Living the
Home
of
life
a panhandler Spoke reporter goes undercover experience
Do echinacea and chicken soup really
Spoke
to
on
life
remedies: fact or fiction?
the street.
work?
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Are tanning beds safe? Examining the dangers associated with indoor tanning.
HEALTH
Monday, January
2003
Conestoga College, Kitchener
By VALENTINA RAPOPORT
“I just felt
Imagine a job where you can kick back and read a comic book. For Christopher Chettle of
there
dream come
took
a
Eight years after finishing
true.
only two years of a three-year
animation
classical
course
at
Sheridan College, Chettle opened his
own comic book
store.
had
1
was
figurines,
more,
of animation
comic books and much
the
love
Chettle's
represents
store for
comic book
it,
was
it
store location.
“The day I came and got the keys (for the location he rented) I
home
drove
lected
sorts
to
receive a family loan and find a
becoming the only comic book store in Cambridge. all
them
Once the decision was made, it him only six weeks to
literally
1
do
a time to
couldn’t believe
E.,
to beat
now.”
Retro Rocket Comics and Toys opened on Nov. at 457 King St.
Selling
1
punch,” he said, adding, “If
the
it’s
— No.
it’s a plane ... Cambridge’s own Retro Rocket Comics and Toys
it’s
Cambridge,
35th Year
a bird,
It’s No,
6,
it,”
laughing.
I
he said.
was very glad that I had col(comic books and other
“I
much
items) as
as
I
did because
would have cost me a
money
if
lot
it
more
hadn’t.”
I
While the majority of tion
is
illustrations.
still
some items
“Every Wednesday is like Christmas for me,” Chettle said, referring to the day when his new stock of toys and coniic books is delivered to the store. “I get to open boxes of new comics and toys.” Achieving his ultimate goal at the age of 30, Chettle still has a hard time believing his dream has come
sell*
his collec-
for sale at his store, there are
Chettle refuses to
“I’ve got certain things that are
my
babies,” he said. “I’ve got some Superman memorabilia and other stuff
won’t
I
sell.”
Finishing most of the renovations himself, with the occasional help from his family, Chettle was able to open his store within two weeks
was rented. came into the
after the location
true.
“My
relatives
“There are definitely worse jobs than reading comics and playing games.” Christopher Chettle,
it
family but also local residents of
owner
ages.
all
“I get a lot
doesn’t
“It
seem realistic. much fun,” he said.
It
seems like too Developing a love for drawings and comic books when he was a young boy. Chettle remembers the first
time he was introduced to
“A neighbour brought over full
like a trip
it’s
(when
who say down memory lane
of people
they’re
Chettle
I
a
box
just fell
in
store),”
the
in
said. “It’s
not just for kids,
become swept up
adults also
The
store carries
figurines
different
from the ’70s through including
’90s
the
many
including vintage
GI
to
Joes,
I’ve collected
since,” he said. Since then, Chettle has continued collecting all sorts of action figures
and many other action figures.
and comics, which now make up 80
can also be found. “There are a lot of kids
in the area
per cent of the items sold in his
and
store.
Chettle said.
them and
them ever
went to college I had boxes of toys and comics,” he said, adding. “I must have moved 10 times and half the moving van would always be my
“When
boxes
After college, Chettle worked at different part-time jobs and also
some
I
toys,
want
such as the Simpsons,
freelance animation
work
figurines
he
to cater to
them as
at
me
my name
funny
out there
Despite stressing over the financial aspects of the store, Chettle
said
waking up every day knowing he gets to go to work at a he
loves
now.
so nice to say
wanted
I’ve
have a store
I
this
for
so
With 7,500 comic books currentand 100 to 200 more arriving every week, the store is growing bigger every day. addition
adding, “Sometimes down and breathe.”
to
renovating
has
the
also
would walk with a tape gun in one hand and a staple gun in the other and my backpack full of flyers.” he said, referring to putting up flyers in downtown Cambridge “I
prior
to
the
store’s
need
to sit
actually
I
and get
making money games at the same
start
to play
time."
opening.
at
residence
month.
snowboarding
said
out because the holi-
books.
Chettle
I
ments. which take place once a
Bummed
the store.
someone else was planning to open a comic book store in Cambridge.
helps pay the rent.” he said,
it
days are over? Feeling stressed because you have another semester to contend with? Don’t fret,
done most of the advertising for
himself.
mine.”
Chettle
Sunday
always kept hoping one day I would have this (his own store). I always had it on the back burner,’ His decision to finally open his came after he discovered
games." he said. "It will be the perfect job w hen
it’s
end of the week. Resident are not sure what the events will be yet, but are hoping and it will take place soon. A ski
By KATE VANDEVEN
upcoming events at residence will keep you busy and away from the
store
also works part time serving at a Cambridge restaurant.
best part
that
appealing to adult collectors
only.”
for local stores.
he said.
In addition to running his store,
will all pay off in the end. "There are definitely worse jobs than reading comics and playing
is
Keep busy
“Many of the comic shops I went when I was young seemed aimed
In
Regardless of the long hours he w'orks. Chettle said he feels
well,”
store
“I
long and to be able to finally tell people that it has happened is very gratifying,” he said, adding, “The
“It
place that belongs to him.
to at
sells at his store.
I had to get somehow.”
but
“It’s
ly in the store
toys.”
did
Newer
I
and
Christopher Chettle, owner of
“People would look
Transformers, Star Trek figurines
love with
(Photo by Valentina Rapoport)
WWE wrestling Retro Rocket Comics and Toys, poses with one of the in Cambridge. store book comic only the is 1 and Nov. It opened
in
it.”
types of toys
comics. of comic books.
store
opened and were absolutely blown away,” he said. “They were nudging each other saying, T knew he could do it.’” Two months after it opened. Retro Rocket Comics and Toys has not only impressed friends and
when
Along
with
CSI
events
at
planning for its residents a casino trip, a bingo trip, movie nights, ping pong and
school, residence
pool
is
tournaments,
sundae
(wh*ere
you can make the
biggest sundaes you can for a small price) and euchre tourna-
Resident adviser Debbie Brock
at the
advisers
trip
is
also being
discussed.
that resi-
Although there are not a
dence is hoping to put on this semester include a bus trip to a Leafs game, a shopping trip to Toronto, and Winter Olympics. The Olympics would take place
details yet. plans are in the
over a week, with each featuring a new e\ent and points being tallied
to
some bigger events
lot
of
works
you a chance to get awaj’ from the everyda) stresses and have some fun. Look for flyers around residence
to give
find out about the
events.
upcoming
— SPOKE, January
Page 2
6,
Issues
2003
Organization
members
iearn to unlearn - only
think
unlearn those things that present barriers which prevent us
from
It
. . .
everything.”
On
unlearn
states
now as it was then. been adopted many times by
many people
a more prominent area of the a quote from Steve D’Amico
site
as relevant
has
and see
to hear, read
This quote was written by the 1 6th century philosopher, Nicholas Cusa, is
to ques-
ever heard, read, seen and are going
truths.”
and
how
tion everything. Everything you’ve
more profound
the deeper,
to
Unlearn opens
to think.
a door to teach people
“We must
how
people what to do or
tells
By HALLEY McPOLIN
“a -process
is
of
from
barriers that blind us
removing
our authentic selves, questioning our
since then (including a
classic conditioning, deconstructing
green Jedi-philosopher
named
“You
must
and reordering our identities, identifying and discarding negative val-
unlearn what you have learned” in
ues, repeatedly focusing awareness
little
who
Yoda,
stated.
Wars
the original Star
local organization has
and a
film),
towards one’s state of being.” There are countless more
been taking
message even further. Unlearn began as a concept
pretations in the
when Way Tang and Abhi and Arv Ahluwalia volunteered for the Race Relations
early
’90s
Committee of Kitchener-Waterloo. They were organizing workshops and conferences regarding
(Internet photo)
The Race Relations Committee
anti-dis-
of
Kitchener-Waterloo organizes workshops and conferences
crimination and anti-racism while promoting equality, respect and
deal with anti-discrimination and anti-racism issues.
non-violent conflict resolution. In a
name a life, we
Race
the
for
effort
fundraising
imprinted with positive messages. Pleased to see the outstanding
likes to
open
reaction from the public over the
- hearing
stories of
questions by
about the
strangers
entered a business plan competition in order to test the viability of actu-
company based on promoting these positive messages. In 1998 the group won the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award and the Wholesale/Distribution Award. “The concept of unlearn can be
ally creating a
we
applied to anything that
bom
habits, racism, ageism,
are not
“such as
with,” says Abhi,
sexism and
other forms of discrimination. If
all
you wish to benefit from the innocence and potential of a free mind, break free of the limits and the conditioning. Unlearn.”
The concept
is
often easier said
than done. Conditioning can come from anywhere in a person’s life; family, school, peers
and church,
to
NO E
The
Changes from
even has a section dedicated entirely to interpretations from peo-
tioning: allowing an outside influ-
ple about messages like this one.
provoke conversation and thought between perfect strangers, allowing the message to reach even further.
ence to dictate your own The same can be said of racist, sex-
One definition was from a woman who claimed her husband had phys-
Also, five per cent of profits are donated to charitable organizations
and other discriminatory attitudes based largely on ignorance
ically,
rather than the truth.
finally got out of the relationship
Ahbi says it’s not impossible to change your way of thinking. “To begin with, one requires a strong intention to stop or change a particular behaviour. Then one needs to
she was
concentrate on the process without focusing on the final results.” This is
from the inside
stress that unlearn can be any interpretation and that
seeing things for yourself. Abhi uses a box to describe the
many
walls people tend to put up, blinding them from certain tmths. “Slowly and relentlessly we build a box around ourselves. We soon
become comfortable inside our box and continue to live on ‘autopilot.’ We learn to adapt to its constricSelf-esteem and self-confidence are very much part of the box in which we imprison ourselves. Once boxed in it is difficult, but not impossible, to break out.” An example of this can be young adults comparing themselves to a body image put forth by the media. tions.
thinking.
ist
what Abhi considers “unlearning” taking things you have learned into consideration, but drawing your own conclusions based on the truths
you can
ment has been so affected by
really see.
One of the most important ideas behind unlearn is that there is no one idea. Because it encourages
out-
the inside out.”
site
and sexually
emotionally,
When
abused her for years.
projects across
Canada
won
awards,
to rethink everything she believed to
including the Lincoln Alexander
be tme about herself and what a relationship was to her. ‘“Changes
Award and
means
out’
several
different things to me,” she writes. “I am in the process of learning that
me
inside
a person of worth,
is
whose opinion
matters,
who
is
spe-
and who deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. As I grow stronger, these changes inside of me
cial
will
emerge
of a person that was
now
formulate a single interpretation and pass it off as true - it asks us to
thoughts.”
The unlearn Web site, www.unleam.com, begins with a simple message - “Warning:
unlearn: “I truly believe in
ex-husband
beginning
with positive feelings and
Michigan resident wrote about
mindedness.
It
it
because
power with open-
carries great
it
is
shell
left as a result
fill
A
The
to the outside.
my
of
the
year,
and
nces
keep them, and we
to
break
all
them. Year's
resolutions
almost as
much a
ture as the
holi^y
The
are
already hav-
part of our cul-
yearly promise to do some-
coming year has been around for a long time. The Babylonians celebrated New Year’s Day more than 4,000 years ago, although their festivities were held
thing for the
March rather than They did this because
January,
in it
coincided
with the spring planting of crops.
So people should not
feel
they break their resolution
goals
isn’t
a slogan that
mind,
n
bad
College lents
no
.
“I’m going to try and not spend much money,” said Mihaela
;o
Yaioveanu, 1 8, a first-year manigement studies student. “I already spend too much money on dumb things.”
if
“My
goal
is
to
get through the
try again in
next year without any big disasters,”
erguson
said
Kyla Ferguson, ’ , 4 a first-year
my hair my pro-
gram said
ixception.
28,
a first-year
to
engineering
applications
“The program '
is
student,
just that stressful.”
do
for so long already, I
do
and
it’s
tant for Jostens,
was taking of
pic-
next
tures
smoking, eating better, exercising more, and losing weight are favourites on the resolution list.
to
These are habits that most of us plan to change about ourselves well in advance, and not just on the spur
to travel more,”
moment.
Most
of
these
follow people with through their
resolu-
mined, but
next
among
year and
want
olutions on
I
said
Hutuleac,
20,
a
former
Conestoga
plished.
this
summer.”
to do.”
Will
money
;cident-prone person.”
We
so
yet to be deter-
College business student, “I possibly want to travel around Europe
truly a fresh start.
“We much
have
“I’m going spend less
them probably require a few failed attempts before they are accom-
is
design
student.
tions? That has
ates,
Hutuleac
graphics
gradu-
year’s
like quitting
the
is to
the next
in
graphic design stuprogram to be
first-year
work
it,”
Outside the Sanctuary, Liliana Hutuleac, a photographer’s assis-
Unhealthy habits are another popular resolution that a lot of people have for the coming year. Things
of
resolution
“The same goes for me,” said Laura Fama, 24, another first-year
social
something Gottfried wanted
time that
Flanagan
year
dent. “It’s a tough
that I’ve
environmental
to unlearn.
semester,” said Vinti Kendall, 24,
ons student. “I’m an extremely
it
and learn
said
“It’s
Flanagan,
any time. Take a
next
science student.
ends,”
at
closer look at the world around you
year,”
ivironmental engineering applica-
because
apply to anyone
smoking
and make these changes,
try
natory ideas about others or your own self-perception, unlearn can
pass graphic design
they want or often really need. This time of year gives us the motivation to
said that no matter what your you can never stop learning. The same can be said about unlearhing, Whether it’s discrimiIt is
“My New Year’s
“I’m definitegoing to quit
next couple
age,
in.”
all
site in the
new
ly
first-year
to
Web
their
Gottfried, 22, a
for is
Anne and Ed
the
of months.
