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Global Cancer Deaths Spike
Cancer deaths are on the rise worldwide, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization. The report lists 8.2 million deaths from cancer globally in 2012, up from 7.6 million in 2008, an increase of about 8 percent. Over that same period, breast cancer deaths among women rose by 14 percent. A big part of these increases comes in developing countries that lack the quality healthcare necessary to properly diagnose and treat cancer.
Dr. Therese Bevers from Houston's M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is not surprised that the number of cancer deaths is growing in poorer countries. "They don't have the same access as do developed countries, to ways to prevent cancer, early detection, and even some of the treatments," she tells KTRH. That is evident in the rates of breast and cervical cancer deaths among women in developing nations. In Africa for instance, cervical cancer deaths among women are nearly 10 times the rate as in North America. Those numbers could be drastically reduced with use of screenings and vaccines widely available here. "We have a huge opportunity to implement some of the advances we have in developed countries like the U.S. into developing countries," says Dr. Bevers.
Another factor cited in the growing cancer rates overseas is a change in behavior. "This is because of shifts toward lifestyles that we tend to see in more developed or industrialized countries such as the U.S.," says Dr. Bevers. Those unhealthy lifestyles are associated with higher cancer risks, because of things like smoking, lack of exercise, and higher-fat diets. However, while America may have imported some bad habits to these countries, Dr. Bevers notes that we also have a chance to import the solution. "We need to work at implementing healthy lifestyles, screening, and treatments for other cancers into these developing countries," she says.


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Nizoral 2% as NW said
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[QUOTE=nisebell07;627333]Well, DHT is the natural metabolite of the human body that is the main reason for hair loss. There are solutions for that matter.Products around us that can use to it.You only have to be wise in buying what is really effective.
Spam much? Nice first post.
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So you think Nizoral is better than Rogaine for men? Im gonna buy some. Ive been off for a while now, and all of a sudden 8months later my hair starts to thin. UGH!
How are the other products on that website? What about Polysorbate 80 Shampoo any good?
is this nizoral stuff better than NIOXIN or ROGAINE? id love to hear what everyone has to say on this topic. my girlfriend swears up and down that NIOXIN is the BEST and i need to get that. I am leaning towards the nizoral with all your guys feed back.
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Go check out americanhairloss.org.....tons of treatment options listed and Nizoral is listed
"Bitterness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
I have used both nizoral 2%, Nioxin, and Rogaine. The Nioxin worked good at growing back hair but it made my hair very course and curly which pretty much made it very hard to manage. Rogaine only works on the back of the top where some people loose hair not the frontal lines. Nizoral 2% was and is my favorite and I highly recommend it over the others.
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Yep, he was up to no good! If I was the young lady involved in this incident, I would be first in line at the next CCW class, I'd have a new gun at home prior to signing up for the class.
This is a discussion on Man waiting in home to assault woman within the Home (And Away From Home) Defense Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; More evidence and reasons why you (men-folk) need to train/educate your women-folk about SA and self defense. Then do what you have to do to ...
More evidence and reasons why you (men-folk) need to train/educate your women-folk about SA and self defense. Then do what you have to do to get them properly trained and armed. This story could've ended very bad for the victim, but she got lucky (this time).
Police: Man Was Waiting In Home To Assault Woman
Yep, he was up to no good! If I was the young lady involved in this incident, I would be first in line at the next CCW class, I'd have a new gun at home prior to signing up for the class.
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
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Sounds like what BTK called his "kit" ...... look up and read about BTK (serial killer here). That's exactly what he did... then would tie them up, torture them, and then eventually strangle them.
That's a bad guy with plans, bad plans.
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. --- Will Rogers ---
Chief Justice John Roberts : "I don't see how you can read Heller and not take away from it the notion that the Second Amendment...was extremely important to the framers in their view of what liberty meant."
Holy moly, this is as scary as scary gets... Registered sex offender, stalker, rape/murder kit in his car, directions to the woman's house. She is one lucky woman (and a complete idiot if she doesn't get a ccw permit pronto)!
I'd be piling on the charges if I were the prosecutor. Not only would there be the first-degree home invasion, but with her address and directions to her house in his car, and known to her through her work, I'd at least get him for stalking as well as anything else I could get.
Semper Fi
"The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, prey on those who without one, would surely perish."
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
Sadly something pretty much like this happened to my sister in-law, but the BG got in, beat her to a pulp, raped her, stole her car. It was a nice neighborhood too. NO particular reason he should have chosen her or her house. Just random bad luck for her.
One thing we learned, and it is something no one pays attention to, keep your sharp kitchen knives off the counter top, in a bottom draw, and covered with a towel. You don't want the BG to be able to shove you into the house, grab your own kitchen knife and put it to your throat.
The other part if of course precisely a matter of awareness. She let a stranger get too close while opening her front door.
If the Union is once severed, the line of separation will grow wider and wider, and the controversies which are now debated and settled in the halls of legislation will then be tried in fields of battle and determined by the sword.
Andrew Jackson
How terrible for her and your family. I extend my profound sympathy.
"I do what I do." Cpl 'coach' Bowden, "Southern Comfort".
Man, sorry to read that, I hope she's doing well and getting back to some sibilance of a normal life. I know it's a difficult road, but family, love and time can work wonders.
My wife's niece had something similar happen a few years back, minus the beating, thankfully. She lives in SC. and we're in Ga. When we heard about it, we pretty much dropped everything and headed there for support. I remember it was a rough weekend that weekend. That situation forever transformed her for the meek timid defenseless mother of three, to an armed, deadly, and vigilant female, that will shoot if needed. They never found the guy, but these losers will meet their demise sooner or later, and I hope they die screaming.
