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EUGENE, Ore. After starting the season with a 2-1 record at the Oregon Classic last weekend, the Oregon volleyball team is set for a quick turnaround as Portland State (2-1) comes to Eugene for a 7 p.m., tilt at Matthew Knight Arena, Tuesday. The match will be the first televised contest for the Ducks this season and will be shown on the Pac-12 Network.
The one loss resulted in a slight drop for the Ducks in the AVCA poll but not by much. The team fell four spots in the rankings which were released Monday, making Oregon one of 13 teams in the top 25 with a tally in the loss column.
Martenne Bettendorf led the offensive production for Oregon in the opening weekend and currently paces the team in kills (35) kills per set (4.38) total attempts (88) and points (40).The sophomore out of Portland, Ore., posted a career-high 18 kills in the season-debut against Eastern Washington which is the third-most by a Pac-12 player in a three-set match this season.
The Vikings are coming off a 2-1 opening weekend at the Northwest Challenge. They opened the season with a straight-sets win over Gonzaga (25-17, 25-19, 25-13). Before falling to No. 5 Washington in straight sets (22-25, 17-25, 10-25). A sweep of Boise State (25-15, 27-25, 25-16) wrapped up the weekend for Portland State.
Live stats for the match will be available at www.goducks.com HERE.
Weekly Notes
Non-Conference Notoriety: Head coach Jim Moore is 84-5 (.944) against non-conference opponents during the regular season. The outstanding record is not just a product of scheduling either as that record includes a 6-1 mark against ranked opponents in Moore's eight years.
National Rankings: Oregon fell to 12th in the latest AVCA Coaches' Poll Monday, Sept. 2 after previously being ranked eighth to start the season. The team's 31-consecutive weeks in the top 25 are the 13th-longest active streak.
Assists Ascension: Senior setter Lauren Plum enters the match against Portland State with 4, 282 career assists, ranking second in school history. Plum is 118 assists from tying Nevena Djordjevic (2006-09) who currently holds the record with 4,400 assists.
All-Tournament Team: Both Liz Brenner and Lauren Plum were named to the Oregon Classic All-Tournament team. Brenner finished the tournament with 4.14 kills per set and 2.57 digs per set while Plum assisted 88 kills.
What's Next: The Ducks will head to Michigan this weekend to face a pair of top-25 opponents. Oregon will start against No. 20 Michigan State, Friday before facing No. 7 Michigan, Saturday.


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This is a bit of a shock, I figured she would stick it out to the end:
Janet Napolitano, the U.S. secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Arizona, is being named as the next president of the University of California system, in an unusual choice that brings a national-level politician to a position usually held by an academic, The Times has learned. Her appointment also means the 10-campus system will be headed by a woman for the first time in its 145-year history.
Napolitano's nomination by a committee of UC regents came after a secretive process that insiders said focused on her early as a high-profile, although untraditional, candidate who has led large public agencies and shown a strong interest in improving education.
UC officials believe that her Cabinet experiences –- which include helping to lead responses to hurricanes and tornadoes and overseeing some anti-terrorism measures — will help UC administer its federal energy and nuclear weapons labs and aid its federally funded research in medicine and other areas.
via Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security chief, to head UC – latimes.com.
I can't say that I am sad to see her go, her tenure was marked with some serious errors.
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In his State of the Union Address Tuesday night, President Obama renewed his call to do something about the growing income disparity in the U.S. by once again asking Congress to pass legislation to raise the federal minimum wage. Not only that, the President has vowed to carry this message across the country in an effort to rally the American people around this goal in this "year of action."
What the President will find is millions of allies that agree with his argument for raising the minimum wage. The only question is: Will the American people rise to the challenge?
In the current work environment that Harold Meyerson, editor-at-large at The American Prospect and columnist for The Washington Post, has dubbed the "Age of Anxiety," will the President find an American workforce too anxious and worried about keeping their heads above water to join the fight?
Without a doubt, a clear majority of Americans believe that the federal minimum wage should be increased to at least $10.10 per hour. This would go a long way to beginning to shrink the income gap, but if the minimum wage had kept up with worker productivity, it would actually be closer to $22 per hour. The $10.10 per hour the President is calling for is a small ask comparatively. The minimum wage as it stands at $7.25 has not even kept up with inflation. It's not surprising considering that Congress has only passed legislation to increase the minimum wage three times over the last thirty years.
Meanwhile worker productivity has increased "80% but wages have only increased by 11%." At the same time corporate profits have soared and the top American CEO's are making 273 times more than their average workers. This economic imbalance is hindering the economic recovery for millions of people.
Since the great recession began in 2007, the already shrinking middle class has all but disappeared. "According to a National Employment Law Project study in 2012, low-wage jobs (paying less than $13.83 an hour) made up 21 percent of the jobs lost during the recession but more than half of the jobs created since the recession ended. Middle-income jobs (paying between $13.84 and $21.13 hourly) made up three-fifths of the jobs lost during the recession but just 22 percent of the jobs created since." (The American Prospect)
Yet the opposition to raising the minimum wage has not relented. Rep. Paul Ryan, chair of the House Budget Committee and failed GOP Vice Presidential candidate has been pushing the argument that raising the minimum wage hinders employers from hiring and would hurt minorities and low income people the most. This line of opposition is not new and has been pushed by conservatives for decades. Yet facts do not bear that out. There have been many studies that have investigated these claims and found that raising the minimum wage has no effect on hiring or job losses.
Moreover, raising the minimum wage is one of the most effective ways to address rising inequality; a rising tide lifts all boats. Like when Henry Ford first created the assembly line for car manufacturing, he eventually realized that being able to produce thousands of cars more quickly and efficiently didn't matter if only a small portion of the population could afford to buy a car. Through negotiation and more importantly, worker organization, Ford realized that paying his workers enough to afford to buy the cars they were making would increase his own profits. That created a symbiotic relationship between CEO and labor that would help to build and sustain a burgeoning middle class that grew for decades.
Since those days, the argument has been turned on its head. Now, even low wage workers afraid to lose the low paying jobs they have are arguing against raising the minimum wage, pitting worker against worker. So will the American people unite to bring economic growth back into balance?
Already, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa has taken to the Senate floor to push for the minimum wage increase. The President even referred to Senator Harkin in his speech, saying "Today, the federal minimum wage is worth about twenty percent less than it was when Ronald Reagan first stood here. Tom Harkin and George Miller have a bill to fix that by lifting the minimum wage to $10.10. This will help families. It will give businesses customers with more money to spend. It doesn't involve any new bureaucratic program. So join the rest of the country. Say yes. Give America a raise."
Given the strong opposition in Congress, the likelihood of getting legislation passed depends on how much pressure can be put on those standing in the way. Already some states have begun to raise their state minimum wage laws on their own. A path that the President encouraged while acknowledging that the federal minimum wage needs to be raised regardless:
"To every mayor, governor, and state legislator in America, I say, you don't have to wait for Congress to act; Americans will support you if you take this on. And as a chief executive, I intend to lead by example. Profitable corporations like Costco see higher wages as the smart way to boost productivity and reduce turnover. We should too. In the coming weeks, I will issue an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to pay their federally-funded employees a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour – because if you cook our troops' meals or wash their dishes, you shouldn't have to live in poverty."
Americans do and will support mayors, governors and state legislators who take this on, but how will they let their support be known is the question.


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Friday, October 17, 2014
Boyce: Talk Radio Is NOT Dying. In a new opinion piece posted today in TALKERS, Salem Communications VP/director, spoken word format and operations VP, New York region, Phil Boyce, answers the steady stream of critics who claim that news/talk radio is gasping its last gulp of air. He writes, "They seem to come out of the woodwork these days. Most of them never understood talk radio, and why it got so big. Some of them have their own personal dislikes about the format, and now that there are rumors of our death, they relish in it. I have seen more reasons for this than I can shake a stick at, and NONE of it makes sense to me." Boyce takes issue with the findings of the recently released report from Bridge Research (originally exclusively published in TALKERS on10/15) stating that listeners are fatigued by the repetitive nature of today's media news cycle and talk radio's response to it. Boyce also answers a widely disseminated blog by a political science professor in Human Events claiming talk radio is dying because of "conservative greed" and takes a shot at Nielsen's ongoing exclusion of online numbers when tallying radio audience figures, an omission that is particularly detrimental to news/talk. To read Phil Boyce's entire piece, please click here.
