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Justin Trudeau asks: Does Peter Kent know what ozone is? Local MP questions minister’s basic knowledge of his portfolio published a report last week claiming that Arctic sea ice has shrunk more in the past half-century than at any oes Peter Kent, Canada’s other time in the last 1,450 years. They Conservative environ- believe that climate change is occurment minister, know what ring faster in the Arctic than anywhere ozone is? It’s a question else on earth and that sea ice is one of which Papineau Liberal MP Justin the main indicators. “It’s difficult not Trudeau is asking seriously. to come to the conclusion that greenEspecially since Kent didn’t answer house gases must have something to when Trudeau first asked in the House do with this,” Christian Zdanowicz of of Commons on Nov. 21. This has led the Geological Survey of Canada, one Trudeau to add to the mounting criti- of the authors of the report, told the cism from the opposition benches that Globe and Mail. it would certainly appear the environTrudeau’s exchange with Kent in ment is not one of the Conservative the Commons was the result of an government’s priorities. Environment Canada internal memo leaked to the media, which detailed An unquiet portfolio cuts to be made by the Conservative While environment (along with government to the monitoring of ozone Status of Women) should perhaps be in the atmosphere. The exchange went one of the more quiet portfolios in the like this: Harper cabinet, Kent finds himself this week at the centre of an increasingly Kent vs. Trudeau uncomfortable controversy over the Trudeau: “Mr. Speaker, I had prerumour of Canada’s impending with- pared a question for the Minister of drawal as a supporter of the Kyoto the Environment about this troubling Protocol. memo and the contradictions in his The environment minister has called responses. These political non-answers the Kyoto agreement, which was lead me to ask a basic question on the signed by the former Liberal govern- minister’s knowledge of this important ment, “one of the biggest blunders” the issue. Could the minister explain to the Liberals ever made. The Conservative House what ozone is and what is the government has questioned the sci- difference between its impact at low entific validity of Kyoto, which links altitude and high altitude? I just need human activity to global warming. The to know that he understands the issues.” government wants to adhere to new Kent: “Mr. Speaker, if there are any international greenhouse gas control shortcomings in this House, it is in commitments made at climate change the quality of the questions from the conferences held in Copenhagen and Liberal opposition. This government Cancun in more recent years. would gladly compare our record on

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plete my answer, again, the opposition is using a questionable media source quotation of one of my staff that has been taken out of context.”

“But does the Minister know what ozone is?” continued Trudeau. “I asked. Mr. Kent didn’t answer. And that, in a very unfortunate way, makes a lot of sense to me. Mr. Kent is not concerned with the depletion of the ozone, or even A missed opportunity Trudeau, who has taken a few blows the environment in general. He doesn’t to the ego when he has sometimes care that the largest hole ever discovdared to raise a point in the House, ered is right now hanging above the only to find himself facing the guns Arctic. Mr. Kent’s concerns, and the of a well-prepared minister, claimed concerns of this Conservative governin a statement e-mailed out following ment, rest solely on an ideologicallythe exchange with Kent that “basically driven agenda of slashing budgets.” The Park Extension News placed I gave him an opportunity to make me look foolish.” He also pointed out a call to the environment minister’s the environment, in all its dimensions, that Canadians have historically led the office to obtain a response. None was to…” Trudeau: “You don’t know what charge internationally in the banning received by our deadline. ozone is.” Kent: Mr. Speaker, to com- of ozone-depleting substances.

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NDP leadership hopeful Tom Mulcair reacts to ‘Plan Nord’ Social impact can’t be ignored, says ex-Charest cabinet minister

remier Jean Charest’s Liberal government should be approaching its ambitious strategy for Quebec’s far north – the ‘Plan Nord’ – with sustainable development in mind and while looking at it from the standpoint of environmental, economic and social responsibilities, says NDP leadership aspirant Tom Mulcair, a former sustainable development minister under Charest.

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“I won’t comment specifically on a provincial plan,” Mulcair, who broke away from Charest and the Quebec Liberals four years ago after a controversial environmental dispute and who is now a front runner in the NDP race, said in an exclusive interview with Newsfirst Multimedia. “But I will say this,” he added concerning Impact can’t be ignored the federal role in the matter “The federal Asked earlier this week by Newsfirst government has an obligation to ensure Multimedia for his overall assessment of a certain number of things, including the protection and preservation of our navigable waterways including rivers and lakes. It has the obligation to supervise groundwater in many instances. It has some obligations with regard to the far north and to the community. So I think that we’re talking about sustainable development every step of the way.

