The 100th Episode Celebration for Mostly News.  Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Charlton Heston Passes Away
• AA Mess Update
• Eldorado Compound Children
• Dancing Bears
  

Today's Song:

" Good Night" by  Fred

Have a great weekend. Thank you all for your time and loyal. Andy I forgot to thank you for your friendship on the show. You're a wonderful person and a great friend. For more podcast like Mostly News check out Desperate Husbands and The Higher Ed Podcast at www.ccadenhead.net

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Show Notes for Show 100: Thursday Edition for the week of April 06, 2008

How's your Spring going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• AA Grounds Planes Again
• Olympic Torch Craziness Overview
• Golden Gate Bridge Protest
• Earthquake in San Antonio

100th Episode celebration on Friday!

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How's your Spring going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Tornado in Little Rock
• Is the FAA in Trouble?
• Prince Philip Hospitalized
• Woman Bites Dog
  

Today's Song:

" Sunrise" by  Catriona

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Show Notes for Show 98: Friday Edition for the week of March 23, 2008

How's your Spring going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Chlorine Leak
• Pregnant Man?
• Firework Explosion in Dubai
• Beer is Good for You
  

Today's Song:

" I Gotta Wait " by The Urges

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Spitzer Resigns
• Harry Potter Movie Deal
• 101 Year Old Runner
• Cavity Fighting Candy  

Today's Song:

" The Way I Am " by Ingrid Michaelson

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Hong Kong Flu Outbreak
• Gary Gygax Passes Away
• Mary Ann is Busted
• Kangaroo Culling

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Time Square Bombing
• "We Did It" Letters
• Letters Not Linked
• Police Found Bike
• Rhea Has Rings
  

Today's Song:

" Snow Day" by Spaghetti Cake

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:s

• Earthquake in the UK
• Power Outage in Florida
• Doomsday Vault Opens
• Naked Drivers

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Show Notes for Show 93: Friday Edition for the week of February 17, 2008

How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• New JFK Papers
• Satellite Destroyed
• Lunar Eclipse Picture
• Starbucks Closed
• Meat Recall
  

Feedback From

• Brian of Candy Addict
• Laura Clapp

Today's Song:

"Overhead" by Jonathan Coulton

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Show Notes for Show 93: Wednesday Edition for the week of February 17, 2008

How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• NASA to Shoot Down Satellite
• Nancy Reagan in the Hospital
• Blu Ray Wins
• Castro Steps Down
  

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Stamp Prices Go Up
• Shark Attack Report
• Sports Illustrated Cover Unveiled
• Former Teacher Admits to Being Illiterate
• Teachers Strike on Valentine's Day
• PETA Commercials
• Chocolate Pasties
• Huckabee Still in Race
  

Feedback From

• Doug of Geek Acres

Today's Song:

"Something About You" by Laura Clapp

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded in the backyard studio..

Today's News:

• Roy Scheider Passes Away at 75
• Writers Strike May End Soon
• Yahoo Rejects Microsoft's Offer
• Free Wifi At Starbucks
  

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Show Notes for Show 91: Friday Edition for the week of February 3, 2008

How's your Winter going?!? Recorded at lunch.

Today's News:

• Baby Found in Tornado Wreckage
• Romney Bows Out
• Tipsy Driver Rats on Herself
• Mom Gives Her Daughter Beer and Weed

Feedback From

• Dan on Tap
• The Governator

Today's Song:

"A Little Romance" by Treo

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded at lunch.

Today's News:

• Screaming Co-pilot
• Canadian Nuclear Reacter Re-opened
• One Million DS Sales in Australia
• Boomerang Returned After 25 Years
  

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How's your Winter going?!? Recorded at lunch..

Today's News:

• Groundhog says more Winter
• Giants Win!
• Superbowl Ads on MySpace
• Amazon MP3 Store to go International
• Health Club in Trouble for Ads
  

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Show Notes for Show 89: Friday Edition for the week of January 20, 2008

How's your Winter going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• New Tourist Spacecraft Unvieled
• $1 Coffee at Starbucks
• Spears court no show, again
• Man shot while in being bite by crocodile

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Show Notes for Show 89: Thursday Edition for the week of January 20, 2008

How's your winter going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Heath Ledger Dead
• Fred Thompson Drops Out
• Dallas Hard Rock Cafe Demolished
  

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Show Notes for Show 88: Friday Edition for the week of January 13, 2008

How's your weather this winter? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Stephenville UFO
• Scrabulous is in Trouble
• New Apple Toys
• Big Rat Discovered
• Baby Boomlet
• Bridges Under Inspection

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Show Notes for Show 88: Wednesday Edition for the week of January 13, 2008

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Dan Fogelberg Dies
• Bill Gates Retires
• Snow in Badhdad
• Sir Edmund Hillary Passes Away
• Mom Sells Car

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Show Notes for Show 87: Friday Edition for the week of December 16, 2007

How's your weather this fall? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Magna Carta Sell
• Conservative Princeton Student Not Beaten for His Views
• Condom in Hamburger
• Jaime Lynn Spears Preggers
• White House Video Postcard

Today's Song:

"Man It's Christmas" by Jimmie Bratcher

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Show Notes for Show 87: Wednesday Edition for the week of December 16, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Ike Turner Passes Away
• Dad Sells Gifts
• Chugging Voka
• Christmas Goodie

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Show Notes for Show 86: Thursday Edition for the week of December 7, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Power Outages in OK.
• Survivor Tree
• Word of the Year

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Show Notes for Show 85: Friday Edition for the week of December 2, 2007

How's your weather this fall? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Mall Shooting
• Paris Office Bombing
• Facebook Pulls Ad System
• Wrong Miss California Named
• No Ho Ho Ho
• Podcasters of Dallas Meetup Group

Feedback from:

Doug of Geek Acres

Today's Song:

"Christmas Is Interesting" by Jonathan Coulton

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Show Notes for Show 85: Tuesday Edition for the week of December 2, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Evel Knievel Passes Away
• Teddy Bear Teacher
• Storm Hits the Northeast
• Canadian Storm
• British Columbian Storms
• Dallas Podcasting Meet Up

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Show Notes for Show 84 for the week of November 25, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the mobile studio.

Today's News:

• Rain in Georgia
• Smart Castaways
• Malibu Fire
• ABC News on Facebook

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Show Notes for Show 83: Wedensday Edition for the week of November 18, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Munchkins Get a Star
• Thrifty Holiday Spending
• Nova Scotia Smoking Ban

Thanks to Beatnik Turtle for the background music!

That's it for today, see you Monday! Have a great Thanksgiving!

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Show Notes for Show 83: Tuesday Edition for the week of November 18, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Amazon Kindle
• Broadway Stagehands Strike
• Girl Banned from Judo

Thanks to Beatnik Turtle for the background music!

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Show Notes for Show 82: Friday Edition for the week of November 11, 2007

How's your weather this fall? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Warren Buffet
• Coke Has Student Problems
• Prince Wants to Sue

Today's Song:

"Half Awke" by Hoverfly

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Show Notes for Show 82: Thursday Edition for the week of November 11, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Possible Beer Shortage
• In the Begining there was Chocolate Beer
• Hollywood Writer's Strike
  

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Show Notes for Show 82: Tuesday Edition for the week of November 11, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Black Sea Accident
• London Burning Down
• Toxic Trailers

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Show Notes for Show 81: Friday Edition for the week of November 4, 2007

How's your weather this fall? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• AquaDots Recall
• Cargill Meat Recall
• Noel Update
• Oprah School Troubles

Feedback From

• Barely
• Daniel Johnson Jr.
• Emma

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Show Notes for Show 81: Thursday Edition for the week of November 4, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Gunman in Finland
• Goulet Passes Away
• Google at the Pump
  

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How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Victoria Secret's
  • Dani's picture of the store front
• Boy Admits to Starting Fire
• Scientist Kill the Oldest Living Animal
• Hurricane Noel
• Comet Holmes
  

That's it for today, see you Wednesday!

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Show Notes for Show 80: Wednesday Edition for the week of October 28, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Cheney Goes Hunting
• SoCal Fire Update
• Pullem' Up Campaign
  

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Show Notes for Show 79: Friday Edition for the week of October 21, 2007

How's your weather this fall? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Lifetime Supply of Beer

Feedback From

• Daryl of Atomic Suburbia

Today's Song:

3
"Halloween" (mp3)
from "Summercamp Nightmare"
(ItsAboutMusic.com)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at GroupieTunes
Buy at Rhapsody
More On This Album

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Show Notes for Show 79: Thursday Edition for the week of October 21, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Heavy Rains in New Orleans
• SoCal Fires Update
• Dumbledore Gay?
  

That's it for today, see you Friday!

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Show Notes for Show 79: Tuesday Edition for the week of October 21, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• SoCal Fires Still Rage
• Bhutto Parade Bombed
• Google Contest For Austrialian Day Doodle
  • Contest Site

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Show Notes for Show 78: Friday Edition for the week of October 14, 2007

How's your weather this fall? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Ellen DeGeneres' Plea
• iPhones Ofiicially Unlocked

Feedback From

• Daryl of Atomic Suburbia

Today's Song:

"Older" by Dusty Hughes

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Show Notes for Show 78: Thursday Edition for the week of October 14, 2007

How's your fall going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Rick Perry Likes Rudy Giuliani
• Universal's New Store
• Toilet Talk
• SoCal Earthquake

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Show Notes for Show 78: Tuesday Edition for the week of October 14, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Gore Wins Prize
• Mom Charged with Buying Weapons
• School Shooting in Cleveland
• Radiohead Album Sells
• Chocolate Bacteria

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Show Notes for Show 77: Thursday Edition for the week of October 7, 2007

How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Miller and Molson/Coors Merge
• Universal to Buy Oxygen
• Ottawa Sex Letters

Today's Song:

"Beer Toast" by Bobby Chitwood

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Show Notes for Show 77: Thursday Edition for the week of October 7, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Google Buys Jaiku
• RIAA Case to be Appealed
• New Zunes
  

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Show Notes for Show 77: Wednesday Edition for the week of October 7, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Ebay Devalues Skype
• Stone Heads in England
• iPhone Suit
• Deer Troubles in Winnipeg
  

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Show Notes for Show 76 For the week of September 24, 2007

How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Kiefer in Trouble
• Vicks Indicted on More Charges
• Dog Lover Petition
• Geek Auction

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Show Notes for Show 75: MiniCast 4 for the week of September 17, 2007

How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• New TSA Program Honors 9/11 Victims
• Robert Jordan Passes Away

Feedback From:

• Dale of Tech Talk for Familes

Today's Song:

"The Pirate Song" by Springhill

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Show Notes for Show 75: Thursday Edition for the week of September 17, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Sea of Pink
• Meteorite Sickness?
• Update on Tasered Student
  

That's it for today, see you Friday!

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Show Notes for Show 75: Wednesday Edition for the week of September 17, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Wasted Time in Traffic
• Student Tasered at College Forum
• Gore Could Get Award
  

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Mostly News Podcast 75: Tuesday Edition- OJ Arrested, Emmy Awards and the Flying Nun

Show Notes for Show 75: Tuesday Edition for the week of September 17, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• OJ Arrested
• Primetime Emmys
  • Sally Field on Youtube
• Clinton Health Care Plan

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Show Notes for Show 74: MiniCast 4 for the week of September 10, 2007

How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Monkey Love
• Sting in Trouble?
• Nintendo Still on Top

Today's Song:

"Sex on the Radio" by The Clintons

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Show Notes for Show 74:: Friday Edition for the week of September 10, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Giant Spider Web in Texas
• The Daddy of All Bombs
• Southwest Covers Up Passengers
• Indonesia Earthquake
• Australia's Bad Animal Ranking
• Climbers Die on Mount Rundle
  

That's it for today, see you this weekend!

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Show Notes for Show 74: Wednesday Edition for the week of September 10, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Anita Roddick Passes Away
• Tribal Fishmen in Trouble
• Hubble Trouble
• Remembering 9/11
  

That's it for today, see you Thursday!

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Show Notes for Show 74: Monday Edition for the week of September 10, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Storms Shake Up Thompson Rally
• Gabrielle Hits North Carolina
• Salty McDonald Burgers
• Hot Air Balloon Trouble in Calgary
• High Speed Rail Interest in US
  

That's it for today, see you Tuesday!

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Show Notes for Show 73: MiniCast 4 for the week of September 3, 2007

How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Pavarotti Passes Away
• Newfoundland's Kelligrews River Runs Brown
• Wii Correction, Thanks steve!

Today's Song:

"Two Buck Chuck" by Beatnik Turtle

Have a great weekend. See you Monday!

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Show Notes for Show 73: MiniCast 3 for the week of September 3, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• New iPods
• Zeppelin Ticket Scam
• Florida Woman has Sextuplets
• 5 year old Driver
  

That's it for today, see you Friday!

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Show Notes for Show 73: MiniCast 2 for the week of September 3, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Fred Thomspon Runs for President
• Steve Fossett is Missing
• First Woman Beefeater
• Nintendo in the Lead
  

That's it for today, see you Thursday!

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Show Notes for Show 73: MiniCast 1 for the week of September 3, 2007

How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Dump Fire in New Brunswick
• Security Concern with Sony
• Dr Who Break
  

That's it for today, see you Wednesday!

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Show Notes for Show 72: MiniCast 4 for the week of August 27, 2007

How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Student Stuck by Lightning
• Daryl's CBC News Feed: feed://rss.cbc.ca/lineup/canada.xml

Today's Song:

"Midway" by The Famous

Have a great weekend. See you Monday!

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How's your weather this summer? Recorded from the backyard studio.

Today's News:

• Helmsley Leaves Millions to Her Dog
• US Proverty Declines
• Uninsured Americans Hits High

That's it for today, see you Friday!

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How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Polly Pocket Gets Recalled
  • Recall Listing
• Croc Jumps 12 Floors
• McDonald's Blast Kills a Person
• Green Tea Fights Dandruff
  

That's it for today, see you Friday!

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How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Karl Rove Quits
• Miners in Utah
• Spontaneous Playground Fires
  • Video Coverage
    

That's it for today, see you Thursday!

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How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Marv Griffin Passes Away
• NASA Puts a Teacher in Space
• And NASA is Concerned About a Ding
  

That's it for today, see you Wednesday!

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Today's News:

10 Reasons to Throw Away your Cell Phone

Today's Song:

"If This Geek Ruled the World" by Geoff Smith

 

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How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Califorina Highway Collapse
• Zimbabwe's New Note
• FDA Pulls Avandia
  

That's it for today, see you Thursday!

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How's your summer going?!? Recorded from the backyard patio.

Today's News:

• Astronauts Flew Drunk
• Minneapolis Bridge Collapses
• FDA Pulls Avandia
  

That's it for today, see you Wednesday!

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This week's introduction is by Bucket. Thanks Jen and Corey!

The News:

• Lady Bird Johnson Passes Away
• Iran will Allow Reactor Inspection
• British School Girls Face Prison Time for Drug Trafficking
• Typhoon Hits Okinawa
• Don't Play that Game or You'll Get Wiitis
• Best Place for Undergrads to Work
• Pope States that Protesent Chruches are not True Churches
  
  

This week's Hometown Highlight is Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

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This Week's Song:

"Don't Forget Where You Come From" by The Cool Waters Band

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This week's introduction is by Doug from Geek Acers. Thanks Doug!

The News:

• Jerry Falwell Passes AwayLegal Status for Millions of Illegal Immigrants
• Amazon to Sell DRM-Free Music
• Cat Poo Coffee
• Man Steals $250,000 Worth of Skittles
• World's Largest Mentos Fountain

This week's Hometown Highlight.

Oops! I messed up and left it out.

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This Week's Song:

"Hey Kate" by The Fire Apes

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This week's introduction is by Mrs. B from Mrs. B's Patriot World Podcast. Thanks Karen!

The News:

• TV Should be Rationed. No DUD!!!!
• Drunk Man Parks Horse in Bank
• 3,000 Speeding Tickets to be Dropped
• Scientist Find Kryptonite
• Sex Scandal in DC
• Briton Misdiagnosed With Cancer

   

This week's Hometown Highlight is Pico Rivera, California

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This Week's Song:

"Digg The Code" by TheGeoff Smith

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This week's introduction is by Matt and Amy from the Redboy Podcast. We're thinking about you!!!!.

The News:

• Colombia Volcano Erupts
• San Franisco Bridge and Traffic Woes
• Berkeley Earthquake
• Richard Gere in Trouble And He Apologizes
• Texting Contest
• Pirates Pass Off Spidey 2 as 3
• Noah's Ark Netherlands
  

This week's Hometown Highlight is Cincinnati, Ohio.

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This Week's Song:

"I Want To Hear What You Have Got To Say" by The Subways

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This week's introduction is by DJ Jeff from Confessions of a DJ.

The News:

• Virgina Tech Shooting
  • And More
• Kurt Vonnegut Passes Away
• Don Ho Gone
• Don Imus "You're Fired!"
• Manatees Doing Well
• Boston Marathon
  • Steve Runner's Time: 4:49.08 Good finish!
• Google buys Doubleclick for $3bn
• Girls Gone Wild Founder Busted
• Breath Test for Cancer
• Endangered Rabbits Eaten
• More Dog Food Problems
• British Pound Now Worth More than $2 US
  

This week's Hometown Highlight is Calgary, Alberta.

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This Week's Song:

"Someone Like Me" by The Road

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This week's introduction is by Steve and Maureen of Wicked Good.

The News:

• Tsunami strands thousands
• Anna Nicole ODed
• Tainted Pet Food
• Tainted Pet Food Mission
  • FDA Pet Food Notice
• Circuit City Lays Off Employees Who Earn Too Much
• Tom Tancredo Enters the Presidential Race
• Jane Austen Make-Over
• Drunk Elvis
• Crocodile Crossing
• Scout Earns Every Merit Badge
• Blubrry Charity Drive
• Joe Murphy Passes Away

This week's Hometown Highlight is Mokena, Illinois.

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This Week's Song:

"A Little Bit More" by Uncle Seth

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This week's introduction is by Steve and Dawn from the For What It's Worth Podcast

The News:

• Indonesian Earthquake
• Indonesian Airline Crash
• High School Hit by Tornado
• High School Shooting in Michigan
• France Bans Citizen Journalists from Andy of the AndyCast
• Mega Millions Ohio Problem
• And Feedback from Barely of Barely Podcasting

   

This week's Hometown Highlight is Kensington, Maryland

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The background music for this segment is "Freedom for my Soul" by Mark Blevis.

This Week's Song:

" Liar Liar" by Julie Harris

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Show Notes for Show 60 for March 2, 2007

This week's introduction is by Vivian from the CLIP Podcast.

The News:

• Anti-Terrorism Act Not Renewed
• German man steals buffet dinner for 60
• Oscar Results
• XM and Sirius Want to Merge
  • Sirius Stock Falls
• California Stem Cell Program Upheld
  Canadian Program Gets Funding
• Resturants are Making US Consumers Fat
• 14 Stone Child to Stay with Family
• UK Food Traffic Light System
• Passports For Children Not Needed

This week's Hometown Highlight is Oops! I left it out!

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The background music for this segment is "Freedom for my Soul" by Mark Blevis.

This Week's Song:

" Drop of Hope" by Common Ground

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This week's introduction is by Dani from Truth Seekers

The News:

• Peanut Butter Update
• Astronaut Love Triangle
  • Opinion Piece Referred to on MN
• TSA Website Phished
• Dog Saves Climbers Lives
• Burger King Grenade
• Woman Falls onto Tracks while Emailing

This week's Hometown Highlight is Gilbert, Arizona.

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The background music for this segment is "Freedom for my Soul" by Mark Blevis.

This Week's Song:

" Superhot Lady Cop" by Beau Hall

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Show Notes for Show 58 for February 14, 2007

This week's introduction is by Scott Fletcher from the Podcheck Review.

The News:

• Anna Nicole Smith Dies
• Taxi Driver Finds Gems
• Father of Anna's Child?
• Canada Beats Out the US in Child Welfare Ranks
• Peeing Charge Dropped
• New US Spy Base in Australia
• Bloggers Quit Working for Edwards Campaign
• Florida: Shark Attack Capital of the World
• Peanut Butter Recall
• The Police World Tour

This week's Hometown Highlight is... A Movie Review

I play a movie review from Random of Sturgeon's Law instead of having a hometown highlight this week.

