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Women's Talk Radio: The 1.4 Billion Dollar Mystery
By Walter Sabo
Sabo Media
NEW YORK — Smart operators have said that radio should tap more TV money, they are correct. The challenge is that radio offers less and less of what buyers seek from TV.
Today, radio turns down $1.4 billion in revenue that goes to TV because it has no place to go on radio. The 1.4 billion is specific dollars that are invested in daytime television aimed at women. Talk shows for women on TV.
The TV shows winning these dollars are Judge Judy, Kelly and Michael, Ellen, The View, The Chat, The Chew, Extra, TMZ Live, The Talk, Maury Povitch, Jerry Springer and a few game shows and day time dramas like The Price is Right and General Hospital.
The highest paid performer on Daytime TV is Judge Judy earning over $40 million a year. (For one month of taping!) She has 7.5 million viewers. What does she talk about? Relationships.
"No sir, you are not a good husband or roommate and you owe her the money," Judy bellows from the bench to the delight of all.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Talk Radio Network Sues Epic Times in U.S. District Court for Tortious Interference and Misuse of Trade Secrets. EpicTimes.com is the website developed around talk show host Jerry Doyle – who is currently embroiled in legal issues surrounding the recent dramatic changes and financial issues at Talk Radio Network. At the core of this most recent action is a two-pronged complaint by TRN. It alleges Epic – the company of which Jerry Doyle is president and CEO – is interfering with contracts TRN has with both Doyle himself and talk host Rusty Humphries by using their services for content for the EpicTimes.com site. The interference claim is based on TRN's assertion that it has exclusive content creation deals still in effect with Doyle and Humphries. The complaint also alleges that Epic is misusing trade secrets through Epic's conversion to its own use of the "confidential and proprietary business information of plaintiffs provided to Doyle in confidence and subject to nondisclosure agreements." TRN is seeking an injunction to prevent further use of the proprietary information and $150,000 in damages plus legal fees.
L&L Broadcasting Acquires Border Media Trust San Antonio Stations. What's been rumored to have been in the works turns out to be true as Larry Wilson's Portland, Oregon-based L&L Broadcasting announces its buying the San Antonio radio stations from the Border Media Business Trust. The stations include adult hits KJXK "102.7 Jack FM," regional Mexican tri-mulcast KLEY "La Ley 95.7," KSAH-AM/FM, CHR KTFM, news/talk KTSA, sports talk KZDC and Spanish KHHL. The additions put the L&L station count at 43. Wilson says, "This is a great cluster of radio stations located in a beautiful market operated by a very talented group of people. We are excited to add them to our growing company." Trustee Larry Patrick adds, "We could not be happier to have found a wonderful home for our San Antonio stations. Larry Wilson and his L&L Broadcasting represent the best in broadcasting. We wish him continued great success with this cluster." Piper Jaffray & Co. assisted L&L Broadcasting in the transaction and Patrick Communications was the broker for the Border Media Business Trust.
Talkers Los Angeles 2013 a Success. More than 250 radio and associated industry professionals gathered and 55 speakers participated in a non-stop day of speeches, special presentations, and panel discussions tackling the major issues facing the talk media industry at Talkers Los Angeles 2013 this past Thursday (10/10). Among the major issues covered are the growing need for the radio industry to have an accurate cross-platform ratings system; develop new ways to program commercials that generate results for the advertisers without chasing away listeners; explore new spoken-word formats that tap into unfulfilled opportunities; attract younger demos to talk radio; and bring back more live and local programming to the broadcast day. To read an overview of the event and see photos of its key sessions, speeches and attractions, please click here.
Entercom Debuts Hybrid Talker in New Orleans. Today is launch day for Entercom's new hybrid talk station WWWL, New Orleans "3WL." Calling it an extension of its "Gulf South POWERhouse" WWL-AM/FM, the company says it "builds on the success of this legendary New Orleans station by offering a branch focused on the passions of New Orleans." Vice president and general manager Chris Claus says, "'3WL 1350' celebrates the three greatest passions of New Orleanians: sports, food and fun! Think of '3WL' as a radio station as tasty as gumbo, as fun as Mardi Gras and as passionate as Saints fans on Sundays. In the three weeks since we announced '3WL,' the response has been overwhelming. '3WL' is perfectly set up to succeed and deliver real results for our advertisers." WWL operations and program director Diane Newman is overseeing the station's programming. The lineup is as follows: "Morning Drive with T-Bob Hebert and Kristian Garic"; NBC Sports Radio's Erick Kuselias in late mornings; "The Food Show" with Tom Fitzmorris from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm; and "The Lighter Side of The Spud Show" with John Spud McConnell from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. NBC Sports Radio rounds out the rest of the day. Newman says, "Today is the culmination of a lot of hard work and planning. Our lineup from top to bottom is as good as any in the country. With sports in the morning, food at lunch, and a larger-than-life personality, Spud McConnell, in the afternoon, '3WL' launches with tremendous strength, proven talent, and unquestioned passion."
Another #1 Finish for KKOB. The Cumulus Media Albuquerque news/talker finished #1 12+ for the 53rd straight Nielsen Audio book in a row. Program director Pat Frisch tells TALKERS magazine, the station finished #5 in Adults 25-54 and #2 in Men 25-54. "Our TSL is a high 9:15 minutes a week in Adults 25-54, that's #1 in the market." Frisch also reports that he's especially proud of afternoon talk show host Scott Stiegler who took over the afternoon program seven months ago and has taken it to #1 Adults 25-54. Frisch says, "Morning drive personality Bob Clark finished #1 again in mornings. He's been #1 for seven straight years in that daypart."
Talent Shuffle at WGMD, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Resort Broadcasting's FM news/talk WGMD, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware "The Talk of Delmarva" makes some personality changes as late morning host Mike Bradley becomes part of the morning drive show alongside Judy Mangini. Bill Colley leaves the morning program and now heads up the PM drive show. Jim Rash moves from afternoons to the late morning slot.
Bryan Switzer to Exit Cumulus Media Networks. After eight years in the radio business, Bryan Switzer announces he's leaving his VP of affiliate sales position with Cumulus Media Networks. Switzer started his career in network radio with ABC Radio Networks in April of 2006. During his time in the music industry, he served as VP/GM of Atlantic Records and senior VP of national promotion at Universal South. He says, "Since moving from records to broadcast eight years ago, this is without a doubt the most exciting company I've been associated with. I have a great deal of respect for what Lew and John Dickey have built and are building. I've come to the conclusion that it's time for me to move on and turn a page. I can't thank Dennis Green enough for the opportunity to continue my role through the Cumulus acquisition of Citadel two years ago. It's been a privilege to work under his leadership. As for me, it's time I get back to serving my creative genes, and though I've made no commitments as of yet, I'm extremely excited by the prospects!" Switzer can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 615-838-0809.
Bonneville's KIRO, Seattle Turns 78 Tomorrow. Radio history buffs can learn more about the history of one of the Emerald City's most famous radio signals at Bonneville's MyNorthwest.com right here. The station – now a sports talker – began its life spinning records on October 15, 1935 and would play second fiddle to the Fisher family's KOMO until getting a power upgrade to 50,000 just prior to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor. The war kept the FCC from handling any power upgrade requests and KIRO was, for some time, the most powerful signal in the Pacific Northwest.
