Just got a whole lot murkier. The lies and deceit from all four major party candidates are hitting Canadians fast and furious. These are from this week alone.
Video linkMartin says he only approved transcript of controversial 'soldiers' ad.
Liberal Leader Paul Martin told CBC News he only approved the transcript of a controversial ad suggesting the Tories would post armed soldiers on the streets of Canadian cities.
During a CBC News Town Hall meeting hosted by Peter Mansbridge on Thursday, Martin said the ad was pulled when he saw the finished product and realized it could be misconstrued.
But earlier in the day Martin made no reference of only signing off on the transcript, saying he approved the ad. He said it was pulled "because we felt that there were better ads. That's essentially it."
The ad, which was briefly posted on the Liberal website, features an ominous drumbeat underneath a voice-over that says: "Stephen Harper actually announced he wants to increase military presence in our cities. Canadian cities. Soldiers with guns. In our cities. In Canada."
The ad, which was never broadcast, stems from the Conservative platform which calls for 100 regular troops and 400 reservists to be based in major Canadian cities. But, according to that plan, their purpose would be only for humanitarian means or disaster relief efforts.
Martin said the ad was intended to criticize the Conservatives' policy, saying it would spread soldiers too far apart across the country.
But Mansbridge questioned Martin further about the ad, saying it makes no mention of policy and instead highlights the fact that would be soldiers in Canadian cities with guns.
Martin said it was when he and his campaign team saw the ad, and not just read the transcript, that they realized it was going to be misconstrued.
"When we saw what the ad looked like, it was very clear the message we were trying to convey would not be conveyed by that ad," Martin said.
Origional StoryTories lash out at Liberal attack ads.
The Conservatives reacted angrily to negative ads released on Tuesday by the Liberals targeting Stephen Harper, calling them "vicious" and "baseless."
Focusing on one ad that suggested Harper would station armed soldiers on the streets of Canadian cities, Tory MP Jason Kenney told a news conference in Ottawa that the Liberals have sunk to a new low.
Meanwhile Harper's own secret agenda is reveiled,
Tories would turn back Kyoto
A Conservative government would abandon the Kyoto accord and set new Canadian-made targets that are easier to meet, leader Stephen Harper said Thursday in Halifax.
Harper said Kyoto's emission targets couldn't be met within Canada or even internationally. He pointed to the country's woeful record on climate change since the agreement was signed in 1997.
"The Kyoto accord will not succeed at achieving its objectives and this government, the Canadian government, cannot achieve its objectives," Harper said while campaigning for the Jan. 23 election.
The Tory plan to cut emissions would begin with consultations with the provinces to create a made-in-Canada solution, something the Liberals under Jean Chrétien should have done before signing the Kyoto deal, said Harper.
"The Liberal government signed an international agreement that touches on provincial jurisdiction, without consulting the provinces," he said. "The result is that the government was incapable, and remains incapable, of meeting its obligations."
Kyoto calls for a six per cent cut in emissions from 1990 levels by 2012. However, Canadian levels have actually risen about 24 per cent since 1990. The United States, which never ratified the accord, has a better record than Canada.
Harper said any international treaty negotiated in the future would have to include the world's largest polluters: the United States, China and India.
To make things worse Harper or George W. light? was put on the hot seat over his remarks to U.S. conservative movement
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper faced questions over past remarks he made to an American conservative movement, comments the Liberals claim prove his allegiance to a radical right-wing agenda.
The comment is quoted in one of a series of controversial ads the Liberals released earlier this week. One quotes a speech Harper made eight years ago to a conservative American think-tank.
"America, and particularly your conservative movement, is a light and an inspiration to people in this country and across the world," the ad quotes Harper as saying.
Stephen Harper
Liberal Leader Paul Martin said Harper for years has "been courting and wooing the far right, the U.S. conservative movement."
But Harper defended his comment.
"I was the leader of a conservative organization addressing another conservative organization. And obviously we admire values of freedom and democracy and the promotion of our traditional values and I think we all understand that," Harper told reporters.
In the same speech, Harper also told the group that Canada was "a northern European welfare state in the worst sense of the term."
Harper said he wasn't serious about that quote.
"The other comment as you know was tongue-in-cheek."
"It was Mr. Martin during that period of our history who was actually cutting the social programs that I was only referring to in my analysis," he added.
And if you think Jack Layton is a viable choice, check this tap dance over his health care gaff.
NDP Leader Jack Layton, who has campaigned as a defender of public health care, is answering questions regarding a hernia surgery he had at a private clinic in the 1990s.
Layton had the operation at the Shouldice Hospital in the Toronto suburb of Thornhill while he was a Toronto city councillor.
But Layton told the Canadian Press he wasn't aware the clinic was a private facility.
"It's just part of the system," Layton said in an interview. "The doctor says, 'Go there.' You pay with your (Ontario health) card. It never occurred to me (it was) anything other than medicare, which it is.
"I can tell you now, if my doctor ever refers me anywhere, I'll ask him that question. It never occurred to me at the time. It wasn't a controversy at the time. It wasn't something on one's mind."
Layton stressed that the Shouldice facility is a not-for-profit facility that has been part of the Ontario medical system for decades
He said the surgery was well publicized at the time and that he has not been trying to hide his operation at the clinic.
"This was no secret, believe me," he said. "Heck, [Toronto] Mayor [Mel] Lastman came to visit me there. Every family I knew, every middle-aged man that ever ran into a hernia, went to Shouldice. It's part of the system."
Earlier in the campaign, Layton said he would not go to a private clinic nor would he send a loved one to a private clinic, even if he could get faster treatment.
And finally the Bloc Party is just making the Choice easier.
The leader of a Quebec provincial party is telling Quebecers not to vote for the Bloc Québécois.
Mario Dumont, who leads Action démocratique du Québec, said on Thursday that voting for the Bloc only isolates Quebec from the federal political process.
Mario Dumont leads Action démocratique du Québec.
The ADQ is a right-of-centre provincial party with five seats in the Quebec legislature.
"Go back two years ago, before the sponsorship scandal, the Bloc was really going nowhere," Dumont said. "People were questioning the relevance of the Bloc and its role in strengthening Quebec."
Dumont said the Bloc limits the province's influence on the national scene and acts more like a millstone around Quebecers' necks.
He said he would vote Conservative, but only recommended that voters not vote for the Bloc.
The Bloc won 54 of the 75 seats in Quebec in 2004, and for much of the campaign looked like they could increase that number by continuing to capitalize on Quebecers' anger at the Liberals over the sponsorship scandal.
Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe said he respects Dumont's opinion, but that the only opinion that really counts is that expressed by the electorate on election day.
