‘BLOOD LIBEL’ THE LARGEST HEALTH EXPO IN ATLANTIC CANADA PALIN’S CURIOUS CHOICE OF WORDS NEWS SATURDAY & SUNDAY {page 5} VISIT WWW.OPTIMYZLIVE.COM FOR MORE DETAILS HALIFAX Thursday, January 13, 2011 www.metronews.ca News worth sharing. Like snow? You’re in the white place Snowfall biggest of season so far No storms in extended forecast: Environment Canada RYAN TAPLIN/METRO A man walks down South Park Street during a snowstorm yesterday afternoon. Snowfall warnings for across Nova Scotia were issued by Environment Canada yesterday. PHILIP continuing into the early evening. he said. needed to be on them, police said, CROUCHER Environment Canada meteor- Halifax went into the storm and those who did drive were go- @METRONEWS.CA ologist Jeffrey Hilliard said the forecast due to receive anywhere ing very slow because of the strong bands of snow stopped in from 15 to 30 cm. tricky conditions. We didn’t get the maximum fo re- most areas by 8 p.m., with the Police said that by mid-evening The storm resulted in some cast but we still got hit pretty heaviest accumulations coming there had been about two dozen power outages and many clo- well. at around 6 p.m. accidents reported since the sures, including malls and li- Up to 20 centimetres of snow “You had temperatures close to storm began, all minor in nature. braries. Most flights into and out fell on parts of HRM yesterday, be- zero, especially around the coast, Many people heeded warnings of Halifax Stanfield International ginning in the mid-afternoon and so that made the snow very wet,” to stay off the roads unless they Airport were cancelled. T-Rex named Sue Economy Movies Going dollar Making of The Forty-two-foot dinosaur anchors for dollar Green Hornet landmark exhibition at Museum of Flaherty sees bright side One-on-one with director Natural History {page 3} of currency parity {page 8} Michel Gondry {page 10} 04 metronews.ca news: halifax THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 Chamber: Not CRIME A 44-year old Beaver Bank man was Man scheduled to appear in Dartmouth court yester- bad, but not great charged day in relation to the theft. in thefts Police believe the man is also behind mul- tiple other incidents in A 44-year-old man Sackville, including charged with a break thefts from two different and enter yesterday in gas stations, and a Chamber of Commerce’s scorecard measured 28 factors, 11 in which HRM Middle Sackville has also private residence. been charged with two The incidents took has a direct role Five of 11 received a red light, six green or double green thefts last month. place between Dec. 30 RYAN TAPLIN/METRO Halifax RCMP made and Jan. 10. an arrest in connection The man faces multi- to a break and enter at ple charges of break and Valley Field Farm Ltd., enter, theft, and failure where an undisclosed to comply with a police amount of money was undertaking. taken. METRO Star-studded show promised The lineup for the Canada Games opening cere- monies was released yes- terday and promoters promise a star-studded show. Winnipegger Chantal Kreviazuk will join The Trews, Jimmy Rankin, The Stanfields, Tanya Davis, Grand Derangement, Parker Bell gets ready to play the bagpipes at the Halifax Citadel national historic site in this file photo from last year. JRDN and Rich Aucoin for Chantal Kreviazuk A decrease in visitors to national historic sites like the Citadel was one of the “double red lights” (the worst rating) on the the nationally broadcasted 2011 Economic Scorecard from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce released yesterday. show at the Halifax Metro Centre on Friday, Feb. 11. Spectacle Fifty local dancers were Halifax is chugging along ing offshoot especially selected during auditions at a yellow light, according Grades economic development ini- knowing visits are up by last week, and other local Promoters are also promis- to the city’s Chamber of tiatives, decision times for five per cent I believe.” entertainers including the ing a few surprises during Commerce. construction projects The scorecards are part Atlantic Cirque and the the “two-hour spectacle,” The Chamber delivered Double Red Green of a five-year HRM Econom- Stadacona Band will per- including the unveiling of the last of five annual eco- Immigration, average Financial support for ic Strategy that winds form. a new Canada Games nomic scorecards for the income, visitors to historic economic development, down this year. A new strat- “I can’t think of a better theme song and audience city yesterday, rating 28 sites, brand recognition community satisfaction egy is in the works. way to kick off what participation. sectors based on a traffic Red Double Green Kelly said the scorecards promises to be a fantastic signal colours — double Population growth, public Foster awareness of are a learning experience two weeks in Halifax than Patrick Roberge Produc- green the best and double investment, airport passen- Halifax as a place to in self-evaluation for the with this talented lineup tions is partnering with lo- red the worst. HRM aver- gers, competitive commer- do business, private invest- city. of Nova Scotia artists,” cal firm Pilot Light aged a yellow. cial taxes ment, commercial tax “We’ve tweaked this and Premier Darrell Dexter Productions to put on the “Some of them are not Yellow base, crime rates we’ve learned along the said in a statement yester- show and they have expe- in our control so they’re Business confidence, joint way so it’s more represen- day. rience: They did last year’s things we have to acknowl- tative,” he said. There will be an Grey Cup halftime show edge and understand we Mayor Peter Kelly when tors to historic sites. “It’s certainly positive Olympic-style parade of as well