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Some changes are coming to the UC bus loop, but they wont be significant.
might seem dry to students, it is important that they take notice of the resulting changes, as the main adjustment means 20-minute peak service instead of the 15-minute peak service that was taking place last semester. Moving from a 15-minute to a 20-minute peak was primarily designed [] because of all the issues that we were encountering on streets. We were missing a lot of our connections, so the move from 15 to 20 minutes is to address that specific purpose, explained Michael Anders, the general manager for Guelph students should see for January Transit. The implementation of with the additional changes com20-minute peak arrival times has ing in February, said Anders. already affected the university Anders also encourages stuexpress buses with more subtle dents to check the Guelph Transit changes appearing into January website for changes in order to and February. make the transition easier for In addition to peak time service those trying to get to class on time. changing, Anders states that the Sometime next week, [] we 56 Express is now running on Vic- will have up on our website all toria, as it was designed to in the of the new routing and all of the fall, but couldnt because of road new schedules changes coming detours, and the 5 Inbound and in February so students should 5 Outbound have changed plat- keep an eye out [for them], said forms at the UC bus loop. Anders. If they can take a few ...se e tra nsi t pag e 6 Those are the only changes that
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byproducts. a lab. Some of such have gone to U of G students and I think it comes as a surprise the Human Microbiome Project, staff on international to most people actually how an initiative by the U.S. National much our gut flora influences Institutes of Health to map the and national news our health, said Allen-Vercoe. genetic sequences of all the miThe Robogut grows complex crobes that live inside and on the The end of December was a busy ecosystems of bacteria, virus- human body. Allen-Vercoe is one time for the media as several es and other microorganisms of several Canadians on the team. shocking, worrisome, and horrithat live in the human intesScientists are also using sam- fying news stories were released tines. Instead of just studying ples from the Robogut lab to to the public. While people celsuch species in isolation, as examine the connections be- ebrated on New Years Eve, the done the in the past, the ma- tween bacterial imbalances and U.S. government was attempting chine allows researchers to study conditions that one may not think to avoid the fiscal cliff. The rape of the way these organisms in- are related to the gut, such as a medical student on a bus in New teract in their environment. asthma, obesity, and regressive Delhi, India, spurred riots in the Prof. Allen-Vercoe says under- autism. Currently, Allen-Vercoe state. The world did not come to an standing the communities of is working with researchers at end, much to the disappointment bugs in a healthy gut will help other universities to investigate of self-proclaimed Mayan calenresearchers uncover their role the links between gut bacteria dar experts. And, the shooting in everything from digestion and and regressive autism, in the at an elementary school in Newnutrient absorption to conditions hopes to find answers that can town, CT, was perhaps the most such as inflammatory bowel dis- apply to a broader picture of gut talked about news topic, to the ease and colorectal cancer. interaction with mood disorders anger of some, who commented We are interested in model- and brain development. on the over-reporting of certain ing the gut microbes because For some, the unmistakable aspects of the shooting. Howwe are interested in what the odour of the Robogut apparatus ever, during this exciting time gut microbes are doing in terms can be a major turn off from pur- period for news media, students of ecology, says Allen Vercoe. suing research. However, the U and staff across the country were Whereas in the past theyve re- of G professor considers it just also on Winter break. The Ontarally just been used for looking at another part of the RePOOPula- ion was interested to see if people the breaking down of food prod- tion Station. at the University of Guelph were ucts or antibiotics. Once you get past the ick paying attention to news as they The Robogut has also produced factor, its fascinating, Allen- enjoyed their relaxing time away from campus. microbes never before grown in Vercoe told the Toronto Star.
