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By Todd Curran Money Mentors is offering a FREE presentation of "Credit Rating IQ" from 6:30 - 7:30pm on Wednesday, April 13th as part of their series of monthly Community Information Sessions. The Credit Rating IQ presentation is available at Suite 150, 1200 – 59 Avenue SE, Calgary, and offers an understanding of credit ratings, money lending, maintaining your credit history to achieve lower interest rates and credit approval. “Lenders use credit ratings to gauge the risk of lending money,” says Tracy Watson, Director of Communications at Money Mentors. “While consumers often use credit for everything from daily purchases to vacations to emergency car repairs, not everyone understands how the credit rating system works or how it impacts their overall finances.” Money Mentors is the only not-for-profit credit counseling organization deeply rooted in the Alberta landscape. Their focus is educating Albertans on debt resolution, the wise use of credit and unbiased personal money management. For more information, please go to www.moneymentors.ca.

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The taking of Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917 was a major milestone in World War I. The then Prime Minister, Robert Borden, declared that Canada, remaining loyal to the Crown and Empire, would be a dominion unto itself and over its land, people, waters and foreign operations. This was the Birth of a Nation.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Past President, Gordon Day, organized the annual Parade and Ceremony to commemorate Birth of a Nation Day on April 9th. The Parade left the Turner Valley Fire Hall at 1:00pm. During the ceremony at the Legion a Resolution was presented to Ted Menzies, by two veterans. The Resolution is requesting that Ottawa officially honour this day as a Nationally recognized day. Letters of support were also presented to Ted Menzies from the Town of Black Diamond, the Town of Turner Valley, the Village of Longview and the Town of Okotoks.

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New Plan For Eye Disorders Announced by Province Good news for Alberta residents between the ages of 18 and 65 with eye problems! A new contract agreement between the Province's Optometrists and Alberta Health and Wellness allows full coverage on the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for disorders of the eye. The new cost will be $43-million compared to the previous $39 million and Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Gene Zwozdesky says the Province is promising funding over the next five years even if there's a change in government. Some Albertans are concerned our taxes may go higher, however Zwozdesky says tax-payers shouldn't worry. Plan holders will receive eye benefits starting April 1st and along with the new contract Zwozdesky says they've created programs to cure eye diseases earlier in youth. That particular program brings eye examinations to kindergarten students and provides them with a pair of free glasses if they require a prescription. Last year alone they handed out over 1200 pairs.

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The IOC executive board for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi approved the inclusion of the Freestyle ski halfpipe event, in which skiers score points for performing gravity-defying tricks off the 22-foot high walls of an icy halfpipe. Also approved were women's ski jumping, a mixed relay in biathlon and team events in luge and figure skating.

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Every five years Statistics Canada conducts a census. The next census of Canada will take place May 10th, 2011. Census forms will me mailed starting may 2nd and you can also complete your census on-line. Federal Election day will be May 2nd, 2011. Advanced polls will be on April 22nd, 23rd and 25th. More information is available at www.elections.ca Barlow Trail has been closed permanently between 48th Avenue NE and Airport Trail to make way for the construction of a new runway at Calgary’s International Airport. The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled two coins to mark the upcoming marriage of Britain’s Prince William to Kate Middleton. The first is a $20 pure silver coin featuring the couple gazing lovingly at each other, surrounded by maple leaves and trilliums. It's marked with a sapphire-coloured gem to allude to Middleton's 18-carat sapphire engagement ring. The soon-to-be newlyweds' names are engraved on the edge of the coin. It sells for $104.95. The second coin is a 25-cent nickle-plated steel coin featuring a coloured image of the young couple. This one retails for $25.95. The royal wedding is set for the end of April, and the newlyweds will visit Canada this summer.

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Views on Vision In Part II of Matt’s Story, Dr. Boulet filled us in on the struggles faced by 8 year old Matt and his mother, Kay, both in learning and behaviour at school. If you want to read Matt’s Story from the beginning you can find it online at www.gatewaygazette.ca. Part I was in the February 15th Grande, Page 6 and Part II was in the March 15th Grande on page 8.

Matt had been suffering with severe farsightedness and visual control problems since he was an infant. He has been struggling against himself to move his eyes in a skilled fashion across the page and likely fighting moderate headaches most of the time. The basic tasks at school have been much more challenging for him as compared to his classmates. He was legally blind in his right eye and hanging on with very difficult vision in his left. His depth perception was nonexistent. At this point, tears began to form in Kay's eyes. Mothers especially tend to blame themselves for not noticing visual trouble. I reassured her that this was fairly common, that children are adept at compensating for difficult vision. It doesn't help that they think it's normal and so they never say anything. Farsightedness in particular is hard to spot because children will generally

Matt's Story Part III By Dr. Charles A. Boulet

see perfectly well at distances; farsightedness is also much more of a problem for children than nearsightedness, which is much easier to spot. (If a child should ever complain about their vision, they should see an optometrist asap.) Kay needs to stop thinking about what was not done and focus on what needs to be done over the next year. It is never a good idea to punish oneself for anything, let alone something we have no control over. We will see where things go with Matt, but he has a number of visual obstacles to overcome and that doesn't come easily. He and Kay will follow through on a number of activities to assist in building fundamental skills of vision and he will work with me to regain as much of his sight as we can. I will be following Matt for the better part of the next year and then yearly after that. I'm confident that we'll improve Matt's vision and visual function significantly over the next 8 to 12 months and this should assist him in making the necessary improvements in the classroom, leading to improvements in his selfimage and behaviour. In particular, he will begin to see with much more clarity and control, and will be able to more effectively work with text. Matt will

still have to address his own actions as contributing to the problem and avoid repeating negative cycles of behaviour. It seems clear to me that Matt's trouble in school, while influenced in part by his experiences at home (a move and divorce), can be largely attributed to visual dysfunction, starting with a crippling glasses prescription, blindness, motor control problems and perceptual trouble (memory in particular). The physical pain and discomfort caused by his untrained and uncorrected vision almost certainly has been a major contributing factor to his irritability and lack of patience. It's also easy to think that being distracted by bad vision and all the problems it brings can lead to memory problems. The fact that Matt went through three years of troubled schooling with no one suggesting a visual assessment shines a light on the need for teacher training in this area. To be continued.... Dr. Boulet is an optometrist and owner-operator of Diamond Valley Vision Care in Black Diamond (403933-5552 or info@dvvc.ca.) He is also a former high school teacher and continues to work with children who have trouble learning.

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Hockey At It’s Best Two weekends in March saw the entire Alberta Minor Hockey community engrossed in the Investors Group Hockey Alberta Provincial Tournament. Our area falls under Zone 5 and we had many hard-working teams vying for the banners. We had two Provincial Tournament winners: Okotoks Oilers Midget A Female and the Lomond Stars Pee Wee B Female teams.