as ceremonies for need to work with our looking over some of the “Overall tourism is up so and there are some issues athletes under the ban- previous Canada Games stakeholders to improve red light scores such as uni- why (tourists) didn’t go to we can certainly work on.” ners of their province or and Paralympic Games. upon the situation,” said versity enrolment and visi- historic sites is an interest- JENNIFER TAPLIN territory. JENNIFER TAPLIN position. The NDP have nomi- News in brief nated Cape Breton Nova MLA Gordie Gosse for New speaker the Speaker position. to be elected Correction Jan. 19 notice PROVINCE HOUSE. The No- LIBERALS. Meredith Nay- va Scotia House of lor is the executive direc- Assembly will reconvene tor for the Nova Scotia for one day on Jan. 19 to Liberal Party. Naylor also elect the Speaker of the only forwarded a media House. request to a Liberal party The session was spokesperson when con- necessitated by Premier tacted by Metro. Darrell Dexter’s cabinet Incorrect information shuffle on Tuesday, appeared in yesterday’s when Speaker Charlie edition. Parker stepped down to METRO accept a cabinet news: halifax metronews.ca 05 THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 Sarah Palin Poles to blame Stolen. Snowplow in president’s death: Russia accuses media Russian officials investigat- ing the plane crash that killed Polish president Lech of inciting hate Kaczynski placed the blame squarely on the Poles yesterday, saying the crew was pressured to land in bad weather by an air force commander who had been Remarks come after 22-year-old Jared Loughner allegedly drinking. Kaczynski and 95 others, including his wife, tried to assassinate Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords died in April 2010 when GUILLERMO ARIAS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS their Tu-154 plane crashed Sarah Palin posted a nearly ing, journalists and pun- while trying to land in eight-minute video on her dits should not manufac- Smolensk, Russia. There Facebook page early yester- ture a blood libel that were no survivors. day, accusing journalists serves only to incite the In Poland, the report met and pundits of inciting ha- very hatred and violence with accusations that it is tred and violence in the they purport to condemn. unbalanced and failed to ac- wake of a deadly Arizona That is reprehensible,” she knowledged Russian mis- shooting that gravely said. takes. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS wounded a U.S. congress- The term “blood libel” is 20,000 woman. the false allegation that Last spring, Palin target- Jews kill non-Jews, espe- A police officer sits in his car near the site ed Democratic Rep. cially Christian children, to where Sgt. 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Her aides An attempt to stop a stolen snowplow during a wild oners of war who were In the video, the 2008 find common ground, even did not immediately re- police chase through snowy Toronto streets ended in killed by the Soviet se- Republican vice-presiden- though they disagree. spond to an email early tragedy yesterday when an officer was struck by the cret police during the tial candidate said vigorous “But, especially within yesterday. vehicle and killed. A man was arrested about seven 1940 Katyn massacre. debates are a cherished tra- hours of a tragedy unfold- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS kilometres from where the officer was hit. 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I’ve fooled around with at least signs greeting anyone who would person when I travel: I read few years will pass as one city in every province, not to dare leave New Brunswick. And more; I learn more; I live in the JOHN I learn about its peo- mention a little something-some- he’s not alone: I was once on a moment. ple, its feel, its thing on the side in ferry off the coast And I’m way more accepting MAZEROLLE rhythm. And then, Africa, Europe, and of New Brunswick of things as they are. Missing a suddenly, I’ll be hit New Zealand. Some “I’m frankly when a stranger city bus when I’m home will with the thought that towns, I don’t even baffled by next to me make me grumpy. But getting always occurs to me when I real- remember their anybody who remarked how bad service in Vienna? Charming. ize a place, once strange, is now names. “Sorry, beautiful the view Nearly freezing overnight in a home: Man, I’ve got to get out of Toronto the Good. would prefer was. “Yes,” I tent in New Zealand? Awesome. here. That’s just how I to stay where agreed. “I’ve been Passing out from food poisoning Itchy feet and cabin fever roll.” they are.” everywhere,” the in Zimbabwe? That’s an don’t even begin to describe Why do I need to man continued. adventure. what I feel in my most get away? I barely “New Brunswick, Sorry, Canada. It’s better for wanderlustful moments. understand the Nova Scotia. Every- both of us if I see other cities. It Something clinical to reflect the question. It’s like being asked where. And this is the best spot.” will just be for a few weeks this seriousness of the condition why I need to eat, or drink, or It’s not that I judge people like summer. I’ll totally call on your would be more appropriate: Soul- watch Futurama marathons. It’s him, so much as I consider them birthday. riasis, maybe. just something that needs to be part of a different species. I’ve been in Toronto for two done. I’m frankly baffled by any- There’s a whole planet to see. Read more of and a half years and Canada, gen- body who would prefer to stay Why would anyone pass that up? John Mazerolle’s columns erally, for five — an unusually where they are. Am I the crazy one? Though it at metronews.ca/hesays long time for me in both cases. My father, for one, frequently might seem to some like I’m run- Cartoon Nighttime is right time MICHAEL DE ADDER As time goes by Letters & Tweets We asked: What’s your favourite time of day? @glorified_gvb:Saturday nite at 3 or 4 a.m. ... crazy late, absolutely no responsibili- ties at that hour. @JBG44:evenings at Starbucks. Ever since mid- night shift craving human interaction. Lots ppl at cof- fee shop. Zwahlen who is confused. No one is suggesting What advice would There is a distinction to be that the concerns of the you give future Re: J.A. Zwahlen letter (Jan. made between dissatisfac- tea party aren’t legitimate, generations? 