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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Senior All-America candidate Courtney Hurt (pictured) scored 25 of her school record 40 points in the second half and sophomore Robyn Parks contributed a career-high 18 to key VCU to a 78-70 road win at University of Missouri Kansas City Saturday afternoon in the first-ever meeting between the schools.
Hurt, who matched VCU's record with 35 points against UNC Wilmington last season, produced the 10th-best single-game output in Colonial Athletic Association history with her 40 on Saturday. Meanwhile, VCU Head Coach Beth Cunningham, the school's all-time winningest coach, picked up her 150th career victory.
Senior guard Andrea Barbour added 13 points, five rebounds and three steals as she, Hurt and Parks combined to score 71 of VCU's 78 points.
UMKC (2-1) showed its ability to score early and often during its first two games of the season, averaging 93.5 points while outscoring its opponents by a combined 70. The Rams limited the Kangaroos to just 35 percent shooting in the game, while VCU (2-1) shot 51.8 percent, 64 in the second half.
Dayon Hall-Jones paced four UMKC players in double figure scoring with 16 points.
VCU hit eight of its first 12 from the field and raced out to a 17-4 advantage through the first six minutes of the contest. UMKC settled down after its slow start and answered with a 17-3 run spanning nearly four minutes to take its only lead of the game. A 3-pointer from the left corner by Hall-Jones knotted the score at 20-20 before she put the Kangaroos ahead at the charity stripe with 9:21 showing.
The lead wouldn't last long, though, as a pair of free throws from freshman Christina Carter put VCU back on top for good a minute later. A layup by Hurt extended the Rams' lead to 30-25 with 4:20 to go but UMKC continued to chip away and got within a point on a basket by Hailey Houser at the 1:28 mark.
Hurt and Parks, who combined to score 30 of VCU's 34 first-half points, contributed 15 apiece in the opening stanza.
The Kangaroos kept the score close through the first five minutes of the second half, trailing by no more than three points until a jumper by Hurt sparked an 18-5 VCU spurt that saw the Conyers, Ga., native score 13 points during the run. Parks eventually pushed the Rams' lead back to 58-44 on a jumper with 11:10 left. VCU held at least a nine-point lead over the following six minutes.
Trailing by 13 with four minutes to go, UMKC caught fire and scored 11 of the next 13 points and pulled within four on a 3-pointer by Eilise O'Connor with 2:25 showing. It was as close as the Kangaroos would get, however, as a layup by Barbour less than a minute later put VCU back in front 73-67. The Rams then went 5 for 8 from the free throw line in the final 38 seconds to secure their second straight road win.
Saturday's game marked a homecoming of sorts for senior Jennifer Lane and junior Robyn Hobson as both are from the state of Kansas. It was the closest the pair has played to their home state since beginning their collegiate careers.
VCU returns to the Verizon Wireless Arena on Tues., Nov. 22 when it hosts Atlantic-10 foe Charlotte at 7 p.m. The Rams then travel to Winthrop for a 1 p.m. tipoff on Nov. 27. The Black & Gold plays three of its next four contests at home.

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India counters China map claims in a tit-for-tat move
NEW DELHI—India is stamping its map on visas given to Chinese visitors, an Indian official said Saturday, after China began issuing passports showing disputed territories as its own.
"We have started issuing visas with India's map as we know it," said a foreign ministry official, who did not wish to be named, declining to comment further.
India's tit-for-tat action comes after China began issuing new biometric passports showing Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai China — regions that New Delhi claims — as part of Chinese territory.
And the response comes amid already strained ties between the two Asian giants.
Beijing has also included disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) in the map outline on the new passports, angering both the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as areas including two of Taiwan's most famous scenic spots.
Early this week, the Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario wrote a protest note to the Chinese embassy and the Vietnam government said it has also lodged its objections with Beijing.
India's The Hindu newspaper said the Indian government had decided not to take up the issue formally with China.
"It feels it will be better to speak through actions… than words," the newspaper quoted an unidentified government official as saying.
Beijing has attempted to downplay the diplomatic fallout from the recently introduced passports, with a foreign ministry spokeswoman saying the maps were "not made to target any specific country".
The disputed border between India and China has been the subject of 14 rounds of fruitless talks since 1962, when the two nations fought a brief, bloody war over the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
China's build-up of military infrastructure along the frontier has become a major source of concern for India, which increasingly sees Beijing as a longer-term threat to its security than traditional rival Pakistan.
India is also wary of increased Chinese activity in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh which New Delhi sees as within its sphere of influence.
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Police arrested 42 people and confiscated drugs as well as nearly $12,000 during this past week's string of Phish concerts in Atlantic City, N.J.
The Vermont-based jam band played a trio of shows at historic Boardwalk Hall last week from Thursday through Saturday. During the concerts, officials say the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section and other law enforcement groups conducted several surveillance and undercover operations in the area.
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As a result of the investigation, officials say they recovered Hashish, MDMA, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, marijuana cookies, marijuana brownies, LSD paper blotters, LSD sugar cubes, prescription pills, bath salts and 51 nitrous oxide (laughing gas) tanks.
Police also say they seized $11,800 of proceeds from illegal drug distribution.
Finally, police say 42 people were arrested. While 40 of those arrests were related to drug possession or distribution, officials also say two teenage girls, ages 18 and 19, from Brooklyn, N.Y., were arrested for alleged prostitution.
Several arrests were also made during the Phish concert in Atlantic City last year. During that concert, which took place at Bader Field, 36 people were arrested.
Click on the "Documents" link on the left to view the full list of people charged and the specific charges against them.
Phish, which formed in Burlington, Vt. in the 1980s, has grown a large following through concerts that feature long jams and light shows. But the show is as much about the scene as the music as fans flock to Shakedown Street -- an area of the parking lot where crafts, food and sometimes drugs are sold -- which springs up outside most venues.
For the Boardwalk Hall shows, the boardwalk in front of the venue became crowded with fans in the hours leading up to the concerts.
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Before boarding his flight to Warsaw, Tomasz, 37, said:
"I am very happy to be going home, but I don't feel the same for the ship and its future. I am emotionally connected to both the crew and the ship and for me the case will be over when the ship is back in Amsterdam. We sailed north to take action against the oil companies lining up to profit from the melting Arctic sea ice and this is far from over. This was only a great beginning to our Arctic campaign."
The Arctic 30 were seized by armed commandos in international waters on September 19 after peacefully attempting to attach a banner to an Arctic oil platform operated by Gazprom. They were granted amnesty by the Duma (Russian parliament), but the Arctic Sunrise is still moored in Murmansk and has not yet been released by Russian authorities.
Greenpeace International is calling on the Investigative Committee to facilitate the return of the ship and the personal belongings of the Arctic 30 now that the criminal prosecution against the Arctic 30 has been terminated.
Ben Ayliffe, Arctic campaigner at Greenpeace International said:
"We're relieved the Arctic 30 are going home, but they should never have been charged in the first place. The Arctic is the heartbeat of our climate, a measure of our planet's health, but is under profound threat from the onslaught of climate change and the reckless oil industry. We will not stay silent while companies like Gazprom and Shell line up to profit from the Arctic's destruction. Today is only the end of one chapter and we start another. There has been no amnesty for the Arctic and this is far from over."
The arrest and jailing of the Arctic 30 escalated an already global movement to save the Arctic as more than 2.6 million people wrote to Russian embassies urging their release. Protests were held across 46 countries in more than 150 cities and an international court ordered their release.
Scores of celebrities, musicians and actors offered their support, while political support was offered by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Angela Merkel, David Cameron, François Hollande, Ban Ki-moon and Hillary Clinton. Twelve Nobel Peace Prize winners called for their release.
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GORHAM, Maine – A three-run top of the sixth followed by a two-run seventh would be all the top-seeded Huskies of Southern Maine (24-17) would need as the eliminated baseball (18-22-1) from the 2012 Little East Conference tournament by the final of 5-2 Thursday afternoon at the USM Baseball Stadium.
With the victory the Huskies stay alive in the double-elimination tournament, and will face the loser of game six between second seeded Eastern Connecticut State University and third seeded Keene State College.
After jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second, the Huskies would get three runs on three hits in the sixth to take their first lead of the contest. They then added some breathing room in the top half of the next inning on a two RBI single by Brett Barrett.
From there the Huskies rode the solid pitching of reliever Nick Douglass (4-1), who allowed just two hits in the final 4 2/3 innings. The junior lefty would close out the game with 10 strikeouts and four walks to earn the win.
For the Beacons, Thursday's loss marked the second straight that the Huskies have handed the Beacons in conference tournament play. During the regular season UMass swept the Huskies in regular season play by the finals of 6-5 and 7-5.
On the day UMass combined for seven hits, while the Huskies combined for 11 with only two of their five runs marked as earned. Getting the loss was Michael Boughton (New Britain, Conn.), who went 6 1/3. Tyler Kane (Wilbraham, Mass.) then came in relief of Boughton before Jeff Thomas (Redwood City, Calif.) closed out the game allowing just two hits, while also striking out one.
