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Monday, November 20, 2017
Air Talent Changes at KCMO-AM, Kansas City. TALKERS magazine hears that Cumulus Media's KCMO-AM, Kansas City has let both Greg Knapp and Tom Becka go. Becka had been hosting the 9:00 am to 11:00 am show since May of 2016. That daypart is now listed on the station's website as part of the "KCMO Morning Show" from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. Knapp had been hosting the 6:00 am to 9:00 am morning show since rejoining the station in January of this year. He had hosted the afternoon drive show on KCMO until exiting in late April of 2016. Chicago talk radio pro Bruce Wolf is hosting mornings today through Wednesday (11/20-22).
Salem Moves DC's 'The Answer' to WSPZ, Bethesda. The conservative news/talk station is already re-branded "AM 570 The Answer," reflecting its moves to WSPZ. However, as of today (11/20) it's still heard on WWRC, Washington at 1260 AM, but it's probable that Salem Media Group will install a Christian talk or music format on the 1260 AM signal. Salem bought WSPZ from Dan Snyder's Red Zebra earlier this year.
Sapienza to Lead Entercom Baltimore's Sports Programming. Former longtime Red Zebra programmer Chuck Sapienza joins Entercom to serve as director of sports programming for WJZ-FM, Baltimore and executive producer for Baltimore Orioles and University of Maryland Radio Networks. He worked for Red Zebra's WTEM, Washington in numerous capacities for 10 years, including serving as program director. After leaving WTEM, he was executive producer at the Naval Academy Football Radio Network.
Markiewicz Replaces Van Stone at RadiOhio's Sports Radio Operations in Columbus. After a 40-year career in broadcasting, David Van Stone is retiring from his position as president and general manager of RadiOhio's sports talk stations WBNS-FM "97.1 The Fan" and WBNS-AM "1460 ESPN," plus The Ohio News Network. The company announces it is promoting station manager and director of sales Todd Markiewicz to vice president and general manager in charge of the radio operations. The changes take effect in January. Markiewicz says, "The opportunity to become the steward of these heritage Columbus radio and digital properties is just a thrill for me. Dave Van Stone's leadership over the past 19 years has resulted in our company operating at an elevated level toward our goal of super-serving our listeners, our community and our employees. My job now is to make sure RadiOhio matches that excellence for years to come and I can't imagine a better group of radio professionals to accept that challenge with than those already working within these walls." Van Stone comments, "These last 19 years working for RadiOhio have been tremendous. I want to thank the Wolfe family and [RadiOhio chairman and CEO] Michael Fiorile for their confidence and support. Thanks as well to the outstanding, dedicated RadiOhio staff for their commitment to excellence and for 'making great radio.'"
Beasley Names VP of Digital Sales. This is a newly created position at Beasley Media Group and the company welcomes Dan Frisbie to the vice president of digital sales position. His radio experience includes an eight-year stint as VP of sales for iHeartMedia. Most, recently he was leading his Frisbie Consulting LLC in which he assisted clients with media, digital, mobile, and video sales strategies and operations. Beasley EVP of digital Steve Meyers comments, "We are thrilled to bring Dan on board to lead digital revenue growth at Beasley Media Group. Dan's experience, enthusiasm and passion for digital, especially as it relates to the radio space, is a perfect complement for our goals to aggressively grow our digital presence and capabilities for our brands and our clients."
ESPN Radio Announces 2018 Network Schedule; New Podcasts. In addition to the new morning drive show, "Golic & Wingo," ESPN Radio is unveiling its new lineup for the network, effective January 2, 2018. The WEPN, New York-based Stephen A. Smith radio show joins the network for national distribution in the 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm daypart. Ryen Russillo – currently hosting the 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm show – moves to the 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm slot with new co-host Will Cain. That bumps "The Right Time with Bomani Jones" off the schedule (Jones continues with the company on the TV side). "Spain and Fitz" is the new early evening show featuring espnW voice Sarah Spain with SEC Network commentator Jason Fitz. In a time shift, the "Freddie & Fitzsimmons" show with Freddie Coleman and Ian Fitzsimmons moves from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am to the new 9:00 pm to 1:00 am slot. The company also announces new podcasts from Bomani Jones (new episodes 2-3 times per week), Jalen Rose and David Jacoby (whose Jalen & Jacoby podcast will be produced 4-5 times per week), and Katie Nolan (a weekly show).
Entercom Unveils New Analytics Tool for Advertisers. With Friday's close of the Entercom–CBS RADIO merger, the new Entercom hit the road running with a few high-profile format flips and a statement about its new business practices. It also announced the new Entercom Audience Analytics tool for radio advertisers. The company says it offers "advertisers unique data and analytic insights designed to optimize their advertising campaigns and improve return on investment. The enhanced analytics capability is powered by an exclusive partnership in Entercom markets with AnalyticOwl, a broadcast analytics platform used to measure effectiveness and audience response of radio advertising." Entercom chief revenue officer Bob Philips adds, "Entercom Audience Analytics will enable us to develop a more consultative relationship with our advertising partners and more effectively measure and validate the important role of radio in the consumers' path to purchase. This is a tremendous step toward improving campaign effectiveness and ROI for our advertisers."
GOP Tax Plan, Celebrity Sexual Assault Allegations/Franken Case, Roy Moore Sexual Predation Accusations, Nuclear Launch Debate, FOX News Channel Supports Hannity, Charles Manson Dies, David Cassidy Hospitalized, Justice League Film, American Music Awards, College Football Playoffs, and NFL Action Among Top News/Talk Stories Over the Weekend. Analysis of the effects of the Republican tax reform plan; the slew of sexual assault allegations involving celebrities and the case involving Senator Al Franken; the allegations of sexual predation against Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore; the debate over the machinations of a nuclear weapons launch after Air Force General John Hyten said he would ignore an illegal request from the president; FOX News Channel issues a statement in support of Sean Hannity after advertiser boycott effort; Charles Manson dies at age 83; 1970s teen heartthrob David Cassidy hospitalized in critical condition; the opening weekend of the Justice League film; Sunday's "American Music Awards"; Saturday's games with College Football Playoff implications; and Sunday's NFL action were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
Science Guru and Rising YouTube Star, Isaac Arthur, Guests this Week on Harrison Podcast. He is a high school drop-out from Ohio with a trademark speech impediment and a true geek's love of science fact and fiction who, after earning his GED diploma, went on to graduate with a B.S. in Physics from Kent State University at the age of 20. He attended graduate school but preferred self-teaching and dropped out to serve in the army in Germany and Iraq. Upon returning home, he became involved in local politics and was appointed a member of the Ashtabula County, Ohio Board of Elections. (He tells Michael Harrison, "We take our elections very seriously here in Ohio.") But there is a whole other talk media side to Isaac Arthur that caught the attention of Harrison and makes him an ideal guest for the award-winning PodcastOne series "Up Close and Far out with Michael Harrison," as well as being a person of significant interest to the commercial media industry. It began as a hobby and has now grown into something remarkable. He is the producer and host of a rapidly growing YouTube channel titled, "Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur." He writes, produces and narrates stunning video podcasts that run between ½ hour and an hour that curate, explore and explain the provocative leading edge of popular science. In three years, his channel has attracted more than 161,000 devoted subscribers and more than 12 million visits. Harrison, a passionate layman enthusiast of science and astrophysics says, "Isaac Arthur is a quintessential example of the pioneers who are out there laboring on the outskirts of the mainstream commercial radio/TV industries on the exciting frontier of talk media – where audio intersects with video, graphics, education and entertainment. Everyone in the radio business with an eye on podcasting and cross-platform brand expansion can learn from him. Having a personal love for the subject matter he covers, I am his fan!" To listen to the podcast in its entirety, please click here or click on the "Up Close and Far Out" player box located in the right-hand column on every page of Talkers.com.
