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By Angela Szcezar, Web Editor
ave you ever wanted to watch
H: movie but didn’t want to be
bothered by going all the way to
the video store to pick one out? I felt that
way last month, so I searched the Internet to
find out if there was a Canadian version of
Netflix, which is the popular DVD-by-mail
service offered to U.S. residents.
From what I could find, it turns out
that Canada has three alternatives: Zip.ca,
Canflix.com and Cinemail.ca. All of these
companies offer a free 14-week trial period
and offer similar services: you sign up to a
subscription service (packages and pricing
varies by company), you create a list of
DVDs that you'd like to see, the DVDs are
mailed to you along with a postage-paid
return envelope, and you pop the DVDs into
the mailbox when you’re done watching
them. No due dates, no late fees!
Each of the three above companies
vary in terms of selection, but Zip.ca has the
highest selection to choose from, offering
over 72,000 DVD titles. You can do your
own individual research to find out which
company you'd like to try out, but since
I chose Zip.ca the rest of this article will
review that particular company.
I’ve been a Zip subscriber for a month
now and I’ve had a really good experience.
Every time Zip has mailed out a DVD to
me, I have always received it the very next
day. Zip also gives you the ability to alert
them when you return your DVD. They
then mail you out a new disc within the next
24-hour period, which reduces the time you
have to wait for your next disc. And if you
enjoy rating movies and writing reviews,
Zip has a loyalty program where you
can accumulate points by doing just that
(amongst other things).
Out of the seven DVDs that I’ve rented
thus far, one of them came to me scratched
and unable to play. I was initially annoyed,
Byars
but Zip has a feature on the website to
report problems such as this. I reported the
problem and Zip mailed out a replacement
copy of the disc as well as an additional
complimentary rental.
Another part of Zip (and any other
DVD-by-mail service) is that there are no
late fees. While Blockbuster did lower their
rates to $3.99 for a two-day new release,
they also brought back their late fees. My
boyfriend and I used to take advantage of
their “three new releases for $10” offerings,
but with only two days to watch three
movies, we found it difficult to return them
by 12:00 p.m. Yeah, they’re now due by
noon—not 11 p.m., and the late charges
are $2 a day per movie! My subscription at
Zip costs $10.95 a month, so even if I only
rented three movies a month and returned
them all on time, I still come out ahead by
having a subscription with Zip. And since I
have all the seasons of Heroes and Dexter to
catch up on, I won’t have any trouble at all
renting at least three DVD’s a month.
To top it all off, I bought my boyfriend
a PlayStation 3 for his birthday, and Blu-
Ray discs are available at Zip.ca at no extra
charge!
Students aud money
7— Transportation on a budget
By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor
raveling from one destination to
"Tinste is part of almost everyone’s
everyday life. Whether going to
school, work, grocery shopping or out on
a date, it is important to find an efficient
and effective means of transportation.
Transportation can be costly and consume a
large chunk of a starving students’ income.
Fortunately, there are multiple forms of
transportation and it just a matter of finding
the one that’s right for you.
¢ Pedestrian power: the next time
you have to go somewhere that
is relatively close by, implement
the oldest, most basic form of
transportation and walk. Walking
is friendly for the environment
and great your health—it won’t
hurt your wallet either. In a nation
that has a population with rising
weight problems, it might do us
all a little good to get out and
walk. Keep in mind walking does
take a little extra time. This time
can be used to enjoy the fresh air
of the surrounding environment
and interact a little with your
community.
* Bicycle bonus: nothing beats
flying by gridlocked traffic on two
wheels. While cycling is a little bit
more expensive then walking, as
you have to buy a bike and some
equipment, the overall costs of
maintaining a bike are quite low.
No insurance, no gas. Cities are
increasingly incorporating bike
lanes into their infrastructure
plans and developments, which
makes it easier to get on and go
from one location to the next. The
new SkyTrain cars provide more
spaces for passengers with bikes,
making it easier to travel further
on two wheels. If you are planning
to ride your bike, remember to
load up on the safety gear and
brush up on the rules of the road.
