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Neither of the two medevac Bell 407s that collided in midair June 29 over Flagstaff, Ariz., was equipped with TCAS or any kind of cockpit voice or data recorder, an NTSB spokesman told AIN. However, data from the engine control units (ECUs) and satellite GPS receivers on board both aircraft, an Outerlink satellite tracking system on one of the helicopters and a ground-based surveillance camera at the Flagstaff Medical Center are providing investigators with valuable clues about what happened.
Meanwhile, the crash has led at least one industry group to call for tighter rules governing medevac operations, re-ignited the debate about the necessity of a large percentage of medevac flights, and could prompt increased NTSB scrutiny of the sector. Safety Board chairman Mark Rosenker last month called the latest spate of medevac crashes "disturbing," and NTSB public relations people used the crash as an opportunity to re-circulate the Board's 2006 recommendations, which include the study of expanded minimum equipment lists and tighter operating rules for medevac aircraft.
The clues from this latest crash appear bountiful but will require further study. Video from the hospital parking lot camera, located a quarter mile from the crash, shows the collision in real time; however, the helicopters are obscured by a time-date stamp that can be electronically removed. Investigators are attempting to enhance the videotape at the NTSB lab in Washington and might send the tape to the FBI for more detailed analysis.
The ECU should be able to provide data such as altitude, throttle position, torque and engine speeds; the GPS could establish location, groundspeed, flight path and time.
Paint scrapings on the blades recovered at the crash scene suggest one helicopter's main rotors struck the underside of the tail boom of the other.
Both 407s were en route to the Flagstaff Medical Center when they collided in uncontrolled airspace less than half a mile east of the hospital's rooftop heliport at 3:45 p.m., killing six, including the pilots and patients on both helicopters. One flight nurse survived the crash but died later. Two first responders received minor burns while attempting to extricate the crash victims when one of the 407s had a secondary explosion on the ground. The main wreckage of each machine hit the ground approximately 325 feet apart, and both helicopters were destroyed
by post-crash fires that ignited a swiftly extinguished 15-acre brush fire, according to the NTSB.
Weather at the time of the crash was described as VMC with a few high clouds. An NTSB spokesman told AIN that the Safety Board could not confirm the precise altitudes or exact headings of the 407s at the time of the collision or whether the pilots of the two helicopters were in voice communication with each other before the crash. But one helicopter was approaching from the south and the other from the north. The crash site is located outside Flagstaff's class-D airspace in an area without ground-based radar coverage.
The 1998- and 1996-vintage 407s were both being flown VFR single-pilot. N407GA was being operated by Englewood, Colo.-based Air Methods for the Flagstaff Medical Center's Guardian Air. N407MJ was operated by Utah-based Classic Helicopters for Classic Lifeguard Aeromedical Services in Page, Ariz.
The NTSB said the Air Methods helicopter was heading north from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (KFLG), three miles away. It had dropped off one of two flight nurses aboard, apparently because the pilot was concerned about load and density altitude issues heading into the hospital's helipad. The flight had originated in Winslow. Temperature at the time of the crash was reported as 87 degrees F. Elevation at KLFG is 7,015 feet. The 407 has a maximum useful load of 2,347 pounds (sea level), a fuel capacity of 824 pounds and a maximum cruise speed of 133 knots. The single Rolls-Royce 250-C47B turbine engine is rated at 704 shp max continuous.
The Classic 407 was inbound from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with four aboard.
The rooftop helipad at Flagstaff Medical Center is open on three sides and can accommodate two helicopters–one on the landing pad itself and the other on an adjacent parking pad, according to Jeffrey Wright of Heliplanners, the California company that designed it. The hospital structure is located to the north of the pad, Wright said, and KFLG is located to the southwest.
The helicopters collided over Switzer Mesa. Eyewitness reports said the Air Methods helicopter exploded in midair immediately after the collision, dropped straight down to the mesa and then exploded again as rescue workers approached. The Classic helicopter assumed a nose-down attitude and crashed down the side of a steep wooded area.
A Spate of Accidents
It was the second medevac crash in Arizona in just two days and the second fatal crash for Air Methods in six weeks. On June 27, an Air-Evac Eurocopter AS 350B3 operated by Petroleum Helicopters was en route to pick up a patient when it made a hard landing in an obscured landing zone. The helicopter was destroyed and the medical crew seriously injured.
On May 10, a Eurocopter EC 135T2+ operated by Air Methods for the University of Wisconsin UW-MedFlight program crashed in an area of rapidly rising terrain near La Crosse, Wis., during a night Part 91 positioning flight, killing all three aboard.
The June 29 crash was the first fatality for Classic, according to a company spokesman.
The pilots of the helicopters involved in the June 29 crash were characterized as high-time and experienced and identified as Pat Graham, 51, of Air Methods,
and Tom Caldwell, 54, of Classic. Graham joined the Guardian Air program in 2003 and had approximately 5,300 hours flight time. Caldwell had more than 10,000 hours total time, according to a Classic Helicopters spokesman.
The midair is the ninth crash of a medevac helicopter in the U.S. this year, and the third midair between two civil helicopters in the U.S. Last summer two Eurocopter AS 350B2s, operated for Phoenix television stations, collided while covering a high-speed car chase.
EMS helicopter traffic into Flagstaff Medical Center is heavy due to its proximity to Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon, especially during summer vacation months. "Flagstaff is the largest medical center of its kind. If a patient in the northern part of the state needs any kind of trauma work, they're coming here," a longtime resident told AIN.
Neither 407 was equipped with TCAS and Bell does not offer it as a factory option due to its incompatibility with standard factory instrument panel displays, according to a company spokesman. However, several modification centers offer it as a retrofit option, often in conjunction with other avionics upgrades. The price for a typical installation of a first-generation TCAS, such as L-3's SkyWatch, is $20,000 to $30,000 when done with either Chelton displays or the Garmin 5000 system, according to 407 operators interviewed by AIN. "I can't imagine flying without it," said John Kjekstad, whose Helicopter Flight Services operates 407s in New York. "It is very effective, even below 1,000 agl," Kjekstad said.
Citing the Flagstaff and other recent helicopter EMS crashes, the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) again voiced support for U.S. House legislation that would reform air ambulance practices and mandate the study of installing cockpit voice and data recording devices aboard all rotary- and fixed-wing EMS aircraft. H.R. 3939 was introduced on October 23 last year and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Among other things, it would mandate that all medical flights be conducted under FAR Part 135 charter rules when medical crewmembers are aboard. In a statement, AAMS said, "This bill would make the necessary, practical regulatory and other changes within the air medical community to promote a safe transport environment for both patients and air medical crews while continuing to provide desperately needed air medical transport to the critically ill and injured."
A spokesman for AAMS told AIN that, to date, little progress had been made on the bill due to a lack of companion legislation in the Senate and Congressional inertia on the larger FAA reauthorization bill. However, he said that the recent rash of EMS crashes could kindle intensified Congressional interest.
The number of EMS helicopters in the United States has doubled since 2002, from 400 to 800, and nearly one in 50 was involved in an accident between 2002 and 2005, according to the Congressional Research Service.

