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A Royal Makeover
While the Royal on Baker has, in the past, undergone a huge transformation, they’re set to make changes yet again! We checked in with Paul Hendrichs, manager and booking guru, to find out what’s on the horizon.
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Word has it there are some changes for the Royal - what kind of renovations are we looking at? The plan is to expand the lower level. Right now we have a lobby and coffee shop at the front entrance and we will be taking down the walls to make a much bigger room. Essentially, the downstairs will be a big square room. Hopefully we will be able to build a mezzanine lengthwise above where the sound booth and office is now, going wall to wall, which will allow for a much bigger capacity.
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Earth Day is a day of change, empowerment and appreciation for the earth. This year, Nelson CARES Society and the West Kootenay EcoSociety challenge the people of the Columbia Basin to approach Earth Day with a new sense of energy and make an impact on current environmental issues. Maybe you already make choices that are environmentally beneficial or perhaps you’re just getting started with some environmental options. Either way, embrace 2011 as the year of new steps and choices. We can all get involved this Earth Day! Find what inspires you and take the next step in your journey towards a sustainable lifestyle. Check out www.kootenayearthday.ca for tips
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Status Updates: At the planetarium with my family. I think my wife was surprised to discover she’s not the center of the universe.
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MASON, Ohio — A Mason man has been charged with teasing a police dog. According to a police report, Officer Bradley Walker was responding to a crash at the Mason Pub early Sunday morning when his K-9 officer, Timber, began barking. Walker said he observed 25-year-old Ryan Stephens with his face about 2 inches from the rear window of the police vehicle, barking and hissing at Timber. When Walker questioned Stephens about why he was barking at the dog, Stephens replied, “He started it. He was harassing me.” Walker said he believed Stephens was intoxicated because he smelled of alcohol and his speech was slurred. Stephens is to appear April 21 in municipal court on a misdemeanor citation of willfully teasing a police K-9 officer. Walker said it’s dangerous to incite the dogs while they’re locked inside the vehicle.
“Everything is metal in here, and a dog could easily get his tooth caught in one of these grates here and rip his tooth out and cause severe dental trauma to get at one of these people that is harassing him,” Walker said. Walker said it’s also dangerous to the person doing the harassing. “If the door was actually left unlocked or something, and a drunk individual or an intoxicated individual opens the door, he has a very good likelihood of getting bit,” Walker said. the dogs while they’re locked inside the vehicle.
Everyone makes mistakes, but when you make them in a paper you get to keep staring at them for the next arduous seven days. Last week we had a misprint with a couple show dates, and when I got a message from a friend about it I got that initial ting of panic. There it was, two shows with wrong dates, and though they were correct in the show listings section we felt we had to make amends. Since all the copies were printed, that whole “stop the presses” drama was out. We got back in our truck after delivering all of the copies, picked them up, reprinted off the revised sheet, bought a staple puller and for the next 6 hours set to pulling about 3000 staples (though I may have lost count) and stapled the revised page back in. I will admit
a few copies may have been crumpled with excessive vigor while pulling out stubborn staples. The paper was then redistributed error “freeish”. We could make a lot of excuses, but that doesn’t change the result and it was a good lesson learned. I apologize if anyone got an early copy and because of it, missed a show. We’re trying our best to get it 100 percent and from time to time we will slip up but, just so you know, it’s not for a lack of trying. We hope to never have to pull a staple again!
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This Wednesday is the annual 420 celebrations. Everyone you ask, seems to have a different interpretation of what the day means. We thought we’d get the Wikipedia definition to clarify.
