Dr. Anton Juan’s lecture on Philippine culture hits home

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Dr. Anton Juan’s lecture on Agency office
point that Filipinos everywhere need to
remember their culture and pass it on
to their children. He urged us to
Philippine culture hits home
emulate heroic deeds because if we
do not, we do not really remember our
culture and we also forget our values.
Reported by Z. Ferry-Kharroubi
It was evident from the very
Montreal, March 16, 2012 - In beginning of his lecture that he was
spite of the short notice, a big well versed with Philippine history and
audience was on hand to listen to Dr. that he was not only delivering a
Anton Juan, a UP alumnus and a full speech but also helping us build a
tenured professor at Notre Dame unique Filipino identity which we seem
University in Indiana, who came to to be losing after a long absence from
Montreal on a brief visit, our home country. He interspersed
accompanied by the Philippine his lecture with humorous anecdotes
Embassy diplomatic corps, the that elicited laughter. Time passed
Philippine Ambassador, Leslie Gatan unnoticeable as he really made a lot of
and his wife, Mrs. Debbie Gatan, and sense and provoked some questions.
Consul and First Secretary Porfirio M. For instance, he said “Of course, we
Mayo, Jr., and his wife, Mrs. Flerida can have fun, but we can also have the
Anne Camille P. Mayo, also a Consul truth.” He pointed out not only our
and First Secretary. FAMAS headed strengths but also our weaknesses.
by Au Osdon, a UP Alumna, along “Instead of erecting towers of
with members of the executive board knowledge, we are destroying
and volunteers made all the ourselves at the bottom.”
arrangements at 6767 Cote des Dr. Juan traced the roots of
Neiges, a community resource center Philippine cultural history - from the
where the welcome reception was ancient times to the present. He
held. Co-hosts are: The Auxiliary for presented examples of great works of
FAMAS, Ladies and Knights of Rizal, art by Filipinos. He said that we as a
Tess and Derek Fincham and the nation must be proud of ourselves.
Council of Canadian Filipinos of We have many talented artists,
Dr. Anton Juan, a professor at Notre Dame University in Indiana, delivered a lecture on Philippine
Quebec.
cultural heritage which he is passionate about. He urges Filipinos to remember their culture as
Dr. Juan’s main theme
he says, if we forget it, we will also forget our values. See Page 4 - Philippine culture
seemed to have driven home the
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Letter to the Editor
5 March 2012 This is an unacceptable situation
Raising awareness and pride of and needs to be fixed now. We have given
Disappointed at the Department DND and the CF ample time to fix this
our cultural identity of National Defence’s Inaction inequity but there has been no
By Patricia (Pat) Varga commitment to date. Now, with the federal
After hearing Dr. Anton Juan Having the experience of How could two departments of government deficit reduction a certainty,
the federal government be so The Royal Canadian Legion is looking for
speak about Philippine cultural listening to lectures similar to Dr.
diametrically opposed? I ask this question a commitment and a firm date.
heritage, we felt quite pleasantly Juan’s is certainly a positive step
because there are two economic support This is a substantive example of
surprised to learn that we have such a towards broadening our common
programs for our veterans in play here. how the federal government’s deficit
rich cultural heritage. Perhaps, some knowledge of our culture. It is also an
One is the Service Persons reduction program is being run on the
of us knew this before but the long opportunity to have a dialogue with Income Security Insurance Plan Long backs of our veterans. Surely our veterans
absence from our home country others and begin to understand what Term Disability (SISIP LTD), a mandatory deserve better treatment than this. Those
makes us forget the past Moreover, is behind our apparent disunity. Often insurance program for Canadian Forces that have been injured in the performance
not many parents have the time to times, we make critical comments that (CF) members, and the other is the of their duties with the CF deserve the
teach their children about Philippine are the result of miscommunication. Veterans Affairs Canada Earnings Loss same income support regardless of which
history. As years go by, and our On the other hand, if we manage to Benefit (VAC ELB). program they are on. This is only fair.
Before October 2011 the New It is inconceivable that
children grow up, we have not really work on the idea that we have
Veterans Charter (NVC) and the Service institutions such as the CF and the federal
been diligent enough to go out of our common values as Filipinos, we may
Person’s’ Income Security Insurance Plan government can stand up and say we
way to show something that will make eventually succeed in overcoming the
(SISIP) provided for 75% of a Canadian care for our troops and we care for our
them understand that their parents negative traits of a “crab mentality” of
Forces member’s salary at release – the own when they treat the most vulnerable
came from a civilized country, even which we easily accuse others of. two programs were exactly the same. of our veterans so shoddily.
before the Western powers came to Although Dr. Juan did not Injured members were on one or the Young men and women today
colonize us. This lecture reminds us of discuss the issue of community unity, other. join the CF for a rewarding career. To have
our obligation to show to our youth he has probably made it possible to Last year, in response to appeals it cut short by a debilitating injury is
that cultural traditions connect us to think about this in relation to Filipino from veterans’ groups, such as The Royal hard enough, however, the loss of a
our ancestors and provide a cultural cultural traditions. There are many Canadian Legion, the federal government suitable income should they be
announced they would increase the
treasure that connect generations to organizations in our community that unable to work again is a two-fold
benefit to ensure basic needs as shelter,
one another, providing continuity and are based on dialects which seem to burden that they should not have to
food, clothing, etc., could be met. VAC
identification. imply that there is an inherent obstacle bear.
implemented the increased amount to the
It is quite a refreshing and an to community unity because of the
ELB program on 3 October 2011. The
inspiring experience to listen to fragmentation created. When the time Department of National Defence Patricia (Pat) Varga is the Dominion
another Filipino whose heart is full of comes to hold festivities, each group (DND)/CF did not. Therefore, there is now President of The Royal Canadian
passion for Philippine culture. He has seems to have the desire to have their a huge inequity! Through no fault of their Legion.
captured the admiration of his fellow own party. Naturally, the dissipation of own we have some veterans who have
“kababayan” in realizing that we are resources is unavoidable and the been injured attributable to their military For more information call Bob Butt at
blessed for having so many great success of any activity is service being paid $40,000 per year and 613-591-3335 Extension 241 from 8
some at less than $20,000.
