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Colonies.com Network Wide News: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
We are proud to announce that we have made more improvements to the website:
 
1.  Faster Photo upload: Now you are able to upload a bunch of photos at one time!  We have created a simple mass photo upload tool that will allow you to add photos to Colonies.com quicker than ever before.  Get ready to start uploading your photos at warp-speed!
 
2.  Profile Management: We have also overhauled the profile settings page making it easier to manage your personal information, update your mugshots and edit your profile privacy.
 
3.  Faster Pages: Plus our pages are loading even faster as we have made performance improvements to the entire site.
 
 
We hope you enjoy!
The Colonies.com development team

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Published by Colonies.com: 12:47 PM
Updated On: 3/27/2007 at 12:57 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, February 16, 2007
As some of you users may have noticed, we've made some changes!
 
We have changed our main menu so it easier to get to where your going and you may be inclined to browse some areas of the site you haven’t before.
 
We added url and embed links to the photos section so its easy for you to link images or attach an image to a blog or anywhere that supports html.
 
We've also created new homepage layouts for some of the communities.
 
Our big news is that we are now glad to offer all videos for free for all members. On  top of that we jacked our file size upload limit to 20 mb along with  a bunch of other small site improvements....

Your feedback is welcome.

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Published by Colonies.com: 3:04 PM
Updated On: 2/16/2007 at 5:23 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
INAUGURAL "ARBY’S® ACTION SPORTS AWARDS" TO PREMIERE ON FOX, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
 
X Games Champion Travis Pastrana Nominated Four Times;
Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White Up For Three Awards;
Olympians Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler and Lindsey Jacobellis Compete for Female Snowboarder of the Year

Fans to Begin Voting Online Now at
www.fuel.tv
 
The top action sports performances of the year will be honored at the inaugural Arby’s® Action Sports Awards presented by FUEL TV, airing nationally on FOX, Sunday, December 10. The ceremony will bring together the biggest names in skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross and more along with dozens of celebrities from across the entertainment spectrum for one star-studded, high-flying show!
 
FMX star Travis Pastrana received four nominations following his double backflip performance at this summer’s X Games. Jamie Bestwick, one of the top BMX vert riders in the world, also received four nominations. Shaun White is up for three awards coming off his Olympic Gold Medal and Winter X Games Gold Medal snowboard runs. Lindsey Jacobellis contends for Female Snowboarder of the Year with fellow Olympians Hannah Teter and Gretchen Bleiler. The competition continues out of the water for surfers Andy and Bruce Irons, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Sofia Mulanovich, Rochelle Ballard and Chelsea Georgeson, among other top pros.
 
“Being nominated for one award would be special, but four awards is truly unbelievable,” said Pastrana. “I’ve had just an amazing year and to be recognized by the industry is an honor.”
 
Winners will be determined by the combination of fan balloting and a panel of expert judges, then announced during taped ceremonies on November 30. FOX will air the show nationally on December 10, at 2:30 PM ET/PT or 4:30 PM ET/PT either preceding or following local NFL coverage that afternoon (check local listings). FUEL TV, the only 24/7 network dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports, is hosting online voting now for fans and viewers at www.fuel.tv.
 
"FOX Sports is happy to be working in conjunction with our brethren at FUEL to bring the Arby's Action Sports Awards to the entire country," said FOX Sports President Ed Goren. "Action sports are growing in popularity every year, and this show highlights the best of the best."
 
The Arby’s Action Sports Awards is produced by Future Mainstream Productions and the award-winning team of Bob Bain and Mike Burg, veterans of such events as the "Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards" and the "Teen Choice Awards." FUEL TV is supporting the event with its signature red carpet series "Blue Carpet Special," a special preview show premiering November 6, and will re-telecast the Arby’s Action Sports Awards throughout December.
 
"The growth and popularity of action sports is at an all-time high and it is time to honor such amazing feats as Shaun White’s Olympic Gold Medal and Travis Pastrana’s double backflip at the X Games," said Bain. "Not only do children aspire to be the next Pastrana or White, but the music and entertainment industries have a true affinity for these sports, so we look forward to putting together a memorable event for viewers."
 
Arby’s has signed on to be the presenting sponsor and other major sponsors include Jeep®, Activision and Nike. "Through this event, we’ve been able to create an unprecedented integrated marketing platform to reach the highly sought-after male 14-34 demo in the fourth quarter," said Burg. "For a creative and aggressive marketer, the opportunities to work with the show are endless"
 
"This was a fantastic opportunity for us to partner with a brand new awards program that recognizes young athletes for extraordinary talents," said Debra Mager, Senior Vice President of National Advertising, Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. "These kids take risks and excel at being different, which is something we at Arby’s have always prided ourselves on."
 