Junior Matt Consiglio (Southbury, Conn.) and freshman Collin Keefer (Charlotte, N.C.) each recorded two hits in the loss, with Keefer also driving in one run as well. Both players would reach home plate in the Beacons then go-ahead second inning.
In the Beacons go-ahead inning Consiglio started off the frame with a lead-off single. Keefer then drove in the first run of the day on an RBI single which plated Consiglio. Dominic Morbidelli (Oakland, Calif.) then drove in the second run for the Beacons on an RBI single to left field, plating Keefer.
Designated hitter Tucker White led Southern Maine with three hits and two runs scored and had one of his team's two doubles. Matt Verrier and Nick Grady both went 2-for-4, with Grady also recording one of the Huskies runs in the sixth.
Even with the three-run lead the Beacons did not lay down as they got runners on second and third in both seventh and eighth innings. Unfortunately the Huskies were able to escape in both frames without giving up a run.
Thursday's game also marked the final in the careers of five senior players in Mark McCormack (Shelton, Conn.), Pat Lynch (Middletown, R.I.), Wilberto Sanjurjo (Boston, Mass.), Ty Buccetti (Wallingford, Conn.), and Mike Mattei (Spencer, Mass.).


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The idea of "privilege"—that some people benefit from unearned, and largely unacknowledged, advantages, even when those advantages aren't discriminatory —has a pretty long history. In the nineteen-thirties, W. E. B. Du Bois wrote about the "psychological wage" that enabled poor whites to feel superior to poor blacks; during the civil-rights era, activists talked about "white-skin privilege." But the concept really came into its own in the late eighties, when Peggy McIntosh, a women's-studies scholar at Wellesley, started writing about it. In 1988, McIntosh wrote a paper called "White Privilege and Male Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming to See Correspondences Through Work in Women's Studies," which contained forty-six examples of white privilege. (No. 21: "I am never asked to speak for all the people of my racial group." No. 24: "I can be pretty sure that if I ask to talk to the 'person in charge,' I will be facing a person of my race.") Those examples have since been read by countless schoolkids and college students—including, perhaps, Tal Fortgang, the Princeton freshman whose recent article, "Checking My Privilege," has been widely debated.
McIntosh is now seventy-nine. She still works at Wellesley, where she is the founder and associate director of the SEED Project, which works with teachers and professors to make school curricula more "gender fair, multiculturally equitable, socioeconomically aware, and globally informed." (SEED stands for Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity.) In the next few months, she'll give talks about privilege to groups at the American Society for Engineering Education, the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church, the Ontario Nurses Association, and NASA's Goddard Space Center. McIntosh was born in Brooklyn, grew up in New Jersey, and went to a Quaker boarding school. She attended Radcliffe and got a Ph.D. in English from Harvard. (Her thesis was on Emily Dickinson.) With privilege so often in the news lately—there's even a BuzzFeed quiz called "How Privileged Are You?"—I thought I'd ask McIntosh what she thinks about the current debates about privilege, and how they compare with the ones of past decades.
How did you come to write about privilege?
In those days, I worked at what was called the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women. I was hired to conduct and administer a monthly seminar for college faculty members on new research on women, and how it might be brought into the academic disciplines. I led that seminar for seven years, and it was always expanding. Eventually, it expanded to twenty-two faculty from places like New York, New Jersey, and New England. We were asking, What are the framing dimensions of every discipline, and how could they be changed by the recognition that women are half the world's population, and have had half the world's lived experience?
I noticed that, three years in a row, men and women in the seminar who had been real colleagues and friends for the first several months had a kind of intellectual and emotional falling out. There was an uncomfortable feeling at the end of those three years. I decided to go back through all my notes, and I found that at a certain point the women would ask, "Couldn't we get these materials on women into the freshman courses?" And, to a person, the men would say, "Well, we're sorry, we love this seminar, but the fact is that the syllabus is full." One year, a man said—I wrote it down—"When you are trying to lay the foundation blocks of knowledge, you can't put in the soft stuff."
The thing was, he was a very nice man. All the men who attended the seminars were very nice men—also quite brave men, because they'd catch flak on their campuses for going to a women's college to do a feminist seminar. And I found myself going back and forth in my mind over the question, Are these nice men, or are they oppressive? I thought I had to choose. It hadn't occurred to me that you could be both. And I was rescued from this dilemma by remembering that, about six years earlier, black women in the Boston area had written essays to the effect that white women were oppressive to work with. I remember back to what it had been like to read those essays. My first response was to say, "I don't see how they can say that about us—I think we're nice!" And my second response was deeply racist, but this is where I was in 1980. I thought, I especially think we're nice if we work with them.
I came to this dawning realization: niceness has nothing to do with it. These are nice men. But they're very good students of what they've been taught, which is that men make knowledge. And I realized this is why we were oppressive to work with—because, in parallel fashion, I had been taught that whites make knowledge.
This is when you came up with the forty-six examples of white privilege?
I asked myself, On a daily basis, what do I have that I didn't earn? It was like a prayer. The first one I thought of was: I can, if I wish, arrange to be in the company of people of my race most of the time.
Other people had been writing about privilege before you—why did your paper attract so much attention?
I think it was because nobody else was writing so personally, and giving such clear examples, drawn from personal experience, which allowed readers to understand this rather complicated subject without feeling accused.
How did people respond?
Well, at first, the most common responses were from white people. Their most common response was "I never thought about this before." After a couple of years, that was accompanied by "You changed my life." From people of color, from the beginning, it was "You showed me I'm not crazy." And if they said more than that it was along the lines of "I knew there was something out there working against me."
But there was a negative reaction to it, too.
The right wing wanted to paint it as craziness. But there were so many people saying it wasn't crazy that I was able to put them aside. David Horowitz named me one of America's ten wackiest feminists; that used to get to me. Now I think, If you're going to do work for racial justice, you're going to get attacked.
Have those reactions changed much? It's been more than twenty-five years.
The truth is that it hasn't changed much, except in the universities. The colleges and the universities are the places where you get a hearing. They're where you learn to see both individually and systemically. In order to understand the way privilege works, you have to be able to see patterns and systems in social life, but you also have to care about individual experiences. I think one's own individual experience is sacred. Testifying to it is very important—but so is seeing that it is set within a framework outside of one's personal experience that is much bigger, and has repetitive statistical patterns in it.
Is that the challenge—or the usefulness—of the idea of privilege, as you see it? That it asks you to combine an individual view of life with an abstract one?
When Tal Fortgang was told, "Check your privilege"—which is a flip, get-with-it kind of statement—it infuriated him, because he didn't want to see himself systemically. But what I believe is that everybody has __a combination of unearned advantage and unearned disadvantage in life. Whiteness is just one of the many variables that one can look at, starting with, for example, one's place in the birth order, or your body type, or your athletic abilities, or your relationship to written and spoken words, or your parents' places of origin, or your parents' relationship to education and to English, or what is projected onto your religious or ethnic background. We're all put ahead and behind by the circumstances of our birth. We all have a combination of both. And it changes minute by minute, depending on where we are, who we're seeing, or what we're required to do.
At SEED, thinking about privilege is deeply personal group work. We do an exercise where everybody reads out loud from something they've written based on Jamaica Kincaid's story called "Girl," which ran in The New Yorker in the seventies. In "Girl," Kincaid lists voices in her head from her early childhood, telling her how to be a girl. Everybody reads either their boy piece or their girl piece, and, listening, you get a systemic view of varieties of gender conditioning. One very sad thing—very major to me—is that almost all the men who are now over forty read, "Boys don't cry," or something like "Put the damn worm on the damn hook." And that's a lie—a huge social lie that makes men of that age have to act tougher than they feel. It's a tragedy for the entire world, and it's inflicted on boys; they're not guilty of it. Usually the boy's crying, or about to cry, when he's told boys don't. This is wreckage to the psyche.
You seem to relate to the idea of privilege in a very compassionate way. But isn't that hard, since the effects of privilege are so unjust? Isn't it natural for privilege to make people angry, rather than openhearted? I imagine Tal Fortgang in a college seminar, and the rancor that must accompany conversations about privilege in the classroom. How do you defeat that?
The key thing is to let people testify to their own experience. Then they'll stop fighting with each other. One of my colleagues at SEED says, "Unless you let the students testify to what they know, which schools usually don't let them do, they will continue to do just what the dominant society wants them to do, which is to tear each other apart." The students who are sitting there fighting with one another aren't allowed to have their lives become the source for their own growth and development. Adrienne Rich wrote, at the beginning of women's studies, "Nobody told us we have to study our lives, make of our lives a study."
It seems as though, for you, talking about privilege shouldn't lead to arguments; it should be a kind of therapy.
I wouldn't say therapy, because psychology isn't very good at taking in the sociological view. But it has to do with working on your inner history to understand that you were in systems, and that they are in you. It has to do with looking around yourself the way sociologists do and seeing the big patterns in the rest of society, while keeping a balance and really respecting your experience. Seeing the oppression of others is, of course, very important work. But so is seeing how the systems oppress oneself.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the No. 1 issue in the game is taking the head out of tackles.