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420, 4:20 or 4/20 (pronounced fourtwenty) refers to consumption of cannabis and, by extension, a way to identify oneself with cannabis subculture. The notable day for these is April 20. (Not to be confused with J-Day, an international protest held on the first Saturday of May.) The term was allegedly coined by a group of teenagers in San Rafael, California in 1971. Calling themselves the Waldos, because “their chosen hang-out spot was a wall outside the school,” The group first used the term in connection to a fall 1971 plan to search for an abandoned cannabis crop that they had learned about. The Waldos designated the Louis Pasteur statue on the grounds of San Rafael High School as their meeting place, and 4:20 p.m. as their meeting time. The Waldos referred to this plan with the phrase “4:20 Louis”. Multiple failed attempts to find the crop eventually shortened their phrase to simply “4:20”, which ultimately evolved into a codeword the teens used to mean pot-smoking in general.
Publisher Chad Hansen Status Updates: Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted. High Times Creative Director Steven Hager was the first person to track down the Waldos and publish their account of the origins of the term. Hager wrote “Are You Stoner Smart or Stoner Stupid?” (October 1998) in which he called for 4:20 PM to be the socially accepted hour of the day to consume cannabis. “I believe 420 is a ritualization of cannabis use that holds deep meaning for our subculture,” wrote Hager. “It also points us in a direction for the responsible use of cannabis.” -Wikipedia.com
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A Royal Makeover Cont Having the mezzanine will give people a different vantage point of the show. That’s a big part of the renovations – to appeal to everyone. The way the room is set up now there is limited seating when it’s a full house. This addition will give more people a place to sit, enjoy the show, see the stage and dance floor and not feel crammed in. It will just be more relaxed upstairs.
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You announced 20 shows in ten hours last weekend, and some amazing acts. What are a few of the shows coming over the next few months that you are most excited about or the biggest scores you feel you got? Its funny... the ones I usually get excited for are the ones nobody really knows about. It’s me asking a personal favor to come to town. But some of the big ones: it’s great that John Mayall is coming, that’s a really big deal. He is a blues legend who has inspired guys like Eric Clapton. The more famous blues legends of our generation look up to guys like John Mayall and Leon Russell. These gentlemen are getting older and in their 70’s but are still coming to play a 300 person bar in Nelson. The 20 shows was more of an experiment to see what would happen. You can follow how people react when you announce one show here and one show there and you’ll usually get good feedback, but when we dropped 20 shows, everything exploded. The announcement blitz became an event in itself. We set records for our Facebook and web site activity. (www.liveattheroyal.com)
What are you hoping for capacity and what are the stumbling blocks you have to clear to be able to go forward? The stumbling blocks are new to me everyday. You get through one hurdle and there’s a new one. City planning has a lot to do with it. The City Building Department and the Liquor Board will all have a say on our capacity. Capacity is typically based on square footage and available washrooms; there are a few variables that go into it. With the square footage that we are looking at we hope to be in the high 200s for capacity. It all depends. The drawings are done, everything’s been submitted, we are just waiting on City Council to vote on May 9 and then we we will know if we can proceed with expanding The Royal. Leon Russell was a part of one of the most critically acclaimed If everything goes according to albums of the past year where he your plan, when would you be teamed up with Elton John (The able to start swinging hammers? Union), so to see him at this point End of April is our target date to in a venue of this size is impressive. start demolition. April 27 will be Absolutely. He played Nelson a few last event in here and we will shut years ago. Kind of got a luke-warm it down for just over three weeks. reaction. He may have just had an At that point, assuming everything off show. I’m hoping with what he’s goes swimmingly and if we get the gone through recently with Elton permits in time, three weeks isn’t John has helped; he seems to have a lot of time to build a mezzanine a bit more life in his step. I’m really and knock down a bunch of looking forward to that one! Also walls but we are hoping to have I’m really looking forward to Blue the mezzanine at least partially King Brown at the end of June. built and and the main bar fully They’re an Australian, urban-roots functional in that time, so that we kind of band, very politically driven. would be able to reopen. Afterwards A lot of fun. A great party band. it will take us a few more weeks to We’ve got a ton of stuff going on! get the mezzanine furnished and completely up to our standards. Tell us more about the Capitol Grand reopening would be in June Series, what exactly is that? or July. Since we are a lively bar as well as a great live music venue, some shows aren’t necessarily best-suited
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Cleaning Purse Pays Off Big $$$ FAIRBURN, Ga. — A Georgia woman’s decision to clean out her purse paid off in a big way when she found an old lottery ticket worth $189,302. Fifty-five-yearold Rhonda Williams of Fairburn says she found the winning Fantasy 5 ticket in the bottom of her purse after cleaning it out over the weekend. WSB-TV reports that the ticket is from a Jan. 17 drawing. Williams picked all of the winning numbers: 18, 25, 28, 29, 35. Williams says she plans to pay off bills and may take a cruise.
