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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Alterations at Alpha Media Richmond. In market #55, Alpha Media Richmond introduces Envision Networks' Legends of Country "Hank" format on WLFV (93.1); moves contemporary country WWLB "The Wolf" from 93.1 to 98.9; and transitions oldies WBBT (107.3) to classic hits. Alpha Media executive vice president of programming Scott Mahalick states that, "In order to increase our competitive edge in Richmond, we needed to shake things up and turn up the heat. Not only will these improvements provide a more contemporary opportunity for revenue, they will give our listeners what they have been asking for." Regarding the move of "The Wolf" to 98.9, market manager Paul Johnson comments, "This gives us full coverage in the Richmond metro, something we did not have on 93.1. In addition, the station will simulcast on 100.3 [WARV, licensed to Petersburg, Virginia], which covers the southern end of the market. This is a station that performs well where it is heard – it now has 100% penetration. [Along with WLFV's "Hank" on 93.1], we have a full country spectrum, and focused demo breakouts on each specific station; we think advertisers will welcome the choice. Even though [WBBT] was called 'Big Oldies', it really was a classic hits station already. We switched the position to 'Richmond's Greatest Hits,' and evolved the music to a 1970s base." Among persons 12+ in Nielsen Audio's summer 2014 book, WBBT registered a 2.6 (#12); WWLB 1.9 (#13); and WLFV 1.7 (#14). WBBT was down one-half share from spring 2014 and -.4 from a year ago (summer 2013); WWLB declined by six-tenths from spring and -.4 from a year ago; and WLFV was off by four-tenths compared to both spring 2014 and summer 2013.
Grande, Trainor Added to CMA Awards. Pop artists Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor are now among those scheduled to perform at the 48th annual Country Music Awards. The twist will be that American Music Award "New Artist of the Year" Grande will be paired with CMA "Vocal Group of the Year" Little Big Town, while Trainor will do her smash "All About That Bass" with Miranda Lambert – who has a record-setting nine CMA nominations. Trainor actually has several country songwriting credits on her resume. For the seventh consecutive year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will co-host the CMA event, which takes place in Nashville two weeks from tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/5). Others scheduled to perform are Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, Paisley, Blake Shelton, the Band Perry, Underwood and Keith Urban. Competing for "Entertainer of the Year" are Bryan, Lambert, Shelton, George Strait and Urban. ABC-TV will telecast the award show starting at 8:00 pm (ET).
RadioInfo Career Moves. After working in radio for 20 years with groups including Cox Media, CBS RADIO and most recently Hubbard Broadcasting, Doug Smith joins DMR/Interactive as vice president/marketing strategy…..Longtime Twin Falls, Idaho radio personality Kelly Klaas is retiring after a 45-year career that started on top 40 station KEEP (now KEZJ-AM). Klaas has been hosting a talk show on Townsquare Media's news/talk KLIX since 2007…..Kansas City morning personality Mike Kennedy – currently hosting the wake-up show at Wilks Broadcasting-owned country outlet KBEQ "Q104" – is named to the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Wichita on October 19.
Paul Shaffer Feature Added to KBKG, Jonesboro Programming. The daily feature starring Paul Shaffer and syndicated by Envision Networks is now heard on Shields-Adkins Broadcasting's KBKG, Jonesboro, Arkansas. "Paul Shaffer's 60-Second Rewind" is a vignette that features Shaffer's stories about the hit-makers of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s as well as pop culture updates and topical facts about songs, movies and TV shows from the era. KBKG program director Amanda Miller says, "We are very excited to have 'Paul Shaffer's 60-Second Rewind' as a part of our morning show on 'More Music 93.5 FM.' Our listeners love trivia and entertainment news, especially pertaining to music and movies, and Paul is a perfect fit!"
CBS RADIO Las Vegas Stations Announce Holiday Concert Lineups. Two of the CBS RADIO O&Os in Las Vegas are hosting holiday concerts – hot AC KMXB "Mix 94.1" presents the annual "Mark and Mercedes' Not So Silent Night" and alternative KXTE "X107.5" is presenting the two-night "Holiday Havoc." The December 5 "Mark and Mercedes' Not So Silent Night" features Train with special guests Better Than Ezra, Matt Nathanson and Andy Grammer. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. The "X107.5" annual "Holiday Havoc" on December 11 will feature Imagine Dragons, Young the Giant and Brumby. Night two on Friday December 12 features Bush, The Airborne Toxic Event, Priory and Meg Myers. A portion of the proceeds will go to Las Vegas' St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
'98.7 The Bull' in Portland Snags Josh Turner for 'Santa Jam.' Country superstar Josh Turner is headlining the "Santa Jam Concert" presented by Alpha Media country outlet KUPL, Portland "98.7 The BULL." The show is December 7 and will also feature Stoney Creek recording artist Parmalee and Jackson Michelson. Alpha Media EVP of programming Scott Mahalick says, "We couldn't be more excited to have phenomenal country artists such as Josh Turner and Parmalee for the 2014 'Santa Jam.' This energetic lineup is guaranteed to rock the Moda Center into the NEXT Holiday Season."
Ne-Yo Visits Hollywood Hernandez. Motown recording artist Ne-Yo is pictured here in the Dallas studios of Westwood One's adult urban format "The Touch" where he chatted on the air with host Hollywood Hernandez. The two talked about his performance at the Dallas House of Blues and his soon-to-be-released sixth studio album Non-Fiction.
Do Not Forget the Magic of the Music and Radio Industry's Golden Era
The following is the text of music industry legend Paul "Rap" Rappaport's speech to the "Music Industry Reunion New York" on October 15, 2014.
By Paul Rappaport
Classics du Jour
NEW YORK — I know that a lot of us sometimes reflect on how lucky we've been to have lived through such a magical, musical time in the world, and particularly here in the good ol' USA.
But I thought it was worth reminding us all here tonight, that we were not only lucky to live through one of the most artistic times this country has ever seen, but that we also got to have a hand in shaping that culture.
By being able to help shape that culture, it let each of us know that we mattered, that we were in the right place at the right time — that we belonged to a much bigger picture, in helping connect some of the greatest music ever made with the public and that by making that connection we were somehow amazingly connected ourselves.
It was a time of creating high art, not only for the musicians, but in the way promotions were done at radio, the way we treated the press, and all of this art and creativity took precedence, and mattered before the money did. And, we were all able to accomplish things that could have only happened at that magical time.