Goodell said players are using their heads more than in the past, something he said may be because better helmets and face masks lead them to take more risks with their heads.
In his state of the NFL address Friday before Sunday's Super Bowl, Goodell said progress has been made in the last couple of years in eliminating helmet-to-helmet hits, but that players need to get back to using shoulders and arms properly in tackles.
In his words, there is a strike zone in football and coaches and players need to recognize it.


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Every week, a DIY expert spares us a trip to the grocery store and shows us how to make small batches of great foods at home.
Today, Lara Ferroni shows us two methods for making addictive, crisp potato chips in small batches at home. Lara is the author of Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home, and the forthcoming book, Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk.
It wasn't until I was working on Real Snacks, a cookbook about making my favorite junk food at home, that it occurred to me that I could make my own potato chips. Of course, no junk food cookbook could be compete without them, but my first few attempts were pretty sad -- dark brown on the edges and still soggy in the middle. Luckily, perseverance won out, and now I wonder how I ever thought they were hard.
The key to the perfectly crispy chip is the mandoline. You need to get the potatoes really, really thin, so unless you have the knife skills of a ninja, a mandoline is the way to go. You don't need a fancy one -- a simple $20 slicer works perfectly. Just make sure you get one with a guard, and don't worry that you can't use that last little chunk at the end of each potato. Just set it aside for soup, and save your fingertips! I like russet potatoes best for frying, but this method also works well with sweet potatoes, yams and lotus root. If frying isn't your thing, you'll love the microwavable version of this recipe, which makes a small batch of super crisp chips in about 2 minutes.These chips are great with a sprinkle of sea salt, but even better with the homemade "Baked Potato" seasoning mix, which makes them taste like Tato Skins.
Homemade Potato ChipsMakes 1 large bowl of chips3 medium russet potatoesAbout 1 liter safflower oil for fryingSea salt or Baked Potato Chip seasoning, to tasteSlice the potatoes into very, very thin rounds using a porcelain slicer or mandoline (always use the guard!). I use the 1.3mm setting. Place the slices in a large bowl. Cover with cold water, swish and then drain.
Place the slices in a single layer on a towel, and then roll it up to lightly dry them. Keep the slices rolled up in the towel as you cook off batches to keep them from oxidizing and turning brown.To fry the chips, heat a pot of safflower or canola oil to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C), and fry the dried potato slices in small batches. Be careful not to over fill the pot, or your chips will stick together and have soggy spots. Fry for just a minute or two, flipping once, until they are a light golden brown and the oil bubbling calms. If there is still frantic bubbling going on, there is still moisture in the chips, and they will be soggy. Remove the chips with a slotted spoon, and place on a wire rack to drain. To microwave your chips instead, spray the potato slices with an oil baking spray and place in a single layer on a microwave safe plate (sprayed with a bit more baking spray). Cook on full power for 1 to 2 minutes. You'll likely need to do this in many small batches. Be careful when you remove the plate because it will be very hot.
Toss your crisp chips into a large bowl and sprinkle with salt or your seasoning, swirling and flipping to coat.Baked Potato Chip SeasoningTo make the seasoning, simply place all the ingredients together in a small bowl and mix to combine.¼ cup powdered buttermilk1 teaspoon sea salt½ teasoon dried mustard (such as Coleman's)1 tablespoon finely chopped chivesFreshly grated black pepper to taste1 tablespoon finely chopped bacon (optional)
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Stock up on some good hazelnuts for next week's Small Batch, in which Tara O'Brady will show us how to make a small batch of chocolate hazelnut spread at home!
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June 27-29, 2013
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Discover a part of Louisiana that few have seen. Join us on the coast at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge for this fantastic marine debris workshop where we will explore remote beaches accessible only by boat, pick up some great lesson activities, crab, and mainly talk trash!
Quantifying Debris, a 2-day workshop for classroom teachers and informal educators, focuses on the dynamics of marine debris. Discover the local flora and fauna with area biologists, conduct beach profiling, participate in a modified beach sweep, receive GPS training and up to 20 professional development hours, and return home with a multitude of lessons and activities for your classrooms. Meals and lodging are provided. Participants will also receive a Garmin eTrex 20 for classroom use. Travel per diem is available.
And what else?! Funding is also available for approximately nine teachers in attendance to return during the school year with their students (grades 6-12) for a modified version of this workshop.
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The opp is for several different pieces of music as it will cover a major tv / film ads and several web-blog adverts and music for a 'about the car' mini documentary. They are choosing different songs for different territories so there are many slots they are looking for me to fill.
The CMI Music Group has been asked by the Major global car brand to find music for several Spring campaign videos / ads.
The videos and ads will be seen by over a million people across the globe.
The deadline is the end of January.
All styles of music and genres will be considered as the company are looking for the usual car / driving related songs but also lyrical substance (success, getting to the top,etc) but the are also looking for top quality standout attention grabbing, meaningful songs whether softer emotive ballads or harder more powerful driving tracks as the range covered by the car company is huge.
Please submit your best work, radio ready, mastered songs. You must own 100% copyright. Only songs with cleared samples. I will accept demos as I am also a music producer / studio owner so if the song is a 'no brainer' and has enough potential to fit the opp then I would consider re-cutting it for the client.
The CMI Music Group has worked closely with companies such as: Apple, Honda, Reebok, Samsung, Walmart, Sainsburys, Netflix, Amazon, Seat, BBC, ABC, New Show Media, Massive Films, Rickety Shack films Payouts and rights: If selected you will keep 100% of your rights, royalties and payments dependent on the amount of times the tracks are used. Payout is $1k to $10k dependent on usage and length of use.
If selected the songs will be passed to the company and they will have the final say, CMI Music Group will be on hand to help the artist all the way through the process with chosen artists (at no financial charge).
All songs submitted will be considered for all the others opps we have.
I am looking forward to hearing you music.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND US TRACKS TO OUR SOUNDCLOUD, EMAIL, LINKEDIN OR ANY SOCIAL MEDIA....Please?
- Alexander Johnston / CMI Music Group
submission price: $10.00
Get Your Music Video on TV
Our parent company manages 21 Music TV feeds distributed across 160 countries, with an estimated worldwide audience of 200M+ people.
We are accepting submissions of exceptional songs and music videos from artists around the world.
Genres: urban music, hip hop, rnb, world music, afrobeats, rythmic pop
If you want to get commercial TV airplay worldwide there is no better way. Our channels are huge in France, Africa and emerging markets.
If selected your music video will be placed on one or several of our Music TV channels.
Please note we have a very selective policy and will only consider music videos with great production quality and commercial potential. Submitting your music video or song does not guarantee any placement.
- Jeremie Varengo / JTV Digital
submission price: $7.00
KGUP FM Emerge Radio is a fully licensed alternative-mainstream radio station featuring only the finest emerging independent music artists.
CALL TO ARTISTS: If you want your music to be heard on a station with 1 million listeners with the foresight to predict who are the next trending artists from the local music scene, then this station is for you!
Minimum Criteria: If it sounds like it belongs on the air, we will play it. Your tracks will be heard along side artists like LP, Bleachers, The Neighbourhood, Bleachers, BØRNS, Cher Lloyd, Minus the Bear, Foals, The Used, London Grammer, Matt Cardle, The Green Children, and many more!
Where your music will be heard: On our official website at www.kgup1065.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You can hear the station on the TuneIn website and on the TuneIn Radio App available for FREE! The TuneIn Radio App is preinstalled in newer Tesla, Ford, Toyota, and Chevy vehicles. NOW, we're on 17 radio networks around the world!
KGUP Audience Overview:
Core age demographic: age 25-34 (34%), age 18-24 (27.5%), 35-44 (15%), Other combined (23.5%)
KGUP's Listener Geographic Market:
Europe - 37.50% Australia - 16%
Others combined - 2.75%
Why listen to KGUP?
KGUP FM Emerge Radio is a fully licensed radio station for royalty and performance licensing through ASCAP, BMI, SOCAN, SESAC & SoundExchange. All music data and royalty and performance fees are reported to Stream Licensing, LLC.
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: Cher Lloyd, Demi Lavato, Ed Sheeran, Tegan and Sara, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake Why supporting KGUP FM Emerge Radio matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8QyN6-HCQA&
submission price: $5.00
Would you like to hear your music alongside superstars like Sarah McLachlan, Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles, Kelly Clarkson, Adele, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, Heart, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos and more?
Award-winning Women of Substance Radio celebrates talented female performers of every genre with great songs. The music on this station is vocally excellent, has depth of character and emotion, and has lyrics that leave a lasting impression. WOS Radio has been around for 7 years as a 24/7 Internet Radio Station with a robust Desktop Player and a branded Mobile App for both Apple & Android Devices.
Our #1 New & Noteworthy Podcast can be heard on iTunes, Soundcloud, Tunein, Stitcher and more every weekday. The show reached 100,000 downloads in just over 7 months and is continuing to grow. The Podcast features all Indie artists including interesting tidbits about the artists and the songs. Check it out at www.wospodcast.com or on iTunes or the Mobile Podcast App for Apple devices.
