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A “REALITY” CHECKby Blue Sullivan

Through programming successes like “American Idol” (still the most watched series on television in the United States), “reality TV” has grown to be a huge part of the programming broadcast on both cable and network television. The emergence of reality programming as one of the most successful and profitable genres found on television would seem to suggest this is a relatively new invention. Actually, it stretches all the way back to the 1940s. Here we’ll recount a little about the history of this style of show, along with some things you might not know about reality programs in North America and worldwide.

• In 1948, the first “reality show” aired. It was Allen Funt’s “Candid Camera,” a precursor to MTV’s popular prank show “Punk’d” (currently hosted by pop superstar Justin Bieber and a revolving rotation of young entertainers). Unlike “Punk’d,” which focuses on pranks played on celebrities, “Candid Camera” featured mild pranks played on everyday individuals, and captured their reactions.

• “Idol” fixture Ryan Seacrest nearly wasn’t on the show as well. After being chosen for the show, contract negotiations stalled between the network and Seacrest’s father, who served as his manager. Seacrest signed his contract mere hours before the first episode was shot.

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ArIes (March 21 to April 19) A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion soon will sort itself out.TAUrUs (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And don’t be surprised if Cupid tags along for what could be a very eventful trip.GeMINI (May 21 to June 20) You appear to be of two minds about continuing a relationship that seems to be riding roughshod over your emotions. A frank talk could help you decide one way or the other.CANCer (June 21 to July 22) Stepping back from a relationship problem provides a new perspective on how to deal with it. Meanwhile, watch your words. Something said in anger now could backfire later.Leo (July 23 to August 22) A changing situation makes the Big Cat uneasy. But hold on until things settle down around the 4th. Meanwhile, continue your good work on that still-unfinished project.VIrGo (August 23 to September 22) A decided improvement in a workplace situation results in an unexpected, but very welcome, added benefit for everyone. Personal relationships also improve.LIBrA (September 23 to October 22) Money matters remain a bit unsettled but soon will ease into the kind of stability you appreciate. Meanwhile, an expanding social life offers a chance to make new friends.sCorPIo (October 23 to November 21) Use an unexpected roadblock in your monetary dealings to reassess your financial plans and make changes, if necessary. It soon will be smooth sailing again.sAGITTArIUs (November 22 to December 21) Aspects of love are strong for both single and paired Sagittarians. Professional dealings also thrive under the Sag’s clever handling of difficult situations.CAPrICorN (December 22 to January 19) Set a realistic goal and follow it through to completion. Remember: You’re more likely to impress the right people with one well-done job than with lots of jobs left undone.AQUArIUs (January 20 to February 18) You like to plan ahead. That’s fine. But be prepared to make some changes because of an unsettled period that influences your aspects through the 4th.PIsCes (February 19 to March 20) A brief phase of instability affects your usual work cycle. Use the time to catch up on chores around the house or office. Things settle down soon after the 4th.

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USS Arizona MemorialA cornerstone of World War II, the USS Arizona Memorial sees more than a million visitors every year come from around the world to pay reverence to the battle of Pearl Harbor.• Located around two miles west of the Honolulu Airport, the USS Arizona Memorial is on the island of

Oahu.• Managed by the National Park Service, the USS Arizona Memorial consists of the actual memorial along

with a shore-side visitor center. • During the battle of Pearl Harbor, around 1,777 crewman lost their lives on the USS Arizona, and it is the

burial ground of almost all of them.• Of all the ships on Battleship Row affected by the attack, the USS Arizona was the most heavily damaged

with four direct hits. A total of 12 ships were sunk and nine damaged during the battle.• Construction of the USS Arizona began in 1914 in New York; the ship was originally called battleship

number 39. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Arizona’s first hit came at approximately 8:10 a.m.• The Memorial is part of the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument, which also includes the USS

Oklahoma Memorial, USS Utah Memorial and other historic quays and bungalows. • The Memorial is accessible only by boat, and The Memorial Tour is about 75 minutes long. Tickets are free.

They do, however, go rather quickly and usually run out by 12 p.m. on most days. • With the recent revitalization of the Visitor Center, the total area of the Memorial is about 17 acres. The

Memorial site itself is 184 feet long.

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→ On July 31, 1715, a hurricane strikes the east coast of Florida, sinking 10 Spanish treasure ships carrying tons of gold and silver coins and killing nearly 1,000 people. About 80 percent of the treasures was recovered within a year, but the rest remained lost until the 1960s.