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Located about halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway #2, the Town of Stavely is a thriving town of around 500 residents and growing monthly. It is an ideal ranching and farming area with rolling prairies to the east and foothills to the west. Although small in numbers, the people of Stavely and area are proud of their friendliness and community spirit!

The Town was named for Alexander Stavely Hill, Managing Director of the Oxley Ranching Company which was formed in 1882. With the influx of settlers, the box-car stop and tent-town progressed to the status of a village in 1903 and to a town in 1912. Stavely Elementary School is the only school in town and teaches local children from Kindergarten through Grade 6. Living up to their motto, Every Child Shines, the

school holds a year end ceremony where students are awarded for their kindness, academics, athletics and outstanding acts. Attractions include the Stavely Indoor Rodeo, which was founded in 1929 and was Canada's first indoor event of its kind. The town also has a 9-hole golf course and the Pine Coulee Reservoir is a popular place for recreation and camping. Visit www.stavely.ca for more information.

Calgary: Shawnessy Okotoks Oilers Midget A Female Finals Score Okotoks 3 - Red Deer 2 Head Coach of the Oilers, Jim McLellan quipped, “These girls did an amazing job on their own - it was the coaches job to stay out of their way.” On a more serious note he wanted to comment that in his opinion his team had the best female duo, goaltenders in the province. “It is a real blessing to have two goaltenders as good as they are.” The entire team prepared themselves and knew what they were doing and went out there and did it. Jim also went on to say that he doesn’t think the reality of the situation has quite set in yet. This is a once in a lifetime experience for many of the team members and also for the coaches and team staff.

Lomond Stars Pee Wee B Female Finals Score Lomond 3 - Olds 2 “This was a great accomplishment for our team,” says Lomond Pee Wee Female Stars Coach, Brad Koch. “What a season! Zone 5 Champions, CAHL

Shawnessy is a suburban residential neighbourhood in Calgary's southwest. Established in 1981, the community is served by the Shawnessy station of the C-Train LRT system, Shawnessy Town Centre shopping area and Fish Creek Provincial Park. Father Doucet Elementary School (Calgary Catholic School Board), Janet Johnstone Elementary pub-

lic school and Samuel W. Shaw Middle School provide education within the community. The Shawnessy Community Association is quite active and has formed a community partnership with Trico Centre for Family Wellness, which promotes active living within the neighborhood. This partnership offers $20 memberships to Trico Centre's

new 13,500 square foot fitness centre and running track, weekly group fitness classes, a 316-foot indoor wave pool and waterslide, sauna, steam room and hot tub, leisure skating, adult shinny hockey and 20% off program registrations. For more information visit the Shawnessy Community Center Association website at: www.shawnessy.ca.

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League Champions and Provincial Champions! A great season that no one will ever forget. I would like to thank everyone that came up to Red Deer and supported us and cheered us on and the parents for all their dedication and making this year very memorable. Finally, to my girls: WOW! You girls are a great bunch to coach and be around. I loved every minute of it and look forward to next year.” Lomond Stars, Assistant Coach, Rick Dietrich said, “For such a small town it’s a very special win.” Three of our teams made it to the finals: High River Rangers Atom A; Okotoks Oilers Peewee AA Minor and Okotoks Oilers Peewee A teams. Five of our teams made it to the semi-finals: Okotoks Oilers Atom AA Major; Claresholm Thunder Atom C; Okotoks Oilers Bantam AA Minor; Okotoks Oilers Bantam A and High Country Rockies Midget B. These tournaments were hosted all over Alberta and many thanks go to the hosting communities, the organizers and participants. Congratulations go to all the players, coaches and teams' staff for a very exciting season and tournament.

MRU Cougars Win Provincial Hockey On Sunday, March 27th the final game of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championship five-game series saw the Mount Royal University men's hockey team declared the provincial champions after a 1-0 win over the SAIT Trojans. The title was revoked by the ACAC commissioner over an alleged infraction of the roster rules when a part-time student was dressed as the back-up goalie. Mount Royal appealed the decision and an ACAC tribunal sided with the University and re-installed the title to the Cougars. This win by Mount Royal ends a fouryear winning streak by SAIT Trojans.

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Foothills Search and Rescue is having a “Call Out for Recruits”, to fill a Basics course we have scheduled for the end of April. Foothills Search and Rescue is a volunteer search and rescue (SAR) group based in Turner Valley, which has been serving the community for over 18 years. It provides the RCMP, and other government agencies with a dedicated team of trained and experienced members for ground search and rescue, disaster relief and civil emergencies. Foothills Search and Rescue (FSAR) is the primary SAR group to the south and west of Calgary. The satisfaction of finding and returning

someone to their loved ones or rescuing someone in distress provides tremendous satisfaction for members. Members are expected to supply their own basic gear, attend monthly meetings and training and actively participate in FSAR activities and searches. New members must have Standard First Aid and taken the SAR Fundamentals Basic Course before they can participate fully in a search. Many other training courses, such as Navigation, Wilderness First Aid and Swift Water Rescue, are offered and recommended to augment members' skills. Do you have a desire to learn and to help others?

Do you enjoy working with a team of motivated, trained people? Do you lead an active lifestyle? Are you comfortable in the outdoors? If you answered YES to any of these questions and would like to learn more about joining FSAR, we want to meet you. The Foothills Search and Rescue team meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Oilfields Hospital in Black Diamond at 7:00 pm downstairs in the Action Centre. You are welcome to join us to learn more about what it takes to become a member! Check us out at www.foothills-sar.ab.ca.

The Army Cadet League of Canada The Alberta Army Cadet League has launched a province-wide fund-raising campaign designed to enable hundreds of boys and girls to join its ranks so they can embark on amazing adventures while learning skills and values that will enrich their youth and guide them to successful futures. An unprecedented goal has been set to raise just over $200,000 to finance a recruiting program to attract youth to the remarkable world of Cadets. In Alberta, Army Cadets Corps have a total of 39 active units and 1,500 Cadets. The vision is to have 3,000 boys and girls, at no cost to them, enrolled in the program by 2014. Calgary's Honourary Colonel Fred Mannix (Ret.) and Calgary's Dr. George M. Milne, who both served as Army Cadets, developed this proposal because they trust

in its positive impacts on the future of young people and their communities. “We sincerely believe that today's Cadets are tomorrow's great leaders. Many citizens of prominence declare that the values they gained as Cadets ensured their present success,” says Dr. Milne, Governor of fund raising. Sgt. Taylor Swedburg, 16, says her four years with 2512 Kings Own Calgary Regiment Army Cadets had changed her in many positive ways. “I have learned many different skills that I may not have been able to come by anywhere else. We learn leadership and citizenship skills. We take on responsibilities as we progress in Cadets. We also learn many selfdiscipline skills,” says Swedburg. The Army Cadet League of Canada – Alberta is a registered Charity. All donors will

receive a Charitable Tax Receipt for the full amount of the donation. As well, four levels of unique Decorations will be given for specific amounts donated and a Certificate of Distinction will be given in appreciation to all donors. Anyone interested in possibly donating may write to Dr. George Milne, Governor of Fund Raising, The Army Cadet League of Canada – Alberta, 1033 Bel-Aire Drive S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2V 2C1. Donation forms and details of the Appreciation Decorations will be mailed to them. Or, to receive this information, possible donors my email mailing addresses to: sales@printthree.ab.ca. Possible donors may also phone Dr. Milne at 403-253-5469 and he will send the Donation forms and other data to them.

