Spoke, January 19, 2009

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SPOKE
Yuletlde Are you a
water woes Guitar Hero?
Christmas Eve Conestoga contest
flood soaks beginsJan. 20for
college residence. rockstargamers.
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MONDAY,JANUARY 19, 2009 CONESTOGACOLLEGE, KITCHENER, ONT. WWW.CONESTOGAC.ON.CA/SPOKE 41STYEAR - NO. 3
Conestoga student wins grand prize
ByLIZKOENIG product is a smart phone to thejudges.
application that allows trav- With the well-being of citi- premier
Students, faculty, alumni ellers to input foreign words zens in 75 different countries
and staff from Conestoga and phrases into their phone who are plagued by land mine jjP
?
College, McMaster University, and have it instantly translat- accidents, Clearpath Robotics
University of Guelph, ed. wouldconstructmachinesthat
University of Waterloo and Third-year Conestoga man- would detect and retrieve hid-
Wilfrid Laurier University agement studies student, den land mines.
were welcomed into the drag- Gerald Reinink, and his eco- Ruki Liyanage, a fifth-year
on’s den to pitch business ven- friendly home decor company, marketing management stu-
ture ideas to judges from the Hugger Reclaimed Flooring, dent from Guelph, presented Hif;flNS!
businesscommunityonJan. 9. offered a refreshing pitch to an innovative method of re- QualityInf
Fifty-two teams and individ- the packed lecture hall. energizing runners and other
uals made their new business Flooring constructed of athletes called Endura Patch.
pitches to judges in hopes of reclaimedwood, which is wood A self-adhesive patch contain-
winning one of three $1,000 taken from buildings that ing an energy solution would
cash prizes in this year’s have been demolished, is an be applied to the arm of the
iGNITION $1K competition eco-friendly and efficient athlete and would allow for a
held, for the first time, at method ofenhancing homes. steady release of energy sup-
Conestoga’s Doon campus. “Easy on the eyes. Easy on plements.
Contestants were judged the feet. Easy on the environ- This means runners and the
based on the company’s ment,” Reinink said of like wouldn’t have to carry
growth potential, capital Hugger. supplements with them.
investment, time-to-market Waterloo master ofbusiness, A networking website
and idea development among entrepreneurship and technol- designed specificallyforvolun-
other things. ogy (MBET) student, teers called Volunteerster,
Seven finalists were allotted Ahluwalia, presented a new which helps Canadian volun-
90 seconds each to pitch their kind of lithium-ion battery teers andnot-for-profit organi-
idea to the panel of finalist designed for hybrid vehicles zations connect, was the last
judges, which included Tim created by Nalion pitch, and wMaBsEpTresented by
Lavell from RIM, Peter Evans Technologies that lasts for 10 Waterloo student,
from Venture Services Group or more years, more than Luke Lockhart.
and John Baker from Desire 2 three times the lifespan ofthe After a 55-minute delibera-
Learn. current batteries used to tion, some photo-ops and
“I’m still sweating. It forces power these vehicles. interviews, the winners of the
you to compact everythingyou Fourth-year real estate and competition were announced.
want to say,” said finalist housing student from Guelph, Conestoga’s own Reinink,
Balinder Ahluwalia of the 90- Jaymes Pawluk, presented a along with Wingham and
second time limit. new kind of red meat to the Ahluwalia, were the lucky
Thelimit is designedto emu- judges. three to win the $1,000 cash
late real-life pitch conditions. Asian water buffalo meat, prizes for this year’s competi-
“When you pitch to potential according to Pawluk, has less tion.
investors, it really should only fat than beef and less choles- This event, although not a
take 90 seconds,” said Jaymes terol than beef, chicken or prerequisite, is good practice
Pawluck, another finalist. pork and could be a healthy for contestants to prepare for
Waterloo third-year comput- alternative to beef in a world the Launchpad $50K contest.
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Word Bridge. Wingham’s company, Clearpath Robotics, prize of$50,000. $1,000 atthe iGNITION contest held at Conestoga Jan. 9.
