The Canadian Arrow was named after the Avro Arrow, a revolutionary jet interceptor built in Canada in the 1950s during the height of the cold war. It was years ahead of any other jet interceptor design at the time.
"A source of national pride, the Arrow incorporated advanced technical innovations and became a symbol of Canadian excellence.
One of the finest achievements in Canadian aviation history, the delta wing Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was never allowed to fulfill its mission. The Arrow weapons platform along with the Iroquois engine was cancelled by the Conservative Diefenbaker government February 20, 1959, less then 3 weeks before the MK2 Arrow was to take flight."
From the local newspaper "Stratford Beacon Herald".
Solar Car Driver Killed in Crash Just East of Shakespeare
By Brian Shypula, Staff reporter
SHAKESPEARE -- Tragedy marred a tour to promote solar energy when an experimental car from the University of Toronto was involved in a head-on crash on Highway 7/8, killing its young driver yesterday.
The sleek, three-wheeled car and another from Queen's University had just finished a promotional stop in Stratford and were on their way to Waterloo when the crash occurred about five kilometres east of Shakespeare.
The driver was rushed to a Kitchener hospital by ambulance but died of severe head injuries, said Perth County OPP.
He was identified as Andrew Frow, 21, of North York. The U of T mechatronics engineering student was the mechanical systems lead for the university's Blue Sky Solar Racing team, according to the team's website.
Const. Glen Childerley of Perth County OPP said it was Mr. Frow's first time driving the car on the road, but he had tested the vehicle on a track.
He said the student was "confident" and "comfortable" driving the car.
The two-lane highway was closed for nearly six hours as accident reconstruction specialists tried to piece together what happened in the 4:30 p.m. crash.
Const. Childerley said the solar car begin to weave in its lane. The driver momentarily appeared to regain control, but the car suddenly swerved into the oncoming lane, where it was hit head-on by a blue minivan heading west.
The driver of the minivan, Rudy Schoenhoeffer, 45, of Stratford, was not injured.
The racer was being accompanied by two escort vans, both equipped with flashing lights, carrying other members of the U of T team. The racer was immediately behind one of the vans just prior to the crash, Const. Childerley said.
David Hackett, a truck driver and volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Maryhill, Ont., was one of the first on the scene and rushed to help.
He took over performing CPR on the victim from another U of T student until county paramedics and volunteer firefighters from Shakespeare arrived.
He said the victim's safety helmet had been removed but he was still inside the car's roll cage.
The tough roll cage had been knocked several metres from the smashed carbon-fibre shell of the racer.
"We just did what we could," said Mr. Hackett, who was hauling groceries to Stratford when he came upon the accident.
He praised the "cool-headedness" of one of the students, who continued to help him revive the injured driver while also caring for the other teammates, having the distraught group led to a safe spot on the front lawn of a nearby home.
The light weight of the solar car may have been a factor in the crash.
"I think the weight is a lot different in the solar car than it is in a normal vehicle, so maybe the wind was a factor," Const. Childerley said.
The car, named the Faust II, weighed only 420 pounds empty, according to the team's website.
It is capable of reaching 125 km/h, powered by special lithium batteries which store electricity created by 3,000 solar cells on the car's surface.
The car is "a bit tricky" to drive, said U of T student Andreas Marouchos, 21, of Toronto, who drove it from London to Stratford earlier yesterday.
"Because you're low and because if there is a small gust of wind you feel it a lot more," he said during the Stratford stop in front of City Hall.
The driver is also in an awkward position.
"It's like the luge, like looking down towards your feet," he said.
This wasn't the first time a U of T solar car was involved in a crash on an Ontario highway. In August 2002, an earlier model collided with a vehicle on Highway 62 near Belleville. The U of T student piloting the racer received facial injurie
To be exact, it was actually between Shakespeare and New Hamburg on highway 7/8. I live near that area and the road can be pretty treacherous. Some nasty deaths have occurred around there over the years.
The only Enterprise class stereo system I want to hear about is the one Kirk used when scoring with all the green alien babes.;-)
Also affecting TechTV Canada
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This will also affect TechTV Canada, as stated on their website:
Toronto, On (May 13, 2004) - Recently TechTV in the United States changed names to G4techTV. This was as a result of the Comcast Corporation becoming the new owner of the channel thru G4 Media inc.
G4techTV will be the new name for the Canadian digital channel TechTV Canada. It will combine popular programming from both technology lifestyle channels, G4 and TechTV. As part of the deal, G4 Media inc. assumes one third ownership of TechTV in Canada.
