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With calm waters and no hazardous weather conditions, questions are being asked about how the Costa Concordia crashed and capsized so quickly.
It has emerged that the £372m cruise ship was sailing around four miles off course before it struck rocks a few hundred metres from the tiny Tuscan holiday island of Giglio.
The impact ripped a 150ft gash in its hull, before the vessel began to list to the right and keel over as it took on water.
Passengers reported a power black-out and subsequent "boom" before a six-hour-long evacuation began.
Three people died as 4,000 panicked passengers and crew struggled to get off the ship by any means possible, including jumping and swimming to shore.
William Gibbons, chief executive of the Passenger Shipping Association, which represents cruise ship company's in the UK, has described the disaster as a "totally unprecedented incident".
He said: "We've never known anything like this before, we don't know how it happened.
"The cruise industry is in a state of shock and our thoughts go to all the passengers and crew who obviously had a horrendous time evacuating the ship."
Mr Gibbons has said cruises remain a "very safe and secure holiday" and vowed that any lessons learned from the disaster would be implemented by the industry as quickly as possible.
Travel writer Simon Calder told Sky News: "I look at it and think 'how could you possibly have fatalities in the 21st century on a very routine voyage off the coast of Italy?'
"It simply doesn't make sense."
He said there is a "new breed of ships which are vast structures supposed to be equipped with every possible safety measure in force".
"The fact that she could now be lying half-submerged off an Italian island after what was supposed to be a routine voyage is frankly terrifying."
Karen Jacques, chief operating officer, of Dryad Maritime, which provides risk
forecasts and advice to mariners, said many key questions need to be asked.
These include what speed the cruiser was doing; why it took a different route; whether there was a problem below the water level that allowed the Concordia to list so quickly; what decisions Captain Francesco Schettino took and where he was before the collision; what his role was during the evacuation and when he left the vessel, and an inquiry into the evacuation itself.
"My greatest concern as a seagoer is that it seems to have begun listing quite quickly," said Ms Jacques.
It suggests a possible problem below the water line, she added, and investigators need to study whether compartments were locked down properly or if there was a problem with the "bulk heads" - which are cavities - like an ice cube tray - in the outer walls.
Passengers were enjoying their first evening meal when they heard a bang and the captain said over a tannoy that there had been a generator fault.
There were reports of a loud scraping and then the boat quickly started to list dramatically to the left.
It righted itself before listing again, this time to the right and that was when the captain ordered an evacuation.
The boat, built in 2006, started to take on a huge amount of water after rocks gouged a huge hole in its hull.
Malcolm Latarche, editor of global shipping magazine IHS Fairplay Solutions, said power failure could have led to it losing navigational control and crashing into rocks.
He added that this could be similar to the problem that saw the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) lose power in September 2010 as she approached Barcelona.
Mr Latarche said a power surge or "harmonic interference" could have caused a malfunction in the generators feeding the ship's six diesel electric engines which was not overcome by back-up systems.
"This would have caused the ship to lose navigational power and steering control and veer off course," he said.
"I would say power failure caused by harmonic interference and then it can't propel straight or navigate and it hit rocks," said Mr Latarche.
Allan Graveson from the Nautilus Union told Sky News they have had concerns for a number of years about the construction of large passenger liners.
"There's a number of issues to be looked at...including their water-tight integrity and their operation, including the manning and crew training."
He added: "It is very much regrettable that these ships have been built with an eye on profitability rather than that of safety."
This is not the first time Costa Cruises ships have had a collision.
In 2010 the Costa Classica smashed into a cargo vessel in China's Yangtze River, injuring three people.
And in the same year, three crew members died when the captain tried to dock the Costa Europa at Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt during high winds.
The owners of the Costa Concordia have defended the actions of their crew in this latest incident and said they will work closely with authorities to discover what went wrong.


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Janes is one of NZ's leading governance figures who has guided Public Trust back from a financial precipice. Thank you.
Former Capital + Merchant director Trevor Janes is retiring as chairman of Public Trust, amid legal squabbles over it being nominated as a replacement trustee of failed finance companies.
The state-owned trust last month sought legislation to prevent it having to pay legal bills and other costs if it is saddled with the trusteeship of Capital + Merchant, which collapsed in 2007 owing $167 million to 7500 investors.
That came after Perpetual Trust asked the High Court to appoint Public Trust as a replacement trustee for Capital + Merchant due to a conflict of interest – Perpetual is facing legal action from receivers over the trustee of the failed lender.
Mr Janes was a director of Capital + Merchant for 18 months until October 2006. He resigned from the company before its collapse and, unlike several of the finance company's other directors, he was not charged with any wrongdoing.
Last year Mr Janes, who is also a director of Mighty River Power, was forced to step aside from any involvement in the decision to appoint Public Trust as supervisor of Capital + Merchant.
This morning Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced Auckland lawyer Sarah Roberts as the next chair of Public Trust.
Another board member, Sue McCormack, will be reappointed for a second term.
In April, NBR PRINT revealed unease from some government officials over Mr Janes' appointment to the board of Accident Compensation Corporation.
His background at Capital + Merchant was flagged as a potential risk during the short-listing and interview process for ACC board spots up for grabs after a cleanout, following a series of embarrassing privacy breaches.
Ms Collins, who demanded the face-saving board clearout, endorsed Mr Janes's $42,075-a-year appointment as deputy chairman, with her office telling NBR last September she had no concerns about Mr Janes's involvement in the collapsed financier.
However, documents released under the Official Information Act revealed a flurry of behind-the-scenes phone calls and emails seeking iron-clad assurances from Mr Janes, the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Markets Authority over his role.
Officials later sent Mr Janes copies of parliamentary questions asked by Labour list MP Andrew Little, noting the situation could get "quite political and terse".
Mr Janes signed Capital + Merchant's ill-fated 2006 prospectus but avoided the ensuing fallout, covered by NBR ONLINE here.
Five other directors – Neal Medhurts Nicholls, Wayne Leslie Douglas, Owen Tallentire, Colin Ryan and Robert Sutherland – faced various civil and criminal proceedings brought by the SFO and FMA, which led to prison sentences for Messrs Nicholls, Douglas and Tallentire and home detention for the others.
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Janes is a class act of undoubted ability and integrity. Cheap ill-informed shots do not help retaining quality directors with his extremely high work ethic. Perhaps one might consider why Janes left the c + m when he did. Could it be he didn't want to be associated with the place?
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Henry H. Sibley while he was the director of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, 1889.
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Henry Mower Rice, 1863. Rice was deeply involved in the Ho-Chunk removal to Long Prairie. Though trusted by many Ho-Chunk, he used their situation for political and monetary gain.
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Both dull and pretentious, Maladies is the kind of failed experiment that makes it tough to take James Franco seriously. There's reason to appreciate every time he tries to adapt a great, classic novel or takes on a Hart Crane biopic, but let's be honest and admit most of that stuff has been pretty terrible and Franco terrible in them. The amiable stoner persona he was pegged with early on may not have been a true representation of his personality, but this self-involved streak in which he either plays himself or re-examines aspects of his life has worn out its welcome.
