Inspiring Women Among Us is an annual celebration leading up to the December 6th Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women. This series of public events celebrates women’s contributions to Canadian and global societies, and provides a platform to discuss ways that society can support our female colleagues, friends and family members. IWAU's events are happening daily until November 30, 2016, click HERE for a full schedule. In light of this year's IWAU theme, Women, Media, and Masks, Britt A.M. had the opportunity to interview Sarah Mirk, editor and writer for Bitch Media! Listen here:[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/britt-am-interviews-bitch-media-writer-and-editor-sarah-mirk/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1]
What's Your Problem - Episode 13
Special guest, MOON DOG(MD/medical doctor) makes an auditory appearance on today's show. We discuss the ultimate tinder profile and other things.
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Bike Registration
If you want to keep your bike a little more safe, you are going to want to head to one of the upcoming bike registry events. The Prince George RCMP will be at different locations this weekend and week where you can go and register your bike with them. The registration only takes about 5 minuets and is absolutely free, just show up with your bike! It is meant to reduce thefts (when someone reports a theft on the app, other riders in the area will be notified) and make it easier for the RCMP to find stolen bikes. Its all done through a program called 529 Garage .For more info on the program itself go to https://project529.com/garage The registry events are:
Saturday August 6th, 8am-4pm, at Otway
Sunday August 7th, 8am-4pm, at Otway
Monday August 8th, 5pm- 8pm at the CN Centre Parking Lot
Wednesday August 10th, 5pm- 8pm, at the PG RCMP Detachment, 455 Victoria Street
It's a quick easy way to register your bike, and limit the chance that it could get stolen.
-Laura Smith, Twitter @lasmith98
Celtic Fire Retro Summer Season Episode 7
The second last of the Retro Summer Season is upon us! Tonight will bring the 19th, 20th, and 21st theme songs in Celtic Fire history by yours truly, Julie Fowlis, and Gillie Mackenzie respectively. Tunes by The Barra MacNeils, Cruinn and more will turn up as well so be sure to tune in! Woot woot! [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/andrew-mcfayden/celtic-fire-retro-summer-season-episode-7/ width=260 height=120 hide_cover=1]
This Is Britt A.M., Episode 22, Rainy Day Music for Moping Around
This week, Britt plays some chill, pretty, sometimes melancholy tunes to keep you warm and cozy, while the rain pitter-patters outside. Featuring the music of Kurt Vile, West My Friend,Blocktreat, Ora Cogan, Andy Shauf, Yo La Tengo and other awesome artists! [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/this-is-britt-am-episode-22-rainy-day-music-for-moping-around/ width=100% height=400 light=1]
Things heating up on Otway rezoning Debate
Photo from City of Prince George Website
Things got a bit heated at city council on Monday when proponents and opponents spoke to L&M Engineering's application to have 6161 Otway Rd rezoned. The application would have the property rezoned to light industrial use, which is to the dismay of many residents of North Nechako. Last night's meeting was the second hearing about this application and it will go on to Wednesday May 11 at 6pm for a third session.
According to the residents of North Nechako the change would result in an increase of noise, water, air and light pollution. The residents kept reminding city council that the property sits above a delicate aquifer and having the property rezoned would increase the risk of contamination. Opponents made many presentations to city council ranging from the professional to the offensive. Mayor Lyn Hall had to reign in a couple presenters for use of antagonizing, or offensive language.
The proponents have stated that concerns to the project have been blown out of proportion. The area already has industrial business, and a CN rail line, that cause noise, air, and light pollution already. This according to the opponents existed in the area for years and in the residents don't like it they should not of bought in the area. Jack Fomenoff who is one of the applicants, stated that he "tired of the attacks" and made an off the cuff comment about possibly pursuing legal action.
By Grant Bachand (Twitter) @grantbachand
This Is Britt A.M., Episode 14, the STUDENTS, RELAX, IT'S ALMOST OVER Episode
This week I ramble like a mofo because I drank all the caffeine. I dole thanks to those that helped me celebrate my fourth 29th birthday, and I give internet tips on how to relax and maintain sanity during this stressful end of the semester time. Mayonnaise is mentioned. Good luck and congrats to all the students out there for getting 'er done! https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/this-is-britt-am-episode-14-the-students-relax-its-almost-over-episode/
YouTube Round-Up / April 7, 2016
Here are a few note-worthy videos kickin' around on the YouTube these days. Disclaimer: CFUR Radio cannot be held liable if you end up 3.5 hours deep in clips of American newscasters being edited to rap Gin & Juice, or whatever.
Golden Days — Whitney
One cold winter in Chicago, IL, Julien Ehrlich of Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Max Kakacek of Smith Westerns got together and wrote some songs. The resulting sound could be described as dreamy folk littered with elements of indie pop-rock, or something along those lines. Hear for yourself on their bandcamp page, on YouTube, or live in Vancouver on April 26 at the Biltmore.
P.S. Whitney's first LP is set to be released June 3, 2016 !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op4HT0-W428
Everytime x Twin Peaks Theme — Britney Spears x Angelo Baladamenti
Someone on Tumblr put the vocal track to Britney Spears' Everytime (2003) over the Twin Peaks theme song (1990). It is beautiful and haunting and everything I could have asked for from the internet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnuPYfTQybc
Andy Shauf — Jenny Come Home | A Take Away Show
La Blogothèque's Take Away Shows are always time well-wasted, and this show of Andy Shauf's in particular is nice. A pie chart illustrating the niceness of it would show a medium-sized slice entitled "warm, sunny, Parisian spring vibes," a smaller slice for "breezy editing," and a big slice dedicated to "Andy's prairie boy accent."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXOPpU_goHw
Short and Sweet Songs for your Muffin - Suppertime
Hello! We are listening to short and sweet songs today. All songs hover right around 2 minutes. Pair these sweet punchy songs with even sweeter banana nut and dark chocolate muffins. These muffins are very quick to make hence so shorty. Music from Yo Le Tango, Megapuss, Irma Thomas and Free Pizza.
For the Muffins:
1 1/2 cups of flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 bananas mashed
1 egg
3/4 cups white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped up chocolate
1/2 cup walnuts
- Preheat oven at 350 f
- In a small bowl mash up your bananas with a fork and add sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla. mix up.
- In a separate bowl mix up the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix with a big spoon very gently
- Add chocolate and nuts, try not to overstir
- Drop into a greased muffin pan leaving some space at the top. Makes about 9 muffins.
- Bake for 30 minutes
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