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Last weekend, in an effort to find a place to store The Complete Calvin and Hobbes, (estimated size: bigger than your TV), some stuff in the apartment had to go. Old magazines, extraneous furniture were on the chopping block, but quite possibly the easiest objects to part with were the stacks and stacks of old burnt CDs that were sitting unused around the apartment:
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I was one of the first people I knew to get a CD burner, and had made good use of the medium all the way through college. Having a 200 disc CD changer and a burner always made for interesting times, as it was placed on "Random" (the ancestor of "Shuffle") , and monitored with remote in hand. CDs would be burnt just to have on hand, you know, in case you ever needed to have a copy of Lou Reed's 8th best solo album. I was never a big cover art guy, just some hastily scrawled sharpie writing, with occasional words crossed out or arrows drawn when mistakes were made. When all my possessions made their way across the country to San Diego, the 200 disc changer didn't last more than a few months before breaking down. I bought a new one, 300 discs, without a second thought. A CD changer was how it had always been, but this one was bigger and better. Probably the day after it had arrived, a friend asked how much it cost and smugly remarked "huh…could've just gotten an iPod."
This was probably first quarter 2004, and it's one of those decisions that proves that time travel is impossible, because future me would have clearly come back to warn me against it, were it possible. Within two years, the disc changer was sold on Craigslist, multiple hard drives were obtained to store music and the glorious window of freeipods.com's existence was exploited to its maximum potential. The CD-R's, formerly a prized possession, gathered dust in a corner, waiting for us to move to I could throw them away then.
As a man of action, I decided not to wait until we move. The CD's were gathered up, those on spindles de-spindled, those in imitation Case Logic binders left there. Some quick photos were taken, estimates of total cost attempted and abandoned, and then the CDs were uncerimoniously deposited in the alley trashcan. I'd like to think that a random hobo came by, hoping to score a banana peel with a tiny bit of banana residue, and instantly became a hobo, who, though poor in material possessions, now had a vast wealth of indie cred.
Now there's just that matter of what to do with the binders of REAL CDs…Anyone wanna buy a grab bag?
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[…] After the great CD Cleanout of a few months ago, I was left with a bunch of actual CDs. Not CD-r's. Shocking! I didn't want to just throw them away when the possibility of raking in several dollars of cold, hard cash remained. So I'm listing them, complete with out of focus photo, on ebay. There's a lot of good CDs in there, and even though they might not play, they're kind of neat to look at. Even though iTunes makes it easy to keep track of album artwork, the days of flipping through a case logic case and knowing what Stone Temple Pilots "Purple" or Smashing Pumpkins "Pisces Iscariot" cd look like even though it doesn't say the name on the CD are long gone. So if that era is one you want to revisit for some sick reason, please bid on my CDs! […]

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- Production year: 2009
- Country: USA
- Cert (UK): PG
- Runtime: 92 mins
- Directors: Harald Zwart
- Cast: Aishwarya Rai, Alfred Molina, Andy Garcia, Emily Mortimer, Jean Reno, John Cleese, Steve Martin
The first Pink Panther film back in 1964 was the most stylish. The second one, A Shot in the Dark, was the funniest. The rest was all downhill and the revival with Steve Martin as Clouseau is so far (which is as far as it should be allowed to go) disastrous. John Cleese, who doesn't bother about a French accent, is particularly bad as Dreyfus and the producers appear to believe that farce (that most delicate of genres) is humour played with the utmost crudity.


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▷ That Story where Len Gets Molested by Gakupo & Kaito- wait that's a lot of 'em… (MST, part 2)
Apologies for stretching this post out 2 days longer than planned, I pooted out due to tiredness. T_T We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programing right after this post. c: ANYWAYS, here's part 2 of the fanfiction we've been MST3king, and thankfully the final part. Here's a basic summary of the last 3 chapters, which can be found here for those who want to take a gander:
Len was Kidnapped by Gakupo & Kaito & had a rape 3 way with them. The rest of the Cryptonloids went back & looked for him. Dumbness happened all throughout. Our Reaction:
Chapter 4: Rin's P.O.V
I probably understand how Len got lost in a huge forest like this. He probably didn't know how to get out. Well the girls and I were looking around, seeing if Len was there. I saw Miku climb up a tree, and I asked, "Miku, what are you doing?"
Tinker:*as Miku* I'm part squirrel! It helps me get in touch with my ancestors.
She replied, "I'm going to get a better view to see anything weird.
"Okay," I answered back.
Vivo:*as Rin* Tell me if you see any descriptive prose in this fanfic while you're up there. And perhaps see if you can find your other quotation mark too.
A few minutes later Miku announced, "Hey, I can see a mansion from here!"
Tinker: Minutes?! Daymn, either that's a tall tree or Miku has really bad eyesight and needs to squint to see stuff well.
Vivo: I wonder what the others were doing during that time.
That's strange I never saw a mansion here before.
Tinker: That's strange I forgot how to use colons & tenses properly again.
When Luka, Meiko, and I climbed up the tree, we saw a huge mansion.
"Hey! I think Len's in there!" I yelled out.
"Yeah, I think so too," Luka replied, "Lets go."
Vivo: *as Luka* It says so right her in my copy of the script!
Tinker: *as Rin, with the script in front of her* Mine too!
As we were walking towards the mansion I thought, "Len don't worry, I'm coming."
Tinker: You see fangirls, THAT'S how you spell coming.
Vivo: OH GOD YOU JUST HAD TO MENTION THAT
~Len's P.O.V~
After breakfast, I went to my bedroom, then when I about to take a nap, I was a note.
Tinker & Vivo:….
Tinker: *picture*….?
Vivo: Why is Len acting so bloody casual in the mansion of his two male rapist snugglebun-I just answered my own question didn't I?
Tinker: *pats Vivo's head* Poor child…
When I looked at the letter I saw this.
Dear Len Kagamine,
Vivo: …I stole your brain and transfused it into my cat. Thanks for letting me borrow it, as it is a perfect fit. - Lovey Love Love, the Author
Tinker: …I'm sorry that when you get this letter you will have turned into a paper note. It's entirely my fault but at least it gets you out of being character raped for all eternity. Your Biggest fan, the Half-Blooded Prince.
There is always something you will regret working in Vocaloid. What do you regret?
Tinker: Getting into the damn thing in the first place. Now I'm stuck listening to fanbrats & having to actually put effort into my crappy writing.
Vivo: Boo hoo, Tinker.
From, Somebody you don't remember.
I thought about it for a few minutes then I realized something.
Vivo: That I left my banana scented stationary back at my house. DAMN.
There is something I regret the most.
Vivo: Not spending more time with your sister?
Tinker: Being the most shota of all the Vocaloids?