And that's basically what Maladies is, a chance for Franco to comment on Hollywood celebrity, homosexuality, and mental illness, all themes he has touched upon previously. It's also a chance for him to re-team with the singularly-named director, Carter; the two having worked on the strange concept film Erased James Franco that nobody saw on purpose. Maladies casts Franco as, you guessed it, an actor named James who has left that life behind to become a writer. The meta insanity continues as James is also a former soap opera star, with footage of Franco's time on General Hospital aired frequently within the film. Set around 1978, since the Jonestown Massacre is referenced at one point, the story has James living in the beach side home of his artist friend Catherine (Catherine Keener), a neurotic and occasional cross-dresser. Also under her roof is James' daffy sister, Patricia (Fallon Goodson), and they are frequently visited by Delmar (David Strathairn), their gay neighbor with a not-too-subtle crush on the former soap star.
It's worth noting that James has no problem breaking the fourth wall, hearing and communicating with the wry narrator guy, often in public. He's also given to fits of anger and mental breakdowns, throwing things at random and, in one remarkably weird instance, stealing shaving cream from a drug store. There's little rhyme or reason to the characters' many foibles, and little explanation for what is being said about the nature of mental illness on the artistic. Right from the outset Maladies tries to establish itself as profoundly deep, with numerous shots of James lost in thought on the beach, staring blankly into the distance. Maybe he's just stoned. Who knows? Who cares? If there's any point to be made it's lost in a sea of meaningless quirk masking as profundity. The story seems to be set around the 1950s or '60s, but there's an overt reference to the Jonestown Massacre which contradicts it. It's probably an intentional anachronism, but honestly it doesn't really matter.
The sad thing is, all of the performances are incredibly strong and show a deep level of commitment from all involved. Best of all is Strathairn's sensitive portrayal of Delmar, one that deserves to be in a better movie people will actually see. To Franco's credit, he doesn't just fall back on playing a character we've seen him do before. When the script isn't calling for a fit of rage, Franco delivers a simple, vulnerable look at a man struggling with a mental disease he doesn't understand. Carter's playful visual approach is encroached upon by needless flourishes, such as beginning each chapter with supposedly profound quotes. Miscellaneous objects are left to idle in frame for long stretches for no apparent reason. Perhaps if we stare at them long enough they, and Maladies, will gain some meaning. Then again, probably not.


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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Program (ATP), focusing on: (1) whether, in the past, ATP had funded projects with research goals that were similar to projects funded by the private sector; and (2) if such cases were identified, whether ATP's award selection process ensures that such research would not be funded in the future.
GAO noted that: (1) the three completed ATP-funded projects, which were approved for funding in 1990 and 1992, addressed similar research goals to those already funded by the private sector; (2) the projects included an on-line handwriting recognition system, a system to increase the capacity of existing fiber optic cables for the telecommunications industry, and a process for turning collagen into fibers for human prostheses use; (3) in the case of the handwriting recognition project, ATP provided $1.2 million to develop a system to recognize cursive handwriting for pen-based (i.e., without a keyboard) computer input; (4) GAO identified several private firms that were conducting similar research on handwriting recognition at approximately the same time the ATP project was funded; (5) in fact, this line of research began in the late 1950s; (6) in addition, GAO identified multiple patents, as early as 5 years prior to the start of the ATP project, in the field of handwriting recognition; (7) GAO found similar results in the other two projects; (8) two inherent factors in ATP's award selection process--the need to guard against conflicts of interest and the need to protect proprietary information--make it unlikely that ATP can avoid funding research already being pursued by the private sector in the same time period; (9) these factors, which have not changed since 1990, make it difficult for ATP project reviewers to identify similar efforts in the private sector; (10) for example, to guard against conflicts of interest, the program uses technical experts who are not directly involved with the proposed research; (11) their acquaintance with on-going research is further limited by the private sector's practice of not disclosing its research efforts or results so as to guard proprietary information; and (12) as a result, it may not be possible for the program to ensure that it is consistently not funding existing or planned research that would be conducted in the same time period in the absence of ATP financial assistance.
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GPS:Actions Needed to Address Ground System Development Problems and User Equipment Production ReadinessGAO-15-657: Published: Sep 9, 2015. Publicly Released: Sep 9, 2015.
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Custody and Access Assessments
What is a custody and access assessment?
It is an investigation ordered by a judge of the Family Law Division of the Court of Queen's Bench. The purpose of the assessment is to help the judge decide the best parenting arrangements for children whose parents cannot agree on custody and access.
The assessment is conducted by a qualified social worker. The social worker does not work for either parent. The social worker is concerned with the best interests of the child.
Why is an assessment ordered?
If parents are unable to agree on parenting arrangements by themselves or through negotiation and mediation between lawyers, they may go to court to have it decided.
Parents living apart or separating may be unable to agree on who should have custody of their children, or on the degree of contact the children should have with each parent. They may differ in their belief as to what is best for the child. Or, they may be unable to agree because they are angry with each other.
An assessment may be ordered if it is not clear what the custody or access arrangements should be.
When is an assessment ordered?
At some time before a trial takes place, the parents and their lawyers must meet with a judge. The judge will try to help them come to an agreement without going to trial. This meeting is called a settlement pre-trial conference.
At this meeting, the judge may order a custody or access assessment. This order may also be made prior to the pre-trial conference if both parents request it. If just one parent wants the assessment done, an application can be made to expedite the holding of the pre-trial conference to decide on the need for the assessment.
What is the purpose of an assessment?
There are two purposes:
What is the procedure?
1. The judge decides what information is needed and orders the assessment.
The judge requests an objective assessment of the needs of the children and each parent's ability to meet those needs. Instructions are given to the assessor concerning the matters at issue in either custody, access or both.
2. The assessment takes place.
The social worker may:
If an agreement is reached, the parents should inform the social worker as soon as possible because the assessment can be stopped and a trial will not be needed. During the assessment, the social worker may determine that mediation regarding custody and access is an option. If the mediator, the parents and the lawyers are in agreement with mediation, it is offered at no cost to the parties.
3. A report is made.
If an agreement is not reached and/or mediation is not an option, the social worker will complete the assessment and prepare a report of his or her findings and recommendations. The report is provided to the parents and their lawyers and is filed with the court.
4. Using the report.
Parents should review the report with their lawyers. It is hoped that they will then be able to negotiate a settlement on custody and access arrangements. If not, they may go back to the judge who made the assessment order and the judge will try to help them reach an agreement.
5. A trial may be necessary.
If the parents cannot reach an agreement, a trial may occur. The assessment may be used and the social worker may be called as a witness.


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I've been to a few events this year that all had something in common: online chat during the presentations or discussions. Usually it was done with IRC, which allows anyone with an Internet connection and the technical ability to join in the chat. I've been thinking about my experiences lately and how it affects my attention. I have mixed feelings overall. The chat creates a second place for me to spend my attention at the event and I'd say that if I split my attention between the... Continue Reading
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In this entry Joi Ito describes how just hired two people from "IRC" a chat resources. Because they participated over time, he got to know them, became trustful of them and eventually hired them. I recently hired two people who were IRC regulars. I felt very comfortable after "getting to know them" over the last few months on IRC. Of course face to face meetings and interviews were essential, but the time spent with them on IRC really added to my ability to judge their character. His post... Continue Reading
There has been some recent discussion about new ways people are interacting at conferences. The New York Times "In the Lecture Hall, A Geek Chorus" and Ross Mayfield got some of the discussion started and Clay Shirky followed up with some good points. Here's a quick introduction from my perspective: It's a little like passing notes in class- except via the Internet. Wireless Internet connections at conferences and lectures are allowing people to use laptops and other tools to communicate in... Continue Reading
Discover.com: A Chat Room Like No Other I don't think there will ever be a replacement for good old fashioned face-to-face encounters, there are some online "worlds" out there that are getting closer and closer to the social queues that we depend on for really understanding each other in communication. There.com is in beta testing now and it's supposed to take the interaction in virtual worlds to a new level. When your on-screen representative frowns, his shoulders sag along with the... Continue Reading
FCW.com: DOD chat use exploded in Iraq The U.S. military, especially the Navy, relied heavily on chat rooms as a means of communication during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Although the technology performed admirably, it poses new challenges. I think this is good for the progression of social software into businesses. Like so many innovations before them, online communication tools may need to pass the military test in order for conservative businesses to see them as something they can really use.... Continue Reading


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Friday, January 9, 2015
Michael Berry Show Now Heard in PM Drive on WRNO, New Orleans. Houston-based talk show host Michael Berry – the "Czar of Talk Radio" – adds another affiliate to his growing affiliate base this week as his show begins airing on iHeartMedia's New Orleans news/talker WRNO. Berry's program – emanating from flagship KTRH, Houston – replaces the show hosted by John Osterlind, who exits the company. Other stations around the country airing Berry's program include: KEX, Portland; WGY, Albany; WGST, Atlanta; WJBO, Baton Rouge; and KFXR, Dallas.