artists, and beautiful works compromised because of lack of a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
comparable to any other country in the support. Even though it is a common Irving Layton: a teacher and friend
world. He has also shown us that we opinion that there are too many
can afford to laugh at ourselves, not associations in the community, no one
(March 16, 2012) This week
because of any feeling of inferiority but can do anything about it. Maybe, it is marks the centenary of the birth of Irving
because we can accept our common part of our being Filipino to form clicks Layton. I had the honour to participate in
humanity. or groups which we call in the tributes in his memory this past weekend
Culture has always been quite vernacular “barkada.” in Ottawa and Montreal, where I joined
an interesting aspect of our existence We are looking forward to the with fellow students of his - which I was -
for it reflects our values as a nation. It next visit of Dr. Juan when he brings to and fellow admirers of his life and work,
which I continue to be.
is also a fundamental part of our Montreal the play about migrants and
As I noted on the occasion, we
identity which can easily be overseas workers. Perhaps, this will
were there to celebrate and remember a
undermined by feeling of inferiority give us the opportunity to demonstrate
great teacher, poet, wordsmith, architect
and insecurity. What Dr. Juan gave us that in spite of our apparent differences
of language - a poetic genius with an
through this lecture is knowledge of from time to time, we can work abiding jeremiad against injustice.
our own cultural history that makes us together as a community to support Indeed, given his intense biblical
realize that we have something to be someone like Dr. Juan who has many image - his powerful, resonant voice, his
proud about. He has shown to us the accomplishments that make us proud railing against injustice - I remember
many wonderful things that we have for being a Filipino. feeling (I was studying Jeremiah at the
missed or failed to understand. Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi time) that Jeremiah must have looked and
sounded like Irving Layton.
Between 1952 and 1955, Irving
Harper Government Takes Action
Layton was my teacher not only in was that I learned a great deal about
literature and the humanities, but in the literature and the humanities, but very little
to Support Canadian Families
entirety of the secular studies program at about physics, chemistry and math.
Herzliah Junior High School - including
Telecommunications measures I am outlining today will
physics, chemistry and math. The result See Page 7 Irving Layton
Decisions ensure the timely availability of world-
class wireless services at low prices
Today's announcement will
for Canadian families, including those
provide Canadian families with more
in rural areas."
choices at low prices for wireless
Minister Paradis announced
services
that:The Telecommunications Act will
Russell, Ontario, March 14,
be amended to lift foreign investment
2012—Today, the Honourable
restrictions for telecom companies that
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the total Canadian telecom- Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc.
Government will be taking action to
munications market. This will help Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi
provide Canadian families with more
telecom companies with a small Chief Editor & Publisher Hilda T. Veloso
csehroviicceess . at low prices for wireless market share access the capital they JeArrly A Ebsdtoranda Sam Kevin W.G. Quiambao
need to grow and compete. Community News
"The Harper Government Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor
The government will be
understands that Canadian families
applying caps in the upcoming Columnists Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento
work hard for their money and that
Founder Opinion Editorial
they want their government to make
decisions that will help them keep See Page 14 Telecommunications The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that
more of it," said Minister Paradis. "The of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors.
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the issue of community unity although Juan’s lecture is entertaining and
From Page 1 Philippine culture
he seemed to have acknowledged that
singers, musicians, painters, and this is a common problem among educational
by W. G. Quiambao
artisans. He showed examples of different communities where we find
native designs that are unique as they Filipinos around the world. For I've been living in Canada for 43 years a roar of laughter. He told a story that in
are dreamed by the weavers example, why do Filipino businesses, but I've never returned home to the Greece, when someone dies, Greeks pray
themselves. He mentioned how Nora in particular, the restaurants do not last Philippines even once. However my silently on the wake but in the Philippines,
Aunor raised the bar of acting. He long? This is due to the lack of interest in our culture that I've almost Filipinos serve food and play mahjong
and cards. Moeover, he finds the
showed a young Dr. Jose Rizal and patronage from fellow Filipinos. He forgotten has been renewed after hearing
fondness of Filipinos strange for posing for
some of his works. What surprised surmised that this could be due to the Dr. Anton Juan's lecture on cultural history
pictures at the funeral parlour or cemetery.
many people in the audience was Dr. fact that some Filipinos prefer to cook of the Philippines on March 16 at 6767
He asked a rhetorical question why
Cote des Neiges. He was successful in
Rizal’s sculpture that predated the their own food at home, and Filipinos are considered the best players of
reconnecting Filipinos in Montreal to their
Statue of Liberty. It would seem that sometimes even claim that they cook the flute. He said this is because of the
root. In fact, James de la Paz, president of
this Statue was a copy of his work. better than the restaurants shape of our flat nose.
Council of Canadian-Filipino Associations
Some misconceptions and Finally, Dr. Juan stated that the of Quebec and Manny Lagasca, former Juan is not only deliriously funny
myths were dispelled by Dr. Juan, and next opportunity he has will be about FAMAS director, remarked, "He knows but also undoubtedly witty. He seemed to
even educated us about the true corruption which is admittedly part of what he is talking about. Ok ito." have answers for almost everything. When
nature of Philippine languages that we Philippine culture. He jokingly a female member of the audience from
Mexico asked why it was important to
used to believe consisted of 87 wondered aloud – how could
preserve our culture, he said, "Honey,
dialects. By defining what a language Fernando Poe, Jr., a well-known folk
when we die, our names will carry it. We
is, he said that the Philippines have 85 hero, receive zero in many polling
should be deeply involved in our culture."
languages and 125 dialects. He made places in the Muslim districts during Juan strongly urged the Filipinos
us understand the different his election battle with GMA. who are going back to the Philippines not
movements portrayed in most Dr. Juan has plans of bringing only to look for restaurants but also to
Philippine folk dances Using body a play to Montreal regarding migrant watch cultural shows because Filipinos
language and gestures, he was quite and overseas workers entitled “Bayan, have immense talents.
amusing and entertaining when he Bayanan.” He is interested in finding "Our children have no memories
made comments about common out if this play will gather support from of our culture," Juan said. "They should
remember and know their culture."
mistakes in the interpretation of some the Montreal community. Even though
Juan's plays usually deal with
of our native dances. He cited some it is in the vernacular, there will be
social issues that have messages. He
strange practices of Filipinos like English subtitles so that it can be It is no wonder why Juan's lecture
hopes to bring here his play, Bayan,
about the cultural history of the Philippines
taking a picture with the dead, playing understood by foreign audiences. Bayanan, a play about the lives of migrants
appealed to men and women, young and
cards and mahjong and serving food Many community leaders expressed and overseas workers, in the near future.
old. He has an impressive background.