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This Week's Song:

"In the Coffee Shop, When" by Andrew Stone

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This week's introduction is by Daryl of the Poddog Show. The best podcast for Canadian politics.

The News:

• State of the Union Address
• Oscar Nominees
• Pound Sterling Almost $2 US
• School Beatings End in Japan?
• The Lizards are Here
• Neo Nazi Webmaster Gets Jail Time
• Gyspy Moth in Toronto
• Need Passports to Fly
• Grammar Girl on CNN

This week's Hometown Highlight is Pictou, Nova Scotia.

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This Week's Song:

"Bring Me Down"by Teardrop and Jupiter

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Show Notes for Show 56 for January 17, 2007

No Intro but I played the promo for the up coming Podcast Pickle Contest

The News:

• Submarine Accident
• First US Womb Transplant
• Hardcore Wii
• Car Seat Report
• No Britney at the Super Bowl
• And Spears Pregnant Again?!?

This week's Hometown Highlight is Stillwater, Oklahoma.

This is a new segment. instead of the weather this week we're going to try highlighting a different listener's hometown each week. . If you're missing the weather segment then let me know. Shoot, even if you're not missing it let me know. And if you would like your hometown highlighted please let me know. You're input will help to make Mostly News a better podcast. Send me a message at mostlynews AT gmail.com

Feedback from Random of Sturgeon's Law

This Week's Song:

"Better Life" by Common Ground

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This week's introduction is by Charles Cadenhead of Desperate Husbands. It's he a great guys? ;)

The News:

• Ford Passes Away
• James Brown Gone at 73
• Clouded Lepoard at National Zoo Escapes
• HP Caught Spying
• Grandmother Xrays Child
• Polar Bear are Endangered says Bush
• Tiger Woods Pregnant
• Wikinomics
• New Indiana Jones Movie
  

This week's Hometown Highlight is Groton Connecticut .

This is a new segment. instead of the weather this week we're going to try highlighting a different listener's hometown each week. . If you're missing the weather segment then let me know. Shoot, even if you're not missing it let me know. And if you would like your hometown highlighted please let me know. You're input will help to make Mostly News a better podcast. Send me a message at mostlynews AT gmail.com

This Week's Song:

"This Little Bird " by Allison Crowe

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Show Notes for Show 54 for January 3, 2007!!!

This week's introduction is by Bruce Murrary of the Zedcast. The NICEST man in podcasting!

The News:

• Freedom Tower Gets Underway
• Sony Pays Big Bucks
• President Recommends Coca (How Stupid can you get?!?)
• A Scorpion with every Pair of Jeans
• Virgin Birth
• OJ Book Deal Canned

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from Weather Underground

No weather this week. If you're missing the weather segment then let me know. Shoot, even if you're not missing it let me know. You're input will help to make Mostly News a better podcast. Send me a message at mostlynews AT gmail.com

This Week's Song:

"I hope this year is better than the last.... NEW YEARS SONG " by The Alice Project

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Show Notes for Show 53 for December 27, 2006

This week's introduction is by AJay of All Axis Radio. Why aren't you listening!!!! ;)

The News:

• Stephen Harper Newmaker of the Year
• NBA Brawl
• HIV Testing in India
• English Gadgets
• Mexican Drug Lord Arrested

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from Weather Underground

No weather this week. If you're missing the weather segment then let me know. Shoot, even if you're not missing it let me know. You're input will help to make Mostly News a better podcast. Send me a message at mostlynews AT gmail.com

This Week's Song:

"Merry Christmas and a Funky New Year " by PsychoVoyager

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Show Notes for Show 52 for December 20, 2006

This week's introduction is by Vivian of the CLIP Podcast

The News:

• Climbers on Mt. Hood
• Peter Boyle Passes Away
• Suffolk Serial Killer Suspect Arrested
• No Christmas Tree in Ontario Courthouse
• Grinch Green Christmas in Eastern Canada
• Podcast Peers Award Spring 2007

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from Weather Underground

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny!! Temps around 70°F (21°C)
• Austin, Texas: Cloudy, rain this weekend, with temps around 55°F (13°C)
• Stillwater, Oklahoma: Cloudy with highs near 50°C (10°F)
• Akron, Ohio: Snow Thursday and Friday, temps around 51°F (11°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Sunny this weekend, with temperatures around 45°F (7°C)
• Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania: Snow Thursday, cloudy this weekend with highs close to 40°F (04°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Cloudy, with temperatures around 70°F (21°C)
• Kensington, Maryland: Cloudy this rest of the week with temps close to 40°F (04°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy around 32°C (around 90°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: rainy, most of the week, temps around 04°C (40°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, temperatures around -1°C (30°F)
• Ottawa, Ontario: Some snow with temps near 0°C (32°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Snowy this week with highs near -1°C (30°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: SNOW! Temperatures around freezing
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy temps near 5°C (41°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs around 8°C (46°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Cloudy with temperatures at 21°C (70°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy, maybe rain Thursday with temps near 25°C (77°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around 10°C (50°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Partly sunny, highs near 32°C (90°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Sun!! Highs around 27°C (80°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Cloudy with temps near 24°C (75°F)

This Week's Song:

"Applesauce vs. Sour Cream " by The LeeVees

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This week's introduction is by Lee Alexander

The News:

• No Snow in the Alps, Yet
• Integrity Official Quits After Lying
• "Got Milk" Scented Ads Controversial
• Taco Bell and E. Coli
• Deep Sea Drivers Rescued
• The Big Show Holiday Spectacular

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from Weather Underground

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny!! Temps around 70°F (21°C)
• Austin, Texas: Cloudy, rain this weekend, with temps around 55°F (13°C)
• Stillwater, Oklahoma: Cloudy with highs near 50°C (10°F)
• Akron, Ohio: Snow Thursday and Friday, temps around 51°F (11°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Sunny this weekend, with temperatures around 45°F (7°C)
• Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania: Snow Thursday, cloudy this weekend with highs close to 40°F (04°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Cloudy, with temperatures around 70°F (21°C)
• Kensington, Maryland: It's suppose to be snowing today, is it? Cloudy this rest of the week with temps close to 40°F (04°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy around 32°C (around 90°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: rainy, most of the week, temps around 04°C (40°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, temperatures around -1°C (30°F)
• Ottawa, Ontario: Some snow with temps near 0°C (32°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Snowy this week with highs near -1°C (30°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: SNOW! Temperatures around freezing
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy temps near 5°C (41°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs around 8°C (46°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Cloudy with temperatures at 21°C (70°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy, maybe rain Thursday with temps near 25°C (77°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around 10°C (50°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Partly sunny, highs near 32°C (90°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Sun!! Highs around 27°C (80°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Cloudy with temps near 24°C (75°F)

This Week's Song:

"Christmas in Hawaii" by The Hot Rods

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Show Notes for Show 50 for November 29, 2006

This week's introduction is by Andy of the AndyCast

The News:

• Welcome from Bruce Murrary of the Zedcast
• Congress' New Offices by Shelly from Shelly's Podcast
• Iraq Inquest by Dani from Truth Seekers
• No Peeing, Fighting or Spitting by Daryl from the Poddog Show
• Kamehameha Schools by Vivian from the CLIP Podcast
• Christkindl Market by Doug from Geek Acres
• AADAC Scam by AJay from All Axis Radio
• CIA Weapon Drive by Twilight from Twilight and Thebes
• Bad Chocolate! by Cat and Bob from the CatFish Show
• Honolulu is Best for Women and Breasts by Meredith from My Inner Athlete
• Topless Women on Speeding by Matt and Amy from the Redboy Podcast
• News from Michael and Wendy of Another Quiz Show
  • President Bush's New Sport
    Yahoo's top gift searches
  • David Blaine's Recent Stunt
  • New Zealand Tourist Attraction
  • Soap Opera Transgender Character
  • Rock Star's Widow Request
• The Traffic Report by Andy from The AndyCast

Thanks everybody for a great 5-0!!!!!

This Week's Song:

"Runaway" by The Adam Woodall Band

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Show Notes for Show 49 for November 22, 2006

This week's introduction is by Doug of Geek Acres!

The News:

• "If I Did It": O.J. Writes a Book
• Japanese Tsunami Hits the US
• Queen to Visit Jamestown
• Amish Shooting Victims Update
• Russian Spy Arrested in Montreal
• Clear Channel to be Sold

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Cloudy with temps around 72°F (22 C)
• McKinney, Texas: Cloudy highs close to 70°F (21°C)
• Stillwater, Okhlama: Cloudy with highs near 67°C (19°F)
• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy this weekend temps around 51°F (11°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Cloudy, highs near 60°F (15°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Sunny later this week, with temperatures around 75°F (24°C)
• Kensington, Maryland: Rainy Thursday with temps close to 57°F (14°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy around 28°C (around 82°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Cloudy, most of the week, temps around 4°C (39°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Some snow flurries, temperatures around -20°C (4°F)
• Ottawa, Ontario: Cloudy with temps near 6°C (43°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy with highs near 10°C (50°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy, temperatures around 8°C (46°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Mostly cloudy temps near 8°C (46°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs around 9°C (48°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures at 16°C (60°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy, maybe rain Thursday with temps near 25°C (77°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain Thursday with temps around 14°C (57°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Partly sunny, highs near 21°C (69°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Partly cloudy, highs around 30°C (86°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Cloudy with temps near 29°C (84°F)

Check It Out!

Mostly News 50th episode is in a few weeks. If you would like to help with the celebrations please let me know. You can also use the MyChingo button on the website to leave me a message.

This Week's Song:

"Ham for the Holidays" by the Lynn Julian

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

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Show Notes for Show 48 for November 15, 2006

This week's introduction is by Scott Fletcher from Podcheck Review

The News:

• Tsunami Hits Japan
• Store Brand Medcine Recall
  • FDA Perrigo Recall Information
  • Batch List
• Painting Stolen
• " 60 Minutes" ED Bradley Passes Away
• Fat Europeans
• South Africia Approves Gay Marriage

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Lots of sun with temps around 81°F (27C)
• McKinney, Texas: Cloudy highs close to 65°F (18°C)
• Stillwater, Okhlama: Cloudy with highs near 61°C (16°F)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy Wednesday and Thursday with snow?!? this weekend temps around 44°F (7°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Rainy Wednesday and Thursday, highs near 55°F (13°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Rain Thursday, with temperatures around 73°F (23°C)
• Kensington, Maryland: Cloudy, with temps close to 55°F (13°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy around 20°C (around 68°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Rain most of the week, temps around 12°C (54°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Sunny, temperatures around 4°C (39°F)
• Ottawa, Ontario: Cloudy with temps near 6°C (43°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain Thursday and Friday with highs near 5°C (41°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Rain Thursday and Friday, temperatures around 5°C (41°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Partly cloudy temps near 10°C (50°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs around 7°C (44°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures at 16°C (60°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rain Thursday with temps near 29°C (84°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Cloudy with temps around 14°C (57°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Partly sunny, highs near 24°C (75°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Cloudy, highs around 22°C (71°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Cloudy with temps near 21°C (69°F)

Check It Out!

I'm the Guest Pickler for this week at the Podcast Pickle!!

Mostly News 50th episode is in a few weeks. If you would like to help with the celebrations please let me know. You can also use the MyChingo button on the website to leave me a message.

This Week's Song:

"I Got Hip" by the The Hot Rods

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

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Show Notes for Show 47 for November 8, 2006

This week's introduction is by Amy and Matt from The Redboy Podcast.

The News:

• Saddam to Hang
• Flooding in Washington State
• eBay Bombing
• New EU Air travel Rules Cause Trouble
• Marid Train Bombing Suspect Jailed
• Hundreds Charged as Terrorist in UK
• Zune Troubles
• Our friend AJ from Road Rage Podcast passed away. Check out Road Rage!

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Bangor, Maine: Cloudy with some rain Thursday temperatures near 55°F (13°C)
• Carrollton, Texas: Mostly sunny this week with highs close to 70°F (21°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Some rain Friday and Saturday temps around 60°F (15°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Cloudy with rain Saturday, highs near 70°F (21°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Cloudy all week, with temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Kensington, Maryland: Cloudy, with temps close to 60°F (15°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny temps around 25°C (around 77°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Rain Friday and Saturday, temps around 10°C 50°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy temperatures around 5°C (41°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain Sunday and Monday with highs near 5°C (41°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Rain Saturday, temperatures around 4°C (39°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Rain Sunday, Monday and Tuesday temps near 10°C (50°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy Saturday, with highs around 12°C (53°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Lots of sun!!! with temperatures a nice 17°C (62°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Sunny with temps near 27°C (80°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Some clouds with temps around 20°C (68°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Partly cloudy, highs near 22°C (71°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Cloudy, highs around 27°C (80°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Cloudy, maybe rain Friday, temps near 23°C (73°F)

Mostly News Fifth Episode:

Mostly News 50th episode is in a few weeks. If you would like to help with the celebrations please let me know. I posted the details at the Podcast Pickle.

This Week's Song:

"Time I Go" by Whitney Steele

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

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Show Notes for Show 46 for November 1, 2006

This week's introduction is by Aaron from the Big Show.

The News:

• Califorina Fires
• Madonna Adoption Update
• Most Dangerous US Cities
• Same-Sex Equality in NJ
• IU Student Creates Fake Airline Boarding Passes
• Ripping Should be Legal
• Halloween Sex Offenders
• Brison In Nude Calendar
• Bush Campaigning in Texas
• Vote Tuesday!

This Week's Song:

"Runaway" by The Adam Woodall Band

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 45 for October 25, 2006

This week's introduction is by Mark Blevis. Check out his podcasts:

• Electric Sky
• Electric Sky 2
• Just One More Book
• Canadian Podcast Buffet
• Growing Enthusiasm

The News:

• Ford Troubles
• Mine Explosion
• Hurricane Paul
• Canadian Terrorist Laws Shot Down
• Limit for the Northern Terrorities
• Hospital Wait Times Increase
• Backwards Driver
• iPod turns 5
• Daylight Savings for Australia

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy with temperatures, rain Friday and Saturday around 50°F (10°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Cloudy with rain Friday, highs near 50°F (10°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Cloudy, rain Friday and Saturday, with temperatures around 80°F (23°C)
• Kensington, Maryland: Cloudy, rain Friday and Saturday, with temps close to 55°F (12°C)
• Bangor, Maine: Cloudy with rain Saturday temperatures near 45°F (8°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with rain Friday temps around 20°C (around 68°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Rain Thursday, Friday and Saturday, temps around 12°C (53°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy,possible "wet" snow Sunday and Monday around freezing
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain Sunday through Tuesday with highs near 7°C (45°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Rain Saturday and maybe Tuesday, temperatures around 4°C (39°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Rain Friday through Tuesday temps near 10°C (50°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy Thursday through Saturday, with highs around 15°C (59°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Partly cloudy with temperatures near 20°C (68°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Sunny with temps near 30°C (86°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Cloudy with temps around 20°C (68°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Cloudy, highs near 20°C (68°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Rain Thursday, highs around 21°C (69°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Cloudy, maybe rain Saturday and Sunday, temps near 22°C (71°F)

This Week's Song:

"Coolist Little Monster" by Electric Frankenstein

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 44 for October 18, 2006

This week's introduction is by Random from Sturgeon's Law Podcast

The News:

• Hawaiian Earthquake
• North Korea Update
• Australian Bird Flu Practice
• Pope to Visit Turkey
• Late Frost hits Australia
• Canadian Meats
• Lolipop Ban
• Bill Murrary Party Animal
• Madonna Adoption Woes
• Happy Birthday Mostly News!!!!!! :)

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek, Arizona: Cloudy with a thunderstorm Friday, highs near 95°F (35°C)
• Frisco, Texas: Sunny this week with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, maybe rain Saturday, temps in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy with temperatures around 77°F (25°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Thunderstorms Friday highs near 85°F (30°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Rain all week with temperatures around 90°F (32°C)
• Kensington, Maryland:
• Bangor, Maine:
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 19°C (around 66°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Cloudy, temps around 19°C (66°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Mainly sunny, around 26°C (79°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain Saturday with highs near 25°C (77°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with rain Sunny temperatures around 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 23°C (73°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Sunny, with highs in low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 33°C (91°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy Saturday and Sunday with temps near 34°C (93°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain Thursday and Friday with temps around 18°C (84°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Cloudy, highs near 23°C (73°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Rainy the rest of the week, highs around 15°C (59°F)

This Week's Song:

"Siren" by fellow Texan Lee Alexander

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show 43 for October 11, 2006

This episode's introduction is by Will of Smart Bomb Radio.

The News for this week's Podcast:

• North Korea Tests Nuke
• Bad Carrot Juice
• Google to buy YouTube
• Gay marriage Defeat
• Another School Shooting
• Using a Baby as a Weapon
• Spinach Update
• Daniel Smith Cause of Death
• Kenny: Bathroom Humor

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek, Arizona: Sunny highs near 87°F (30°C)
• Frisco Texas: Partly cloudy with highs around 70°F (21°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, temps in the 50s°F (around 10°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 46°F (8°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Partly cloudy highs near 60°F (16°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Thunderstorms Thursday and Friday with temperatures around 85°F (30°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with temps near 24°C (around 75°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Showers this weekend, temps around 15°C (59°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, around 5°C (41°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain this weekend with highs near 13°C (55°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy, temperatures around 13°C (55°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Rainy with temps near 13°C (55°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Light rain, with highs around 15°C (59°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Partly cloudy with temperatures near 28°C (84°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy with temps near 30°C (86°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Partly sunny with temps around 25°C (77°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Sunny, highs near 27°C (80°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Sunny, highs around 27°C (80°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Partly cloudy temps near 24°C (75°F)

This Week's Song:

"Dreaming of an M16" by the Shapes, from the Podsafe Music Network.

And...

Mostly News will turn One next week!!!

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show 42 for October 4, 2006

This episode's introduction is by Stuart, of Eclectic Review. It is very cool in a science, current events, pop culture, kind of way. What happened to Glory?!? I didn't hear her in the intro.

The News for this week's Podcast:

• Typhoon Kills at least 15 in Vietnam
• Former House Rep Mark Foley Resigns After Email Scandal
• Australian Tax Official Traded Tips for Sex
• School Shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin. People are SICK!!!!
• Amish School Shooting The world is going to hell in a handbasket!
• Resturant Fires Waitress for Not Singing "Happy Birthday" to Customers"
• Mostly News turns 1 next week!
• Also check out the 21st Century Explorer Podcast Competition for students. The contest ends October 10th so if you're interested you need to hurry!

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Gilbert, Arizona: Partly cloudy, highs near 95°F (35°C)
• Houston, Texas: Partly cloudy this week with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Chicago, Illinois: Partly cloudy, temps in the upper 60s°F 66 (around 19°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 63°F (17°C)
• Mount Airy, North Carolina: Thunderstorms Thursday highs near 77°F (25°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 88°F (31°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 15°C (around 59°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Partly cloudy, temps around 15°C (59°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, around 12°C (53°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy with highs near 17°C (63°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Mostly sunny, temperatures around 17°C (63°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 15°C (59°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Light rain, with highs around 16°C (60°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 27°C (80°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Sunny with temps near 28°C (82°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rainy with temps around 20°C (68°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Rain Friday and Saturday, highs near 25°C (77°F)
• Sydney, New South Wales: Sunny, highs around 23°C (73°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Mostly sunny temps near 22°C (71°F)

This Week's Song:

"You Don't Need an iPod" by Uncle Seth. I just love this band. Here is the video for this song.

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show 41 for September 27, 2006

This episode's introduction is by Shelly, of Shelly's Podcast, iProng Radio and much more. Happy 100 Shows Shelly!!

