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Tag: "Paul Caine"
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
CEO Caine Set to Depart WestwoodOne. As WestwoodOne becomes a fully integrated Cumulus Media division, chief executive officer Paul Caine will leave later this month. According to Cumulus chief executive officer Lew Dickey, "Paul is an extremely talented media executive and did an excellent job of guiding WestwoodOne during a period of change. He positioned the company for future growth and played an instrumental role in driving a constructive transaction, which delivered value for his shareholders. We look forward to working with Paul in the next chapter of his impressive career." Caine is "so proud of the team we've built and what we've accomplished" at the company. "In such a short time, we have proven the power of sound and its impact on the future of the audio industry," he remarks. "I am confident that this great momentum will continue under Cumulus and the strong talent and leadership of Lew Dickey." Less than one year ago (April 2013), Caine was announced as chief executive officer of Dial Global (now WestwoodOne) and as a member of the company's board of directors. He previously spent nearly 25 years at Time Inc., where he led the development of digital formats.
New Media Expo and CES Update. "If I were Howard Stern I would go to a subscription podcasting model." Those were the words of Courtside Entertainment Group and PodcastOne CEO Norm Pattiz speaking at yesterday morning's keynote address at 2014 New Media Expo (formerly Blogworld). Media consultant Holland Cooke is in Las Vegas reporting for TALKERS magazine and he has more from Pattiz. Also check out his notes from the first day of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show where he reports back on the new technology that is relevant to the radio and content business. Check it out here.
Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier Host Middays on WJFK-FM, Washington. Speculation that Don Geronimo would re-surface during the day on CBS RADIO's sports talk WJFK-FM, Washington "106.7 The Fan" have been squelched as the station debuted its new midday show co-hosted by Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier (Geronimo remains with the station hosting the evening show). Rouhier had been working with Holden Kushner during the 10:00 am to 2:00 pm slot previously. Kushner remains with the station hosting weekends and participating in the station's Washington Nationals coverage. Paulsen has been serving as the station's Redskins beat reporter for the past four years.
WPRO, Providence Talk Host John DePetro Returns to Air; Critics Remain Steadfast. Providence talk show host John DePetro – host of the late morning show on Cumulus Media's WPRO, Providence – returned to the air on Monday after being off for the month of December. DePetro and local union leader Maureen Martin – chairwoman of the anti-DePetro organization For Our Daughers RI – appear fated to continue their battle over DePetro's employment with the station. DePetro recently rankled Martin and other Rhode Island union members after he referred to some of them as "parasites," "cockroaches," "hags" and "whores" during a rant about their participation in a protest. DePetro apologized for his choice of words but Martin is not backing off her campaign to oust DePetro from his position via boycott of the station's advertisers and a petition drive. The latest news in the skirmish is Martin publicly claiming DePetro was accused of sexual assault in 2013. The Providence Journal-operated PolitiFact.com reports that it researched the matter to discover DePetro was accused of sexual harassment in 2012. After connecting with Martin, PolitiFact.com reports the organization changed the date – from 2013 to 2012 – on its petition but has not altered the accusation to harassment. Although harassment is a civil matter and assault is a felony, Martin insists to PolitiFact.com that an unwanted sexual advance is assault, according to the U.S. Department of Justice – which the news organization disputes. Regardless, DePetro appears ready for battle, addressing the issue upon his return Monday saying, "Politicians and unions should not interfere and try to silence public opinion. Period. That's it…They want to silence the people. The last time I checked, this is still America."
Comrex Names Raul Hun Latin America Sales Manager. Comrex Corporation announces the appointment of Raul Hun to manage Latin America sales for the company. Hun, a native of Panama, brings over 15 years of experience in providing studio and transmission solutions to broadcasters throughout Central and South America. He most recently worked for the Telos Alliance and Broadcast Electronics. Comrex director of sales Chris Crump comments, "Raul is one of the most well-liked gentlemen in our industry and we are thrilled to have him on our team. The great work that Jim Godfrey has done for us in the region will certainly be strengthened by the strong dealer and customer relationships that Raul has developed over the years in Latin America."
Review: The Audio Technica AT2005USB Microphone. Whether you record podcasts or take your talk show on the road (or both!), a good portable USB mic is a very handy thing. Talk show host Michael W. Dean offers this thorough review of the Audio Technica AT2005USB mic. He writes, "This would be a great mic for hosts who travel a lot, and don't want to bring a mixer and a whole bag of gear or an engineer. It's a regular-sized dynamic mic that sounds fairly amazing. It has a built-in USB interface, and comes with a nifty collapsible tripod table stand and a USB cable. You could fit that all in a netbook case with a small laptop." For the entire review, pics and a sound sample, click here.
Odds & Sods. Rich Summers is the new operations manager for Townsquare Media's news/talk KIDO, Boise and its sister sports talk station KFXD "Sports Radio 630 The Fan." Summers joined the station group as program director of country KAWO…..At Yahoo! Sports Radio, there's been a lineup change: "Hit 'Em Up with Geoff Ketchum" moves to the 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET slot and a new afternoon drive program, "Prime Cut featuring Sean Salisbury and John Granato," launches in the 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET timeslot…..In addition to yesterday's news that the Clear Channel Media + Entertainment digital audio platform iHeartRadio will be available on some new car entertainment and information systems, the company is promoting the service will soon be available on Qualcomm's multi-media AllPlay smart media platform, the new AT&T Drive auto platform and others. The announcement was made at day one of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show.
MSNBC-Romney Controversy, Winter Cold Snap/Global Warming, Kerry's Iran-Syria Solution, Colorado Pot Law Effects, Chicago Gun Ban Overturned, and SCOTUS Utah Gay Marriage Ruling Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (1/6). MSNBC's forced apology after a program aired in which comedians made fun of Mitt Romney's adopted, African-American grandson; the bitter winter weather affecting much of the United States and the controversy over its cause; criticism over John Kerry's reaching out to Iran in an effort to solve the civil unrest in Syria; the effects of the new marijuana laws in Colorado; the overturning of Chicago's ban on the purchase and sale of guns in the city; and the Supreme Court's overturning of Utah's gay marriage law were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Bryan Suits to KABC, Los Angeles. With Cumulus Media's move making Geraldo Rivera a New York-only program beginning in the New Year, the late morning slot at KABC, Los Angeles opened up and it appears Bryan Suits will take over the 9:00 am to 12:00 noon show at the station. KABC program director Drew Hayes has not responded to a request for confirmation but Suits himself has posted the news on his Facebook page and his Wikipedia entry indicates he'll start doing the show in December. Suits had been working from Seattle at Clear Channel's crosstown KFI, Los Angeles on weekends. He's also hosted shows at KVI, Seattle and KOGO, San Diego.
Cumulus Announces Savage Sponsorship Deal. When Cumulus Media Networks' "Savage Nation" with host Michael Savage moves to the 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET live slot in January, the program will enjoy Swiss America Trading Corporation as the presenting sponsor of the show. The company reports that the year-long deal will build upon a 12-year relationship between Savage's show and Swiss America. The sponsorship agreement will expand Swiss America's current presence on the show, with the program to be referred to as "The Savage Nation, Presented by Swiss America." Savage comments, "I am thrilled to have Swiss America as the presenting sponsor of 'The Savage Nation.' This is the most significant partnership ever announced for our show and Swiss America's interest in deepening their relationship is a testament to our increasingly growing audience."
Al Malmberg Returns to WCCO, Minneapolis for Late Nights. CBS Radio's news/talk WCCO announces the return of Al Malmberg to the station's lineup for the 11:00 pm to 2:00 am show effective December 16. Malmberg hosted the overnight program on WCCO for more than 10 years during his previous stint with the station from 1996 to 2008. He was honored as "Best AM Radio Personality" by the local alt weekly City Pages in 2008. Program director Bob Shomper states, "We are thrilled for Al's return to late nights on WCCO. He is one of our most popular hosts with a huge and loyal following." Malmberg comments, "I am so glad to be back on WCCO. I've really missed talking to all of my friends across the upper Midwest on the big 50,000 watt blowtorch."
