Since when should a 7-year-old be handed 20 bucks by a parent to grab a cab home from a kids birthday party?

I was shocked, saddened and quite frankly p****d off, to the point of wild frustration, to hear about a kid who was left at a 7-year-old's birthday party with 20 bucks and told to get a cab home.
What has the responsibility of parenting become if a mother and a father (of which this child, I am told, has both) can neither fit a quick pick-up into their busy schedules. We are ALL busy for god sake, but will ten minutes on a Saturday morning totally change your life?
After mentioning this occurence on Twitter just a while ago and @imeldamatt noted, 'you've got blogging gold in that story.'
'Sadly this sort of thing is not even a blip on DoCS radar,' said another Tweep; @Smiles57 said 'Parenting by remote control. Welcome to the 21st century. This is progress? while larathom said 'please tell me u are kidding. That is scary'
From ESoPINK: 'Wow, that poor child!! Major parental FAIL', while Jacquisca was more forthright with 'I think its called child abuse! Report them!'
Parents, who unfortunately witness this kind of 'remote' parenting are in a real conundrum.

Sure, none of us intimately know this kids parental situation, but for god sake, many children cope with unconventional parental situations without compromising the basic rights of kids.

And that right is for children to be granted the most simple and rudimentary of parenting skills.
Should fellow parents, have a quiet word to the parent/parents? Or is it, quite frankly, no-one else's business?
The Australian Media section's Sally_Jackson had a salient point after my tweet: 'I think that's horrible. Some people would rather spend money than invest the time with their kids' while imeldamatt really read the riot act with "I can see why...I do believe 'seen but not heard' doesn't equate to 'last seen, in the back of a cab'. Ouch.
And the tweets went on.

From StephenRinaldo I received 'surprised they didn't video it and send it in to funniest home videos! Some people ...' while ESoPINK said 'erm, i think it's the $20 parents who have missed something :o' .
poptrashmusic said ' it's really hard to fathom those sorts of people. Why bother having a child, if that is what you're going to do?' while LMStellaPR said, simply, 'unacceptable. What? They're having too much fun? Too busy? WTF.'
And the twitter responses went on and on.
From Poo_Patrol , a more amusing but still poignant point: '20 bucks? How's the kid supposed to afford a kebab & taxi ride home. The parent should @ least handed over 40!' while timkenington said 'That is just completely wrong. And in a way, sad.'
I think poptrashmusic summed it up the whole debacle with pathos and the whole point of parenting: 'in 5 years when the child is uncontrollable, they'll be the first ones to say 'he/she was such a lovely child'. Awful.'

So, what are your impressions?

Has parenting become something some people do between work/socialising/making money and spending time with anyone but their kids?

Please post your opinion . . . . I can feel a healthy debate coming on . . .

Ubermodel Kristy Hinze and husband Jim Clark hit the Hamo high-life . . .

photographer Andrea Francolini

About as far north I travelled this week was Brisbane to be part of the Mercedes Brisbane Fashion Festival, but for a crew of others, Hamilton Island was the hot spot.

A swag of fashion and boating types flocked to the fair isle for a week of style and sea water as what looks to be an event to bookmark on the circuit calender. (Memo to self: save money to go next year.)

The final fashion event was on Thursday night when Gail Elliott and Joe Coffey staged their Little Joe Resort 2009 Collection - aptly called Jet-Set - under the stars at the new Hamo Yacht Club.

Island spies, camoflagued as caftans, tell me the show hosted more than 200 guests and seated front row were qualia guests Kristy Hinze and husband Jim Clark, (qualia is the 5+ star resort on the island) with Mrs H-C dressed in a Bally dress and Jimmy Choos shoes. The still newly-weds were having a small holiday before Kristy comes back to Sydney to shoot a Sportscraft campaign, for which she is the brand ambassador.

I had caught up with Kristy in Brisbane earlier in the week, who was counting the days before her husband flew into Australia to join her on Hamo. Yep, after just five months of marriage they are still like lovestruck teens . . .

Also in the Little Joe throng were Bob and Val Oatley; Nicky Oatley and her boyfriend, Wild Oats crew member Troy Tindill; Terry Biviano; Livinia Nixon; CEO of ModelCo, Shelley Barrett (whose potions were the beauty sponsors for the evening); caftan queen Camilla Franks and her BF, the able seaman John Flannery and Skye Leckie.