Rogers Media, based in Toronto, will continue to operate the channel as managing partner and G4techTV will continue to be available on digital cable and satellite in Canada
The full press release can be seen here, and the FAQ for the Canadian merger can be found here.
Her experience/resume doesn't seem to indicate that she might be well versed in the intricacies of the legal system regarding this issue: Helene Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Sounds great, but what good will a system like this be if it will break down in the first year of purchase? Isn't that follow in the Ford tradition?;-)
They paid a $30 service fee, leading them to believe it was ok. This isn't about not knowing the law, this is about Kazaa leading them to believe that by sending them money, they'd be legal. That's the real travesty here.
No, the real travesty is that they allowed themselves to be lead into thinking this was ok. Just because Microsoft says they have trustworthy computing doesn't mean I'll automatically assume everything is a-okay.
Throwing down the ignorance card is just as fallacious as any stance the RIAA has taken.
Last time I was out in the Maritimes, I was told that a dam/causway was built to satisfy some rich landowners. This basically ruined the Tidal Bore because the water doesn't go as high anymore.
I've seen both. The Magnetic Hill is a cool illusion. The Reversing Falls isn't worth the drive. It looks cooler in pictures. It's really a reversing river more than anything.
Type in your search with the word "blog" removed. For example, say you are searching for "littlegreenfootballs" (a popular weblog). In your google search, type in this:
littlegreenfootballs -weblog.....or any variation of the weblog word (blog, blogger, etc...). Try it with and without the exclusion and you'll see a difference.
This may not be the best solution, but I think it will help.
Slashdot Mirror
...a collective sound of relief from Web Developers around the world.
I watch and recommend some great IPTV shows:
- This Week in Tech
- Digital Life TV
- Systm
These are all hosted by former TechTV hosts.
Trek: RIP
TechTV: RIP
Intelligent television: RIP
The Canadian Arrow was named after the Avro Arrow, a revolutionary jet interceptor built in Canada in the 1950s during the height of the cold war. It was years ahead of any other jet interceptor design at the time.
"A source of national pride, the Arrow incorporated advanced technical innovations and became a symbol of Canadian excellence.
One of the finest achievements in Canadian aviation history, the delta wing Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was never allowed to fulfill its mission. The Arrow weapons platform along with the Iroquois engine was cancelled by the Conservative Diefenbaker government February 20, 1959, less then 3 weeks before the MK2 Arrow was to take flight."
http://www.avroarrow.org/
Picture at this link (today only): http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/
From the local newspaper "Stratford Beacon Herald".
Solar Car Driver Killed in Crash Just East of Shakespeare
By Brian Shypula, Staff reporter
SHAKESPEARE -- Tragedy marred a tour to promote solar energy when an experimental car from the University of Toronto was involved in a head-on crash on Highway 7/8, killing its young driver yesterday.
The sleek, three-wheeled car and another from Queen's University had just finished a promotional stop in Stratford and were on their way to Waterloo when the crash occurred about five kilometres east of Shakespeare.
The driver was rushed to a Kitchener hospital by ambulance but died of severe head injuries, said Perth County OPP.
He was identified as Andrew Frow, 21, of North York. The U of T mechatronics engineering student was the mechanical systems lead for the university's Blue Sky Solar Racing team, according to the team's website.
Const. Glen Childerley of Perth County OPP said it was Mr. Frow's first time driving the car on the road, but he had tested the vehicle on a track.
He said the student was "confident" and "comfortable" driving the car.
The two-lane highway was closed for nearly six hours as accident reconstruction specialists tried to piece together what happened in the 4:30 p.m. crash.
Const. Childerley said the solar car begin to weave in its lane. The driver momentarily appeared to regain control, but the car suddenly swerved into the oncoming lane, where it was hit head-on by a blue minivan heading west.
The driver of the minivan, Rudy Schoenhoeffer, 45, of Stratford, was not injured.
The racer was being accompanied by two escort vans, both equipped with flashing lights, carrying other members of the U of T team. The racer was immediately behind one of the vans just prior to the crash, Const. Childerley said.
David Hackett, a truck driver and volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Maryhill, Ont., was one of the first on the scene and rushed to help.
He took over performing CPR on the victim from another U of T student until county paramedics and volunteer firefighters from Shakespeare arrived.
He said the victim's safety helmet had been removed but he was still inside the car's roll cage.
The tough roll cage had been knocked several metres from the smashed carbon-fibre shell of the racer.
"We just did what we could," said Mr. Hackett, who was hauling groceries to Stratford when he came upon the accident.