Marilu Henner Rocks Sun Broadcast Group Upfront Party. Nationally syndicated talk show host Marilu Henner (pictured here with SBG CEO Jason Bailey) appeared at the Sun Broadcast Group's 2014 Upfront Party at the Penthouse Lounge in New York City on October 11. The day after making an appearance at the Talkers Los Angeles 2013 conference where the TV and film star introduced herself to the talk radio industry, Henner was one of the stars representing her show before the hundreds of media people in NYC including agency reps, programmers, station managers, and network suppliers who attended the party. Speaking about the now-five-year-old event, Bailey told the attendees, "I am so humbled as I look around at all the people here supporting us. We've been working so hard to be a very different kind of network for all of you over the last five years and tonight you've welcomed us into your busy lives with open arms. I can't thank you enough for standing by us and believing in our mission as we aim to transform radio."
Broadcasters Foundation of America Names BMI's Del Bryant 'Golden Mike' Recipient. The Broadcasters Foundation of America announces Broadcast Music Inc. president Del Bryant is its recipient of the 2014 Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented on Monday, February 24, 2014, at a black-tie fundraising gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City to benefit the Foundation's mission of helping broadcasters in need. BFoA chairman Phil Lombardo says, "Del has been an admirable and inspiring supporter of the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation for many years. Well-known and respected across the broadcasting and music industries, his contribution as a longtime member of the Foundation's board of directors is immeasurable. We are proud to award him the 2014 Golden Mike." Bryant comments, "I am honored to be recognized by the Broadcasters Foundation of America with the Golden Mike Award. I have always felt strongly about giving back to the community, both from a professional and personal standpoint. It has been a privilege to support the Foundation and to collaborate with them throughout the years. I commend them for the exceptional work they do for broadcasters and the sweet and understanding attitude with which they do it." The son of Boudleaux and Felice Bryant – the legendary songwriters who penned classics such as "Bye, Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," All I Have To Do Is Dream," the Tennessee state song, "Rocky Top," and more – Bryant's rich musical heritage inspired his accomplishments and passion for the business. He joined BMI in 1972, and worked in numerous areas of the company for 32 years, rising to president and chief executive officer in 2004.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Nielsen Speaks to Investors About Arbitron Acquisition. Nielsen CEO David Calhoun reiterates he expects the deal for his company to close on the $1.3 billion cash acquisition of radio ratings giant Arbitron by Monday, September 30 after receiving FTC approval on Friday. As had been reported for some time, the holdup was the FTC's scrutiny of "Project Blueprint" in which Arbitron worked with comScore on a cross-platform, out-of-home measurement system for client ESPN. The consent decree planted in this deal means that Nielsen will be required to provide PPM data to the software for eight years going forward. Nielsen chief legal officer James Cuminale says, "The obligation on the part of the licensee is to use the components that we're providing solely for cross-platform service and cross-platform service is defined as the measurement of the audience across many number of platforms including radio, online, tablets and TV, but at the least online and TV." But the relationship between Arbitron and ESPN changes now. As Cuminale states, "We will become a provider of capabilities to a licensee and in the case of ESPN — and assuming it's comScore who is the licensee — comScore will be a party that delivers that service to ESPN. So, there is a difference there. It transforms that relationship as defined in the decree." The bigger picture for Nielsen in explaining why it wanted to acquire Arbitron is, as Calhoun states, it gives them the ability to "blend radio audience data with retail data allowing us to demonstrate ROI for the radio clients in our world and for the advertising clients in our world" and supply more complete data in mixed marketing models. As for Arbitron employees in the aftermath of this deal, there will be job losses as Nielsen has stated it expects to achieve about $20 million in synergies, although David Calhoun says there is nothing that says anything has to be done immediately. "So we're going to do this at a logical and steady pace as we move forward."
Profile: Sun Broadcast Group Talk Show Host Marilu Henner. Most radio programmers and managers know actress, author and healthy lifestyle activist Marilu Henner from her television and movie career starring in such classics as TV's "Taxi" and "Evening Shade" and big screen flicks "Johnny Dangerously" and "L.A. Story." But Henner's experience in hosting a talk show goes back to the mid-1990s when her TV program "Marilu" had its 165-episode run. Henner says she's talk host material because, "I am a talker, I am a listener, and I love sharing information." "Marilu" went off the air because producers said the way to success was tabloid content a la Jerry Springer and Ricki Lake and she didn't want to go that route. Now, Henner describes her philosophy in delivering three hours of content daily for her Sun Broadcast Group produced, nationally syndicated show this way: "I call it 'life through the prism of health.' 'Prism' is kind of a cool word. When you put something through a filter, it is not just a single thing; it grows exponentially so it has many angles to it. I have many points of view. I have collected all this information in my head." There's probably a lot more you didn't know about this teacher, author and actress who's charging into the syndicated radio talk show biz. Read TALKERS managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian's profile of Marilu Henner here.
Remote Studio 101: $5 Ground Tester Can Save Your Life. "Freedom Feens" talk show co-host Michael W. Dean – nationally distributed by GCN – has been contributing columns to TALKERS on building and maintaining home and remote studios for radio pros who want to do it themselves. In this latest piece, Dean underscores the importance of getting the electric right from the very beginning. "Faulty grounding is more common than you'd think. In many states, a home or office can be sold without requiring ground testing. And many homeowners and businesspeople don't think to test. They should, even where it's not required by law. Compared to the other tests one would do when buying a property (foundations, termites, ground water, radon, etc.) testing for improper grounding of outlets is the cheapest, easiest test you can perform. You can do it yourself. And if you find any problems, hire a qualified electrician to fix things." Read Dean's entire column here.
MEDIA BROKER SPOTLIGHT: Jon Yinger - Broadcast Properties, LLC. In this week's installment of Media Broker Spotlight, Sandi Bergman of RadioTVDeals.com interviews media broker Jon Yinger of Broadcast Properties, LLC located in Eastern Michigan. Like many of the professional media brokers spotlighted in this feature, Miller is extremely friendly to displaced radio personnel looking to go into ownership for themselves as well as first-time buyers. In addition to being a media broker he also owns a group of radio stations under the corporate name, The Christian Broadcasting System, Ltd., and owns and operates CBSat, a satellite network. Yinger says, "Sales prices are still low. There are a lot of great opportunities out there for the savvy buyer. It is a great time to buy." To read the entire installment of Media Broker Spotlight, please click here.
KNX Spotlight to Shine on South Los Angeles. CBS Radio Los Angeles' KNX will devote a daylong string of South Los Angeles-focused special reports, as well as a 10-hour primetime live broadcast on Friday, October 18 as part of its ongoing "On Your Corner" series. The talk outlet will focus on local history, diversity, and stories of South Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, University Park, Watts, and West Adams. Council member Bernard Parks is among the community leaders scheduled to appear. KNX will bring its broadcast operation to the headquarters of The Los Angeles Sentinel, the area's community newspaper. Dick Helton and Vicky Moore will anchor the news (5:00 am – 9:00 am); Frank Mottek hosts "The KNX Business Hour" (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm); and Diane Thompson and Chris Sedens will anchor a five-hour news block, starting at 2:00 pm. The KNX limelight on South Los Angeles is on the eve of one of Southern California's largest family festivals – the eighth annual "Taste of Soul." Talaya Trigueros of KNX smooth AC sibling KTWV "The Wave" will do her show live from the Sentinel alongside KNX from 5:00 am – 9:00 am. "KNX On Your Corner" profiles eight Southern California communities each year. In January, it won a Golden Mike Award in the category of "Best Feature – News" from the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California.