Mars Dominates AMAs. In the Tracee Ellis Ross-hosted American Music Awards ceremony held last night (11/19) in Los Angeles, Bruno Mars took home six trophies, including "Artist of the Year," "Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock," and "Video of the Year" for "That's What I Like." Ross' mother – Diana Ross – was honored for her "Lifetime Achievement." Among the other highlights from the ABC-TV telecast were Lady Gaga cited as "Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock," Niall Horan named "New Artist of the Year," and Coldplay recognized as "Tour of the Year." Elsewhere in the "Pop/Rock" category, Imagine Dragons won "Favorite Duo or Group"; Mars' "24K Magic" was "Favorite Album," while Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieberhad the "Favorite Song" ("Despacito"). Winners in the country format were Keith Urban ("Favorite Male Artist," "Favorite Song" for "Blue Ain't Your Color," and "Favorite Album" for "Ripcord"); Carrie Underwood ("Favorite Female Artist"); and Little Big Town "Favorite Duo or Group." Honored as "Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary" and "Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock" were Shawn Mendes and Linkin Park, respectively. Meanwhile, Mars scored victories in the "Soul/R&B" genre as "Favorite Male Artist," "Favorite Album" ("24K Magic"); and "Favorite Song ("That's What I Like"); Beyonce was recognized as "Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B."
Music Radio News and Career Moves. Alt rock personality and programmer Tamo Sein joins iHeartMedia's WEND, Charlotte "106.5 The End" to host the midday show and serve as APD and music director. In this role, she'll assist in the day-to-day operations of the station's music programming and scheduling of music logs as well as be responsible for all the station's imaging and branding. Sein will report to WEND program director Chuck "DZL" Thompson. She comes to Charlotte from iHeartMedia's Richmond cluster where she was music director and afternoon drive host…..On-air pro Jeff Pope is named morning show host at All Pro Broadcasting-owned hot AC duo KHTI-FM "Hot 103.9" and KATY-FM "101.3 The Mix" in the Riverside-San Bernardino market. Pope has most recently been morning host at Alpha Media's hot AC KEZR San Jose but he'd worked in the Inland Empire for 13 years prior to that hosting morning drive at iHeartMedia's crosstown rhythmic CHR KGGI…..SiriusXM is presenting a special invitation-only performance by Duran Duran at the Faena Theater in Miami on December 9. The exclusive performance will feature Duran Duran playing signature music from throughout their career, including songs from their most recent, top-10 charting studio album, Paper Gods…..Rowdy Yates, host of "Original Country Gold with Rowdy Yates," is offering a half-hour, "Mel Tillis Tribute Special" for immediate radio airplay on a non-market-exclusive basis. The tribute features music from Mel, songs that he wrote for others (like "Ruby" for Kenny Rogers and "Detroit City" for Bobby Bare), music from his daughter Pam Tillis and some great stories about his rise to fame along with the hardships that he overcame. This Compass Media presentation is available to stations in a commercial free format. The download link is here. Please email Doug Ingold at email@example.com with call letters, intended air dates and times. Call Doug with questions at 310-242-8746.
Westwood One Backstage at the AMAs. This past weekend, Westwood One Backstage at the AMAs took place at the Microsoft Theater Event Deck in Los Angeles from Thursday (11/16) through Saturday (11/18) that included three days of branded programming and artist interviews. Pictured above are (from l-r): Cat Collins, EVP/In2une Music; Mike McVay, EVP programming & content, Cumulus Media and Westwood One; John Kilgo, SVP, talent relations, Cumulus Media; in2une recording artist Taylor Grey; and Suzanne Grimes, EVP corporate marketing, Cumulus Media and president, Westwood One.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Art Bell and Wife Suing Michael Savage and WW1 for Defamation. In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, radio talk host Art Bell and his wife Airyn Ruiz Bell are suing Michael Savage, Westwood One and parent company Cumulus Media for defamation, defamation per se, false light invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Bells are seeking damages "in the amount to be proven at trial." The complaint stems from a September "Savage Nation" broadcast in which Savage said, "I generally avoid gun questions. I know this from the first day in radio. I learned you never do certain topics where you can destroy your show. Third rail… You say UFOs, you wind up in the Philippines with a 10-year-old hooker and you are off the radio after a number of years. You can't do UFOs. That's an in joke, by the way, for people who understand the business. There are other topics you can't do…" The Bells argue that to anyone who knows the business, it was obvious Savage was referring to Art Bell and further, that the "10-year-old hooker" remark refers to his wife, Philippines national Airyn Ruiz Bell. The Bells say they petitioned Westwood One for a retraction but their request was not honored.
WEEI, Boston Names New Leadership Team. The Entercom sports talker announces its new programming management team. It is promoting assistant program director Joe Zarbano to PD, taking over for Kevin Graham, who announced his exit from the station back in June. This comes after a six-month search that resulted in the station promoting from its "in-house talent bench." In addition to Zarbano's promotion, senior producer Ben Kichen rises to executive producer. He's been lead producer for both the Glenn Ordway and "Dale & Holley" programs. He also produces Kirk Minihane's "Enough About Me" podcast and hosts "Soccercast" for WEEI.com. Carlson Mozdiez, currently director of integrated marketing strategies for Entercom Boston, assumes the director of operations role for the cluster with special emphasis on the company's WEEI.com digital platform. Entercom New England VP/market manager Phil Zachary says the search was necessarily long and intensive. "With its massive broadcast reach and associated digital assets, the WEEI brand is arguably among the most influential and complex in all of broadcasting. Many of our outside candidates simply couldn't get their arms around all of it. As each month passed, it became clear to me that we had the talent right here in Ben, Carlson and Joe. Plus they each have that inimitable DNA of the true Boston sports fan."