* Terrific transit: public transit
can be coupled with bicycling and
walking to provide the ultimate
low cost transportation. With a
FastTrax sticker on your student
card you can travel anywhere on
a one zone adult fare. The stickers
are available in the library at the
New West Campus and in room
3100 at David Lam. Purchase the
monthly fare for $73, it pays for
itself in 10 uses and then you are
good to go for the entire month.
While taking transit does add to
your commute time, it provides a
good opportunity to catch up on
homework, read a book or sleep.
Now, if you’re still thinking $73 is
a lot, let’s take a quick look at the
imminent alternative...
¢ The callous car: offering
freedom, convenience, comfort,
and prestige, the car is often
a very popular first choice;
however, all is not good. If you
are on a budget, a car is definitely
not going to be your best option.
Continually increasing gas prices
are going to hit you on a regular
basis. Insurance will cost you
in the $200 a month range. You
must also consider the initial cost;
finding a reliable vehicle under
$1000 is like finding a needle ina
hay stack and you can be assured
that inherent repairs will ensue.
Cars also pose a serious risk to
human health: accidents, road
rage and a sedentary lifestyle are
all factors, and don’t even get me
started on environmental impacts.
* Pool party: If you can’t avoid the
single occupancy commute, try to
carpool with someone who lives
close to you. Sharing vehicle and
fuel costs can drastically reduce
the impact on your wallet and
the environment. If can not find
someone that lives close to you,
take advantage of the many car
pool services offered by groups
like zipcar.com and ride-share.
com.
In the end, there are many ways to get
around and keep some money in the bank.
An ever-increasing population is going to
result in increased single occupancy vehicle
commute times. So, instead of investing in
a car and supporting ICBC, buy a transit
pass and invest in an efficient and effective
transit system for the future.
Edited Text
By Angela Szcezar, Web Editor
ave you ever wanted to watch
H: movie but didn’t want to be
bothered by going all the way to
the video store to pick one out? I felt that
way last month, so I searched the Internet to
find out if there was a Canadian version of
Netflix, which is the popular DVD-by-mail
service offered to U.S. residents.
From what I could find, it turns out
that Canada has three alternatives: Zip.ca,
Canflix.com and Cinemail.ca. All of these
companies offer a free 14-week trial period
and offer similar services: you sign up to a
subscription service (packages and pricing
varies by company), you create a list of
DVDs that you'd like to see, the DVDs are
mailed to you along with a postage-paid
return envelope, and you pop the DVDs into
the mailbox when you’re done watching
them. No due dates, no late fees!
Each of the three above companies
vary in terms of selection, but Zip.ca has the
highest selection to choose from, offering
over 72,000 DVD titles. You can do your
own individual research to find out which
company you'd like to try out, but since
I chose Zip.ca the rest of this article will
review that particular company.
I’ve been a Zip subscriber for a month
now and I’ve had a really good experience.
Every time Zip has mailed out a DVD to
me, I have always received it the very next
day. Zip also gives you the ability to alert
them when you return your DVD. They
then mail you out a new disc within the next
24-hour period, which reduces the time you
have to wait for your next disc. And if you
enjoy rating movies and writing reviews,
Zip has a loyalty program where you
can accumulate points by doing just that
(amongst other things).
Out of the seven DVDs that I’ve rented
thus far, one of them came to me scratched
and unable to play. I was initially annoyed,
Byars
but Zip has a feature on the website to
report problems such as this. I reported the
problem and Zip mailed out a replacement
copy of the disc as well as an additional
complimentary rental.
