Spoke, January 12, 2004

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Picture-perfect
Getting in shape?
trip to Bermuda
Jennifer Ormston Find some tips to help you stick to your
New
Year’s resolution.
travelled to the
island of Bermuda
and was wowed by The Return of the King
the beauty of it all. The final instalment of The Lord of the
Rings trilogy is mesmerizing.
Feature 8
Monday, January 12, 2004 Conestoga College, Kitchener —
36th Year No. 2
CSI
gets a
helping hand
ByRYAN CONNELL mote the student union.
Fie added that students them-
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) is selves should be the best at target-
getting a helping hand from stu- ing ads to otherstudents.
dents to boost the student union's Falconer has provided the stu-
popularity. dents with demographics from the
Eight first-year advertising stu- registrar’s office about all of the
dents will be creating marketing students on campus, including
plans that CSI will implement if percentages of male-female stu-
they like their ideas. dents and students over the age of
Deborah Reyner, co-ordinator of 19.
the advertisingand public relations Hehopes that theadvertisingstu-
programs, thinks this is what CSI dents’ ideas will assist in creating
needs to get an extra boost. more participation to the regularly
“(The assignment) is to generate low-attendedCSI events.
awareness among my students, but “1 don’t want to get negative but
if / also to generate more awareness it seems like everybody knows
m for services on campus,” Reyner when something doesn’t go right.
/ said. “It’s a win-win situation. I thinkactivities areaprimeexam-
We’re learning but we’re also ple of everyone knowing what
doing some good for the different doesn’t work but nobody knowing
campus services.” what’s going to work,” Falconer
(PhotobyMike Wilson) The class of32 students is being said.
Conestoga nursing students Ashley Clark, (left) and AmyVan Haren, are happy to hear of Manulife split into groups offour. Four stu- The same assignment has been
Financial’s donation.The money will help to expand health-sciences labs. dents will be in charge ofcreating given to advertising students in the
a marketing and advertising plan past, except they had to promote
that will promote the services that businesses in the region instead of
Manulife Financial donates CSI offers. Othergroups will be in the assignment being college-
charge of creating a marketing based. Last year’s advertising stu-
strategy for CSI events, the recre- dents created marketing strategies
$500,000 to health-care programs ation centre. Student Services, and for companies such as Canadian
Conestoga College’s radio station Dux Limited, and Action Health
CJIQ. and SafetyTraining.
The marketing plans that the stu- Reyner reviews the marketing
By MIKEWILSON health informatics uses the tools, at the college are better-equipped dents create include an evaluation plans that the students create and
methods and potential of informa- than those at McMaster. of trends, target market analysis, gives ideas and suggestions on
Manulife Financial is donating tion technology to organize data “The labs are in really good con- customer analysis, and a competi- how to improve their strategies.
$500,000 to Conestoga College and processes for more effective dition,” she said. “There are 44 tive analysis. The first-year stu- Students will be presenting their
overfiveyears forhealth-careedu- patient care and health manage- hospital beds we use to simulate a dents will also be examining the marketing plans to CSI and the
cation. It is the largest donation ment. hospital setting.” student unions at other colleges other departments on campus the
ever given to the health-care area Theotherhalfwillbe spent main- Manulife officials said they want and universities that are similar to last week in January. In prepara-
ofthe college. taining,expandingandre-equipping to make the equipment in the ConestogaCollege's culture. tion, advertising students take a
Halfthe money will be spent on the health-sciences labs. This simu- school’s five labs and simulated Changes thatthe advertising stu- presentation skills course.
developing a health informatics lated hospital environment, which operatingroommore likewhat stu- dents want to make include “They (campus services) can
management degree program - a includes five labs plus an operating dents will find in the industry. designing a more attractive CSI take little pieces ofthe marketing
baccalaureateprogramthatisinthe room setting, must approximate Gatschene said they are already logo and working to have CSI strategies and they can learn from
final stages of planning and will actual conditions found in health- making a list of new equipment advertise their events differently it,” Reyner said. “Whatever they
soon be submitted for considera- care agencies, including a full array they want to buy. Included in that ormore timely. want to use from it, they will.”
tion to the province’s ofup-to-dateequipment. list are new mannequins for the CSI president Justin Falconer The advertising assignment is
Postsecondary Education Quality Mary Gatschene, a nursing students to practise on that cost said it’s great that the advertising worth 30 per cent ofthe students’
Assessment Board. The field of teacher at Conestoga, said the labs $3,000 to $5,000. students are willing to help pro- marks.