KKOB, Albuquerque Again Rises to the Top. Program director Pat Frisch checks in to report that after having the station's 55-book streak of #1 Nielsen Audio ratings finishes (persons 12+) ended in the spring and summer surveys in which it finished #2, Cumulus Media's news/talk KKOB, Albuquerque returns to #1 in the Fall 2014 survey. Frisch reports that morning host Bob Clark is #1 in the market (12+), beating the next closest morning show by more than three full shares, while Rush Limbaugh and Michael Savage finished in first place in the 12+, persons 25-54, and men 25-54 demos. The station finished #6 in the market in the persons 25-54 demo with a 3.6 share.
Mitch 'Thunder' Nelles Joins Sports WOKY, Milwaukee. The iHeartMedia sports talker announces that Mitch "Thunder" Nelles becomes part of sports talk WOKY "The Big 920" to serve as sports account executive and serve as an on-air contributor. Nelles most recently was with crosstown sports talk WAUK in the sales department. Until last spring, Nelles also worked on air with Steve "The Homer" True on WAUK's "Homer & Thunder" program before he exited his on-air duties to focus on sales. Nelles joins WOKY on Monday, January 12. Program director Tim Scott states, "We are VERY excited that Mitch is joining our team. The addition of 'Thunder' just deepens our local commitment to Milwaukee sports fans." Nelles will also contribute a blog and podcasts.
Sound Bites from CES 2015. Radio consultant Holland Cooke files another report from Las Vegas as he covers the International Consumer Electronics Show for TALKERS magazine. Today's report delivers the takeaways from the numerous sessions Cooke has attended during the week that have something relevant for radio practitioners. Issues such as the importance of understanding the ways different platforms are used, the challenges of being creative in different media spaces, and effective use of YouTube are all covered in Holland Cooke's report which you can read here.
Emmis Q3 Radio Revenue Rises 29%. Actual comparative figures are $34.8 million to $44.9 million. This includes reported revenue from New York City urban AC WBLS and gospel cluster-mate WLIB; Emmis started operating those two facilities under a Local Marketing Agreement about 10 months ago. In crediting his company's employees, Emmis president/chief executive officer/chair Jeff Smulyan states that, owing to them, "Emmis' stations again dramatically outperformed our markets, marking the 12th consecutive month of share gains." Smulyan points out that Los Angeles rhythmic CHR KPWR "Power 106" is "up 18% in a flat market. Our New York cluster was up for the quarter and is now significantly outperforming the market. With an improving labor market and lower energy prices helping to put more money into the hands of consumers, we are excited about the economic backdrop as we head into 2015." In October, Emmis-led industry initiative NextRadio launched a new version with "LiveGuide" and Smulyan explains, "NextRadio is pre-loaded in 33 Smartphone models and we've had more than 1.4 million activations. All major radio companies support the effort. I couldn't be more pleased with the effort and the momentum we have." Emmis' Q3 operating income increases from $8.7 million to $13.1 million, while station operating income advances year-to-year by $4 million to $18.1 million.
Odds & Sods. Seattle sports talker KIRO-AM programming is being aired on Mapleton-owned KGA, Spokane. A deal between KIRO-AM owner Bonneville and Mapleton has KIRO-AM's 7:00 am to 4:00 pm programming – including Brock & Salk, Michael Gray, and Bob & Groz – airing on the station. KIRO-AM also recently struck a deal to air the same programming on Ingstad Radio's KJOX in the Tri-Cities, Washington market…..Noted broadcaster Pat O'Brien is debuting a new radio program to go into national syndication. Beginning early this year, O'Brien will host KLEAN Radio, a new, weekend mental health radio show broadcasting out of KABC, Los Angeles. A companion TV show – Klean Daily – is launching as well…..KXNO, Des Moines personality Ken Miller exits the station to pursue a yet-to-be-announced gig with former partner Marty Tirrell in the market. The two first worked together in Des Moines doing sports talk back in 1996.
Bubba's Army Turns Up for 'Bury the Bone' Stunt. The image you see here is of a long line of what Bubba the Love Sponge estimates was the 650-plus cars (with some 1,000 loyal listeners) who showed up for his "Bury the Bone" stunt. Bubba and his staff – Manson, Ned, and 25 Cent – promised "Bury the Bone" tee-shirts to all who drove through the GoodFellas Pizza parking lot that sits just a few hundred yards from his old flagship station, Cox Media Group's WHPT, Tampa "102.5 The Bone." WHPT dropped Bubba's show from its lineup in September and filled the morning daypart with former Bubba intern and then-afternoon drive host Mike Calta. Bubba's show began airing on Beasley Broadcast Group's crosstown WHFS-FM earlier this week and Bubba has begun a "radio war" vowing to "bury" Calta in the ratings. Bubba and staff ran out of tee-shirts and bumper stickers so they took the names of those who didn't get any and promised to print more and ship them to the listeners. Commenting on the stunt, Bubba says, "This is one of the proudest days of my broadcasting career. I am humbled; it's more than we expected."
TALKERS Weekly Affiliate Update. The Dr. Joy Browne program – distributed by Genesis Communications Network – is added to the program lineup at WNRI, Woonsocket, Rhode Island to air in the midday slot….."Gun Talk" with host Tom Gresham joins the programming at Glenn Beck's TheBlaze Radio Network as well as on KWSW, Eureka, California…..The GCN-distributed "Freedom Feens" show is added to the program schedule at WSLA, Slidell, Louisiana (New Orleans market) and current weekend affiliate WPBQ, Jackson, Mississippi begins airing the show daily…..The wine-centric radio show "Grape Encounters Radio" becomes part of the lineup at KTSA, San Antonio.