"Mario Dumont is not in the campaign," Duceppe said. "He can say whatever he wants to say."
This upcomming Federal election isn't going to be a slam dunk for any of the parties, nor for the voter. With the four leaders spewing lies to cover lies faster than a man on death row, we are left with few options, but I hope that people do not start looking at the Green Party of answers. Pleas we don't need to throw away valuable votes on single platform fridge parties who's only answer is "smoking a joint"
Later,
Kenaz
Friday, January 13, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
"We are being culturally integrated into the U.S. and our politicians are not doing anything about it"
Discussion about Canadian culture has been missing from the current election campaign, according to a group of prominent actors who gathered to draw attention to their concerns.
'We have so much freedom in this country to say what we want,' comic actor Colin Mochrie said at a conference aimed at increasing political focus on culture. 'The only freedom we don't have is financial.'
Wendy Crewson, Sonja Smits, Colin Mochrie and R.H. Thomson were among those who assembled in Toronto Wednesday morning to call on the federal political parties to share their cultural platforms with Canadian voters.
From www.cbc.ca
"During this federal election campaign, we have heard nothing about cultural issues and we're here today to put culture on the election agenda and to demand action," Crewson said.
"Our own broadcasters are more interested in simulcasting U.S. programming than they are in showing Canadian programs. The reality is this: we are being culturally integrated into the U.S. and our politicians are not doing anything about it," she added.
"We are facing cultural appropriation by the U.S. and our next government needs to take action."
Mochrie, who has been seen on TV comedy shows in both the U.S. and in Canada, emphasized the difference between them.
While on the U.S. production Who's Line Is It Anyway?, Mochrie had a nifty wardrobe and dined from a well-stocked craft table, but he recalled listening to arguments "over whether the word penis would be used in the show" and "whether it would be inappropriate for me to fake-kiss a man on the lips."
Conversely, while working on CBC-TV's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mochrie joked, he may have once worn a hand-me-down wig and had only snacks to nibble on backstage, but he had the freedom to do skits like one about Viagra, where "my erect penis gets stuck in an elevator door."
"We have so much freedom in this country to say what we want," he concluded. "The only freedom we don't have is financial."
Stage and screen actress Fiona Reid recalled that in 1999, there had been a dozen, hour-long, English-Canadian dramas shown on TV during prime time. By the end of 2005, that number had dwindled to just three following CRTC changes (in 1999) that loosened Canadian content regulations during prime time.
"We have to get the teeth back in those regulations," Reid urged. "We must not apologize for asking government to support culture. Every other developed nation – save the United States and India – supports their culture and they make no bones about it...it takes money."
Wednesday's event, organized by English-language performers union ACTRA, stressed the three main issues it is pursuing with politicians:
* New CRTC content and spending requirements for private broadcasters.
* Increasing and stabilized funding for the Canadian Television Fund, Telefilm and the CBC.
* Maintaining current limits to foreign ownership of Canadian airwaves.
These issues were included in a series of questions the national union sent out to the major parties, including the Green Party, in early December. However, after follow-up letters and phone calls, only the NDP and the Bloc have replied.
"We haven't heard anything from the Green Party although they've got something on their website about culture. Nothing from the Liberals or the Conservatives," Stephen Waddell, ACTRA's national executive director, told CBC Arts Online.
"So where are they? Where do they stand?" he asked. "We're hopeful that we will get a response. Why not? These are very simple questions. Tell us what you believe in terms of the future of Canadian culture."
CANADIAN CULTURAL SOVEREIGNTY UNDER THREAT
January 11, 2005 - Toronto - Canadian stars today called on federal politicians to let Canadians know where they stand on Canada’s cultural future. Among those members of ACTRA taking
part in a Toronto press conference were Wendy Crewson, Richard Hardacre, Dan Lett, Miriam McDonald, Colin Mochrie, Cara Pifko, Karl Pruner, Fiona Reid, Wayne Robson, Sonja Smits, Julie Stewart, and R.H. Thomson. These well-known Canadian actors are determined to raise the alarm during this election about the threat to Canada's cultural sovereignty.
"It is our culture that defines us as a nation - it is what makes us who we are. Unfortunately, Canadians are overwhelmed by Hollywood content from American broadcasters; they're dumping their product into Canada. We're being culturally integrated into the U.S. and our politicians are not doing anything about it. Our next government needs to take immediate action," said Wendy Crewson.
At the press conference, actors spoke passionately of their concerns about the devastating decline of Canadian drama programming on our television screens and the lack of Canadian films in our movie theatres. They also drew attention to the alarming potential for foreign ownership of Canadian airwaves and the need for increased long-term funding for Telefilm, the Canadian Television Fund and the CBC.
"U.S. programming dominates our private broadcasters' schedules and Canadian drama is disappearing from our own TV screens. We're asking politicians to tell us that they will direct the CRTC to impose both drama content and spending requirements on private broadcasters so that Canadians can see our own diverse culture on our screens," said R.H. Thomson.
Culture is a $26 billion dollar industry that provides more than 700,000 direct jobs for Canadians. Performers and others in our cultural industries are frustrated that federal politicians are ignoring such a large part of Canada’s economy and sovereignty.
"There are less than two weeks left in this federal election campaign and we know very little about the parties’ plans on cultural issues," said Crewson.
"Canadians deserve to see the parties' cultural planks before we let them lead us down a path of no return" said Thomson. "And we’re asking Canadians to vote for the party and candidates who are most committed to taking action to give our country a strong, vibrant and independent culture."
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is a national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. ACTRA represents the interests of 21,000 members across Canada – the foundation of Canada's highly acclaimed professional performing community.
Later,
Kenaz
'We have so much freedom in this country to say what we want,' comic actor Colin Mochrie said at a conference aimed at increasing political focus on culture. 'The only freedom we don't have is financial.'
Wendy Crewson, Sonja Smits, Colin Mochrie and R.H. Thomson were among those who assembled in Toronto Wednesday morning to call on the federal political parties to share their cultural platforms with Canadian voters.
From www.cbc.ca
"During this federal election campaign, we have heard nothing about cultural issues and we're here today to put culture on the election agenda and to demand action," Crewson said.
"Our own broadcasters are more interested in simulcasting U.S. programming than they are in showing Canadian programs. The reality is this: we are being culturally integrated into the U.S. and our politicians are not doing anything about it," she added.
"We are facing cultural appropriation by the U.S. and our next government needs to take action."
Mochrie, who has been seen on TV comedy shows in both the U.S. and in Canada, emphasized the difference between them.