→ On Aug. 5, 1858, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean is completed. Four British and American vessels met in mid-ocean and successfully laid 2,000 miles of cable, often at a depth of more than 2 miles.

→ On Aug. 3, 1861, the last entry of Charles Dickens’ serialized novel “Great Expectations” is published. Dickens’ father was thrown in debtors’ prison in 1824, and 12-year-old Charles was sent to work in a factory. The miserable treatment of children and the institution of the debtors’ jail became topics of several of Dickens’ novels.

→ On Aug. 2, 1876, “Wild Bill” Hickok, one of the greatest gunfighters of the American West, is murdered in Deadwood, S.D. Hickok was playing cards with his back to the saloon door when a young gunslinger named Jack McCall walked into the saloon, approached Hickok from behind, and shot him in the back of the head.

→ On Aug. 4, 1944, Jewish German-born Anne Frank and her family, who had been hiding in German-occupied Holland, are found by the Gestapo and transported to various concentration camps. The young girl’s diary of her time in hiding was found after her death and published in 1947 as “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

→ On July 30, 1976, American Bruce Jenner wins gold in the decathlon at the Montreal Olympics and sets a world record in the event. After his win, Jenner was voted the 1976 AP Male Athlete of the Year. The 1976 Olympics was his last decathlon.

→ On Aug. 1, 1981, MTV, the Music Television network, makes its maiden broadcast with the words, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” The roughly 80 different videos that made up that first week’s rotation on MTV probably represented nearly every promotional music video then available.

◆ It was German-American painter and lithographer Herm Albright who made the following sage observation: “A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.”

◆ It’s well-known that there were shortages of many items during World War II -- and caffeine was one. It was such a problem, in fact, that the chemists at Coca-Cola tried to find a substitute, even experimenting with a derivative of bat guano. The idea was nixed by an executive who was afraid of the public backlash if the truth ever came out.

◆ Just as a group of birds is called a flock, a group of frogs is called an army.

◆ Ever wonder why a barber pole has red and white stripes? It’s a rather grisly tale. At one time barbers did more than cut hair; they sometimes performed marriages and baptisms, served as dentists and even performed surgery. When engaged in the medical work, any excess blood was soaked up by white towels, which were often hung up on a pole outside to dry. As the wind wrapped the towel around the pole, it created a design of red and white stripes.

◆ The 1982 film “Gandhi,” which was awarded eight Oscars, including the one for best picture, used a whopping 300,000 extras.

◆ Toilet paper was first introduced in the United States in 1857, but the idea didn’t take off -- the paper being offered was evidently too much like the paper in the Sears catalog, which is what most people used at the time.

◆ The most popular perfume in the world is Chanel No. 5.


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A “Reality” Check (continued):• “Candid Camera” actually emerged from

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• “Candid Camera” was followed after each broadcast by another pioneer of reality TV, the Ted Mack talent search show, “Original Amateur Hour.” Ted Mack’s show televised amateurs competing before a live audience, who chose the winner. It was the first example of public voting determining the outcome of a TV show, predating “Idol” by decades.

• The longest running reality show in the United States is “Cops,” which has been gracing our sets since 1989.

• MTV likes to tout its series “The Real World” (a success since the early ‘90s and still going strong) as the father of what most think of as

modern reality TV, but that distinction probably goes to PBS’ “An American Family.” The 1973 series followed a family as they went through a divorce.

• “An American Life” was so influential that it inspired a well-reviewed cinematic satire by comedian and filmmaker, Albert Brooks. 1979’s “Real Life” follows a filmmaker (played by Brooks) who is so inspired by the success of the PBS series that he tries to replicate it with a different family, with unexpectedly dire results.

• The incidence of reality programming on TV today is higher than it has ever been. One in four programs in primetime is reality based. In addition to its popularity with audiences, the genre is popular with TV executives for its cost-saving benefits. The average reality show costs about $500,000 per episode, compared to $2 million for a sitcom.


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A “Reality” Check (continued):• Although reality TV has been a viable genre for over

six decades, it’s taken a while for the Emmys to take notice. The first award in the genre, “Outstanding Reality-Competition Series,” was given in 2003 to “The Amazing Race.”

• In 2008, an additional category was added honoring “Best Reality TV Show Host.” It went to “Survivor” host Jeff Probst, who has since become a repeat winner in the category.

• Reality shows aren’t just influential in the United States. Singer Susan Boyle’s 2009 audition on the UK’s popular show “Britain’s Got Talent” has been viewed 120 million times on YouTube.