during the wake for relatives and loved great interest in helping promote this The next time Juan visits
The list of Juan's achievements
ones. On the other hand, the Greeks event. At press time, it is not yet and recognitions is long. Internationally Montreal, make sure you don't miss his
pray solemnly which he observed known when this will be realized. recognized for his works that often lecture or his play. You won’t regret it.
firsthand because he lived and studied The launching of the 7th challenge convention, playwright and
in Greece for several years. Ambassadors, Consuls General, and director Juan is a Tenured Full Professor *************
Dr. Juan referred to the Tourism Directors Tour to the and Theatre Director at the University of
Notre Dame du Lac in the USA. He
completed his Ph. D in semiotics at the Biographical Notes
Kadistrian and Pandhellenic University of
Athens. To honor his contributions to the
arts, Juan has been Knighted twice by the
French government, receiving the
Chevalier du L'ordre des Arts et Lettres in
1992 and the Chevalier de L'odre National
de Merit in 2002. He also received the
Alexander Onassis International Award for
Theatre (Playwriting) and the Special Jury
Prize Screenplay from the Cine Manila
International Film Festival. In addition, he
received the Balagtas Award from the
National Writers Union of the Philippines, Anton Juan was born on 25
and won several playwriting awards from November 1950. He obtained his primary
the Carlos Palanca Literary Awards. and secondary education at the Ateneo de
Fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, Manila University, and his BA in
Philippine Ambassador Leslie Gatan and Mrs. Gatan enjoying the lecture of Dr. Juan. Greek, English and Tagalog, Juan Comparative Literature at the University of
Photo shows part of the big audience. (Photo: Courtesy of Bert Santos.) delivered his lecture with fluidity. When he the Philippines. He received a series of
talked about the political history of the grants and scholarships abroad, notably in
different times of colonization of the Philippines was presented before the Philippines, he confided that he always Italy, France, Greece, Japan, and the U.S.
Philippines - the long years under lecture, and then resumed at the end makes it a point to ask why the Philippines His Ph.D. in Semiology earned him a mark
Spain, then under the Americans, and of the question and answer period. was sold for US$30,000 to the Americans. of Arista (equivalent to summa cum laude)
the Japanese for a brief period. He Ambassador Leslie Gatan spoke He discussed the diversity and from the University of Athens. His post-
explained that we survived all these briefly about the economic benefits of uniqueness of the Philippines with 85 doctoral work includes a Hitachi
languages and 125 dialects. He talked Foundation grant for a study of the
difficult times because of our piety. having Filipino-Canadians visit the
about the cultural history of the Philippines Japanese Noh theater and Butoh dance,
“Without piety, we would have not Philippines for it helps create jobs. and its evolution - reflecting foreign and a Fulbright grant for research on
survived.” But he could not help Mrs. Gatan also gave a short talk cultures such as Spanish, Japanese, Filipino production during the American
asking a disturbing question – why did about the tour and encouraged American and even Malaysian influences. occupation, which won the Centennial
Spain sell the Philippines to the United everyone to participate. Information For example, he explained that Zarzuela is Prize for the full-length play “The Price of
States for $30,000 dollars? Filipinos flyers were given out. Those who are a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that Redemption.” His numerous awards
already won independence from interested in joining the tour can alternates between spoken and sung include the Alexander Onassis Foundation
Spain at that time. He said that even contact the Philippine Embassy in scenes. It featured the Filipinos' love for International Prize for Playwriting, the
though the French gave him an award Ottawa.at telephone [phone]. women that symbolized our Inang Bayan French Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et
two times, he kept raising the question Locally, they can contact Ms. Shinette Hence, the Zarzuela was banned by the Lettres, Manila's “Alagad ng Sining,” UP
Americans. He also talked about the Chancellor's Most Outstanding Faculty and
why they did not follow the terms of Khoury. of Galleon Travel.
beauty of Filipinas who were called Most Outstanding Artist, Asian Cultural
their own treaty. meztisas. The notion that only a mestiza Council Award, and various Palanca
At the conclusion of his Learn French the was considered beautiful originated from Awards. He continues to be an active
lecture, he stated that “culture and the Spaniards that likened the mestiza to lecturer, workshop panelist, visiting
knowledge are the two ends of our fast and easy way. a Saint. He said the media sadly professor, director, designer, and librettist
experience.” He acknowledged that hypnotized our culture. for productions in the Visayas, Mindanao
by the very nature of our culture and Enroll at Gilmore The lecture about the cultural and Europe.
different languages, we have diversity College history of the Philippines lasted for more Compiled by
but in spite of this, we have a unity of than two hours but Juan managed to Alberto Baens Santos
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Statement by Minister Ambrose wishes for a happy International
Sébastien's Law (Protecting the Public Terrorism Act and related
on International Women's Week Women's Day and a fulfilling
from Violent Young Offenders) (former amendments to the State Immunity
International Women's Week.
The following is a statement Bill C-4), which will better protect Act (former Bill S-7), which will allow
Canadians from violent and repeat victims of terrorism to sue perpetrators
young offenders and make the and supporters of terrorism, including
HOUSE OF COMMONS TO TAKE
protection of society a paramount listed foreign states, for loss or
FINAL VOTE ON THE SAFE
consideration in the management of damage that occurred as a result of an
STREETS AND COMMUNITIES
young offenders by the justice system; act of terrorism committed anywhere
ACT (BILL C-10)
The Ending House Arrest for in the world; and
Property and Other Serious Crimes by The Preventing the Trafficking,
VAUGHAN, March 7, 2012 – The
Serious and Violent Offenders Act Abuse and Exploitation of Vulnerable
Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C.,
(former Bill C-16), which will eliminate Immigrants Act (former Bill C-56),
M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of
the use of conditional sentences, or which will authorize immigration
Justice and Attorney General of
house arrest, for serious and violent officers to refuse work permits to
Canada, accompanied by the
crimes; vulnerable foreign nationals when it is
Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate
The Increasing Offender determined that they are at risk of
Minister of National Defence, and
Accountability Act (former Bill C-39), humiliating or degrading treatment,
Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu,
which will enshrine a victim's right to including sexual exploitation or human
today welcomed the final vote in the
participate in parole hearings and trafficking.
House of Commons on the Safe
by the Honourable Rona Ambrose, address inmate accountability, Backgrounder: Safe Streets &
Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-
Minister of Public Works and responsibility, and management under Communities Act
10).
