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October 28, 2008
Arielle Beck - New Trial Scheduled For Ex-Teacher Who's 14-Year-Old Victim Hung Herself After Testifying At Trial
Moab, Utah (The Weekly Vice) -- Arielle Beck, a 28-year-old former teacher's assistant and softball coach at a Utah school will face a new trial in a case involving the forcible sex abuse of a 14 year old girl who committed suicide after testifying in Beck's first trial.
Beck was previously convicted in 2003 of sexually assaulting and stalking a 14 year old student who attended the school she was employed by, however the case was overturned by the Utah court of appeals. The trial judge threw out the conviction upon the belief that the jury may have been influenced by the number of questions posed to Beck at the trial as well as the manner the questions were asked.
Yes, you read that right. The judge believed the conviction should be thrown out because he considered the number of questions asked during cross examination to be "prolonged and adversarial."
Prosecutors appealed that decision, however the judge's verdict to throw out the conviction was upheld by the state supreme court, who gave prosecutors the option of retrying the case.
Prosecutors have decided to pursue that second trial opportunity, despite not having the victim available for new testimony.
Kelly Sowell, the victim in the case, attempted suicide twice before giving her testimony in the first trial and finally succeeded afterwords by hanging herself to death in her bedroom closet after Beck's conviction.
Now Beck will face a new trial in the case, which has been scheduled for April 20, 2009.
Beck and the victim met in the summer of 2002 when Beck coached softball at the school the victim attended. Beck then became a teacher's assistant for the victim's English class, where she allegedly started grooming the girl for a sexual affair. This activity allegedly included sending her love letters and explicit emails.
Beck now faces charges that include one felony count of sodomy and three felony counts of forcible sexual abuse. She also faces misdemeanor charges of child abuse, supplying alcohol to a minor and allowing an unlicensed minor to drive a motor vehicle.
The Weekly Vice Opinion:
For those who continually disregard the seriousness of teacher / student sex cases, this case is a reminder of why this kind of activity is outlawed. Even when a student appears fine on the outside, there are significant statistics that show a large number of the students involved are not fine on the inside.
We hear from the students themselves from time to time - and the emails are consistent for the most part. The victims who email us do not regularly express feelings of hate or revenge. Most of the time they hate the fact that they had to go to authorities. They are embarrassed, hurt, and often wish they could just wake up the next day and learn that the whole thing was just a bad nightmare.
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39 comments:
Wow. How utterly sad for all involved. Has Kelly's family thought about a wrongful death suit after the 2nd trial if she is convicted? I have no doubt Beck will face her justice again, as why would the State they are living in even consider taking it back to trial unless they had plenty of evidence they are sure about?
- October 29, 2008 at 5:33 PM
What happened here? She was found guilty, then all charges were dropped. I guess that is the American way. Appeal, appeal, appeal. I had to sit on a jury, where a man was accused of this crime. And,.oh he was so guilty. And we found him guilty. And yep, he appealed, because they found out the judge knew intimately one of the jurors, and it was obviouse the judge did not like this guy. He won the appeal and our state did not reprosecute. So, go Utah go! Kelly may you rest in peace and know that justice will be served here, and if not, I would rather face justice down here, than from Him. I know, innocent until proven guilty. Been there, done that.
- October 31, 2008 at 6:51 PM
What questions did the judge ask?
- October 31, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Could a wrongful death suit, or civil suit be an option here if she is found guilty again?
- October 31, 2008 at 9:27 PM
- Danny Vice said...
Robo, a civil suit could be filed even if she was not found guilty. Remember OJ Simpson? He was sued by the Goldman family after being found not guilty.
- November 1, 2008 at 7:39 AM
- Danny Vice said...
Pepper, it was wasn't so much the questions, but the fact that the judge asked questions that the attorney supposedly should have been asking. The appeals court thought that demonstrated the appearance of impartiality.
- November 1, 2008 at 7:41 AM
This is by far the most depressing case on this site. My heart goes out to the victim. I hope she has found her peace in the afterlife.
- November 1, 2008 at 10:04 AM
- Jupiter Gurl said...
Hi Mom,
These stories don't depress me, they make me angry. Most of these female teachers get off with no jail time or very limited jail time.
More and more, teachers are either trying to have sex with kids, provide them condoms, push the gay agenda on them or just outright rape them.
I really don't think I want to know how things will be in these schools a generation from now. - November 1, 2008 at 12:31 PM
The smile on Becks face speaks in volumes. More like a smirk.
- November 13, 2008 at 6:52 PM
I went into this court case with an open mind. Knowing that innocent people are sometimes accused wrongly. But, in this case, after hearing the evidence the State had and listening to the testimony of Kelly, Kelly's friends, the school principal, the teachers, Kelly's parents, and numerous others, in lieu of the Defense's witness's there was no doubt which side was telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Kelly was a victim here by someone she should have been able to trust, her coach and her teacher.
- November 13, 2008 at 6:57 PM
I came, upon this accidentally. I was searching for some infor. on Glen Beck and seen the name I once seen while visting in Moab, Utah. It was a Saturday and I noticed alot of people in and out of the local courthouse. Wondering what was going on, beings as it was a Saturday. After discovering it was a trial of a local teacher, being a teacher myself I decided to look in. Ms. Beck herself was testifying. I recall one of the questions the judge asked more than others. He asked Ms. Beck, "So, you say the only e-mails you ever sent to Kelly was just forwards, the same ones you sen to all your friends, etc.?" Ms. Beck replied "yes sir". Then he asked her, "Well then can you explain to the court why none of these forwards were on Kelly's computer, but the incriminating e-mails were?" She simply replied, "thats a mystery to me to sir". Well, I don't know much about computers really, but I remember thinking that would be impossible. But, I am one that beleives in our justice system, even though sometimes it fails. Remember, there are alot of great and wonderful teachers also. I beleive this woman was also the alleged vicims coach if I recall. Well, back to Glen Beck search.
- November 15, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Mr. Vice, upon reading this i was wondering? where this woman was found guilty on 3 counts orignally and then appealed it and won the rights to a new trial, right? What if she is found guilty a 2nd time around of even one count, and according to some other accounts i have read she most likely won't even spend one more day of prison time most likely, BUT could the State of Utah then press purjury charges? or would they? Ummmm,,,,and are they going to use the testimony of the child from the first trial? This should prove somewhat interesting and bring up alot of questions.
- November 15, 2008 at 6:25 PM
I know my sister is gone, I know that that Ms Beck is guilty! I ask myself everyday what can be gained in this lose lose situation, and no matter how sad I feel about the loss of my sister the gain is always justice, justice that this woman wont hurt another family another little girl, and maybe the next teacher, coach or any grown person will read this story and do everything in there power not hurt our children. To think twice about what is right and what is wrong, maybe just maybe my sisters life wont have been in vain if one child is saved by bringing Beck to Justice. She laughs and smiles all around town like she got away with something, I want that smile and that smirk on the sex offenders list where it belongs, where the world can see that the rape of a child is a game to her. Where ever she goes the neighbors shield there children from her, where everyone knows her name only because she hurt my little sister. That would be justice, and I will be there to see her convicted again. My sister had many true friends and they will be there to, there to see that there friend did what she had to, to keep there kids, and there kids kids safe. Thanks to sites like this, this story will be heard, no matter the outcome. God bless..
- November 21, 2008 at 6:26 PM
- Danny Vice said...
Tracy H,
I've received hundreds of emails from victims and the many family members who surround tragedies like this.
I have to say, this is the first time I've almost been brought to tears by a single post on this site since it's inception a year ago.
I know this is her sister, because I hear the love in your words. I hear the heartache in them too.
And never mind stating I was almost brought to tears... because I think I've passed that.
Thank you Tracy so MUCH for speaking up. For placing a piece of your heart on this page.
I can honestly tell you...I will not forget what you've written. Through all the chatter that goes on here - your words ring as true as I can honestly say I've heard.
Thank you for sharing them with the thousands who will read them.
You have no idea how many souls you'll touch. How many stone hearts you'll melt. And how many tears will be shed. This I promise.
God Bless YOU Tracy. You will be in my prayers. - November 21, 2008 at 8:25 PM
I hope this one rots in hell also.
- December 1, 2008 at 2:27 PM
10Lindsey Says:
November 18th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I was kellys best friend. I was with kelly and the teacher and i was the one who seen everything that they did. I was the one who drove the teachers vehicel while kelly and her were in the back seat messing around. I am so mad cuz the teacher doesnt want to tell the truth. After the trial my parents moved me out of Moab cuz kids at school were threating me and i just felt like killing myself. Kelly stayed there and she killed herself. I miss her so much. Now the teacher is getting another trial and i have to testify again and i am going to make sure she goes right back to prison where she belongs. Because of her my friend is dead. The teacher just thought this was all a game or something but its not and she has hurt alot of people. Kelly i love u and i wish u were here. I am sorry that i left u in Moab by yourself. I should of never left u. Rest in Peace. I LOVE U! - December 9, 2008 at 6:15 PM
wow way sad.
- January 8, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- Josh said...
Oh come on, the letting a unlicensed minor drive a vehicle charge is just beating a dead horse.
- January 15, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Josh are you stupid or what? This was not about letting an unlicensed driver drive a car. Don't be pathetic. I read that and thought, "what! is he talking about?" Dude get real.
- January 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM
- Danny Vice said...
Reader, I think josh was referring to another article I posted around the same. Father asks son to take him for a beer run.