Mining interests excited

While they and nature conservationists have the most reservations about the Plan Nord, excitement is understandably growing among mining companies, given the Charest government’s intention of eventually laying down a road that would open a land-based gateway into the southern portion of the isolated northern third of Quebec’s territory – Nunavik –

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“The other thing that I think is important is making sure that to the extent possible Canadians as a general rule get a fair share of the value of their natural resources,” Mulcair continued. “Going back to the Duplessis era, it’s always been the case that Quebec’s been very open to foreign companies coming in and taking advantage of our natural resources. But they are just that – they are our natural resources – and we should make sure that the Canadian public has its fair share.” Although Charest first started sending up trial balloons for the Plan Nord more than two years ago, it was only in recent weeks that he’s started to feel real heat from potential critics and opponents. For example, former PQ Premier Jacques Parizeau complained in an interview with Le Devoir last week that Quebec is on the brink of being exploited by foreign interests taking advantage of the Plan Nord. Similarly last week, some of the strongest words of resistance yet were expressed by native peoples in Quebec’s north, who stand most to be affected by Plan Nord.

the Plan Nord, Mulcair responded, “I’m from any profits that are being made from going to be very careful not to com- any natural resources that are owned by ment directly on the Charest government, the people.” because I’m now working at the federal level. I’ll make sure that we undertake to respect our obligations to supervise the accuBrochures mulated health effects 4 colour process, 2 sides, of any development, 100lb, Folded roll, half, Z that we look at the or double parallel effect on water, includBundled in 100s ing ground water and navigable lake waters, and that we look at federal jurisdictions, for example, in certain areas of the north, and I’ll confine my remarks to that. “But I will say,” he continued, “that irrespective of the level of government, that whenever you do develop in an area like that, you have to make sure that you take into account the ecological, the economic Place your order today! and the social impact. That social impact 450-978-9999 requires you to make sure that the society sales@the-news.ca as a whole is benefiting as much possible

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OPINION & EDITORIAL Screening kids for high Parlez-moi

cholesterol a silly idea

d’humour Alcide Borik

Avez-vous vu cette conférence de presse? Les joueurs de la Ligue Nationale de Hockey se feront désormais pousser la moustache! Non, ce n’est pas pour amortir les coups à la tête, c’est pour collecter des fonds pour l’association de lutte contre le cancer du sein. Serait-ce qu’il y a possibilité de contagion par contact??? Enfin, c’est comme la crise de l’Euro : on n’en fera pas un drachme!!! Victoire de la démocratie : elections en Egypte et au Congo. Après le depart de la monarchie et du roi Farouk, on n’avait eu que des militaires (Negib, Nasser, Sadate, Mobarak). Personne ne veut plus de l’armée crie la population alarmée. On ne veut plus que l’armée soit appelée… araignée!. On ne veut plus d’un “amid”, l’armée est une «pire amid» ! Espérons que les ambitions militaires seront muettes comme des momies. Au Congo aussi, aucun problème : les opposants, on va les bouffer! Avez-vous commencé à recevoir vos commandes de noel? Pour éviter la foule, j’ai fait mon magasinage des fêtes en compagnie de mon ordinateur. Pas de bousculades, pas de vociferations. Le paradis quoi!... jusqu’à ce que je reçoive ma première commande : Un superbe pull taille huit. Je l’avais choisi avec soin pour ma copine qui avait adoré les couleurs (vert et turquoise), mais elle porte du trois. Résultât : il lui arrive aux chevilles, elle le portera désormais comme chemise de nuit! Alors j’ai proposé de lui offrir plutôt un bouquin et je lui ai demandé quel était son auteur préféré. Elle m’a répondu que c’était moi. Plutôt étonné, je lui ai demandé qu’est-ce que j’écrivais, elle m’a répondu : des chèques! Pour faire une farce à mes meilleurs amis, j’ai aussi commandé un stock de Viagra. C’est maintenant disponible en poudre pour le thé ou le café, ce n’est pas aphrodisiaque mais ça empêche le biscuit de ramollir... quand vous le trempez dans votre tasse!!!