“My
before
Craioveanu
on
a
goal
several
Mirvish Achievement Award for Young People. It is always reviewing new ideas and projects and are currently working on the development of a network of youth trainers. Members are also working on a new line of T-shirts that will appear
Aaron
keep
stu-
are
in the col-
with fellow class-
has
homework, next year
— they
March. The new year has always been a time for looking back at the past, and forward to the coming year. Most people reflect on the changes
can just
some
Conestoga
itself.
in
ng
cafeteria
mate Jay Flanagan, surrounded by and papers
Ian for the next ly
New
Ferguson was studying
wellness and personal growth.” Unlearn has been involved in a
and
to
lege
respect,
“equality,
address
that
number of
and
guilty
feeling
left
of
that for ourselves.
she
responsible for the situation and had
people to draw their own conclusions, it is not the group’s place to
do
Eventually an individual’s judg-
ast
mes-
sage act as an excellent form of silent communication. They can
themselves as unattractive. Abhi calls this neuro-associated condi-
hed the experi-
We have all made them, we all try
encourage
T-shirts carrying the unlearn
Students reveal resolutions for the By JASON
will
it
side sources that they begin to see
Rather than looking at life through the haze of preconceived ideas, try
message - Way, Abhi and Arv
that
As we move through
few.
“there is no right or wrong answer,” one way of looking at it can be via the metaphorical “clean slate.”
people
and asked
actually being stopped
to
hope
in the
positive change.” Products such as
that
are constantly in a stmggle
between our own thoughts and ideals, and what others have taught us to be true. Although the group
Relations Committee, the group also developed clothing designs
designs
inter-
and ways to interpret the idea behind unlearn, which is exactly what the group wants. According to the unlearn Web site: “Our mission is to provoke thought
that
at least
those
they are not
who made
New Year’s
their res-
Eve.
The Babylonians also believed what a person does on the first day of a new year will have an effect on them throughout
the year.
It
gives a
person something to think about, as
we
begin the
2003.
first
full
week of
Health
SPOKE, January
By SiNEAD McGARRY is
yours.
type
of
cessful
health care. Increased interest has led alternative
they have control
While many patients receive suctreatments by turning to
olfcring
is
different
a
when
especially
over themselves rather than leaving everything in the doctor’s hands.
Alternative medicine
consumers
medicine
to
natural healing, there
become
are largely a placebo.
cine has existed for centuries, and
cine are alarming.
some provinces
is
it
a
is
assumption that such
more popular. The field of naturopathic mediin
— Page 3
many choices
Alternative medicines offer The choice
2003
6,
common
treatments
The miscon-
ceptions about this form of medi-
“People
the fastest-
who
don’t believe in nat-
growing health profession. “Alternative medicine is grow-
medicine don’t have much education on what it is that we do,”
ing in popularity as people realize
said Bretz.
ural
“We
are not individuals
medicines do not the answers,” said Karen
with a weekend course behind us.”
Armstrong, a reiki practitioner at Inside and Out. Kim Bretz, a naturopathic doctor, said, “People are living longer and are not satisfied with their level of health. People are looking for quality of life in addition to
an accredited school for a four-
lengthening
pathic
that allopathic
have
all
Naturopathic doctors must attend
classroom and clinical
medical science, anatomy, physiology, clinical diagnosis and naturo-
life.”
are
practised
virus.
cough
ment and prevention using said
a
ence of disease diagnosis,
it
when no
and
look there will be someone sneezing or blowing his or her nose. treat a
cold or the fiu?
There are many ways to treat that For a cold you could take an Aspirin and when uninvited guest.
you have the
flu.
sweat
it
out or try
another medication that might be stronger. But what I found is that a lot
of medicine
Susan
like
choosing
research to put together a full treatment plan for patients,” said Erika Shoyama, a naturopathic doctor, at the Canadian College of
alternative
serious
Although
that
my
life
has led
skin
rash
in
the
spring.
whose
Bretz,
me
this
society and that
supports this healing."
a powerful thing for patients.
who
Well, the hot milk
drank the water had
this
Willy Schill. a pharmacist at the Forest pharmacy in Kitchener, said, “Chicken noodle is
helpful,”
and
body
But which remedies work and which are just tales?
soup
replaces liquids, which the loses if a person sweats.
body
but old-
fashioned chicken noodle soup does
Academy
of
Pediatrics did a recent study on the
soup on the common of the study
results
showed that the soup cleared mucus fi’om nasal passages, which results
Jay
the person sweats. Also, she said
sodium intake
thirsty.
will
Drinking a
lot
while you have a cold especially
if
make people is
of liquids important,
you sweat. The body
loses a lot of water then
and
it
important that you replace
is
the
Another home remedy Schill rec-
ommended
is
taking vitamin C.
research, but
The best remedies for a common cold can often be found at home. Liquids and vitamins can help you recover faster. I have experience with some person should take about said
He
did
of this vitamin for two days and then reduce the dosage. The American Academy agrees
mg
and says taking this vitamin is a popular home remedy. However, it does not fight the infection. So what does it do?
According to the Internet site www.quackwatch.org. vitamin C does not prevent colds but ly reduces the symptoms. skin,
making
is it
it
slight-
also great for your
more
delicate
and
reducing the visibility of your pores.
home
remedies. WTien
and sick with a cold
I
little
ailments,
mother
pod.com,
would cut up an onion and cover
When
the
it
container
with sugar. filled with the juice of the onion it was my time to be tortured. Yes. you guessed
it,
I
had
to drink
spoons of that juice. Let
me
two
tea-
tell
you.
used a lot of toothpaste and ate a lot of mints while 1 was sick. But this was not the only thing that I felt was torture. My mother also thought
I
that
mixing hot milk with honey and
a raw- egg
would make me
did find one remedy
According to an article entitled. remedies or common
Common
w’as
my
I
that involved garlic.
other
a
1,000
This vitamin
water that you lose.
I
come across anything about an onion remedy while doing my not
loses while
cold. Also, the
the
and provide temporary relief. But w hat about the onion?
replaces
it
body needs to function properly. The body loses a lot of sodium if
homemade concoction?
Did any of those remedies work? No. not really. When I asked Hancock about the egg. honey and milk mixture she had no response because she had never heard of that remedy before. But she did saj' that drinking hot milk w ith honey w ill not hurt. In fact, if you have a scratchy throat honey will coat it
Beechwood soup
sweat,
did.
a slower drainage of mucus than the people who drank the soup. that
made me
honey coated my throat, but the egg. w'ell I don t know what that the
One group drank
You want more proof method works?
work
actually
hot water and the other group drank hot chicken noodle soup. In the end, the people
work,”
to
“Alternative Armstrong. medicine works in harmony with the body’s healing ability and
with colds were divided into two different groups.
not always the
said
stand a little more about how the body works. She said understandis
is
way our bodies need
she enjoys seeing someone under-
ing
medicine
ventional forms. “We want instant fixes in our
way,”
ranges
clientele
alternative
cannot offer quick fixes or emergency procedures that conventional medicine can, it is another form of treatment that individuals can try if they are unsatisfied with other con-
to the elderly, said
home remedies may
tales of old
person’s body, something that the
The
body works
After being told by his family doc
PMS,
medication, instead relying on some
cold.
the
Armstrong’s husband developed a
grandmother saying she never took
effects of the
how
are all reflected in our total health.”
my work are am connecting
contribution to their lives. It is a life commitment and I am very happy
that
men-
emotional and spiritual bodies
tal,
and
research the patient’s history. We aren’t just looking for one aspect of
visit
the inter-relation of physical,
“The rewards of
not working. Alternative medicine can treat many diseases from cancer and heart problems to
it
and learning
natural healing
his rash cleared up.
they find conventiontreatments or prescriptions are
your
work. The American
stopped using
unmistakable. I with people in a real way, making a
the body, but
at nurse a Hancock, soup the said College, Conestoga will increase the sodium level in a
So what can you do? You could try to cure your cold by using a home
at this,
He
the rash.
we
Naturopthic Medicine. “During a patient’s first
when
you have a
You might laugh
Chinese herbalist uncov-
from children
nutrients that your
Remember
visit,
the benefits of using natural healKaren extraordinary: are ing
and
to function properly.
remedy.
first
healing as a last
feel
listening to
he did further research.
said Armstrong.
are
than you most make you drowsy and unable
sicker
celebrities
makes you already
it,
persisted with naturopathy and
quicker relief of congestion. The study was done after volunteers
matter where you
But do you know how to
He
success.
People need to realize that alternative medicine is not new, it has been used for hundreds of years in
in
time of the
is that
full history on doing necessary
cream on
as a whole,” said Bretz. The stories that circulate about
al
By IZABELA ZARZYCKA
coughing. Yes,
fix to patients’
tudes of cases of total
for the rash except put cortisone
finally a
ly turn to natural
Grandma’s
quick
was nothing he could do
tor there
ered the problem: radiation poisoning from his eellphone was eausing
people are beginning to pay attention to their bodies. People usual-
treat-
the flu.
believe that alternative
medicine can heal disease,” said Armstrong. “I have witnessed many examples and know of multi-
the
talk surrounding cancer, eating habits, obesity and lifestyle,
com-
'Tis the season to be sniffing
try to find a
much
and co-ordinated approach to health care. “It is the art and sci-
and and
Naturopathic doctors don’t only
administrator at the
medicines over conventional treatments in her battle with breast cancer, alternative treatments have been put in the spotlight. With so
plete
infertility
headaches
that allows
be registered and practise
truly
“I
health food store
problems. “I take a
With
to
own Natuheal
foods wholesale.
usual
customer
a
to
Medicine.
choice is
Scott,
Zimmerman used
Canadian College of Naturopathic
Sommers
Armstrong.
year
Patricia
relationship
to 8.
depression,
natural
therapies and gentle techniques,”
cleanse our system. Instant fixes aren't what our bodies need,” said Alternative medicine
sell natural
4
to
must
students
exam
within certain provinces and states.
her natural medicine stand at Kitchener City Hall during the
sits in front of
before she decided to
burn off the
We
Zimmerman
Karin
Christkindl Market that ran from Dec.
take an aspirin to take away the pain of a headache, or take medicine to reduce fever or a cough. Our bodies create a fever
intruding
them
(Photo by Sinead McGarry)
outside
“We
it
disciplines,
write a licensing
mainstream Western health care. “Clients need to learn how to listen to their inner voice that always knows what steps need to be taken to move towards full health, happiness and vitality,” said Armstrong. Alternative medicine helps the body strengthen and heal itself. Naturopathy emphasizes the need for seeking and treating causes of a disease rather than simply suppressing its symptoms.
for a reason, to let
training.
After taking classes such as bio-
medicine usually describes treatments and health that
pro-
gram involving 4,500 hours of
Alternative
care
professional
full-time
year,
better.
a
http://members.trilearned that garlic is
at I
good cure
for a cold.
The
arti-
cle said to peel a large clove, put down it in your mouth and bite
every so often to release the natural juices. This method supposedly works and cures your cold within 24 to 48 hours. Are you
ready to try it? I know that I’m not. There is no way that I wdll chew on garlic. Not only w'ould I suffer, but so would those around
me.
Page 4
— SPOKE, January
6,
Commentary
2003
welcome
continues to impact society
9/11
back.
STTU RECOVERINS FROM NEW YEAR'S
Canadians will likely look back on 2002 as a year of unknowns. As television screens displayed the still unbelievable images of Sept. mourned with their neigh11, 2001 on its first anniversary, Canadians
IS IT READINS WEEK VET?
bours to the south over an event that will likely be remembered in some
form by every Canadian
who was
alive that day.
.
has shaped the news of every day that has followed. Economically, Canada has seen the downturn of major airlines and It
again several desperate attempts to convince Canadians to start flying Air as such airlines discount new and including discount seats
Canada's Tango.
The
federal
government decreased social spending and borders.
in order to boost
security at Canada’s airports
Media
reports are
still
dominated by
stories reporting
on
related
events of war and terror in the Middle East. Even Hollywood has cashed in on 9/1 1 and the terrorism concepts
surrounding the last 1 5 months. The big screen brought The Sum of All Fears with Morgan Freeman and Ben Affleck, which depicted a present-day America on the brink of nuclear war caused by a nuclear ter-
on Baltimore during the Super Bowl.
rorist attack
The small screen
is
joining the trend as well. Keifer Sutherland
San Francisco from a nuclear bomb
currently trying to save
is
in this sea-
son of 24. Recently,
Canada was
hit
with the news of an alleged
list
of Canadian
terrorist targets.
As
known
a country rarely seen as a serious threat but widely
American
hard to
ally, it’s
know
just
how
vigilant
as an
Canadians should
be.
After a
bombing
nightclub in October that killed about 200 were Australians, Canadians were reminded
at a Bali
whom
people, most of
that terrorist attacks aren't just targeted
towards the U.S.
News stories of the past year were a constant reminder of the state of apprehension most of the western world now lives in, not only on a personal level, but also on societal and governmental levels as
United States views Canada as insignificant and unimportant
well.
Health Canada is currently stockpiling four million doses of the smallpox vaccine to protect against a possible bioterrorist attack. Our government is obviously feeling the threat in our country more than ever.
Though no one knows where seems there
or
when
terror will strike again,
it
an ever-growing possibility that Canada could be
is
As much threats
as
we have
tried to
move on from
and the
Sept. 11, 2001
has presented to the western nations, our media, our govern-
it
ments and often our own memories cannot allow us
some reminder of how
that
day affects
we may
2003,
not see
much
without
to live
we
look forward
change. things were on
is
not because of what actually happened that day (terrorist
attacks have been
because of
how
ported and stood by them.
who live
border
and unimportant.
name of Canada’s
When
and
cent
asked to name our coun-
with
correctly,
common
around the world for centuries), but
our society allowed that day to change our world.
media will likely be stuck on topics surrounding Sept. 11,
2001 for a long time. The Canadian government will probably allow it to affect spending and law-making for many years to come.
The movies and
television
we watch
will
focus on terror for years. But that doesn’t
probably continue to
mean we have
to let
affect our daily lives.
it
Pierre Trudeau,
who
named George W. Bush
also recorded for the other
Jean-
I
Spoke welcomes editor. Letters
letters to
should be signed and include the
and telephone number
they don’t
simple questions.
we
expect?
know It
the
answers to
But, what can
has always been a
a nation
we pride
ourselves on
We
try to
on world
keep ourselves informed issues,
and
in
doing
so,
global citizens.