Respect Day on the way
is
ByCHRISTIE LAGROTTA Student Life Centre associates translate what it is the poster else’s shoes.
have toyed with a few ideas truly means. “I’ve noticed a lot ofstudents
When wandering through such as having a guest speak- “We don’t realize the small saying ‘what can we do from
the halls, you notice the many er. barriers studentshavetoover- here?’ This is a way for stu-
respect posters that line the However, they felt that even come here on campus,” dents to take the leadership
campus. You read each one a powerful speech would not Connell explained. role and get involved in the
and ask yourself, “What can I get across the message they “I think this is a way to get campaign.”
do to help?” Well, Conestoga, want to convey. students to understand and The committee would be
your time is now. “With a guest speaker we celebrate the diversity we encouraged to meet beginning
Ryan Connell, in co-opera- would only get the students have here at Conestoga this month to begin brain-
tCieonntrew,itihs ltohoekiSngtudtoenftorLmifea ttihmaet,”wCeornenealvlaisaliadb.le“Itatwoutlhda-t CoFlolergee.”xample, Connell dis- RsetsopremcitngDtaoyc.onAnecdtattehefdoortsthoef
Respect committee ofenthusi- n’t make as much of an cussed the disabilities poster, event has yet to be deter-
astic, creative and energetic emphasis on the message we pointing out a small barrier mined. Ifyou are interested in
students who will brainstorm are trying to get out.” such as getting a drink of joiningtheRespectcommittee,
andcome up withideas forthe Connellenvisions aninterac- water from the fountain. An drop by the Student Life
Ryan Connell, student life pro- college’s first Respect Day. tive day, boasting booths that engaging activity for students Centre help desk and fill out
grammerat Conestoga, sets up “We would get students would represent an individual may be to use a wheelchair in an application form.
the Respect campaign display involved to discuss what respect poster. At these an attempt to get a drink of For more information, go to
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first-ever Respect Day.
NEWS
Page2 SPOKE Monday,January19,2009
Residence flooded
Now deep thoughts
with Conestoga College
... BySTACIERITCHIE main stairwell on the old side damage done to the main floor
by the bottom in the base- and the basement, the flood
Random questions answered by random students The Conestoga College resi- ment, you were looking at also knocked out the main fire
dence got a little wet while probably two inches easily.” system notifier, which notifies
you could eat one food for the rest students were home for the the fire department of any
If holidays. problems, on the old side of
of your life, what would it be? thOenfiDreeca.l2a4rmatatarthoeunrdes4idae.nmc.,e tahlearbmuisldiwnigt.hiHnowtehveer,buaillldfiinrge
went off due to flooding that were still operational.
started at the north entrance A damage estimate was not
ofthe building. known as ofpress time.
The fire department, which Nicole Woodruff, the life co-
was quick to respond, arrived ordinator at the residence,
at the residence about five said that even though the
minutes later. As well, resi- flood was bad, it can also be
dence maintenance and other seen as a positive thing.
personnel were called in to “There’s goingtobe improve-
help stop and clean up the ments to the game’s room as
water, using mops, fans and PHOTOBYSTACIERITCHIE well as many other areas in
dehumidifiers. the basement,” she said.
Jean Coles, the residence A burst pipe at Conestoga resi- Repairs are being done by
maintenance manager, said dence caused seriousflood FirstOn Sight, formerlyknown
when he first got to the resi- damage. as Woodhouse. They will start
dencethewaterwastravelling repairing some student rooms
at a quick pace. The floodingwas causedby a onthefirstfloorthatweredam-
“On the main floor, you were frozen pipe that cracked and agedandthen moveontoother
looking at about a centimetre burst. It was repaired that areas, after ensuring that
or two,” said Coles. “As you same night. everythingis dry andthere are
went into the stairwell, the In addition to the water no issues with mould.
“Salmon. It’sgood and
healthy.”
Jillian Grant,
second-year
officeadministration
“Pizza.You can make
breakfast pizza ormake it
forlunch orsupper.”
Melissa
Vossen,
second-year
financial planning
“Mangoes.”