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Let’s look at some of the facts in this case: We’ve known for years that selling medication to treat your “future risk” for a disease is hugely and immensely profitable for the pharmaceutical industry, yet the benefits to health are sometimes nonexistent. Statin drugs, prescribed to lower cholesterol, are among the biggest-selling prescription drugs on the planet. The pharmaceutical industry has invested heavily in convincing medical scientists, patient groups and our prescribing doctors to think about cholesterol as a nasty foreign enemy which needs to be brought down at all costs instead of a substance essential for life that actually resents being chemically tinkered with. Hard to believe the pediatricians While physicians will prescribe statins approwere serious Such a thunderbolt hit me this past week priately in men who have established heart when I learned that experts at a recent American disease, there is much controversy over whether Heart Association conference were recom- the drugs are effective in women and the elderly. mending that more children should be screened As for the benefit of cholesterol lowering in for high cholesterol before puberty. And they kids? Those studies haven’t even been done yet. Like any drug therapy, there are potential seemed to mean it. I checked to make sure it wasn’t April Fool’s adverse effects and patients taking statins have Day because this is the kind of dastardly stuff higher rates of kidney failure, cataracts, and those medical jokesters sometimes try to get liver damage compared to similar patients who away with. Sure enough, those pediatricians take placebos. The most common effect, experienced by 20-25 per cent of statin-treated people, were serious. is muscle pain or weakness. The basic message So, apparently, concerned are they about the health of children, they believe it is worth here: you should have a clear chance of benefit screening kids for high cholesterol at younger before you start tinkering with your body’s choand younger ages. This seems strange because lesterol levels. high cholesterol, one needs to be constantly reminded, isn’t a disease but is a “risk factor” for Why not screen kids at an even a future disease (such as heart attacks) which younger age? mostly strikes middle-aged and older people. A So I say, if we are all going to go ahead and risk factor might affect your health in the same drink Big Pharma’s Kool Aid, why don’t we go way as being poor means you’re more likely to a step further? have worse health compared to someone who Why should the medical profession wait until isn’t poor. But most people who have heart kids are eight or nine before they start screening attacks have normal cholesterol. them for high cholesterol and prescribing them So why bother screening kids for a risk factor powerful statin drugs? Why not screen them at for a disease that’s not likely going to hurt them, a much earlier stage, and look for evidence of if it ever does, for another 50 or 60 or 70 years? high cholesterol while in utero? This would help Because we can. parents-to-be prepare for the arrival of their The apparent rationale given at this confer- little bundle by stocking up on Lipitor-laced ence is that statin drugs - treatments like Lipitor, baby formula. Zocor or Crestor - can be used safely in children. Sound desperate? Perhaps not so desperate as The experts say that, with rising obesity levels in the cholesterol empire that won’t rest until it’s children, monitoring their cholesterol levels will convinced an entire generation of parents that only help them prevent future health problems. their kids are pre-diseased and need to be saved When I finally soaked in this idea for a while I by their drugs. asked myself in a very subdued voice: “Have we Alan Cassels all gone stark raving nuts?” hen you have been looking at the drug industry for as long as I have, examining the way diseases and pharmaceuticals are marketed, packaged, and pitched to doctors and patients, nothing much surprises you anymore. One might get a little tired of seeing the same old deceptive marketing ploys repackaged and retooled, launched to fool new generations of consumers and health professionals, but at least it’s entertaining. Occasionally an epiphany strikes, like a bolt of lightning from a blue sky instantly elevating one to a whole new level of incredulity

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CSDM pledges to reinforce spoken French at its schools Policy could be felt most in multicultural Park Extension M a r t i n C. B a r r y

lthough officials with the Commission scolaire de Montréal say 134 languages are spoken by the nearly 111,000 students who attend its 191 schools, the one language the CSDM will be paying most attention to in the foreseeable future is French.

French a ‘priority’

In a statement the province’s largest school board released during a press conference held on Nov. 23 at École secondaire Lucien-Pagé on St-Laurent Blvd., the commissioners and president said that “French remains our priority in the classroom,” even though the CSDM would also like to make French the language most often spoken in school corridors, in the schoolyard and during extra-curricular activities. “French is the shared language everywhere at the CSDM, for the students, the parents and the employees,” they said. So while the primary purpose of the media gathering was for the CSDM to deliver its first annual report of performance results, it was the board’s language issue (which went largely ignored by Montreal’s Anglophone media) which made front page news as far west as Toronto in the National Post.