The News for this week's Podcast:

• U.S. TSA Relaxes New Rgulations
• New Japanese Prime Minster
• Texas lost 2 1/2 year old found
• Candian gun law debate and correction
• JC Hutchins Book Second Life Release Party for 7th son, The Deceit, Book Two, audio book release party.
• Russell Crowe Upset about Steve Irwin Rumor

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Ontario, California: Sunny all week! Temps around 90°F (32°C)
• Gilbert, Arizona: Sunny, highs near 100°F (35°C)
• Austin, Texas: Partly cloudy this week with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, rainy Thursday, temps in the low 70s°F (around 21°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy Thursday and Friday with temperatures around 70°F (21°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Sunny highs near 80°F (27°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Thunderstorms with temperatures around 88°F (31°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 20°C (around 68°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Partly cloudy, temps around 19°C (66°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, around 19°C (66°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rainy Saturday with highs near 19°C (66°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with rain Sunday temperatures around 17°C (63°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with light rain Monday temps near 15°C (59°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs around 16°C (61°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 31°C (88°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Sunny with temps near 30°C (86°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Cloudy with temps around 22°C (71°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain Friday and Saturday, highs near 28°C (82°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Sunny, highs around 28°C (82°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Partly cloudy temps near 21°C (70°F)

Check Out:

• What's On! A weekly review of the Trypod Network

This Week's Song:

"At the Laundr-O-mat" by Samantha Murphy

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show 39 for September 20, 2006

This episode's introduction is by Wankergirl, host of the  BLARM! podcast.

The News for this week's Podcast:

• Ann Richards Passes Away
• Steve Irwin Memorial
• More About Daniel Smith Dead
• Hurricane Gordon Nearing Portugal  
• Preemie Deaths
• Spinach Ills

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network :

• Gilbert, Arizona: Sunny, highs near 90°F (32°C)
• Anna, Texas: Partly cloudy this week with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, maybe rain Friday and Saturday, temps in the upper 68s°F (around 20°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy with temperatures around 68°F (20°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Sunny highs near 84°F (29°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Sunny with temperatures around 88°F (31°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Rain Friday with temps near 21°C (around 69°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Sunny, temps around 19°C (66°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Sunny, around 19°C (66°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rainy Saturday and Sunday with highs near 22°C (72°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with rain Saturday and Sunday temperatures around 22°C(72°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with rain Saturday and Sunday temps near 20°C (68°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs around 21°C (69°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 26°C (78°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy Thursday and Friday with temps near 28°C (82°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain Thursday and Friday with temps around 18°C (84°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain Friday and Saturday, highs near 24°C (75°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Cloudy, highs around 30°C (86°F)
• Southport, Queensland: Partly cloudy temps near 26°C (78°F)

Check Out:

• Skepticality : Debunks pseudoscience, the paranormal, supernatural,, mis-understood history and on and on and on....

This Week's Song:

"To Be An Angel" by Uncle Seth

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here .

Show 39 for September 13, 2006

This episode's introduction is by Tom, host of the Ten With Tom podcast.

The News for this week's Podcast:

• Daniel Smith Passes Away
• Medicare Error
• Bomb in Turkey
• Gulf of Mexico Earthquake
• Apple's New Toys
• Havard Doesn't like Rich Students
• Steve Irwin's Funeral
• Space Shuttle Docks
• Hurricane Florence

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Gilbert, Arizona: Sunny, highs near 95°F (35°C)
• McKinney, Texas: Sunny with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, temps in the low 80s°F (around 27°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy Wednesday with temperatures around 79°F (26°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Thunderstorms Wednesday highs near 83°F (29°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Rain all week with temperatures around 88°F (31°C) Get out your rain gear Adam!
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 19°C (around 66°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Cloudy, rain Sunday and Monday, temps around 19°C (66°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Rainy, around 16°C (61°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain Monday with highs near 24°C (76°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with rain Thursday, temperatures around 23°C (73°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 21°C (69°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy this week, with highs in low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny! with temperatures near 30°C (86°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy with temps near 30°C (86°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rainy this week with temps around 22°C (71°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Sunny, highs near 23°C (73°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Sunny all week, highs around 22°C (71°F)

Check Out:

• The Mep Report A weekly podcast hosted by three long time friends and find out why they talk about Emus.

This Week's Song:

"Hurricane Jane" by Collin Raye

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 38 for September 6, 2006

Mostly News is now a proud member of the Trypod Network

The News:

• Steve Irwin Passes Away
• DNA Test Rules Out JoBenet Suspect
• Karr Porn Charges
• There Be Oil!
• Shuttle Delayed
• Topical Storm Updates
  • Ernesto
  • John
  • Florence
• Katie Couric's Big Day

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Gilbert, Arizona: Cloudy with a thunderstorm Friday, highs near 95°F (35°C)
• Frisco, Texas: Sunny this week with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, maybe rain Saturday, temps in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy with temperatures around 77°F (25°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Thunderstorms Friday highs near 85°F (30°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Rain all week with temperatures around 90°F (32°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 19°C (around 66°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Cloudy, temps around 19°C (66°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Mainly sunny, around 26°C (79°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain Saturday with highs near 25°C (77°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with rain Sunny temperatures around 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 23°C (73°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Sunny, with highs in low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 33°C (91°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy Saturday and Sunday with temps near 34°C (93°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain Thursday and Friday with temps around 18°C (84°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Cloudy, highs near 23°C (73°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Rainy the rest of the week, highs around 15°C (59°F)

This Week's Song:

"Crocodile Hunter" by the Porch Junkies

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 37 for August 30, 2006

Intro from: Bucket

The News:

• Pluto NOT a Planet
• Tropical Storm Ernestro
• DVD Bust
• Ottawa Lynx Sold

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek, Arizona: Partly cloudy with highs near 102°F (39°C) Maybe a thunderstorm Saturday
• Plano, Texas: A little cooler this week with highs around 91°F (33°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Partly cloudy, temps in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rainy this week with temperatures around 71°F (22°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Thunderstorms all week (get ready for Ernesto) highs near 85°F (30°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy periods with temps near 9°C (around 48°F)
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Mainly sunny, temps around 25°C (77°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Mainly sunny, around 26°C (79°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy with rain Saturday and Sunny with highs near 25°C (77°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with rain Sunny temperatures around 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 20°C (68°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs in the upper teens°C (upper 60s°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 28°C (lower 80s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Light rain Thursday and Saturday with temps near 34°C (93°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain Saturday and Sunny with temps around 28°C (82°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Cloudy, highs near 23°C (73°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Sunny, highs near 25°C (77°F)

This Week's Song:

"I'm Your Moon" by Jonathan Coulton

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 36 for August 23, 2006

Intro from: Truth Seekers You will be missed!

The News:

• JonBenet Murder Suspect Arrested
• Iran Nuclear Trouble
• Middle East Ceasefire Violations
• Mud Flow Theatens Java
• 12 Not 9 Planets
• Tiger Woods Wins
• America's Got Talent

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek, Arizona: Cloudy with highs near 102°F (39°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Hot and Humid, highs around 100°F (38°C)
• Springfield, Illinois: Partly cloudy, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 31°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy with rain Friday, temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Thunderstorms this week highs near 87°F (34°C) and sunny!
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 20°C (around 68°F) Maybe rain Friday
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Mainly sunny, temps around 24°C (75°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, around 26°C (78°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy with highs in the upper 20°C (85°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 20°C (82°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 20°C (68°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy, with highs in the upper teens°C (upper 60s°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 33°C (upper 80s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy with temps near 33°C (91°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rainy with temps around 31°C (88°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Cloudy, highs near 23°C (73°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Rainy, highs near 24°C (75°F)

This Week's Song:

"Let Me In" by Pippa Rogers on MySpace

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 35 for August 17, 2006

Intro from: Zee and Zed You will be missed!

The News:

• TSA has More Restrictions
• Duty Free Blues
• Mayon Volcano
• Alaskan Pipe Shutdown
• Early Sex Linked to Music
• Middle East Update
• AOL Releases Search Info
• Cusack Stalker

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Westwood, California: Sunny with temperatures in the 80s F (around 27°C)
• Queen Creek, Arizona: Cloudy with highs near 102°F (39°C)
• Salt Lake City, Utah: Partly cloudy, temps near 91°F (33°C)
• McKinney, Texas: Hot and Humid, highs around 105°F (41°C) with possible showers Friday
• Chicago, Illinois: Maybe rain this weekend with temperatures in the low 80s°F (around 28°C)
• Springfield, Illinois: Rain Friday and Saturday, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 31°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Partly cloudy, highs near 98°F (37°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Sunny, temperatures around 85°F (30°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Maybe rain Thursday and Friday with temps near 90°F (32°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Partly cloudy, with temperatures in the mid 80s°F (around 29°C)
• New Whiteland, Indiana: Cloudy, temps near the low 90s°F (33°C)
• Lakewood, Ohio: Cloudy, highs close to 80°F (27°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Partly cloudy, with temps near 85°F (30°C)
• New York, New York: Sunny, temperatures around 85°F (30°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: Some clouds, with temps around 82°F (28°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: Cloudy maybe rain Saturday, 86°F (30°C) most of the week.
• Charleston, South Carolina: Stormy with temps around 87°F (31°C)
• Greenwood, South Carolina: Highs near 91°F (33°C) and sunny!
• Lilburn, Georgia: Cloudy with high temperatures near 90°F (32°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near 13°C (around 55°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, around 22°C (78°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy with highs in the upper 20°C (85°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 20°C (85°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with temps near 22°C (72°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy, with highs in the low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Jerusalem, Israel: Sunny with temperatures near 32°C (upper 80s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy with temps near 34°C (93°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rainy with temps around 30°C (86°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Mostly sunny, highs near 24°C (75°F)
• Sydney, Australia: Sunny with temperatures around 22°C (71°F)

This Week's Song:

"Tastee Freeze" by Pauls Apartment

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Special Edition: Terrorist Plot Foiled in Great Britain

A plot with recently stopped by British authorities to blow up aircraft flying to the U.S. with liquid explosive. 21 men where arrested though it is believed there are other suspects still at large. The U.S. government temporarily banned all liquids from flights with the exception of medicines (prescription medicine with passenger’s name on bottle) and baby formula. Passengers are asked to pack light and to be patient while waiting in longer security lines.

Banned Items Include

• All liquids
• All beverages, this includes beverages purchased in the terminal past the security screening area
• Shampoo
• Gels
• Toothpaste
• Makeup
• Suntan lotion

U.S. Raises Airline Threat Level to Highest Level

Transcript of terror plot briefing by Security Secretary Michael Chertoff

Transportation Security Adminstration FAQ regarding new procedures

Intro from: Cheap Date

What Happened?

• My computer crashed so it's a short show this week focusing on rock'n tunes. Enjoy the music!

The Music:

• Mr. Lovely by Beth Thornley
• First Date by Danko Jones
• Risen by Hey Gravity
  

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 32 for July 5, 2006

The News:

• Fourth of July Liftoff
• Ken Lay Dies
• Airport Scare
• Asteroid Miss
• Hong Kong March
• Cadbury Bug
• Homeless Student Gets Help
  

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Westwood, California : Sunny with temperatures in the upper 70s F (around 25°C)
• Queen Creek Arizona: Cloudy with highs near 105°F (40°C)
• Salt Lake City, Utah: Cloudy, temps near 91°F (33°C)
• Plano, Texas: Partly cloudy, highs in the mid 90s°F (34°C) with possible showers Friday.
• Houston, Texas: Thunderstorms with temperatures near 90°F (32°C)
• Chicago, Illinois: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 80s°F (around 30°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Sunny, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 30°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: More sun, highs near 88°F (31°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy, temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Maybe rain Friday with temps near 90°F (32°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Partly cloudy, with temperatures in the mid 80s°F (around 29°C)
• New Whiteland, Indiana: Lots of sunshine, temps near the low 80s°F (28°C)
• Lakewood, Ohio: Cloudy, highs close to 80°F (27°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Partly cloudy, with temps near 82°F (28°C)
• New York, New York: Cloudy, temperatures around 85°F (30°C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Clouds here too, highs around 82s°F (28°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: Some clouds this week, with temps around 80°F (27°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: Cloudy, 86°F (31°C) most of the week.
• Charleston, South Carolina: Rain Thursday and Friday, temps around 85°F (29°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Highs near 91°F (32°C) and sunny!
• Lilburn, Georgia: Rain Friday with high temperatures near 88°F (31C)
• West Palm Beach, Florida: Thunderstorms all week with highs close to 88°F (31°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Rainy with temps near 20°C (around 68°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy, around 26°C (78°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy over the weekend with highs in the uper 20°C (85°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 20°C (low 80s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Clouds here too with temps near 24°C (75°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy, with highs in the low 20s°C (low 80s°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Showers, temperatures around 19°C (66°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy with temps near 36°C (96°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Maybe rain on Sunday with temps around the upper 20s°C (upper 70s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Sunny, highs near 18°C (65°F)
• Syndey, Australia: Sunny with temperatures around 17°C (65°F)
  

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Adam.

This Week's Song:

• "Mother" by Kevin Reeves

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 31 for June 28, 2006

Intro from: Stefanie From Blue Number Nine

The News:

• Terrorist Plot
• Aaron Spelling Passes Away
• US Wildfires
• Swiss Alps Explosion
• Flag Amendment Fails
• Washington Flooded
• Nova Scotia Enforces Sunday Shopping Ban:
• Dustin Diamond Needs Help?!?
• Oldest Living Animal
  

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Maybe thunderstorms with highs near 104°F (40°C)
• Salt Lake City, Utah: Possible storms later in the week, temps near 100°F (38°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Sunny, highs in the mid 90s°F (34°C) with possible showers Friday.
• Houston, Texas: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 90°F (32°C)
• Chicago, Illinois: Maybe rain with temperatures in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Possible showers, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 31°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Rain Wednesday, sunny this weekend, highs near 85°F (30°C)
• Akron, Ohio: More Thunderstorms, temperatures around the 80s°F (27°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Maybe rain Friday with temps near 85°F (30°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Rain Wednesday, with temperatures in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• New Whiteland, Indiana: Thunderstorms Wednesday, temps near the low 80s°F (28°C)
• Lakewood, Ohio: Storms Thursday,maybe Saturday, highs close to 80°F (27°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Storms this weekend, with temps near 80°F (27°C)
• New York, New York: Showers possible the rest of the week, temperatures around 85°F (30°C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Rain all week, highs around 80s°F (27°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: Rain Wednesday through Friday, with temps around 78°F (25°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: Rain Wednesday, 83°F (28°C) all week.
• Charleston, South Carolina: More rain Wednesday, temps around 86°F (31°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Hey Hey Sunny this week with highs near the 90°F (32°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Sunny with high temperatures near 90°F (32C)
• Orlando, Florida: Thunderstorms all week with highs close to 90°F (32°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with temps near 14°C (around 57°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy until the weekend than sunny around 27°C (80°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Possible showers with highs in the uper 20°C (80s°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Showers with temperatures in the low 20°C (upper 60s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Maybe some rain on Friday with temps near 21°C (69°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy, maybe rain Thursday and Saturday with highs in the mid 20s°C (mid 70s°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Partly cloudy, temperatures around 21°C (69°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy with temps near 34°C (93°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Maybe some rain on Saturday with temps around the upper 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Possible showers the rest of the week, highs near 20°C (65°F)
  

Check This Out:

• Podcast Music Blast in Houston June 28th!!

This Week's Song:

• "Love the Beat" by Blue Number 9

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 30 for June 23, 2006

The News:

• Soldiers' Bodies Found
• Japanese Iraqi Force Withdrawn
• Lightining Stike Kills Motorcyclist
• Age of Consent
• Cuban Fined
• Assualt on Kool-Aid Stand

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs around 100°F (38°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Sunny with temperatures near 85°F (30°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Showers, temperatures around the mid 70s°F (24°C)
• West Palm Beach, Florida: Thunderstorms with highs close to 88°F (32°C)
• Honolulu, Hawaii: Sunny, temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with temps near 10°C (around 50°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Chance of rain with temps around 21°C (71°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures close to 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Maybe rain with temps around 20°C (upper 50s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy periods with highs in the upper teens°C (60°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around the mid 20s°C (upper 70s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain highs around 20°C (68°F)

Check This Out:

• Podcast Music Blast in Houston June 28th!!!

This Week's Song:

• "Summertime" by  Brother Love

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Sorry for the delay, my production computer (like I can afford more than one!!) is down. Unforunately most of the show was finished and on that machine and I can't get to it. The flip side is when I can get the machine working I will be able to get the show out quickly. Maybe if I get down off this mountain it would get fixed sooner. ;) Hang in there! Charles

Show Notes for Show 29 for June 14, 2006

Intro from: Barely Podcasting

The News:

• England's Most Dangerous City
• China's Military Buildup
• Senegal Migrants
• EU Student Dodge Payments
• Gordon Wood Arrested
• Living Fossil Found
• Golf ball Lawsuit
• Smoking Ban in Quebec
• Barbaro Update

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs around 100°F (38°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Sunny with temperatures near 85°F (30°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Showers, temperatures around the mid 70s°F (24°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Cloudy, maybe rain, with temperatures in the low 70s°F (23°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Mostly sunny with highs near the mid 90s°F (32°C)
• West Palm Beach, Florida: Thunderstorms with highs close to 88°F (32°C)
• Honolulu, Hawaii: Sunny, temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with temps near 10°C (around 50°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Chance of rain with temps around 21°C (71°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures close to 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Maybe rain with temps around 20°C (upper 50s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy periods with highs in the upper teens°C (60°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around the mid 20s°C (upper 70s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain highs around 20°C (68°F)

This Week's Song:

• "Fate" by  Hey Tiger

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 28 for June 7, 2006

The News:

• This Year's Hurricane Forecast
• Cockroach Cartoon
• Baby in Freezer
• Australia Miners on TV
• Anna Nicole Smith Pregnant?
• Coffee Follow Up

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Dallas, Texas: Sunny with temperatures near 85°F (30°C)
• Arlington Heights, Illinois: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Showers, temperatures around the mid 70s°F (24°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Cloudy, maybe rain, with temperatures in the low 70s°F (23°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: Chance of rain with temps around 75°F (24°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Mostly sunny with highs near the mid 90s°F (32°C)
• Honolulu, Hawaii: Sunny, temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with temps near 10°C (around 50°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Chance of rain with temps around 21°C (71°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures close to 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Maybe rain with temps around 20°C (upper 50s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy periods with highs in the upper teens°C (60°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy with temps near 26°C (78°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around the mid 20s°C (upper 70s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain highs around 20°C (68°F)

This Week's Song:

• "Fan of the Bean" by  the Clintons

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

Click for the Mostly News RSS URL.

Show Notes for Show 27 for May 31, 2006

Intro from: Dawn and Steve from For What it's Worth

The News:

• Senate Confirms Hayden as CIA Director
• Tanzania Hungry Walk
• Church Shooting
• Keith Richards and Stoned European Concert Tour Delayed
• The Chicken or the Egg?

What do you think?

• How do you feel about the Bird Flu? Is corporate media blowing this out of the water? email me at mostlynews AT gmail.com

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs around 100°F (38°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Sunny with temperatures near 85°F (30°C)
• Arlington Heights, Illinois: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 70s°F (around 25°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Showers, temperatures around the mid 70s°F (24°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Cloudy, maybe rain, with temperatures in the low 70s°F (23°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: Chance of rain with temps around 75°F (24°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Mostly sunny with highs near the mid 90s°F (32°C)
• West Palm Beach, Florida: Thunderstorms with highs close to 88°F (32°C)
• Honolulu, Hawaii: Sunny, temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy with temps near 10°C (around 50°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Chance of rain with temps around 21°C (71°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures close to 25°C (77°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Maybe rain with temps around 20°C (upper 50s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy periods with highs in the upper teens°C (60°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy with temps near 26°C (78°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around the mid 20s°C (upper 70s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain highs around 20°C (68°F)

This Week's Song:

• "Bock Bock I'm a Chicken" by   Chub Creek Music 

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

Click for the Mostly News RSS URL.
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Show Notes for Show 26 for May 23, 2006

The News:

• Barbaro OK for now
  
• English the Offical US Language
• Blair Visits Iraq
  
• Dead Alligator in Texas
• Da Vinci Code Hold-up in India
  
• Anna Nicole Smith Wins Case

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs right around 100°F (38°C)
• Salt Lake City, Utah: Cloudy, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 30°C)
• Houston, Texas: Cloudy with temperatures close to 90°F (32°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Showers, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 31°C)
• Arlington Heights, Illinois: Showers with temperatures in the upper 70s°F (around 26°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Thunderstorms, temperatures around the mid 70s°F (24°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Showers with temps near 80°F (27°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Cloudy, maybe rain Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the mid 70s°F (around 24°C)
• New Whiteland, Indiana:  Thunderstorms  Thursday and Friday, temps near the mid 80s°F (29°C)
• Lakewood, Ohio: Maybe showers Thursday and Friday, highs close to 80°F (27°C)
• New York, New York: Showers Friday and Saturday, temperatures around 70°F (22°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: It's still raining, chance of rain through Saturday with temps around 70ðF (21°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Thunderstorms all week with highs near the upper 80s°F (30°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Thunderstoms through Saturday with high temperatures near 90°F (32C)
• Orlando, Florida: Rain all week with highs close to 90°F (32°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Some clouds and rain with temps near 12°C (around 53°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Rain with temps around 17°C (63°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Scattered showers with highs in the uper 20°C (80s°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Showers with temperatures in the low 20°C (upper 60s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Maybe some rain with temps near 20°C (mid 60s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy with highs in the mid teens°C (upper 50s°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Cloudy, temperatures around 15°C (58°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rainy with temps near 28°C (82s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Cloudy with temps around the low 20sðC (upper 60s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Maybe rain highs around the  20s°C (60s°F)

Cool News!!