• Reality television has also reached the Muslim world. In 2010, a show called “Imam Muda” pitted contestants in a variety of challenges. These challenges included tests of Islamic theory, the counseling of teenagers and the recitation of the Quran. The winner received a job as an Imam, along with a free scholarship in Saudi Arabia and a new car.

• The most popular reality show in the United States is “American Idol,” but few know its origins. “Idol” was created in the ‘90s by Simon Fuller. Fuller rose to prominence as the manager, and some would say manufacturer, of pop sensation The Spice Girls. He was so important to the group’s success that the British press dubbed him “Svengali Spice.” When the group suddenly fired him, Fuller devised a way to create a group over which he had full control, thus “Idol” was born.

• “American Idol” was actually supposed to be an online show when Fuller created it in 1997. However, the lack of high-speed internet in most homes made the idea unfeasible, so Fuller went to television to broadcast his idea instead.

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KAMLOOPS, BC – The names of the eight students chosen to receive 2012 scholarship awards from the Kamloops Youth Soccer As-sociation have been announced.The eight winners and the scholarship sponsors are:

1. Errol Wild Memorial Scholarship – Danielle Devente (Westsyde Secondary)2. McDonald’s Scholarship – Daniel Chadwick (Kamloops Christian School)3. Rona Scholarship – Erin Marchio (North Kamloops Secondary)4. Wendy’s Scholarship – Daylin Epp (Sa-Hali Secondary)5. Hansport (Male) – Scott Bjorkland (Valleyview Secondary)6. Hansport (Female) – Maggie McLeod (Valleyview Secondary)7. KYSA (Male) – Erik Olson (Valleyview Secondary)8. KYSA (Female) – Kierstin Landrie (South Kamloops Secondary)

Each one-time award is in the amount of $500.00.This is the most awards the KYSA and its sponsors have offered in a single year.“Once again the association received more applications than we had awards and some tough decisions had to be made. The quality of the candidates just gets better and better year after year,” says KYSA President and Scholarship Selection Committee Chair, Graham Cope. “We feel we have acknowledged some pretty outstanding student soccer players once again this year,” adds Cope. “The majority of our award recipients are heading to Thompson-Rivers University, which bodes well for their soccer program. But there are also a number of other post-secondary institutes at which our 2012 award winners will be studying. They’ll be the benefactors of some great student athletes, too!”Award recipients are selected using a number of criteria which extends beyond their playing ability. Such benchmarks include an applicant’s scholastic achievements, involvement in community activities, volunteer work, assisting with school projects and their contributions back to the game as coaches, game officials or helping run KYSA events and programs.Award recipients must provide proof of registration in an approved post-secondary institute to receive payment of the scholarship.

USS Arizona Memorial (Continued):• The Memorial consists of three sectors:

the entryway, general area (designed for observation) and the shrine room, which houses a marble wall engraved with the names of all those who lost their lives.

• Construction of the Memorial began in 1949, was completed in 1961, and it was dedicated in May 1962.

• Alfred Preis was the Memorial’s architect. He says of the Memorial’s design, “The overall effect is one of serenity. Overtones of sadness have been omitted to permit the individual to contemplate his own personal responses... his innermost feelings.”

• Visitors frequently drop flowers into the water in honor of those who lost their lives.

• A photograph taken of the USS Arizona in the aftermath of the attack was plastered across the front pages of newspapers and soon became the image that most Americans associated with Pearl Harbor.

• Although it’s been more than 70 years since the fall of the battleship, oil still leaks from ruptured bunkers.

• The Memorial and Pearl Harbor are two of the top tourist destinations in Hawaii.

• The Visitor Center is open every day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is only closed three days a year — Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• Although security has been heightened since the September 11, 2001, attacks, personal cameras are still allowed, but purses, personal bags, backpacks, etc. are prohibited. Baggage storage is available.

Get The Picture?Since we spent some time on the stars of reality television, it seems appropriate to allot a little space to the medium that provided them stardom. Here are a few interesting pieces of information about the invention that helped shape the modern age.• The first displayed image on a television was

only 30 grainy lines. It was displayed in the year 1926 by J.L. Baird. The digital image currently seen on our TV sets is nearly 35 times as dense. In addition to being a much clearer image, the digital signal of modern televisions is 1,080 lines.

• Until late last year, the largest plasma TV available for purchase was a 103-inch plasma sold by Panasonic. It comes at the budget-unfriendly (except for the fabulously wealthy) price of $70,000.