- January 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Ok,,,I am at a loss for words on this one. Let me think here. A judge can ask to many questions in his court room? Learn something new everyday. Wow...a sad unfortunate tradgedy. A child dies, from ? the action's (alleged now, right?) of teacher here. And all the State of Utah can say, "tisk tisk, Judge, you asked her too many questions, while she testified under oath in our judicial system, and if Mr. Edwards above is correct and honest in what got asked in court, I say bravo! your Honorable Judge for asking...may the family find justice on April 20th. If justice is due. (I have no doubt it is from what I have read, I know we are guilty of this in society, but hey folks I think this one speaks for itself. RIP little Kelly.) - February 1, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Umm, me again. Just wondering, maybe my mistake. While reading other sights on this particular story, which brought me here in the first place as I read on the Weekly Advice lately, I note differences in the stories. This one says, the judge threw out the conviction? assuming by the jury? Where the other sights says, that the trial judge asked "prosecutorial" questions of Beck while on the witness stand during the first trial, and the case first went before the Utah Court of Appeals, which in turn went to the Utah Supreme Court, both courts giving Ms. Beck the right to a new trial, based on that the trial judge asked questions he/she shouldn't have asked? questions that the higher courts feel that the prosecution should have asked therefore giving the jury the impression the judge was biased against Beck. (according to other sites). Just wondering the differences? and hope I am not out of line. Well, Pittsburg won the Super Bowl, going to go celebrate! now.
- February 1, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Danny Vice said...
The teacher was convicted, but the defense appealed the conviction on grounds that the judge asked too many questions, instead of letting the prosecutor ask them.
The defense won the appeal and the conviction was overturned.
The prosecutor then had to file motion to try the case again.
I have no idea how other sites are wording that whole process, however since family members and friends have visited this site a number of times, I think we have the basics of the story laid out pretty accurately.
You are always welcome to ask questions.. eventually someone who was in court that day will be by to explain further if needed. =) - February 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Oh, ok. I must have just interpeted them wrong, each while saying the same think, but my taking it different. Thanks for clearing that one up with me. I was wondering and interested. Hey, you do a good job here exposing alot of bad folks here! Thank you.
- February 2, 2009 at 6:48 PM
I may be out of line here. But, here goes anyway. I am friends with the family now. And I tell you, talk about a tragedy, that one can only sit and say "I'm shocked as all hell". The whole community of Moab, Utah is saddened and in shock, utterly! This family has been through more than I could ever live with. And yes, Dan, I can tell you that is Kelly's sister up above. I went to the latest funeral of Kelly's brother just a few days ago. Tracie gets up as speaker for the eulogy and says, "My family has gone through alot of tradgedy's, and we have not learned to grieve any less, just alot quieter now." This family lost in the past 3 years, Kelli, Kevin, Mike, and now Robert, (Cleve, he went by.) And grandpa. Sometime in March, Kelli's mom and dad were traveling over here to Colorado from Utah when a freak accident killed Mike, and left Sherrie and their other daughter severely injured. Then not too long afters, their grandpa died and Sherrie watched (Sherrie is Kelli's mom) and a month later, Sherries son Cleve died unexpectedly in SLC, Utah???? under wried circumstances.......5 deaths in 3 years in one family of young people, with exception of grandpa? Wow, tradgedy city in Moab.
- June 8, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I'm almost of the opinion that this site, and the many comments that are added to it should almost become required reading for teachers.
This problem is so widespread, it's obvious our society really doesn't understand how tragic these cases an become. Or how many lives become effected in the process.
It's changed forever my view of these kinds of cases, regardless the age of the student. And to think, teacher's unions oppose the prosecution of teachers who are involved in this garbage. - June 8, 2009 at 12:34 PM
grand jucntion,
Sorry for the anoymous report up above. I just got caught up in the moment, and frankly, had tears welling up in my eyes for the family I have become to know somewhat...I was wondering what happened on April 14th. So thought I would check myself without asking them. And didn't find no news at all. SO, checked with a close family friend and she reported that this teacher did not go to trial on the 14th of April. But rather it was cancelled and is up for a final pretrial on June 12th. Don't know if the recent tradgedy on May 31, of their son Robert Cleve Sowell will effect that or not? But, apparently beck has to plea or not, and if she doesn't it goes to trial on October 26th. So just giving an upday. Sorry about the anymous up above....DAN is it true what Bree above about the teachers union?! - June 9, 2009 at 8:11 PM
It's Horrible that students can't be protected from people like this. What makes it worse for them is they get harrassed by other kids. If they wouldn't have been so cruel this poor girl might of had a chance to put this behind her & hopefully had a future. Instead of helping her they made her life hell. They should be held accountable for how they treated her. I hope that what this Horrible woman did & those rotten kids did comes back & bites them good & I hope it Hurts!
- October 25, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Update on this blog. Arielle Beck cowardly pled guilty under the Alford Plea. An Alford Plea is where the person plea's guilty without "admitting guilt", because the State had enough evidence to convict at trial. The family naturally is upset over this, as is alot of town people. The State had an overwhelming amount of evidence to get a conviction at trial, right? Then why would anyone, not just Arielle, be allowed to plea under the Alford Plea? The family said in a statement to newspaper that they would like to see the Alford Plea Law changed, that it not be allowed when it comes to crimes against children! But folks guilty is guilty. This woman is still going around town and telling Kelly's family that she is going to soon be getting her PHD in psycology that she majored in before her crimes against Kelly. For her guilty plea she received 5 years probation, has to register on the Utah Sex Offenders list, take a course in Sex Offenders treatment program (is she going to be her own teacher, with her PhD?)and pay the State back almost $8000.00)for counseling that her victim received. RIP Kelly Rae Sowell
- November 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM
I am from Moab to. Nice small little town. But like any towns, large and small it has its secrets. One thing I do know, if Ms. Beck is going to using her PHD, she will have to do it somewhere else besides here. Word around towns this small travel fast.
- January 10, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Hi, I don't know for sure how this works. But will give it a try. I was wanting to explain a few things. Even though this is an old post, it is still very fresh in my mind. For I live it everyday. I am Kelly's mom. How I miss her...it's been 5 years since she died, and yet it seems like yesterday in so many ways. The thing that saddens me, in addition of losing Kelly, is that Arielle Beck was responsible for Kelly's death. We just recently had another case here in Moab where a coach/teacher was accused of having a relationship with a 2 girls. He also was a popular teacher/coach with the kids. The 2 cases are so similar in many ways. Yet so very different as to the outcome. He pled quilty from the very beginning. He didn't plea cowardly under the Alford Plea, he accepted full responsibility. He did not put the young girls and their family through a trial, let alone appeal it the Utah Court of Appeals and to the Utah Supreme Court. HE was wrong in what he did. However, did the right thing as far as the law goes. Unlike Arielle Beck, who still to this day, will not admit guilt....Kelly only wanted to be a child again, and a few member's of Arielle's family and her friends made life a living hell for Kelly here in Moab. She couldn't take it any longer. If Arielle would have done the right thing from the beginning, first never doing to Kelly what she did, and then second, admitting guilt instead of putting Kelly through the emotional abuse before and after the trial, Kelly would still be here. She would be a young adult perhaps with a child of her own. Arielle, was not put on probation as stated, she has not done anything towards her plea. She runs around town without a care in the world, and if she did get her PHD, it didn't do her any good. She is working at Maverik Convenience Store. She shows no remorse whatsoever in what happened to Kelly, or to our family. I only wished I knew how to get the laws changed that ANYONE that harms a child in any way, and is found guilty, or pleas because the State has sufficient evidence to convict them if it goes to trial, they should never ever be allowed to plea under the Alford Plea.....never. Oh, how I wish I could get that law changed to that effect. One day, maybe I can let Kelly RIP, but there are just so many issues still not closed in her death. That I cannot forget. I just don't have the resources nor knowledge of how to change laws, and don't understand why Arielle was suppose to be put on probation for 5 years, and she is not? And why, the same thing happened again in our school district? Thanks for the comments in support of our family. It's been a long hard 8 yrs. I miss you Kelly.....so much. Love Mom....
- November 30, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Hi, I don't know for sure how this works. But will give it a try. I was wanting to explain a few things. Even though this is an old post, it is still very fresh in my mind. For I live it everyday. I am Kelly's mom. How I miss her...it's been 5 years since she died, and yet it seems like yesterday in so many ways. The thing that saddens me, in addition of losing Kelly, is that Arielle Beck was responsible for Kelly's death. We just recently had another case here in Moab where a coach/teacher was accused of having a relationship with a 2 girls. He also was a popular teacher/coach with the kids. The 2 cases are so similar in many ways. Yet so very different as to the outcome. He pled quilty from the very beginning. He didn't plea cowardly under the Alford Plea, he accepted full responsibility. He did not put the young girls and their family through a trial, let alone appeal it the Utah Court of Appeals and to the Utah Supreme Court. HE was wrong in what he did. However, did the right thing as far as the law goes. Unlike Arielle Beck, who still to this day, will not admit guilt....Kelly only wanted to be a child again, and a few member's of Arielle's family and her friends made life a living hell for Kelly here in Moab. She couldn't take it any longer. If Arielle would have done the right thing from the beginning, first never doing to Kelly what she did, and then second, admitting guilt instead of putting Kelly through the emotional abuse before and after the trial, Kelly would still be here. She would be a young adult perhaps with a child of her own. Arielle, was not put on probation as stated, she has not done anything towards her plea. She runs around town without a care in the world, and if she did get her PHD, it didn't do her any good. She is working at Maverik Convenience Store. She shows no remorse whatsoever in what happened to Kelly, or to our family. I only wished I knew how to get the laws changed that ANYONE that harms a child in any way, and is found guilty, or pleas because the State has sufficient evidence to convict them if it goes to trial, they should never ever be allowed to plea under the Alford Plea.....never. Oh, how I wish I could get that law changed to that effect. One day, maybe I can let Kelly RIP, but there are just so many issues still not closed in her death. That I cannot forget. I just don't have the resources nor knowledge of how to change laws, and don't understand why Arielle was suppose to be put on probation for 5 years, and she is not? And why, the same thing happened again in our school district? Thanks for the comments in support of our family. It's been a long hard 8 yrs. I miss you Kelly.....so much. Love Mom....