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Nanton Town Council held a public information meeting March 31st concerning the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre roof replacement project. The Recreation Centre closed November 30th when structural damage to the roof was discovered, and the Town has since been working to ensure the facility's

reopening. The meeting was held to outline the project timelines and advise residents on the Town's proposed funding status and procurement process in obtaining a contractor. Putting forth a request for proposals, potential contractors for the project had to submit by April 8th. Although contract negotiations were still under way as of press time, the Town will

soon obtain an accurate cost for the roof replacement. The Nanton Future Foundation (NNF) was formed as an entity to help fundraise for the roof replacement and anyone with fundraising ideas can contact NFF Chairman Jo Sears at 403646-3160 or email the foundation at: nantonfuturefoundation@t elus.net.

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At this Brazilian style meat parade, glorious gluttony reigns supreme as each table uses a cue to control the pace of the meal in a red light/green light fashion. The green side signals the gaucho chefs to bring out skewers of sizzling fire-roasted meats to carve at the table. The red side indicates that you are either taking a break or are finished. Turning back to green will cue the Gaucho chefs to resume their beefy blitz. Garlic parmesan striploin, filet mignon, lamb chops, slow-roasted pork ribs, sirloin; the seemingly endless list of delicacies can all be had by ordering the Full Rodizio all access pass for $37.50. This passport to culinary paradise also gives you entry to the fresco bar of sumptuous gourmet salads, fresh cut and grilled vegetables, sliced cold cuts and various worldwide cheeses. But wait, that's not all! You can't leave without sampling the hot bar of dishes including

coconut rice, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed collard greens and a classic hearty Brazilian black bean stew. My god; it's magnificent. For the faint of heart, or those who value coronary consistency, a $30 Teaser Platter is available and offers your choice of two skewered items delivered entrée style. This option also includes access to the fresco and hot bars. You can also access only the fresco bar and hot bar for $20, although I can't fathom why you would. Another plus is that the meats are prepared gluten free, as are most of the fresco bar and salad bar items. The atmosphere is retro chic, loud, friendly and hot enough to singe your fringe. Service is consistently good and fabulously informal; the witty gauchos always ready to share a laugh with patrons and deliver the skewers you want. A wide range of exotic cocktails and beers are available and wine

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Bolero Fire Grill starts at about $7 per glass. My advice is: don't stuff yourself at the buffet otherwise you'll never get to truly enjoy the magnificent meaty mains. Bolero is overall accommodating with its offers of bar dining, fireplace, personal wines with a corkage fee and wheelchair access. This is a great place to celebrate or just have a spectacular meal. A couple of great friends, a few drinks and a metric ton of meat will have even the grumpiest gringo satiated and smiling. The restaurant is located at 6920 Macleod Trail South Calgary, in the same building as Smuggler's Inn. Enter through the north entrance and head upstairs to a play pen of Brazilian barbecue. I recommend dinner reservations, particularly on weekends…GREEN LIGHT! Visit Lex Monoxide on Facebook for more recipes, food news and restaurant reviews!

By Todd Curran Developing bridges between local farmers and food-conscious consumers is the goal of a new "Farm To Table" initiative sponsored by the Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. "Our Agricultural Society, particularly through

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Hugo Bonjean, supported by wife Ilse, used the launch of his new book, "A People's Power," to also raise awareness for the Millarville Racing & Agri cultural Society's new Farm To Table Initiative.

Personal Protection Sensei Tom Gillis When I first started training martial arts I fell into a very dangerous trap. I used to put down other martial arts. I thought that whatever art I was studying was superior to any others. However over the last several years I've come to realize that the different martial arts actually have more in common than they do apart. I've cross trained in 14 different martial arts. The only art I work at mastering proficiency in out of those is Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, and some of those arts I've only trained at 1 or 2 seminars, but what I've learned from seeing all these different martial arts and trying them is that there's actually way more in common than what the average martial artist, or even most martial arts instructors, realize. Let me illustrate with a few examples. A kimura in BJJ is the same as an oni kidaki in Bujinkan. A take jime in judo is the same as a rear naked choke in BJJ. An omote gyaku in Bujinkan is the same as a gun inversion in Hapkido. A hook punch in boxing is the same as a hooking knife stab in Balintawak Arnis. A Jeet Kune Do straight blast is the same as a katana thrust in Kenjutsu. That's not to say that these technique are done

exactly the same way but in each example the core body mechanics AND the physics and anatomical principles at play are the same. When you think about it this makes total sense. There are only so many ways to move the human body. More importantly there are only so many ways to move the human body in a way that maintains structural integrity, balance, skeletal alignment and power. Remember also that empty hand martial arts come out of armed martial arts. Therefore it makes sense to develop a combat system that relies on the same body mechanics regardless of the weapon engaged in combat. Often if you track the lineage of a martial art back in time far enough you realize that it didn't actually originate where it's currently situated. For example Gracie Jiu Jitsu goes back to Japanese Kodokan Judo, which goes back to Chinese Kung Fu, which goes back to Indian ś astravidy ā . Bujinkan Koto Ryu is another example, its lineage tracks to Cho Gyokko in China. So what should all this mean to you? It should mean that regardless of your martial art of passion don't put down other martial arts. Each has something

our famous Millarville Farmer's Market, is uniquely positioned to establish closer connections between our local area farmers and those regional consumers who would like to know firsthand where the food they eat is coming from," says Hugo Bonjean, bestselling author, local resident and Vice-President of the Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society (MRAS). The initiative aims to promote awareness and educate consumers about local sustainable agriculture, draw consumers who are interested in the direct purchase of their food from farms and provide space for local farmers to provide and promote information about their farms and products. “We hope to promote direct sales to our area restaurants and food artisans, starting with our own Farmers Market food concession," Hugo says.

