like and ning, we arrived back to the I always have a photo album hotel. The monsoon rain had with pictures of our beautiful just started - each drop came country. They share with me down like a bucket of water. I stories of their children and love this time, sitting on the their simple, everyday life. balcony, listening to the rain on the tin roof and watching ......to be continued.....
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GrandÉ ~ December 21st, 2010
Solutions to November 16th Puzzles
Sports for the Non-Sportsy NHL Western Conference Standings as at December 14th
Regular puzzles will return in January
Wicked Websites site. Just slap some sounds on the
By Todd Curran When you're looking for a pit stop on the information superhighway, pull into some of these off-the-map joints for laughs, games, tunes and inside-out news. www.peopleofwalmart.com
You don't have to leave home anymore to “people watch”, as this photographic collection vindicates social Darwinism with a spectacular display of misfits. This site is always good for a laugh; my personal favorite being the picture of a woman at the checkout counter, dressed in a cow costume…buying hamburger buns! I can't even begin to speculate on the series of mishaps that led up to this photo. www.incredibox.fr Put a little harmony in your day by easily creating your own acapella vocal arrangement on this smooth
singers and conduct them to make the music YOU want to hear. http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wik i/Main_Page Uncyclopedia is the antithesis of Wikipedia, bringing people together for the sake of falsehood. It's like when Superman, the golden boy, meets Bizarro, his Quasimodo / village idiot doppelganger. Bass ackwards. www.gamehuddle.com If you're a true gamer, then this is your website! Game Huddle is a social network that allows you to share your gamer IDs and show off your game collection! Interact with other gamers to play Call of Duty Modern Warfare, review games and read game articles instead of going out and getting a girlfriend.
Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Team Detroit Dallas Vancouver Nashville Colorado Anaheim Los Angeles San Jose Chicago Phoenix Columbus St. Louis Minnesota Calgary Edmonton
GP 29 30 28 29 30 33 28 30 32 28 29 28 29 31 29
W 19 18 16 15 16 16 17 15 16 14 16 14 13 13 11
L 7 10 8 8 10 13 10 10 13 8 11 9 12 15 13
OT 3 2 4 6 4 4 1 5 3 6 2 5 4 3 5
PTS 41 38 36 36 36 36 35 35 35 34 34 33 30 29 27
GF 96 86 91 76 108 87 78 90 101 81 76 72 71 84 77
GA 78 82 74 70 95 98 65 87 96 77 79 75 86 91 101
Standings Legend: GP - games played: W - wins: L - losses: OT - overtime losses: PTS - points: GF - goals for: GA - goals against
NHL Eastern Conference Standings as at December 14th
Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Team Pittsburgh Washington Montreal Philadelphia Atlanta NY Rangers Boston Tampa Bay Ottawa Carolina Buffalo Florida Toronto New Jersey NY Islanders
GP 31 32 30 31 31 32 28 30 32 28 30 28 29 29 28
W 21 18 18 19 17 18 16 16 13 12 12 13 11 8 5
L 8 11 10 7 11 13 8 10 16 12 14 15 14 19 18
OT 2 3 2 5 3 1 4 4 3 4 4 0 4 2 5
PTS 44 39 38 43 37 37 36 36 29 28 28 26 26 18 15
GF 101 98 78 105 99 96 81 94 71 78 78 71 65 53 59
GA 71 92 61 76 91 83 56 106 96 87 84 72 86 88 98
Standings Legend: GP - games played: W - wins: L - losses: OT - overtime losses: PTS - points: GF - goals for: GA - goals against
gifts & gripes Letter to the Editor Our Veterans, both past and present, and those who are still serving in the Canadian Forces, were at the forefront of our thoughts on Remembrance Day. With every poppy worn proudly by Canadians, we send a message of thanks and gratitude for their service. With every dollar that is collected through the Poppy Campaign, the Royal Canadian Legion is able to fulfill its mission in communities across Canada to serve Veterans and their families, to promote Remem-
brance and to act in the service of Canada and its communities. This year, Legion Branches across the country have reported outstanding results for their Poppy Campaigns. All donations collected from their community, stays in their community. Programs funded through the Poppy Campaign range from helping homeless Veterans leave the street behind to promoting creative art and literary interpretations of Remembrance for our youth. As President of the Legion, I extend my
heartfelt gratitude to Canadians across the nation, and throughout the world, for your kindness and generosity. To those who gave of their time and their funds, your collective contribution will ensure that our Veterans will continue to receive the care and support they need, and that our children will remember the great sacrifices that have been made for the freedom we enjoy today. Patricia Varga Dominion President The Royal Canadian Legion
Letter to the Editor Have you thought about electronic cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes are a revolutionary new delivery system. Liquid nicotine is vaporized into steam by an atomizer. This allows the user to inhale vapour that looks and feels just like smoke. This provides the most realistic smoking experience without the damaging effects of carcinogens or tars. With electronic cigarettes there is no second-hand smoke or odor, so it is not subject to smoking bans.