Dave Ramsey Delivers in Seattle. This photo shows nationally syndicated talk radio superstar and New York Times best-selling author Dave Ramsey heading out onto the stage at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on October 16 where he presented his "Legacy Journey LIVE!" event. For this presentation, Ramsey's daughter, Rachel Cruze, joined him on stage to talk about winning with money, strengthening marriages and leading children with confidence. The day before, Ramsey hosted his "EntreLeadership 1 Day Event" along with speakers Chris Hogan and Christy Wright. That presentation focused on how to run a business using the same common-sense principles that Ramsey practices in his own company of more than 400 team members. Local affiliate KTTH partnered with Ramsey to promote the events. Station program director Jason Antebi says, "Whenever Dave comes to town, people get excited – from the listeners to the station's staff. Not only does he provide great inspiration and insight to listener's lives through his show and top-notch events, his team offers some great tips we can impart to our sellers. Can't Dave just move to Western Washington?"
Salem Stations Hold Listener Rallies in Advance of Elections. Three of the conservative news/talk stations owned by Salem Communications are holding listener rallies in the weeks leading up to the November 4 elections. On October 18, KSKY, Dallas "660 AM The Answer" welcomes Premiere Networks syndicated star Sean Hannity who joins local hosts Mark Davis and Jon David Wells to a sold-out event where potential 2016 presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz will appear. On October 19 in Glendale, California KRLA "AM 870 The Answer" is presenting "Town Hall 2014" featuring the "Morning Answer" team of Brian Whitman, Ben Shapiro and Elisha Krauss, along with Salem Radio Network national hosts Dennis Prager, Michael Medved and Hugh Hewitt. Townhall.com columnist Katie Pavlich will also be in attendance. Then on October 24 and 25, WIND, Chicago "AM 560 The Answer" presents an event featuring local host and former congressman Joe Walsh, morning team John Howell and Amy Jacobson, Sean Hannity, potential presidential candidate Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, author and speaker Mark Steyn, and Radio America syndicated personality Dana Loesch. Sean Hannity comments, "It's always a blast to see our listeners face-to-face and feel their excitement as we move into the final stretch of this important election season." Salem VP/director of spoken word format Phil Boyce says, "All of our news/talkers have been all over this election season for months and these events will help them capitalize on the enthusiasm and interest in three of our largest markets. It's just another thing we do to stay connected to the community."
Odds & Sods. At the CBS RADIO cluster in Chicago, the company promotes Ashley Fields from her director of marketing position at sports talk WSCR to marketing director of all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM and WSCR. According to Chicago media writer Robert Feder, the addition of Cubs broadcasts on WBBM-AM beginning next season means a new focus on sports programming for the all-newser. Feder reports Fields will also "oversee integrated marketing and non-tradition revenue efforts for Cubs baseball and Bears football on WBBM Newsradio and White Sox baseball on 'The Score.'"…..SiriusXM personality Joe Madison is one of a number of DC VIPs being honored in Washington on Sunday, October 26 at "No Permission Needed 2014" – the 10th anniversary celebration and afternoon of fine art by M. Gasby Brown. The event pays tribute to Detroit natives who've "lived, worked and played in Washington, DC." WPGC, Washington news anchor Guy Lambert is serving as master of ceremonies for the celebration…..Former WQAM, Miami evening personality Kevin Rogers is now handling weekend news anchor duties for iHeartMedia's crosstown news/talk WIOD. During his time with Beasley Broadcast Group, Rogers also was studio host for the Florida Panthers Radio Network…..Angie Austin is the new host of "Daybreak USA," syndicated by Ten Syndication and IRN-USA Radio Network. She most recently was a personality at Crawford Broadcasting-owned religious stations KLTT and KLVZ in Denver.
Bob & Tom Debut Customized Football Songs. The first affiliate to get a Bob & Tom customized football song is iHeartMedia-owned classic rock WOFX, Cincinnati "Fox 92.5." The Westwood One-syndicated morning show duo is creating the songs for affiliates in markets with college or pro football teams. The song for WOFX promotes the Bob & Tom show while getting listeners pumped for the next Bengals matchup. Sample the Cincinnati Bengals song, "Who Dey,"
Ebola Pandemic Threat Tops Talkers TenTM for Week of October 13-17. The growing threat of an Ebola pandemic along with associated topics including criticism of the CDC, the Obama Administration's response and questions about travel restrictions combined to be the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio this week. At #2 on the Talkers TenTM was the battle against ISIS. Following at #3 was the looming mid-term elections and chatter about the possibility of a majority change in the House and at #4 was Florida's Charlie Crist–Rick Scott debate flap. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio each week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week's complete chart here.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Current TV Fires Back at Keith Olbermann. Fledgling network Current TV is countersuing former "Countdown" host Keith Olbermann in the wake of his messy departure from the operation. Entertainment Weekly reports the Al Gore-founded network is calling Olbermann's $70 million suit against the network "frivolous" and "riddled with falsehoods and distortions." "Current seeks a determination that it is no longer obligated to pay Mr. Olbermann who, having already been paid handsomely for showing up sporadically and utterly failing to keep his end of the bargain, now seeks to be paid tens of millions more for not working at all." The complaint also refers to Olbermann's April 3 appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman" during which he stated the situation was "my fault" and admitted "I screwed up." Current TV filed its complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Rumor Confirmed: Limbaugh to Leave WPHT, Philadelphia; Michael Smerconish to Air Live from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Yesterday (4/9) TALKERS reported the rumor that Premiere Networks' Rush Limbaugh would leave longtime affiliate WPHT and be replaced by WYD Media's Michael Smerconish live in the 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm daypart. CBS Radio is confirming that switch will take place with Premiere Networks saying Limbaugh will appear elsewhere in the market, though neither source is giving specifics on when the changes will take place. Absent another major signal talk outlet in Philly, speculation is that Merlin Media will take new acquisition WKDN-FM, Philadelphia (licensed to Camden, New Jersey) news/talk in the near future and put Limbaugh on the station. Meanwhile, Michael Smerconish returns to a live broadcast (he's currently being delayed to PM drive) on WPHT, the station where he hosted a very successful AM drive program for many years.
WSCR, Chicago's Dan McNeil Clears Air with Listeners About Absence. Chicago sports talk host Dan McNeil told his listeners his absence from CBS Radio's WSCR for the past six weeks was due to what he could best describe as a nervous breakdown that resulted from his ceasing to take the mood stabilizer Lamictal. McNeil says after he stopped taking the drug he became depressed and sought treatment for depression and substance abuse. Time Out Chicago's Robert Feder reports McNeil was open and honest with his listeners saying, "I know with you listeners I have a lot of work to do to regain your trust, as I'm doing with the most important people in my family. And I hope you'll give me the benefit of the doubt and give me a chance to re-earn that trust." McNeil co-hosts the midday show at WSCR alongside Matt Spiegel.
Sid Rosenberg to Be Off WQAM, Miami This Week. After an arrest on Thursday of last week on DUI and driving with a suspended license charges, WQAM, Miami talk host Sid Rosenberg was on the air last Friday. But he was not hosting his show yesterday and the Miami Sun-Sentinel reports WQAM program director Lee Feldman stating he'll be off the air all week. It's unclear what Rosenberg's status with the station is – whether he's been suspended or is out for medical reasons – but he is not expected to return to the station this week.
CRN Digital Talk Radio Expands into the Hawkeye State. Sunland, California-based CRN Digital Talk Radio announces it has struck a deal with Iowa Network Services to bring its six audio HD channels to cable subscribers in the state. CRN chief executive officer and founder Michael Horn states, "We are pleased to join with Iowa Network Services and provide their customers with our top-rated and highly entertaining talk radio programming." Iowa Network Services is based in Des Moines and serves 57 independent telecommunications firms providing internet, data, telephone and cable television service throughout Iowa. INS video content manager Sarah Roeder says, "INS is excited to bring CRN Digital Talk Radio to Iowa. The diverse programming will add value to our existing content." CRN Digital Talk Radio states it offers more than 100 original shows along with a stellar roster of top syndicated programs hosted by radio veterans such as Lou Dobbs, Barry Farber, Dennis Prager, Cindy Laverty, Laura Ingraham, Mancow, Michael Savage and Doug Stephan among others. "Iowa Network Services subscribers will also enjoy the popular Robert Conrad show, featuring the TV legend, as well as the Larry Manetti show, starring the former 'Magnum P.I.' star."
