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Time to think about sprucing up space MELISSA RAYWORTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Another holiday season has passed, and with it the marathon cooking and baking sessions. The hours spent using every kitchen appliance and inch of counter space had a potential benefit more lasting than a good meal: When we really use our kitchens, we discover what does and doesn’t work in this very important room.

Remodelling a kitchen can be expensive and challenging, but you can make substantial cosmetic changes with just the help of a painter and electrician, says interior designer Betsy Burnham of Burnham Design in Los Angeles. And if you’re ready for even bigger changes, it’s still possible to stay on budget and create

a gorgeous kitchen with a minimum of stress.

Step one is deciding what really needs to be done. Can you work with the appliances and cabinets you’ve got, or is it time for a full-scale remodel?

Step two is the budget, coming up with a realistic estimate for each expense, says designer Brian Patrick Flynn of Flynnside Out Productions.

Then, the fun can begin.

Three areas where a little improvement can go a long way:

DON’T SKIMP ON STORAGE

A smoothly functioning kitchen has space for everything to be stored away, within reasonable reach.

Can you achieve that with your current cabinets? If so, Flynn suggests keeping

them and just replacing or refinishing the doors.

“Cabinetry installation adds a lot to a budget,” he says, “so saving by simply reusing what you’ve got can be a massive help.”

If your cabinet doors are stained wood, consider painting them. Then, change the hardware. Drawer pulls and cabinet door handles “can make or break the look of the space,” says Lee Kleinhelter of the Atlanta-based design firm Pieces. Take time choosing new ones.

Flynn agrees: “I always use high-end hardware regardless of how high or low my budget is,” he says. “Adding an interesting metal and finish to your doors just really adds character and uniqueness.

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They don’t build houses like they used to STU NIEBERGALL How many of you live in a home built before May 1, 2013? Sorry to be the one to tell you, but your home is not built to the current National Building Code of Canada. May 1, 2013 is the date that Saskatchewan adopted the latest building code — the 2010 National Building Code (NBC). Prior to that, homes were built to the 2005 NBC standard.

If your home was built to the 2005 standard, that does not mean it is unsafe or poorly built; it was built to the standards of the time.

The NBC continues to evolve and improve. So when someone says “they don’t build them like they use to,” they are actually right.

That’s because they build them better. Continuous improvements to the building code are one of the reasons for this.

For the most part, building codes are in place to ensure the

safety and general welfare of the building’s occupants. They establish predictable and consistent standards for the quality and durability of construction and construction materials. Each province is responsible for its own building code, act and regulations, and the municipal government is responsible for building code enforcement.

Building codes have been with us for a very long time. Measures to ensure public safety and quality due to faulty building practices date back almost 4,000 years. King Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC) of Babylonia published what is believed to be the first building code book.

Two hundred and eighty-two codes were first created in Hammurabi’s code of law, which represented, in part, rules for construction.

In ancient Babylonia, failure to meet the building code was very harsh. If you constructed a building or home for someone and that building failed for some reason resulting in the death of the owner, the builder’s penalty was also death. If the owner’s son was killed, so would be the builder’s son, the owner’s slave, the builder’s slave, and so on. This was an

interesting way to provide retribution, compliance and remedy.

In our time, the City of Regina reviews the building’s construction plans and then approves those plans once they have met all the code and regulation requirements. The city also conducts building inspections to verify that the building code and regulation requirements have been met.

The NBC is not always crystal clear and therefore has room for interpretation. Even though our industry does not always completely agree with the interpretation the local inspectors may have of the NBC, for the most part, we do think that the City of Regina building inspectors do a good job of ensuring that the NBC is adhered to. If they see a concern, they work with the builder or contractor to get the issue resolved.

Ensuring we are building safe homes that will perform as they should over the long term is important to homeowners and to the success of the residential building industry. New home buyers must have confidence that the new homes they purchase are built really well; and, they are.

Building a new home is com-

plicated. There are a lot of codes, standards and processes to follow for that new home to be built correctly. That is why it is important that your new home is built by an experienced professional. For starters, an experienced professional knows and understands the municipal regulations and National Building Code, and has the know-how to ensure they are adhered to, and will not avoid taking out the correct permits or avoid the proper inspections.

However, because building a new home is complicated, sometimes things can go wrong. In the occasion that something significant does occur, it is important to not only hold the builder or contractor accountable, but your municipality should be held accountable as well, as they are the organization responsible for ensuring that all newly constructed homes meet the building code standards.