Charlie Hebdo Massacre/Radical Islam Top News/Talk Story for the Week of January 5-9. The deadly assault on the Parisian satire paper Charlie Hebdo and the larger topic of radical Islam were the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the new GOP-controlled Congress. Coming in at #3 was sinking oil prices and their effect on the world financial markets followed by the 2016 presidential prospects at #4. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
John Brennan Upped to Director of Branding and Programming at '102.5 The Bone' in Tampa. The promotion lifts John Brennan from his content manager position to director of branding and programming at Cox Media Group's WHPT, Tampa "102.5 The Bone, REAL.RAW.RADIO." In this post he'll be responsible for all programming operations for WHPT, including talent selection, coaching, scheduling, imaging, brand development, digital strategy and more. Cox Tampa VP and market manager Keith Lawless states, "In his previous role as content manager for WHPT, John demonstrated his clear understanding and vision for this unique format. I am confident in his leadership capabilities and proud to have John in this important role." Brennan comments, "I am extremely excited to be named the director of branding and programming for '102.5 The Bone.' 'The Bone' is one of the most unique stations in radio, with some of the most polarizing and talented personalities in the world, and I get to work with them every day. I am honored that Kim Guthrie, Steve Smith and Keith Lawless have such confidence in me to continue the great success of this station. I feel genuinely lucky to be working for a company that encourages such originality and creativity!" In addition to his previous content manager position, Brennan was also executive producer of the Mike Calta show.
WGN, Chicago Celebrates 90th Anniversary with 'Walk of Fame.' As Tribune Company's WGN, Chicago celebrates its 90th year of service to the market, the station will spend the month of June honoring its history with several commemorative projects, videos, "Throwback Thursday" social media posts, and on-air programming featuring highlights throughout the decades. The station says the anniversary celebration culminates on Friday, June 27 when Tribune Media unveils the "WGN Radio Walk of Fame." Plaques will be installed outside the Allstate Showcase Studio at the Tribune Tower on Michigan Avenue. The 2014 induction will recognize 10 beloved and legendary hosts from the station's long list of distinguished talent including: Jack Brickhouse, Bob Collins, Roy Leonard, Judy Markey, Spike O'Dell, Kathy O'Malley, Wally Phillips, Milt Rosenberg, Quin Ryan and Orion Samuelson. Bios and career highlights of the inductees can be found at wgnradio.com. The ceremony will broadcast live from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm followed by an anniversary special broadcast, "90 years in 90 minutes" from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. WGN VP of content Todd Manley says, "Our inaugural Walk of Fame class represents all nine decades of WGN Radio's life in Chicago. We look forward to honoring even more names who have helped make us the fencepost of conversation for 90 years."
Bob Pittman Explains Radio's Resilience to Bloomberg. In a piece for Bloomberg TV, Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman says the reason 92% of Americans tune in to radio at least once per week is because good radio operators know the audiences they are trying to reach and present the content in a way that attracts them. In the piece, he asks Bloomberg's Cristina Alesci, "Do you think we're so dumb that we spend hundreds of millions of dollars per year to program radio stations versus just playing the music if that would work?" The piece also features media experts who address radio advertising and how that is evolving to try to keep revenue coming in as more and more advertisers move ad dollars to digital. View the three-minute segment here.
CC Ups VP of Sales Wilcox to SF Market President Post. After yesterday's announcement that longtime market manager JD Freeman would be retiring from the Clear Channel Media + Entertainment San Francisco cluster, the company announces it is promoting vice president of sales Katie Wilcox to the market president position. Wilcox has been VP of sales since 2009 leading a team of more than 50 sellers, managers and staff to identify opportunities for the seven station cluster. She comments, "Although I have big shoes to fill, my past experience with my partners in programming and operations give me great confidence that this talented team will continue to thrive in the future. I am energized by the challenge ahead and look forward to serving the expanding needs of our listeners, clients and staff."
Red Zebra Inks Kevin Sheehan to Three-Year Extension at 'ESPN 980' Washington. Midday show co-host Kevin Sheehan re-ups with Red Zebra's WTEM, Washington, DC "ESPN 980" for another three years. Sheehan works with Thom Loverro on "The Sports Fix" that airs from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. VP of programming Chuck Sapienza says, "Kevin has become a fixture in Washington, DC radio and his ratings dominance is a testament to his hard work and preparation." Sheehan will also continue to host the "Official Redskins Pre-Game Show," contribute to the Tony Kornheiser show and co-host "Monday Morning Quarterback" after each Redskins football game. Red Zebra CEO Rick Carmean adds, "Kevin Sheehan, Thom Loverro, Doc Walker and Brian Mitchell give us one of the strongest midday lineups in the industry. We are ecstatic to have Kevin in the fold for the next three years."
An Open Letter to Michael Smerconish from Lars Larson. Nationally syndicated and regional talk radio personality Lars Larson – Compass Media Networks and Alpha Media's KXL, Portland – writes an open letter to SiriusXM and CNN talk media personality Michael Smerconish, criticizing him for "bashing fellow talk hosts as routinely and regularly lying to listeners." Larson writes in response to Smerconish's recent appearance on CBS TV in which he promotes his new book called Talk: A Novel, the protagonist of which is a conservative talk host who ignores his conscience to get a big syndication deal. Read Larson's open letter here.
First Round of April PPM Data Released. PPM data from the first of four groups of 12 markets for the April 2014 period (March 27 – April 23) has been released by Nielsen Audio. Those markets include: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey). TALKERS magazine's sister publication, RadioInfo, has all the (subscriber) numbers here. Managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian offers his "Ten Takeaways" from the report at RadioInfo.com here.
The Connected Car Ain't Cheap! As advertisers attempt to follow the consumer to the next hot destination – mobile – the saving grace for traditional media just may be the expense of data. The Wall Street Journal's Tom Gara writes about GM's new option for 4G LTE connectivity in some models that turns your vehicle into a Wi-Fi hot spot. But it's not cheap. Certainly consumers with lots of disposable income may splurge but others are likely to balk at paying up to $50 a month for 5 GB of data on top of their smartphone data plans and other monthly media bills. There are other options: $5 per day for 200 MB – not good enough for video but fine for surfing the web. Still, while its possible data may get less expensive down the road, providers are showing no signs of dropping those prices in the near future. Even though advertisers are feverishly trying to figure out how to reach all those 25-39 year olds glued to their smartphones, the fact that radio is free and easy to use is still what keeps many people tuning in.
Getting to the Heart of it with Carlos Santana. While appearing on ABC's "Good Morning America" to promote his latest album Corazon, guitar legend Carlos Santana (right) spent some time backstage talking with ABC News Radio's Andrea Dresdale (left) whose report was available to affiliates.
Timothy Geithner Book, Boko Haram Mass Kidnapping, Ice Melt Prediction/Climate Change, New Benghazi Hearings, NFL Draft, and Donald Sterling CNN Interview Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (5/12). Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's memoir and the controversy over interpretations that Geithner was asked to twist the truth about the factors contributing to the federal deficit; the kidnapping of Christian schoolgirls by militant Islamist organization Boko Haram and its request for a prisoner swap with jailed fellow militants; predictions about Antarctic ice melt and the debate over climate change; the effort to hold new hearings on the Benghazi attack; the NFL draft; and the interview Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling gave to CNN's Anderson Cooper were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Cool Job Opportunity. Journal Broadcast Group is seeking a part-time producer for WTMJ, Milwaukee's midday show with Charlie Sykes. Education:College degree in related field preferred. Skills:Excellent verbal and social communication skills; strong radio news background; effective problem-solving abilities; high work ethics, news judgment and production skills; ability to meet deadlines and detail orientation; ability to read and decipher news source material; operate studio equipment; follow program logs; computer proficiency in digital audio programs. Minimum of one year experience in broadcasting, preferably news/talk radio. Duties:Assist show planning for midday with Charlie Sykes – including show prep materials, audio production and guest booking; develop and maintain extensive contacts; help communicate show material and coordination with Right Wisconsin staff; maintain station commercial log; facilitate breaking news, severe weather and traffic coverage for southeast Wisconsin. Send resume and cover letter to: Eric Brooks, Newsradio 620 WTMJ, 720 E. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Email to: email@example.com.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Cox Media Trims Two Positions at Hot Talk "102.5 The Bone" in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Times' Eric Deggans reports the firing of two air personalities at Cox Media Group's hot talk WHPT, Tampa "102.5 The Bone" – evening host Matt "Spice" Lloyd and early morning personality Chris Fisher. Fisher tells Deggans he wasn't surprised by his dismissal saying he didn't believe Cox was going to continue to pay him a full-time salary to host the 3:00 am to 5:00 am "The Fisher Experiment" program. "I knew overnights were just a placeholder until they could figure out what to do with me. It wasn't about performance…I just realized this is part of the business." As for Lloyd – a former member of WHPT-based Bubba the Love Sponge's morning show – he Tweeted that his ratings were good (#1 in his demo and time slot) but that his contentious relationship with Bubba may have led to his departure. "Revenge is the best revenge…right Bubba? Just checking…" How much influence Bubba has over the station's lineup is unknown. Regardless, there's a hole in the station's lineup from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the WHPT website for now.