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The Asia Society Collectors Series: The Chris Hall Textile Collection
Home Visit & Private Viewing with Chris Hall, Collector
A chance visit to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the 1970s spurred Chris Hall's interest in Chinese textiles. Dazzled by the intricate thread work on the silk robes, it was love at first sight. Over the past two decades, he has built up, what is believed to be the world's most comprehensive private collection of Chinese textiles with over a thousand pieces. The oldest being 2,500 years old, they range from sumptuous imperial robes to elaborately embroidered badges and weavings. Numerous noteworthy items from the Chris Hall Collection have been exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and, internationally, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore. Chris will show us some of his most treasured pieces from the collection and share his journey of becoming a collector.
The Asia Society Collectors Series was launched in 2009 to enhance appreciation and understanding of Asian art by taking members to the private treasure troves of art connoisseurs in Hong Kong.
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Elliott Bay Book Co. to move
It's official: The bookstore will relocate to Capitol Hill this spring
NEWS. After months of speculation, Elliott Bay Book Company has announced it will leave its historic Pioneer Square home this spring for cheaper digs on Capitol Hill.
"The fact is that the business has been eking downward for the past several years," says store owner Peter Aaron, "and the steeper decline of the past two years has made it clear that if the book store is to survive, it must be in a location that affords the vibrancy (especially in the evenings), parking, population base, and freedom from conflict with the sporting events—all of which characterize the new site."
Elliott Bay's new location is on the heavily trafficked Pike-Pine corridor at 1521 10th Avenue. Though no official moving date has been set, The Stranger reported it could be around mid-March, with the Pioneer Square shop to close its doors after 36 years in February.
Here's the full announcement from owner Peter Aaron:
After many weeks of speculation about the future of The Elliott Bay Book Company, I am now able to confirm that the book store will be moving to a new location on Capitol Hill in the spring of next year.
The past two years have been a difficult, painful period of exploring and evaluating possibilities in an attempt to determine what would be best—and necessary—to ensure the long-term health and vitality of the store. And while the thought, and the practicalities, of moving from the site and the locale which have been home for the past 36 years are daunting to say the least, I am convinced that this upcoming relocation will afford us the best opportunity to remain, and further develop as a thriving enterprise.
First—about the new location. We will be moving into a beautiful vintage building on 10th Avenue between Pike and Pine. The building dates from 1918—and was the original Ford truck service center for Seattle. The space will be comparable to the current store (in fact a bit larger), and will incorporate a café and a room dedicated to author appearances. It has the fir floor—complete with creaks—we're used to treading, and gorgeous high wood ceiling—including massive wood beams—and skylights. While no space could exactly duplicate the charm of the original store, I can promise that the new building will offer a warm, comfortable and cozy environment that will be true to the beautiful place Walter Carr founded on Main Street.
The building has its own parking below street level—and between this and a nearby lot we will be able provide ample validated parking. In addition the new space will offer something we've never been able to offer before—wheelchair access to all levels.
The neighborhood is one of incredible vitality. I'm confidant that this move will boost our business to the level necessary to maintain our commercial viability—and to facilitate the ongoing investment necessary to keep any business vital.
It will be sad for us all to leave a building—and a neighborhood—that have been our home for all these years. For those who can't imagine us anyplace else, believe me—all of us at the store have had to wrestle through that. Moving the store is the second-to-last thing I would want to see happen. Seeing the store close would be the only thing worse. The fact is that the business has been eking downward for the past several years, and the steeper decline of the past two years has made it clear that if the book store is to survive, it must be in a location that affords the vibrancy (especially in the evenings), parking, population base, and freedom from conflict with the sporting events—all of which characterize the new site.
When I first became involved in the ownership of Elliott Bay 11 years ago, it was because I believed fervently that this gem, which had been "my" bookstore since I first moved here 27 years ago, was worth saving—that it was a precious asset that must and, in fact, could flourish in this city—if anywhere on earth. Since that time I have done my best to be a faithful steward in preserving both the spirit and the body of this unique place which has been built and nourished cooperatively by the generations of booksellers who have worked here over the years and the book-lovers who have supported us—here in Seattle, across the country and indeed around the world. I'm inexpressibly grateful for that ongoing support—and most especially for the outpouring of concern and commitment we've received in recent months. We're committed to doing everything in our power to continue to earn your patronage and support.
Even as we work toward this significant change, we will strive to do our best to stay focused day-to-day on our primary calling: putting books in readers' (your) hands. This includes the full regimen of author readings. To us, this is less about ending or beginning than about continuing, developing and deepening what we can offer to a community of devoted readers.
We will post progress reports on the new location and ongoing updates on the exact timing of the move on the website (www.elliottbaybook.com). I welcome the opportunity to address any questions or comments you may have.
Peter Aaron, owner
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1521 10th Avenue on Capitol Hill in Seattle (Circa. 1936)


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Everyday Love, Volume 2 is 124 pages of art by artist Nidhi Chanani. Pre-order today and receive an original sketch in the inside cover, a surprise gift, and get the book first! Pre orders are limited to 50, so get yours today!
External Link: Nidhi Chanani – Everyday Love Art Book Pre-Order


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Your guests are eager to wish you well for your wedding day. Your job is to create a perfectly personalized registry with a broad range of items that you'll both really enjoy. Here are 10 tips for creating the registry of your dreams that your friends and family will love to contribute to.
1.Forget the 'rules'. Adhering to tradition has its place, but not if it doesn't suit your lifestyle. If you have no real use for a fine set of silver, don't feel obligated to register for it. No one will be scandalized if you don't have a blender on your list. Think about both fun and practical items, and add a little bit of everything.
2. Think about your hobbies. Love to cook? Love to tackle DIY projects in your home? Love to travel/sail/ski? Your registry should reflect that. Zankyou allows you to register for absolutely anything from anywhere, so there's no limit to what you can ask for. Let your personalities and interests shine through! Check out this retro-themed wedding registry from Zankyou Italy for a couple with tons of throw-back style.
3. Include items in a wide range of prices. This is one 'old' registry custom that holds true. Think of your guests and their varying incomes, and the level of intimacy in their relationship to you. Don't be shy about putting a big budget gift on your list, but allow guests to contribute towards it in increments, or include one lower-priced gift for every high-priced gift.
4. Don't forget the honeymoon. Honeymoon registries are commonplace now, and many couples who already have established households prefer receiving contributions towards the trip of a lifetime. Zankyou allows you to register for every last detail of the honeymoon, from the flight and hotel to sightseeing tours and bottles of bubbly upon arrival, so get creative! Here's an example of a Zankyou honeymoon registry for a romantic Roman getaway.
5. Don't create 10 different registries. Want linens from Bed, Bath and Beyond? Power tools from Home Depot? A dining table from your local antique store? Kitchen gear from Williams Sonoma? With Zankyou, you can include all of these items in one easy-to-use registry. No one wants everything in their home to come from one big box store anymore. Pick and choose the items you want, add photos & links to your Zankyou registry, and you'll receive the full cash equivalent in your bank account to get whatever you want, from wherever you want. Guests will be happy they're contributing to something you really want, and you won't look greedy sending 10 different links to all your friends and relatives.
6. Think outside the gift box. What if you've got your household already taken care of and your honeymoon was booked and paid for months ago? There are still registry options out there for you. Register for fitness classes or tennis lessons together to keep the newlywed bulge at bay. Register for contributions toward a new car to replace your current clunker. Create a registry piggy bank that will eventually go towards that kitchen remodel you've been planning. Your future together doesn't have limitations – why should your wedding registry?
7. Pay it forward. If you've got everything you could possibly ask for, celebrate your good fortune by giving to others on your wedding day. You can create a Zankyou registry to request donations towards your favorite charity. If you or a loved one has been touched by cancer, registering for contributions to the American Cancer Society is a wonderful way to give back on your wedding day. If you adore your pets, ask guests to contribute to the ASPCA or your favorite local animal shelter on your behalf. There are thousands of environmental and humanitarian causes out there, so pick the cause that's closest to your hearts.
8. Tell your story. Let your friends and family know why you want to honeymoon in Greece, or how you dream of having the perfectly equipped backyard barbecue set-up. Guests LOVE to know that they're contributing towards your future together. Tell the story of how you met, the big things you plan to do together, etc. Zankyou allows you to create a personalized and private wedding webpage or to add extensive descriptions, links and photos to each gift in your registry.
9. Collaborate. It'll be good practice for when you're married. But seriously, make sure your registry includes items that reflect the interests of both of you. Your registry shouldn't be one-sided; your wedding celebration is about you as a couple. If he's a homebody and she's got the travel bug, add some snazzy home theater equipment AND a trip to an exotic locale to your registry.
10. HAVE FUN! You probably haven't been able to create a wish list like this since you were writing letters to Santa. This is one of the most exciting times of your lives, and your guests want to contribute to your happiness. Embrace it, and request the gifts that will most enrich your lives as a couple.