• Mostly News was featured on the Pod Lounge!!!

This Week's Song:

• "Broken" by  Art Linton

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 25 for May 17, 2006

Intro from: Eban Crawford of RFL

The News:

• Deputy PM Prescott Cheats
• Miners Freed
• Plane Crash in Russia
• Fire in Brooklyn, NY
• Gordon Wood Arrested
• Stupid Thieves in China
• US Gasoline Lawsuit
• Teen Loses Book Deal
• Jet Sold on eBay
• Dead Starfish

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs near 100°F (38°C)
• Salt Lake City, Utah: Cloudy, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 30°C)
• Texarkana, Texas: Sunny with temperatures close to 90°F (32°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Partly sunny, temps in the upper 60s°F (around 21°C)
• Arlington Heights, Illinois: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 60s°F (around 20°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Showers, temperatures around the mid 50s°F (13°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Some clouds with temps near 70°F (21°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Cloudy, maybe rain on Saturday, with temperatures in the low 60s°F (around 16°C)
• Lakewood, Ohio: Cloudy, highs close to 80°F (27°C)
• New York, New York: Showers, temperatures near 70°F (22°C)
• Worcester, Massachusetts: Chance of rain all week with temps around 59°F (mid teens°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Mostly sunny with highs near the mid 80s°F (29°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: More clouds with high temperatures near 80°F (27°C)
• Orlando, FLorida: Sunny with highs around 90°F (32°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Some clouds with temps near 10°C (around 50°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Chance of rain with temps around 25°C (77°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Scattered showers with highs in the mid teens°C (upper 50s°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Showers with temperatures in the mid teens°C (upper 50s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: More rain (is it rainy in all of Canada?) with temps in the mid teens°C (upper 50s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Cloudy and rainy with highs in the upper teens°C (upper 60s°F)
• Littlehampton, England: Thunderstorms, temperatures around 16°C (60s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Sunny with temps near 28°C (82s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain with temps around the low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Rain highs around the mid 20s°C (upper 70s°F)

Cool News!!

• Happy Birthday Escape Pod!

This Week's Song:

• "Coolest Little Monster" by  Electric Frankenstein

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 24 for April 26, 2006

The News:

• China heckler
• Bush demands answers
  
• Native American protesters
  
• Singapore bans podcasting
• Alberta gas prices
  
• Nude Carpenter
• Ben and Jerry's Tan and Black
• Camel's milk

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs in the low 80s°F (upper 20s°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Cloudy with thunderstorms this weekend, temps in the low 80s°F (upper 20s°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Cloudy with thunderstorms this weekend, temps in the mid 60°F (around 18°C)
• Arlington Heights, Illinois: Mostly cloudy with rain this weekend with temperatures in the low 60s°F (around 16°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy , maybe rain this week. Temperatures around the upper 50s°F (15°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Rain this weekend with temps near 60°F (16°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Thunderstorms Wednesday with highs near the upper 60s°F (20s°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Thunderstorms Wednesday, with high temperatures near 70°F (22°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Partly Cloudy, thunderstorms Thursday with highs around the upper 80s°F (low 30s°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near the low 70s°F (around 22°C)
• Calgary, Alberta: Partly cloudy, with temps around 19°C (66°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper teens °C (65°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Rain Sunday and Monday (maybe) with temps near 10°C (50°F), though cooler on the rainy days
  
• Littlehampton, England: Partly cloudy  temperatures around 16°C (60s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Partly cloudy, maybe rain Thurday and Saturday with temps around the mid teens°C (upper 50s°F)
• Newcastle, Australia: Sunny with rain Saturday, highs around the upper teens°C (mid 60s°F)

This Week's Song:

• "Big World" by  The Chinkees from Asian Man Records

The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 23 for April 19, 2006

Intro from: The Dismay podcast

The News:

• Fake sextuplets
• Cannibal killer
• Bear caught
• Tim Hortons lawsuit
• Mysterious killings of U.S. sex offenders
• Carrot River flooding
• Mexican bus crash
• White House egg hunt
• TomKat new baby girl, Suri

The 5 Day Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Sunny with highs in the low 90s°F (low 30s°C)
• Houston, Texas: Cloudy with thunderstorms this weekend, temps in the upper 80s°F (around 30s°C)
• Texarkana, Texas: Thunderstorms this week, partly cloudy this weekend with highs in the upper 70s°F (mid to high 20s°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Cloudy with temps in the upper 60°F (low 20s°C)
• Arlington Heights, Illinois: Rain this week, thunderstorms this weekend with temperatures in the mid 60s°F (upper teens°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Cloudy with Thunderstorms Friday with highs in the mid 70s°F (mid 20s°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Partly cloudy with storms this weekend. Temperatures around the upper 60s°F (20°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Rain this week and weekend with temps near the upper 60s°F (20°C)
• Grand Rapids, Michigan: Rain for the next 5 days with temperatures in the upper 60s°F (20°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: Thunderstorms until Sunday with highs in the low 70s°F (low 20s°C)
• Charleston, South Carolina: Rain and thunderstorms this week with temps in the low 80s°F (mid to upper 20s°C)
• Ninety Six, South Carolina: Thunderstorms all week with highs near the low 80s°F (mid to upper 20s°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain Sunday with temperatures around the lower 60s°F (upper teens°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: More Thunderstorms this week, with high temperatures near 79°F (26°C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Sunny with highs around the upper 60s°F (20°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Partly Cloudy with highs around the upper 80s°F (low 30s°C)
• Orlando, Florida: Thunderstorms this week with temperatures around the upper 80s°F (low 30s°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temps near the low 60s°F (upper teens°C)
• Calgary, Alberta: Partly cloudy, with temps around 10°C (50°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy with rain this weekend, highs near 14°C (near 57°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Rain this weekend with temperatures in the mid teens °C (upper 50s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Rain Thursday then partly cloudy with temps near 10°C (50°F)
• Littlehampton, England: Sunny temperatures around 15°C (upper 50s°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Rain with temps around 10°C (low 50s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rain Thursday and Friday with highs around the mid 20°C (mid to upper 70s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Partly cloudy, maybe rain Thurday and Sunday with temps around the upper teens°C (low 60s°F)
• Hobbys Head, Australia: Sunny with rain this weekend, highs around the low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)

This Week's Song:

• "Big Mouth" by Sojourn. You can find Sojourn on Garage Band.

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 22 for April 12, 2006

The News:

• Homeland Security Aide Arrested and his former employer troubles.
• Da Vinci Code 'copying' claim thrown out
• The Judas Papers
• Mass slaying in rural Ontario and here's an update.
• Paris scraps Jobs Law
• Playboy goes to Indonesia

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek, Arizona:Lots of sun with highs in the 90s°F (around 33°C)
• Denton, Texas: Sunny with temperatures around 85°F (30°C)
• Waco, Texas:Mostly sunny this week with high temps near 90°F (33°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: Chance of thunderstorms this weekend, temperatures around 75°F (24°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Rain Friday and Saturday with temperatures in the 80s°F (33°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rain Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. temps almost 70°F (21°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Maybe thunderstorms Thursday, highs near 70°F (21°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: You may get rain this weekend with temperatures hitting 80°F (27°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Rain Friday and Saturday with temps around 60°F (16°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Mostly sunny with highs in the 80s°F this weekend (around 28°C)
• Brooklyn, New York: Maybe rain Friday, temps around 65°F (18°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Some clouds with highs near 85°F (30°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temperatures all over the place. Wednesday will be the warmest day this week with temps around 27°C (80°F). The temperature will fall until Sunday and be around 14°C (57°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Some clouds with temps around 16°C (61°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Rain through the weekend, temperatures near 16°C (61°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Possible rain through the weekend, with highs near 15°C (59°F)
• St. Louis, Missouri: Rain next week in pictou, but in ST. Louis its Cloudy maybe thunderstorms over the weekend, with temperatures around 86°F (30°C);
• Littlehampton, England: Mostly sunny with highs near 14°C (57°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Cloudy with highs around 9°C (48°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Rain this week, maybe some sun Friday with temperatures around 24°C (75°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Rain Thursday and Sunday with temps around 11°C (55°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Rain Saturday with temperatures near 18°C (65°F)

Try This:

• Type your first name followed by a period then your last name and a period then youaremighty.com in your web address window, such as http://Charles.Cadenhead.youaremighty.com for some fun.

Today's Song:

• "Why (did I get out of bed)" by The Spike Band or on Garage Band.
• The Spike Band will be playing at 9Fish in Frisco, TX.
  • Friday, 04/14 7pm
  • Saturday, 04/15 7pm
  • Saturday, 04/22 7pm
  • Saturday, 04/29 7pm
    .
• The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 21 for April 5, 2006

The News:

• US Midwest storms kill at least 27
• Brazilian plane crash
• Jill Carroll returns home
• More about Paris riots
• ID cards for Canadians
• Iran's Missile Test
• More on Thailand Elections
• Tom from Ten with Tom weighs in about Tourism spoof
• First London 'too risky' for US school band but they're going now
• Crazy study claims ice kept Jesus afloat
• A Big Fish Story
  

 

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Queen Creek Arizona: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s°F (upper 20s°C)
• Dallas, Texas: Sunny, temps in the upper 70s°F (mid 20s°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Thunderstorms Thursday and Friday with temperatures in the mid 60s°F (upper teens°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Thunderstorms Thursday and Friday with highs all over the places, should be around in the low 60s°F (mid to upper teens°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Snow Wednesday through Friday, should just be cloudy over the weekend. Temperatures near the low 50s°F (10°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Rain Thursday and Friday with temps near the upper 40s°F (around 9°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: rainy until Sunday with highs in the low 60s°F (mid to upper teens°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Rainy all week with temperatures around the lower 50s°F (10°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Cloudy periods with Thunderstorms Saturday, with high temperatures near 70°F (low 20s°C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Showers Friday and Saturday with highs around the mid 50s°F (low teens°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Sunny with highs around the mid 80s°F (low 30s°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Mostly Sunny with temps near the low 70s°F (low 20s°C)
• Calgary, Alberta: Rain, or maybe snow, most of the week with temps around 12°C (53°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Mainly sunny with light rain Friday, highs near 14°C (near 57°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Cloudy, rain this Friday with temperatures in the upper teens °C (mid 40s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Rain or snow this week with temps around 10°C (50°F)
• Littlehampton, England: Mostly sunny temperatures around 12°C (mid 50s°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Sunny with temps around 11°C (low 50s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Cloudy with with highs around the mid 20°C (mid 70s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Cloudy with showers with temps around the mid teens°C (upper 50s°F)
• Hobbys Head, Australia: Sunny with highs around the mid 20s°C (mid 70s°F)

Today's Song:

• "Flutter" by amplifico or on the PMN
  .

• The MN background music is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Show Notes for Show 20 for March 29, 2006

The News:

• 33 injured in Airbus evacuation drill
• More Paris Riots
• Buck Owens
• Zombie Party shooting
• Scotland, first in Britain, bans smoking in public places
• Athletes fear reprisals
• Texas wild-fires
  • Map of Fires
• Runner collapses, dies in Mercury News 10K race
• Thailand PM in Trouble
• Seal Protest and Daryl's Input
• Coyote in NY
  

 

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Carson, California: Partly cloudy with high temperatures near 60°F (16°C)
• Queen Creek Arizona: Some sun with highs around 78°F (26°C)
• Waco, Texas: Thunderstorms for the rest of the week, temps in the upper 70s°F (mid 20s°C)
• Houston, Texas: You quessed it, rain all weekend, with temperatures around 80°F (27°C)
• Bloomington, Illinois: More rain, temps near 55°F (13°C)
• Peoria, Illinois: Chance of rain Friday temps in the mid 50s°F (mid teens°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Rain Thursday and Sunday with highs in the mid 60°F (upper teens°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rain this weekend!!! Temperatures near the low 60s°F (mid teens°C)
• Lakewood, Ohio: Cloudy with highs in the mid 60°F (upper teens°C)
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Rainy with temps near 55°F (13°C)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota: Rainy with temps near the low 50s°F (low teens°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: Cloudy with highs in the upper 60s°F (upper teens°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Sunny!! RI Enjoy it!! with temperatures around the upper 50s°F (mid teens°C)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Cloudy periods, maybe rain on Saturday, with high temperatures near mid 70s°F (low 20s°C)
• Brooklyn, New York: More Sun with temps in the low 60s°F (mid to upper teens°C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Sunny with highs around the mid 60s°F (upper teens°C)
• Raleigh, North Carolina: Mostly sunny possible rain on Saturday, with high temperatures near mid 70s°F (low 20s°C)
• Fort Myers, Florida: Mostly Sunny with highs around the low 80s°F (upper 20s°C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny!! with temps in near the upper 60s°F (low 20s°C)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy most of the week with temps around 5°C (41°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Chance of rain, maybe thunderstorms Friday and Saturday, with highs near 15°C (near 60°F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Some sun this week, rain over the weekend with temperatures in the low teens °C (mid 50s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: More rain this weekend with temps around 10°C (50°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy with highs around 10°C (50°F)
• Littlehampton, England: Rainy this weekend temperatures around 12°C (mid 50s°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Rainy with temps around 11°C (low 50s°F)
• Jaipur, India: Sunny and hot with highs in the mid 30s°C (mid 90s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Sunny with with highs around the low 20°C (upper 60s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Mostly sunny with temps around the low teens°C (mid 50s°F)
• Hobbys Head, Australia: Possible Thunderstorms with highs around 16°C (60s°F)

Today's Song:

• Bound by Beth Thornley Find Beth on the PMN
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• The Mostly News background music this week is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Hi Everybody!

To keep you busy while I'm away I have created a survey using the tools provided by Kiptronic. All the results are just for me. It will help me to have a better idea of who my audience is. Thanks for you help! Charles

Show Notes for Show 19 for March 8, 2006

The News:

• Dana Reeves Dies After Battling Lung Cancer
• I didn't mean to hit her!
• Chapel Hill Crazy Driver
• Final Medal Count
• Academy Awards
• Mulch Email, Not True
• More ads than News
• Is there a llama in your backyard?

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• No weather today. I ran out of time. :( The movers are HERE!!!!!!

Today's Song:

• "Talk About the Love" from Andrew K Stone. You can also find Andrew on the PMN.

• The Mostly News background music this week is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

For the Mostly News RSS URL, click here.

Thanks for letting me "hoot my own horn"!

Show Notes for Show 18 for March 1, 2006

The News:

• President Bush's surprise visit to Afghanistan.
• Don Knotts, TV's Barney Fife, Passes Away at 81.
• Fort McMurray, Alberta, considers temporary housing for workers.
• Update and Correction on the UK's Bird Flu.
• More about the Mudslide in the Philippines.
• Anna Nicole Smith Goes to Washington.
• McDonald's goes after a stronger 'premium roast' to capitalize on beverage trend.

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• San Jose, California: Rain over the weekend with highs of 60°F (16°C)
• Akron, Ohio: Some flurries with high temperatures around freezing
• Phoenix, Arizona: Lots of sun with temps in the low 70s°F (23°C)
• Waco, Texas: Possiblity of rain this week with highs in the upper 70°F (26°C)
• Johnson City, Tennessee: Some clouds, maybe rain Sunday with temps in the low 50s°F (12°C)
• Brooklyn, New York: Some sun maybe ice on Thursday with high temperatures in the upper 30s°F (3°C)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy with high temperatures around 2°C (35°F)
• Toronto, Ontario: Cloudy maybe some snow Thursday with highs around freezing
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Flurries later this week with temps around freezing
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Cloudy with temperatures around 5°C (41°F)
• Cairo, Egypt: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 20°C (73°F)
• Newcastle, New South Wales: Showers with temps in the mid 20°C (77°F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Maybe rain on Friday, but mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper teens C (64°F)

Today's Song:

• "Evan's Park" from Common Ground.

• The Mostly News background music this week is " I'm in Debt" by Blue Number 9

Show Notes for Show 17 for February 22, 2006

The News:

• Peter Benchley passes away. and a nice tribute article.
• Hamas starts new government formation.
• Mudslide in the Philippines. and 50 found alive.
• McDonald lies about fry additive
• Mexico mine explosion.
• Bird flu in the United Kingdom and France and the Netherlands vaccinate poultry flocks, but UK Experts not sure.
• Olympic Medal Count

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network:

• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy maybe some mixed prescip this weekend. With highs around 33°F (1°C).
• Dallas, Texas: Showers, it's foggy today, temps in the mid 50s°F (13°C)
• Brentwood, California: Sunny maybe showers this weekend with highs in the low 60s°F (17°C)
• Raleigh, North Carolina: Cloudy periods, with temperatures in the mid 50s°F (13°C).
• Springfield, Virginia: Some clouds with highs in the upper 40s°F (around 8°C). Say hi to my in-laws
• Winnipeg, Manitoba: Cloudy with some snow, highs near -9°C (around 16°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Cloudy with temps around -5°C (low 20s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Cloudy with some snow. Tempatures around -2°C (upper 28s°F)
• Stockport, England: Light rain with highs around 3°C (upper 30s°F)
• Toulouse, France: Light rain then just cloudy with temperatures around 8°C (mid 40s°F)
• Seoul, Korea: Cloudy periods (again) with highs near 6°C (low 40s°F)
• Auckland, New Zealand: Sunny with highs in the low 20s°C (upper 60s°F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Light rain with temps around 7°C (mid 40s°F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Cloudy periods with temperatures in the low 20s°C (low 70s°F)

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Today's Song:

• "DNA" by Jonathan Coulton
  

• The Mostly News background music this week is " Demon " by Barbara Leoni from Magnatune.

Show Notes for Show 16 for February 15, 2006

The News:

• Cheney Accidentally Shoots Fellow Hunter. Dick Cheney accidentally shot and wounded a companion during a weekend quail hunting trip in Texas, spraying the fellow hunter in the face and chest with shotgun pellets. Harry Whittington, a millionaire attorney from Austin, was "alert and doing fine" in a Corpus Christi hospital Sunday after he was shot by Cheney on a ranch in south Texas, said Katharine Armstrong, the property's owner. He was in stable condition Sunday, said Yvonne Wheeler, spokeswoman for the Christus Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi. Armstrong in an interview with The Associated Press said Whittington, 78, was mostly injured on his right side, with the pellets hitting his cheek, neck and chest during the incident which occurred late afternoon on Saturday. Armstrong said she was watching from a car while Cheney, Whittington and another hunter got out of the vehicle to shoot at a covey of quail. Whittington shot a bird and went to look for it in the tall grass, while Cheney and the third hunter walked to another spot and discovered a second covey. Whittington "came up from behind the vice president and the other hunter and didn't signal them or indicate to them or announce himself," Armstrong said. "The vice president didn't see him, The covey flushed and the vice president picked out a bird and was following it and shot. And by god, Harry was in the line of fire and got peppered pretty good." Armstrong, said Whittington was bleeding and Cheney was very apologetic. "It broke the skin," she said of the shotgun pellets. "It knocked him silly. But he was fine. He was talking. His eyes were open. It didn't get in his eyes or anything like that." "This is something that happens from time to time. You now, I've been peppered pretty well myself," said Armstrong. Cheney's spokeswoman, Lea Anne McBride, said the vice president met with Whittington and his wife at the hospital on Sunday. Cheney "was pleased to see that he's doing fine and in good spirits," she said.