Another part of Zip (and any other
DVD-by-mail service) is that there are no
late fees. While Blockbuster did lower their
rates to $3.99 for a two-day new release,
they also brought back their late fees. My
boyfriend and I used to take advantage of
their “three new releases for $10” offerings,
but with only two days to watch three
movies, we found it difficult to return them
by 12:00 p.m. Yeah, they’re now due by
noon—not 11 p.m., and the late charges
are $2 a day per movie! My subscription at
Zip costs $10.95 a month, so even if I only
rented three movies a month and returned
them all on time, I still come out ahead by
having a subscription with Zip. And since I
have all the seasons of Heroes and Dexter to
catch up on, I won’t have any trouble at all
renting at least three DVD’s a month.
To top it all off, I bought my boyfriend
a PlayStation 3 for his birthday, and Blu-
Ray discs are available at Zip.ca at no extra
charge!
Students aud money
7— Transportation on a budget
By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor
raveling from one destination to
"Tinste is part of almost everyone’s
everyday life. Whether going to
school, work, grocery shopping or out on
a date, it is important to find an efficient
and effective means of transportation.
Transportation can be costly and consume a
large chunk of a starving students’ income.
Fortunately, there are multiple forms of
transportation and it just a matter of finding
the one that’s right for you.
¢ Pedestrian power: the next time
you have to go somewhere that
is relatively close by, implement
the oldest, most basic form of
transportation and walk. Walking
is friendly for the environment
and great your health—it won’t
hurt your wallet either. In a nation
that has a population with rising
weight problems, it might do us
all a little good to get out and
walk. Keep in mind walking does
take a little extra time. This time
can be used to enjoy the fresh air
of the surrounding environment
and interact a little with your
community.
* Bicycle bonus: nothing beats
flying by gridlocked traffic on two
wheels. While cycling is a little bit
more expensive then walking, as
you have to buy a bike and some
equipment, the overall costs of
maintaining a bike are quite low.
No insurance, no gas. Cities are
increasingly incorporating bike
lanes into their infrastructure
plans and developments, which
makes it easier to get on and go
from one location to the next. The
new SkyTrain cars provide more
spaces for passengers with bikes,
making it easier to travel further
on two wheels. If you are planning
to ride your bike, remember to
load up on the safety gear and
brush up on the rules of the road.
* Terrific transit: public transit
can be coupled with bicycling and
walking to provide the ultimate
low cost transportation. With a
FastTrax sticker on your student
card you can travel anywhere on
a one zone adult fare. The stickers
are available in the library at the
New West Campus and in room
3100 at David Lam. Purchase the
monthly fare for $73, it pays for
itself in 10 uses and then you are
good to go for the entire month.
While taking transit does add to
your commute time, it provides a
good opportunity to catch up on
homework, read a book or sleep.
Now, if you’re still thinking $73 is
a lot, let’s take a quick look at the
imminent alternative...
¢ The callous car: offering
freedom, convenience, comfort,
and prestige, the car is often
a very popular first choice;
however, all is not good. If you
are on a budget, a car is definitely
not going to be your best option.
Continually increasing gas prices
are going to hit you on a regular
basis. Insurance will cost you
in the $200 a month range. You
must also consider the initial cost;
finding a reliable vehicle under
$1000 is like finding a needle ina
hay stack and you can be assured
that inherent repairs will ensue.
Cars also pose a serious risk to
human health: accidents, road
rage and a sedentary lifestyle are
all factors, and don’t even get me
started on environmental impacts.
* Pool party: If you can’t avoid the
single occupancy commute, try to
carpool with someone who lives
close to you. Sharing vehicle and
fuel costs can drastically reduce
the impact on your wallet and
the environment. If can not find
someone that lives close to you,
take advantage of the many car
pool services offered by groups
like zipcar.com and ride-share.
com.
In the end, there are many ways to get
around and keep some money in the bank.
An ever-increasing population is going to
result in increased single occupancy vehicle
commute times. So, instead of investing in
a car and supporting ICBC, buy a transit
pass and invest in an efficient and effective
transit system for the future.