Government Services and Minister for the Corrections and Conditional
“Canadians gave our
Status of Women, on the occasion of Release Act; A detailed backgrounder on
government a strong mandate to crack
International Women's Day, March 8, The Eliminating Pardons for Increasing Offender Accountability
down on child predators and violent
and International Women's Week, Serious Crimes Act (former Bill C- can be found on Public Safety
drug traffickers,” said Minister
March 4 to 10. 23B), which will extend the ineligibility Canada’s Web site.
Nicholson. “We promised to do that in
International Women's Week is periods for applications for a record
the first 100 sitting days of Parliament
a time to celebrate women of all ages suspension (currently called a -30-
and today we will deliver on that
and to honour their invaluable "pardon") to five years for summary
commitment.”
contributions to our families, our conviction offences and to ten years Ref.:
“More than 7.4 million
communities, our country and our for indictable offences; Julie Di Mambro
Canadians became victims of crime in
world. Each year, this week provides The Keeping Canadians Safe Press Secretary
2009 alone,” said Senator Boisvenu.
Canadians with the opportunity to (International Transfer of Offenders) Office of the Minister of Justice
“We want to prevent further
celebrate women's achievements, past Act (former Bill C-5), which will add 613-992-4621
victimization and that means keeping
and present. It is also a time to additional criteria that the Minister of Media Relations
dangerous and violent criminals off our
celebrate women's extraordinary Public Safety could consider when Department of Justice
streets.”
potential. deciding whether or not to allow the 613-957-4207
“Our government is achieving
Canada's theme for transfer of a Canadian offender back
results in our commitment to building
International Women's Week 2012 is to Canada to serve their sentence;
safer communities. I advocated for
Strong Women, Strong Canada – The Justice for Victims of
such legislation during my years as
Women in Rural, Remote and Northern
police chief, and am very pleased that
Communities: Key to Canada's APARTMENTS
this Government is delivering on our
Economic Prosperity.
commitments,” said Minister Fantino.
Women are crucial to the well-
“We are ensuring those guilty of
being and prosperity of their
victimizing law abiding Canadians will
communities throughout Canada,
FOR RENT
serve sentences that better reflect the
whether they are in urban
severity of their crimes.”
environments, agricultural areas or
The Safe Streets and
remote settlements in Canada's North.
Communities Act re-introduces the
With this year's theme, we call
following reforms: New construction,
on Canadians to honour the three
The Protecting Children from
million women and girls who live and
Sexual Predators Act (former Bill C-
work in the 5,200 rural, remote and
54), which will increase penalties for built in concrete
Northern communities from coast to
sexual offences against children, as
coast to coast.
well as create two new offences aimed
Our government is working to
at conduct that could facilitate or Sign up now and get a
ensure women in rural, remote and
enable the commission of a sexual
Northern communities can live free
offence against a child;
from harm, improve their lives, and
The Penalties for Organized move-in incentive
participate fully in their communities
Drug Crime Act (former Bill S-10),
and the Canadian economy. To that
which targets serious drug crimes,
end, we have announced funding this
including those committed by Place Lucy, 3 1/2 near
week for 48 new projects totalling over
organized crime, by imposing tougher
$12 million across Canada.
sentences for the production and
trafficking of illicit drugs; Decarie and Cote St.
To all Canadians, I extend my very best
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Available as of April 1, 2012
Call 514-294-0208
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crop insurance to help new farmers really work so I end up using the WebMD adds that, despite
and ranchers launch or strengthen harsh, chemical varieties. Are there popular opinion, products containing
their businesses and become better any really effective bug repellants that citronella are not the best non-
stewards of their land. aren’t chemically based, or other chemical choice, as their effectiveness
“The future of family farming strategies we can use to keep bugs at typically wanes within an hour.
and ranching in America—and the bay? -- Melissa Armantine, Likewise, peppermint oil and some
viability of our nation’s food supply— New Paltz, NY other plant-based oils are also
depends upon removing existing While the industry standard effective as insect repellents. Even
Dear EarthTalk: American obstacles to entry into farming so that insect repellents rely on the insecticide venerable Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil,
farmers are an aging population. Is more people can start to farm,” says DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) to long thought to deter pests as well as
anyone doing anything to make sure the National Sustainable Agriculture keep bugs at bay, many environmental DEET, only keeps mosquitoes away
younger people are taking up this Coalition, another backer of the and public health advocates worry that for up to a half hour.
profession in large enough numbers proposed legislation. “This bill regular long-term exposure to even Beyond repellents, there are
to keep at least some of our food encompasses a national strategy for many other ways to keep pests away.
production domestic? addressing those barriers, focusing on For one, avoid floral fragrances from
-- Beverly Smith, Milwaukee, WI the issues that consistently rank as the perfume, deodorant or other sources
that can attract mosquitoes and other
bugs. The EarthEasy website
recommends eliminating standing
water around your home to keep
mosquito breeding at bay. Bird baths,
wading pools and pet water bowls
should be changed at least twice a
week; also make sure your gutters are
draining properly. Also, since
mosquitoes are attracted by carbon
dioxide released from campfires and
barbeque grills, EarthEasy
recommends throwing sage or
rosemary on the coals to repel the
mosquitoes.
If all else fails and DEET is
your only option, use it sparingly. The
American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends using repellents with no
more than a 30 percent concentration
There are several companies now selling natural insect repellents, many of which use Convincing young people to take up farming of DEET for kids over two-months old
essential oils as their active ingredients.Credit: iStockPhoto is a hard sell but a necessary one: For each (and no repellent for younger babies).
Indeed American farmers as a American farmer under the age of 35 there Keep in mind that formulas with lower
whole are an aging group today as greatest challenges for beginning are now six over 65 and one quarter concentrations of DEET may work just
young people gravitate more towards producers.” Backers of the bill warn (500,000) of all American farmers will retire as well as others but not for as long. A
over the next two decades. Credit:
virtual realities than tilling in the soil. that, at a cost of just a fraction of one 10 percent DEET concentration, for
iStockPhoto
The National Young Farmers’ percent of the U.S. Department of instance, should work for up to two
Coalition (NYFC) reports that the total Agriculture’s (USDA’s) budget, the hours outside. Applying DEET-based
number of American farmers has nation can’t afford not to pass the bill small amounts of the chemical can bug spray to your clothing instead of
declined from over six million in 1910 given its potential long term benefits to negatively affect the human nervous skin can help minimize any negative
to just over two million today, and that both our food supply and trade deficit. system. effects of exposure. Also, kids and
for each farmer under the age of 35 The good news is that interest The U.S. Environmental grown-ups alike should wash off any
there are now six over 65. With the in healthier, greener food is driving a Protection Agency (EPA) reports that, DEET-based repellents when they are
average age of U.S. farmers now at resurgence in organic agriculture. As in studies, DEET has been shown to “out of the woods” so to speak.