While on the U.S. production Who's Line Is It Anyway?, Mochrie had a nifty wardrobe and dined from a well-stocked craft table, but he recalled listening to arguments "over whether the word penis would be used in the show" and "whether it would be inappropriate for me to fake-kiss a man on the lips."
Conversely, while working on CBC-TV's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mochrie joked, he may have once worn a hand-me-down wig and had only snacks to nibble on backstage, but he had the freedom to do skits like one about Viagra, where "my erect penis gets stuck in an elevator door."
"We have so much freedom in this country to say what we want," he concluded. "The only freedom we don't have is financial."
Stage and screen actress Fiona Reid recalled that in 1999, there had been a dozen, hour-long, English-Canadian dramas shown on TV during prime time. By the end of 2005, that number had dwindled to just three following CRTC changes (in 1999) that loosened Canadian content regulations during prime time.
"We have to get the teeth back in those regulations," Reid urged. "We must not apologize for asking government to support culture. Every other developed nation – save the United States and India – supports their culture and they make no bones about it...it takes money."
Wednesday's event, organized by English-language performers union ACTRA, stressed the three main issues it is pursuing with politicians:
* New CRTC content and spending requirements for private broadcasters.
* Increasing and stabilized funding for the Canadian Television Fund, Telefilm and the CBC.
* Maintaining current limits to foreign ownership of Canadian airwaves.
These issues were included in a series of questions the national union sent out to the major parties, including the Green Party, in early December. However, after follow-up letters and phone calls, only the NDP and the Bloc have replied.
"We haven't heard anything from the Green Party although they've got something on their website about culture. Nothing from the Liberals or the Conservatives," Stephen Waddell, ACTRA's national executive director, told CBC Arts Online.
"So where are they? Where do they stand?" he asked. "We're hopeful that we will get a response. Why not? These are very simple questions. Tell us what you believe in terms of the future of Canadian culture."
CANADIAN CULTURAL SOVEREIGNTY UNDER THREAT
January 11, 2005 - Toronto - Canadian stars today called on federal politicians to let Canadians know where they stand on Canada’s cultural future. Among those members of ACTRA taking
part in a Toronto press conference were Wendy Crewson, Richard Hardacre, Dan Lett, Miriam McDonald, Colin Mochrie, Cara Pifko, Karl Pruner, Fiona Reid, Wayne Robson, Sonja Smits, Julie Stewart, and R.H. Thomson. These well-known Canadian actors are determined to raise the alarm during this election about the threat to Canada's cultural sovereignty.
"It is our culture that defines us as a nation - it is what makes us who we are. Unfortunately, Canadians are overwhelmed by Hollywood content from American broadcasters; they're dumping their product into Canada. We're being culturally integrated into the U.S. and our politicians are not doing anything about it. Our next government needs to take immediate action," said Wendy Crewson.
At the press conference, actors spoke passionately of their concerns about the devastating decline of Canadian drama programming on our television screens and the lack of Canadian films in our movie theatres. They also drew attention to the alarming potential for foreign ownership of Canadian airwaves and the need for increased long-term funding for Telefilm, the Canadian Television Fund and the CBC.
"U.S. programming dominates our private broadcasters' schedules and Canadian drama is disappearing from our own TV screens. We're asking politicians to tell us that they will direct the CRTC to impose both drama content and spending requirements on private broadcasters so that Canadians can see our own diverse culture on our screens," said R.H. Thomson.
Culture is a $26 billion dollar industry that provides more than 700,000 direct jobs for Canadians. Performers and others in our cultural industries are frustrated that federal politicians are ignoring such a large part of Canada’s economy and sovereignty.
"There are less than two weeks left in this federal election campaign and we know very little about the parties’ plans on cultural issues," said Crewson.
"Canadians deserve to see the parties' cultural planks before we let them lead us down a path of no return" said Thomson. "And we’re asking Canadians to vote for the party and candidates who are most committed to taking action to give our country a strong, vibrant and independent culture."
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is a national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. ACTRA represents the interests of 21,000 members across Canada – the foundation of Canada's highly acclaimed professional performing community.
Later,
Kenaz
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Dare to Dream?
Hamilton City Hall has a severe PR problem. Last year to much media hype and cost to the tax payers, our civic leaders launched their marketing campaign Reach, dream, rise. The plan would see to the restoration of the downtown landmark Lister Block back to it's previous splendor, providing a corner stone to the revitalization to the much needed economy.
Yesterday council decided their plan was too expensive. Instead they have decided to let another landmark die in an undignified way. Along with a city hall that is crumbling, and the forced demolition of the Tivoli Theater, letting our Lister Block await the same fate is not effective advertising.
It's sad that we let McMaster University pursue a campus in Burlington, rather than our own downtown. Instead Hamilton hangs on to a thirty plus year pipe dream of a sprawling culs-de-sac and big box stores. The "Red Hill Creek" has already cost tax payers a half billion dollars and all we have to show for it is enough legal red tape to choke the life out of every proud Hamiltonian.
I came across a great article from Trevor Shaw of Hamilton in which he shares a "dream" that he had.
"In a dream I am Christmas shopping at Robinson's, Eaton's, and Kresge's. I take a walk in The Right House, just to look at the high-end, expensive clothing. I am enjoying walking from store to store, the street alive with people, musicians, carolers, and families. Gore Park is decorated and lit up - the core of the city, like a giant beating heart. I stop to get a hot chocolate at little café, resting for a while. Then I cross the street and get on the bus that is waiting to take me home."
Like Mr. Shaw and myself every person of our generation had this dream of our downtown, not that long ago. It was one of the best shopping experiences ever had. Each destination was different, far from the vanilla boxes that make up every store in every mall, each the same except for the logo above its entrance. It's too bad an entire generation doesn't even know this existed, instead what's left of the downtown is populated by the misguided "youth" of the "why me?" generation.
Hamilton had one Canada's great downtowns. Even if wealthy, well-run cities like Burlington, Mississauga, North York, and Brampton wanted, they could never have great downtowns with their commuter friendly signs urging you to park and experience the splendours of Hamilton. But, now the city core is a butt of jokes and just a place you pass through as you head through the "gateways". If I remember downtown the way it was, then certainly Mayor Larry DiIanni and every person on council does too.
Hamilton could expand the journey east down Barton Street. Barton Street could be the centre for artisan's. New-economy businesses, lofts, mixed-use buildings to replace the crack houses, creating a safe public space, retail stores that don't close-up at 6:00pm all together, restaurants, family housing on the side streets.
The city tried to liven up the street with a boulevard and lighting. All this does is snarl traffic to a crawl and give commuters a chance to view the effects of neglect and crime. The area needs to have the police patrol it the old way, walking the beat.