Nicole Childers Named Senior Producer for 'Marketplace Morning Report.' American Public Media announces Nicole A. Childers is the new senior producer of "Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio." She comes to Marketplace from Fusion, a joint venture between ABC and Univision, where she was a senior launch producer for the new network. In her new role, she'll oversee all production aspects of "Marketplace Morning Report," which APM says is heard by 6.5 million listeners weekly on 475 public radio stations. She will work closely with host David Brancaccio and the production team in the New York bureau. Childers will report directly to vice president and executive producer Deborah Clark.
WRKO, Boston's Howie Carr Gives Away Chance to Win a 2013 Jaguar XF. Boston talk show host Howie Carr and Entercom's WRKO are giving listeners to Carr's show a chance to "Win Howie's Jaguar" this holiday season. From December 2 to December 13, Carr will contest twice during his show – 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm – to qualify up to 20 listeners to participate in a grand prize drawing and earn the chance to drive off in a 2013 Jaguar XF, courtesy of Jaguar Exeter. The grand prize event will take place during a live Howie Carr broadcast taking place on December 18 at The Fairways at Woburn Country Club. Each qualifier will receive a $50 gift card to The Green's Grill and Pub at Woburn Country Club. One lucky finalist will win a two-night stay at The Old Harbor Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts and a shot at the car.
Communication Through Creativity. Highly respected radio imaging master, consultant, VO legend and program host Nick Michaels of American Voice Corp. recently brought his two-day seminar, "Communication Through Creativity," to the Upper Midwest's powerhouse talk station KFGO, Fargo. Michaels tells TALKERS that he was tremendously impressed by the passion for creativity and local involvement displayed on an ongoing level at the Midwest Communications property. Midwest VP programming Jeff McCarthy tells TALKERS, "Nick Michaels' seminar had a powerful and positive impact on the staff and the results are already being heard on the air on all of our stations in Fargo." Pictured (l-r): Jeff McCarthy, VP programming, Midwest Communications, Inc., Nick Michaels, American Voice Corp., and Peter Tanz, VP operations, Midwest Communications, Inc.
Iran-Nukes Deal, ObamaCare Criticism, Immigration Legislation, Threatened U.S.-Afghanistan Security Pact, Thanksgiving Holiday, and Gitmo Double Agents Program Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/25). The global reaction to the potential U.S.-brokered nukes deal with Iran; the criticism of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act; President Obama's proposed immigration legislation; the tenuous security deal between the United States and Afghanistan; the coming Thanksgiving holiday; and the reported double agent program at Guantanamo Bay were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Matt Ray New Anchor of 'America's Morning News.' The Talk Radio Network-produced "America's Morning News" program has a new permanent host in Matt Ray. Ray — a 12-year broadcast veteran whose stints include KXL, Portland; KGO and KSFO, San Francisco – takes over as anchor of the program heard in more than 140 markets immediately. Ray states, "It is an exciting opportunity to work with the team at 'America's Morning News.' Our focus continues to be journalism without agenda – the key ingredient to the success of 'America's Morning News': compelling, breaking news and interviews delivered in a fast-paced environment." TRN CEO Mark Masters adds, "Matt was a natural fit and he tested overwhelmingly positive. His credentials are impressive and we think Matt will take the morning news to new levels of success in the years to come. We are thrilled to see Matt on board at AMN."
Former '92.5 Fox News' Fort Myers Morning Host – Now Congressman – Trey Radel Arrested on Cocaine Charges. Congressman Trey Radel won his first political race last November taking Florida's 19th Congressional District seat as a Republican after Rep. Connie Mack chose to give up the seat and run for the U.S. Senate. But Radel's experience has been in broadcasting. He was an anchor on WINK-TV and had made the move to radio as morning host on Meridian Broadcasting's news/talk "92.5 Fox News" in the Fort Myers market (a trimulcast of WFSX-AM/FM and WNOG-AM). He left that gig to run for office. Radel was busted as part of a sting after allegedly purchasing cocaine in Washington's Dupont Circle. Radel issued the following statement: "I struggle with the disease of alcoholism, and this led to an extremely irresponsible choice. Believe me, I am disappointed in myself, and I stand ready to face the consequences of my actions. However, this unfortunate event does have a positive side: It offers me an opportunity to seek treatment and counseling. As the father of a young son and a husband to a loving wife, I need to get help so I can be a better man for both of them."
Glenn Beck Promotes New Book on NBC's 'Today.' Premiere Networks nationally syndicated talk host – and founder of the digital destination TheBlaze — Glenn Beck, sat down with NBC's Kathie Lee Gifford on the "Today" show to talk about his new book, Miracles and Massacres: True and Untold Stories of the Making of America (Threshold Editions 2013). In the photo here, Beck is seen being interviewed by Gifford in his Dallas, Texas studios where programming for TheBlaze is produced. During the interview, Beck talked about the desire to provide more detail and color in fleshing out historical characters and events being the impetus for writing this book.
Talk Radio and Social Media Push Local Commercial into the Limelight. WGOW, Chattanooga afternoon drive talk host Brian Joyce tells TALKERS magazine how the power of talk radio and social media helped create a sensation out of a local TV commercial. He says, "Around 2:00 am last Friday morning, I saw a commercial on local television for a small business called Mike's Golf Shop. It was so awful, so hilarious, and so awesome that I had to share it with my listeners! So I played the commercial on my show Friday afternoon, then I shared it on Facebook and sent it to a friend of mine who writes for Jimmy Fallon. At the time, the commercial had 27 views on YouTube. By Monday morning, it had 64,000 views. Today, it has 70,000 views. Tosh.O just shared it on their Facebook page, MSNBC and Comedy Central featured in on their websites, and Mike's Golf Shop is trending on Yahoo!" Joyce says the lesson in this story is that it all started on "Talk Radio 102.3." What's more, it's likely to bring in business. "We met with Mike on Monday morning. He was so excited about what we had done for him that now he wants to advertise with us regularly. The power of talk radio and social media is alive and well, and stronger than ever!" You can see the commercial here.
Kevin Matthews to Take On Voice and Imaging Role at WGN.FM. Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews' voice is returning to a Chicago-based audio platform after years of full-time work in his resident city of Grand Rapids. According to Chicago media writer Robert Feder, the radio pro that rose to prominence on rocker WLUP-FM "The Loop" will be the imaging voice of Tribune's online audio platform WGN.FM, currently host to Jonathon Brandmeier's program and other shows. Matthews, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008, returned to his hometown of Grand Rapids in 2005 and was a personality at Cumulus Media classic rock WLAV for several years. He's been out of terrestrial radio for a while but has been contributing to Steve Dahl's podcast efforts. Matthews will continue to work from his home studio in Grand Rapids.
WestwoodOne to Rank Best Audio Super Bowl Ads. WestwoodOne – the radio home of Super Bowl XLVIII – is preparing to launch its Super Bowl Audio Index, the first-ever consumer-driven index ranking the most creative audio commercials aired during the Super Bowl. The company says that the index will be comprised of all commercials aired on the 700-plus radio stations that broadcast its exclusive, play-by-play coverage of the game. Each of the commercials will be available for consumer voting through WestwoodOne.com on February 2, 2014. Two awards will be announced across WestwoodOne's on-air and online broadcast network. The first will be Listener's Choice, selected by consumers through an online voting process that can also be leveraged by marketers through social media, and activated through SoundHound, to create even more engaging experiences for listeners. The second will be Media Choice, selected by an advisory council comprised of leading advertising, media and creative executives across multiple consumer categories. WestwoodOne CEO Paul Caine states, "For brands wanting to engage a captive audience with the largest reach, there is no comparison to the Super Bowl. We created the Index as a new way for all brands to leverage the power of sound and capitalize on this massive advertising moment. The index enables marketers to engage more intimately with 26 million-plus listeners, expanding their campaigns and maximizing their marketing dollars."
Odds & Sods. SiriusXM superstar Howard Stern announces he will return for another season of "America's Got Talent." Stern told listeners to his radio show on Tuesday that although he'd like more personal time, "that big black hole inside of me that demands attention" won and he'll return for his third season judging on the show…..Main Street Radio Network president Jane Silk will debut her own weekly radio show this Saturday, November 23. Silk, who has provided commentary for her company's Alan Nathan show, will host the one-hour show which airs live from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm ET…..Chicago radio personalities Steve King and Johnnie Putman – longtime overnight hosts on Tribune's WGN – are returning to the station for fill-in work. Chicago media writer Robert Feder tips us that the husband-and-wife duo will sub for morning drive host Steve Cochran during Christmas week. King and Putman retired from the station in December of 2011…..AARP has renewed its radio representation agreement with Media Management Group for 2014. MMG continues to be responsible for ad sales, distribution and business development for the Baby Boomer-targeted feature programming. AARP's radio content can be heard on hundreds of stations across the country.