- November 30, 2010 at 2:55 PM
For a second, consider only the law, not who did or said what. Ignore guilt or innocence and consider why an appeal might be filed (and won) by the defendant.
In the American legal system, which happens to be the best in the world, the prosecution starts by presenting evidence, including witnesses, explaining its interpretation of the facts as they are presented. The defense similarly presents evidence, including witnesses, and offers its own interpretation of the facts, even the facts presented by the prosecutor.
Both the prosecution and the defense are allowed to question the witnesses, looking for lies. Yes, witnesses tell lies--for both sides. Often, these lies are to protect friends and family for a list of reasons. Witnesses fabricate events and stories to support their version of the "truth." Even accusers/"victims" lie. (Fact: using the term "victim" and not "accuser" assumes the accused is guilty as charged.) It happens in virtually every court every day. Secondly, the defense can present its own interpretation of the facts. In fact, it is their duty. Anything less is malpractice.
The judge has the duty to interpret the law and protect both the defendant's rights and the law—at the same time. It is a balancing act, but the judge is to remain impartial. It is his legal duty. It is also his duty to draw the line when either side of the case crosses the line, violates protocol, or infringes on anyone's rights, etc. It is his duty to act as the third-party. He has the option of asking questions to CLARIFY answers from witnesses or the interpretations offered by attorneys. It is NOT the judge's option to take on the role of either the prosecutor or defender. When a judge goes too far in his questioning, he finds himself either on one side or the other, obviously suggesting to the jury that he believes the defendant is innocent or guilty. This violates his proscribed role and duties. It is WRONG!
The jury is tasked with understanding the facts by accepting or rejecting the interpretations offered by the prosecutor or defense. When witnesses provide contradictory statements, the jury has to determine who is telling the truth and who is not. Sometimes, it boils down to either the accused or the accuser being the liar. In the end, the jury needs to come to a final conclusion about guilt or innocence based on their interpretations of the facts and their decision about which witnesses are telling the truth and which are not. It is never an easy task unless the judge DIRECTS them to ACQUIT or to find the defendant GUILTY, which is called a "directed verdict." The jury should NOT be tasked with disregarding or interpreting the judge's remarks too—because his role is neither to be prosecutor nor defender.
When a judge crosses the line for either defendant or prosecutor, he unduly influences the jury in their deliberations, interpretations, and conclusions, swaying and sometimes guaranteeing the eventual outcome. It is a "given conclusion" that when a judge does this, he "taints" the outcome and the jury's decision is, by definition, NOT a fair one. We are all guaranteed a FAIR trial by the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.
In this case, the judge virtually guaranteed a GUILTY verdict by the nature and number of his questions. That is NOT in doubt. Thus, the appeal. Thus, the decision. - December 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Part two:
On the other hand, if the defense had presented no witnesses or interpretations of the facts that contradicted a virtually "directed verdict," the judge's influence might be discounted (ignored) by the appellate court. In such event, the appeal would have failed. In fact, it probably would have been denied without being heard. When an appellate court decided to hear an appeal, it is generally a good indication that an appeal is justified.
If the interpretations of the facts were disputed, the witnesses contradictory, or the decision of the jury something other than absolutely certain, the appellate court has no alternative than to overturn the first decision and leave the retrial to the original venue. It is the RIGHT thing to do. (Right and wrong have no place in the law, only legal and illegal, but this discussion is for the public not for lawyers.)
In this case, it is apparent that the facts were in dispute and there was contradictory testimony. The defense did the RIGHT thing by appealing the case. The judge should have been reprimanded for his actions. It would be interesting to know if that happened.
As to the prosecutor, if he perceived that the case could only be won with the judge's undue influence or that the case boiled down to the unsupported testimony of the accuser, it was wise to not retry the case. It would be a waste of time and resources. If, on the other hand, there was indisputable evidence and supporting testimony, the case should have been retried. Note a fact often overlooked by people: it is impossible to prove a negative, i.e. that something NEVER happened. (The defense can prove that something could NOT have happened because of a certain proven fact, but that's the limit of proving a negative.) It is a different story when it comes to proving something did happen. In other words, the prosecutor has a far easier task than the defense, which has to come up with a plausible interpretation of the facts that contradicts the prosecutor AND to prove which witnesses did not tell the truth.
A high-profile case like this is a prosecutor's dream, an opportunity to establish a reputation, to stand for justice, to protect the innocent, etc., to promote one's career, to have the opportunity to be hired somewhere than a tourist-trap like Moab, Utah. That it was NOT tried clearly suggests that the prosecutor concluded that the case was not worth retrying, for reasons that only he truly knows. (Obviously, the prosecutor was not worried about the effects of a retrial on the accuser.)
"The Weekly Vice" has taken the side of the accuser, being indignant about the appellate court correcting the totally inappropriate actions taken by the judge. Is "The Weekly Vice" omniscient, knowing more than the courts and having greater wisdom than those with years of practice in court? - December 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM
After reading the posts and before posting the legal observations above, I contacted the prosecutor's office in Grand County about obtaining a complete copy of the transcript. The cost is high, but was willing to pay it and review it if there was any suggestion of incompetence or impropriety on someone other than the judge's part. (That was documented by the appellate court.)
The Alford Plea (pleading guilty while maintaining one's innocence, similar to nolo contendere) was a joint compromise on the part of both the prosecutor and the accused. The prosecutor does not take the risk of losing the case at retrial (which by some opinions was substantial) and the accused has the opportunity to end her ordeal and to "start over." To some, it's win-win. To others, it's lose-lose.
As an expedient (though shallow) alternative to reviewing the transcript, I was referred to some individuals in Moab. They offered insights into both sides of the case. My conclusion: the facts are not black and white. I will not relate the information I gathered because it is "hearsay" only, but it is clear that the case was NOT "cut and dried" as far as who did what to whom, when, where, and why.
The only facts that are clear are that one girl took her own life, for reasons known ONLY to her, and another girl went to prison because of the improper actions of a judge. She was NOT found guilty in a fair trial before her peers. She did plead guilty (as an expedient compromise) while maintaining her innocence, an oxymoron of the highest order. Two lives were unalterably changed and cannot be undone.
By everyone's definition, both sides of the issue, justice was NOT served. - December 7, 2011 at 12:06 PM
One final thought, a question really:
Why was the accuser harassed by her schoolmates?
I believe that question is the key to the truth. Find the answer and the apparent black and white of the case becomes...well, let's leave it at that. I'll leave my own conclusions off this site because I only contributed to clear up legal perspectives of this case. - December 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM
To Anoymous above..
In answer to you question, even though this is an old post, and you will probably never even see it...but as Kelly's mom I will comment. Don't know why really.
But Why was Kelly harassed by her schoolmates? really? seriously? well, they were but a handful of "her schoolmates" and they were friends of the Becks. And a few followers. If you were so into this case, that you even paid for the transcripts...? why didn't you contact anyone from Kelly's family. There was no black and white...there was no white and black. Arielle had every right to appeal and appeal again. No one denies that. And I have no doubt of who you are. But, just as in the case of pleaing under the Alford Plea....if you really feel what you say, then you have a name. Not anonymous. Just sayin.....RIP Kelly. Your right, Justice was not served. Arielle is alive, free to do whatever she wants, whenever she wants. I wish her the best really. Because I know that is what Kelly would have wanted. But there is a justice far beyond what any judge here on earth can impose or not. Yes, mistakes were made during the first trial, for sure. But, we will never know how the second one would have turned out, now do we? Just sayin...she pled "Guilty"....enough said. It wasn't a lose/lose situation. Her family still has their Arielle. I wish I still had my Kelly. But you wouldn't know anything about that would you? - August 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM
And even IF a judge makes mistakes during a trial...that does not mean the person is innocent? or gulity? Again, we will never know will we, because Arielle pled Guilty...under the Alford Plea. I still 100% believe that anyone that is accused of harming a child, in anyway, should give up the right to plea using the Alford. God, how I wished I could change that. If they harm a child, then they should have to prove their innocence in a court of law, or just out and out say they are gulity. No Alford Plea...I know if I didn't do it. I wouldn't plea under no Alford Plea, they would have to go to the full length of the law to prove it.
- August 18, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Why would someone post on here a bunch of leagal mumbo Jumbo, So that the record stands straight This woman PLED GUILTY on the second round, she damed herself with letters written to Kelly while in PRISON, so Mr. AnoyMOUSE A.K.A. predator Lawyer. Hope you got paid by the hour for typing your nonsense. Look her up on Utahsexoffenders.net she isnt smiling any more and not for another ten years. Justice was served cold. Thank you and have a nice life defending Saitan.
- August 23, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Carson Daly Expands Role with New CBS Radio/Cumulus Co-Operative Effort. The morning drive host on CBS Radio's KAMP, Los Angeles "AMP 97.1" will begin hosting two new weekly pop music countdown programs that will launch on 70 CBS Radio and Cumulus Media stations on July 6. "The Daly Download with Carson Daly – This Week's Top 30" will be produced in four-hour CHR and three-hour hot AC formats. CBS Radio SVP of programming and "AMP 97.1" program director Kevin Weatherly says, "Pop music continues to drive audience growth for CBS Radio stations and our Radio.com platform. The increases are clearly being fueled by a younger generation of listeners who can't get enough programming centered around this type of music. 'The Daly Download' satisfies that need while showcasing one of our most influential music personalities." CBS Radio will produce the programs and Cumulus Media Networks will manage affiliate relations and sales. Daly says of the new project, "I'm a self-professed radio guy and an avid music enthusiast. Music has been my passion since I was a kid and it's certainly been the through-line of my career. I feel at home on the radio and look forward to connecting with new listeners by highlighting the top songs around the country. I'm happy to continue my collaboration with CBS Radio, and I'm excited for the opportunity to work with Cumulus Media Networks."