Decline in French

While the population on the island as a whole steadily grows more multicultural – with new immigrants bringing in their native language, and more often than not the internationally spoken English as a second tongue – the French language seems to decline proportionally. But nowhere on the CSDM’s territory does its reinforcement of French stand to have as much impact as in Park Extension – the multicultural epicenter of Montreal. “When we don’t have a French environment in our neighbourhood, obviously the children here will speak with their families in their language,” says Park Extension city councillor Mary Deros, who is also responsible on Montreal’s executive committee for ethnic and multicultural issues. “But what I have learned from experience,” she added, “is that these kids that come from all over the world that are attending our schools are speaking French in the schoolyard and during their activities – so I don’t think it should be a problem.”

‘No language police’

According to statistics cited by CSDM president Diane De Courcy, the mother tongue of more than 54 per cent of its students is now something other than French. Asked by a journalist following the media briefing how the school board

plans to go about applying the new policy, De Courcy said, “No language police, persuasion and the good will of everbody, of course.” In recent times, rumblings have been heard from the political forces that float above Quebec’s school commissions like a Sword of Damocles – be it Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault’s fervent pledge to abolish school boards and make individual schools more autonomous – or a former Quebec education minister’s musings that school commissions – some of which have been criticized for a lack of transparency – are long overdue for an overhaul, including a possible merger of their elections with those of towns and cities.

Fate of school boards

While De Courcy admitted to one journalist that she’s aware of Legault’s presence, but even more so of the pressure coming from the governing boards of the CSDM’s schools, the CSDM might be reacting with a certain precognition to the possibility its end draws near. “In this time of change and of questioning about governance, the CSDM has taken several initiatives which have permitted it to make some progress towards transparent and responsible management,” the board said in its statement. After years of being regarded by many as an immoveable force, the president

CSDM executive-director Gilles Petitclerc announce changes coming to the Francophone school commission during a press conference on Nov. 23. PHOTO: Martin C. Barry • Newsfirst

and commissioners now acknowledge that the way they do things must be made less complex. They say a debate on the “autonomy of schools” must be held and “concluded” within two years. With the province’s next school board elections set for 2013 (depending on the government), the question remaining is whether the CSDM’s efforts will be enough and not too late.

Park Extension Action Committee marks 25 years M a r t i n C. B a r r y

he mood was festive and there was standing room only at Café l’Artère on Park Ave. on Nov. 24 as the Park Extension Action Committee (CAPE) marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration that brought out more than 150 residents, as well as several of the area’s elected officials.

Started in ‘86

CAPE was created around a kitchen table in 1986 by a small group of Park Extension residents who felt more attention needed to be paid from their perspective to pressing quality-of-life issues like sanitation and the rights of tenants, who are 80 per cent of the population in Park Ex. Among those who spoke, Justin Trudeau said that the work CAPE does is only made possible by getting close to the people and dealing with the real issues affecting them. “You can’t talk about any level of success unless you’re starting with your feet ground firmly in safety and security, and that starts with having a roof over your head,” said Trudeau.

Borough Mayor Anie Samson speaks during CAPE’s 25th anniversary celebration on Nov. 24. PHOTO: Martin C. Barry • Newsfirst

People for people

“So when we celebrate 25 years of the Comité d’Action de Parc Extension, we’re celebrating 25 years of neighbours being there for each other, people supporting each other and people building for the future.” Borough Mayor Anie Samson

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Canada poised to sign free trade deal with EU Despite economic woes in Europe, PM is ‘optimistic’ M a r t i n C. B a r r y

fter four decades of trying to start a formal economic relationship with Europe, Canada is poised to sign a free-trade agreement with the European Union next year, Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has told Newsfirst Multimedia.

Effect on agreement

During an exclusive interview session with Harper in Montreal on Nov. 18, to which members of the multicultural media were invited, the prime minister was asked by Newsfirst Multimedia whether Canada-EU free trade negotiations have advanced, and what effect the financial turmoil which is spreading in Europe could have on an eventual agreement. “Canada’s been trying to get a trade agreement with Europe for 40 years,” he said. “I remember when I was a boy, Trudeau was talking about getting a trade agreement with Europe, so this is a great breakthrough. Unfortunately we’re in negotiations at a time when there’s probably less to be gained from Europe than there was at any other time previously. But that said, Europe is still a huge market and will still be a huge player in the future. So we’re going to press ahead, and I think that all the signs are that we’re going to be able to conclude next year.”