AdLarge Media and PromoSuite Enter National Advertising Sales Rep Agreement. The exclusive pact covers inventory already measured in Nielsen Audio's RADAR service and moving into AdLarge's Return On Investment (ROI) Network. AdLarge co-founder/chief executive officer Gary Schonfeld comments that the partnership "gives our national advertisers access to an enormous amount of inventory, and intensifies our already strong coverage in major markets." AdLarge co-founder/president Cathy Csukas adds, "Our objective when we created the ROI Network was to offer clients a wide-reaching, RADAR-measured network with solid top-market coverage and a non-controversial format environment. With the inclusion of PromoSuite's vast array of music-formatted radio station inventory, we are proud to have surpassed that goal." Meanwhile, PromoSuite chief executive officer Rocco Macri remarks, "It is inevitable that our two companies struck up a partnership. You have two independent, forward-thinking companies that are agile enough to make quick decisions, yet big enough to have an impact. Together, we will continue to build and maintain relationships within the radio and advertising communities." Customized advertising sales rep AdLarge was founded in 2010; PromoSuite services more than 1,500 radio stations and is included in all top 50 markets.
Mixing in Pop Culture. Fox Sports Radio Network host Jay Mohr (right) poses for a photo with Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman (left) in the FSR studios. Gorman was in town to talk about his new tour with the Black Crowes, his new band Trigger Hippy as well as chat about sports. The two discussed the controversial end to the Monday Night Football game between the Patriots and Panthers and Gorman also participated in the first-ever Jay Mohr Sports Front Man Draft. As part of the segment, the crew drafted a team of various band front men, including Steven Tyler, Freddie Mercury and the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson.
Putting on the Greasepaint. Pictured here are TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison (right) and his wife Bernadette Duncan Harrison (left) with TALKERS VP/executive editor Kevin Casey (center) in costume for his role as Beadle Bamford in the Monson, Massachusetts-based Greene Room Productions presentation of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
ObamaCare Criticism, JFK Assassination Anniversary, Iran Nukes Talks, Sinking Obama Approval Numbers, Toronto Mayor Case and Midwest Tornadoes Aftermath Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/19). Scrutiny of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act and the state of the government's health care sign-up website; the coming anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy; the potential talks with Iran about its nuclear policy and the debate in Washington over increasing economic sanctions against the Islamic state; the sinking approval ratings for President Obama; the bizarre case of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford; and the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that swept across the Midwest were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Peter Bolger Named OM/PD at WLS-AM, Chicago. Most recently with Clear Channel as director of AM programming in the San Antonio market, Peter Bolger joins Cumulus Media to head up programming and operations at its Chicago news/talk WLS-AM. In a statement, Cumulus COO John Dickey says, "Chicago radio is a competitive and important market where we're excited to add Peter's expertise that positions up for future growth. Bolger adds, "I think Chicago radio is the best there is. Fortunately, we have incredible talent and deep resources at WLS. I want to thank John Dickey, Mike McVay and Donna Baker for the opportunity to be part of the historic WLS brand. I can't wait to get started."
Walker Announces His Retirement. Six-year Entercom, San Francisco vice president/market manager Dwight Walker has been in radio for 30 years – the last 25 in the Bay Area. He will be departing the company's four-station (all are on FM) Bay Area operation, which is comprised of adult contemporary KOIT-FM, classic rock KUFX "The Fox," sports KGMZ "The Game," and urban AC KBLX. "It has been a fun, rewarding, stimulating, and fantastic time," he comments. "I have cherished my years with Entercom, a world-class company. The vision of Entercom management and their commitment to radio is what will keep our industry and this cluster moving forward in a thriving and robust way." Family, travel, and Tahoe will become Walker's top priorities, but he insists, "San Francisco will always be a part of an amazing and charmed life that I hold near and dear to my heart." According to Entercom station group president Weezie Kramer, "Dwight Walker is one of the best in the business. Everyone at Entercom deeply appreciates Dwight's years of hard work and leadership. He will be missed in San Francisco and across the radio industry." Prior to joining Entercom, Walker was vice president of sales for cross-town Cumulus-owned KNBR, KFOG, and KSAN. For nine years (1997 – 2006), he was general manager of KFOG and KSAN when Susquehanna owned those facilities.
Dave Ramsey Changes Nashville Affiliates. Nationally syndicated financial talk superstar Dave Ramsey moves to a new Nashville affiliate station beginning in the New Year as it joins Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's news/talk WLAC to air in the 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm time slot. Since January of this year, Ramsey's show has been airing on Cromwell Radio Group's sports talk WPRT "102.5 The Game." In a piece in The Tennessean, Cromwell's Bud Walters admits the melding of Ramsey's show and sports talk wasn't the best fit and that the move is a mutual one. "We have been friends for more than 20 years, and while we enjoyed this partnership from a personal standpoint, we both realize that from a business perspective our brands would be better served if we return to our respective formats." Dave Ramsey VP of broadcast Brian Mayfield states, "It's great to be back on a news/talk station in Middle Tennessee. WLAC has a long-standing tradition of quality radio in Nashville, and now with the addition of our show, offers the top three talk shows in America back to back." CC Nashville OM Michael Bryan adds, "We're very excited to add the Dave Ramsey show to WLAC in the New Year. Dave's a legend in Nashville radio, and this aligns the power of his brand with the very best platform in talk radio. It is a true home run for our listeners and advertisers."
Ed Schultz to Launch Live Theatrical Tour in 2014. Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and MSNBC star Ed Schultz will be taking a show live to theaters in 2014. Working in conjunction with Ron Hartenbaum's WYD Media, "The Ed Tour" commences on Saturday, February 8 with a booking in Fort Lauderdale and then several stops in the West including Seattle on Friday, February 21 with more locations to be announced shortly. WYD Media has paved the way via an effective working model for talk show hosts to take theater-style shows on the road with the wildly successfully "Sexy Liberal Tour" starring Stephanie Miller which has also revved up for a number of dates in the remainder of 2013 and throughout 2014.
Weather Channel and WestwoodOne Renew Ad Sales Agreement. WestwoodOne and The Weather Channel announce that they have signed a multi-year agreement for the former to provide ad sales representation for The Weather Channel's radio service. The renewal runs through 2016. The Weather Channel provides daily, customized cross-platform weather reports to individual radio stations around the country giving up-to-the-minute information on local weather or critical storm warnings. WestwoodOne CEO Paul Caine says, "We are delighted to continue our partnership with The Weather Channel and to represent its superior brand across the radio community. Weather is a hugely covetable component in the audio space, and serves as a critical resource for listeners. In fact, we have found that listeners are more likely to tune or tap in for weather information than most all other content. We are happy to know we can continue to provide our listeners access to the best weather information available."
SBS Readies AIRE Radio Networks. Set to debut January 1, Spanish Broadcasting System's AIRE Radio Networks will reach listeners in nine of the top 10 markets with a weekly audience reported to be approximately 12 million listeners – roughly one-quarter of the U.S. Hispanic population. AIRE Radio Networks will feature shows focused on current events, health and family, finances, education, sports and entertainment. "This creation solidifies SBS' expanding presence in Hispanic media and entertainment," explains SBS chairman/president/chief executive officer Raul Alarcon. "We're excited about capitalizing on syndication growth opportunities. AIRE Radio Networks will extend our top-ranked offerings to advertisers and listeners nationwide." Aire Radio Networks senior vice president of network operations & affiliate sales Elisa Torres comments, "We have put together a stupendous lineup to deliver a national platform. With AIRE Radio Networks' targeted choices and vehicles, we anticipate rapid growth for clients seeking to embrace nationwide Hispanic listeners." The Aire Networks include the "Advantage Network," targeting Hispanic men; "Young Adult Network," geared to Hispanics 18-49; "Millennial Network," targeting Hispanics 18-34; "Prime Family," aimed at families on weekends; and "The Mandril Network," featuring Ricardo "El Mandril" Sanchez of Los Angeles' KLAX "La Raza."