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Local Talent Coming Home to the Kootenays Kootenay Co-Op Radio Presents: Rural Alberta Advantage, Live At The Royal April 6 Photo courtesy of Adrian Morin Photography to be at The Royal. Sometimes we get artists who insist on a completely silent crowd, and people who want to sit down and fully absorb what’s happening. So we are working with Capitol Theatre to co-present some shows. We book the shows and then take them to The Capitol. So we have Leo Kottke May 25, who will be the first one in that series. He’s amazing and it’s a real thrill to be able to bring him to The Capitol to launch this series. We like to rock at The Royal, but The Capitol series will be a little more sophisticated, quieter shows. We’ve also booked Judy Collins, in
November, who is a living legend, a very respected woman and artist. It’s a real privilege to be able to work together with another venue and have them be open to what we are trying to do. They recognize the talent we want to bring in and they have opened their doors to us. I think that’s a very good thing for this community.
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Tim Hus Roots & Country Canadiana Thursday May 5: Lighthouse Theater, Kaslo Friday May 6: Scout’s Hall, Nelson With five albums full of Canadian lore, Hus is a voice for the working folk, for the college kids, and for moms and dads making ends meet. A gripping story teller and entertainer, Hus quickly captures his audiences across Canada. Also known as Slocan Slim or the Kootenay Kid, Hus’s stories and songs depict the roads he has
traveled, and the people who create the places he’s been. Hus’s band will be joined by fiddler extraordinaire Billy McInnis. Tickets on sale at Koothenay Coop Radio, Sunnyside Natural in Kaslo and at the door. Show time 7:30pm
Skunk: New Must Have Pet There are those pet-lovers for whom a cat is too conventional and a mutt simply too mundane. But it appears they wouldn’t turn up their nose at a skunk. For, perhaps surprisingly given the black-and-white mammals’ penchant for causing a pong, they are the latest must-have furry friend. Owners are undeterred by the strong scent the animals can release when threatened, saying they are cleaner than dogs or cats. Breeders estimate that there are around 2,000 kept as domestic pets, and demand is increasing. One woman paid £375 ($585 CDN) for her pet, who is 17in long, and weighs 10lb, but skunks can cost up to £1,500 ($2340 CDN) in a shop. The mother-of three, who already has two dogs, 13 guinea pigs, three rabbits and two hamsters, says her children Ella, eight, Alfie, five, and 19-month-old Maisie dote on their new pet. She said: ‘Most nights he will crawl up and sleep on my shoulder and snuggle into my neck. ‘He’s incredibly affectionate and sociable. He follows the kids around
when they are playing and even sleeps with the two dogs. www.dailymail.co.uk
A PHEW FACTS - Skunks are members of the weasel family and live an average of ten years but sometimes up to 20. - They can vary in length from 15-37” and weigh up to 18 lbs. - The Animal Welfare Act bans the removal of their scent glands. - Skunks spray a liquid when they feel threatened. The odour, similar to rotten eggs or garlic, is enough to ward off bears and other attackers. - As babies, they are nocturnal, but can adapt to their owners’ sleeping patterns when older -The species is native to the Americas, Indonesia and the Phillippines. - Although they can bite when young, with good training and handling they can be taught to stop.