Bronzed models made-up by ModelCo graced the Little Joe catwalk showing off the Jet-Set collection, which featured easy breezy looks topped off by sailor and boat hats.

Aussie models in the show included Queensland-born beauty Kendal Schuler, Brittany Bennett (the new face of ModelCo) and Demelza Reveley (the 2008 winner of Australia’s Next Top Model).

Orders for the sexy, short and flirty Little Joe designs (made from the soft signature fabrics Ms Elliott features in her collections) were made immediately after the show. The pieces, which are designed for 'resort wear' received a standing ovation as guests sang along to ‘April Sun in Cuba’. All sounds like an incredibly nice way to see in Spring, really.

Jayson Brundson leaves his own party early . . well he WAS exhausted . . .

A shopping centre on a Wednesday night isn't somewhere you'd think would be buzzing.

But there it was, a mall with a huge crew of fans out to see the unveiling if the latest store from designer, Jayson Brunsdon.

And there looked to be another, much smaller crew at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney to see something that looked to be occurring at a Chanel beauty counter.

The designing Jayson, who has had in his words, 'a shit of a year' (with two serious cancer occurrences) has had every night out over the last week. And they were all in the name of work. So he was understandably exhausted. And he needed to get home to watch the tv series in which he helps judge good from bad frock designers.

Monday was his spring/summer show, as part of the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival; Tuesday was the taping (in Melbourne) of the Project Runway final; Wednesday was the mega Myer spring season launch back in Sydney; Thursday was a drinks part at Potts Point for his Runway host, Kristy Hinze; and Friday was a private drinks party at Kristy new Sydney home.

All this just a few months after being successfully treated for a second round of cancer and keeping his fashion business on track.

"I am SO exhausted, I just wish it was all spread out a bit more,'' he laughed, before slipping away, a bit early, from his new store and leaving the rest of his soiree to his partner in life and in business, Aaron Elias.

Was great to see a strong crew of friends and Jayson's fashion family turn up including Leona Edmiston and her partner Jeremy Ducker, Kim Jones, Lisa Vandenburg, Nicole Bonython, Cheryl Collins, the nights divine chanteuse and Grazia girl, Glynis Traill-Nash (pictured), Nikki Andrews, Nikki Dunlop, the Mi-Society gang, Joh Bailey and Adam Williams.

Joh officially re-opens his refurbished Double Bay hair emporium next week, with his partner, the choreographer Adam Williams telling me he has a dynamic dance performance planned for the unveiling: "But no, I won't be performing myself but I can tell you they will have hair higher than any of Joh's do's,'' he said.

Continuing their march into shopping centre ease , the Westfield folk also confirmed to me that Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss will also be opening at Westfield when it opens its central city centre, currently where Centrepoint and its surrounds are housed.

So it was all go, go, go at the 'Jungo' on a hump-day eve . . .

Jak's back . . .the derided teen-model does her thing for Calvin Klein . .

The fresh-faced Polish teenager Monika Jagaciak (aka Jak) had a seriously hard time last year, when she was touted as the 'face' of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

So much so, the wee thing (who was 14, yes just FOURTEEN at the time) didn't make it to Australia, after calls to make an age minimum of 16 for models who show off threads at the annual frock week.

Well, I noticed that Jak's youth hasn't stopped the Calvin Klein group from using the chisel-jawed, Eastern European (and remarkably beautiful model) as a 'face' for its autumn/winter collection. While she has already been a poster girl for French fashion house, Hermes and starred in the February runway show for the Calvin Klein, the CK imagery has just, officially, hit the Antipodes.

Check out the below link for the furore that started when 'Jak' was touted as the 'face' of the Oz Fashion Week last year. At least she is now well over one-year older . . . or do you reckon she is she still too young to be a clotheshorse who sells frocks to a older audience?

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,,23521621-10388,00.html

Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein . . and boy, what a bod!

pics: Steven Klein, 2009

Calvin Klein unveiled the brands Fall 2009 global advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Calvin Klein Underwear which will each be seen in a mix of media around the world.