WAUK, Milwaukee Sports Talk Personality Steve "The Homer" True Injured in Car Accident. Sports talk host and Marquette University men's basketball play-by-play voice Steve "The Homer" True was in critical condition yesterday at a Milwaukee hospital after his car was hit by an alleged drunk driver at 10:00 am on Wednesday morning. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports WAUK owner Craig Karmazin issued a statement late last night saying, "I spoke with Homer's wife, Nancy, tonight. She said Homer is doing pretty well and that doctors want to monitor his condition overnight. On behalf of the True family and all of us at ESPN Wisconsin, I'd like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers." True suffered a head injury in the crash. He has worked for Karmazin's Good Karma Broadcasting at WAUK for the past eight years.
NASBA Fires Off Letter to Washington Opposing Elimination of Advertising Deductions. The National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations submitted an official letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp and Ranking Member Sander Levin detailing the opposition by the member state broadcasters associations to the possibility of altering the current deduction businesses may take for advertising expenses. The letter reminds the legislators that any change to the deduction would harm broadcasters, notes that advertising has been part of the allowed deductions since the Tax Code was adopted 100 years ago and that radio stations generally receive 96% of their revenue from advertising (Television's percentage is 94).
Odds & Sods. Clear Channel's KBME, Houston – flagship station for Houston Rockets hoops – will simulcast some of the team's games on other CC stations in the cluster. Some games will air on news/talk KTRH and a select number of Saturday games will simulcast on AC KODA and classic rock KKRW…..ESPN Radio's "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" will be broadcasting live from Pardee Plaza on the campus of USC tomorrow in advance of the Stanford at USC game that ESPN Radio will air this weekend.
ObamaCare Rollout Criticism, GOP 2014 Strategies, Iran Nukes Deal, and Typhoon Haiyan Aftermath Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/13). The debate in Washington over fixing the rollout of the Affordable Care Act or scrapping it altogether; Republican strategies for the mid-term elections in 2014; the proposed nuclear technology development deal between the United States and Iran; and the aftermath of deadly Typhoon Haiyan were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
TALKERS Publishes Second Annual "Heavy Hundred" of Sports Talk Radio. The editors of TALKERS magazine, with input from industry leaders, have compiled the second annual Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk – The 100 Most Important Sports Talk Radio Hosts in America. The eagerly anticipated list is posted today (11/7). Like its long-established "sister list" – the long-running (18 years) annual "Heavy Hundred" that ranks talk radio hosts working in the news/talk and general talk genres – the editors of TALKERS magazine have ranked sports talk hosts, duos or ensembles from 1 to 100 based upon a set of criteria that includes a combination of hard and soft factors. The results are, admittedly, subjective. Being true to the realities of the media business, ratings and revenue are two of the major factors – some would say they are the only factors worth considering – but the editors also took into account other qualities that help create a list that is reflective of the industry's diversity and total flavor and still give credit where credit is due. Those qualities include: courage, effort, impact, recognition, service, talent and uniqueness. The other concrete qualification for inclusion is hosts must be working – that is, have a regularly scheduled professional show on the air at a minimum of one terrestrial or satellite radio station at the time of publication. TALKERS salutes the fine broadcasters who made this year's second annual list! To see the entire roster, please click here.
Darryl Parks Exits Clear Channel. The longtime WLW, Cincinnati steward and architect of so many of the talk shows that aired on the station has been let go by Clear Channel. Programmer Darryl Parks was PD of WLW from 1999 to 2010 when he was promoted to vice president of news/talk operations for the entire company. He remained based at the Cincinnati cluster and hosted a Saturday morning talk show on WLW. The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Kiesewetter broke the news on Wednesday afternoon and in his report calls Parks "arguably the most influential person in Cincinnati radio" during his time as PD of WLW. As per policy, Clear Channel doesn't comment on personnel matters but has confirmed that Parks is no longer with the company. The move is likely a restructuring of management within the company but Parks drew attention to himself last month with a blog post criticizing acting FCC chairwoman Mignon Clyburn's AM revitalization program and referred to the NAB/RAB Radio Show as a "circle jerk."
CBS Corporation Reveals Q3 Numbers: Radio Up 1%. For the company as a whole, revenue was up 11% but the radio division's net revenue rose just 1%. With so much of CBS' revenue from television and cable, the company doesn't spend much time talking about radio. EVP of investor relations Adam Townsend did single out the fledgling CBS Sports Radio Network, saying, "CBS Sports Radio network continues to help drive our results. Plus, digital revenue was up 19% in the quarter. And nontraditional revenue, including our growing local events business, was up 9%." The company says it expects the radio division to be up in the low single digits in the fourth quarter.
Clear Channel Radio Revenue Up 3%. CC Media Holdings issued its third quarter 2013 financial results and the Clear Channel Media and Entertainment division's revenue increased by 3% or $25 million. Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman states, "Strategically and financially, our third quarter results reflect the growing strength of our Media+Entertainment business, while we continue to make meaningful progress in moving Outdoor forward internationally and in the Americas. At Media+Entertainment, we outperformed the entire radio sector in revenue growth, including in our major markets. Increasingly, our radio business is benefiting from our strategic approach to advertising that sets us apart in the marketplace." Among numerous other points made about the division's recent achievements, the company notes that there are now "39 million iHeartRadio registered users as of September 30, 2013, up 114% from the end of the 2012 third quarter, and crossing the 30 million registered user mark faster than Facebook, Twitter, Spotify or Pandora, and second only to Instagram. iHeartRadio's total listening hours were up 30% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Mobile represented 60% of iHeartRadio total listening hours during the quarter."
Tony Katz to Host Evening Show on WIBC-FM, Indianapolis. Emmis Communications' WIBC-FM, Indianapolis and talk show host Tony Katz have agreed to terms for Katz to debut his "Tony Katz Tonight" program on the station airing from 9:00 pm to 12:00 midnight beginning Monday, November 11. Katz will be based out of his Tomorrow Media Network studios in Los Angeles. Katz most recently hosted a weekend program on Emmis-owned KFTK-FM, St. Louis "FM News Talk 97.1" where he also serves as the regular fill-in for the station's Dana Loesch. Katz states, "I'm thrilled to be with Emmis, a company that has fought hard to be strong in this ever-shifting radio landscape. I've had a great relationship with the company, with Dana and especially KFTK program director Jeff Allen, who gave me nothing but support, opportunity and encouragement. To go from there to the capable and fearless hands of WIBC program director David Wood makes me truly believe that this is the start of a long, profitable relationship." Katz is a columnist with TownHall and Christian Post and a frequent commentator on "Fox and Friends" and "The Kudlow Report" on CNBC. He is also a sought after public speaker.
Bill Cunningham's TV Show Renews on The CW. WLW, Cincinnati talk show host Bill Cunningham can also claim success in his other media endeavor – the Tribune-produced television talk program "The Bill Cunningham Show." Now, Cable & Broadcasting reports that the show has been picked up for another season – its third – by The CW Network which airs the show at 3:00 pm ET. The TV project was one of those that began back when former Clear Channel radio president Randy Michaels was heading up Tribune. Former Clear Channel programmer Sean Compton is one of the executives whom Michaels brought to Chicago and has risen to president of programming and entertainment for Tribune Broadcasting. Compton is quoted in the piece saying, "The growth of 'The Bill Cunningham Show' over the past three seasons has exceeded all expectations. When compared to perceptually bigger shows, Cunningham consistently comes out on top. His demo conversion steadily yields impressive results and we are extremely proud of this show."
A Peek Inside: NAB Futures 2013. Radio consultant and TALKERS contributor Holland Cooke was recently invited to attend – and deliver a keynote speech! – at the invitation only NAB Futures 2013 that took place in Laguna Beach, California. Cooke describes it as "a think tank about how broadcasters can embrace and exploit the 'disruption' that has changed how consumers consume media." He reports back interesting tidbits from such speakers as: James McQuivey, VP and principal analyst at Forrester Research and the author of Digital Disruption: Unleashing the Next Wave of Innovation; Scott Burnell, global lead, business development & partner management at Ford Motor Company; Jason Dorsey, "The Gen Y Guy" who wrote Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Business. Get Holland Cooke's scoop on the NAB Futures 2013 here.