In conjunction with the March 25th launch of his new book, "A People's Power," at the Racetrack Hall, Hugo used the occasion to raise $1,600 for the Farm To Table initiative. The $10 cover charge offered event goers a "Farm To Table" presentation, a reading by Hugo from his new book followed by a dance and cash bar with music by local musicians. In line with the Farm To Table initiative, food was supplied by local producers and prepared by local Chef Dennis Jeffery. All aspects of the evening were donated to further the cause. Hugo added, "Although we live in a world dominated by large corporations, we shouldn't ignore the fact that top consumer food trends are 'local' 'organics' 'sustainable' and 'farm to table'. We think it is a natural fit to position our Agricultural Society as a leader in this area."

The Importance of Cross Training

to offer the others. It also means that while there's nothing wrong in having pride in your particular history and lineage and striving to master one martial art, it's good to explore and be exposed to others. They may help you see your own art in a new light and help open new doors. A few weeks ago I was attending a Bujinkan class with Shihan Jay Creasey and he had us working on spinning hook kicks. Rarely in Bujinkan do you see spinning hook kicks and he told us that the kick we were training isn't part of our system. So then why train it? It increases balance, trains the eyes to track targets in a 360 degree circle, increases flexibility in the hamstring and hip, teaches how to move and maintain relative distance and range to an opponent and increases thigh abductor and adductor strength. Those are all things that will help with the rest of Bujinkan techniques as well as self protection and martial arts in general. In conclusion to develop as a martial artist I would encourage you to cross train in different martial arts and keep an open mind. In the words of Soke-dai Braezeale, “there are no bad martial arts systems, just bad martial artists.”

GrandÉ ~ April 12th - April 25th, 2011

The Informant By Todd Curran

plete and the established methodologies are often Next time you watch a inexact. crime-scene investigation One of the world's most show on television, you may prestigious scientific orgawant to take their Holly- nizations, The National wood high-tech analysis Academy of Sciences, has with a grain of salt. C.S.I. analyzed the field of forencould be a lot of B.S. sic science and found it Jurors routinely afford deeply flawed. A 5-4 majorconfident scientific experts ity in the U.S. Supreme an infallibility because they Court recently found that evoke the bold characters the work of crime labs is not from crime dramas. The infallible and defendants real world of forensic sci- have a right to make that ence, however, is far differ- clear. ent. Forensic labs are overAnalyses of hair, bite burdened, understaffed marks, fibers, documents, and under intense pressure t o o l s , f i r e a r m s , s h o e from prosecutors to pro- impressions, tire tracks, duce results. According to a handwriting and blood spat2005 study by the Depart- ters can help focus an ment of Justice, the average investigation but can sellab has a backlog of 401 dom provide infallible evirequests for services. Plus, dence of guilt. Even fingerseveral forensic depart- print analysis depends on a ments have been racked by subjective judgment by scandals involving mishan- experts as to how closely dled evidence and outright two prints match, as examfraud. Beyond those prob- iners have sometimes dislems, the real issue with agreed with their own past forensic “science” lies in its conclusions when viewing basic validity. the same prints later. “There is no scientific In a report from the foundation for it,” says Ari- National Academy of Scizona State University law ences it was stated that professor Michael Saks. “apart from DNA, there is According to the American not a single forensic disciSociety of Crime Laboratory pline that has been proven Directors, no advanced 'with a high degree of cerdegree is required for a tainty' to be able to match a career in forensics. And piece of evidence to a suseven the most experienced pect.” As a result of junk sciand respected professionals ence, many innocent people can come to inaccurate con- have been wrongfully jailed c l u s i o n s b e c a u s e t h e while the true perpetrators research behind most roam free to commit more forensic sciences is incom- crimes.

Since in nearly half of the 240 DNA exonerations, faulty forensic science was a contributory factor to the wrongful convictions, the Innocence Project filed an amicus brief hoping to nudge the Supreme Court towards recognizing that forensic evidence is commonly exaggerated or distorted. The Innocence Project cautiously declared the Court ruling a step forward, not a solution to forensic science's underlying problems. In a statement, Innocence Project Co-Director Peter Neufeld said, “The Court said our criminal justice system can't rely blindly on forensic analysts' reports because they may distort results to favour the prosecution, or they may place too much value on forensic disciplines that have not been subjected to scientific rigor.” Simply put, forensic science doesn't work because it isn't a science at all. It was developed by law enforcement trying to apprehend criminals based on patterns from previous cases. Despite the absence of scientific method or testing, the methods were accepted and implemented for years. Policy makers and the public trust too much in methods they've been convinced are valid, when forensic procedures actually lack set standards and “expert” opinions tend to vary.

The Annual Hope And Healing Gala Is Just Around The Corner The 2011 Hope and Healing Gala is set for Saturday, May 14th at the Highwood Memorial Centre in High River, Alberta Executive Director, Sherrie Botten says, “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised through this event will bring us that much closer to being able to break ground on our new facility this year!” R o w a n H o u s e Emergency Shelter is a tiny, two bedroom facility located in the basement of

an adolescent group home in the rural Foothills. We have significantly outgrown our current facility and are in desperate need of a larger, more secure shelter. “Every year, we turn away more families than we can house. In 2010 alone, Rowan House housed 21 women and 10 children and helped 24 women and 28 children through our outreach program. In that same year we were unable to accommodate 43 women and 29 children,” says Botten.

We have purchased land in the Town of High River and are well on our way to building a new shelter. We need an additional $500,000 to complete this facility. Tickets to the gala are $200 each or $1,400 for a corporate table of 8 and can be purchased by calling 403-938-6785. We are also looking for donations of auction items. With the generosity of the community, the dream can become a reality in 2011!

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Attila Nagy Green Party 4. What is your opinion on a minority government? Minority governments can be both functional and effective. For all my criticism of the Harper government, they have shown that. Arthur Meighen, Lester Pearson and Diefenbaker had all formed minority governments and Pearson in particular had a long list of achievements.

6. What personal skills do you bring to the team? I feel I have a fair understanding of the economy and I view each responsibility of the government as not separate issues but part of the same whole. For example, there can be no meaningful discussion of the Health Care system without a thorough understanding of the Economy or have a powerful grasp on Crime without understanding the value of the Education system.

We posed six questions to the candidates and requested that they choose two to answer. Here are their chosen questions and answers

For details and information about voting in the 2011 Federal Elections please visit: www.elections.ca

May 2nd Brad Carrigan Independent 1. Why did you choose to run in this election? I find it unacceptable as a Conservative party member, that for the first time in Canadian history, our Government was found in contempt of Parliament for not disclosing mandatory budget information. Our economy is also in a tailspin but Mr. Menzies is in Ottawa acting like everything is fine, refusing to debate ANY issues in a public forum. Our Health care also needs attention now, as our seniors suffer, this while the big multinational corporations push our farmers around, doing what they want without real accountability. This abuse and suffering will end with me in Ottawa.