Rumors of the Biggest Radio Deal of the Year Wake Industry from End-of-Summer Doldrums. Numerous industry sources and trade journals are speculating that Cumulus Media is very close to announcing a deal to acquire Dial Global. The enticing story is further enhanced by rumors that the Dial Global programming could soon be heard under one of its previously-owned and utilized banners, Westwood One – the name to which Dial Global still has the rights after the high profile "merger" of the companies back in 2011 in which parent company Triton Media Group absorbed Westwood One into its Dial Global property – and that Cumulus Media plans to offset some of the cost of the acquisition by selling some of its small- and medium-market stations to Townsquare Media which has been in an acquisition mode. If consummated, Cumulus would have the sports play-by-play that's been the bread and butter of the former Westwood One and would also obtain the Dial Global 24/7 music formats, some of which would be duplicative of its own music formats that came with the acquisition of the old ABC Radio Networks. This is not to mention, of course, the sales and programming staff that come with each. The big question on everyone's mind is what does this all mean in terms of a master business strategy and how implementation of that strategy will influence jobs and the various players' control over the marketplace? First of all, everything already published in the industry about this has been based on rumor and speculation with little clarified information being directly provided by the principals involved. That being acknowledged, should such a deal or set of deals come to fruition, it is highly likely that the answers to these questions will come as an afterthought…or certainly after the deals are consummated. As for now, the main impetus at work is the intense need on the part of both Cumulus and Dial Global to avoid or at least forestall the debt crisis facing each of them in a mutually advantageous way and, hopefully, make some sense out of the pieces after the new configuration resulting from such a deal fall into place. As far as Townsquare is concerned, if all of this is true, they are being intelligently opportunistic in their move to build a larger and more potent ownership of viable radio broadcasting outlets and are probably staying up late at night sharpening their pencils. Stay tuned!
HOLLAND COOKE: The Best of the West. Radio consultant Holland Cooke's end-of-summer vacation to California provided him the chance to pocket some consultant "gold nuggets" in the form of in-market observations of some the best radio in the West. There's a lot of good radio being done in the Golden State but Cooke offers up three examples that really stuck with him and that apply to practitioners of both talk and music formats. Take a few minutes to dig into HC's thoughts about KGO's Ronn Owens; CBS Radio's "K-Earth" and baseball on the radio here.
Helen Glover Out at WHJJ, Providence; Ron St. Pierre to Take Over AM Drive. The Providence Journal's Andy Smith reports that Clear Channel news/talker WHJJ, Providence has let morning host Helen Glover go and will replace her with Ron St. Pierre. Though the hiring of St. Pierre for the morning show has not been confirmed, Glover – a 2002 "Survivor" finalist – confirms to Smith she's out, "I always knew this would happen one day, I just didn't know it would be today." Glover had been with WHJJ for almost eight years. Ron St. Pierre exited WPRO earlier this year. He had served as program director at WPRO for many years, hosted morning drive and was executive producer of the Buddy Cianci program at the time he left the Cumulus Media news/talk station.
Stan Piatt Announces Retirement from WNIR, Akron After 36 Years. Morning drive personality Stan Piatt will retire from Media Com's WNIR, Akron at the end of July next year – or earlier depending on the success of the station's search for a replacement. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Piatt has a girlfriend working in Pittsburgh to whom he'd like to be closer and that he's finally decided to leave for the Steel City. As for WNIR, program director Bill Klaus is beginning the hiring process for the next morning show host at one of the country's first FM talk stations. He says, "We are seeking a morning drive personality or team with the skills to be fun, funny and engaging in a live ad-lib environment. Applicants should email a resume and aircheck to firstname.lastname@example.com. Media-Com is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon Fires at Texas Governor Rick Perry Via Ad on KTRS, St. Louis. Regarding the story TALKERS reported on Monday (8/26) about CH Holdings-owned news/talk outlet KTRS, St. Louis pulling the ads purchased by the state of Texas after it was discovered they were not promoting tourism but were touting reasons Missouri businesses should consider moving to Texas, there's been a development. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon voiced his own spot that's been airing on KTRS that counters many of the arguments Governor Rick Perry tries to make in support of Texas' business-friendly atmosphere. According to a transcript published by KDSK-TV, St. Louis, Nixon states: "One: Missouri has lower property taxes than Texas. And lower sales taxes. Two: Our students score higher on standardized tests. Graduation rates are higher. Three: Missouri's unemployment rate; below the national average for 4 years. And unlike Texas, Missouri has a perfect Triple-A credit rating…And as for the Governor of Texas, he'll learn you don't mess with folks here in the Show Me State." Nixon says the money KTRS received for his spot makes up for what it lost by cancelling the Texas ad. KTRS morning drive host McGraw Milhaven tells TALKERS he will have Rick Perry on his program Thursday morning to discuss the issue.
SiriusXM and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo Extend Contract. Sports talk host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo extends his deal with SiriusXM for another three years. The extension means the Mad Dog Radio channel will continue through the end of 2016. In addition to the extension, Russo – who gained his fame as a sports talk host working alongside Mike Francesa on CBS Radio's WFAN, New York – will also host a program on the MLB Network that will be simulcast on the MLB Network Radio channel on SiriusXM. In addition to programming the Mad Dog Radio channel, Russo hosts "Mad Dog Unleashed," – a three-hour afternoon program. Russo states, "I've always loved the on-air freedom that comes with being on SiriusXM. I can do the kind of show here that I wouldn't be able to do anywhere else and I'm fortunate to be able to continue to give my listeners my kind of sports talk radio each and every day on 'Mad Dog Unleashed.' I'll also get to emphasize my passion for baseball with my new role on MLB Network Radio and MLB Network, where I'll be talking to dyed-in-the-wool baseball fans like me throughout the year. This is a terrific opportunity that allows me to do what I do best, while also reaching new audiences."
WestStar MultiMedia Entertainment Turns to Aguilera. In this case, we are referring to the parent company of "The Kim Komando Show" appointing Christine Aguilera chief operating officer of WME and president of WestStar Merchandising. As part of Aguilera's duties in this brand new role, she will oversee network advertising and digital sales, marketing, business development, human resources, public policy, and communications." Christine's unparalleled marketing, advertising, direct response, and consumer experience make her a natural fit for our company's future," comments Kim Komando, who in addition to her high-profile, on-air capacity, is WestStar's chairman/chief financial officer. Aguilera previously was president of SkyMall, where she spent 16 years. On the board of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Christine – not Christina Aguilera – mentioned in a Huffington Post interview that she frequently has to "explain" her name so she is not confused with the famous pop star, whose string of hits includes "I Turn to You," "Beautiful," "Genie in a Bottle," What a Girl Wants, and "Feel This Moment." Christine jokes, "That happens a lot."