Brandys Promoted to Baltimore SVP/Market Manager for CBS RADIO. From her most recent position as VP, director of sales, Tracy Brandys is elevated to senior vice president, market manager and director of sales for CBS RADIO's Baltimore stations, including sports talk duo WJZ-FM "105.7 The Fan," WJZ-AM "CBS Sports Radio 1300," adult contemporary WLIF "Today's 101.9," CHR WWMX "Mix 106.5," as well as the CBS RADIO Up Close Performance Studio that hosts local and national sports figures and musicians. She replaces former Baltimore market manager Bob Philips who was recently named chief revenue officer for CBS RADIO. Company COO Scott Herman says, "Tracy's years of sales and management experience, coupled with her intimate knowledge of our Baltimore stations and the overall market, made her the natural choice to take on this important role. Throughout her tenure with CBS RADIO Tracy has proven to be a powerhouse salesperson who has led and grown our revenue and market share in Baltimore and has been a trusted leader to our valued employees. We are delighted to reward her accomplishments with this well-deserved promotion."
The News Media Alliance and National Association of Broadcasters Seeking Review of FCC's Cross Ownership Rules. The News Media Alliance is going straight to President-Elect Donald Trump with a white paper that lays out its case for abandoning the 1975 rule that makes cross-ownership of electronic and print media illegal and the National Association of Broadcasters is petitioning the FCC for reconsideration of the 2014 Quadrennial Regulatory Review's conclusion to maintain the ban (as well as other policies). Regular TALKERS readers are aware of the argument that the current state of media looks nothing like it did in 1975 and current regulations should reflect the current business conditions. News Media Alliance president and CEO David Chavern states, "While news organizations are innovating and adapting to a vastly different media landscape, antiquated government regulations and imbalanced policies are unnecessarily hindering investment and growth at news media companies. We encourage the new administration to revisit these regulations and policies as it charts a new course for our nation's economic growth."
Al Peterson to Cease Publication of NTS MediaOnline in New Year. After 10 years serving the spoken-word radio business, radio pro Al Peterson is announcing he'll stop publishing his NTS MediaOnline Today and NTS MediaOnline Monthly come January. In a press release, Peterson says, "After serving as the News/Talk/Sports editor for 10 years at the top industry newspaper Radio & Records, to then creating NTS MediaOnline and building it into a reliable hub for news, information and conversation about talk radio for the last decade, it just feels right to start a new chapter in my life – one where I'm not waking before sunrise to a blank page and a daily deadline." Working with Peterson during the last 10 years (and before that with R&R) has been his sales and marketing partner Brooke Williams. The statement says Peterson plans to enjoy more time with his family and pursue other interests outside the industry.
Report: Pandora and SiriusXM Talking Acquisition. According to CNBC, digital music pure play Pandora is talking with SiriusXM about being acquired by the satellite radio company. The report indicates that the talks are very preliminary but that this shows a change of heart after Pandora dismissed an informal offer of $15 per share from SiriusXM parent Liberty Media back in July. Liberty CEO Greg Maffei is quoted saying, "We think that the free space, whether it be commercial, terrestrial radio or Pandora, is still a very attractive space. And we talked about how we'd like to find a way to participate. I think the streaming business, which Pandora seems to have doubled down on, is a very unattractive business. So there are parts of Pandora that could be attractive. And there's parts that we'd have questions about." Read the CNBC piece here.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Top News/Talk Story for Week of November 28 – December 2. The growing list of cabinet nominees for the Trump Administration was the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the election recount tied with Donald Trump's claims of voter fraud. Coming in at #3 was the Trump-Carrier deal, followed by Trump's flag burning comments at #4. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.
Odds & Sods. News/talk WHBY, Appleton, Wisconsin is broadcasting in FM as well now with the addition of translator W287AU at 103.5. Woodward Radio Group brand manager Justin Hull states, "We are thrilled to be taking WHBY to the FM side of the dial. The new frequency, along with our revamped website and app, gives listeners another way to experience WHBY in all aspects."…..Midway Broadcasting Corporation, the parent company of WVON, Chicago is hosting its 26th Annual Seniors Breakfast tomorrow (12/3) at the House of Hope. Seniors will enjoy a hot breakfast and live entertainment from three-time Grammy nominee Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues and Christmas carols from musical artist Uneqka…..Both satellite radio broadcaster SiriusXM and digital platform TuneIn will be broadcasting live from the Baseball Winter Meetings starting this Sunday, December 4, through Thursday, December 8.
Six Days Left for Gracies Early Bird Deadline. The deadline for early bird entries for the 2017 Gracie Awards is Thursday, December 8. The annual awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, recognize "exemplary programming created by, for and about women in all facets of media and entertainment, as well as individual achievement." All submissions must have been released, posted or aired between December 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016. Please note, this is a change from previous years' timeline for eligibility. The final deadline for submissions is January 12, 2017 at 11:59 pm ET. See how to register submissions here.
The Yappy Tour Rolls Through WABC, New York. The recently published book, Yappy Days: Behind the Scenes with Newsers, Schmoozers, Boozers and Losers (AuthorHouse/Talkers Books), by veteran talk radio producer Bernadette Duncan (left), continues to burn up the airwaves. The coast-to-coast book tour rolled through New York City yesterday (12/1) as the author was interviewed by the legendary talk radio grand dame Joan Hamburg for her Saturday show (12/3) on the legendary WABC. Duncan tells TALKERS, "It was one of the highlights of my career being interviewed by the great Joan Hamburg. Not only is she one of my personal idols, but I can safely describe her as one of the best radio talkers of any era and a national treasure. Being on her show and the airwaves of WABC is deeply gratifying to me and hopefully to the thousands of radio enthusiasts who have been giving this book such wonderful support." Yappy Days recounts Duncan's 26-year career as a producer of radio talk shows working with such big-name talents as Larry King, Sally Jessy Raphael, Lou Dobbs, Tom Snyder, Gil Gross, Charles Osgood and many more during modern talk radio's pre- and post-9/11 "golden era." Plus, she tells stories about behind-the-scenes encounters with hundreds of guests from the worlds of show business, politics, media, business and literature. The interview is already posted as a podcast on the WABC website and can be heard by clicking here. Due to the strong response by hosts across the nation to the subject and Duncan's lively air presence, the national "Yappy Tour" will continue to roll on through the first quarter of 2017. Duncan has already appeared on more than 40 local and syndicated programs. Hosts and shows interested in booking Bernadette Duncan can do so by calling Barbara Kurland at 413-565-5413.