Vivo: Being a robot without the power to love?
Tinker: Not putting the toilet seat down for Meiko often enough?
I always die for.
Vivo:…for what?
Tinker: For FREEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOM
Master always make me die. Now, I understand away. They didn't want to get hurt or worse.
Vivo: Uh, love, I think yer missing a word or two there.
Tinker: I have no idea why they're still alive in the computerized world if master deleted or uninstalled them. This is just complete crap. So much.
Under the letter I found a gun.
Vivo: Hahahh, the story is actively trying to get Len to off himself!
Tinker: *as the person who Len doesn't know* It's too late for me Len, but you can still escape with your dignity from this fanfic!
I looked out the window and I saw Rin and the others running to the mansion. They were far away for now. Then I thought of a plan. I went downstairs and talked to them.
Vivo: *as Len* Heee-y, would you fine blokes mind not killing my friends & my sister for me? I'd really appreciate it mates….
Kaito questioned me, "First why are downstairs right now and why do you have a gun?"
Tinker: *as Kaito* YOUNG MAN I THOUGH I TOLD YOU TO STAY IN YOUR ROOM UNTIL YOU THOUGH ABOUT WHAT YOU'VE DONE.
"The girls found the mansion, we got to defend ourselves and don't worry I have a plan," Len answered, " It has to do with the gun, and Gakupo's sword. Get it now then I'll tell you the plan."
Vivo: *as Len* WE HAVE TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM THE DREADED DOUBLE-X CHROMOZOMES
Tinker: *as above* IF THEY REACH US THEY'LL NAG US TO DEATH ABOUT NOT RAPING YOUR LOVES AND BE GENERALLY BITCHY ICKY GIRLS.
Vivo: *still as Len* AND MIGHT AFFECT US WITH THEIR COOTIES.
Chapter 5, Insanity.
Normal P.O.V
Tinker: It's 3rd person POV you dork.
As Rin and the others open the door, they couldn't believe their eyes.
Vivo: The mansion was covered head to toe in tacky animal print.
As you can tell they were surprised about Kaito and Gakupo were alive this whole time and they didn't even know it.
Tinker: Wait, I though that they were erased from the girl's memories?!
Vivo: Perhaps only Len was due to Gakupo & Kaito constantly raping him, and instead of the Master letting Len go around always afraid of rape?
Tinker: WELL SHIT VIVO, I think you solved the fic! STOCKHOLM'S SYNDROME NO JUSTU
Miku bend down to her knees and cried, "All this time you were alive and I didn't know it?" then tears were falling down from her face. All the rest were shocked and speechless, even Mieko was surprised.
Vivo: I didn't know there was an UTAU named Mieko!
Tinker: Miku has a very very sane & reasonable reaction to this. *is serious*
Rin thought, "I can't believe my eyes! Wait a minute, They could have kidnapped Len!"
Both: NAWH REALLY
Before Rin was about to say something Luka interrupted, "I know your hiding Len somewhere so speak up."
Gakupo just replied, "What are you talking about?"
Vivo: *as Gakupo*This house is an orphanage for abandoned kittens me & Kaito find in the street only! Sexy, SEXY, kittens, that is….
Luka answered in a fierce tone, "Don't play stupid with me! I know you're hiding him somewhere!"
"Fine I'll tell you, If .. You beat Gakupo in a battle," Kaito said.
Vivo: *as Kaito* A POKEMON battle, that is.
Tinker:*as Luka* Why don't I beat YOU in a battle and have Gakupo tell me?
"Fine then," Luka replied while bringing out her fish, "I'll kick his ass."
Meiko whispered to the others, "Let Luka take care of this, while they're distracted we'll looked for Mr. Shota boy. Lets split up."
Vivo: Meiko's apparently Fred in this fanfic.
Tinker: *as Meiko* LET'S SPLIT UP GANG
Vivo:…that's, that's horrifying Tinker.
"Hai..," everyone else replied.
Tinker: *as Miku* When I find my shota, I will be his kawaii Tenshi and make sure that he is completely sugoi, desu! *sparkle*
As they looked around, Rin was pulled by someone into the closer.
Vivo: Kyra Sedgwick!? How did you get here?!
When Rin was about to scream, her mouth and the person whispered, "Shhh, don't let them hear you, they might kill you."
"Len!" Rin shouted.
"Shh… they're after me… so whisper," Len replied.
"Hai," Rin replied. "So how did you get here?"
Tinker:*as Len* Well, you know, I flew here on my banana powered wings - WHAT DO YOU THINK RIN
Len answered, "Well they kinappped me and locked me into a chamber but I manage to escaped for now."
"Good job Len," Rin complemented, "Now lets go out of here." She tried to open the door, she realized the door was locked, "Hey Len, can you open this door for me?"
Vivo: From the outside? How could Len open the door if he's stuck in the Closer with you?
Tinker: WITH HIS FACE OF COURSE
"Nah, I don't want to," Len answered with a smirk.
"Why?" Rin asked.
Tinker:*as Len* I don't feel like it, you do it!
"Because," Len answered while pointing his gun at her head, "I want to kill you."
"Why Len?" Rin questioned.
Tinker: Rin question unmoved, not shocked, or surprised at these startling turn of events after all!
Vivo: Maybe she thinks she's preforming a song?
"That's because I always have to die for you because of your stupid mistakes, It's time for once that you die for me," Len said. He shot Rin on the head, as she fell on the floor there was blood all over the floor. "I wonder how is Gakupo and Kaito are doing?" Len wondered.
Tinker: RIIIIIIIIN D,:
Vivo: Don't worry, if Len can come back from death, SO CAN RIN.
Meanwhile During the battle …
Tinker: INTERA MILE MILEBUS PROCUL
As Luka was dodging Gakupo fearsome blows she questioned, "How the hell did you get so skilled?"
Vivo: *as Gakupo* I watched a lot of old Earl Flynn movies, thus my chosen fighting style of smashing swords together!
"I was always this good," Gakupo replied.
"Then why weren't you this good long time ago?" Luka said as she was about to hit him with her fish.
Tinker: No mater what you do to her, Luka always eventually succumbs to Engrish.
Suddenly Gakupo sliced up her fish, and he just answered, "Because I wasn't allowed to use my sword and Master forced me to be a weaking and make you superior." As he sliced up Luka head off he thought, "Finally, I can now release my sufferings now."
Both: DECAPITATIOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
When Meiko looked in the closet where Rin was, she saw Rin her blood looked like a pool as it surround her body.
Tinker: *as Meiko* Geez, how did they fit that much blood into her tiny body?! It's like someone literally filled the bottom of this closet with red Kool-aid or something.
Meiko couldn't believe it, she was so surprised that she even dropped her sake. Then another gun was pointed to Meiko's head.