3. State the main issue that you see as a deciding factor for voters. We the people of the Macleod riding, must stand up, and be on guard for true democracy, freedom and respect for the parliamentary process. We need a Conservative MP that represents the riding not a secretive Government that only gives lip service and Governs behind closed doors. There are rough times ahead and we need a Conservative MP we can trust, not a â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? man MP who sits silent and nods yes when told to. Someone forthright and honest with the people he/she represents. That is my mission and promise to the Macleod riding - More info www.bradcarrigan.ca.

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1. Why did you choose to run in this election? A. I am concerned about our future. I am concerned about issues that impact our lives. The environment. Child care. Education. Health care. The economy. Equal opportunity for everyone. But it is not enough to be concerned -- it is time to make a difference. Politics is not just a spectator sport. I can make that difference by engaging with people in their communities and bringing their views and concerns forward. It's time for Macleod to have a passionate, engaged, community centred representative in Ottawa. I believe that it is time for a Liberal voice to step forward as an advocate for the families, farmers and ordinary Canadians living in Macleod.

3. State the main issue that you see as a deciding factor for voters. A. There are many issues facing voters during this election. One of the major concerns that I am hearing across the riding from people of all ages is concern about their future, and the future of their family. People are asking how they will take care of their children. How they can afford to send their children to university or college. How they will be able to afford to retire. What impact will the rising deficit have on jobs and their family. People are not happy with the direction Canada has been going. They have valid concerns and are looking for action and a viable solution. The Liberals are offering a viable solution which is fiscally responsible and puts the needs of ordinary Canadians and their families first.

May 2nd Janine Giles NDP

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Ted Menzies Conservative (Incumbent) 2. Give a brief description of your political history. I was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 and served as Opposition Critic for International Cooperation and for International Trade. In 2006, when the Conservatives formed government, I was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation and in 2007 International Trade was added to my portfolio. Later in 2007, I was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and just recently, I was sworn in to Cabinet as Minister of State for Finance.

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Nicole Hankel Liberal

3. State the main issue that you see as a deciding factor for voters. Our government remains focused on jobs and the economy. This was reflected in our last 5 budgets. The

opposition's only economic plan is to tax you more and spend more on Big Government. The majority of constituents that I have spoken with tell me "we want a stable majority Conservative government that has the interests of Canada and the economy at heart". Budget 2011, A Low Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth, was drafted through extensive consultations with thousands of every-day Canadians, notfor-profit groups, industry leaders, university presidents and students, and ordinary families. This plan contains no major new spending but continues to support provinces and municipalities, and maintains critical social programs, while investing in the future. Our track record is proof of our commitment to wise spending and quick return to a balanced budget by 2014.

4. What is your opinion on a minority government? I am a fan of minority governments because it was Pearson's minority governemnt which passed public healthcare insurance at the federal level. As well, minority govenrments have the best fiscal records -- just look at our recent economic recovery as one example. In fact, minority government across industrialized democracies tend to be more fiscally responsible than majorty governments because there tends to be more compromise on bud-

getary matters than majority governemnts. 5. What is your opinion on coalitions? My opinion is that minority governments are the norm in Canada, not coalitions. I think the word coalition has been used rhetorically to scare voters and it is the exception and not the rule, even in the current political situation. I prefer to discuss issues with voters and not focus on the small probability of a coalition government.

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GrandÉ ~ April 12th - April 25th, 2011

for Macleod · Elect - ATTILA NAGY · Although I never subsequently could find this quotation, one of my favourite ones involves King Louis the XV, the otherwise foolish and unimaginative ruler of prerevolutionary France. According to the story I remember, when one of his ministers came to him, with a by-then impossible to solve National problem, he apparently shrugged and responded “May the flood come after me”.

that we believe that “the Flood” is unacceptable. The longer we delay the necessary actions needed to be undertaken, such as the enrichment of our individual communities instead of the reckless funnelling into Federal coffers, the need to integrate the education system, culture and arts, into the way we approach our criminal justice system, fair taxation, a postsecondary education system where merit is not replaced by What happened to responsible wealth, a sustainable energy grid governing in Canada? Trap- and a perpetually healthy and budgets, pseudo promises for a dif- strong environment, the more different election, deceit about self- ficult it will become to address the importance, untruth about the posi- issues that will catch up to us, at a tion of others and contempt of par- time we are least able to make the liament. Business as usual would necessary changes. say the cynical observer. I disAttila Nagy agree. It's true that politics often Green Party contained negative emotions in the Macleod past. Lester Pearson and Diefenbaker hated one another and so did Mackenzie King and Arthur Meighen, but never before had we a Parliament found in contempt. Contempt for Parliament is contempt for the electorate and must not be awarded by another turn in power. The symptoms of the disease would certainly get worse with positive reinforcement. The great difference between the Green Party and the others is Please note that the PAID ADVERTORIALS printed within this publication are completely and solely written and provided by the individuals (or representatives) providing them. Inclusion of them in this publication does not in any way, shape or form indicate an endorsement by this publication nor does it suggest that the owners, staff, family or friends associated with this publication necessarily agree with any statements being made. Furthermore, no research has been done on the part of this publication to verify the information that has been provided in these PAID ADVERTORIALS. It is recommended that members of the public do their due diligence to fully investigate and research any and all statements or claims that are made.

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Make sure you cast your vote and your voice is heard in the upcoming federal election. And, why not come out and meet the candidates for our riding (MacLeod) in person on Tuesday, April 19th? At this meet and greet there will be an opportunity for you to talk directly with the federal election candidates. Ask them the questions you have and express your thoughts on what the priorities should be for the government of Canada. This is being held at the brand new Sheep River Library in Turner Valley, AB from 7 to 9pm. The Diamond Valley Chamber of

Commerce will be providing refreshments throughout the evening as well. Candidates that have confirmed attendance include: û Ted Menzies, Conservative û Attila Nagy, Green û Brad Carrigan, Independent û Nicole Hankel, Liberal û Janine Giles, NDP

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VOTE Brad Carrigan WE'VE HAD “ENOUGH ” SECRET BACKROOM POLITICS ! G A S P r i c e s S o a r - H a r p e r g i v e s B I G O I L $ 1 2 B i l l i o n o f y o u r TA X d o l l a r s ? Te d M e n z i e s M P - b e t r a y s f a r m e r s - a l l o w s N AT O j e t s t o s e c r e t l y spray toxic chemicals on rural Alberta farmlands, and much more! Conservative party needs to stand on guard for Canada, Canadians and Albertans first, with politics and the party second. So I ask the voters of the Macleod riding -