I think council knows what to do. I'm just waiting for someone with guts to do it. Guts means designated neighbourhoods, like a China Town, Artist Town, Little Italy, a Fashion District, an Entertainment District. It would give the areas a marketing edge, an identity, a niche for stores, a place that people who shop and live their a feeling of pride.
It needs to be more than hanging banners on light poles; we need unique street signs, streetscaping, wide sidewalks, on-street parking and appropriate businesses that mix well with the intended identity. We are the third most popular city in Canada for immigrants. Canon Street should be our China Town.
Let's take advantage of our rich multi-culturalism, we need more streets to look like James North, the roll-up canvas canopies/tents over each vendor stall and cafe, making a virtual roof over the street. A place to grab a great cup of Turkish coffee or a Greek pastry.
Oh well, if this is a fairy tale, I hope I make it to prosperity land before I get eaten by the evil dragon.
Later,
Kenaz
Yesterday council decided their plan was too expensive. Instead they have decided to let another landmark die in an undignified way. Along with a city hall that is crumbling, and the forced demolition of the Tivoli Theater, letting our Lister Block await the same fate is not effective advertising.
It's sad that we let McMaster University pursue a campus in Burlington, rather than our own downtown. Instead Hamilton hangs on to a thirty plus year pipe dream of a sprawling culs-de-sac and big box stores. The "Red Hill Creek" has already cost tax payers a half billion dollars and all we have to show for it is enough legal red tape to choke the life out of every proud Hamiltonian.
I came across a great article from Trevor Shaw of Hamilton in which he shares a "dream" that he had.
"In a dream I am Christmas shopping at Robinson's, Eaton's, and Kresge's. I take a walk in The Right House, just to look at the high-end, expensive clothing. I am enjoying walking from store to store, the street alive with people, musicians, carolers, and families. Gore Park is decorated and lit up - the core of the city, like a giant beating heart. I stop to get a hot chocolate at little café, resting for a while. Then I cross the street and get on the bus that is waiting to take me home."
Like Mr. Shaw and myself every person of our generation had this dream of our downtown, not that long ago. It was one of the best shopping experiences ever had. Each destination was different, far from the vanilla boxes that make up every store in every mall, each the same except for the logo above its entrance. It's too bad an entire generation doesn't even know this existed, instead what's left of the downtown is populated by the misguided "youth" of the "why me?" generation.
Hamilton had one Canada's great downtowns. Even if wealthy, well-run cities like Burlington, Mississauga, North York, and Brampton wanted, they could never have great downtowns with their commuter friendly signs urging you to park and experience the splendours of Hamilton. But, now the city core is a butt of jokes and just a place you pass through as you head through the "gateways". If I remember downtown the way it was, then certainly Mayor Larry DiIanni and every person on council does too.
Hamilton could expand the journey east down Barton Street. Barton Street could be the centre for artisan's. New-economy businesses, lofts, mixed-use buildings to replace the crack houses, creating a safe public space, retail stores that don't close-up at 6:00pm all together, restaurants, family housing on the side streets.
The city tried to liven up the street with a boulevard and lighting. All this does is snarl traffic to a crawl and give commuters a chance to view the effects of neglect and crime. The area needs to have the police patrol it the old way, walking the beat.
I think council knows what to do. I'm just waiting for someone with guts to do it. Guts means designated neighbourhoods, like a China Town, Artist Town, Little Italy, a Fashion District, an Entertainment District. It would give the areas a marketing edge, an identity, a niche for stores, a place that people who shop and live their a feeling of pride.
It needs to be more than hanging banners on light poles; we need unique street signs, streetscaping, wide sidewalks, on-street parking and appropriate businesses that mix well with the intended identity. We are the third most popular city in Canada for immigrants. Canon Street should be our China Town.
Let's take advantage of our rich multi-culturalism, we need more streets to look like James North, the roll-up canvas canopies/tents over each vendor stall and cafe, making a virtual roof over the street. A place to grab a great cup of Turkish coffee or a Greek pastry.
Oh well, if this is a fairy tale, I hope I make it to prosperity land before I get eaten by the evil dragon.
Later,
Kenaz
Monday, January 09, 2006
Rune Reading For The Week Of January 9, 2006-January 15, 2006
Introduction to Rune Readings
Rune readings are arrangements of the 24 runes (letters) of the old Futhark alphabet. The layout of the runes is known as a spread, and determines what each rune refers to. For example, in the Three Norns spread, the first rune represents the past, the second the present, and the third the future.
Sets: In addition to each rune having a meaning, the material in which the runes are carved can color the reading. Most people consistently use runes made of ceramic, stone, or wood. In order to broaden your experience, we offer readings with Gold Runes (for questions about business, career, and property), Jade Runes (for questions about love, friendship, and relationships), Ice Runes (for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement), Spirit Runes (for questions about mysticism, spirituality, and religion), and Stone Runes (for questions about the natural world and things beyond human control).
The question will remain the same: "Will this week be a successful one?"
Rune Alphabet
Spread:Cross(in order of reading)
The Cross spread is used to plot the arc of your life and the forces acting on it. It is the most popular spread, giving a very complete view of the situation. Ice Runes are most commonly used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement.
Here is the Reading Using the Ice Set.
1.
The left rune represents an important element of the past. Inguz is the rune of completion and fertility. The presence of this rune suggests that tasks which have been initiated will come to fruition. This rune is associated with Ing and Frey, it is this connection that explains its connotations of both fertility and sexuality. The variant of this rune shown here is reminiscent of the twin strands of life, and of the challenge and rewards of bringing together things complimentary.
2.
The middle rune represents a deciding element of the present. Dagez means daylight, and represents divine light. This rune generally refers to dawn (the initial sparking of energy) or to midday (the climax of energy). Both dawn and midday are symbolic of change, but unlike the changes in the perpetual circle of the year which are slow and subtle, the changes over a day are much faster and more dramatic. The breaking of a new day is symbolic of the rapid illumination of dismal circumstances, and is suggestive of Satori. Be careful - although this rune generally suggests a positive change, the symbology of a peaking point suggests that there must be a change downward as well. Fortunately for some, this rune is cyclic and irreversible, and so permanence is not promised - the only thing you can be sure of is an exciting ride.
3.
The right rune represents the critical element of the future, at the core of the final outcome. Sowelu is a strong symbol, for it represents the sun. Unlike equatorial cultures who may see the sun as a harsh and imperial force capable of causing droughts, in the cold north the sun is a purely feminine force that gives life and allows crops to grow. In dark times, this rune represents clarity of sight and the victory of good over evil. Sowelu is irreversible, as the cycles of the sun and seasons are perpetual.