Vivo: Don't worry, it was a nerf gun.
"Bye Meiko," Kaito said as he shot Meiko. Then she fell on Rin, blood surrounding both of the girls.
Tinker: So we went from a Yaoi raep fanfic to a mystery fanfic to a Vocaloid Ladies's Snuff fanfic?
Vivo: Eh… about right.
Vivo:…sequel? I though you said it was only ONE fanfic we had to do!?!? D:
Tinker: It's technically the epilogue/sequel hook, but the author didn't think to write it like that.
While they were talking, a young boy was sneaking in the window. He had silver hair in a pony tail, and had red eyes. He had a more matured body than Len.
Tinker: A more… sexy body than Len, oh ho ho.
Vivo: What do you want to bet that Dell (who fits this description to a T) is wanting to bone Len too?
He put the letter on the bed. Suddenly, he disappeared with the wind. Leaving no evidence behind but the letter.
Vivo: *makes whooshing noise*
What Happened to Miku
Miku was running around the mansion. She couldn't believe what happened to the rest of them.
Tinker: Well, BELIEVE IT!
Tinker: Oh geez sorry 'bout the Naruto joke my bad so sorry…
Luka was murdered by Gakupo, Len killed his sister, and Meiko was shot. Her tears were overflowing from her face while she ran.
Vivo: Aw, poor bird. Just want to give her a hug.
Tinker: Me too. ;3;
When she opened a door to some room, she saw a huge, and beautiful mirror. She went to mirror and place her hand on it.
Tinker: *as Miku* High five me!
Suddenly a image appeared. The reflection looked exactly like her but it was a guy.
Tinker: And his penis was attached to his head like a unicorn.
Vivo: EEW LIZ GAUUUGH THAT'S JUST GROSS
Miku asked, "Who are you?"
Vivo: *as genderbend* Jim Shorts.
Tinker: *as above* Tom Ato.
The reflection answered, "I'm your brother."
Miku complained, "I don't have a brother."
Tinker: Yeah, not technically. But it's not unheard of in fanfics.
Vivo: Huh, does that mean that her & her brother are like Rin & Len, respectively?
"You do, they erased me just because you were acting so selfish," replied the reflection.
"What do you mean?" Miku asked.
Vivo: Just what I was about to ask.
"You didn't want a brother anymore since who had to share your fame, so you wanted me to be destroyed. So master had to destroy me," he answered, "and you're going to pay." Suddenly Miku and her brother switched. Now Miku was stuck in the mirror and her brother was revived.
Vivo: WTF…. hah hah ah!
Tinker: In what universe did Mikuo have a voicebank?!
"Let me out!" Miku yelled.
He replied, "It's your fault that I was destroyed." He walked away from the mirror, and Miku was trapped on the other side forever…
Tinker: Le FIN
Vivo: Very cheery ending right there if I may say so meself.
Tinker: I KNOW! WHY DON'T MAKE OUR OWN EPILOUGE?
Well, once Gumi realized what in the hell was going on, she rallied up all the remaining Vocaloids to confront Master about this tomfoolery. When Master heard what happened to his precious Cryptonloids (and one INTERNET Co. Ltdloid) he did what any reasonable person would do: uninstall his virus infected programs & re-install them with better malware protection. Meiko then stopped being an abusive drunk to herself, Gakupo & Kaito stopped raeping Len, and everyone was resurrected. The new anti-virus software made Dell & Mikuo nice too. AND THEY ALL LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Vivo: *throws glitter*
Tinker: Honestly Vivo, I gotta stop giving you glitter.


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Dear Hearts
so nice to see pictures of animals, companions loved friends.
I live now on a property near Young NSW, I rent a small cottage and all around me I have cattle that is raised by the owners.
The catlle is often moved acros the road to another place and I often see small culfs lost and calling to their mothers. In February I noticed that one culf was left behind while the cows were moved to onother side across the road. I spoke to the owner about it , he said that something was wrong with its leg so it can not move as fast as others and it will propably die. He said that he looses about 7 procent of cattle and he is not calling vet to asist them because they charge lots of money.
I am so sad for this culf who is such a great little one. I wached him every day and observe him. I took some water in backets to the tree where he likes to rest under.
I cry often as I feel so sory for this one welfere. I love this one so much I wish I could take care of him and hope that I win money so I can take him to vet.
I feel so helpless and I cant do anything as I dont want to be kiked out of this cottage.
Now there are some cows near him but he is lonely as none of cows wants to adopt him. We also had no rain and water in dams is almost dry the grass is dry and my little one is often near the dam trying to get some water but dificult to acess by him.
I ask for prayers that it will find strenght and love, he or she is such a great one but anfortunately he is called "7procent" in the eyes of the owners.
I will try to downoad the picture of him here. Loving you
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29 4 / 2013
What is the Greatest Challenge Facing Event Marketers?
By Colleen Donnelly, etouches Social Media Community Manager
Event marketers love data. Analytics provide insight into customer behavior which ultimately improves business strategies. According to a recent report by the Exhibit and Event Marketers Association (E2MA) and the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, most respondents to a recent survey of tradeshow exhibitors reveal that shows are important to their businesses. Some recognize the need for better measurement of event ROI. Additional tools are needed to fully maximize the value of events and integrate them into the overall marketing strategy.
According to the survey, 89% of respondents find business value in tradeshows and an additional 31% recognize tradeshows as essential to their overall business objectives. The issue is trade shows and events remain disconnected from overall business strategy. 45% of respondents find it difficult to explain and justify the business benefits of tradeshows and 19% were unsure how to handle and act on leads.
Additionally the report suggests events are perceived primarily as revenue-driving opportunities. 64% of respondents use them to source new prospects, 62% hope to gather and cultivate leads, and 61% seek face-to-face meetings with clients and potential customers.
How can event marketers improve event measurement? Developing standards for measuring ROI from face-to-face meetings and events can bridge the gap between underutilized data and business objectives. "The exhibit and event marketing medium needs to develop generally accepted practices for measuring outcomes from face-to-face marketing efforts," said the E2MA Executive Director Jim Wurm in a statement. "It is imperative for marketers to obtain and employ exhibit and event marketing analytics to inform the value of their spend and guide them on their future investments."
The CMO Council reports new technologies, however, are changing the game and adding to the face-to-face engagement experience at events. Personal technologies and mobile, both high on the list, were once feared to rob live events of some value.
Now is the time to begin developing better tools to better measure and track the value of events and experiential marketing.
Tell us your thoughts on this report by engaging with us on Twitter!
The report is based on a survey of 260 brand marketers between Q4, 2012 and Q1. 2013 along with interviews with 21 senior brand marketers and 11 event and trade show industry experts. The full study is available for sale on the E2MA website.