Erica Farber to Moderate "The State of Radio Advertising and Sales" at Talkers Los Angeles 2013. In what promises to be a "don't-miss" sequel to one of the highlights of the recent Talkers New York 2013 June convention, RAB president/CEO Erica Farber will follow-up her excellent performance as moderator of the panel discussion, "The State of Radio Advertising and Sales" at the forthcoming Talkers Los Angeles 2013 on Thursday, October 10 in Hollywood, California. Only this time around, it will be with a new set of panelists and the focus will be on the local level of radio station and program operations. Scheduled to joining Farber on the panel are Terry Fahy, VP/GM, Salem Los Angeles; Ron Hartenbaum, CEO/president, WYD/WYM Media; Christopher Pendl, creative director, Bonneville Seattle; Paul Vandenburgh, president/GM/host, WGDJ, Albany, NY; and one more to be announced. The panel will take a sweeping overview of the issues facing radio sales today including concerns about commercial quality and clutter, selling in a PPM world, maximizing ratings-credit, the image of talk radio on the agency level and marketing across multi-media platforms, among others. The gathering is already closing in on being an advance sellout so it is advisable for media professionals interested in attending to register now. A sellout is expected by the end of this week. It is again being presented in association with the Los Angeles Press Club and held at the historic Steve Allen Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Registrations – $149 per person – can only be taken over the phone. So don't wait – avoid being shut out. For sponsorship information or to register, call 413-565-5413.
NAB's Valerie Schulte to Retire. National Association of Broadcasters announces the retirement of NAB general counsel Valerie Schulte, effective Friday. Schulte has served with the NAB since 1980 and, according to EVP of communications Dennis Wharton, "has worked on many of the most important issues before the FCC for free and local broadcasters – including children's television regulations, the digital TV transition, digital radio issues, and legal issues related to satellite radio. The NAB family wishes Valerie nothing but the best in her retirement."
Curtis Media Buys Greensboro Translator CP. Through Eastern Airwaves LLC, Curtis Media purchases the construction permit for FM translator W228CM in Greensboro, North Carolina. Curtis is buying the property for $125,000 from Wake Forest University. Bob Heyman of Media Services Group was the exclusive broker representing Curtis.
U.S. Weighs Syria Attack, March on Washington Anniversary, Fort Hood Verdict, Miley Cyrus MTV VMAs Performance, and Spokane Vet Beating Death Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (8/27). President Obama's looming decision whether attack Syria; the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington; the verdict in the Fort Hood slayings; ongoing commentary about Miley Cyrus' performance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday; and the aftermath of the beating death of a Spokane WWII veteran were some of the most talked about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


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Let $A$ be a Borel set in $\mathbb{R}^n$. Must then $A + B(0,1)$ be Borel? Here $B(0,1)$ is the closed ball centered at $0$ of radius $1$.
I know that Erdos and Stone gave an example of a compact set (it is Cantor) and a $G_\delta$-set, whose Minkowski's sum is not Borel. But can we have an example with one of them being a closed ball?


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Samsung To Launch Two Fingerprint Sensor Smartphones in 2014
Following Apple's iPhone 5s with a fingerprint sensor in the home button. More smartphone makers are expected to include such features in their upcoming devices.
"I think at least seven or eight [companies] will launch a phone with a touch sensor in 2014," Johan Carlstrom, Fingerprint's Chief Executive Officer, told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.
Fujitsu, Pantech and Konka have already made deals with Fingerprint to incorporate this technology in their future Android and Windows phones.
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I purchased this Vera Wang gown in September 2010 for almost $5000 at a Vera Wang trunk show in Seattle (see receipt), and the full retail price is actually $5800. It was manufactured in February 2012 for my July 2012 wedding. It is from the 2003 resort collection, between the fall and spring collections.
The material is an ivory silk faille, similar to a shantung in that the material is very sturdy and has a nice ribbed texture. The neckline is asymmetrical. The bodice is ruched. On the back of the dress, beneath the ruching, there is a beautiful silk bow (pre-tied) that opens up into a train that is between a sweeping/brush and a court length. The back hem is about 6″ longer than the front and will trail behind you on the ground. The narrower, second piece on top that comes down from the bow is closer to a traditional court length (about 2′ long).
- Label Size: 2
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Plants, Redwood Forest. Muir Woods National Monument, California. April 29, 2011.© Copyright 2011 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.
New spring growth on the forest floor among the redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument, California.
This is another photograph that I have been "sitting on" for over a year. Back then I made a spring visit to the redwood forest at Muir Woods National Monument, across the Golden Gate from San Francisco, and, as always, arriving very early in the morning. By this time in late April the forest plants were growing like crazy, especially since this had been (and still was, at that point) an unusually wet season. Lush plants were growing everywhere on the forest floor beneath the canopy of coast redwoods, and there was water everywhere.
As I walked along the trail I was keeping my eyes out for small areas of foliage that were dense enough to be almost solid and which included combinations of more than one kind of plant. The undergrowth of "clover" – actually Oregon oxalis or redwood sorrel – was growing everywhere, but I wanted something other than a uniform patch of that plant. Near a trail junction in deep shade beneath the trees I found these plants. At the time I was thinking of a color rendition of the photograph, but as I worked on it in post I became frustrated with that possibility due to the difficult color of the shaded light and some reflections on the surfaces of the leaves. So I let this image go and moved on to others. I was recently revisiting raw files from 2011 and when I arrived at this one, it now seemed like it might be worth working on in black and white.
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LOS ANGELES – No. 4-seed UCLA (27-8) will play No. 12-seed Stephen F. Austin (32-2) in a third-round meeting of the NCAA Tournament's South Region this Sunday at Viejas Arena in San Diego (TV: TBS). The Bruins defeated Tulsa, 76-59, in the second round of the tournament on Friday night. Jordan Adams led UCLA with 21 points and eight rebounds in the win. UCLA is seeking its first appearance in the "Sweet 16" since 2008 with a victory over Stephen F. Austin this Sunday.
Venue: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl (11,564)
Game Time: 4:10 pm (PT)
TV Station: TBS
TV Talents: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Mike Gminski (analyst), Otis Livingston (sideline)
Radio: AM 570 (KLAC)
Radio Talent: Chris Roberts (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
UCLA has gone 1-0 in the all-time series against Stephen F. Austin. The Bruins won the only previous meeting between the two programs, securing a 109-88 victory on Dec. 18, 1995. Toby Bailey finished that game with his only career triple-double (23 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists). Stephen F. Austin defeated VCU in overtime, 77-75, on Friday evening to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
- UCLA has advanced to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32 for the first time since 2011. Since the inception of this tournament featuring a "Round of 64" in 1985, UCLA has gone 17-6 in its opening games. UCLA is seeking its first "Sweet 16" appearance since 2008, when the Bruins advanced to the Final Four for the third straight season.