The Ontarion: What is the most interesting, surprising, or standout news related story that you heard over the Winter break? ali Magahay, student: I think the shooting in the States. Joseph oppedisano, student: Well, I obviously heard about the shooting in Connecticut, heard a lot about that. Thats probably the most interesting thing I heard about. I didnt really listen to the news too much though. richard rusyn, student: I didnt listen to too much of the news either, but Id probably say the same thing, [the shooting], I heard a lot about that. Heather Heaton, admissions services staff member: I guess the [news story about] the poor girl in India, that was disgusting. Dave seymour, student: I liked that the NHL lockout is over, thats pretty good news. Thanks to the participants for this weeks interview. If you have an international news story that you want to see here, or if you want to be added to a mailing list of potential interviewees, contact News Editor Alicja Grzadkowska at onnews@uoguelph.ca
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Index shows price hikes are expected for 2013
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Students and the Guelph community might have to tighten their budgets in the next year when it comes to spending at supermarkets and restaurants as food prices are predicted to increase in 2013. In December, the University of Guelph released the Food Price Index for the upcoming year, which involved the work of Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Dr. Francis Tapon, Dr. Erna van Duren, Dr. Michael von Massow, and M.Sc. candidate Warren Pinto. Last years food price changes were compatible with the index released for 2012, which predicted that, projected food prices [will] increase no more than two [per cent]. The real data showed an increase of one per cent for all foods. The index analyzed macroeconomic, sector, and domestic factors that may have an impact on food prices, and this years index cites the climate, geopolitical/ economic risks, and low inflation as just a few of the drivers of food pricing for this year. The low inflation period in particular will be a major factor in highlighting the impact of gas and food price increases, according to the report. We expect food price hikes to exceed our national inflation rate. Practically, it means consumers will be asked to compromise some items on their budget to support food purchases, explained Charlebois, the associate dean for the College of Management and Economics. The final numbers in the report predict an increase in meat prices of 4.5 to 6.5 per cent, grain prices of 1.4 to 2.7 per cent, and eggs prices of 3.5 to five per cent while fruits and nuts, vegetables, fish and seafood, and dairy will be expected to rise one to three per cent. The drought in the U.S. last year significantly affected the expected prices for meat in 2013. As grain prices increased because of the U.S. drought, farmers brought their inventory to slaughter much faster, noted Charlebois. As a result, it brought down prices for a while. However, because the inventories are now much lower than last years now, pressures on beef production and distribution will arise. Students, who are already on low spending budgets, should expect
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Researchers predict that the opening of guelphs target location will counteract the rising food prices with the city.
to be affected by these price hikes, says von Massow, an assistant professor for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Students are like everyone else; they buy groceries, so they will be affected the same as everyone else by rising food prices, said von Massow. And in fact, because students are probably on average lower income, theyll feel the pinch more. Charlebois added that cooking might help students deal with rising prices. An increasing number of students are visiting food banks, and Guelph is no exemption. But we also see more students interested in cooking and preparing foods. Cooking is about taking ownership of food processing. The more you cook, the less likely you are to buy processed foods. Such an approach significantly reduces food costs. However, the report also stated that the opening of Target in 2013 might help to reduce food prices as the market becomes more competitive.
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Guelph Hydro and Stone Road Mall partner up to make driving green more achievable
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On Dec. 12, Guelph Hydro presented a demonstration of the newly-installed electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Stone Road Mall. The charging stations serve two parking spots near the rear of the lot in front of the malls main entrance and are outfitted to serve five different vehicles thus far: the Ford Transit Connect electric service van, the Chevrolet Volt, the Nissan Leaf, the Mitsubishi i-Miev, and the Via Motors VTrux extended range electric (eREV) pickup. The vehicle accommodations are for both town service vehicles and passenger vehicles alike. Guelph is now part of the over-100 electric vehicle charging stations across the expansive Trans-Canada Highway and according to Scott Lindsay, manager of Operations at the Stone Road Mall, this project has been a long time coming. Actually, we had been waiting for the market to increase here in Guelph. We had been looking at have more electric car charging stations in downtown Guelph and one in the north end as well. The public is asked to input their suggestions on the matter and appropriate contact information is made readily available online. Lindsay noted that although there has been good reception on the initiative, there are drivers who dont abide by the designation of the parking spots as being for electric cars only. Although there is no law preventing anyone from using those particular spots, it would be courteous to leave the spots for the cars they initially intended to serve. There is certainly a push to make the community more environmentally conscious, and Mayor Karen Farbridges comments on the unveiling were certainly in tune with this sentiment. vaneSSa tignanelli Transportation has been idena few mall parking spots will now be reserved for electric vehicles that need charging. tified as a major contributor to Guelphs greenhouse gas emisthese since 2008 [and] at this point as being a driving factor in this is charging. sions and is a key component of we could not locate any vehicles in project. As the market for electric ve- the Community Energy Initiative. the area or any on the areas autoRecognizing that transporta- hicle charging stations continues To that end, we encourage the use motive orders for the next year. So tion accounts for almost one third to grow in Guelph and abroad, so of electric vehicles and, as a growthe joint venture and the market of Canadas greenhouse gas emis- too does the need for these sta- ing community, its important we conditions changed at a perfect sions, our goal in installing this tions, and according to Guelph look forward and build the energy time. We were also looking at a charging station is to encourage Hydros press release on the ini- infrastructure we will need in the solar version of this at the time. the use of electric vehicles. Stone tial unveiling, there are plans for future. Electric vehicles will play an Barry Chuddy, CEO, Guelph Road Mall is a perfect location for more of these stations in Guelph important role in the communities Hydro Inc., noted the need to cut a charging station because driv- in the future. of tomorrow and I thank Guelph back on greenhouse gas emissions ers can shop while their vehicle The proposition thus far is to Hydro for leading the way.