Shot by photographer Steven Klein in the desert in Palm Springs, California, both the Fall 2009 Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear campaigns feature the actress Eva Mendes and model, Jamie Dornan.

The dramatic black and white campaign (which was unveiled in North America and Europe 2 months ago, in time for autumn/winter unveiling) is being featured in global print and outdoor advertising with the Jeans campaign featuring the new Calvin Klein Jeans Body_ a new pair of jeans for men and women, uniquely designed for a more contoured and 'shape enhancing' fit.
The 35-year-year-old, 165cm tall Ms. Mendes is featured in the current Calvin Klein Underwear campaign as well as in the Calvin Klein Secret Obsession fragrance campaign.

Mr. Dornan has been featured in two prior Calvin Klein Jeans advertising campaigns, alongside Kate Moss (Fall 2006) and Natalia Vodianova (Fall 2004).

“I have a long-standing relationship with the house and I’m thrilled to extend my association and now be a part of the new Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear campaigns,'' says Ms Mendes.

"I loved shooting with Steven Klein and we had a great time on-set with Jamie. I think that the creative for both campaigns is really exciting and fresh.”
This campaign, like all of those for the group, were produced under the creative direction of CRK, Calvin Klein Inc.’s in-house advertising agency, working with consulting creative director Fabien Baron, of Baron + Baron.

Dinnigan's designs do some island dwelling on Hamo . . .

Pics by Andrea Francolini

Fashion designer, Collette Dinnigan, previewed her new Cruise Collection 2009 to guests at sunset on the secluded Pebble Beach at the luxury qualia resort, nestled on the revamped Hamilton Island.
The opening 'walk' was taken by one model du jour and here from New York, Elyse Taylor.

The collection was designed exclusively for the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week with many guests giving their nod to Collette by wearing one of the designer’s pieces to the show.

Nicky Oatley (whose family own the fair isle and is pictured here with the designer) wore a black and skin-hued lace new season party frock.

Recognisable faces included Master of Ceremonies Todd Woodbridge, TV’s Dr Chris Brown and his GF, 'Rafters' actress Zoe Ventoura, the vivacious raconteur Darren Jahn, 'celebrity' chef Peter Evans and ModelCo CEO Shelley Barrett, along with the Oatley family and friends, and the various board members from of Audi Germany, who were in Australia for the mega glam Audi Lighthouse car-yard event last week.

Today, the 'ladies' on the island frocked up for the Wild Oats Wines Ladies Lunch, hosted by Pete Evans, Todd Woodbridge and Dr Chris Brown.

Prior to the lunch, Pete joined fellow celeb chef Shannon Bennett (of Vue de Monde fame) out on the water for a spot of fishing with Shannon hosting a Chef’s Table dinner. Shannon was joined on the isle by his actress wife, Madeleine West, of the Showcase channel's Satisfaction series fame.

The boat week has a huge frock feel to it, with both Gail Elliot and Camilla Franks hosting events to showcase their spring/summer collections.

In fact, there's lots of action in Queensland this week with the Mercedes Brisbane Fashion Festival in full swing and I'm heading there to a host a forum breakfast on Tuesday where I'll be interviewing the likes of Kristy Hinze, Vogue's Kirstie Clements and Napoleon Perdis.

Big bras for big breasts, courtesy of Bondi babe, Annalise Braakensiek . . .

WITH that simply sensational landmark as a back-drop - Centennial Park - the buxom, Bondi-based babe, Annalise Braakensiek gave birth to her latest baby. (Okay, okay, all that alliteration was just unavoidable.)

The bonafide 'slashie' (model/actress) unleashed her own lingerie collection to a fashion-minded crew over a short and sweet brunch, introduced by this commentator, the morning lapped up by the fash-mag pack, family, friends and husband, Danny Goldberg (pictured).

Called, quite simply, 'Annalise - the Collection', AB's point of underwear difference is her cup sizes, which go from a C to an F and have just hit the racks.

"It's a collaboration I have been working on with Bras N Things for a long time and it is a market that does seem to be hugely under-catered for,'' said the storm in an E-cup.

With the breasts of young and older Aussie women seemingly getter larger (is it all that hormone-charged chook we eat? Well, see a Wiki answer to that old wives tale below) Annalise has plans to drop a new range into the BNT stores every month.