Monday, October 20, 2014
"Music Industry Reunion New York" a Smash! After two successful Music Industry Reunions in Los Angeles over the past couple of years, organizer (and music industry promotional icon) Jon Scott responded to numerous requests and "took the party to New York." The result was an extraordinary, emotion-packed event that drew more than 200 prominent music industry and radio friends to Manhattan's Hill Country Barbecue this past Wednesday evening (10/15). Some of the folks that attended are retired giants of the business, some seasoned legends still vigorously playing an active role in the industry, and a number of young up-and-comers that showed up to share the good cheer as well as the priceless knowledge and wisdom packed into the room. In the words of Scott, "It was a non-stop hug-fest!" (Pictured here at right are music business legends Johnny Barbis, and Ron Alexenburg, right.) Throughout the weepy, huggy, kissy, happy, and yappy evening, a number of participants took to the stage to say a few words of tribute to and about each other and express the powerful sentiments that permeated the festivities. One of the speeches that resonated with the crowd big-time was delivered by Paul "Rap" Rappaport — former Columbia Records exec and current co-owner (with Judy Libow) of classic rock promotion and marketing firm, Classics Du Jour. (See story below for more details and full text of the speech.) Jon Scott sums it up as follows, telling RadioInfo, "We all gathered together to share the friendships and stories that developed during the incredible period of music that helped shape contemporary cultural history as we know it. The Music Industry Reunion committee that organized this with me is to be commended: Judy Libow, Roxy Myzal, Harvey Leeds, Steve Leeds, Jimmy Del Balzo, Jessie Scott, Wayne McManners, Peter Gidion, Greg Lee, and Ted Utz." Scott says because of the success and numerous requests, another party is already on the drawing boards for 2015. Jon Scott can be emailed at firstname.lastname@example.com. (Pictured above, from left to right, are: Jon Scott, music business impresario George Cappelini, USRN exec Roxy Myzal and former WBCN, Boston GM Tony Berardini.)
Paul Rappaport Delivers Knock Out Speech at "Music Industry Reunion New York." As indicated in the story above, a number of people made compelling speeches at last Wednesday evening's (10/15) reunion of music and radio industry professionals in New York City (see story above) – one of the highlights being the impassioned words delivered by the ever-popular Paul Rappaport, former Columbia Records VP and current co-owner of promotion/marketing firm Classics du Jour. "Rap" tells RadioInfo, "I just wanted us all to remember a time when art and creativity mattered first, and the money mattered second. And not to forget a time when something like a magical segue could just stop everyone in their tracks in pure appreciation of the art of radio, and how it filled us with so much joy and shared understanding, all feeling as one." To read the entire text of Rappaport's address, please click here. Rappaport is pictured here at left with Jimmy Del Balzo (center) and Jerry Lembo (right).
iHeartMedia Ups Mark Adams to PD at KIOI, KYLD in San Francisco. This move brings Mark Adams south from his VP of programming post at iHeartMedia's Portland station group to San Francisco to serve as program director for hot AC KIOI "Star 101.3" and CHR KYLD "WiLD 94.9." Adams is taking over for Cat Collins who's been elevated to the corporate National Programming Platforms and Strategic Services division. iHeartMedia San Francisco VP of programming Don Parker says, "I'm thrilled to have Mark return to the Bay area and lead these two legendary stations. His track record speaks for itself and his prior experience programming in San Francisco make him the ideal candidate to take the reins of 'Star' and 'WiLD.'"
Entercom Names Lamadrid to VP Post. This is a newly created position at Entercom Communications and Carlos Lamadrid comes to the vice president of national sales and strategic partnerships post from his most recent position with TC Media where he was senior vice president. Entercom station group president Weezie Kramer says, "We are thrilled to have someone of Carlos' experience join our team. His sales, business, and marketing acumen are market tested and will help us elevate the conversation with our customers." Entercom says Lamadrid's focus will be on "increasing revenue in the company's national sales channel as well as developing integrated partnerships with leading national advertisers."
Claudine Cazian Promoted to VP of Programming and Branded Entertainment for Premiere Networks. This moves up the person in charge of production for Premiere Networks programming including "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," "American Top 40" and "Direct from Hollywood" to vice president of programming and branded entertainment for all Premiere products. Premiere EVP of programming Jennifer Leimgruber says Cazian will "work closely to develop and oversee entertainment programming and content, while identifying and developing opportunities to strengthen our brands, and support our partners."
More RadioInfo Career Moves. At Radio One's Cleveland hip hop signal WENZ "Z107.9," Peter Parker is the new afternoon drive personality. Parker comes to Radio One from his most recent gig at CBS RADIO's hip hop WPGC, Washington….."Rolls" Royce Stevenson is promoted to APD at Entercom's hip hop KDGS, Wichita "Power 93.5." Stevenson is also afternoon drive personality and music director…..It's a return to radio after a six –year absence for Julie Haskell Gade who is named general manager for Digity Media's Lincoln, Nebraska cluster. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Gade takes over for Joy Patten who stays with the company to serve as sales manager. Gade worked for the stations when they were owned by Three Eagles Communications.
SF Stations Implement Royal Playlist Adjustments. On the eve of MLB's 2014 "Fall Classic," which will feature the San Francisco Giants against the Kansas City Royals, 17-year-old New Zealand-born singer Lorde finds herself in the middle of a bit of a baseball-related brouhaha. Lorde, of course, has the hit single "Royals," a title one might imagine would not go over very well this week in the Bay Area. In fact, at least two San Francisco outlets – Entercom adult contemporary KOIT-FM "Better Music for a Better Workday" and Cumulus Media adult alternative KFOG – have decided to delete the song from their playlists for at least the duration of the series. KFOG's tweeted statement indicates the station will be a "'Royals'- free zone," while KOIT-FM indicates the song "will be removed" until the series concludes. In an interview with NBC Bay Area, KFOG program director Jim Richards rhetorically asks, "Why send any positive vibes to Kansas City – why not give the song a rest? No one is going to get hurt over it." Earlier this year, Lorde received an autographed jersey from Royals Hall of Famer George Brett and she maintains it is "one of the coolest things" she owns. The series gets underway tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/21) in Kansas City and we can't help but wonder if Kansas City stations might retaliate by temporarily tinkering in a similar fashion with the music of a well-known Giants fan – Steve Perry.
Radio Express to Distribute Akon Show Globally. The weekly radio program "Stadium Live Radio," produced by hip hop artist and producer Akon, is going to be distributed outside the U.S. by Burbank, California-based Radio Express. The company says, "'Stadium Live' connects radio audiences to the world of hit music through the personality and the voice of Akon. The show features the biggest charting and downloaded songs from the four corners of the world and exclusive remixes straight from the studio to the listener."