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Hi, I'm Simón. I speak english a little. Sorry for that.
I've got a problem with emmet pack. I don't know what can I do. The popup says "Error trying to parse settings. Expected value in C:/users/.../sublime Text 2/packcages/emmet.sublime-settings:2:1"
I installed it again and the same problem occurs.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Black Panther's 5 Greatest Villains
(Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for several comic-book story-lines, as well as potential – albeit entirely theoretical – ones for the forthcoming Black Panther solo movie. Proceed with whatever level of caution your cat-like reflexes suggest to you is wise…)
Now, we may only have spent a few minutes of screen-time with Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War, but , . As such, it seemed well past time to take a look at some of King T'Challa's greatest foes – and at precisely how they could soon appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here, then, is…
Everything You Need To Know About The Black Panther's 5 Greatest Villains
Starting with…
5. Ulysses Klaw
Better known in the MCU as the Andy Serkis-played Ulysses Klaue (or 'that guy who looked a bit like Gollum and had his hand lopped off by Ultron'), Klaw is one of Black Panther's toughest – and most 'super-villain-y' – enemies. The son of a Nazi war criminal, the comic-book Klaw grew up to be a physicist, but soon found himself stealing vibranium from Wakanda in order to power one of his designs: A 'sound transducer', capable of converting sound waves into physical mass. As part of the ensuing conflict, Klaw killed Black Panther's father T'Chaka, but lost his hand in the process.
Years later, though, Klaw returned – with a sound tranducer where his hand used to be, and one hell of a grudge against the man who took it from him: T'Challa. Unfortunately for Wakanda's king, however, he was also now able to transform himself into a deadly being of 'living sound' – a trick he would soon go on to use in numerous battles with Black Panther, The Fantastic Four and The Avengers. And, of course, Dazzler, who basically managed to dissolve him, before blasting him into space. Dazzler-related blasting (and origin story) aside, though, Klaw could make for an intriguing villain in Black Panther – not least because of his involvement in the origin story of the very next villain on this list:
4. Erik Killmonger
Actually one of Black Panther's most recurring and genuinely threatening villains, Killmonger was actually born N'Jadaka, but changed it after his father was killed – having been drawn into a plot by Ulysses Klaw – and his family was exiled from Wakanda. Growing up with a burning hatred of both Klaw and the man who had exiled him – T'Challa himself – Killmonger soon proved himself to be a deeply intelligent (and bitterly vengeful) young man, with a degree from MIT and a heart full of rage to prove it.
He eventually persuaded T'Challa to repatriate him to Wakanda, and soon after staged a coup – one which, while unsuccessful, would prove to be the first of many attempts to overthrow T'Challa. In recent years, he even briefly succeeded, using his technologically advanced enclave within Wakanda to take over the kingdom economically, and ultimately besting T'Challa in a fight for the right to call himself the Black Panther. His time in power didn't actually last long – and he was later killed in battle – but Killmonger remains one of the few foes to ever successfully defeat T'Challa, albeit temporarily. What's more, his American upbringing and relative youth might just make him .
3. Reverend Achebe
According to rumor, Achebe was once an African farmer who – left for dead by rebel soldiers, and betrayed by his wife – sold his soul to Mephisto in exchange for vengeance. Which… may or may not be true (though Mephisto is certainly to be found hanging around the Marvel comic-book universe much of the time). What is certain, though, is that – after attending Yale Law School – he started an ethnic war in a country bordering Wakanda, and then infiltrated a refugee camp on the outskirts of T'Challa's realm. From there, he stoked ethnic tensions, and eventually led an uprising against Black Panther's rule – briefly becoming the country's ruler in the process.
Which, predictably, ended poorly for the utterly insane Achebe – with T'Challa soon wresting back control of his country, forcing the would-be-king to flee. Which didn't stop Achebe turning up once again a little later, and hiring Deadpool to kidnap Erik Killmonger's pet leopard, Preyy as part of an elaborate and poorly-thought scheme that it's best not to think too much about. If Marvel wanted a politically topical villain, though, a xenophobic, rabble-rousing despot like Achebe might well get the nod.
2. M'Baku (a.k.a. The Man-Ape)
While unlikely to be referred to by his more famous comic-book name (with Man-Ape being both a tough sell in marketing terms, and liable to be labeled offensive), M'Baku is nonetheless one of the more promising options for a solo movie villain. Having gained his powers after eating the flesh of a white gorilla (and bathing in its blood, of course), M'Baku became super-humanly strong, and more than a match physically for his old rival T'Challa. Which, since he – and his White Gorilla Cult – seek to return Wakanda to a simpler, technology-free time, has certainly made for an intriguing counterpoint to the technology-friendly leanings of Wakanda's elite over the years.
Also, despite a lifetime of super-villainy, M'Baku was both invited to Black Panther's wedding, and tried to pick a fight with Spider-Man while he was there. For all of us who'd love to see a teenage Spider-Man battling a giant guy in a white gorilla costume, then, M'Baku needs to make it into the MCU.
And, finally?
1. The White Wolf
T'Challa may be King T'Chaka's most famous son, but he isn't, perhaps, his most deadly. His adopted brother Hunter – whose own parents died in a plane crash on Wakandan soil – had grown up to be both a staunch Wakandan patriot, and the head of its widely-feared secret police, the Hatut Zeraze. Upon T'Challa's ascension to the throne, however, he shut down the brutal police force – an act which essentially forced Hunter into exile, where he became both a successful mercenary leader, and the White Wolf.
While his actions in the years since often caused T'Challa significant problems – and often verged on the coup-like – Hunter remained a faithful servant of Wakanda (in his own way), and aided Black Panther in Wakanda's defense on several occasions. In fact, if you were to ask him, the White Wolf would likely consider himself just as integral a part of the nation's protection as the Panther. So, step-brothers driven apart by their differing approaches to defending their home, but forced together to protect it all the same? So far, so Marvel Studios. Could White Wolf be the role Michael B. Jordan was born to play in the MCU?
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We were wandering through the showroom floor at Comic Con 2008 and had some sightings.
We believe we saw what we think was Fred Savage. And we also think we saw about 20 guys that really looked like Fred Savage.
We also spotted Joel Stein wading through the crowd. Then we overheard someone say,"That's that guy that writes all those unfunny op/eds for the LA Times and is sometimes on VH1."