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5 Alarm Funk The Happenings April 14-20
Alpha Yaya Diallo
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“It is the springtime of my funkiness!” As the earliest flowers gingerly poke their heads from beneath the soil, I have to declare we’ve had our share of funk shows in town recently. Maceo Parker dropped the bomb at Spiritbar two nights in a row, leaving my legs rubbery from grooving hard on the dance floor. By the time you read this, I will be in full recovery mode from the two nights of Fishbone, definitely a funky band. Next up, Vancouver’s own Five Alarm Funk, making feet move around the West Coast for over six years. Lead by drummer Tayo Branston, this eleven piece group has a thick and layered sound that fills the speakers with irresistible dance music. A four-piece horn section blasts you from one side of the stage, while a four-piece percussion section pounds out the groove, complimented by two guitars and deep bass grooves. Expanding their musical boundaries, they released the genre-splicing Anything Is Possible last July; while each track has an undeniable funk backbone, explorations into prog rock, world beat, and Afro-jazz has pushed this groove juggernaut into new territory. If I have any tread left on my dancin’ shoes, I’ll be checking this one out Saturday!
Born in the African nation of Guinea, a young Alpha traveled with his surgeon father to many different locales in West Africa. Distinct rhythms and melodies from each region influenced him greatly, and he was soon adapting these syncopations onto his new guitar. A university education lead him to being an “in demand” session player; soon he was invited to join the African group Fatala, who had relocated to Europe to record for Peter Gabriel’s Real World record label. After a West Coast tour in 1991, Alpha decided to leave the group and settle permanently in Vancouver. Backed by his band Bafing, his performances garnered rave reviews and his recording career took off; since 1993 he has received three Juno nominations and two wins in the Best Global Album category, one win in Best Global Independent, as well as numerous nominations and wins at the West Coast Music Awards. A unique performer, amazing vocalist, and exceptional guitarist, Alpha takes the audience on a journey, singing in four languages and expertly blending the ancient with the contemporary. Don’t miss this internationally acclaimed act, now touring behind his latest album, Imme.
~Nelson from Nelson
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Friday Alpha Yaya Diallo Quartet Afro-beat/Other
Friday DJ Czech Big Beat/Breakbeat/Down-tempo
Saturday Adham Shaikh Electronica
Saturday Five Alarm Funk Funk/Rock/Ska/Soul
Sunday Matt Epp & The Amorian Assembly Folk/Rock/Soul
Tuesday Funkhunters and Jpod Free Show
Monday My Pet Lion, Hello Dynamo & Sound Splash! Selkirk College Schools out Bash Wednesday 420 NORML Fundraising Dinner
Capitol Theatre
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Other
Happenings in and around the Kootenay’s Saturday Sunshine Drive Flying Steamshovel, Rossland Saturday Roller Derby, Rossland “The Quad’s Must Be Crazy” Babes of Brutality vs Gnarlies Angels. Killjoys vs The Lumberjackies
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meant to kind of replace a naturalist idea and you can decide to identify with it and you can become an Amorian. So we’re just an assembly of Amorians and anyone can be part of it and anyone can jump on a band wagon, if you will. We like collaboration as a group, for instance our guitar player, Jay Smith, is an incredible song writer – his debut record is one of my favorite things. He’s not only opening the shows but playing as part of the band. It feels like a marriage of four, we’re all separate forms, come from different directions but operate as one.
With a new album & band, Matt is set to take flight. In a flooded field of folk & rock artists, his affecting live shows and songwriting abilities set him apart. As a critics darling the masses are soon to discover what the buzz is all about. You guys just got a new RV, what were you driving before, and did it have a name? Ya, actually I just gave it away. The last van was called Epp Force One. It had about 400,000 kms on it. We gave it to the Kidney Foundation because on our last tour we didn’t have reverse or second gear. I remember you guys were struggling with your vehicle when you were in Nelson last. That was Epp Force One, we had to watch where we parked.