KNST, Tucson Hosts Arizona Congressional Race Debate. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's KNST, Tucson is hosting a debate among the four Republican candidates vying for the Congressional seat vacated by former Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords earlier this year. KNST morning host Garret Lewis will moderate the debate along with National Republican Committee member Bruce Ash. Candidates Frank Antenori, Jesse Kelly, Martha McSally and Dave Sitton will face off in the April 17 primary to determine who will battle Democrat Ron Barber and Green Party candidate Charlie Manolakis in the June 12 special election. The debate will take place Thursday evening at the Quail Creek Country Club and will be broadcast live on KNST and 97.1 FM.
Hubbard Broadcasting's WFED, Washington Wins "Headliner Award" for Website. Hubbard Broadcasting's Federal News Radio announces it has been honored with a 2012 National Headliner award for a second place win in the category of Radio-Affiliated Website. Federal News Radio web manager Julia Ziegler states, "What makes FederalNewsRadio.com so successful is the fact that everyone on our staff contributes to the web product – from our reporters and web staff, to our producers and anchors. Our most innovative web projects always come from staff members bringing their individual skills, knowledge and ideas together." WFED, Washington program director Lisa Wolfe says, "We offer a lot of interactivity with our surveys, multi-media features, radio interviews on demand, photo slide-shows and videos. We have improved the graphic experience with some excellent data visualization. The goal is to push our capabilities to be in the vanguard of digital journalism."
KQTH-FM, Tucson Morning Host Jon Justice Hospitalized for Heart Surgery. Jon Justice hosts the morning drive show at Journal Broadcasting's news/talk KQTH-FM, Tucson. He suffered a heart attack in 2009 and explains via the station's video blog (pictured here) from the ICU that doctors will operate on him to fix a prior valve replacement that needs repair. Justice says doctors expect him to recover quickly and he hopes to be home from the hospital by the weekend.
Jerry Doyle Live on the Strip. That's Talk Radio Network star Jerry Doyle broadcasting live from the Suncoast Hotel and Casino on April 6. Doyle and flagship station KDWN, Las Vegas co-produced the appearance which will become a monthly live broadcast at which Doyle's fans can take part in what he calls "radio magic." After Doyle's three-hour broadcast, he took questions from fans and talked about "the things they won't let me talk about on the radio."
GOP Primary Race/2012 Presidential Campaign, Tepid Jobs Report/Stock Market Activity, Status of Obama Care, Syrian Violence and Mike Wallace Passes Away Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/9). The Republican primary race and the 2012 presidential campaign; the falling Dow on the heels of a weak jobs report; the Supreme Court's Obama Care hearing and analysis of the law's impact on the nation's deficit; an increase in Syrian violence; and the death of journalist Mike Wallace were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame. That's Bob Kevoian of the nationally syndicated Premiere Networks Bob & Tom show at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Opening Day leading the fans in the traditional 7th inning stretch singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Bob & Tom produced a live remote broadcast from the Whiskey Bar in downtown Cincinnati on Opening Day. Members of the Bob & Tom crew, including Tom Griswold and Kristi Lee, participated in the Opening Day parade in Cincinnati. Griswold and Lee rode in affiliate Fox 92.5's car in the parade.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Radio Talk Host Lynn Samuels Dies at Age 69. Longtime New York talk radio host Lynn Samuels passed away at her home in Queens on December 24 of apparent natural causes. Samuels, who had been working at Sirius XM, was found by police after she failed to show up for her radio show earlier on Saturday. There was no sign of foul play and friends tell authorities e-mails sent Friday indicate she didn't appear troubled. Samuels broke into commercial talk radio in the 1980s after working at Pacifica's hard-left non-com WBAI, New York. She hosted the Saturday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm program at Buckley Broadcasting's WOR, New York for a period of time. Then-PD John Mainelli was overhauling the programming at WABC, New York in 1988 when he brought her aboard. He tells TALKERS she was working for nothing at WBAI when he found her, "She used to say that WBAI considered her 'too conservative' for them but she pulled in more money than anybody during the fund-raisers so they kept her on. She was back-to-back with Rush Limbaugh on WABC for the first few years and their ratings grew precisely in tandem." Mainelli says subsequent management moved Samuels around the WABC schedule, eventually to weekends, before letting her go. She held a daily show at Sirius XM for a number of years before being moved to the weekend. Mainelli says that, like many other talk hosts, she cut her teeth calling in to talk shows, "In Lynn's case, she frequently called Bob Grant and always got him so mad that he would ultimately hang up on her with his trademark, 'Get off my phooooooooone!' She was a grenade-armed sweetheart and steel-clad softie, incredibly mentally alert and curious about everything. Endearingly quirky and funny as hell. Listeners could never predict how she'd approach brand new topics, which is so unlike the knee-jerk partisan predictables of 2011." SiriusXM is honoring Samuels on a special edition of The Alex Bennett Program this morning (12/27), live from 7:00 am to10:00 am ET on SiriusXM Left/ch.127. Veteran broadcaster Richard Bey, a longtime friend and colleague of Samuels, is filling as guest host of the show December 27-29 while Bennett is on vacation. On Wednesday (12/28), they will join forces — with Bey continuing to serve as guest host and Bennett returning from vacation for one day to join him in studio — to salute Samuels' life, ideas and legendary broadcasting career, throughout which, according to a SiriusXM spokesperson, "She spoke without a filter and with honesty, humor and passion."
Kevin McCullough Appears on TALKERS TV. Kevin McCullough, host of the daily nationally syndicated "Kevin McCullough Show" and co-host of the weekend "Baldwin/McCullough Show" with Stephen Baldwin, is interviewed by TALKERS managing editor Kevin Casey on TALKERS TV. The conversation took place at the recent "It's Time to Talk Day" radio row presented by TALKERS in conjunction with Talk Radio News Service and Liz Claiborne, Inc. to raise awareness about the widespread societal problem of domestic violence. The seventh annual installment of this major talk media event took place in the fashion showroom at Liz Claiborne, Inc.'s Midtown Manhattan headquarters. McCullough shows Casey and the TALKERS TV audience his fascinating array of portable remote equipment conveniently set up to allow him to communicate with his audience via several venues – radio and television – utilizing audio, video and digital elements, all operable by the host himself. This informative must-see video can be viewed on the right side of this page.
Rumor: Strong FM Signal Coming for WGST, Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Rodney Ho is reporting that Clear Channel may be moving toward a new FM simulcast situation for news/talk WGST, Atlanta. The station is currently simulcasting on a translator at 92.3 but the signal does not penetrate the northern suburbs of Atlanta. Ho reports Clear Channel is quietly cutting the staffing at Regional Mexican "El Patron" – WBZY-FM at 105.3 – possibly with plans to move the station to a different signal and simulcast WGST on the 105.3 frequency. Ho notes that WGST had an FM simulcast at 105.7 in the 1990s but that ended in 1999.
Clear Channel Combines Two FMs with AM in Mansfield, Ohio for WMAN-AM/FM. Gone are classic hits FMs WXXR-FM and WSWR-FM as Clear Channel combines them with existing AM WMAN (1400) to create WMAN-AM/FM. Market manager Bill Clark tells the Mansfield News Journal, "The motivation to make these changes is simple. Younger radio listeners, those under 35, rarely visit the AM band. Most were raised never having been aware that the AM band existed. This gives us the opportunity to expose younger listeners to the spoken word format." In addition to Premiere Networks programs Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity, the station also airs local morning drive host Rusty Cates and the early evening sports talk show "Sports Grill" with Aaron Hines.
KQV, Pittsburgh President and GM Robert Dickey, Sr. Dies at 84. All-news KQV, Pittsburgh was purchased by Robert Dickey, Sr. and Richard Mellon Scaife in 1982 when they formed Calvary, Inc. to operate the station they believed they were saving from extinction. Calvary has operated the station ever since with many of the station's employees having worked there for decades. Dickey died at his home in Oakland, Pennsylvania on December 24 after suffering a brief illness. Dickey started in radio at KDKA, Pittsburgh in 1954. He worked his way up in the business and eventually became general manager of WINS, New York and earned his place as part of the management team that created the "You give us 22 minutes, we'll give you the world" news format. Dickey moved back to Pittsburgh in 1976 to manage Taft's WDVE-FM and KQV. When KQV's all-news format appeared to be in trouble, he and Scaife formed Calvary and bought the station.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tara Servatius and Dave Priest New Morning Duo at WRNN-AM/FM, Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Sun News reports former WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte talk host Tara Servatius and radio pro Dave Priest replace Steve Porter as host of the station's morning drive show. NextMedia Radio market manager Barry Brown says in a release that the station is making changes to better serve the full-time residents of Myrtle Beach. "WRNN is offering a fresh, new, unique voice to entertain and inform and a new conversation for Myrtle Beach from 6:00 to 10:00 weekday mornings. WRNN extends a welcome to those who may not regularly listen with the addition of Tara Servatius." Porter, who would only say he wishes the station well and is moving on, invested in the station back in 1995 and has been involved in the programming since that time.