An additional safe guard is to ensure that your newly built home is covered by a third party new home warranty, which provides consumer protection. As a minimum, a new home warranty generally includes deposit insurance and protection against defects in

work and materials as well as major structural defects. Additional coverage may include defects in your home’s mechanical systems or building envelope. You may also be able to upgrade a “basic package” and get extended coverage.

We believe in third-party, newhome warranty so strongly, that I would never consider building a new home by any builder, no matter how good a recommendation they were given or whatever commitments they claim, if they were not a member of a recognized third-party, new-home warranty program. We recognize New Home Warranty Program of Saskatchewan, Progressive Home Warranty Solutions and National Home Warranty Group.

So, when people suggest that older homes are built better than new homes, well that is simply just not true. There are a lot of safe guards in place to ensure your new home is in fact built better than ever before. You can learn more about this and many other housing-related subjects at www. reginahomebuilders.com.

Stu Niebergall is president and CEO of the Regina Region Home Builders’ Association.

Kitchen Paint is an inexpensive solution CONTINUED FROM F1 “You can never go wrong with dull black pulls and knobs, and I’m also a huge fan of antique brass.

When it comes to silver tones, I try to stay classic and go with polished nickel.”

If you do need to add or replace cabinets, Burnham suggests having them custom-made. It can be expensive (Flynn estimates that ready-made cabinets cost about one-third as much as lower-end custom designs). But they are worth the investment, Burnham says.

“You’ll get well-made pieces, built to your needs, that will last through time, kids and tons of use.”

Rather than adding cabinets with doors, Burnham suggests installing drawers. “Deep drawers provide excellent storage for pots and pans, and even oversized plates.”

FRESHEN UP COLOURS AND MATERIALS

Painting kitchen walls can be “a quick, inexpensive solution to a kitchen remodel on a low budget,” Kleinhelter says, and “any colour can work.”

But she advises clients that kitchen decor “should work with the rest of the house.” Bring in colours that appear in nearby rooms, or stick to a neutral palette.

If you’re trying to update your kitchen’s look, Bur nham says “there’s been a shift from the once-ubiquitous all-white kitchen toward grey-painted cabinets, and we’ve found ourselves experimenting with colour. Her office is currently designing one kitchen “that’s predominantly a sophisticated cream colour, and another that will have dark, olive-green cabinets and a textured, blackstone countertop.”

Homeowners are also getting more creative and saving money with materials like concrete.

Concrete tile is “an inexpensive material that comes in an incredible array of colours and patterns,” Burnham says, and “it works for backsplashes or kitchen flooring, and really makes a statement.”

Try mixing affordable elements with higher-end ones: “Basic butcher block is my favourite countertop because of its classic appeal, and it’s insanely afford-

Burnham Design specified Calacatta Marble for both countertops and backsplash in this Beverly Hills kitchen, and designed custom Shaker-style cabinetry for both the perimeter cabinets and centre island. able.

By juxtaposing it with a unique backsplash, like a mosaic marble or rustic stone, it looks more high-end,” Flynn says.

“My biggest splurge on kitchens is usually my lighting and backsplashes.”

And choose colours and materials you’ll be happy with long-term, rather than something trendy.

“Classic and simple is where it’s at,” says Burnham.

SEAT PEOPLE IN STYLE

A new table and chairs can update a kitchen’s look and make it more comfortable. But it’s tempting to sacrifice function for style.

Don’t.

“We all live in our kitchens,” says Kleinhelter, “so it is important to have comfortable and durable seating.”

Stools are popular, and Burnham says designers in her office love the simple, clean look of a row of stools arranged along a bar or kitchen island.

But, she says, comfort is key: “We find most clients like seats with backs and arms.”

Also, choose seating that’s easy to clean and durable. “I love to use vinyls or faux leathers,” says Kleinhelter, “because it is so easy to clean, but still looks polished.”

Burnham’s favourite for seating: the natural texture and style of rattan.

Whether you’re simply buying a new table and chairs or beginning to plan a full kitchen remodel, Flynn offers one last piece of advice: Take time to choose the things you really want, and be patient if the project takes longer than you’d hoped. What matters is the final result, not how many weeks or months it took to get there.

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Make a checklist when condo shopping MARILYN WILSON FOR POSTMEDIA NEWS Compiling a condo checklist is an excellent way of keeping track of the “must haves” of your future building and unit. Condo shopping can be overwhelming; a pre-shopping checklist can help limit your stress and visits to showrooms.