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You’ve come a long way in your careers, when you first started playing live, you really weren’t that good were you? No actually I was a really bad singer and guitar player and song writer. And now with 5 albums and hundreds of shows under your belt you’ve gained a name as a great live act. What do you hope people take away from a Matt Epp concert? The desire to sing and the earnest hasn’t changed from the beginning – the intention was good it’s just I’ve developed the muscles, skills, comfort level and the healthy nervous energy that comes from playing live and hoping you connect with people. I hope people understand that when they come to a show that this is something authentic and also realize they are seeing the best band in the world right now. I hope they catch that – that’s how I feel about the guys I’ve got on the stage with me especailly this time. I’m really excited about it and feel I couldn’t have a better group of guys. I hope people understand the earnestness that it comes from the heart and the caliber and spirited musicianship that they are going to see. This album, Matt Epp and the Amorian Assembly. What is the Amorian Assembly exactly? It is basically a core of people that like to collaborate. So Amoria is my made up place, sort of. We have a flag and its
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Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil. ~Jerry Garcia
On the new album, songs like Trap Me and Come To My House really seem to have a definite “guitarist up” kind of vibe. Did you plan on turning things up when you went into the studio? No. I don’t think we planned on that. I think that we knew what we had with Trap Me. It was starting to take shape I turned up the volume a bit on those because I had to rely on more music and dynamic. When I was in Spain and couldn’t rely on the English language I think that’s why that direction came about. We didn’t really know what was going to happen when we went to the studio. Especially with Come to my House, that was a big surprise when we had the Eber Brothers who are also Ronnie Hawkins band, The Hawks, when they were coming through town we’d played a show in Calgary with them and they came in and set up mics on all of our gear. Nine musicians played live for that track so we had no idea what would happen when we pressed “record”. You’ve got your entire library streaming at mattepp.com the traditional theory is that could hurt album sales, why do you stream all your songs for free? I think people right now want to know what they are getting into. Nobody wants to buy a record that has one song being pushed and doesn’t know whats happening with the other nine. People are used to being taken advantage of by the record company where they have one great single or two great singles and then the rest is filler garbage. I think people need to know what they are getting in to. They can stream it on YouTube and people are doing that anyway. So if you draw them into your website, if it’s good, they’ll buy it.
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Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) If you’ve been under stress and worrying about older members of the family, it’s time to come to terms with the situation. Get involved in creative groups. Your emotional state could leave you vulnerable and confused. Use your energy wisely. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) You will be appreciated for the competence you exhibit and for taking on responsibilities.Get involved in jobs that require creative input. You can win points with both peers and superiors. Develop some of your good ideas. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 20) Make sure that you have all the pertinent information before any reprisals or making any moves. Your charisma will no doubt attract a lot of attention. Don’t avoid your true feelings. Sit back and observe, regardless of how hard that might be. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Look at your options before making commitments that could jeopardize your financial position. Luck is with you, regardless of the financial venture. Talk to an older, established individual about your present situation. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Avoid functions that will bring you in contact with those you find difficult to get along with. Don’t be too hard on your mate. You will have a problem holding on to your cash this week. Your determination may make you a little overbearing when dealing with others. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Friends or groups that you’re affiliated with may want you to contribute more cash than you can really afford. Concentrate on your job. You can accomplish the most if you travel for business purposes. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You can ask for favors and get sound advice from close friends or relatives. Plan to visit friends or relatives. Don’t let coworkers interfere with your objectives. Be careful not to divulge secret information this week. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You can make financial deals that will bring you extra cash. Be on your best behavior. Be prepared to take advantage of your good fortune. You will find your vitality is lowered. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23) Someone you live with is ready to play emotional games. Don’t get involved in secret affairs or underhanded involvement’s. Opportunities may come up at prestigious affairs. You may find that relationships are not going as well as you’d like. Your lucky day this week will be Friday
Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Don’t let your partner put you down. Your emotional reaction will be dependent upon your partner’s responsiveness. Don’t overspend on entertainment, on children, or make poor investments. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 22) Your home environment may be volatile if precautions aren’t taken. Sit tight. Things aren’t as bad as they appear. Get them to pitch in, if you need help. Opportunities to meet new lovers will evolve through your interaction with groups or fundraising functions. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday
Pisces(Feb 19 - Mar. 20) Sudden romantic encounters are quite likely, but discretion will be a must. Try to channel your energy into professional endeavors. You have bent over backward trying to help them and now it’s time to let them stand on their own two feet. Try to keep your opinions to yourself. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. www.starlightastrology.com
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Thank Dog It’s Friday
A Short Shot of Library NELSON MUNICIPAL LIBRARY April is National Poetry Month! (and it doesn’t have to rhyme) Established in Canada in April 1999 by the League of Canadian Poets, National Poetry Month brings together poets and poetry-lovers from across the country through readings and other events. Visit our display. The Nelson area is blessed with poets! These local poets have books in the Nelson Library: Tom Wayman Timothy Shay Susan Andrews Grace Arthur Joyce D.B. Wilton James Mattice Margaret Hornby Diana Hartog Fred Wah -reading May 12 at the library
Canada’s celebrated poets exhibit skill, insight, craft, artistry, and talent, to be sure. But it’s okay to unleash your own inner poet anywhere, any time. Poetry is good for you! In celebration of National Poetry Month, why not write a Haiku? Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. Haiku in Japanese is a gentle form consisting of 17 “moras” in three phrases of five, seven, and five. In English, a “mora” is translated as a syllable, and so Haikus are most often three lines of five, seven, and five syllables. In the April rain Waterproof ink, umbrella— Indelible poem. For more information find the Nelson Library online at:
www.nelsonlibrary.ca or drop in to 602 Stanley St. 250-352-6333.
Miscellaneous observations, recommendations, issues and what-haveyous worth considering or not this week in Nelson Visit www.wildsalmonpeople.ca to learn about management issues associated with this natural resource. Yum: Fabulous food to check out in Nelson and area. If the weather’s warm enough, Full Circle Café, corner of Baker and Stanley streets, opens up it’s outdoor corner patio. Break your fast with Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - only one of so many favourites! Going with a friend? Share a Grilled Grapefruit with Be-Cause: Fish Farming & Wild maple syrup drizzle and yogurt and Salmon West Coast wild salmon granola as a starter. So many choices, activist, Alexandra Morton, has so limited stomach space. been advocating for protection of wild salmon and the monitoring ~Paula Hudson-Lunn of fish farms along BC’s west coast. Observed: Evenings in the Alley. Nelson’s alleys have a lot to offer for an evening stroll. Interesting architecture of old houses, rambling gardens and hidden retreats, stone walls and unusual artistic creations. For those with a wandering soul and an eye for the unexpected, spend an early evening behind the scene (not recommended after dark – skunks rule once the sun goes down)
If you have any questions, or wish to make an appointment call our office today! Office Hours: Monday - Friday:9am-5pm
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Flexible Computer Screens A plastic screen that rolls up and doesn’t crack when you drop it may sound like science fiction, but the Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University is investing millions to liberate electronic devices from the constraints of rigid glass. And reality could come sooner than you think. “Flexible ... black-and-white screens for e-readers are very close to commercialization,” said Nick Colaneri, Flexible Display Center director. Black-and-white screens are less complicated to create, and he estimates flexible screens capable of rolling up and displaying color images are three to five years away. Manufacturers see vast potential for consumer applications. DisplaySearch, an industry research
company, says the market for flexible screens will likely surpass $1 billion this year and reach $8.2 billion by 2018. From the beginning, the project has been pushed along by the U.S. military, which is interested in flexible screens for their portability, durability and miserly use of power. www.azcentral.com
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Switchblades Legal For Persons With One Arm Maine - Lawmakers on Wednesday approved legalizing switchblades for people with one arm, moving close to becoming the first state to make such an exception to laws that ban use of the spring-action knives. The bill to allow amputees and other one-armed people to carry the quick-opening knives cleared Maine’s Senate on Wednesday after passing the House on Tuesday, Senate officials said. Until now, Maine banned the use of switchblades by anyone.