By Angela Szcezar, Web Editor
ave you ever wanted to watch
H: movie but didn’t want to be
bothered by going all the way to
the video store to pick one out? I felt that
way last month, so I searched the Internet to
find out if there was a Canadian version of
Netflix, which is the popular DVD-by-mail
service offered to U.S. residents.
From what I could find, it turns out
that Canada has three alternatives: Zip.ca,
Canflix.com and Cinemail.ca. All of these
companies offer a free 14-week trial period
and offer similar services: you sign up to a
subscription service (packages and pricing
varies by company), you create a list of
DVDs that you'd like to see, the DVDs are
mailed to you along with a postage-paid
return envelope, and you pop the DVDs into
the mailbox when you’re done watching
them. No due dates, no late fees!
Each of the three above companies
vary in terms of selection, but Zip.ca has the
highest selection to choose from, offering
over 72,000 DVD titles. You can do your
own individual research to find out which
company you'd like to try out, but since
I chose Zip.ca the rest of this article will
review that particular company.
I’ve been a Zip subscriber for a month
now and I’ve had a really good experience.
Every time Zip has mailed out a DVD to
me, I have always received it the very next
day. Zip also gives you the ability to alert
them when you return your DVD. They
then mail you out a new disc within the next
24-hour period, which reduces the time you
have to wait for your next disc. And if you
enjoy rating movies and writing reviews,
Zip has a loyalty program where you
can accumulate points by doing just that
(amongst other things).
Out of the seven DVDs that I’ve rented
thus far, one of them came to me scratched
and unable to play. I was initially annoyed,
Byars
but Zip has a feature on the website to
report problems such as this. I reported the
problem and Zip mailed out a replacement
copy of the disc as well as an additional
complimentary rental.
Another part of Zip (and any other
DVD-by-mail service) is that there are no
late fees. While Blockbuster did lower their
rates to $3.99 for a two-day new release,
they also brought back their late fees. My
boyfriend and I used to take advantage of
their “three new releases for $10” offerings,
but with only two days to watch three
movies, we found it difficult to return them
by 12:00 p.m. Yeah, they’re now due by
noon—not 11 p.m., and the late charges
are $2 a day per movie! My subscription at
Zip costs $10.95 a month, so even if I only
rented three movies a month and returned
them all on time, I still come out ahead by
having a subscription with Zip. And since I
have all the seasons of Heroes and Dexter to
catch up on, I won’t have any trouble at all
renting at least three DVD’s a month.
To top it all off, I bought my boyfriend
a PlayStation 3 for his birthday, and Blu-
Ray discs are available at Zip.ca at no extra
charge!
Students aud money
7— Transportation on a budget
By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor
raveling from one destination to
"Tinste is part of almost everyone’s
everyday life. Whether going to
school, work, grocery shopping or out on
a date, it is important to find an efficient
and effective means of transportation.
Transportation can be costly and consume a
large chunk of a starving students’ income.
Fortunately, there are multiple forms of
transportation and it just a matter of finding
the one that’s right for you.
¢ Pedestrian power: the next time
you have to go somewhere that
is relatively close by, implement
the oldest, most basic form of
transportation and walk. Walking
is friendly for the environment
and great your health—it won’t
hurt your wallet either. In a nation
that has a population with rising
weight problems, it might do us
all a little good to get out and
walk. Keep in mind walking does
take a little extra time. This time
can be used to enjoy the fresh air
of the surrounding environment
and interact a little with your
community.
* Bicycle bonus: nothing beats
flying by gridlocked traffic on two
wheels. While cycling is a little bit
more expensive then walking, as
you have to buy a bike and some
equipment, the overall costs of
maintaining a bike are quite low.
No insurance, no gas. Cities are
increasingly incorporating bike
lanes into their infrastructure
plans and developments, which
makes it easier to get on and go
from one location to the next. The
new SkyTrain cars provide more
spaces for passengers with bikes,
making it easier to travel further
on two wheels. If you are planning
to ride your bike, remember to
load up on the safety gear and
brush up on the rules of the road.