23 4 / 2013
EIBTM Online Education Week – Hybrid Events Tweet Chat
By Colleen Donnelly, etouches Social Media Community Manager
Back by popular demand! Taking place from April 22-26, EIBTM Online Education Week provides event professionals the opportunity to virtually view some of the best-attended sessions from EIBTM, read blogs about the latest trends in the industry and even participate in Twitter discussions on a variety of topics.
EIBTM organized a Twitter chat earlier today on hybrid events, led by Paul Cook of Planet Planit Ltd. Paul is a member of the Global Speakers Federation and he offers talks about the practicalities of making hybrid events happen and he trains people on managing risk especially in relation to hybrid events.
During the one hour session, we were excited to engage with many of our industry peers and collaborate on best practices for hybrid events. Questions varied from what exactly is a hybrid event to what are best practices to engage attendees during hybrid events.
Juan Diaz offered one particularly interesting insight regarding attendees and hybrid events: "Hybrid as the industry defines is just an electronic layer on top of the event but for attendees it has a different meeting. Attendees will rule how the experience is driven. As I see it, events have several layers and the onsite is just one." Content for hybrid attendees must be ripe for virtual sharing. To ensure that engagement remains high during your event, you must keep in mind which types of content attendees are likely to share.
At the conclusion of the chat, Paul Cook offered three final tips:
1. Never leave the planning of a hybrid event until the last minute.
2. Only plan a hybrid event if it makes sense in your overall communication strategy
3. Plan your program with your different audiences (on site and on line) in mind
Check out a few highlights from the Twitter chat below! And don't forget to check out all the offerings from EIBTM Online Education Week here.
22 4 / 2013
Webinar Recap: eSelect Version 2!
By Lauren DuBois, etouches Event Marketing Associate
Experience is everything. Here at etouches, we put high priority on improving the customer experience by enhancing our platform's user interface and adding key features based on customer feedback.
Next up, following the updated eMobile UI, comes eSelect: Version 2 with a whole new look and feel!
So what is eSelect? eSelect is one of the 15 event modules in the etouches lifecycle. It features its own submission capture and review system to allow external reviewers and comities to easily evaluate submissions. Administrators can then convert chosen submissions into sessions and submitters into speakers. This is a great tool to have for your event portfolio! eSelect is part of the etouches Plus Program and can be added individually to any Quad or Pro package.
One new feature offered in version 2 is the option to have more than one round of submission and review within the stages section. Currently, eSelect is distributed to the public as version 1 with a few individual customers testing the alpha program. The beta program is projected to begin around the end of April to early may. The full release is scheduled for the end of May to early June, after taking in feedback from the alpha and beta programs.
To view this webinar in full and get a sneak peak of eSelect Version 2, register here: http://bit.ly/XBnah4
19 4 / 2013
To Ticket or Not to Ticket: Choosing the Right Event Software Solution
With so many choices on the market, which event management software should you use? Solutions range from comprehensive, robust platforms to quick and easy ticketing engines. Are the larger platforms nimble enough for smaller events? How far can the ticketing solutions be stretched? Here's your guide to get clarity on our event management software and new ticketing solution, Pinkee. Ask yourself these questions to decide which platform best matches the type, size and lifecycle of your events.
Do logistics represent more than 25% of my budget?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Does my event require coordination with more than 3 logistic vendors?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Do I need RFPs to find a venue?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Do I have an accurate estimation of my attendance?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Event Structure
Does my event have multiple categories interacting with each other?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Is my event on multiple days with multiple locations?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Does my event require managing multiple areas (budget, social media, marketing)?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Do I need to handle registration and budgeting in multiple languages?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Event Cycle:
Do I need to market my event?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Am I managing a niche event and do I know all the contacts?
Yes = Ticket
No = Platform
Am I dealing with a recurring and/or morphing event year after year?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Do I expect my audience to network during the event?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Business model:
Are my attendees financing the event?
Yes = Ticket
No = Platform
Are my sponsors financing the event?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Am I financing the event and expecting ROI through attendee engagement?
Yes = Platform
No = Ticket
Whether you need a robust event management software or a simple registration platform, etouches has the solution for you. Register for the recorded version of our webinar, "To Ticket or Not to Ticket" if you are interested in learning more!
12 4 / 2013
9 Ways to Get Some Action at Your Next Event
By Colleen Donnelly, etouches Content Marketing Associate
etouches hosted our friend and industry expert Liz King of Liz King Events for a webinar discussing ideas to better connect attendees and create a viral content sharing nature around your events. Here's a recap of the 9 ideas to make your events the most popular and action-packed events out there!
Before delving into the nine ideas, Liz explained the three step approach to the social strategy: TAG- target, audience, gadgets.
Target: set your goals and objectives for your event marketing campaign.
Audience: know your target audience's social behavior.
Gadgets: decide which social tools are right for your goals and audience.