For some reason West Edmonton Mall will not allow electronic cigarettes. Health Canada has classified them as a medical device. They've also made it illegal for Canadians to sell electronic cigarettes so you have to buy them through the internet and you can't buy overseas. I don't understand all the politics behind something so positive. It solves everyone’s problems. Sincerely, Heather Dorey Alberta Beach
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) Now is the time to start a fire and burn any beliefs that you don't want as a joyful year-end, decade-end sacrifice. By now you know what most of those beliefs are. You also know that most of the time, it seems difficult to change what seem like your fundamental ideas. It won't be difficult now, on many accounts; what is usually hidden from view is now out in the open, for one thing. For another, you've seen the negative effects of believing what is not true or what doesn't really apply to you. One problem with getting rid of old beliefs is that it really helps to have something to replace them with. Usually the new beliefs displace the old ones, though at the moment your mind is a dynamo of invention - that's all the restless energy. In case you need guidance, here is how I would sum it up. Replace guilt with the absolute freedom to feel. Replace expectation with what you want to offer the world or those you love. Replace the concept of "God" with the reality of Self.
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Gemini (May 20-June 21) Keep it simple, and beware what you commit to. The usual advice of Mercury retrograde is "don't sign, don't buy." With Mercury retrograde in your 8th solar house (contracts, investments, taxes) then, it would be prudent to back off from all such business until it stations direct, or preferably, after the solar eclipse in early January. You will know more then than you do now. You will know more about the people you are dealing with - which brings me to the ways that the current series of aspects may be reflected in your personal relationships. The theme translates to commitment in that zone where sexual relationships overlap with financial ones. That usually translates to marriage-like relationships. You will need to be an
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excellent listener through this phase, so that you really have a grasp be. If not, then gradually guide yourself to a new place, where the people close to you are coming from. It may not be easy to remembering as Adrienne Rich suggested: words are images; avoid taking things personally, but a little detachment will go a long words are maps. way. Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Cancer (June 21-July 22) Whatever may be going on with you now, look for the emotional There are times when fast communication works, and times to let roots of the matter. Everything physical, spiritual or mental will, for discussions go on for weeks. Now would be an excellent moment for now come back to an emotional state that is influencing the rest of the latter approach. I suggest you make no attempt to finalize your reality. Your feelings will likely be grounded in your domestic arrangements, opinions or intentions; rather, observe and deduce. situation, which may in turn be magnified by any encounter with your Mercury retrograde is an interesting phase for people with Cancer family of origin that is imminent as the holidays draw near. How does or Cancer rising because it engages you with so much of what this translate, in practical terms? I suggest you spend plenty of time you've tucked away in the hidden corners of your mind (that's the alone, getting a sense of your interior weather. Adjust your natural relationship between Cancer and Mercury). As you discuss commitments according to how you actually feel rather than how anything with another person, you're getting into a window into you think you should feel. Take extra measures to take care of either what you believe, or what you don't want to believe. As the yourself, and follow the healer's guide, 'take care of yourself before conversation evolves, move slowly, as if you're moving underwater. you take care of anyone else'. This goes against the conditioning of Remember that you're relating to some of your deepest material. Be our culture, especially for many women. If there is a 'lesson' in what gentle with everyone and you will learn a lot - and open the door to a you're experiencing, this may be it. hidden dimension of pleasure. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) Beware of head-trips - the kind you inflict on yourself, and the kind Put a little extra emphasis on your health. That includes getting that others inflict on you. In fact I suggest you do your best to avoid enough movement to stay flexible, and making sure you don't over- all conversations of 'issues' with anyone you think has issues. If it exert yourself, say, shoving snow if you live in Buffalo and you don't sounds like I'm saying make nice and keep things superficial, you're exercise regularly. Get enough rest. Make sure that the floor stays correct, and it's probably the first time you've ever heard me say dry and that you not only drive with caution, but also get in and out of anything to that tune. Yet with the energy you save, I suggest you the car with caution. As for your mind, the thing that runs the body: carefully investigate the inner ties