The OPs story is how I like to see this things end up... I just wish all of the dirtbags would resist arrest and get a thorough beat down on their way to the poky.
I sincerely hope your SIL's ordeal, horrible as it was, has empowered her to become a stronger woman and one who can carry a gun in the future.
Having dealt with many rape/torture victims over the years, in the aftermath, they tend to go in one of two directions. Either they become an emotional bag of jello and lead a joyless and frightened life. Afraid of the dark, afraid to go out and afraid to trust anyone again. The other group tends to get angry at themselves for allowing it to happen in the first place and become stronger and rise up to overcome their ordeal and move on. They learn to accept responsibility for their own safety and often times will come to realize that a firearm is the best tool to immediately deal with such vile attacks in the future.
That's not to mean there isn't a lot of in-between emotions and mental issues, but they tend to move towards one direction or the other. If your sister in law is still having problems coming to terms with her life and what's in store for the future, I would recommend you buy her the book "Armed and Female" by Paxton Quigley. and check out her blog and website.
There's a lot of truth in what I use as my signature line.
Again, my deepest sympathies for your family Hoppy!
Semper Fi
"The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, prey on those who without one, would surely perish."
Guantes and Gottab and Bark'n, thanks for the kind words of sympathy. Fortunately, it happened many years ago, and time does heal a things a bit. Now my sister in-law worries that he is going to get out of jail and come looking for her. So it is a never ending thing.
Otherwise, she is remarkably resilient and has done very very well.
My big problem is that my wife learned NOTHING from this sad episode. We have to argue about locking doors, turning on alarms, hiding knives, paying attention to surroundings. She thinks that because she has me around she is safe, and yet doesn't quite get the idea that not letting me keep one in my pocket all the time isn't staying safe.
She thinks that because I've studied Arnis and JJ and Krav, can handle a knife or a bo-staff, or a piece of bamboo, execute some throws and chokes, she is safe. She has no concept that there is only so much an old man can do if caught off guard or dealing with someone who has taken a hostage.
Sorry to vent, but this is a sore point with me. I am a big city boy who learned how to watch out for trouble at an early age. My wife and her sister are country mice; her sister paid the price for being naive, and I can only hope I am around long enough (and we stay lucky) that nothing happens here.
If the Union is once severed, the line of separation will grow wider and wider, and the controversies which are now debated and settled in the halls of legislation will then be tried in fields of battle and determined by the sword.
Andrew Jackson
That is a horrible thing for anyone to imagine. Personally, I believe in capitol punishment for such things.
I also sympathize with your spousal dilemma. Fortunately, my wife is understanding of awareness, and such. And that, no matter how much we prepare, we can never guarantee safety. But, our chances are better with more numbers on our side.
My mother, on the other hand, is quite naive. She knows that there's evil out there, but rather thinks that her positive attitude will suffice. She hates guns, doesn't lock her doors, etc.
Anyway, my sympathies...
Trust in God and keep your powder dry
"A heavily armed citizenry is not about overthrowing the government; it is about preventing the government from overthrowing liberty. A people stripped of their right of self defense is defenseless against their own government." -source
Two Words
Kill Him!!!!!
I could also go with No Mercy, but I still want to kill'em. Then he won't do it again I'm pretty sure.
Or we could just let him out again and assume his harmless like we did before.
Einstiens definition of insanity is doing the samething over and over and expecting different results. ????
Anticipation of Death is Worse Than Death Itself.
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God;
BG got the victim's name from the bank she worked at. Obviously, he knew how to search for her address on the internet.
Police: Man Planned to Sexually Assault Woman in Her Royal Oak Home
Report said the female victim moved to Florida this week.... Hope she gets her carry permit and a good training course.


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The Samsung UE55F9000 is Samsung's first 'mainstream' Ultra High Definition (UHD) 4K TV, packing a 3,840 x 2,160 native pixel resolution together with Samsung's most powerful quad-core processing engine, active 3D playback and arguably the world's most advanced Smart TV system. In other words, it's one of the year's most exciting and eagerly awaited TVs.
The UE55F9000 is not, of course, the first (just about) affordable 4K/Ultra HD resolution TV we've tested. First out of the traps was the mighty Sony KDL-65X9005A. And given what a mightily high bar Sony's TV has set, there's no doubt that the 55-inch Samsung UE55F9000 is going to have its work cut out to keep pace with its Japanese rival.
Read more: What is 4K TV? 10 reasons why you should care
Not that the Samsung UE55F9000 shows any outward signs of being phased by this Sony pressure. On the contrary, it presents a very confident face to the world with its quietly classy, glass-fronted, slim-bezelled design.
The design isn't as showy as that of the Sony 65X9005A, and its trim bezel is a million miles from the flagrant enormity of Sony's set. But that doesn't make the UE55F9000 aesthetically inferior to Sony's model; it just makes it different. And when you're trying to offer audiences a unique experience, different is good.
Another way in which the Samsung 4K TV's exterior is different is its connections. Instead of putting all its connections on its rear as you might expect, it instead puts almost all of them onto an external connections box. Connections on this long, thin, elegant box include four HDMIs, three USBs, a LAN port and built-in Wi-Fi, while connection with the TV is achieved via a single proprietary cable.