* Terrific transit: public transit
can be coupled with bicycling and
walking to provide the ultimate
low cost transportation. With a
FastTrax sticker on your student
card you can travel anywhere on
a one zone adult fare. The stickers
are available in the library at the
New West Campus and in room
3100 at David Lam. Purchase the
monthly fare for $73, it pays for
itself in 10 uses and then you are
good to go for the entire month.
While taking transit does add to
your commute time, it provides a
good opportunity to catch up on
homework, read a book or sleep.
Now, if you’re still thinking $73 is
a lot, let’s take a quick look at the
imminent alternative...
¢ The callous car: offering
freedom, convenience, comfort,
and prestige, the car is often
a very popular first choice;
however, all is not good. If you
are on a budget, a car is definitely
not going to be your best option.
Continually increasing gas prices
are going to hit you on a regular
basis. Insurance will cost you
in the $200 a month range. You
must also consider the initial cost;
finding a reliable vehicle under
$1000 is like finding a needle ina
hay stack and you can be assured
that inherent repairs will ensue.
Cars also pose a serious risk to
human health: accidents, road
rage and a sedentary lifestyle are
all factors, and don’t even get me
started on environmental impacts.
* Pool party: If you can’t avoid the
single occupancy commute, try to
carpool with someone who lives
close to you. Sharing vehicle and
fuel costs can drastically reduce
the impact on your wallet and
the environment. If can not find
someone that lives close to you,
take advantage of the many car
pool services offered by groups
like zipcar.com and ride-share.
com.
In the end, there are many ways to get
around and keep some money in the bank.
An ever-increasing population is going to
result in increased single occupancy vehicle
commute times. So, instead of investing in
a car and supporting ICBC, buy a transit
pass and invest in an efficient and effective
transit system for the future.
By Angela Szcezar, Web Editor
ave you ever wanted to watch
H: movie but didn’t want to be
bothered by going all the way to
the video store to pick one out? I felt that
way last month, so I searched the Internet to
find out if there was a Canadian version of
Netflix, which is the popular DVD-by-mail
service offered to U.S. residents.
From what I could find, it turns out
that Canada has three alternatives: Zip.ca,
Canflix.com and Cinemail.ca. All of these
companies offer a free 14-week trial period
and offer similar services: you sign up to a
subscription service (packages and pricing
varies by company), you create a list of
DVDs that you'd like to see, the DVDs are
mailed to you along with a postage-paid
return envelope, and you pop the DVDs into
the mailbox when you’re done watching
them. No due dates, no late fees!
Each of the three above companies
vary in terms of selection, but Zip.ca has the
highest selection to choose from, offering
over 72,000 DVD titles. You can do your
own individual research to find out which
company you'd like to try out, but since
I chose Zip.ca the rest of this article will
review that particular company.
I’ve been a Zip subscriber for a month
now and I’ve had a really good experience.
Every time Zip has mailed out a DVD to
me, I have always received it the very next
day. Zip also gives you the ability to alert
them when you return your DVD. They
then mail you out a new disc within the next
24-hour period, which reduces the time you
have to wait for your next disc. And if you
enjoy rating movies and writing reviews,
Zip has a loyalty program where you
can accumulate points by doing just that
(amongst other things).
Out of the seven DVDs that I’ve rented
thus far, one of them came to me scratched
and unable to play. I was initially annoyed,
Byars
but Zip has a feature on the website to
report problems such as this. I reported the
problem and Zip mailed out a replacement
copy of the disc as well as an additional
complimentary rental.