57, one quarter (500,000) of all such, many of the new farmers be “of low acute toxicity,” although it CONTACTS: EPA DEET Fact
American farmers will retire over the cropping up to replace their retired can irritate the eyes, mouth and skin. Sheet, factsheets/chemicals/deet.htm;
next two decades. U.S. Secretary of forebears are eschewing genetically The EPA concluded after a CDC Insect Repellent Use & Safety,
Agriculture Tom Vilsack is calling for modified crops and harsh chemicals, comprehensive 1998 assessment that www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/q
hundreds of thousands of new thus improving the quality of our DEET does not present a health risk as a/insect_repellent.htm; EarthEasy,
farmers nationwide, but convincing agricultural land base overall. long as consumers follow label www.eartheasy.com; American
young people to take up farming Tierney Creech of the directions and take proper Academy of Pediatrics, www.aap.org;
remains a hard sell. Washington Young Farmers’ Coalition precautions. And since nothing works WebMD, www.webmd.com.
NYFC would like to see action (WYFC) calls this influx of green quite as well as DEET in deterring EarthTalk® is written and edited by
at the local, state and federal levels to enthusiasm an agrarian revival. “We’re disease-carrying ticks and Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is
help beginning farmers. “At the local not just a few people spread across mosquitoes, the Centers for Disease a registered trademark of E - The
level, communities can create market the country, we’re a well organized, Control (CDC) is relatively bullish on Environmental Magazine
opportunities for farmers by starting politically active group that can be its use in order to reduce incidences of (www.emagazine.com). Send
Community Supported Agriculture documented,” she says. “We know Lyme disease, encephalitis and other questions to:
groups and shopping at farmers who our senators and representatives insect-borne diseases. [email protected].
markets, as well as protecting existing are, we vote, and our friends and Regardless, many consumers S u b s c r i b e :
farmland through zoning and the families vote. We need USDA and would prefer natural alternatives, and www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free
purchase of development rights.” government support to succeed and there are several companies already Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.
States can be helpful, the group adds, we’re going to let the nation know selling DEET-free insect repellents,
by offering incentives to preserve that.” many of which use essential oils as
At a fish market, look
farmland and giving tax credits for CONTACTS: NYFC, their active ingredients. WebMD
farmers who sell their land to new www.youngfarmers.org; National reports that soy-based repellent into the crab barrel.
practitioners. Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, formulas (such as Bite Blocker for They never have to put a
But real change has to come www.sustainableagriculture.net; Kids) are the most effective substitutes lid on it because if one
from the top down. NYFC and others W Y F C , for DEET, usually lasting for 90
crab crawls out, the
are pinning their hopes on the www.washingtonyoungfarmers.org; minutes, which is longer than some
others will grab him and
inclusion of the “Beginning Farmers Beginning Farmers and Ranchers low-concentration DEET formulas.
and Ranchers Opportunity Act” in Opportunity Act, thomas.loc.gov/cgi- Some other leading alternative pull him back down.
Congress’ next Farm Bill. The purpose bin/query/z?c112:H.R.3236: (include repellents include All Terrain’s Herbal That’s what negative
of the proposed legislation is to invest ending colon). Armor, Quantum Health’s Buzz Away peer pressure does.
in the next generation of American E - The Environmental Magazine Extreme, Lakon Herbals Bygone
agricultural and livestock producers Dear EarthTalk: I can’t seem to Bugz, and California Baby’s Natural
by enabling access to land, credit and find any natural bug repellents that Bug Blend Repellent. Ben Carson
www.filipinostar.org
March 2012 The North American Filipino Star 7
than $552 million under Canada’s
To find out more about how the Office of Minister Finley
From Page 1 Housing Economic Action Plan. These Government of Canada, through CMHC, is 819-994-2482
for those that need it most.” investments allowed for the working to build stronger homes and Information:
development of 86 community housing communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at François Simard
“In addition to helping
projects, for a total of 2,189 units for low- 1-800-668-2642 or visit Communications Advisor
thousands of citizens benefit from better
income seniors and persons with www.cmhc.ca/housingactionplan. For more Société d’habitation du Québec
housing conditions, the Government of
information on Canada’s Economic Action 418-643-4035, ext. 1341
disabilities. An investment of $311
Quebec’s housing initiatives contribute Plan, call 1-800-O-Canada or visit
million allowed for the renovation of
to improving the quality of life for the www.actionplan.gc.ca. [email protected]
1,236 low-rental housing projects, for a
entire population, as they have
significant economic and social impacts total of 51,071 units. Sources:
Charles Sauriol
on all of Quebec society,” said Minister
Media Relations
Affordable Housing Initiative Julie Boivin
Laurent Lessard. “By combining our
The extension of the Affordable Press Secretary CMHC
efforts with those of the Government of
Housing Initiative generated total Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, 613-748-2799
Canada, we are maximizing the strength
Regions and Land Occupancy
combined investments of nearly $114
of our actions, which is excellent news.”
418-691-2050 Mathilde Côté
million from 2009 to 2011, to build 47
With this new agreement, which
Communications
additional affordable housing projects,
provides for total annual joint Alyson Queen
CMHC, Quebec Region
for a total of 1,100 units.
investments of more than $115 million, Director of Communications
514-886-4019
Joint concerted actions
Quebec will have greater flexibility in the
It should be noted that the
use of federal funding, which will allow
investments resulting from Canada’s
the SHQ, through its housing assistance
Economic Action Plan and the
and home improvement programs, to
Affordable Housing Initiative build on all
maintain its efforts to help Quebec
the other actions taken by the SHQ in
households in need find adequate
this regard.
housing.
Today’s announcement fulfills
About the SHQ
the remainder of a five-year commitment
The SHQ’s mission is to
made in September 2008 by the
facilitate citizens’ access to appropriate
Government of Canada to provide more
housing conditions. Each year, through
than $1.9 billion to address the needs of
its various programs, the SHQ supports
low-income Canadians, those at risk of
more than 240,000 households across
homelessness, and the homeless.
Quebec.