One interesting connection point about the UE55F9000, however, is that unlike the Samsung F8000 and F7000 ranges, it doesn't feature a slot for one of Samsung's Evolution Kits. Thankfully, Samsung categorically assures us that its F9000 series will be upgradable to handle the upcoming, UHD-friendly HDMI 2.0 connection format when it comes online. In fact, it's even told us how this upgrade will likely happen. It's also told us that it doesn't want us to reveal the method yet; hopefully we'll be able to discuss it publicly at the IFA technology show in Berlin in September.
Samsung's willingness to confirm the upgradability of its Ultra HD set stands in contrast to Sony's initially rather noncommittal comments regarding the upgradability of its 65X9005A. Sony has thankfully since significantly upped the strength of its upgradability promises, but it hasn't yet supplied any technical backup for this statement of intent.
Aside from the rather important matter of its UHD native resolution, one other potentially massively significant spec advantage the Samsung UE55F9000 delivers over Samsung's step-down, 'normal' HD F8000 models is its use of local dimming technology in its edge LED lighting array.
Given how good the contrast of Samsung's F8000 models is, the thought of what the brand might be able to achieve with the addition of local dimming is positively mouthwatering. So long as it can keep a lid on that pesky light blocking problem around bright objects that still plagues the local dimming systems of some LG and Panasonic TVs.
Elsewhere, the Samsung's 4K TV is extremely similar in feature terms to the F8000 models. It's got all of Samsung's Smart functionality for a start, including gesture control, voice control, the same five-hub content-dividing onscreen interface, the same facility to learn your viewing habits and make recommendations accordingly, and the same brilliantly extensive collection of video streaming apps.
As well as Lovefilm, Blinkbox and Netflix, these streaming services include all four of the key UK catch-up TV services: the BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4OD and Demand 5. Samsung is currently the only TV brand offering all these catch-up platforms, and by our estimation Samsung's smart TV system is the best around. You can read our full Samsung Smart TV review to find out why in more detail.
Also present and correct is the comprehensive suite of picture set-up tools found on the F8000 series, complete with full management of the picture's gamma, white balance and colour settings.
There's additionally a bounty of options for adjusting elements of the ultra-powerful picture processing engine that should live at the heart of any self-respecting 4K TV.
Some of these, such as the noise reduction and motion controls, should be used sparingly and carefully. But, as we'll discover presently, the part of the processing system designed to work on the mammoth task of upscaling non-UHD footage to the screen's UHD resolution is immensely accomplished.
The only surprise about the UE55F9000's suite of picture setup tools is that there's nothing specifically focussed on the set's UHD capabilities.
Sony's 4K TV has menu options that let you specifically tweak the sharpness and noise reduction elements of its 4K upscaling, as well as a 'Mastered in 4K' option designed to optimise the picture's settings to get the best from Sony's upcoming Mastered in 4K Blu-rays.
With the Samsung 4K TV, on the other hand, you just get the same calibration options no matter what sort of source you're watching, arguably denying you a little of the finessing of 4K upscaling that you get with the Sony.
Having said that, it's quickly apparent that the normal adjustments the Samsung UE55F9000 provides do actually give you plenty of say over how the set's upscaled pictures look, with the Sharpness setting being particularly important when it comes to achieving your preferred balance between extreme detail and video noise.
"World Exclusive: Read the first review anywhere or Samsung's first 4K TV"
Is that meant to read "on"?! Doh!!!
Or maybe "for"
I have seen this TV in the samsung store in Tottenham court road in London twice and i've been blown away by the picture quality. The Sony centre is right next door and the x900's short comings become clear as in detail lost in darker scenes and alternate gray lines on the 55 inch version. When viewing blu-ray on the 55f8000 the screen looks massive, but when viewing 4k on the f9000 the screen looks small for all the detail and resolution. At 2 and a half picture heights there is still definitely quite an improvement.
I didn't see any usb ports on the connections box but I'll double check, I wonder if samsung will replace the entire box for hdmi 2?
At £4000 which is less than double the 55f8000 rrp, I don't think 4k is beyond reach anymore and if I had the money I'd seriously consider buying this tv.
Power consumption at 157 watts is higher for a screen this size, most likely due to increased pixel density, but far less then a plasma.
I have seen LG's 55 inch Oled in Harrods and would like to see their curved version as well as samsungs version but early reviews already show their short comings such as image retention, stuck sub pixels and motion resolution. Oled maybe the tv of the future but it has lot of catching up to do with Lcd, Samsung have cut the price by 1/3 which is a step in the right direction.
It's 'of' and thanks for the spot. My bad.
There's a difference between "exclusive" and "first." Unless no other publication will review this television, you cannot claim to be the former.
how is it possible to judge a top end tv if they all get 10?
Still want to know if the HD picture is better than Panasonic's finest. I have my kuro still and attempted to upgrade but every time I see an LED TV I really dislike to motion blur and judder, especially when watching football. Any input on this would be great. Also are they both isf compliant?
No mention of SD up-scaling? Considering a lot of television is still broadcast in SD, I'd wager a lot of folk are more interested in that for day-to-day viewing than what the none-existent 4k footage would look like, should it exist.
Thanks for the review. The upscaling sounds very promising. Just one question, what are the viewing angles like? My experience with Samsung tellys is that the black depth is excellent when viewed straight on, but drops off when viewed off centre.
you're probably better off with a panasonic plasma
If you frequently watch sports a plasma will do a much better job with motion and the panasonic st plasmas are good value for money, much cheaper than this tv
You mention "And no, we weren't watching the set from a stupidly short viewing distance during our tests." in your review. I would be interested to know what kind of viewing distance you did use? Just to get an idea of what distance is appropriate for a 55" 4K.