- The Bruins advanced to a third round NCAA Tournament matchup by defeating Tulsa, 76-59, before 11,488 at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl on Friday evening. Jordan Adams led the Bruins with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Norman Powell totaled 15 points, four rebounds and three steals. UCLA led 59-54 with 4:54 to play in regulation and closed the game on a 17-5 scoring run to advance to a Sunday evening meeting against Stephen F. Austin.
- UCLA's 17-point win on Friday against Tulsa marked the Bruins' largest margin of victory in the NCAA Tournament since defeating No. 3-seed Xavier by 19 points (76-57) in the 2008 West Regional final in Phoenix (March 29, 2008). UCLA's 79 points scored against Tulsa marked the Bruins' highest point total in the NCAA Tournament since March 27, 2008, when UCLA took down Western Kentucky, 88-78, in the Sweet 16.
- UCLA is making its 46th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, having earned its highest tournament seed (No. 4) since entering the 2008 field as the No. 1 seed in the West Region ... the Bruins are one of six Pac-12 Conference programs in the 68-team field (joining Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon and Stanford).
- The Bruins secured the Pac-12 Conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning its fourth Pac-12 Tournament title in the 17-year history of the tournament ... UCLA defeated Arizona, 75-71, in the title game ... Jordan Adams nailed a tie-breaking three-pointer to give UCLA a 71-68 cushion with 45 seconds to play.
- Under the leadership of head coach Steve Alford, in his first season at UCLA, the Bruins have gone 27-8 overall, recording their highest single-season win total since going 35-4 in 2007-08 ... last week, UCLA won its three games in the Pac-12 Tournament by an average of 16.0 points per game, averaging 80.3 points per contest.
- UCLA finished its regular season schedule with a second-place finish in the competitive Pac-12 Conference standings (12-6 Pac-12 record), trailing first-place Arizona (15-3 Pac-12) by three games.
- The Bruins have won at least 20 games in 48 seasons, including 31 times in the last 39 years (since John Wooden retired in 1975) ... UCLA has won at least 27 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2007-08.
- Kyle Anderson has averaged closer to a triple-double than any other player in the nation ... the Bruins' sophomore 6-foot-9 point guard enters the third round averaging 14.7 points per game, leading the team in rebounds per game (8.8) and the conference in assists per game (6.6) ... he has registered a Pac-12-best 16 double-doubles.
- Under Coach Alford's direction, UCLA has averaged its highest offensive output (81.7 ppg) since the Bruins averaged 83.1 points per game in 1997-98 ... in his 23rd season as a college head coach, Alford has guided his teams to at least 22 wins in each of the last seven seasons (includes his six seasons as New Mexico's head coach).
- Jordan Adams leads UCLA in scoring (17.4 ppg) and ranks seventh in that category in the Pac-12 ... Adams scored a career-high 31 points at Washington (March 6) to pass the 1,000 career point mark ... he also leads all Pac-12 players with 92 steals, the UCLA single-season record (surpassing Cameron Dollar's 82 steals in 1997).
- UCLA's roster features seven players who have scored at least 20 points in one career game, with six of those seven having registered at least 20 points in a game this season ... Jordan Adams leads the Bruins with 13 games of 20 points or more and has scored in double figures in 29 of 34 games played.
Jordan Adams (17.4 pgg, 5.4 rpg) and Kyle Anderson (14.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 6.6 apg) earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors, marking the second consecutive year in which two UCLA players secured first-team acclaim (last season, Larry Drew II and Shabazz Muhammad). In addition, Bryce Alford (8.1 ppg, 2.7 apg) and Zach LaVine (9.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg) were among five players named to the conference's All-Freshman Team.
Head coach Steve Alford has become the 12th head coach in college basketball history to have led at least four NCAA Division I programs to the NCAA Tournament (Missouri State, Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA). In addition, he is just one of five head coaches in that select group to have won at least one NCAA Tournament game at four schools.
The other 11 coaches to have led at least four NCAA Division I teams to the NCAA Tournament include John Beilein, Lefty Driesell, Cliff Ellis, Larry Eustachy, Jim Harrick, Lon Kruger, Fran McCaffery, Tom Penders, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith and Eddie Sutton. Eight of those 11 coaches are active head coaches.


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A Powerball jackpot winner has a fortune cookie to thank. According to a video report by Newsfix, 75-year-old Emma Duvoll of New York decided to take her "fortune" to another level. You know those "lucky numbers" on the back of your "fortune"? Well Duvoll played them -- and she won! Five of the numbers she played were a match and she won Powerball.
Devoll won a $2 million jackpot prize thanks to her "lucky numbers" which evidently really were lucky! Devoll says that she doesn't think that what she did was crazy and that people have "probably done that before." And she's right. A lot of people do play the numbers that are inside a fortune cookie -- why not, right? And now that someone has actually won? Perhaps more people will be bringing their small rectangular fortunes to the corner store.
Much of Duvoll's Powerball jackpot winnings will be invested but she says that she may use some to take a trip to Switzerland where she has family.
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Marilyn Baumgartner sends this light dessert recipe from her home in Ossian, Indiana. "It has a sweet taste that makes a gal feel like she's cheating on her diet," she confirms.
- 2 cups (16 ounces) fat-free reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt
- 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
- In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in the fruit. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings.
Originally published as Fruit Fluff in Light & Tasty October 2005, p65
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"I am not a big fan of pineapple or mandarin oranges. Bought a package of frozen fruit that I like and it was wonderful. Especially now that I am trying to lower my blood pressure with weight loss, it is a treat that makes you think you are cheating. LOVE it"
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April 23, 1999
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Pitcher Henry Bonilla allowed just two hits over nine innings for his first career shutout, as No. 16 Tulane posted a 5-0
win over Conference USA rival Memphis at Turchin Stadium on Friday.
The right-handed Bonilla (8-1) allowed just three base runners in the complete game win, notching eight strikeouts while allowing just one walk. He threw six complete innings before allowing a hit and faced just three batters in seven of nine innings.
Tulane improved to 32-10, 13-3 in league action with the win, while Memphis dropped to 23-16-1 and is 10-6 in C-USA play. Starter Chad House (5-3) took the loss for the Tigers, giving up five earned runs in eight complete innings with four walks and seven strikeouts. With those seven strikeouts, House moved into first place on the Tiger career strikeouts list.
The Green Wave got on the board early, as Jason Sparks blasted a two-run homer over the left-center field wall in the bottom of the first inning, scoring Chad Sutter who had reached on a walk. Tulane added to the lead in the fifth. Matt Groff singled to start the rally, and scored from first a batter later when James Jurries doubled down the left field line. After moving to third on a Sutter single, Jurries pushed the Wave advantage to 4-0 when he scored on a Sparks sacrifice fly. Mickey McKee added a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth to give Tulane the final 5-0 margin.
Sparks made the most of his one official at-bat, registering a 1-for-1 showing at the plate with three RBI. In addition to his homer and sac fly, he also walked and was hit by a pitch. Groff was the only Wave player with multiple hits, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored.
McKee led the Green Wave defensive effort with 11 putouts from first base, while Sutter added nine from behind the plate.
The two teams return to action on Saturday with game two of a three-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Tulane's Turchin Stadium.