A panel of industry experts nominated the top athletes in 20 different categories. Many of the awards are sport and gender specific such as Skateboarder of the Year (male and female) and FMX Rider of the Year. Achievements that transcend the genre have been nominated in categories such as Rider of the Year, Huevos Grande and Performance of the Year.

Go to www.fuel.tv to vote now!

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Published by Colonies.com: 7:07 PM
Updated On: 11/14/2006 at 7:47 PM

Central Community News: Monday, July 31, 2006

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Published by Colonies.com: 7:53 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, July 28, 2006
We wanted to share some information with you, you can put a music player on your colonies.com profile.  It's fast and easy to do.
 
Visit http://www.profiletweaks.com/mp3player.php to learn more.  You can place the player in your about me or words of wisdom using the html feature.

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Published by Colonies.com: 7:41 PM
Updated On: 7/28/2006 at 7:42 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Thursday, July 20, 2006

Today Colonies.com has launched Colonies Mobile! 

 

Make sure you check out what this can do by clicking here and watching our funny flash introduction to Colonies Mobile.

Colonies Mobile will give you the ability to stay in contact with your friends anytime, anywhere using your mobile phone.

 
With Colonies Mobile, you can send and receive your private messages, comments, winks, and friend requests all with your mobile phone.

But that's not all.  Take a picture from that bumpin'  party and upload it straight to your gallery so all your friends can check it out.   Upload your day's events or thoughts into your blog without even approaching your computer.  Need a new Mugshot?  Take one with your camera phone and upload it from anywhere.  Never forget another friends' birthday with mobile birthday alerts.  Get Colonies Mobile Now!

 

 



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Published by Colonies.com: 6:54 PM
Updated On: 7/20/2006 at 6:59 PM

Central Community News: Tuesday, July 04, 2006
WHISTLER, Canada – July 1, 2006 – It may have been Canada Day, but it was the Aussies who ruled this year’s Red Bull Elevation in Whistler, BC. Corey Bohan of Brisbane, Australia took home the title, with fellow countryman Luke Parslow and defending champion Ryan Nyquist of the U.S. anchoring the podium, finishing second and third respectively.

Widely regarded as the world’s best BMX dirt-jumping competition, this year’s edition featured 40 of the top riders soaring over massive discipline-defining jumps. When the dust settled after Friday’s qualifying round, 20 riders had an opportunity to take home the title.
 

Ultimately it was Bohan, the first BMX dirt rider to win back-to-back X Games gold medals, who produced a killer combination of sublime technicality and huge tricks in his trademark style. The number one qualifier after Friday, Bohan delivered on his ranking’s promise in the event’s final run, hitting a downside whizzy over the hip, no-handed opposite 360, and an epic last jump featuring a one-handed table-top 360.

“To be on the podium with Nyquist and Parslow is amazing, I’ll ride with those guys all day, every day,” said Bohan. “I was a bit nervous on the way things were going, but pulled it together and I’m already looking forward to next year.”
 
Looking to repeat his stellar performance in 2005, Nyquist started with a solid run but fell on his second. His throw-away run spent, Nyquist finished strong, throwing down a solid 720 on his third run, and laying it all on the line on his fourth, delivering a combination of 360’s and a backflip one-handed X-up.

“People were laying it on the line and doing wild stuff, so I’m happy with any kind of podium finish. Compared to last year, the level of riding was way higher,” said Nyquist. “The setting was beautiful. It’s Canada Day and there were so many people out to watch. You really can’t have a better place to have a contest.”

Parslow delivered arguably the most impressive jumps of the day, including a combination featuring a back flip on the step down bar into a huge front flip. Dane Searls, also of Australia, emerged as one of the weekend’s stars by winning best trick, a double tail-whip over the big set of double jumps.

Added Searls: “I didn’t expect to win so I’m psyched. I knew what I wanted to do, I’m just glad I pulled it off. Best competition I’ve ridden so far. The biggest jumps, the best riders, everyone’s just so pumped to be here.”