Thanks. Sounds like a brilliant 1st gen TV.
Why would you be looking to replace a Kuro with an LED TV? I would think that would be a step backwards. As ly121688 has said. I would look towards the latest plasmas especially if you are sensitive to motion blur. I think i would wait a little longer if i already had a Kuro though.
Samsung apparently now admits their motion smoothing technology does not work with HD because HD is "too big" for the computations. But, they continue to get away with advertising it, and reviewers, like you, continue to claim it works. Why should anyone believe anything written these days?
Does manually naming the input "PC" reduce input lag? On earlier Samsung models, that was a nice little unadvertised workaround to reduce lag.
Just a word on 3d crosstalk - there is a firmware update to version 06 that solves the 3d crosstalk issues totally. Once applied there is zero crosstalk as should be the case with 4k and the depth of 3d is now simply stunning. Can't tell you how good this tv is!!!
Would not touch Samsung there quality control is utter garbage. Good luck in getting a tv that actually works
Don't get sucked into the 4K is too expensive and there is no content
dribble. GO LOOK AT A 4K TV! The picture is simply stunning and like
nothing you have ever seen before. Remember, when you went from standard
definition to HDTV? It's the same experience, if not better. See a 4K
TV and make up your mind with your own eyes and ears. ~Mark http://www.BuyBest4KTV.com
Key words for other comments "cheaper and I would" The Kuro was an amazing TV but 4K completely blows plasma out the water. The only people that think otherwise are penny counters.
An update to the price from time to time would be OK, as would a mention of overseas pricing. People look at your Reviews from everywhere around the World because 16 months ago your Site was REALY great, recently less so (and not just for the price not current reason).
Canadian Model UN55F9000AFXZC CA$2999.99 (Pounds = 1630.23):
Thanks for the heads-up. It's quite hard for us to update reviews based on changing prices, we review a lot of products and the world is a big place, but we'll do our best.
Was there anything specific you wanted to comment about the site in general? All feedback greatly appreciated.
This an amazing TV with probably the most features found in any current 4K TV. Still, I cannot see how any part of this review warrants a perfect score.
yes if u have the money to go for minimum of 65" and want to put it within 2 meters of watching distance. u won't really see the difference between 1080p and 4k in a 55" or smaller tv even if it's as close as 2 meters away. there's a beautiful chart that compares viewing distances to resolution and human eye sight (20/20). look it up from google and u'll see 4k is rather useless for most situations
just like u can compare cars that all have 4 wheels. numbers aren't everything
Maybe Panasonic's top of the line a year or two from now might be worthy, otherwise you'll be waiting for a OLED set.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Joan Hamburg to Host Weekend Show on WABC, New York. After a long career at crosstown heritage AM news/talker WOR, Cumulus Media announces that New York radio personality Joan Hamburg is joining its news/talker 77 WABC to host a weekly Saturday program to air from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Cumulus says on the show Hamburg "will continue discussing the most important social, economic and political issues that impact listeners' lives each week. Hamburg will also interview major celebrities and powerful political figures on the program." In addition, the deal calls for Hamburg to produce weekly features and exclusive programs available in digital formats. Hamburg comments, "How excited I am to join legendary WABC radio and work with Kim Bryant, Craig Schwalb and the rest of the Cumulus family. And what a treat to join their roster of the best talk talent in the country. New York get ready — the conversation is about to begin."
Talk Host Jim Villanucci Resigns from KXL, Portland. There is little known at this time about what has transpired to cause midday talk show host Jim Villanucci to resign from his position with Alpha Media's KXL, Portland but a Tweet from KXL's Lars Larson states simply that Villanucci has resigned for "personal reasons" and that Larson wishes him well. Filling in during the daypart is Victoria Taft.
Tension Between WFAN's Mike Francesa and Management Over Fox Sports Simulcast. According to a story by Neil Best in Newsday, WFAN, New York afternoon drive superstar Mike Francesa has been ordered by CBS RADIO management – under threat of lawsuit – not to gripe publicly about the simulcast of his show being bumped from cable's Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 for live sporting events. Best reports that while Francesa didn't talk specifically about the Fox Sports simulcast issues, he said on his radio show that in contrast to a corporate statement to the contrary, he has been threatened with legal action if he speaks publicly about anything that costs the company money, with the implication being the Fox Sports arrangement. In other words, he could be held liable for any income CBS loses if the Fox Sports relationship dissolves. Read Best's piece here.
Cisco Cotto Joins CBS RADIO's WBBM-AM, Chicago. Newsman and talk show host Cisco Cotto is becoming part of the staff at CBS RADIO's all-news WBBM-AM and WCFS-FM, Chicago, according to Chicago media writer Robert Feder. Cotto has worked in the Chicago market his entire career. He started at CBS' former all-news WMAQ and has served as news anchor at Cumulus Media's crosstown WLS-AM (where he also went on to host a talk show) as well as at Salem's news/talk WIND, and the Moody Bible Institute's Christian talker WMBI. His position at WBBM and WCFS is anchor/reporter. Read Feder's entire column here.
KDKA-AM, Pittsburgh Adds Comic Jim Krenn to Friday Program. Joining the "KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert and John Shumway" each Friday is Jim Krenn, a popular Pittsburgh radio personality and comedian. KDKA-AM program director Jim Graci says, "KDKA is delighted to have Jim Krenn on the station each Friday morning. It's like adding another big bat to an all-star lineup, and will give KDKA listeners another reason to smile heading into the weekend." Krenn is a Pittsburgh native who worked successfully in Steel City radio for 24 years. He is currently producing a weekly podcast titled, "Jim Krenn: No Restrictions."