To create a list, start by visiting showrooms and model units. Although the Internet is a great place to do some basic research, you will learn much more by assessing the quality of materials and construction in person. This will also give you a chance to ask your questions.

Be consistent with the questions you ask in the showrooms so you can make accurate comparisons.

When visiting, ask to speak with the showroom’s specialist who assists buyers with their design choices, as they are often present.

Take advantage of their expertise regarding upgrades and op-

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tions. This will be helpful even if you eventually settle on another development.

Before visiting the showrooms, make a list of those amenities that are important to you and that you are likely to use. Remember, the cost of amenities is embedded in the condo price and the cost of maintaining them in the condo fees.

Some questions to be answered: ■ Who is buying units in the condo — singles, couples, students, young families, retirees? This will determine the condo’s culture. Be careful if the units are being sold to investors as rental units; tenants as a group may be less invested in keeping the property up and more frequent turnover will subject the common areas to wear and tear.

■ Consider curb appeal. Is impressing your visitors with a beautiful facade, entry foyer and other common areas important to you? Not every condo owner cares about the width of the corridors or the decor in the elevators, but many do.

■ Is there adequate and convenient visitor parking? A good way to deter friends from coming by is making parking difficult.

■ Are the elevators fast and adequate for the size of the building? This is particularly important if you want to be on a higher floor.

■ Parking is key. Consider ease of access, adequate space for your car and ease of egress into traffic.

Fighting your way into rush-hour street traffic can get old quickly; on the other hand, you may be on a schedule that lets you avoid rush hours.

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yourself by quizzing the people representing the various developments about their layouts. You will soon be doing this automatically when you see a floor plan.

■ Flow is very important, especially if you are used to bigger spaces. Make sure the room sizes meet your requirements. This should include the kitchen, which needs to be more comprehensive if you plan to cook or entertain. Of course, some facilities have beautiful entertaining spaces and catering services.

You might prefer this format.

■ If cooking is a priority, find out which appliances are included and check them out. If they don’t measure up you may need to upgrade.

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■ It may be wise to purchase a parking space or two even if you don’t have cars — they can become more valuable over time and can always be sold. Parking spaces can be significant inducements when reselling.

■ Check out the storage lockers for size, location and internal organization. You don’t want to have to unpack the whole locker just to get at your suitcases in the back.

■ Location, location, location.

As for all real estate, condo location is paramount. However, there are many factors that determine the value of a given location to a given purchaser. Convenience generally plays a significant role and convenience is a very personal thing. Some of the following points will help clarify this.

■ When examining floor plans and fact sheets, make sure you understand the positives and negatives of the layout. If you have trouble visualizing this, educate

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■ Are your critical amenities readily accessible? Of course, accessibility will depend on your level of mobility — committed walker, cyclist or driver. Some may require facilities within their condo complex.

■ Make sure you know how bright your condo will be and determine how important this is to you. Orientation of principal rooms and window height are the two biggest factors.

■ Does the level of security offered meet your expectations?

This applies to building access, garage surveillance, and elevator and corridor security.

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When to worry about foundation cracks MIKE HOLMES Make it Right

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Wave Petunias at Ball Horticultural Company’s spring trials are fast-spreading, easy-to-grow starter plants. Annuals, which are an easy way to grow if you’re a beginning gardener, provide instant colour and quickly fill in the gaps for in-ground flower beds or containers.

Have fun, experiment, and be prepared to fail

No matter what time of year it is, among the top issues I get asked about are cracks in the foundation: Is it a problem? Should I be worried? How can they be fixed?

Not all cracks are serious.

Sometimes when concrete cures or dries it cracks, so it’s not uncommon for new homes to have some cracks along the foundation or in the floor slab. For that same reason I wouldn’t recommend finishing a basement until it’s gone through at least a couple of freeze-thaw cycles (winter and spring).

That way if any cracks do show up or get worse they can be fixed first.

How do you know if it’s serious?

DEAN FOSDICK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The arrival of a new year is always a good time for fresh starts and there are few things as enjoyable to start — or that provide fresher returns — than gardening.

But how should a novice begin?

A helpful first step is to develop a plan. Decide what you want to grow. Choose the best place for growing it. Determine how much you can safely harvest and store. Finally, lay it out.

“Novice gardeners often start too big and soon realize they don’t have the time or energy to fully develop or maintain their original garden plan,” said Gail Langellotto, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service.