that are binding you to your any stress management, or reduction, techniques you can put to situation. This is likely to be a matter of your mental outlook, though work these days would be a good idea to warm up now. Remember, that has many constituents, which include believing things that were you can only do so much work, and only so much work is necessary. perhaps true at one time but are not true today. Or, they were true for There is a long list of things that can wait till after January 2nd, and I someone else but are not true for you. Be aware that you may be suggest you keep that list current. Focus on what needs attention feeling particularly sensitive to what others are feeling, which could now, and when you're not focused on something, let your qualify as empathy or which could coax you into codependency. You're your own person - live that way. unconscious work on it quietly in the background.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Sexual adventures have a way of becoming something else. We know this, whether they morph into friendships, enemy-ships, love affairs, entanglements, scandals or actual loving relationships. But the thing to remember is that they tend to transform, and there is an old expression that 'sex changes everything'. It transforms us. All of that said, I suggest you focus on observing and participating consciously in that process of transformation. Part of that is going to involve monitoring your language.Are you speaking the language of peace or of power? Are you hearing words that invite or repel? In an odd way, your reality will follow the words you choose. I suggest you choose carefully, and listen just as thoughtfully. Ultimately this is the test: are your experiences creative? If so, that is where you want to
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) Make some fast decisions to slow down your outward flow of cash, and quickly return to more creative matters. Your chart is full of mixed signals at the moment, and if you listen to them, you'll get in the way of your ability to manifest the abundance you know is on its way. Therefore, I am suggesting you focus on something else, on something that feels good and creative and that leaves you with a sense of belonging and participation. While you're doing this, a deep level of instincts will take care of your survival, instincts that are likely to be confused when you translate them into concepts. Mozart is said to have asked his wife to read to him while he composed music, so as to distract the 'word' part of his brain and leave the rest of it free to create music. In a similar way I suggest you distract
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yourself from facts and figures, and spend your time in the abundantly lush territory of your creative life. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) By the way, in case you haven't noticed, there's a really interesting alignment in your chart right now. Capricorn plays by different rules, though this still may be playing a tad of havoc with your head. Yet somehow you're in your element. You don't need to work harder or think deeper - you're looking for the key idea that's going to unlock a puzzle and set your energy free. The way this is likely to work is in layers, and each layer will have its access point. Unlike most humans do these days, I suggest you remember the phases of this journey, because as you collect these revelations, they will add up to more than the sum of the parts; or said another way, you add up to more than the sum of your talents, your ideas and your good deeds. Alot more. Happy discovering that fact.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) As you know, you're not the cool, logical person that the world perceives you to be, and that you love to be when you can. Particularly lately, you're an intricate, complex and inwardly focused critter, always preparing to leap off the next psychic cliff. What is really interesting, and exciting, is that you're losing your intimidation about exploring your own labyrinth. You're fully aware that there is a vast dimension to you that has no adherence to logic, no loyalty to being rational, no need to make sense all the time. What you would benefit from is clarifying your relationship to the past. It still seems more solid to you than it really is. I suggest you consider the idea that the past is an interpretation. And as you look at it differently, that interpretation will change - and as you see the past in an original way, you will create an interpretation that favors you.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 Focus on who you are - not who others think you are, or who you think others think you are. That is entirely their business. It would, of course, be a triumph in the life of a fish to not take personally what others seem to think of you personally, but it's a huge distraction, and besides, you would be surprised how little many others think of anyone besides themselves. I say this because you're visible at the moment - it's that time of year. If what you do in life is designed to reach out, trust that you're doing just that. Yet remind yourself that you're not really reaching - you're emanating a vibration. I suggest you focus your awareness on tuning that vibe like a guitar. Harmonize with your desire, and very quietly be who you are. That is your point of influence and indeed of power.