We play Indie artists alongside well-known label artists. We have many outlets for promoting our Indies like our Top 20, New Music Show, and Video Blog. Visit our website to find out more: www.WOSRadio.com or listen at www.womenofsubstanceradio.com or search for "Women of Substance" in your App Store.
We also promote Indies on our #1 New & Noteworthy Women of Substance Music Podcast which hit 100,000 downloads July 2015 after only 7 months. You can check out these shows on iTunes or at www.wospodcast.com You will also receive a slot on our #1 Music Podcast (distributed through iTunes and other channels) and receive specific promotion for your episode via Social Media.
We are taking song submissions from quality Independent Artists in all genres so submit your music today for consideration.
Female artists, female fronted bands or female vocalists only please.
Please note that we are using the song to opportunity match (S2O). If you are a male performer and the song matched yours it is because it sounded like the seed songs but it can not match by gender.
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $501 - $1,000
We are seeking commercial hit songs for publishing and radio plugging through a network of more than 600 stations (terrestrial and online) and 100+ music supervisors.
References: The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Adele, Coldplay, Drake, Taylor Swift, Christine & The Queens, etc.
Accepted languages: English and French
No instrumentals.
If selected you will be offered a 1-song exclusive publishing deal and your track will be presented to a large network of radio stations worldwide. (and as an option we can offer the digital distribution of your single release)
Important: only top quality productions with high commercial potential / radio-friendly vibe matching with the above examples will be considered.
-- 10% of the submission fee is shared with Unicef --
- JTV Digital
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
Where are the unsigned artists?! It's time you get your break and this is the surest way to get your foot in the door. It will give you a name without trying if your music is on point. M.I.A. Entertainment Group has partnered with other producers in the TV/Film/Music industry and getting Artists Placements on TV/Reality Shows and Docu/Film Projects that are currently being produced, as well as projects in the pipelines of TV Networks. Get your music in today! All the best.
- M.I.A. Entertainment Group
Deal Type: Signing / Exposure Opportunity
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Negotiable
Compensation: $1,000+
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: Rihanna, Drake, The Weekend, Chris Brown, Usher, Ryan Leslie
submission price: $8.00
Payout: $501 - $1,000
I want radio friendly songs for pitches to top country male artists. Nothing too traditional. Edgy arrangements with meaningful lyrics preferred. No trucks, bon fires out in the field, or beer please .... we've had our fill for the rest of the decade!
submission price: $5.00
Keep Walking Music is an independent music blog formed in October 2011. Dedicated to discovering and featuring exceptional artists that we feel deserve a platform in the public eye.
Our primary task is to show the public, the impressive work and the dedication of promising artists, teeming with immense talents. Indeed, to date, we have managed to establish a finding that proves that the best music is often produced by artists still unknown to the public because they engage much more than celebrities.
- Keep Walking Music
submission price: $4.00
We are looking for SERIOUS artists to debut your track through our platform and push the music through our many connections, email marketing and through our social media accounts @HipHopMonument. We look forward to hearing you!
- Robert O'Brien - CEO - Hip Hop Monument
submission price: $5.00
Wright Music Group Radio is seeking Christian music of all genres
for their global outreach to add fresh content. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
The Wright Music Group team has been in the Music Industry since 1999. The Management and Production Team have Major Label knowledge and experience. Our Company & Ministry offer a wide variety of services. Services include Music Production, Artist Management, Artist Development, and Artist Promotion.
- David O Wright - Ceo - Wright Music Group
submission price: $10.00
Would you benefit from the increased exposure gained from radio play? Now you can get your songs out to over 1000 radio stations in North America through our media database. We have extensive contacts in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. We will listen to all submissions and select the best acts to submit to our radio contacts. Selected bands will be asked to send us a biog and high quality music track to pass on to the radio stations. We have a wide variety of media contacts, so this opportunity is appropriate for all kinds of acts.
submission price: $5.00
Have your music reviewed per song and considered for airplay on Steel Waves Radio to be included in standard rotation.
Steel Waves Radio brings you the best music in indie rock and rock sub genres . Alexxis Steele is sought after for her expertise in the music industry, spotting new talent and future hit songs.
- Alexxis Steele - Owner - Steel Waves Radio
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: CHR - Contemporary Hit Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: Rock and Rock sub genres, Blues Rock, Punk Rock, Country Rock, Pop Rock
submission price: $4.00
Get your song to the ears of thousands of listeners each day. We are a successful hard rock heavy metal radio station, we'll play anything that's cool! We have a new music featured every night and we'd love to get your track on the air. We will review your track and let you know the outcome. If approved, you are then guaranteed plays at least once a day for at least two weeks... longer if our listeners keep requesting it via our request lines or on our social media outlets!
Partner with Tiadaghton Rocks Radio today!
- Mike Mann / Bear Cave Broadcasting
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: Metallica, Saxon, Black Sabbath, Korn, Overkill, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer, Dio
submission price: $15.00
DJ Reflex is always on the lookout for great new Hip Hop for consideration. If he likes what he hears he may play you on the air on one of LA's most listened-to stations, Power 106 FM, or in one of his many club appearances.
DJ Reflex is one of the most influential players in the LA music scene as a tastemaker DJ, producer, and entertainment entrepreneur. Credited for breaking acts from Kanye West, Lady Gaga, to John Legend, he has made a name for himself not only as an accomplished celebrity DJ, but as a business with an undeniable ear for talent.
If you've got what it takes to play with the players, DJ Reflex wants to hear what you've got!
- DJ Reflex
submission price: $10.00
Have your music played on ENDS Music online radio for 2 weeks. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Our goal is simple, supply music lovers with their favorite local artist from around the world. While making the artist available to possible new listeners. This will allow music supporters to become more engaged and supportive of their favorite artist.
- Jovan Shabazz / ENDS Music
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Urban
Similar Sounding Artists: Weeknd, Kodak Black
submission price: $3.00
We are a full independent artists promotion company we promote independent Gospel, Country & Folk artists to radio through our monthly Compilations.
Star Creek Promotions will electronically distribute your song to thousands of AM, FM, Internet and satellite radio stations worldwide. Distribution is done through our high-quality, monthly compilation.
We offer unparalleled service and work closely with DJs and radio programmers to get your song the most airplay possible. And the more spins you receive, the more success you will see by way of increased sales, website traffic and fan response.
We aim to help you reach your musical goals by making the radio aspect of your marketing campaign as affordable as possible.
- Randolph Michaud / Star Creek Records
submission price: $20.00
We are offering unsigned artist a chance to release a new single or EP released by Warner Music Group by Distribution. This is an opportunity to get major exposure and sign with a major. Includes marketing on Warner Music Group's social media pages, promotion and FM radio, If your interested submit your best track(s) for consideration.
A bit about us, we have worked over 20 + in the Entertainment Industry. Worked with Platinum Selling Producers, who have worked with Whitney Houston, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Seal and Backstreet Boys, Heather Hunter and many more. We have also worked in Film/TV with networks such as OWN, MTV, NBC and CBS just to name a few and we are affiliated with Universal, Sony and Warner Music. We want to help Artist build their destiny's by independently creating outlets to build popularity and guaranteed royalty payouts while staying financially free!
- Sonya Pruneda / Rite 1 Entertainment
submission price: $5.00
Lyrical Hip-Hop Tracks Needed for Rotation at DRT Tracked Radio Station Independent radio station based in Houston, TX, looking for DOPE INDIE artists with #BARS and outstanding production! Please submit your best tracks for consideration.
- Levean Pinkston - CEO - Love2Jam Radio
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: J COLE, KENDRICK LAMAR, BIG KRIT, 3D NATEE, TI, CHILDISH GAMBINO
submission price: $5.00
"It all started 6 years ago with me asking my friends musicians to provide a compilation with one of their tracks. We continued to introduce you to the best promising artists from around the world ever since. " – Fudo Kazuki
Check out one of the latest compilations: http://bit.ly/2qkxq1d
- Fudo Kazuki - CEO - Ultra Vague
Deal Type: Compilation
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Non-Exclusive
Compensation: Exposure Opportunity
Song Quality: Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: Sylo Norza, The/Das, RY X, Sun Glitters, Kllo, Giraffage, Slow Magic
submission price: $5.00
KCRL-DB Radio is seeking new unsigned artists who wish to be heard on the radio. We are a Duluth, MN USA local independent online radio station that plays music 24/7. We primarily play Country, folk, and Southern Gospel, but if you have amazing music you think we should here please send it.
- Andrew McConnell - Owner - KCRL-DB Radio
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Rascall Flatts
submission price: $25.00
The US TOP20.FM Show (former Al Walser's Weekly Top20) has become the World's leading Weekly Syndicated Top 20 Countdown Show hosted by GRAMMY® Nominated producer Al Walser. The show is now accepting high quality submissions from artists worldwide. Selected songs will be chosen to be aired worldwide including on air interview features with promising new artists.We guarantee a straight to the point feedback on ALL SUBMISSIONS.