“Another common mistake is gardening without first getting to know your soil.

Different soil types present different gardening opportunities and challenges.”

What that means is getting a soil test done if you prefer an in-ground garden.

You also can do your planting in raised beds or containers. That way you can introduce commercially blended soils, many of which include slow-release fertilizers and water-retention capsules to give seeds or seedlings a boost.

Easy-to-grow plants include annual flowers. But perennials generally take care

A gardener prepares the soil for planting in her plot at the South Whidbey Demonstration and Community Garden near Langley, Wash. She added fertilizer and some other soil amendments before planting more cool-season vegetables. of themselves once you get them established in the right location, Langellotto said.

“For vegetables, I have a list of ‘the easy eight’ that beginning gardeners might want to start with: Radishes, peas, leaf lettuce, carrots, spinach, bush beans, summer squash and hybrid tomatoes,” she said.

“Most of these crops are very forgiving and easy to grow if you understand their basic needs.”

Set some first-year goals, said Larry Campbell, a West Virginia agriculture extension agent.

“Those should include garden site development through tillage, construction of raised or square-foot beds if desired, and soil amendment for pH and nutrients,” he said.

“Also, deciding in advance whether you want to grow enough vegetables to supply fresh produce for daily use or

for post-season preservation is necessary before starting the garden each year.”

Some general tips from Campbell: ■ Gardens should get six to eight hours of sunlight per day.

■ Soils should be welldrained and slightly acidic to neutral in the 6.5 to 7 pH range.

■ Choose plants suitable to their region or plant-hardiness zone.

■ Keep a record of the weather each gardening year. That can help you predict patterns for the following season.

“Also, keeping records of the performance of the various varieties grown each year can aid the gardener with plant selection,” Campbell said.

“I think the best rules of thumb are have fun, don’t be afraid to experiment in the garden and don’t be afraid of failure,” Langellotto said.

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There are different types of cracks — step, vertical, horizontal, along walls and in basement floors. If a crack can fit a dime, get it checked.

You don’t want to see step cracks in cinder-block and brick foundations. A step crack is cracking between the cinder blocks or bricks that can look like steps.

These types of cracks allow water to get into the basement. Cracks in the cinder blocks themselves are also serious; if you see them, call a foundation specialist as soon as possible.

Extensive cracks — which get longer and wider — in the concrete slab are also no good, and might even cause parts of the concrete slab to heave, become uneven or collapse.

If that’s the case a foundation specialist might recommend mudjacking. This process involves drilling holes into the part of the slab that’s lower and then using pressure to pump concrete in and raise the slab up so it’s even.

You cannot mudjack concrete slabs that have voids below them, for example a porch with a cold room underneath. The concrete slab must be sitting on the ground. You need the pressure of concrete being pumped in between the slab and the ground to raise it.

And mudjacking is only good to raise concrete slabs. If the

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Step cracks or cracks between cinder block and brick can allow water to penetrate through the foundation and into the basement. repair involves re-supporting structure, then underpinning — which is a massive project — will be needed.

Horizontal cracks along the foundation wall can also be serious. They can indicate that the structural integrity of the wall has been compromised either due to freeze-thaw cycles or hydrostatic pressure, which is when groundwater or extra water from rain or melted snow presses against the foundation wall from the outside. This pressure is very strong, can cause walls to buckle, and is a leading cause of foundation cracks and water seeping in.

A horizontal crack about three or four feet below grade is typically caused by freezing and thawing. That’s where the frost line is usually located.

What about vertical cracks?

Vertical cracks — from the top of the wall to the bottom — on two adjacent walls could mean the foundation’s footing is broken. If that’s the case the footing needs to be repaired — which means excavating all the way down, another big job. But there should be at least two cracks. If there’s only one vertical crack then it could

be the result of concrete shrinkage as the wall cured.

What’s the solution?

The best foundation repairs happen from the outside.

In serious cases, the wall should be excavated to expose the crack on the outside. The crack is then filled with hydraulic cement that expands as it dries, creating a seal. A waterproof coating is sprayed on and it cures to a rubbery membrane that is 100 per cent waterproof. A dimpled membrane is fastened over top. This process is not cheap but it’s effective.

If you find any cracks in your foundation, either inside your basement or on your home’s exterior, mark them with tape and check them again after a few months. If they haven’t changed in any way they can usually be filled in with an epoxy injection or expandable foam.

But if they get worse bring in a pro, such as a structural engineer or foundation specialist, to assess the situation and recommend the proper solution.