GHB Broadcasting's Sports WIST, New Orleans Adds New Morning Host. Former Times Picayune Saints beat writer Brian Allee Walsh hosts the morning drive show from 6:00 am to 8:00 am. WIST general manager Dan Frazier says the show is followed by the Dan Patrick program with the rest of the day featuring local programs: Larry Holder and New Orleans Hornets studio personality Gus Kattengell host the locally produced "Sports Hangover" show from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by local host Eric Asher from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and local legend Kaare Johnson from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The station – the flagship for Tulane University athletics – features a rotating cast of local sports experts and personalities for its weeknight evening programming.
Current TV Names Jason Odell EVP, Technology. The commentary and information-intensive cable channel announces it brings aboard Jason Odell to oversee IT, web engineering and broadcast engineering. The company states that Odell "brings two decades of experience in media systems management and broadcast engineering on a number of platforms to Current as the network ramps up its TV and digital programming with a focus on news analysis and political commentary. Most recently, he consulted for CNN, and helped the network introduce innovations such as augmented reality, and the use of immersive graphics driven by election data, for use in election coverage." Odell reports to Current president David Bohrman and says of his new position, "I'm very excited to be a part of Current. This network has innovation in its DNA. With the election fast approaching, we have our work cut out for us, but I am confident that with this team and with David Bohrman at the wheel we can get this thing up to ramming speed, and provide viewers with the truth, and a unique, much-needed perspective on politics."
Genesis Communications Network Adds Two Shows to its Lineup. GCN begins syndicating the "Common Sense Club" hosted by Scott Hennen airing daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ET and the Mike Siegel show that airs daily from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am ET. GCN says of Siegel, "He applies real world expertise delivering solutions to everyday problems. Mike hails from Brooklyn, and is a communications consultant, a media giant, a big-mouth lawyer, a liberal-turned-conservative and an advocate of business." It notes that Hennen, "has been a guest host for Sean Hannity and Jason Lewis. Named 'The Rush Limbaugh of the Prairie' by The Wall Street Journal, Scott has also authored a new book titled, Grassroots: A Common Sense Action Agenda for America about the game-changing force in American politics — the Tea Party movement."
Media Matters Produces Weekly Show on Sirius XM. The six-week, two-hour weekly program will air on Sirius XM's Left channel live Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (with replays on Sunday) beginning September 24. "Media Matters Radio" will be hosted by Media Matters EVP Ari Rabin-Hart and executive producer Bradley Herring. The program promises to "systematically analyze a cross section of print, broadcast, cable, radio, and Internet media outlets for conservative misinformation and alert listeners to take action."
GOP Candidates to Debate, Palestinian-U.N. Statehood Bid, Stock Market Activity and Obama Debt Reduction Plan Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/21). The 2012 presidential GOP candidates and their debate scheduled for this evening, the Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations, Dow drops in trading and President Obama's plan to reduce the nation's debt were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research by TALKERS.
Bob & Tom Comedy Bus Tour Kicks Off. The Premiere Networks syndicated Bob & Tom show kicked off the Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Bus Tour this week with an appearance at Cracker's Comedy Club in Bob Kevoian's and Tom Griswold's home base market of Indianapolis. The tour – now in its sixth year – features a rotating ensemble of comedians appearing on stages all across America. This tour will hit cities including: South Bend, Indiana; Dubuque, Iowa; Colorado Springs; Salt Lake City; Boise; Richland, Washington; and more. Pictured here are (from l-r): Chick McGee, Dan Cummins, Kristi Lee, Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, April Macie, Donnie Baker and Shane Mauss.


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parts of Hunan Province, including Changsha
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Martyrs' Park, Seaworld, and Window of the World. We visit the famous Shaoshan, Yueyang Tower, Junshan Island, and the majestic mountains and intricate caves of Zhang Jia Jie.
A brief stop in Beijing yields enough time to catch the beautiful Yiheyuan, the National Theater, Qinghua University, the Olympic Park, and some other scenic places.
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Since we last wrote in March, global markets have continued their rise in response to worldwide recovery. The title says it all. There have been 1,065 trading days since the S&P 500's March 9, 2009 recession low. Any who doubt we are in a bull market—and there are some—should consider the record. The National Bureau of Economic Research judged that June 2009 marked the US economy's recession trough. It took the US until September 2011, a little over three years, to fully recover to its immediate pre-recession level measured by GDP (adjusted for inflation). Since then, GDP has grown by 3.3%—$443.2 billion—through March, the latest reading.1
From that recession low, US equities are up +141% in successive rallies (CHART 1). The latest run starting on November 15 has taken the US market up +20% and is approaching the moves of +33% and +22% in 2010 and 2011, with brief but sometimes painful corrections in between. Global stocks followed a similar but more muted pattern. The MSCI All Country World (ex US) Index, a representation of global markets outside of the US, is up +92% from a March 2009 low. The impacts on investor confidence of Europe's banking turmoil and China's slowing economy are no doubt responsible for the 49% US outperformance of global markets.
The centrally important 10-year US Treasury bond hit a low yield of 1.39% last July 24 and has been working higher ever since, closing at 2.13% on June 1, 2013 (CHART 2). A rising 10-year rate is not necessarily bad because it signals that economic activity is increasing. Certainly the positive impact of the Fed's actions is being felt.
Validating these market signals is the real economy of jobs, housing, tax revenues and government deficits which all improved, along with many other measures of recovery. The latest Department of Labor survey of non-farm employment shows jobs increasing at 196,000 per month on average, year-to-date through April, the highest rate of increase since 2005.2
We are hearing reports of bidding contests between house buyers. The Federal Housing Financing Agency lends credence to the anecdotes with its recent report that the rate of increase in house prices has moved sharply higher from an annual rate of 1.2% last September to 15.6% in March, the latest report.3
Lastly, despite a great deal of anxiety and spilled ink about runaway government spending and the resulting deficit, the federal deficit has been sharply shrinking. As tax revenues have risen along with the economy—recall the New Year's Day 'compromise' that raised taxes and the Sequester's spending cuts kicking in on March 1—the US government budget has moved to a surplus in April from a post-recession deficit low point in February 2012.4
One would expect tax revenue to pour in during April and the budget to improve each year. What is striking this year is the rising swing from March to April of $219.42 billion versus $198.2 billion last year—another data point attesting to the economy's recovery. Only the gullible, however, would believe a surplus is sustainable without huge changes to entitlement spending; but the progress is undeniable and gives the Fed and Treasury more time to walk back the massive stimulus when the time arrives.
All this positive and measurable recovery news would not be obtained without the ongoing commitment by the Fed to suppress interest rates in order to promote recovery. Indeed, Chairman Bernanke must have read Emerson, "Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."5
The great question is, will experiments continue to work? Can the Fed deftly dial back its aggressive quantitative easing initiatives so that a toxic burst of inflation remains only a possibility and avoids rattling expectations so much that a serious economic and market correction occurs? So far, investors vote yes, but they are clearly becoming worried. Fed Governors and Regional Presidents are increasingly and publicly debating the right moment to lighten the foot on the liquidity gas pedal. Sometime later this year is emerging as a likely possibility, at which point the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will have judged the US economy to be strong enough to continue to grow in the face of diminishing Fed support. The debate will likely unsettle many observers, but the decision, when it comes, is bullish.
Productive assets—that is equities—are winning, and will, in our judgment, continue to win the day versus the classic inflation hedges of gold and hard assets, e.g., commodities. Gold has had a humbling -27% correction from the high last October 4. A broad measure of commodities, the Dow Jones UBS Index, is off -26% from its high on April 29, 2011. Only a small fraction of the world's known gold is put to productive use; the rest is valued by the collective level of fear. Among the useful commodities, copper's +483% price run-up between September 2002 and the pre-recession peak in June 2008 was not ignored by miners who invested heavily in new mines. More supply means downward pressure on copper prices, and slower-growing Chinese economy has not helped.