Business owner, International Author, Play-write, Canadian Recording Artist & Dad. My campaign - cuts to the heart of our fundamental values as Canadians and raises many unsettling questions - needing answers. I believe in the fundamental principles of the Conservative Party of Canada and its Constitution. Over the past 5 years our Government has moved away from our Constitutional rights and lost touch with the basic beliefs of Albertans and Canadians. This threatens our foundation of democracy and freedoms. It appears that Mr. Harper has created a corrupted secretive government – where he has become a dictator, defending his corporate special interest groups, while real and serious issues detrimental to Canadian and Albertan families are left off the table. This is not the democracy Canadians, Albertans and Conservatives hold true to our soul and hearts. We the people of the Macleod riding, must stand up and be on guard for true democracy, freedom and respect for the parliamentary process. Mr. Harper and his inner circle that stand beside and support his ongoing back room agenda must realize they cannot continue to walk over our rights as Canadians. We need Conservative member voices that stand up, and speak the truth. Living in the Macleod riding I find it unacceptable that our elected member, Mr. Ted Menzies, is in lock step with the corrupted inner circle of our party that, for the first time in Canadian history, was found in contempt of Parliament. This group was also protecting an obvious embarrassing lie by Mrs. Bev Oda. Mr. Harper then chose contempt and to mislead Parliament by not disclosing the mandatory budget information related to policing, penitentiaries and military expenditures to name a few. Law mandates, Mr. Harper mandated to disclose this information as a part of the necessary full parliamentary procedure. We believe in this process and have a right to know how our money is being spent. Mr. Harper has stepped on the military graves of every Canadian soldier that has fought to defend peace and the Constitution of our nation. I truly believe in the integrity of our Conservative party constitution and the office of our elected Prime Minister - but not at the expense of the Canadian Constitution or the contempt of our parliament. I believe that our

“where was the voice” of condemnation by our elected representative in Ottawa, Mr. Ted Menzies, during these embarrassing times? The BIGGER QUESTION Where Has Mr MENZIES BEEN? 1. Our skies have been filled almost daily with NATO jets spraying a toxic chemical cocktail of Colloidal Aluminum and Barium Salts, causing illness in humans, livestock, animals, bee and bird populations, while changing soil PH from normal acidic to a new alkaline fungal form. Symptoms include: re-occurring sore throat, flu symptoms, nose bleeds, respiratory distress. 2. Nuclear fallout from Japan is invisibly contaminating our air, water and food chain at unsafe levels. Where is the local independent radiation testing that confirms radiation levels on all forms of fallout entering our provincial riding? When countries like India have already banned all food and other imports from Japan due to the contamination? 3. Our government continues to spend billions of taxpayer dollars promoting unsustainable, capital intensive, dirty oil and shale gas and massive hydroelectric dams that continue to inflate our economy and destroy Canada's environment? 4. Elizabeth Strecker, a beautiful 82 year old Grandmother who had lost a breast to cancer, was forced to publicly reveal her gel prosthesis, and stand for painful minutes in tears with her arms in the air just for entering the security zone of the new US based Calgary Airport security group known as the CTSA? This was just one sad and disgusting event brought on by extreme legislation that makes all Canadians terrorism suspects without rights. 5. The Harper government consistently denied the fact that they gave a Bush-style bank Bailout of $75 billion taxpayer dollars to Canadian Banks in 2008 – 2009? This instantly plunged Canada into a $64 billion deficit. Why has the Harper Government NEVER released this information to the public specifically and exactly? 6. Heath Canada S.W.A.T. teams raided Alberta family homes at gunpoint? This is in lock step with US Department of Homeland Security legislation and denies the rights of

Albertans and all Canadians. This was authorized under the new Bill C6, C36, passed in stealth by the Harper Government, to suppress a natural supplement business that competed with a MultiNational monopoly. 7. Financial Collapse - Why does the Harper Government pretend and say - everything is financially fine – when Ottawa has had closed-door committee meetings discussing this financial emergency, about the pending US dollar devaluation and its collapse. Experts agree the Canadian dollar will follow and most Canadians could lose their life savings and pensions over night as food and gas prices sky rocket! Mr. Menzies is again back from Ottawa expecting your vote that supports the secrecy within the Harper inner circle. His alignment has betrayed our trust and rights as Canadians and he no longer deserves the vote of the Macleod constituents. So I am here, for you as a Conservative Canadian at heart, running as an Independent Candidate, to stand up and be counted – even if it means standing up - against Mr. Harper. Truth and Sincerity Brad Carrigan Please visit: www.bradcarrigan.ca Coming Events: Brad Carrigan on the issues: Priddis Community Hall – Friday, APRIL 15th, 7:30 pm Turner Valley - Monday, APRIL 18th, Valley Neighbors 133 Sunset Blvd SW 7:30 pm Okotoks - APRIL 20th, Rotary Performing Arts Centre - 3 Elma Street East 7:30 pm High River - Thursday - APRIL 21st, 7:30 Heritage Inn - 1104 – 11 Ave SE Millarville Racetrack Hall – Friday, APRIL 22nd, 7:30 pm

GrandÉ ~ April 12th - April 25th, 2011

Local Bestselling Author Raises “Seed” Money By Todd Curran

On March 26th, Hugo Bonjean, the bestselling author of In the Eyes of Anahita and Seeds of Germination or Termination, launched his third novel, A People's Power with a full day of events raising $6,000 for The Mustard Seed. The events were sponsored by River Café, Slow Food Calgary and Wild Rose Brewery. The Mustard Seed is a non-profit Christian humanitarian organization that has been caring for Calgary's homeless since 1984. Through its three ministry centres across Alberta, The Mustard Seed delivers basic services, housing and employment programs to people in need and partners with the community

to address the root causes of poverty. Bonjean gave a presentation at The Mustard Seed for guests, volunteers and community members, then signed books and gave them as gifts to attendees. Slow Food Calgary volunteers provided breakfast for everyone with food donated by local sustainable farms, Poplar Bluff Farms and Highwood Crossing. Randall Arsenault from the band Dr. Zoo treated the crowd to his Afro-Celtic music. “My novels revolve around the importance of community building,” said Bonjean. “The fundraiser and the time I spent with the guests and volunteers of The Mustard Seed allowed me to give birth to this story in the company of those who care for our

community.” “We were proud to join with Hugo in the launch of his new book. Yesterday is yet another example of how working together we can change lives,” said Jeff Dyer, COO of The Mustard Seed. “I'm glad to have been able to initiate a book launch that gave people not only a story, but an experience that echoes the importance of community similar to that in my novel, A People's Power,” said Bonjean. Hugo Bonjean's books are available in bookstores across Canada. For more information about the author and his new book, visit www.apeoplespower.com. For more information on The Mustards Seed, visit www.theseed.ca.