Westwood One Producer Jaan McCoy Dies. Lifelong radio pro Jaan McCoy died at his studio in Dallas over the weekend. McCoy was a producer for Westwood One's 24-hour Classic Hits format. McCoy started in radio at age 16 on WFBL, Syracuse. His radio adventure has taken him to gigs in the Hamilton/Toronto and Ottawa markets in Canada, then to Dallas for FM classic rock, rock hits on the ABC Radio Network, and 20 y ears as morning host of "The Breakfast Club," with 10 of those years at WLGZ's sister station KAAM. Most recently he was one of the principals in the ownership of country and classic hits stations in Greenville, Texas. He is survived by his wife and six children. David Felker, Westwood One's classic hits program director, says, "Jaan loved radio and anything to do with music and programming. We'd talk for hours about it. He was dedicated, hard-working, always willing to be there to help out, and he always did it with a smile. Jaan was a true professional, an inspiration and a friend to us all. He'll be missed."
Friday, October 17, 2014
Alpha Flips Dayton Hot AC to Country. The Dayton market has a number of country stations – including a couple of signals that reach the market from nearby Cincinnati. But Alpha Media says none are playing the classic artists from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. So the company flips hot AC WCLI "Click 101.5" to "101.5 Hank FM" and it will include such artists as Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and George Strait. Alpha Media EVP of programming Scott Mahalick says, "The wise decision to add 'Hank FM' in Dayton becomes part of the foundation to help increase our value as a cluster in the market. The 'Icons of Country' format connects us to a passionate and underserved audience that continues to grow." Program director Brad Waldo adds, "'101.5 Hank FM' is being launched because we miss the 'golden era' of country music and we know that a lot of people in Dayton do, too. There are some great stations in the area, just none that are playing what we play."
Rock Makes Way for CHR on WDQX, Peoria. An Alpha Media rocker bites the dust as the company flips WDQX, Peoria "102.3 Max FM" to CHR as "Energy 102.3." Peoria market vice president of programming Phil Becker says, "Over the last few months Alpha Media has shown our commitment to locally programmed top 40 stations. That focus is once again proven as we add WDQX to our top 40 roster. A new 'Energy' has come to Peoria and it's fully charged!"
Jordan Tapped to Succeed Coyote as WAMZ PD. It is going to take (a) Michael Jordan to replace Coyote Calhoun. In this case, that would be iHeartMedia Lexington, Kentucky operations manager Michael Jordan, who is being given additional duties to program Louisville country sibling WAMZ. After 35 years with WAMZ, Calhoun will be departing the station at the end of this year. Regional programming manager Kelly Carls points out that, "Michael was born and raised in Kentucky. He has distinguished himself with outstanding success in Lexington with signature community events like the annual Fourth of July 'Red, White and Boom' festival. We are thrilled to see him bring that expertise to WAMZ." Jordan states, "Coyote Calhoun built WAMZ into a legendary brand. We want to continue his legacy of great country music, concerts, and a tireless dedication to the community. I would like to thank Kelly Carls and iHeartMedia's senior leadership for this amazing opportunity." In addition to his new Louisville assignment, Jordan will continue as iHeartMedia Lexington's OM and as program director of country WBUL "The Bull" there.
iHeartMedia Chicago Names Hudson LSM. At the Chicago cluster of iHeartMedia, Anne Hudson is appointed local sales manager for urban contemporary WGCI-FM, gospel WGRB "Inspiration 1390″ and urban AC WVAZ "V-103." iHeartMedia Chicago vice president of sales Jason Courtemanche opines, "Anne Hudson will be an excellent addition to our local sales team. Anne's strong sales background and passion for driving revenue made her a natural choice for our organization." Hudson comments she is "looking forward to creating meaningful relationships with business and civic leaders in Chicago. Together with my new team, I am confident we will develop exciting new campaigns designed to achieve brand goals." Her background includes management positions at Emmis Los Angeles rhythmic CHR KPWR "Power 106″ and iHeartMedia San Francisco urban contemporary KMEL.
Journal Broadcast Group Celebrates 50 Years of Country at KFDI, Wichita. Fifty years is a long time for a station to program the same format and that's part of what Journal Broadcast Group is celebrating as it recognizes the 50th anniversary of country outlet KFDI, Wichita. The station is presenting "KFDI – Fifty Years and Counting," a radio retrospective special that will air in two parts: the first hour at 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 19, and the second hour at 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 26. The program will feature archive audio and conversations with former KFDI on-air personalities from the past five decades, from "Ol' Mike" Oatman to Cornbread to current personalities. Journal calls it a "neighborly look back at KFDI's birth, how the station continues to serve Wichita today, and where KFDI is headed." Journal Wichita OM Justin Case comments, "In a business known for frequent change, it is rare to have a station – any station – that has kept the same format for 50 years. This is a tribute to the support of the Wichita community."
Classic Country Shifts to AM on JBG Wichita Signal. With the pending sale of KFTI, Wichita from Journal Broadcast Group to non-profit Envision Broadcast Group, JBG is adding the classic country format currently heard on KFTI to co-owned (and currently sports talk) KLIO at 1070 on the AM band, effective October 22. The format will simulcast on both KFTI and KLIO until Envision closes on the former. JBG Wichita VP/GM Beverlee Brannigan comments, "I am excited to return classic country to the legendary AM 1070 frequency in Wichita. That's where KFDI was born. As we get ready to celebrate KFDI's 50th birthday, it feels right to bring authentic country music and the KFTI call letters back to the AM band."
Cumulus Announces 'Winter Nash Bash' in Nashville. It's being called the inaugural "Winter Nash Bash" and is being held at the historic Ryman Auditorium on December 1. Cumulus Media's Nashville country stations – WKDF "NASH FM 103.3" and WSM "95.5 NASH ICON" – are promoting the concert that will feature artists including: Clint Black, Parmalee and special guests to be announced. The event will be hosted by "America's Morning Show" personalities Blair Garner, Terri Clark and Chuck Wicks. Fans attending are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or gift for a child or senior in need. All gifts will be donated to the Salvation Army's Forgotten Angels program.
Scott Shannon's True Oldies Finds Home on iHeartRadio. After a long relationship with Cumulus Media that ended last year, Scott Shannon finds a new digital platform for his True Oldies Channel on iHeartRadio. Shannon is now hosting mornings on CBS RADIO's classic hits WCBS-FM, New York. The True Oldies Channel format had been syndicated by Westwood One since 2004 but that arrangement also ended after Shannon and Cumulus split. The channel is available on iHeartRadio effective today (10/17).
Pitbull Joins Lineup at the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina. In addition to Pitbull, J. Balvin and Becky G are joining the lineup of performers for the first-ever iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Sprint set for November 22 at The Forum in Los Angeles. As you can see iHeartMedia has Sprint on board as the name sponsor for this inaugural show. Other artists already signed on for the concert include: Ricky Martin, Roberto Tapia, Alejandra Guzmán, Prince Royce, La Original Banda El Limón with a special guest appearance by Voz A Voz, Daddy Yankee, Jesse & Joy and others.