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In the last book of the Old Testament, God spoke through the prophet Malachi. He raised a provocative question: "Will man rob God?" This is somewhat startling because it suggests something that on the surface would appear to be impossible. How could anybody rob God of anything? Does it mean that we storm the ramparts of heaven and break into the inner sanctum of the divine treasury and help ourselves to things that God alone possesses? Such a thing is manifestly impossible. The strongest robber in the world could never scale the heights of heaven and defile the possessions of an omnipotent God, and so the very idea of robbing God seems absurd. Yet God gives answer to this question immediately dispelling any absurdity connected with it. He explains pointedly how indeed it is possible for human creatures to be guilty of theft against God. He answers his question, "Will man rob God?" saying, "Yet you are robbing me." The Israelite response is: "How have we robbed you?" To which God replies, "In your tithes and contributions" (3:8). God announces that to withhold the full measure of the tithe that He requires from His people is to be guilty of robbing God Himself. Because of this, He pronounces a curse upon the whole nation and commands them afresh to bring to Him all of the tithe.
When we think of tithing in Old Testament categories, we understand that the requirement involves returning to God the first fruits of one's prosperity. We are required to give ten percent of our gross annual income or gain. If a shepherd's flock produced ten new lambs, the requirement was that one of those lambs be offered to God. This offering is from the top. It is not an offering that is given after other expenses are met or after other taxes have been paid.
Recently, I read an article that gave an astonishing statistic that I find difficult to believe is accurate. It declared that of all of the people in America who identify themselves as evangelical Christians, only four percent of them return a tithe to God. If that statistic is accurate, it means that ninety-six percent of professing evangelical Christians regularly, systematically, habitually, and impenitently rob God of what belongs to Him. It also means that ninety-six percent of us are for this reason exposing ourselves to a divine curse upon our lives. Whether this percentage is accurate, one thing is certain - it is clear that the overwhelming majority of professing evangelical Christians do not tithe.
This immediately raises the question: "Why?" How is it possible that somebody who has given his life to Christ can withhold their financial gifts from Him? I have heard many excuses or explanations for this. The most common is the assertion that the tithe is part of the Old Testament law that has passed away with the coming of the New Testament. This statement is made routinely in spite of the complete lack of New Testament evidence for it. Nowhere in the New Testament does it teach us that the principle of the tithe has been abrogated. The New Testament does teach us, however, that the new covenant is superior to the old covenant. It is a covenant that gives more blessings to us than the old covenant did. It is a covenant that with its manifold blessings imposes greater responsibilities than the Old Testament did. If anything, the structure of the new covenant requires a greater commitment to financial stewardship before God than that which was required in the old covenant. That is to say, the starting point of Christian giving is the tithe. The tithe is not an ideal that only a few people reach but rather should be the base minimum from which we progress.
Church history also bears witness that many in the early church did not consider the tithe as having been abrogated in the new covenant. One of the earliest (turn of the second century) extrabiblical documents that survives to this day is the book of the Didache. The Didache gives practical instruction for Christian living. In the Didache, the principle of the giving of the first fruits or the tithe is mentioned as a basic responsibility for every Christian.


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THE Government has thrown its weight behind proposals championed by the Harrow Times for tougher sentences for teenagers who carry knives.
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has caved in to pressure and announced new measures for mandatory four-month custodial sentences for 16 and 17-year-olds who threaten others with a knife.
Enfield North MP Nick de Bois led a campaign backed by this newspaper for the tougher penalties, to tackle the scourge of knife crime in Harrow, Brent, and cities across the country.
The surprise announcement tonight will be seen as a climbdown for Mr Clarke, who told Parliament on Tuesday that sentencing should be left to judges.
However, it is understood the idea of mandatory sentences won the backing of Home Secretary Theresa May, prompting a battle in cabinet which eventually forced the Prime Minister to step in.
The amendment which will change the law on knife crime sentencing will be attached to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
The bill already includes six-month mandatory sentences for adults convicted of aggravated knife crime, and will now include at least four months detention and training for children under 16 for the same crime.


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Paul Revere's midnight ride once inspired the citizens of Lexington, Mass., to become the nation's first patriots. Today, public works is inspiring them to become revolutionaries once again.
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I'd like to tail a file but only output lines that have a certain string in them. Is this possible?
use grep. Its built just for that purpose.
To find lines from a tail of /var/log/syslog that have "cron" in them, just run:
And since it accepts anything over stdin, you can use it on the output of any other command as well, by piping in the same way as above (using the | symbol).
Hope that helps.
Here's a couple other ideas, which while not as simple, may offer some interesting additional flexibility:
First, you can filter with awk instead of grep:
that works exactly the same as the example using
which will print the 6th through the last field of the output (fields are whitespace separated)
Another similar idea is to use a perl one-liner:
that works exactly like
Obviously all of these sorts of things can be done with other tools too, but I wanted to illustrate that there are some fun ways to use more general purpose languages like awk or perl here.
Another trick worth noting, if you have a CSV file with headers that you want to omit, e.g.:
It doesn't matter how long the input to


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Can I use my notebook while in the airplane? (of course, without internet connection).
Yes you can, portable electronic devices (PEDS) are divided into few categories, some of them are:
In the past few years things have changed a bit, for example cell phones used to be prohibited at all times but with the new airplanes they are allowed during cruise in major airlines, you can even use them and make calls. Same thing for WiFi, new airplanes have WiFi connection which will be available in the cruise phase.
In general, it is the airline's responsibility to show what devices are allowed and when during the safety demonstration. Things are different from an airline to another but in general these categories are the same.
Depends on your notebook model and your traveling class. If you have an economy ticket and your traveling in one of those cheap airlines with very limited seat pitch and you have the luck of a friendly traveler in the next seat who decides to recline his seat during the journey, it get tough to use your notebook. If you are unlucky to travel with ryanair for example, where the pitch is only 30.0" working on a average notebook can be very hard. Last time I tried I could hardly unfold the screen, let alone type properly. I could only work if I would hold the laptop in a v-shape position, which isn't comfortable if you want to write a report.


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For anyone who got stuck in the horrible traffic jam outside of Paul McCartney's Aug. 14 Candlestick Park show in San Francisco and was hoping to get a refund of their tickets, there may a glimmer of hope yet, according to a story Aug. 27 on SF Weekly.com. A petition has been started on Change.org demanding refunds because of the parking situation that kept thousands of people with tickets from getting a parking space and who were forced to leave the show without getting in. Two hundred and eighty fans had signed the petition as of Thursday afternoon, which is addressed to the city's mayor, Ed Lee.
"We believe that a FULL REFUND should be given to the 5,000 plus people who purchased Paul McCartney 2014 OUT THERE TOUR tickets at Candlestick Park and could not get in.
"On August 14th, 2014, thousands of people were stuck outside the stadium in a grid-lock. Hard working people who paid handsomely and traveled far. Gregg Perloff & Another Planet Entertainment as well as SF Mayor Ed Lee should be held accountable for the negligent lack of planning for this event.
"Concert Organizers and the City of San Francisco should fulfill their responsibility to provide adequate access to the event. It is unethical for them to profit from sales of this event when they were unable to competently manage access."
Previously, CBS San Francisco at KPIX 5 had reported last week that promoter Another Planet Entertainment said that generally they were not giving refunds. The company was contacted by KPIX5 ConsumerWatch at the request of several fans who didn't get into the show. KPIX said the company had been criticized for not having a plan to accommodate the huge number of cars expected for the historic show.


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I read the report on the Ohio "zoo" animals that were set free before the owner shot himself. I made note that one of the responding officers shot and killed a charging black bear with one shot with a 165 grain 40 S&W. I always thought the 40 cal was just about perfect.
i do live in an area where a bear encounter is not unexpected. I like to carry the 44 special. (I like revolvers).