Dreyer Named Director of Integrated Media for NRG. Appointed to the newly created position of director of integrated media for NRG Media is Erica Dreyer. In making the announcement, NRG president and CEO Mary Quass noted that Dreyer recently served in the same post for both Maverick Media of Rockford, Illinois and Mid-West Family Broadcasting of Rockford for the past seven-plus years. Quass states, "Digital media offers the greatest potential revenue growth for radio today. Erica Dreyer has earned seven awards for excellence in the digital arena. Dreyer's the maverick we need to lead this new department." In this position, Dreyer will be responsible for infusing new inventory and pricing techniques into NRG's interactive portfolio. Dreyer will also train and educate sales departments in the station group to produce more sophisticated, high-value integrated solutions for clients and help educate advertisers about integrated solutions for their business needs. Dreyer starts with NRG on September 30.
WPHT, Philadelphia Speaker Series Hosts Senator Ted Cruz. Tonight's event at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is the latest in the WPHT Speaker Series and will feature Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussing the First and Fourth Amendments. The program takes place in observance of Constitution Day and WPHT morning drive personality Chris Stigall is moderating the discussion.
The Big Issue of the Day. Pictured here are ESPN personalities (from left to right) Jemele Hill, Jane McManus and Cari Champion in the studio during the production of the podcast "espnW Presents: The State of the NFL on ESPN Radio." The show was a joint effort by espnW and ESPN Radio. Also appearing on the program were espnW personalities Kate Fagan and Sarah Spain. ESPN host Keith Olbermann and National Organization for Women president Terry O'Neill joined the conversation as guests.
The NFL and Domestic Violence, U.S.-Led Coalition Against ISIS, Mid-Term Elections, Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential Run, New Benghazi Investigation, Ebola Virus Pandemic Threat, Scotland Succession Referendum, and Obama Amnesty Issue Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/16). The ongoing furor over the domestic violence issues plaguing the NFL; debate over the potential effectiveness of the U.S.-led coalition to combat ISIS; the looming mid-term elections and how they may affect majorities in Congress; Hillary Clinton's weekend appearance in Iowa and her possible run for president in 2016; the new Benghazi investigation; the status of the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the potential for a pandemic; Thursday's referendum on whether Scotland breaks away from the U.K.; and Senator Ted Cruz's effort to prevent amnesty action by President Obama were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Local Radio Responds to Napa Earthquake. The most severe earthquake to hit Northern California in 25 years registered a 6.0 and was centered in Napa, California on Sunday morning. Local media responded and – although knocked off the air for about 30 minutes — Wine Country Broadcasting's news/talk KVON, Napa (and sister hot AC KVYN, St. Helena) did return to the air to serve the region. Farther south in San Francisco, sources tell TALKERS magazine that local television went wall-to-wall with its coverage. As for radio, KSFO weekend personality Ethan Bearman says that competition KCBS-AM covered it "like a quality news network" while sister news/talk KGO covered the event and took calls until San Francisco 49ers football began. Bearman says, "I had my producer, Leigh Wolf, toss aside what we had planned. We started the show interviewing a rep from PG&E about power and gas in Napa, took a couple of callers, then interviewed Ross Stein, a geophysicist from the USGS about earthquakes and this one in particular. We had more callers sharing stories, then an interview with CHP officer Daniel Hill about safety and road closures, followed by more callers sharing stories. We also interviewed Yountville councillor Richard Hall about the damage in his town up the road from Napa, then many more callers." Bearman tells TALKERS that what KSFO was able to do was use its two-way nature to do what TV couldn't. "TV doesn't provide more than a 10-minute loop. Straight news on KCBS-AM is just talking to the listener while we provided that human contact, that outlet of expression, that connection with others. It was really powerful and received a lot of positive feedback."
Beck's TheBlaze Negotiated with CNN for HLN Partnership. But, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal by Keach Hagey, the two sides could not come to an agreement on terms. Hagey's report states that CNN executives recently held talks with agents from Glenn Beck's TheBlaze about a partnership that would change the programming on the struggling HLN channel that would have seen TheBlaze content replace the current shows on HLN. It's being reported that CNN is in talks with Vice Media about a similar partnership. The WSJ reports that HLN's total viewership has declined 22% for the season to date, and dipped 19% in the 18 to 49 demo, based on Nielsen numbers.