4.
The top rune represents a force that works for you. Hagalaz is the rune of hail. Hail is a destructive and elemental force, so one can expect this rune to represent the disruption of one's life. In the harsh northern winter there is a halt to activity, and so delay or hindrance is frequently associated with this rune. The opposite of chaos is yet more chaos, as illustrated by the fact that this rune cannot be reversed.
5.
The bottom Rune represents a force that works against you. Laguz is the rune representing water. Laguz is a strongly feminine rune, and like the ocean contains much power of an uncontrollable nature. Here the rune is seen in the reversed, symbolic of the ebbing tide. This may suggest power being drawn away, or may perhaps the start of a journey. Since this is a rune of sexual power, the reversal can also suggest sexual problems or dissatisfaction.
If you are further interested in Rune stones, please check out a script I wrote about three years ago. The story tells of a women's chance encounter with the towns rune reader and physcic. Her reading leads to a terrible discovery about her ex-husband.Click here to read 'Evil Of A Different Kind'
Later,
Kenaz
Rune readings are arrangements of the 24 runes (letters) of the old Futhark alphabet. The layout of the runes is known as a spread, and determines what each rune refers to. For example, in the Three Norns spread, the first rune represents the past, the second the present, and the third the future.
Sets: In addition to each rune having a meaning, the material in which the runes are carved can color the reading. Most people consistently use runes made of ceramic, stone, or wood. In order to broaden your experience, we offer readings with Gold Runes (for questions about business, career, and property), Jade Runes (for questions about love, friendship, and relationships), Ice Runes (for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement), Spirit Runes (for questions about mysticism, spirituality, and religion), and Stone Runes (for questions about the natural world and things beyond human control).
The question will remain the same: "Will this week be a successful one?"
Rune Alphabet
Spread:Cross(in order of reading)
The Cross spread is used to plot the arc of your life and the forces acting on it. It is the most popular spread, giving a very complete view of the situation. Ice Runes are most commonly used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement.
Here is the Reading Using the Ice Set.
1.
The left rune represents an important element of the past. Inguz is the rune of completion and fertility. The presence of this rune suggests that tasks which have been initiated will come to fruition. This rune is associated with Ing and Frey, it is this connection that explains its connotations of both fertility and sexuality. The variant of this rune shown here is reminiscent of the twin strands of life, and of the challenge and rewards of bringing together things complimentary.
2.
The middle rune represents a deciding element of the present. Dagez means daylight, and represents divine light. This rune generally refers to dawn (the initial sparking of energy) or to midday (the climax of energy). Both dawn and midday are symbolic of change, but unlike the changes in the perpetual circle of the year which are slow and subtle, the changes over a day are much faster and more dramatic. The breaking of a new day is symbolic of the rapid illumination of dismal circumstances, and is suggestive of Satori. Be careful - although this rune generally suggests a positive change, the symbology of a peaking point suggests that there must be a change downward as well. Fortunately for some, this rune is cyclic and irreversible, and so permanence is not promised - the only thing you can be sure of is an exciting ride.
3.
The right rune represents the critical element of the future, at the core of the final outcome. Sowelu is a strong symbol, for it represents the sun. Unlike equatorial cultures who may see the sun as a harsh and imperial force capable of causing droughts, in the cold north the sun is a purely feminine force that gives life and allows crops to grow. In dark times, this rune represents clarity of sight and the victory of good over evil. Sowelu is irreversible, as the cycles of the sun and seasons are perpetual.
4.
The top rune represents a force that works for you. Hagalaz is the rune of hail. Hail is a destructive and elemental force, so one can expect this rune to represent the disruption of one's life. In the harsh northern winter there is a halt to activity, and so delay or hindrance is frequently associated with this rune. The opposite of chaos is yet more chaos, as illustrated by the fact that this rune cannot be reversed.
5.
The bottom Rune represents a force that works against you. Laguz is the rune representing water. Laguz is a strongly feminine rune, and like the ocean contains much power of an uncontrollable nature. Here the rune is seen in the reversed, symbolic of the ebbing tide. This may suggest power being drawn away, or may perhaps the start of a journey. Since this is a rune of sexual power, the reversal can also suggest sexual problems or dissatisfaction.
If you are further interested in Rune stones, please check out a script I wrote about three years ago. The story tells of a women's chance encounter with the towns rune reader and physcic. Her reading leads to a terrible discovery about her ex-husband.Click here to read 'Evil Of A Different Kind'
Later,
Kenaz
Sunday, January 08, 2006
North of 60
Virginia Boulay"North of 60" is an ensemble drama about the fictional native community of Lynx River, Northwest Territories, Canada. The show originally aired on CBC from 1992 to 1998. It has been followed by several TV Movies.
The North of 60 series was shot in Bragg Creek, Alberta, and is still one of Canada's most popular and enduring dramatic series, drawing at its peak an unpressident weekly average audience of nearly 1 million in English Canada. It was a rare production that, instead of finding a formula and playing it safe, continued to go forward and take risks with the character and plot development. You cared about the characters and admired that they are portrayed in their weaknesses as well as their strengths.
Another strength of North of 60 was it's cast. The show was definitely an ensemble show. In fact, the ensemble was so strong that major characters would sometimes be gone for weeks at a time without any deleterious effect on the show's quality. The show garnered forty-four Gemini nominations, winning five.
Many of these talented stars have gone on to many other projects, expanding their appeal to Americans who had unfortunately missed out on this shows greatness. Here a small list of where you have seen many of talents that this show has given us.