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version, as well as the latest, not so surprising, news over the number of iPhone thefts. New York City Mayor Bloomberg summed up the stickyfinger year well with his discussion on the rise of robberies in NYC, which he iPhones and thefts, and elephants blamed on stolen iPhones and iPads. 2012 was certainly the year of the And, over the final weekend of 2012, iPhone, with news media clamor- an unidentified elephant in Thailand ing to report the latest information swallowed a tourists iPhone. And all on the release of the phones newest the PC users cheered.
eggs foil paperI got the egg, ran outside, split it open, and was horrified to find there was a colony of ants inside about 50 or 60 of them. Admittedly gross, but not that important.
. . . t r ansit con ti n ue d minutes to just review the changes that are coming, that would be appreciated. And while the changes may frustrate students who are used to 15 minute peak times, it is important to note both that construction and winter weather impede significantly on arrival times, which means that buses will now have more time to get
between stops despite the obstacles, and that the Guelph Transit has worked with, and will continue to work with, the student population to ensure that their needs are being met. Were trying to make the service better, said Anders. We have a good working relationship with the CSA and the GSA through the Transit Committee, and weve certainly taken feedback from
them, in terms of them being a voice for the students so we appreciate that effort.
are doing through their class work or independent research into media, said Bradley. And theyll be doing that for credit, instead of a traditional written thesis or an essay or a class presentation. For example, an upcoming portion of the program will showcase a first-year seminar course called Being Canadian, led by Dr. Catherine Carstairs. The major output of students in the class will be to produce a radio program with CFRU. So part of the work we will be doing with full classrooms like that, and I think the first-year seminar program is a really good partnership for us, said Bradley. It makes a lot of sense; it introduces students to new ways of doing things and research methods. vaneSSa tignanelli But other students, such as upper-year undergraduates or CFRUs Peter Bradley hopes a recent grant to the station will allow U of g researchers to gain more masters students, are welcome exposure in the media. to participate in the program. The Academic Radio program hopes Bradley added that the pro- out of the woodwork and who together their own small radio to be able to work one-on-one gram is open to students in any engages with this, said Bradley. programs while learning about with a number of students and subject, and any type of research So far, Ive found people around the behind-the-scenes activities their faculty advisors to help the though points out that it would campus, like faculty and admin- at a radio station. students prepare documentary- be particularly well-suited to istration, to be very supportive The final project funded by style radio programs about their researchers who would like to of this, and thats been exciting. the grant is the Media Literacy research. engage with primary sources The grant will also allow the and Media Activism workStudents in a normal class could through interviews. In order to station to run three camps in shop. Geared primarily toward approach their professor and ask get involved, Bradley recom- the summer, for youth aged 10 high schools, Bradley said the if they could do radio instead of mends emailing info@cfru.ca for to 12, 13 to 14, and 15 to 16, re- workshop would serve to teach an essay. Were all ears for that. more information, but notes that spectively. Each camp is expected students about bias in the media, Im sort of expecting that some due to time constraints, there to have about nine participants and help them think critically upper-year independent studies are a limited number of spots along with one counselor and two about how issues are portrayed in unit students will be inspired by available. assistants. Besides the typical the media, from the mainstream, this option and take us up on it, I think it is wide open. Im summer camp activities, par- to the CBC, to alternatives such said Bradley. really excited to see who comes ticipants would be able to put as CFRU.