Americans need
to begin think-
States.
The world has many
different
countries and diverse cultures that are just as important as the over-
self-absorbed country.
Americans simply continue
to
prove that they only care about
commercialized and over-glamorized
American dream
society.
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These numbers are remarkably low when compared to the Canadian survey. After polling 1,502 Canadians with the same questions, 90 per
contacted for verification.
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their
These are our neighbours, and
tion.
be
have put
ing of others before thernselves
on.
name
We
come
87 per cent admitted to not knowing or refused to answer the ques-
the
of the writer. Writers will
by the
and, perhaps the smartest response,
is
two
most people
realize that
are probably not surprised
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Spoke Letters are
as
questions.
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died in 2000
troops
sent
needs ahead of our own.
U.S. president and a high number of correct responses was
leader only eight per cent
answered
We
on terrorism.
Opinion
prime;'
minister, the nation’s capital
felt
Afghanistan to help fight the war
survey
polled 1,500 American adults asking the
them.
to
Cabral
We
and our hearts went out
their pain
Marcy
are
Chretien, five per cent answered
Sept. 10, 2001.
The
U.S.
the
insignificant
try’s
We are living in a world that is different from the way This
outside
that those of us
the country’s largest city.
us.
This past year has been a news echo of 2001 and as to
once again
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Food
SPOKE, January
6,
— Page 5
2003
Fad diets may be too good to be true WADE
By TANNIS
many
to
80 calo-
Type Diet published
and a whopping six grams of fat per serving.
to eight
sourcc.com.
contain as
60
as
ries
With every year that goes by Canadians are becoming more overweight. According to a report released by Health Canada, one out of every four people
in this
country
why
the health and
to
people
start
by combining certain herbs,
habits.
which
easy,
people
over
Peter
business
Canada and
all
and nutrition writers are
weight problems of Canadians and Americans.
know
all
that healthy eating
and regular exercise arc the best methods of losing the extra pounds, is
it
easier said than done.
You
McDonald’s once
last
only ate
week
at
with your specific blood type, can
about those new healthy-
cau.se
menus available at most burger joints? They seem to alleviate some of the guilt associated with eating fast food by making it seem healthy. What people don’t is
someone two
meals,
body
the
to
this for
stick
weight
and many more health problems. His book lists a variety of foods that he recommends for certain blood types as well as foods to .steer clear of.
He
characterizes people into cate-
by their blood Os have great
gories defined solely
full
defeating the pur-
totally
pose. However,
in
He blames
gain as well as cancer, heart disease
choices could
healthy
potentially feed
cells
together.
that the portions of these
so-called
combined
certain foods,
Type
types.
better to
endurance, self-reliance, strength
your king-sized caesar salad drenched with creamy sauce than a
and are daring, intuitive and optimistic. Type As are described as sub-
is still
it
get
double burger with cheese and bacon with a side order of greasy french fries. But be aware, the calorie and fat intake of the salad are still much higher than you would ever expect. Bottled dressing can
-
missive tofu-eating vegetarians are
more
who
likely than others to get
heart disease, cancer and strokes.
Michael Klaper challenges
Dr.
D’Adamo’s book
his article entitled Challenges to the Blood in
prove the theories before
changing
their eating
consuming in a day, therefore causing you to lo.se weight. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kid-
going to make these
ney.htm), people with kidney problems, or a strong family history of kidney problems should be wary of high protein diets. It is the job of the kidneys to take wastes out of
one
“If
is
New York Times
tined for the
best-
with the intent of chang-
list
ing the eating habits of a nation
author
believe
the
present
solid
obliged
is
scientific
D’Adamo
I
to
evidence
that supports this assertion,
more
protein one
lot
been
ing weights a
reduce the amount of carbohydrates that you drastically
to
consuming.
Atkins’
New
Diets
like
Dr.
Diet Revolution, the
ing these diets, but
not entirely
it is
it.
What
happens when you begin a diet restricts your carbohydrates is
you
log£
Since the
that that
water from your body.
human body
is
made up of
about 65 per cent water, this would cause your bathroom scale to read
you have
that
lost
some
weight. Yes,
you did drop a few pounds, but it was from losing water essential for rather than
life,
lift-
“Protein
In essence, all carbohydrates are sugars. If you are going to cut sugar from your diet it will ultimately
increase
While the general principles behind fad diets can be true, they often tend to leave you lacking in at least
guide
ucts as well as fruits and vegeta-
As
bles.
products like
for dairy
milk and cheese, choose lower
fat
ed and food preparation should be
ath-
he says.
Young
done using
insists that diet still
and exer-
the healthiest
way
to
pounds and keep them off “You have to go with the methods that are tried and true.” lose excess
He
suggests weight training
way of whipping
effective
shape.
into
more fat
is
an
yourself
“Muscle needs many
calories to sustain itself than
does. Therefore, building mus-
through
cle
resistance
training
increases one’s metabolism forcing the
body
to burn
many more
ries to sustain the extra
was developed.” Young believes
calo-
muscle
that
one is looking no substitute for a reduced-calorie diet. “However, you do need enough protein to build muscle through weight training.” if
to lose fat, there is
fat.
is,
and reduce injury for serious
cise are
an honest way of doing
that
options. Leaner meats are suggest-
enforce a
high-protein
are
can benefit from diet.
body composition,
your muscle mass therefore boosting your metabolism.” he .says.
helps to build and repair muscles
letes,”
low-carb,
lot
an increased protein
Sugar Busters Diet and the Carbohydrate Addicts Program all
method of shedding the pounds. People are losing some weight during the first few weeks of follow-
master trainer
some people who
suggests
diet returns to
cereals, breads, other grain prod-
Goodlife fitness club
fad diets over the last few years has
when your normal because you have done nothing to change your
gain the weight back
at
of the
in
on fad diets to help weight you will likely
rely
to lo.se
London,
consuming, the
harder your kidneys have to work.
Chris Young,
trend in a
is
you
“If
you
one area of nutrition. The food set by Health Canada suggests people will maintain a healthy weight by eating a wide variety of foods. It emphasizes
The
the blood but leave the protein.
which
fails to do.”
One popular
are
D’ Adamo believes the molecular
makeup of
choice
realize
the author of
is
are “dairy-eating omnivores.”
right?
How
D’ Adamo
J.
is
lower the amount of calories you arc
statements and publish a book desseller
in.
a
raking in the cash, feeding off the
We
what draws so many
is
book called Eat Right for Your Type, which tells readers which specific foods they should and should not be eating based on their blood type. For example, anyone who is a Type O is characterized as a “dominant hunter,’’ Type As are “docile vegetarians’’ and Type Bs
United States. fitness gyms, diet
the
Health clubs,
but
needed
industry remains a multimil-
lion-dollar
more medical evidence
feels
like the
tons of grapefruit .sounds quick and
This could be
clinics
seem
shed
not eating carbohydrates or eating
baggage. diet
to
magical cure. Guaranteed weight loss
some excess
carrying around
is
the pounds, fad diets
not put
slock into the blood-type diet and
who just want
For people
www.vegmuch
at
He docs
By
or no
little
fat.
following the prineiple of the
human body be sure to get all of the nutrients it needs to be healthy. Tips on healthy eating and getting the right portions are available on the Health four food groups, the will
Canada Web
A
site
www.he-
at
copy of Canada’s Food Guide will be mailed to you free by providing your address. “With every new year comes the hope for many to lose weight,” says Young. “My best advice for people is to get diet help from nutrition professionals and get a fitness program set up by someone who knows what he or she is doing. There is a reason these people are doing this for a living, they obvisc.gc.ca.
ously
free
know how
body works.”
the
Comfort food brings warmth during winter small onion, chopped
1
By DENIS LANGLOIS
250 ml
One here, isn’t it?
It’s
The month
after
cup) mushrooms
( 1
clove of garlic
6 raw potatoes, sliced
the holidays is upon us and the days are about to get shorter and
can of tomato soup of salt and pepper Mix hamburger with chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper and 1
A pinch
darker. to the middle of anothCanadian winter. Around this time of year, a home-cooked meal
Welcome
layers
on
er
mushrooms. Place
would make a perfect
greased casserole pan with sliced potatoes. Pour undiluted soup over the ingredients and bake at 190 C
cially if
easy to
it’s
espe-
treat,
make and
deli-
(375 F) for 45 minutes.
cious to eat.
One comfort food I lasagna. Ground is
usually crave
This recipe will serve about six
mixed
beef,
people.
Another meal you w ill want
with creamy cottage cheese in a foundation of large noodles, is
again and again
been
in
my
1
usually
delicious.
CHEESEBURGER PIE
eraiions. Naturally,
it
is
is
far better.
This recipe has vegetables, dairy and meat, so you will have the protein and nutrients required to have a fulfilling meal.
The
best thing about lasagna
can be eaten
at
is
it
almost anytime of
day and stored in the fridge until you want another helping. Lunches and suppers will never be the same if you incorporate all the elements of this dish and try it yourself.
Best of
makes enough pans, so
it
all,
for
this
two
will excite
buds for nearly a week.
Lasagna
is
an
ideal comfort food that
is
make. not only delicious, but easy and inexpensive to
recipe
to
three
your
taste-
So. get the shopping cart ready and prepare to indulge in a dish that will allow you to keep coming back for more.
1
Bake
small can of tomato sauce
750 ml
(3
cups)
cheddar and
at
190
C
(375 F) for 25
minutes.
And that’s all it takes. If you bought too much hamburger, there
mozzarella cheese, grated 125 ml (1/2 cup) mushrooms
are other simple recipes that are
5 ml (tsp) basil
LASAGNA
After the hamburger is cooked with the chopped onions, add the
also cheap and delicious. With many of the ingredients used
(Makes 3-4 pans) package of hamburger
tomato soup, pizza sauce, sugar, seasonings and ketchup.
above, you can change the process
low
This www.quick-easy-recipes.com. but 1 made a few changes to make it even
EASY AND SATISFYING
1
5 ml
(
1
Simmer
tsp) sugar
cup) chopped onions ( tomato soup condensed of 1 can 250 ml (1 cup) ketchup
250 ml
1
5
15
ml ml
1
(3 tsp) Italian (1 tsp) salt
seasoning
and pepper
2 packages of lasagna noodles. 1 tub of cottage cheese
the ingredients over
heat for about
15 minutes, while
boiling the noodles in a large pot. Then, in a large bowl, mix the
cheeses together and place in a dish. Make sure the noodles, sauce
and other ingredients are layered between the meat.
hamburger casserole. recipe was derived from
and create a
better.
1/2
125 ml (1/2 cup) Ragu sauce
1
package of hamburger
pinch
,A
of
salt,
pepper and
oregano 1
egg
125 ml (1/2 cup) milk 250 ml (1 cup) grated cheddar
cheese Saute beef and onions in butter. Ragu sauce, bread and season-
.Add
ings and pour into an unbaked pie shell. Beat the egg and add milk,
cheddar cheese and spread over the beef mixture. Bake for 30 minutes at
R\MBl RGER .AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
hamburger chopped slices bread, cubed
lb.
1/2 onion, 1
similar to
other lasagna recipes, except this
one
3/4
make has
family for several gen-
tr>’
pie.
oven and begin a cooking concoction everyone can enjoy. recipe
to
cheeseburger
is
This recipe was derived from www.nancyskitchen.com and is
enough to make anyone hungry. And, as we look outside at our gloomy surroundings, this seems to be the perfect time to fire up the
The
in
190
C
These
(375 FI. recipes
are
definitely
worth a try because they are each great and simple. So. eat up.
Health
Indoor tanning beds: friend or foe? By
rooms cream walls
MARCY CABRAL
are graced with
of picturesque elegant beaches, while soft music is played paintings
Outside the snow is falling, the wind is blowing and the cold is
numbing. But inside the sun is spreading
s
warm, and
for a truly authentic experience. With the winter season in full
its
ultraviolet
swing,
it
industry
tanning
the
At Indulgence Village, 355 Erb W., in Waterloo, the winter season stops at the front door. Inside the atmosphere is warm, tranquil, and tropical, the perfect atmos-
St.
service priorities.
Rhoda
owner
and
Hadjiiyanni believes tanning salons in the area are lacking ambience. While I was researching the
she says,
industry,
I
discovered
most salons didn t have any atmosphere. I want my clients to feel like they re lying on a beach that
somewhere. Hadjiiyanni
does just
that.
s
Indulgence Village
When you
enter the
year-round.
from middle-
class workers to doctors, lawyers, university students and even high
pale sand
colour,
but inside the
early stage of skin cancer. The disease was caught in time, and she is
currently
undergoing treatment.
Her physician believes there be no permanent damage, but
will
rec-
she avoid the sun and
Seyieu says.
themselves about the industry, so they can make an informed decision. But being educated does not necessarily prevent people from the
tanning offers the best results. The brochure, from a local tanning salon Seyieu did not want
educate
and
tions,
by
sunscreens and tanning
was diagnosed with an
year-old
tanning, Hadjiiyanni believes her business has not suffered. She says, people, know the risks, ask ques-
and Mediterranean art sculptures. To the right of the entrance are racks of swimwear for both men and women, along with a variety of
The tanning rooms resemble soft little villas, which are painted a
listen,
school students, she says. Despite all the warnings and health risks associated with indoor
salon, the waiting area is quaintly decorated with floral print furniture
oils.
t
ommends
potential health risks.
different
I
she says, adding, and didn now she has every right to say I told you so. And I have no defence. Six months ago, the blonde 24-
the salons clientele are seasonal, while the other 60 per cent tan clients range
at
My mom told me not to tan, but
take precedence over seasonal tanners. She estimates 40 per cent of
My
I
Wilfrid Laurier University, wishes she had listened to all the warnings.
beginning pressure of the busy season. But Hadjiiyanni says year-round clients
phere for tanning. The indoor tanning salon boasts a Mediterranean motif and puts customer relaxation at the top of its
Manager
is
no such thing as a healthy tan. Nicole Seyieu, a student
crunch and
to feel the
rays.
tanning and says, avoid tanning salons. They are not safe. There is
According to an the
Mayo
article
published
Clinic in Rochester,
Minn., repeated exposure to indoor tanning can cause skin damage, including different forms of skin cancer.