The governments took the
In addition to helping thousands
opportunity to recall the substantial
of low-income households benefit from
sums invested from 2009 to 2011, under
better housing conditions, the SHQ’s
the different programs that are designed
actions contribute to improving the
to promote the wellness of the people of
quality of life for the entire population, as
Quebec by giving them access to quality
they have economic and social impacts
housing and living environments.
on all of Quebec society. For more
Canada’s Economic Action Plan
information on this agency’s programs
From 2009 to 2011, the
and services, visit
Governments of Canada and Quebec
www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca/english.html.
and their partners jointly provided more
About CMHC
correctness that passed for
From Page 2 Irving Layton conventional wisdom, was overriding.
Yes, sometimes there was
Irving would teach us Shelley,
sexual imagery or maddening
Wordsworth, and Shakespeare, or metaphor that might have caused
Plato, Marx and Nietzsche, with Shelley to blush, or Wordsworth to
appropriate criticisms. He would read disclaim, or the prophets to ask, where
from his own works in progress - such was God in all this?
as Red Carpet in the Sun - in that Yet Irving - teaching us in the
resonant voice, that unique union of mid-'50s, writing in the shadow of the
mind, heart, spirit and passion. Holocaust and the rebirth of the state of
Herewith an excerpt, as alive Israel - was alive always to the vulnerability
and resonant today as when Irving of the powerless and the powerlessness of
wrote the words: the vulnerable. He became the voice of the
voiceless; and it was a voice profoundly
Jewish - though not religious, and
"They dance best who dance with
unwaveringly universalistic in its message.
desire
He put himself on the line with his poetry
and message.
Who lifting feet of fire from fire
And so it was that Irving Layton,
Brucy Canada inc., a manufacturing company in
my teacher, my mentor, my inspiration,
Weave, before they lie down became also my colleague and my friend. cement products (located in Les Cèdres, off highway
Our lives intersected at neuralgic points of 20, 4km west of Dorion) is looking for candidates to
A Red Carpet for the Sun." our respective being and becoming. operate a robotic slab machine, lift-trucks, and
We both began our teaching at
general manual work. Experience not needed, 40
Toronto's York University in 1970. We both
He was a great teacher:
left York and returned to Montreal, for hours per week, daytime only. Also included medical,
challenging, probing, provocative,
reasons as much of esthetics as
evocative, passionate, audacious and dental, life, etc…benefits !
anthropology.
inspiring. He had a unique and
We joined hands early and Please contact us.
compelling command of words, of
often in the struggle for Soviet Jewry -
language. His words resonated in his including the then-Soviet prisoner of Roland Ferretti
pedagogy as in his poetry.
conscience Anatoly Sharansky. Tel.: [phone] E-Mail: [email protected]
Irving Layton seemed to
And we would meet - not by Fax: [phone] Toll free: 514-990-2940
internalize in his psyche, as well as in
design but by inclination and intuition -
his poetry, the romanticism of Shelley,
in the same haunts and hallways: the
the pantheism of Wordsworth, the
Jewish Public Library, the Brown
dialectics of Hegel, the questioning of
Derby restaurant, or the newsstand at 1300, Montée Léger
Socrates - questioning whatever was
Les Cèdres (Qué.)
the zeitgeist of the time. His passion
J7T 1E9
for justice, for the struggle against See Page 14 Irving Layton
injustice, including the political
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COMMUNITY NEWS In December 2009, the
From Page 3 Cooperatives United Nations declared 2012 the
International Year of Co-operatives
Services for elderly offered by ACCESSS services related to financing and with the theme “Co-operative
capitalization. In addition, the CDR
enterprises build a better world.” The
FAMAS with ACCESSS training of organizations regarding all Montréal-Laval specialists offer
International Year is designed to
(l’Alliance des Communautés programs available for the elderly in assistance in managing the
promote the growth of co-operatives
Culturelles pour l’Égalité dans la Santé Quebec. associative and economic life of the
across the globe. It is also intended
et les Services Sociaux) conducted a "I'm getting more involved in organization as well as its
to encourage individuals,
training workshop for the elderly last programs to counter elderly abuse governance and development.
communities and governments to
March 14 at the community centre. and to network with many groups of To learn more: http://www.cdr.coop
recognize co-operatives as
The workshop was attended by ethnic communities to improve the
organizations that contribute to the
FAMAS volunteers, many of them are lives of the elderly and reduce any Elsewhere in Québec:
social and economic development of
retired nurses that included Rose form of abuse."
communities in Canada and
Arellano, Sofie Toledo, Tess Some of the groups that the The mission of the Fédération des
throughout the world.
Nepomuceno. elderly can call are: coopératives de développement
"Oftentimes, our volunteers Caregiver Support Centre - (514) 485- régional du Québec (FCDRQ) is to
Main objectives of the International
get inquiries from the members of our 7374 support the Coopératives de
Year of Co-operatives :
community about the services offered Healthcare Insurance Administration - développement régional (CDR) in
for seniors," said Au Osdon, FAMAS Medical Insurance MAMQ - (514) 864- pursuing their mission and to ensure
Raise awareness of co-operatives
president. "We want them to be able to 3411, 1-800 361-3939 coordination of and co-operation
and the role they play
serve our community better." Info Sante - 8-1-1 within the CDR network. The network
Promote the growth of co-operative
of regional development co-
businesses and organizations
operatives is a federation composed
Encourage the development of
of 11 CDRs that cover Québec’s 17
suitable national policies to support
administrative regions.
co-operatives.
The International Year of Co-
The network has more than 1,100
operatives is a year-long opportunity
members. With a total of $6 million
to build public awareness of
in revenues and $5 million in
cooperatives and promote a better
consolidated assets, the CDR
business model. More than a billion
network has been involved in setting
people across the world will
up more than 1,200 co-operatives in
participate in the celebrations and
Québec. Over the years, it has
contribute to demonstrating how co-
contributed to creating and
operative enterprises help to build a
maintaining more than 16, 000 jobs.
better world.