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CAPE 25th... ◄ Continued from page 5 described CAPE as an organization that is vital to Park Extension, “because housing is a fundamental right.” Both Samson and Trudeau presented CAPE’s president, Cécile Ngo Holl, with framed certificates, attesting to their appreciation of all the work CAPE has done over the past quarter-century to make Park Extension a better place for all of its residents to live.

From the left, Senator Judith Seidman, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Senator Claude Carignan met members of Montreal’s PHOTO: Martin C. Barry • Newsfirst multicultural media on Nov. 18.

Canada’s signing a free trade agreement with the EU would make this country less dependent on the economy of the United States. While historically the U.S. has been Canada’s most important trade partner, our southerly neighbour’s economy is slumping seriously. Although Canada has no wide-ranging economic agreement with the EU, in 1976 Canada signed the Framework Agreement on Economic Co-operation with the European Economic Community, the organization which preceded the EU. Since 2009, the Harper Conservative government has been negotiating with the EU, with the goal of signing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Canada currently has a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, which represents Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.

According to Harper, there have been nearly a dozen rounds of negotiations with the EU. He noted that a Canada/ EU free trade agreement was promised by the Conservatives during the last election campaign.

clude an agreement.” While the signing of a trade agreement with the Europeans appears more likely than not, Harper acknowledged in some of his remarks that the Conservative government is “concerned that the uncertainty in Europe Tories signed many agreements and elsewhere is going to cause increas“We’re still on track to achieve that,” ing stress on the Canadian economy.” said Harper. “The negotiations are now However, at the same time, he said entering the critical phase. We’re down they are focusing on immigration as to the short hairs where the some of a means of encouraging growth in the difficult trade-offs have to be made. Canada’s economy. And this is important for Canada. Our government has expanded the number Focus on immigration of countries we have trade agreements “We have not in any way restricted with from five to 14. immigration during the recession,” said “I mean it’s unbelievable that when Harper, maintaining that the policy is we took office, as one of the most trade- without precedent. “In fact, if anything dependent economies in the world we we’ve increased it and we’ve certainly had only five trade agreements, and the increased the use of key economic cattwo biggest ones were signed by the egories like temporary foreign workprevious Conservative government. So ers. Our government believes strongly we had a lot of work to do, we’re now that immigration is an essential and up to 14, but frankly we’re got a lot positive component of the Canadian more work to do, that’s the bottom line.” economy. As for the timing of a Canada/EU “We’re going to look at additional agreement, he added, “All the prob- reforms where we can make it work lems in Europe, does that put the trade even better. But the fact of the matGood work, says Deros agreement in jeopardy? I think it’s ter is that this is the first government Councillor Mary Deros said CAPE actually the opposite. I think because in history not to restrict immigration “is an association that does incredible the Europeans have so many probduring a recession, because we believe work with the little means that they lems, they need to show some positive that vigorous immigration is essential have. The district definitely needs an momentum on some other fronts. And not just to the immediate but to the organization such as CAPE because they do work with citizens and guide the European Union, one of its great long-term well-being of the Canadian them in their rights to have proper achievements over time has been trade. economy.” housing that is clean and comfortable. First of all trade within Europe and They work hard with the citizens and then expanded trade outside of Europe. I’m optimistic we’re still going to conwe appreciate the work they do.”

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Shield of Athena reaches $200,000 goal for expansion of services Gala celebration spotlights agency’s 20 years of achievements M a r t i n C. B a r r y

hield of Athena, which provides family and social services in the Greater Montreal region, especially for those impacted by violence, marked the start of its second decade on Nov. 20 with a gala attended by hundreds of guests at a downtown hotel, raising $200,000 for the cause.

‘Heroes’ honored

During the $250-a-ticket black tie evening at the Sofitel Golden Mile, a special tribute was held for 20 individuals, associations or businesses regarded as “heroes.” Over the years, they had a profound influence on making Shield of Athena a success. During a special audio-visual presentation, guests were invited to take a journey into the past, as Shield of Athena reviewed its 20 most important milestones and triumphs, and set out what it hopes to accomplish in the next 20 years. In addition to an evening of dinner and dancing, 25 pieces of art from local and international artists were on sale. There was also a silent auction, featuring items such as certificates to some of Montreal’s finest restaurants, sports memorabilia, jewellery and more. The chairs of the event, Gwendolyn Andrews Nacos and Pearl Eliadis, had hoped to raise more than $200,000 for the consolidation and expansion of Shield of Athena’s existing services. They met that goal in the end.