New
fibre optic security system being installed
By DARREN SMITH doors, two of the cameras, which said Hunter, “is not being able to Security recommendations did every year. Conestoga has used
were attached to editing desks by provide the services to the stu- come forward but w'ith this came these funds for the closed-circuit
The Doon campus ofConestoga steel cables, were snipped free dents.” additional cost associated with cameras, mirrors in the hallways,
College will be installing a fibre while the other three were taken Hesaidthenewsystemshouldbe increased security. emergency telephones, and
optic alarm system to help combat fromboxes. installed early in the newyear. “Unfortunately, we have suffered improved lighting. The grant also
theft. The new system uses fibre optics This new type of security will a number of losses,” said Hunter, provides funds for brochures and
Items at higher risk of being and aircraft cable to secure items. provide a layered approach, mean- “and the college recognizes this training forstaffandstudentsrelat-
stolen from the campus include Certain equipment will also be ingseveral measuresare inplaceto and is moving forward.” ing to women’s issues.
portable journalism and broadcast placedinsidemetalcages.Ifthere’s offer protection. These include He is hoping to have this system Huntersaidthecameraswouldbe
equipment. Both programs have a break in the contact an audible cameras, alarms, increased patrols tiedinwiththeexistingvideosecu- first placed in areas for personal
had numerous thefts, including and silent alarmwillbetriggered. and awareness. rity throughoutthe campus. safetyandinplaceswheretheycan
camerasvaluedaround$6,000,and Other rooms throughout the col- The college has recognized the Extra money from the college be best utilized.
a mixing board and microphone lege and places with data may also need for increased security since women’s safety grant is being con- “There is no simple fix,” he said.
costing approximately $4,000. have the fibre optic system technology has changed. Up until sidered for cameras. The women’s Hunteradmits additional security
In July five mini DV camcorders installed said A1 Hunter, chief of the later part of 2001 the college safety grant is a provincial grant measures are overdue. He said the
were stolen from a broadcasting Conestoga security. didn’t have a lot ofportable elec- available to colleges and universi- past can’tbe changedbut steps can
office. Located behind two locked "One ofthe lastthings we want,” tronic equipment. ties providing different amounts be taken to change the future.
News
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Page 2 SPOKE, January 12, 2004
Ontarians
will
see
faster
bus service
By REBECCA LEARN and transit flow,” saidTakhar.
Drivers charged under this law
For students without cars there is can be fined between $60 and
good news. $500.
Taking the bus could get faster Police are working tocreate aset
thankstoanew lawbeingpassedin fine, though, like other traffic tick-
Ontario. ets.
It’s called the yield to bus law Once a set fine is established,
and it requires drivers to yield to offenders can settle out ofcourt.
buses coming out ofbus bays. Yieldtobusdecals will be puton
“This will reduce travel times for the back of all transit buses
transitusers,and maketransitmore throughout Ontario.
efficient, reliable, and help get “The yield to bus law will
more people out of their cars and encourage more peopleto usepub-
into public transit,” said lic transit, because buses will be
Transportation Minister Harinder able to move into traffic quickly
Takhar in a news release from the and efficiently, so everyone gets
(PhotobyJenHowden) OntarioMinistryofTransportation, wheretheyaregoingon time,” said
Unloading a load Jan. 2. Michael Roschlau, president ofthe
Two students move back into residence after the winter break. Students were officially allowed to "The yield to bus law will help Canadian Urban Transit
move back in on Jan. 3. improve transit service reliability Association, in the release.
Finding your true love only minutes
in
ByJENNIFER HOWDEN arrange furtherdates. from $20 to $50, depending on the justfive minutes. time and that she would recom-
This new way ofdating is target- company. Jennifer Ego, event co-ordinator mend it.