Tracey Cook-The Highwayman,The Possession of Michael D,Catwalk(Canadian TV Series),Snake Eater III: His Law,Drop Dead Gorgeous(Tv)
Tom Jackson- Loyalties (1986),Clearcut (1991), Spirit Rider (TV-1993),Medicine River (1993),The Diviners (TV-1993),Grizzly Falls (1999),17 successful years as creator of the Huron Carol
Gordon Tootoosis--Alaska (1996), Black Robe,Cowboys and Indians: The J.J. Harper Story, The Edge,Legends of the Fall
Dakota House-One Dead Indian,The X-Files: The Unopened File,The Diviners,Medicine River,DreamKeeper,Shania: A Life in Eight Albums
Simon Baker-The Sweet Hereafter,I, Robot,Shanghai Noon,Smoke Signals
Nathaniel Arcand- Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning,Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story
Tina Louise Bomberry-Shania: A Life in Eight Albums,Medicine River
Tantoo Cardinal- Black Robe,Legends of the Fall, Dances with Wolves,Smoke Signals
Art Hindle-Paradise Falls(Canadain TV series),Stranded(Black Horizon),The Arrow,E.N.G.,Porky's II: The Next Day,Porky's,Dallas,The Brood,Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Michael Horse-Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee,The Untouchables(TV Series),Twin Peaks,
Michael Obey-Big Bear
Timothy Webber--Captive (1991),Intersection,Murder by Reason of Insanity,
Byron Chief Moon-Alaska (1996),Scary Movie 3,Little Brother of War,The X-Files: The Unopened File,White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf,Medicine River
Graham Greene- Dances with Wolves,The New Beachcombers,The Green Mile,Die Hard: With a Vengeance,The Red Green Show,Dances With Wolves,Spirit Bay
Adam Beach-The Big Empty,Cowboys and Indians: The J.J. Harper Story,Joe Dirt,Smoke Signals,Windtalkers
Robert Bockstael-Any Mother's Son,A Father for Brittany,His Bodyguard
August Schellenberg-Black Robe,Tremors 4: The Legend Begins,DreamKeeper,Free Willy 3: The Rescue,Silence,Crazy Horse,Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home,Tecumseh: The Last Warrior,Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee,Geronimo,Free Willy
As well the show has had many guest appearances, the most memorable was Robin Duke(SNL) who played the character of Faith, a bank officer who ends up having a personal relationship with Gerry, the town's shady propriator of the only diner around.
The fifth installment of the North of 60 franchise , "Distant Drumming," ,was filmed in August, 2003 and is scheduled to premiere on CBC on January 30,
2005.
A short synopsis,
Teevee Tenia (Dakota House) has a plan - he intends to persuade Lynx River to dump the RCMP and establish an all Dene Police Force. But Michelle Kenidi (Tina Keeper) is concerned: Teevee is Chief now and the de facto CEO of Lynx River Resources. Will a Dene Police Force in Lynx River be answerable to Canadian law? Or to Teevee?
When an elderly tourist (Ken Pogue) from Edmonton is found beaten to death, Michelle’s concerns deepen as her suspicions fall upon Teevee’s friend, Matthew Fowler (George Leach). Teevee brings in another police officer, Marjorie Sebastian (Jennifer Podemski), who focuses on a different suspect; Daniel Deela (Lorne Cardinal).
As both women pursue conflicting investigations, painful events from the past come alive. For the community of Lynx River, the town’s future is now at stake.
The more detailed synopsis can be found at the link above as well as photos, trailer clips and interviews with the cast and creators of this Canadian iconic show. you will need Flash Player installed to view the site.
Later,
Kenaz
You Have Got To Be Kidding!
How would we ever get by without warning labels like this: “Ovenware will get hot when used in oven”?
And many people were probably spared from serious burns after reading this helpful advisory on a heat gun that produces temperatures of 1,000 degrees: “Do not use this tool as a hair dryer”.
In an increasingly litigious society, the Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch (M-LAW) has been handing out awards for these blatantly obvious product recommendations for nine years, and the heat gun advisory won this year’s Wacky Warning Label Contest.
The second place prize went to a warning on a kitchen knife that reads: “Never try to catch a falling knife.” Perhaps the company that produces the product was just protecting itself against customers who aren’t the sharpest knives in the drawer.
In an apparent effort to ward off angry tourists who lost their way in the waters around Hilton Head Island in South Carolina after consulting its map printed on cocktail napkins, an eatery printed the following advisory under it: “Caution. Not to be used for navigation.” That notice won third prize.
There were also some interesting honourable mentions in this year’s contest, including a little piece of advice on an unusual product.
The warning on a bottle of dried bobcat urine used to keep pests away from the garden says “Not for human consumption.”
“Warning labels are a sign of our lawsuit-plagued times,” Robert B. Dorigo Jones, M-LAW president, said on the group’s website.
“An unpredictable legal system – in which judges allow anyone to file a lawsuit on almost any theory – has created a need for product makers to plaster wacky warnings on everything. When judges see it as their job to dismiss cases that are rooted in frivolous theories, we’ll see fewer wacky labels and more fairness in the courts.”
There are several silly lawsuits that have been filed over the years, including a case cited on the M-LAW website where a man was awarded $50,000 after he sued a small company that makes basketball nets.
The amateur b-ball player claimed the business was responsible when he got his teeth stuck in the net while he was dunking the ball.
If you thought this year’s entries were a hoot, here’s a look at some of the silliest entries M-LAW has received over the years:
* A massage chair warns: “DO NOT use massage chair without clothing... and never force any body part into the backrest area while the rollers are moving.”
* A popular scooter for children warns: "This product moves when used."
* A household iron warns users: “Never iron clothes while they are being worn”
* A warning on an electric drill made for carpenters cautions: “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.”
* The label on a bottle of drain cleaner warns: “If you do not understand, or cannot read, all directions, cautions and warnings, do not use this product.”
* A cartridge for a laser printer warns, “Do not eat toner”
* A can of self-defense pepper spray warns users: “May irritate eyes”
* A dishwasher carries this warning: “Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher.”
* A box of birthday cake candles says: “DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity.”
* A popular manufactured fireplace log warns: “Caution - Risk of Fire”
* A flushable toilet brush warns: "Do not use for personal hygiene."
* A digital thermometer that can be used to take a person's temperature several different ways warns: "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally."
HOW DUMB CAN WE BE?
You might want to know that there are a lot of people who — even when warned in plain English — have not a clue what they’ve been warned about.
A recent article in The New York Times revealed that, when it comes to warning labels — especially those on prescription medicines — many consumers misinterpret what they say.
Researchers interviewed hundreds of healthy, English-speaking adults, showed them actual warning stickers, then asked them to explain what the sticker meant.
The results were scary.
For example, volunteers were shown a warning sticker that advises “Do not chew or crush. Swallow whole.” Seems pretty clear, doesn’t it? Maybe to you, but not to study participants. Many of them thought the label meant they should chew the pill and crush it before swallowing. Others thought the label meant the drug was “just for your stomach.” One participant said the sticker advised users to “chew it up so it will dissolve, don’t swallow whole or you might choke.”
Another sticker, “For external use ONLY,” was interpreted to mean “Medicine will make you feel dizzy” and “Take only if you need it.” Some thought the drug was radioactive.
With those kind of results, it’s no wonder manufacturers feel it’s in their best interests to warn against virtually anything. Still, with those kind of results, you have to wonder if ANY warning label could achieve the desired result.
At least one company seems to understand just how little the average consumer truly comprehends. It makes a laser pointer. An accompanying label cautions, “Do not look into laser with remaining eye.”
Is this gods idea of natural selection?