• However, Panasonic unveiled an even larger one at the most recent Consumer Electronics Show (known as the “Super Bowl of Technology”) in Las Vegas. The 152-inch Panasonic 3D Plasma TV can be had by the true television connoisseur for $500,000.

• July 1, 1941, marked the broadcast of the very first advertisement in TV history. It occurred prior to a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

• The ad for Bulova Watches was 20 seconds long. The price for those 20 seconds of airtime was only $9.

• To put it in perspective, in 2008, a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl broadcast went for $2.7 million. It was the most expensive airtime in the world to that point.

Q: Please tell me if “Sanctuary” will be back with new episodes in Syfy. -- Marlies W., via emailA: Syfy announced in May that the science-fiction drama would not return for a fifth season. Series star Amanda Tapping took to Twitter to address the show’s cancelation: “To all the fans of Sanctuary, we love and adore you. Thank you for the love and support.”

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stores. Nobody in the office cares about his job. Susan comes in and shakes everyone’s universe up. She is so quintessential Parker Posey. She is brilliant, and she’s so funny. It’s a lot of fun.”

***Q: Now that “Desperate Housewives” is over, what will Marc Cherry do next? -- Miranda T., via e-mailA: Marc Cherry has never been one to gather moss, so his rolling stone is heading to Lifetime, where he’s developed a new series called “Devious Maids.” Originally developed for ABC, Lifetime will air the series in 2013, and it will star Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Roselyn Sanchez, Grant Show, Mariana Klaveno and Susan Lucci.To piggyback off an idea I got from Annie Potts when I interviewed her earlier this year, I think Lifetime

would be remiss if they didn’t see the potential of grabbing up the recently canceled ABC show “GCB” and pair it with “Devious Maids.” As Annie told me: “If we were paired with ‘Devious Maids,’ we’d have the great American equivalent of ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ -- the rich and righteous in Dallas and the maids of Beverly Hills. What network executive wouldn’t see home run written all over that?”

***Q: Will there be a “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie? -- Tina T., Sarasota, Fla.A: Universal Studios and Focus Features bought the rights to the “Fifty Shades” trilogy in March, and have brought “The Social Network” producers Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti on board to help bring the runaway-hit book to the big screen. There is no word yet on casting or a release date.


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When the temperature and the heat index create readings of 100 in the shade, you definitely need a plan of action for supper that doesn’t add to the problem. Bring this to the supper table and see if you don’t become an instant hero!

1 1/2 cups cold cooked rotini pasta, rinsed and drained1 cup chopped unpeeled zucchini1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup fat-free Ranch dressing1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese3/4 cup reduced-fat Cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups diced 97 percent fat-free ham

In a large bowl, mix Ranch dressing, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Add rotini pasta, zucchini, tomatoes and mushrooms. Mix well to combine. Stir in Cheddar cheese and ham. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Serves 6 (1 full cup each).

„ Each serving equals: 151 calories, 3g fat, 7g protein, 24g carb., 557mg sodium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable.

A “Reality” Check (continued):• “American Idol” is actually a spin-off of a

similar program in Great Britain called “Pop Idol.” After agreeing to be one of the judges on the upstart American version, Simon Cowell nearly quit in the last week before the first episode aired. Cowell worried that his confrontational, distinctly British personality would not work with American audiences.

• In the nonfiction book “American Idol: The Untold Story,” author Richard Rushfield interviewed Cowell about his nearly quitting the show before it ever aired. Cowell said, “I remember calling my lawyer, and I said, ‘I don’t want to do it. I haven’t signed the contract. Get me out of it.”

• Fortunately, Fox producers managed to talk Cowell out of abandoning the show. They convinced him he’d have “free rein” and wouldn’t need to alter his abrasive persona for

American viewers. One other judge did back out at the last moment, however. Originally, the show was to feature four hosts, but a Los Angeles radio DJ named Stryker quit the show at the last minute.

• Stryker was worried the “cheesy singing contest” would hurt his image. With no time to recast, the show decided to go with three judges instead. In an ironic coincidence, Stryker later served as the house DJ for the daytime talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres was briefly added as a fourth judge on “American Idol.” • “Idol” fixture Ryan Seacrest

nearly wasn’t on the show as well. After being chosen for the show, contract negotiations stalled between the network and Seacrest’s father, who served as his manager. Seacrest signed his contract mere hours before the first episode was shot.

Get The Picture? (Continued)

• The shortest TV commercial ever produced was for a Canadian music and video channel called MuchMusic. It was created by a Canadian named Tharanga Ramanayake. He produced 12 different versions of the commercial. Each of these was a half a frame long. That’s the equivalent of 1/60th of a second! Even those with the shortest attention spans would have a pretty hard time registering that. The first of these micro-commercials was aired on January 2, 2002.