Move over Internet dating, ed towards all ages. People as Montreal’sMcGill Universityhas for SimpleDate, said speed dating “I think it’s great because there
there’s anew wayforsingle people young as 20 and as old as 65 have even started its own speed dating is an effective way to find your are a lot of shy people out there
to meet the love oftheirlife. participated in one of the many serviceforstudentswhodon’thave match. who arelookingtomake aconnec-
It’s called speed dating and its events. time finding a match between "Most people know right away tion and speed dating will help
growing popularity is helping peo- SimpleDate, a Toronto-based classes, homework and part-time whether or not they like a person themgetovertheirinitial shyness,”
ple across the country meet their speed dating company, tailors its jobs. and whether they'd want to date she said.
match. events to different types ofpeople. them," she told Sun Media. “It just helps you get over some
The concept is quite simple. You They organize cougar nights “Andthiswaynoonewastestheir ofthe first-date awkwardness.”
aanldocaablobuatr.20 other singles meet at wchhaenrcee toolmdeeert ywooumngeenr mgeent, setnh-e “It just helps you get over tiVmleaodnBblaadstomraunn,su3i9t,abslaeiddathees.”has shNeiceonljaoyTeedshhneerr,sp2e3e,dsadyastianlgtheoxupgeh-
Once the evening begins you get ior nights for the 60 and over some of the first date triedspeeddatingandheenjoyed it rience she had a hard time believ-
the chance to talk to each person crowd, homosexual nights. awkwardness.” eventhoughhe didn’tfindamatch. ing she would really find Mr.
for only five minutes. Ifyou feel a And, ofcourse, fetish nights for “I had a good time. Even though Right.
connection with a person, you tick those people who are looking for JessicaPeddle 1 didn't make a solid connection “It’s all about the fun experi-
them offyourpersonal score card. something a little different. There I'm willing to give it another try,” ence,” she said.
If that person has also checked are even couple nights forcouples he said. “I don’t honestly think I will find
you off, the dating company will who are looking to join another Despite its growing popularity, Jessica Peddle, 26, who just the love of my life at one of the
notify both ofyou within 48 hours. couple. some people may be skeptical recently had her first speed dating events. But I guess you never
It is then up to the two people to The cost of speed dating ranges about finding theirone and only in experience, said she had a good know.”
Fun e-games can time
kill
ByJEFF HEUCHERT websites are Underground when he’s finished his work and
games.com, Coffeebreakarcade.com has nothing betterto do.
No matter what program you're andCandystand.com. He says his teachers don’t have
in, most students enjoy one com- Heenjoysshootinggamessuchas a problem with it as long as
mon activity, games on the Paintball Scramble and Billiards, they’re not played during a lec-
Internet. both atCoffeebreakarcade.com. ture.
These aren’t in-depth games that Mosher’s favourite site is new-
take forever to play, butjust small grounds.com, where he likes to
simple games you can play to kill “These aren’t in-depth play shooting games such as Alien
some time, although it does seem games that take forever to Hominid, where you’re an alien
most of these games are played in attacking humans.
class, where students shouldn’t be play, but just small simple Other popular gaming websites
killing time. games you can play just among Conestoga students are
teFcihrnsitc-iyaenareslteucdternotnicDsaenngiKnoeseerciknig to kill some time.” atudrdeisctimnogrgeamest.hacnom,30w0hicghamfeesa,-
and first-year electrical engineer- Nickelodeon Games, and
ing technology student James uproar.com, where you can play
Mosher both admit to purposely Similar to coffee break arcade, versions of classic game shows
sitting in spots where the teacher most websites offer a wide selec- such as Family Feud, Password,
cannot see their monitors, so they tion of quick easy games in a Match Game, among many oth-
can play these games. range ofcategories such as sports, ers.
Kosecki says he plays games driving, shooting and flying. For anyone who thinks they're
when he’s bored in class, even There’s something for everybody, too old or cool to play these (PhotobyJeffHeuchert)
though he knows he’ll get kicked as some sites also feature trivia games,just give one ofthese sites First-year electronics engineering technician student Dan Kosecki
out ifcaught. and puzzle games. a try. I promise you, it won't be plays a game of Area Flat 3.The game, which is available from
Some of his favourite gaming Mosher says he plays games your last. Coffeebreakarcade.com, is one of Kosecki’s favourites.
News
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step the
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It s worth the money to buy a good pair of runners
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bring the socks that you will be only you know what feels right resolution. bittercold doesn’t help.