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Planet 8310 wireless card driver? (atheros)
I recently purchased a Planet WL-8310 and am going to be configuring it for SUSE 9.1. Can someone point me to a driver package for Linux? I know it uses the Atheros chipset, but am having a real hard time finding a driver for it. Went to sourceforge, but they don't even have the files there, just a link to something called CVS.
The driver program you will want to use is ndiswrapper. This can be located at
Although your card is not specifically listed, I suggest you download the latest XP driver and take it from there, ensuring you have the kernel-source installed from the Suse 9.1 cd. Suse 9.1 comes with ndiswrapper 0.9. This may already be installed in which case I suggest you try using this first and failing that, download 0.11 from the sourceforge page. Post back and paste errors and I will try to help.
So you think that's the way to go rather than the MADWIFI? Does the ndis wrapper give you WEP/WPA? thanks for the link.
No you set WEP (WPA not sure) via the wireless-tools package.
You could try madwifi but not many people around here use that I think.
I'm using Madwifi with this card without a hitch.
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Jann Arden admits to 'low shots' in radio rivalry
TORONTO – Jann Arden concedes that, in anger, she "threw some low shots" at the masterminds of a Calgary radio station that was dramatically shortening pop songs, but she argues that she needed to take a strong stand for young artists.
The station, 90.3 AMP (CKMP) announced Tuesday that it was abandoning its "QuickHitz" format switch, which involved truncating tunes in order to give listeners "twice the music."
Newcap Radio vice-president of programming Steve Jones said the strategy met with much "curiosity" as well as "numerous legal threats from a variety of different directions."
READ MORE: Calgary radio station drops controversial short song format
The scheme was also greeted by overwhelming online blowback, including from Calgary chanteuse Jann Arden, who launched a profane and days-long Twitter campaign against the idea.
After news that the station had abandoned its plan, however, Arden said she has "respect" for "all those guys" managing the station.
"I can't fault them for trying to make money, for trying to keep people employed, for trying to keep their building paid for," the friendly songstress said Thursday in a telephone interview. "I was mad. I was on Twitter hurling insults, but one of my (tweets) was: 'I will bully, I will intimidate, I will insult, I will do whatever I can to draw attention to what this is, and it's absolutely nothing personal to any of the people who work at the station.
"(They're) putting food on the table for kids, and are good people."
Still, the "Insensitive" singer's empathy hasn't lessened her disdain for the concept itself, which she calls "a disaster."
Though the 52-year-old stresses that she wasn't the one to shift her displeasure to the legal realm, she's also not surprised that artists would react unfavourably to having their work indiscriminately chopped up without their involvement.
READ MORE: Jann Arden slams Calgary radio station for cutting songs
(Jones told The Canadian Press on Tuesday that while no lawsuits were ever launched, there was much "swashbuckling" to that effect. He didn't immediately respond to an interview request Thursday.)
"I think before it got out of hand, everyone just kind of needed to take a step back and say, 'Hey, if you want to edit songs, I'm absolutely fine with it — if the artists that you're playing have given you their permission. Really, if Joe Blow wants to say: 'Go for it, two-minute version?' Awesome," said Arden.
"But please make sure you have their permission. Because if you don't, that's a whole different story."
The eight-time Juno Award winner has more than 102,000 followers on Twitter and has previously exhibited a flair for inciting reaction. Previously, she made headlines for ranting against Via Rail after a flap involving her pup Midi and also for issuing what read like a defence of celebrity chef Paula Deen, then-embroiled in a scandal over allegedly racist behaviour.
So Arden wasn't surprised when waves of vitriol arrived from those who disagreed with her radio stance.
"I took a lot of beatings. It's not for the faint of heart — let's put it that way," said Arden, who will launch an extensive Canadian tour Sept. 4 in Victoria and also co-host the Canadian Country Music Association Awards on Sept. 7.
"But my shoulders are broad. And when it comes to art, it's a very, very easy thing to stand up for. It's very easy to stand up for music and especially young people that are afraid of retribution, that are afraid of reprisals."
READ MORE: Jann Arden sounds off against radio station's controversial format
"I'm like, (hell), I've had my day at radio," she added, in fact using a saltier expression. "You do whatever you want to me. It's not about me. It's about someone who just signed a record deal that's desperate to get their song on the radio."
The matter isn't completely dead, however.
Earlier in the week, Jones mused that he may re-examine the concept in the future, aided by more input by "some of the various stakeholders in the industry," and try to nurture the idea of snack-sized songs back to fruition at some "later" date.
Arden, of course, is deeply skeptical it will ever work.
"I don't think people want to listen to music that way. I don't," she said.
"God, if you were in an office with that on all day and you were a dentist? You'd be drilling through people's jawbones."
© 2014 The Canadian Press


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This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware VBS/Valentin@MM
This is a virus detection. Viruses are programs that self-replicate recursively, meaning that infected systems spread the virus to other systems, which then propagate the virus further. While many viruses contain a destructive payload, it's quite common for viruses to do nothing more than spread from one system to another.
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5600.1067File Length
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2001-02-12Description Modified
This virus is believed to have been created by the author of email@example.com also sets the Internet Explorer start page to a Spanish website, similar to VBS/San@M.
The virus is embedded in an HTML file, uses the Vbscript.Encode method to partially encrypt its code, and makes use of the, so called, "Scriptlet.TypeLib" vulnerability.
When the viral code is executed, it copies itself to the StartUp folder, "c:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\loveday14-b.hta". If the Spanish version of Windows is detected, it copies itself to the corresponding Startup folder, "c:\WINDOWS\Men Inicio\Programas\Inicio\loveday14-b.hta".
The file "main.html" is created in the WINDOWS SYSTEM directory.
The virus sends itself to all recipients found in the Outlook Address Book. The subject line of the message is left empty and there is no attachment. The e-mail message body contains the embedded virus code, in HTML format.
The virus attempts to send e-mail messages to random mobile-phone addresses of a Spanish telecom provider. These messages contain the following information:
Subject: "Feliz san valentin"
Body: "Feliz san valentin. Por favor visita" (followed by a link to a Spanish website, infected by the virus author.)
It virus attempts to use the mIRC Internet Relay Chat client to send itself, as "main.html", to other IRC users.
If the current day is 8, 14, 23, or 29, the virus attempts to overwrite all files on the C: drive with Spanish text. The overwritten files contain the original file name with the extension .TXT (ie. C:\COMMAND.COM becomes C:\COMMAND.COM.TXT)
These overwritten files contain the text:
Hola, me llamo Onel2 y voy a utilizar tus archivos para declararle mi amor a Davinia, la chica mas guapa del mundo. Feliz san Valentin Davinia. Eres la mas bonita y la mas simpatica. Todos los dias a todas horas pienso en ti y cada segundo que no te veo es un infierno. Quieres salir conmigo? En cuanto a ti usuario, debo decirte que tus ficheros no han sido contaminados por un virus, sino sacralizados por el amor que siento por Davinia.Some visible parts of the code are:
- Presence of the file "loveday14-b.hta"
- Modified Outlook Express signature
- Altered Internet Explorer start page, now set to a Spanish website
- Files overwritten with Spanish text, using double extensions (ie. EXE.TXT)
Opening email messages which are composed in HTML format and which contain the script will install the Internet worm on systems which are vulnerable to the "Scriptlet.TypeLib" exploit. If the Preview Pane is enabled, simply highlighting the message subject is enough to activate the virus. The HTA file is written to the local machine as is the HTML file and both are created at system startup, and with each composition of HTML format email message.
Use specified engine and DAT files for detection and removal.
Removal of this Internet worm consists of several steps:
* close email client(s)
* install the MS patch mentioned above
* remove the .HTA and/or .HTML files associated with this threat
* turn off 'preview pane' (optional)
* delete the default email signature setting (Tools/Options/Signature)
* delete messages which are not needed which may contain the embedded script
Users may also benefit by removing Windows Scripting Host from their Windows environment. To do this in Windows 9x, go to 'Control Panel' and choose 'Add/Remove Programs'. Click on the 'Windows Setup' tab and double click on 'Accessories'. Scroll down to 'Windows Script Host' and uncheck it and choose 'OK'. It may be necessary to reboot the system. For additional help or support, visit Microsoft's Support Site .
Users may also want to disable 'Active Scripting' in the 'Restricted Sites' zone and set E-Mail to run in the 'Restricted Sites' zone. To do this:
-open Internet Explorer
-choose the Tools menu
-choose Internet Options
-click the Security tab
-click the Restricted Sites icon
-click 'Custom Level'
-scroll down to 'Active Scripting' and set it to Disable or Prompt
-Click OK
-open Outlook
-choose the Tools menu
-choose Options
-click the Security Tab
-In the 'Security Zones' section, choose the 'Restricted Sites' zone
* scriptlet.typelib/Eyedog vulnerability patch
* Malformed E-mail MIME Header vulnerability patch
* Exchange 5.5 post SP3 Information Store Patch 5.5.2652.42 - this patch corrects detection issues with GroupShield
Additionally, Network Administrators can configure this update using an available tool - visit this link for more information .