• Biggest Winter Olympics ever in Turin. The Turin Games brings together a record 2,500 athletes (2,399 in Salt Lake City 2002) from 82 countries (77) who will compete in 84 (78) disciplines in Turin and the mountain venues nearby. The event will be the most televized Winter Olympics ever with some 3.2 billion people in 200 countries and territories able to watch the snow and ice Games, including such areas the sub-Sahara, Laos, Iraq and North Vietnam. In Turin, not quite three quarters of the 1 million tickets have been sold for the competition, but organizers remain upbeat, true to the Olympic motto 'Passion Comes Alive'. Doping is very much on the agenda in Turin, not only with a record 1,200 tests conducted (up 72 per cent from 2002), but also due to a compromise reached only a few days ago between the IOC and the Italian government. The IOC sees itself as the only doping authority for athletes, but the Italian state also has tight anti-doping laws. Under the agreement, the IOC alone will conduct the tests but all athletes who test positive will be subject to Italian law - without doping raids by police in the athletes village. Police will rather aim to guarantee security in a massive 15,000 personnel security operation which also includes the armed forces and AWACS surveillance planes from NATO. Organizers are prepared for terrorists but are more concerned about anarchists and anti-globalization activists.

  
  

• Two Koreas march together at Winter Olympics. Athletes from South and North Korea marched together in a show of unity at the opening ceremony. South Korea speed skater Bora Lee joined with Democratic People's Republic of Korea's figure skater Han Jong-In as they entered the Stadio Olimpico for the ceremony. The joint march was the first of its kind at a Winter Olympics. Ties between the two countries have warmed since a peace summit between their leaders in 2000. In line with tradition, Greece was the first nation to appear in the stadium led by cross country skiier Fafalis Eleftherios with Lee and Han the 22nd and 23rd of the 80 countries represented.

  
  

• Doping threatens to tarnish Games opening. Doping threatened to taint the opening of the Winter Olympics on Friday as athletes and dignitaries prepared for an inaugural ceremony launching two weeks of sport. An Italian official said several Winter Olympics athletes had tested positive for doping in pre-Games drugs checks. Giovanni Zotta, who is an Italian representative on the IOC's anti-doping commission, said preliminary tests by the IOC on 98 athletes had found the banned substance Erythropoietin (EPO) in several athletes. "So far there have been cases of EPO in several athletes but it must be confirmed," Zotta told Reuters, declining to give any athletes' names or numbers involved. He said subsequent tests were needed to confirm initial results. EPO boosts the number of red blood cells which carry oxygen and improves stamina. In an apparent separate development that enraged the German team, eight Nordic skiers were suspended for five days for high red cell counts. But officials said the bans were a health measure, not a doping-related sanction.
  The IOC, International Olympic Committee, claims there has been no positive doping cases yet.

  
  

• Russia to Invite Hamas for Moscow Talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he would invite Hamas leaders to the Kremlin for talks that could focus on persuading the Palestinian group to renounce violence. During a visit to Madrid, Spain, he pointed out that Russia does not share the view widely held in the West that Hamas is a terrorist organization. A Hamas leader was later quoted as saying he would be delighted to accept the invitation. Asked about the invitation, Russia's U.N. Ambassador Andrey Denisov said it was merely a recognition of Hamas's election victory last month. A State Department spokesman in Washington reacted cautiously to the Russian move. Spokesman Sean Mc Cormack was quoted as saying the United States was asking for clarification from Moscow as to what their intentions are, but he carefully avoided criticizing the Putin invitation.

  
  
  

• Rice talks to Russian foreign minister over Hamas Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice won assurances from Russia on Friday that Moscow would send a firm message to Hamas that the militant group must change if it wants world support, the State Department said. Rice telephoned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday to discuss Moscow's surprise plans to invite Palestinian election winner Hamas for talks, a move that irked Washington and was not discussed when Rice met Lavrov in London last week. The United States classifies Hamas as a terrorist body and has ruled out any direct contact until the militant group renounces violence, disarms militants and recognizes Israel. France, in an apparent break with the United States, has signaled support for the Russian meeting. Russia had not yet set a date for a meeting.

  
  

• Michelle Kwan Drops Out of Olympic Games. After a horrible practice session and a groin injury Kwan decided that she should go home. "I've learned it's not about the gold," Kwan said. "It's about the spirit of the Olympics. I have no regrets. I tried my hardest and if I don't win the gold, it's OK I'll be happy." She has won five world championships, nine national championships, and silver and bronze Olympic medals.
  This is from the best article I've read so far about Kwan's bad luck and how gracefully she is handling it. I admire her guts. But apparently Coke doesn't...

  
  

• Coke drops Kwan; Visa sticks with her. Michelle Kwan's withdrawal from the Winter Olympics has forced two major television advertisers who were featuring the figure skater in their campaigns to reevaluate their plans. Coca-Cola Co. has decided not to go ahead with one of its two ads that reference Kwan, while Visa USA is sticking with her. A series of Coke ads that feature rabid fans rooting on their favourite athletes included one where they were rooting for Kwan. The skater herself is not seen in the ad. "Given that it's cheering her on to win, hopefully, and she is not competing, we didn't think the ad was still relevant," said Susan McDermott, a spokeswoman for the soft drink company, yesterday. Coke will simply substitute ads featuring other athletes in the spots set aside for Kwan. A 15-second Visa ad set to debut on NBC Monday night features footage of Kwan skating, illustrating the theme of "life takes poetry," said Susanne Lyons, chief marketing officer, Visa USA.

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy and then mixed prescip. With highs near freezing, though it's going to get colder by the weekend.
• Katy, Texas: Windy with a chance of thunderstorms, temps in the mid 60s°F (19°C)
• Beaverton, Oregon: Sunny with flurries coming this weekend with highs around 37°F (3°C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Cloudy, maybe a thunderstorm tomorrow, with temperatures around freezing.
• Alexandria, Virginia: Cloudy with highs from the mid teens F to freezing this weekend.
• Montreal, Quebec: Snow or rain most of the week, highs near -5°C (low 20s°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Some sun this week with temps around -5°C (low 20s°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: The weather's all over the place: cloudy then rain turning into snow through the weekend. Tempatures around -4°C (mid 20s°F)
• Glasgow, Scotland: Rainy with temps around 10°C (50°F)
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Light rain with highs around 10°C (low 50s°F)
• Oslo, Norway: Snow with temperatures around -3°C (26°F)
• Accra, Ghana: Cloudy with highs near 33°C (91°F)
• Nobbys Head, Australia: Thunderstorms with highs in the low 30s°C (mid 80s°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Light rain with temps in the upper teens (65°F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny with temperatures in the upper 20s°C (82°F)

Homework:

• Email Cat and Bob after listening to the "Love Promo"
• Check Bruce on The Zedcast, featuring Mostly News and other great shows.

Today's Song:

• "I'm in Debt" from blue number nine.

• The Mostly News background music this week is " Demon " by Barbara Leoni from Magnatune.

Show Notes for Show 15 for February 8, 2006

The News:

• Cartoon crisis deepens as Muslim fury spreads. A wave of Muslim fury spread across the Middle East and Asia over cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad on this week as leaders struggled to contain a deepening diplomatic crisis between Europe and the Muslim world. The dispute began when the paper, Jyllands-Posten, last September published 12 caricatures of the prophet Mohammed, depicting him as a stereotypical Islamic terrorist. Ten Muslim ambassadors wrote a joint letter to Prime Minister asking him to take a stance on the issue, which he refused to do. He said Denmark had a free and independent press and refused to intervene. The newspaper has already apologized for, as it has said, wounding the sensitivities of Muslims, but at the same time maintaining its right to print what it likes. In Iran, a crowd pelted the Danish embassy in Tehran with petrol bombs and stones. Iran cut trade ties with Denmark when the satirical images were first published. In protest, Iran's best-selling newspaper on Tuesday launched a competition to find the best Holocaust cartoon. The daily paper Hamshahri said the contest was designed to test the boundaries of free speech, the reason put forward by European newspapers for publishing the cartoons of Mohammad. After rioters set Danish embasses ablaze in Syria and Lebanon over the weekend, the EU presidency issued a strongly worded warning to 19 countries across the Middle East that they are obliged to protect EU embasses. On Tuesday when Afghan police opened fire on a crowd, enraged by the cartoons, which tried to storm a NATO peacekeeping base housing Norwegian troops, while across the border in Pakistan, 10,000 people rallied. At least six people have now been killed in protests in Somalia, Lebanon and Afghanistan. Volatile rallies have swept across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Militants in Iraq have called for the seizure and killing of Danes and the boycott of Danish goods. In London, there were placards demanding the beheading of those who insulted Islam. Further protests erupted on Tuesday in Egypt, Yemen, Djibouti, Gaza and Azerbaijan, while Croatia became the latest country where a newspaper printed the cartoons, one of which depicts the Prophet wearing a turban resembling a fizzing bomb. The cartoons have appeared in papers in Australia, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Fiji, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Ukraine and Yemen. Read the Reuters' article here.

• Now Australia is having trouble over the cartoons. The newspapers that opted not to publish the cartoons offensive to Muslims that triggered riots in the Middle East should also have avoided publishing material that deeply offended Christians, says Peter Costello, MP, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia. In a reference to the controversial Andres Serrano photograph Piss Christ, Mr Costello said he did not even want to use the name. "It was absolutely offensive to Christians and the media told us that they had every right to do it and they were going to do it and they did it quite a bit and I think Christians found that offensive," he told radio program in Australia. "Now, you know, the newspapers could have considered their feelings and I think you should consider the feelings of people before you publish these things, but if you don't and they are offended, it still doesn't justify a riot. And Christians didn't have a riot, you know, they voiced their protest and just as the newspapers have the right of free speech to publish these things, so you have the right of free speech to condemn it." Labor leader Kim Beazley said it was extremely unwise of Brisbane's Courier-Mail to publish one of the cartoons. "It's an offensive cartoon and it shouldn't be printed," he said. Read the Age article here. Adam Curry has a good discussion on podcast today, 2/8, DSC esipode 332.

• Egyptian government didn't learn of ferry sinking for hours. The owners of a Red Sea ferry that sank, drowning about 1,000 people, did not inform the Egyptian government until nearly six hours after the disaster, a presidential spokesperson said Tuesday. The ferry sank on Friday, Febuary 3rd, after a fire broke out while it was travelling across the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia to Egypt. About 1,400 passengers were on board at the time, but only about 422 people were rescued. Officials said that about 250 bodies had been recovered by late Tuesday afternoon. The government has come under attack from the victims' families and critics who question why it took hours after the ferry sank at about 2 a.m. local time before the rescue operation got into full swing. Government officials report that they first heard that the vessel was in trouble at 7 a.m. on Friday. "What really happened was that the port authority was first informed at 7 a.m. by the ship's owners that they had lost contact with the ferry, Forty-five minutes later, the company told port officials the ship may have sunk." Told officials. Questions have also been raised about whether the vessel was seaworthy, with accusations that corrupt government officials had conducted inadequate inspections of the ferry. The government has promised to pay $5,200 US to the family of each victim, with survivors of the disaster getting half that amount. The ferry company has offered $26,000 US to each victim. Read it here.

• US to expel Venezuelan diplomat. The United States has ordered the expulsion of a senior Venezuelan envoy in a tit-for-tat move that has drawn criticism from Caracas. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the expulsion of a US naval attaché for spying - a charge the US described as "baseless". Venezuela attacked the US decision to expel its diplomat on Friday as "disproportionate and incongruous". The expulsions take the animosity between Venezuela and the US to a new level. Washington is deeply opposed to the government of Mr Chavez, who is a vocal critic of the US. The US has expressed concerns about Venezuelan democracy under Mr Chavez and about the effect of his government's military purchases on regional stability. Washington has tried to block his attempts to buy military equipment that contain American technology. Earlier this week, US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld likened Mr Chavez to Adolf Hitler, describing both as leaders who were "elected legally and then consolidated power". Venezuelan Vice-President Jose Rangel responded on Friday by describing US President George W Bush as the "North American Hitler" and his defence secretary as a "delinquent" and "arms dealer".
  This sounds like two little kids tattling on each other. People grow up. Read the two articles here and here.

• Ex-Costa Rica president leads polls. Former Costa Rican leader Oscar Arias held a slight lead Monday with more than three quarters of the ballots counted from the presidential election. The 65-year-old Arias had 40.8 percent of the vote while his main rival Otton Solis had 40.1 percent. Pre-election election polls showed that Arias was the favorite in Sunday's election. During his previous term -- 1986-90 -- Arias won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end regional conflicts. Read the Washington Times article.

• Chirac tricked by Canadian hoax. French President Jacques Chirac thought he had taken a call on Friday from the new Canadian prime minister - but found himself the victim of a radio hoax. The pair of hoaxers, known as the Masked Avengers, rang the Elysee Palace from their base in Montreal. Mr Chirac congratulated the caller he thought was Conservative leader Stephen Harper on winning Monday's election. When impersonator Marc-Antoine Audette finally gave his true identity, the president burst out laughing. Read the Globe and Mail article here.

• Cutting fat did not reduce disease risk in older women. Women who switched to a low-fat diet later in life did not see a reduced risk of breast cancer, colorectal cancer or heart disease, according to recent studies. Simply cutting the total fat in the diet generally didn't help reduce the risk of cancer or heart disease among these women, according to the studies in the Feb. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. But researchers say older women shouldn't give up trying to eat healthy. They say the focus should be on reducing saturated fats and trans fats found in processed foods, meat and some dairy products. Read the article here.

The Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Near freezing (1°C) with flurries.
• Arlington, Texas: Sunny with temps in the upper 50s °F though it feels warmer (around 14°C).
• Ballwin, Missouri: Around freezing this week with some mixed precipation, read ice and rain.
• Saint Paul, Minnesota: Snow with highs in the lower 20s °F (around -7°C)
• Barrington, Rhode Island: Around 35 degrees F (2°C)
• Toronto, Ontario: Some flurries with temperatures around -3°C (26°F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Some flurries thoughout the week with daily temps around -3°C (26°F)
• Calgary, Alberta: The high temps are all over the place, it looks like you can expect highs around 5 degrees °C (41°F) with some clouds.
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny, with highs in the low 20s °C (69°F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Some clouds with temps near 20°C (68°F)

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Today's Song:

• "Dont Bite the Monkey" from Monkeyshine.

• The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 14 for January 30, 2006

The News:

• Canada Conservatives win Federal Election. Canada's prime minister-elect, Stephen Harper, has promised to honor campaign promises of change and reform, after 12 years of Liberal rule. Mr. Harper's Conservatives won Canada's general election, but will have to seek allies in parliament after failing to win an overall majority. Mr Harper aims to cut taxes, tackle corruption and clamp down on crime. Sounds like what every Politican says. But correspondents say the failure to score a major victory may temper the authority of Mr Harper's government. Harper is planning a smaller cabinet than Paul Martin's and has warned Conservative veterans they may have to make way for new MPs from Quebec and Ontario in his minority government. While no date has been set for the handover of power, a new government is usually sworn in 10 to 14 days after the electoral defeat of its predecessor. For more, click here and here.
  

• Trapped miners rescued. All 72 trapped Saskatchewan miners were brought safely to the surface early Monday after spending more than 30 hours cut off underground by fire and smoke. The potash miners were trapped when fire broke out in polyethylene piping nearly a kilometer underground at about 3 a.m. local time Sunday. When toxic smoke began to fill the tunnels, the 72 miners took refuge in large oxygenated rooms. Waiting in the emergency rooms, they had access to food, water and blankets but were forced to use the light of their headlamps to see, rescue workers said. Canada and Russia are the world's two leading producers of potash (potassium chloride), which is used in fertilizer. The K2 mine is the largest in the world and measures 30 kilometers by 20 kilometers. Click here for the complete story.

• Iran blocks BBC Persian website. The Iranian authorities have started to block the BBC's Persian language internet site, for the first time. The BBC says the level of traffic to the site from within Iran has dropped sharply over the last few days. No official explanation has been given. The BBC has expressed concern at the action, saying it deprives many Iranians of a trusted source of news. The BBC said it would be approaching the Iranian government at an official level about re-instating access. It is not clear if the filtering will be permanent, but many websites are routinely blocked in Iran, the BBC reports. BBC Persian.com is the most popular of the BBC's non-English language websites, receiving about 30 million page impressions a month - about half of which are from inside Iran. Read the BBC story.
  

• Iran and Russia in nuclear talks. Iran and Russia began talks on Saturday regarding a Russian-proposed plan to jointly enrich uranium, news agencies reported. In December, Russia proposed that the two countries establish a joint venture in Russia to enrich uranium for Iran. While Iran has not rejected the proposal outright, Tehran has said the proposal needs clarification. The US and the EU both support the Russian proposal, viewing it as a way to regulate Iran's nuclear activities. The US and the EU suspect Iran is seeking to develop an atomic bomb, though there is no concrete evidence of such plans. Next week, the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, is to discuss whether to refer Iran to the UN Security Council, which has the power to impose sanctions. Iran insists its nuclear program is strictly geared towards domestic nuclear power. For more, click here and here.

• London to host start of 2007 Tour. The 2007 Tour de France will begin in London, Mayor Ken Livingstone announced last week. It is the third time the Tour has visited England but the first time it has ventured into the capital. London will host two stages, the first stage will be in the city center on July 7th with the second stage starting in London before heading south through Kent. The route has yet to be finalized but landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square will feature. Read it here.

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Cloudy with some flurries, temps in the upper 30s F (around 4 c)
• Arlington, Texas: Sunny with highs in the mid 60s F (around 19 c)
• Queen Creek, Arizona: Partly sunny with temperatures in the mid 70s F (around 24 c)
• Lilburn, Georgia: Partly cloudy, temps near 60 F (16 c)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Cloudy with some showers in the upper 40s F (9 c)
• Montreal, Quebec : Wet snow? with temperatures around freezing.
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Some flurries with highs near 1 C (around 34 F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Mainly sunny (the weather network) with temperatures around 6 C (low 40s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Partly cloudy in the mid 30s C (lower 90s F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Scattered showers, around 17 C (in the low 60s F)

Today's Song:

• " Don't rain on my parade" by Barbara Leoni at www.magnatune.com

• The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 13 for January 23, 2006

The News:

• London Whale. The small 20 foot Northern bottlenose whale that swam 40 miles up the Thames river to central London on Friday died during a rescue attempt. The whale that rescuers were carrying out to sea from the River Thames died Saturday, according to the London Port Authority. Before the rescue attempt -- in which a crane was used to lift the whale out of the river in a yellow raft and onto a barge -- the whale had been swimming toward the wider part of the estuary. But it was still hours from open water. A veterinarian involved with the rescue operation said the whale was convulsing before it died, and the doctor had considered euthanizing it. An autopsy is scheduled. Officials had examined the whale to determine if it was healthy enough to endure the rescue attempt and decided they were "cautiously optimistic" about saving the mammal's life. The whale swam up River Thames to central London. The first time since such records where started in 1913. Experts think the whale had been following fish upstream and had become disorientated. For more, click here and here.
  

• New Orleans Major Opens His Mouth. Mayor Ray Nagin said last Monday in a Martin Luther King Day speech that God wants New Orleans to be a majority-black city. "It's time for us to come together. It's time for us to rebuild New Orleans -- the one that should be a chocolate New Orleans." He also said that God was punishing America through Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and other storms. "Surely God is mad at America. He sent us hurricane after hurricane after hurricane, and it's destroyed and put stress on this country," said Nagin. He has since apologized for his comments. Click here for the complete Chicago Sun-Times and BBC articles and here for the Nagin Wikipedia listing.
  

• Sydney Opera House in Trouble. The Opera House needs an estimated $700 million in repairs. Concerns were raised about the condition of the orchestra pit, the air-conditioning system and handicapped accessibility. The exterior also needs work from people regularly taking the white tiles for souvenirs. The State Government has allocated $70 million for the refurbishment of the interior. The Opera House has been nominated as a world heritage site. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain range, lake, desert, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated for the international World Heritage Program. The programm aims to catalogue, name, and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. For more see the Sydney Morning Herald.
  

• Iraqi Shias win election victory. Iraq's Shia-led United Iraqi Alliance has won the country's parliamentary elections, but failed to obtain an absolute majority. The alliance took 128 of the 275 seats - 10 short of an outright majority. Kurdish parties have 53 seats and the main Sunni Arab bloc 44. The Shias will now be expected to form a coalition government. A number of Sunni politicians have alleged fraud, and international observers criticised irregularities. Those who do not accept the results will have two days to appeal before they are certified as definitive. For more of the article BBC.