The USTOP.FM show out of Hollywood CA, broadcasts weekly on hundreds of radio stations worldwide, attracting over 12.5 million listeners, a great effective way to reach listeners worldwide and to additionally get added to the playlist of our affiliate stations. The show's music genre is a mainstream blend of Pop/Rock/Dance/Rap/R&B. Amongst established hits, the show prides itself to also introduce great new trending music by indie artists. |
- US TOP 20 CHART SHOW | Cut The Bull Entertainment Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio heard?: We are the final decision maker
Radio Format: Online, Terrestrial, Satellite
submission price: $10.00
I am always on the lookout for new alt/ adult alt bands to play on my radio show. Please submit your best song to be considered for radio airplay on 99.3 KTJ FM.
submission price: $5.00
FreeRockRadio.com will post your YouTube Rock music video on our site in up to 3 categories based on the type of rock it is. We accept indie rock, alternative, pop rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, punk rock, metal and roots / Americana. We will also include it in one of our YouTube Playlists located @ YouTube.com/FreeRockRadio1.
- Lionel White - FreeRockRadio.com - SPOIO LLC
submission price: $0.00
Submit your tracks for potential airplay on FM radio in Germany & worldwide via webstream. Contemporary and adult contemporary urban artists and neosoul formats are welcome.
If selected, artists may submit radio drops to double airplay. A script will be provided once the song has been selected. June Media produces a weekly radio show at Radio WESER TV in Bremerhaven, North Germany.
- Dee June - Radio Production - June Media
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online, Terrestrial (Bremerhaven, Germany)
Radio Format: Urban
Similar Sounding Artists: Drake, The Weeknd, Ice Cube, Noel Gourdin, Beyonce, Major Lazer, Damian Marley
submission price: $2.00
Please submit all kinds of music. Specializing in indie, electronic, wave and experimental. Please no covers. Music fan and music journalist. Last Day Deaf blog owner.
Music webzine covering a wide range of artists from indie to jazz and from electronic to metal...Few words...Let the music speak....
- CHRISTOS DOUKAKIS - Owner/Publisher - www.lastdaydeaf.com
submission price: $8.75
Get your song to the ears of thousands of listeners each day. We are a successful alternative rock radio station, but we don't fit in the usual corporate mold - we'll play anything that's cool! We have a new music feature twice every hour and we'd love to get your track on the air.
We will review your track and let you know the outcome. If approved, you are then guaranteed plays at least once a day for at least two weeks... longer if our listeners keep requesting it via our request lines or on our social media outlets!
Partner with us today!
Site: www.1purealternative.com
- Edward Wilder - Owner/Music Director - RX Networks
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: Of Monsters and Men, Grouplove, Capital Cities, Bastille, the Lumineers, Cage the Elephant, Bob Moses, Red Hot Chili Peppers...
submission price: $8.75
We are seeking up-and-coming EDM artists and performers to air on our successful, popular online radio station! If your song matches what we are looking for, you will get daily plays during our new music segments. Our segments appear at least once per hour on our station, found at www.1pureedm.com . Minimum on-air placement of two weeks, longer if requests, e-mails, and social media feedback remain positive.
- Edward Wilder - Owner/Music Director - RX Networks
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Dance/Electronica
Similar Sounding Artists: Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Jonas Blue, Major Lazer, Martin Garrix, Skrillex, Alan Walker, Steve Aoki, Galantis, Tiesto, Vassy
submission price: $8.00
Submit your songs for review and a chance to be placed on the Quantum Stereo Radio rotation at quantumstereo.com. I'm the CEO and Founder of Quantum Stereo, an NYC based Entertainment with promotion and management of music artists. We also have a Live Streaming Radio Station.
- Wayne Parcheman CEO - Quantum Stereo LLC
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Urban
Similar Sounding Artists: Future, Beyonce, Bieber, Drake, Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Jeremih, J Cole, Rihanna
submission price: $5.00
Looking for Professional Feedback From Music Industry Professionals? We are a team of Affiliates designed for Artist Development, Artist Managements and Opportunities unlike any other! We are made up of Gold Recording Artist, Record Labels, Booking and Managements, Recording Studios Professionals, & Entertainment Show's and lastly SKII Production Motion Media Independent Movies. Experienced with working alongside many current Mainstream Music Artist. This team of Affiliates is the #1 Stop shop for all Undaground Music Artist Needs and Opportunities.
Directly associated with Universal Records we can give you the Feedback necessary to Progress to higher levels in the Music Industry!
- Lady M - Creator/Producer - Da Undaground Radio
submission price: $10.00
Payout: $100K+
I am looking for songwriters to come to the studio and write with artists that I have in development!
The weirder, stranger, more innovative the better!
Looking for the beautiful, unusual and quirky!.. don't hold back...
I'm looking for songwriters, not so much for songs, because the writer would have to come to the session and co-write with artists.
My studio is in France, 3 hours from Paris, so don't submit a song unless you are available to actually come to the studio for a few weeks...
Genres: indie, pop, electro, synth, ambient, rock (Not rap, country or r&b.)
James has worked in artist development as song-writer, producer and programmer for many years having been employed by music acts such as : U2, Dido, Phil Collins, Madonna, Sinead O'Connor, Brian Eno, Roxy Music, Pet Shop Boys, Boy George, Siobhan Donaghy and more.
- James Sanger / Vibey Developments
Deal Type: Artist Development
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Non-Exclusive
Compensation: $100K+
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
submission price: $50.00
The Fraternity Music Group is seeking videos that will be used in an underground Hip hop show focusing on music videos. Selected videos will also receive blog placment. Video must have no nudity or violence. Promotes change, uplifts the community. No drug use or distribution to be glorified. Please submit a link to your video with the song submission.
- Annexx Omega / The Fraternity Music Group LLC
Deal Type: Exposure Opportunity
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Non-Exclusive
Compensation: Exposure
Song Quality: Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: The Weeknd, Drake, Chris Brown, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar
submission price: $4.00
UR S MAN (Sam Reeves)'s and Friends' favorites....interviews music and more cross-genre listening with occasional themes (songwriter/artist, Americana all sub genre, classic rock, pop, you name it!) NOW 24/7 365
Music selected will enter rotation and/or generate an interview with artist(s).
Suggest listening to the show to get an idea of what we play, mix together in the show.
Artistry, lyric content, production qualities/choices are key to our programming selection.
If the selection could be described it would be something close to Neo(New) Classic Rock/Blues/Pop with some alternative thrown in there.
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
submission price: $10.00
We are looking for awesome music we can use for our network's activities and streaming.
Keep in mind, we only provide more publicity, no royalty. However, we can also do interviews with submissions that really catch our eye. Everyone is welcome to inquire about an interview, but we will require a monetary donation, will go towards promotion of the interview.
- Dinard Gussie - CEO/FOUNDER - ANIME & SMOKE
submission price: $6.00
It's very simple. We save time and reach more stations than artists could, on their own.
Our lists cover around 90% of radio station contacts worldwide. For example, in USA, there are approx. 14,500 FM and 4,400 online stations. We have around 14,000/4,000 contacts just in The States.
Artist sends a radio ready, mixed and mastered song, along with short biography, 4-5 pictures, and logo if possible.
We put together a nice looking e-mail, with pure facts about the artist, info on song that's being submitted and artists (or artists management contact information).
We believe that it's fair to keep artists direct contact public, so if radio stations want to reach out, they can reach out DIRECTLY to the artist.
Everything you need to know about our "Radio Blast": http://mad.ly/b947a2
- Avala DSF Music Group LLC
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Decision Maker: We are the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Non-Exclusive
Compensation: $0
Song Quality: Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: Drake, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Aerosmith, Adele, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Limp Bizkit, One Direction, Jay Cole, John Legend, Led Zeppelin
submission price: $8.00
Payout: $1,001 - $1,500
Looking to form an eclectic musical collective that consists of both rappers, singers, producers and musicians. Only serious inquiries apply. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
A Talent Management, Branding and Project Management Firm. Dedicated to the building, marketing and exploitation of our clients through strategic planning and execution. Our mission is to identify, develop and create opportunities for our creative's the unleashes the flow of multiple income streams. Through our Branding and Strategy Plans we will focus on multiple media outlets to create prosperous careers.
- Sleeping Elephant Entertainment/ On The Grind Management LLC.
Deal Type: Exposure Opportunity
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Non-Exclusive
Compensation: Negotiable
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
submission price: $2995.00
NewReleaseToday.com is the largest Christian music and entertainment site online, welcoming over 800,000 visitors every single month who access over 750,000 pages of content.
Have a member of the NewReleaseToday editorial team review your Christian music single and consider it for future promotion on the site. We are industry professionals with decades of experience. Our feedback will be constructive with what we like and what opportunities we may hear.
We are not looking for song demos from songwriters wanting other artists to record their music. You won't get great feedback from us if that is what you are doing. We are looking for completed songs from real artists and groups that are ready for some constructive feedback from Christian music industry professionals.
If we feel the song has merit, we have many additional avenues to plug you in including, but not limited to, NRT Radio, free song downloads on the site and additional advertising opportunities that can increase your visibility to a large Christian music buying audience.
- NewReleaseToday.com
submission price: $10.00
Please submit radio edited mixed and mastered songs.