Monday, August 1, 2016
Julie Talbott To Oversee Total Traffic and Weather Network. Oversight of iHeartMedia's Total Traffic & Weather Network is now a part of Premiere Networks president Julie Talbott's responsibilities. iHeartRadio and iHeartMedia Networks president Darren Davis makes the announcement that Total Traffic & Weather Network and 24/7 News Network are now a part of Premiere Networks. The company says Talbott will oversee the operations of the newly configured Premiere Networks and will lend her experience, relationships and knowledge of the radio industry to all three network teams. She will continue to report to Darren Davis.
Talent Moves at '105.7 The Fan' in Baltimore. At CBS RADIO's sports talk WJZ-FM, Baltimore "105.7 The Fan," a couple of talent moves take place, effective today (8/1). Rob Long moves from the midday show to morning drive to serve as co-host with Ed Norris, replacing Steve Davis, who exits. Taking over his spot on the midday show with Vinny Cerrato is Bob Haynie. The station also notes that after "Baltimore Baseball Tonight," and when the Orioles are off, Jerry Coleman will handle the 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm show.
Capitol Broadcasting Welcomes Steve Logan's Return for Sports Programming. Former East Carolina head football coach Steve Logan returns to the Capitol Broadcasting organization after a year coaching quarterbacks with the San Francisco 49ers. At Capitol's sports talk WCMC, Raleigh "99.9 The Fan," Logan will make one-hour radio appearances on Fridays throughout the football season starting September 2. He'll also host his own radio show on Saturdays, starting September 3, airing from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Logan will be paired with WRAL-TV sports anchor Jeff Gravley on Sundays at 11:00 am on WRAL-TV from September 4 through November 27. Additionally, he'll have television contributions on the Friday 11:00 pm newscasts on WRAL-TV and will produce special weekly video features to stream at WRALsportsfan.com. All of Logan's efforts will be branded as "The Logan Zone." Capitol Broadcasting sports radio operations manager and program director Dennis Glasgow says, "We're thrilled to have Coach Logan back on our team. He's built up a lot of equity in the Triangle and there's no one better that will tell it like it is in regard to the NFL and college football." Logan worked with Capitol Broadcasting from 2013 through 2015 as a football insider.
KRLD-AM, Dallas Chief Meteorologist Bob Goosman Resigns After Twitter Post Controversy. The now former chief meteorologist for CBS RADIO's news/talk KRLD-AM, Dallas took to Twitter recently to express his thoughts about the appearance of mothers of black men killed by police at the DNC. He Tweeted, "As many of you have probably noticed, I've stayed away from politics on FB. The DNC parading the mothers of slain thugs around on their stage has me furious." Not surprisingly, the comment raised some controversy. Goosman subsequently resigned his position with the station but commented on the Dallas News site saying he did not intend the comment to have racial overtones but understands why his actions caused problems for KRLD and said, had he not resigned, he should have been fired.
The Presidential Race, Rio Olympics Troubles, Chute-less Skydive, Miss Teen USA Controversy, PGA Championship, and MLB Action Among Top News/Talk Stories Over the Weekend. The activities of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, including Trump's spat with the Khan family; the threats of terrorism at the Olympics and reports of Rio De Janeiro's state of unpreparedness for the games; the successful parachute-less skydive by Luke Aikins; the controversy over Miss Teen USA Karlie Hay's past use of the "n-word" on social media; this weekend's PGA Championship tournament; and Major League Baseball action were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
Odds & Sods. Sports programming giant ESPN is reporting that its ESPN Radio division had a very good spring from an audience standpoint. The company says ESPN Radio saw a "27% overall increase in impressions from the same time last year, according to Nielsen Audio in PPM markets. Across all affiliates, ESPN Radio now owns a 50% share of all Men 25-54 sports radio listening, up from 42% over the same period last year. In addition, ESPN Radio grew its female audience by 42% over last year."…..Former Miami Dolphins star Jason Taylor will be part of the radio play-by-play team broadcasting the team's games this season. Taylor will be an analyst in the booth alongside Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose. Taylor has also worked on the radio with both SiriusXM and Westwood One.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Glenn Beck's Mercury Radio Arts Purchases Irving, Texas Studios Serving as Headquarters for TV and Radio Productions. Since 2012, Glenn Beck's Mercury Radio Arts – the parent company of TheBlaze – has been renting The Studios at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. Now, the company announces it is purchasing the former television and movie studio to serve as the network's flagship television and radio facility. Mercury Radio Arts says the 72,000 square foot facility, which will now be known as Mercury Studios, features three sound stages that are up to 14,500 square feet. TheBlaze produces six hours of live programming every day from Irving. TheBlaze also currently leases a studio in Midtown Manhattan. Beck states, "We are proud to call Texas our home and be part of the local community in Irving. We are building a world-class facility that provides TheBlaze with the highest quality talent and top-of-the-line production capabilities so American stories can be told to viewers across the country." TheBlaze president and chief content officer Joel Cheatwood comments, "TheBlaze has quickly built up the capacity to produce over 43 hours of original programming per week and we are excited to now have our own multi-media base as we continue to grow." The facility was built in 1982, and has been the site of the production of movies and television shows including "Robocop," "JFK," "Silkwood," "Prison Break" and "Walker Texas Ranger."
CBS Atlanta Puts "Sportsline" TV Show on Hold After Firing Steak Shapiro, Chris Dimino and Nick Cellini. It was only a matter of time that in the wake of the highly publicized cancellation of the "Mayhem in the AM" morning show on WQXI, Atlanta that the weekend TV sports talk show the trio did for CBS Atlanta would also see its end. After the Steve Gleason bit that caused the three to lose their jobs at the radio station, the TV station's general manager Trey Fabacher announced the "CBS Atlanta Sportsline" show would go on hiatus and the relationship between the station and the three co-hosts would end. CBS issued the following statement regarding the incident: "Our employees, our partners and sponsors in no way support the content that was aired by this radio team on Monday morning."
TOM RAY RECOMMENDS: Check Out the "Alert FM" App. Engineering consultant and TALKERS technical editor Tom Ray writes in a new column posted today (6/20), "I just found an app that is a helluva lot more useful than what FEMA has mandated on your cell phone in regards to weather warnings. And, it has great potential to be a tool for your broadcast operation, whether you're on the street reporters, newsroom, or just the announcers and jocks are equipped with it. The app is available for iPhones and Android devices, and is called Alert FM." Check out Tom Ray's entire column by clicking here.
