Wake Up Winnipeg - Episode 52
Hosted Live/Produced/Recorded
by: Andru Valpy
Air Date: 7/29/2010 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:00 PM
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Web: http://wakeupwinnipeg.com
Become a FaceBook Fan: http://www.facebook.com
Rebroadcast: 8/04/2010 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:30 AM
Hello again Winnipeg. Nice to see you here on week 52!
I hope you have all been enjoying your summer as much as I have been.
This week, was yet another big week for me as I made a couple of announcements on today's show that pertained to our city.
Before we get to that, I would first like to thank The Manitoba Museum for giving us the honor of visiting their laser shows, specifically "British N-Vasion".
As I mentioned on last weeks show, I had the opportunity to attend a viewing of the laser show and found myself completely flabbergasted at just how advanced laser technology really is.
When I hear laser, I think of that little red dot we all used to have back in our class rooms that we would use to distract fellow class-mates or at times our teachers.
But after witnessing my first 'real' laser show, I have to say. I am really excited and looking forward to seeing more while the planetarium has them.
The music chosen for this show was straight up brit-rock and featured all of our favorite mopped-topped English crooners, including of course my personal favorite. . . The Beatles.
But personal favorites aside, the show did exactly what it was supposed to do. Take the audience from the start of British rock right up to present day.
It was truly memorizing, and stunning.
Kudos go out to the designers and producers for putting together such as wonderful play list, and a eye catching laser show.
I look forward to hopefully seeing Laser Pink Floyd (The Dark Side of The Moon) in it's entirety soon.
After thanking Twist Cone and "Tuna Schmelt" for their assistance in filling a last minute show at Shannon's Irish Pub, I moved on to the two topics of the day which were both, in themselves, big announcements.
The first announcement I made on today's show, was the personal outing of a project I am taking he initiative in spearheading. This project will hopefully link our fair City of Winnipeg, to The City of Tucson, Arizona via the Sister City International program.
I announced my opinions and reasoning on today's show, advising that both cities have key similarities in the way they operate, and face similar issues and opportunities in which the population of both cities will benefit.
It was explained to you all, that I would be sending a e-mail to both mayors (Mayor Bob Walkup - Tucson, Mayor Sam Katz - Winnipeg) and The Sister City International group.
That e-mail was sent just after my show aired this evening.
As stated on the show, it was hard to describe in 30 minutes time how similar these two cities are, and I'm assuming that some of you have not had the opportunity to visit sunny Tucson Arizona.
To give you a better idea and understanding, here is a portion of the e-mail I sent to both mayors indicating the similarities and left it open to how both parties and their respected cities could benefit:
As I announced it will take a while for anything to come from this, should my initiatives be successful, but I will definitely keep you posted should anything happen.
Finally, on this episode I aired the audio portion of my VJ/Reality show video documentary.
Expect a copy of it posted on The Aimless & Andy Show Youtube within the next few days.
So kids, that's what I got up to this week on Wake Up Winnipeg. A big thanks for all of your continued support on this show.
I look forward to catching up with you next week. In the mean time, watch out for those pesky mosquitos.
-Andru
by: Andru Valpy
Air Date: 7/29/2010 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:00 PM
Download Location iTunes.
Web: http://wakeupwinnipeg.com
Become a FaceBook Fan: http://www.facebook.com
Rebroadcast: 8/04/2010 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:30 AM
Hello again Winnipeg. Nice to see you here on week 52!
I hope you have all been enjoying your summer as much as I have been.
This week, was yet another big week for me as I made a couple of announcements on today's show that pertained to our city.
Before we get to that, I would first like to thank The Manitoba Museum for giving us the honor of visiting their laser shows, specifically "British N-Vasion".
As I mentioned on last weeks show, I had the opportunity to attend a viewing of the laser show and found myself completely flabbergasted at just how advanced laser technology really is.
When I hear laser, I think of that little red dot we all used to have back in our class rooms that we would use to distract fellow class-mates or at times our teachers.
But after witnessing my first 'real' laser show, I have to say. I am really excited and looking forward to seeing more while the planetarium has them.
The music chosen for this show was straight up brit-rock and featured all of our favorite mopped-topped English crooners, including of course my personal favorite. . . The Beatles.
But personal favorites aside, the show did exactly what it was supposed to do. Take the audience from the start of British rock right up to present day.
It was truly memorizing, and stunning.
Kudos go out to the designers and producers for putting together such as wonderful play list, and a eye catching laser show.
I look forward to hopefully seeing Laser Pink Floyd (The Dark Side of The Moon) in it's entirety soon.
After thanking Twist Cone and "Tuna Schmelt" for their assistance in filling a last minute show at Shannon's Irish Pub, I moved on to the two topics of the day which were both, in themselves, big announcements.