Later,
Kenaz
And many people were probably spared from serious burns after reading this helpful advisory on a heat gun that produces temperatures of 1,000 degrees: “Do not use this tool as a hair dryer”.
In an increasingly litigious society, the Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch (M-LAW) has been handing out awards for these blatantly obvious product recommendations for nine years, and the heat gun advisory won this year’s Wacky Warning Label Contest.
The second place prize went to a warning on a kitchen knife that reads: “Never try to catch a falling knife.” Perhaps the company that produces the product was just protecting itself against customers who aren’t the sharpest knives in the drawer.
In an apparent effort to ward off angry tourists who lost their way in the waters around Hilton Head Island in South Carolina after consulting its map printed on cocktail napkins, an eatery printed the following advisory under it: “Caution. Not to be used for navigation.” That notice won third prize.
There were also some interesting honourable mentions in this year’s contest, including a little piece of advice on an unusual product.
The warning on a bottle of dried bobcat urine used to keep pests away from the garden says “Not for human consumption.”
“Warning labels are a sign of our lawsuit-plagued times,” Robert B. Dorigo Jones, M-LAW president, said on the group’s website.
“An unpredictable legal system – in which judges allow anyone to file a lawsuit on almost any theory – has created a need for product makers to plaster wacky warnings on everything. When judges see it as their job to dismiss cases that are rooted in frivolous theories, we’ll see fewer wacky labels and more fairness in the courts.”
There are several silly lawsuits that have been filed over the years, including a case cited on the M-LAW website where a man was awarded $50,000 after he sued a small company that makes basketball nets.
The amateur b-ball player claimed the business was responsible when he got his teeth stuck in the net while he was dunking the ball.
If you thought this year’s entries were a hoot, here’s a look at some of the silliest entries M-LAW has received over the years:
* A massage chair warns: “DO NOT use massage chair without clothing... and never force any body part into the backrest area while the rollers are moving.”
* A popular scooter for children warns: "This product moves when used."
* A household iron warns users: “Never iron clothes while they are being worn”
* A warning on an electric drill made for carpenters cautions: “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.”
* The label on a bottle of drain cleaner warns: “If you do not understand, or cannot read, all directions, cautions and warnings, do not use this product.”
* A cartridge for a laser printer warns, “Do not eat toner”
* A can of self-defense pepper spray warns users: “May irritate eyes”
* A dishwasher carries this warning: “Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher.”
* A box of birthday cake candles says: “DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity.”
* A popular manufactured fireplace log warns: “Caution - Risk of Fire”
* A flushable toilet brush warns: "Do not use for personal hygiene."
* A digital thermometer that can be used to take a person's temperature several different ways warns: "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally."
HOW DUMB CAN WE BE?
You might want to know that there are a lot of people who — even when warned in plain English — have not a clue what they’ve been warned about.
A recent article in The New York Times revealed that, when it comes to warning labels — especially those on prescription medicines — many consumers misinterpret what they say.
Researchers interviewed hundreds of healthy, English-speaking adults, showed them actual warning stickers, then asked them to explain what the sticker meant.
The results were scary.
For example, volunteers were shown a warning sticker that advises “Do not chew or crush. Swallow whole.” Seems pretty clear, doesn’t it? Maybe to you, but not to study participants. Many of them thought the label meant they should chew the pill and crush it before swallowing. Others thought the label meant the drug was “just for your stomach.” One participant said the sticker advised users to “chew it up so it will dissolve, don’t swallow whole or you might choke.”
Another sticker, “For external use ONLY,” was interpreted to mean “Medicine will make you feel dizzy” and “Take only if you need it.” Some thought the drug was radioactive.
With those kind of results, it’s no wonder manufacturers feel it’s in their best interests to warn against virtually anything. Still, with those kind of results, you have to wonder if ANY warning label could achieve the desired result.
At least one company seems to understand just how little the average consumer truly comprehends. It makes a laser pointer. An accompanying label cautions, “Do not look into laser with remaining eye.”
Is this gods idea of natural selection?
Later,
Kenaz
Saturday, January 07, 2006
My Cat Emilly
My cat Emilly
These a few sketches that I did of my Calico cat Emilly back in 2002. This month she turns 13, which in human years is 67. Let me tell tell you this kitty aint ready for feline retirement, she still has her claws and damn she likes to use them. I named her after my favourite twentieth century painter, Emilly Carr. She does her namesake justice, she's miss independant, rightous and knows what she wants. In the case of Emilly the Cat that includes breakfast, now!. Hail!, Hail! Emilly.
Later,
Kenaz
Microsoft’s Windows operating system is vulnerable to hackers.
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
It may be the new year, but here’s a seemingly age old problem – Microsoft’s Windows operating system is vulnerable to hackers.
You’ve heard that statement so many times before, it’s hardly news. But this may be.
According to anti-virus firm F-Secure, the latest flaw in the product Bill Gates created may be the biggest ever detected, and has the potential to affect millions of users of the O.S. going all the way back to the 1990s.
It first came to light last week, when hackers published the source code for a problem that affects something called the Windows Metafile, a list of commands that can be used to draw graphics on your screen.
But the virus fighting experts say this flaw is different from others because it covers so many different flavours of Windows, and doesn’t require you to do much more than simply visit a webpage, look at an email or read an instant message. It can then put spyware on your machine without you even knowing it.
"The … vulnerability probably affects more computers than any other security vulnerability, ever," states F-Secure’s Mikko Hypponen on the company’s website.
Worse still, Microsoft – which has been aware of the problem since last week – has yet to come up with a patch for the problem. And when hackers published their findings on the net in late December, they gave their malicious finding out to all who might seek to exploit it.
Spyware can leave computers open to a host of problems, including allowing hackers to track where you go and what you type, as well as potentially turning your PC into a ‘zombie’ that sends out thousands of spam emails a day without you even knowing it.
The flaw also has the potential to allow viruses onto your machine, although that hasn’t happened yet.
It’s a pain for consumers but it costs businesses billions of dollars a year to fight it.
And those in the know now say this is a big business in another way. The old concept of the teenager in his bedroom sending out malicious code that replicates itself across the world is all but over.
Instead, hacking has becomes a major tool for organized crime, allowing it to rake in untold billions at the expense of others in a felony that’s almost untraceable.
So what can you do? Until Microsoft issues its patch, not a lot. The Explorer browser is the most vulnerable. Those who use Opera or Firefox will be prompted about running a .wmf file. Only people answering ‘yes’ run the risk of infection.
And you can always practice safe computing by keeping your virus software up to date.