Liana Murphy,
first-year
registered practitionernurse
“Eggs. eatthem so much.”
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Get involved fair
ON-CAMPUS
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ByCHRISTIELAGROTTA time with the Special Covered by CSI Health Plan
Olympics. She is known as
Think of it as speed dating “coach” to herbasketball team HEALTH
SERVICES
with a twist. Instead offlying that will soon be travelling to
through dates in search of a compete in the provincial
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several in order to find your “The relationship and the
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though, your date is with a ing,” Cressman saidofhervol-
volunteer organization. unteer experience. “I consider
“Several external organiza- myself very fortunate to vol-
tions contacted me and asked unteer with the team.”
if there would be another Volunteer work can provide
opportunity to come back for that something extra that COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Finances
another Get Involved Fair,” mostemployers arelookingfor
said Elissa Cressman, student when hiring a candidate. It
life programmer. “That’s sort could set you apart from other Are financial pressures creating stressfor you? Is it difficultto concentrate on studying
ofwhat got the ball rolling.” applicants, while alsodressing because you’re not sure ifyou can paythe rent orbuy groceries this month? There are
Due to popular demand, up a resume, and it is also a number ofthings you can do to help ease yourfinancial worries.
Cressman began organizing a rewarding and fun.
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22 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. club, as well as Fusion by
outside of Tim Hortons, will Conestoga, the new multicul- There may be bursaries and scholarships available for students in specific programs.
boast clubs and organizations turalcluboncampus,havecon- Scholarships and awards availableforstudents in each program are listed in the
both here at the college and firmed their attendance. As Student Guide you received atthe beginning ofthe school year. Information can also
from the community. well, The Volunteer Action be found on the College Website.
“I think it gives students a Centre, Canadian Diabetes
cmheanntce htoourcosnneacnt,d gebtuiplldacea- ACsasnocceirationS,ocieTthye aCnadnaditahne Anotherwayto relievethe pressure is through employment. Askatthe college’s Career
resume,” Cressman said. “Itis Canadian Red Cross, among Resource Centre (1A105) and on the web site for help finding part-time work during the
also very rewarding. manyothers, willbeatthefair. school yearorcontractworkforthe summer. Opportunitiesforemployment may also be
Sometimes I feel guilty If you would like to get available atthe collegethrough the work/studyprogram, including working as a peer
becauseIfeellikeI am getting involved in the planning and tutor. Service clubs and churches may also provide support.
so much out of my volunteer preparation, e-mail Elissa
woCrrk.e”ssman volunteers her Cesrteosgascm.aonn.caat. ecressman@con- Infuymobu’erreohfavgirnocgemroyrveouicmhmeerdsiaatnednpereodvsi.deCaoucncseeslslitongthSeerCvoilcleesgec/aCnSIpr-osvpiodnesoarleidmiftoeodd
bank.
Guitar Hero Ifyou would like to discuss anyofthese options orotherideas, please ask to speakwith
a counsellor in Counselling Services.
A Message from Counselling Services, 1A101
to rock college
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which will begin on Tuesday, Guitar Hero is a series of Swimming, Golf, any Team & Individual Football; Martial Arts;
Jan. 20 and carry over into video games published by Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Sports, Tennis, Soccer; Outdoor
Jan. 21, will see the person(s) RedOctane, a company owned DCraama,mpRopiesnCogurs/e, Gymnastics, Horseback Adventure: Camping,
with the highest score move by Activision, an American Riding, Mt. Biking, Mountain Biking,
on to the final on Jan. 23. video game developing and Nature, Team Sports, Skate Park, Theatre, Climbing/Ropes; Roller
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Sonser, CSI president. plastic, guitar-shaped game Ceramics, Silkscreen, Pioneering, Climbing Sailing, Canoe/Kayaking;
Another difference this year controller to simulate the Printmaking, Batik, Tower, Water Sports, Fine Arts-Theater,
is the event is being held dur- playing of music, represented Jewelry, Calligraphy, Music, Dance or Ceramics, Woodworking,
ing the day instead of the on the screen by coloured Photography, Sculpture, Science. Great salaries Drawing, CDL
evening. notes that correspond to fret Guitar, Aerobics, Self- and perks. Plenty of Painting; drivers.