Work out and get in shape for 2004 Fast Food Nation:
a country dependent
By DAWN HASSON involve something as simple as in shape ata gym.
parking your car far away so you “It is a personal preference
Not everyone in Canada has the have to walk a farther distance, or whether you go to the gym or stay on super-sized combos
motivation toexercise. choosing to take the stairs rather at home,” said Yuhasz. “Some do
A study from 1985to2001 found than an elevator. have the willpower to push a little
that obesity among Canadians Anyonecanexerciseathome,but more (at home), but not many." Graphic book will turn most offburgers and fries
more than doubled. For women, inmostcases, agymwill providea Yuhasz said exercising gives you
the rate increased to 14 per cent person with more motivation. energy and allows you to maintain By KRISTEN MCMURPHY With enough detail to chum an
from seven per cent. The rate for More resources are available, and agoodbalance,particularly inyour empty stomach, it’s a book that
men increased to 16 per cent eating habits. To many people, a new year will shock readers and probably
from six percent. Your body requires a certain means setting goals. If you’ve change a lotoflives.
Local fitness clubs have a amount ofenergy from carbo- vowed to eat healthier this year, If the book doesn’t deter the
large number ofpeople work- hydrates, protein and fats to your inspiration may be found reader’s consumption of fast food
ingoutinthenewyear,butthe function properly every day. within the pages ofa book. meals, it will at least shine some
problem is, they don't stay for “If you’ve just worked out, Fast Food Nation, a recent New light onto issues that may have
long. you’re less likely to go home York Times best seller written by gone unnoticed before Schlosser’s
“January’s agood month for and eat junk foods,” said Eric Schlosser, tells the cold, hard research.
us,” said Jennifer Thur, the Yuhasz. facts about the fastfood industry. The book can be purchased at
general manager of the Keeping in shape reduces It might just be the very tool to most major bookstores, and can
Goodlife fitness club in stress levels, enhances your turn your appetite away from the also be found at local libraries.
Cambridge. qualityoflife, relaxesyou and McDonald's menu.
About 50 per cent of the allows you tosleepbetter, and “Fast Food Nation: enough to
people whogoto the Goodlife it prevents illness. make a vegetarian out of Arnold
Fitness Club in Kitchenerstop Too much cholesterol can Schwarzenegger,” claims the
going throughout the first six dog your arteries, which Seattle Weekly in a review on the
weeks ofthe new year. interrupt your blood flow. book.
“It usually takes about 21 Thiscancauselife-threatening Schlosser, a correspondent for
days to make it a habit,” said damagetoyourcardiovascular The Atlantic Monthly, wrote the
Thur. “It's great for people to system. bookafterdoingextensiveresearch
be more consistent.” (PhotobyDawnHasson) “Working out gets your on the subject.
Trying to get in shape too Conestoga student Nathan Sapetak, 20, blood flowing,” saidYuhasz. Hisfinal result: astorythatopens
quickly atthebeginningofthe works out atthe recreation centre to stay fit. Your entire cardiovascular the eyes of a nation dependent on
year without following system benefits with regular French fries and super-sized com-
through on it is very common for thewiderangeofequipmentallows exercise because it lowers your bos.
fitness club members. a person to advance further in per- blood pressure. Thelevelsofhigh- Schlosser spent years interview-
"People should plan small goals sonal fitness. density lipoprotein (HDL) choles- ing people and travelling, trying to
and take small steps,” said Gloria Many gyms, like Goodlife and terol are increased while the low- figure out how the world came to
Caperchione, one ofthe elite train- theYMCA, have a personal trainer density lipoprotein (LDL) is rely on fast food.
ersatGoodlifein Kitchener. “Alot available. decreased. This is beneficial The book outlines the history of
ofpeoplewilltrytoget in shapeby "A personal trainerwill help you because LDLis thebadcholesterol the fast food industry, tracing it
going six times a week. They to stay on track,” saidThur. concentration in your blood. backtothemid-1900s,whendrive-
should try not to overdo it.” Goodlife Fitness will also give Finally, exercise strengthens your in restaurants began to appear all
Caperchione’s advice is to take it motivational calls to its members. heart so it can pump blood more overNorthAmerica.
one week and one goal at a time. “We stay in touch and keep track efficiently, bringing oxygen and Fast Food Nation takes a graphic- (Internetphoto)
“Focus on smaller goals rather ofeverybody,” saidThur. nutrients to the rest of your body. turn when Schlosser covers topics Although the book was
than the whole picture,” said MoniqueYuhasz, an adult fitness As a result ofthis, you will gener- like slaughterhouse procedures and released in early 2001, the
Caperchione. co-ordinator at the Kitchener ally feel more refreshed and ener- otherlittle-knownfactsthatfastfood context seems to be more
Thur said taking small steps can YMCA, encourages people to get getic afterexercise. restaurantsattempttokeephidden. appropriate now than ever.