It
can also cause wrinkles,
premature aging and damage to the eye s cornea and lens. The clinic is blunt about its opinion on indoor
tanning. I
thought
I
was tanning
safely,
mean, the salon monitors the amount of exposure you get and the brochure said indoor I
(Photo by Marcy Cabral)
named, explains the tanning procedure and promotes the warningplagued industry.
Tanning beds are increasing
Tanning occurs through the stimulation and oxidations of melanin in the skin during exposure to ultravio-
daily medication.
let
(UVB)
rays.
When
risks
activated,
and turn brown, however, too much UVB rays often cause sunburn. ty
UVB
ning
facilities control
and
UVB
both the UVA along with the
ratio
fect tan.
But
is
there such a thing as the
perfect tan? Hadjiiyanni believes there
The
happy with
When
ance.
I
more than
to
look for include
and you have a recipe book your mom thought you could use being away
severe stomach pains, diarrhea or
from home. Then there is that new grill your Aunt Martha thought would get you past your nothingbut-Kraft Dinner phase. So you re standing at the kitchen
cessing plant and
counter, the ingredients are
mal
The holidays
are over
all laid
Bacteria can often survive the pro-
make
its
way
into
your home and onto your plate. Bacteria such as salmonella, Campylobacter, and yersinia enterocolitica can be passed
from animeaning
to animal undetected,
to stop bacteria prior
there
According to Health Canada, more than two million of us suffer
do not require a visit to the doctor. However, there are some simple
to improperly han-
food preparation tips that can prevent food poisoning from ever
from
illness
due
dled food each year.
approximately 30
Food poisoning
Of
these,
to reaching the store.
Most food-borne easily recoverable
easily treat-
can often be mistaken for It is important to see your
The Canadian some simple
has
the flu.
to
food poisoning occurs. In severe cases it can result in kidney if
blood infection and paralysis. The average cost to the healthcare system each year totals failure,
are
from and often
Pediatric Society
tasks you can do keep yourself healthy and safe.
able, but
doctor
illnesses
occurring.
die. is
is little
They
fruit juices that
are unpasteurized. If milk
juices are pasteurized, label.
I
just
People tan indoors because it allows them to enhance their appearance quickly and effortlessly,, she
want
says,
professionals
comment on
the
indoor tanning causes skin cancer debate, they will say that
curly hair or a darker shade of skin, people won t be content with themselves until they have it all. But is it worth it? Apparently it is for hundreds of people, she concludes. Tanning
figure,
sonal needs. officially
People are never
adding.
happy with themselves. We re human. There is always something we want to change. with agrees Seyieu Hadjiiyanni s opinion. She says people always want what they can t have. Whether it s a slim
However, at Indulgence Village, Hadjiiyanni ensures her clients are informed about the practice by ensuring they read over some health information before their first tanning session. As an added precaution, she also instructs them in which tanning oils and lotions will be most beneficial to suit their skin tones and own per-
will
about
all avail-
research indicates a health risk, which should not be taken able
salons are at a peak and I don t see it slowing down. Until it
you
affects you,
re not
going to
selves.
lightly.
But for Seyieu, tanning is not worth the repercussions she is currently facing. Her treatment includes outpatient radiation therapy and
are people tanning despite
believe the warnings. But that s the way this generation works. We
numerous articles, statistical data comparing causes of skin cancer
attempt things through trial and error, and tempt fate every chance
Why
and millions of dollars
in
medical
thoroughly, .especial-
ly red meat, poultry
Keep hot foods
make
and eggs.
hot (60 C) and
it
and
fruit
will say so
You should
sure your fridge
temperature of 4
C
set at a
is
or less.
WTien preparing raw meats and keep them away from cooked food, fresh fruits and veg-
poultry,
etables.
Use separate cutting boards raw meats and vegetables.
When
serving leftovers,
sure that
you reheat foods
way through. Wash your hands with
hot,
for
make all
the
soapy
water before and after preparing food.
Keep your kitchen clean. Use a mild solution of water and soap to clean your counters, cutting boards and
utensils.
Food poisoning can be
fatal,
but
Follow these measures and you should have little to worry about, except maybe who is going to sit beside Grandpa Joe at your next shindig. it is
are:
Avoid milk and
on the
it
cold foods cold (4 C).
vomiting.
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makes me feel ve helped them like them-
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writes
month because she
suffers
The symptoms
irritability.
are the
of premenstrual syndrome,
known
better
PMS.
as
Mary, although
women
sents
Heredity can also be a factor of
the chart over a
PMS.
but the
PMS
month
period.
a
from cramps, backaches, anxiety and result
many remedies
cure, but
By CARRIE HOTO
used to have major pain
“I
stomach,
everywhere.
affects
women
most
after
It is linked to menhormones and has physical psychological symptoms,
they hit puberty. strual
and
Web
according to the occurs
in the
site.
PMS
two-week time frame
vitamins and minerals are not sup-
said,
and
to run out to
stay
foods and con-
posed
sleeping, being by my.self and tak-
Increase
daily diet.
had
I
be sick,” she
backaches, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations and weight gain. Emotional and behavioural changes can include: anxiety,
depression,
irritability,
panic attacks, tension, lack of co-
decreased work or performance and altered according to www.usdoc-
ordination, social libido,
tor.com.
The Web
PMS
that
site also states
can be aggravated by
PMS
hormonal changes.
usually
puberty, after pregnancy, after starting the birth control pill, after a hormone-related surgery or
begins
at
the
at
menopause.
of
start
Weight gain, bloating and brea.st pain are results of a poor diet. These symptoms can be eliminated with avoid sugar,
away from
PMS
During
.salt,
fast
try to
venience
amount of fruits, vegetables, brown rice, wheat pa.sta, whole grains,
would take Gravol
knock me
to
“Now
that
am on
I
symptoms
the
today’s
In
the birth control
pill
aren’t half as bad.”
quick fixes and quick solutions to all problems. However, you cannot find
permanent
relief in a tablet.
no
instant cure for pill to
with a
wash
it
“There
PMS
PMS, no
all
little
away,” said
cannot be cured
just as diabetes cannot
foods.
legumes, herbs and nuts
PMS
The
diet.
gests fish
the
your
in
Program also sug-
and seafood as excellent
sources of protein.
people want
society
stated that
joints,
important.
“A heating pad would help the pain go away and sometimes I
never suffer from
headaches, migraines, fluid reten-
also
is
added.
Deborah Robbins on the Web site, www.conquerpms.org. The site also
tion, fatigue, constipation, painful
A
suggested
www.pms.org
by
diet
said
three
eat
to
meals a day, with three snacks in between. The snacks should be starchy foods. Cut eat
more
fibre
down on
and drink
sugar,
six to eight
glasses of water a day.
The next symptoms
step in controlling is
exercise.
to
PMS
Try
to
be
take a 30-minute walk every day.
cured with a shot of insulin and arthritis cannot be cured with a shot
This will help ease both physical and psychological symptoms. The
of cortisone.
endorphins will ease cramps and elevate your mood.
pill,
But, don’t lose
all hope; you can from all the pain and frustration. Through the PMS Program, available on www.con-
some
get
relief
querpms.org, taking control of the condition is not impossible. One tip to
is
be prepared for
it.
The Web
said to create a calendar of
site
your symptoms. On the first day of your next period, count forward 28 days. Then count back 10 days to find out where your potential PMS will start. By recording symptoms, you will know what to be prepared for. Some physicians suggest doing
According to www.conquerpms.com, exercising regularly is more effective than anti-depressants.
And
using
for those stressful days,
techniques such as yoga and meditation to unwind. try
“I
am
relaxation
anxious, for two
moody and
just
weeks,” said crazy Katherine McIntyre, a third-year nursing student. “I ease the pain by exercising, not eating a lot of salt and increasing fluids,” she added. By taking vitamin supplements.
to replace foods vital to
region, but there are
Everybody knows about it, some even experience it, but what can we
dren and parents
many
chil-
are poorer
Balmer says
pre.scription drugs
there
are
17,000
“1 get headaches, really bad cramping and overall moodiness,” Candice Beselaere, a first-year
health office administration student
adding, “1
living in poverty. In
figure
had dropped
2000
Campaign 2000
a
is
national
coalition of 85 organizations that
watchdog.
acts as a
drives, but that
chipping
toms, the verdict
alleviate
is still out on whether these drugs actually work. A study by CNN in 1997 said prescription drugs like Zoloft and Prozac work because they enhance
the
level
of the neurotransmitter
Low
serotonin in the brain. tonin
is
sero-
associated with depression
and anxiety. These types of drugs are more commonly used in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is the most severe form of PMS. However, an article published in the British Medical Journal in April 2002 disagrees. It claims, “Drug companies blur the line between diseases and conditions to create concern and fear, prompting consumers to rush to the doctor and request specific drugs.” The article also said, “These conditions (PMS) respond best to lifestyle and nutritional treatment.” Over-the-counter drugs such as Midol offer temporary relief for cramps and backache. According to Davis’ Drug Guide for nurses^, Midol is similar to Ibuprofen. It is a anti-inflammatory non-steroid, agent. Ibuprofen is a painkiller without codeine or narcotics in it.
we
I
offer up to
relaxing
cause according
spend more than 56 per cent of the household income on necessities such as food, shelter, utilities and
tor, said in
For four consecutive years, the number of poor children decreased in Canada, giving the country the lowest child poverty rate since 1989. However, this area has some of
Record
children
- one
in six kids
below the poverty Surprised? dent,
I
I
still
become minimal,
their rent.
don’t
think
high-priced foods,
will give the
poverty.
stu-
rent increases,
gasoline
and
government
in
our region,
know how many
it is
For example, last January, lowincome earners who pay no Ontario tax increased to 730,000 people and the Canada Child Tax Benefit
2.
Change your
3.
Exercise daily.
4.
hydro.
gave $2,400 a year per child
So what do we do? Raise the minimum wage? It hasn’t gone up going to
working, low-income parents. I think it can do more. Poverty is a huge issue and hav-
help the homeless? They can’t even
ing homeless, starving children in
since 1995 and
how
is
that
get jobs.
should build more shelters and organize more food
Maybe we
to
our region is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Yes, poverty has decreased in our
diet.
Find a support group or a
friend to talk to about your feel-
They need to understand the changes you experience. 5. Consult a doctor or healthings.
care professional _
who
is
experi-
enced in treating PMS.
6. Parnpe.r yourself with simple^ ^pleasures, such as taking a bath.
7.
Avoid unnecessary
stress
m^
your life. 8.
your
Choose
to
take control of
life.
chil-
one of the world’s richest nations and yet so many people are unable
We
live in
children.
Study
When: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 1
DOS
interested or with questions. Enjoy the
For
to
Chart your symptoms on a
1.
to afford to feed
a disgrace.
Bible Where:
ways PMS:
calendar.
Fellowship
credit.
has done things to try and reduce
—
wasn’t. Being a
know about
I
site
naturally.
control
have urged
homeless, but also for the working poor who do not have enough money to feed their kids and pay
It
line.
that coalitions
Web
Eight natural
The
affordable housing, not only for the
886,000 living
article in
the federal and provincial governments to develop a strategy to build
the lowest-income families in the
country and there are
an Aug. 7
the
to
www.playtexlam-pons.com. With a few changes to your daily routine, the pains of PMS can
Conestoga ChHstian
Brice Balmer, a Mennonite pas-
abdominal muscles cramps with heat,
that
think the government needs to
I
help out.
12 hours of relief by
the
child poverty
working poof adults but
cramps and back pain They are discreet and
temporarily.
these causes.
The decrease means there were fewer children living in homes that
clothing.
would mean society more to support
in a bit
by
it
right
that
to 16.6 per cent.
with
Another product on the market now is the Playtex Heat Therapy heat patches. The patches
anti-depressants
996, 21.1 per cent of children
1
deal
have become popular to minimize PMS sympas
such
dren they support.
than ever before.
do about it? I was happy to hear that when Campaign 2000 released its 2002 report card on child poverty on Nov. 26, there was a decrease. In
still
who
your
fever.
ing Midol.”
Although
Everyon© can h©lp reduce
were
However, each pill also has a high amount of caffeine (60 mg).
dairy products and red meat. Also
There are more than 150 symptoms. However, one woman will include:
used to relieve pain and reduce
standing for the anthem
to vomit,” said
pink
of them.
them.
we were
me
is
all
using
caffeine, alcohol,
even caused
it
Erin Franklin, a first-year fine arts
tion.
symptoms can
when
caution
Midol pills contain 500 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen, a drug
better nutrition.
in
between ovulation and menstrua-
Physical
Nutrition
PMS
for
you can also reduce your symptoms. However, you need to take
— Page 7
McMaster University. “I remember one time in high school
break out
1
out,” Franklin said, adding,
it.
two-month period, Program uses a four-
2003
6,
According to www.conquerpms.com, many women find relief from PMS symptoms through do.ses of calcium, magnesium, vitamins E and B-complex supplements. Remember, herbals,
I
student at repre-
fictitious,
According to the Web site, www.pms.org, more than one in three women suffer from the condition and one in 20 women is considered to be severely affected by
PMS
my
in
would a sweat and sometimes dizzy,
felt faint,
SPOKE, January
all
fellowship of friends.
themselves or their
Life
dance celebrates female
Belly
have before.
B y MARY SIMMONS
little
friends, but
and
ters, sisters
most of
women who
they are real
all
free.
are
not dancing in order to
is
man. “Belly dance
entice a
both a celebration
is
of the female spirit and a physical display of strength and beauty of women,’ says Voula Valedis, an
Ottawa
A
D
Studio
at
instructor
109
at
Kitchener.