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engaged by watching, but it independentrockmusictracks Interviews January 28th. between 9 and 5 eastern [email protected];
also encourages them to get from the 1960s to present, Select The Camp That time on weekdays for 1-888-549-2963.
involved and play because it’s many of which are master Selects The Best Staff. Call more information.
right there in their face.” tracks from the bands. 1-215-944-3069 or apply [email protected].
The Guitar Hero Interested “rockers” can sign online at www.camp-
Championship will be held on up in the CSI staff office, waynegirls.com
Friday, Jan. 23 in the CSI Room 2A106.
COMMENTARY
Page4 SPOKE Monday,January19,2009
The OMG!
bilingual
advantage
ByLOUISE KAPPOUR
Learning another language may not be at the top of
your “to-do” list, but it may be what propels you ahead of
others in securing ajob.
In industries such as business, tourism, recreation and
ROFL
sales and service, bilingualism is not only beneficial but
is sometimes required.
Manyjobs in the government, as well as flight atten-
dants, airline pilots and customs inspectorsjobs in
Canada require staffto be bilingual.
According to a census by Statistics Canada, those who
are bilingual benefit from a higher median income than
those who speak only English or French.
In Quebec, the highest gaps in the country are evident.
The difference in median income between those who are MSN abbreviations and acronyms are now part of everyday speech.
bilingual and those who only speak French is over 30 per
ceInnt.Ottawa, bilinguals earn about three per cent more 0MG WHT BAD V0CAB
than their unilingual English counterparts while unilin-
gual French earn less than halfofthe income ofunilin- f
gual English people.
The bilingual advantage is as high as 40 per cent in It’sbeen a longtime since I TV and in movies, but I
Toronto. firstlearned to speak. I know always thought the charac-
The western provinces show less evidence ofeconomic that myfirstword was ters and people sayingit were
benefit stemming from knowledge ofthe two official lan- “dough,” and that I quickly just being lazy or were poorly
guages. The mean income between unilingually English started yammeringon about educated. Evidently I was
and those who are bilingual, with the exception of Barney orTeenage Mutant wrong and have eaten my
British Columbia where the mean income is six per cent Ninja Turtles. I like to think words.
higher for bilinguals, remains almost the same. I’m well educated and speak Conversate apparently
That being said, it doesn’t seem bilingualism is on the English with proficiency and means to converse with
rise in Canada. expertise. But everynow and like laughing requires an someone and is a derivative
In the 2006 census, 13 per cent ofAnglophones aged 15 then, when I listen to my 13- excessive amount ofenergy ofconverse. There are many
to 19 outside Quebec reported or were reported bilingual, year-old sistertalk, I’m so con- and nobody has any extra other words that aren’t actu-
down from 14.7 per cent in 2001 and 16.3 per cent in fused. energy these days. ally words, but have become
1996. When she’s talking, I con- Is it really thathardto laugh a part ofthe Enghsh lan-
With the economy as uncertain as it is, speaking anoth- tinuously hear things like, orchuckle? guage. These include:
er language may put you at the front ofthe pack once “OMG!,” “LOL,” “ROFL” and It makes no sense really, wanna, gunna, gimme, meh,
you have graduated and are looking to sink your teeth “G2G.” It’s not that I don’t because we waste so much of ain’t, eh and pwned. The list
into a career. understand what she’s say- our energy stalking people on goes on and on.
Although English and French are the top two lan- ing, it’s more that I can’t Facebook and MySpace, but I find it incredibly depress-
guages spoken in Ontario, French is only the fourth most believe MSN talk has we can’t even give someone a ing that these words have
spoken language in British Columbia where Punjabi become part ofactual con- small chuckle. become so common in people’s
ranks as No. 2. Punjabi is even taught at some universi- versations. Perhaps it would be best to speech. I get even more
ties and colleges. It’s not just my sister’s leave our shortened words depressed by it when I am the
Employment opportunities in the future may favour generation that this bad and phrases where they one using these “words.”
languages other than English and French, so speaking a j habit has crept into. I was belong, in text messages and Is it really that hard to say
number oflanguages can’t hurt. sitting on the bus one morn- on MSN. It’s not like they “want to” or “give me”?