Mantracker Hunts Playground Funds In early March, Terry Grant, better known as The Mantracker, shared how he became a reality television star at a dinner and silent auction to raise funds for a new barrier-free playground at École Joe Clark School in High River. The school offers the only Diversity Program for physically and developmentally challenged children in High River and area and is working to raise $80,000 for a fully accessible playground for children of all abilities and ages. Students in the school's Diversity Program currently have to sit on the sidelines for mobility rea-

sons. The new playground will feature a pour-in-place recycled rubber base that will make it fullyaccessible for children in wheelchairs and those facing other mobility-related challenges. It will also incorporate more structures that will be safe and enjoyable for children of all ages and abilities – making it a great play place for children throughout the community. “We are so grateful for the generous support of Terry Grant and a number of local businesses and community organizations that have stepped up to help us make one play-

ground for all a reality,” says Marilyn Boake, who chairs the school's parent council. “This playground will not only benefit our students, but will be a great play place for children throughout the community. On behalf of École Joe Clark School, I would like to thank all of the volunteers who have been working so hard, as well as all of the community businesses, organizations and individuals who have made donations to help us reach our goal,” says school principal Shannon Culbert.

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The Oral Health Connection A healthier mouth for a healthier you! Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease

By Penny Judson-Benny ~ Registered Dental Hygienist FACT: Cardiovascular disease – heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels and stroke – is responsible for one-third of all deaths in Canada and costs the economy $18 billion every year. Heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death in both men and women. Your mouth is a portal to your body. Increasingly, research is uncovering the link between periodontal disease (disease of the gums and supporting bone) and overall health. Your chances of cardiovascular disease may increase if you have periodontal disease. According to research, the reason for this elevated risk may be the result of bloodstream contamination from bacteria, bacterial by-products and chemicals that are released from certain cells. Once the bacteria enters the bloodstream, they attach to the fatty deposits in the heart blood vessels. This condition can cause blood clots and may lead to heart attacks. Since periodontal disease can be prevented and controlled, dental hygienists may have an opportunity to play a key role in decreasing the incidence and severity of cardiovascular disease. Your dental hygienist is a licensed oral health-care professional who can work with you to develop a program of good oral hygiene. Regular visits to your dental hygienist can help ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. A regular health

history assessment, head and neck examination, as well as teeth and gum assessment and cleanings are crucial for good oral health and integral to general health. With your help, the dental hygienist can develop an oral hygiene care plan that includes prevention and treatment therapies to ensure the best oral health possible. If necessary, a referral to other health-care professionals may be needed. If I have heart disease, are there special requirements to maintain proper oral health? To maintain the best oral health, you should: ©Establish and maintain a healthy mouth. This means brushing and flossing daily as well as using an antiseptic mouthwash. This helps reduce the accumulation of plaque and bacteria. ©See your dental professional regularly for examinations and dental cleanings. ©It is imperative that he/she knows you have a heart problem. ©Eat a healthy diet low in sugar and sodium. ©Carefully follow your physician's or dental provider's instructions and use prescription medications as directed. Am I at risk if dental procedures are performed? If you have certain preexisting heart conditions, you may be at risk for developing infective endocarditis – an infection of the heart's inner lining or the valves. Anytime there is bleeding in the mouth, certain oral

Hey Brides-To-Be

If you read our Wedding Supplement “How to plan a wedding – a Step-by-step guide” did you notice one very important omission that we inadvertently made? We feel really bad but we forgot to include when you should be dealing with your wedding cake. According to our local baker, George Nielsen of Black Diamond Bakery

& Coffee Shop, you should be doing this three months before the wedding. I mean can you imagine the 'cakecutting ceremony' without a cake? Contacting your baker and choosing the style, flavour, filling and colours of this very important part of your day will take careful thought and discussions.

bacteria can enter the blood stream and may settle on abnormal heart valves or tissue weakened by an existing heart problem or heart condition. In these cases, the infection can damage or even destroy heart valves or tissue. The American Heart Association updated guidelines require that patients with the following conditions need precautionary antibiotic treatment before any dental procedures: ªartificial heart valves ªhistory of infective endocarditis ªcertain specific, serious congenital (present from birth) heart conditions including: ªunrepaired or incompletely repaired cyanotic congenital heart disease, including those with palliative shunts and conduits ªa completely repaired congenital defect with prosthetic material or device, whether placed by surgery or by catheter interventions, during the first six months after the procedure ªany repaired congenital heart defect with residual defect at the site or adjacent to the site of a prosthetic patch or prosthetic device. ªa cardiac transplant which develops a problem in a heart valve. ‘Keep Your Smile For A Lifetime!' Penny Judson-Benny, RDH, is the owner and operator of Mountain View Dental Hygiene Clinic in Black Diamond and can be contacted at 403-933-7722.

GrandÉ ~ April 12th - April 25th, 2011

Sports for the Non-Sportsy

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Team Vancouver San Jose Detroit Los Angeles Nashville Phoenix Anaheim Chicago Dallas Calgary St. Louis Minnesota Columbus Colorado Edmonton

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TO 9 9 10 6 11 13 5 9 11 11 11 8 13 8 11

PTS 115 103 102 98 97 97 95 95 93 93 85 82 81 66 61

GF 259 242 255 217 215 226 234 251 221 248 238 198 210 221 189

GA 183 208 234 193 191 220 233 219 226 234 234 229 249 282 262

Standings Legend: GP - games played: W - wins: L - losses: OT - overtime losses: PTS - points: GF - goals for: GA - goals against

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Dressing 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 small garlic clove, crushed 2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh basil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook the pasta in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for about 12 minutes or until tender. Add the green beans to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain the pasta and beans, then refresh briefly with cold water. Meanwhile, add the egg to a small saucepan of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Peel the egg and cut in half. Beat the dressing ingredients together with the seasoning in a mixing bowl. Mix in the pasta and beans, olives, flaked tuna, and cherry tomatoes. Divide the lettuce leaves between two lunch boxes or bowls and top with the Nicoise pasta and the hard-cooked egg halves. Serves 2