What is apparent is that for some time the fundamental relationship between equities and bonds is again intact: equity prices and bond yields are moving up together. This is consistent with a recovering economy where rising demand leads to higher prices of things and of money. This has not always been so in the post-2008 period where there was realistic fear that higher interest rates would snuff out recovery and bring a return to recession. The Fed's success and the economy's progress beg a critical question: will investors now bid up prices in anticipation of rising profits, or will they focus on higher interest rates as an overwhelming headwind to profit growth? For the past year this anticipation has trumped fear (CHART 3).
This question is important because year-over-year earnings growth has been slowing, animating some to wonder if growth has stalled and renewed recession is at hand. Just reported, S&P 500 companies' first quarter 2013 earnings grew at +6.1% while sales revenue advanced by +9.2% from the prior year. Estimates for growth in the second quarter 2013 show a slump to +4.8% for earnings and a barely positive +0.96% for sales. Estimates for the third and fourth quarters show strong acceleration and suggest the second quarter will be the low. The economy's strength suggests the analysts will be right, but the market's path forward depends on growth returning (CHART 4).
Another positive marker is the shift by investors from defensive to cyclical companies. This change suggests to us that investors are less fearful, agree with the analysts and see economic growth and earnings accelerating into next year (CHART 5).
Lastly, the negative real interest rates (yield minus inflation) are a powerful influence to invest idle cash. This observable fact has no doubt been a factor supporting the equity market's rise (CHART 6).
The core lesson of the past five years, after Lehman, is not to fight a committed Fed. Indeed, central banks across the globe, most recently joined by the Bank of Japan, are committed to sustaining stimulus until economies can withstand tightening. Only Eurozone governments are still toying with austerity. We can allow our imagination to locate the inevitable dangers created by the Fed's 'experiments' hitting markets in the immediate future, but doing so today has and will, we believe, come with a hefty opportunity cost. The accumulated evidence of real growth, low inflation and committed central bank support tells us the +141% has further to go.
We are today just at the threshold of a period when sustainable economic recovery is coming into view. As such, we are maintaining full exposures to equities and among them emphasizing US companies. As the evidence of global recovery keeps increasing, we expect to expand allocations to smaller companies and emerging markets in coming months. Our optimism, however, does not ignore the many risks and threats to investors' growing confidence. We are not naïve to think the pathway ahead will be smooth, and the evidence is the meaningful corrections in each of the past three years. No one can predict what event will shake confidence, but we believe the ever-present 'known unknown' should not divert attention from the evidence and the potential for further market gains. The risk posed by the obvious challenges—for example, the threat of sharply higher oil prices from Mideast turmoil— appears worth taking when arrayed against the increasing confirmation that a sustainable global recovery is underway.
Mackin Pulsifer
1. Bloomberg, US Real GDP, quarterly data, USD.
2. Source: US Department of Labor.
3. Bloomberg; Federal Housing Financing Agency, Monthly House Price Index, Monthly Change, Purchase Only.
4. Bloomberg; US Government monthly surplus/deficit.
5. Ralph Waldo Emerson; Section: The Conduct of Life (1860).
We have increased our equity allocation to an overweight recommendation reflecting positive macroeconomic trends and the lack of attractive investment alternatives in today's environment.
- While stock valuations have increased, they still appear reasonable in our view.
- Our bias remains toward US firms as the US continues to appear to be the best house on the global block.
- We expect to expand allocations into small-cap and emerging markets as global economic strength continues to build.
We are maintaining an underweight fixed income allocation due to our expectation of relatively low income and return potential for the asset class in the near-term.
- We continue to favor both the municipal tax-exempt and corporate sectors relative to Treasuries and mortgage-backed sectors.
- Although we believe gradually rising rates will cap the return profile relative to historical experience, the asset class still possesses diversification, low risk, and negative correlations relative to most risk assets.
We are recommending that portfolios be fully invested, with cash allocated at no more than 5%.
Interview with Ronald Sanchez
Executive Vice President and Director of Fixed Income Strategies
An unprecedented demand for bonds from central banks and investors has defined the fixed income markets since the credit crisis. Today, with the S&P 500 making new highs, our Fiduciary Trust Forum examines whether a "great rotation" in investor demand away from bonds and toward stocks is underway.
Q. Do you believe investors are beginning to abandon bonds in favor of stocks?
RON: Much has been written this year regarding a "great rotation" whereby investors reduce elevated fixed income allocations in favor of equities as the heightened post-credit crisis conservatism further subsides. While in the long- and even medium-term we subscribe to this point of view, we see little to persuade us that this dynamic is happening at present or will happen in the near-term. Instead, data shows investors funding the flows into stocks largely from cash reserves, with bond investments also remaining robust.
Q. Are investors' perspectives changing in regard to risk and return?
RON: When looking at the performance of the US equity market, it would appear to us that over the past few quarters investors have undergone a reassessment of risk and return. The S&P 500 has been one of the best performing global equity markets year-to- date. It bested just about all developed markets ex-Japan. It has also outperformed bond market performance as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. The US stock market outperformance is even more pronounced when compared with emerging markets, where broad emerging market indices have had negative absolute performance during 2013.
Q. How has the S&P 500 run-up affected valuation?
RON: The valuation gap between stocks and bonds has narrowed as equity risk premiums have compressed and equity prices rose. Reflecting this, the price-to-earnings ratio on the S&P 500 began 2012 at 13.2 times and has expanded to 15.9 times today.
We believe that US risk assets have been repriced presumably on the basis of changing investor assumptions and perspectives. We believe these may include the perception of lower global systemic risk at the sovereign and banking level, extraordinary global liquidity, and perhaps crisis fatigue. This changing dynamic has contributed to the normalization of risk tolerance and investor focus slowly shifting back to a pursuit of return. This perspective is potentially supported by the drawdown in cash reserves and the recent price action in the gold markets throughout the quarter.
Q. How have interest rates been affected by the strong market performance?
RON: Despite the strong relative outperformance of the S&P 500 versus the broader US bond market year-to-date—+15.4% versus -0.9%—the general level of interest rates seems to be constrained on the upside. During the course of the first quarter, 10-year Treasury rates struggled to break out of their 2% range even as impressive data, particularly on housing and employment, buoyed equity markets.
During the second quarter interest rates have risen quite quickly during the month of May as the 10-year Treasury rose above the 2% threshold. During the first half of the year we have seen the long end of the Treasury market exhibit increased volatility relative to the second half of 2012 where Treasury yields were remarkably stable. We most likely are entering a period whereby the 10-year Treasury note hovers above the 2% level as opposed to below this range, which has been the case so far this year.
Q. How are investors bridging the income gap?
RON: With risk-free assets being absorbed by central bank buying and depressing the general level of interest rates globally, the desire for yield appears to remain in vogue. Exemplifying the unusual relationship between the valuation of bonds and stocks, some bond fund managers are including dividend-oriented equities in dedicated bond funds in an effort to capture better yield and return opportunities in the marketplace.
As investors look for opportunities within the broader equity market, there is a clear preference for dividend-oriented stocks as investors use these sectors as income substitutes given the lack of income in the traditional bond market. Stable companies with solid balance sheets and strong cash flow in defensive sectors have been the beneficiary during this period of strong equity market rally and are now trading at a premium to more growth-oriented sectors of the broader equity market.
That being said, it appears the same valuation gap between debt and equity markets is presently being capitalized upon by borrowers. For instance, Apple, one of the largest and most cash-rich companies in the world, raised $17 billion by accessing debt markets for the first time since before even the first iPod. The company capitalized on the valuation gap to raise capital which will not be dedicated to investment, but rather to increase both the dividend distribution level and the share repurchases, while sparing the company a multibillion dollar tax bill had repatriated overseas cash been used for those same purposes.
Q. Do you expect rates to increase as the economy continues to improve?
RON: With respect to fixed income markets, our view remains that we are presently at or near the bottom for rates. However, we see the move to a higher interest rate environment as a multi-year phenomenon. Our expectation for the balance of the year is that any rise in interest rates will occur on the longer end of the yield curve—10 years and longer—and will be relatively muted as risks to rates remain asynchronous as long as unprecedented central bank activism remains largely in place for the balance of the year.