In most states, carrying switchblades is illegal in most circumstances, though owning the knives may be allowed in some states. Federal law allows their use by a person with one arm only on federal property if the blade is shorter than three inches. The Maine bill requires that the knives have a blade that is three inches or shorter. Gov. Paul LePage is expected to sign the measure into law in the next couple of days, said spokeswoman Adrienne Bennett. Reuters.com
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Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.
- Jerry Garcia
From The Pantry
Featuring recipes from Executive Chef Jeromie Strom Ric’s Grill Lakeside Prestige
Seared Scallops with Citrus Buerre Blanc
Ingredients: 6 Large Sea Scallops 0.25 Lbs Salted Butter 4 oz White Wine 2 Lemons 6 Fresh Basil leaves (chopped) 4 oz Olive oil 1 Small peeled Shallot (minced) Method Buerre Blanc: In small sauce pot sautee shallots on medium heat in 1 oz olive oil. Grate half of one lemon and add to shallots. Cut lemons in half, squeeze juice into pot and deglaze with wite wine and reduce liquid in half. Cut butter into cubes ( butter should be cold ) and one at a time whisk into pot on low heat. When butter is melted add basil and stir. Scallops: Heat remailing olive oil in sautee pan on medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper and place into pan. Sear scallops until golden on both sides (should be about a minute per side) Remove from pan and plate. Pour buerre blanc over scallops and enjoy.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...”
Boomtown Sports Inc. Making Sports Affordable Kootenay’s Largest Selection of Scooters, Electric Bikes & Used Downhill Bikes Quality Sports Trades Welcome
Open daily: 9-5:30, Sun 11-4 510 Hall Street, Nelson BC Phone: 250.505.5055 www.boomtownsports.com
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Job Readiness Tuesday April 19 4-7:30pm Everything from effective resume writing to interview techniques to safety in the workplace. Please contact Jesse workshops@yerc.ca or 250.352.5656 to register. Community Drum Circle Bigby place,509 Front st (Beside Superior Lighting) Every Tuesday, 7-9pm. $5.oo drop in. A guided rhythm, fun, healing, learning experience.We are all beginners. FMO Ric @250 352 5616
Tree Planting Workshop Wednesday April 27 4-5pm All you will ever need to know... All you ever wanted to know... about TREE PLANTING! Call Yerc at 250.352.5656 to register Acoustic Music Jams April 28 West Kootenay Bluegrass Society holds acoustic music jams on alternate Thursdays at Bigby Place, 509 Front St., Nelson from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. All welcome. Silver collection taken to cover hall rental. Info: 250-352-2704 www. westkootenaybluegrass.com West Kootenay Calendar Photo Contest Cash prizes and free calendars. applications at Otter Books, 398 Baker St. or by email: westkootcal@gmail.com Deadline May 28
Releasing This Week: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
7th installment in the HP franchise. The kids are older and the baddies more sinister
Summer in Genoa
A full order of melodrama set in “La Superba” with a side of pasta.
Goodnight for Justice
Justice waits for no man in this decent Canadian B western
Let Him Be
Quirky Canadian (is there any other kind?) low budget flick finds John Lennon living in the remote north.
Farewell (French)
Moody and menacing cold war spy thriller where paranoia and intrigue reign supreme.
1. Steel Magnolias 2. Basketball Hall of Fame - 1st woman in U.S.A. to play in a men’s professional league - U.S. basketball league, 1985 Springfield Fame. 3. 15 minutes 4. Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren /Ann Landers 5. 1000 - o.k. 900-1100
6th Annual Nelson Cycling Bike Swap Saturday April 16 Rod & Gun Club, Nelson 12:30 start time