Take advantage while you can. ing, not eavesdropping on relate to anything important Today’s vocabulary has
anyone but I couldn’t help in our deeply complex con- become rather lax and makes
The views expressed herein represent theposition of overhearing these girls hav- versations with friends, all people sound like they don’t
the newspaper, not necessarily the author. ing a conversation, or they really do is save a little care about what they’re talk-
“convo” as my sister tells me time when typing out a mes- ing about. Or they sound une-
it’s called nowadays. I don’t sage. ducated. It’s not that hard to
Letters are welcome remember what they were Internet lingo isjust another say converse or want to.
talking about, but I remem- phase ofthe Enghsh language, Shortened words and MSN
Spokewelcomesletterstothe than 500words. ber one ofthem saying I suppose. Wilham talk has seeped into our lan-
“LOL” a couple oftimes. Shakespeare had his phaseof guage and perhaps it has
editor. Lettersshould besigned Spokereservestherighttoedit I found this extremely odd Enghsh, which was all thou, prevented a real laugh Or
and includethename anyletter because she wasn’t laughing thy and soliloquies; butour emotion to be shown.
andtelephonenumber forpublication. out loud or having lots of generation ofEnghsh seems to In the future, let’s keep all
ofthewriter.Writerswill Addresscorrespondence laughs; she was sitting have many words that are those LOLs and ROFLs in
there having a conversation variations and shortenedver- texts and on MSN, rather
becontactedforverifi- to:
with her friend with little to sions ofotherwords. than in conversations; it’ll
cation. The Editor,Spoke, 299 no emotion. I was quite surprised to find make you sound betteredu-
Nounsigned letterswill be DoonValleyDr., How can you laugh out loud out that “conversate” was cated and not so lazy. After
published. Room 1C29, Kitchener, Ont., and not actually be laughing? included as a word in the all, we are getting great edu-
Lettersshould beno longer N2G 4M4 It goes against the meaning Merriam-Webster dictionary. cations, so we may as well
oflaughing. It makes it seem I had heard it many times on sound educated.
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The Kitchener Public
Library’s photography con-
test hasfourcategories
that photographers can
compete in. They are
architecture, nature, peo-
ple and digitally altered. A
grand prizewill be award-
ed to the best photo out of
all ofthe categories.
Say cheese
ByJAMIEREANSBURY test came from Stephanie until the end ofthe month (to ture, nature, and digitally subject of the photo. Some of
Schmalz who was in charge of receive more).” altered. The latter can the best photographs will be
Everybody, from the young the guest artist program three In Dyce’s experience, most of include any kind of photo printed in an edition of the
to the old, is invited to partic- years ago. According to Dyce, the entries are received in the that has had more done to it Kitchener paper.
ipate in the Kitchener Public she heard of a similar contest last few weeks. than what can be done in a The library will also be
Library’s photography con- in Toronto and pitched it to The photography contest has photo lab. Some examples of rewarding some ofthe photog-
test. the library as a community two age divisions, 18 and things that can be done to raphers by making enlarge-
“This is the third photo con- activity. Sincethenthousands youngerand 19 andolder. For any category’s pictures are ments of the photos and dis-
test we’ve held in collabora- of entries have been sent into each division there is a grand lighting and dodging. playing them in the gallery of
tion with The Record,” said the contest over the years. prize for the winner, a $100 The judging will be done by the Kitchener Public Library
Dale Dyce, the co-ordinator of “Last year we had 1,200 gift certificate for Highland staff in the photography in April.