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Monika Mikkelsen is a member of the CSA and a currently a National Board Member. A California native, Monika has been involved in casting since graduating from UCLA. She's cast over 70 films including the high profile features The Rock, Nixon, Cleaner and Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects and his Halloween franchise films. But it is the independent films that have her heart, starting with The Million Dollar Hotel for director Wim Wenders, Nurse Betty for Neil Labute, and all the precious treasures that live long and prosper in the festival world, like All God's Children Can Dance; Love, Liza; My Life Without You, and now the spectacular Bad Actress. Long live Alyssa Rampart-Pillage!


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What does it all mean? That is going to be the question that all of the political pundits are going to be attempting to answer after the midterm elections on Tuesday. While midterm elections generally favor the political party out of power, this election has some interesting nuances. While the Republicans appear poised to gain control of the House of Representatives, the Democrats seem as though they may be able to keep control of the Senate.
The mainstream media's narrative surrounding the midterm elections has been that the electorate is angry. The Republican Party's narrative for the midterm election is that President Obama and the Congressional Democrats are out of touch. The Democratic Party's narrative is that they prevented the recession from deepening. There may be some validity to these narratives, but they hardly describe the entirety of the election. While Tuesday night commentators from both sides will be spinning their own versions of what the midterm elections mean. But we will not really know what the midterm election actually mean until well after the concession phone calls and the victory speeches.
The Republican Party will no longer be the opposition party, and will no share the responsibility of governing with the Democrats. However, a Congress fractured along ideological lines is going to make it very difficult to govern. The Senate which experienced and unprecedented level of obstructionism from the Republicans during the last Congress will in all likelihood be able to accomplish little legislatively. Even if the Democrats retain their majority, the Republicans will have the votes to prevent anything from passing. Secret holds will likely remain on many of President Obama's nominees.
In the House the Republicans will have the majority, but it remains unclear if a Republican Speaker of the House will be able to control the Republican caucus. The freshman crop of Republican lawmakers will not be made up of moderate Republicans as the group of Republicans that we swept into office during the 1994 midterm elections. There will be a significant portion of Republican lawmakers that where elected with the backing of the Tea Party, and it is unlikely that they will be willing to negotiate are reach bipartisan deals. The Democrats in the House will also be much more ideologically liberal as many of the moderate Democrats that allowed the Democrats to achieve majorities in 2006 and 2008 will likely be defeated in the midterms.
So what does it all mean? The bigger the victory for Republicans, the better it is for the Democrats. Why? Because over the next two year the Congressional Republicans will remind the American public why they voted them out of office in the first place.
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Large Crane Is Large, Lifts Korean Warship
There are cranes, and then there are CRANES. This is one of the all capital ones.
This warship is the [South Korean] Cheonan, which has an interesting history. The 1,200-ton vessel was split into two after being struck by a North Korean torpedo. It sank into the Yellow Sea on the March 26th, 2010. 46 of the 104 members of the crew perished.
The rear section of the warship was recovered recently, on April 15th. The bow, which is pictured above, was lifted out of the water on April 24th
Hello, South Korea? This is the GW. I know it's the third time in a month, but I was wondering if maybe I could borrow your crane for a little. My penis is on the floor again.
Hit the jump for a shot of the whole crane. Which, SPOILER: It's f***ing huge.
gigantic crane lifts korean battleship out of the water! [technabob]
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Chicago Artist Jim Bachor repairs the citys potholes with an artistic flair, filling them with concrete and topping with mosaic art.
Jim Bachor
If installed in conditions that are too cold, the mosaics have a decreased chance of longevity.
Bachor has learned to choose potholes carefully. The ideal pothole is about 18x24 inches, with stable pavement around it.
Bachor's branded design mirrors the Chicago flagwhite, with four red stars sandwiched by two light-blue stripes.
Chicago's winters, with long stretches of subzero temperatures broken up by thawing periods, wreak havoc on the city's streets. Last winter, mosaic artist Jim Bachor watched Chicago DOT crews visit the same pit-plagued patches of pavement multiple times during the cold season, patching and re-patching the same stretches.
"The pothole right in front of our house was one of the particularly disgusting ones," Bachor says. "I thought it would be interesting to take my passion and meld it into a solution for at least one pothole."
Bachor's interest in mosaic dates back to the 1990s when he traveled to Europe to visit a friend. The ruins and artwork captured his imagination, but the mosaics especially resonated with him.
"Glass and marble never fade; those mosaics we see now look the way the artist intended centuries ago," he says.
In early summer of 2013, Bachor gathered concrete, tiles, mortar, and other materials to fix up that first pothole with a miniature mosaic. Fearing he might be pegged as a vandal rather than a van Gogh, he tackled the first under cover of night.
It was sort of a practice run; he has since performed seven more mosaic patches.
His branded design mirrors the Chicago flag—white, with four red stars sandwiched by two light-blue stripes. The first simply read "POTHOLE" but subsequent pieces feature other messages, such as the phone number of a nearby auto repair shop.
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I was asked some time ago to develop an application which involved sending multiple email messages. Later i realized that it is known as mass mail sender.
Means, if you launch an email marketing campaign sending a targeted newsletters and advertisements, you need a mass/bulk sender for that.
Although i have never used any, in fact i know how they work. Hey – you're talking to the email king here. I am just kidding … let's move on!
The spammers (i hope you are not one of them) usually are getting mail lists in Text format *.txt so they need the sender software to supports it. Once the sender imports the list it starts sending your newsletter/advert to all email addresses from the just imported list. Pretty cool right?
Well, if you thought so then i must dissapoint you. There are a lot of requirements that must be met before you will be able to use your sender. You need to set up reverse DNS (PTR Record), Domain keys, SPF records, MX records, Get your IP address whitelisted and much more but, it is out of scope of this post.
As mentioned earlier we should first import the email addresses from the text file(s). So let's do that. I assumed that you keep the text lists in Email_Lists folder.
Protected Sub btnImport_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnImport.Click Dim connection As New SqlConnection(ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings("MyConn").ConnectionString) Try connection.Open() For Each txt As String In Directory.GetFiles(Server.MapPath("Email_Lists")) Dim emails() As String = IO.File.ReadAllLines(txt) Dim reg As New System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex("\w+([-+.']\w+)*@\w+([-.]\w+)*\.\w+([-.]\w+)*") For Each email As String In emails If reg.IsMatch(email) Then Dim cmd As New SqlCommand() cmd.Connection = connection cmd.CommandText = "INSERT INTO EmailAddresses (Email) VALUES(@email)" cmd.CommandType = Data.CommandType.Text cmd.Parameters.Add("@email", Data.SqlDbType.VarChar).Value = email cmd.ExecuteNonQuery() cmd.Dispose() End If Next Next Catch ex As Exception Response.Write(ex.Message) Finally connection.Close() End Try End Sub
Ok we imported the new email addresses so now we are ready to move on.
The next step would be to send your newsletter or advert to the newly added recipients. I will not bother explaining all of it, but only those necessary parts, so here we go.
From the design aspect you should end up with something like this:
In the background you just need an implementation of the MailMessage and SmtpClient classes:
Private Sub StartCampaign() Dim connection As New SqlConnection("Data Source=xx.xxx.xxx.xxx,1433;" & _ "Initial Catalog=MyDB;" & _ "User ID=xxxxxx;Password=xxxxxxxx;") Try connection.Open() Dim command As New SqlCommand("SELECT TOP(@count) Email FROM EmailAddresses", connection) command.Parameters.Add("@count", Data.SqlDbType.Int).Value = Me.txtNumberOfMessages.Text Dim reader As SqlDataReader = command.ExecuteReader While reader.Read ' send new email to all returned addresses SendEmail(reader(0).ToString) End While reader.Close() Catch ex As Exception ' ToDo: something about the exception if any Finally connection.Close() End Try End Sub Private Sub SendEmail(ByVal email As String) ' declare new mail message Dim message As MailMessage = New MailMessage ' if you plan to have html content then enable property IsBodyHtml message.IsBodyHtml = True ' set the message subject message.Subject = Me.txtSubject.Text.Trim message.From = New MailAddress("firstname.lastname@example.com", "Your Company Name - Newsletter") message.To.Add(New MailAddress(email)) ' set the message body message.Body = Me.txtMessage.Text ' declare new smtpclient to send our message Dim mailClient As SmtpClient = New SmtpClient(Me.txtSmtp.Text, Me.txtSmtpPort.Text) mailClient.Send(message) message.Dispose() End Sub
That's it my friends. You just learned the basics of sending bulk email. Congrats!!


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David Halliday is a partner in the IT/Communications Practice Group in Baker & McKenzie's London office. His practice spans a broad range of contentious and non-contentious work in the IT/telecoms area, with particular focus on dispute resolution.
