that 76.650 hours? You could burn off that extra weight, or enjoy some: of North Vancouver's many highly acclaimed outdoor sports, and activ- ities. ; You could spend more time with _ your kids, or even [cam to play that guitar that’s been sitting in your closet for the past [5 years. J used to not be able to get ‘through a regular day without at least an hour's fix of TV (usually more). However, about three months ago, three of my good friends and I made a pact: No more television, =. Since then I’ve managed to sur- ‘press that urge deep down inside |: : 4 THINK K everybody should _ Tne that wants to hit the couch and burn their “La-Z-Boy” an , enjoy that Thursday night prime-. : n their TY: —--time line-up, rather.than engage in e their remote _ control. | ‘ ‘ “People. should start enpapicig in . playing the many musical instru-_ ~ activities with more of a purpose, 1 _ |, ments scattered around my house. I : ‘happier since that day three months +. Mean; what is this world coming to. feel healthier, and enjoy the world -° _when a pétson’s idea of entertain- , . “around me more, instead of locking ment is mindless sitcoms like ‘Full myself in my family room, watch- House" or “Saved by the Bell"? - . -ing people on TV having fun for ; »:T’ve heard: that the average per- me. ‘son watches three hours of TV a What prompted me to. write this ‘ ‘day; “Three hours! oe article was a discussion my sister, That may: not sound ike much, Sarah and I had about ‘why people but if you think of it in terms of a “watch TV. -. ife'span; three hours is one-eighth .._ She thought people used it as a of a day. If you lived to be 70, that’. . form of escape, or adventure, some- would be about 76,650 hours of °». “thing to help them escape fromthe television. ‘What have you gained? problem-filled world we live in. I Sure, it’s great once in a while... : think that some shows, at least - » More fulfilling activities. | am a lot ago. I spend more time reading, and ~ for you. Although TV doesn’t kill you directly, it steals life and time _ away from you. Valuable time. Life should be treasured not wasted. Jake Barker is a Grade {2 © Arevle Secondary School student enrolled in Video Production 12 at Leo Marshait Curricudin Centre.- JORDANS CARPETS An error occurred in our’ advertisement on Nov. 15. Bruce Solid Oak Hardwood priced from $4.99 sq. yd. should have read sq. ft. We apclogize for the inconvenience. |. Joaf around doing nothing but: °-- “nowadays, tend to be as depressing. ‘ watching reruns, of MPA*S*H, or _ and problem-filled as réal life. : In my opinion, television is as . -addictive as alcohol, and just as bad “ Safe drivers pay ‘less: Completely. independent A Auto Insuranes “INSURANCE BROKERS| Mon. Sat “988-1148 “Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:00 p. m. ‘ Cedar: building, Room 148 Business Faculty Graduates : Current Students” : AN your questions : about our business programs stacting in January 1996 will be answered, ; We offer a full range of programis to suit your needs: |; “Se Part-time certificate 2 @ Two- year Di ploma . ‘Co-op Work Experience Dipioma ¢ i Accelerated Computer Systems Management Diploma oe Advanced Diploma * Business Degree (in cooperation with Open Leaming Agency). 7 ° Retail Marketing Co- -Op Program ' For f further information call Marilyn Taylor, Business Administration Department, at 986- 1911, ext, 2223. Capilano College, | 2055 Purcell Way 90 ag North Vancouver, B.C: | ViJ 3H In Our New Gift Box. pe 4 oduce OU too, : we We would like © ante