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Seagull shooter and his dog try trooper's patience
By Alaska State Trooper Pat Nelson, Re-printed with permission of the DPS Quarterly
I got a call about a seagull being shot in front of the Denali Princess Lodge (a very populated and busy area). On the way I'm thinking, "Okay, some idiot shot a seagull with a pellet rifle. I can write the summons and be back at the house in time for 'Jeopardy.' " I got there and pulled up into the parking lot and there were frantic people milling around this obliterated seagull lying on the sidewalk in front of the Lodge and pizzeria. I'm thinking to myself, "Okay, this was not just a pellet rifle." I do the trooper thing, interviews, photos, diagrams, and collect the seagull as evidence and contact the seagull butcher who is a guest at the Lodge.
Upon contact, he's off course, around a .300 BAC. It turned out, he pulled into the parking lot, hopped out of his truck and quickly retrieved a lever action 30/30 from behind the seat and smoked this seagull right off the sidewalk in front of the lodge and pizza joint as pedestrians were walking by and enjoying the Denali scenery. When asked why he did it, he claimed he was tired of them getting caught in his net! (Seems he's a longliner from Valdez.)
Soooo the story continues ... Bad guy goes to jail for various crimes but he has a 75-pound black lab dog which I can't leave in the guest room because, of course, the bad guy's not coming back anytime soon. I load them both up in the rear of the patrol car and take him to jail with the intention of dropping the dog off at the night drop pound so the guy can pick him up when he gets out.
I was in the jail booking said bad guy and came out only to discover the dog had climbed through my prisoner screen into the front seat and eaten my seagull evidence in the front seat of my car. Needless to say to my dismay, feathers, blood, and guts were all over the inside of my car. Turned out he has eaten my favorite night time pastry as well as spilled my $3 cup of yuppie cafe latte coffee all over my driver's seat. And as if I wasn't angry already, there were no lower dog storage kennels available so I had to lift this 75-pound lab shoulder high into the top kennel. Some days you just have to grin, and remember why we do this job.


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Israelis barred from Sinai over terror threat
Israelis have been barred from entering Egypt's Sinai Peninsula via the Taba crossing due to serious and credible terror threats.
Other foreign nationals were allowed to enter the area, according to reports
Over the weekend the Israel Defense Forces said it had increased its preparedness and raised the level of alert "following concrete information regarding the Hamas', as well as other terror organizations, intentions to execute another terrorist attack along the Egyptian border in the very near future."
By Saturday morning, Israelis were banned from using the crossing, the first time that the border with the Sinai has been shot down since it was first opened in 1982, according to Haaretz. The following day the border was reopened, but Israelis were prevented from entering the hotel and casino near the crossing.
In mid-August, eight Israelis and at least five Egyptian soldiers and police were killed in a coordinated terrorist attack on Israeli civilian vehicles near Eilat in southern Israel. The terrorists reportedly entered Israel through the Sinai.
Meanwhile, Egyptian security forces said Sunday that they discovered and confiscated anti-aircraft missiles and shoulder rocket launchers in the Sinai Peninsula, according to the AFP. The weapons were likely destined for Gaza, according to the report.


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Massmart will continue to trade on the JSE Limited to provide Massmart shareholders with the ability to participate in the growth opportunity of the combined entity.
Under the terms of the agreement, which gives the company the right to nominate the chairman as well as three non-executive directors to the Massmart board, Walmart has asked current Massmart chairman Mark Lamberti to remain as chairman and has nominated Walmart executives Doug McMillon, Jeff Davis, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. SVP finance and treasury, and JP Suarez, SVP Walmart international business development, to serve as directors.
Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart International, said, "With the closing of our investment in Massmart, we are very excited about our entry into South Africa as well as the broader African continent. As we do in all of our other markets, we will work to serve underserved customers, to help people save money to live better. Just as important, we will grow in this part of the world, and as we do, we expect to create many jobs and support local suppliers. We have a global track record of working directly with small farmers, boosting their income and helping them become more sustainable, and we look forward to bringing those practices to South Africa."


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Aurora, NE The young man who vandalized the Farmers Valley Cemetery was sentenced Friday morning in Hamilton County Court. But the way the judge's sentence was a little out of the ordinary.
Robert Kelly Jr. of Saronville was put in handcuffs after Judge Michael Owens sentenced him to 5 years of probation and 180 days in jail.
"I'm overjoyed! I can't believe he got what he was supposed to get, we didn't think he would," said Karen Carlson, one of the Caretakers for the Cemetery. "We wanted to see justice done, we saw the damage, we saw what he had done and the tears that had been shed over that cemetery."
Kelly will serve 60 days immediately, and then 30 days in jail in 2015, 2016 and 2017, each set beginning on the anniversary of when he broke the 44 headstones, August 19th.
His attorney, Dorothy Benton, asked the judge to not give him any jail time, saying he is remorseful and a Class 4 felony like Criminal Mischief on his record should be punishment enough. She said this charge will close a lot of doors for him.
Benton also pointed out that Kelly had no criminal history. 2 or 3 speeding tickets and a negligent driving ticket were the only things on his record.
He also owes $10,000 in restitution, paid at $200 per month. An estimate was made that states it will cost $28,500 to fully repair the stones.
Carlson said, "I think it's great, he'll be paying for a very long time so he'll be thinking about it for a very long time. Whenever you have to pay money, you have to think about those people and that's going to make him think about us."
The court said they can't ask Kelly to do the impossible. If he cannot get a job or has a job that doesn't pay him enough to make his payments, they will not punish him for not making payments.
Kelly's attorney said, when asking for no jail time, if he goes to jail he will lose his current job and won't be able to pay the restitution. She asked at the very least to delay jail time so he could talk to his employer. Judge Owens denied that request.
While the Cemetery Association was excited with the judge's decision for jail time, Kelly's family were both stunned and in tears when they learned that Robert would be leaving straight from court to begin serving the first 60 days of his 180 day sentence.
Robert sat with his head down picking at his fingernails before being called for sentencing. When he was sentenced, he remained somber.
Before the sentence Kelly stood up and apologized for what he had done and asked the judge for only probation.
Kelly's attorney refused to comment on the ruling.
Judge Owens said he has sentenced other people for similar crimes to simply probation. Prosecutor Sarah Carstensen said jail time was to send a message that this won't be tolerated.
The 5 year probation was the most Judge Owens could give for this crime.
Judge Owens told Kelly during sentencing, he's not stupid, but, "you're a kid, you did something really, really dumb." He also told Kelly, "You violated people both past and present."
The terms of Kelly's probation state that he cannot violate any laws, he must avoid all disreputable people and places, and he must maintain a full time job unless he goes to college, which he had to leave due to these charges. He must also allow his probation officer to visit him anytime, he cannot leave the state of Nebraska without permission, and may not move from his current residence in Clay County without his probation officer's or the court's approval. He may not associate with anyone else who is on probation or parole, he must abstain from alcohol and controlled substances, except for those prescribed by a doctor. Kelly is currently in counseling and taking medication for anger management and depression. He is subject to searches at he request of any officer or his probation officer, he must attend anger management and a victim impact accountability class. Finally, he must serve 200 hours of community service.
Now cemetery officials say they can move on.
"Hopefully this time next year, it'll look right, it'll look good, and we can be proud again," said Carlson.
They said this is the end of the ordeal, but the beginning of healing for everyone, including Kelly.