Beasley Broadcasting Names Justin Chase to New Corporate VP of Programming. The promotion of Justin Chase from operations manager for Beasley's three Las Vegas music outlets – KCYE, KKLZ and KOAS (as well as GGB Las Vegas-owned KVGS) – to the new corporate post of vice president of programming gives Chase the charge of overseeing all programming responsibilities for the company's portfolio of 40-plus radio stations located in 11 radio markets across the country. The company adds other duties to the position with Chase being charged with "developing creative campaigns that extend the radio stations' on-air brands to the digital space." Chase reports to president and COO Bruce Beasley. The company lauds Chase for the ratings and revenue growth the stations have experienced since he came aboard in 2009 – from CBS Radio's crosstown AC KMXB — making Las Vegas one of the company's top-performing markets. Bruce Beasley states, "Justin possesses all the traits and strengths we were we looking for in a vice president of programming when we decided to create the position at Beasley's corporate level. Over the last four years with our company, he has demonstrated his ability to program numerous formats, develop and maintain strong relationships within the industry and create campaigns that extend stations' on-air brands to digital platforms. We believe Justin is the perfect fit for this new position."
Charlottesville Talk Host Coy Barefoot Jumps Across Town to WCHV-FM. Talk media personality Coy Barefoot leaves Saga Communications' WINA, Charlottesville, Virginia to join Monticello Media's WCHV-FM for the 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm slot. Barefoot also hosts a weekly Sunday morning program on Newsplex-owned TV in the market called "Inside Charlottesville" and his radio show at WCHV-FM takes the same name. Barefoot began his program on WINA in 2006. The move to Monticello Media's news/talk simulcast of WCHV-AM/FM means the station separates programming for the two hours when Barefoot's show is head on the FM and Premiere's Sean Hannity continues to be heard on the AM signal.
WJZ-FM, Baltimore Morning Co-Host Ed Norris Returns to Air After April Motorcycle Accident. Former cop Ed Norris who now works as morning drive co-host at CBS Radio's sports talk WJZ-FM, Baltimore "105.7 The Fan" returned to the air on June 19 after almost two months off the air. Norris was involved in a motorcycle accident in which he swerved to avoid a truck. He suffered broken ribs, a broken arm and head injuries but has healed well enough to be back on the radio – although he tells WJZ-TV he's still injured and still in some pain. Norris co-hosts the morning show with Steve Davis.
NAB Files Comments with FCC Requesting Indecency Policy Provide Clarity. The National Association of Broadcasters has filed a 42-page report containing its comments in regard to the FCC's request for such on Adopting Egregious Cases Policy. The crux of the NAB's comments is that the commission's policy on indecency needs to be clear and contain examples. "The Commission's broadcast indecency policies must, at the very least, adhere to the constraints of Pacifica — and thus, unlike the 2004 Golden Globe decision and its progeny, they must be limited and restrained. Golden Globe and subsequent decisions focusing on fleeting expletives and isolated nudity led to unpredictable, arbitrary and unconstitutional enforcement of indecency rules and policies that chilled broadcaster speech. Any policies going forward not only must be cautious and restrained, as Pacifica requires, they also must be as predictable, consistent and clear as possible." The NAB also states it believes: 1) the commission should no longer treat fleeting or isolated expletives and images as actionably indecent; 2) that, to be actionably indecent, challenged material must fall within the scope of its indecency definition —that is, the material must describe or depict sexual or excretory organs or activities. The NAB also asks that the commission must use language that is as precise as possible and provide relevant examples and context in its policies and decisions. If the commission cannot establish sufficiently clear indecency regulations so that broadcasters know what is expected of them, then broadcasters cannot be subject to liability for alleged violations of those standards.
Arbitron Modifies TLR Policy Affecting Out-of-Market Streaming. Arbitron announces a modification to its Total Line Reporting policy beginning with the Summer Diary Survey and the July 2013 PPM. Arbitron explains: Over-the-air stations and streams that simulcast have been eligible for Total Line Reporting (TLR) for a number of years. Combos that receive TLR are reported with a combined total line using the "primary" station's call letters, selected by the combo from among the over-the-air stations. Until May 2013, in order to be eligible for TLR, a stream had to simulcast 100% with its over-the-air partner, including any commercials, throughout the stream's reach. Starting May 2013, Arbitron introduced a change in the policy that enables a stream to receive TLR while substituting commercials outside the home market of its over-the-air partner, subject to certain restrictions. After carefully reviewing this policy and with input from the Radio Advisory Council, Arbitron is modifying this policy to provide greater flexibility to stations that stream. Starting with the July 2013 PPM report month and Summer 2013 Diary survey, a stream is eligible for TLR as long as the stream simulcasts all content 100%, including commercials, in the home Metro and DMA of its over-the-air partner. Under this new policy, the stream is not required to simulcast any content outside the over-the-air station's home Metro and DMA. The 100% simulcast requirement for streams will remain in effect in the over-the-air station's Metro and DMA. Over-the-air stations requesting TLR with one another will also need to simulcast 100% without exception, as required under the long-standing Arbitron TLR policy.
RTDNA/Hofstra Survey of Radio and TV News Directors Paints Unclear Picture of State of Radio News. The annual survey of radio and television news directors and general managers by Hofstra University professor emeritus Bob Papper in conjunction with the RTDNA was released on Wednesday and regarding radio news, Papper states, "Overall in the survey, 77.7% of radio stations run local news — 78.8% of AM stations and 77.2% of FM stations. The overall percentage is up a surprising 8.8% from last year, with AM stations up 9.8 points and FM stations up 4 points. As I do each year, I would urge caution on those numbers. The numbers are based on stations that return the survey, and since it's a news survey, stations that run news could well be more likely to return the surveys than stations that do not. It's possible those percentages are too high." Papper reports that regarding changes in radio news and plans for the future veered from past years. "Historically, these numbers have tended to be pretty consistent, but this year is different. The percentage of stations reporting an increase in news fell from 30.1% last year to 22% this time around. The percentage reporting a drop edged up from 4.9% to 6.7%. Non-commercial stations were a little more likely to increase the amount of news; so were stations in the biggest markets." You can see the summary of the entire study here.
Obama Nukes Plan/Berlin Speech, 'Gang of 8' Amnesty Deal, NSA Surveillance Program, DOJ News Organization Monitoring, and FBI Domestic Drones Policy Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (6/19). President Obama's nukes reduction plan and his speech in Berlin; the "Gang of 8" illegal immigrant amnesty deal; controversy over the National Security Administration's surveillance program; the effect of the Department of Justice's monitoring of phone and email records of news organizations on sources; and the FBI's admission to using drones in the United States were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


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90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life
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One day in 1989 Reverend Don Piper was jolted to an entirely different level of consciousness by a sudden event that would change his life forever. I drove across the lake onto an old bridge that's still there and before I cleared that bridge an 18-wheeler crossed the center stripe. It hit my small car head on and I was killed instantly. I'm very conscious of the fact that life could end in the fraction of a second. It happened to me. On a cold January day in 1989 Don Piper's life changed forever. I was coming home from a church conference in east Texas, headed back to Houston. At precisely 11:45 am an 18-wheeler driven by a Texas state prisoner rolled over the small car at a combined speed of 110 MPH. Not only did the truck hit Don's car it ran over the passenger side of the small Ford escort, completely crushing the vehicle and killing Don Piper. Instantly, Don began an amazing journey. I was immediatly transported to the gates of heaven and surrounded by people I had known in life that had died before me. And I mean they weren't complete in the sense that we are now but there were people there and I recognized them. I tell people that it was a buffet for the senses. The aroma, the sights, the sounds, I heard the wings that hovered above me. I heard music that I'd never heard on earth. & They were all singing different glory to God songs, hallelujah songs,praise songs & all at the same time & there was no chaos. Those words from the 14th chapter of John's gospel, Jesus said:"I am the way, that's the Path,He said Let not your hearts be troubled,that's the Peace. Then He said:"I go to prepare for you a what? a PLACE. It's a REAL PLACE! It's Not a concept, it's Not a myth, it's Not a possibility. It's a Place. 90 minutes in Heaven offers a glimpse into a very real dimension of God's reality. It encourages those recovering from serious injuries and those dealing with the loss of a loved one. The experience dramatically changed Piper's life and it will change yours too! 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life.