WestwoodOne Opens Creative and Production Studio for Radio Marketers. Saying that it wants to help marketers develop "world-class audio," WestwoodOne announces the opening of a full-service Creative Services division to be "powered" in part by TM Studios. The company says it will "provide multi-platform marketing solutions including on-air, digital and experiential components, built upon the company's core service producing engaging audio experiences that connect people with their passions in life. The studio is currently preparing to work with marketers to produce audio ads for WestwoodOne's broadcast of Super Bowl XLVIII." WestwoodOne CEO Paul Caine states, "Audio plays a vital role in the new media landscape and WestwoodOne is uniquely positioned to help marketers integrate creative, multiplatform audio advertising into the mix. Marketers need a reliable partner who understands how, where and when today's mobile consumers are interacting with audio and the ability to develop audio content that can stand out from the competition. Be it mobile, terrestrial or digital consumption, the team at WestwoodOne Studio has the talent and expertise to create the most compelling and effective advertising to give our marketers the most exposure."
Phil Valentine Kicks Off 'Spreading the Truth' Tour. Nashville-based syndicated talk show host Phil Valentine is launching what he's calling the "Spreading the Truth" tour to promote the newly released DVD of his film "An Inconsistent Truth." Valentine will be in Pensacola, Florida at the Cordova Mall on Sunday, November 10 in conjunction with his Pensacola affiliate station WCOA. Valentine reports that the movie – which challenges the notion of runaway, man-made global warming and takes its title from a twist on Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth – "hit the #1 spot on Amazon.com's documentary list shortly after its release. It's the winner of three film festival awards including the Nevada Film Festival. The film enjoyed a limited run last year in select theaters and was the top-grossing movie per screen in the entire country its first two weeks out. It's the 20th top-grossing nature documentary of all time, out-grossing films like "Cool It, Gasland and Fuel." Valentine states, "I think the fact that we hit #1 on Amazon so quickly is a testament to the appetite out there for the truth. People inherently know carbon dioxide is not some kind of poison. They instinctively know they're being lied to. We just arm them with the facts." The Spreading the Truth tour kicks off in Pensacola then moves to Nashville. Other tour dates are being added.
Odds & Sods. Chicago Cubs radio color analyst Keith Moreland is stepping down from his role. WGN, Chicago announces the former Cub has made the decision to leave the broadcast booth to spend more time with his family. In a note to the WGN staff, Moreland stated, "I would like to thank the fans, the folks at WGN Radio, my colleagues in the booth, the Ricketts family, and the Cubs for this great opportunity. After spending three years doing it, I've simply decided that I want to spend more time at home in Texas." Moreland became a permanent fixture with play-by-play broadcaster Pat Hughes in February of 2011…..Entercom's WEEI-FM, Boston announces the return of its off-season baseball show "Red Sox Hot Stove," a weekly, one-hour program hosted by WEEI.com editor Rob Bradford and Red Sox reporter Alex Speier that will air every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm through February. The program will focus on all off-season moves made by the Red Sox and in Major League Baseball, including free agency and trades, the GM and owners' meetings and the league's annual Winter Meetings, taking place this year from December 9-12 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL. Bradford and Speier will be joined on a recurring basis by Red Sox manager John Farrell, general manager Ben Cherington and assistant general manager Mike Hazen. In addition, listeners will regularly hear from other managers, general managers, agents and players from around baseball.
'There She/He Is, Miss Indiana…' Okay, so that's not exactly how the song goes. Nonetheless, the attractive woman you see here is Mekayla Diehl (right) who was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2014 this past Sunday. The handsome lad seated and wearing the tiara is Federated Media news and programming guru Jon Zimney of '95.3 FM MNC' (Michiana News Channel) in South Bend, Indiana, and WOWO-AM/FM in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Miss Diehl visited the broadcasting facility to talk about her being crowned to represent the state of Indiana.
ObamaCare Criticism, Election Day Results, Benghazi Case, GOP 2014 and 2016 Strategies, Iran Nukes, Miami Dolphins 'Bullying' Story and Tony Dorsett Health Issues Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/6). The ongoing scrutiny of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act; Tuesday's election results; renewed criticism of the handling of the deadly Benghazi attacks; Republican prospects and strategies for the mid-term elections in 2014 and the presidential election in 2016; Iran's nuclear weapons program; controversy over the suspension of Miami Dolphins player Richie Incognito; and former NFL great Tony Dorsett's admission he suffers from possible effects of football injuries were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Cumulus Names New Market Manager, Sales Chief for San Francisco. Cumulus Media announces Steve Sklenar has been appointed market manager for the company's San Francisco stations and Kevin Crespo has simultaneously been installed as national and regional sales manager for the cluster. Sklenar comes to Cumulus Media from his most recent post as assistant vice president and director of sales at Lincoln Financial Media's San Diego stations. Sklenar says in a statement, "To be tapped as the leader of Cumulus San Francisco is both exciting and humbling. This is without question one of the most coveted positions in all of broadcasting, not just radio. The history and prestige of these stations in the San Francisco community comes with great responsibility. We will not take that lightly." Sklenar is in charge of talk KSFO, news/talk KGO, sports talk KNBR and KTCT, triple A KFOG and KFFG and classic rock KSAN "The Bone." Cumulus EVP and co-COO Jon Pinch says, "Steve and Kevin are well-suited to take leadership and sales development roles at this legendary cluster of stations. They will round out a solid team that's contributing significantly to our growth in San Francisco. After meeting with numerous qualified candidates, John Dickey and I are confident that these two gentlemen will have immediate positive impact on our business moving forward."
Moody's Cumulus' Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating to SGL — 2 from SGL – 3. Moody's Investors Service announces it has upped Cumulus Media's Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating from SGL – 2 to SGL – 3 "reflecting improved access to the senior secured revolver due to the recent amendment of the 1st lien credit agreement. The amendment reduces the revolver commitment to $150 million from $300 million, but replaces the total net leverage test with a 1st lien net leverage requirement enabling full access to the revolver." Moody's says the B2 Corporate Family Rating remains unchanged and explains why: "Leverage remains elevated due to revenue and EBITDA falling below expected levels for the six months ended March 31, 2013 which prompted the downgrade in the corporate family rating earlier this year. Management indicated that pro forma revenues decreased $5.6 million or 2.5% in 1Q2013 compared to 1Q2012 reflecting lower political revenue, the winding down of unfavorable legacy Citadel barter transactions, and challenges related to its syndicated talk segment." However, Moody's cites the turnarounds of a number of Cumulus' "10 underperforming stations" for the upgrade and goes on to state, "Looking forward, revenue growth is expected to be flat in 2013 due in part to the absence of significant political advertising. Moody's expects Cumulus to generate roughly $175 million of annual free cash flow versus our prior estimate of $200 million to reflect management's comments that it expects to invest roughly $25 million annually in CBS Sports Radio, Nash FM and related country format branding, its Traffic network, as well as SweetJack."
Charles Steinhauer Ascends to Chief Operations Officer at Dial Global. Moving up from his most recent position as president of operations with Dial Global, Charles Steinhauer is promoted to chief operations officer. The company states that in this new position, Steinhauer will be responsible for overseeing the management of the company's day-to-day operations — including technology, distribution, research, compliance, and strategy. He will continue to be located in New York City and will report directly to CEO Paul Caine. In his previous post, he managed all sales support divisions for Dial Global. The company also notes that Steinhauer "is one of the leads on an industry-wide research initiative working to improve how radio is incorporated into Marketing Mix Models, which are widely used by advertisers to evaluate how product sales are influenced by advertising." About his promotion, Steinhauer says, "I'm very excited to be working with Paul Caine and to continue to move the company forward with all of the Dial Global family. I look forward to working even more closely with our staff and our outstanding content and distribution partners to create optimum value for our audiences and advertisers. I couldn't be more fortunate."