And she says she'll be producing G cups by Christmas.

Now that news would be certain to thrill the likes of Katie Price (aka Jordan), Pammy Anderson and a whole lot of bigger breasted Aussie chicks.

Bianca Dye, Camilla Franks, Gorilla digital radio's Mike Goldman and Max Compton were some of the morning's guests and were joined by the former Hi-5er, cutie pie Kathleen de Leon, who is married to former Savage Garden guy and hugely successful music producer, Daniel Jones.

The mother to three-year-old daughter Mikayla told me the young family are moving to LA and was kinda happy they hadn't decided to buy a mighty big and leafy block of land in outer Sydney.

"I am a city girl and I think of would have be bored to death,'' the diminutive performer smiled.

While Kathleen isn't a candidate for a largish bra, she was happy to be supporting her mate, and that, as they say, is what friendship is all about . . . .

**According to 'Wiki answers' as to whether chicken does makes breasts bigger . . .

'There has long been a story in circulation that if you eat lots of food containing growth hormones (most versions of the story say chicken) there is a good chance that you will experience breast development as a result, even if you are male. This story has a basis in fact, as hormones in food have indeed been linked by scientists to the odd phenomenon of males developing breasts. However, giving chickens or other animals hormones to boost their growth is now banned in many countries and is a thing of the past. Today chickens can be given antibiotics if they are unwell, but they cannot be given hormones and therefore the idea of eating chicken to promote breast growth is no longer valid.'

Black is banned: MYER halts the hue . . on the runway anyway . .

Pics from news.com.au

IF you were a big black-wearing fan (and who isn't?) you kind of got the feeling you won't be 'of-the-moment' this season.

After much media fanfare, the Myer department store threw GFC concerns out the door and delivered a refreshingly indulgent spring/summer season show in Sydney.

Not indulgent in the French-flowing and caviar-served kind of way, but selected guests were picked up on-trend Prius cars; were shown a big and bold runway show and momentarily did feel like we were back in the 80s.

Color reigned supreme, on the runway at least, although there was no stopping it on the night's guests . . .well, it still is the easiest color to wear.

A jolly-looking Myer exec team (stock exchange listing anyone?) including the big Kahuna, Bernie Brooks, greeted us at the 'door' of the Carriageworks in Redfern before we wandered inside the cavernous space for a glass, a gawk and a goss.

Myer is the 'people's store' and that vibe came across with 'real' labels _ Country Road, Cue, Blaq (the Myer home brand), Jag, Levi's, Basque and _ nestled around the Myer designer 'offering', as they say in retail land.

Labels like Camilla & Marc, Charlie Brown, Wayne Cooper, Carla Zampatti, Nicola Finetti, Bettina Liano, Leona, Jayson, Yeojin Bae and Toni Maticevksi (which is actually a strong nod to Aussie brands) were styled Thelma McQuillan and made up by Liz Kelsh.

So the trends? Cuffed denim shorts; wearing block colors of yellow, blue and pink; super-sized prints; mega shoulders on jackets and shift dresses and mega killer platforms and spikey heels. So forget any Boho wardrobe hangovers from seasons past, it's all about 80s-inspired, short and sharp tailoring. Guess it is time to go 'shopping' in my own 80s archive . .

And the Myer guest list? A diverse roll-up which included Sonia (Lady) McMahon to Pip Edwards, Dannii Minogue (whose boyfriend, Kris Smith is Our Jen Hawkins' modelling buddy), Michael Klim, Guy Sebastien, Lara Bingle (who looked to her ruffing up her good girl image with a dose of bed hair) and the usual fash-mag posse.

I was surprised to see powerful News Limited chief John Hartigan and dynamic New Mags boss, Sandra Hook relegated to the 2nd row. Yeh Gods! That must have been a seating slip-up . . . or perhaps they had requested the more humble seating position?

Runway virgin, Sunrise's David Koch, gave me a fantastic running commentary as the show went on, saying the always elegant collection from Carla Zampatti was his fave while a few other faces included Skye Leckie, jeweller Carolyn Roberts and her partner John Walton, Alison Veness-McGourty, Jane Ferguson, Mark Vasallo, Kirstie Clements, Louise Milligan, Angela Bishop and Charlotte Dawson.

