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Today's Top Wikipedia Edits: Neopalpa donaldtrumpi and Tetragramma donaldtrumpi, Species Named After You-Know-Who

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According to Wikipedia:

  • Fast-and-frugal trees are a "type of decision tree.... The fast-and-frugal tree establishes a ranking and, according to the ranking, a 'topology' of the tree"
  • List of species named after Donald Trump: "neopalpa donaldtrumpi, a species of micro-moth...with distinctive yellowish-white scales covering the head in adults [and]... tetragramma donaldtrumpi, a species of fossil sea urchin"
  • "This is a list of present and extant earls in the Peerages of...the United Kingdom. Note that it does not include extant earldoms which have become merged (either through marriage or elevation) with marquessates or dukedoms and are today only seen as subsidiary titles"

For more Wikipedia edits, tune in to WikiNews on CFUR 88.7FM on Tuesdays at 1pm and Saturdays at noon. Listen online at www.cfur.ca

 

Source: www.listen.hatnote.com

Far From Linear at Shiraz

On August 5th you can head to Shiraz to check out Far From Linear, a small three part acoustic band. They play everything from pop to country, with plenty of both covers and originals.

What began as Demmy G and her wife Renee covering modern country hits, soon bloomed into a colidoscope of new music when they joined up with their friend and fellow vocalist, Olivia. Between the three of them, their harmonies bring out the best in every song.

 Let their harmony and rhythm move you while you enjoy delicious Persian cuisine from Shiraz.

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Ether in the Attic: Episode #143 - Existing in the Light - 20170731

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An oncoming heatwave lurks in the waning August Sun. Embrace it or run from it? Ride the snake my friends. It all comes back on itself eventually. Turn off the A/C (if you have it) Grab some ice (if you can get it), and celebrate the fact that its hot enough to melt it.

 

P.S. I'm making hats made out of hubcaps at the stand this week. Far more fashionable than your standard tin-foil hat, and with equal heat radiation & signal interference properties.

CFURadio Youth Academy Finishes

CFURadio Youth Academy 2017, after three awesome radio camps, is officially over!

Each of the 2 week programs allowed youths age 12-17 to learn the art of radio and, at the end, create their own show! Their show topics may have ranged from debating the act of putting pineapple on pizza to serious issues that face teenagers... but one thing was consistent across the board: each camper had learned so many new skills and they all had become quite talented radio hosts.

They were all able to run their shows by themselves, not to mention the many IDs, PSAs, sound FXs, and interviews they created leading up to show day. Both camp counselors agree that the Academy was an incredibly great, and fun, experience to watch the kids learn and grow over the 2 short weeks they got to spend with them.

Of course a huge thank you to the grants from Radiometres and Canada Summer Jobs along with our Big Thaw Sponsors: Chernoff Thompson Architects, Digital Umbrella Creative, Sound Factory, and Team Powerhouse Realty. Without this support, camp would not have been possible.

CFUR looks forward to next year, and what that camp may bring

 

 

Wax Mannequin with Scott Dunbar and Jeremy Stewart

Three performers are coming together on August 1st at Nancy O’s. Wax Mannequin is teaming up with Scott Dunbar and Jeremy Stewart to create a performance that should not be missed

Wax Mannequin is a well-travelled folk phenomenon who has had countless live performances at venues and festivals. His style has been described as "a hybrid of Bruce Cockburn and Frank Zappa" and through his music his influence seeps into the poetic heart of this country.

Scott Dunbar is a one man band who started his career by busking in the streets of Montréal. He is a singer who accompanies himself with accordion, guitar, and a wide variety of eclectic percussion pieces. Everything from a suitcase to a rusted chain is used to create his signature sound that is unmistakable and has captivated audiences both live and online.

Jeremy Stewart is a poet, musician, and community arts organizer. On top of being an integral part of the Prince George Arts community he has performed at music festivals all over BC with his band The Cottonweeds, toured Canada with his rock band Jeremy Stewart & the Rest, and toured as lead guitarist with Juno nominee Marcel Gagnon.

It is only $10 to check out all three of these performers, and the show starts at 8PM.

Artswells is Coming Up!

If you're looking to be apart of a great experience, Artswells,is still happening from August 4th to 7th

There have been multiple festivals in the region that have unfortunately been forced to cancel due to the wildfires raging across BC. Both organizers and performing artists are very grateful that the festival is able to go ahead, and that Hwy 97 has opened up allowing visitors to arrive from both the North and South.

The festival features 12 stages, 120 musicians, 10 theatre acts, 20 artists, and heaps of locally made food. In general ... a pretty amazing time.

For more info, or to buy tickets check out: http://www.artswells.com/

Wildfire Evacuee Comedy Fundraiser

Tomorrow, on July 28th come and laugh it up! Forget your worries and take in a night of comedy and music at Artspace.

The comedic talents of Jon White, Virginia O'Dine and Brian Majore will be featured along with the musical talents of Marcel Gagnon, Raghu Lokanathan, Amanda Morgan and more.

Ticket price is $20, and evacuees get in free for this all age event. There will also be food and drinks sold at the cash bar.

All donations go the the local Salvation Army, helping to feed the evacuees! Don't miss out on this night that won't fail to make you laugh.