St. S. in
tradition steeped in culture
and
history. Valedis has seen the popularity of the dance increase since
she began dancing and teaching 20
at
a
She is currently heading up Tsiganes, a dance troupe of approximately 20 women which performs at dance recitals, multicultural festivals and shows. Tsiganes, which means gypsies, was formed two and a half years ago, combining the belly dance and
flamenco groups at Studio D. "Belly dance is open to all types of bodies, Valedis says. “It comes from within you. You don’t have to ”
ipate in every
me
hit
that
watching them intently. even get into the women Some music themselves and mimic the
sidelines,
movement, learning the choreography as they watch their friends perform.
and teaches 100 Ahrens
it
was
plans to continue dancing for
without
know how
it,”
she says.
lived
I
my
life
it.”
she came back to Canada, began taking classes and opened her own studio in October
When
can and hopes that
she
will be able to share her love of belly dancing with her
2001
daughter. to
adored
“I absolutely
“1 don’t
would love
at
W.
St.
Germany.
one day she
"I
dances
Haft Vadi Studio
at
years, having
and wife.”
She
who
Valeda has been dancing for six been introduced to dance while studying in the
My
amazing.’
mom
just
is
another
is
instructor in Kitchener
‘wow, husband and son were in the audience and when I looked out at them, they were looking at me, amazed. They couldn t believe this was me, their
on and
Valeda
Dharlene
I
this
on the
practice, others stand
some
was really this,” she says. “Then the curtain parted and the lights came and it doing
as long as she
years ago.
be a size five.’’ Valedis says
Ont.
cancer fundraiser. “I was standing behind the black curtain, getting ready to perform
that she is not a stripper
you and she
in Fergus,
performance
passionate about belly dancing. Ask any belly dancer and she will tell
I
entire troupe does not particdance number, so as
The
.
can be more care-
I
look forward to coming to dance and being part of the group.” Nogueira remembers her first
are wives, mothers, daugh-
They
almost like being a
It’s
kid again.
.
When
be dancing with
both Valeda and
asked,
her in 10 years when she’s 19 and I’m 42,” she says, smiling at the
Valedis say that belly dancing is women, for exclusively not
thought.
although
As she dances with the other members of Tsiganes, the passion and enjoyment come through in the dance. The women are intent on
nine dance.
traditionally a femi-
is
it
have taught men,” Valedis I found they weren’t as serious about it. They fooled around more, wanted to touch and make it into something it’s not, so “I
says, “but
staying on cue and dancing their parts meticulously. As soon as they break, they are simply women talking about their lives, struggles and
now my group
Valeda says the thing about belly dancing that makes it so special for
she says, adding there are some songs that move her to tears when she is dancing to them. Janet Nogueira started dancing with Valedis a year ago when she joined her level one class. She is now part of Tsiganes and will be
even an upcoming wedding, but as soon as Valedis calls their attention back to the performance, they are ready to practice for their upcoming show, which will be performed at the King Street Theatre Centre on Jan. 11. The two-hour show is open to the public at a cost of $22 per ticket and Valedis says it will be an unfor-
performing with the group when
gettable,
dances, she
is
when
that
she
transported to anoth-
er world.
powerful,
passionate,
feel
"I
emotional,
in
all
one,’’
Canada
represents
in
Greece
it
in
fills
the
Somewhere
ography and pointing out the odd
she
fell
asleep.
intently,
Occasionally she joins
eiTor.
Studio D.
moving among them and keeping an eye on their movements in the
became aware
wall of mirrors that lines one side
It
was then
that she
at
of Valedis’ belly dancing classes
“It’s
a lot of
me
gave
fun,’’
she says.
a self-confidence
“It
didn’t
I
since “It
and my Valedis says. “Without belly
soul,”
dancing,
I
is
my body
could not survive.”
itself is
ing
me
plaints
insane. is
Why does
it
it is
is
full
a
of illusion.
good brain workout,”
of
“It takes a lot
'
cality.”
subjected to this? sick of
I,
for one,
Unfortunately, whenever radio on, to
am
it.
I
am
I
turn a
almost guaranteed
hear one of the two aforemen-
tioned bands and
I
am
seems
sick and
dirty work, including writing, play-
ing and touring their albums.
Some people poetry,
.
paint, others write
some pick up
a guitar and
that just
play music. These individuals were
because the radio is always playing it. I have to like these and other bands. Why can’t I make up my own mind about what I want to listen to? I understand that they play what people want to hear.
never concerned with turning a
tired
of
it.
It
message
to try
and help it
complaints
Ticketmaster, thinks
it
with
about
a
forget
about
company
that
can charge a “convenience
fee” to people
who just want
their favourite
musicians play
to see live.
Thanks to Ticketmaster fans can no longer afford to see a good show. More artists need to follow Pearl Jam and eliminate Ticketmaster from the music
When
did music videos
make
or
break a band? Whatever happened
cal level.
the entire
And whatever happened cal rock?
to politi-
Folk singers had a gen-
Valeda is conscious of the fact dance moves are contradic-
complete package, including album and the band’s live
performances? The advent
MT’V
and
“This
quick to correct any
me
is
could lead to injury.
how move
to
Don’t think of the stigma.
afraid.
We
dents, she
that
exactly opposite to
is
your entire life,” she says. “It’s driven from very low.” Nogueira says she would recommend dancing to all women. “Go for it,” she says., “Don’t be
how most people move their bodies. As she instructs her stutory to
at Haft Vadi Studio
you’ve trained your body
It’s
a
way
to find yourself again.
have such busy
about
us.
This
is
lives.
my
We forget
time.
It
gives
strength.”
about the money MuchMusic brought
a gluttony of
one-hit wonders.
Now am
please don’t get
a
fan
me
of watching
song. All
am
I
saying
is
that
we have
to
learn to see bands for all their talents, not just their looks or
funny
videos.
problem
biggest
with today’s music industry is with one man - Fred Durst, the front-man for Limp Bizkit. That power-hun-
hack epitomizes problem. His music is boring and unoriginal. His music no-talent
label
is
machine bands
then
strictly a
that
money-making
promotes horrible
like Staind instead of help-
young
foot in the door.
artists
get a
there
copycat
are
Manson, meet Alice Cooper. Angry female vocalists, meet Janice Joplin. Rebel punk bands, I would like to introduce you to The Sex Pistols, The Ramones or The Misfits. Or how about the rockers who Marilyn
complain about how bad filthy rich?
will use
are rich
My
gry,
And rebels.
wrong, music videos. They offer a chance for fans to connect with the performI
ing talented
of
movement
that the
today’s
scene.
to the
and the physi-
ers or to get a different feel for a I
They simply were trying to touch people on some psychologi-
profit.
like the musicality
is all
And how can
Another problem I have is paying $20 for a CD. Giant record companies believe that they should be profiting while musicians do all the
incredibly beauti-
it
and more interesting than
ful
myself a beginner - an advanced beginner, but still a beginner. I have much more to learn and I still take classes.” Sarah Cardey has been dancing with Valeda for about 18 months. sider
being too famous.
Opinion
versity in
other types of dance,” she says. “I
mainstream
I
five years
“I consider
can take
skill. It
society, instead of hindering
to
first began dancing ago while attending uniNew Brunswick.
although she
over 20 years to become a master dancer. After six years, I still con-
political
James
(Photo by Mary. Simmons)
Dharlene Valeda instructs a belly dance class in Kitchener on Dec. 5.
the keys to dancing well.
Where are today’s Bob Dylans and Neil Youngs artists who wrote songs with a
get
determine what we should like? mean, according to the radio, we are all a bunch of Nickelback and Creed fans. My question is why should we be
It
uine complaint.
One of my com-
the radio.
not simple.
of layers and contradictions
Today’s music industry Could someone please tell me what drives today’s music? Never mind, it’s all about the money. The music industry today is mak-
the music visi-
Valeda says, adding that muscle awareness and co-ordination are
in,
of the studio. “Belly dance
and signed up.
The dance
studying their chore-
ing, but enrolled her daughter in
and jazz classes
make
to
is
is full
they practice, Valedis watches
along the 'way, she stopped dancballet
dance ble.”
-
begins.
them
the music.
is
“This dance is absolutely intimately connected to the music,” she says. “Even more so than other types of dance. The goal of this
room, the
dancers focus and the performance
As
exclusively
and the technique can be complex,
Nogueira says she has always loved to dance. She can remember being a child going to a Portuguese club with her parents and dancing until
her
spirit.
The music
August.
is
female.”
cabaret-style celebration
of women’s
spirit
it is
to
be
Pink and Kid Rock,
I
you as examples. You and famous and in the
You are going to get people who are interested in your life. Deal with it. It must be such a hard life making millions of dollars to do something you truly enjoy. Any time you want public eye.
to trade lives, just give
me
a
call.
won’t get into pop music and all that now, but please just give me a break. Stop trying to tell me what I like, and I think I will be just I
fine.
News
SPOKE, January
— Page 9
2003
6,
A day in the life of a Kitchener panhandler I
“Thpv’rf here “They’re hpre
II
Bv PETR C HACE K I
Gee,
the
That thought went through my mind when on one sunny Sunday I put on an old scruffy coat and track
when
much
left in
is
the purpose
my
ence firsthand the
“At the end of the month it’s they get their welfare
cheques,” she said. They usually buy
always
how
out
to
In a recent interview, 5taff Sgt.
of a panhan-
the
there
first,
was
a
confu-
little
ple
I
most people were nice and polite. Some of them even apologized for having no change to spare. Although I braced
was surprised
support each other if they can. When they meet they greet,
and
sion because the real panhandlers
asked
me for money and some peoasked turned out to be pan-
try to
shake hands and chat.
Maurice told me it was OK to panhandle on the same stretch of King Street as he did and after we
handlers.
While 1 was mentally preparing myself to approach my first “victim” by the City Hall, a man in his 40s with long greasy hair and a beard came up to me and said, “Hey bro, do you have 50 cents?” I told him I was panhandling too
myself
dler
hear some swear words,
did not hear any.
I
me one suggestion: “Don’t (panhandle) in front of the beer store,
young people are
they will cut you off really quick.” Unfortunately, I found out that in
rude.
was a real panhanand gave me some advice. He
I
1
found out
that
more likely to give Within
money
one
than
hour,
I
seniors.
his
the street for three years.
handle in front of a business when it is open. He said he never had any
them. The largest amount of money I received from one person was
major trouble with the police. “Sometimes the cops come and ask me, ‘How much do you have,”’
$2.75 and
we
started to talk.
He
told
me
name was Maurice and that he had been panhandling and living on persistence
is
He
said
the key to success in
the business.
“Never give up, buddy,” Maurice told me. “First 10 guys will say no, but
that
after
you’ll
get
buy a
bottle.’
enough And sometimes
they give
me two
bucks just to get
said Cliff.
some
to
(money). Remember, 10 times.” Although I thought that panhandlers were territorial and that there was competition among them, I found out that people panhandling
me
downtown Kitchener are a closeeach other knit Mill group. They know
“And
I
approached approximately 23 people and got money from four of
At
say, ‘Not
I
started
changed when
met Marlene, a clean,
all
well-
From
professor,
college
Michael Dale
has had a good run at life. And this year as he turns 50, this $tratford native said his life
from over. “Middle age has a
the
who
lot
students are
advocate in likes playing the devil’s class.
“He’s funny and keeps things
Greg Heenan, 20,
Dale’s essentials of class. He added, history Canadian in
"He knows what he’s talking about and he talks to you, not just at you.” Another student of his, Meredith Chipps, 23, agreed he is a fun
very
approachable
and
keeps things simple,” she said, adding he's a joker and a storyteller. Dale originally applied for a posi-
Continuing Education six years ago, but after having his resume sent around the entire col-
tion in
lege.
he was instantly hired to teach
journalism program. However, his life has not always
in the
“When somebody on
is
panhandling
private property or municipally
do so they could be charged.” According to Thonlison, panhandlers are rarely fined because they
do not have any “legitimate source “It seems kind of silly that they would be given a fine when they have no means to pay for it, he said. “For the most part they are
refused to give her name, said are her daily
“We have
move along.” money Petr collected was
just told to
All the regulars,”
donated
she said.
to the Salvation
Army.
living life to its fullest test. nrocecded to open the test and proceeded which came in an envelope. As he he pulled it out of the package, began reading the first question and
easily.^
realized he
many
covered in class. “I wasn’t sure if
completing Grade 9, Dale guidance counsellor his said of encouraged him to drop out like school because she said people him (working class) didn’t go to college or university. “Since the school system wasn’t interested in
me
get a head start
thought I would on the competition I
working world.” And so he did. Dale worked
in the
estate,
in
industrial settings, sold real managed a Mister Minute (a
own phoshoe repair store), had his the worked and tography studio for severdriver cab a as shift night al years.
However, the job which he said happiness brought him the most professor, was before becoming a with the 5tratford
work Festival. Even favourite
Dale said and said his
as a child.
he enjoyed the arts
childhood activity
was
scenes
performing plays, especially friends. from Disney movies, with making But after spending years Dale annually. $14,000 only about his by encouraged was he said friend, to
who was
go back
his psychologist,
to school.
tic.
of Therefore, in 1989 at the age 36, Dale
to reintegrate
him-
education system
at the
began
self into the
University of Waterloo. years since It had been about 20 but he said school, to gone had he
he took the risk and dove
in.
perfect “If you’re waiting for that
do something, it won’t to dive in and take have come. You said, chances like I did. Dale you and risks adding. “Life’s about you hold fears your let shouldn’t
moment
to
back.” at Dale said the first semester he diduniversity was hard because
n’t
know what
his
professors
evaluatexpected of him. but after said he ing the whole experience
wouldn’t trade
it
for' anything.
was a fun experience being on my 30s and a uni% ersity campus in "It
40s,” he
said.
of Howe\’er, he does recall a time E^•ery stufear and embarrassment. a drawing of nightmare dents’
I
could write
it, I
exam became realit>' pt down to write an He for Dale. room exam in a large examination
blank on an
1995 and continued his studies to in 1997. later earn a masters of arts From an “angry young boy” to an sees educated man. Dale said he not himself as being successful because he makes a decent dollar, life. but because he has “lived a However. Dale, who some students know as being a carefree and witty
individual, suffers
from depression
and takes medication for
his
ill-
ness.