Commentary
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Page 4 SPOKE, January 12, 2004
Majority of
Canadians expect
2004
a better
Only two weeks into 2004 and 60 per cent of
Canadians already predict this year will be better than
last. But what they need to realize is it's not going to
happen on its own.
Ofthe 1,504 Canadians surveyed in a Leger Marketing
poll, 61 per cent of Ontarians were optimistic about the
new year according to the release in the Toronto Star
Jan. 4.
Worldwide, Hong Kong and Kosovo led the way with
76 per cent of those polled in each country saying they
believed things would improve.
It’s easy to see why people would assume 2004 would
outshine 2003.
The December capture of Iraqi leader Saddam
Hussein, which ended an intense search in the Middle
East, was a relief to many citizens.
But we can’t run around with the innocence of a child
thinking the world is at ease now with Hussein in
chains.
shJouusttemdinhuatpepsy anfetewr yceraor,wdtsheoffirhsatpsphyo-ogtoi-nlgucokfy2p0e0o4plien "2003 in a nutshell..."
Toronto sounded volumes over the noisemakers and
yelling partygoers. Higher hopes for 2004
And jarring headlines continued ringing in the new
year on Jan. 1; Police suspect double homicide in
Windsor, Eight die in New Year’s Eve blast at Baghdad
restaurant and Minibus crashes in Africa; nine people Anotheryearover, andanew Asaschool I thinkweallneedto
killed. one’sjustbegun. Now is my getmoreinvolvedinschool func-
In the days to follow, 148 people died in the Red Sea chanceto start anew. tionsandmakeourpresenceat
jet crash, while SARS bared its ugly head again in I’vethrownoutthe oldcalendar Blake Conestoga known. Getoutthere,
China Jan. 5. Canada and the United States also contin- and hung up mynewestpictures Gall talktopeople,startaclubthat
ue to battle over beef. ofBritney Spears, but more interestsyou; anythingtomake
Just as it would be too optimistic to look at only the importantly. I’ve decidedto yourselfandsomeoneelsehappy.
Opinion
good, it is also pessimistic to look solely at the bad. change my outlookon life. It all seems so easywhenyou
So far 2004 has seen a NASA rover land on Mars, the I’mnotone tomake resolutions read it, butwill any ofyou do it? I
dollar rise and improved relations between India and because I neverkeep them. This It scares me to thinkthe world don’tknow the answertothat
Pakistan after years of animosity. yearI’m hopingto stopworrying has forgotten the importantparts question, butI can only hope.
But can the world change in a single night and with the abouteatingjunkfood, exercising oflife. Whateverhappenedto lov- I’llprobablystilltrytoeathealth-
hanging of a new calendar? orbitingmy nails. ingyourneighbours, spending ierforthenextcoupleofweeks,but
No. Iwanttomake 2004 theyearthat time withyour family andtalking thenI’llreturntomyfast-food
It is the responsibility of each individual to make this trulymeans something intheover- yourwaythrough aproblem? binges. Ihaven’tbittenanyofmy
year a better year. Everyone should try to make a differ- allpictureofmy life. I’m finishing I’m a firmbelieverthatoneper- nailstoday,butit’sonly 11 a.m.
ence, including the 60 per cent foreseeing a better year mythree-yearrunatConestoga son can make adifference so here However, I’ll make sure I pass
compared to the one gone by, the 18 per cent who said College so it’stimeto growup. is my attemptto do so. mysmile along, call myparentsto
there would be no difference, the 13 per cent predicting Withthestateoftheworldbeing ThisyearIwantto focus onthe remind themhow grateful I am to
a turn for the worse and the 65,000 other people from 60 sodishevelled it’sdifficulttothink small things thatbring us pleasure. havethem andthrowa snow’ball
countries involved in the survey. lifecouldbeabasketofpeaches. Send someone a smile forno rea- on myway outofschool.
Whether it’s sending a few dollars to help an AIDS Warhasbecomeacommonsolu- son, admire nature andtellmom The simplethings arethe easiest
victim in Africa,writing a letter to parliamen—t about tionto anyproblem,childrenareno you love her. Ifeveryone tried to do onadailybasis, but also the
something you stand for or simply by praying do it longersafeintheirownhomesand these three simple things maybe easiestto forget. Just don’tforget
because the world is not getting any easier to tackle. theonlywaytomakeaname for we could forgetourfears andreal- them, it means a lot more than you
yourselfistobecomeapop idol. ize happiness is attainable. couldeverimagine.