marketing and communica- entries,” said Dyce. “(This Camera Image Centre. department at The Record, Entries must be received on
tions at the library. year) we have about 200 The contest features four who will take into account the or before Jan. 31. For the
The original idea forthe con- (entries) now, and we have categories: people, architec- quality, angle, lighting and rules, go to www.kpl.org
Barack to bring his message of hope to Canada
ByLACIEGROFFEN with hope and happiness from international trip, choosing to It’s safe to say that most posters.
afar and now he’ll do it closer come to Canada. Canadians feel that our rela- Michael Hart, a free-trade
Ifhe were sent in a package, to home. A Jan. 10 Record article tionship with the United negotiator, said in the release
he would be wrapped twice Shortly after his inaugura- noted that of the last seven States is important because that during this visit Harper
and labelled “handle with tion on Jan. 20, Barack presidents, four have chosen Canada’s economy is closely has“anopportunitytoimpress
care.” He has filled our hearts Obama will make his first to come here first. linked to the U.S.’s, and when upon him (Obama) the scope
one suffers, so does the other. for pursuing an agenda that’s
In the Record article Kory in our mutual interests.” He
Teneycke, Stephen Harper’s also said Harper should build
communications director, said a “mutual confidence and
See You At tIje Next Obama’s choice showed the trust.”
importance ofthe relationship
Respect Open VirwiNCi HeIp PIan An Awesome between these two countries.
Obama’s trip could mean Harpershould build a
trouble for Harper. The obvi-
L«om about Conestoga College* Respect Day, Conesicx^a ous love both Canadians and mutual confidence
Rerpect Campaign and how you can Americans have for Obama and trust.
become on Ambassador of Respect! involvTedheinRehselppeicntgCtaompplaainganfiasml-oopkaienkgefdordsatyudoefrfascttivoitgieets cHoaurlpdercaaunsde htiesnssiuopnporbteetrwse,einf - Michael Hart
and funto getstudents thinking about how fccy cqp the visit isn’t welcoming and a
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aboufRespect and what you can do between the two leaders. The With the United States and
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educate others about whothe membersare wtttyn.oty future transactions with the influential countries, there’s
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No official date has been set part to Canada not sending
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less election coverage in encouragement to Canadians
Questions?
Srgn Student Life Certre November, they’ll line up out- hurt by the recession.
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ia, holding “I love Barack” Canadians included.
ENTERTAINMENT
Monday,January19,2009 SPOKE Page9
CES 2009
Electronics galore at
ByDAVIDSMITH on the headband, between the
Palm Pre takes top prize two ear pieces, with two sub-
Christmas has once again woofers inside - relying on the
blessed us with its elated tra- strategic positioning of the
ditions and comforting radi- channels in the headband to
ance. With it comes abnormal Fortunately, several new tech- Blackberry/iPhone killer. age and a 210 PPI 3.5 -inch create the full 5.1 surround
niceties for 24 hours. But then nological advances were According to www.cesweb.org, touch-screen display. Wi-Fi sound effect. Running at
it all deflates, resulting in revealed at the 2009 the Pre has a new operating cameras have been on the pro- approximately $299, look for
shoddy neighbours and pes- International Consumer system and user interface. Its duction line for years, but them in stores in Q2 of2009.
simistic street fiends for the ElectronicShow(CES), Jan. 8- features include a slide-down never fully took off, consider-
next364days.Alas, it’sinthat 11 in Las Vegas. If you’re a full keyboard, three megapixel ing the rate at which the tech-
24 hours where commercial- student in school with a part- camera, GPS, Wi-Fi and 8 GB nology itself has developed.
ism runs rampant, that con- time job or an executive for a ofstoragespacetoname afew. Sony looks to change this with
sumers are reprieved of their business firm, CES had some- MadeexclusivelyforSprintfor a combination of performance
minimalistic efforts and those thing foryou. the first halfof2009, a launch and capabilities. With a price
left standing receive the most First held in 1967, CES is date or manufacturer suggest- tagof$499, some mayfindthe
sought after reward of all - known for introducing new ed retail price have not been device a tad pricey, but going
the last minute souvenirs for technology, which has includ- announced, butyou can expect out to the bar every weekend
being horrible people all year ed the video cassette recorder it to be highly subsidized by is pricey too.