said in an interview with Newsfirst Multimedia. “The Shield of Athena has become a veritable phenomenon in Montreal as it provides services in many languages and to different communities,” she continued. “It is now considered as a multicultural institution in the greater Montreal area.” Attending the gala with his wife, Janneke Van Verge Henegouwen, Gerry Sklavounos, the Liberal MNA for Laurier-Dorion, said that long before he entered politics, when he was lawyer, he had started working in conjunction with Shield of Athena. “I had the opportunity to work with them when they had women dealing with difficult family situations,” said Sklavounos. “This is a great event taking place tonight and a good social cause and it’s my pleasure to be associated with this organization and to be able to show my support whenever I can.

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“Unfortunately, conjugal violence and difficulties among couples exist, and Shield of Athena does a great job providing services to these women who are often new to Montreal, Quebec and Canada. Shield of Athena goes a long way to open doors and put them in contact with the right people to assure that they get the necessary help and assure that families survive difficult periods.” Former Liberal MP for Ahuntsic Eleni Bakopanos, who was also among the 20 people honoured for their longtime support for Shield of Athena, said, “This is an important milestone for an Future looks bright organization that began as part of the “We’re looking forward to a very Greek community of Montreal. Now promising future with expanded faciliit’s grown to service more than 140 ties and expanded services,” Dionysia Zerbisias, the honorary patron of the event and also one of the 20 “heroes,” AVIS PUBLIC

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On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.

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Aries March 21-April 19__________________

Start nothing before December 13. New (not old) money matters are stalled; the logjam will break Christmas Day onward. If purchasing holiday presents, keep it simple and refundable, as lemons abound. VIPs, bosses and parents look on you kindly to December 20 – take advantage, approach, visit, do them favours, etc. (But DON’T launch new projects for them. If the boss wants you to begin a new project, diplomatically suggest a mid-December or January launch.) You impress everyone Sunday/Monday, but barriers to action remain: act Sunday eve/night. Chase money Tuesday/Wednesday.

Taurus April 20-May 20___________________

The general accent lies on mysteries, sex, subconscious urges, finances, investments and debt, and potential lifestyle changes. You’re lucky in these, though forward motion has been lacking since August. By late December delays will end – a legal, travel, educational, intellectual or international “element” will be the go-forward key. You might soon agree to wed a sexual partner. Think deeply before plunging. Make NO commitments, nor any new starts, before December 13. Lie low, rest Sunday/Monday. Your energy rises Tuesday through Thursday. Romance lies below, wants to emerge!

Gemini May 21-June 20___________________

Relationships are foremost. Your popularity and joie de vivre rise Sunday/Monday. But avoid arguments or hasty driving to midafternoon Sunday. Turn from a hard-to-convince person Monday. Retreat, rest Tuesday to Thursday. Sunday to Wednesday give a lucky boost to governmental, administrative and charity projects, and might also attract you to someone because he/she represents a rest, comfort, safety. But at what cost (to him/her!)? Your energy soars Thursday night to Saturday: contain temper. Until mid-2012, you’re quick to laugh, rage. Start nothing important before December 13.

Cancer June 21-July 22___________________

The accent lies on work, health, duties, a bit of boredom. Start nothing major before December 13. A former duty, chore or employment position might return – do it, grab it if unemployed. VIPs, parents and bosses are watching Sunday/Monday – do you best, avoid temperamental words Sunday. Your hopes and happiness rise nicely Tuesday to Thursday – life’s worth living! The Sunday to Wednesday period opens doors to friendship, travel, even the kind of romance which, though light, could lead to partnership. Retreat to contemplate, rest and heal Thursday night through Saturday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22______________________

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22_____________________

Start nothing new before December 13, especially in communications, travel and record-keeping. A former friend appears, or you travel to revisit a familiar place. Your home life is blessed; you could, if seeking, find a domicile where affection and beauty will prevail, especially Sunday to Wednesday. Let this be a place connected to the past. (These daysalso bring tantalizing, but secret or private, attractions. Be honest, moral.) Relationships irk you to mid-afternoon Sunday, then they turn successful. But if you offer little (Monday) you get little. Wisdom, Friday/ Saturday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21___________________

Remember, start nothing big and new before December 13. In particular, buy nothing – you are drawn straight to lemons now. Tackle chores and health concerns Sunday (much better after 3:30 p.m. PST) and Monday. Relationships offer both opposition and concord Tuesday to Thursday. Concord is more likely – and far more beneficial – as this entire week offers friendship and good conversation – with a romantic tinge. A big, lucky “concord” looms on the horizon, late month into next June. Finances, sexual urges and deep health matters arise Friday (some difficulties) and Saturday (climaxes?).