KFWB Accelerates Talk-to Sports Transition. Los Angeles talker KFWB was expected to conduct its transition to all-sports early next month; however, this past Sunday at midnight, CBS Sports Radio Network programming took over the 980 AM dial position. Word quickly spread and there was plenty of activity/reaction on social media. Included in the commentary are two classy postings from people who have worked at KFWB. On-air talent Lisa Osborne writes on her Facebook page: "It is KFWB's last weekday as a news/talk station – format flip next week to all sports. Tune in if you can today to this heritage news station. If you grew up in LA, you can sing the jingle – that is what everyone does when they find out I work here. I've worked with some real pros here including: Penny Griego, Phil Hulett, Bret Lewis, Rhonda Kramer, Ken Jeffries, Elaine Perkins, Bill Nesbitt, Paul Lowe, Michael Shappee, Maggie McKay, Philip Luther Nash, Michael Knight, Russ Spears, Donna Page, Andy Ludlum, Joe Guimond, Cyndee Maxwell, and plenty more. Iconic Los Angeles traffic reporter Kramer comments, that she was "only 26 years old" when she began reporting traffic on the station. "It has always been home and I have worked with some of the most talented individuals in the news broadcast business. It has been an honor to work with pros like Dan Avey, Charlie Brailer, Don Hurbert, Bob Howard, John Brooks Jack Popejoy, Judy Ford, Andy Ludlum, and most recently, Maggie McKay, Michael Shappee, Lisa Osborne, Penny Griego and Phil Hulett. Working here has been extremely rewarding, affording me the opportunity to win 18 Golden Mikes. I am proud of my work on KFWB and have made friends here who will be in my life forever. I wish nothing but the best for the new sports format. Thanks KFWB for the wonderful memories. You will always be a part of me." Quite a few industry personnel who did not work at the station were partisans. "I was your biggest fan," New Normal entrepreneur/talk host Tom Leykis writes. "Seriously. I grew up in New York listening to '1010 WINS.' When I came to live in LA in the 1980s, KFWB, clearly modeled after WINS, became my new best friend…As a lifelong radio guy, I wanted to let you all know that, for me, you all were the best." On one hand, advanced timing of the format flip is a bit of a surprise, yet on the other, there is considerable logic to it. The station has already secured a program director – Owen Murphy (from Seattle) – and it has cleared CBS Sports Radio programming. That lineup includes a well-known local quantity, Jim Rome, who will be heard 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. One more major piece to be added though is a locally originated morning show, which will likely debut in two weeks (Monday, 9/8). A format change was practically inevitable, as the station's 6+ PPM shares thus far in calendar year 2014 have topped out at .3 (January, February, and May) and included .2 showings in March, April, June, and July. KFWB's July ranking was #42. One year ago (July 2013), it ranked #39 (.5), still significantly lower from its all-news days. It actually would be ironic (or perhaps purposefully intended) if a morning show is installed September 8, as that will mark the five-year anniversary KFWB switched from all-news to all-talk. When CBS Corporation acquired KCAL-TV, Los Angeles (Channel 9) in 2002 (to go along with KCBS-TV Channel 2), it put them over the limit of radio and television properties in the same market. Three years ago, CBS Radio placed KFWB into a Diane Sutter-headed trust, under the name The KFWB Asset Trust. Director of news programming at CBS Radio Los Angeles' all-news KNX – and formerly (and simultaneously) holding that same title for KFWB – Andy Ludlum posts on his Facebook page, "After 46 years of delivering news to the people of Southern California, the news watch has stopped for KFWB. I have been fortunate to have spent the past 25 years of my life working there with some of the most talented people to ever open a microphone or write a news story." Ludlum posted the photo above showing the final minute of the final full newscast with Maggie McKay (right), Ted Sobel (center), and Michael Knight (left).
KTAR-FM, Phoenix Re-Brands; Tweaks Programming. The Bonneville news/talk station announces it is re-branding at the same time it is making programming changes and unveiling its new website designed specifically for mobile users. The station is now "KTAR News…on 92.3 FM and KTAR.com." Bonneville Phoenix market manager Scott Sutherland states, "This re-brand and website re-launch lets the community know that our commitment to live and local news has never been stronger. And it also signals that KTAR News is a multi-platform media brand that distributes audio news and talk show content on FM Radio, KTAR.com and the KTAR App, as well as written, audio and video story content online across all devices." Programming changes include more news content in middays with "Arizona's Noon News and Karie Dozer" (from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm) and an earlier start (2:00 pm) for afternoon drive team Mac and Gaydos. Bonneville Phoenix VP of content and operations Ryan Hatch comments, "Our 'mobile-first' design will deliver a powerful, multi-media user experience on smartphones, where our online audience continues to migrate. Using the very latest technologies, the site also seamlessly adapts to tablets and desktops to deliver the same quality experience across all platforms."
NRG Media, Woodward in Four-Station Transaction. The price for the latest NRG Media purchase – the quartet of Woodward Communications facilities in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa – is $3.55 million. NRG Media chief executive officer Mary Quass is "delighted to have the opportunity" to add the stations to her company's platform. "We continue to look for great radio properties that are located in the Midwest and are an integral part of the communities they serve," she comments. "Regarding NRG, Woodward Communications president and chief executive officer Tom Woodward states, "It is a well-known, community-oriented radio broadcast company with a great Midwestern culture and presence. Our strategic plans and related growth goals positioned the sale of the Waterloo properties. We salute the loyal, talented and dedicated staff we were fortunate to work with. We will continue to operate, grow and enhance our award-winning, seven-station radio group in the Appleton-Green Bay, Wisconsin markets which we've owned since the late-1970s." The deal is for KFMW "Rock 108"; KOKZ "Iowa's Classic Hits"; KWLO "1330 ESPN"; and KXEL "Iowa's News & Talk Station." Woodward Communications has operated these outlets the past two years. Prior to that, Bahakel Broadcasting owned KXEL for 54 years (1958 – 2012); it owned the other three from 1996 – 2012.