David's extensive experience in the IT and communications sector includes long-term technology services, outsourcing, software/systems procurement and development, and privacy and data protection. He focuses principally on dispute resolution in the field of technology and outsourcing contracts, and has represented numerous major suppliers and customers in contract renegotiation.
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Nottingham Law School
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Cambridge University, Queens' College
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These Paper Tea Lights ($32) remind us of ephemerally pretty Chinese lanterns. Of course, because we're afraid of starting fires and because we'd rather not blow $32 on something that will stain, burn up, or melt all over the table after a single use, we'll probably opt for stuffing these pretties with some nice flameless LED lights.
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A week into a musical show that runs through mid-April, The Palms dinner theatre's South Pacific is highlighting contrasts in Rodgers & Hammerstein's well-loved classic. Actors Debra Thais Evans, who plays the jolly, enterprising native Bloody Mary, and Andrew Van Allsburg in the role of Princeton-educated, idealistic, Lieutenant Joseph Cable visited in Mesa after the performance about how the World War II era show colors current day situations.
Most of us hum tunes like 'Some Enchanted Evening' and 'Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair' from this show, even if we don't know they originated on Broadway sixty years ago in an island love story that set racism as its central conflict. With Mesa's cast of raucously full-voiced, fun-loving sailors, it's easy to downplay.
"The audience loves that it's all cute on the surface, but the story behind it is dark and delves so much deeper," said Van Allsburg who is new to Prather Entertainment and South Pacific. "When we jump from the sort of dialed-down movie version to the stage, Lt. Cable and the show have more grit. It's a more realistic display that shows the entirety of the racism."
Cable and Bloody Mary's daughter are one of two couples torn between following their hearts or succumbing to long-standing prejudice. Fugitive Frenchman Emile deBeque (Brian Bowman) and US military nurse Nellie Forbrush (Paige Mattox) are the other.
"I saw the original revival of this show, and I gasped right during the production, 'Did she just say colored?!" recalled Evans, who is a delight on and off stage. "The word 'colored' is in the revival version of South Pacific (2008) that we're doing here in Mesa. Rodgers & Hammerstein just implied it in the original, but Nellie actually says the word that names what she can't handle in the update."
In fact, it was Mattox's most honest moment as Nellie last night, arriving as Act One closed. In a bubbly, enthusiastic whirlwind, her character has fallen head over heels for a man that her family and friends already question. Their ages and backgrounds are too, too dissimilar. But when doe-eyed, Georgia-born Nellie suddenly understands that heart-throb Emile's dark-pigmented children mean his past life had included interracial living on top of their many other differences, she can't comprehend how her heart can be so full of love and so horrified in the same instant. That's a lot of raw, scary emotion to expose to an audience. Mattox, however, rose to the occasion with surprising, genuine, perfect communication.
Prior to that scene, Bowman's deBeque had been both the show's strongest actor/musician and the emotional stronghold, with Nellie adding splashes of quirky bounce to his steady gait. With a Tom Hanks-like calming presence and a buttery baritone voice, his performance throughout the night epitomized the warmth and love that social tolerance breeds.
Evans' depiction of a minority trapped between dominating cultures shone, too. "I love Bloody Mary. I have my struggles with her, but so much about her, I love." Evans gushed about her jovial, optimistic character. "She is entrepreneurial. She is an amazing mother. We may question her methods, but she does it because she wants a better life for her child. She wants her child to be protected and safe."
At the end of the evening, that's what her beautifully-executed, racially-tense 'Happy Talk,' number and Cable's truthfully robust 'You've Gotta Be Carefully Taught' artfully depicted: fierce human love can and does blend, with soothing strokes, any clashes or mismatches that society blindly concocts.
"Prejudice--between races or other minorities--is here...will always be here, but we can deal with it," concluded Evans. "You've gotta work for it. If we can stay together through the obstacles, love really does conquer all."


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The Liberal Bulldogs rallied late for a 12-7 game two win over the Woodward Traveler B team for a split of the double header in Woodward Wednesday night. Jose Pando blasted a home run helping the Dogs score three in the sixth and three in the seventh for the win. Moscow's Ty Herman pitched the final four innings for the win.
Woodward won the first game 7-1 holding Liberal to just four hits.
The Bulldogs are 15-6 and play at Dodge City Friday at 2 p.m. before hosting Minneola Monday.
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Regardles of whether its a stocking top, a vtl, a thong peek or smuggling peanuts you can be sure that Jenni wont show a thing.
Which is a shame seeing as shes one of the hottest tv stars at the moment. But under the dress and the knickers there does seem to be a vtl, put on your magic eye glasses and see if you can spot it
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Hungry? Visit one of these five restaurants for a taste of what we crave.
1. Winter Waves
Imagine nibbling on a perfectly cooked piece of fish while sipping a fresh, inspired libation and looking out on the crystalline Pacific. Like what you're seeing (and savoring)? Then head to Splashes at The Surf & Sand in Laguna. Executive Chef David Fuñe's winter menu will tempt you with concoctions like the Pacific black cod. The tender fish is served with a pickled tempura eggplant, cilantro puree, squash and a sake broth. Ah, the good life… 1555 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949.376.2779
2. Maine Event
Delight in a jaw-dropping view of the Pacific and ply your palate with pan-Latin fare from Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. We can't get enough of the Maine lobster salad with sweet potatoes, baby spinach, lemon vinaigrette, a chile ancho-port reduction and chive oil. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000
3. California Dreamin'
It's got a patio that's steps from the sand, an indoor bar that spans almost the entire length of the restaurant (and offers a killer view of the ocean, its surfers, and teams of toned and tanned beach volleyball players), and a menu of inspired fare that can satisfy just about any hankering. I'm talking about Sandy's—a gem of a place with food that is (in California vernacular) awesome. But it's the seafood cocktail that is our obsession. A stack of sublime deliciousness, it delights with a base of tender shrimp and lobster, followed by a layer of chunky guacamole, and a topper of microgreens tossed in a citrus vinaigrette and a spicy-sweet drizzle of orange-chile sauce. One taste, and you'll be back for more. 315 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 714.374.7273
4. Rumari Has It
Ristorante Rumari is a family-run eatery that's been charming Laguna locals for years—thanks to its intimate, sophisticated surrounds and classic Italian cuisine. Our fave? The gnocchi al pesto. 1826 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949.494.0400
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An evening at Broadway by Amar Santana is like dining in a theater—Amar Santana's restaurant is a culinary performance extraordinaire. Start with the white bean and watercress salad, then enjoy the pan-roasted Scottish salmon and finish with a sweet grand finale: a banana and peanut butter parfait. It all deserves a standing ovation. 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, 949.715.8234


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The Career and Employment Services (C&ES) offices located on Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings Campuses provide job seeker services to students, alumni and employers.
Many employers list job openings each week. Full-time, part-time, temporary and volunteer positions are listed on the job board located on each campus. For application information on the jobs, take the job number to the Career and Employment Services Office on your campus or call with the job number to get more information.
Our online employment site is a great place for employers to list job opening. Employer services are available to employers who register through this site. All memberships are subject to the approval of the C&ES Committee. Current students and alumni have access to the site to view job openings.
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Jobs are posted at these campus locations:Columbus CampusWest Education Building-Career Services Office (next to book store) and strategic locations (East Education Building, Dormitories).
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Bridal show season in Michigan is about to pick up and kick into full gear, as the holidays usually bring a new flood of engagements to the state. For those already planning a 2013 wedding (or beyond), the busy holiday season usually doesn't bode well for wedding planning, so January usually is when brides and grooms will refocus their attention to planning the wedding of their dreams.
Because of this, many local wedding vendors participate in several bridal shows. Here is a partial list of some of the biggest shows in the Metro-Detroit area. Different organizations host different bridal shows, all with their own unique style and flair.
Bridal shows are great ways to gather ideas for your wedding, as well as take advantage of "show specials" from many different kinds of wedding vendors. Best of luck to you!
Listed below are bridal shows being hosted by each organization:
Bridal Celebrations - For more info or discount tickets, go to cbride.com.
- Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 - Winter Bridal Celebrations at the Palace
- Sunday, Jan. 27 - Bridal Celebrations at the Dearborn Inn
- Sunday, Feb. 10 - Auburn Hills Marriott at Centerpoint
Brides To Be - For more info or discount tickets, go to bridestobe.us.