"There’s a histoix' of depression adding he in my family, Dale said, he can help others who share ”
hopes
by talking about it and it under the rug. "sweeping not he said, "It’s a day-to-day thing,” likes to he days some and added
this illness
run and hide. enjoyed Dale, who thoroughly the
$tratford theatre,
provided him and man\ chance to actors who are insecure a hide under the mask. he said. “It’s a sense of freeing,
said
it
to publish a politi-
book or novel. However, he said he has to muster up the courage to get a book
cal
in
at
He has written many poems and
hopes someday
felt bothered him, but as an adult he embarrassed. Dale survived and graduated with degree an honours bachelors of arts
workinu
be someone
and short stories about the occult
it
“It
Michael Dale
to
other than yourself.” Dale also finds writing therapeu-
thought I was dead.” Dale said. was a frightening moment. He said if he was 16 and couldn’t have write an exam it wouldn’t
other personal roadblocks.
After'
knew nothing about
“You can pretend
been 'because the question had not
War, Dale said he encountered
his
teacher.
“He’s
larger
trespassing.
they
customers.
Cold traditional family during the
many
a student
some
in
He also said the most common problem the police deal with is
some panhandlers
cocaine. clear of speed, heroine and nonAlso, while growing up in a
said he great and as he chuckled
interesting,” said
as
municipalities.”
of income.”
rily
is far
Dale said he doesn’t feel old in in touch spirit and is able to stay profeswith his youth working as a sor at Conestoga. work here “It is a great joy to said with such an elite group, poland history teaches Dale, who
He added
the extent
to
bottle behind a comer and when I saw him approximately five minutes later, he was totally drunk. An employee at the Wine Rack,
primahe experimented with drugs, stayed he said but marijuana,
going for think it will be it.” said Dale. “I because at great to be 65 and 70 miracle. new a achieve I age every
itics.
is
owned property they can be asked to move along and if they refuse to
Dale angry described himself as an young boy" who wanted to blow he said the world up. As a teenager, so
fallen into place
a a high school dropout to
panhandling
to time and we have undertaken enforcement actions in the past,” said Thonlison. “But certainly not
panhan-
money
that
j
College professor enjoys SANDHAM
that
the
-
By CARLA
But he added
Kitchen in downtown Kitchener and that he spends most of his money on wine. At one point I saw him buying wine at the Wine Rack on King Street. He disappeared with the
impressive anymore.
I
away
myth
addic-
not a major problem in our rqgion. “We do get reports of it from time
get might be true. Maurice told me he gets free food at the 5t. John’s
dressed woman in her 30s. I asked her if she had a few cents to spare and she told me that she was “asking the same question.” We started to chat and she told me one day she got $130. After too that, my $5.75 did not seem
off the street.”
asking people for money.
first I
cases the
dlers drink
got $5.75 altogether. was satisfied with the
result but everything
After a few minutes I said goodbye, went eiround a comer and wrote down everything they told me. Then 1 took a deep breath and
in
I
some
true that
tion problem.
“Thursday nights are the best because everybody gets paid,” said Marlene. “But 5undays suck.” 5he told me about a church where I could go if I was hungry and gave
people sim-
is
it
many panhandlers have an
was
Some
ply ignored me, but nobody
chatted for awhile. Cliff, a short man in his 50s, joined us. He also
believed that
to
that
explained that the police cannot arrest you unless you’re aggressive and follow people or if you pan-
and
regional police said
An employee at a Wine Rack store on King Street says some panhandlers are daily customers. Their drink of choice is Imperial Canadian Sherry, selling for $6.25.
embarrassed.
At
Brent Thonlison from the Waterloo
(Photo by Petr Cihacek)
I was excited about it, but at same time I felt nervous and
dler.
of
the store sells.
but to experilife
bottle
a
Canadian 5herry for $6.25, which is the cheapest wine Imperial
bank account, improve my
was not
situation
financial
her store. busier as
find
I
five
they had
“some change to spare.” I’m though Even depressed
she usually has three to panhandlers a day coming to
stories, said
downtown if
9:30
The employee, who even knew panhandlers’ names and life
this.
pants and ventured into Kitchener to ask people
(at
a.m.).”
can’t believe I’m doing
I
the
in
thing
first
morning when we open
published because he fears possible criticism.
“Writing said,
“it’s
ripped
As Dale
is like
the
giving birth,” he
fear
of having
it
apart.’
for other future endeavours “My life is like a book, it
said,
unfolds in chapters. He added he is unsure what the but is curfuture will bring for him, for rently considering running
ciri'
previously council again. Dale had city 5tratford of been a member until council for several years,
being defeated last term. When asked if he had any regrets in life.
Dale said
He added you
"life is
learn the
your failures. Besides the failures
what it is.” most from in his life.
Dale said the best things to happen marriage to to him were his Darlene and the successful reunion
40 with his biological sister after years.
From
all
his
life
expenences
Dale said he has learned there more hope for humanity and not accept his limitations and
them w'orry him. "I became much mellower ”I aged.” Dale said, adding. today. am I who happv with
is
to let
as
I
am
— SPOKE, January
Page 10
Issue
2003
6,
Support for children of alcoholics an unspoken rule when there’s a parent who is an alco-
“There
By DIANA O’NEILL Roughly 53 per cent of men and women report that one or more of their close relatives has a drinking
Stats to according problem, Canada. According to the Web site, www.alcoholscreening.org, alco-
holism
known
also
is
as
dependence syndrome. ease that
issues,
Conestoga College counsellor at student services. “The rule is to not
adding,
let the secret out,” she said, adding,
see
“This
in turn affects the children,
autonomy
for they don't have the
to
will
it
“You
come
get a picture of the
family and then
how
it
out,” she said,
a lot easier to
it’s
can relate to the
problem.”
There are support groups
a dis-
it
can have a profound or even disastrous effect on the entire family. If
you were the child of an alcoholic, then your emotional and psycho-
may have been
They view
an
family as
their
embarrassment and are ashamed bring their friends home. They’re cautious, for they don’t want them to
to witness a scene.
who have grown up
People
homes tend
alcoholic
away
get
to school
specialize
working with adult children of
Everyone
Al-Anon has been in existence for more than 50 years providing support for those affected by some-
to speak.
through, but in the meantime, education, education, educa-
list,
tion.”
family
groups meeting in 115 countries. ing Alcoholics
meet
to
ing in others, therefore unable to
used. “It dis-
open up and express their emotions, said Magazine. However, putting their problems on the back burner will only result in negative outcomes. Magazine encourages students to come and
tributions
office,
that creeps into families unknow-
talk to her about their experiences. She does not claim to be an expert
ingly,” she said.
we become knowing it.
our thinking and
without
Children of alcoholics are especially vulnerable as they do not have
power to choose
the
uation.
is
It
to leave the sit-
an insidious disease
The alcoholic family has been described as one of inconsistency, chaos, unpredictability and perhaps violence, according' to www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/a dult.htm. Family members usually feel that they have a secret that no one can discover.
mother began drinking
Jessica’s
when
Jessica
First
old.
it
was only 14 years was white wine and
Magazine has found
be revealed that there
my
with
upstairs
friends I
getting
my
mother yelling out my name from downstairs,” she said. “So I went down, only to find her in a pile of her
own
puke.
the
bathroom
the
way
her
tried to get her to
to clean
her up, but on
and knocked she turned and
there she fell
head.
looked
I
at
When me,
I
could see that she
gave herself a black eye.” Jessica told her friends
she wouldn’t be
able to go out that night and sent
them on then
their
ran
a
changed her
way without
her.
bath for her into her
put her to bed. “It
She
mom,
pajamas and
was not talked
about the following morning.” Jessica seems hesitant to discuss
certain
aspects of her mother’s
alcoholism. “It hasn’t diminished,
but
it’s
a lot better than
it
before,” said the 22-year-old.
was She
currently lives in Kitchener with
who now 18 years old, but was just when the drinking first began. her stepdad and brother,
is
10
will
‘They don't necessarily seek
is
control.
,
Constantly seek approval and
affirmation
“Al-Anon is based on the 1 2 steps of AA,” said Darlene, 46, who has been attending for almost nine years. Although she works at a law
meetings
,,
Overreact to changes over
Usually feel they are
10.
differ-'
ent from other people.
'
Are super responsible
11.
cussion.
or,
super irresponsible. 12. Are extremely loyal, even' in ,,
Adult children of alcoholics:
Guess
on us and not the alco-
Anonymity is of the utmost importance at Al-Anon and it is intended to be a safe place for children of alcoholics to seek comfort.
;
alty is undeserved.
to end.
13. Are impulsive. They tend to lock themselves into a course of action without giving serious
3. Lie when it would be just as easy to tell the truth. 4. Judge themselves without mercy. Have difficulty having fun.
alternative to consideration behaviours or possible consequences. This leads to confusion, self-loathing and loss of control over their environment.
2,
holic.”
the face of evidence that the loy-
what normal be]ta\-
at
is.
Have
difficulty following
a
from beginning
-
'
,
an alcoholic parent unpredictable “He was
was
also an
pretty bad, even
though he tried to hide it. Sometimes it wasn’t noticeable.” Her mom’s disease is not really discussed among the family, which is
common
a
behavioural pattern
for loved ones of alcoholics.
doesn’t
stepdad
it.
exactly
There
will
be periods when he will just sleep downstairs for two weeks straight,”
much. about
“I it
didn’t really
many As
do much
she said, adding,
at first,”
“But I went to Al-Anon a few times and that definitely helped.” Despite Jessica’s insistence, her
in her voice.
times.”
speaks,
Jessica
she exudes
just her
responsibility
and strength, quali-
said, adding,
ties that help,
because, as she puts
some
it,
“I’m the mediator of many
“Once
and a
in awhile, it’s
bottle of wine,” she
“So
it
is
still
worri-
to a point.”
Jessica realizes that alcoholism
fights.” It’s evident that she is the
a disease that doesn’t have a cure,
one most
yet. But,
mother refuses. “She still thinks she can do it on her own,” she said,
concerned that her mom will slipup and return to her old ways, there is a lot of hope
to receive
slowly adding, “She’s told
me
willing, out of her family,
to discuss the situation as a
help deal with
she continues to give her
mother support. She advises other
to
children of alcoholics to attack the
it.
Although she
that
way
disease head on and right away.
is
“Confront the problem before ^ets worse.”
“He’ll threaten to leave and then
Jessica's
is
fine the next day.”
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER:
Goal-Setting
on the other
brother,
hand, was kept from knowing about it
at first.
He was
young
too
to
even
understand or remember any incidents. “He’s said, adding,
ize
how
aware of it now,” she “But he doesn’t real-
serious
Although
it’s
it
a secret kept within
home, a few close friends are aware of the situation. It’s a means for her to cope and get things off her chest. Jessica and her mother are even at a point in their relationship where they can discuss the addiction. “She talks
more now than she ever said.
I
used
to
make New Year’s
fresh feeling of having a
resolutions that generally didn’t last past January
chance
to solve
1
0th.
It’s
that
new heights and challenges we are often excited with our
problems, achieve
encourages us to set goals. As the new year begins, good intentions for positive change, despite past resolution
that
failures.
really is.”
the confines of their
“There are a
lot
a workshop about change helped me to recognize why my New Year’s needed smaller goals, or at resolutions never worked. didn’t need more motivation; least my long-term goals needed to be organized into easily manageable steps. get all A’s”). As Many of us tend to set goals that may be out of reach (“This semester. a result, we feel let down, frustrated, even powerless when the first disappointing grade
My
experience
at
I
I
I’ll
appears.
has,” she
of hidden
things she needs to get out.”
There were periods in Jessica’s younger days when she was embarrassed of the drinking. “Every so often I would feel depressed after my mom’s behaviour ... she would say stupid things sometimes.” Jessica would often leave the house when her mom was drinking. She would even call in sick to work because she would be crying too
is
any form of outside support. She has suggested Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and counsellors, but her
mother has yet
she said, pausing before adding,
was
could hear
it
an alco-
is
holic parent.
everything I
to discuss
other areas of their lives and
describe the incident.
ready to go to a club.
that students
come
in the past will
“My
weekend and
category.
fall into that
9.
,
difficulty with intimate
which they have no '
seri,
Have
8.
These perceptions are worthy of careful examination and dis-
people
who
7.
and does not accept out-
side ones.
project through
cope, he just denies
a
relationships.
alcoholism meeting together,” she said, adding, “The focus of the
but has done extensive reading on the subject and has met
The second-year nursing student can remember exactly when her mom hit what is commonly known as rock bottom. Her voice is slow, as she chooses the words to was
Woititz.
6.
There are certain generaliza5. tions that recur in one form or another at virtually every meet-
at the
herself,
then Grand Marnier.
“It
Anonymous (AA)
ously.
1,
Jessica’s grandfather
identity.
attend-
Take themselves very
The following is taken from the of Children Adult book Alcoholics by Dr. Janet Geringer
iour
alcoholic.
her
given the opportunity
Anon. “We are just people who have been affected by the disease of
By DIANA O’NEILL The name of the student in this changed to protect
is
Al-Anon also has a phone where members can call others
she also volunteers with Al-
Life with story has been
picks a topic, ranging from boundaries. to feelings
Perceptions about alcoholics
same time as their husbands. Al-Anon is financially supported by their own conbegan
did not
torts
abused by someone else. There is no cure for addictions,” Darlene said, adding, “Maybe someday there will be a medical break-
recovery.
from other people, usually end up resurfacing. Adult children of alcoholics are generally wary of believ-
vulnerable
willpower, financial status or being
fear,
“Alcoholism is a family disease, for it affects most everyone in the family,” said Darlene, an Al-Anon
who
be a solution in sight. “It is a chemical imbalance of the brain. It has nothing to do with to
They usually
who
additional
are
The wives of men who were
name
know
at their free will.
The group offers support at a time when there does not seem
resources
there
dissatisfaction, apathy, or distance
last
each other,
that can help achieve a successful
affected.
volunteer and member,
in
feelings of
their
same
behind. But the
that
one else’s drinking. According to www.al-anon.org there are more than 26,000 Al-Anon and Alteen
be eager to
to
and leave the
and chaos of
pain
in
There are several different formats to the meetings. One is a speaker meeting, where a number of people go and one or two share
to
cover what has changed in their since they have joined. lives Another format has a group of people together under a chairperson
in the
alcoholics. Students should
It’s
in need.
their experiences.
be seen in the children’s behaviour.
a parent abuses alcohol,
want her
initial
alcohol
ence.
logical well-being
a
community
following elements: craving, loss of control and physical depend-
When
Magazine,
Joan
said
holic,”
It gives them the chance speak one-on-one amongst
share our experience, strength and hope,” Darlene said.