Building on the success of last year’s Red Bull Elevation, BMX icon Jay Miron applied his decades of experience to create an even more challenging and immense course, answering the call of the world’s best riders to go bigger and continue being progressive. Jumps were larger across the board, with the most substantial an enormous 40-footer, and the third largest jump bigger than any in 2005.  In between, the course included every element of trail riding, from transfers to rhythm sections to showtime booters. 

Ripping the course was the strongest field ever compiled for a dirt-jumping contest, an invitation-only list that also included last year’s best trick winner James Foster of America, World Dirt Jumping Champion Kye Forte of Great Britain, and perhaps the world’s best freestyle mountain biker, Darren Berrecloth of Parksville, BC.

The riders competed for a $30,000 prize purse, with Bohan taking home $10,000. All three podium finishers were awarded a custom trophy featuring an iron, dirt-loading Tonka Truck. A panel of veteran judges, including Ryan “Biz” Jordan, Matt Beringer, and Dave Osato evaluated riders on height, style, smoothness and tricks. 

Cheering on the riders were 10,000 BMX and Canada-loving fans, with red-and-white flags dotting the Red Bull Elevation course and crowd.

The competition began with practice on Thursday, June 29, qualifying on Friday (reducing the field from 40 to 20 riders) and concluded with the finals on Saturday, July 1. For more information, pictures and video please visit our website at www.redbullelevation.com

 

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Published by Colonies.com: 4:01 PM
Updated On: 7/4/2006 at 4:20 PM

Central Community News: Thursday, June 15, 2006

PANASONIC INTRODUCES “SHARE THE AIR” VIDEO CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPONSORSHIP OF DEW ACTION SPORTS TOUR


AST_postcard_front.jpg NEW YORK, NY (May 30, 2006) - Panasonic announces the "Share the Air" Video Contest, with an open call for action sports film submissions.

In the spirit of self-expression, creativity and sharing, the Panasonic "Share the Air" Video Contest welcomes participation from amateur filmmakers and industry professionals alike.

Panasonic understands that action sports are much more than tricks and thrills.  They're about creativity, self-expression, pushing yourself and having the time of your life.  That's Panasonic’s definition of "Share the Air."  What's yours? On May 17th, Panasonic challenged filmmakers to show what “Share the Air” means to them in the form of a 24-second action sports film.  Submitted videos will be reviewed and evaluated by Panasonic and renowned

>action sports filmmakers Ty Evans and Aaron Meza. Two Grand Prize Winners will each win a Panasonic HD video package worth over $16,000, including the new state-of-the-art AG-HVX200 High Definition camcorder, and $5,000 cash.  Winning submissions will also be considered for national broadcast as Panasonic television commercials.  In addition, four First Prize Winners will each win a video prize package worth over $1,000.

Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:
 
- Originality
- Creativity
- Expression of the “Share the Air” theme

Select films will be showcased on Panasonic’s Share the Air gallery at www.sharetheair.net/videos . Submissions will be accepted and prizes awarded for two distinct entry periods: May 17th – July 14th 2006 and July 15th – January 15th, 2007. One Grand Prize Winner and two First Prize Winners will be chosen from each entry period to win the following prizes:

Grand Prize Winners will receive:
• Panasonic AG-HVX200 HD video camera
• Two p2 8 GB memory cards
• p2 storage drive
• Panasonic DMC-LX1 digital still camera
• $5,000 hard cash
• Ty Evans signature series Ogio backpack
• Atiba Jefferson signature series Ogio backpack

Two First Prize Winners will receive:
• Panasonic PV-GS500 3CCD digital video camera
• Ty Evans signature series Ogio backpack.


For more info on rules and entry details please go to www.sharetheair.net/videos

About Panasonic:
Panasonic’s advanced technology products are natural accessories for the action sports lifestyle.  Its cameras and camcorders enable action sports enthusiasts to “Share the Air”, by capturing and sharing action sports tricks, culture, and lifestyle with friends.  In this way, Panasonic technology, like action sports itself, is a vehicle for self-expression, creativity, and sharing. 

Panasonic is proud to be a longtime supporter and partner to the action sports community.  With its advanced digital camera and digital camcorder products, Panasonic has long been a trusted brand among action sports filmmakers.  Today, Panasonic is proud to work with both professional filmmakers and amateurs alike, to help capture and share great moments in action sports.  Panasonic is also a founding partner and official supplier of the Dew Action Sports Tour, the first-ever professional season of action sports.  Visit www.sharetheair.net for details.
 