- Sunday, Jan. 6 - Fern Hill Golf Club
- Sunday, Jan. 20 - The Fairlane Club (Their biggest expo)
- Sunday, Jan. 27 - The Sheraton, Novi
- Sunday, Feb. 10 - Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel
- Sunday, Feb. 17 - The Italian-American Banquet Center of Livonia
- Sunday, Feb. 24 - Macedonian Cultural Center, Troy
- Sunday, Mar. 10 - The Holiday Inn, Southgate
- Sunday, Mar. 24 - Petruzello's, Troy
- Sunday, Apr. 14 - Club Monte Carlo, Shelby Township
Viviano Flower Shop - For more info or discount tickets, go to whimsicaloccasions.com.For more info or discount tickets, click here.
- Sunday, Mar. 3 - Bridal Extravaganza 2013, Best Western Sterling Inn
Whimsical Occasions - For more info or discount tickets, go to whimsicaloccasions.com.
- Sunday, Jan. 20 - The San Marino Club, Troy
- Sunday, Feb. 10 - Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, Clarkston
- Sunday, Feb. 24 - Iroquois Club, Bloomfield Hills


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Anchorage is a municipality in the heart of Alaska with a population of more than a quarter-million. Dubbed the northernmost city in the United States, this area is rich with U.S. history that can be discovered through an Anchorage public records search. This search may encompass a number of government offices and local agencies, ranging from the Department of Health for the state to individual city offices. It is helpful to know where to search public records in Anchorage, AK to make your quest as fast and accurate as possible. The quest begins by knowing the type of public records you need and the most likely government office to house those records. To initiate a free Anchorage public records search, consider the following:
Where are Anchorage Public Records Located?
The location for Anchorage gov public records will depend on the specific types of records of interest. Vital records, such as Anchorage birth and death certificates and marriage licenses, can be found at the Bureau of Vital Statistics through the State of Alaska. The restrictive nature of these records means that you must prove you are authorized to receive them in your request for copies. Court records for Anchorage, including misdemeanor, civil, small claims and felony records, can be located through Superior and District Court. The agency will not provide adoption, juvenile or mental records.
Understanding Anchorage Public Records Involving Court Proceedings
Finding Anchorage public records through the Alaska courts can be a complex process. The type of court proceedings will determine what type of court will hold the official documents. Anchorage public records can be found in both superior and district courts in the state. Superior courts have jurisdiction over all types of civil and criminal cases, while district courts only handle a select few types of these cases. It is generally best to begin an Alaska public records search in superior court, since this is where the majority of court records can be found.
Finding Anchorage Public Records Online
The offices that issue public records do not provide online Anchorage public records searches or documents. While the request form can be accessed through the appropriate government website, the form must either be snail mailed or faxed back to the agency to complete the records search and receive document copies. Agencies do not recommend emailing requests, since this procedure is not as secure. Regular requests are processed within three weeks, and heirloom requests are completed in six weeks.


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by Dr. Linda Burke-Galloway
Stephanie Saul's New York Times article, "The Gift of Life, and Its Price," affected me on a personal level. As an obstetrician and a victim of infertility, I am well versed with the inherent risks of IVF. Saul describes the exorbitant costs of fertility treatments and the increased complications of multiple births. We are still recovering from the aftermath of Nayda Suleman's controversial delivery. It's miraculous that neither Suleman nor her eight babies died.
In Saul's article, we follow the Mastera family who conceived twins through in Vitro Fertilization after four failed attempts using artificial insemination. The twins subsequently delivered prematurely at 32 weeks and were in the neonatal intensive care unit for approximately 51 days at a cost of $1.2 million dollars.
The average cost of an IVF cycle ranges from $12,000 to $25,000. Is there any wonder why there is a low compliance to follow the prescribed guidelines and attempt conception with just one embryo when the chances of a live birth are improved with two? Unfortunately, the greater the number of embryos, the greater the risk of preterm deliveries, therefore having a twin pregnancy is not a benign act. Even WITHOUT the benefit of IVF, a twin pregnancy is a high risk condition.
Twins are notorious for delivering prematurely, have an increased risk of the placenta separating too soon, increase the mother's chances of developing hypertension and 30% end up in the NICU. Twin pregnancies should be managed by high-risk obstetricians (aka maternal fetal specialists).
Coping with infertility is an emotional roller coaster, a ride I know all too well. In the end, my husband and I chose adoption and are the proud parents of two rambunctious little boys.
For those who are considering IVF, less is sometimes better than more. Should you opt to use more than one embryo and successfully conceive, PLEASE place your pregnancy in the hands of a skilled maternal fetal medicine specialist. I promise you won't regret it.
Linda Burke-Galloway, M.D., descended from two 19th-century midwives, is a board-certified ob-gyn and author of The Smart Mother's Guide to a Better Pregnancy: How to Minimize Risks, Avoid Complications, and Have a Healthy Baby. Dr. Burke-Galloway graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1987. She did her ob-gyn residency training at Harlem Hospital, a Columbia University teaching hospital.
Dr. Burke-Galloway's passion for babies inspired her to provide quality healthcare to medically underserved women, many of whom had high-risk problems. She is an expert in recognizing and managing obstetrical risks before they spin out of control and has prevented potential disasters for both mothers and their unborn babies. Dr. Burke-Galloway is also a medical malpractice consultant for the federal government.
Read more from Dr. Burke-Galloway at her blog.
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|Cumin Grilled Rib Eye with Chili-Lime Butter
While I made this with a rib eye, feel free to substitute any cut of beef you prefer.
There are two steps in creating the flavors for this dish. First there is the seasoning for the steak and then there is the Chili-Lime Butter that is melted over the steak when you remove it from the grill.
First, let's make the Chili-Lime Butter because you'll need to chill it before you use it.
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Early in the day, mix the butter, juice of one lime, cilantro, chili powder, garlic and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
Place the butter mixture on a piece of wax paper. Roll the butter mixture into a log shape, twist the ends and refrigerate until chilled and the butter is solid. You can keep this butter in the refrigerator for a week or free it for a longer period.
Now for the steaks. I serve approximately 1/2 pound portions per person in my family, but you should adapt this recipe to meet the proportions right for you.
- 2-1 pound rib eye steaks
- olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator approximately one hour before cooking. Combine the cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside.
Approximately 30 minutes before grilling, drizzle olive oil over both sides of the the steaks.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the steaks making sure to cover well. Set aside.
Grill the steaks to your desired doneness. We like medium rare. Place a couple of slices of the Chili-Lime Butter on each steak immediately when removing from the grill. You'll want the butter to melt over the steaks as you let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
I also made some grilled vegetables to serve with this meal. Grilled vegetables are a favorite with us. For this meal I tossed zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers, one jalapeno and one large onion with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped garlic.
These vegetables cooked for approximately 20 minutes on the grill. I stirred them every 5 minutes.
Get the recipe for the Cumin Grilled Rib Eye with Chili-Lime Butter by clicking the link.


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In 2009, for every 100,000 people in the Unites States, there were 439.7 violent crimes (including homicide) and 3,071.5 property crimes. But some states have remarkably higher crime rates than others.
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The Most Dangerous States
- The least peaceful state in the U.S.
- There are 11.2 murders on average per 100,000 people.
- The police presences is the highest in the country (542.8 officers per 100,000 people).
- Louisiana has the 8th worst violent crime rate in the U.S.
- Tennessee spends $11.67 billion every year to curb violent crime.
- 607.7 violent crimes occur for every 100,000 people.
- Tennessee ranks number 22 for incarceration rates.
- The crime rate has only gotten worse since 1991.
- With 654.7 violent crimes per 100,000 citizens, Nevada has the highest crime rate in the country.
- Nevada ranks 13th for number of police on the job.
- Resident have the second lowest access to basic necessities like food and health care.
The Safest States
- This peaceful state only has 120.2 violent crimes for every 100,000 people.
- Maine has the lowest incarceration rate (148 per 100,000).
- Maine also has the smallest police force…and the death penalty has been abolished since 1887.
- With only 1.1 murders for every 100,000 people, Vermont is extremely peaceful.
- The Green Mountain State has the 4th highest number of police.
- Vermont taxpayers spend only $447 million to manage violent crimes.
New Hampshire
- This state has the lowest murder rate in the United States (1 murder per 100,000 citizens).
- New Hampshire abolished the death penalty in 1964.
- 8.1% of the state's population is living in poverty – well below the national average.