Bob & Tom Debut Customized Football Songs. The first affiliate to get a Bob & Tom customized football song is Cumulus-owned classic rock WOFX, Cincinnati "Fox 92.5." The Westwood One-syndicated morning show duo is creating the songs for affiliates in markets with college or pro football teams. The song for WOFX promotes the Bob & Tom show while getting listeners pumped for the next Bengals matchup. Sample the Cincinnati Bengals song, "Who Dey,"
Wallace Inducted into the Arizona Broadcasters Association Hall Of Fame. The ceremony for the "Class of 2014″ – which included Todd Wallace – was held yesterday (10/16). Wallace comments that he is "very proud of this A.B.A. honor. It is especially rewarding since I will be alongside so many of my good friends and colleagues who are past inductees." In that category, Wallace specifically cites Chuck Blore, Gary Edens, W. Steven Martin, Al McCoy, Pat McMahon, Bill Phalen, Dave Pratt, Bobby Rich, Charlie Van Dyke, Mary Jo West, and Preston Westmoreland. Internationally recognized as the founding father of callout passive music research, the now semi-retired Wallace has been Phoenix-based since 1970 and he is the former program director of six different #1 Phoenix stations (KRUX, KRIZ, KUPD, KFYI, KTAR, and KOOL-FM). In addition, Wallace consulted the launch of Tucson's KRQQ. Other stations he has consulted over the years include WPIX, New York; KIIS, Los Angeles; Dallas' KKDA-FM, KHKS, KRNB, and KLIF; WKYS, Washington, DC; WSNI, Philadelphia; and WXKS-FM, Boston. Over 200 radio stations have used his MARS system. Last year, Wallace celebrated his 50th anniversary in radio.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Journal Broadcast Group and Radionomy Announce Debut of '#1 Hits Radio.' At its breaking news and trending stories site NowTrending.com, Journal Broadcast Group has partnered with Radionomy to feature a hit music service called #1 Hits Radio. Journal says, "Now Trending Hits Radio focuses on the most popular hits, using downloads, shares and radio play data to compile the biggest songs in the world, all in one place." JBG VP of interactive media Michael Gay adds, "Launching #1 Hits by NowTrending.com gives our audience a new way to hear more of their favorite songs with fewer commercials. We hope this becomes a favorite stream for fans to enjoy at home, at work or on the go through their smartphone."
Perez Appointed VP/GM of Salem Miami. At the Salem Communications Miami cluster, Felix Perez is tapped to be vice president and general manager. Perez – who has nearly 23 years of experience in Spanish media – was most recently vice president and general manager of Univision New York. Salem radio division senior vice president Allen Power comments, "We are excited about having Felix at the helm in Miami. His years of leadership in media; his focus in Spanish radio; and his track record for exploiting new opportunities and solving problems make him uniquely qualified for this role." Perez remarks, "Salem's values and mission are a great match for my own personal business philosophy. The company's record of delivering for all of its constituencies while holding true to its mission makes it unique." Salem's Miami cluster consists of Christian talk WHIM "The Answer"; Spanish Christian talk WKAT "Radio Luz"; Spanish variety WOCN "La Nueva"; and business talk WZAB "The Biz."
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Former WABC and WPLJ, New York president and market manager and WOR, New York station manager Steve Borneman is named GM of Times-Shamrock's Wilkes Barre-Scranton stations that include: classic rock WEZX "Rock 107," alternative WFUZ "Fuzz 92.1" and sports talk WEJL "ESPN."…..Julie K is named afternoon host at Cumulus Media's KRMD, Shreveport "NASH FM 101.1." Her arrival means PD James Anthony slides down to middays, taking over for John Fox who focuses on his duties as PD and morning host at sister CHR KQHN…..Nick D is the new program director at Golden Isles Broadcasting-owned adult contemporary WXMK "Magic 105.9" and country WRJY "104.1 The Wave."
KXPZ, Las Cruces Adds 'The Live Ride.' The newest affiliate of Envision Networks' "The Live Ride with Marty McFly" is Bravo Mic Communications-owned country outlet KXPZ, Las Cruces, New Mexico "99.5 The Rocket." Envision says of the program, "'The Live Ride with Marty McFly' is a two-hour radio show hosted by 25-year country radio veteran Marty McFly, also host of Envision's 'The Country Download.' 'The Live Ride' brings a weekly 'concert' to country radio featuring live performances of current and recent chart hits by today's biggest acts." Nashville insider McFly also provides up-to-date country news, concert information and artist interviews.
"This Was Christmas" Redefines Christmas Programming and Marketing – Mega-Special Available FREE to Stations. It seems the closer we get to Halloween, the closer we get to music stations trading in their established formats to try to beat others in their markets in a flip to playing Christmas songs. Stations from Boston to Los Angeles and Dallas to Minneapolis will all make the move, all playing basically the very same songs from Bing Crosby's "I'll be Home For Christmas" to the many remakes of "White Christmas" to Lou Monte's "Dominick the Donkey." The overall "holiday" sound of each station will be virtually the same, whether they're broadcasting in New York City or the smallest of markets – that is, except for an oldies station in Brainerd, Minnesota whose programmers have taken holiday music and weaved it with everything from world events to old-time commercials, blockbuster films and hit TV shows to create a seasonal, successful and very profitable "This Was Christmas." The major addition of "This Was Christmas" on KUAL-FM was the brainchild of BL Broadcasting's managing partner Mike Boen and KBLB-FM morning host Dan Goshey. What they have created is hours of feature programming they spice into their Christmas music format. The reward for listeners is a journey back in time to favorite moments in their youth, and a new way for young and old radio listeners to connect to the station. As for KUAL-FM, the reward along with listener satisfaction comes in the form of insanely increased ad revenue, to the tune of over 110%. Now, as KUAL plans an additional 20 one-hour shows, taking the series from 1945 to 1999 with 55 hours of compelling radio, they believe it's time to share that unique holiday programming with other radio stations around the nation, as well as the chance to ramp up holiday revenue. First of all, it is important to note that "This Was Christmas" is receiving rave reviews for both its music and information content from industry observers including Michael Harrison who states, "'This Was Christmas' is a ton of fabulous Christmas music within the setting of a great old fashioned radio 'special' – the kind of exquisitely written, masterfully performed and extensively produced, entertaining documentary that jumps out at the listener – as well as the advertisers – and says don't miss this truly unique radio event!" Now, here's the best part: As part of the rollout of what is planned to be a long-term marketing strategy for this property, Boen and BL Broadcasting are making this package available to stations around the country for the 2014 holiday season on a market-exclusive basis, absolutely free with no long-term commitment. Want to learn more? Click here.