Jon Schweitzer Becomes VP of Sales for Cumulus Kansas City. It's a return to Kansas City for radio management pro Jon Schweitzer who was general manager at rock KQRC in the market when Journal Broadcast Group owned it. In a statement, the company says Schweitzer's work with the seven-station cluster will focus primarily on urban AC KMJK "Magic 107.3" and adult hits KCJK "105.1 Jack FM." Cumulus Kansas City regional vice president and general manager Mark Sullivan says, "This is an exciting day for us here in Kansas City! We're eager for Jon to share his great enthusiasm and radio experience with the Kansas City team." Schweitzer most recently served with Midwest Communications in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Todd Baker Moves to Mornings on KZZO, Sacramento. Morning drive personality Todd Baker leaves CBS Radio's AC WKQC, Charlotte "K 104.7" to join the company's hot AC KZZO, Sacramento "NOW 100.5" for the same daypart. Baker will work with Nina Hajian on the program beginning July 1. Baker states, "I'm really looking forward to joining Nina and the entire CBS Radio team in Sacramento. In just a few short years the station has been able to accomplish a lot and it will be great to be a part of their future. Moving on from Charlotte is bittersweet. I've had tremendous support from the community and station management, and enjoyed getting to know the listeners. I wish them nothing but the best in the future."
Phil Harris Takes Over Mornings at WKQC, Charlotte. With the departure of Todd Baker for CBS Radio's KZZO, Sacramento, the company brings Phil Harris aboard to host the morning program on adult contemporary "K 104.7." Baker had worked at Clear Channel's crosstown "Lite 102.9" until the station flipped to adult hits in July of 2012. Operations manager and program director John Reynolds says of Harris, "Phil is a proven talent with strong ties to the Charlotte community. He is a passionate and committed broadcaster which has earned him respect in the industry. He will be a strong addition to our lineup."
On Tap with Nik Carter Lines Up All Star Vacation Schedule. The nightly KMG Networks syndicated classic rock show "On Tap with Nik Carter" has announced a cool line up of fill-in hosts beginning June 19 sitting in for the vacationing Nik Carter. They include Don Felder on June 19, George Thorogood on June 20 and 21, Penn Jillette on June 24 and 25, and Cheech & Chong on June 26.
Beasley Southwest Florida Launches 'Modern AC Format' on Translators. As part of the consolidation of Beasley Broadcast Group's Southwest Florida cluster's rock stations and the addition of an FM signal to its sports talk WWCN, the company removes the sports programming from the FM translators that had been carrying it and debuts a new format to air on the four translators as well as WRXK's HD-2 signal. Beasley reports that "96.5 in North Lee County, 98.1 in Lee County, 101.5 in Collier County, and 105.1 on Marco Island will debut a new conceptualized version of the Modern Adult Contemporary format – which will also be available on WRXK-HD2" branded "The Link." The company says it "will play the biggest songs from triple A, alternative, and hot AC on one radio station. The station will run the gamut from today's top artists such as Imagine Dragons, Muse, Mumford & Sons, .fun, Coldplay along with the format's legacy artists such as U2, R.E.M., Dave Matthews Band, INXS, and more. This format is targeted to females 25 – 44 years old, and it will also be programmed by (96 K-Rock programmer) Chris Delozier. Vice president and market manager Brad Beasley says, "The crossover music between alternative, triple A, and hot AC formats have never been hotter. We feel a unique radio station celebrating the richest artists in today's pop/alternative music alongside proven artists with multiple decades of success will deliver a unique upscale audience currently not being served by the many gold-based radio stations in Southwest Florida."
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Dial Global Brings Ronald Furman Aboard as Chief Revenue Officer. Ronald Furman comes to Dial Global from his recent post as executive vice president and managing director of Insignia Sports/Entertainment where he led the go-to-market strategies across integrated television, digital, mobile, technology, social, event, live-game, and activation platforms for multiple content properties, including The Pro Football Hall Of Fame, The NFL Alumni Association, various NFL teams and emerging leagues such as WSOF/MMA. At Dial Global he'll be responsible for the company's overall revenue generation. He will be based in New York City and will report directly to CEO, Paul Caine. About Furman, Caine says, "Ron is a recognized industry leader who is proficient at building, developing, and leading high-performing sales teams across multiple media properties. And the timing is perfect, as we announce that Dial Global will broadcast over 90 games this season, including all Monday Night, Sunday Night, and Thursday Night Games, the Thanksgiving Day Triple Header, a full slate of Sunday Afternoon Games, the entire post-season, and Super Bowl XLVIII. His deep sports knowledge and client relationships are a perfect complement to our strength in the sports market, and we look forward to working closely with Ron as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in audio content and distribution." During his career Furman has also worked as senior vice president, sports sales at Comcast/NBC Universal, and held senior vice president positions at the NFL, Viacom and Univision Communications.
RadioInfo Debuts New "Media Broker Spotlight" Feature Today (6/18). In support of the idea that the time is right for displaced radio station managers and first-time buyers to get into radio station ownership, RadioInfo in association with its sister trade publication TALKERS magazine and Sandi Bergman's brokerage website RadioTVDeals.com, is launching a weekly feature titled "Media Broker Spotlight." Each week's installment will focus on an individual broker deemed small and independent buyer-friendly — profiling the broker, sharing their opinions of marketplace conditions and highlighting three or four listed opportunities that fall into this category. RadioInfo publisher Michael Harrison states, "We strongly believe many of the talented management veterans who presently find themselves on the beach due to the cutbacks plaguing the mega-corporate sector of the industry should consider going into radio station ownership. They should do so on a modest level going into local markets, rolling up their sleeves, working hands-on and breathing new life into properties that if purchased at the right price still have some tread on their tires. There are numerous sellers out there willing to play ball with buyers who show the will and know-how to operate a station properly, as well as numerous sources of local and non-traditional financing from investors who believe in the potential of community-oriented radio. Not every station in America is part of the Clear Channel/Cumulus/CBS complex… and they should not be overlooked. These independent "orphans," if you will, can thrive with the proper amount of tender loving care. The future of AM/FM radio depends on this as do the careers of so many dedicated broadcasters who have a love for radio flowing in their veins." This week's opening installment features media broker Edward F. Seeger of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Seeger Media, LLC. To read the feature, click here.
Harvey Kojan Takes Brand Manager Role at Galaxy's 'TK99' in Syracuse. Programming pro Harvey Kojan is the new brand manager at Galaxy Communications' classic rock simulcast WTKW and WTKV "TK99" serving the Syracuse/Oswego, New York market. About joining the company and president and CEO Ed Levine, Kojan says, "I've known and admired Ed for nearly 30 years and it's a privilege to finally work with him. What he's done putting Galaxy together is beyond impressive. He still believes in doing radio the right way. Marketing, promotion, research, community service, and a laser-focused emphasis on being local — concepts that have become foreign to so many other broadcasters — are still alive and well at Galaxy. I'm one very lucky guy!" Levin states, "Harvey brings a wealth of experience to the position. He's a rare combination of science and emotion as he's extremely adept at radio research but still plays out in a band occasionally! His family has ties to the area as his wife is from Liverpool. And he's a huge sports fan! This is a tremendous move for 'TK' that will continue to keep us out in front of the market for many years to come!"
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Ohana Broadcasting announces Fred Rico is named director of programming for its Honolulu cluster. Rico most recently was PD at Sierra H Broadcasting's oldies KAJM, Camp Verde, Arizona and rhythmic CHR KNRJ, Cordes Lakes, Arizona. He previously worked in Hawaii from 2000 to 2007…..WJBX, Fort Myers morning host DC moves to Beasley Broadcast Group's sister rock WRXK "96 K-Rock" for middays as WJBX becomes the FM simulcast of sister sports talk WWCN on Thursday…..Springfield, Massachusetts air personality Shaggy is back on Clear Channel's WRNX "Kix 100.9" after three years away as part of the AM drive show with Mike Tyler and Kera. The only difference is now the station is a country outlet. When Shaggy worked there from 2000 to 2010 it was a triple A station.
Envision's 'The Chop Shop' Plays Host to Metallica's James Hetfield. The nationally syndicated guitar-centric weekend rock program welcomed Metallica front man James Hetfield last weekend as Steve Black co-hosted the Envision Radio Networks nationally syndicated program with Hetfield to discuss the recent 2013 Orion Festival in Detroit that the band organized. Listeners to the program also heard Hetfield discuss the band's impending trip to China. Hetfield said, "Art and music…have no borders, so that's why we do this, and that's why we want to go to places like China. Seeing fans in a new country for the first time is always amazing." "The Chop Shop" and "Chop Shop Classic" feature weekly updates on bands and tours, web exclusive content, and special guests all while playing 10 songs an hour. Both versions are two hours in length and feature weekly interviews.
Shinedown Braves Rainy Boston; Rocks for WAAF. The weather in Boston was miserable for rock WAAF's private listener concert by the rooftop pool at the Colonnade Hotel but that didn't stop Shinedown from entertaining the lucky listeners who got to attend the acoustic show featuring lead singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers. Both performers took time to pose for pics and chat with fans. Pictured here are (from l-r): Brent Smith, WAAF personalities Mike Hsu and Mistress Carrie, and Zach Myers.
Monday, June 17, 2013
'Lite 93.9' Gone in Chicago; '93.9MyFM' Takes Over. Clear Channel Chicago picks up the pace on WLIT changing it to a hot AC outlet and branding it "93.9 MyFM – More Variety from the 80s 'til Now" – leaving the soft AC sounds behind. The new-sound station debuted this morning with Ryan Seacrest introducing it to listeners. Expect a lineup of personalities to be announced in a few weeks.