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Spencer Klehn scored four touchdowns to lead host Trinity Classical Academy to a 47-0 victory against Joshua Springs in the Southern Section Division II 8-man football championship game Saturday night at Valencia High.
Klehn carried 16 times for 103 yards and three touchdowns and returned one of his two interceptions for a score as the Knights (10-2) avenged an earlier Heritage League loss to the Lightning.
Trinity Classical's Patch Kulp added 45 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns.
The score was tied 0-0 at halftime. The Knights broke open the game by scoring 34 points in an eight-minute span of the third quarter.
Ryan Brooks caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Klehn in the third quarter.
The Lightning (9-3) was led by Jeffrey Bachman, who gained 43 yards on 17 carries.
— Steve Goldstein
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Viewpoint 66, Crespi 64 >> Tim Howell scored 27 points and Jake Weaver-Thompson scored 20 points, including six 3-pointers to lead the Patriots.
Crespi received a fantastic performance from Pacific-bound D.J. Ursery, who scored 29 points.
Ursery was 10 of 14 from the free-throw line.
"It's a huge win for the program," coach J.J. Prince said.
Viewpoint finished 0-12 in the Alpha League a year ago and recently lost one of its post players, Jake Porath, who transferred to Chaminade. The Patriots came up with big plays all game.
Christian Juzang made a 3-pointer with 6:50 remaining in the third quarter to give the Patriots a three-point lead, Weaver-Thompson made a 3-pointer with 2:53 left in the third to put the Patriots ahead 40-37, Howell's 3-point play near the end of the third quarter gave Viewpoint a 48-43 lead entering the fourth.
Howell and Sayo Denloye made 3 of 4 free throws down the stretch to help Viewpoint fend off the Celts.
Crespi's Mike Krkeyan made a 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining to tie the score at 64-64.
Howell made two free throws and Crespi missed on a wild attempt at the buzzer.
Crespi received little help from sophomore standout Max Heidegger, who scored 10 points, but was 1 for 10 from the field and sat the entire first quarter for unspecified reasons.
— Jacob H. Pollon
Girls basketball
Alemany 51, Troy 41 >> Hannah Johnson had 13 points and 12 rebounds to earn all-tournament honors for the third-place Warriors (3-1) at the 10th annual Palisades Beach Invitational.
Breanna Calhoun added 10 points and eight assists, with Kate Tokuhara contributing 12 points and four steals, both securing all-tournament recognition for Alemany, which rebounded from Friday's semifinal loss to Lynwood to lead 28-16 at halftime.
Adaora Obi added 10 points and nine rebounds for Alemany, which plays Etiwanda at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Camarillo 46, Bishop Montgomery 45 >> Geraldynn Leaupepe hit the winning basket with 0.9 seconds left to lift the Scorpions (3-1) to the consolation title at the 10th annual Palisades Beach Invitational.
Geraldynn and twin sister Geralynn Leaupepe both had 17 points for Camarillo.
Valencia 48, Palisades 41 >> Sandra Ikeora earned all-tournament honors with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Vikings, who secured seventh place at the 10th annual Palisades Beach Invitational.
Sabrina Thompson added 11 points and Kayla Konrad scored nine points for Valencia (2-2), which starts its own High-Five Classic on Monday against Royal.
Corona Santiago 65, Burbank 40 >> Yazzy Sadullah led a balanced attack with 10 points, but the Bulldogs (3-1) lost in the championship of the San Marino Tournament to the defending Southern Section Div. I-AA champions.
Sadullah had 19 points in the semifinals as Burbank beat South Pasadena 56-46 late Friday night.
Women's basketball
Utah State 75, CSUN 67 >> Camille Mahlknecht (Agoura) scored 11 points and had a game-high 12 rebounds, but the host Matadors (2-5) couldn't overcome a 14-point halftime deficit in the consolation game of the Radisson Hotel Chatsworth Thanksgiving Classic.


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A.S.A.P. Supplies have continued their support of local children by committing to a 3 year sponsorship of Beccles Town Wasps U10. This is the 4th year in a row A.S.A.P. have sponsored this team and the new deal will mean the continued support right up to Under 13's. The kids have continued to develop in to amazing little footballers and even gave our Managing Director Shaun Wigley the run around in training. David, Carl and all the kids would like to thank A.S.A.P. for their continued support and have given the company our Beccles Town Shirt!
To find out more about the Beccles youth football team you can visit their website www.becclestownfc.org.uk/. We wish them every success for the season ahead.
The Ashley School Academy Trust in Lowestoft, Suffolk is a specialist school that educates young people. It recently saved the popular Oulton Broad Sports Centre from closure following Council cuts and will be operated as a newly formed subsidiary of the trust. This has meant thousands of people have the chance to continue to enjoy learning on the water skills. The centre will continue to work with the community, local schools and youth groups to provide outdoor learning in Oulton Broad, including coaching and courses in canoeing, kayaking, orienteering and sailing.
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With a bigger team for this season, this years sponsorship went towards the purchase of new coats with the players initials on as a keep sake of their time with the club and of the final sponsorship year.
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|Posted by Smurf at Feb 8, 2004 12:51:09 AM
Adding Mods in 1.1-1 for KDE 2
I must be dense, or just blind, I have looked all over and can not find info on how to add moduals to the Bible Time program for Mandrake 8.2 running KDE 2. Bible Time loaded fine, I just can't get the Bible, MHCC, or Estons to go in the folder. Can anyone help? Also, could I download the new 1.4 and load it on this system? Thank you in advance for any and all info.
|Posted by squinky at Feb 8, 2004 11:50:46 AM
Re: Adding Mods in 1.1-1 for KDE 2
Most of the time, the modules should be extracted into /usr/share/sword, though I'm not sure how Mandrake handles it. I would suggest trying to upgrade to the latest versions of SWORD and Bibletime. The modules are for sword, where Bibletime is a frontend for them.
For future reference, if anyone's using gentoo, I have been working on an ebuild to install some popular (and not so popular) modules. The ebuild is not yet in portage, but you can find it here. If you use the "offensive" flag, it will also install the books of mormon, josephus, and jashur.
Again, I'm not sure about Mandrake, but see if there's anything in /usr/share/sword. Refer to the bottom of the module install guide for more help.
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It's been almost 2 months since Glen retired and I already miss his advice and wisdom. After more than 23 years with NOAA --involved primarily with coastal hydrography -- Glen moved to the private sector as a consultant in soils. Then he came to the state for 16 years with WisDOT as a geodetic engineer in the Surveying and Mapping Section prior to retirement at the end of 2012.
While at WisDOT, Glen was actively involved with the Wisconsin Height Modernization Program (HMP) and in implementing the Wisconsin County Coordinate Systems. Essentially, Glen was my "go to guy" for geodetic and surveying-related questions. He was especially helpful assisting me with obtaining up-to-date HMP data for our online ControlFinder application.
Before Glen left WisDOT, I had a chance to chat with him about the pros and cons related to advances in technology. Glen was quick to say that, "Today, it only takes a matter of minutes to get 3-dimensional positions anywhere using GPS technology whereas in the past, it would take a half-day using differential leveling." He also noted it used to take three people to run levels, and now one person can obtain the same results by simply using a GPS receiver. However, on the negative side, Glen noted many of today's "newer" surveyors lack experience, training, and education to fully understand what they're doing with the technology. He stated that while technology makes obtaining the answers easier, it doesn't validate accuracy. Glen senses today's surveyors rely heavily on GPS coordinates for station descriptions versus writing a detailed condition report. GPS is not a replacement for good descriptions and stable monuments.
One of Glen's passions is writing station descriptions. He also stated three things to keep in mind when setting a geodetic survey monument: stability, accessibility, and recoverability. Glen says "to be a successful monument, you must be able to be found". Departing thoughts from Glen: adapting to change can be fun and exciting; use the newest technology available, but learn and remember the basics; and finally, always check your work!