Alpha Media's 'Live 95.5' in Portland Gets Help from Internet Star for Charity Event. Tomorrow is the 14th annual "Truckload of Coats" charity event being presented by Alpha Media's CHR KBFF, Portland "Live 95.5" and the station is getting some help from YouTube sensation Andrea Russett. The station and local charity Transition Projects are asking Portlanders to help fill two 50-foot semi-trucks with gently used coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, towels, socks and other winter supplies to benefit area homeless persons. KBFF program director Phil Becker says, "We believe there are times when making a difference is more important than making a buck. I am proud of our team's live and local commitment toward helping families from our own community. In addition, we want to make this a memorable experience for everyone who donates. So this will be the first public appearance from our new morning show 'Live with Bryan & Hannah' as well as a guest appearance from YouTube star Andrea Russett."
Doobie's Picks of the Week 10/15/14
Duane Doobie's Picks of the Week. RadioInfo's hard-working music editor/director, Duane Doobie, backed by a growing team of information contributing researchers and golden-eared trench broadcasters, provides programmers with musical suggestions worthy of the attention of pro-active radio formats. You'll be turned on to some of the exciting artists and music buzzing out there just over the horizon from the worlds of pop, rock, country and EDM. This week's selection posted today (10/15) includes such names as: Taylor Swift, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, We Came As Romans, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Magic!, Lorde, Sheppard, Fergie, Red Wanting Blue, Annie Lennox, Reagan Browne, DEC 3, Rancid, Carrie Underwood, Moccasin Creek, Railers, Me and Mae, Penguin Prison, Maroon 5, Youngblood Hawke, Tove Styrke, Chainsmokers, SirenXX, and Lash among others. To check out this valuable information, please click Read More below.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Duane Doobie's Picks of the Week. RadioInfo's hard-working music editor/director, Duane Doobie, backed by a growing team of information contributing researchers and golden-eared trench broadcasters, provides programmers with musical suggestions worthy of the attention of pro-active radio formats. You'll be turned on to some of the exciting artists and music buzzing out there just over the horizon from the worlds of pop, rock, country and EDM. This week's selection posted today (10/15) includes such names as: Taylor Swift, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, We Came As Romans, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Magic!, Lorde, Sheppard, Fergie, Red Wanting Blue, Annie Lennox, Reagan Browne, DEC 3, Rancid, Carrie Underwood, Moccasin Creek, Railers, Me and Mae, Penguin Prison, Maroon 5, Youngblood Hawke, Tove Styrke, Chainsmokers, SirenXX, and Lash among others. To check out this valuable information, please click here.
Halloran Hiked to PD at San Diego's "91-X." Two-year Local Media San Diego alternative XTRA "91-X" 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm on-air talent Mike Halloran is elevated to program director. Director of operations and programming Joe Lindsay comments that Halloran's "knowledge of the brand, the city, and the music are a huge asset to the station. He is passionate and has a deep respect for '91-X' and the staff. I am looking forward to him leading the team to another level and exceeding the expectations of the audience." Halloran – who retains his air-shift – remarks that he is "more than honored" at the promotion. He previously was music director and afternoon drive talent for similarly formatted Lincoln Financial Media San Diego's KBZT "FM 94-9″ and previously programmed in Orange County (California) for hot AC KMXN "Cool 94.3."
iHeartMedia Names Geary Sacramento Market President. Sixteen-year Entercom Sacramento VP/GM John Geary is back in the radio business after a brief retirement that started in 2013. Now, he'll serve as market president for iHeartMedia Sacramento. Commenting on his new post, Geary says, "iHeartMedia is a company that thinks and delivers in a big way. Putting my retirement on hold wasn't planned, but this is a compelling opportunity. I'm excited to be part of iHeartMedia and look forward to leading the Sacramento team." iHeartMedia EVP of operations Hartley Adkins adds, "After former market president Dave Milner decided to take another career path, we are fortunate to bring someone to the Sacramento team who delivers tremendous market equity, and brings exemplary sales and programming experience. John's leadership and extensive relationships will provide unparalleled results for our advertisers."
More RadioInfo Career Moves. At iHeartMedia's Raleigh country outlet WNCB "B 93.9," midday personality Mimi Wheeler is named music director for the station…..At Sarkes Tarzian-owned hot AC WAJI, Fort Wayne "BEST FM 95.1," Mandi Michaels is named midday personality. Michaels most recently was with Cumulus Media at hot AC WRWM, Indianapolis "i94."
2014 CMA Award Winners Named. The winners of the 2014 CMA Broadcast awards have been announced. The four stations of the year are: Cox Media Group's KKBQ, Houston (major market); Curtis Media Group's WQDR, Raleigh-Durham (large market); iHeartMedia's KXKT Omaha (medium market); and WUSY, Chattanooga (small market). In the talent categories, the winners are: Lon Helton, "Country Countdown USA," Westwood One (national); "Laurie DeYoung Show" featuring Laurie DeYoung, Mark Williams, Jeff St. Pierre, and Claire Scattergood, WPOC, Baltimore (major market); "Chris Carr & Company" featuring Chris Carr, Jeff "Maverick" Bolen, and Jason Statt, WUBE, Cincinnati (large market); Buzz Jackson, KIIM, Tucson (medium market); and "Gator & The Styckman" featuring Gator Harrison, Greg "Styckman" Owens and "Cowboy" Kyle Croft, WUSY, Chattanooga (small market). The 48th Annual CMA Awards show will be televised on November 5 at 8:00 pm on ABC TV live from Nashville.
Troberman Named to New Corporate Marketing Post at iHeartMedia. The executive vice president and chief marketing officer position is a new one at iHeartMedia and hired to fill it is Gayle Troberman. She comes to the company from her most recent position with IPG Mediabrands where she was chief marketing and ideas officer. The company reports that in the new role, Troberman "will work with all of iHeartMedia, Inc.'s businesses to connect them more closely to consumers, helping integrate the company's brands, products and platforms even more deeply into consumers' daily lives. She will also bring her marketing expertise, creativity and experience to developing a marketing innovation agenda that fully leverages the company's extensive range of content, experiences and technologies to bring brands together in new ways with consumers of all of the company's businesses, including Clear Channel Outdoor."
Village Voice Names Angie Martinez Best FM Personality in NYC. New York's The Village Voice has published its 2014 Best Of Awards and taking the honors for Best FM Radio Personality is "Power 105" jock Angie Martinez. The Voice writes, "The Brooklyn-born radio personality started at 'Hot 97' as a teenage intern, and came up under the tutelage of Funkmaster Flex. Now a good quarter-century into her career, Martinez solidified her place as the unchallenged queen of New York radio when she left the 'Hot 97' nest in June, only to land at rival 'Power 105,' which means the Voice of New York can now be heard on airwaves in Miami." Interestingly, for the paper's Best Radio Station honor, it chose not an AM or FM signal but the internet station called Heritage Radio Network – a service that focuses almost exclusively on food and beverage-related programs. Read that entry here.