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to create a clearer, more vibrant appearance. And that was accomplished, to unexpectedly disastrous effect. It not only made the computer-generated components of the movie
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Scott Haynes, left, and Dan loughrin perform material from Bill Killionaires eP loose noon at the release show on Jan. 5.
are more enthusiastic its better to be trying to keep up with people than having people to catch up to you. Loose Noon itself offers up a sampling of some of Bill Killionaires best songs, with a warm DIY feel (the band recorded the EP in bassist Alex Riccis apartment studio) and a raucous yet restrained rock and roll vibe. They feel like they come from a decade or two ago, but in a good way. Listening to them brings about the same feeling as discovering something neat hidden under a veneer of dust in the basement. Two bands opened the show for Bill Killionaire. The first, Familiar Fiend, brought a driving punk sound but the musical energy largely failed to translate to strong stage presence. Additionally, the performance felt sloppy and had a tendency to over-use deliberate feedback effects. Two-piece Cursed Arrows took over the stage next, and responded with a demonstration of what driving garage-punk ought to sound like. But at the end of it all, this was Bill Killionaires big night, as the sizeable crowd that stuck it out to the end despite running late can attest. Visit www.theontarion.com for a web-exclusive photo reel.
larger-than-life reputation: the album, along with most of those that came before it, is undeniably inventive, fascinating, and freshly modern, which is quite a feat considering Walkers long career. In addition to this, like it or not, the content, both sonically and lyrically, is endlessly provocative. Walker forcefully combines the high art of the avant-garde with unflinchingly vulgar and often violent lyrics involving, for example, reeking gonads and a wormy anus. It is music which is begging for an extreme reaction, and because Walker is so immovably established already as an artist, it really doesnt matter whether that reaction is negative or positive. For fans of Walker, all this provocation is no surprise, and instead it is expected and in many cases highly anticipated. For newcomers, however, it can be a rough introduction to a whole weird world of Walkers making. Perhaps it is a world you never want to visit again, or maybe, just maybe, it is the world youve been searching for.
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(Washington) dolls. Tarantino has had similar lines of figures released in tandem with previous films, but none of those involved characters that were slaves. Removed from the context of the narrative to which they belong and placed on any separate platform, the toys also serve as oversimplified, caricaturized representations of African-American slavery; the course of Django Unchained represents a spectrum of slave classes that includes house and field slaves and different ranks of slaves within those categories, but the slave characters featured in NECAs line are sold wearing either traditional house slave garbs, or in Djangos case the clothes of an emancipated slave. By result through their line of dolls NECA, the Weinstein Company, and Tarantino participate in the veiling and denial of an entire industry of slavery, depicting the reality of slavery as having involved specific privileges that were not as exclusively prevalent as their toys suggest and countering any sensitivity they might have claimed through the film itself. Lets hope for a lengthy apology from all parties involved.
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Futuristic holographic and interactive computer interfaces like the one tony Stark uses in Iron Man are rapidly becoming more science than science fiction.
2012-YEAR IN REVIEW
The ten biggest arts and culture moments of last semester
Nick ReviNgtoN King Cobb Steelie reissues Project Twinkle: its a bit of a way-back play-back, but during the 90s, kcS was considered the guelph indie band. Project Twinkle was a particularly influential alternative album that combined an impressive number of genres. The Sheepdogs sell out Guelph Concert Theatre: The vintage-inspired rockers filled the venue to capacity alongside Yukon Blonde on Nov. 29. Inaugural Ontario International Poetry Slam: Hosted in guelph on Nov. 10, the event drew in poets from across North America. Alvin Lau of chicago, ill. took home the $5000 first prize. MacHomer comes to River Run Centre: The hilarious one-man Simpsons-themed interpretation of MacBeth by Rick Miller played one of its final shows ever in guelph in November. Dan Mangan plays Peter Clark Hall: Mangan split the stage with the Rural Alberta Advantage for a lively concert in the Uc basement on oct. 26. Smaro Kamboureli has Canada Research Chair renewed: The can-lit professor renewed funding for the prestigious government funding program. kamboureli established the transcanada institute to provide a space for the study of canadian literature. Judith Thompson wins award: The U of g theatre professor received the Herbert-Whittaker-ctcA Award for contributions to canadian theatre. Yarn: internationally-renowned guelph artist Janet Mortons yarn-themed exhibit The Ravelled Sleeve opened at the Macdonald Stewart Art centre in September; by coincidence, the same weekend saw St. georges Square covered in knitwork by a yarn bombing event for culture Days. Nuit Blanche and the Guelph Jazz Festival: guelphs all-night arts festival featured a number of interesting events including acrobatic dancers, a silent dance party, and studio open houses. it coincided with the guelph Jazz Festival, which saw an impressive lineup of free and ticketed concerts.