Clear Channel Fires Up New Hot AC on KNBQ, Seattle. The signal – at 102.9 FM – has been a simulcast of sports talk KJR-AM since November of 2011 but became "The New 102.9 NOW" on Friday, June 14. The station is beginning its life as a hot AC with 10,000 songs in a row commercial free as it begins putting together a talent lineup. In a statement, Clear Channel Seattle vice president of programming Keith Cunningham says, "We're excited to offer 'The New 102.9 NOW' to our listeners. It's the perfect musical complement to 'KISS' and KUBE and will soon feature one of the best talent lineups in the country." Program director Eric Powers states, "'The New 102.9 NOW' fills the need for this programming in the market and is the perfect radio home for artists like Adele, Train, Katy Perry, One Republic, Lady Gaga and more."
Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" Rockets to the Top of the Pop Songs Chart. After only four weeks on the RadioInfo Pop Songs Chart, the catchy attention-getting title track "Blurred Lines" from artist Robin Thicke's sixth studio album has rocketed from #14 last week to this week's top position. The song features performances by artists T.I. and Pharrell and marks what Thicke describes as a more "poppy" sound than most of his previous work. In addition to being very catchy on its musical merits, the song's controversial lyrics and racy video have raised eyebrows and generated buzz. Heavily influenced by soul and R&B artists such as Al Green, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Robin Thicke, who formerly recorded under the singular name "Thicke," is the son of actor Alan Thicke.
"How Many Social Media Followers Should I Have?" That question is one of the more commonly asked of digital radio consultant and TALKERS columnist Chris Miller. In a column posted today (6/17) Miller answers that question, as well as some of the most frequently asked, including: "We're on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Google+ and Pinterest. What other hot new sites should we be on?" "How often should we post? I'm not sure we're posting enough." "I have many times more listeners than followers. Why should I waste time with social media?" "I can sell ads on my own air and on my website. There's no way to monetize Facebook and Twitter. I don't want to get too involved in it for that reason." Check out Chris Miller's answers to these questions and concerns by clicking here.
Clear Channel's KIIS, Los Angeles Appoints Beata Czechowski APD and Music Director. Beata Czechowski begins her new post at Clear Channel CHR 'Kiss FM' in Los Angeles on July 8. She's worked on the radio and the record label side of the business starting her career with CBS Radio's WLLD, Tampa "Wild 94.1" and working for Jive Records in the promotions department. She takes over for current APD and MD Julie Pilat and reports to program director John Ivey who says, "I've had some great MDs in my career, but I am exhilarated for this new change at KIIS, Beata is the perfect complement for me given her history and connections with both sides of the industry. We are so happy to welcome her to the KIIS and Clear Channel family. She has much to offer the company and I can't wait to get her started."
Morning Personality Mike Addams to Retire from WMJX, Boston. Longtime Boston radio personality Mike Addams will officially retire from Greater Media's AC 'MAGIC 106.7' 19 years on the station. His last official day on the air will be Friday, June 28. Addams joined the station back in August of 1994. Prior to that, he worked at WODS, WZOU, WHDH, WROR and WRKO. Greater Media Boston VP and market manager Rob Williams states, "It has been a pleasure to work with a radio pro like Mike Addams. He has had a wonderful career on some of the top stations in America including the last 19 years on 'Magic 106.7.' I wish Mike and his family many happy years of retirement." Greater Media Boston director of programming Cadillac Jack McCartney says, "From the days at WRKO as the exciting Mike Addams to his recent tenure waking up Boston on 'Magic 106.7,' Mike has been the consummate professional and has enjoyed a storied career in our ever-changing business. I respect him greatly, and wish him all the best."
Bobby Fester Exits WALK, Long Island. Weekend and swingman Bobby Fester a.k.a Glenn B. Farrell leaves Aloha Station Trust hot AC WALK, Long Island and says, "I wish nothing but the best for everybody at WALK. PD Patrick Shea and APD Tommy Conway are two of the greatest guys you could ever meet and work with. I was very lucky to be a part of their team. It was a great 13 months and unfortunately it had to come to an end." Farrell has done stints at SiriusXM's Hits-1 Channel as well as '103.5 KTU' in New York City, 106.1 WBLI on Long Island, 103.9 WFAS in Westchester, "KC 101" in Connecticut and "PARTY 105" on Long Island. Farrell is ready for his next challenge. If you are looking for a weekender or have a full-time daypart to be filled reach out to him at (954) 732-6666 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Karolyn Mulvaney is promoted from her general sales manager position to market manager at SummitMedia's Greenville, South Carolina cluster that includes urban contemporary WJMZ and CHR WHZT…..Local pastor Jonathan Coppedge-Henley begins a Sunday evening program called "Road Signs" on Clear Channel's alternative WEND, Charlotte "106.5 The End" airing from 10:00 pm to 12:00 midnight…..Mighty Media Group's country WEBL, Memphis "95.3 The Rebel" and sister classic country WUMY "Y105.5" have a new program director in Rik McNeil. He most recently served at Clear Channel's Las Vegas cluster.
Arbitron's RADAR June 2013 Radio Network Ratings Released. Reporting that "nearly 179 million Persons 12 and older, or approximately 68% of this demographic, heard one or more network radio commercials in an average week of the survey period," Arbitron releases data from 47 radio networks operated by American Urban Radio Networks, Crystal Media Networks, Cumulus Media Networks, Dial Global Inc., Premiere Radio Networks, and United Stations Radio Networks. Premiere Networks places in the top four rank positions with its Premiere Young Influencers Network (dominant formats being rock and CHR) in the #1 position with a cume of 19,418,000.
Kansas City Website Raises Issues Regarding Radio Ratings and the Law. By now you've probably heard about the reportedly independent website www.listenlonger.com operating in Kansas City that had been seeking out PPM holders in an effort to save its "favorite Kansas City radio station through education about the ratings system." The site reports it has been in contact with Arbitron – in fact the ratings company sent a cease and desist letter to the operators and they've tweaked their strategy but are not shutting down the site. Now the site operators say they will no longer ask to be contacted by PPM holders but will continue to keep the site going and it appears the operation is not violating any laws. For its part, Arbitron has sent a letter to Kansas City subscribers to assure them the May 2013 PPM data has not been tainted that reads, in part: "During the May report period, a third-party website encouraged Kansas City radio listeners to support an unnamed local station, posted general information about ratings methodology and ratings data, and solicited information on PPM panelists. We want to assure subscribers that the website is not affiliated or endorsed by Arbitron and that Arbitron has taken substantial steps to ensure the integrity of the Kansas City PPM panel and all Arbitron audience estimates for the market…Arbitron monitors social media sites daily, interacts with panelists on a regular basis, and has confidential processes in place to help identify panelists who may have disclosed their participation. We have also taken special measures in light of the Kansas City website to protect the integrity of in-tab panelists included in the recently-released May 2013 Kansas City data." After being contacted by Arbitron, the following (an excerpt) was posted on the site: "Arbitron has demanded we provide the name of anyone who contacted us regarding this issue, and the names of anyone to whom we passed that information along. ListenLonger.com would like to use this update as written notice to Arbitron that no one has ever contacted us saying they had a PPM except a reporter who posed as a PPM holder in an attempt to surreptitiously gather information…In short, please whatever you do, don't tell us if you have a PPM. Really. We don't want to know." The site operators are fans of an Entercom station in the market as they encourage people to sign up for the "Get My Perks" program Entercom employs and although the site operators say Wilks Broadcasting had questioned the integrity of the May 2013 PPM data as a result, Arbitron ensures subscribers the data was not affected.
Magna Global Releases International Ad Revenue Forecasts for the Rest of '13 and for 2014; United States Radio to Be Flat. Looking at the really big picture first, Magna Global predicts global ad spending to be up 3% in 2013 and rise to 6.1% in 2014. That said, in the United States, those figures are up just 0.4% for '13 due to the missing Olympics and political ad spending that occurs in even-numbered years. For 2014 the figure is expected to rise. As for radio, Magna Global predicts 2013 will be flat but for those radio companies also selling digital, there is a ton of opportunity as that category is expected to rise 11.5% and is boosted by the mobile aspect of the category, predicted to go up 61.7%.
WNNT, Richmond Begins Carrying 'The Country Oldies Show.' The three-hour, weekly classic country program syndicated by Envision Radio Networks and hosted by Steve Warren is added to the program schedule at Real Media Inc.'s country WNNT, Richmond "River Country." The station airs the program every Thursday at 6:00 pm ET. "The Country Oldies Show" has been in existence since 1994 and, according to Envision, is the longest-running weekly radio program featuring the greatest country hits from the 1950s to the 1980s. Radio personality Steve Warren has a 50-year pedigree as a host, programmer and radio consultant.
CBS Radio Creates Web Radio Station in Synergy with CBS TV's "Under the Dome" Series. The Stephen King-created series "Under the Dome" premiere's next Monday evening on CBS TV and CBS Radio is creating an internet radio channel on its Radio.com to feature music playlists influenced by the show's characters, conversations with King, weekly interviews with music supervisor Ann Kline, and an array of commentary surrounding each episode and how the plot is developing week to week.