1. Create picture perfect memories
2. Create videos – and have your attendees do the same!
3. Get social – Twitter
4. Get social – Facebook
5. Get social – Blogging
6. Socialize your names badges
7. Be purposeful about content sharing
8. Get your speakers to pre-script shareable content
9. Engage remote attendees through live streaming or pre-event Google hangouts
Get more details on each tip and learn about different tools to use to enhance your pre, during and post event marketing strategy! Register for the recorded version of the webinar through our engage page: http://www.etouches.com/ehome/etouches/engage/


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This article describes the details of this epizootic in the Canadian Atlantic provinces, based on laboratory examination of dead affected birds and on suspected but unconfirmed cases of salmonellosis reported by members of the public. The common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) was the species most often affected, followed by pine siskins (C. pinus), purple finches (Carpodacus purpureus), evening grosbeaks (Coccothraustes vespertinus), and American goldfinches (Carduelis tristis). A poor body condition and necrotizing and fibrinopurulent esophagitis and ingluvitis were the most common gross lesions in these birds. Thirty-four of 35 isolates of Salmonella recovered from these birds were identified as phage type 40. Despite the magnitude of this and previous epizootics of salmonellosis among North American songbirds, the sources of these epizootics and the precise influence of environmental factors on their occurrence remain poorly understood. 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A. cmuckle Text Journal Article Small Ruminant Research--0921-4488-- Salmonella--Salmonella typhimurium--sheep--Ethiopia--Salmonella hadar--Salmonella infantis--Salmonella kottbus--Salmonella zanzibar--East Africa--Africa South of Sahara--Africa--Least Developed Countries--Developing Countries--ACP Countries--Capra--Bovidae--ruminants--Artiodactyla--mammals--vertebrates--Chordata--animals--ungulates--Enterobacteriaceae--Gracilicutes--bacteria--prokaryotes--Ovis--Animal Slaughter--Prion Viral Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Animals A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and distribution of Salmonella serotypes from apparently healthy slaughtered sheep and goats from November 2002 to May 2003 at Debre Zeit abattoir, Ethiopia. From a total of 107 slaughtered animals (60 goats and 47 sheep), 642 samples (feces, mesenteric lymph node, spleen, liver, abdominal and diaphragmatic muscle) were collected aseptically. Of 107 animals examined one or more of the samples were Salmonella positive in 13 (12.1%) of the animals of which 10 (9.3%) were goats and 3 (2.8%) were sheep. Thirty-three (5.1%) Salmonella isolates were collected from the 642 samples analyzed. Of the 282 and 360 different samples analyzed from slaughtered sheep and goats, 10 (3.5%) and 23 (6.4%) were Salmonella positive, respectively. Salmonella was detected in 2 (1.9%), 3 (2.8%), 5 (4.7%), and 7 (6.5%) of each 107 samples of spleen, feces, liver, and mesenteric lymph nodes, respectively. Of the diaphragmatic and abdominal muscles examined, 8.4% (9/107) and 6.5% (7/107) were Salmonella positive. Out of the 33 Salmonella isolates, nine different serotypes were identified of which S. infantis was predominant (45.5%) followed by S. butantan (24.2%), S. braenderup and S. kingabwa (each 6.1%). Other serotypes identified were S. zanzibar, S. anatum, S. typhimurium, S. kottbus, and S. hadar (each 3%). Results of the present study indicated that Salmonella is common in apparently healthy slaughtered sheep and goats. It also showed the presence of a wide range of Salmonella serotypes in sheep and goats, which are of veterinary and public health significance in Ethiopia.. Contact Author NO_OBJ doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2004.08.008 Pathology and Microbiology oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-4159 2013-07-12T15:08:37Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection A mathematical model of Staphylococcus aureus control in dairy herds: Zadoks, R. N. Allore, H. G. Hagenaars, T. J. Barkema, H. W. Schukken, Y. H. Text Journal Article 8215 Epidemiology and Infection--Epidemiol.Infect.--0950-2688 Animal Husbandry--Animals--Cattle--Dairying--Female--Longitudinal Studies--Mastitis, Bovine/epidemiology/microbiology/prevention & control--Mathematics--Models, Statistical--Netherlands/epidemiology--Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology/prevention & control/veterinary--Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification An ordinary differential equation model was developed to simulate dynamics of Staphylococcus aureus mastitis. Data to estimate model parameters were obtained from an 18-month observational study in three commercial dairy herds. A deterministic simulation model was constructed to estimate values of the basic (R0) and effective (Rt) reproductive number in each herd, and to examine the effect of management on mastitis control. In all herds R0 was below the threshold value 1, indicating control of contagious transmission. Rt was higher than R0 because recovered individuals were more susceptible to infection than individuals without prior infection history. Disease dynamics in two herds were well described by the model. Treatment of subclinical mastitis and prevention of influx of infected individuals contributed to decrease of S. aureus prevalence. For one herd, the model failed to mimic field observations. Explanations for the discrepancy are given in a discussion of current knowledge and model assumptions. LR: 20031114; PUBM: Print; JID: 8703737; ppublish Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Health Management barkema Contact Publisher oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-4439 2013-07-09T16:06:48Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Antifertility effects of the petroleum ether extract of Physalis minima on female albino rats: Sudhakaran, S. 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Research is often directed towards those fisheries which earn foreign currency and promote modernization, yet inshore resources provide essential protein to the majority of Pacific Islanders and women are the key labour force in subsistence fisheries. Documenting women's as well as men's histories, roles and perceptions is thus essential to understand the impact fisheries developments have had in the past and to ensure more equitable developments in future. Such documentation by indigenous researchers ensures finer elaboration of the often unspoken complexities between coastal peoples and their inshore marine environments. Through case studies presented in this volume, the rate and degree of change in inshore fisheries over the past century is shown to have been profound, creating tensions within many Pacific communities. Technology, culture, religion and the cash economy have all influenced gender and generational roles, socio-economic conditions and perceptions of authority within communities in both positive and negative ways. Islanders have often adopted development models from elsewhere that have not served them well, particularly women. Conversely, traditional communities of the Pacific have much to teach contemporary Western societies about self-sufficiency, sustainability and community-based social supports. Physical medium: Printed matter; TR: PI0500020 Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Pacific voices--9820203724 Island Studies Sociology and Anthropology oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-6072 2013-07-09T10:24:08Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Brethren in the early eighteenth century: an unpublished contemporary account Erb, Peter C. perb Text Journal Article 11020 Brethren Life and Thought--0006-9663 Wiegner, Christopher, 1712-1745--Church of the Brethren--History--Diaries--Pietism--United States--Schwenckfeldians--Pennsylvania--Church history--1600-1775 From 1718-1739, the radical Schwenckfelder, Christopher Wiegner, kept a spiritual diary outlining his activities among Moravians, pietists, and radicals in Saxony and southeastern Pennsylvania. During this period and particularly from 1734-1739, Wiegner was in close conversation with the Brethren in America. The article provides extensive source material which offers insight into the constitution and theology of the Church of the Brethren at a formative stage of its development, and into the ecumenical relations between various sectarian communities at the time. Accession Number: ATLA0000760248; Language(s): English; Issued by ATLA: 20081015; Publication Type: Article Source type: Electronic(1) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=reh&AN=ATLA0000760248&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live NO_OBJ Religious Studies oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-6128 2013-07-09T10:24:07Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection The Madonna murders Erb, Peter C. perb Text Journal Article 11076 Anglican Theological Review--0003-3286 Peer reviewed Accession Number: ATLA0001578491; Language(s): English; Issued by ATLA: 20080715; Publication Type: Review; Related Books/Electronic Resources: By: Cranston, Pamela Madonna murders 327 p. 