New York Securities Firm Investigating Cumulus-Dial Global Deal. Stating in a press release that it is investigating the board of directors of Dial Global, Faruqi & Faruqi LLC, says it's looking into the board's actions "for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the company to Cumulus Media, Inc." The firm says, "Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Dial's stockholders will receive $0.155 for each share of Dial common stock they own. This is despite the fact that Dial has traded as high as $3.40 per share over the past year." Keep in mind that no suit has been filed – this is an investigation – and Faruqi & Faruqi specializes in class action suits.
Southern California Broadcasters Association Begins Sales Classes Tonight. The Southern California Broadcasters Association begins its fall 2013 Radio Sales Training Classes tonight in Los Angeles. SCBA president Thom Callahan states, "We are thrilled with the innovative and interactive series of radio sales training courses that we have planned for new sellers to Southern California Radio this fall." Based on input from SCBA's General Sales Managers Council, the course will focus on a variety of topics taught by industry experts including Mary Beth Garber, EVP radio analysis & insights/KATZ Radio Group (product knowledge); Karl Meyer, EVP/integrated marketing solutions/Entravision Communications (integrated media sales); Jeff Thomas, VP of sales L.A./Clear Channel; Cynthia Gilmore, senior training service consultant, Radio Station Services/Arbitron-Scarborough (selling with numbers); Chet Thompson, general sales manager/870 KRLA (managing everyday business challenges); James Fink, CMO/SVP of sales/Converze Media (getting to decision makers); David Criscitelli, local sales manager/KPWR, (interactive selling skills) and Thom Callahan, president/SCBA (strategic selling and new business development.) KRTH, Los Angeles GSM Amber Perry states, "Our new SCBU sales training courses are a must for any new seller to our business or someone who wants to sharpen their skills or needs a refresher course in selling their radio and digital platforms. As a graduate of these sales training classes, I can tell you it works!"
ObamaCare Defunding/Implementation, Immigration Legislation, Kenya Mall Siege, U.S.-Iran Relations and Emmy Awards Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/23). The Republican move to defund the Affordable Care Act before aspects of the law kick in fully; wrangling over the details of the Gang of Eight immigration bill that would grant amnesty to illegal aliens in the U.S.; the ongoing deadly siege of a mall in Nairobi, Kenya; the state of U.S.-Iran relations as the latter's nuclear program continues to raise suspicions; and Sunday's Primetime Emmy Awards were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Memorable Marilu Is One Unforgettable Babe
Mike Kinosian
Managing Editor
TALKERS magazine
LOS ANGELES — Anyone hosting a mega-dinner party or similar major celebratory event generally grapples with several thorny dynamics.
There is the matter of the smartest person in the room, who regrettably tends to display Dr. Sheldon Cooper's litany of quirky behaviorisms, an instant buzz-kill in the personality department, although massive ratings for CBS-TV's "Big Bang Theory".
Conversely, one particular attendee is bound to exude a certain magnetism that commands instant attention, making them the clear-cut focal point.
Often, although not always, an overwhelming contributing factor to that charisma is a person's striking good looks and/or extraordinary talent.
One would hit the proverbial jackpot by inviting Marilu Henner, as she would be the most astute person in virtually any setting yet free of all baggage – social graces or otherwise. Unquestionably, she would be the most exuberant one there with numerous qualities including an indescribable spark that lures interest. If that were not already sufficient, the well-known actress remains extremely stunning.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Marilu Henner Show Joins Sun Broadcast Group Lineup. Actress, healthy lifestyle champion and talk show host Marilu Henner becomes part of the Sun Broadcast Group as her daily show is added to the syndicator's program schedule. SBG says the entertainment- and lifestyle-oriented show is "designed as a brand-new approach to talk radio and is non-political and non-controversial." Henner is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, and famously, one of 12 people in the world verified with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory. Sun EVP Steve Gallagher states, "The listeners, the clients and the agencies are all saying the same thing; that talk radio needs to be reinvented. We are excited beyond belief to be able to be working with Marilu Henner, whose boundless energy and love of life will be shared on radio, the most personal of all mediums. She is a natural!" Henner's program will be fed live from its Los Angeles base from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm ET and, according to Sun, its format is compliant to PPM methodology. It will consist of celebrity interviews, lifestyle and health segments, phone calls and fun benchmark segments like "Healthy Hollywood Tips," "Marilu's Memory Minute," and "Backstage Pass" where Marilu's celebrity friends pull back the curtain on show biz! Speaking about this new venture, Henner says, "I love to share life-empowering information that inspires positive changes in people, and there's no better way to do that than through a daily radio show. Its impact is immediate, global, and intimate, all at once! That's why I'm thrilled to be part of Sun Broadcast Group. Their philosophy — that radio should be 'helpful, not hurtful' – is totally in sync with the way I live my life!"
Talk Radio Network Companies Issue Official Statement on Cumulus Acquisition of Dial Global. Radio industry watchers are aware of the pending suit filed by Talk Radio Network involving a number of the parties and people involved with Dial Global (now Westwood One and from now on referred to in this publication by that name) and few would be surprised that TRN is against the acquisition of Westwood One by Cumulus. Today, TRN issued this official statement: "Over the past five years, Dial Global has become a monopoly. Dial engaged in a long list of illegal and unethical behavior, including failing to pay us our share of advertising revenues generated by our programming. We have detailed that conduct in two cases pending against Dial (and others) in federal court in Manhattan and Oregon. Dial's illegal conduct has continued recently, as it has refused even to pay to us our advertising revenues, which Dial collected as our ad rep. We believe that discovery in our actions will show that Dial's conduct was part of a deliberate strategy to acquire or destroy viable companies by interfering with revenue streams that Dial controls as a result of its monopoly power. Dial's history shows that all members of the industry should be concerned about, and should act to prevent, Cumulus' proposed acquisition of Dial. In our view, if the transaction goes forward, the combined company could dominate both the radio station platforms in the top 100 markets and the talk and news content for broadcast in those markets. At the same time, we are concerned that Dial's history of illegal and unethical conduct could infect Cumulus and affect the way the merged entity does business. The threat that this merger poses is not just to us. It is to every independent content provider, to many other members of the industry, and more generally to a vibrant marketplace of ideas on radio. We will continue to pursue our claims against Dial vigorously, and we will take all necessary actions to oppose Cumulus' proposed acquisition, including in our pending litigation with Dial, with appropriate governmental authorities, and in the media. We have heard from other members of the industry with similar concerns. Given the implications for others, we encourage all independent content providers and other affected members of the industry to rise up and express opposition in every proper forum."
Jared Max Exits 'ESPN New York 98.7.' Sports radio personality and news anchor Jared Max leaves ESPN's New York City O&O WEPN where he was co-hosting the early morning "Maxed Out" show (3:00 am to 6:00 am) alongside Robin Lundberg. Prior to his work with ESPN, Max had served with CBS Radio at all-news WCBS, New York. Robin Lundberg continues hosting the early morning show from 4:00 am to 6:00 am solo. On his website, Max says, "In the past two-and-a-half years at ESPN, I have achieved seismic growth – professionally and personally…While I will greatly miss my listeners and friends who regularly called the show, I hope that our relationship will remain intact through my next venture."