long-cash. (VCR) in 1970, the camcorder long contracts. Enjoy playing your
Instead of doing something in 1981 and the Microsoft The latest in Sony’s PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 at
effective- with this freshly Xbox in 2001. Cybershots camera was also night, but have to keep it
obtained paper, for instance, This year was no exception. on display. It brings a surplus down? Psyko Audio Labs may
investing it into a high-inter- Need a new smart phone? Is of features including, Wi-Fi very well have the solution
est, money market GIC, the your Apple iPhone dated and capability that lets you upload with their Psyko 5.1 gaming
majority ofus choose to spend in need of replacement? photos and videos wirelessly headset. Rather than simply
it on high-quality merchan- Awarded “Best in Show” at and deliver e-mail notifica- placing small, individual INTERNETPHOTO
dise. Already gotit allbut still thisyear’s event, thePalmPre tions. The 10 megapixel Sony speakers inside the ear pieces, Sprint’s Palm Pre is being called
yearn for something more? is said to be the DSC-G3 includes 4 GB ofstor- the creators have placed them the Blackberry/iPhone killer.
Day
Valentine’s
guide
gift
ByMANDI CARTWRIGHT songs that will remind him of
you. Even if they’re corny, he
Choosing the right gift for will likely appreciate the
your significant other can be a thought.
stressful process, especially Idea 10: The most precious
around Valentine’s Day. To gift ofall-yourself!
helpyouout, Ihaveputtogeth- For Her
er a list ofideas foryou. Idea 1: Flowers will do the
For Him trick. Every girlloves getting a
Idea 1: Silk boxers with lips dozen red roses, although a
on them. You can get them single red rose is line.
anywhere, especially around Idea2:Jewelry.Anykindwill
A
V-Day. do. ringis always a goodidea
Idea 2: Good old Mr. Klein. but make sure she doesn’t get
Get him a bottle of Calvin thewrongimpression.
Klein cologne (or whatever his Idea 3: Chocolates in aheart-
favourite scent is.) That way shapedbox.
you won’t have to smell his Idea 4: A favourite photo of
body odour. the two ofyou, in a nice frame.
Idea 3: A versatile gift for Idea 5: Girls like movies too,
both males and females - especially a comedy-romance.
chocolates. Almost everyone Idea 6: Something snuggly
likes chocolate, and who suchas ateddybear. It doesn’t
knows, maybe he’ll share them matter the age of your girl-
with you. friend because at night when
Idea 4: Make him shine. Get sheissnugglinguptothatbear
him a sterling silver bracelet, she willbe thinkingofyou.
but onlyifhe’s into that sort of Idea 7: Don’t get her any-
thing. Ifnot, get him a watch. thing. Instead, set up a nice
Idea 5: Get him a DVD fea- indoor picnic (so you don’t
turing his favourite actor. freeze your butts off) and sere-
Then you can watch it snug- nade her with her favourite
gledonthe couch. song, or better yet, a song you
Idea 6: PlayStation 3! wrote yourself.
Everyone who doesn’t have it Idea 8: Write her a poem.
alreadyisbasicallydyingtoget Most girls are sappy so they
it. They’re a little pricey, but if will likely love this wild
you’ve gotthe cash go forit. attempt at being romantic.
Idea 7: A Blu Ray or some Idea 9: If you are artistic,
kind of game to go with the make her a card. It’s so much
Playstation 3. Guitar Hero more personal, and she will
seems to be the game ofchoice likely appreciate it coming
right now. from you.
Idea 8: Accessories for his Idea 10: She will likely tell
car. Aman’s caris like his sec- you what she wants, so ifyou
ondhome. want to play it safe, go with
Idea 9: Burn him a CD of what she tells you to get her.
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show made
Kitchener bridal
Week ofJanuary 19, 2009
wedding dreams come true
...