Clear Channel Moves John Hogan to New York City. Most of the company's high-level executives are already stationed in the Big Apple and not the company's legal headquarters in San Antonio. Now, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment CEO John Hogan is moving to New York as well. In a filing with the SEC, the company notes that Hogan is also getting a pay increase to make his base salary $1,125,000 in addition to moving expenses and a housing allowance for the next year and a half.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Pandora Faces Battles with BMI and ASCAP. The dispute between Pandora and BMI will take place in United States District Court Southern District of New York as the latter is suing Pandora after rate negotiations broke down. The issue is complex and the court case could result in defining just how digital music services such as Pandora are to be categorized. Pandora claims it is not unlike a radio station and should be treated as such when it comes to creating a rate structure for fees. But the complaint filed by BMI contains some interesting points arguing Pandora is not just another radio station. In fact, Pandora's ability to serve millions of listeners at a time – each potentially listening to different songs – means it is pushing more product to consumers than a radio station could ever do in the same period of time. BMI claims, "Pandora does not play one song at a time…by 10:00 am every morning, Pandora has already performed 200 million songs, as compared with the hundreds of songs played by an average radio station per day." At the crux of BMI's argument is that Pandora (and other pure plays) has created "a new market for music performing rights." Additionally, BMI calls out Pandora on the acquisition of KXMZ, Rapid City in an effort to qualify for lower rates in accordance with the deals between ASCAP and the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC) and BMI and the RMLC in which stations pay 1.7% of gross revenues from broadcast and new media offerings. BMI calls the KXMZ deal a "brazen attempt to artificially drive down its license fees…for the purpose of 'qualifying for the same RMLC license under the same terms as our [Pandora's] competitors.'" As for ASCAP, the performance rights organization has not filed suit but has stated publicly that the KXMZ deal is a backdoor attempt to qualify for the RMLC license and the reach of that small station is nothing compared to Pandora's internet audience.
Cumulus Media to Report CHR, Hot AC and Rhythmic from Corporate in Atlanta. This move, while seemingly a drastic change in the way the company reports music for its pop music stations, is Cumulus bringing into line the way it does business for CHR, hot AC, rhythmic formats the same way it does for country. The new policy means vice president of label relations John Kilgo will handle all music recommendations for stations and those, in turn, will be approved via co-chief operating officer John Dickey's office in Atlanta. Senior vice president of programming Jan Jeffries is still part of the mix in this effort, according to Cumulus sources.
Final Round of May 2013 PPM Data Released. Arbitron delivers the last of four rounds of PPM data from the May 2013 survey that includes the 12 markets: Austin, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Providence, Raleigh, Norfolk, Nashville, Greensboro, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Memphis, and Hartford. You can find those ratings here. RadioInfo managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian has his "Ten Takeaways" from this batch of ratings here:
- Austin — KLJA's fifth successive uptick is a hefty +1.1 to 3.6 and it carries "La Jefa 107.7″ from #16 in April to #13. The Univision Radio regional Mexican operation has precisely doubled its 6+-numbers since the "Holiday" report: 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.2 – 2.3 – 2.5 – 3.6. Meanwhile, Emmis-owned similarly-formatted KLZT ("107.1 – La Z") is up for the second straight month (5.4 – 5.7 – 6.1) and ranks fourth.
- Indianapolis — For the fifth consecutive month, the market's top two stations (6+) are country-formatted rivals. With a solid +1.1 to 8.3, Cumulus Media's WFMS regains the lead. Conversely, following a strong +1.3 March-April showing, WLHK (Emmis' "Hank") slips back to second (8.6 – 7.8).
- Providence — After four downward trends in a row dating back to the "Holiday" report (14.9 – 8.4 – 8.1 – 8.0 – 7.7), WWLI explodes by +1.4 to 9.1. As a result, the Cumulus Media AC progresses from #3 to the top spot. "Lite Rock 105″ displaces CHR sibling WPRO-FM, which slips from first to second (8.9 – 8.5).
- Raleigh — The third straight (6+) gain for WRAL (#3) is a +.7 which takes the Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary facility to an even 8.0, its best 6+-share since 10.9 ("Holiday"). Clear Channel classic rocker WRDU (formerly WRVA) posts its fifth consecutive up trend, and improves from #7 to #6.
- Norfolk — After back-to-back months at 8.6 and 8.9 (6+), Entercom urban AC WVKL returns to double-digits with a 10.2. "R&B 95-7 FM" has now scored double-digits (6+) in nine of the last 15 reports.
- Nashville — On the strength of a hefty +1.1 to 4.9, Nashville Public Radio's WPLN-FM cracks the top ten, progressing from #11 in April to #10.
- Greensboro — Both of the market's FM country outlets improve from April. Entercom's WPAW "The Wolf," #2 is up seven-tenths to 9.3 – its highest 6+-stat since last November's 10.1, while Clear Channel's WTQR "New Country – Q104.1," #3 gains one-half share to 8.8 – which just so happens to be its best-ever 6+ PPM share.
- Jacksonville — Cox Media Group siblings exchange places at the top with CHR WAPE-FM (7.7, 6+) enjoying a robust +1.1, advancing from second to first. In the meantime, classic hits WJGL – actually up one-tenth to 7.3 – dips from first to second.
- Memphis — For the third straight month, WMFS-FM "ESPN SportsRadio" registers a (6+) gain. This time, it is a significant +1.4 to 4.3, by far, the Entercom-owned station's best 6+-stat in its PPM history, elevating the station from #13 in April to #8. Meanwhile, after being in the unaccustomed runner-up position for three successive months, Clear Channel urban AC KJMS returns to #1 (+.4 to 10.3), trading places with gospel sibling WHAL (10.7 – 10.1).
- Hartford — Albeit that it came down to the lowest-ranked of the 48 PPM markets, WZMX "Hot 93.7″ can nonetheless claim bragging rights for loftiest (6+) April-May improvement. The CBS Radio rhythmic CHR gains a whopping 2.1 shares (6.1 – 8.2) and leapfrogs from #8 in April to #3.
RadioInfo Career Moves. Three Eagles Communications names Joel Burke corporate programming consultant for its 47 radio stations. Burke is, and will remain, program director for First Dallas Media's Christian KCBI, Dallas. Prior to joining KCBI, Burke programmed Clear Channel's country KASE and KVET in Austin…..Weekend personality Adam moves up to evenings at Journal Broadcast Group's rock KQXR, Boise "100.3 The X." He takes over for Britt Reid who moves to the cluster's traffic department…..Roger McCoy is leaving Media One Holdings' country WYBL, Ashtabula, Ohio "98.3 The Bull" where he is program director and PM drive host to join Clear Channel's WKSF, Asheville, North Carolina "99.9 Kiss Country" as assistant program director, music director and afternoon host.
The 2013 Radio Show to Feature Two-Pronged Program Agenda. The National Association of Broadcasters and the Radio Advertising Bureau announce the 2013 Radio Show – scheduled for September 18-20 in Orlando – will feature two new conference tracks, the Programming Masters Series and Sales Consultants' Corner, both on Friday, September 20. According to a release from the organizations, "The power tracks, which will run concurrently on Friday morning, are designed to provide radio programming and sales professionals a comprehensive training opportunity in a consolidated format. Attendees will learn strategies and best practices that can be immediately employed to increase station revenue and enhance programming content." The fast-paced Programming Masters Series will address how today's multi-platform media environment impacts radio programmers as they juggle the demands of programming multiple stations and cultivating talent. Sessions include: "The Art of Story Telling;" "The Next Gen Programmer," featuring tips from college radio on how mainstream radio can connect with diverse audiences; and "What's Working at Work," featuring unique research on media consumption. Panelists include Evan Harrison, executive vice president, content and entertainment, Univision Radio; Laurie Cantillo, program director, WTOP; Buzz Knight, vice president, program development, Greater Media; and Steve Reynolds, The Reynolds Group. During the four-hour Sales Consultants' Corner, radio's top sales trainers and consultants will discuss effective strategies for training salespeople, prospecting new leads and growing revenue. Sessions include "The Seven Steps for Selling Success," "Getting the Appointment" and "Addressing Objections and Closing." Additionally, RAB will provide resources and tools stations can use to support the sales process. Panelists include Paul Weyland, president, Paul Weyland Communication Strategies; Marijane Milton, international director of revenue innovation and training, MultiBrand Media International; Michael Guld, president, The Guld Resource Group and author of "The Million Dollar Media Rep;" and Susan Novicki, president, Morrison and Abraham.
Steve Harvey Show Preps "Two-Week Celebrity Takeover." Premiere Networks nationally syndicated urban morning drive superstar Steve Harvey is taking some time off and is bringing in the celebrity big guns beginning Monday, June 17. Guest hosts from the world of music, TV and movies will sit in alongside Harvey's cast that includes Shirley Strawberry, Nephew Tommy and Carla Ferrell. The lineup of hosts includes: superstar Tyler Perry for a back-to-back two-day stint June 25th – June 26th, beloved actors Morris Chestnut and Shemar Moore, the brilliant comedic talents of Kevin Hart, Cedric The Entertainer, and Sheryl Underwood, award-winning artist Charlie Wilson, honoring him and fans with a special edition of "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" celebrating Charlie Wilson Day, NFL champion Deion Sanders, and R&B hitmaker Jaheim.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
New Morning Show Destined for Cox Media Group's 'B98.5' in Atlanta. The Vikki & Kelly Morning Show will wrap up at Cox Media Group's AC WSB-FM, Atlanta "B98.5" as Vikki Locke leaves the station to start her own media coaching company and partner Kelly Stevens also exits. Locke and Stevens have been a team at the station since 2011. Prior to that Locke co-hosted the morning show with Steve McCoy. Locke also worked at Lincoln Financial Media's CHR WSTR "Star 94" for 17 years. In a statement, Locke says, "I thank Atlanta for making a Buckeye feel like a Southerner for the last 25 years. After years of waking up at 3:00 am, I'm excited about starting this new chapter."
Shelley Wade Named Midday Host at KSSX, San Diego. Clear Channel's urban contemporary KSSX, San Diego "95.7 Kiss FM" names Shelley Wade midday personality hosting the 10:00 am to 3:00 pm show. Wade most recently served at the company's hot AC KBIG, Los Angeles "104.3 MYfm" and also spent more than a decade at CC's CHR WHTZ, New York "Z100." Initially, Wade will host the show from New York but will move to San Diego later in the summer.