Another part of Zip (and any other
DVD-by-mail service) is that there are no
late fees. While Blockbuster did lower their
rates to $3.99 for a two-day new release,
they also brought back their late fees. My
boyfriend and I used to take advantage of
their “three new releases for $10” offerings,
but with only two days to watch three
movies, we found it difficult to return them
by 12:00 p.m. Yeah, they’re now due by
noon—not 11 p.m., and the late charges
are $2 a day per movie! My subscription at
Zip costs $10.95 a month, so even if I only
rented three movies a month and returned
them all on time, I still come out ahead by
having a subscription with Zip. And since I
have all the seasons of Heroes and Dexter to
catch up on, I won’t have any trouble at all
renting at least three DVD’s a month.
To top it all off, I bought my boyfriend
a PlayStation 3 for his birthday, and Blu-
Ray discs are available at Zip.ca at no extra
charge!
Students aud money
7— Transportation on a budget
By Trevor Dore, Opinions Editor
raveling from one destination to
"Tinste is part of almost everyone’s
everyday life. Whether going to
school, work, grocery shopping or out on
a date, it is important to find an efficient
and effective means of transportation.
Transportation can be costly and consume a
large chunk of a starving students’ income.
Fortunately, there are multiple forms of
transportation and it just a matter of finding
the one that’s right for you.
¢ Pedestrian power: the next time
you have to go somewhere that
is relatively close by, implement
the oldest, most basic form of
transportation and walk. Walking
is friendly for the environment
and great your health—it won’t
hurt your wallet either. In a nation
that has a population with rising
weight problems, it might do us
all a little good to get out and
walk. Keep in mind walking does
take a little extra time. This time
can be used to enjoy the fresh air
of the surrounding environment
and interact a little with your
community.
* Bicycle bonus: nothing beats
flying by gridlocked traffic on two
wheels. While cycling is a little bit
more expensive then walking, as
you have to buy a bike and some
equipment, the overall costs of
maintaining a bike are quite low.
No insurance, no gas. Cities are
increasingly incorporating bike
lanes into their infrastructure
plans and developments, which
makes it easier to get on and go
from one location to the next. The
new SkyTrain cars provide more
spaces for passengers with bikes,
making it easier to travel further
on two wheels. If you are planning
to ride your bike, remember to
load up on the safety gear and
brush up on the rules of the road.
* Terrific transit: public transit
can be coupled with bicycling and
walking to provide the ultimate
low cost transportation. With a
FastTrax sticker on your student
card you can travel anywhere on
a one zone adult fare. The stickers
are available in the library at the
New West Campus and in room
3100 at David Lam. Purchase the
monthly fare for $73, it pays for
itself in 10 uses and then you are
good to go for the entire month.
While taking transit does add to
your commute time, it provides a
good opportunity to catch up on
homework, read a book or sleep.
Now, if you’re still thinking $73 is
a lot, let’s take a quick look at the
imminent alternative...
¢ The callous car: offering
freedom, convenience, comfort,
and prestige, the car is often
a very popular first choice;
however, all is not good. If you
are on a budget, a car is definitely
not going to be your best option.
Continually increasing gas prices
are going to hit you on a regular
basis. Insurance will cost you
in the $200 a month range. You
must also consider the initial cost;
finding a reliable vehicle under
$1000 is like finding a needle ina
hay stack and you can be assured
that inherent repairs will ensue.
Cars also pose a serious risk to
human health: accidents, road
rage and a sedentary lifestyle are
all factors, and don’t even get me
started on environmental impacts.
* Pool party: If you can’t avoid the
single occupancy commute, try to
carpool with someone who lives
close to you. Sharing vehicle and
fuel costs can drastically reduce
the impact on your wallet and
the environment. If can not find
someone that lives close to you,
take advantage of the many car
pool services offered by groups
like zipcar.com and ride-share.
com.
In the end, there are many ways to get
around and keep some money in the bank.
An ever-increasing population is going to
result in increased single occupancy vehicle
commute times. So, instead of investing in
a car and supporting ICBC, buy a transit
pass and invest in an efficient and effective
transit system for the future.