Boomer & Carton Being Wooed by YES Network. WFAN, New York morning drive duo Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton are currently seen hosting their radio program on the MSG Network. But, according to a report in the New York Daily News, that could change as the YES Network is in talks to bring the duo to their platform. The Daily News says the current deal between CBS Radio and MSG expires this month and that MSG has the right to match any offer. Daily News columnist Bob Raissman says the only way he sees the duo leaving for the Yankees-owned YES is if it offers CBS "stupid money" for the simulcast rights. He further opines that the three biggest attractions on MSG's programming lineup are Knicks games, Rangers games and Boomer & Carton, so MSG would be nuts not to match any reasonable offer. Stay tuned.
DISURBING TREND: Where Are All the Radio Engineers? Multi-lettered radio engineer Tom Ray – principle of Tom Ray Consulting – writes about what sees as a trend that bodes ill for the radio business: a dearth of qualified radio engineers. In this piece published today, Ray states, "Because of the shortage, there are stations hiring IT people and sending them to the transmitter site. Sure, many things at the transmitter are IT based these days. But the output of the transmitter and the antenna system isn't. These people are untrained at working around high voltage and RF. Someone is eventually going to get badly hurt or killed because they do not know how to work around high voltage and current." Ray enumerates the long list of duties today's engineer is expected to handle – not to mention the wide array of technologies about which he's expected to have expertise – and it becomes pretty clear the future of radio station facilities could be in deep doo-doo. Read Tom Ray's column here.
Odds & Sods. The 2013 NFL season begins tonight with the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens at the Denver Broncos. WestwoodOne Sports announces its coverage of the game as well as its slate of 97 NFL games over the course of the season, including playoffs and Super Bowl XLVIII…..ESPN Radio is also airing NFL play-by-play this season on Sunday afternoons. The network is debuting some new football programming including "Football Sunday on ESPN Radio" which airs from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm ET hosted by Jonathan Coachman and featuring Eric Allen, Tim Hasselbeck and Tom Waddle providing analysis.
Clear Channel Again Partners with 9/11 Day. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment was the media partner with 9/11 Day for the inaugural 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance in 2011 and will serve in that capacity again this year. MyGoodDeed is the respected 9/11 nonprofit which annually organizes the federally recognized 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. Over the last three years, Clear Channel has committed over $10 million in support, the single largest media contribution by any 9/11 Day partner. Now through September 11, Clear Channel's 840 radio stations will air a series of on-air public service messages in support of 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. Listeners who want to participate can choose options including volunteering, donating to charities of their choice, or simply making a voluntary pledge to dedicate time on 9/11, or another day, to performing good deeds that help others in need.
U.S. Debates Syria Action, G-20 Summit, 'Common Core' Controversy, Weiner Heckler Encounter, and Bill Clinton Vegan Claim Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/4). The testimony before Congress regarding military action against Syria; President Obama's arrival at the G-20 Summit; controversy over the federal mandate of "Common Core" for United States public schools; Anthony Weiner's encounter with a heckler in NYC and Bill Clinton's alleged claim of being a vegan were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


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Trader Danny gave KG a no-trade clause so what's the point. The question you should be asking is should he move CPP for young talent. Red Aurbach would say no way; he let all his great players retire as Celtics; Danny is no Red but he is a Celtic and I think he's sticking with his aging vets at this juncture.
That does seem to be the case but then DA should never mention again that Red had much better deals on the table for the Big 3 (Detlef Schrempf, etc?) than he has right now because I would think that even a sentimental and possibly senile Aurebach would make the KG deal.
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Former jazz singer Lana Del Rey defines her genre as Hollywood pop/sad core and says she hopes her music can be the "sonic equivalent of a Vincent Gallo film". The 24-year old New Yorker also describes herself as "gangsta Nancy Sinatra", putting into words the surprisingly coherent mix of the classic 60s round sound, the gloomy, grown up lyrics and the strong, convincing presence. Owing to Marianne Faithfull as much as she does to Fiona Apple and Norah Jones, this promising newcomer contrasts dark references with her fresh face via a series of DIY Youtube videos.
Her yet-to-be-released album is still being produced with a little help from a very cool production team including Liam Howe, Chris Braide and Emile Haynie. The foregoing teasing Youtube offerings seem to be all instant hits despite the poor production value of the videos: this is definitely the most awaited release of this autumn (Lana has signed with Stranger Records on June 30th and Video Games and Blue Jeans will be available on October the 9th).
Befriend her on Facebook and keep an eye on those updates: 14k of fans before the album release can't be wrong! - Andreea Popa
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The threesome KALI, MEGA and DEMO all hail from their native Iceland where they grew up in the entertainment and art world learning their craft at an early age in their fathers studios.
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Steed Lord have since early 2006 been a 100% DIY project and toured all over the world with their music performing for thousands of fans while being featured in numerous magazines, on music and fashion blogs, in tv shows, on radio and they even designed a clothing line for retail giant H&M.
Adele is back with a new single and album - turn up the volume and enjoy 'Rolling in the deep'. We can't get enough of this dark bluesy gospel disco tune. Here's also a dance remix.
We're completely obsessed with Margo from L.A - Wicked, original songs, videos and overall style. She holds her own, doing her own thing and totally OWNS it. Very Sheila E/Prince meets Cindy Lauper back in the day.
Born in Toronto, now based between L.A/new York, she's got the sexy, disco diva looks, individuality, talent, rockstar style, and performance skills to really make it big. Will keep an eye on Margo for now. Talent can only take you so far - we do hope she has good management behind her. Watch below
I am a very stylish video clip. It's Bros meets Robert Palmer meets Tom Ford.
What springs to mind when you think of actors making music? Likely you're confronted with horrific images of Russell Crowe and Keanu Reeves belting out their 'hits' in earnest, followed by the faint smell of bad ideas. But there are exceptions to the rule. Jason Schwartzman has impressed over two Coconut Records, uh, records, as has indie pinup Zooey Deschanel as half of She & Him. Well, now you can add to that list Donald Glover.
As well as being a writer on 30 Rock and starring in fellow NBC sitcom Community, Glover's also been exploring his other creative outlets under the moniker Childish Gambino, releasing his latest album Culdesac for free online last month.
Yet unlike fellow network TV funnymen like Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island crew, Glover's turn on Culdesac is completely straight-laced and serious, and all the more entertaining for it. Although it isn't a great surprise, this dude can rap, throwing out tight-wound verses that have enough bravado and charisma to make any rapper jealous, particularly on tracks like Hero or the grandstanding swagger-fest Let Me Dope You. Elsewhere, something like Put It In My Video races along with frantic beats and These Girls is a sombre crooner's jam.
It's a twisted hip-hop fantasy made real with the effortless cool of guys like Wale and Pharrell, mixed with a bit of Eddie Murphy's forays into music. And it's all good. - Dave Ruby Howe
With fuzzed out guitar swells, biscuit tin snare drums, drowsy, shuffling vocals, and a Google-defeating band name, Portland's 1,2,3 have everything a day-dreaming indie rock romantic could hope for. Already courting both blogs and indie radio waves, this duo will be on repeat for the rest of the year without question.