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21________________

Though your energy, charisma and clout are high, use them to tackle ongoing projects or to revive past ones – start nothing new before December 13. You easily impress others, gain their favour and get your way. If you’re single and have been hankering for some special company, contact that ex or old flame – AFTER 3:30 p.m. PST Sunday (or, less successfully, Monday, or, for more “grown up” results, after 9 p.m. Friday, into Saturday). Higher-ups are temperamental and impatient all week (until next July!) but you win them over, might even land a raise Sunday to Wednesday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19_________________

Avoid new starts before December 13. Get plenty of rest, eat and drink sensibly. Retreat from the hustle-bustle, avoid competition. Tackle past-due obligations, especially those involving charity, institutions, the government, or head office(s). This is an excellent “clean-up and clear-out” phase to prepare you for powerful action later this month. Pay attention to home-related concerns Sunday/Monday. (Careful with tools, confrontations Sunday.) Romance, notional or real, visits Tuesday to Thursday – in fact the thrill of attraction fills the entire Sunday to Thursday period.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18__________________

Start nothing major, relationship nor venture nor project, before December 13. Your creative and romantic juices stir this month, you ride a winning streak (yes, you’ll tend to win at cards, etc.) and pleasures abound. An old flame is near or “present.” You might feel you have been tricked and betrayed or mistreated by others, especially the opposite sex, this last decade or two. But turn around: how have you treated those you suspected? When angered or ignored, you can be cruel. “Admitting” this can clear you for future love – which is going to be stronger, longer than past love.

Start no new projects nor relationships before December 13, Aquarius. This is a happy, optimistic and forward-looking month, but you’d do better to look to the past this week. A former flirtatious friend might arrive, or the door could fling open to a goal that was once just “wishful thinking.” Dream do come true! Careful with speech, driving Sunday – after 3:30 p.m. PST, all’s well. Tuesday to Thursday accents your home, security, family and real estate. A verboten romance could attract you. Actually, romance simmers all week, then emerges Friday (careful!) and Saturday.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22____________________

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20__________________

Start nothing, buy nothing, before December 13. You might meet former neighbours, or visit family members you haven’t seen in awhile. “Home,” whatever it means to you, is a powerful draw – especially Sunday/Monday. Though you shouldn’t buy or rent a new place (or furniture) a former abode or prospect might be a good thing. But don’t act before 3:30 p.m. Sunday. A gentle, mellow mood arrives Tuesday to Thursday. Despite your lower energy, Sunday to Wednesday offer meaningful romance, or a potent creative urge, especially if you’re in nature. Be ambitious, not forceful, late week.

Be ambitious, show your skills to higher-ups, study business and career topics, but don’t start new projects or relationships before December 13, Pisces. Money hits an irksome snag Sunday, but smoothes out late afternoon into Monday. Talk, travel, and casual meetings fill Tuesday to Thursday – and could turn enmity into an amorous bond. You have a choice now to next July – you can love, or hate. The former is more likely this week, from Sunday to Thursday. Collapse into the comforts of home or still beauties of nature Friday/Saturday. Don’t let stress cause a fight Friday.

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John and Jessica were on their way home from the bar one night and John got pulled over by the police. The officer told John that he was stopped because his tail light was burned out. John said, “I’m very sorry officer, I didn’t realize it was out, I’ll get it fixed right away.” Just then Jessica said, “I knew this would happen when I told you two days ago to get that light fixed.” So the officer asked for John’s license and after looking at it said, “Sir your license has expired.” And again John apologized and mentioned that he

didn’t realize that it had expired and would take care of it first thing in the morning. Jessica said, “I told you a week ago that the state sent you a letter telling you that your license had expired.” Well by this time, John is a bit upset with his wife contradicting him in front of the officer, and he said in a rather loud voice, “Jessica, shut your mouth!” The officer then leaned over toward Jessica and asked. “Does your husband always talk to you like that?” Jessica replied, “only when he’s drunk.”

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