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11 / 22 / 63 by Stephen King (2011) in this novel, Stephen king takes a break from his typically horrific and terrifying novels to write about time travel and the JFk assassination. From the first few pages of the text, the reader is sucked in, as with many of kings novels, and though the book is different from The Shining or Misery, it is similarly frightening in its own ways. While i disagree with the outcome of events towards the end of the book, its evident that king has not lost any of his writing capabilities, and continues to produce thought-provoking and insomnia-inducing works.
Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather ONeill (2006) told from the perspective of a young girl, this story is both disturbing and moving. Set in Montral, the book describes the life of a young drug addict and his even younger, extremely intelligent daughter who are trapped in a downwards spiral of misery. Drug abuse, sex trade, and homelessness are all topics that appear throughout the book, and all contain the father-daughter relationship within them. Though it sounds depressing, the novel is also filled with feelings of hope, and the ending satisfies the reader as well as reflecting similar feelings of promise. The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides (1993) From the start of the story, this novel describes a gruesome affair, and details exactly what will happen in the course of the book, made even more evident by the title of the text. Despite this reveal, the plot is gripping and holds the readers attention throughout the story. Somehow, the novel retains a sense of unpredictability in the midst of its obvious conclusion, which signals eugenides significant talent in fiction writing.
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (1995) Though this book came out almost a decade ago in germany, its story communicates an important topic: the lasting effects of the german peoples actions during the Holocaust. The relationship between a teenage boy and a much older woman is controversial and alarming at the same time as it is romantic and likeable, which sums up the mixed feelings of the reader at the end of the book.
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The winter break is finally over and its back to business as usual for the student population at the University of Guelph. While many might still be getting settled into the new semester (and swimming dropping a few holiday pounds The swim team was last in acin the process), many of the stu- tion on Nov. 24, and surely after dent-athletes at the university are a long break the Gryphon men and now well underway in the second women are eager to get out of the half of their seasons. This arti- cold and back into the pool. That cle should fill you in on what you chance will come on Jan. 13, when missed over the holiday. Guelph hosts the Guelph Invita- Basketball tional at the W.F. Mitchell Centre. Mens basketball has been busy as With only three meets separating of late, playing five games since Hockey Mens hockey picked up the sec- the team from the OUA Champi- the season paused for the holiday. ond half of their season riding onships on Feb. 8, the Gryphons The Gryphons have gone 3-2 over the momentum generated by the will look to keep the momentum that stretch, though the OUA rephenomenal rookie campaigns of generated from a successful first cord stands at 3-6. As in real estate, Andrew Bathgate and Brandon half and parlay it into success at location, location, location could Maxwell. Bathgates 14 goals have the provincial level. be used to describe the Gryphonss him locked up in a three-way tie first half of the season. The team is vAnessA tiGnAnelli for most goals in the league, de- Volleyball 3-1 at home and 0-5 on the road, spite playing three fewer games It was a tough first half of the sea- losing the road games by an aver- Get caught up on what you missed over the winter holiday in this than those hes tied with. Max- son for the mens volleyball team, age margin of defeat of 26.2 points. quick summary of athletic happenings since campus emptied out. wells 10-3 record between the having posted a 2-7 record in The team has struggled to find their pipes is highlighted by three OUA play. The team travelled to legs on the road to this point in the of 2013. Host of the Guelph New the OUA and CIS womens rookshutout performances en route St. Petersburg, FL for the Alden OUA season, but will look to 2013 Year Opener, Guelph captured 26 ie of the year for her efforts in to generating a .935 save percent- Cup from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5. The Gry- as an opportunity to turn things events on the day in the first full the cross-country season and is age, the best total in the OUA. phons dropped their first match around. track and field meet of the season. making a strong case for a similar The team s 12-6-2 record sits against the Manitoba Bisons 0-3, The womens team sits at 4-5 Highlights included exceptional award on the track and field side them a mere four points behind but quickly bounced back to beat in OUA play, similarly more suc- performances by Gryphon rookies of things. Western for first place in the west- the University of Calgary and the cessful at home (3-1) than on the Mitchell Torres in the high jump, ern division. The team has won University of New Brunswick on road (1-4). The women have lost Brandon Shirk in the mens 300 Lacrosse two of three since returning from consecutive days, posting 3-1 vic- their two games since returning meter race, and Madeline Yungblut Though their Guelph careers may the winter break, the lone loss tories in each. Guelph would drop from the winter holiday, dropping in the womens 3000 meter race. be over, former Gryphons Mike coming via a shootout when the the last match of the event 1-3 to a close 68-64 decision to Western Yungblut would lap the competi- Burke and Curtis Knight have made the active roster for the team travelled to Lakehead Uni- the Rouge et Or from Laval. The on Jan. 3 and losing despite a val- tion en route to her victory. Rookie pentathlon sensation An- Edmonton Rush of the National versity on Jan. 4. 