Tora Fisher to Perform at Talkers New York 2013. At the tender age of 23, she is both a rising pop star and a humanitarian. Tora Fisher of the Fisher family that spearheads Fisher House Foundation – the charitable organization that provides housing around the country for the visiting families of hospitalized American servicemen and women wounded in battle – will be appearing at Talkers New York 2013 tomorrow (6/6). The young singer/songwriter, whose heartfelt song "Finally Free" currently sits at number 29 and number 21 on the RadioInfo pop songs and rock songs charts respectively, will open the event's Freedom of Speech Award Ceremony with an a cappela performance of the Lee Greenwood anthem "Proud to Be an American." Ms. Fisher, who is a spokesperson for Fisher House, will be backed up in the performance by two female cadets from West Point, Mary Kay Messenger and Alexis Cole. According to TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison, "Even though this annual event is geared to talk radio, we have a tradition of presenting some of the world's greatest up-and-coming singers performing inspirational music at key moments in the proceedings. Having Tora Fisher perform this powerful song at Talkers New York 2013 is extremely meaningful and certainly in keeping with this tradition. Not only is this beautiful young woman one of the most talented female singer/songwriters I have heard since the golden days of the great ones like Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro – she has a powerful personal story of courage and will that is both touching and compelling. As a child of 13, she survived a terrible plane crash that took the life of her father and set her on the road to becoming mature beyond her years and a powerful artist of both words and music. Add to that her dedication to the families of America's brave young service people and…well, you have a very, very special young lady indeed. Everyone who sees her perform at this event will be touched and certainly remember where they first heard and saw Tora!"
TRN Sues Former Attorney in Anti-Trust Case. Talk Radio Network has filed suit in Oregon against California attorney Joseph Alioto alleging that he did not move with the speed promised and in a time frame that would prevent TRN from suffering further damages in its anti-trust suit against numerous sales rep firms and radio programming syndicators. TRN is seeking more than $10 million in damages and relief. In the claim, TRN alleges that after making a $125,000 retainer payment, Alioto repeatedly failed to file the complaint in a timely fashion and when Alioto decided to withdraw from the matter, he caused TRN further losses due to the time that had passed. TRN claims Alioto did not have good cause to withdraw from the matter. Allegations include fraud and legal malpractice.
Programmer Bill White Exits WGN, Chicago. One of the first moves on the part of WGN, Chicago's new president and general manager Jimmy de Castro is to make a change in program directors for the heritage news/talk station. Talk programming pro Bill White leaves the station after two years in the director of programming and news position. White states, "Having the opportunity to work with such a tremendous team at one of America's legendary radio stations has been a privilege and an honor. I wish the staff and WGN Radio much success in the future." Bill White can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. In a memo to staffers, de Castro wrote, "Sometimes managers have to make difficult decisions on behalf of a few to build a brighter future for many. Today, we are losing the services of a friend and delightful professional, Bill White. Please join me in wishing him the best in his future endeavors." There's no word who will replace White but industry watchers believe de Castro will go with someone who either currently works in the Chicago market or is very familiar with it.
Newsmax Reports #1 Online Reading Status. Conservative media firm Newsmax announces that according to digital measurement firm comScore, during April, of the 65 million Americans using all digital platforms, Newsmax sites led all other sites in web traffic with over 14 million monthly unique visitors. comScore notes that Newsmax exceeded such competitors as HuffPost Politics and Fox News Politics with these recent April numbers. Newsmax also was #1 in the same category for personal computer users who read News/Politics online. According to comScore, Newsmax received 14.4 million monthly unique visitors in April — up from 13.3 million the previous month. HuffPost received 14 million monthly unique visitors from the News/Politics category and Fox News received 10.9 million monthly unique visitors in April, respectively. comScore's top 10 breaks down this way: Newsmax Sites – 14.4 million monthly unique visitors; Huffington Post Politics – 14 million; Fox News – 10. 9 million; CNN Politics — 9 million; NBC News.com Politics — 7.5 million; Politico.com — 6.5 million; Current TV — 6.3 million; The Economist Group — 3.7 million; The Hill.com — 3.2 million; and Mother Jones.com — 2.9 million monthly unique visitors. Speaking about Newsmax's achievement, CEO Christopher Ruddy states, "We are once again honored to be the number one digital political news site for the second month in a row. It is a testament to quality of our digital content that consumers online, on smartphones and on tablets continue to look to Newsmax for the latest political news."
FCC Has New Acting Chief of Enforcement Bureau. The Federal Communications Commission announces that FCC acting chairwoman Mignon L. Clyburn has appointed Robert H. Ratcliffe to the position of acting chief of the commission's enforcement bureau. Currently, Ratcliffe is the deputy chief of the media bureau. The position opens as P. Michele Ellison moves to the chief of staff post. Ratcliffe is a longtime staffer at the FCC having spent more than 35 years at the agency including as acting chief of the media bureau and as deputy chief of the enforcement bureau. In a statement, Clyburn says, "I am pleased that Mr. Ratcliffe has agreed to serve in this critical role. Bob is a top-flight lawyer who will bring his vast experience, sound legal judgment, and overall sense of fairness to this effort."
Sexual Assaults in U.S. Military, Looming MLB PEDs Suspensions, Lung Transplant Controversy, Susan Rice National Security Adviser Nomination, and IRS Targeting of Conservative Groups Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (6/4). Testimony of military chiefs addressing the high rate of sexual assaults in the U.S. military and Senator Saxby Chambliss' associated comments; the reports of numerous suspensions coming from Major League Baseball for PED violations; the controversy over a 10-year-old girl's need for a lung transplant and the government's transplant program; Susan Rice's nomination for national security adviser; and the IRS' targeting of conservative non-profit groups were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


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Tulisa rejects X Factor criticism
X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has defended the treatment of Pink tribute act Zoe Alexander, who accused the show of humiliating her.
The singer reacted violently and swore at cast and crew when she was told she was not good enough at her audition in Cardiff earlier this year.
Speaking to the Press Association in June, Alexander, 22, from Caerphilly, South Wales, said the show deliberately tried to "make me out to be this girl with a bad attitude".
But speaking at a press launch for the ITV1 talent search, Tulisa said the show did not need to change the way it treats contestants.
She said: "I thought she seemed quite a strong character from the level of aggression she was giving off.
"At the end of the day there is always going to be the odd person that throws this massive hissy fit and everyone goes 'Oh my God' and there are thousands of people over the years who have auditioned and just because this one person can't control their temper, throws a bit of a fit, I don't think it's a reason for everyone to go, 'Oh my God, you've got to think about their emotions'.
"That was one person, that's her with her own issues and she chose to bring those issues to the stage."
Richard Holloway, managing director of Thames which makes The X Factor, said the team behind the show had "had conversations" with Alexander since the incident and she was "fine".
The show has been criticised before for its treatment of contestants in the audition process.
Last year, the charity Rethink Mental Illness accused it of setting Ceri Rees "up to fail" after a tuneless audition and show bosses canned footage of another eccentric performance in 2010 after concerns were raised about hopeful Shirlena Johnson's health.
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ZZ Top Extend Tonnage Tour"After four decades, we believe we're beginning to get the hang of it, so a mighty good time will be enjoyed by all."
ZZ Top Announce 2017 Tonnage TourThe band is currently on the road until November 19, after which they'll take a short three-month break before playing the 10 new dates.
ZZ Top and Gov't Mule Announce Fall Tour DatesThe shows begin on September 9th in Wantagh, NY.
ZZ Top Postpone Tour Dates Due to InjuryBassist Dusty Hill suffered a fractured shoulder.
Chef Recreates ZZ Top's 'Tres Hombres' Album SpreadAnd then he eats it.
ZZ Top Announce 2016 Tour Dates"Gonna be a good, good time. Make that a 'good LOUD time!'"
Billy Gibbons Looks Ahead to ZZ Top, Moving Sidewalks Projects
ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Announces First Ever Solo Album, 'Perfectamundo'After four plus decades with ZZ Top, Mr. Gibbons is taking a break to do a solo album.
ZZ Top to Finally Play 'La Grange' at La GrangeThe song was actually about the Chicken Ranch, an establishment that housed practitioners of… how can we say it? The world's oldest profession.
Watch ZZ Top Perform Their Tribute to a Dirty South Classic"I Gotsta Get Paid" borrows liberally from DJ DMD's "25 Lighters," a crack-rap anthem, and they rightfully shared songwriting credit.
ZZ Top Cancels Shows After Bassist Falls, Injures HipThe next scheduled show is Sept. 25 in Bloomsburg, Pa.
ZZ Top and Jeff Beck to Co-Headline Summer TourFaces will surely melt when this tour kicks off in August.