In Canada, the Canadian Co-
To learn more:
A souvenir photo taken of the workshop attended by community leaders with the members of operative Association, the Conseil
http://www.fcdrq.coop/
the FAMAS executive board. canadien de la coopération et de la
mutualité and the Canadian
Access is an alliance of Meals on Wheels - [phone] For additional information on worker
government’s Co-operatives
cultural communities for equality in the Mental Health -Issues - [phone] co-operatives:
Secretariat have joined forces in a
health and social services for cultural Loc. 22 Anna Luisa Calbezas..
nation-wide effort to make the
communities. Mental Health Issues Transcultural - The mission of the Réseau de la
International Year of Co-operatives a
coopération du travail du Québec is to
"We're serving organizations, Psychiatry Clinic [phone]
success. The initiatives include the
foster the development of worker
not individuals, because we have 116 Paratransit - [phone]
cooperatives in Québec. To that end, the w e b s i t e
members," said Pascal Delgado, Elders Abuse [phone]
Réseau offers its members training and http://www.canada2012.coop
community organizer for Access. Because of the success of the
support services. Through its various In Québec, the Conseil
"Associations that become members training workshop last March 14, projects and activities, the Réseau québécois de la coopération et de la
get special benefits like training another one is planned to take place in promotes the co-operative model, mutualité (CQCM) and the
information. I work to support and train the near future. introduces young people to the Coopérative de développement
organizations. The project entails cooperative experience and supports
régional de Montréal-Laval (CDRML)
worker cooperatives. According to the
Street parking restrictions starting are involved in several Québec
Minister of Economic Development,
initiatives in connection with the
Innovation and Export Trade, there were
April 1st: Important changes in the
International Year of Co-operatives,
more than 2,800 worker cooperatives in
Québec as of 2012. including this website.
districts of Loyola and NDG
The objective of the Conseil
http://www.reseau.coop québécois de la coopération et de la
mutualité (CQCM) is to contribute to
PRESS RELEASE Borough to proceed more efficiently
2012 International Year
Montréal, March 13, 2012 – As with the clean-up of its territory and
of Co-operatives See Page 9 Cooperatives
a reminder, the street parking will entail significant savings in terms
restriction period begins on April 1st of both time and costs. Need Money?
2012 and is to be applied throughout The gradual installation of
the borough’s territory. The aim of this new traffic signs began last week and
restriction period is to allow for street will continue until the end of March.
and sidewalk clean-up and The Borough therefore encourages
maintenance operations. citizens to be mindful of, and to Do you have a full time job?
Take note also that important respect, these new signs. Starting
changes were brought to seasonal April 1st, car owners who fail to abide If yes, call [phone]
parking restriction periods in the by these regulations may be fined.
districts of Loyola and Notre-Dame- If they have any questions,
de-Grâce. These changes affect, citizens are invited to communicate
amongst other things, the frequency with the Bureau Accès Montréal by
and duration of parking restrictions as dialling 311. AND GET CASH NOW!
well as the days of the week upon
which such restrictions are to be Source: Borough of Côte-des-
applied. Indeed, in those sectors Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
where these changes have been
made, parking will now be prohibited Information: Caroline Langis Good & Bad Credit Accepted
only once weekly rather than twice but Chargée de communication
for a period of two hours rather than 514 868-4018
one. Such changes will allow the
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Ang pitak na ito ay inihahandog ko sa
aking manugang. Si Jerry Grinnage
ay unang natutunang bigkasin ang
mga salitang Tatay at Nanay.
Hanggang sa mga susunod na labas
ay manaka-nakang isasalin ko sa
salitang Ingles ang mga mahalagang
salita upang si Jerry at maraming
On February 27, 2012, Peter Tan was inducted by City Councillor Marvin Rotrand at the
katulad niya na napusuang mahalin
latter's office. Tan is now the President of the Fil-Can Chess & Social Club who took over
ang ating kalahi ay unti-unting maging the late Albert Floresca and will be serving until February 28, 2014. Councilor M Rotrand
interesado sa Wikang Pambansa. congratulates Peter Tan (photo by: Mars Cabantugan) Reported by Bert Santos
* * * * * interests of Québec’s co-operative
and mutualist movement
From Page 8 Cooperatives
Mga Hiyas ng Wikang Pambansa promote the development of
Francisco Baltazar the co-operative and mutualist
Québec’s social and economic
May mga hiyas ang ating wika na movement by spearheading a
development by encouraging a
maningning noon ngunit ngayon ay hiyas na ito. variety of activities, all with a view to
thriving co-operative movement.
halos kislap na lang na nakalikom sa expanding the benefits of
mga publikong aklatan. Ang unang nakaulat na balagtasan ay cooperation and mutualism for
itinanghal noong ika-6 ng Abril, 1924. Our mission: members of the movement and for
Unahin natin ang balagtasan. Nagdebate sina Jose Corazon de society as a whole.
Jesus at Florentino Collantes na may
facilitate cooperation
Ang balagtasan ay isang pagtatalo ng nakahandang iskrip. Malaking between the co-operative and To learn more:
dalawang magkaibang panig ukol sa tagumpay sa madla ang palabas na ito mutualist sectors and their partners http://www.coopquebec.coop
kaya nasundan pa ito ng iba pang
isang paksa sa paraang patula na represent and defend the
sagupaan sa pagtula.
nangangahulugang may tugma at
sukat.
Beautitudes of Leadership+
Ang malaking debate ay ginanap sa
Blessed is the leader who knows where he is going, why
Isang halimbawang paksa: Dapat Olympic Stadium sa Maynila noong
he is going and how to get there.
bang aprobahan ang diborsiyo sa ika-18 ng Oktubre. 1925. Sa
Blessed is the leader who knows no discouragement, who
Pilipinas o hindi? (Should divorce be pagwawagi ni Jose Corazon de Jesus
presents no alibi.
approved in the Philippines?) ay tinnagurian siyang Hari ng
Blessed is the leader who knows how to lead without
Balagtasan (King of Balagtasan) at
being dictatorial.
Panig ng Hindi Dapat: (Con) nakamatayang maaga ang titulo
Blessed is the leader who leads for the good of the most
noong 1930.
people and not for the personal graatification of his own
"Pinagpipitaganang katoto,
ideas.
Salungat ang katwiran mo. Nagkaroon ng kani-kaniyang bersiyon
Blessed is the leader who develops leaders while leading.
Biyaya ng Diyos, di mapapasaiyo ang balagtasan sa iba't ibang wika
Blessed is the leader who has his head in the clouds but
Kung utos Niya'y lalabagin mo." tulad ng bukanegan sa Ilocos na isa
his feet on the ground.
ring parangal sa kanilang makata na si
Blessed is the leader who considers leadership an
Panig ng Dapat: (Pro) Pedro Bukaneg. Sa Pampanga naman
opportunity for service. ANONYMOUS
ay ang crisotan na hango sa pangalan
"Kapatid!! Di ba't Diyos din ang at pagpupugay kay Juan Crisostomo
nagwika Soto. Les Immeubles
Umiwas sa alipin ng mga tukso?