• Time Warner Plans to Sell 5% of AOL to Google. Time Warner has agreed to sell a 5 percent stake in America Online to Google for $1 billion as part of an expanded partnership between AOL, once the dominant company on the Internet, and Google, the current online king. While the deal terms are largely set, it will not be final until it is ratified by the Time Warner board on Tuesday, according to an executive who was briefed on the negotiations. For the complete article from the New York Times click here.

• U2 to climb Sydney Harbour bridge. Irish super group U2 is planning to take time out of the Australian leg of their Vertigo World Tour, to climb Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge. The rockers will don grey jumpsuits to blend in with the famous monument as they climb the bridge with the assistance of harnesses in March. Click here for the Ireland On-Line article.

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Sunny, temps in the low 40s F (around 5 C)
• Arlington, Texas: Some sun this week rain, maybe, Thursday and Friday highs in the low 60s F (around 16 C)
• Queen Creek, Arizona: Partly sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s F (around 20 C)
• Ballwin, Missouri: Sunny, the highs around 50 F (10 C)
• Montreal, Quebec : Some snow and rain -2 C (28 F)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Snow and maybe rain on Sunday, temps around freezing.
• Calgary, Alberta: Wow! y'all are pretty warm with temperatures around 5 C (lower 40s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny in the low 30s C (low 80s F)
• Taipei, Taiwan: Light rain, all week, around 16 C (in the low 60s F)

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Today's Song:

• " Sitting Duck" by bill

• The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 12 for December 22, 2005

The News

• US Torture Ban, from BBC News, Chicago Tribune, the Times Herald-Record, and more from the Chicago Tribune. (US) Congress passed Senator John McCain's torture ban bill this week. The measure will ban cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment of prisoners (the Senate voted 90-9 in favor of the amendment. In the House, lawmakers voted 308-122). President Bush at first threatened to veto the legislation but now he is supporting the bill. Bush said he and Senator McCain shared a common objective "to make it clear to the world that this government does not torture." A member of the House of Representatives, John Murtha, said torture would not help the US win the hearts and minds of people it was used against, and Congress was obliged to speak out. The bill does not prevent harsh treatment of terrorism suspects who knows of an imminent attack.

• TSA shortens restriction list, from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram and The Providence Journal. As of Thursday, December 22, 2005 US airport security shortens the list of banned objects to allow scissors and blades under 4 inches. Tools under 7 inches will be allowed, though not hammers, saws and lighters or other "potentially deadly instruments." Which is dumb, in the right hands a shoestring can be deathly but I think the idea of somebody killing every passenger in a plane with a small pocket knife should be left to the plots of Hollywood movies. Airport screeners will also change their MO for inspecting travelers and their belongings with more emphasis on bomb detection. It is suppose to be more random. The idea is to keep potential terrorists guessing and minimize the amount of time spent screening people who don't seem to be threats. Concerns are that it WILL increase the wait at airports. Airport spokesmen suggest you arrive at least 90 minutes before a domestic flight and two hours before an international trip.
  If there are any pilots listening it would be great to heard your opinion, email me at mostlynews@gmail.com

• New York Transit strike, still on-going, from the Canadian National Post. Commuters walked through the cold, rode bicycles, roller-skated and shared cabs this week as the New York transit workers when on strike. This is the first New York transit strike in over 25 years. State Justice Theodore Jones leveled a $1 million-a-day fine against the Transport Workers Union for violating a state law that bars public employees from going on strike. "This is a very, very sad day in the history of labor relations for New York City," the judge said in imposing the fine.
  I wonder if the judge had to walk to work? I applaud New Yorkers for putting up with this and going to work. If that happened here I would call in sick. One teacher interviewed said he biked 12 miles to his school for work.

• Elton John gets married, from Reuters. Elton John and his long time partner were married this week taking advantage of the United Kingdom's new law which formalizes same sex civil partnerships.

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Temps in the upper 30s F (around 3 C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Sunny with highs in the 60s F (around 16 C)
• St. Louis, Missouri: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 30s F (around 4 C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Cloudy this weekend, the highs around 46 F (8 C)
• Sister Bay, Wisconsin : Looks like a white Christmas for y'all, temperatures near 32 F (0 C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Sunny with snow Saturday, temps around 1 C (mid 30s F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Partly sunny with highs around 4 C (upper 30s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny in the mid to upper 20s C (upper 60s F)
• Nobbys Head, Queensland: Mostly sunny highs around 22 C (in the low 70s F)

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• " Fruitcake" by Lynn Julian http://www.cookiecuttergirl.com/ or from the Podsafe Music Network
• The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 11 for December 05 2005

The News

• Bush talks tough on immigration, from the Baltimore Sun. President Bush launched a new push to crack down on illegal immigration from Mexico, promising to "harden" the southern U.S. border while reviving his proposal for a guest-worker program critics say is a form of amnesty. "The American people should not have to choose between a welcoming society and a lawful society," Bush told border security personnel gathered at an Air Force base. "We can have both at the same time." Bush's speech came as Congress has begun to grapple with legislation to overhaul immigration laws. The issue has divided Republicans between those who want tougher border enforcement and businesses that rely on immigrant labor, many of which favor a guest worker program. By calling both for tougher border enforcement and a temporary worker program, the president signaled that he aimed to try to please both sides. Bush hopes to hire an additional 1,000 border patrol agents, increasing the total to about 12,500; deployment of advanced technology such as "drone" surveillance planes; and construction of physical barriers, including a 14-mile fence near San Diego. He also wants to adopt new border and interior enforcement laws would take into account the 11 million illegal immigrants in the country. Bush said, that this would bring undocumented workers "out of the shadows" and allow them to work legally for several years at jobs that Americans did not want. Bush also said that he opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants.House leaders have indicated that they intend to pass a border crackdown bill before year's end and leave the issue of guest workers until later. The Senate appears more inclined to tackle both issues at once.

Mexico rejects US border fences. Experts said the migration trend would continue because of the huge wage gap between the US and Mexico. Bush countered that in the rural areas, barriers preventing the free flow of vehicles from Mexico into the US were to go up.

I'm going to join the "fair reporting" band wagon and let everybody know that I voted for Bush, and no I'm not some ultra-conservative. Bush gave this speech from an Air Force base in Tucson. I can see the connection between Arizona and the US Border but why an Air Force base? It seems lately all of Bush's speeches are at military bases, are these the only groups that will listen to him? I hope Bush does not become a "Lame Duck" President but it's starting to look that way. Any comments on the border? Email them to me at mostlynews@gmail.com

• Rice defends CIA prisons, from Reuters. Condoleezza Rice reassured European allies on Thursday that treatment of detainees was within international law. Rice said the United States had done nothing unlawful but stressed that governments could not afford to be more open on issues such as detention and movement of suspects, saying intelligence matters could not be made public. Rice repeated her defense of U.S. practices at a dinner late on Wednesday for NATO and EU foreign ministers on the eve of a one-day NATO meeting. Several ministers emerged satisfied after what a source described as a frank but respectful exchange. A senior U.S. State Department officials said ministers had avoided pressing Rice on specific questions about alleged U.S. practices, such as running secret prisons in Europe, and had instead sought assurances about the treatment of detainees. This issue has dogged her European tour, with reports in the media the CIA has run secret prisons in east Europe and covertly transported detainees in its war against terrorism. Rights groups say incommunicado detention often leads to torture. Rice sought to deflect criticism of U.S. policy before leaving for Europe on Monday, saying that European intelligence agencies had helped Washington extract information from suspects and urging allies to see "we are all in this together". In Kiev on Wednesday she announced that the United States had explicitly banned its interrogators around the world from treating detainees inhumanely, a policy shift made several weeks ago but not spelled out by a top official until Wednesday. The New York-based campaign group Human Rights Watch said in a statement the policy shift was inadequate because she failed to address allegations the CIA runs secret prisons or ruled out certain interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding.

• New Orleans re-opens it's first public school and Zoo since Hurricane Katrina, from San Diego Union Tribune and Los Angeles Times. Ben Franklin Elementary School opened last week, with about 200 students expected on the first day. Before Katrina, the school was a math-science magnet school with 390 students from preschool through eighth grade. The school was choosen because it was located in a relatively unscathed section of New Orleans. Some private schools in New Orleans began reopening in October, but no public schools had opened, with the exception of a few charters that were outside the local board's control.
  Thousands of people, some in tears, streamed into the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans as it opened for the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck in August. Most of the zoo's animals are fine. Two otters and a raccoon did not survive the hurricane. About 600 workers were laid off. The reopening was so emotional for many visitors that the zoo decided to post huggers at the front gates.

• Gay weddings become law in UK, from BBC NEws. Under the new law, couples who want to form a partnership must register their intentions with local councils. The legislation requires that every authority must offer a civil partnership. The basic level of that is a simple signing of a register. Unlike marriages, the signing of the legal partnership papers does not need to happen in public. The first ceremonies under the Civil Partnerships Act can take place in Northern Ireland on 19 December, followed by Scotland the next day and England and Wales on 21 December.

• Girl with peanut allergy dies after kiss, from the Toronto Sun. A fifteen-year-old girl with a peanut allergy died a few days after being kissed by her boyfriend who had eaten peanut butter. The girl was given a shot of Adrenaline shortly after the kiss, officials said. In case you didn't know: Adrenaline is used to treat anaphylactic shock brought on by a certain allergies.

  Did this REAL happen or are the papers stretching the truth? Canadians let me know.

• Rod, a dad AGAIN, from CCN. A 7 pound, 7 ounce boy. This is his 6th child.
  Will he go down in history, like Charlie Chaplin, as having children later in life? What happens to his children when he passes away?

• Adam Curry Caught in Sticky Wiki, from the Workbench blog. and lots of other blogs too. This has been all over the blog-o-sphere recently and has now made it into the papers and online news sources. It looks like Adam Curry has been caught anonymously editing the podcasting entry on Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia that allows visitors to edit articles, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia to remove credit from other people and inflate his role in its creation. When someone edits Wikipedia without logging in the IP address is recorded to guard against abuse. Four times this year, an IP address controlled by Curry, has made revisions involving the early history of podcasting. This is not the first time there has been an editing controversy over a Wikipedia article.

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: More snow, in the upper 20s F (around -1 C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Sunny with highs in the upper 50s F (around 15 C)
• St. Louis, Missouri: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 30s F (around 4 C)
• Monmouth Junction, New Jersey: Partly cloudy, the high around freezing for the next few days
• Sister Bay, Wisconsin : Some snow, temperature near 28 F (-2 C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: The weather can't make up it's mind: Either snow or rain with the sun making an appearance then snow towards Wednesday, temps around 3 C (upper 30s F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Some sun with highs around 5 C (low 40s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Partly Sunny in the mid to upper 20s C (upper 70s F)
• Nobbys Head, Queensland: Mostly sunny highs around 17 C (in the low 60s F)

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Today's Song:

"One December Night" by Woodstock Taylor . You can find Ms. Taylor at her myspace site or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 10 for December 05 2005

The News

• Face Transplant, from the Sydney Morning Herald and the Toronto Star. A new face, and a new life for victim of a dog attack. The 38-year-old woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was mauled by a dog in May. Doctors say the recipient of the world's first face transplant will resemble her own former appearance more closely than that of the dead woman whose face she has received. "We expect the bone structure underneath to be a more powerful delineator of what the outcome will be physically than the skin and the nose and the lips. "She still has her own eyes, which are a lot of a person's expression … we'd expect she'd turn out to be a pleasant-looking girl", Surgeons continued. The surgery team took four months to find a reasonable match, looking for characteristics such as age, tissue type, blood group and skin coloring, for the graft. The recipient will have a fine seam of scars due to the procedure. A face transplant was the only option of restoring an acceptable appearance for the recipient, because plastic surgery could not have restored mobility to her features. Although she will be on anti-rejection drugs for the rest of her life, the only realistic alternatives were "multiple burdensome reconstructions or a life of social isolation.

• State's terrorism bill passed in day, from the Sydney Morning Herald. I have been reporting on Australia's debate and passing of several "National Security" bills and amendments, the most recent one passed the State of New South Wales upper house this week. This terrorism bill, would allow police to lock people up for up to 14 days without charging them. The Premier of New South Wales approved the bill at the state parliamentary press gallery Christmas party. Part of the bill would ensuring that detainees aged between 16 and 18 would not be held with adults.
  If any Australians listeners care to comment about the new terrorism laws please send me an email at mostlynews@gmail.com.

• Pentgon Paids for News, from the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. There are reports that the Pentagon is secretly paying Iraqi papers to print positive coverage. Many of the articles are presented in the Iraqi press as unbiased news accounts written and reported by independent journalists. The stories trumpet the work of U.S. and Iraqi troops, denounce insurgents and tout U.S.-led efforts to rebuild the country. Defense Department officials in Baghdad said the program is necessary to provide factual information to Iraqis. Though the articles are basically factual, they present only one side of events and omit information that might reflect poorly on the U.S. or Iraqi governments, officials said. The operation is designed to mask any connection with the U.S. military. One of the companies involved _ the Washington-based Lincoln Group _ has at least two contracts with the military to provide media and public relations services. One contract, for $6 million, was for public relations and advertising work in Iraq and involved planting favorable stories in the Iraqi media, according to a document. Some of Lincoln Group's work in Iraq is very public, such as an animated public service campaign on Iraqi television that spotlights the Iraqi civilians killed by roadside bombs planted by insurgents. This is the second time this year that Pentagon programs have come under scrutiny for reported payments made to journalists for favorable press.

• Xbox 360 consoles Sold Out in the UK, consumers angry, from the BBC News, The Scotsman and Times Online, UK. Many retailers have warned that patrons may be disappointed as most shops have already pre-sold all of their stock due to limited supplies. Some shoppers have stood in line for up to 26 hours. Stores and consumers complained that Microsoft had dramatically underestimated demand for the new machines. Neil Thompson, head of Xbox in the UK, denied that Microsoft had let fans down by failing to provide enough consoles ahead of Christmas. "We are working 24 hours a day with the factories and chartering every plane and ship we can, but demand is exceptionally strong and there are times when people won't get it when they want it," he said. It is reported that the console sold out quickly here in the US when it was released last week. Machines are now appearing on eBay for inflated prices.

• Author Stan Berenstain dead at 82, from United Press International. Stan Berenstain passed away this week. Stand and Jan Berenstain met in a drawing class at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art and married years later in 1946. The couple's first Berenstain Bears book, "The Big Honey Hunt," was purchased in the early 1960s for Random House by editor Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Stan Berenstain is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren and a sister.
  When I came across this article I was shocked and saddened by this news. I have fond memories of reading the Berenstains' books as a child and to my children. He will be missed.
  

• This is a folow up to my report on the TSA reveiwing their sharp object ban. It's interesting that I reported this on show 9. I referenced the Chicago Tribune for this segement. Transportation Security Administration is expected to make an anouncement soon regarding airline passengers carry small scissors. "They're trying to shift from shaking down little old ladies with scissors and knitting needles to looking at what the real threats are," said Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation Committee's aviation panel. "Explosives are my major concern.
  

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Some flurries, in the low 20s F (around -5 C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Sunny with highs in the upper 40s F (around 10 C)
• St. Louis, Missouri: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 20s F (around -2 C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Partly cloudy around 0 C (low 30s F)
• Calgary, Alberta: Partly cloudy with highs around -2 C (upper 20s F) Hey it's warming up there alittle! :)
• Sister Bay, Wisconsin: "Cloudy periods" around 20 F (around -2 C)
• Rosario, Argentina: Partly Sunny in the mid 20s C (low 70s F)
• Nobbys Head, Queensland: Thunderstorms in the low 30s C (in the upper 80s F)

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• I found a cool podcast this week: Pop Goes the Culture: Host Susie Watson, and Barbara Luhring talk about
  real and manufactured trends in pop culture today.

Thank you!

• For those of you who listen to The Dragon Page Wingin' It, they played a Mostly News promo, thanks guys.

• I received a very nice letter this week from Micheal Carrino of about half a zillion podcast (Armchair Apprentice, Armchair Surivor, Digital Media Cast Experiment, Digital Media Casting) He complemented me on my sound improvements. Mike, I appreciate the kind words.

Today's Song:

"A Harry Potter Christmas" by Joel Kopischke. You can find Joel here or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 9 for November 29 2005

The News

• TSA considers new rules for US passengers, from The Associated Press and KTUU. New security changes could be on the way for airports around the country. The Transportation Security Administration is looking into whether or not prohibited items can be carried back on planes. Penny Otto, a customer support manager with TSA says they are now looking into whether or not passengers can once again carry small pocket knives, scissors and other items. TSA says they are considering these changes because there are other security measures in place. For example, cockpit doors are now fortified. It's still unknown, however, if and when the changes will take place. These are changes that would require retraining airport screeners, but Otto says, for now, the old rules still apply. In order to help speed up the lines, TSA has placed a holiday list at all the check in counters. The list reminds people not to bring lighters, not to wrap gifts and not to check in film, instead, put it in the carry on luggage.

  I guess this would go along with the TSA's lack of cargo security. It seems to me that TSA is focusing more on passenger security than other types of security so that it looks like they are doing something productive. For the cargo security article see this Associated Press link.

• CIA Leak Prosecutor to Go to New Grand Jury, from the Spokesman Review. Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald said recently that he plans to present new evidence to another federal grand jury. Recently investigators questioned Washington Post Assistant Managing Editor Bob Woodward for two hours after learning that a senior administration official revealed Valerie Plame's identity to him in mid-June 2003. Lawyers involved in the case expect the prosecutor to focus on Woodward's admission that an official other than Libby told him about Plame one month before her identity was publicly disclosed in a July 14, 2003, column by Robert Novak.

• Peru seizes alleged drugs kingpin, from BBC News. Police in Peru have arrested a former airline owner whom the United States accuses of being a "drugs kingpin". Fernando Zevallos is suspected of cocaine trafficking, murder and witness tampering, Peru's state attorney for drugs crimes said. Mr Zevallos was placed on a US list of suspected drugs traffickers in June of last year. Mr Zevallos has previously been accused of trafficking cocaine, laundering money, tampering with witnesses and ordering murder, but has never been convicted. The latest arrest appears to be linked to the trial of drugs trafficker Jorge Chavez, reportedly an enforcer for Mr Zevallos. Mr Chavez pleaded guilty to drugs charges in Miami 10 years ago and became an undercover informant. The US Drug Enforcement Administration says it has launched more than 30 investigations into Mr Zevallos. He insists he is the victim of character assassination, overzealous US drug agents and business rivals.

• Here's another Hurricane. The record-setting 2005 hurricane season officially comes to a close on Wednesday. Tropical Storm Delta is making sure it ends with a bang. Delta, the 25th named storm of the season, is a strong tropical storm, with sustained winds just below hurricane status. No other tropical systems are looming in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific basins. From the Weather Channel.

• "How Brave Are You?" from The Indianapolis Star. There are plans to open, in 2007, a glass bridge 70 feet over the Grand Canyon. The Skywalk glass bridge will have five-foot glass walls on each side of the cantilever-shaped bridge, and the floor will be several inches of glass. The Las Vegas firm that engineered Skywalk says it can sustain winds exceeding 100 mph and an 8.0 earthquake within 50 miles. Skywalk is being built by the Hualapai Indian tribe that owns a million acres of land in and around the canyon's western rim. The "glass bridge" will protrude off Eagle's Point, which also will have a high-end restaurant called the Skywalk Café and a visitors center. How cool!!

• Talk about Irony! Las Vegas Monorail Carries it's 10 Millionth Passenger, from Business Wire. Paul Savoia, a visitor to Las Vegas from Ontario, Canada, won a lifetime pass to ride free on the Las Vegas Monorail after he was picked as the 10 millionth passenger since the monorail began running 15 months ago. Savoia also won a golf shirt, a two-night stay at the Sahara Hotel and two tickets to a Barry Manilow concert and the car collection at the Imperial Palace.
  I want to know how he going to used it?