And an end-of-eve highlight? The miniature toasted sambos, served post-show. Now those really did put us back into the real world.

MUDGEE . . . canes, cars and just a little bit of kitsch . .

ONCE we got the vocals of Traudl the Audi Audio Travel guide sorted (aka, the Sat Nav) it was Mudgee, here we come . . .

A contingent from the Oatley family (of wine and Hamilton Island fame) and a few ' friends of ' headed to the annual Burning of the Canes Feast - it's the Oatley's way of saying 'see ya' to the current grape vines, before new vines start growing for the picking next year. And a very cute way for 250 people to have a weekend in the wine precinct.
A few media types (including this one) were invited by Audi to test-drive some wheels, mine being the mighty powerful A8, which will, no doubt, be showcased at the Sydney Audi Lighthouse opening on Thursday night in Sydney where the Murdochs, Diningans, Blanchetts, et al, are on the guest list.

Our first port of call (after an obligatory, mid-morning McDonald's pit stop) was a barbie at Bob Oatley’s Chardonnay Park Vineyard, hosted by Sandy Oatley (pictured above) and wife, Carol.

After we zoomed up the hill, leaving a dust storm in our wake, it seemed like the Oatley's just about own all of the 'Mudge', as we looked out over the valley and various pockets of Oatley land were pointed out to us.
Hugo's Pete Evans (also pictured) whipped up a bbq of pork and fennel sausages, lamb cutlets, steak and prawns before we were given a tour of the Robert Oatley Vineyards (ROV) winery, hosted by Sandy Oatley. I have never seen a more pristine looking winery. Not a skin of a grape to be seen.

A quick costume change and it was onto the Burning of the Canes at the Craigmoor vineyard where 'celebrity' chef and 'friend of the Oatley family', Mr Evans continued showing his culinary skills - lamb shanks, cous-cous and homemade marshmallows toasted over the fire, matched, natch, with Robert Oatley, Wild Oats and Montrose wines.

Pete was also playing tv head, shooting a pilot for a potential new tv series that takes viewers behind the A-team events he whips up around the country. Reminds me of the series, The Party, that Mushroom Pictures and I workshopped, many moons ago . .

Mingling in Mudgee were Sami Lukis, Steve Burling, Sandra Sully, Helen McCombie, Evan Hansimikali and Amanda Flanagan, Darren Jahn, Dave Evans, Vogue's divine Damien Woolnough, Mark Hughes, ModelCo's Sophie Baker and Sally Burleigh.

The next day, we checked out the Butcher Shop Cafe, Elton's (a truly fantastic dining experience thanks to a recommendation from 702's Richard Glover) before I was pleased to spy a whole lot of beautifully kitsch Golly's (pictured) at the town's major souvenir store. The proprietor telling me they are her number one seller. Yep, a kinda obscure thing to bring home from the magical 'Mudge', but hey, sure beats another snow dome . . . . . .

Here's To the One Night Stand . . . 'Australian Traveller' column

Here's To the One Night Stand!

BONDS undies summer launch . . . hello Sarah, Ruby, Tahnee and Charlotte . . .

A huge crew of fashion funsters gathered for the launch of Bonds latest block-colored summer collection at Luxe Studios in deepest, darkest Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Walking into a mass of sweaty bods and young chicks trying their hardest to look vaguely cool, I quickly segued over to some faces I knew.

'Hello' footy hunk Craig Wing (how cute is he?); 'g'day' to the Grazia fashion team and 'hi' to TV presenter, Charlotte Dawson, who was with her her NBF, the divine looking Chelsea Mitchell, both pictured below.

Chelsea, who is a first year Whitehouse School student is also doubling as the stylist for Charlotte's new boxing reality show, The Contender, and is the fiancee of Kings Cross nightclub identity, John Ibrahims, who she has been dating for four years.

Music chick, Ruby Rose ,was asked by Bonds to style up some Bonds pieces with a crew of her mates, the shoot shown to us on a bank of screens.

After explaining to the night's host, the savvy Sarah Murdoch, who her 'second' and 'third' best friends were, it was at this point I realised no amount of tribal tatts would disguise the trappings of Ruby's refreshing youth.

But she looked as a happy as a pig in mud, with those who know about such things telling me she's happily dating 'Lyndsey' who used to date model 'Lola'.