About the Prize:
The AG-HVX200 HD Camera-Recorder Puts a Host of Powerful Features in Your Hands
This handheld DVCPRO HD P2 camera-recorder is designed to meet emerging needs in HD content production. It debuts as Panasonic's first HD video product to use P2, the cutting-edge memory recording device that has the potential to revolutionize the entire production paradigm. The AG-HVX200 records HD, either 1080i or 720p video acquired by a new optical system and high-performance digital signal processor onto a P2 card using the broadcasting DVCPRO HD codec. This system achieves a level of image quality that conventional handheld HD cameras simply cannot match, while also supporting HD/SD multi-format and multi-codec recording capabilities. Variable frame rate recording is just one of the features that makes the AG-HVX200 unique in its class. Using technologies that make the Panasonic VariCam camera-recorder a favorite in movie production, this powerful function allows the overcranking and undercranking techniques used with film cameras to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects. The P2 card offers superior reliability, immediate playback and outstanding cost-performance. It allows direct connection to nonlinear editing systems and streamlines the production work flow, by providing to the editing system data files ready to be edited, rather than a video tape which would require the task of digitizing. On top of all its advanced features and technologies, the AG-HVX200 inherits the refined design and easy operation that distinguishes Panasonic's high-value DVX100 DV camera series. In the AG-HVX200, video professionals of all kinds will find a powerful tool for giving form to their creative visions.


Visit http://www.sharetheair.net/tour.asp 

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Published by Colonies.com: 7:09 PM
Updated On: 6/20/2006 at 5:49 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, May 12, 2006

We have been analyzing all the nooks and crannies of our site looking for ways to make the site faster.

We have made some fancy changes over the past week, which have improved the site's speed so you can enjoy a better Colonies.com experience.

Also, we have made changes to improve the login procedure so logging in and staying logged in should be much more reliable.

We value your opinion so let us know what you think of the site's speed now by leaving a comment below.

Thanks,

Colonies Team


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Published by Colonies.com: 8:32 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, May 05, 2006
We have removed the vertical advertisement from all profiles now and because of this change we have had to move the recent visitors to a different place on the profile. For now they have been moved to underneath your last logged in friends. We have done this because we wanted to give you more creative space on your profile and we felt that the vertical banner advertisement restricted this. Now you have more space to work with your words of wisdom and about me sections.
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Published by Colonies.com: 2:47 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, April 28, 2006
And the winner of the Skin To Win Contest Is...
(Drum roll please)

1st Place: ENTROPY DESIGN
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But the talent was so good, we had to award some others...

2nd Place: AwF_JuMaNjI
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3d Place: bastros
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Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Published by Colonies.com: 8:38 PM
Updated On: 4/28/2006 at 8:41 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
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After lots of debate, we have redone the main navigation on the site and made it simpler. We now list all of the most popular section on the top line of the navigation. Any other section that we could not fit on the first line, appears on a second line which is initially hidden. If you would like to see these other sections, please put your mouse over, or click on the more, link on the right hand side of the Nav. This should make this second line appear. Also, all the sections are also featured on the homepage of each community.

Let us know what you think with a comment below.

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Published by Colonies.com: 6:53 PM
Updated On: 4/26/2006 at 6:58 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
The Hotties section is back!  The Hotties Section is a place to upload pictures of yourself and allow others to rate the photo based on hottness.  You can view the Hottest Girls or Hottest Guys and give them your ratings from 1 to 10.


Hotties is available in the Central Community and you may reach the Hotties Section by clicking the the "Photos/Videos.." tab and then clicking on the Hotties Icon.

Check out Hotties now!.

Hotties



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Published by Colonies.com: 3:32 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, April 14, 2006

Thanks to everyone who's entered so far in the Skin To Win contest.  There are so many good ones, it wasn't easy to pick a winner - but we did anyways! The early bird winner of a year core membership is kri55y. Check out her profile at:

 

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She's made great use of colour and style and the many customizable areas of the skin system.  Great job kri55y! 

 

THE CONTEST IS NOT OVER!  We're going to pick another winner in two weeks on Friday April 28th.  Everyone who's entered so far is still in the running, so get skinning!

 


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Published by Colonies.com: 3:49 PM
Updated On: 4/14/2006 at 3:51 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Thursday, April 13, 2006
For those of you who haven't noticed, SKINS ARE HERE! We've giving away a FREE CORE MEMBERSHIP for the best custom skin.  The contest has been extended to Friday April 28th.  For those of you who have already entered, we're giving away ANOTHER core membership tomorrow on Friday the 14th. 