Aries Libra
March 21 - September23 - ByLAURAROUSE
April 19 October22
Future brides in Waterloo
You can get pushier than usual Try tofind aneutral observerto Region, alongwiththeirmoth-
without steppingon anyone’s toes help with a disagreement you’re ers, closest friends and, for
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acrossasdisingenuous. order to bring it to resolution.
The doors opened at 11 a.m.
and the line to get inside was
Taurus av|» Scorpio out the door and around the
April 20 - May 20 ||j/f October23 - building.
WsfeMl November21 With overahundredvendors
- including decorators, bridal
shops, disc jockeys and pho-
Kickback and enjoy the rush of Are you single or involved? tographers - covering 33,000
great energy you feel this week. Eitherway, yourromanticenergy square feet of space,
It’sagreattime tojustenjoy what is peaking now, so it’s a good Bingemans has incorporated
you’ve got and not worry about time to make advances or spend everything to do with wed-
getting more. some quality time alone with dings in one place. The num-
yourpartner. ber of brides attending has
ranged from 800 to 2,300 in
past years, and this number PHOTOBYLAURAROUSE
Gemini Sagittarius does not include friends and Amongthe businesses at a weddingshow at Bingemans was
family going to the shows as Collins Formal Wear, above, as well as decorators, discjockeys and
May 21 - June 2 November22- well. photographers.
December21 “It’s all about the brides,”
said Doris Hauck, the co-ordi- daughter-in-law. styles included mermaid style,
Have you been putting offpay- Don’t despair - you can easily nator ofthe wedding shows. “It’s exciting and a little bit ballroom style and simple, yet
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your desk or to-do list of the but you can prioritize and work available, including the more having lunch at the on-site pinks and purples, in both
than 13 professional photogra- snack booth. ankle- and tea-length.
small stuffthat might starttoadd througheverythingofimportance.
phy companies. The two fashion shows that ThesecondWeddingDreams
up soon.
Lee McGreggor, the mother took place each day showedoff Bridal Show at Bingemans in
ofa groom-to-bewho is getting the latest wedding dresses, 2009 will be held in October,
married this summer, was at bridesmaid dresses, mother- for brides and grooms plan-
Cancer Capricorn the wedding show on of-the-bride/groom attire and ning their wedding in 2010 or
June 22 - July 22 December22 - Saturday with her future tuxes. The wedding dress later.
January 19
And so did a show in TO
You’re trying to keep cool It’s incredibly easy for you to ...
about a topic you find important, keep yourself locked in focus -
but itmay be tough.There'sreal- your great mental energy keeps PHOTOSBYLOUISEKADDOUR
ly only so much you can do to you disciplined and engaged. If
keep from blurting out the truth you don’t have any crucial proj-
to the wrong people, Cancer. ects,picksomethingfun!
Leo Aquarius
PJM jp£fjl
July 23 - August January 20 -
mm.
22 February 18
Your attitude needs some Noteverydaycan be filled with
tweaking, so see if you can spot excitement - sometimes you’ve
when you’re taking on too much justgottodealwithbillsandother
and try to let go instead. Others boring challenges. Just deal and
can step in, even if it seems waitforthat surgein thefuture.
you’retheonlyonewhocandoit
right.
Pisces Throngs of brides-to-be made theirway through Canada's Bridal Show, Jan. 9-11 atthe Metro Toronto
Convention Centre. Their next show runs from Sept. 25-27, 2009 at the same location.
February 19 -
March 20
Yourthoughts are much deeper Goeasy on someone this week,
than usual and you should try to Pisces, even if you’re not sure
avoiddistractions, ifpossiblethis whetherornottheyreallydeserve
week. It’s agreat time foryou to it.You may need toexplain your-
reconsider important life deci- self to a peer or family member
sionsand seewhereyou’re head- who isoutraged aboutit.
ed.
Louise Kaddour is a second-year
journalism student holding fate
in the palm of her hand.
Following a fashion show, which featured bridal Unique weddingcakeswere on display, including
collectionsfrom designers such as MonaRichie these by Iris Segal Cakes. Free samples were
Boutique, a group of models posed for photos. eagerly accepted by hungry brides.