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Text Journal Article 1134 International Clinical Psychopharmacology--Int.Clin.Psychopharmacol.--0268-1315 PT: J; SU: Suppl. 2 Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Biomedical Sciences csong oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-6198 2013-07-30T18:40:50Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Negotiating cultural and academic expectations in a minority language school: the inclusive and exclusive effects of a principal's vision Digiorgio, Carla cdigiorgio Text Journal Article 11159 International Journal of Leadership in Education--1360-3124 Language Maintenance--Teaching Models--Ability Grouping--Native Language Instruction--Case Studies--Ethnography--Principals--Language Minorities--Academic Achievement--Leadership--Foreign Countries--French--Cooperation--English--United States--Canada This paper shares the results of an ethnographic case study into the role a principal had in maintaining a growing minority language school while implementing an inclusive policy for students with learning and physical difficulties. The principal was very aware of the reputation and image of the school in the public eye. Maintaining a distinct identity was key to the school's success, and the principal extended this demand for independence to students, including those with disabilities, and their teachers. This led to specific policies and practices regarding language and ability grouping and the school's resource teaching model. This article contributes to the research on leadership by exploring how a principal can shape the inclusive and exclusive policies and practices of a school that is competing for students. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.) Accession Number: EJ811434; Acquisition Information: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals; Language: English; Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Reference Count: 47; Journal Code: OCT2008; Level of Availability: Not available from ERIC; Publication Type: Journal Articles; Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Entry Date: 2008 Source type: Electronic(1) http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&id=doi:10.1080/13603120801950114; http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ811434&loginpage=login.asp&site=ehost-live NO_OBJ Education oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-778 2013-08-05T20:51:01Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Ibogaine and a total alkaloidal extract of Voacanga africana modulate neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission in the rat parabrachial nucleus in vitro: Kombian, S. B. Saleh, Tarek M. Fiagbe, N. I. Chen, X. Akabutu, J. J. Buolamwini, J. K. Pittman, Q. J. tsaleh Text Journal Article 1480 Brain Research Bulletin--Brain Res.Bull.--0361-9230 Animals--Dose-Response Relationship, Drug--Haloperidol/pharmacology--Ibogaine/pharmacology--Neurons/drug effects/physiology--Patch-Clamp Techniques--Plant Extracts/pharmacology--Pons/drug effects/physiology--Rats--Rats, Sprague-Dawley--Synaptic Transmission/drug effects/physiology--Time Factors Ibogaine is a natural alkaloid of Voacanga africana that is effective in the treatment of withdrawal symptoms and craving in drug addicts. As the synaptic and cellular basis of ibogaine's actions are not well understood, this study tested the hypothesis that ibogaine and Voacanga africana extract modulate neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission in the parabrachial nucleus using the nystatin perforated patch-recording technique. Ibogaine and Voacanga africana extract dose dependently, reversibly, and consistently attenuate evoked excitatory synaptic currents recorded in parabrachial neurons. The ED50 of ibogaine's effect is 5 microM, while that of Voacanga africana extract is 170 micrograms/ml. At higher concentrations, ibogaine and Voacanga africana extract induce inward currents or depolarization that are accompanied by increases in evoked and spontaneous firing rate. The depolarization or inward current is also accompanied by an increase in input resistance and reverses polarity around 0 mV. The depolarization and synaptic depression were blocked by the dopamine receptor antagonist haloperidol. These results indicate that ibogaine and Voacanga africana extract 1) depolarize parabrachial neurons with increased excitability and firing rate; 2) depress non-NMDA receptor-mediated fast synaptic transmission; 3) involve dopamine receptor activation in their actions. These results further reveal that the Voacanga africana extract has one-hundredth the activity of ibogaine in depressing synaptic responses. Thus, ibogaine and Voacanga africana extract may produce their central effects by altering dopaminergic and glutamatergic processes. LR: 20061115; PUBM: Print; JID: 7605818; 0 (Plant Extracts); 52-86-8 (Haloperidol); 83-74-9 (Ibogaine); ppublish Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ S0361-9230(97)00284-0 Biomedical Sciences oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-842 2013-07-09T11:19:57Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis in a cat Schultze, A. E. Cribb, Alastair E. Tvedten, H. W. Text Journal Article 1665 Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association--J.Am.Anim.Hosp.Assoc.--0587-2871 cat diseases--case reports--Eosinophilia--Nervous system diseases--cats--Felis--Felidae--Fissipeda--carnivores--mammals--vertebrates--Chordata--animals--Non communicable Diseases and Injuries of Animals RE: 26 ref.; SC: ZA; CA; VE; 0I Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Biomedical Sciences acribb oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_1022 2013-07-09T10:59:49Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Effect of methanol concentration and thaw rate on the viability and fertility of cryopreserved Arctic char, Salvelinus alpinus (L.), spermatozoa Richardson, G. F. McNiven, M. A. Mansour, N. grichardson mcniven Text Journal Article 15430 Aquaculture Research--Aquacult.Res.--1355-557X aquaculture--cryopreservation--fertility--methanol--semen--spermatozoa--Salvelinus--Salvelinus alpinus--trout--Salmonidae--Salmoniformes--Osteichthyes--fishes--vertebrates--Chordata--animals--aquatic organisms--aquatic animals--eukaryotes--methyl alcohol--sperm--wood alcohol--Cell, Tissue and Embryo Manipulation (WW300) (New June 2002)--Animal Reproduction and Embryology (LL250) (New March 2000)--Aquaculture (Animals) (MM120) In two trials, Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) semen was frozen in 0.5 mL straws using extenders consisting of 0.3 M glucose and 10%, 12.5% or 15% methanol. Cryopreserved semen was thawed by immersing straws in 25°C water for 17 s (11.6°C s-1) or in 5°C water for 60 s (3.3°C s-1). The viability of the frozen-thawed semen was measured by determining post-thaw motility and sperm membrane integrity. Two fertility trials were also conducted. There was no effect of trial or thaw rate on post-thaw sperm viability or fertility. Use of 15% methanol in the extender resulted in the highest overall percentage of sperm motility and fertility. Use of 12.5% methanol as a cryoprotectant resulted in a higher per cent post-thaw motility and a lower percentage of dead cells than did 10% methanol. Thus, levels of methanol higher than the commonly used 10% are beneficial for cryopreserving Arctic char sperm. Accession Number: 20113253545. Publication Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Number of References: 12 ref. Registry Number: 67-56-1. Subject Subsets: Animal Breeding; Agricultural Biotechnology Source type: Electronic(1) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lah&AN=20113253545&site=ehost-live; http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1365-2109 Health Management oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch12-103 2013-07-09T16:05:25Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Altered pre-pulse inhibition in adult rats treated neonatally with domoic acid: Adams, A. L. Doucette, Tracy A. Ryan, Catherine L. tdoucette ryan Text Journal Article 11333 Amino Acids--Amino Acids--1438-2199 Glutamic Acid*/metabolism--Kainic Acid/*analogs & derivatives--Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents/*toxicity--Reflex, Acoustic/*drug effects--Schizophrenia/*chemically induced--Startle Reaction/*drug effects--Animals--Animals, Newborn--Disease Models, Animal--Female--Humans--Kainic Acid/toxicity--Male--Rats--Schizophrenia/metabolism--Sex Factors--Time Factors Altered functioning of the glutamate system during critical periods of development is believed to play a role in various neurodevelopmental disorders, such as schizophrenia. Prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the acoustic startle response is deficient in people with schizophrenia. This study investigated the theory that neonatal treatment with domoic acid (DOM), a glutamate agonist, leads to deficient PPI. Results indicate that neonatal treatment with DOM leads to lowered PPI in adult males and an increased startle response in adult females. Accession Number: 17973071. Date Created: 20080605. Date Completed: 20080819. Update Code: 20081217. Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't. Journal ID: 9200312. Publication Model: Print-Electronic. Cited Medium: Internet. NLM ISO Abbr: Amino Acids Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Biology Psychology oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-1154 2013-07-09T11:20:34Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Effects of mermithid nematode parasitism on the hemolymph composition of blackflies. Gordon, R. Condon, W. J. Text Abstract 2135 Journal of Nematology--J.Nematol.--0022-300X proteins--amino acids--phosphatidylethanolamines--tyrosine--histidine--pathogenicity--entomophilic nematodes--natural enemies--nematology--parasites--helminths--entomopathogens--Nematoda--Neomesomermis flumenalis--Simulium venustum--Prosimulium mixtum--Prosimulium fuscum--Prosimulium--Mermithidae--insects--Simuliidae--Diptera--Society of Nematologists--hemolymph--Simuliid hemolymph--butanoic acid, 2 amino 4 methylsulfinyl--L Ornithine, N5 aminocarbonyl--Prosimulium mixtum/fuscum--haemolymph composition--animal parasitic nematodes--invertebrates--animals--Neomesomermis--Simulium--arthropods--Parasites Vectors Pathogens and Biogenic Diseases of Animals--Biological Control This paper (only an abstract of which is given) was presented at the Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists held at East Lansing, Michigan, from 16 to 19 August 1977. An account is given of studies carried out in Canada on the effect of parasitism by the mermithid nematode Neomesomermis flumenalis on the haemolymph composition of last-instar larvae of Simulium venustum Say, which develops in summer, and either Prosimulium mixtum Syme & Davies or P. fuscum Syme & Davies (not determined by the authors), which develop in winter. Parasitised insects usually harboured one nematode. Polyacrylamide-disc electrophoresis showed that parasitism generally caused a non-selective depletion of protein fractions in both hosts. The levels of most amino compounds were reduced by parasitism in Prosimulium, but the effect varied with the compound in Simulium. Phosphoethanolamine, methionine sulfoxide, citrulline, tyrosine and histidine were severely depleted in the blood of both hosts. The depletive effect of the parasite on blood proteins resulted from utilisation by the nematode of host amino acids and caused severe exhaustion of the latter compounds in Prosimulium blood. Pronounced increases in the levels of many blood amino compounds in Simulium may have resulted from differences in nutrition, the primary structure of proteins, or rates of protein catabolism between the 2 parasitised host species. The effects of parasitism on haemolymph carbohydrate levels of the hosts were noted.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:This paper (only an abstract of which is given) was presented at the Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists held at East Lansing, Michigan, from 16 to 19 August 1977. An account is given of studies carried out in Canada on the effect of parasitism by the mermithid nematode Neomesomermis flumenalis on the haemolymph composition of last-instar larvae of Simulium venustum Say, which develops in summer, and either Prosimulium mixtum Syme & Davies or P. fuscum Syme & Davies (not determined by the authors), which develop in winter. Parasitised insects usually harboured one nematode. Polyacrylamide-disc electrophoresis showed that parasitism generally caused a non-selective depletion of protein fractions in both hosts. The levels of most amino compounds were reduced by parasitism in Prosimulium, but the effect varied with the compound in Simulium. Phosphoethanolamine, methionine sulfoxide, citrulline, tyrosine and histidine were severely depleted in the blood of both hosts. The depletive effect of the parasite on blood proteins resulted from utilisation by the nematode of host amino acids and caused severe exhaustion of the latter compounds in Prosimulium blood. Pronounced increases in the levels of many blood amino compounds in Simulium may have resulted from differences in nutrition, the primary structure of proteins, or rates of protein catabolism between the 2 parasitised host species. The effects of parasitism on haemolymph carbohydrate levels of the hosts were noted.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:Neomesomermis flumenalis parasitism of Prosimulium mixtum/fuscum and Simulium venustum in most cases caused a non-selective depletion of all protein fractions in both hosts, reduced blood amino acid concentrations in P. mixtum/fuscum and depleted levels of phosphoethanolamine, methionine sulphoxide, citrulline, tyrosine and histidine.. RN: 60-18-4; 71-00-1; SC: ZA; HE; CA; PE; PA; VE; 0J; 0T; 0H Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Biology rgordon oai:islandscholar.ca:ir_ir-batch6-1803 2013-07-09T16:03:50Z info_fedora/ir_collection info_fedora/ir_citationCollection Gambling with video lottery terminals: Doiron, Jason P. () Mazer, Donald B. () jpdoiron Text Journal Article 2957 Qualitative Health Research--Qual.Health Res.--1049-7323-- video lottery terminal gambling--pre-gambling life experiences--gambling experience--gambling phases--thoughts--feelings--Cognitions--Emotions--Life Experiences--Pathological Gambling Examines video lottery terminal (VLT) gambling, and identifies themes associated with different phases of the gambling experience. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 7 persons (aged 25-55 yrs) who had significant involvement with VLT gambling. Ss were asked questions concerning their life experiences before their involvement with VLT gambling, and their thoughts and feelings associated with the different phases of gambling. The authors found that the preinvolvement phase is characterized by lack of meaningful relationships, problematic relationships, and feelings of loss. Early involvement reflects attempts to "fill the void" and the casual innocence of initial VLT playing. The deepening involvement phase indicates themes of the language of relationship, e.g., focused engagement, emotional highs and lows, and the escape and competition offered by gambling. Ending involvement themes include the emotional difficulty of quitting and strategies used to break the habit. Implications of these results for models of addiction and for the treatment of gambling problems are outlined. Source type: Electronic(1) NO_OBJ Psychology doi: 73555682


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Read before filing an LPFM Application
Like you, I am very excited about the new low power radio service that enables local organizations to better serve their communities.
As Chairman of the FCC, I have encountered frustration on the part of folks who have had ideas on how to put radio to good use serving their communities, but no way of putting those ideas into action. I have heard this from churches and schools, community groups and public safety officials, civic organizations, and non-English speaking communities. In talking with these groups, I've been moved by all the different ways they propose to use the airwaves.
Some want low power FM to serve as a forum for discussions of issues relevant to local communities, or to provide job training for young people seeking to make a career in broadcasting. Some see it as a way to emphasize cultural learning, others as a means for more formal over-the-air instruction. And some want low power FM to keep their communities informed of public safety concerns, including weather and traffic conditions. In creating a low power FM radio service, the FCC has thrown open the doors of opportunity to the smaller, community-oriented broadcaster, and will give hundreds — if not thousands — of new voices access to the nation's airwaves.