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Critically Speaking
If you plan on throwing on some Bing Crosby and whipping up a brick of fruitcake, your holiday menu could use a little updating. First of all, Bing hasn't sold an album since they rode chariots to high school, but he can still croon those Christmas carols! I hear him every Thursday morning when he's collecting my garbage. Secondly, with the world of flavours available at most local grocery stores, trying a new recipe or two will make you and your guests as jolly as ole Saint Nick; who breaks into 6 billion houses per year and remains at large. Law enforcement sources report that he knows when you've been sleeping and knows when you're awake, so you may want to close the blinds for good-
ness sake. If Santa knows you're making this spectacular seasonal main, side dish and salad, he'll be scrambling down the chimney to raid your refrigerator! Next from Lex: How to Beef Up Your Home Security using nothing more than pickled herring and Jell-o salad. Just Kidding. Rolled Turkey Breast stuffed with Pancetta, Figs and Leek Ingredients (serves 6) 12 dried dessert figs 2 tbs dry red wine 30g unsalted butter 1 tbs olive oil 2 leeks (white part only), rinsed well, patted dry 2 tbs chopped lemon thyme leaves 20 thin slices of pancetta 1.2-1.5kg skinless boned turkey breast 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup
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Method: Soak figs in wine for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add leeks, sprinkle with thyme and season. Cook, turning, for 10 minutes or until softened. Halve lengthways and then cool. Place a large sheet of baking paper on a work surface. Lay pancetta slightly overlapping on paper. The layer should be big enough to enclose turkey. Butterfly turkey through centre - not cutting right through - and open out like a book. Place in a large plastic bag, then flatten thickest parts slightly with a rolling pin. Remove from bag, lay on pancetta, then season. Place 2 leek halves end to end down centre of turkey, followed by figs, then remaining leek. Lift paper and use to help you roll turkey around filling - it
should be fully covered by pancetta. Discard paper, then wrap roll tightly in foil. Chill for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake turkey in a roasting pan for 1 hour. Remove foil, brush with syrup and roast for 25 minutes or until juices run clear when meat is pierced with a skewer. Cover loosely with foil, rest for 15 minutes, then slice thickly. Pancetta & Parmesan Mashed Yams Ingredients (serves 6) 2lbs Yams, peeled, roughly chopped 3 tbs unsalted butter, plus extra to serve 1 tbs olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 150g thickly sliced pancetta, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 50g parmesan, finely grated 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook yams in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, melt butter and oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Cook onion and pancetta, stirring, for 5 minutes until onion softens and pancetta starts to crisp. Add garlic, stirring for another minute. Transfer mixture to a food processor with yams, cheese and herbs. Season, then process until smooth. Place in a greased baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Serve dotted with extra butter. Arugula Salad with Cranberry Cinnamon Dressing Ingredients (serves 6) One 12 ounce bag of prewashed, salad ready baby arugula (rocket) One medium green granny smith apple 1/4 tspn ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sweetened cranberry juice 1/2 tspn sugar 2 tbs mayonnaise dash salt few grinds of good-quality black pepper juice of half a lime to finish Method: Place greens in a salad bowl large enough for tossing. Thinly slice apple and add to bowl. Mix cinnamon, cranberry juice, sugar, mayonnaise, and salt in separate bowl until smooth. Pour mixture over salad and toss gently. Grind on pepper. Just before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over each portion. Merry Dishes and Season's Eatings! Visit Lex Monoxide on Facebook for more prime cuts, rare vintage favourites and unpublished food for thought!
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