2-2 record should provide some iant effort against the number one The high-flying womens optimism for the team when they ranked Windsor Lancers on Jan. 5 thony Broeders won his event, and Lacrosse League. Fellow Gryphon team contains three of the top travel to Kingston on Jan. 12 to by a score of 87-54. both he and Yungblut were named Jordan Critch is a member of the five point scorers in the OUA in face Queens. The following day the Gryphon Athletes of the Week Buffalo Bandits practice rosAmanda Parkins, Jessica Pinker- has Guelph play the Royal Military track & Field for their exceptional performance ter. Congratulations to the three ton, and Christine Grant. Brooke College Paladins in Kingston. The The Gryphon fieldhouse has been in the meet. Yungbluts success Gryphons, and best of luck in the Siddall has been solid in net for Paladins have yet to win a game put to good use in the early weeks comes on the heels of being named upcoming season.
Even with Onrait and OTooles musings, my most reliable source of morning entertainment was quickly becoming disturbingly obsessed with this pissing contest, and I wasnt about to be caught in the proverbial crossfire.
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Gary Bettman, the well-loathed commissioner of the national Hockey league, recently agreed to a deal with the nHl Players Association to end the lockout and begin a shortened season.
us place all of our collective hockey hope in our World Junior team, only to see them fail to win the tournament for the fourth time in four years. Yet thousands of Canadians woke up in the ridiculous hours of the early morning to watch a group of young men attempt to fulfill some guarded national desire to achieve hockey greatness. If it was for anything other than hockey, this sort of behaviour might be seen as reprehensible, or dare I say, unhealthy? Its this perspective thats hard for an objective fan like me to grasp. Its this way of thinking that allows a team to charge more than double the league average for a nosebleed ticket, while not putting a playoff-caliber team on the ice since 2004, if you can even get a seat in the barn. The hockey industry and the media industry that survives because of its popularity is not driven by the players, the coaches, or the owners. Its driven by the consumer of the product: the fan. Thats why a little part of me wanted the lockout to cancel the whole season, so we could observe Canada without the NHL for just one year in the modern media landscape of constant information in newspapers, on radio, on television, and online. What would we talk about? Would we watch more lacrosse? Would bars go out of business? What would we do with the expendable income that used to go to hockey games? Its all a very fascinating proposition, and unfortunately one well probably never know. We danced with the opportunity to learn what life without the NHL might have been like, and the players association, like the owners, started to hear the money jingling in our pockets, and the lockout got fixed.
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Knuckleball tells the story of two unique pitchers in modern baseball. What can we learn about this unpredictable pitch and its place in baseball?
a human element in the game one that cannot be predicted. These knuckleballers are the embodiment of that sentiment: unpredictable and aloof. The basic premise of the this non-rotation is a ball that appears to hover in mid-air, subject to both minute and extreme movement of the ball at a much lower velocity than normal pitches. If a major league fastball generally comes in at 90-plus miles per hour, the knuckleball can range between 60 and 80 miles per hour, seriously affecting the speed and rhythm of the hitter. A quick YouTube search of R.A. Dickeys highlights from 2012 should showcase the difficulty of hitting the pitch. Suffice to say the knuckleballs unpredictability is both its strength and its weakness, just as often as the pitch crosses the plate it can connect with the biggest part of the bat giving balance to the agony felt by pitchers as the ball travels into the second deck of the outfield stands and the euphoria as the games best hitters dejectedly slump back to the dugout, shaking their head in frustration after swinging at a pitch that doesnt sit still. The film, much like the pitchers themselves, is an eclectic mix of some of the more radical and unpredictable elements of baseball and to some extent, life itself. Only 33 more days until spring training not that anyones counting.
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presentation of the interviews mimics the movement of the knuckleball itself generally unpredictable, but invariably wonderful at the conclusion.
knuckleball is a pitch thrown without the rotation of the baseball during the course of its trajectory from pitchers hand to catchers glove. The result of
While these consumables may be keeping Spence alive, her organs and body tissues are rapidly deteriorating.