Thanks to the support of our artists and labels in digital radio like XM Satellite Radio, Commercial-Radio, and College Radio, we are able to get our music to the ears of people who desire or prefer non-commercial music performed by live musicians and singer. This isn't to say we won't be releasing commercial music, in the here and now we are enjoying 'just being' musically.
- Darryl Thompson / Daquor Media Group, Inc.
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online, Terrestrial (Atlanta, GA), Satellite
Radio Format: Urban
Similar Sounding Artists: YFN Lucci, Gucci Mane, Weeknd, Drake, Young Thug, Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Migos, etc.
submission price: $0.00
Our radio station launched its own Roku TV channel which has already been downloaded and added in over 450,096 homes around the world. Our station streams real time music through our channel. We are looking for indie artist with hot new music videos and songs to add to our (Featured Music and Videos) section on our channel plus radio playlist adds. If you don't have a video we also offer Album/Single pic section which will take the viewer to a bio section about artist where they can view your social media links and album download info. No cover songs only original songs, you must own the copyright to material. HipHop/Pop/R&B/EDM accepted only! Only serious inquires/submssions.
- DjBangz - Program Director/A&R - TheReal92HipHop
submission price: $10.00
Our New BDS station is seeking music of all genres to showcase alongside mainstream music in our regular programming schedule. Artists with special music will be offered additional opportunities. Royalties are paid only to artists who are signed up with a PRO.
- Eric Davis / DigiDopeWorld
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
submission price: $50.00
We have partnered with Virdiko DJ pool and IPluggers to offer full service radio campaigns to worthy music. These are all Royalty Generating Spins. Selected music will be in rotation for 1 full year. With promotion via quarterly dj blasts. All PRO registered musicians will earn royalties.
- Eric Davis CEO - DigiDopeWorld
submission price: $5.00
I will listen to your song and provide genuine feedback. I will share my favorite parts and not so favorite parts including suggestions for improvement where I see them.
I have been listening to and writing about all genres and sub-genres of music since 2011 so I accept all styles and types of music. I enjoy discovering new sounds, new combinations of sounds, and styles that don't fit into any current box the 2017 music industry stuffs music into. But I still dig the more traditional as well. Hit me with your best song!
- Joshua Smotherman / Co-Founder - Middle Tennessee Music
submission price: $33.00
111CR3W is looking for high-quality musical artists to be featured in outstanding blogs and websites. All genres are welcome. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration and review.
We are a company of the future, our services are PR, social media marketing, brand development, digital music distribution, lyric video production, website development etc.
Our mission is to help any artist or entrepreneur to achieve success offering next level solutions.
- Fernando Triff / 1111CR3W
submission price: $5.00
Global Urban Radio (Thousands of Listeners from over 130 countries) is looking for NEW music to add to rotation as well as our own licensed station, Royal Heir Radio. We're looking for Radio Ready (mixed/mastered) music preferably hip-hop, pop, and R&B. Global Urban Radio does NOT need clean music but for our station we need music to be edited.
Send us your music and get in Rotation TODAY!
- Brian "Essince" Collins - CEO - Royal Heir Entertainment
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Urban
submission price: $5.00
WJMX-DB Smooth Jazz Boston Global Radio seeking the best smooth and contemporary jazz music for broadcast. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
WJMX-DB Smooth Jazz Boston Global Radio broadcasts the very best of Contemporary Smooth Jazz of over 400 of the world's most talented Artists, both independent and signed label, to our valued listeners, national and worldwide. We also provide airplay and profile listing for Independent and Signed Smooth Jazz Artists, to include Amazon and iTunes link to support the sale of their music.
- Jeff Moses / WJMX-DB Smooth Jazz Boston Global Radio
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
submission price: $5.00
The Soundboard is an award winning radio show on 99.8FM KCCLIVE. In July 2015 it made history being the first ever radio show to broadcast live performing artists in a live lounge for 24 hours straight. Be a part of this show now! I have presented an unsigned music show on 99.8FM KCCLIVE in Liverpool for 6 Years. The show also involves big name interviews with musicians such as Wolf Alice, The Vaccines and The Fratellis to name a few.
THE STATION WITH ATTITUDE! Listen on 99.8FM, on the website, or via our iPhone and Android apps!
- Matthew Orme / Radio Presenter - KCCLIVE 99.8FM
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online, Terrestrial
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Noel Gallagher, Muse, Mumford and Sons, Paramore, Kanye West, Drake, Rihanna, Eminem, Red Hot Chilli Peppers
submission price: $1.00
Radio KSCR is always looking for new music to feature on its radio station. We love searching out new music to play on the station as well as on some of our shows (a lot of which are syndicated on other stations). If your song is selected it will be on air the next day as we are always trying to keep our playlist new and exciting. Giving away music for free? We will drive traffic to your song with our free music of the day segment. We don't mind swearing but we do have a couple of rules...
1) No use of the "N" word
2) No degrading women (sexy talk is ok but no referring to them as b's and h's)
Radio KSCR is an online station based in Los Angeles dedicated to playing nothing but the best in indie and small label music. Their station has 13 programs and is live on several platforms including Radioloyalty, TuneIn, and iTunes Internet. With a mostly young, single male demographic, the station receives 200+ unique views daily from avid music lovers. If you're the and indie artist and have a unique sound, apply now and we'll be happy to spin your music let it be heard from our loyal listeners.
- Jowanna Lewis - President - Radio KSCR
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Freeform Radio
Similar Sounding Artists: The weekend, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, NK Riot, Dead Poet Society, The Last Shadow Puppets, Vince Staples
submission price: $4.00
Indie Jammers are ALL we look for at LOVE2JAM RADIO! Based in Houston, TX with a performance opportunity to tell YOUR story in an unplugged format that will air on the Amazon Firestick, as well as be featured in Keyline Magazine. We are DRT TRACKED & stream licensed so registered music receives paid spins. Our goal is to break music and get DOPE indie artists SEEN, PAID & HEARD! Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
- Levean Pinkston - CEO - Love2Jam Radio
Deal Type: Collaboration/Song Placement
Decision Maker: I'm the final decision maker
Deal Structure: Negotiable
Compensation: Negotiable
Song Quality: Rough Mixes, Fully mastered, Broadcast ready
Similar Sounding Artists: Big KRIT, TI, OUTKAST, UGK, Bun B, Boosie, Drake, Rihanna, Beyonce, Bob Marley, Migos, Fat Pimp, Eminem, 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, K Michelle, Dej Loaf, Kanye West, Fabolous, Dirty Boyz, 112, HTOWN
submission price: $12.00
I am looking for new talent to play a writers night show on music row in Nashville, TN. Writer/Artist play 3 songs and get a chance to be seen and heard, meet other songwriters, and have their name on the ad poster and social media and email blasts to the country music industry.
I am a professional singer/songwriter/producer in Nashville, TN and my songs have been recorded in Country, Pop, Americana, Contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, TV and film.
- Terri Jo Box
submission price: $35.00
Guaranteed radio play for 30 days, 4-5 spins a day totaling 120 - 150 spins.
Indie record label and music distribution company formed in 2011 based Down South World Wide. Home of artists Carl Lovett, Nsjae', Shut up, Bat and Randy Earthtone.
- Terrance Hull - CEO - G1 Muzic
Deal Type: Radio Airplay
Where is this radio station heard?: Online
Radio Format: Urban


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Kristol on the Administration finally figuring out Mubarak's gone but way too slow on moving forward to elections.
But Secretary Clinton still seems to think that orderly implies gradual. Often, in life, it does. But we're not in that kind of business-as-usual moment. In a crisis like this, moving quickly is often more important than moving in an "orderly" way. After all, an "orderly" transition is far less important than a desirable and orderly outcome. Trying to ensure now that everything is "well thought-out" to the satisfaction of diplomats can easily become an excuse for a drawn-out transition. And that means trouble. The more drawn-out this transition is, the more likely it is to end badly. The best case—the least radicalizing one for the population, the least advantageous for the Muslim Brotherhood—would be a quick transition now to an interim government, with the prospect of elections not too far off, so people can rally to the prospect of a new liberal regime. Uncertainty and dithering is what helps the Lenins and Khomeinis in revolutionary situations. Acting boldly to prevent more disarray and more chaos offers the best chance for an orderly outcome.
Helping Egypt transition to a liberal democracy is something worth doing. It should be the focus of major efforts, public and private, by the U.S. government and our allies. But precisely because it is worth doing, 'twere well it were done quickly.


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We've seen a lot of Twilight themed tattoos over the years. This one has a rather unique story to go along with it. So far, Cathy Ward has spent £2,200 (which is roughly equal to $3,400 American dollars at current exchange rates), and has endured almost an entire day under a tattoo artist's needle.
"I got hooked on Twilight at Christmas last year and since then I have gone from size 24 to 10. I have never been more positive, more outgoing, fit and never had so much fun in my life."
Mrs Ward bakes cakes for Morrisons in Whitley but at home she heads for the cross-trainer in her Twilight-themed spare room where she works out to DVDs and soundtracks of the movies.