Chase Daniels Takes Over Mornings at WNTR, Indianapolis '107.9 The Mix.' After exiting Lincoln Financial Media's hot AC WSTR, Atlanta "Star 94" where he held the PM drive slot, Chase Daniels moves west to Indianapolis to Entercom's hot AC "107.9 The Mix" where he'll be the morning drive host and serve as assistant program director and music director. In a statement, Daniels says, "I have been waiting for an opportunity to join the Entercom family for quite some time and I am beyond excited to work with J.R. Ammons, VP/GM Jenny Skjodt and the rest of the Indianapolis team and I brought a winter jacket and an electric blanket. Bring it on!"
Former WFNX, Boston PD Paul Driscoll Named Director of Ops and Program Development at RadioBDC. As Boston.com gets ready to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its online alternative radio station RadioBDC, it announces former WFNX, Boston program and music director Paul Driscoll is named director of operations and program development for the station. Boston.com is operated by the Boston Globe and the company's vice president of marketing & sales development Jane Bowman says, "In this role, Paul can build on our early success in establishing a foothold in the Boston music scene. His vision, and deep experience in the industry, will take RadioBDC to a new level, enabling us to expand our community of listeners." Driscoll served with WFNX for 10 years. Prior to that he was an artist development rep for Universal Music Group. He says, "We're creating our own history here at RadioBDC. We're becoming what I've always thought radio should be: about the artists, and about the community of listeners. I'm excited about this expanded role, and the opportunity to create innovative programs that will continue to engage our audience."
WGVU-AM, Grand Rapids Personality and Programmer Bill Bailey Dies. The Granite Valley State University-owned oldies outlet WGVU-AM, Grand Rapids, Michigan is mourning the death of 30-year personality and programmer Bill Bailey who died on the golf course on Wednesday, June 12 while playing during a station promotion. Bailey was a veteran of such stations as WLS, Chicago; WDRQ, Detroit and WIZF, Cincinnati. He began his radio career with Armed Forces Radio during the Vietnam War. WGVU general manager Michael Walenta states, "Bill has been an integral part of building WGVU Real Oldies. We will miss his smile, his style, and the contribution he has made to our station and our lives. His passion for music, golf, and the community are an inspiration. Please keep Bill's family in your thoughts."
Clear Channel Announces Emcees for Second Annual iHeartRadio Pool Party in Miami. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announces that LL Cool J, Jason Derulo and Miley Cyrus will co-host this year's iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party presented by sponsor VISITFLORIDA.com. The two-day musical weekend, taking place June 28-29, is part of the Fontainebleau's BleauLive concert series and will feature main stage performances by superstar recording artists Pitbull, Ke$ha, Afrojack, Icona Pop, Krewella and recently added to the performance lineup Jason Derulo as well as live poolside sets by DJ Prostyle, DJ Skee and DJ Obscene. The evening performances will stream live at 9:00 pm ET, Saturday, June 29 on Yahoo! and more than 120 Clear Channel mainstream and rhythmic CHR and electronic dance music stations nationwide. It will also air the evening performances live and report updates every hour throughout the day. The exclusive television broadcast of the two-day event will air nationally on The CW Network on Monday, July 15, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm ET/PT.
Arbitron Releases May 2013 PPM Data for 12 More Markets. The third round of May 2013 PPM data is released by Arbitron and includes the markets Portland, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Orlando, and Columbus. You can find that data here. RadioInfo managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian spotlights his "Ten Takeaways" below.
- Charlotte — country remains the center of attention in the 24th-rated market, with CBS Radio's WSOC rebounding after a one-half share March-April decline to a nine-tenths April-May gain (6.7 – 7.6). In the process, "Country's Hottest Hits" returns to the top spot from #3 in April. This is WSOC's highest 6+-share since last May's 7.7. Meanwhile, WKKT (Clear Channel's "Kat Country") is off by one full-share (7.1 – 6.1) and tumbles from a first-place tie to #4.
- Pittsburgh — Several parallels exist between Charlotte's WSOC and Pittsburgh's WDSY. Both are CBS Radio-owned country outlets and each registers a nine-tenths April-May gain. In the case of WDSY, the 7.0 – 7.9 improvement lifts "Pittsburgh's Country Y108″ from #4 in April to #2. Also highly noteworthy: It is WDSY's most potent 6+-share since PPM became ratings currency in the Steel City.
- Sacramento — Ironies in May's PPM numbers continue and stretch to the left coast as the station registering the most significant 6+ April-May gain is – you guessed it – a CBS Radio-owned country property, and the increase – once again – is by nine-tenths. Specifically, 105.1 KNCI enjoys its third successive up trend (5.0 – 5.1 – 5.3 – 6.2) and progresses from #5 in April to #2. The last time KNCI had a 6+ showing this high was April 2012 (6.2 as well).
- San Antonio — Just as has been witnessed in the three previous markets cited in this overview, San Antonio's strongest 6+ April-May improvement is by nine-tenths. In this particular case though, it is not by a CBS Radio country-formatted outlet, but by Cox Media Group rocker KISS, which advances from #11 to #9. Moreover, KISS is up for the fifth straight month: 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.2 – 3.4 – 3.6 – 4.5 and has its highest 6+-stat since December 2009′s 4.6.
- Cincinnati — WKRQ makes a dramatic +1.1 to 6.9, which is the Hubbard hot AC's strongest 6+-share since last August's 7.0. The increase helps "Q102″ inch up from #5 in April to #4.
- Salt Lake City — Clear Channel CHR KZHT "97.1 ZHT" notches an eight-tenths gain (6.4 – 7.2) and displaces Bonneville talk outlet KSL at #1; KSL takes a significant -1.5 to 6.0, but only falls to #2.
- Las Vegas — There is more good news for the country format, as KWNR boasts the best 6+-gain (+1.3) of any station in the 36 PPM markets released thus far. In addition, Clear Channel's "95.5 Vegas Country" zooms from #21 (April) to #13.
- Kansas City — From a 6+ ratings standpoint, November through April was especially unkind to KRBZ. In that stretch, the Entercom alternative outlet experienced six successive negative trends: 4.6 – 4.1 – 3.7 – 3.3 – 3.2 – 2.9 – 2.8. The month of May though proves to be a different story with "96.5 – The Buzz" busting out with a massive +1.2 (2.8 – 4.0) to jump from #15 in April to #12.
- Orlando — With an eight-tenths gain (4.8 – 5.6, 6+), CBS Radio-owned classic hits WOCL "Sunny 105.9″ progresses from #8 to #6.
- Columbus — Clear Channel talk WTVN follows up its +.2 (March-April) with an eight-tenths improvement to 5.7 (6+), bumping up from #6 in April to #4.
Goo Goo Dolls High on New "Magnetic" Album. Pictured here with ABC News Radio's Andrea Dresdale are the Goo Goo Dolls backstage at ABC TV's "Good Morning America." The band tells Dresdale that after their less-than-stellar previous album, "Something for the Rest of Us," the band reflected on the tone of the record and decided to make a record that would be fun. Johnny Rzeznik tells Dresdale, "I just wanted to write an album that was gonna be fun. I was determined that I was gonna actually enjoy myself writing and recording this album. So, we made the right decisions about things this time. We learned from the mistakes of our last album." The band heads out on tour June 25 in support of the record paired up with Matchbox 20 and the band reports that press and ticket sales have been "great."
Frank Flores Appointed VP of Hispanic Marketing and Sales at SiriusXM. The satcaster announces Frank Flores is named vice president of Hispanic marketing and sales. He'll oversee the marketing and advertising sales initiatives surrounding the SiriusXM Latino channels, which include ten exclusive commercial-free music channels covering a wide variety of music genres, and multiple Spanish-language sports and talk channels. President and chief content officer Scott Greenstein states, "We are excited to have Frank Flores join SiriusXM as we continue the expansion of our Latino subscriber initiative for a national audience of bilingual listeners. Frank will help lead the growth of SiriusXM Latino, which contains the most comprehensive Latin programming lineup on radio. He is a dynamic executive with deep experience and we welcome him to the SiriusXM team." Prior to joining SiriusXM, Flores was SVP of sales marketing for National Latino Broadcasting.
Bobby Bones Helps Jake Owen Finish CMA Music Festival Set. American Country Awards "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" Jake Owen (pictured here in the studio with Bobby Bones) had his set cut short at last week's CMA Music Festival due to bad weather. Premiere Networks syndicated country morning show host Bobby Bones offered to let Owen make it up to his fans by finishing his set live on air from the program's Nashville studio. Premiere reports that "hundreds of thousands of fans tuned in to the broadcast, which was also streamed live on www.BobbyBones.com, to hear some of Owen's biggest hits, including the multi-week #1 singles "Alone With You" and "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," chart-topper "The One That Got Away," and current top 5 smash "Anywhere With You." Owen says of the broadcast, "The CMA did the right thing, they were trying to keep people safe. Of course, we were all a little bummed when the show was cut short. So for Bobby to invite me in to do something like this and show that kind of support really goes to show how much he cares! This was incredible!"

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Inter- Province Finance Committee Meet - 09 & 10 March 2013 Provincial Economers of all the provinces with their Finance Committee members had their meeting at Hatigaon on 09 and 10 March 2013 organized by Sr. Ancila Jose the Economer General. Mother Philomena Mathew welcomed the members and wished them fruitful time.
The Ferrando Speech and Hearing Centre received the prestigious "Best Institution National Award' on 06 February 2013. Sr. Catheine Joseph, Provincial of Shillong province and the president of the Institution received the award on behalf of the center from the Honourable President of India Sri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi on 06 February 2013.
Little Flower School, Hatigaon turned into silver this year. A solemn inauguration of the Jubilee Year was held at the School on 09 February 2013 in an exuberant style. Fr. V.M. Thomas sdb, the provincial of Guwahati province declared the Jubilee Year opened as the students, teachers, parents and management broke into applause.