“We
counselling under that category, but after discussing personal
speak out. Everything remains hidden.” Magazine said that this can
characterized by the
is
is
Instead, a long-term goal, such as attainable.
A
“I
want my grades
to
improve
step-by-step approach might include: attending
all
this semester’’ is
more
classes, with only sick-
ness as an exception; staying ahead by doing textbook reading prior to class; and seeking help when necessary from faculty or a peer tutor. The latter are smaller, achievable goals that will almost assuredly lead to higher marks. Set goals for yourself that are realistic, achievable and measurable. dence and motivation. Success builds confidence and motivation.
A Message
from Student Services (2B02)
Failure
saps
confi-
it
Life
new
Find a By JASON MIDDLETON
to
You’ve been talking and getting know someone that you met on a
personals is it
Web
love at
Five
site.
first
The question
tions
is,
ing for a
way
to get out
New
professor from
Fordham
Internet dating
York
University,
a
it’s
and
still
Now ator
the 38-year-old owner/oper-
nearly
helps
1,
300 area people
enjoy the luxury that she enjoyed.
Lockie said the use of an online dating service
one of the few actually pay for
is
things people will
One
cyberspace
friend, love, a
that you’re interested in, you’re not
good time or .some-
friendship,
gories:
Eor those people looking to fill lives with meaning or help in
need, volunteering
usually the
way
places
hospitals,
are
to go.
Duffy. for dif-
into
retirement
have a
can get
ficult for students
is
Common
all
said
“They are receiving treatment comfort, not for cure.
their
someone
we have
diagnosis,”
exams, and
It
men
to
relationships,
who
out there for people
lot
are
of a
“I think it’s sort
visit.”
Duffy explained.
sit
All of the patients at the hospice
ing the sick are welcomed. Although you are meeting people under very
sense of what happens.” Other qualities of successful vol-
sad circumstances, it can fulfill the needs of those looking to lift their
unteers include
treated by medicine. The sad truth is, they will all die sooner rather than
unteers
at
Region, said that volunteering there is not for everyone.
By CARLA
home
funeral
opportunity
He
is
for
a
misunderstand-
said there are
some ways of
getting around misunderstanding.
spirituality,
emo-
so they get a true
good
listeners,
I
Lockie said that the Internet is a hangout for weirdos and
not
ple aren’t walking around with a
creeps. “There are weird people
on them telling you, ‘Hey I like to hike and I like to work out.’ But online you have those same people there telling you what they’re interested in and what they
over the world;
do.”
here to stay and shouldn’t surprise
profile
that
in
a normal
face-to-face conversation an enor-
mous amount of information
is
dis-
perately tries to
two
to
make up
four hours a
for that
week with
them. -
Duffy said that despite
all
these
obstacles. Hospice has 160 active client support volunteers
Anyone who
Internet kind of thing.
You
just
volunteers with the
have to be smart
avoid these people), that’s
(to
all.”
Levinson said Internet dating
is
anyone.
“Now 2003
I
(that we’re)
think online
everyday
played non-verbally.
all
not just an
it’s
life
moving life is
into
part of
and there are few
things that happen online that surprise anybody.”
days Hospice of Waterloo Region has the opportunity to attend monthly support meetings. This helps them cope if the person they were matched with has passed away, or simply if they
want
to vent their feelings to others.
Anyone who
feels they have what it takes to help at the Hospice is welcome to call 519743-4114 and ask to speak to Leslie Duffy. Hospice of Waterloo Region is located at 544 Park St. in Kitchener.
peo-
who speak English fluently, and people who have not grieved a sig-
ple
nificant death in their lives in the
days
free or attend school at night are
past year.
contact Hospice of welcome Waterloo Region. However, they must go through rigorous training before they can be matched one-
Duffy also noted that volunteers must be ready to give a year commitment, and when matched with someone they must spend at least
to
'
is
who have some
Students
Hospice of Waterloo
What
“Training covers things such as
spirits.
This can be incredibly difficult for someone looking to help others. Leslie Duffy, co-ordinator of vollater.
into a bar peo-
they get.”
dying. Nurses, doctors, or anyone interested in palliative care or treat-
can no longer be
“When you walk
also tour a
takes
that
member
a
“We
communication,
have illnesses
comes when
and dying,”
opportunity for those who plan a career working with the sick or
with the dying.
cost
tional aspects of death
homes, and shelters. Most people want to change their lives and make a friend or two along the way. Hospice of Waterloo Region a special person to be able to
in
now and 80 clients in the community have been matched with a volunteer. “We just have a wonderful group,” said Duffy. “They enjoy the fellowships that they get from meeting others and the support that
tation including a police check.
it
profile
in their final
on-one with a client. In the spring, volunteer hopefuls go through eight weeks of training every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 4. There is also a huge screening process involved. Volunteers must submit several pieces of documen-
because they get not as easy to
a
“The online environment des-
Volunteering for Hospice of Waterloo Region can be a good
welcomes volunteers, but
make
members.
into kinky stuff.”
it’s
to
Levinson said
have added the alternative in because I know that there is not a
Help people smile clients
site is divid-
“I
Lockie adds,
“The
members
which they can describe themselves and even post a picture.
intimacy and alternative.
in
On the Net you never know 00 per cent what a person is
palliative
Web
divided into four sub-cate-
site is
like.”
By KATHLEEN DESCHAMPS
site caters to
men, women to women, and men and women. From there the Web
space. 1
Web
ed into three categories,
not the case in real
is
Each membership at pcrsonalis free and allows the
stoday.com
those out there looking for a
thing kinky. Her
of the differences
you have
world.”
For Lockie, her all
arise in the dif-
that the safety that
ings.”
There
that.”
think the
1
continue to be offline and
it’ll
in the real
ferences between cyberspace and
is
just out there looking for sex.”
communimuch greater
Achilles heal of online
order to e-mail or chat with other
ships
real space.
cation.
wishes to contact another member. They must purchase tokens in
if
“The problems
and there arc people who arc just looking for someone to go to the movies with and there arc people
The
Internet.
on the Internet. “If you go online to a clothing site and see a really nice sweater that you like, you could probably go to Sears and find that sweater there. But when you go onto a dating site and see a man or a woman
emoticons, smileys and That is probably the
with
frowns.
of development of most relation-
you are sharp and smart you can come across well on the Internet,” he said, adding the Net is also an easy way for shy people to meet others. Levinson warns that there is room for deception on the
of www.personalstoday.com
are looking for love
like a
introduction (to dating)
slob.
“Certainly,
.so
because there are
thing
who
Internet will continue, but in terms
be totally relaxed and dress
Internet dating.
— Page 11
home,
way of meeting people because you
in
2003
“Try and be very careful with what you say. If you say something and you think that it could be misunderstood then don’t hesitate to say something more. Say didn’t mean it to sound like
can log onto the Internet
at
in
you need the (in person) aspect of it. Even something like dining in a nice restaurant, or walking along handin-hand in a park somewhere. As an
anxiety-ridden
less
far
babysitter.
found a way to stay meet people through
people
consummate
an online relationship
nothing out of the
is
people without having to find a Instead, she
standard
there are certain
it,
things you cannot
said
“(The) pros (of Internet dating) are
.relationship
a
in
“Let’s face
ordinary.
and meet
far
Levinson.
City’s
found herself in a predicament. She was a divorced mother look-
you said
Internet chatting can only get
so
is
Paul Levinson, 55, a communica-
ago Wendy Lockie
years
them
find
there.”
type?
6,
love on the Internet
able to go to a store to find them.
The only place you can
SPOKE, January
your dog barking about?
SANDHAM
Here’s
how
it
works.
A
animals
radio
microphone is attached to the dog collar, which relays the dog s voice
that
s
dog barks and its owner tries to decipher what Bowser wants. "What's the matter boy, you want to go Tor a walk?" he or she might
A
...
and our answer
may be
right according to
hand-held receiver.
which looks similar
instructor (a.k.a. animal
Cyr
cator).
dog's speech.
mals telepathically.
ask.
This guessing game may not be so hard in the near future as tech-
The "voice converter" classifies the dog's emotions into one of six
how
nology goes beyond voice-activat-
categories which includes frustraself-expression, menace, tion.
lators.
That's right, Takara Toys, Japan
s
toy-making company, has come up with the “Bow-lingual”. The device, which has been sold in Japan for almost a year now, supposed to translate any is canine’s barks, yelps, growls and
third largest
whines into human language. Currently, Takara is supposedly working on an English translation model for North America, which about $150 US. After three years of studying 100 dogs from 14 breeds, Takara came
will sell for
a matter of practising send messages and how to receive and interpret them," she said, adding animals have person“It is just
to
demand, soitow or amusement.
alities
Sayings such as “This is fun. “I'm bored, let's play," and “You're ticking me off,” will then appear on
do.
the Bow-lingual's screen or come out of its speakers. Pictures may
also appear according to the dog's
CNN
agency,
article
Masami
by Reuters news
Ochiai, president
of Index Corp. (which is a partner in the development of the Bow-lingual) was quoted as saying, “This is
and feelings just as humans
However, some people are skeptiwhether or not a "toy can actually tell what a dog is thinking. of 22. Harnock. Rodney Kitchener, said he wouldn t spend
cal
a penny on the device.
mood. In a
communi-
said she can talk to ani-
to a walkie-talkie, then converts the
ed car starters to doggie-talk trans-
to that is
possible.”
Georgina Cyr. a spiritual iridology
a
to
is
Ochiai
receiver,
patterns
The
it
not
between
about
two
we
up with a 200-word vocabulary for
Instead,
fido.
was possible
communication
human
beings.
asked ourselves to
if
it
communicate with
“It’s
a toy and
made
to
amuse
people.” he said, adding he usually has a good idea when and what his beagle Hunter needs without such
technology. But. in time, dog owners in North
America will have the chance to judge the accuracy of the Bow-lingual for themselves.
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STORES NOW
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— SPOKE, January
6,
Life
2003
Tolkien influences music of Led Zeppelin Bv LESLEY
LEACHMAN
other allusions are found
many
within their texts.
Lord of the Rings has been awing people since it made its
way
to the big screen last year.
However, the novels written by J.R.R. Tolkien had a deep impact
on two men long before director Peter Jackson ever turned the Lord of the Rings into a film. These novels influenced them so greatly, that many of their song lyrics can be references
as
interpreted
to
Tolkien’s works.
According
Web
to
the
Led Zeppelin
(www.geocities.com/ Athens/2406/), Robert Plant of Led site
Zeppelin once
told the press that he
and band member Jimmy Page would “play music and write songs about Lord of the Rings.” He also said that after reading Tolkien he
knew
that
he had to move to the
country.
The
lyrics to
songs,
some Led Zeppelin those
particularity
Ramble On and
the
Evermore, use terms
Battle
for
of
that are spe-
Tolkien’s books. The charGollum, the Ringwraiths and the kingdom of Mordor, plus cific to
acter
For example, the song Over the Hills and Far Away (from the album Houses of the Holy) has references to the novel The
“Leaves are falling all around; it’s time I be on my way. Thanks to you I’m much obliged; for such a pleasant stay. But now it is time for
me my
to go; the
way. But
autumn moon
now
I
lights
smell the rain
pain, and
heading
Evil
One
up and slipped away
crept
with her.”
Frodo’s quest in the third book (The Return of the King), when he
kingdom of Mordor and
is in the
about to destroy the ring in the flames of the Mountain of Doom.
Hobbit, the story which preludes
and with
Rings trilogy. The hobbit Bilbo, the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves journey away from their homelands, past a
my
Frodo’s (a hobbit, and the main character in Lord of the Rings)
the ring.
mountain rage. The lyrics “Hey lady, you got the love I need. Oh maybe more than enough, oh darling, darling walk awhile with me,” describes when Bilbo comes
quest to destroy the ring that has been bestowed on him from Bilbo.
him. The “Evil One”
During the Gandalf (a wizard that on his quest) spends his time plan-
lord of
across a ring that has extraordi-
ning Frodo’s journey to the kingdom of Rivendel. By the end of the
the ring and this is
the
Lord of
the
The "hey lady”
powers.
nary
refers to the ring
love
These words
summer
months, helps Frodo
The
“girl so fair” is a reference to
Gollum, a lesser
the novel,
is
villain in
trying to steal is
from
it
referring to
Sauron. the main villain
who
Mordor and who
is
the
also
is
seeking the ring. At the end of the novel, Frodo has to struggle to keep
what the song
is
refeiTing to.
Additionally, the song the Battle
wants He ends up
from.
novel.
later in the
state:
powerful to dangerous.
becomes it
it
causes a lot of trouble. beginning the Furthermore, lyrics to Ramble On (from the
Led
parallel the start of
to
enchanti-
novel. Fellowship of the Ring,
album
way.”
of Evermore, from their untitled fourth album, is a parallel to The Battle of Pelennor Fields. This is
its
ng powers. The ring is the point of being Bilbo However, obsessed with it and “walk awhile” with it. keeping the ring and
it’s
Frodo departs from Hobbiton (the countryside where the Hobbits live) and the only life he’s ever known, to set out on his quest that he may never return
and “you got the
need’ refers to
I
it
end of
lyrics describe the
These
Zeppelin
are:
11)
summer,
“Mine’s a tale that can’t be freedom I hold dear. How years ago, in days of old when magic filled the air. ‘Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a
My
so
girl
fair.