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Don Piper was dead for 90 minutes after a car crash and then came back to life to tell others that Heaven is real and that Jesus is the only way!
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Here's a quick view of a very small-scale proof-of-concept that shows how the energy of radio waves (EM) can be harvested from a simple antenna. So what else could be possible, if we start with this simple premise? In a world built on Tesla's AC, is there still a possibility of realising his much greater dreams and visions of Free Energy? This little proof of concept points to a way of thinking about power that breaks down our bonds to chemical energy and slavery to fossil-fuels and electrical grids.
Possible Points to Consider:
- Why not start by trickle-charging a spare laptop battery, with an off-the-shelf circuit to begin?
- What are the chances of frying this circuit with a lightning strike though…If the capacitors aren't big enough to store that as well!
- How much more energy could be collected with a larger antenna arrays?
- What if the metallic frames of solar panels could be specified to lengths that acted as highly resonant (pre-tuned) EM antennas as well?
- Are there any larger steel structures who's conductive lengths match up with radio frequencies that can be tapped for added energy?
- Most importantly…Can this idea be tied into Tesla's experiments at Shoreham, Long Island and Wardenclyffe?
- Anybody want to consider tapping into the Quantum Jiggle as well?
Or are the energies from radio broadcasts mere child's play compared to Tesla's experiments with the low-frequency energies of the magnetosphere flowing back through the Earth?
"Electric power is everywhere present in unlimited quantities and can drive the world's machinery without the need of coal, oil, gas, or any other of the common fuels." —Nikola Tesla


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Henry Flater Died Sunday
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Spent Most of Life In Grundy County
Mr. Flater spent nearly all of his life in Grundy county. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Flater. He was born in Ogle county, Ill., July 22, 1877. When he was 4 years old he came with his family to Grundy county. They located on a Grundy county farm and he spent the remainder of his life here.
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Father of Seven Children
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Funeral Services Wednesday
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One of the largest energy-consuming parts of any factory is compressed air, also known as the 'fourth utility.' The air compressors used to generate this form of energy use many kilowatt hours annually to produce the required amount of air to power machines throughout the plant. By reducing consumption at each process, companies can likewise reduce the energy required by the compressor, ultimately decreasing operating costs by a substantial amount.
As facilities engineers seek additional ways to lower energy consumption and costs, commonly used compressed air systems and tools are often missed source of saving. Nearly 50% of industrial plant usage of compressed air is consumed in 'blow-off' applications such as removing swarf and other debris, drying parts, removing products from the conveyor, etc. This supply of air is 'uncontrolled,' i.e. provided continually via nozzles throughout the day, and is often extremely costly.
Given that air compressors often exceed other equipment in energy usage, this seems like a perfect starting point for slashing an energy bill. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy has found that more than 95% of compressed air systems used in industry are viable sources of energy reduction. And more than 30% of total air usage in plants is attributable to this costly method of continual compressed air supply. That's not even accounting for air leaks. In this area, energy cost savings by way of reduced electricity consumption vary from 20 to 50% or more. For a large plant with high compressed air usage, these savings can amount to six-figure savings annually.
Because of the expensive energy costs accrued by continuous flow compressed air systems, manufacturers are increasingly utilizing more energy-efficient systems and devices. But how are these savings achieved?
The Answer: Pulsed Air
Providing a cost-saving alternative to continually blowing compressed air, pulsed air blow systems give facilities engineers a simple, actionable way to reduce their facility's compressed air usage and energy costs. Consequently, pulsing the air is an effective way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. While the cost to produce and sustain the air required to run many different in-plant machines can be costly, pulsing the air instead can reduce air consumption up to 50% in certain applications.
A leading Chinese soft-drink manufacturer currently uses Parker Hannifin's pulsed air blow valves for many different pneumatic applications including removing particulates in their PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle plants prior to and following their blow molding process. Blasts of pulsed ionized air agitate process waste particles resulting in highly-efficient removal and reduced cycle time.
Pulsed air blasts also give a secondary blow to bottles on the conveyor as an escape blow following line stoppage and prior to label attachment. Consequently, this particular soft-drink manufacturer reported a near-50% reduction in air consumption and associated energy use costs.
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|Parker Hannifin Air Saver Pulsed Air Product: Designed for use in new and older-model air nozzles and air guns, the Air Saver pneumatic valve is ideal for achieving energy cost savings in pneumatic applications which allow uncontrolled blow-offs.
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bhp = Motor full-load horsepower (frequently higher than the motor nameplate horsepower; check equipment specification)
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Commonly, compressed air systems have low efficiencies ranging from 10-15%, making them ideal targets for energy savings and system improvements.
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Without the need for external control, pulsed air blowing is delivered directly to the local work tool, occurring as a rapid set of ON and OFF pulses. This method ensures lower compressed air consumption, translating to less energy consumption and cost savings. Additionally, workers don't need to recharge air tanks as often, freeing them up for other tasks.
This presents a major advance in pneumatic technology and efficiency as well as substantial energy savings for users. By producing these sets of air pulses instead of a continual flow, pulsed air valves are ideal to realize energy savings.
A U.S. Department of Energy survey found that for a typical industrial facility, compressed air generation accounts for approximately 10% of all electricity consumed. According to the US Office of Industrial Technologies, "Very often the cost of generation is not known; however, some companies use a value of 15-30 cents per 1000 ft³ of air." The Office also cites that compressed air generation may account for 30% or more of the electricity consumed in some facilities, making it one of the most expensive sources of electricity in a plant. By contrast, pulsed air valves reduce compressed air generation costs by as much as 50% compared against continual air flow systems and applications.