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monkey anyone?
Sock
ByTIM MURPHY live inthe wild.Theirferocious lint the sock, starting three inches
grabbingclawshave now atrophied from the white toe and across the
A popular stuffed animal for into plush little stumps. In fact, end of the top. Cut the sock
many children, the sock monkey is today’s sock monkeys rarely even between the seams and to within
more than thatto some adults. move.” 1-1/2 inches of the white heel.
With a fancy blend of creativity, There are more than website fans This leaves an opening in the
paranoia, and silliness, sock-mon- ofthe sock monkey to be found in crotch.
key.com serves as “a fully congru- the world however, including Nate, Then turn the sock so the seams
ent incubation station for thoughts a 15-year-old sock monkey owned are on the inside and use the
and images relating to the'excep- by Marcia and Wendi of crotch opening to stuff the head,
tional pronouncements of the Minneapolis. He was purchased in body and legs.
unpronounceable.’' agarage sale in Davenport. Iowa. To create the arms cut the upper
The creator of the website, who SinceNatewas purchased,hehas part of the sock into two pieces.
remains anonymous, is a fan of travelled withhis ownerstonumer- Create a seam, rounding the ends
sockmonkeys, and has some fanci- ous countries, including and stuff some filling into the
ful reasons fortheirexistence. Switzerland, England, Hong Kong, arms.
The author claims sock monkeys and a villa inTuscany. He hasalso To make the mouth, cut the heel
and humans have lived togethertor visited an 1 Love Lucy festival in from the sock, leaving a brown
an estimated 20,000 years. This Jamestown, N.Y. edge around the white. Fasten on
relationship began with the mon- There are a few websites that lower part of the face, stitching
key’s favourite food, lint, which offerto create your very own sock around the bottom; stuffand finish
was produced in the prehistoric monkey (www.sockit2me.com sewing around the top. The mouth
dryers ofhumans. offers many designs, including can be improved by a running
The website says, "Lured by the doctor monkey, sailor monkey and stitch of either black or white
lint,hungrysockmonkeysbeganto military monkey), but for the do- across the middle ofthe lips.
wander into laundry rooms. it-yourselfer, try this simple tech- For the tail, cut a one-inch strip,
Humans did not like lint, so they nique offered by http://lennytay- seam and stuff. Cut the ears from
encouraged the monkeys to stay. lor.freeyellow.com/Monkey.html. the remaining brown part of the
Slowly, over thousands of years, All it takes is one red heel work sole ofthe sock. Eyes can be cre- (PhotobyTimMurphy)
they adapted to living in our sock, stuffing and red knitting ated by using buttons, or coloured “Socks,” a sock monkey, is a good example of the little laundry
ho“mTehse. monkeys have lost their yaTrun.rn the sock inside outand sew cloAtnh.d there you have it, a sock room lint destroyers who have roamed the earth for an estimated
ability to hunt and can no longer a seam a halfinch on both sides of monkey ofyourown. 20,000 years.
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Bermuda
A
picture-perfect trip to
The small island offers a warm retreat for students
ByJENNIFER ORMSTON ofNorth Carolina.
The island is really what you
With the Christmas holidays make it. So if you are looking to
behind us, it is time to start plan- spend your days relaxing beneath
ning our next break from school: swaying palm trees, or ifyou want
study week. to see and do as much as you can,
Bermuda is Bermuda is a destination where
a destination either is possible.
Conestoga One ofthe initial thingsfirst-time
College
visitors to the island will notice is
students itsquaintness. The houses are typi-
should consid- cally small and pastel coloured; for
erthis winter. instance, while journeying down
Don't let the one ofthe narrow roads it is likely
Bermuda hibiscus fact the island youwill passatleastone palepink,
is only 34 kilo- baby blue and yellow house. You
metres long deter you from visit- can also expect to see farm ani-
ing: thisBritishcolonyhasmuchto mals, like cows, geese and roosters
offer. roaming around the front yards of
From the moment a visitor to these homes.