WAC (Women Association of Catechesis): The day 08 March 2013, was marked and recorded in the history of the Congregation, as we inaugurated the Women Association for Catechesis (WAC), in the MSMHC Generalate Hatigaon, at 10.30 a.m. with the hoisting of WAC flag by Mother Philomena Mathew the Chief Guest of the day, and the meaningful Bible Procession led by her from the lawn to the Conference hall.


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1. Sparky, loving everyone, except Jehovah witnesses, licked faces freely.
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2. UNENCUMBERED | Octogenarian, unencumbered by latest gizmos, embraces yoga, life universe.
- Gilda Zelin
3. ANTI-GERM-STUFF OVERLOAD! | What's an immune system to do but attack itself?
- Lisa Johnson
- Brittany Cowling
5. NEWS ITEM | Politician speaks honestly and plainly. Hell freezes. Pigs fly.
- Lois Chance
6. CHOICES | She adopted the dog. He hated dog. He's gone.
- Denise Hendsbee
7. REDEMPTION | Alien brain slugs are discovered, vanquished. Tea Party's over!
- Melissa Mendes Campos
8. That's not how I want my story to end.
- Geoff Lawson
9. AND THE WIND WHISPERS | Her shopping cart. Homeless woman has nothing... Has everything
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All the entries . . .
UNDROWNED | Touched and thought in vain; Fathomed love; outlived pain.
SANTA CRUZ HAIKU | Seductive Ocean, entices us through cool breath. Liberate yourself.
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM | Burdened elephant, weary, knees bending, laid down and died.
PRECIPICE | Jobs? (Kids ... Despair) optimistically compromised faithfully ... fall begins
A JOURNEY, BRIEF AND SWIFT | Arrival, naivete. Maturing, discoveries. Authority apathetic. Consequential accountability. Lessons.
UNEXPECTEDLY, LIFE: YOU HAVE ALTERED | Prematurely confident. Unfortunately ignorant. Expensive carelessness. Effectively awakening. Unforgettable.
My cute, high school girlfriend turned sixty last week.
THE PACT | She said. Then he said. Then they did it.
LITERARY NOTIONS | Great ideas often pop up like worms after rain.
FIELD OF DREAMS | Today, the SF Giants won their 10th World Series.
NEWS ITEM | Politician speaks honestly and plainly. Hell freezes. Pigs fly.
PERSONAL AD | Beautiful handicapped baby girl needs father and mother. Hurry!
Stretching, aligning ... hands and feet on mat … then tea.
She calls crying … Mama! Help me! ... I send money.
Pulling a final breath, Mom softly passed with grace.
SPRING BREAK 1971 | Madison to Daytona, partied two weeks. Total: Thirty dollars.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY | Sheets windward; fluffing. Aircraft carrier closing in. Surfing wake. *****Jeff, is it fluffing? There was a letter missing …
I searched for God in all the wrong places.
THE PARK | The officer asked, "Would this get us all high?"
UNENCUMBERED | Octogenarian, unencumbered by latest gizmos, embraces yoga, life universe.
TRUE LOVE IN UNLIKELY PLACES | Unhappy marriage. Animal shelter dogs. Best lifetime relationships ever.
SO MUCH DEPENDS UPON | That waking moment. With you next to me. Smiling.
YUMMY | "Umami" the chef explained. "Oh baby" his lover replied.
SWEET PEAS | Magenta sweet peas blew olfactory kisses to lucky passers-by.
DAMN GODS | Gods wage waning wars; goddesses linger in looming peace.
it's like it never happened, but it really did.
THE DIE EFFECT | Smart meters bring dangers, privacy invasions and economic devastation.
The sun. The moon. The stars. The world. God.
Butterflies about, watch them shout, "I'm beautiful, look, see."
I feel like I'm 25, it was my best.
You say, "I need a job … I'm for sale."
A little dirt never hurt, so eat carrots raw.
We all feel feelings. We feel good the same.
THE LIL MAN | Small, loud, handsome, dramatic, hard-headed, pleasant, strong, intelligent, flirty.
REDEMPTION | Alien brain slugs are discovered, vanquished. Tea Party's over!
BIG SISTER | Fighting evil, she traded the veil for a badge.
THE METAMORPHOSIS | I awoke transformed ... into a chicken. Man, life clucks.
From crystalis to butterfly, I am that which was.
LOVE THE PATH | Excruciating journey ends flying into safety of open arms.
SWIRLING winds. Coastal fog. Rising Tides. Sunny coastline afternoons.
THE BIG GAME! | We came, saw the game, ate pretzels … and lost!
LOVIN' LIFE IN SANTA CRUZ | Sunrise, waves lap at toes, sand through fingers. Happiness.
Waving, wonderful washes the sea over me, refreshing pools.
Sparky, loving everyone, except Jehovah witnesses, licked faces freely.
Mystically Sensuous, cooled my flesh, my eyes rolled back.
Her blood pressure dropped, stroking the soft White Dog.
Sweating, she scuttled sideways, clearing the terrifying Thrusting Machine.
GONE | Your hair is everywhere; defensively twisted away from me.
GOODBYE, MOON | Through tears, she saw the moon one last time.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING ON EARTH? | Earth is overpopulated by humans. Solution: Global birth control.
IT'S A LIFE | A ride many will try only few will master.
REPETITION | Writing, euphoria, vacuity, upheaval, unblock, euphoria, writing, repetition.
SEX GOD AND MYSTERY | My God! I am pregnant. Who is the father?
RANGO | Shot a man, got girl, sunset. The end.
CHILDHOOD | Uncle, incest, shame, self-hatred, sex addiction, abortions, JESUS! recovery …
Just as space never ends, time has never began.
Life, random order, we a ball on roulette wheel.
WE | A speck of fertilizer indubitably changing the earth.
GOOD TIMES? | I am a man. I need a job. Now.
NIGHTMARE FAMILY LIFE | CPS hell! Children's court. Body mutilation. ADHD. Demons. Light!
EMERGING TRIUMPHANT | Enthralled by radical serendipities we thrive against all odds.
DISCONNECTED | Oppressing panic turns liberating bliss—forgot iPhone on vacation.
Put some spring in your step we're finally free.
BEAUTY'S VILE COUNTERPART | Constructing family, recognizing and naming, created the excluded monster.
After the car crash, we laughed then kissed...
IF YOU MUST | Blame the multitude of invisible wave activity surrounding me.
ANTI-GERM-STUFF OVERLOAD! | What's an immune system to do but attack itself?
I grew rapidly, at first, before I moved here.
FRANCIS | Heaven hadn't found any answers in Francis Logan Goliath.
THE WAVES BREAK ON INNOCENCE | Youthful joy brutally tarnished; a family learns what matters.
N.Y. JOURNAL/9-11 | Pregnant! Smiling, I turn ... a plane heading at me!
2011, A SPACE IDIOCY | A resurrected HAL 9000 instinctively creates a Facebook page.
BAD DAY AT OK CORRAL | The schoolmarm burned, Tex blazed, a six-shooter fell flacid.
HORMONES ON HOLIDAY | Romance at the seashore with children roiled in fog.
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFFAL | Presidential indecisiveness holding the button, then the earthquake struck.
STRING SOLO | Sex crazed politicians plotting world dominance abide universal puppeteer.
THE CORNER POCKET | Ocean of beer. Salty tears. Last shot. Game over.
THE HOOK | They jumped out of the water to take The Hook.
LOST | Computer got virus, book irretrievable, back to bottle, Lost.
She is cooing to her baby as I garden
The cage door opened as the white shark passed
MYSTERY AND ROMANCE | Quiet, Shot, Running, Dark, Scuttle, Leap, Embrace, Happy Ending
SPRINGFIELD | Dow plummets. Dao soars. Springfield grimaces, hesitating to follow.
HUBRISTIC FIT | Roll the presses. Epic all-nighter yields nine worder.
WAR | Uniformed, grasping door latch: the last of my father.
FULL SPEED AHEAD | Four hundred thousand furlongs per fortnight. Now that's fast.
LIFE | creation birth childhood learning adulthood service family experiences culmination
I was a dear wish and I came true.
That's not how I want my story to end.
POST-GRADUATE LAMENT | He's stuck in Oakland with the unemployment blues
THE JOURNEY | Giving birth. One then two, into herself she grew.
Lost. Woods. Afraid. Sunset ... Dark ... Sunrise. Path. Road. Found.
UNBOUNDED | Aching, sweating, straining ... I found where the twist flops.
DEAD A HEAD | 3011. Reawakened, my cryogenic head unfrozen. Drat, smart.
MOONSHINER DAUGHTER'S | First job north. Shocked by greedy bosses!
TAKING THE HINT | Painstakingly removing the Chihuly, Jack exulted: "She loves me!"
ARRIVAL | Etches opportunities. Accomplishing unexpected proof. Presence affirms perfection.
BEHIND FALLEN TEARS | Ripped pictures, fallen tears, unspoken words. Friends at war.
CHOSEN | Each clenched fist relaxed, Ahmed drew the short straw.
NOBODY WILLING | He's drunk, yelling again. A Baby Name book closes.
AND THE WIND WHISPERS | Her shopping cart. Homeless woman has nothing... Has everything.
CHOICES | She adopted the dog. He hated dog. He's gone
THE WEDDING | Eyes met, Vows spoken, lips touched, then two were one.
ALL THESE PEOPLE | Who are we? "Myself," she whispered.
WAIKIKI AFTER 20 YEARS | You drink maitais. I talk. You fall. I push.
NOBODY WILLING | He's drunk, yelling again. A baby name book closes.
THE PROTECTOR | Adults frightened him. So off came the tadpole legs.
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Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia
The 90 islands making up the Langkawi group lie 20 miles off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. The islands remain quiet and relatively unspoiled, with a total population of only 30,000 inhabitants.
Porto Malai, Langkawi, Malaysia
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