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The Weekend Wonk: Naomi Oreskes and the Merchants of Doubt
September 16, 2011
See today's post on the Tobacco Denial Industry. The same folks that brought you "Doctor's Prefer Camels" are today bringing you "There is no global warming".
Below, you can also watch Oreske's longer "American Denial of Global Warming".
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September 16, 2011 at 11:04 pmvery good interview of Ms. Oreske- there is indeed an intrenched bunch of power hungry plutocrats running this country- too bad we have a President who is afraid to confront them.
February 22, 2012 at 1:28 amOrekes is a merchant of 97 per cent certainty. Given the nature of the hypothesis and recent work casting uncertainty even rejection, Orekes is the mirror image of those she accuses.
July 23, 2015 at 4:57 am[…] is based on the disinformation techniques pioneered and developed by the Tobacco industry – Naomi Oreskes does it elsewhere on this page. There's a lot of footage here of tobacco flacks presenting to media and […]


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Scott feels he has improved from last year but took a huge step backward last week at the PGA Championship with two rounds of 82-79 to miss the cut.
Both added the Wyndham Championship to their schedule to protect their FedEx Cup standing.
Scott is 111th, Sergio is 115th. The good news is Sedgefield is vulnerable and there are whispers of a possible 59 this week on this par 70 course. A barrage of birdies would quickly fill their confidence tank which is close to being empty.


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Since I suggested this weeks Spitballin' subject, I figure I should be the first to post.
Mazinger, Mazinger Z (Grand Mazinger) and Grendizer are classic manga and anime of the 70's and prototypes for all the bad ass giant robots and mecha that followed (Gundam, Macross to name a few.) Being a child of that era, these have a special place in my heart.
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Coloboma of the iris
Coloboma of the iris is a hole or defect of the iris of the eye. Most colobomas are present since birth (congenital).
Alternative Names
Keyhole pupil; Iris defect
Coloboma of the iris can look like a second pupil or a black notch at the edge of the pupil. This gives the pupil an irregular shape. It can also appear as a split in the iris from the pupil to the edge of the iris.
A small coloboma (especially if it is not attached to the pupil) may allow a second image to focus on the back of the eye. This may cause:
- Blurred vision
- Decreased visual acuity
- Double vision
- Ghost image
If it is congenital, the defect may include the retina, choroid, or optic nerve.
Most colobomas are diagnosed at birth or shortly afterward.
Coloboma can occur due to:
- Eye surgery
- Inherited conditions
- Trauma to the eye
Most cases of coloboma have no known cause and are not related to other abnormalities. A small number of people with coloboma have other inherited developmental problems.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if:
- You notice that your child has what appears to be a hole in the iris or an unusual-shaped pupil.
- Your child's vision becomes blurred or decreased.
In addition to your child, you may also need to see an eye specialist (ophthalmologist).
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
Your provider will take a medical history and do an exam.
Since the problem is most often diagnosed in infants, knowing about the family history is very important.
The provider will do a detailed eye exam that includes looking into the back of the eye while the eye is dilated. An MRI of the brain, eyes, and connecting nerves may be done if other problems are suspected.
Brodsky MC. Congenital optic disc anomalies. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2014:chap 9.5.
Olitsky SE, Hug D, Plummer LS, et al. Abnormalities of pupil and iris. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St Geme JW, Schor NF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 622.
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11/4/2015 Reviewed By: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |


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Bright Family-Friendly Pond-Side Retreat with Private Beach Access on .75 Acres
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- Minimum stay:3-7 nights
- Sleeps:8
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:2.5
- Property type:House
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
About the Property
Newly Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath House with Pond and Ocean Views
This beautiful sprawling immaculate one level home is a perfect destination for your summer vacation. This is a Monday to Monday rental offering the benefit of a full weekend during your stay.
The home was newly renovated in 2014 and features an open floor plan, fun, family-friendly decor and comfortably accommodates up to 8 people. Stunning water views and easy access to Quonnie Pond and Weekapaug beach where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking, boating and fishing. The Shelter Harbor Association offers private tennis courts for your use as well as the famous Shelter Harbor Inn and restaurant.
The home includes 3 large bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The master has water views, a queen bed and en suite bath; there is a 'bunk room' that accommodates 4 children and a third bedroom that includes a queen bed and twin day-bed. Everyone's favorite room, however, is our beautiful screened in porch that features views of both the Pond and open ocean and, best of all... the sound of waves! There are also two interior gathering areas-- a serene, TV-free living room and open-concept kitchen/family room with large fireplace and even more water views.
The house's exterior matches its interior in terms of views, space and places to relax. Set on .75 acres, there is plenty of room for lawn games, chilling on the hammock or a game of catch. Beginning in the summer of 2018, the property will include a 50'x20' in-ground pool and spa.
If you are crazy enough to want to leave Shelter Harbor during your stay, you are close to a wide array of places to go and things to do-- world class restaurants; a nationally acclaimed spa at the Ocean House Resort; ferry trips to nearby Block Island; and quick 30-45 minute drives to Newport, Mystic Seaport, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos AND, if you are lucky... a Taylor Swift sighting in beautiful Watch Hill!
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Member since: 2015
Property Type
- House
- 2447 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 8
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen
Bedroom 2: 2 bunk bed
Bunks can be re-configured as 1 bunk and two twins...moreless
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Master Bedroom features queen bed, water views and ensuite bath. All new furnishings, ceiling fan and wall mounted smart TV. Children's bedroom features 2 sets of bunk beds which can be reconfigured as 1 bunk and 2 floor-set twins. Bedroom also includes extensive built-in closet system. Third bedroom features 1 queen bed and a day bed...moreless
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
- Away From It All
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Churches
- Festivals
- Library
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Restaurants
- Water Parks
- Winery Tours
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Hospital
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Gambling Casinos
- Miniature Golf
- Paddle Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Shelling
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
Location Type
- Ocean View
- Water View
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Deepsea Fishing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
There are two dining areas: a large quartz table in the kitchen that easily seats 8 as well as two large dining tables in the screened in porch for some al fresco dinning...moreless
- Dining Area
- Seating for 8 people
Air Conditioning:
There are two wall units-- no central air. There are also ceiling fans in every room and a lovely cross-breeze all summer long....moreless
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Currency ConversionDates | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
Spring Shoulder Season May 14 - Jun 11, 2018 3 night min stay |
$500 | $3,250 | $10,000 | ||
2018 Summer Season Jun 18 - Sep 3, 2018 7 night min stay |
$4,250 | $15,000 | |||
Fall Shoulder Season Sep 4 - Oct 22, 2018 3 night min stay |
$500 | $3,250 | $10,000 | ||
My Standard Rate 3 night min stay |
$450 | $2,800 | $8,000 | ||
Additional information about rental rates
- Cleaning fee $150
- Refundable Damage Deposit $500
- Tax Rate 8%
A separate rental agreement with full terms will be sent and signed by both parties at time of booking
Owner's cancellation policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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Car: Necessary
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2013
About the owner: After years and years of vacationing at the Cape, friends invited us to their home in Narragansett, RI and we were so impressed we decided to explore the area for our following summer's vacation. We rented Walhalla in Shelter Harbor and pretty much never looked back. After 1 week, we were all in, buying a relative fixer-upper in the community to share with friends and help convert others to this wonderful but unassuming beach destination.
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View of rear of house
Living Room
Master bath
Bedroom 3
Screened in porch
Quonnie Pond
View toward pond
Open family room/kitchen
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
2nd Full Bath
Outdoor dining
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This listing was first published here in 2015.
Date last modified - Monday, March 06, 2017
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Wish I could be of some help, but I'm fat and can't seem to do anything about it. In fact, I've gone to far to convince myself that it okay, it's who I am, my husband loves me.... what a cop out to being lazy and loving food. I wish I had given a shit when I was a lot younger. 44 is not an age where weight comes off easily. Oddly enough today I decided to try and change. And then you post this. Maybe you and I will figure out how to do this together.
ReplyDeleteI read this really great blog, http://thedailylove.com and it's all about personal growth and change.