With just one track to their name - the epic synths and vocoder frenzy named Futuretapes - it's probably too early to proclaim Philadelphia based collective CSLSX the best new act we've heard in 2010. But screw it, we're going to say it anyway. Because what we've heard so far is bordering so close on perfect that it'd be scary if we weren't too busy dancing.
Hailing from a seriously chilled hideaway in Australia's Queensland, Flight Facilities are two young dudes causing a big stir with their smoothed-out house tracks. Already grabbing the attention of heavies like Aeroplane and the Bang Gang, these guys are making sax solos in dance tracks cool again. And that can't be a bad thing.
The next heiress to the pop princess crown, Florrie has been making all the right moves towards chart domination, including star hook-ups with bonafide hit-makers like Fred Falke and Xenomania, the same team that made Girls Aloud and Sugababes so inescapable. That's a very tight pedigree, but of course it always comes down to the tunes, and so far it's looking as though has a knack for hooky, delirious pop tunes. Expect big things.
With every rapper with a mic rallying to be a part of the next crop, 2010's break out star seems to unanimously be North Carolina's J. Cole. Having already impressed hip hop big guns like Wale, No I.D. and Jay-Z (who signed the 25 year old to his Roc Nation label) and a debut album (Cole World) due to drop in a matter of months you can expect be hearing a lot from him at every turn.
With a knowing nod to '80s smoothies like Toto and Hall & Oates, Sydney tunesmith Matt Van Schie has brought the pop back to synth-pop with his Balmy Nights EP from earlier this year. He's got another run of tunes due before he settles back into his fulltime band Van She, so lovers of seriously smooth music should get their fill while they can.
Mixing pounding tribal drums with glowing neon synths for some twisted 'calypso-electro' sounds kind of terrible on paper, but one listen to New York production team Tanlines and their infectious tracks and we promise you'll be converted to the gospel. - Dave Ruby Howe and Oli Queen


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Earlier this month, Hyperdub announced that they would be releasing a new Burial EP, One / Two.
It's now emerged that the real track titles are 'Truant' and 'Rough Sleeper' (label boss Kode9 tweeted this earlier today), and clips of both sides can be streamed here.
On the basis of the clips, 'Truant' is the slower of the two tracks, with a similarly liberal approach to needle-on-vinyl sampling and cutting as in this year's Kindred EP. 'Rough Sleeper', on the other hand, appears faster, with a saxophone sample that's already stuck in our heads. We do know, however, that the tracks are lengthy (11.45 and 13.47 respectively), so there's only so much justice that 60-second clips can do.
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Eugène Atget
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When creating this photograph of a hairdresser's shop window, Eugène Atget documented the fashionable pompadours and upsweeps of the period as well as the popular plunging necklines and draping shawls. This establishment offered a wide variety of hairstyling services from cutting to dressing and a selection of wigs, both full and partial. To make the shop's services and wares more alluring, the mannequins wear elaborate cosmetics and filmy, delicate fabrics. Beginning in the mid-1800s, when haute couture first appeared, Paris dictated the chic mode in women's styles. Fashion plates and journals throughout Europe and America illustrated French garments and accessories. Although Atget specifically avoided photographing subjects associated with fashion and individual display, this composition reveals his fascination for how shopkeepers exhibited their wares.


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Can Social Networking Improve Health – Part 2
By Guest Blogger Michael Dornan
Social Medicine (Social-medicine.org), a health based social networking site, helps people suffering from a variety of health conditions, to globally connect, help and share information with others in similar situations, by focusing on bridging the gap of patient-to-patient communication, and patient-to-practitioner communication, with all the social networking features and functionality expected in today's society.
It's all about patient engagement. Society is moving on from forums and blog sites. Forums can be seen as static, where the information stored is already considered dated, and house no personal experience or instant communication. Social Medicine is about the personal experience, offering instant communication on a global scale.
Illness sufferers know more about themselves and how they are feeling, than any medical practitioner. Medical practitioners need to get involved, they should not sit back and avoid the noise made by patients. Social Medicine aims to capture patient information, products and treatments, and channel it through to reduce noise.
Consumer driven health content inspires people by outlining real life experiences. There are increasing demands in medical content, written by real people suffering from real illnesses. There are also increasing demands of:
When people hear the words social networking, they think of Facebook, a site everyone knows how to use. The big question, is Facebook the right place for patients? Illness specific groups have formed on Facebook, representing important sources of information, support, and engagement for patients with chronic disease. However, is Facebook the correct place to house these illness groups? Relatively little research has been completed on Facebook to explore what information is requested by patients, the unsolicited information that is provided, or the real reasons why these communities exist on Facebook. This valuable source of information is lost in Facebook. Beyond a low level of screening for offensive posts, there aren't any editorial monitors or fact-checkers on Facebook.
Social Medicine has a Facebook style technology, but with new and enhanced methods of engagement, allowing patients to share and collaborate health content, to empower and educate them. Your profile is what makes you stand out in your community; make friends, upload your photos and videos, and write on walls, chat live to others one to one or in groups or comment on the blogs within your community. However more functionality is ready to deploy such as a mobile application, events creation, creating groups and polls, and a featured product store.
Further information on specific features:
Medical professionals are encouraged to join the social revolution and begin to communicate with real people suffering from conditions on a social level. They can learn from patients and help them deal with their condition:
The activity found on Social Medicine can accelerate the speed of clinical research of certain conditions by collecting and analysing discussions, be it live chat, wall posts, blogs, or survey data, and further informing patients about the relevant products to be using for their conditions.
Medical professionals can better understand the social aspects in dealing with conditions on a global scale. Medical professionals have lost the ability to socially interact with people suffering from medical conditions since the small community doctor disappeared, and now have an opportunity to bring that back.
Social Medicine is a new world of social networking, that promotes exchange of knowledge, ideas and information, making user experience an energizing and a rewarding one. People understand social networking and want to be a part of it:
Social Medicine's vision is to better understand how people are connecting and sharing information about their medical conditions, the various treatments and products they are using. The data found will then be turned into information and translated into knowledge, accessible to medical practitioners to help patients on a global scale.
Social Medicine is looking to engage with medical professionals to add value to their own brand and generate brand awareness when interacting with patients. When patients begin to socially discuss products, their condition and treatments, this level of information is captured and is an invaluable source of information for medical professionals. Capturing this level of information allows medical professionals to narrow in and geo target patients on their location, condition, or other demographic characteristic, and consult with them in real time.
About Michael Dornan
Michael Dornan is a passionate IT executive, who suffers from a condition, saw there was more that could be done to connect patients and built a site that intends to globally connect and help people.
As a patient and a sufferer with Psoriasis, one of the first things Michael did was head straight to the Internet to find the latest treatment on my incurable disease. Michael searched blogs and forums, and saw the information found was very informative, as the content written was by real Psoriasis sufferers. However, Michael found that it was missing a key component, real time discussion between other patients. This unique method of communication led him to create Psoriasis Social, a social networking site for sufferers, family and friends to connect and share information globally, a site that was much needed and in high demand for people with psoriasis suffers.
Having worked in IT for the past 15+ years, 10+ in senior management positions, Michael has great technical understanding of what it takes to deliver great IT solutions to small and large businesses, being part of health Not For profits and on the board of Psoriasis Asia Pacific he has a keen interest in seeing people become empowered about their health concerns.