But Gollum and the
in the
The Return of the King. The chorus, “War is the com-
Also, later in the song the lyrics
told.
war over the ring
the final
mon
The sky
and bad
Oh
up your swords and is filled with good mortals never know.
cry; pick
fight.
that
well, the night
is
long, the
beads of time pass slow. Tired eyes on the sunrise waiting for the
eastern glow... The pain of war
cannot exceed the woe of math... No comfort has the
afterfire at
night that lights the face so cold,” refers to the struggle of the Riders
Rohan and the Men of Gondor (who are fighting for good)
of
(who
eight
the
against
Ringwraiths
are controlled by
who wishes
Sauron,
to use the ring for evil
The line “... the good and bad, which mortals never
purposes).
know” can be
interpreted as being
powers of the Gandalf versus the evil powers of the wraiths. During the battle, many people are killed. Those who lived to see the morning had to gather the slain in a mass funeral pyre. This is what the line “..no comfort has
the
the fire at night that lights the face
so cold”
Over
is
suggesting.
the Hills and Far
Away,
Ramble On and The Battle of Evermore are just some examples of Tolkien’s influence on Led Zeppelin’s songs. Other Led Zeppelin songs such as Misty Mountain Hop and No Quarter to references contain also Tolkien’s work.
Think Link for local volunteer opportunities Bv REBECCA LEARN
Cumin, who
is
a
organization which
an opportunity for networking, doing volunteer projects and meeting other college and univerfrom all over students sity It’s
Ontario.
A program called Link has had a group going strong in Waterloo and has just recently started a group in Kitchener.
“Being around Christmas time, usually do some service projects like Operation Christmas 26-year-old Jen said Child,”
we
member is
of the
a branch of
obligated to still
show
Guides of Canada. said the group is open to anyone between the ages of 17 and 30, not just Guide members. She said the group is for people who "because they’re in school, or because they’ve just had a baby or started a new job,” have a hectic schedule. She said it’s up to each person how much time they choose
them of everything
to put in.
every year that
the Girl
Cumin
The group meets once a. month Cumin said members are not
but
up.
They
will
receive a newsletter informing that’s
going on
in the city the
“swap
Cumin
they miss a meeting, she said,
if
conference
and just out for the weekend.” stories
adding, “That’s the point, no one
from
expects you to be there.”
I
all
moved
said
is in
sort
knows people
she
over the province. to
Ottawa,
and
of hang
I
“When
already
knew
50 members who don’t come regu-
When I moved to people. Kitchener, I already had a group of people in this 'area that I knew. I had met them every year at the con-
larly to meetings.
ference.”
Cumin
said there are “about a in members active dozen Waterloo,” but there are as many as
“When I went to Guelph, it was a way to meet people,” she said.
“There’s a provincial conference
we go
to,”
she said.
It’s
a chance to see
members from
all
over, play games,
do sightseeing
neat
There is networking going on and you can apply for interprovincial
and international trips through the Girl Guides. There are also opportunities to go camping in the summer either with the Link group or as a Guide leader. adviser, Laura The area’s Causier, can be reached at Icausier@hotmail.com with any questions about the group.
Cumin said if you are a male under the age of 26, there is a group called the Venturers, run through the Boy Scouts, which offers the same sort of opportunities to help out in the community.
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person
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backyard.
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has
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will
Taurus April 20
May
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November 22 December 21
20
Kincaid
an aspiring
is
actor desperately trying to
break into the upper echelons of Stratford Theatre. His wife, Jane
Sagittarius
Terry,
is
festival.
a stage designer with the
Together they have a son.
Someone Juvenile leave
she
in
your
you alone
isn't
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if
be a distur-
will
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life.
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A consistent
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about them. Pay closer attention to your
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will see success after a con-
frontation. Your determination and desire to better yourself will pay
director,
intuition.
.ships
himself desperate to get the acting
Findley
parts he wants for the next year.
the reader.
abandons his family and complies with Jonathon. Subsequently, their marriage
Findley’s other works that at times
apart to the horror of
son and are astonished
Other novels, such as Famous Last Words or Not Wanted on the Voyage, are critically acclaimed
quickly and easily their
novels, often referred to in univer-
begins to
fall
it is
at
how
The novel
is
so unlike
hard to believe that he actually
wrote
them both. They are both helpless to help their
it.
classrooms.
These
novels
relationship has collapsed.
sity
Juxtaposes the Kincaid’s failing marriage with the conflict in Kosovo and conflict in Stratford. The quiet town is being
explore the foundations and institu-
terrorized
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serial
of thought and challenge them. They are powerful novels tions
and great
Findley is a great Canadian author and Spadework should not be the novel to measure
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Jane about the his
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Aquarius
July 22
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family finds happiness. This end-
director.
him
Griffin
Griffin
8.
Jane becomes infatuated
call that leaves
a story of a Stratford
tells
reunited
is
nerable to sexual blackmail by his
important
calling
he
In the end, the family
and happy. This, however, is the most disturbing part of the novel. After all the emotional turmoil, the affairs, secrets and lies, the Kincaid
dener cuts a telephone wire. Subsequently, Griffin misses an
Spadework, however, is seemingly bogged down in cliches and melodrama. Findley was a writer that rarely departed from any kind of socio-political context. This novel leaves his old talents behind as
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6,
News
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Sneaker Pimps rock during By
They
SAM ONDRIAS
were to ask the students of Conestoga College if they knew who the Sneaker Pimps were, the majority would probably look at me funny and say “who?” On Dec. 4 I began a three-day road trip that started in Toronto If
I
Dayton singing in a pub and convinced her to join. Their debut album. Becoming X, came out in ’97 and that
ring a bell are Spin Spin
Sugar, 6 Underground and Tesko Suicide. Dayton was asked to leave in ’99 because Comer found his
voice and
Dec. 6. Here is some background information on the Sneaker Pimps for
Bloodsport.
the deprived individual:
create
Comer and Liam Howe
began the Sneaker Pimps
’94.
in
a huge success. Songs
was
may
where I saw, in my opinion, a poor performance by Korn at the Air Canada Centre. Then I was off to see the Sneaker Pimps in Montreal at the Cabaret Music Hall on Dec. 5 and in Quebec City at the Kashmir Night Club on
Chris
Kelli
ex-vocalist
spotted
it
was a voice more
suit-
ed for the music. In 1999 they released Splinter, with Comer on
2001 the group was the Placebo’s on
vocals. In
guests
special
European released
2002
In
tour.
album,
latest
their
The Sneaker Pimps mix
dmms, and
bass,
guitar,
synthesizers to
unique
their
they
electronic
plays
is
The type of music
band
that the
same
songs to keep themselves and their fans interested. This gives some
night and
they
songs that you got sick and tired of
tell
performance thing every
old
always
is
A
The
new life. The Sneaker Pimps’ shows are a lot more intimate so you can
of performance that Korn gives is similar to Britney Spears. They are doing a job that just hap-
speak to the band and they may actually respond to you, or you can yell at them and they will hear
pens to involve music rather than music for the sake of music. It is nice to see songs that
you. of their
new album
back in Grade I used 10. 1 used to like Korn more when my taste for music was bitter, but now that music is just ear-piercing
said
will
noise.
Sneaker Pimps if they are into bands like Portishead, Radiohead,
up.
fan can
dance around. The atmosphere is a lot more intense in these types of
don’t spice
venues.
they aren’t into their shows.
Songs at the concerts that got the crowd moving were their more mainstream singles such as Spin Spin Sugar and 6 Underground, which were changed to fit the band’s new style. Songs like Low 5 and Fuel had thumping beats that got the crowd “body movin.” Songs like Loretta Young Silks and their new unreleased song Sorry, It Was Me, would cool the crowd off with
type
I
admire this band because they around with their music
play
by
are live.
this is, take
Korn
What
I
it
Korn members
their soft melodies.
when they
sound.
staged, they always play the
their
best suited for smaller ven-
ues such as nightclubs, bars or concert halls - places where people can
mean
for example.
tour
iive
are bored because
just playing
to listen to
But the big difference between Sneaker Pimps and Korn is that the Sneaker Pimps alter their music
when on
they are
tour, they
Since they are
live.
revamp some of
their
asked
I
it
maybe
a
Kom
be
the direction
will
sexier,
be and he visual and
mellower.
little
is
ommend
NIN,
Comer what
yesterdays news.
I
rec-
that people look into the
Blur, or anything electronic
because these guys will surely show you that bands in the mainstream are a waste of time.
Conestoga slashed by Humber hockey team By NICK HORTON
behind.
Dave Cook followed soon
Dominated used
lightly,
a
isn’t
but
that in their
word
Humber
to
be
did just
win over the men’s
hockey team just prior
the
to
OCAA hockey.
the best they could, but things just
thrown
out
for
checking from
rookie year in
“It is his first
we
like he’s
the
year in the league and been here three or four He’s very consistent and
weren’t in the top four teams at
Adam
happy with the way the game was being called. “The referee is atro-
years.
gives us a chance to
period goal by Condor
cious, he’s throwing players out for
ly basis. Tonight
point.
game
mouthing off,” he said. Pugliese was thrown out late in the game for his second misconduct of inciting.
A
Tim Gies being
Humber
his
end of the season. Right not there are two teams struggling and I think right it’s still in our hands at this
The final 6-2 score doesn’t
assistant captain
referee.
is
it’s
defensive
way
this
coach
Johnston.
Andrew McDermott
left the
one goal apiece
Humber
period.
by the
this
player Chris Pugliese also wasn’t
said
tied at
the calls
the team. This is a big task consid-
ering
Humber, Sir Sanford Fleming, St. Clair and Cambrian. With the top four teams making the playoffs, Conestoga is right in the hunt. “I would be very disappointed if
game,”
Conestoga showed up for the game, but didn’t accomplish much
Humber’s offensive supremacy over the Condor defence. This being said, Conestoga took a few blows early in the game with
great goaltenders, carries
only ones distressed over some of
key guys that got
say on arguable
Christmas break.
serve justice to
many
that did stay in there did
I’ll
weren’t going our
else.
saves throughout the game. Young,
calls.
“We had some
first
McDermit added
like
kicked out,
The guys
period and Brent
Conestoga’s second goal in the final minute of the game. Conestoga players weren’t the
after with a slashing major.
then
after
one
came
out
strong in the second period and scored three straight. Humber added two more goals in the third
Condor goaltender
Jeff
Young
kept the score from going into double digits
by consistently making
win on a nighthe just didn’t have any help,” said head coach Greg Rickwood. Including Conestoga, there are six teams participating in the OCAA men’s hockey league this season. They include Conestoga, Seneca,
We have a big weekend series Sudbury in early January and I think that series will be the difference,” said Rickwood. up
in
Conestoga’s next home game is 22 against Fleming. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
Jan.
From the Sanctuary Life is waiting for
you at Conestoga
Something cool and interesting is going to happen at Conestoga College in the Winter semester and you have 'a chance to be a part of it. Three departments, Conestoga Students Inc., the Alumni Association and the College are joining forces to produce “Life at Conestoga.” All students, staff, faculty, alumni and anyone else who has a vision of what life at Conestoga College is like are being invited to participate in this great idea. Mural designs, 4’ x 4’ in size, wid be placed in various areas around the College. This is a great idea as it is a way for any member of the Conestoga College community to show off how much they love this school. But not only that, it’s a great way for us to show our pride in Conestoga. Far too often people complain about a lack of school spirit and pride. These murals will change that. Visitors will see more than just students and staff wandering the halls of a college. They wiU see a variety of ideas and beliefs about what Conestoga is all about. They wlH see that Conestoga College is a progressive learning environment that continually strives to offer the best education to its students. Additionally, these murals wid depict the great student life this coUege offers its students. Prospective students wQl be able to gauge how amazing this school is simply by looking at .
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the murals.
Conestoga has been the number one college in Ontario for four straight years and is seeking to repeat that prestigious accolade once more. Wouldn’t mm^als depicting the greatness of this codege continue to heighten our reputa-
(Photo by Andrea Smith)
Hit
tion?
think that these murals wouldn’t have anything but a positive effect on the reputation of Conestoga Codege. It’s equally hard to think these murals won’t instd a sense of pride in ad of our students, It’s
hard
to
past and present. This is a truly unique
way for members
of the Conestoga
community to show
Submissions should be provided to the CSI office by Jan. 1 5 in a sketch format to show what you are proposing to display. Conestoga Codege is providing the mural boards, CSI wid reimburse the artist for suppdes needed to produce the mural and the Alumni Association wid provide the plaque showing the title of the work and the artist’s name. The chance to leave a lasting impression on this codege is being offered to you. Show your passion and pride for Conestoga and let us know what you think about “Life at Conestoga.”
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Expose Yourself! Join 400 other students as they enjoy exposing themselves in the Sanctuary on January 9
Pictures will be taken all night to show the rest of the world that Conestoga students know how to have a great party!
Doors open at 9:00pm
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16
6,
2003
CSI Events for January 2003 Enjoy Free Pleasure and other
awesome
festivities
CONES TOGA STU
DENTS
INC
provided by your student association! January
1
Happy New
Year!
New
Day
Year’s
January 2
January 3
Winter Break
Winter Break
January 9
January 10
Winter Break
January 6
Back
to
January 8
January 7
school
Expose Yourself Pub Twisted Tuesday
Night
in
(9:00
-
me
1
Sanctual'y
:00)
January 17
January 13
January 14
January 15
January 16
Euchre Tournament Sign-ups
Euchre Tournament Sign-ups
Euchre Tournament Sign-ups
Euchre Tournament Sign-ups
BJ Woodbury Comedy in
the Sanctuary
(11:30
Bubble Tea
12:30)
-
in
the Sanctuary Twisted Tuesdays
January 20
January 22
January 21
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
(4:30
(4:30
(4:30
-
6:30)
-
6:30)
-
6:30)
January 23
January 24
Fred Penner
Toronto Maple Leafs
in
the Sanctuary (11:30)
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary (4:30
-
(9:00
-
Pub
in
January 29
January 30
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
Jean Paul Comedy
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
the Sanctuary
(4:30
-
6:30)
(4:30
-
-
12:30)
6:30)
(4:30
-
$160 CSI
?)
the Sanctuary
January 28
(11:30
in
1:00)
January 27
in
Trip
(3:30
6:30)
Traffic Light
Twisted Tuesdays
Hockey Sign up
-
6:30)
January 31 Escape to the Government Nightclub Sign up
in
(8:00pm
-
CSI 2:00am)
Euchre Tournament in the Sanctuary
Twisted Tuesdays
Check the
(4:30
Id
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6:30)
Boards
for
more
info!