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I nedd help on a 3d cars cake Lighting McQueen. What size pans or ideas please. TIA
This lady on flickr made a step by step pictorial. Its doesnt really say much but maybe the pictures can help you get a better idea!
Here are instructions and some pics that will help you out.
Google How 2 Cakes under 3D cars for a lovely tutorial.
Hello.....I just did a Lightening McQueen Cake for this past Saturday. I am learning how to sculpture cakes, but because this was a last minute order, I used the 3D Cruise Car cake pan from Wilton. I decorated it just like Lightening McQueen, but put in #3 in place of the #95, (child was turning 3) and also put his name "Max" on the hood of the car. I used buttercream icing to make a small spoiler on the back of the car.
The cake turned out great!
I think there was actually a how to on cc about this exact cake but not got time to check as need to pick up kids. Basically the womn used an oval tin and carved a bit from there and used small circle cookie cutters to cut out some cake before adding wheels...looked pretty simple from what she was doing so must have been a good tutorial!
Good luck,
I forgot to tell you that you can go to coolestbirthdaycakes.com and look for Lightening McQueen on there. Once you are on the site, pick "vehicles" on that screen, pick "race cars" and it will take you to a page with several pictures of Lightening McQueen. I chose 04 Annette K. and worked from that picture to make mine.
Thanks all for the info I ended up using the wilton 3-d crusier pan added spackel to make it look more like a race car.. Then covered in fondant, it took a while to make I only had a picture to look at and not a figuring but the dad who is my cousin was very very happy so was I for a first time try at it...
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Letnick: Kelowna sets healthy living example for Canadians
Yet another national study of our healthy (or not-so-healthy) habits lauds British Columbians for our efforts to keep fit and get our daily dose of fruits and vegetables. But what's interesting about this latest survey by Statistics Canada is its particular focus on Kelowna.
New numbers released in May singled out Kelowna for having the lowest rate of obesity in the country, well below the national average of 24.8 per cent. Here's how we stacked up against other cities:
Kelowna, 17.0 per cent
Vancouver, 17.4 per cent
Victoria, 19.6 per cent
Toronto, 20.2 per cent
Québec, 20.9 per cent
Montréal, 21.5 per cent.
In comparison, obesity levels tended to be higher than the national average in the Atlantic provinces and in northern and southwestern Ontario:
Saint John, NB, 38.1 per cent
Greater Sudbury, 33.8 per cent
St. John's, Nfld., 33.2 per cent
Brantford, 32.1 per cent
Hamilton, 31.3 per cent
Saskatoon, 31.3 per cent
Thunder Bay, Ontario, 30.7 per cent.
It should be noted that StatsCan determines obesity using the body mass index (BMI), which is a relative measure of weight and height. BMI can be computed using self-reported values, where the respondent is asked their height and weight, or by directly measuring respondents' height and weight. Having a BMI of more than 30 deems one 'obese.'
Kelowna residents can take pride in the fact they are well below the national average when it comes to obesity. Maybe it's the sunshine we enjoy in abundance, which keeps off the couch and active in our community. Perhaps it's an increased interest in nutrition, and the careful observation of food labels. Or maybe it's the easy access to delicious Okanagan fruits and vegetables, which I may be biased in touting as our province's Agriculture Minister!
But while we've been recognized as a Canadian leader in health and wellness, we can and must do more. Chronic disease is the largest contributor to B.C.'s health care costs. Here's some food for thought: If every British Columbian had a healthy weight, was physically active and didn't smoke, the Province could avoid more than $3.8 billion in economic and health care costs each year.
Smoking and obesity are the highest preventable causes of death among British Columbians. We must continue to address these issues because left unchecked, our younger generations are in danger of being the first to live shorter lives than their parents.
It's critically important that all of us make healthier choices, and our government is committed to making those choices easier. Our $68.7 million Healthy Families B.C. strategy focuses on improving the health and wellness of British Columbians through programs which aim to decrease tobacco use, increase opportunities for physical activity, support healthy eating, and promote healthy weights.
The Healthy Families B.C. website is a fantastic source of information for those looking to make positive lifestyle changes. From lessons on 'Sodium 101' to tips on how to make better selections at the grocery store, there are many helpful tools to be found at www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca.
You'll also details about our Informed Dining program, which gives restaurant patrons the nutrition information they need to make informed choices when dining out. You can find a list of participating restaurants on the website, or look for the Informed Dining logo inside these restaurants.
We are also investing in various programs that increase access to healthy foods. Examples include the Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program, which provides lower-income families, pregnant women and seniors with coupons for locally-produced food; the School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Program, which provides fresh fruits or vegetable snacks to schools every other week; the Food Systems in Remote First Nations Project, which helps remote First Nations grow community gardens; and Food Skills for Families, a hands-on program with the Canadian Diabetes Association that teaches healthy eating, shopping and cooking.
While we can take pride in our collective efforts here in B.C. and particularly in Kelowna, I leave you with a troubling statistic: The number of obese Canadians has risen 17.5 per cent since 2003. That's a staggering number. Today, one in four Canadians is overweight.
Let's continue to buck this trend, and set the example for our friends and neighbours across the country. Keep up the good work, Kelowna.


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If you watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night, you'll know that Muppets Most Wanted was totally shut out when it came to nominations. Of course, this is because the movie doesn't come out until March, but still – The Muppets aren't too happy about it.
The latest trailer for the upcoming film, which debuted during the 2014 Golden Globes broadcast, finds fans of the eponymous puppets arguing about the lack of respect given to the film during the 2013 awards season. (For the record, the franchise itself hasn't exactly been snubbed by the award-giving elite: The Muppets's 2011 comeback won an Oscar for Best Song in 2012.) In classic online form, the dispute soon devolves into a cavalcade of misspelling, name-calling and spam links, from such wits as @HotFudge1218 and @Babybean1128.
Is it good business for a movie to announce itself to the public by making fun of its fans? Probably not, but it is fun nonetheless, and to The Muppets, that's what counts.
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Still wanna know all of your favorite moments in 2012! Here is one that no one will forget! The total "I will kick your ass right here and now in front of 70 million people if you so much as blink" look that President Obama gave Mitt Romney in that second debate was one that made everybody have a flashback to a moment when a daddy, uncle, granddaddy or some paternal figure put your lil ass in check!
Up close…PBO is MAD!
Unca Joe's laughing at that lil boy in the VP debate? Tagg looking like Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" at the second debate? How about Deval Patrick going OFF at the DNC? Share!