Mrs Ward is saving up for her 50th birthday in June but is expecting to undergo another 12 hours under the needle at No Limits tattoo studio, in Oxford Road, West Reading, and invest another £1,500 to £2,000 in her body art before then."
We'd like to congratulate Cathy on her weight loss journey , and best wishes on a bright future with lots of energy to enjoy it!


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|Do you have an event, promotion, campaign or initiative coming up? This time of year is when the top manufacturers in our industry release their new product lines, and I'll be seeing many of them firsthand in the coming weeks. I'd love to bring back some innovative, buzz-generating ideas to make your 2014 projects successful. If you have a spare minute, please let me know what your upcoming needs are so I can be on the lookout for the perfect solution.
Thanks, and happy new year!
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Stuffing Stockings while branding your business.
Well according to the big brand stores, IT IS OFFICIALLY THE HOLIDAY SEASON! Ready or not, stores are stocking their isles with holiday items. Even if you may not be ready for the holidays, you need to be sure that your business is! The holiday season, although stressful, is one of the biggest opportunities to really take advantage and get your business branded. Just remember, you are competing against many others for the same customer and getting noticed in the flood of sale signed and bargain buys is no walk in the park. You need something that will really catch the eye of your consumer. This is where promotional products come in! Promotional Products, are and unique way to grab the attention of an overly stressed out potential customer. Since promotional products come in all shapes and sizes, finding one that fits your business and budget is no problem at all.
The holidays tend to get a bit crazy. Between the longer hours and running around, personal hygiene sometimes gets neglected. The perfect promotional products for this time of year of simple everyday items that will make your future customer be sure to thank you for later. Items like, chap stick, hair brushes, and hand sanitizer are small enough to be thrown into a pocket or purse and even are great for traveling. Small simple products like this with your company name on them are a sure way to get your business noticed among the rest. Plus,what stressed out shopper doest love hearing, "here have this for free"? If you haven't considered promotional products for this holiday season, it is time to start! Order yours today!
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Planning an event this holiday season?
Before you know it, the holidays will be here. It is mid October and holiday decor is already starting to surface in stores. Where does the time go? Since the holiday season is fast approaching it is time to start thinking about staff appreciation gifts, presents, awards, and of course those holiday parties. So before time escapes you, take advantage of the pre-sales going on and save some money while you are at it! Not only will you feel like an over achiever for actually getting started early this year but you will save money along the way! Win-Win!
So you are committed, you are going to get started early, but now the big question is… WHERE TO START?! No need to worry, with a one stop shop that has everything you need you can get the gifts and the party supplies out of the way at the same time! Head on over to Adimage Online and find everything you need for your holiday festivities. Plus you get the benefit of also promoting your business. Whether it be company awards, client gifts, staff gifts, or party supplies Adimage has it all, and for much less than you would expect! Get a move on early this year and have time to relax and actually enjoy the holidays this year!
Here are some of the latest sales and promotions that are perfect for this holiday season!
Promotional Products for Tailgating
As October quickly approaches, that means football season is well underway. Which means TAILGATING TAILGATING TAILGATING! Young and old alike, come out to fire up the BBQ pits, sit around in lawn chairs, and cheer on their favorite team. Tailgating, is a BIG deal here in America but that doesn't mean that you need to have a BIG business to take advantage of using tailgating to increase brand awareness for your small business! If you are not taking advantage of the business opportunities that tailgating embraces, well then you are missing out! For starters, tailgates attract hundreds, if not thousands of people to a relatively contained area, which means word spreads quickly. Say you hand out a promotional item only at one area of a tailgate, with all the foot traffic and mobility of people, you promotional product will quickly circulate through the masses. Not only are tailgates perfect for reaching a large audience, but also reaching the RIGHT audience. On average, tailgaters are locals, or native persons of that city or state which means a PRIME target customer for your business. What could be better? With a wide variety of affordable promotional items available, it seems like a no brainer to include promotional products in your businesses game plan.
Here are a few ideas of promotional products that would be perfect for tailgates:
Also available in red glitter and white glitter while supplies last. Show off your support for the team with our mini footballs! Great for game day, pep rallies, super bowl parties, tailgate parties, and cheerleading squad giveaways! Also great for showing your support for every touchdown your favorite NFL or college team scores. Our footballs are hollow and safe to throw into crowds.
Custom EyeBlack Patches imprinted with phrases and logos. The material is a medical grade 3M tape and application is easy, just peel and stick. The product can be produced with any background color.
Crack open a successful marketing campaign with this aluminum bottle opener key chain. This key chain features a basic bottle opener with top popper in durable aluminum plus a 1″ diameter key ring for easy access at any time! This item is available in a variety of colors and can be customized to your specifications for a promotional product that is sure to be the life of the party!
Put your logo in their hands, with a two sided, digitally printed in full color, high quality film laminated paper board stock shaped fan with glued wooden stick. Digital Econo Fans are printed in four color process, great for photographs. Hand fans act as mini billboards and are perfect for getting your custom message noticed at sports, trade shows, churches and much more. Film laminated on both sides to a thickness of 22 pt. Quick turnaround available.
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Drawstring Backpack
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If you are new to the promotional product world or simply haven't explored your options lately, I am here to tell you that Drawstring Backpacks are making a huge comeback! These reusable drawstring backpacks are practical, affordable, and earth friendly. What a combination! They can also be easily customized to a specific color, and have ample space to place a logo. Drawstring Backpacks are a perfect promotional item for just about any business. Children and adults can both use them, and they can be filled with other small promotional items as well. Since these Drawstring Backpacks are Lightweight and Durable they can be used over and over again by your potential clients and your business logo and name will be visible to potential clients. Overall, Drawstring Backpacks are in high demand right now so get yours before they are all gone!!
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Promotional Products for Dentist
Dentistry is a competitive business, so how do you get the upper hand and get your practice noticed? PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS of course! Whether, you want to keep your existing clients, gain new ones, or simply want to send your clients home with a souvenir, promotion products are right for you. Promotional items range anywhere from tooth brushes, floss, mouth wash, teeth care to-go travel packs, and so much more. Whatever you are looking for, Adimage has it! The best part is your business name and or logo will go home with a client or potential client, so not only will they get a practical and relevant keepsake, they will remember to stay up-to-date on their dental hygiene. Promotional products are a great investment and are incredibly affordable. So why not find out more information by contacting the promotional product experts at Adimage today!
Here are just a few of the MANY options for promotional products that would be great for dental related businesses:
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This 4-row 43-tuft toothbrush is a professional toothbrush. Quality made in the USA using today's newest most colorful DuPont TYNEX bristle, round-tipped, soft-textured for thorough cleaning and gentle massaging of teeth and gums. The BSI Toothbrush has a full bristle design for maximum cleaning. The compact head is excellent for adults and children – accepted by the American Dental Association. Union made in the USA.
Show those pearly whites with this creative tooth shaped dental floss. This mint flavored floss provides 12 yards of durable cleaning floss in a playful tooth shaped container! Each container includes a full color decal to provide you with a stylish retail look. This product is great for dentistry practices, pharmacies or medical themed events.
Get the most out of your toothpaste with this EZ-Squeeze toothpaste dispenser. This easy to use dental accessory will guarantee that you use the right amount of toothpaste without wasting a drop! The Ez-Squeeze features a built-in dispenser that is attached to the tubing and measures 3.25″ x 1.25″. It can also be used to dispense lotion, ointments and other creams. This product is great for the dental industry, traveling, resorts, etc.
Promotional Products for Golf Tournaments
FORE!!!! It has been said, that many business deals happen on the golf course. Therefore, why not use that to your advantage and gain some extra revenue for your business on the golf green? Golf Tournaments are widely popular all over the United States and attract large crowds, they are truly the place to strike a deal or two. Golf tournaments, large and small are the perfect environment for promotional products because many people are within a relatively small area and more than likely have a bit of spare time in between tees. So why not hand out a few promotional items and get exposure for your business while earning the appreciation of the crowd? More than likely those who attend golf tournaments are golfers themselves, therefore by having promotional products that are appropriate for the situation and that will be used again and again is a great way to plan a successful course for your business. So break a deal or two during the next golf tournament you or your business attends by handing out a few promotional items!
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Golf Ball (various brands available)
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers added far fewer workers than expected in September, suggesting a loss of momentum in the economy that will likely add to the Federal Reserve's caution in deciding when to trim its monthly bond purchases.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 148,000 workers last month, the Labor Department said on Tuesday. While the job count for August was raised, the employment gain in July was revised lower and was the weakest since June 2012.
The closely watched report suggested the economy lost steam even before an acrimonious budget fight that led to a damaging 16-day partial shutdown of the federal government.
"The numbers indicate that the economy is growing at a modest pace at best," said Sung Won Sohn, an economics professor at California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo, California. "Considering the uncertainties from the government shutdown, tapering (of the Fed's bond purchases) has been postponed until further notice."
But there was a silver lining in the report. The unemployment rate fell a tenth of a percentage point to 7.2 percent, the lowest level since November 2008.
A measure of underemployment that includes people who want a job but who have given up searching and those working part time because they cannot find full-time jobs also fell a tenth of point, to 13.6 percent, the lowest since December 2008.