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DRT4all 2013: V Intl Congress on Design, Research Networks, & Technology for All (Sep 23 - 25; Madrid, Spain)
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Athletics: Wrestling
Program Overview:
In the decade of the 2000s, Muhlenberg College wrestling established itself as one of the top programs in the Centennial Conference, qualifying athletes for the NCAA Championships in all but one of 10 seasons, including a
Muhlenberg won the championship at the 2007 Washington & Lee Invitational.
Muhlenberg won a school-record 17 dual matches in both 2000-01 and 2001-02. In 2001, the Mules won the CC dual-meet championship with a perfect 5-0 record.
Formal preseason wrestling practice begins in late October. The competitive season runs from mid-November to late February, when wrestlers compete in the CC Championships and NCAA East Regional. The first half of the season consists mostly of invitational meets, at sites such as King's, Ursinus and Messiah. In 2008, Muhlenberg traveled to New England for a tournament at Williams.
The squad is often bolstered in the second semester by returning athletes who played football in the fall. Dual, triangular and quadrangular meets make up the second semester schedule as the team prepares for the CC Tournament.
In tournaments and dual meets, Muhlenberg regularly competes against nationally prominent programs like Lycoming, Brockport State, Springfield, Wilkes, King's, York, Messiah and New Jersey.
The Centennial Conference has gotten increasingly competitive since Merchant Marine and Stevens were added as league members for the 2004-05 season. Both teams were ranked in the top 30 in Division III at the end of the 2010-11 season. The CC added another solid program in New York University for the 2011-12 year.


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Media Coverage
When a grassroots organization makes a positive impact in its community, people take notice. The following is a selection of media coverage from the past year that highlights the work being done by Community Leadership Project grantees.
- ACT for Women and Girls joined with PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties to paint a mural and spread mulch at a local elementary school for Make a Difference Day, a nation-wide volunteering event. Pajaro Valley Arts Council, October 30, 2014.
- Pacifica Resource Center presented at a conference to raise awareness about the emergency mental health services available to county residents. The San Francisco Examiner, August 8, 2014.
- Alisal Center for the Fine Arts hosted "City of Letters Poetry Slam," a combination poetry slam/open mic event for community members in Salinas. The Californian, August 3, 2014.
- The Black Organizing Project was featured as an organization doing exceptional work with young black men in Oakland. MSNBC, July 15, 2014.
- Acta Non Verba founder Kelly Carlisle was honored by President Obama at an annual Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan at the White House. Center for Collaborative Research for an Equitable California, July 14, 2014. Carlisle was also featured in the San Jose Mercury News, The Huffington Post and ABC News.
- Movement Generation created a video that uses humor to promote community-based environmental activism. Colorlines, July 7, 2014.
- The Watsonville Law Center provided free legal assistance at Stand Down, a semi-annual tent village that provides medical, housing, education, life skills and other services to homeless veterans. Monterey Herald, July 4, 2014.
- Fathers & Families of San Joaquin activist Sokha Kaz Lek discussed the work he does to improve his community in a recent interview. Recordnet.com, June 29, 2014.
- The San Joaquin Pride Center celebrated its renovated facilities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an LGBT Short Film Festival. Recordnet.com, April 29, 2014.
- Peninsula Interfaith Action and the San Francisco Organizing Project merged in January to become the San Francisco Organizing Project/Peninsula Interfaith Action. In April, the organization hosted a rally to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and deportation. The Times-Standard, April 19, 2014.
- Danzantes Unidos de California hosted the Danzantes Unidos Festival, which culminated with 700 dancers attempting a new world record for "Most Folklorico Dancers Dancing." KMPH, April 14, 2014.
Fathers & Families of San Joaquin executive director Samuel Nunez was interviewed about the 4th Annual Boys and Men of Color Summit. Capital Public Radio, April 9, 2014.
California Indian Environmental Alliance (CIEA) executive director Sherri Norris spoke about the dangers of mercury in fish at an informational event presented by The Sierra Fund. CIEA co-sponsored the event. YubaNet.com, April 7, 2014.
Movement Generation Justice and Ecology Project members Carla Perez, Doria Robinson and Ellen Choy were interviewed about climate justice, food justice and resilience-based organizing. Women's Magazine (KPFA), April 7, 2014.
Veggielution Community Farm co-founder and executive director Amie Frisch was honored by Silicon Valley Business Journal as a 2014 Woman of Influence. Silicon Valley Business Journal, April 4, 2014.
Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action organized a seminar for King City residents to voice their concerns about public safety. KION, March 17, 2014.
Four Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative member salons were recognized as Healthy Nail Salons by the Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and the Environment with commendations presented by Mayor Pam O'Connor and Mayor Pro Tem Terry O'Day. Santa Monica Mirror, March 7, 2014.
Acta Non Verba founder and executive director Kelly Carlisle shares the inspiration, joys and struggles of urban farming. Oakland Local, February 26, 2014. Carlisle was also featured in the March issue of Sunset magazine.
An Arte Americas online fundraiser received donations—and recognition—from far outside of Fresno. The Business Journal, February 17, 2014.
The Pajaro Valley Arts Council has mounted portraits on civic buildings for its public art project, "Tasty: Everyone Has a Place at the Table." Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 15, 2014.
Movement Generation created a satirical video to criticize proponents of the Keystone XL pipeline. AlterNet, February 8, 2014.
Bikes 4 Life hosted a panel discussion that examined the Justice for Oscar Grant movement. San Francisco Bay Area Independent Media Center, January 16, 2014.
Big Sur Health Center benefitted from funds raised through the Big Sur Foragers Festival. TheCalifornian.com, January 8, 2014.
The Multicultural Institute provided food and gifts at a holiday celebration for day laborers and their families. San Mateo Daily Journal, December 24, 2013.
Fresno Barrios Unidos sponsored a forum to encourage Fresno Unified School District to restore its sex education curriculum. The Fresno Bee, December 12, 2013.
Kings Cultural Center organized the region's first Dia de los Muetos celebration in Armona. Hanford Sentinel, November 2, 2013.
Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project founder and executive director Kelly Carlisle was featured on The Pentagon Channel for her work with East Oakland youth. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action organized an event with Santa Cruz County Sheriff Phil Wowak to address fears around deportation and unreported crime in immigrant communities. Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 1, 2013.
The Pacifica Resource Center's second annual Coastal 5K & Kids' 100 Yard Beach Dash raised more than $12,000 to support its work with Pacifica families. San Jose Mercury News, August 30, 2013.
Black Organizing Project released a report titled "From Report Card to Criminal Record: The Impact of Policing Oakland Youth." San Francisco Chronicle, August 28, 2013. Access the report here.
ACT for Women and Girls hosted a Women's Equality Day celebration to mark the August 26 anniversary of women's suffrage. Amanda Renteria, the first Latina Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate, was the keynote speaker. Visalia Times-Delta, August 27, 2013.