12) tion with one’s however, any suggestion Email government and advocat- by either side of the politi- RAWDON, N.S.I noted J.A. ing violence as part of cal spectrum that violence halifaxletters Zwahlen’s objections to a one’s dissatisfaction. Sarah is an acceptable form of @metronews.ca cartoon by Michael de Palin, Rush Limbaugh, voicing one’s concerns is Twitter Adder. In his objection, Glenn Beck and others repugnant and has no Zwahlen suggested de have blurred and, some place in a democracy. Tea @metrohalifax Adder was confusing the would argue, crossed the party supporters seem to anger of the tea party with line when it comes to offer- not recognize or respect Metro has the right to edit hatred. I believe it’s ing political comment. that limit. TIM MCDERMOTT letters and submissions. Metro Minute with CONTRIBUTED Rawlins Cross METRO HALIFAX • 3260 Barrington St., Unit 102, Halifax NS, B3K 0B5 • T: 902-444-4444 • Fax: 902-422-5610 It will be a foot-stompin’ length studio album in 12 Advertising: 902-421-5824 • [email protected] show tonight at the Rebec- years. • [email protected] ca Cohn Auditorium as the The record is made up PublisherGreg Lutes, Managing EditorPhilip Croucher, popular group Rawlins of 16 tracks, some of Sales ManagerDianne Curran, Distribution Cross takes to the stage at which will be performed ManagerApril Doucette 8 p.m. tonight, along with many METRO CANADA:Group Publisher Bill McDonald, Editor-in-Chief The traditional celtic of the band’s well-known Charlotte Empey, National Deputy EditorFernando Carneiro, music group from St. hits, including arguably its Associate Managing EditorTarin Elbert, Scene/Life EditorDean John’s is on a tour through biggest, Reel ’n’ Roll. 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Travolta says Benjamin has “brought us a new be- ginning” and “given the house a renewed spirit and purpose.” wanted to do everything, To me, that was the main supposed to be played by hot scenes (in Eternal Sun- NED Travolta and EHRBAR like a piece of Lego. Every thing. Even in the draft I Bruce Lee — it was a con- shine of the Spotless Preston's oldest child, [email protected] set was conceived and had 10 years ago or 15 cept by Bruce Lee. But they Mind), and once I was in son Jett, died in 2008 METRO WORLD NEWS IN LOS ANGELES done on stage. And then I years ago, he was still the didn’t want him because there, I was, “OK, put your at the age of 16. Ben- realized it suffocated the servant. It was very conde- he was too Chinese. And hand in his pants and go jamin was born in No- Eclectic French director actor a little bit. So since scending to have him as here we take a real Chi- for it.” Then when you vember in Florida. Michel Gondry makes his then I decided that when it the servant. That was one nese actor, and people still man the camera, you go Preston, 48, and Tra- first bid at a big-budget concerns only the actor, I thing we didn’t want to complain. There is always for it. But I generally don’t volta, 56, also have a studio tent-pole with The will not storyboard. It will have in this movie. But room for complaint. like to watch the scene. 10-year-old daughter, Green Hornet, based on be open to conversation at you know what’s really And I remember they Ella Bleu. the 1940s radio program the last minute. Now when funny, and a thing I don’t You’ve mentioned avoiding asked me if Kirsten Dunst THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and 1960s TV series. Metro there are 10 cars flipping understand? People criti- including much of a love sto- could be topless, and I did- caught up with Gondry to and exploding, and the cized us that we took a real ry in this film because you n’t want to ask her. They discuss his sketching building is exploding and Chinese actor — actually thought it would be too dis- made me ask her, they habit, dealing with racial falling apart, then you he’s from Taiwan — to tracting. forced me to ask her, the issues and avoiding inti- have to do some story- have a bigger market. But Not that I’m somebody producer. And I did it, and macy on screen. boards. it’s so funny because the pure who never sees sex in she said to me, “No. The problem of all the Ameri- movies and everything like only director that I would Do you still create extensive With the character of Kato, can movies I can remem- that, but a lot of time I feel get my bra off for would be storyboards for your work? The Green Hornet has had ber is that they would uncomfortable when peo- (Pedro) Almodovar, not My first movie, Human Na- some unpleasant racial con- never take a real Chinese ple get too intimate on the you.” It was really embar- Producers: 2011 Oscars will take viewers on a scenic trip through ture, I did every single shot notations associated with it. person to do a Chinese screen. I remember with rassing because I didn’t time, space and movies in storyboard because the How did you work to avoid character. David Carradine Kate Winslet and Jim Car- want her to do it in the budget was small and I or address those? played Kung Fu, which was rey we had some pretty first place.