New Weekly Smooth Jazz Show Debuts. The new show is hosted by Allen Kepler and comes from The Smooth Jazz Network. "Smooth & New" is a weekly two-hour show that airs Sunday nights. Kepler says in a statement, "Since the 1980s, I have been programming this genre of music and selecting songs to play on the air. Over the past year, our programming team and I have noticed a huge influx of high-quality new music. So many talented musicians are writing and recording smooth jazz music, and we feel a responsibility to go deeper and get more of this wonderful new music on the radio."
Toby Keith Visits 'America's Morning Show.' According to the folks at Cumulus Media, it's a star-studded week at the NASH Campus in Nashville as country artists are popping by all week long. Appearing on the program yesterday (10/14) with host Blair Garner (right) and co-host Terri Clark (left) was country superstar Toby Keith (center). Today, singer Lee Ann Womack is visiting the program and, later this week, Josh Turner and Lee Greenwood are expected to visit and appear on the "America's Morning Show" program.
The Original Company Closes on WEJK, Booneville, Indiana. The station was purchased from Booneville Broadcasting Company for $350,000. Kalil & Co, was the exclusive broker for the transaction. In late August, the station was tweaked from its Jack FM format to a classic hits format so that it now plays songs from the 1960s through the early 1990s. The Original Company owns 12 other broadcast signals in Indiana and Illinois.
Cool Job Opportunity. WLNK, Charlotte "107.9 The LINK" is seeking an on-air personality. Greater Media Charlotte, a family-owned company, has a rare opening for a midday talent for "107.9 The LINK." Duties include hosting a daily topical, compelling show, recording daily show promos, participating in station events as required by programming management, production, blogging and other tasks as assigned by the program director. The right candidate also must have a willingness to work with the sales staff as requested to provide revenue opportunities for the station. Applicant qualifications desired: The ideal candidate has experience hosting an air shift in radio; Experience in all aspects of broadcasting live from events and client locations; Must have a strong knowledge of the format; Should be able to develop current topics that are unique and will provide compelling content to listeners; Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and have an excellent attention to detail. Please send your cover letter and resume to WLNK program director Anthony Michaels at: email@example.com.


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Colorfully decorated, thickly-cut sugar cookies are some of the most eye catching cookies in any bakery case. They're the most popular with kids, but I sometimes find myself caving in and getting one just because they look so appealing. This type of cookie tends to be more about the frosting than the cookie, but that doesn't mean that you can't have one that actually tastes ... Read More »
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Chef'n Cookie Stamp
If I had to guess, I would say that more than twice as many people spend time decorating their cookies during the holidays than they do the rest of the year. Bakers who are either lazier or more pressed for time tend to opt for drop cookies or slice-n-bake doughs instead of cut out cookies that are a blank canvas crying out for decorations to ... Read More »
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Cookie cutters are a lot of fun to work with, since you can create cookies in all kinds of amazing shapes and designs. The one thing that you really need for cut out cookies is a good cookie dough that is versatile and easy to work with. This recipe for Cut-Out Sugar Cookies is a great choice for just about any type of cookie cutter ... Read More »
Classic Christmas Cutout Cookies
There are many kinds of cut-out cookie doughs that you can choose from when you're setting out to make some festively decorated cookies for Christmas or another holiday occasion. Chocolate doughs, vanilla doughs, gingerbread doughs – you really can't go wrong with any of them. Some doughs are much easier to work with than others, however, and that is what makes these Classic Christmas Cutout ... Read More »
How to get sprinkles to stick to cookies
Adding sprinkles seems like an easy way to decorate a batch of butter cookies or other relatively plain-looking cookies for holiday or some other festive occasion. They're bright, colorful and, unlike frostings and glazes, need no prep time. But sprinkles can come with their own problems because they don't always end up where you want them to be; frequently, when you're applying sprinkles, you end ... Read More »
Soft Cutout Eggnog Cookies
Cutout cookies are always fun to make for the holidays. Not only do they look great when they're finished, but they're something that everybody can participate in making – kids and adults alike. I've even been to a Christmas cookie party, where the host baked up dozens of cookies, mixed up lots of icing and we all decorated our own (before eating them, of course!). ... Read More »
Trader Joe's Sugar Cookie Workshop, reviewed
There are lots of cookie dough mixes out there for anyone who doesn't want to bake from scratch. These are good in a pinch or if you're baking in someone else's kitchen, where you either don't know what they'll have on hand or you're sure they don't generally stock cookie making ingredients. Most of these mixes call for real butter and eggs to make them ... Read More »
Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are often disappointing because they tend to look better than they taste, especially those oh-so-cute gingerbread men. I prefer to make my own for this very reason, and happily, homemade gingerbread men taste at least as good as they look – if not better! This recipe for Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies is a bit of a twist on classic gingerbread cookies. The soft spicy ... Read More »

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Academy Award Winner Kate Winslet
not an awful lot that embarrasses me. I'm the kind of actress that absolutely believes in exposing myself.
-Kate Winslet
She is going to kill me!
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I never had a desire to be famous. I never had huge ambitions – never. I was fat. I didn't know any fat famous actresses. I just did not see myself in that world at all, and I'm being very sincere. You know, once a fat kid, always a fat kid. Because you always think that you just look a little bit wrong or a little bit different from everyone else. And I still sort of have that. I often look at women who wear great jeans and high heels and nice little T-shirts wandering around the city and I think, "I should make more of an effort. I should look like that". But then I think, "They can't be happy in those heels".
As a child, I never heard one woman say to me, "I love my body". Not my mother, my elder sister, my best friend. No one woman has ever said, "I am so proud of my body." So I make sure to say it to Mia [her daughter], because a positive physical outlook has to start at an early age.
My skin still crawls if you call me a movie star. I get embarrassed. I think, don't be ridiculous. Maybe it's because I'm British. To me, Julia Roberts that's a movie star. But when people do call me one, that, I think, is an enormous compliment but, my God, is that a responsibility!
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind + Clementine Kruczynski
I don't need nice. I don't need myself to be it, and I don't need anybody else to be it at me.


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Alan Dershowitz has offered to help the family regain custody of Justina. He said: "The law of Massachusetts is clear; when you have a conflict in medical opinion . . . you allow those conflicts of medical care to be resolved by the parents . . . And the gag order is clearly unconstitutional."It´s all over the internet, but I couldn´t find any site that´s postable here.
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John Adams, who wrote the Constitution for the State of Massachusetts, said this: Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God´s service when it is violating all his laws.Dear God why is there no justice for Justina?
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Everything I have read leaves little doubt that the Pelletier´s have a case. From the judge to all those involved in taking the girl away. The parents have every right to call those involved anything they wish. I would have been more vocal.