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Dierks Bentley Locked And Reloaded
Dierks Bentley will hit the road with pal, Miranda Lambert, on the Locked & Reloaded Tour on Thursday (January 17th) in Columbia, South Carolina. Dierks upped the ante for the trek with a new set and more bells and whistles than he's had in the past. He says: "This is one of those tours where it feels like it's a chance to go back and relive those high school days a little bit with Miranda and her camp. We get along so well. Just got the checkbook out and started writing some checks for a new set and let's get some video…and let's pretend this is the last tour we're ever gonna do. What would we do? Well, we'd have a killer set that we could climb around and shoot lights through it and make it something really exciting and new for us and for our fans. And what could we do video-wise? We really wanted to have as wide a screen as we possibly could use, so that means using projectors and that means just getting like those two little bad boys up there that are fairly new stuff technology-wise. Just trying to find a good blend between keeping the motion of the show and the rawness of the show, and so we're using a little bit of that video element to make it fun for us and fun for the fans."


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Table of Contents
Inside the August 2010 Issue
Floating through Venice—where Angelina Jolie filmed The Tourist with Johnny Depp—Rich Cohen learns how the star of this month's thriller Salt has made the world her home. Photographs by Patrick Demarchelier.Redmayne Event
James Wolcott and François Dischinger spotlight Eddie Redmayne, emotional core of Starz's The Pillars of the Earth.A Girls' Guide to Saudi Arabia
Maureen Dowd vacations in Saudi Arabia and, despite the Kingdom's new tourism push, finds quite a clash of cultures.He's Funny That Way
Bruce Handy and Peggy Sirota spotlight Michael Cera, whose next role gives him a bit less to be modest about.The City of Warring Angels
Bob Colacello reports on the power shifts of L.A.'s art world, while landing Dennis Hopper's final interview. Photographs by Jonathan Becker.A Flesh Approach
Kate Reardon and Julian Broad spotlight Jonathan Yeo, porn-collage portraitist of Sarah Palin and Tiger Woods.Valentino's New York Revival
The revamp of Valentino's Fifth Avenue apartment gets inspected by Matt Tyrnauer. Photographs by Jonathan Becker.
Before hopping on the jitney, every weekending cosmonaut ought to consult V.F.'s celestial chart of the Hamptons.Cary in the Sky with Diamonds
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Audrey McCarthy is the troubled heroine of The Boyfriend App, she is a teenage girl faced with typical problems: boy trouble, ex-best friend issues and worrying about getting into an affordable college. Luckily for her she has a chance of fixing the latter problem by entering an app designing contest. "Hello, World. Hello, Contest. Hello, College Scholarship. Hello, Boys. Here comes Audrey McCarthy. Trog. Hacker. Sex object. Inventor of the Boyfriend App."
From a synopsis like that one would expect this novel to be a teen romance filled with drama and light comedy, and that is exactly what the novel delivers… in Part One anyway. Part One of the novel is decent, the characters seem rather static but they are characterized well. Audrey is a tragic but interesting protagonist because of her thoughts and feelings; she gets the support needed from her friends and family despite her personal shortcomings. Her antagonists are pretty boring since they behave so stereotypically, especially Blake, the rich and popular ex-BFF who treats Audrey as a stranger yet ceaselessly torments her whenever the opportunity arises. Audrey's friends are likeable, but it feels like they are just crutches for Audrey and lack their own purpose.
As for the plot it played out well for the first part of the novel. Audrey struggled but eventually reached the threshold for success with her app. Her app became popular and it seemed like she had a really good chance of winning the contest, until a very expected "glitch in the system" strikes and her popularity topples like a house of cards. Part One was well written, especially her process of programming the app. The coding and the explanations were simple enough for readers to understand without being condescending to anyone who would not know about coding. The way Part One ended invites curiosity for what would happen in Part Two, but that's where the story began to fall apart. While Part One had a realistic story and struggles, Part Two escalated to corporate conspiracies and neurological manipulation! I was awestruck at how quickly Part Two leaped away from the events of Part One and laughed at how absurd the later chapters had become!
With respect to style, the writing appeals to a youthful demographic since it is loaded with pop culture references. The narration is fast paced and has a few time skips, but dialogue between the characters is what carries the novel forward. One of my pet peeves with the writing is constant references to Google and Twitter, but tacky renaming of several real life products (e.g. iPhone/buyPhone, iTunes/buyJams, Facebook/PUBLIC PARTY). It's a very annoying inconsistency.
Overall, The Boyfriend App is a nice little teen romance that starts off nice and realistic, but loses its original scope when the story escalates to imaginative and bizarre levels. Rating: 3.5/5.


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How Is a Gunshot Wound to the Chest Treated?
Q: My character suffers three small caliber gunshot wounds to his lungs with a not-so-good time lapse before hospitalization (say half an hour, maybe 45 minutes) and pretty bad internal bleeding. How would they treat him? Surgery to repair the internal wounds and stop the bleeding? What about the lung tissue? Then post-op: what drugs might be used and what medical concerns might arise? In the end, a friend smuggles him out of the hospital, because he'd rather die at his apartment. Would this work?
A: What happens to your shooting victim and how he is treated depends upon what injuries he received.
A gunshot wound (GSW) can be a minor flesh wound or can be immediately deadly or anywhere in between.
It all depends on the caliber and speed of the bullet and the exact structures it hits. A shot to the heart might kill instantly or not. The victim could die in a few minutes or survive for days or could recover completely with proper medical care and surgery. It's highly variable but ask any surgeon or ER doctor and they will tell you that it's hard to kill someone with a gun. Even with a shot or two to the chest. The bottom line is that whatever happens, happens.
Your victim is shot in the lungs, so he would likely cough up blood, be very short of breath, and could die from bleeding into the lungs — basically drowning in his own blood. Or the lung could collapse and again cause pain and shortness of breath. But we have two lungs and unless the GSWs are to both lungs and both lungs collapse the person would be able to breathe, speak, even run away, call for help, or fight off the attacker.
Whatever happens, happens.
Most likely your guy would be very short of breath, cough and wheeze out blood in a fine mist or in larger droplets and even cough out a few clots. He would quickly become very weak, dizzy, and slip into shock.
Here his blood pressure would be very low and with the injury to his lungs the oxygen content of his blood would dip to very low levels and he would lose consciousness. Or not. Your call.
Once rescued, the paramedics would probably place an endotracheal (ET) tube into his lungs to help with breathing, start an IV to give IV fluids, and transport him to the hospital immediately. He would then be seen by a trauma surgeon or chest surgeon and immediately undergo surgery to remove the bullets (if possible) and to repair the damaged lung and whatever else was injured. The surgeon might simply repair the lung or he might have to remove an entire lobe of the injured lung. Each lung has three lobes — upper, middle, and lower.
After surgery, he would be on a ventilator for as long as needed but usually only overnight. We always try to remove ET tubes as soon as we safely can since there are many complications if they remain in place for several days. Most commonly this is pneumonia. Also, being tied to an ET tube and a ventilator immobilizes the patient and sets him up for deep venous thrombosis (DVT — clots in the leg veins) and a pulmonary embolus (PE) — this is when a leg clot breaks free and travels to the lungs. Very dangerous, deadly, and a common occurrence in these situations.
He would have a chest tube (actually a thoracostomy tube but we call then chest tubes) in place. This is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted in surgery through the chest wall and into the chest cavity — but outside the lung. It is attached to a suction device and is used to evacuate any residual blood or body fluids from the


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A$AP Rocky still isn't having problems being #1 on our Top 10 Jamz countdown for this week!
See our full list of songs and music videos including a new entry from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with their hit song "Thrift Shop." Plus, we have new entries from B.o.B. and Drake. Who was your favorite performer during CIAA weekend? Let us know in the Comment Section below.