• The current struggle over piracy that has been the focus of the music, movie and gaming industries is by no means the first piracy issue addressed in the courts. In 1970, when Sony first began selling video cassette recorders (or VCRs) capable of recording shows off television, they were sued by the film studios for copyright infringement. Years later, Sony would be vindicated by the Supreme Court.

• The two longest-running talk shows in the history of television are found in Ireland and the United States. “The Tonight Show” in America is the longest running, still going strong since first airing in 1954. The second longest is the “Late Late Show” of Ireland. It’s been on since 1962.

• The youngest-ever TV host of his own show is in Australia. It’s Luis Tanner, the presenter of “Cooking for Kids with Luis” on that country’s Nickelodeon channel. Though he’s 13 years old now, the first episode of Luis’ weekly show aired when he was just six years old!

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2002 Harley Davidson. Dyna Wide Glide limited Edition. Twin cam aftermarket.Screaming eagle pipes. 11,800 kms $12,000 250-558-10511 pair new black ladies

service runners 6 1/2, one 21 spd bike $90 - as new, 3 yr Maytag washer & dryer Pr $400. 250-542-4550

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1992 32’ trailer, no pullouts, dual entrance, centre bath, rear queen & pull out bed. Sleeps 4 comfortably or 6 with cots. Asking $5000. 1989 Jeep YJ 6 cyl, 5 sp, brown, 254,000 km’s fair shape asking $2500. Cash or Trade!

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Portable Closet 60” x 32” x 20” $25 KamloopsCall: 250-374-0988

PrIVATe sALe! 2 CLASSICS (working collector cars) 1965 Lincoln Continental. V8, suicide doors, Power brakes, windows & steering. $8000. 1964 Ford T-Bird, 2dr, V8, newer tires, Power brakes, windows & steering. $12,000. (Vernon)

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Beautiful 1/2 Cedar Chalet Duplex at Roche Lake Resort. Front row lakeview. approx 1000 sq.ft. Cozy wood burning fireplace & propane furnace. Nicely furnished.

$155,000. 250 851-9724

Whirlpool Quiet Partner III Dishwasher. Two years old, like new, mint condition.

$275 o.b.o. 250-803-4603

(Sorrento Area)10’ aluminium Jon boat, in good shape, $500 or less. Call 250.545.8750

FOR SALEIf you like PT Cruisers

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U-Pick Raspberry’s $8 per 5 pound pail. From 7:00am-12 noon OR 6:00pm-dark. By appointment. Located below Waterslides in Vernon. Also, 36” Folding Table + 2 Chairs $30.00, and 20” girls bike, good condition, $30.00 Phone 250.503.0781

maple rocking chair $150, walker w/seat, brakes & basket $120

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Western Saddles, Brand new! 16” & 17” Only 3 left! Dog training collars and electric dog fences available. 250-819-5149FOR SALE

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Set of Yokohama Tires. 255-55R18’s w/boss motorsport rims. $600 obo 250-675-2679

WANTED: Purchasing For Cash unwanted Canadian Army cap badges 250-833-0038

Beautiful Hobby Farm on 16 acres with view of Monte Lake. Single wide trailer, 4 fenced pastures, outbuildings & lots of good water. For particulars call 250-375-0061

Tonneau Cover to fit 2007 GMC Shortbox. 4 winter tires & rims P265 70R17 (like new). 3 mirrors, 1 for 2008 Chev Uplander, 1 for 2007 GMC Truck and 1 for 2008 Chev Truck. Call 250-542-1449 for pricing (Vernon)

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summer Trending with cool new drinksNC)—The summer of 2012 has seen an influx of cool new beverages, as brewers and distillers compete to outshine each other with the industry’s “drink of summer”. Since April, Canadian liquor stores have seen an increase in flavoured beer varieties ranging from mojito, to chilada to iced tea. While beer purists may be skeptical to move away from their traditional malt and hops varieties, sampling initiatives across Canada have given drinkers an opportunity to sample and taste for themselves.

“Our goal is to sample Coors Light Iced T with more than a million Canadians this summer, and while we know that number is ambitious, time and time again we’ve seen that tasting really is believing,” says Jennifer Davidson, a vice president for Coors Light. “In many instances, we’ve also really tried to heighten the sampling experience, creating specially designed mobile sampling trucks to showcase the beer at landmarks, festivals and events across the country.”

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