Bermuda sets foot on the island, Many serious travellers will tell
theywill realizeBermudianculture youBermudaisfamous forits pink
ismuchdifferentfromwhatthey’re beaches.
used to. For starters, every passen- As you drive around the small
ger who arrives at the island's air- island you will come upon several
port is greeted by a three-piece gorgeous beaches, many that are
band, a sight unlikely to be seen at open to the public. Try to find one
Toronto’s Pearson International that is secluded and relax beside
Airport. the turquoise-coloured water.
Snorkeling and scuba diving are
Although the island is not popular pastimes for action-seek-
ingtourists.
in the Caribbean, its Shipwrecks,coralreefsandwater
tropical nature can fool clarity for dozens of metres make
you into believing you are the ocean around the island ideal Bermuda feels like a tropical paradise even though it is not in the Caribbean. Palm trees can be
forexploring. found everywhere on the island.
in the heart of the Formoreinformationonthereefs
West Indies. and shipwrecks ofBermuda, go to
http://www.hartleybermuda.com/re ing for a tee-off time should call visitor to Hamilton should make a karaoke bars, to pubs and
The British influence on the efs.htm. 1-800-BERMUDA. quick stop at Triminghams, a martini lounges.
island alsobecomesquickly appar- Otherwatersports,likekayaking, For the most part, shopping famous department store on the Bermuda’s British roots are evi-
ent. For instance, portraits of parasailing, boating and water-ski- would not attract Conestoga main street.As onetaxidriversaid, dent by the themes of some ofthe
Queen Elizabeth adorn the airport ing are exciting ways to pass time College students to Bermuda. “Bermuda is really synonymous islands hot spots, including Henry
walls and if you want to make a on this luscious island. To sum up shopping in Bermuda with Triminghams, like London is VIII, a popular 30-year-old fme-
phonecall youdosofromthesame For those who prefer land sports is simple: it’sexpensive. Hamilton, with Harrods.” dining restaurant. Here patrons
red phone booths found all over to water activities, golf, tennis and theisland’scapital,islinedwithlit- Finally, Bermuda’s nightlife has enjoy traditional English dishes
England. hiking arejust afew ofthe options tle old-fashioned shops. Inside anemphasison music. Manyofthe and lively entertainment.
Although the island is not in the available. you’ll find a variety of locally European-influenced bars and Bermuda is rich in culture and
Caribbean, its tropical nature Although Bermuda is a small crafted items, including nightclubs provide live history. British castaways settled
can fool you intobelieving you are island, it houses many golfcourses crystal and china. musical entertainment. the island in the early 17th century
in the heart of the West Indies. with several open to the public; There are also many clothing In downtown Hamilton there is aftertheirboatsankofftheisland’s
However, Bermuda is only somehotelshavetheirowncourses stores, but once again, the prices something for everyone, with coast; however, the Spanish had
920 kilometres off the coast guests can play. Avid golfers look- are generally high. However, every choices ranging from jazz and discovered Bermuda acentury ear-
lier and nicknamed it the “Isles of
the Devil.”
In later years, the coast off the
“Isles oftheDevil” hascome tobe
known as the Bermuda Triangle.
The legends surrounding the trian-
gle,whichalsobordersPuertoRico
and Fort Lauderdale, have tried to
provide insight to more than 200
strange occurrences in the area,
such as missing planes and ships.
Like all myths, the stories of
bizarre happenings in the Bermuda
Trianglearenotbasedonfact;most
of the alleged occurrences either
took place outside the borders of
the triangle or have reasonable
explanations.
Bermudians were active in both
world wars. In the Second World
War, many took part in a British
initiative to intercept messages
right on the island.
History buffs interested in learn-
ing more about the island’s naval
involvement in various military
engagements since the 1800s
should visit the BermudaMaritime
Museum.
(PhotobyJenniferOrmston) For more information on plan-
Front Street is the main street in Flamilton, the capital of Bermuda.The world-famousTrimingham’s store is on this road.Trimingham’s ning your Bermuda vacation,
was established in 1842 and showcases fine merchandise from around the world, including men’s and women’s fashions, cosmetics go to www.bermuda.com or
and fragrances. www.bermudatourism.com.