Kung kabiyak mo ay nagwawala na Noong 1924, may isang samahan ng
Nakahahawang sakit ay dadapo din mga manunulat na Tagalog na
Realties Inc.
sa'yo." hinango ang salitang balagtasan sa
pangalang Francisco Baltazar
Ang balagtasan ay unang nasaksihan na kinilalang prinsipe ng mga makata
sa mga pampublikong entablado at at sumulat ng dakilang awit na
teatro. Sumunod, napanood na rin ito Florante at Laura. Ang balagtasan ay
sa mga palatuntunan sa radio tuwing isang pagdangal kay Baltazar na nag-
araw ng Sabado o Linggo (radyo dahil iwan sa atin ng isang mahalagang
wala pang TV noon). Ngayon, kapag hiyas ng panitikan.
may malaking kapistahan ay may E-Mail: [email protected]
nagtatampok pa rin ng balagtasan sa * * * * *
mga entablado para mang-aliw at
ICS STAFFING CANADA
Think of what you can get
magturo sa mga tao. 31 Marso, 2012
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prolonged reading periods may cause less iPad—either because you plan to use iTunes
total eyestrain with the high-resolution Match, or sync no or little music—the 16GB
display in the new iPad ensuring the crispest size remains a viable option, which means
Ask the text possible. you needn’t cross the iPad 2 off your list just
In fact, there’s only one iPad use yet.
case which entirely rules out the iPad 2 as an How much networking speed do you need?
option—and that’s if you intend to use your If you’re content with a Wi-Fi-only
Video Guy new tablet as an oversized still and/or video iPad, this question isn’t relevant to you. But if
camera. you want a model that has the ability to
The iPad 2’s rear-facing camera is connect to a cellular network, you’ll need to
lousy. It takes blurry photos little better than a consider the fact that the iPad 2 is only
non-smartphone’s junky included camera. compatible with 3G networks.
The new iPad’s front-facing camera is How to decide
Al Abdon unchanged from what you’ll get in the iPad 2, So if you don’t plan to use your
but it’s intended primarily for video chats. iPad for extensive photography and constant
The rear-facing camera, on the other hand, is reading, you don’t need more than 16GB of
The iPAD Generation Comparable models of the new iPad cost a 5-megapixel iSight camera. It won’t storage, and cellular connectivity is a moot
$100 more—$599 for the Wi-Fi-only 16GB measure up to what you’ll find in an iPhone point for you, should you just save the $100
Two years ago I bought the first version and $629 for one that can connect to and go for the iPad 2?
iPad 1 version at Best Buy and selected cellular networks. These prices vary because The answer is a definite maybe.
64GB ($879.00) as my memory since I intend if you look at Future Shop and Best Buy, $100 buys an awful lot of apps; saving that
to download as many videos and music.I I these prices may be lower. extra hundred bucks on your iPad purchase
was not disappointed. Aside from its Jason Snell’s iPad review goes in- affords a whole lot of games involving birds
portability, the tablet is a general utility to all depth on the merits of the latest version of in various emotional states.
people on the go. Apple’s tablet. (And his iPad 2 review from But the new iPad is, objectively, a
As expected Apple will not remain last year is worth reading if you’d like to know better iPad than the iPad 2. Beyond the
dormant on this model. They will up-grade about that version’s strong points.) As for Retina display, the new model also adds
and make a new model far greater than the making any iPad 2-versus-iPad comparisons, support for voice dictation and more RAM
one I have. I find the best way to settle the issue is to ask than the iPad 2. When Apple inevitably
Maybe you’re not one of the a few questions about your plans for your releases another new iPad in 2013, it’s
millions of folks who already own an iPad. new tablet. 4S, but it’s certainly comparable to the possible that new iPad 2 owners will feel
And maybe you’re ready to do something What will you use your iPad for? iPhone 4’s camera. more buyer’s remorse than folks who opt for
about it. Apple’s added an extra wrinkle for The most important factor to weigh That said, an iPad makes an the new iPad instead.
you to consider: Which generation iPad is what you’ll use your shiny new tablet for. If awkward camera: It’s big, and holding it up The original, first-generation iPad
should you buy? you want to use it for watching movies, to snap photos requires two hands. But if you still supports iOS 5 completely. Will it support
Last year, when Apple rolled out a playing games, reading books, surfing the expect to use your iPad for photography, iOS 6, or will that be limited to the two newer
new model of its tablet, the decision was not Web, checking email, and the like, the truth is spring for the new model. iPads? At some point, an iOS update will
terribly complicated—either you bought the you’ll be well-served by either version of the How much storage do you plan on needing? surely leave the iPad 2 in the lurch while
new version or you didn’t. This time around, iPad. Text will look a smidgen crisper on the The iPad’s storage isn’t keeping the third-generation iPad supported.
though, Apple has not only introduced the new iPad, as will videos, photos, and any expandable: What you get when you buy the But then, at some point, the third-generation
3rd generation but kept around the iPad 2— apps optimized to take advantage of the new tablet is what you’ll have for the rest of its life. iPad will be out of date, too.
or at least, it kept around two versions of that iPad’s Retina display; you’ll see even more As mentioned, the iPad 2 only offers 16GB of Thus, if you have the extra $100 to
tablet. So it’s not just a question of which detail in high definition movies or when storage. The new iPad, on the other hand, is spend, the new iPad is objectively superior to
model iPad to purchase: You also have to looking at photographs with the new iPad, available in 16GB), 32GB, and 64GB sizes. If the iPad 2, and more future-proof. But if
figure out if the 16GB iPad 2 and its reduced too. But many folks have contentedly used you plan to load your iPad up with not just saving the cash today helps your bank
price tag prove to be more appealing than the iPad 2 for a year or longer, without finding oodles of apps, but also your full music account, it’s impossible to be disappointed
the latest version of Apple’s tablet. that the non-Retina display employed by that library, a bunch of movies, and a lots of by the iPad 2, which is a perfectly fine tablet
First, the basics: Apple only offers older model looks blurry or unclear. photos. in its own right.
the iPad 2 at one capacity now—16GB, with If, however, you envision yourself Thus, if you do expect to store all kinds of Try one out today and see for
the Wi-Fi-only version priced at $499. A primarily reading on your new iPad, you may large media on your iPad, I wouldn’t consider yourself and join the millions of iPAD lovers.
version of the iPad 2 that also includes the well benefit from getting that new iPad and its a 16GB iPad model acceptable anymore.
ability to connect to 3G networks costs $629. Retina display. Once again, the iPad 2’s That means your lowest-cost option is the Al Abdon
screen isn’t lousy by any stretch, but 32GB new iPad. If you instead don’t plan to Hollywood Junkies Video
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