I hope the following provides you with enough information to determine whether a local FM station will help to better serve the needs of your organization and community.
Low power FM radio, or LPFM, is an FM radio service recently created by the Federal Communications Commission. The LPFM service consists of two types of radio stations: 100 watt stations which reach an area with a radius of approximately three and one-half miles; and 10 watt stations which generally reach an area with a radius of between one and two miles. By contrast, existing full power FM radio stations generally operate at between 6,000 and 100,000 watts. The FCC will accept applications for LPFM licenses first for 100 watt stations, followed by the licensing of 10 watt stations.
As the new LPFM service is a noncommercial, educational radio service, LPFM licenses are not available to individuals or commercial entities. Eligible applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
Government or non-profit educational institution — such as public or private school, or private or state university; non-profit organization, association or entity with educational purposes — such as a community group, public service or public health organization, disability service provider or faith-based organization; or government or non-profit entity providing local public safety or transportation services — such as a volunteer fire department, local government, or state transportation authority.
In addition, applicants for LPFM licenses must be based in the community in which they intend to broadcast. An organization is considered community-based if:
it is physically headquartered or has a campus within 10 miles of the proposed transmitting antenna; or seventy-five percent of its board resides within 10 miles of the proposed transmitting antenna; or it is a non-profit or governmental public safety organization that intends to broadcast within the area of its jurisdiction.
Because the LPFM service is designed to create opportunities for new voices to be heard on the radio, existing broadcasters, cable television system operators, or daily newspaper publishers are not eligible for LPFM licenses. This includes all principals or officers of the applicant organization.
For example, a non-profit organization whose president is a local television station owner is not eligible for an LPFM license while the station owner is president of the organization.
If a non-officer member of the board of directors of the applicant organization holds an interest in any radio or television station, cable television system or general circulation daily newspaper (not including college newspapers), he or she may not participate in the management or operation of the LPFM station.
For example, if a University already holds a radio station license, its president may serve on the board of directors of a student-run LPFM station, but may not participate in its management or operation. Organizations that previously broadcast without a license in violation of the law are not eligible for an LPFM license unless they ceased operation when notified of their violation, or terminated operation prior to February 26, 1999.
Likewise, organizations whose principals or officers previously broadcast without a license in violation of the law are not eligible unless they ceased operation when notified of their violation, or terminated operation prior to February 26, 1999.
For example, a community organization otherwise eligible for an LPFM license is deemed ineligible if its president or any officer broadcast in violation of the law as recently as March, 1999, whether or not the FCC ordered him or her to cease illegal operation.
In addition, neither the applicant organization nor any of its principals or officers may have or have had an interest in, or connection with, any broadcast application where character issues were resolved adversely or left unresolved.
Additionally, neither the applicant organization nor any of its principals or officers may have had any adverse finding made against him or her in a civil or criminal proceeding related to: a felony; mass media related antitrust or unfair competition action; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination.
The FCC has divided the fifty states and jurisdictions into five groups and selected by lottery the order in which these applicants will be able to apply for LPFM licenses. The FCC will open five, five-day filing windows, each window permitting applicants from a group of states to apply for 100 watt LPFM licenses. The FCC will give at least 30 days notice when announcing each of these windows. Any applications filed before or after the five-day window will be returned to the applicant. This policy will be strictly enforced. The groups of states and jurisdictions and the tentative dates in which they will be permitted to file applications for LPFM licenses are as follows:
The actual dates for the filing windows in each state grouping will be announced in subsequent Public Notices. Once applicants from all states have had the opportunity to apply for 100 watt LPFM licenses, the FCC will open filing windows for 10 watt LPFM licenses.
In certain cities and areas such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, there may not be room on the radio spectrum for any new LPFM stations. In most other cities there are likely to be locations where 100 and 10 watt stations could operate without causing interference to other FM stations, and therefore licenses would be available.
However, there may not be enough LPFM station opportunities for all interested entities in many communities.
The FCC has currently developed a computer software program to identify FM frequencies that may be available for LPFM stations in particular locations. This program will be available to everyone at the FCC's web site before it begins to accept LPFM license applications. Potential applicants can also consult with broadcast engineers to determine the availability of radio spectrum in their areas.
The FCC's software and the LPFM license application will require applicants to identify the approximate location of the proposed station by coordinates in degrees. One way to identify the location of your organization in these terms is through mapping programs that include coordinates in degrees. Such mapping programs are available for less than $50 from a number of companies such as Expedia and Delorme, and can be purchased online. You may also contact a consulting engineer to find the coordinates of your organization's location.
In some cases there will be conflicting LPFM applications in a particular area, making it impossible to grant more than one license without creating interference. This does not necessarily refer to applications for licenses for exactly the same channel in exactly the same area. For example, an application for a license to broadcast on 97.3 might conflict with an application for a license to broadcast on 97.5, or an application for a license to broadcast within a city's limits might conflict with an application for a license to broadcast in the close-in suburbs of that city.
"Competing" applications will be resolved through a process that awards one point to each applicant for: (1) the organization's presence in the community for at least two years; (2) a commitment to broadcast at least 12 hours each day; and (3) a commitment to broadcast at least eight hours of locally-originated programming each day. The applicant with the most points will receive the license.
If there is a tie after the points are tallied, the competing applicants will be encouraged to share a license. Those competing applicants resubmitting their applications together will be permitted to aggregate their points. For example, three applicants tied with three points each would be given a total of nine points upon resubmission. This aggregated group of applicants would be awarded the license over a single applicant with three points.
The FCC will divide equally an eight-year non-renewable license term among the tied applicants. Thus, if there are four tied applicants, each will receive a two-year, non-renewable license term. The first license term will be awarded to the first to complete construction of its facilities.
If there are more than eight tied applicants, the FCC will divide the eight-year term among those applicants receiving a point for established community presence. If there are more than eight such applicants, the FCC will award one-year, nonrenewable license terms to the eight entities with the longest community presence.
Costs can vary widely. The size of the station, the type and quality of studio and broadcasting equipment, as well as whether a tower may be required, are all factors in determining cost. Make sure the equipment you use is approved or "type certified" by the FCC. The manufacturer is responsible for compliance with the FCC rules concerning certification.
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The Federal government may also be of help to your organization in obtaining grants or loans for the construction of a low power radio station. Contact the following for more information:
National Telecommunications and Information Administration's
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202-482-5802 or www.ntia.doc.gov
Department of Education
800-USA-LEARN or www.ed.gov
Small Business Administration
800-U-ASK-SBA or www.sba.gov
We are constantly updating the website, any new LPFM development will be posted here. Of course you are always welcome to call or email if you have any questions or just want an update.
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