Economists had expected the economy to add 180,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate to hold at 7.3 percent.
Stocks ended higher as investors welcomed the prospect of continued monetary stimulus from the U.S. central bank. The Standard & Poor's 500 index hit yet another record high.
U.S. Treasury debt prices also advanced and the yield on the benchmark 10-year note touched a three-month low. The dollar dropped to an eight-month low against a basket of currencies.
The employment report was released more than two weeks later than originally scheduled because of the government shutdown that ended last Wednesday. With the extent of the economic damage from the fiscal standoff unclear, the Fed will likely hold off any decision on scaling back its economic stimulus.
Fed officials will meet next Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss monetary policy. They surprised markets last month by sticking to their $85 billion per month bond-buying pace, saying they wanted to see more evidence of a strong recovery.
"We don't look for any material changes to monetary policy at next week's meeting and most likely in December either," said Sam Bullard, a senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities in Charlotte, North Carolina. "We are now looking at March."
A Reuters poll of big bond dealers conducted after the jobs figures were released found that most expect the central bank to wait until March to begin dialing back its purchases.
While the economy was already struggling before the government shutdown, the brinkmanship in Washington has dampened expectations of a sharp acceleration in fourth-quarter growth.
Economists estimate the shutdown shaved as much as 0.6 percentage point off annualized fourth-quarter gross domestic product, through reduced government output and damage to both consumer and business confidence.
Now there are fears lawmakers will engage in another economically costly fight early next year when Congress must agree on a budget to fund the government and once again raise the nation's borrowing limit.
"With the possibility of a replay of the budget showdown as early as mid-January, why would the Fed want to pull any levers now?" said Cary Leahey, a senior economist at Decision Economics in New York.
Payroll growth in the third quarter averaged 129,000 per month, far less than the 200,000 average in the first half of the year. Economic growth forecasts for the quarter are currently around a 2 percent rate. The economy expanded at a 2.5 percent annualized pace in the second quarter.
The jobless rate has fallen by 0.7 percentage point since the start of the year despite the economy's sluggish growth, partly because many Americans have given up the hunt for work.
In September, however, the drop in unemployment came even as the share of working-age Americans who either have a job or are looking for one held steady, albeit at a 35-year low.
Employment gains in September were mixed across sectors.
Government payrolls increased by 22,000 jobs after rising by 32,000 in August. Both state and local governments added jobs last month, offsetting a decline in federal employment.
The data showed surprise weakness in the leisure and hospitality industry, which has been adding jobs consistently over the past years. The industry lost 13,000 jobs, the most since December 2009.
Retail employment growth slowed significantly from the solid gains seen for much of this year, with payrolls increasing 20,800.
The retail and the leisure and hospitality sectors have been the leading job creators.
But there was good news in the construction industry, where payrolls increased 20,000. Construction employment had barely increased over the prior two months, and the gain in September could ease fears of a leveling off in home building.
Those concerns were further allayed by a separate report from the Commerce Department showing construction spending at a near 4-1/2-year high in August.
In September, the manufacturing sector added a meager 2,000 jobs as automakers shed workers, despite strong vehicle sales.
Average hourly earnings increased three cents in September. They have risen 49 cents or 2.1 percent over the past 12 months. The length of the average workweek held steady at 34.5 hours.
Additional reporting by Ellen Freilich in New York; Editing by Andrea Ricci, Krista Hughes and Dan Grebler


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I tried to use
Keep in Dock option with a Java application that is started from the command line but when I try to restart the application it will fail - and this is happening because it will start java without any parameters.
There are two ways of starting the application on OS X but both of them fail if you want to use the Keep in Dock option.
- start it using the shell script
- start the jar file
logview.jarby clicking on it in Finder.
In case you want to debug, the application is http://code.google.com/p/otroslogviewer but I know that the same problem applies for other apps too.
How can I solve the problem so I can start the application from Dock and eventually from Finder also.


text: Show Hide image Politics 19 December 2012 It's time for pundits to put some skin in the prediction game Ed Smith's "Left Field" column. Sign-up You would expect a column called "Left Field" to challenge conventional wisdom. So let's say goodbye to 2012 by recalling some moments – of wildly diverging importance, drawn from politics, sport and health – when we've been misled by the mainstream. First, on the evidence of the US presidential election, it is time to ditch the pundits and follow the bookies. Right up until polling day, there was bizarre agreement across the mainstream media that the election was "too close to call". Paddy Power, Europe's largest bookmaker, knew better. It paid out on a win for Barack Obama two days before polling. It would be easy to list all the Republican shock jocks whose electoral college projections missed the dartboard, let alone the bull's eye. Yet in this instance, we might absolve right-wing ideologues from blame. At least they can blame woeful analysis on wishful thinking. When Karl Rove was holding out for a Mitt Romney win, the Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly asked him (with more honesty than she had perhaps intended), "Is this just math you do as a Republican to make yourself feel better or is it real?" Crying wolf It wasn't just the Republicans. How can we explain the determination of the allegedly nonaligned mainstream media, in Britain as well as in the US, to pretend that the election was close, even in the last couple of days? Why were the experts, even those who didn't like Romney, so reluctant to acknowledge what state-by-state polls had told us for weeks? Partly, it was because pundits are reluctant to admit that opinions polls are now much more accurate and reliable than they were before. Mistakes such as what happened in the 1992 British general election, when polls predicted a Labour victory, are far rarer. Second, the narrative of electoral reporting relies on the elevation of inside sources. If a prediction, even a wildly inaccurate one, comes from "inside" the Obama or Romney camp, it gains specious respectability – the problem being that both camps had reasons to argue that the election was close. Romney's people preferred the idea that it was close to the idea that it was over. The Obama camp, meanwhile, was worried that complacency might lead to a low turnout. So the "inside view", from both sides, was credulously (and wrongly) passed on as revealed truth. However, the strongest factor is the love of drama. It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the media pretended the election was close to make it more "interesting". That is a risky strategy, to say the least. It is short-term attention-grabbing at the expense of long-term trust. It is a form of crying wolf. It leaves viewers and readers that little bit less likely to pay attention next time. There is a further irony about the election. The accurate predictions of the statistician Nate Silver on his New York Times blog FiveThirtyEight were hailed as a victory for scientific rigour over gut instinct and hunches. It is true that Silver had a great election. Around polling day, "FiveThirtyEight" was the most searched-for term that led people to the New York Times website. I, too, was part of the crowd: all my visits to the site were to access Silver's blog. For all their sophistication, Silver's projections merely reflected the odds widely on offer from bookmakers. The lesson to draw fromthe woeful analysis of the election is not that "science works". It is that we shouldn't listen to people without skin in the game. If they'd been forced to bet on their projections, how many pundits would still have insisted that the election was too close to call? Maybe a journalistic warning should appear alongside every "predictive" column or piece of television punditry: "Do not trust my words: I have nothing at stake." Conversely, those who are prepared to stake, say, £500 on their predictions would be rewarded with a special asterisk. Perhaps this skin-in-the-game asterisk could replace the much discussed "Leveson Kitemark" as proof of respectable journalism. Silver learned his trade analysing baseball statistics before transferring his skills into the political arena. Not all sports punditry is prepared to join the real world. London hosted a wonderful Olympics this summer but it is in danger of being interpreted into absurdity. According to the Guardian, the shortlist for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, which inevitably had a strong Olympic flavour, showed "a depth of excellence that is emphasised by the meritocratic diversity on show". Put differently: we ought to love the Olympics and hate football because it is tainted by big business and commercialism. Fat chance Being uncommercial does not make a sport meritocratic. Quite the reverse. Thirty-seven per cent of Team GB medallists were privately educated. If there was a country called "British independent schools", it would have come 12th in the overall medal table. You might prefer sailing to football. You may prefer the way less flashy athletes conduct themselves; you may celebrate their restraint and dignity. But don't pretend 2012 was the year when elite sport was finally opened up to the masses. If you really like the idea of sporting meritocracy – a broad talent base narrowing to an open elite – then I have bad news for you: it's time to celebrate the Premier League. Finally, as you reach for another mince pie this Christmas, spare a thought for Denmark's legislators. They have had to make a U-turn and scrap the tax on fatty foods that they introduced in 2011. The problem was that Danes, desperate for a sudden injection of lard, were going on fat cruises to Germany, just as English drinkers used to cross the Channel Tunnel on booze cruises to France. There is, sadly, a simpler problem with taxing fat. Fat doesn't make you fat. Sugar does. The word "fat" has a PR problem. It needs a new spin doctor. Unfortunately, fat (the food type) has to share a linguistic term with fat (the body shape). There is little correlation between the two. Sugar, on the other hand, certainly does make people fat, as well as causing diabetes and a daily cycle of energy booms and busts. So leave the skin on the turkey but pass on the Quality Street. Happy Christmas. Ed Smith is a journalist and author, most recently of Luck. He is a former professional cricketer and played for both Middlesex and England. Subscribe £1 per month This article first appeared in the 24 December 2012 issue of the New Statesman, Brian Cox and Robin Ince guest edit SUBSCRIBE More