GrandÉ ~ April 12th - April 25th, 2011 by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Saturday's New Moon in your birth sign may offer you some shocking insights into who you are. You knew you were bold; did you have any idea you were this bold, or this assertive about something that might ordinarily sap your confidence or be something you might not usually express? The idea is to make the most of the breakthrough, and to consider it a doorway rather than a passing experience. I also suggest you stay grounded in your feelings. You may find that challenging, because the way the planets are set up you may have the sensation of a strong ego presence, but if you sense a bit more deeply, a kind of dry sensation. Therefore, stay wet. Drink water, take baths and don't let all the fire and heat boil off your subtle inner presence. Your true emotions may seem to take you by storm at odd moments.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) The complexity of the moment includes the sense that you are on the cusp of some huge leap, and that the story of your life has the potential to take any turn. At the same time you may find yourself seized by moments of a false lack of confidence and even panic attacks. Therefore, any time you're feeling like you lack the guts to dare, I suggest you question that. Look directly at your fears, and figure out where they come from. If you think life is a conspiracy of some kind, remember that it can just as easily be a conspiracy that works for you as much as against you. Therefore I suggest you do what you can to foster cooperation, and as you make up the story of your life, embed plot elements about how people you may not even know are assisting you behind the scenes. As Lou Reed said, you can't count on the worst always happening. In fact it rarely does, leaving plenty of room for everything else.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) Episodes of confusion or mild chaos will provide you with wide openings to define yourself and understand your purpose in a new way. Therefore, when you get to the point where you don't understand something, or where disorder seems to prevail, that is where you become the one who can apply purpose and direction. This will remind you how different than your friends you can be, and how different they can be from you, yet the result of the relationship is still productive. One of the prevailing themes of the forthcoming Mercury retrograde is remembering that who you are is not only flexible; it's changing constantly in subtle ways. This is precisely why you can handle diversity better than many people you know; your encounters with others are a means of experimentation. There's no

requirement to commit yourself to any point of view other than Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) awareness and responding appropriately from moment to moment. It's a good thing you handle intensity well, though you can admit it to yourself if you're being pushed past your limits. These would include the sensation of feeling overwhelmed, or if you're burning out from Cancer (June 21-July 22) This is a time to make significant, even astounding strides in your expressing such a high level of sensitivity. It's true that full awareness professional life, though you may not notice the results right away. is your best friend right now, and that includes using that information What you will notice is the feeling of something truly interesting to manage your environment in ways that matter. Make sure you happening. The planets suggest that this is the time to push the limits leave enough energy and resiliency to handle the surprises that of what you thought you were capable of, as well as the limits of others seem to be springing on you fairly regularly -- some of them appropriateness. If astrology means anything at all, the implication of are going to be worth going with. If you think this is all some kind of the current alignment is that you are so free to be whatever you conspiracy to get you out of the past and into the wild world of the imagine that you can barely describe the potential. But the potential present moment, you're right. If you encounter boring or staid exists and it's fully energized now. Allow yourself those moments of tendencies in yourself, figure out which parent gave you that taking chances with being fully authentic. Give yourself permission particular quality, put it in an envelope and mail it back to them. to do what you think of as your 'real work', and by that, I mean expressing your true calling and deepest mission, no matter how Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) outrageous you might think it is. If you cannot accomplish something by one method, you can definitely accomplish it by another. For example, if you cannot change another person, it's absolutely certain you can change Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) The image in your chart is a crack in the sky opening up and a whole yourself. I don't mean to accommodate who someone else is -- I new dimension being not only available but obviously so. At the least mean to accommodate who you are. Said another way, if you cannot you have an opportunity to see far into the future, and to look at the change your circumstances (which I doubt), you can change how current circumstances of your life and of the world in a way that you respond to them (and that will clue you into where change is not transcends all of the insanity developing in the short term. There is only possible but inevitable). That said, for the next few days I freedom in this, and there is the gift of being able to solve problems suggest you proceed cautiously. Don't push your health. Drive the from a 'higher' level of reality, which tends to make them seem much speed limit, and particularly when traveling, do so with your mind simpler. Think of it this way. You can measure the area of a room by rested and alert. Focus on basic self-care. Your best ideas and counting how many times you can lay down a 12" x 12" tile, or you breakthroughs will manifest where you leave a clear space. In can measure and do the math. Only now apply this to your moments when you don't feel like you're getting anything done, do perception of yourself and what role you're playing in the rather less rather than more and you will make some brilliant, efficient meaningful global drama that is unfolding. You possess solutions to moves. problems that have not even been identified yet. Don't worry if you Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) have no idea where they come from. Your world is more lavish than you know. Your ideas are better than you ever imagined. That the circumstances around you seem Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) You have some amazing new opportunities opening up, but to take reticent to change doesn't matter. If you have this idea that the best of advantage of them will require trust on a level that you may have what you have to offer is not being accepted by the world, you can experienced only at rare moments of your life. Remember that all safely ignore that as some form of misinformation. You are making a trust is trust in yourself; the reason is that no matter where or in whom place for yourself: a one- of-a-kind place for your truly unique or what circumstances you may invest it, you have to trust your offerings. You can afford to be patient where outer results are decision to do so. So it all comes back to you. If people are offering concerned -- and as bold as you care to be on the level of your you opportunities that seem way outside what you have ever creative process. This is a truly meaningful time to experiment with considered possible, you're going to need confidence in order to your sexuality, remembering that some of the best opportunities make the most of them. Despite the startlingly quick turns of show up unexpectedly and are not subject to planning. Make sure developments, I suggest you consider the next few weeks a test you attend to the basics to take care of yourself, then proceed with phase. You don't need to make 'final' commitments about the future -- confidence. only about what you're willing to explore right now. Therefore, you can go in as deeply as you want, remembering that everything is an experiment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) The world is inviting you to open up, yet you seem to be persisting in some kind of retreat. What are you feeling insecure about? The more you dig in, the more imposing the potential in front of you will feel. Even if you resist a little less, you will feel considerably safer. Most of what you're experiencing is an energy differential -- the world is changing fast, and this may translate to either some directly personal circumstances changing, or our sense that global events are more than you're equipped to handle. To the extent that you experience any of this as destabilizing, it's mostly an illusion created by a pressure buildup in your emotional body. If you let off some of that pressure, the world will seem less overwhelming. The more of that tension you hold, the more imposing events will seem. Therefore, find a way to blow off some steam and you will feel grounded and safe.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Your mind needs some room to breathe. You may feel overwhelmed, and like you have more on your plate than you can handle. The beauty of the moment is not how much you can get done (which is plenty), but how well you apply yourself to one particular idea. The key is having faith in yourself, or rather, that is what you're learning. In order to use your mind to its best potential, create some space in there. Pause before you begin anything and ask yourself the best approach. There will be an easier, better way to go about it. Then apply the same method to the bigger puzzles that present themselves to you. In fact this is the time to contemplate solutions to your most perplexing problems and to work out your most ambitious plans. If you relax your mind just a little, nothing is impenetrable.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 You have options. That's one thing to remember -- it's the beauty of the moment. You have resources, and you're much more selfsufficient than you think. That's a great position to be in, and at the moment you're free to experiment with the idea. There's freedom in self-awareness, and that freedom includes access to your vast inner stores of initiative, energy and creativity. You have plenty to share but you're under no obligation to do so. Yet of all the opportunities presented to you by the genuinely unique and positive astrology of the moment is the chance to take the inner territory of feeling good about your existence: that is, recognizing who you are and what you've accomplished. Yes, we are in a dangerous time in history. In the immortal words of Hunter Thompson, when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

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