He praised the "cool-headedness" of one of the students, who continued to help him revive the injured driver while also caring for the other teammates, having the distraught group led to a safe spot on the front lawn of a nearby home.
The light weight of the solar car may have been a factor in the crash.
"I think the weight is a lot different in the solar car than it is in a normal vehicle, so maybe the wind was a factor," Const. Childerley said.
The car, named the Faust II, weighed only 420 pounds empty, according to the team's website.
It is capable of reaching 125 km/h, powered by special lithium batteries which store electricity created by 3,000 solar cells on the car's surface.
The car is "a bit tricky" to drive, said U of T student Andreas Marouchos, 21, of Toronto, who drove it from London to Stratford earlier yesterday.
"Because you're low and because if there is a small gust of wind you feel it a lot more," he said during the Stratford stop in front of City Hall.
The driver is also in an awkward position.
"It's like the luge, like looking down towards your feet," he said.
This wasn't the first time a U of T solar car was involved in a crash on an Ontario highway. In August 2002, an earlier model collided with a vehicle on Highway 62 near Belleville. The U of T student piloting the racer received facial injurie
To be exact, it was actually between Shakespeare and New Hamburg on highway 7/8. I live near that area and the road can be pretty treacherous. Some nasty deaths have occurred around there over the years.
The only Enterprise class stereo system I want to hear about is the one Kirk used when scoring with all the green alien babes. ;-)
This will also affect TechTV Canada, as stated on their website:
Toronto, On (May 13, 2004) - Recently TechTV in the United States changed names to G4techTV. This was as a result of the Comcast Corporation becoming the new owner of the channel thru G4 Media inc.
G4techTV will be the new name for the Canadian digital channel TechTV Canada. It will combine popular programming from both technology lifestyle channels, G4 and TechTV. As part of the deal, G4 Media inc. assumes one third ownership of TechTV in Canada.
Rogers Media, based in Toronto, will continue to operate the channel as managing partner and G4techTV will continue to be available on digital cable and satellite in Canada
The full press release can be seen here, and the FAQ for the Canadian merger can be found here.
Her experience/resume doesn't seem to indicate that she might be well versed in the intricacies of the legal system regarding this issue:
Helene Scherrer, Minister of Canadian Heritage
In all of this it is clear that the Government can lose track of a lot of money easily...
;-)
The Canadian Gov't losing track of money? This must be a first, right?
Sounds great, but what good will a system like this be if it will break down in the first year of purchase? Isn't that follow in the Ford tradition? ;-)
buffering.......buffering.......buffering......
What is more old and tired? Aerosmith or the Space Shuttle fleet?
It's nice to know that there will be something to look forward to after RotK comes out.
Yes, because there won't be any other good films coming out between ROTK and Spiderman 2.
*insert obligatory mozilla name stealing joke here*
I thought it was drafty in my house. I guess it was just the asteroid going by.
("My Van Halen royalties are history," said vocalist Sammy Hagar)
Perhaps he wouldn't have to worry about the royalties if he would have managed the money he made from sales of over 50 million CDs better.
They paid a $30 service fee, leading them to believe it was ok. This isn't about not knowing the law, this is about Kazaa leading them to believe that by sending them money, they'd be legal. That's the real travesty here.
No, the real travesty is that they allowed themselves to be lead into thinking this was ok. Just because Microsoft says they have trustworthy computing doesn't mean I'll automatically assume everything is a-okay.
Throwing down the ignorance card is just as fallacious as any stance the RIAA has taken.
....that Mozilla's Gecko has a multitude of uses. ;-)
Last time I was out in the Maritimes, I was told that a dam/causway was built to satisfy some rich landowners. This basically ruined the Tidal Bore because the water doesn't go as high anymore.
See this link for details.
You are referring to the Reversing Falls in Saint John, NB.
Also, you are referring to The Magnetic Hill in Moncton, NB.
I've seen both. The Magnetic Hill is a cool illusion. The Reversing Falls isn't worth the drive. It looks cooler in pictures. It's really a reversing river more than anything.
"The RIAA was born on a pirate ship"
Someone had to eventually say it.
Type in your search with the word "blog" removed. For example, say you are searching for "littlegreenfootballs" (a popular weblog). In your google search, type in this:
.....or any variation of the weblog word (blog, blogger, etc...). Try it with and without the exclusion and you'll see a difference.
littlegreenfootballs -weblog
This may not be the best solution, but I think it will help.
I know there's a Wil Wheaton joke in this story somewhere......
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