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Faux fur could offer real warmth in winter JURA KONCIUS THE WASHINGTON POST What’s that furry thing beneath the dinner plate in the Pottery Barn holiday catalogue?

It’s a faux-fur placemat, the latest home product to be made of that soft, luxurious fabric that makes you want to pet it.

Throws made of faux fur have been popular for years and are now a staple for the winter months, along with fake fur coats. “As the world gets crazier and crazier, our homes more than ever are places that we want to feel coddled,” says Newell Turner, editor-in-chief of House Beautiful, who has faux wolf and fox throws at his place in the Catskills. “They feel fantastic. Since they are faux, I don’t feel guilty.”

At Restoration Hardware, faux fur is a seasonal star, and the retailer’s 2014 holiday book notes that it’s been refining faux fur for 30 years, calling it “ultrasoft, cozy and with all the weight and nuanced shading of the real thing.”

“FUR IN AMERICA USED TO BE A VERY UNATTAINABLE THING. FUR WAS A LUXURY ITEM YOU WOULD HAVE TO INVEST A LOT OF MONEY IN,” JENN KLINE Every year there seems to be more and more faux mink, chinchilla and fox to fling about: pillows, ottomans, wine bags and bean bags. It’s sold at Frontgate. com and Wal-Mart, and you’ll find faux-fur snow leopard throws at West Elm, Nate Berkus white fauxfur stools for Target and blankets of fuzzy faux giraffe at Pier 1 Imports. “ O u r c u s t o m e r s c a n’ t g e t enough. It just keeps growing every year,” says Jenn Kline, Pottery Barn’s head designer, whose office is piled with samples of “fabulous faux-fur throws.”

The store has faux-fur dog beds, duffel bags, hot water bottle covers, tree skirts and Christmas stockings.

“Fur in America used to be a very unattainable thing. Fur was a luxury item you would have to invest a lot of money in,” Kline says. “Now everyone can have fur.”

Although some animal activists are against faux fur because they say it draws attention to real fur and makes it more fashionable, it’s probably a relatively guilt-free and affordable choice.

At Restoration Hardware, you can even buy your dog his own mini fur throw of faux wolf or mink. Or you can dress him in a faux fur doggie vest, a dog dressed in wolf ’s clothing.

New York designer Alexa Hampton writes in an email, “I think

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Frontgate throws are available in faux bear, chinchilla, mink, snow leopard, timber wolf and white fox. faux fur is so popular because it satisfies an almost innate desire for a deep, comforting texture that is simply not provided by anything but fur. Naturally, or unnaturally as the pun demands, faux fur is the caring alternative.”

Hampton says she uses faux fur in her interiors and in her own home. “They conjure images of 007 lounging on one by the fireplace,” she added.

But back to those placemats, which frankly freaked out a colleague who brought them to my attention. Kline says having a bit of fur on the table “helps create a winter wonderland environment.”

But some style watchers think faux fur has its place, and it’s not at the table.

“That’s a little too cave man for me,” Turner says.

As for Hampton: “Fur near one’s food sounds a bit like a potential hazard,” she says. “Fur balls in the Christmas goose could make a person feel like a turkey.”

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but officials say many of those still missing are likely entombed in the fuselage.

The bodies are sent to Surabaya for identification and handed over to their families for burial, but the process is becoming more difficult due to decomposition.

An AirAsia jetliner crashed into the Java Sea on Dec. 28, killing all 162 crew and passengers on board the flight from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore. A massive international search is underway for bodies and wreckage.

The efforts have been hindered by seasonal monsoon rains that on many days prevent divers and high-tech equipment from making progress. A look at what’s known about the crash and the recovery operation.

SEARCH FOR BLACK BOXES

This week, divers and an unmanned underwater vehicle were able to capture the first images of the wreck.

The tail of the Airbus A320, partially buried in the seabed, provided a boost to searchers.

Officials hope that the cockpit voice and flight data recorders are still in the aircraft’s rear and experts plan to use a crane or a lifting balloon to hoist the wreckage

from the seabed. On Friday, an official said ping-like sounds were heard about a kilometre from the tail, but it was unclear if the signals were coming from the black boxes.

CRASH INVESTIGATION

It remains unclear what caused Flight 8501 to go down. The last contact the pilots had with air traffic control indicated they were entering stormy weather.