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It’s all in the hips, it’s all in the hips
Conestoga College livens up campus life with a little belly dancing
By DESIREE FINHERT She says belly dancing can be withherpelvis,”saidAl Kinani. "It
frustrating for women who have helps with the child birthing
The ancient art of belly dancing never danced before, but that process.This ritual is still goingon
is coming to Conestoga College’s everything comes with practice. today.”
continuing education program. Participants will learn good pos- Belly dancing, oriental dance or
Instructor Jennifer Smith, 43, ture and breathing. They will also Middle Eastern dance is practised
better known as Jannah, the orien- be instructed on veil techniques, in Egypt, Greece, Turkey,
tal dancer, will be teaching the drum solo rhythms, how to walk Lebanon, Seria, Iraq, Arabia,
eight-weekcourse starting Feb. 5. with linger cymbals and a brief Morocco andTunisia. The roots of
Smith said the course is a good history ofthe feminine dance. oriental dance can be found in
starting point for anyone who is Smith said becoming an instruc- Indian, Polynesian and African
thinking “let's just see what it’s tor at the college was kind of a dancing.
like.” fluke. She was looking for a new
belly dancing instructor and
inquired at the college. After talk- “We’re just doing it for
“It’s a hobby for me and I ing with Conestoga College’s con- fun. This is our time away
don’t anticipate making tGiilnluiianng Oelddufecialtdionsheadwmaisnisotfrfaetroedr from everybody. This is
an income.” the position. time for ourselves.”
JenniferSmith “It’s good to go with different Smith
bellydanceinstructor instructors,”saidSmith. “Thenyou
develop your own style because
you take something from each.” “Pretty much, anywhere that the
“I’m not going to make them a Even Smith has an instructor, people speak Arabic you will find
superstar,” said Smith, who was a Hiba A1 Kinani, who teaches ori- belly dancing,” saidAl Kinani.
competitive highland dancer as a ental dance in Guelph. Therearemanydifferentkindsof
child, “We’rejust doing it for fun. Smith says she is more of the belly dancing, the most common
This is our time away from every- future of belly dancing and A1 beingtheclassicstyleperformedat
body. This is time forourselves.” Kinani is more ofthe foundation. all occasions including weddings
Smith said she started belly A1 Kinani saysthis isadancefor and festivals.
dancingfiveyearsagobecause she women, by women and was origi- Theclassical belly-dancingdress
was looking for a challenging nally abirthing ritual. covers the mid-drift unlike the
exercise that did not involve going “Women would gather around common Hollywood image of
to the gym. someone giving birth and they seductive women in beaded bras
“It’s a hobby for me and I don’t would mimic the movements that and belts saidAl Kinani, whosells
anticipate making an income.” she’s making with her hips and costumes, accessories, videos and
The name Jannah was given to suggest movements for her to do music at herstudio.
Smith by a Lebanese instructor in “Cabaret dance is the full orien-
To“roHnetom.ust have thought I was the t“waFilotslhkhoyawortuornstayflabemiigilsystmaogaern,ed” safthreihesonadimsde.,
cat’s meow, because Jannah in
Arabic means Heaven and para-
dise,” said Smith, who studied ori-
entaldanceattheArabesquestudio
iAncaGdueemlyphinaTnordonFtro.eddy s Dance Instructor Jennifer Smith, 43, also known as J(aPhnontaohb,yDdeesimroene-Finhert)
strates the veil techniques she will be teaching during Conestoga
College’s new continuing education belly dancing course.
YOU
dancing forthe purejoy ofit.” DID
Beaded dresses and coin-tipped KNOW?
scarves are delivered to Al Kinani
from Egypt andTurkey.
“Coin-tipped scarves are usually
chiffon and have coins crocheted
•
into them,” she said. Belly dancing
“That way the dancers can see involves using the
and hear what they're doing. It’s
very helpful for students and entire body, notjust the
esthetically pleasing to anyone
belly.
who is performing.”
•
Dancers usually
much anywhere
“Pretty perform solo with
that the people speak gyrating hips and rolls.
Arabic you will find belly
dancing.”
• Many dancers
HibaAlKinani,
incorporate finger
Orientaldanceinstructor
cymbals to add sound
Students enrolled in the course to their performance.
shouldwearlight,comfortable and*
ftloexbirbilnegclaothlionnggasncdarafreorwevlecilomteo • A good belly dancer
class, although Smith said she has can be judged by how
more than adozen to lend out.
Therearemanydifferentkindsof well she uses her
oriental dance including sword, shoulders, not her
cane,candelabraandteatraydanc-
ing, all ofwhich involve balancing belly.
objectsontopofthedancer'shead. www.streetswing.com/hist-
Students will learn a choreo- mainlz3belly.htm
graphed Egyptian dance using
veils.
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