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Temperatures in the mid 30s F (around 2 C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Highs in the mid 60s F (low 20 C)
• Atlanta, Georgia: Temperatures in the mid 50s F (low teens C)
• Calgary, Alberta : Highs around -12 C (10 F)
• Montreal, Quebec: Temperatures around 5 C (in the low 40s F)
• Glasgow Scotland: Around 10 C (in the low 50s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Lows20s C (upper 60/low 70s F)
• Nobbys Head, Queensland: Temperatures in the upper 20s C (in the upper 70s F)

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• Thanks for a very nice review PodDog!
• Happy birthday Fred, you're now double digits.
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Today's Song:

http://www.thebjam.com/ "Method of Delivery" by Bjam. You can find Bethany here or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 8 for November 18 2005

The News

• Case against Sydney Terrorist, from The Sydney Morning Herald. When police raided the Sydney home of Mazen Touma they found boxes and boxes of ammunition for shotguns to rifles to handguns. 165 railway detonators, explosives designed to sit on the tracks and explode when a train runs over them. Police alleged the eight Sydney suspects had ordered and bought explosives, underwent terrorist training on two sprawling country stations outside Bourke, and had scoped out potential targets, including possibly the nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights. The police statement sets out a pattern of chemical ordering and buying, weapons stockpiling, meetings, hunting trips and telephone calls, climaxing in late October, when, police alleged, there was a conspiracy to make explosives, specifically triacetone triperoxide, the material used in the London bombings. Touma came under police notice when he was stopped "in the vicinity" of the nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights almost a year ago in the company of other terror suspects. The police case also includes information on alleged secret meetings between the Sydney men, often arranged in the early hours using text messages on mobile phones bought in false names. Before these meetings, "members would engage in anti-surveillance" and when surveillance was discovered often the meetings were cancelled.

   

• Airlines could be the front line for the bird flu, from Reuters. Airlines could be on the front lines in a bird flu outbreak and federal health officials are streamlining procedures for the possible quarantine of sick passengers. But some airline workers and health experts see shortfalls in planning and recommend additional steps they say could save lives and help a financially fragile industry fly through a potential nightmare. The Bush administration hopes quick action can contain any U.S. outbreak and has not ruled out travel restrictions. Federal health officials have authority to detain or isolate any airline passenger suspected of harboring the avian flu virus, which scientists fear could mutate to leap from person to person and quickly spread globally. The H5N1 virus is entrenched in poultry flocks in much of Asia. It has infected more than 120 people, killing at 64 people in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia in two years.

  While I think it's important to take percautions to protect people I think the bird flu "epidemic" is being overblown. 257 died in the US in 2001 from the "normal" flu. This article states 64 people have died in the last two years from the bird flu. Almost 62,000 people in the US died of pneumonia in 2001 and yet we don't hear about pneumonia quarantines and airline precautions. I'll shut up now.

• Western New York's first snow enough to shut some schools, from Newsday. The season's first snowstorm shut down more than a dozen suburban schools Thursday and challenged drivers, the area recieve 1.5 feet of snow. Town officials in Elma and Hamburg advised no unnecessary travel just in time for the morning commute, while schools there and in Orchard Park and Attica closed. Several cars were reported off the road throughout the hardest-hit areas. The morning's freezing temperatures were in sharp contrast to the 69 degrees recorded shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday, tying a 1955 record. But by 8 p.m. Wednesday, the temperature had plunged _ for the first time this season _ to freezing at the National Weather Service's airport office. Here in my part of Texas an inch of snow or ice shuts everything down.

• Baby panda at the San Diego Zoo recieved a present to celebrate her 100-day birthday: a name, from The San Jose Mercury News. Zoo officials announced Thursday the cub will be called Su Lin. The name, one of five options in an online poll, means "a little bit of something very cute" in Chinese, according to the zoo. Su Lin, which got 44 percent of the more than 70,000 votes cast, also was the name of the first giant panda brought to the United States in 1936. The five names were submitted by the zoo's Giant Panda Team and approved by the People's Republic of China, which owns Su Lin and her parents, Bai Yun, the zoo's adult female, and Gao Gao, the adult male. Su Lin still has trouble standing and has not yet left her den. The 10-pound ball of fur can be seen by the public on the zoo's Panda Cam. She is the third panda born at the zoo. Her brother, Mei Sheng, which means "Born in the USA," remains there. The zoo's first cub, Hua Mei, which means "China USA," has since returned to China and became a mother.The Pandas at the San Diego Zoo are part of a 12-year research loan from China.

• Just in time for the holidays: SHOPPING!, The New York Times. As you may know, for retailers, the day after Thanksgiving is a highly orchestrated affair. According to the article, prices are scientifically slashed, down to the penny. Sales begin at dawn. And glossy circulars containing the well-laid plans are distributed just a day or two ahead to give us gullible shopper something to drool over. Can you tell how I feel about this subject?!? This year there are serveral online services, such as BF2005.com, where you can view leaked advertisements weeks in advance. So far this year, sources have leaked advertisements to him from Kohls listing 7" Portable Widescreen LCD TV regularly $169.99 for $119.99, Toys "R" Us showing the Barbie Fashion Show Mall, regularly $99.99, for $29.97, or Ace Hardware which is advisering a Skil 12-volt drill regularly $44.99, for $24.99. Sites like BF2005.com say their motive is to educate consumers. But retailers are furious, arguing that the site jeopardizes their holiday business, and they have threatened legal action. Micheal Brim, who runs BF2005.com, hopes that by these online sites that "even the average Joe can become a professional bargain hunter."

  
  

• A 1,200-Year-Old Murder Mystery in Guatemala, from The New York Times. Archaeologists and forensic experts in Guatemala have made a grisly discovery among the ruins of an ancient Maya city. In explorations during the summer, they found as many as 50 skeletons in a sacred pool and other places, victims of murder and dismemberment in a war that destroyed the city and, it seems, served as a beginning of the collapse of the classic period of the Maya civilization. The decline of the Maya is one of the enduring mysteries of American archaeology. Around A.D. 800, the conquerors methodically destroyed the palace and monuments and rounded up the king and queen of Cancuén and members of the court, men, women and children. They killed them en masse, mostly by lance thrusts and ax blows to the neck or head. Most of their mutilated bodies were dumped into the palace pool or buried in shallow graves. According to the article this was not the typical MO for warring Mayan groups, which usually spared a city to rule it as a vassal state.

• Dolphin born at Zoo, from The Chicago Tribune. Brookfield Zoo, Near Chicago Ill. today introduced one of its newest residents, a female baby dolphin born in the zoo on November 3rd. The as-yet unnamed calf was born to Tapeko, a 23-year-old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. DNA tests confirmed the father is Hastings, another resident dolphin at the Brookfield zoo. The baby dolphin is 3 feet long, weighs about 30 to 35 pounds and appears healthy and strong, officials said. A zoo spokeswoman said it probably would be several months before a name is chosen for the newborn. Its birth followed the loss of a dolphin fetus that had been carried by Kaylee, a 12-year-old Brookfield Zoo dolphin who coincidentally is Tapeko's daughter. Tapeko's pregnancy was confirmed in January and closely monitored by the zoo's veterinary staff, officials said. Routine ultrasound exams were conducted with the dolphin's cooperation during the 12-month gestation. (That's a LONG time to be pregnant!!!) Zoo pictures.
  
  

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: Sunny, in the mid 40s F (around 7 C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Sunny with highs in the 60s F (upper teens C)
• Atlanta, Georgia: Sunny with temperatures in the mid 50s F (low teens C)
• Calgary, Alberta : Partly cloudy with highs around 10 C
• Montreal, Quebec: Light snow with temperatures around 6 C
• Glasgow Scotland: Cloudy around 6 C (in the low 40s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny in the upper 20s C (mid 80s F)
• Melbourne, Australia: Sunny in the low 20s C (in the upper 60s F)

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Today's Song:

"Refunct" by Groovehead. You can find them at their My Space site or from the Podsafe Music Network

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Show Notes for Show 7 for November 15, 2005

The News

• Paris on lockdown, from CNN. Bans on public gatherings and 3,000 police patrolling key locations a day after blogs and text messages where sent calling for violent action. Police state it had been at least a decade and possibly longer since authorities had imposed any similar ban on gatherings in the French capital. Several hours after the emergency procedures where put in place there were no reports of trouble. The unrest in France has weakened in intensity, but still continues, since the government declared a state-of-emergency Tuesday, empowering local authorities to invoke exceptional security measures such as curfews if deemed necessary.

• British man "shakes" off HIV virus, from the BBC News. No he didn't dance the virus at of his system. A British man, who was infected with the HIV virus in 2002, has tested negative twice in an 18 month period for the virus. There has been anecdotal evidence of the same thing happening in Africa but there has been no scientific proof to support it. This is first well documented case of an infected person becoming rid of the virus. This case is important because inside this man's immune system is perhaps a key that could allow scientist to develop some kind of vaccine. Specialists caution that more testing is needed.

• Man shot at screening of the new 50 Cent movie, from the BBC News. A man was killed at a theater after the screening of "Get Rich or Die Tryin" which stars rapper 50 Cent. The man was shot during a argument between four people. The argument began in the Mens bathroom spilled out into the lobby. The man who was shot was also carrying a gun.

  Interesting that I only found international sources for this event. I found plenty of US articles about 50 cents comments to the incident but very little about the actually shooting.

• McCartney gives live space concert, from the BBC News and CNN. Paul McCartney becomes the first musician to broadcast live music to a space audience. The former Beatles member treated two astronauts at the international space station to a live wake-up call with the Beatles song Good Day Sunshine. The performance was broadcast to the crew, 220 miles (350 km) above Earth, from a concert in California. McCartney decided to broadcast his concert after he found out that NASA used the song to wake up the Space Shuttle crew. "I was extremely proud to find out that one of my songs was played for the crew of Discovery this summer, "McCartney stated on his website.
  A live feed of NASA television was played at the concert showing the two astronauts bobbing up and down and sipping juice from squeeze pouches throughout the show, getting a rousing cheer from the audience. "I can't believe that we're actually transmitting to space!" McCartney said during the concert. "This is sensational. I love it." The two astronauts enjoyed the break in their six-month flight.

• Sony stops making anti-piracy CDs, from the BBC News. Sony stated that it will stop production of music CDs with the Sony anti-piracy technology embedded in them. Sony has received criticism over their embedded software which uses a rootkit to hide it's presence and to report user activities back to Sony. Hackers have started exploiting the software to create viruses that will evade detection by anti-virus programs and infect computers. Sony defends their software by saying it had a right to stop people illegally copying music, but added that the halt was precautionary. "We also intend to re-examine all aspects of our content protection initiative to be sure that it continues to meet our goals of security and ease of consumer use," the company said in a statement. The stealth technique to hide the Sony software on computers was discovered in late October. The music CDs with the sleath software are only being sold in the US. Anti-virus companies have found at least three viruses that take advantage of the Sony software.There are at least six class-action lawsuits have been started against the company. Here is a follow-up article from the BBC and a related one from The Washington Post.

  
  I think that no matter how Sony spins this they stop using the embedded software because of all the negative criticism it received and the possibility of litigation due to their alleged negligence.
  

• Is the world nuts!?! Boy band incites riot at local mall, from CNN News. Police shut down a mall in Minnesota after 2000 fans rushed the boy band B5 on stage at a free concert. Fans overwhelmed a small security guard team and grabbed at band members' clothing. The band had only made it to the second song when the chaos broke out and girls began rushing the stage. Five people were treated at the scene and four others were taken to a local hospital for injuries. According to police, no arrests were made. The event was sponsored by a local Radio Disney radio station.

• As if we don't have enough SPAM in our in-boxes, there is a new urban myth chain email going around about The Catholic League boycotting Wal-Mart stores. The Catholic league did call a boycott and then canceled it two days later after Wal-Mart changed it's online website. You can read the full article at Snopes.com.
  
  

The Week Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Akron, Ohio: partly cloudy, in the 40s F (around 5 C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Partly cloudy in the high 50s F (upper teens C)
• Atlanta, Georgia: Sunny with temperatures in the upper 50s F (mid teens C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia: Some rain with highs around 6 C
• Montreal, Quebec: Rain or snow with temperatures around 5 C
• Glasgow Scotland: Sunny around 5 C (in the low 40s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny in the upper 20s (upper 70s F)
• Melbourne, Australia: Sunny in the mid 20s C (in the 70s F)

Shoutouts!

• Thanks for the nice plug AJ and Bob from the Bob and AJ Show!
• Top of the Pods played my audio comment! Thanks Rob and Jon!

Today's Song:

"Good Morning, Bubblegum" by The Havery Girls. I can not get this song out of my head! It's a great tune. You can find the Havery Girls at their website.

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 6 for November 11, 2005

The News

• France plans to deport foreign rioters, from BBC News. Interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy has ordered the expulsion of 120 foreigners, including those who have residency visas, found guilty of involvement in the riots that have swept France for 13 nights. Police said the violence had fallen significantly, although there is still trouble in more than 100 towns. The government has declared a state of emergency in Paris and more than 30 other areas to help stop the unrest. The northern city of Amiens was the first to impose an overnight curfew under the new powers, which came into force at midnight. Nearly three out of four French people support the powers, according to a poll published in the daily Le Parisien newspaper. The emergency powers handed to local authorities have been invoked under a 1955 law. This is the first time they have been implemented in mainland France.

• Australian terrorist suspects had material for 15 bombs, from Stuff Zealand. The Sydney arm of the alleged Islamic terrorist group raided this week had stockpiled enough chemicals to make at least 15 large bombs to be used against selected targets, police say. The chemicals were the type freely available at hardware stores, a replica of the formula used to make the bombs that killed 52 people - and four suicide bombers - in the attacks in London on July 7, senior investigators say. Police decided to stage this week's raids on dozens of properties in Sydney and Melbourne because they believed the Sydney suspects were so advanced they could have produced bombs within days.

• Student shoots assistant principal, from the Chicago Sun-Times, ABC News, and CNN. A student shot and killed an assistant principal and seriously wounded two other administrators at a high school, Tuesday, 30 miles from Knoxville Tennessee. The student, a freshman, was called to the office because other students had seen him with a gun on campus. When the principal and two assistant principals began questioning the boy, he allegedly opened fire. No students were hurt. Despite his injury, the principal managed to get to the intercom and order a lockdown, helping to end the incident, authorities said. The student is being held without bond in a juvenile detention facility in Knoxville and could have an initial court appearance in the next few days. A judge ultimately will decide whether he should be tried as a juvenile or an adult.

• New trial for Andrea Yates, from CNN. You may remember Yates was found guilty of drowning her 5 children in her Houston Texas home in 2002. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, upheld a lower court's decision that overturned Yates' convictions this week. In January, the lower appeals court found that an expert prosecution witness, Dr. Park Dietz, presented false testimony. Dietz told jurors Yates may have been influenced by a "Law & Order" episode, but the episode did not exist.The prosecution is considering another trial, but before they do, they need to decide if she is mentally competent to stand trial. Yates' attorney hopes she will be sent to a mental health facility rather than prison.

• Blair defeated over terror laws, from BBC News. Tony Blair says his authority is intact despite suffering his first House of Commons defeat as prime minister. He said he hoped MPs "do not rue the day" they rejected his call to allow police to detain terror suspects for up to 90 days without charging them. MPs voted against, 322 votes to 291. Mr Blair told the BBC he did not believe the vote would affect his position as prime minister.

• Venus probe launched successfully, BBC News and CNN. Europe's first space mission to Venus has begun its five-month voyage to our closest neighbor. Venus Express lifted off on a Russian rocket last Wednesday. The spacecraft will orbit Venus to study its atmosphere, which has experienced runaway greenhouse warming. Scientists hope the two-year mission will shed further light on the mechanisms of climate change on our own world. "Initial checks are ongoing and everything looks good," said Paolo Ferri, deputy flight operations director for Venus Express.

• Dog Gives Birth To Green Puppy, from the The Boston Channel. A golden retriever puppy, one of four, was born to a dog in California last week. He was born with green fur. Veterinarians said that it's possible for a newborn's fur to be green because the placenta, which is green, sometimes rubs off at birth. His owners have named him Wasabi.
  

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Mammoth Lakes, California: Sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s F (low 20s C)
• Akron, Ohio: Rain possible, in the upper 50s F (mid teens C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Partly cloudy in the high 70s F (upper twenties C)
• Atlanta, Georgia: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 60s F (low 20s C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada: Some rain with highs around 10 C
• Glasgow Scotland: Rain with temperatures around 10 C (in the 50s F)
• Rosario, Argentina: Sunny in the upper 20s (upper 70s F)
• Melbourne, Australia: Partly cloudy in the mid 20s C (low 70s F)

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Today's Song:

"l'edge " by aqualash. You can find them at www.aqualash.com or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 5 for November 8, 2005

The News

• French riots claim first fatality, from CNN.com and The Los Angeles Times. A man was beaten to death by an attacker during rioting north of Paris, becoming the first fatality since urban unrest started 11 days ago, according to the French Foreign Ministry. The man was beaten as he tried to put out a trash can fire on Friday in the suburb of Stains. In the last 11 days the disturbances have spread around the country among disaffected youths, mostly of Muslim or African origin, to become France's worst civil unrest in over a decade. More than 4,300 vehicles have been burned since the riots began. The spreading violence has shocked national leaders and community residents into action, with mediators and religious leaders talking to the youths in an effort to stop the violence. French Muslim groups also issued a fatwa against the violence, according to Reuters news agency. The Union of French Islamic Organizations (UOIF) condemned the disorder and destruction the riots had caused. Fears were also growing Monday that the unrest could take hold elsewhere in Europe. Five cars have been torched in both Brussels and Berlin and police said they were they were investigating as if they were copycat attacks.

• Tornado Slams Southern Indiana Killing 23, from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Reuters. A tornado with winds exceeding 158 mph tore a path of devastation through western Kentucky and southern Indiana as residents slept very early Sunday morning, reducing dozens of mobile homes to splinters and turning entire blocks of buildings into rubble, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 200. In Kentucky, the Ellis Park racetrack suffered major damage. The grandstand was ripped away, several barns were damaged and at least three horses were killed. Some 25,000 people were left without power because of the storm, which government weather officials said was the worst to hit the state in 17 years. Alarm sirens sounded only about 10 minutes before the twister hit. Such severe tornadoes are rare in the U.S. Midwest in November, according to the National Storm Prediction Center. Peak tornado season is generally from April through June. On average, tornadoes kill about 70 people annually in the United States. The single deadliest tornado in U.S. history killed 689 people in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana in March 1925, according to the storm prediction center.

• Cruise Ship Survives Pirate Attack, from The Sydney Morning Herald and The San Diego Union-Tribune. Pirates attacked a luxury cruise ship off the north-east coast of Somalia Saturday morning, November 5th. None of the 151 passengers aboard the Seabourn Spirit were injured in the assault, although one crewman was hit by shrapnel and the ship sustained minor damage. The ship was en route from Egypt to Kenya when "all hell broke loose" stated one of the passengers. There is speculation that based on the location of the attack, that the pirates were from the same group that hijacked a U.N. chartered aid ship in June. The International Maritime Bureau has for several months warned ships to stay at least 150 miles away from Somalia's coast, citing 25 pirate attacks in those waters since March 15 compared with just two for all of 2004.

• Police Conduct Largest Raid in Australian History, from The Sydney Morning Herald. Two days after passing the emergency terrorism amendment, which I spoke about in show 4, the New South Wales and Victoria State Police with the Australian Federal Police mounted a series of raids, the biggest in Australia's history. The security forces seized weapons and chemicals similar to those used to make the London Underground bombs. The police claim to have interrupted a terrorist attempt. At least one suspect was shot and critically injured after he, allegedly, opened fire on the police.
  The police released video footage taken before and during the morning raids in Sydney, including infrared images shot from a police helicopter tracking a fleeing suspect as he apparently sought to hide behind trees. You can see the video and pictures at The Sydney Morning Herald website. Thanks again Tom for pointing this out to me.

• On to some more happier news... Harry Potter premiere in London, and the fans "Goblet all up" according to the Melbourne Herald Sun. Thousands of fans braved the rain to catch a glimpse of the teen aged starts. Goblet of Fire cost an estimated $130 million to $170 million, but will probably earned a profit since the first three movies earned around $2.5 billion at the box office.
  The film is the fourth in the Harry Potter series and tells the story of Harry's battle against older rivals in a Triwizard Tournament, his budding first love and his confrontation with nemesis Lord Voldemort. British director Mike Newell said he wanted to re-create the atmosphere he remembered when at school. "What I tried quite consciously to do was to make a movie which was entertaining for adults as much as it was for children. I knew there would be a lot of parents in there with nine-year-olds," he said. Goblet of Fire is 2.5 hours and will be released in the US on November 18th.