CRASH LOCATION ADEK BERRY/AFP/Getty Images

Indonesian navy divers head to navy vessel KRI Banda Aceh as they conduct operations to lift the tail of AirAsia QZ8501 in the Java Sea on Friday.

They asked to climb from 9,753 metres to 11,582 metres to avoid threatening clouds, but were denied permission because of heavy air traffic above them. Four minutes later, the plane dropped off the radar. Bodies and pieces of debris were found about 10 kilometres from the last

point of contact.

STATUS OF THOSE MISSING

So far, 48 of the 162 passengers and crew have been recovered with four new bodies discovered Friday. A few have been found floating while strapped to their seats,

The plane went down in the Java Sea about 160 kilometres from Pangkalan Bun on Borneo island, the closest town. The area is being lashed by seasonal rains, causing big waves and murky run-off from rivers that have hampered divers, helicopters and equipment being used to search for the plane. Ships with sonar detectors have identified several large chunks of what is believed to be the plane’s body on the ocean floor.

— The Associated Press

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China targets TV cleavage, come-hither models SIMON DENYER THE WASHINGTON POST

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Models pose on customized BMW cars at Auto Shanghai 2009. In new moral China, this will no longer be allowed.

BEIJING — Glamorous models will no longer stand alluringly beside shiny cars at this year’s auto show in Shanghai, while cleavage has been cut from a popular historical soap opera.

China’s Communist government is taking a new, more austere line to howls of protest from many ordinary people.

Beautiful women presenting flashy cars had become the iconic image of Shanghai’s popular auto show, but organizers have told participants models would no longer be allowed to show off the cars when the event next takes place in April, local media reported on Friday.

The measure followed hot on the heels of a widely derided decision to abruptly yank a popular Chinese historical drama, The Empress of China, off television screens earlier this month.

The show returned to television days later — with shots re-edited to cut out cleavage and focus in more closely on actresses’ faces.

While the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television declined to comment on why the drama had been censored, it appeared to be in line with the government’s calls for more positive, moral content in the arts and media. But even China’s state-run media was forced to admit the decision was unpopular and had sparked a debate about censorship.

Communist Party mouthpiece the People’s Daily reported on its Twitter feed 95 per cent of netizens disagreed with the edits from the show, while the Global Times newspaper said many fans had been “enraged.”

The show, also known as the Saga of Wu Zetian, concerns the life of China’s only known empress, who ruled China from 690 until 705 during the Tang dynasty.

“Why are people in the 21st century less open than those a millennium ago?” scriptwriter Li Yalong was quoted by the state Xinhua News Agency as having said on her weibo social media account.

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cleavage people care about,” said Ren Zhiqiang, a Chinese property tycoon and popular online commentator known for his bluntness.

“It is the administrative approval power, which has been seized by a bunch of cultural hooligans.”

Hong Huang, a fashion magazine publisher and another popular online commentator, lamented the discussion of the most powerful woman in Chinese history had been reduced to a controversy about cleavage.

Others simply lamented the controls were making life less fun.

“Can’t see the Empress at home, can’t see car models when I go out, life just turned gloomy,” lamented one netizen on Friday, although others did express support. “This is absolutely right. Boycott vulgarity,” said another.

The latest decisions appear to follow a speech made

by President Xi Jinping in October, in which he said art should serve the people and socialism, display “morality,” avoid vulgarity and not become “the slave of the market.”

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First trials suggest vaccines safe HELEN BRANSWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS The first clinical trial designed to see if two experimental Ebola vaccines actually work may begin in late January and two others are slated to start in February in West Africa, the World Health Organization said Friday.

Manufacturers of the two most advanced experimental Dr. Marievaccines Paule Kieny need more time to determine how much vaccine each person might need for the product to work, said Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny, the WHO’s point person for efforts to develop and deploy Ebola vaccines and drugs.

Kieny said in Geneva the two leading manufacturers — GSK and a partnership between NewLink Genetics and Merck — are still analyzing data from small Phase 1 trials of the vaccines that are taking place in a number of sites in the United States, Canada, Europe and several African countries not currently fighting Ebola.

Phase 1 trials are designed to see if a product is safe to use and determine what the dose should be. They are followed by larger Phase 2 and 3 trials designed to show if an experimental product actually works.

It will take the manufacturers another two to four weeks to be able to determine an appropriate dose, Kieny said. It had previously been hoped the first and largest of the trials would start in Liberia by mid-January.

The delays in getting the next stage of clinical trials off the ground is raising concerns the trials may not come up with definitive answers about whether the vaccines work.