So if you want to enter, make yourself a custom skin and put a comment on this blog post (or the previous Skin To Win post).  Theres some pretty sweet ones out there already!  Have a look at the people who have commented on this and the previous Skin To Win news post.

To make a skin, click on Manage (at the top in the notification area) then click on Change Skin, the Create Custom Skin at the bottom of the page. Or just click the link below:

Lets Make A Skin Now!

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Published by Colonies.com: 8:05 PM
Updated On: 4/13/2006 at 8:39 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Thursday, April 06, 2006

Time to get creative and SHOW SOME SKIN!  Colonies.com has launched a new skinning system so you can completely customize the look of the site.

Not only can you make your profile super-steezy, you can also win a year core membership while you're doing it.  

To enter, make a cool skin and post a comment on this blog entry.  We'll judge the best skins and pick one on Friday April 14th.

For inspiration, check out the profiles of people who post here, and try Joe, Adam and Rodney.

To create a skin, go to the MANAGE section (link is available in the notification bar at the top of the page), then click on the "CHANGE SKIN" link, then click on the "CREATE CUSTOM SKIN" button.

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Published by Colonies.com: 8:28 PM
Updated On: 4/6/2006 at 8:44 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, March 31, 2006
Colonies.com launched the first stage of its mobile application today at noon.  You can now download hot Real Tones and Ring Tones, Cool Wallpapers, Join Mobile Chat rooms, and subscribe to Lifestyle notifications all with your mobile phone or mobile device. 

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Tired of being bored while sitting on the bus on the way to school, or on a lunch break at work?  Sign up for Mobile chat and meet and talk with other members in the community with your mobile phone.  There are currently two mobile chat rooms:  The VIP Room and The Board room.  Find out for yourself what goes on in each of the rooms.

 

There are lots of great Ring tones and Real tones you can download no matter what your taste is.  There are some funny Real Tones you can surprise your friends with too.  

 

Wallpapers!  Change that boring background image you have on your mobile phone by downloading mobile Wallpapers.  We will be adding some of YOUR great content to the list (with your permission of course) so that everyone can download that great picture you took.

 

Get some cool alerts sent to your phone by signing up for Lifestyle mobile subscription.  How about receiving a joke of the day?

 

How did Joe get that Mobile Badge on his profile?  Easy, just sign up for a mobile service while you are logged in and you’ll immediately get a Mobile Badge on your profile too.  

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But this is not all.  This is only the beginning.  Soon you’ll be able to have access to our site, anytime, anywhere. You will no longer be restricted by a needing a computer, school rules, or curfews. You will soon be able to opt-in to receive your comments, messages, and notifications to your mobile; update blogs and galleries; and send photos from your camera phone to your profile. We’re going mobile and you’re coming WITH!

To get to the mobile section, click on the 'Mobile' tab in any community.


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Published by Colonies.com: 5:22 PM
Updated On: 3/31/2006 at 6:55 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Monday, March 27, 2006

Last friday we implemented a new way of seeing which of your friends are online from every page in the Notificaction Summary. Because of an overwelming amount of suggestions from you guys, we have made a couple more changes to this new feature to make it work better.

1) We have moved it from the notifications area in the notification summary and place it between the "online status" and [Logout] button. This also means that the numbe rof online friends you have will no longer be included in your current total notifications number.

2) It will not longer alert you when one of your friends comes online. The number will increment though and when you hover over the "Online Friends" Icon, it will show you which of your friends are online, and if you click the icon it will take you to a page displaying each member with their member card so you can either go visit their profile or IM them.

We hope these changes make this new feature much more useful and much less intrusive.

If you have any comments on these changes, please leave them below.


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Published by Colonies.com: 8:04 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Sunday, March 26, 2006
Now you can see a count of how many of your friends are online on every page when you are logged in.

HOW?

Just look in your notification summary in the top right hand corner of the site and view the "Online Friends" section. When your friends come, online you will be notified and when you click on the "Online Friends" icon (), you will be taken to a list of all your friends that are online so you can chat more easily with them.

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Let us know what you think of this new feature by adding a comment to this blog post.