Applications include:
- Air blow-off assembly of precision electronic parts
- Cleaning parts, removal of swarf and cooling liquids
- Production of machined parts
- Blow-off of liquid cleaner from cast parts
- Dust removal
- Crumb removal
- Cleaning machining tools
- Air blow for bolt holes
- Air blow for automotive painting processes
- Air blow on part feeders
- Arc-weld cooling
Pulsed Air Improves Efficiency and Delivers Quick ROI
Not only will pulsing compressed air help to reduce the cost of manufacturing operations via energy reduction, it is also more effective. Pulsed air generates more agitation than a continual air stream, which means a more effective blow is created to rapidly strike the work, improving the effectiveness of drying processes and those which remove swarf and debris, i.e. from resin-molded parts before surface coating or finishing.
The Air Saver valve can quickly and easily be retrofitted into any existing system, as it does not require any other external control. The efficient design of a pulsed air valve allows it to be installed at the point of application for a variety of different uses, such as on a pneumatic drilling machine, etc. Meanwhile the air compressor itself remains in its usual location, i.e. in a corner of the plant.
Pulsed air valves are also easy to install in existing pneumatic systems for a quick ROI. Facilities engineers working with systems using solenoid valves to control air blow can easily replace them with pulsed air blow valves. There's no need to interrupt production schedules or to program a PLC controlling air blow at the point of work.
They also deliver a quick return on investment (ROI) and are also suitable to reach environmental and sustainability goals including greenhouse gas reduction.
Pulsed air switch valves feature a wide range of flow capacities, for example flows (at 5 bar) ranging from 150 to 15,000 liters/min. Additional valve features include an ON/OFF time adjustment needle, adjustable pulse frequency and duty cycle, and models for specific applications.
Pulsed air blow valves are equally fit for additional uses across many industries:
- Electronics Manufacture: Pre-assembly cleaning of components and product surfaces
- Swarf Blowing: Swarf (aka turnings, filings, or shavings) is composed of minute pieces of plastic, metal, cardboard, etc. waste from machining and other subtractive manufacturing processes. A pulsed air blow system blows swarf from operating machinery into recycling or other containers.
- Print Surface Drying: Pulsed air blow is more efficient to dry surfaces used for printing prior to the actual printing process.
- Convection Cooling: Pulsed air blow systems are also a low-cost option for forced convection cooling applications.
Several different configurations are offered to adapt to current pneumatic applications. Facilities engineers working with manual valves (i.e. ball valves) can quickly install a pulsed air valve model since they do not require electrical power.
Facilities engineers using an electrically-operated solenoid valve to control air blow, can easily retrofit a pulsed air valve to immediately reduce compressed air consumption, again without having to program any changes into the PLC.
Alex Bakos is the product sales manager – controls for Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division. He earned his bachelor's degree in engineering management and his MBA from Western Michigan University.


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As a professional counselor in training, I have heard and seen some disconcerting assumptions asserted about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition). I have encountered Christian professionals, both counselors and pastors, who argue with some contempt, that the DSM-5 does not offer "Christian" solutions to mental health issues. I use the term "mental health" lightly here, because I know that many pastors and Biblical Counselors reject the idea that there are "actual" mental health problems, preferring to use words like soul problems, human problems, sin problems, martial conflict, and so forth. In any case, this post is dedicated to the making of the DSM-5 and what the DSM-5 is designed to do.
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History of the DSM-5
The history of the DSM-5 began in 1999, which was initiated by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA wanted a significant amount of collaboration on this project, so they recruited professionals from many different fields: internationally recognized clinicians, scientific researchers, and professional organizations. "Through this wide scale collaboration, the DSM-5 development process has involved not only psychiatrists, but also experts with backgrounds in psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, pediatrics, and neurology" (APA, 2013).
A task force was created that included over 160 mental health and medical professionals who were leaders in their fields. From these 160 professionals, 13 work groups were created which comprised over 90 academic and mental institutions around the world. More specifically, within the 160 professionals collaborating on this project: "Nearly 100 are psychiatrists, 47 are psychologists, two are pediatric neurologists and three are statisticians/epidemiologists. In addition, also included are a pediatrician, speech and hearing specialist, social worker, psychiatric nurse and consumer and family representative" (APA, 2013).
In addition to the 160 mental health and professionals who were collaborating on this project, an additional 300 advisors came along side the project to help inform specific areas requiring additional expertise.
The American Psychological Association partnered with the World Health Organization as well as the World Psychiatric Association to help with the organization of the DSM-5. "From 2004-2008, APA, WHO and the National Institutes of Health supported 13 additional conferences involving nearly 400 participants from 39 countries, including 16 developing nations. The work resulted in 10 monographs, hundreds of published articles regarding the current state of knowledge and recommendations for additional research in many fields" (APA, 2013).
Committees also helped in the process, such as the APA Board of Trustees, which overviewed the content for the DSM-5 along with A Scientific Review Committee and A Clinical and Public Health Committee.
Additionally, public feedback was also requested, which brought in about 11,000 comments which impacted changes. Lastly, thousands of additional clinicians and professionals volunteered their time to over up their expertise, contributing to the making of the DSM-5.
Final Remarks
It is important to understand that the DSM-5 is not a "Christian" document. It's purpose is to function as a diagnostic tool. It is it true that the DSM-5 does not offer Christian advice for how to address mental health issues, however the DSM-5 does not offer any advice on how to treat or medicate mental health issues. It is not designed to do that.
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'Poldark' Begins Filming on the BBC Series' Final Season
Filming is underway in England on the fifth and final season of the BBC's romantic drama Poldark.
Unlike the Winston Graham novels on which it is based, the 18th century-set show will not feature a 10-year time jump, however.
Scheduled to premiere in 2019, Season 5 is to include events that take place between the seventh and eighth books in the 12-story series.
BBC America Reveals 'Doctor Who' Season 11 Premiere Date
The series is moving to Sundays.
"In (the eighth book) The Stranger from the Sea, Winston Graham made many references to developments that happened in the 'gap' years. Much can also be inferred. There are, of course, also historical events and people of the time, both in Cornwall and in London. Series 5 will draw on all of these to follow the lives of the Poldarks, George Warleggan, the Enyses, and the Carnes in this intervening period," screenwriter Debbie Horsfield said in a press release.
The change in narrative has the blessing of Graham's son Andrew, who serves as series consultant on behalf of the Winston Graham Estate. The elder Graham died in 2003 at the age of 95.
"No one can know what my father would have felt about the forthcoming series, let alone what he might have written. However, Debbie Horsfield has demonstrated such an extraordinary affinity with his work and shown such remarkable skill in bringing his Poldark characters to the screen that we know we are in safe hands. Indeed, without her, the estate would not have agreed to series five in this form," Graham said.
Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson will once again return as Ross and Demelza Poldark. Co-starring are Jack Farthing, Luke Norris, Gabriella Wilde, Ellise Chappell, Harry Richardson, Tom York and Beatie Edney.