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Take her to the Cleveland Clinic...
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It is unconscionable how a state run organization can overrule the rights of parents. "It takes a village"?
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Yes, #7! I signed the petition for Justina.
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There are horror stories all over about Child and Youth Services groups. The worst are those that take the child from the parents and ´foster; them in homes that are abusive, but politically correct.I think at this point I´d be doing a lot more than swearing.When the laws are oppressive and unjust, the Founders found an answer, didn´t they? We need to form a support group or blog or something where all of the horrors our government is inflicting on us can be regularly aired and addressed. And to coordinate action to protest such treatment.
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All the parents wanted to do was take their daughter back to Tufts when the State Children´s Services stepped in and took custody! In order to cover one mistake, they have made many many more. The Judge should be removed from the bench before this is all over.Justina has not received any schooling or Religious access to her priest in over a year. She is losing ground. Help if you can. Duval Patrick is doing nothing..let him hear from you, could he be racist in refusing to act on behalf of this white girl?
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I signed the petition and will likely donate to the parent´s legal fund, but I won´t contact Deval Patrick (Dem Governor of MA) nor the MA Department of Families and Children. Why? Because it´s as useless as contacting my (Dem) congressman and (left-wing Dem) senators about any issue which is contrary to their party dogma because they will, at best, pay lip service to my concerns while continuing to support the party line.
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Glenn Beck has covered this a great deal at The Blaze.What is amazing to me is that the girl was never seen by her doctor from Tufts who had moved to Boston Children Hospital. Her case seems to have been hijacked by Dr. Jurrian, a young doctor from the Netherlands, and his pet diagnosis of somataform disorder. When the parents protested that they would take their child back to Tufts, they were told to leave the hospital, that DCF was taking custody of Justina.After that, a child who had been going to school and ice skating, began to decline to the point that she now is using a wheelchair. She was kept in a locked mental word at Boston Children´s Hospital for months, and has been away from her parents for over a year.
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Regulatory mechanisms for the development of growth plate cartilage
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In vertebrates, most of the skeleton is formed through endochondral ossification. Endochondral bone formation is a complex process involving the mesenchymal condensation of undifferentiated cells, the proliferation of chondrocytes and their differentiation into hypertrophic chondrocytes, and mineralization. This process is tightly regulated by various factors including transcription factors, soluble mediators, extracellular matrices, and cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions. Defects of these factors often lead to skeletal dysplasias and short stature. Moreover, there is growing evidence that epigenetic and microRNA-mediated mechanisms also play critical roles in chondrogenesis. This review provides an overview of our current understanding of the regulators for the development of growth plate cartilage and their molecular mechanisms of action. A knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms underlying the proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes will provide insights into future therapeutic options for skeletal disorders.
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- Introduction
- Transcriptional control of chondrogenesis
- Soluble mediators involved in chondrogenesis
- Regulation of chondrogenesis by the ECM
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Ube Creme (Purple Yam Creme)
- 3/4 Cup grated frozen Ube/ purple yam (Ube paste works well too)
- 1/3 Cup caster sugar
- 1/2 Cup thickened cream
- Place ube and caster sugar in a stainless steel bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. Whisk together until sugar is melted and ube thins slightly.
- Add thickened cream and stir to combine. Pour mixture into a sieve over a medium sized bowl, and scrape to remove lumps. Cover bowl with cling film and place in refrigerator to cool.
- Once cool, beat mixture with a hand held electric beater until mixture becomes light, fluffly and produces a spreadable icing texture. Place in a piping bag and pipe on macarons. Sandwich macarons together.


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Chowhound challenge: a light meal for 150 with very little prep
I would love advice or ideas about what to serve for a confusing event.
We will be hosting a 6 pm ceremony. There must be food served afterwards. Here are some facts about it:
-We will not know the date of the ceremony until the day before (e.g. we'll find out on Monday if it can be on Tuesday)
- All food served must be vegetarian/dairy (fish such as salmon or tuna is okay, shellfish is not)
-Nothing needs to be fancy or even a full meal, but we're planning on more than chips and salsa or hummus and veggies.
- We don't know exactly how many people will be there, range is from 100-200, but 150 is my current working estimate
-We have a reasonably large commercial style kitchen, and most necessary equipment available for our use.
-We plan to shop at Costco, and also have easy access to bakeries, and to a fabulous produce store
-We can't spend a fortune on this, but understand that feeding people costs money
-We'll probably have about 3 hours of prep time, with 3 people working (this does not include shopping time)
The fact that we won't know far in advance when this will take place just overwhelms me, as does the time of day. If it were in the morning or even lunchtime, we'd serve bagels/lox/cream cheese/veggies/fruit/cookies.
So, who has menu and/or execution ideas for me?
What about vegetarian lasagna? Make a couple now in large foil pans and freeze them until you get the call. Pop in the oven and add toss salad and garlic bread.
How about:
-cups of white and red gazpacho
-caprese skewers
-a nice array of cheese, crackers and fruit- people can serve themselves
This is a start- perhaps you're thinking more variety is needed. Is food going to be served or is is all self-serve? How long is the event going to last?
Costco's ready-to-bake pizzas are very large and have generous toppings. Those plus a big tossed salad with a choice of dressings. Cookie assortment for dessert.
Costco's platters of roller sandwiches if they have a tuna version, or tuna salad, vegetables, hummus, flavored cream cheeses, and sliced cheese for people to make their own sandwiches, along with potato salad and coleslaw. Grapes and other finger fruit for dessert.
The idea that 3 people can pull together something for 150 people in 3 hrs TOTAL is crazy to me. BUT, actually... can probably be done.
Any simple pasta dish, like alfredo, tomato sauce would be easy peasy.
Chili: I'm sure you can get together an assortment of prepared or frozen vegetables and put this together with minimal prep.
Eggplant parmigiana: skip the frying
Baked potato bar!
And finally, I'm thinking something with frozen puff pastry.
Sharpen your knives. I hate when my knife slows me down.
- if you can get good salmon at Costco, poach with some white wine, shallots & dill.
- strata and gratins are also pretty easy to throw together and will feed a lot of people. you can assemble the night before, and all you have to do is pop them in the oven the day of the event.
- for desserts, think large-batch preparations: big pans of brownies, large sheet cakes, or a couple of different types of cookies or mini cupcakes. and i always serve some sort of fruit (in this case simple platters would be best) for those who can't or don't eat the baked goods.
Thanks, good ideas.
I can't actually make any lasagnas or anything like that. All the prep has to be that day. And we can't get half-baked pizzas or pre-made sandwiches due to kosher reasons.
Everything will be self-serve.
I want to avoid anything that needs to be made individually, such as canapes. this is all about bulk.