One theme that comes up and one article I read a few months ago is about just this.......how changing your brain patterns is really hard. There was an analogy that was something like how if you go for a walk through a corn field everyday, the same way, you wear a path into the field. Into a field you can't really SEE the other side of, you just get there. And one day you hear from someone that you are taking a MUCH longer path through the field than is necessary and if you just adjust your course over by five feet, you'd get to the other side faster. But you start out one day and in front of you you have your well worn path, and five feet over is tall corn stalks. You can't just expect the new path to get well worn in a day. And in fact if you want to create that new path and have it be as easy as the old one, you have to do some hard work to push down the stalks, and it will take a while of daily walking to get a good path. And it won't be as well worn as the old path for YEARS.
That's your brain. Re-mapping your brain takes DAILY work. Work that is NOT east for a while.
Something practical I have done is I put up little notes around my room and say things outloud to myself EVERY SINGLE DAY in the mirror. For a few months I had "Let Go" on my mirror. After a few months, I was able to remind myself to let go in the midst of stressful situations. My mirror current says "you can't rush the seeds" among other things. You can't rush deep change. You have to water and nurture it everyday, but you can't rush it. That's a reminder for me for my weight loss goals as well as my personal goals.
And one other thing......for me, having success in the weight/body area has meant realizing that I'm worth it. That I DESERVE to treat my body better. It's more than just my body, it's my everything. I'm worth taking care of.......you know? So are you.


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Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Well Hello 2017...
17 comments:
- Pamela said...
Being rather than doing - good idea. Happy new year!
- 04/01/2017, 10:30
- Michelle Ridgway said...
Sounds like a good plan. I don't make resolutions either but time to reflect is always nice. Happy new year Anthea xx
- 04/01/2017, 11:53
- Raewyn said...
It does sound good Anthea, I'm trying not to get caught up in too much hype of new projects and resolutions :-) Wishing you a Healthy 2017 !!
- 04/01/2017, 12:53
- Ondrea said...
I never have new year resolutions as you either choose to do things or you don't and it doesn't matter what time of year it is. I hope 2017 brings you better health. Maybe it is time to look at ways of building your natural immunity. Numerologically, this year is a ONE year which means it is all about beginnings.May this new year bring you an abundance of many great things.
- 04/01/2017, 14:11
- gracie said...
I never make New Year Resolutions...I know that I would not keep them. I agree with you, a slower year with being true to myself....Happy New Year to you and your family.
- 04/01/2017, 15:30
- Narelle said...
Well spoken (or typed) ... love your "being rather than doing" xx
- 04/01/2017, 15:57
- Kaylee said...
Happy New Year to you too my dear Bloggy friend Anthea, I hope you don't get sick this winter as the previous 2 years. I don't make New Year resolutions as I don't like putting myself under pressure to stick to them....
- 04/01/2017, 16:02
- Bev C said...
Hello Anthea,
Well said, hope the Winter of 2016 which was long is soon out of your thoughts and plans for family time and lovely days are ahead of you. Good luck with your sewing projects this year.
Happy days.
Bev. - 04/01/2017, 16:29
- Brigitte said...
I never make resolutions for the new year, that would take all the fun out of it. The only thing I love making is plans for a new stitchy year.
I think being rather than doing is such a great idea.
Happy New Year, Anthea! - 04/01/2017, 18:00
- Maria said...
I don't make resolutions either hope you have a much healthier 2017.
- 04/01/2017, 20:42
- Sharmayne said...
Looking forward to the year ahead with you and sure hope you can keep nice and healthy over winter this year!! (me too!)
- 05/01/2017, 03:23
- Kaisievic said...
I love the sound of Being! Great idea.
- 05/01/2017, 06:46
- Wendy B said...
I'm with you Anthea....I'm a slow learner though...only realised this year I need to BE kind to me! looking forward to 2017 with you more! xox :O)
- 05/01/2017, 08:30
- Fiona said...
Happy New Year... all the very best to you, your health and your stitching...
Hugz - 05/01/2017, 14:13
- FloS said...
I wish you a wonderful being Year !!
Florence - 05/01/2017, 19:55
- kiwikid said...
Wonderful idea to be rather than do...wishing you a very happy and healthy 2017.
- 07/01/2017, 05:11
- I am said...
Hi Anthea ,happy New Year and i hope 2017 is a good one for you and your family xx
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Returns True for each given object that is a DataComm object.
function NhlIsDataComm ( objects : graphic ) return_val [dimsizes(objects)] : logical
objectsAn array of one or more instances of NCL objects. NCL objects are created by using one of the many gsn functions, or by calling the NCL create language construct.
Return value
This function returns a logical array with the same dimensions as the input argument objects.
For each object identifier in the objects array, the value True is returned if the object is a DataComm object, and False otherwise. If any of the input values is an invalid object, then a missing value is returned for that element.
DataComm objects are objects that accept, manage, and display data, like contour plots, vector plots, and streamline plots. A map plot would not be considered a DataComm object.
See Also
NhlIsApp, NhlIsDataItem, NhlIsDataSpec, NhlIsTransform, NhlIsView, NhlIsWorkstation
Example 1
This example creates various NCL objects using both gsn functions, and by calling the NCL create language construct to create a text string.
load "$NCARG_ROOT/lib/ncarg/nclscripts/csm/gsn_code.ncl" begin ; ; Create workstation. ; wks = gsn_open_wks("x11","test") ; ; Create a data object. ; npts = 500 x = fspan(0,npts-1,npts) y = 500.+ 0.9 * x * sin(0.031415926535898*x) xy = gsn_xy(wks,x,y,False) ; ; Use the "create" construct to create a text string. ; text = create "text1" textItemClass wks "txString" : "This is a string" "txPosYF" : 0.5 "txPosYF" : 0.9 end create map = gsn_map(wks,"LambertConformal",False) print(NhlIsDataComm((/wks,xy,map,text/))) ; Should be (/False,True,False,False/)


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1.Which country has won the most medals in the Olympics? America has won the most medals. They have won 2,118 medals. 2.How many medals have New Zealand won? They have won 90 medals so far. 3.Why do they need the Olympic torch? The Olympic torch is a symbol of the Olympic games. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek God Zeus, by Prometheus. 4.How long have the Olympics been going on? They've been going on for over 150 years. 5.Why do they need the Olympic mascot? They are used to represent their country.
6.How many sports are in the London 2012 Olympics? There are 36 types of sports in this years Olympics. 7.Are the ancient Olympics the same as the normal Olympics? No because they had different types of sports back then. Like chariot races. 8.What do the Olympic rings mean? They symbolise the 5 continents: Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. 9.Where were the first modern Olympics held? They were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. How many times has London hosted the Olympics? They have hosted the Olympics twice.
Lisa Carrington is a New Zealander. She represented New Zealand in the 2012 London Olympics. She is a New Zealand flat- water canoer. She was born in 1989 23 rd of June. She won Gold in the women's K-1 200 metres at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She is a gold medallist in the Olympics. And in 2011 she won the canoe sprint World Championships. Lisa Carrington is coached by Gordon Walker. Canoeing in June 2009, she won a bronze medal at the World Championships regatta. In May 2012, the pair won the gold medal in the same event at a World Cup regatta in Vichy, France. Carrington and Hatton won three gold medals at the 2010 Oceania Canoe Championships. They won the 500 and 1000 metres K-1 events. At the 2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, Carrington won the gold medal in the women's K-1 200 metres event ; and became the first New Zealand women to win a canoeing World Championship title. Lisa Carrington was honoured with the Maori Senior Sports Women of the year award. Lisa Carrington has made New Zealand proud with her gold medal. She came 7 th place in the K-2 500 metres.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is an athlete at the Olympics. She is a female, and she is 25 years old. She comes from Kingston in Jamaica. She is 152 cm tall. She weighs 57 kg, and was born on the 27 th of December 1986. She went to the University of Technology in Kingston. She was in a club called Maximising Velocity and Power. It is a track and field club. She is coached by Stephen Francis. Her mother was also a sprinter, and a long jumper. She has a husband named Jason Pryce. Shelly-Ann stopped training for four weeks, because of an incident in April 2009. She suffered a hamstring injury in 2009. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won 1 gold, and 2 silver medals. She is a sprinter at the Olympics. She has won many medals in the Olympics with friends like Veronica Campbell-Brown. Shelly-Ann and her team has made Jamaica very proud. Congratulations to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce!
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