Season 4 has already aired on the BBC in the United Kingdom. It will debut on PBS in the United States on Sept. 30.
By Karen Butler
Originally published in UPI Entertainment News.


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Good morning on this hot Wednesday.
Some good news for those who like to eat out: More of our city's restaurants are earning an A — in health inspections, at least.
During the past year, 93 percent of restaurants in New York City were given the top grade, the most since the program began in 2010.
For a refresher on the grades and what they mean, we spoke to Corinne Schiff, deputy commissioner for environmental health at the city's Health Department, to explain the process.
How does the grading system work?
Inspectors make unannounced visits to our city's 24,000 or so restaurants at least once a year. The inspectors take the temperature of food, inspect how food is prepared and look for potential violations, such as evidence of vermin or dirty cooking utensils. Restaurants are given points based on the type and severity of a violation, and assigned a grade based on those points. The lower the score, the better.
Where can I find the grade?
The grade card must be posted in a window, door or exterior wall where it can be seen from the outside. You can also find it here.
What does a "Grade Pending" sign mean?
Grade pending means that the restaurant got either a B or a C. The restaurant can contest the grade, and while it's waiting for a hearing, it can post the grade it received or the "Grade Pending" sign. You can look up the restaurant's pending score online.
Can a restaurant get a D, or even an F?
No. There is no grade below a C. The department will close a restaurant that is not operating safely, and will allow it to reopen only once the hazardous conditions have been corrected. In the last fiscal year, the city closed 566 restaurants, compared with 1,051 in 2010.
Why are there more A grades than in the past?
"The restaurant rating program is an example of how powerful transparency can be," Ms. Schiff said. "New Yorkers are using the grades to motivate restaurants to create a better dining experience for everybody."
Here's what else is happening:
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay, my oh my, what a wonderful day.
Expect bright sunshine, with a high near 86, and a light breeze.
And this evening is looking cool and clear (perfect for an after-dinner stroll).
Same deal tomorrow, but even toastier.
In the News
• Mayor Bill de Blasio is quietly seeking influential allies to back his unpopular plan for homeless shelters. [New York Times]
• Workers at New York City airports have been fighting for a $15-an-hour minimum wage, to no avail. Now they're asking for $18. [New York Times]
• Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., has attracted Hollywood attention, but not without headaches. [New York Times]
• After the city's correction commissioner announced he would resign, he quietly fired his Internal Affairs chief amid accusations of spying on investigators. [New York Times]
• Frustrated by your commute? Officials at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have plans to improve journeys. [New York Times]
• In the age of Netflix and other streaming services, some local video stores persist. [amNY]
• The bus terminal at the George Washington Bridge has finally opened, two years behind schedule. [DNAinfo]
• New York is home to the world's most expensive construction sites. [Crain's, subscription required]
• Fleet Week 2017 begins with a parade of ships on May 24. [Staten Island Advance]
• Today's Metropolitan Diary: "This Nervous City"
• Scoreboard: Diamondbacks rattle Mets, 5-4. Yankees overthrow Royals, 7-1.
• For a global look at what's happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing.
Coming Up Today
• Music, vendors and activities are at the Brooklyn Half-Marathon Pre-Party at Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Noon to 10 p.m. [Free]
• A screening of "Some Like it Hot," followed by a discussion, is at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 2 p.m. [$8 suggested admission]
• Join a polka dance party at Bryant Park in Midtown. 6 p.m. [Free]
• Learn how to make berms, retaining walls for terraces and planters out of garden rubble, at Patchen Community Square in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. 6 p.m. [Free, R.S.V.P. here]
• Take a tour of a wildflower meadow near the 103rd Street Footbridge on Randalls Island. 6 p.m. [Free]
• Yankees at Royals, 8:15 p.m. (YES). Mets at Diamondbacks, 3:40 p.m. (SNY). New York City F.C. at Real Salt Lake, 9 p.m. (YES).
• For more events, see The New York Times's Arts & Entertainment guide.
• Alternate-side parking remains in effect until May 25.
And Finally...
It's nearly summer.
While the season officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on June 21, Memorial Day weekend at the end of May is often considered the informal start of summer.
In New York City, that's when beaches are monitored by lifeguards, competition for park barbecues heats up, and tourists flock in (while many residents spend their weekends out).
So we'd love to know: What's on your New York City to-do list this summer?
Perhaps you hope to spend time in a community garden, hike in the Catskills, lounge at the beach or have a lengthy staycation.
Tell us your plans by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com, and we could include your response in a column. Please include your full name, age and neighborhood.
New York Today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a.m. till late morning. If you don't get it in your inbox already, you can sign up to receive it by email here.
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Berlin Short 2020 will run July 1-4 at the Babylon Cinema.
Now celebrating its seventh year, the annual Berlin Short Film Festival aims to be one of Europe's leading film festivals for international film-makers. It is a unique platform for new talent and a celebration of cinematic creativity and innovation.
The Festival attracts a broad selection of shorts by film-makers working in every genre and format, and offers Berliners and visitors an extraordinary chance to glimpse the future of cinema. The festival prides itself upon providing opportunities for talented directors, producers, writers, actors and crew members from all over the world to learn together and exhibit their work in a stimulating international environment.
The 2020 Berlin Short Film Festival will show over 90 short films. Four days of premières and networking events provide ample opportunities for selected film-makers to showcase their achievements, learn from their fellows and build contacts for future collaborations. The Festival also benefits from the vibrant Berlin film-making community and the cinema's proximity to the media hub of the metropolis.
The festival is open to any film in any genre under 50 minutes in length, and especially prioritises low-budget films of independent spirit and exciting new talent.
For previous film screenings and schedules, please see the archive.


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Campus Compact for Southern New England (CCSNE) is pleased to release the "Request for Host Site Proposals" for the 2019-2020 Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program.
Become a Campus Compact VISTA Host Site
CCSNE is seeking proposals from member campuses and/or from school or non-profit partners to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member for a year of full-time volunteer service building capacity for projects that mobilize higher education to make a difference in the lives of individuals who live in poverty. VISTA members are leveraged to build capacity in one of five anti-poverty priority areas: Education, Economic Development, Healthy Futures, Veterans and Military Families and Environmental Stewardship. Applications are due March 1, 2019 and the 2019-2020 cohort begins July 22, 2019. Complete the online application here.
Host Site Application Resources:
Campus Compact is an intermediary AmeriCorps VISTA sponsor through the Massachusetts Office of the Corporation for National Service (CNCS). For the 2019-2020 program year, we anticipate having 50 AmeriCorps VISTA members (including 3 VISTA leaders) serving throughout CT, MA, and RI. The application process is competitive and awards under the Campus Compact VISTA program are subject to appropriations and approval from the Corporation for National Service.