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Here is a new blog post about healing: 01corinthians1313.blogspot.com/2014/05/who-were-healed.html
Just wanted to say that I am sorry for not responding to some of you and not being active on here. Thank you to all who sent me goodies, wrote on my page, and liked any activity. I cherish you and your support.
This short blog explains it: 01corinthians1313.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-fight-for-my-life.html
I've been meaning to write this blog post ever since Thanksgiving. It did not come together until today. It is very true that the seed gives birth to something much, much bigger than itself. This started out as a thought. Without any more ado, here it is.
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On Friday, August 9, the University Computing Center will be permanently disabling access to www.ulm.edu (Spock) from off-campus through SSH/SFTP client tools. SSH and SFTP protocols are used to remotely access computers or make file transfers. SSH/SFTP has traditionally been used for uploading file content to personal web folders or ULM departmental websites. This change does not apply to users that are on-campus in places such as an offices or labs.
Users should experience only minimal disruption since most departmental website management has been transitioning to OmniUpdate (http://www.ulm.edu/universityrelations/news/oct12/website.html) over the past year. OmniUpdate is a hosted utility used by the university to create and deploy websites. Access to Omniupdate requires no external SSH/SFTP services.
If you do still use SFTP from off-campus to upload content for personal web pages or similar, you can still accomplish that by first connecting to the campus network by using the SSL VPN (https://vpn.ulm.edu). The VPN or Virtual Private Network allows an individual on a home or other remote/external networks to connect to the ULM network and be treated as part of the ULM system. As far as SSH/SFTP connections are concerned, the VPN will make connections appear to be on campus. Once the VPN connection is established, any compatible SSH/SFTP program can be used for file manipulation.
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Inside the Bush Administration's Lawless Global Torture Regime (And How Obama Remains Complicit)
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You may not have heard of Mohammed al-Asad, but the torture he suffered was carried out in your name. And his story is one of 136 such ordeals that were perpetrated by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Those stories are told in a comprehensive report issued by the Open Society Foundations (OSF) this month. Titled " Globalizing Torture: CIA Secret Detention and Extraordinary Rendition," the report is the fullest accounting yet of the Bush administration's global torture ring. The document aims to fully fill in the gaps of what people know about the Bush administration's torture program, which enlisted the help of 54 countries around the world.
Al-Asad is a Yemeni national who was detained in Tanzania in 2003 by security forces in that country. He was then shipped off to Djibouti where he was held incommunicado before being transferred to a U.S. "rendition team" which consisted of five people, all of whom wore black with their faces covered.
Then al-Asad was shipped off to a third country, Afghanistan, where he was held in isolation, subject to loud music, faced harsh light 24 hours a day and had his diet manipulated. Finally, al-Asad, by this time damaged by intense CIA-led torture, was handed off to Yemen, his home country and a repressive ally of the U.S., where he was imprisoned for using forged travel documents. He was finally released in 2006, without ever being charged with terrorism--the ostensible reason the CIA picked up him up and tortured him in the first place.
Mohammed al-Asad's ordeal was by no means unique. He was caught up in the dragnet of the CIA's global program of "extraordinary rendition," which liberally used torture on alleged terrorist suspects, though some were undoubtedly innocent. In total, 136 people were subject to either the CIA's "black sites" or "extraordinary rendition" operations.
Authored by Amrit Singh, senior legal officer for national security and counterterrorism at the Open Society Foundations, the report fully exposes the shocking breadth of the CIA's lawlessness in the age of the war on terror.
"There was a need for a comprehensive public record on the scale and scope of the CIA's secret detention and extraordinary rendition operations, both in terms of the victims of these operations and the associated human rights abuses, as well as the governments that were complicit," Singh told AlterNet .
The OSF publication gives names to the people tortured by the CIA, exposes the governments around the globe complicit in America's torture ring, calls for investigations and accountability for the lawless programs, and makes clear that "extraordinary renditions" were not outlawed by the Obama administration and that the U.S. has a responsibility under the law to investigate and prosecute those behind the global torture program right now. It is at once a call for action directed at the Obama administration and an important historical document that lays bare the utter depravity of the Bush administration's practices.
The Obama administration's mantra on the torture carried out under the Bush administration has been to "look forward," and not backward. This has resulted in grotesque abuses carried out by the CIA being swept under the rug, with no criminal prosecutions forthcoming. And while Obama did sign a much-heralded executive order to ban torture, the order also was "specifically crafted to preserve the CIA's authority to detain terrorist suspects for short periods prior to 'rendering' them to another country for interrogation or trial," writes Singh.
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Myeloproliferative disorders are diseases in which the bone marrow produces too many of one of the three types of blood cells:
> red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all the tissues in the body
> white blood cells, which fight infection
> platelets, which makes blood clot
What is polycythemia vera?
Polycythemia vera is a rare blood disorder in which there is an increase in all blood cells, particularly red blood cells. The increase in blood cells makes the blood more viscous (thick), leading to strokes or tissue and organ damage.
What causes polycythemia vera?
Polycythemia vera is one type of myeloproliferative disorder (MPD). Bone marrow contains stem cells that have the ability to mature into adult blood cells that enter the circulation, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These stem cells are referred to as pluripotent hematopoeitic precursor cells, or PHPC, due to their versatility. Each PHPC can reproduce itself (clone), in addition to producing daughter cells, called blasts.
In MPD, one abnormal PHPC clone has an ability to overgrow and self-renew more effectively then normal PHPC clones. In polycythemia vera, there may be an increase in just the red blood cells, both the red and white blood cells, or in the red and white blood cells and platelets.
The cause of the abnormal PHPC clone is unknown.
What are the symptoms of polycythemia vera?
When there is an increase blood volume and viscosity (thickness), complications associated with this disease can occur. The following are the most common symptoms of polycythemia vera. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
- fatigue
- headache
- dizziness
- shortness of breath
- visual disturbances
- inability to concentrate
- night sweats
- flushed complexion
- nosebleeds
- bleeding gums
- excessive menstrual bleeding
- hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
- bruising
- itchy skin (particularly after a hot bath)
- gout
- numbness
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
Arterial or venous thrombosis can occur, resulting in a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. The symptoms of polycythemia vera may resemble other blood disorders or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
How is polycythemia vera diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for polycythemia may include additional blood tests to observe the increased number of red blood cells in the body, and distinguish it from other conditions which could cause the red blood cell count to increase (such as with certain cardiac and respiratory diseases, erythremia, and certain tumors).
Treatment for polycythemia vera:
Specific treatment for polycythemia vera will be determined by your physician based on:
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Casey James Appreciates The Connection
You know that special feeling when a song becomes yours, the kind that you like so much that you just sing over and over? Well Casey James would like you to know that he always appreciates the connection and the interaction of seeing people singing along with him.
"It's kinda like at church when I sing, I wanna…you know, when I was leadin' praise and worship, or even when I'm in the congregation, I want everybody to be singin', and I love to have that interaction. And it makes me feel closer to the people that are in the crowd if I see them singin' along with me. It's kinda like it's just me and you, and we're singin' a song together, you know? And they know it, and that means even more to me because it came from my heart, and it came from my mind, my soul, and all the experiences that I've had. And the fact that they can relate and share it with me is the whole point. And so they have, and they are, and they're provin' it, so it's just a great moment. I love to see that happen."