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It's pretty clear that Nintendo messed up on the launch of the Nintendo 3DS, sure it could have been worse, but just a few things different like having the Flame Red color available at launch and making it not too expensive would have boosted their sales by alot. But the main reason was THAT THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO GAMES TO PLAY!!! Sure I bought mine at launch and wasted 40$ on Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition which was fun at first but then, nothing. No games for four months. None. At least none worth playing. I waited, and waited, and waited, and then, the eShop came out. Hoorah. A free Exitebikes game that was fun for ten minutes and the Pokedex 3D app that was pretty good. There were great games on the eShop! Lots of them! I could have spent a good forty bucks on games! But when I went to my Wal-Mart to buy an eShop cash card, and to my surprise, there were none there! And there still is not. Five months later. But now... things have changed! Nintendo announced the famous price drop of the 3DS, but dont worry fans that bought the system at launch! Twenty FREE games are coming your way! So HA HA to all you people that bought the PS3 for 600$ and when it went down 200$ you got nothing! I recently bought The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D and I ADORED it! And soon, Star-Fox 64 3D, Super Mario Land 3D, Mario Kart 7, Kid Icarus: Uprising and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D are ALL coming your way! And already sales of the 3DS have gone sky high and are gonna get even higher during the holidays! So if you dont have a 3DS and are not sure about whether or not you should buy it well I have two words for you. BUY IT!
Even thought there is barely anything known about the Wii U, I can already tell you that this is gonna be a great console. Nintendo got it right with this console in trying to get hardcore gamers to come back and play Nintendo while trying to get the people who bought the Wii to buy the Wii U. There are already great games announced for hardcore gamers such as Tekken, Assasin's Creed, Batman Arkham City, Ghost Recon Online and rumors that BattleField and BioShock may be coming and maybe, just maybe, Activision will decide to make a proper Call of Duty on a Nintendo console. But why would you buy all these games on the Wii U when you could buy them on the PS3 or the Xbox 360? Because of the controller of course. It has an awesome touch screen built in it. Did I also mention that the Wii U is 50% more powerful than the PS3 and Xbox 360? And Nintendo has also promised to create an online system that gamers deserve. If you still think that the screen is only a gimmick, well think about playing your favorite RPG or Shooter on a screen with only your character. No maps, nothing to bug you or to hide your view of what you are doing. All of that on the screen of you controller. If that is a gimmick, then it's an AWESOME gimmick! Not only great third party games are coming your way on the Wii U! Nintendo has announced a couple of bombshells such as Pikmin 3 and Mario Party 9. So are they going to make the same mistakes they did with the 3DS? Not on your life. you can expect to buy an insanely powerful system that is not overpriced, that has great games at launch and that has a great online system with no stupid friend codes. Are you sold? Well I am. And I hope you are too, because this is going to be the greatest system Nintendo has ever released!
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There are treasure hunters all over the world uncovering incredible finds with a metal detector. Whether you're new to the hobby, or a seasoned pro, sharing the story behind each discovery is part of the fun and excitement. Check out these treasure finds and stories; some of which are from our very own customers!
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That's another detecting season. Much has been extracted from the iron littered ground, found treasures and new friends. This season unearthed an ancient censer which I was indescribably happy. X-TERRA 705 is very good device. It pleased me and my birthday. Second censer (bucket) was found the day after. By the way, it's a tradition. After buying X-TERRA 705 a year ago, Aureus was found immediately. Wish you all have success in findings.
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US whistleblower Edward Snowden has been elected rector of Glasgow University.
The computer analyst was nominated by a group of students who said they had received Mr Snowden's approval through his lawyer. He defeated cyclist Graeme Obree, author Alan Bissett and the Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
Mr Snowden became a wanted man when his leaks brought to light secret National Security Agency documents which revealed widespread US surveillance of phone and internet communications.
He is living in Russia where he was given temporary asylum.
A statement from the group which nominated Mr Snowden said: "We are incredibly delighted to see Edward Snowden elected as the new Rector of Glasgow University.
"We have a proud and virtuous tradition of making significant statements through our rectors and today we have once more championed this idea by proving to the world that we are not apathetic to important issues such as democratic rights.
"Our opposition to pervasive and immoral state intrusion has gone down in the records.
"What is more, we showed Edward Snowden and other brave whistleblowers that we stand in solidarity with them, regardless of where they are.
"In the following weeks we will continue to campaign for the NSA and GCHQ to cease their assault on our fundamental right to privacy and for Edward Snowden to be recognised as the courageous whistleblower he is, rather than a traitor."
Previous incumbents have been elected as political statements, including Winnie Mandela in 1987 and Israeli whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu in 2005.
The election was held under the single transferable vote system. Mr Snowden received 3124 votes in the first round and 3347 in the second. The nearest candidate was Rev Holdsworth, with 1563.
PhD student Chris Cassells said: "It's a clear statement from Glasgow students that they stand in opposition to pervasive state surveillance."
But some students expressed disappointed with the outcome.
Louise Wilson said: "It sucks. It's very disappointing but not surprising in the slightest.
"I'm all for political statements, but at a time when the university and students need the biggest say with all the cuts it's just not appropriate not to have a working rector."
Hannah McNeill added: "I'm furious. I think most people here are very upset about the result. We need an active rector."


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HUNDREDS of people visited the Droitwich Heritage and Information Centre recently to see an exhibition on the two world wars.
The 'War Time Experience' exhibition, which ran from March 4-8 gave visitors the opportunity to get close up to items from both the First and Second World Wars, even trying on some of the outfits.
The exhibition came courtesy of Mike Egan, a collector of artefacts from both world wars and a keen historian, who was on hand throughout the exhibition to answer visitors questions and demonstrate some of what life was like for the soldiers.
Sarah Davis from the centre, said: "It was very well received by everybody who came. Mike was very happy to speak to everybody, and he was there the whole time. He's very proud of his collection there was a little bit for everybody. He even agreed to do bits of research for several people. We would certainly be happy to have him back. and I think he would come again, maybe next year. He's very busy this year with the anniversary of the First World War."
Several schools made a visit to the exhibition and volunteers were loaded up with the full uniform and equipment ready to head off to the trenches, just so that they could see how heavy it all was. They also got a chance to see the sort of rations soldiers were given, and how different their diet would have been from the convenience food of today.
The centre shows several exhibitions throughout the year, and its next will be focussing on the radio in July, to mark the 80th anniversary of radio masts being erected. For more information contact the centre on 01905 774312.


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With just three weeks remaining until Election Day, Bush holds a slim but psychologically significant lead in national polls, and Gore's entourage is scrambling to make up the difference. They're hoping their chance may materialize during Tuesday night's debate at Washington University in St. Louis, when a town hall�style exchange will allow audience members to query the candidates directly a format the vice president's camp hopes will favor their nominee's superior grasp of the issues.
Even given that apparent advantage, Gore faces an unenviable challenge; he's got to identify and act upon a heretofore undiscovered middle ground between the somewhat repellent know-it-all Al Gore and Al Gore, hesitant beta male.
The best way to do this, most analysts agree, is to persuade Tuesday night's crowd to warm to him while at the same time maintaining a presidential manner. And while Gore does not share his boss's superhuman ability to express empathy, he can, if pressed, maintain an interpersonal connection. And if he manages to balance a toned-down "I feel your pain" approach with a compelling command of specifics, the vice president could score a few points.
Meanwhile, he has to hone in on what are perceived to be Bush's weaknessness. To that end, Gore's surrogates have been attacking Bush's record in Texas with renewed vigor, concentrating particularly on the health care rankings Gore brought up briefly in their second debate at Wake Forest University. Tuesday, Gore will no doubt try to remind voters that a Bush presidency will probably look something like a Bush gubernatorial term a route that provides Gore with lots of potentially damaging fodder on health care and the environment.
Across the aisle, Bush is flush with pundits' praise, and is reportedly feeling pretty darn good. That alone should give supporters a reason to worry this is not the time for Bush's tendency toward overconfidence to rear its ugly head. By now, we know Bush can do personable, affable and even humorous; now he's got to maintain his cool, and convince voters he can, in fact, be presidential, as his surrogates have insisted time and again.
Tuesday night's format is something of an x-factor for Bush: He was comfortable with the behind-the-desk conversation of the Wake Forest debate. Will he feel similarly at home taking questions from an audience? He's also not carrying the advantage of the carefully lowered expectations that preceded him into the first two encounters. If he keeps his wits about him and nails a few specifics, he could win the day. But if he sinks into a verbal morass, as he's done consistently during off-the-cuff exchanges on the campaign trail, he might be in trouble.
There is one more wild card: Both camps are looking over their shoulders at this week's Middle East peace summit. If President Clinton comes home bearing good news, Gore will want to maneuver himself into the spotlight as a key member of the Clinton foreign relations team while simultaneously distancing himself from the diplomatic failures associated with the renewed violence. Meanwhile, look for the governor to paint the clashes as a tragedy that might have been avoided by a more comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to foreign policy.