Found: WLS-AM's "Next Talk Star." If you wonder where the next generation of talk radio personalities is coming from, the answer might be professional wrestling. John Chase Gregoles (pictured here) emerges as the winner of WLS-AM, Chicago's "Next Talk Star" competition and the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin resident is a day trader who has a background in … sports entertainment. This represents the Cumulus Media-owned talk station's third such promotion, with WLS-AM program director/operations manager Peter Bolger pointing out, "Our last two winners are still on the air with a weekend show and occasional fill-in. It is certainly possible we will be as fortunate with this year's winner. What the finalists had to say about talk radio and the passion they have for it was instructive and extremely energizing." Gregoles comments that he "wants to broaden the audience of talk radio." Wannabes submitted auditions via the station's website. WLS-AM narrowed the submissions to 10 semifinalists; the top five were then determined by online voting. Bolger; WLS-AM's (9:00 am – 11:00 am) Kass & Cohn co-host Lauren Cohn; 2012 winner Stephanie Trussell; and 2013 winner Laura Kelly were among those judging the competition. Gregoles gets to host a two-hour WLS-AM show, receive a limo ride to/from the studio, and a trip for two to Mexico.
MLB Baseball Continues to Give Boost to Most Flagship Stations. TALKERS managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian presents his second analysis of the performances of MLB flagship stations this season – this time based on July PPM data. Again, the flagships in markets where baseball has traditionally been good to its radio outlet and in markets where the team is performing well continue to benefit from increased listenership. In this report Kinosian tracks how flagship stations have performed over the past five PPM surveys, compared to July 2013, how they rank in their respective markets, and how the stations stack up based on MLB divisions. Check out Mike Kinosian's analysis here.
Sabo: It Is a Widespread Myth That "Ours Is a Very Big Sports Town." As a globetrotting media consultant, Walter Sabo reports, "There is noticeable bravado in every city about the local level of sports fandom." In a new opinion piece certain to spark disagreement on the part of many TALKERS readers, Sabo makes the case that even though most radio markets claim to be "big" on sports or even the "biggest" sports city in America, the "facts don't match the roar of the crowd." He writes, "According to the data presented from the major league national teams, every city is pretty much the same." To read this informative and provocative piece in its entirety, please click here.
Lee 'Hacksaw' Hamilton Hangs Out Fill-In Shingle. West Coast sports talk pro Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton, most recently with Broadcast Company of the Americas-owned XEPRS, San Diego "The Mighty 1090," announces he's making himself available as a "radio free agent" for freelance work as "Hacksaw & Company," as he says, "sports talk radio designed for your market, when you need a pinch-hitter." Hamilton's daily content can be seen at (www.leehacksawhamilton.com). He can be emailed at email@example.com.
Arkansas Stations Swap Frequencies; AC Turns Conservative/Christian Talk. A pair of Arkansas FMs are swapping positions on the dial – John M. Dowdy-owned hot AC KKTZ moves from 93.5 up to 107.5 while AC KOMT moves to the 93.5 frequency. KKTZ will remain hot AC but KOMT flips to conservative/Christian talk using content from Salem Radio Network, Westwood One and Premiere Networks. The new talk station will air: Bill Bennett in AM drive followed by Mike Gallagher, Dennis Miller, Michael Medved, Mark Levin, Janet Mefferd and "Coast to Coast AM" with George Noory.
Odds & Sods. As reported by Chicago media writer Robert Feder, radio pro Mike Stephen is joining WGN, Chicago for a weekend show called "Outside the Loop Radio" that will air from 6:00 am to 7:00 am Sunday mornings, effective October 4. The eight-year-old show is promoted as "Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine," and promises "interviews with local newsmakers on everything from arts and politics to the environment and food."…..Sitting in for Jimmy Barrett on Clear Channel's WRVA, Richmond in morning drive all this week is Mark Wainwright…..CBS RADIO's sports talker WJFK-FM, Washington "106.7 The Fan" and IMG Sports Network agree to an extension that will allow Virginia Tech football and men's basketball play-by-play to be heard on the station through the 2018 season.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Ray Mariner to Program '106.1 The Ticket' and 'NASH FM 92.3' in New Orleans. In a newly created management position at Cumulus Media's New Orleans operations, programmer and air personality Ray Mariner begins leading the programming at country WRKN "NASH FM 92.3" and sports talker WMTI "106.1 The Ticket" on April 15. Mariner most recently was a personality on Dickey Broadcasting's WCNN, Atlanta "680 The Fan." He also served in the market as PM drive personality on Lincoln Financial Media's CHR WSTR "Star 94." Cumulus SVP of programming Mike McVay states, "Ray is a rare breed of programmer and talent. He has shown his programming acumen by performing and succeeding at the highest level. We're excited to have him oversee the programming of both 'NASH FM 92.3' and '106.1 The Ticket' in New Orleans." Cumulus sports/talk format captain Jim Mahanay adds, "Ray Mariner is a strong addition to Cumulus' programming team in New Orleans. He brings a great track record and tremendous talent to this important role at 'NASH FM 92.3' and '106.1 The Ticket.' I look forward to having him lead our sports programming in this key market."
Ron Jaworski's WPEN, Philadelphia Show to Air Year Round. Former Philadelphia Eagles great Ron Jaworski has been hosting a weekly football show on Greater Media's WPEN, Philadelphia "97.5 The Fanatic" during the regular NFL season but now the station makes his Wednesday evening 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm show a year-round deal. The station is kicking off the program with a live show from Riley's Pub at Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, New Jersey tomorrow evening (4/9). Jaworski says in a statement, "I couldn't be more excited to be extending the Ron Jaworski show to a year-round event. The NFL has become a 12-month league. It's going to be fun talking with the Philadelphia fans about free agency, the draft, training camp and eventually when the games get started in September."