• The Portable Media Expo & Podcasting Conference is coming up this Friday and Saturday , November 11th and 12th in Ontario, California. I will not be there. In case you are not attending you may want to check out the Conference forums.

The Week's Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Beverly Hills, California: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 60s F (low twenties C)
• Akron, Ohio: Thunderstorms Wednesday, cloudy the rest of the week in the 50s F (low teens C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Sunny in the high 70s F (upper twenties C)
• Atlanta, Georgia: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the 70s F (twenties C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada: Partly cloudy with temperatures around 10 C
• Glasgow Scotland: Rain with temperatures around 10 C (in the 50s F)
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: Sunny in the low 20s (upper 60s F)
• Melbourne, Australia: Cloudy in the low 20s C (upper 60s F)

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Today's Song:

"Do What You Need" by Cool Waters Band . You can find them at Cool Waters Band or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 4 for November 4, 2005

The News

• Riots in Paris, from the Detroit Free Press, Rioting continues for the eighth day in the suburbs of the Paris, France as ministers hold talks to end the violence. The riots started last Thursday after the electrocution deaths of two teenagers who ran from a soccer game and hid in a power station in the northeastern suburb of Clichy-sous-Bois after they saw police enter the area. Youths in the neighborhood said police chased the boys to their death.
  French authorities have said that officers were investigating a suspected burglary and not pursuing the boys, a view backed up by an interim report by the national police inspectors office released Thursday.
  By Wednesday night, the violence had spread to at least 20 Paris-region towns, said a government official for the region north of Paris. He said youths in the region fired four shots at riot police and firefighters but caused no injuries.
  The unrest has highlighted the division between France's big cities and their poor suburbs, with frustration simmering in the housing projects in areas marked by high unemployment, crime and poverty.

• Terror threat sparks new law, from The Courier-Mail. An emergency terror law was pushed quickly through the House of Representatives last night to stop a suspected Sydney-based group launching attacks across Australia. The law was rushed into Parliament with bi-partisan support to enable authorities to take urgent action against the undisclosed threat. The law, was passed in the form of an amendment separte from the Anti-Terrorism Bill, broadens the definition of an act of terrorism. Prime Minister John Howard said the change was needed to strengthen the capacity of authorities to deal with the serious threat, which had emerged in the past week. The full Bill gives police unprecedented powers to question, detain and control suspected terrorists.But the Prime Minister refused to provide any detail on the nature of the threat, claiming it could compromise sensitive operational matters. Australia has been struck by terrorism and Australians are concerned with the threat and want to know the government is doing something about it but there are concerns that the government may be going too far with the new laws. Thanks Tom!

• Thousands attend funeral for Rosa Parks, CBC World News and The New York Times. In tribute to Mrs. Parks the first row on hundreds of Detroit buses sat empty. A white hearse carried Parks' body from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History where the viewing had been held to Detroit's Greater Grace Temple. Hours before the funeral began, the line to get one of the 2,000 available public seats at the church extended more than two blocks west in Parks' adopted hometown. Former president Bill Clinton, his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Rev. Al Sharpton where some of the dignitaries whom attended. Parks will be entombed in Woodlawn Cemetery, with her husband and mother.

• CIA accused over secret jails for terror suspects, from The Washington Post. The CIA is being accused of hiding and interrogating some 30 al-Qaeda captives in covert prisons in several Eastern European democracies and other countries. Referred to in classified documents as "black sites." Only Top US officials are even aware of the sites. Virtually nothing is known about who is kept in the facilities, what interrogation methods are employed with them, or how decisions are made about whether they should be detained or for how long.

• Bush Nominates Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court, from The Houston Chronicle and The Globe and Mail. President Bush has choosen Samuel Alito, of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The 55-year-old New Jersey native is a Princeton and Yale Law School graduate, and has served as a federal prosecutor. He was nominated to the federal bench by President Bush in 1990 and unanimously confirmed by the Senate. Based on previous rulings Alito favors the Right to Life Movement.

   

• Canada to review immigration policy, from the Australian Financial Review. Canada revealed changes to its immigration policy, including plans to take in as many as 300,000 new immigrants annually within the next five years. Canada is on track to accept 245,000 immigrants this year, the high end of last year's target. A multiyear plan was presented to parliament on Monday, it still needs cabinet approval. Immigration minister Joe Volpe says there are more jobs in Canada than the labor market has workers for.Volpe wants to bring in more workers on temporary visas to fill positions in the trades - such as pipefitters and truck drivers. Canada issues about 95,000 such visas a year.

• Bloodthirsty 'Vampire' Spider Found, from The Discovery Channel News. A small East African jumping spider has a taste for blood, according to a recent study. The spider, Evarcha culicivora, lacks the ability to pierce skin and to sip blood, so instead it feeds indirectly on blood by choosing, female mosquitoes that have just engorged themselves with a victim's blood. The spider uses a rather clever technique for catching the fat female mosquitoes. The spider stalks the mosquito like a cat, and then pounces either on top or underneath the mosquito before taking a bite.

• Albanian Surplus Jet Fighters, from Big News.com. Albania’s entire air force of Russian-designed MiG jets is being retired. Citing old age and an inability to pay for fuel as reasons for the mothballing the jets. In their 50 years of use the jets have killed 35 Albanian pilots and zero enemies. This was taken from a semi-regular column on weird news so if you like it you may want to check them out.

• The Force Is with IP, from ComputerWorld and eWeek Cisco put a router into space as part of its Cisco Low Earth Orbit (CLEO) project, which recently completed its second year orbiting Earth. Cisco says the project is a proof-of-concept exercise designed to show the aerospace industry that commercial IP technology is space-worthy.

The Week's Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Sacramento, California: Partly Cloudy with a chance of rain Monday, Mid to low 60s (mid teens C)
• Akron, Ohio: Thunderstorms with temperatures in the low 60s (mid teens C)
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: Sunny, temperatures in the 80s (high twenties C)
• Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada: Rainy in the very low teens. Wednesday high of 4 C
• Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Some rain in the low teens. Tuesday is your cold day at 5 C
• Glasgow Scotland: Rainy with temperatures in the mid teens C (mid 50s F)
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: Partly cloudy in the upper teens/low twenties (upper 50s F)
• Tokyo, Japan: Sunny in the twenties C (upper 60s F)
• Melbourne, Australia: Cloudy in the upper twenties (upper 70s F)

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Today's Song:

"Sound Scientist" by bill. You can find bill at their My Space Site or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 3 for October 31, 2005 - Happy Halloween!

The News

• Harriet Miers, the US Supreme Court nominee steps down, BBC News . The Texas lawyer nominated to the US Supreme Court by President George W Bush, Harriet Miers, has withdrawn as a nominee to the court. Miers, who has served as White House counsel for Mr Bush but has no judicial experience, has come in for criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Democrat opponents accused the president of favoritism, pointing to personal memos sent during Mr Bush's days as governor of Texas as evidence that her friendship with the president was her chief qualification for the job. Republicans were sceptical of Ms Miers' suitability for the court on ideological grounds. The president said he would fill the Supreme Court seat, due to be vacated by Sandra Day O'Connor, in "a timely manner".

• Smoking Ban in England, from Bloomberg.com. Smoking will be banned in offices, restaurants and pubs serving food in England starting mid 2007 if the bill is passed. Pubs that don't server food and private clubs will be exempt. The term food is ill defined in the bill as is causing confusion among members of the British Beer and Pub Association. New York and California already have barred smoking in public places, as have Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Norway, Finland, Sweden and Italy have restricted the practice during the past few years.

• Scotland's answer to Rome's Colosseum, from Scotsman.com. PLANS for Scotland's spectacular £62 million national arena were unveiled recently. Based on Rome's Colosseum, it will rise 148 feet with a dome measuring 394 feet across. It will be clad in translucent material that allows it to glow in the dark. The Colosseum is due to open in 2009. The arena, will seat 12,500, the same as London's Wembley Arena, and will be dedicated to entertainments events such as concerts and theatrical performances. The Colosseum is being built by the management group of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). The Colosseum will be linked to the Glasgow, via Glasgow Harbour, and by a light, rapid tram system. Roads around the SECC will be restructured to accommodate traffic flow, including the new Finnieston bridge. Steven Purcell, the leader of Glasgow City Council, said the arena would make the city even more attractive to conference organisers and events promoters.
  

• Small town in Georgia is hoping to make bankrupt tourist attraction pay off, from the The Winston-Salem Journal, Dawsonville, Georgia has turned a failed tourist attraction for racing fans into the Dawsonville's City Hall. Since Thunder Road, the name of the attraction, was miles from the nearest highway, the $12 million attraction closed less than three years after its 2002 opening. After a bank foreclosure, this town of 700 bought the property at a bargain and took over the back offices as its headquarters. Town officials hope that the $2.5 million investment pays off. The city is promoting the exhibits that remain as the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. City meetings are held in a whitewashed back room designed to field an IMAX theater. The buildings are used for Boy Scout meetings and even hosted a wedding. The arrangement is not permanent, the city is hoping they can find the right tenants to lease the space. Already, a diner operates out of part of the 40,000-square-foot space and volunteers staff the remnants of the museum.

• India cuts Scotland's workforce, Hindustan Times.com, UK Edition. Thanks to the large scale of outsourcing of industrial activity to India and China, Scotland has lost almost a quarter of its manufacturing workforce in the last eight years. Long-established factories in Scotland have closed and industries have come under pressure to match the low cost of production available outside the UK. Glasgow has lost 13,000 manufacturing jobs since 1996-97.

• This next item is not actually breaking news but I thought it was interesting enough to include in today's news. Snake Explodes After Eating Aligator, from BBC News. A 13-foot (3.9m) Burnese python tried to eat a 6-foot (1.8m) alligator, neither animal surived. The aligator tried to claw it's way out causing the snake to explode. The remains of the two giant reptiles were found by astonished rangers in the Everglades National Park. The rangers say the find suggests that non-native Burmese pythons might even challenge alligators' leading position in the food chain in the swamps. The python's remains with the victim's tail protruding from its burst midsection were found last week.

• Jude Law's motorcycle tour of South America, from TeenToday. Law is to go on a motorcycle tour of South America "to escape" the aftermath of his break up with Sienna Miller - and has persuaded actor pal Ewan McGregor to go along for the ride. Law wants to follow the adventures of Che Guevara, featured in last year's hit movie 'The Motorcycle Diaries'.

• Tropical Storm Beta, the 23rd storm of this year. It is creeping around the western Caribbean and is forecasted to reach hurricane strength (category 2) and make landfall along the coast of northern Nicaragua by late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. 2005 is a record setting year for hurriannes and tropical storms, the next former record was 21 storms in the Atlantic basin and that was set in 1933. Information from the Weather Channel and the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory website.
  

The Week's Weather Forecast Summary from The Weather Network

• Anaheim, California: Sunny in the low 70s this weekend.
• Denver Colorado: Mid 60s with rain.
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: mid 70s, sunny.
• Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada (PICNS): Cloudy, in the low teens C
• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Cloudy, in the low teens C
• Aberdeen Scotland: rainy, in the upper 50s (mid teens C) with high winds.
• Al Manama, Bahrain: Sunny with temperatures in the upper 80s (mid 30s C).
• Tokyo, Japan: Light rain, in the low 60s (upper teens C)
• Melbourne, Australia (MEL): Lower 20s C (upper 60s F), partly cloudy

Podcast to Check out:

• Michael Carrino's Digital Media Cast Experiment . Is a great podcast for learning about the techinal side of Podcasting.
• CC Chapman has a new podcast out: C.C.Chapman's , U-Turn Cafe. If you like acoustical music, you like this podcast.

Today's Song:

"Bordeaux" by the shapes. You can find the shapes at their My Space site or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

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Show Notes for Show 2 for the week of October 24, 2005

The News

• Hurricane Wilma
  After Hurricane Wilma slammed into the coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula this past weekend and pummeled the Florida coast it is now heading up the east coast of the US into Canada. This is from The Weather Channel. Winds are down to 115 mph with the forward motion up to 53 mph off to the north and east. Nova Scotia will receive heavy rains and surf. Bruce be careful!

• Rosa Parks Dies at 92, from The Boston Globe. Called "the mother of the civil rights movement," Parks' the Alabama seamstress whose soft-spoken refusal to give up a seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus to a white person in the segregated South is thought to be the beginning of the public fight for equal rights.

• Arrests after riots rock the city of Birmingham, from The Scotsman.com. The riots started after the alleged rape of 14 year old black girl. A number of people where arrested after a night of rioting left a man dead and 35 injured as racial tensions boiled over. Shops were broken into, cars were set on fire during the clash. Assistant Chief Constable David Shaw, from West Midlands Police said there was "not a shred of evidence" to support the allegations that the girl had been subjected to a sexual assault, but investigations were continuing.
  
• 'No hope' for climbers buried by avalanche, from the Independent Online. Rescue workers say there is no hope of finding seven French and 11 Nepali climbers missing since an avalanche in western Nepal last week. Authorities here lost contact with the 21-member climbing team on Wednesday when an avalanche swept through their base camp on the 6 981m Mount Kangaru. Three Nepali climbers were rescued on Sunday, but no sign has been found of the others in the group. Those rescued survived because they were camped at a lower elevation.
  
• Frozen Soldier, from the Dallas Morning News, Two climbers discovered a frozen body believed to be a World War II airman in the Sierra Nevada wilderness last weekend. He was found wearing his Army-issued parachute and sweater. His skin and muscle have been well-preserved, as have the man's sun-bleached hair and his uniform, which identifies him as a World War II-era serviceman. Experts think that "There's a very good possibility for identification." The body went unfound for decades because the isolated mountainside in Kings Canyon National Park does not attract many visitors. The area can be reached by hiking two or three days, or by helicopter when the weather allows.
  
• MP Galloway challenges US senators, from the BBC News. George Galloway has rejected claims he lied under oath to the US Senate committee which accused him of receiving oil cash from Saddam Hussein. Galloway denies US senators' claims he lied under oath - and challenges them to charge him with perjury. The MP could face criminal charges if he is found to have given false testimony to the committee on 17 May.
  
• Micheal Jackson makes a home in Bahrain, from News.Com, Australia. Jackson has moved from his Neverland fantasy retreat in California, to take up permanent residence in the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain his Lawyers announced Saturday (10,22).
  
• Ontario posts surgery wait times, from the CBC News. Wait times for key surgical procedures in Ontario are now available on a Canadian government website designed to track access to various health services. The site shows wait times accord to procedure, hospital and local health network.
  
• Apple faces legal battle over iPod Nano, from the United Press International. A class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of knowingly selling defective iPods. Specifically, the company has been charged with shipping out its iPod Nanos, even though it knew that the product was prone to being scratched up easily.The plaintiffs argue that the scratches make the product unusable as the screen becomes unreadable. Apple insisted that the materials it used for the Nano is the same as they used for all other iPods, which have not suffered from the complaints that the Nano has.
  
• Doom was the most popular movie this weekend, Reuters. The movie Doom is based on the popular video game. It stars The Rock as a U.S. Marine who must battle ghoulish creatures on a Mars space station. It earned $15.4 million in its first three days, said distributor Universal Pictures.
• The other popular films this weekend were:
  Dreamer: Inspired By A True Story, which earned $9.3 million
  The Fog, which earned $7.3 million
  and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, with $8.7 million.
  
• Podcaster are broadcasting into a vacuum. This from a Canadian online columnist. I'm not going to cite the article here in my podcast, but if you're interested in reading the article see my show notes for the link.
  Thanks DJ Max and the Catfish Show for bringing this to my attention. The writer goes on to say that "80 per cent or more of the broadcasts are going to virtually no one." He thinks the "low audience numbers" are because podcasting is "still in the 'early adopter' phase" and consumers don't won't technologies pushed on them.
  

The Week Weather Forecast Summary

• Los Angeles, California: Sunny in the upper 60s this week.
• Denver Colorado: Mid 60s with some sun.
• Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Texas: low 70s, sunny.
• Orlando, Florida: Mid 70s partly cloudy
• Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada: Cool and rainy this week, temperatures in the low teens C
• Ottawa, Canada: Cloudy with some rain with temperatures around 10 degrees C
• Glasgow, Scotland: rainy, temperatures in the mid teens C this week.
• Baghdad, Iraq: Sunny with temperatures in the upper 80s.
• Tokyo, Japan: Rainy this week, in the upper 60s
• Sydney, Australia: Mid to upper 20s C (75 F) and sunny

Special Thanks To:

• To everyone who emailed me about Show 1. I appreciate your comments. If you would like to email me your comments or questions Please do. I'm looking for alternative news sources. I was asked to include less mainstream news and more news that was relevant and important but may not be on CNN. I tried that with this podcast so let me know what you think.
  I cut back on the weather forecast, also another suggestion. If you like, of don't like, the weather forecast summary let me know. With the weather I'm trying to balance the fun and exotic with useful information. If it doesn't work for you let me know.
• Podcasters if you would like me to play your station id or commercial send me one and I'll include it in a podcast.

Today's Song:

"I Was Seven" by Alice Marie. If you like this song check out Alice's site at AliceMarie.net or from the Podsafe Music Network

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show Notes for Show 1 for the weekend of October 21st 2005

The News

• Google forced to drop Gmail brand in the European Union. From the Times Online. Google has dropped the gmail name in the European Union following a failed attempt to acquire the Gmail name. Google will call it's email service Google Mail in Europe. European Users already signed up to Google’s Gmail service can continue to use their @gmail.com addresses as usual, new users signing up will be given an @googlemail.com address instead.

• Hurriance Wilma, Cozumel still in northwest eyewall from, The Weather Channel, Hurricane Wilma remains a dangerous Category 4 hurricane (sustained winds 145 mph) as it hovers very near the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula. Rainfall amounts through Saturday may total between 10 to 20 inches for parts of the Yucatan and anywhere from 10 inches along the coast to as much as 40 inches over the mountains in western Cuba.. Over the weekend, Wilma is expected to come under the influence of stronger westerly winds aloft blowing across the Gulf, shifting the hurricane toward southern Florida by Monday.
• Gunmen kidnap defence lawyer in Saddam trial lThe Brisbane Courier-Mail A lawyer for one of Saddam Hussein's co-defendants has been kidnapped, a day after his client sat in the dock next to the former president on the opening day of their trial for crimes against humanity.
• Irish journalist Rory Carroll was freed, a day after he was seized while reporting on a Baghdad Shi'ite family watching the televised start of Saddam's trial, from the Brisbane Courier-Mail and The Guardian. A British Government source said he believed Carroll was released after two Iraqi prisoners were freed in southern Iraq.

• Prince William is signing up for the Army and wins place at Sandhurst army college, where British army officers are trained. The 23-year-old royal is expected to begin at the elite military academy, where his younger brother is already training to be an officer, in January, from USA Today.

• Pakistan earthquake worse than tsunami says the UN. The Victoria Times Colonist reports that the government of Pakistan's administered Kashmir Friday said more than 600,000 people were affected and at least 84,500 houses flattened in Muzaffarabad district alone by the October 8 killer earthquake.

The Weekend Weather Forecast Summary

• San Fransico: Upper 60s and sunny
• Denver: Cloudy 60s and sunny
• Dallas: Cloudy 70s and sunny
• Orlando: 80s and thunder storms
• Buffalo: Partly cloudy in 50s and raniy
• Montreal, Canada: 50s this weekend partly cloudy
• Quebec, Canada: in the lower 50s
• Glasgow: rainy around 10 c with showers
• Paris, France: Rainy mid 60s and showers
• Berlin, Germany: 50s with rain
• Baghdad, Iraq: 60s and clear
• Hong Kong: Sunny in the 80s
• Tokyo, Japan: 70s and sunny
• Sydney: Upper 70s partly cloudy
• Hawaii: Morning showers, 85
• Rio de Janeiro: 80s with thunderstorms this weekend

Special Thanks To:

• Bruce Murray of the ZedCast for his help and support.
• Steve Eley of the Escape Pod for giving me the idea of producing a general newscast.

Today's Song:

"House of the Rising Sun" by Kristia Di Gregorio. You hear more of her music at Kristia.com. Thanks Kristia!

Lastily...

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network

Show 0 is finally here. It's just a little intro to explain the show and help me figure out this podcasting thing!

The Mostly News background music is " Upper Structure" by DJ AKidd from the Podsafe Music Network