Americans will reach its climax tomorrow when Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with hunger-striker Theresa Spence and her associates to discuss the future of native and crown relationships. Spences hunger strike has drawn robust media attention
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Attawapiskat chief Theresa spence is conducting a hunger strike mere blocks from Parliament Hill.
ideal blood sugar levels. Part of what can happen with reduced blood sugar is that the basic processes of brain function, firing neurons and the like, require simple sugars as an energy source, and these requirements may not be met during a hunger strike. Without sufficient sugar supplies to the brain, Ill allow the individual reader to determine the effect this might have on determining public policy in a meeting with the nations official leader. Regardless, the risk of permanent organ damage is a real possibility during a prolonged hunger strike. However, this is the risk hunger-strike participants must accept when conducting a prolonged strike such as this. The added risk of conducting the strike in winter, when the body burns more calories in order to maintain body temperature, may also contribute to Spences declining health caused by the strike. While the press may spin Spences medical condition in whichever way suits the political agenda, there can be no denying the legitimate physiological concerns of the medical community. It would seem that is the point of such strikes, but in the case of Theresa Spence, idling on in her hunger strike may prove to be the tipping point for the discussion that is set to begin on Jan. 11. Perhaps that meeting ought to happen over dinner.
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leave plenty of time for your shopping if you plan to find the real bargains between the racks at second-hand clothing outfitters.
tip 6: Once you get really into the thrift shopping game, you may be overcome with an urge to buy everything. These boots are three sizes too big, but they look great, right? Because used clothes are cheaper, it is easier to justify buying clothes you will not wear regularly or that do not fit properly. Only purchase items that are comfortable and that you can visualize yourself wearing many times in the future. tip 7: If something is torn get home, take time to cut off or missing buttons, consider the tags and do your laundry. whether you will actually get Take some advice from Macklaround to fixing it. If so, ask for emore. Look for different and a discount if the item is not al- interesting used apparel at ready marked down. Value Village, Salvation Army, Tip 8: It doesnt matter wheth- Goodwill, and other local thrift er you are buying that sweater stores. Your outfits will be oneat a more upscale consignment of-a-kind, and you will find store or a junky bag-of-clothes- that, although sucking on infor-$3 second-hand store, it is stant noodles everyday can be always a good idea to wash it fun, shopping second-hand is because you can never be too an effective way to save your sure of its history. When you money.
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The resulting flavour of the beer was one of exceptional hop character, with notes of grapefruit, pine, and citrus.
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one characteristic that makes romulus the kitten special is that he was born without a tail, a genetic trait borrowed from his father. He was taken in by Jess Avolio and caleb Dallman, who refer to him as their little shit disturber. After giving him the nickname rommy, they had to quickly change it to roms, realizing the original nickname sounded far too similar to the name of an unfavourable political figure.
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Jack Passion, author of The facial Hair Handbook, is two-time champion of the World Beard & Moustache championships. That could be you, go beard or go home!
We the bearded, do not suffer Chris Carr is Editor-in-Chief of tourists. To those with mustaches, The Cannon. Inordinate Ordgoatees, neck beards and chin- nance publishes every Thursday straps, you have a start, but what in The Cannon and in The Ontarion. good is foreplay without sex? Only The opinions posted on thecanbearded children may walk in the non.ca reflect those of their author kingdom of our Lord, Galifiana- and do not necessarily reflect the kis. Dont squander your gift. Wear opinions of the Central Student it, on your face, like last nights Association and the Guelph Campus Co-op, or The Ontarion. short-rib sauce.
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kids throwing tree branches onto a bus, in addition to 23 people arrested the night preceding, with charges ranging from assaulting a police officer to public intoxication. Partiers also threw objects at a prisoner van following arrests. The following year, an estimated 1,500-2,000 people crowded Aberdeen Street once
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250 students gathered on Aberdeen street for faux-coming in 2011, a small crowd compared to past years when Queens homecoming festivities were not yet prohibited. Kingston police handed out 101 liquor related offences, with 19 of those for public intoxication. This out of control street partying is what obligated the university to control homecoming celebrations.