The ceremony will be 30ish minutes.
re: milklady
yikes. does the prep have to be that day because you won't have access to the kitchen before then? is it a synagogue kitchen that you can't use on the Sabbath?
re: goodhealthgourmet
It is indeed a synagogue kitchen that we can't use on the Sabbath, but that doesn't affect us much here, because hopefully this won't take place on a Sat or Sun.
The reason the prep couldn't happen before is simply because I can't do it myself, and I only have funds to hire someone day of. Also, it's awkward because we won't have a definite date until the day before.
But, someone just volunteered to buy the supplies for and make as many lasagnes as I want this Sunday, and freeze them so that we can bake them whatever day we end up having the ceremony. That was nice, huh? So, I think we'll go with lasagne as the main dish, with no prep on that day of (except sticking it in the oven). She'll probably make a dozen or more spinach lasagnes, and probably 2 that are vegan and gluten free.
So, what else do we serve?
I'm currently thinking
salad -- something simple, pre-washed greens, good tomatoes, cukes, etc.
veggie platter (great for kids)
fresh fruit platter
purchased cookies
I think I'm still looking for one more side. Preferably vegan, complements lasagne, not wheat-based. Maybe some kind of bean salad? Any ideas?
re: milklady
that's terrific news about the lasagna - what a generous offer!
- definitely do the salad, particularly because you'll already have cooked veggies in the lasagnas. you might consider doing a couple of different dressings and serving them on the side to let people dress their own. pre-dressed salad at large events always turns into a soggy/wilted mess, particularly once the first round of people gets through mauling the contents of the serving dish.
- for the remaining side, either an Italian-style white bean or quinoa salad to complement the lasagna. they're both great sources of vegan protein, plus they're gluten-free.
- if you have any desire to bake the cookies yourself, you can make the dough ahead and freeze it, and just stick them in the oven that day. might be a nicer touch than store-bought...just a thought.
hope that helps!
re: goodhealthgourmet
Nice idea about the dressings on the side; dressings are so easy to make. Let us know if you're looking for any recipes.
re: milklady
That is great (about the lasagnes), especially if they are good. I would make a simple, no-egg Caesar dressing, have big bowls of romaine and a few bags of croutons ready to go. The Caesar dressing can even be made a couple of days in advance and just stored in a container in the fridge. Toss at the last minute.
Here's a recipe I really like. The recipe is for the dressing and the salad, but I always just use the dressing on chopped romaine.
The veggie and fruit trays sound great; will you have someone keeping the space neat and clean, as I always find those platters get picked over, dips are dropped here and there, and they soon look unappetizing. Would be good if you had someone to help with this.
For the vegan option, what about this bean salad?
As far as purchased cookies, I would stay away from packaged ones; they're too common to be special. If you could find a bakery making something divine, that would be a fabulous finish. Some great biscotti, chewy chocolate chip. Another dessert (cake, mousse?), something people can really sink their teeth in to, would probably be good, too.
re: milklady
Costco has gallon jars of a 4 bean salad (vinigarette) that is kosher and very good as a side dish.
Also, in our area they stock loads of kosger mini rugelach and sprinkle cookies.
Don't know the date, sounds like a bris...............
re: bagelman01
thanks! I'll look and see if our costco has 4 bean salad with a heksher. that would be awesome!
Yes, it's a bris for my son who is born but has not yet been approved for his bris due to jauundice (religious restrictions not medical...). Fun fun.
re: milklady
mazel tov!
As someone who prepares food often for large crowds in my civic organization often under similar restrictions such as time that you have, I've found a salad bar works the best.
A breakfast bar can include salad, toppings & dressings along with bagels, cream cheese, muffins, jellies and jams, croissants, strawberries with whipped cream, a variety of melons, grapes, sliced oranges, etc.
A lunch or dinner bar begins the same, salad, toppings & dressing with a variety of other prepared salads, some type of bread, tuna salad, potato salad, slaw, cucumbers & onion, 3 bean salad, include some fruits for the kiddos, etc.
Finally include a couple of sweets such as cookies, coffee cake, pie etc appropriate for the time of day.
Since you're getting the word the prior day, all the shopping and prep work can be done that day and all that is required the day of the event is to set it up, easily done in 3 hours. Make a shopping list for both a breakfast and lunch/dinner salad bar set up, when you get the word, go get what you need, (many salads can be obtained pre-made)call on a friend or two to help with the prep work, store it in the fridge until the next day and you're ready to go.
re: zmyst1958
OP already posted upthread that a volunteer will be making enough lasagna for the whole crowd.
re: greygarious
So there just going to eat lasagna and nothing else? When I eat lasagna I enjoy eating it with a fresh salad.
re: worldwarz
Your question has already been answered in OP's post yesterday, which you apparently have not read.


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Good evening folks! back here with some more notes on spacing! this is a simple trick that most people know, but some neglect to use. When your doing a head shake, say on 4's, make your inbetween favor the previous key as a 3rd. If you evenly inbetween, it will look mooshy and not have any punch or weight. The more physical explanation is that things need time to start moving and stop moving. Therefore, the excelleration is at it's height on frame 5 (see pic above) which is why the gap of space between3 and 5 is the largest. Now, if you want to put it onto 1's i've added another chart right below to show you how you could transfer that info into 1's while keeping the weight you need.
Work was pretty good today, am doing some shots that require me to more fully plan out stuff. So am basically animating, but were not calling it that because the big wigs at Warners don't like that word!
Has anyone seen the new King King trailer? Pretty flippin' sweet if you ask me! pretty sweet. Seeing stuff like that just maes me LONG for cool projects to grace the face of hand drawn animation. I have enjoyed working on films like Curious George, or Looney Tunes: Back in Action but i have never felt the concern of letting the film down. ya know? i usually feel like i am trying to make so-so ideas work in my animation instead of trying to live up to something. I also LONG for depth. I've heard so much junk about how hand drawn just can't get the facial depth that CG can. Yes, there may not be all the detail that a CG model would have but the depth of performance is just as much a possibility! Just look at Sergio Pablos' Doppler stuff, or James Baxter close ups. Both those guys get sublty... so again, i really long for one really amazing film to grace the face of hand drawn animation. Maybe Brad Bird will eventually do "Ray Gunn" in hand drawn? who knows.
Anyhow, hope everyone enjoys these notes! Someday I'll find time to post more drawings up! cheers!
Monday, November 07, 2005
More Notes on Spacing
Posted by Matt Williames at 9:23 PM
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I am insanely excited to see King Kong. I'm a poor college student, but my wife and I have decided that one's worth seeing in the theater.
Have you seen the official site yet? Kongisking.net It has awesome making of stuff. Don't worry, they're pretty careful about spoilers.
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