Microsoft has issued a warning urging its millions of users to simply stay away from suspicious websites and not to open emails they’re not sure of. “Users should take care not to visit unfamiliar or untrusted websites that could potentially host the malicious code,” a statement reads.
Which leaves millions pretty much on their own for now. The computer giant hopes to have a fix ready for its next update on January 10th – still a week away.
It’s another black mark for the company, which has made improving its flawed security a cornerstone of recent marketing efforts.
"Microsoft's delay is inexcusable," rails Alan Paller, director of research at computer security group SANS Institute. "There's no excuse other than incompetence and negligence."
But the Redmond, Washington giant responds it has to be sure any patch works, and won't be rushed into talking millions into downloading something that's simply not ready.
Update:The Fix Is In
Friday, January 6, 2006
First they claimed they wouldn’t have a fix ready until next week.
Then they added they had to thoroughly test all the possible solutions.
But stung by criticism of what some experts are calling the worst flaw ever detected in Microsoft’s Windows, the company has quickly rushed out a patch that can be downloaded online.
The trouble first started when hackers published the source code that would let others take over your PC through an element that the operating system uses to display images.
Pictures have been used to spread viruses and spyware before, but this one was different – all users were vulnerable because they simply had to visit a tainted web page or open an email to get it, and they wouldn’t even be aware of it.
Worse still, firewalls and anti-virus software could do little to stop the problem.
Microsoft has been roundly criticized for waiting so long to come out with a fix, simply advising users to beware of where they went on the Internet instead.
"Microsoft's delay is inexcusable," fumed Alan Paller of the security group SANS Institute when the full scope of the problem was made public. "There's no excuse other than incompetence and negligence."
The computer giant has been stung by such comments and rushed the patch online. It can be downloaded by clicking here.
Microsoft has been the focal point of hacker attacks for years, leading the firm to promise it would takes steps to improve security. This latest setback may solidify the idea in the mind of users that it still has a long way to go.
Later,
Kenaz
Friday, January 06, 2006
2006 World Junior Champions In Pictures
Teams like Russia and the United States had a wealth of talent on paper going into the 2006 world junior hockey championship. But when all was said and done, it was good old-fashioned teamwork that won the gold medal - for Canada.
Michael Blunden scored twice, and Steve Downie, Blake Comeau and Kyle Chipchura added singles, while Justin Pogge stopped 35 shots for his third shutout as Canada blanked Russia 5-0 to win its second straight world junior title.
Despite having a younger and less-experienced roster compared to last year - defenceman Cam Barker was the only returning player from the 2005 team - head coach Brent Sutter's no-nonsense philosophy of hard work and attention to detail shone throughout the tournament. The end result was impressive.
Only one Canadian player - Comeau - cracked the top 10 in scoring, a testament to the work from all four lines.
Sutter improved to 12-0 in his two years at the helm of the national team and is now the winningest Canadian coach in the history of this tournament.
After blanking the Finland in the semifinals, Pogge now has the longest shutout streak in Canadian history, and his three shutouts in one tournament are also a Canadian record.
Despite being out shot 15 -8 in the first period, Canada worked harder and was more willing to pay the physical price in the Russian zone.
Canada was then able to capitalize as Downie and Comeau scored two quick goals for a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.
Television replays in the opening minutes of the second period showed the puck getting across the goal-line behind Pogge. The Russians had a long discussion with American referee Brian Thul, but the score remained 2-0.
Canada's power play then came to life, as Blunden scored his first two goals of the tournament with the man advantage. Blunden shoveled a loose puck that got loose in a goal-mouth scramble over Anton Khudobin at 14:44, and then knocked in a rebound on a Barker shot from the blueline at 12:02.
Chipchura padded the lead to 5-0 in the third period, beating Khudobin on the short side.
In perfect Sutter style, the Russians were held scoreless on six power play opportunities. Marc Staal - who was named the best defenceman in the tournament - was given the task of covering Russian sniper Evgeni Malkin and successfully held him off the scoresheet.
With the gold medal win, Canada has tied the Soviet Union winning a medal for the eighth consecutive year (1999-2006). The Soviets accomplished the feat from 1974 to 1981.
Canada also won gold on home ice for the first time since 1995, when Red Deer hosted the event. Canada had lost to Russia on home soil by one goal in the final of the 1999 tournament in Winnipeg and in the 2003 final Halifax.
Twelve players from this year's roster are eligible to play at the tournament next year in Sweden.
Later,
Kenaz
Canada levels the boom.
Michael Blunden scored twice, and Steve Downie, Blake Comeau and Kyle Chipchura added singles, while Justin Pogge stopped 35 shots for his third shutout as Canada blanked Russia 5-0 to win its second straight world junior title.
Despite having a younger and less-experienced roster compared to last year - defenceman Cam Barker was the only returning player from the 2005 team - head coach Brent Sutter's no-nonsense philosophy of hard work and attention to detail shone throughout the tournament. The end result was impressive.
Only one Canadian player - Comeau - cracked the top 10 in scoring, a testament to the work from all four lines.
Sutter improved to 12-0 in his two years at the helm of the national team and is now the winningest Canadian coach in the history of this tournament.
After blanking the Finland in the semifinals, Pogge now has the longest shutout streak in Canadian history, and his three shutouts in one tournament are also a Canadian record.
Despite being out shot 15 -8 in the first period, Canada worked harder and was more willing to pay the physical price in the Russian zone.
Canada was then able to capitalize as Downie and Comeau scored two quick goals for a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.
Television replays in the opening minutes of the second period showed the puck getting across the goal-line behind Pogge. The Russians had a long discussion with American referee Brian Thul, but the score remained 2-0.
Canada's power play then came to life, as Blunden scored his first two goals of the tournament with the man advantage. Blunden shoveled a loose puck that got loose in a goal-mouth scramble over Anton Khudobin at 14:44, and then knocked in a rebound on a Barker shot from the blueline at 12:02.
Chipchura padded the lead to 5-0 in the third period, beating Khudobin on the short side.
In perfect Sutter style, the Russians were held scoreless on six power play opportunities. Marc Staal - who was named the best defenceman in the tournament - was given the task of covering Russian sniper Evgeni Malkin and successfully held him off the scoresheet.
With the gold medal win, Canada has tied the Soviet Union winning a medal for the eighth consecutive year (1999-2006). The Soviets accomplished the feat from 1974 to 1981.
Canada also won gold on home ice for the first time since 1995, when Red Deer hosted the event. Canada had lost to Russia on home soil by one goal in the final of the 1999 tournament in Winnipeg and in the 2003 final Halifax.
Twelve players from this year's roster are eligible to play at the tournament next year in Sweden.
Later,
Kenaz
Canada levels the boom.
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