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Friday January 11 Guelph Civic Museum opens Waist Management: A History of Unmentionables, a new touring exhibit from the Fashion History Museum. Exhibit runs until April 14. Open daily 1-5 pm. 52 Norfolk St. 519-836-1221 ext. 2773 www.guelph.ca/museum. Guelph Country Dances monthly contra dance series 8pm at St. James Anglican Church (SW corner of Paisley Rd/Glasgow St). No partner or previous experience necessary. Admission $10($8 students/members). Free parking. Absolutely no street shoes on the dance floor please! Rick Avery 519-763-2494. saturday January 12 Soccer Fest will be held at the University of Guelph soccer dome, where 32 teams will join for a day of soccer, music and fun. The day will conclude with an after-party at Atmosphere featuring multiple DJs. Soccer Fest is a quarterly event put on by Guelphite Sports. E: soccerfestguelph@gmail.com W: www. guelphitesports.com sunday January 13 Guelph Hiking Trail Schneider Woods Ski Club: Trails. 2.5-3 hrs. Level 2. Speed Moderate. On the hummocky Waterloo Moraine on the J.L. Schneider family estate. XC ski only. Meet at 9am at Guelph covered bridge lot on Gordon St. All welcome. Leader: Bill Mungall wmungall0809@rogers.com Monday January 14 Career Aviators Business Career Club: Students and professionals welcome. Mondays 7pm -9pm, Innovation Guelph (111 Farquhar Street). Strategic advice and support; guest presentations; motivation to stay on track; worldwide Information exchange. PWYC. Info:1 866 873 7633 www.careeraviators.com saturday January 19 Rainbow Chorus of WaterlooWellington winter concert Bright Side Songs of Warmth in a Cold Season. 8 pm at Harcourt United Church. Advance tickets $15 can be purchased at Guelph Artisans Market in Old Quebec St Mall, from choir members, or PayPal at www.rainbowchorus. ca. Guelph Poetry Slam - Grandslam Finals! Top 10 poets of the season compete for their slot on this years national team. Doors 6pm, show start 7pm. No Open Mic this month. The eBar (41 Quebec St.). 7pm. $20/ door, $15/advance at The bookshelf & Out On The Shelf.
10pm. www.fourthfridaysguelph.ca Synchronised Skating at Market Square -a demonstration from the Guelph Gryphons Varsity Figure Skating Team. 7 and 8pm. The team will be on hand to offer their advice and knowledge to the public between performances. www.downtownguelph.com saturday January 26 Shake-n-Skate party at Market Square in downtown Guelph 6-10 pm. An all-ages event featuring electronic music by local DJs and highlighting a diversity of sounds. This is a family-friendly event. The Market Square skating rink is open daily from 10am -10pm, weather permitting. www.guelph.ca/ marketsquare ongoing: Guelph Civic Museums Exhibit: kNOw Skateboarding: 60 Years of Skateboarding Culture, discover the rich underground world of skateboarding. 7-9pm. Exhibit runs until June 2, 2013. 52 Norfolk St. 519-836-1221 ext. 2773 guelph.ca/museum.
tuesday January 22 Relaxation & Stress Management Skills Training. A 12 session program at noon or 5:30 pm to decrease anxiety, headaches, insomnia and muscle tension. Details at www.uoguelph. ca/~ksomers. Thursday January 24 Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Winter Art Party. Unveiling two major exhibitions by Canadian artists: Phil Bergerson: American Shards runs until to April 14. Vessna Perunovich: Line Rituals & Radical Knitting runs until March 31. Opening reception 7pm. MSAC 358 Gordon St. 519-767-2661 www.msac.ca Friday January 25 Fourth Friday: Celebrating the creative, neighbourly, interesting, and welcoming vibe of downtown Guelph, Fourth Friday events take place on the fourth Friday of every month, from 7pm
The Guelph Family Health Team (FHT) offers FREE walking group at the YMCA-YWCA. Tuesday/ Thursday evenings 6-8pm. Participants receive a free pedometer the first time they attend and weekly handouts with recipes, health tips and exercises. Indoor shoes only please. Information: 519-837-0099. Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is encouraging all Ontarians to register their consent to become organ and tissue donors. By registering as a donor, you could one day save up to eight lives and enhance as many as 75 more. Online donor registration is now available at BeADonor.ca. Its easy and it only takes 3 minutes to register. www. beadonor.ca Guelph Needlecraft Guild. See samples, meet teachers, sign up for classes, attend general meeting. Meetings every Monday at 7:30. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr. www.guelphneedlecraft.wordpress. com, sandy@onebit.ca, 519-767-0017. New members always welcome.