The first announcement I made on today's show, was the personal outing of a project I am taking he initiative in spearheading. This project will hopefully link our fair City of Winnipeg, to The City of Tucson, Arizona via the Sister City International program.
I announced my opinions and reasoning on today's show, advising that both cities have key similarities in the way they operate, and face similar issues and opportunities in which the population of both cities will benefit.
It was explained to you all, that I would be sending a e-mail to both mayors (Mayor Bob Walkup - Tucson, Mayor Sam Katz - Winnipeg) and The Sister City International group.
That e-mail was sent just after my show aired this evening.
As stated on the show, it was hard to describe in 30 minutes time how similar these two cities are, and I'm assuming that some of you have not had the opportunity to visit sunny Tucson Arizona.
To give you a better idea and understanding, here is a portion of the e-mail I sent to both mayors indicating the similarities and left it open to how both parties and their respected cities could benefit:
Similar Topics and Idea Generating Facts:
(As collaborated by Andru Valpy - 7/29/2010)
1) Community, Government Policy
Tucson: Population 541,811
Tucson City Council: 1 Mayor, 6 Council Members
13 designated neighborhoods
Winnipeg: 633,451
Winnipeg City Council: 1 Mayor, 15 Council Members
15 designated neighborhoods
2) Artistic and Community Spirit:
Tucson:
* 4th Avenue Street Fair
* Tucson Meet Yourself Festival
* Tucson Symphony Orchestra
* The Tucson Folk Festival
* The Tucson Rodeo
* The Fort Lowell Museum
* The Jewish Heritage Centre
* Ethnic Diversity - Hispanic, Native Americans
Winnipeg:
* Osbourne Village Street Fair
* Winnipeg Friendship Festival,
* The Royal Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
* The Winnipeg Folk Festival
* The Assiniboia Downs (Derby Days)
* Upper and Lower Fort Garry - Fort Gibraltar
* The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
* Ethnic Diversity - French, First Nations
3) Policing Ideas
Tucson:
Annual crimes ratings per 1,000 residents:
Violent Crimes 10.07
Property Crime 100.33
Total Ranking: 110.40
(As per: Neighborhood Scout: http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/az/tucson/crime/)
Winnipeg:
12,167 Criminal Code of Canada offences per 100,000 inhabitants
Winnipeg had the highest rate among centres with populations greater than 500,000.
(As Per: Statistics Canada 2004 Crime Report)
Both cities face difficulties facing ongoing problems with the following:
* High Automotive Theft
* Violent Crimes in city neighborhoods due to gang initiatives.
Tucson has used a police helicopter force for a while, while The City of Winnipeg will be launching theirs within the year.
4) Transportation:
Tucson: Sun-Tran Bus System (America's Best Transit System in 2005 and 1988 in the category of 4 to 30 million annual passenger trips).
38 routes, with a fleet of 206.
Winnipeg Transit: (Currently upgrading to rapid transit system and studying expansion of services)
88 Routes with 535 Busses in it's fleet with daily ridership totaling 110,000 +.
5) Sports and Recreation:
Tucson:
* The University of Arizona Wildcats
* The Tucson Toros Baseball Team
Golden Baseball Minor Leagues - Operating out of Hi Corbett Field
* Spring Training Grounds - The Arizona Diamondbacks, The Colorado Rockies)
* The Reid Park Zoo
* Tucson Botanical Gardens
* Five municipal golf courses with 19 private (according to Golf Gude USA)
Winnipeg:
* The University of Manitoba Bisons
* The Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Team
- Northern League Professional Baseball Team - Operating out of Canwest Park)
* The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL Football)
* The Manitoba Moose - (AHL Hockey Team - Operating out of The MTS Centre)
* The Assinibone Park, Zoo, and Conservatory
* Three municipal golf courses with 13 private (according to Golf Course Listings.ca)
5) Education:
Tucson
Post Secondary Education:
* The University of Arizona
* Pima Community College
* The University of Phoenix
* The Art Institute of Tucson
* Prescott College
* Northern Arizona University
Winnipeg:
*The University of Manitoba
* The University of Winnipeg
* Red River College
* The Canadian Mennonite University
* Menno Simons College
* Booth College
6) Military:
Tucson -
Davis Monthan Air Force Base is the American Air Force location in Tucson Arizona housing the 355th Fighter Wing.
Winnipeg -
CFB Winnipeg houses the 17th wing of the Canadian Air Force - The Fourth Largest Employer In The City of Winnipeg (According to http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/page-eng.asp?id=208)
Finally, on this episode I aired the audio portion of my VJ/Reality show video documentary.
Expect a copy of it posted on The Aimless & Andy Show Youtube within the next few days.
So kids, that's what I got up to this week on Wake Up Winnipeg. A big thanks for all of your continued support on this show.
I look forward to catching up with you next week. In the mean time, watch out for those pesky mosquitos.
-Andru
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