So, all the girls are happy.

Sarah introduced the short and sharp show - roller skating models, a bank of 'real' people and Top Model winner, Tahnee Atkinson (below) whose healthy and 'real' bod stood apart from a couple of skinny-minny model bods, all wearing some very comfy and cute colored Bonds undies, hoodies and singlets. A cute night indeed.

Dinnigan v. Thurley . . . the fashion copycat debate . .

Collette Dinnigan in scrap over signature styles Fashion News.com.au

To sue or not to sue? When it comes to fashion design, it's a tricky subject particularly in light of today's news in the Sydney Daily Telegraph, where designer Collette Dinnigan thinks the newish fashion name, Thurley, has copied her designs.

While I doubt Ms Dinnigan will be taking her clothes to court, it does highlight the on-going issue of who and what 'inspires' designers.

This has become today's news simply because it is unusual a local designer is accusing a fellow local designer.

We're used to seeing international design influences (read: blatant knock-offs) in Aussie collections but this very public 'sincere form of flattery' is fairly new to antipodean fashion names.

Substantial changes were made to the Designs Act in 2003, where pieces of clothing had to be registered before anyone could attempt to sue for breach of copyright or design infringement.

There have been recent examples of fashion designers/houses taking others to court for copyright issues (and winning) while it is very hard to prove, 100%, that someone has totally ripped off your design.

While no-one has copyright over the use of beading, sheer silk georgettes and little black dresses but if you can prove your design has been totally copied (after you've registered the design) you could win your case.

But that's a lot of effort - fiscally and tine -wise - with most designers tending to ignore it, preferring to look at designs that reflect their vision as a form of fashion flattery.

Last year, an award of $17,500 damages was made to Melbourne fashion label, Review, over the Sydney company behind fashion labels Charlie Brown and Lili with Justice Christopher Jessup having found a Lili dress that was sold in Sydney had been copied from the Review dress.

The Sydney Morning Herald went on to report that 'Justice Jessup also ordered Lili's parent company, Innovative Lifestyle Investments Pty Ltd, to pay Review's legal costs, estimated to be $60,000. With its own legal costs, including fees for a silk at the three-day hearing, the case is estimated to have cost the company $200,000.'

Review had registered the design of their dress and took their complaint to court before finally winning their case, the judge ruling on the issue of damages for infringement of a registered design.

Sure, designers have been 'inspired' by other designers for years. Designers around the world have 'looked' (or in some cases, blatantly copied) pieces they have been on runways and have got them on retails racks weeks later.

The speed in which fashion is manufactured makes 'copying' an an-going problem and only those with a sharp eye and the time and the money to litigate will bother going down the legal route.

Kyle and Jackie O suspended indefinitely - will the tawdry affair have 'killed the radio star'?

Kyle and Jackie O suspended indefinitely, Kyle 'unable to work' Celebrity News.com.au

SO the FM radio saga goes on . . . with news Sunday evening that Kyle and Jackie O have been suspended by their employer, Austereo, from their hugely rating radio show. Indefinitely.
Boy. And doesn't that pronouncement open a can of worms.
The story starts with the mother. The Mother put the 14-year-old Daughter on a radio programme (knowing only well what her daughter had been through two years earlier) and is the catalyst to this whole tawdry tale.

The radio pair asked the Daughter about her sexual experiences and were hit with the news the uncomfortable teenager was raped two years earlier.

No matter what you think of the radio pair; whether you listen to them or not, this mud has obviously stuck. Big time.

Stunned, and without a 7 second delay button (I mean, shouldn't all radio shock stars have a dump button?) Kyle came forth with the first thing that popped into his head. It was a highly unfortunate and naive choice of words - asking the Daughter if it had been the only sexual experience she'd had - before calls went out for both Kyle and Jackie O to be sacked.

The person who should be seriously reprimanded is the Mother, who, in a grab for a fleeting five minutes of FM fame has destabilised her Daughter and put the careers of two radio faces into jeopardy.

Of course, every adult should be responsible for their actions - and that means ALL of us, radio star or not - and there is no question that Kyle's choice of words was inappropriate.

It is the Mother who really should bare more of the punishment brunt of this whole affair . . . even though it seems much easier to kill the radio stars.