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Published by Colonies.com: 4:30 PM
Updated On: 3/26/2006 at 4:46 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Capacity crowd of 30,000 swarm fortified wall of Old Quebec to witness Canada’s first-ever Red Bull Crashed Ice


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Gabriel Andre defeats six-time undefeated champion Jasper Felder of Sweden and over 90 Canadian and international racers to claim championship title

 

QUEBEC , Mar. 4, 2006 – In a wild and unforgettable race to the finish, Canada’s first-ever Red Bull Crashed Ice was unleashed to a maximum capacity crowd of 30,000-plus spectators in Old Quebec. When the ice spray settled, Gabriel Andre from Prince Albert, Sask., toppled over 90 other racers to become the first Canadian to hold the coveted title of Red Bull Crashed Ice champion.
Among the finalists was Jasper Felder of Sweden, the six-time and previously only champion in Red Bull Crashed Ice history. Felder utilized his speed and size to reach the final four, but couldn’t overcome Andre’s home ice advantage:

 

“It’s amazing to win the first Red Bull Crashed Ice in Canada,” said Andre.  “This sport was made for Canadians, and it’s nice to remind Sweden who the kings of the ice are. I can’t wait to defend my title.”

 

Featuring a 400m ice-track with a 34m vertical drop, the new-school sport of Red Bull Crashed Ice met head-on with the old world charm of Old Quebec, transforming its skyline by winding its way through and around the city’s famous fortified wall. Starting at Les Portes St-Louis and culminating at Place d’Youville, the course featured a series of berms, turns, whoops, jumps and steep chutes. At the heart of the action were four hockey-equipped skaters charging down the S-shaped course head-to-head in a race to the bottom, reaching speeds of up to 50 km/hr.

 

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“I’m disappointed not to win, but Gabriel skated some great races and earned the title,” said Felder. “I’ll be back, so don’t count me out in the future.”

 

To determine a champion, consecutive heats of four skaters in a double elimination bracket narrowed the field down during the main event from 64 racers to a final four. Andre took home the first prize of $5,000, with second-place Wade Hocking of Kelowna, B.C., winning $3,000, third-place Sylvain Houle of Rockland, Ont., $1,500, and fourth place Felder $500.

 

 

Red Bull Crashed Ice also introduced the first-ever application of Frozen Motion camera technology in a live forum. Twenty digital cameras freeze the action and rotate 170 degrees around, providing groundbreaking views from behind, around, and over the athlete’s shoulder.  The footage will be featured in a post-production video of Red Bull Crashed Ice, with details on a national broadcast to be announced soon.

 

About Red Bull Crashed Ice

Since Quebec produces some of the world’s best and most fearless hockey players, its capital city was a fitting location for the seventh Red Bull Crashed Ice. Thousands of people from around the world have witnessed the breathtaking and action-packed new sport of ice-cross downhill in cities with rich hockey roots, including its debut in Stockholm, Sweden (2000), Klagenfurt, Austria (2001), Duluth, Minnesota, USA (2003, 2004), Moscow, Russia (2004), and Prague, Czech Republic (2005).
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Published by Colonies.com: 1:52 PM
Updated On: 3/8/2006 at 2:19 PM

Central Community News: Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Ever seen a dog skateboard??? This is hillarious!!!


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Published by Colonies.com: 3:28 PM
Updated On: 3/7/2006 at 3:59 PM

Central Community News: Friday, March 03, 2006
Ever wonder if any of your favorite celebrities have been arrested before?? Well if you have, check out this site:

http://www.clumsycrooks.com/mugshots/
 

and see if you favorite stars have ever been arrested.
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Published by Colonies.com: 5:58 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Friday, January 27, 2006
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The Instant Messenger is now back online! (and it has been improved). The Colonies.com network now has web-based instant messaging, to message someone, click on the green "ONLINE" link in their member summaries. This will open a new window with the instant messenger in it. Until the other user connects, it will say "Waiting for the other user to accept chat...", you can still start typing messages at this time.

The person you are instant messaging will get a pop up in the bottom right hand corner of the browser window. (it should pop up there within 15 seconds of you starting the instant message session). If they click on "YES", then the instant message window will open for them, and you will be connected. You will know the other person has connected when the "CONNECTED" text shows up in green.

We will be adding instant message help to the help section soon. Post any problems you have here and we'll do what we can to help you out!
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Published by Colonies.com: 8:20 PM

Colonies.com Network Wide News: Thursday, January 19, 2006

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A big thank you to Red Bull for hooking Colonies.com up with some wings!


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Colonies.com Network Wide News: Monday, January 16, 2006

Today marks the end of our first day in our new spacious office. Many Thanks go out to Rick for all the hard work he has put in getting the amazing new office together.

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Go Colonies.com!!


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