NAB Show: Sound Bites from Sin City. Media consultant Holland Cooke is in Las Vegas reporting for RadioInfo from the NAB Show and here is some of what he's gleaned from the convention. Cooke writes that although this convention is not a radio gathering – that's in Indianapolis in September – he says, "The recurring theme radio people hear here is that stations can't only be 'in the radio business' anymore." Sales skills are probably the most important a broadcaster can have these days and there's a lot of that kind of advice to be had. During the RAB's Lunch-N-Learn session, CEO Erica Farber noted that three of radio's sales mistakes are: being afraid to ask for "The Big Ask"; constant rep turnover; and selling to the same advertisers over and over. Read more of HC's report here.
Syndication: Love or Money? Moving a radio program into the syndication realm is a challenging venture and it's a move that can be started for the wrong reasons. In a column published today (4/8), Global Media Services founder Tony Garcia writes that for a show to have a chance at success in syndication – even one that is successful on the local level – there are a number of questions the producer of the show must answer before moving ahead. Garcia says, "If you are going to get the attention of program directors, your show and your pitch must to be relevant and compelling. What is it you are providing for the station and its audience? Are you solving a problem? Are you doing something that the station can't easily do itself?" Read more about what Garcia suggests a potential show producer must be prepared to answer in his piece here.
Immigration Radio Row Takes Place in Washington Tomorrow. The annual radio row – organized by the Federation for American Immigration Reform – is dubbed "Hold Their Feet to the Fire" and the two-day event begins tomorrow at the Phoenix Park Hotel on Capitol Hill. FAIR says it features the largest gathering ever of talk radio hosts focused on a single issue. Dozens of hosts from across the country will spend two days discussing immigration policy with listeners, lawmakers, law enforcement, immigration experts, activists and members of the media live from radio row while broadcasting their shows back to their home markets. Credentialed members of the press are welcome. In particular, reporters covering the national immigration debate will have access to a wide variety of personalities and perspectives all in one location. For more information, contact Kristen Williamson, press secretary at: office 202-328-7004/cell 847-651-8611.
Q1 Radio Deals Top $300 Million on Strength of WBLS/WLIB Sale. According to SNL Kagan, first quarter 2014 radio deals topped the $300 million mark in value. This big quarter was largely the result of the $131 million (8.5 times cash flow) sale of urban contemporary WBLS and gospel WLIB from YMF Media LLC to Emmis Communications Corporation. The other big deal was the $74 million sale of 10 stations from South Central Communications Corporation to SummitMedia, LLC. SNL Kagan says that compared to the 2013 average of 7 times cash flow, the average radio cash flow multiple rose by half a point in the first quarter of 2014.
NRG Media Reports Completion of Change in Equity Investors. The change in equity investors that NRG Media, LLC announced in October of 2013 is complete. The company says the change solidifies "the new partnership between the Midwest-based media company and Cyrus Capital Partners, an investment management company that actively invests in debt and equity securities on a global basis." Cyrus has approximately $4 billion in assets under management and its investor base is comprised of sophisticated long term institutional and high net worth investors. NRG CEO Mary Quass states, "We look forward to a long relationship with Cyrus Capital Partners and wish to thank Waitt Media and McCarthy Capital for their support over the last 9 years."
Odds & Sods. Salem Radio Network nationally syndicated morning host Bill Bennett celebrates his 10th year with the network. His "Morning in America" program was visited on Monday by special guests including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, fellow Salem talk host Mike Gallagher and WestwoodOne personality Mark Levin…..Newsweb Radio adds local gay rights author and activist Wayne Besen to the weekend lineup at WCPT-AM/FM, Chicago to host a weekly Saturday afternoon program called, "I've Got Issues." Newsweb president Charles Gross says of the progressive program, "We are excited about this hard-hitting new show that will debate the critical local and national issues that affect our lives."…..CBS Radio News White House correspondent Peter Maer is being awarded the Merriman Smith Memorial Award for Presidential Coverage Under Deadline Pressure. Maer is receiving the honor for his reports at the Hampton Roads, Virginia shipyard where the president traveled to make his case on last year's sequestration fight. The White House Correspondents Association says, "Peter Maer's story on the potential impact of budget sequestration did what White House reporters too rarely do: It humanized a national political story, and managed to do so on an extremely tight deadline, no less."
A Day at the Races. WBAP, Dallas talk show host Chris Krok (left) poses for a photo with "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson (right) at the Texas Motor Speedway during its "Duck Commander 500" race held over the weekend. Also in the photo is Krok's son Isaac (center). Krok broadcast his program live from the speedway on Friday (4/4) and then hosted 80 listeners who bought tickets to be part of "Krok and His Flock" on Saturday. Krok and his listeners were able to tour the garage and pits.
ObamaCare Criticism, IRS Scandal, Russian Aggression in Ukraine, Common Core Controversy, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Search, and Student Athlete Compensation/NCAA Championship Game Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/7). Ongoing scrutiny of the rollout and effects of the Affordable Care Act; the move by House Speaker John Boehner to bring legal action against ex-IRS official Lois Lerner; Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine and fears he's preparing to arm Iran; troubles with the Common Core standards as states drop the program; the continuing search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370; and controversy over compensating student athletes and the run-up to the NCAA Championship game were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
CBS Reports Radio Segment Down 4% in Q4 2013; Company Up 6%. While CBS Corporation CEO, president and director Les Moonves spoke glowingly about the performance of CBS Corporation as a whole during yesterday's Q4 conference call, the radio segment was not part of the celebration and loss of political advertising was given the lion's share of the blame. The company's report indicates that after taking political out of the picture, CBS RADIO was flat compared to the same quarter in 2012. Moonves was upbeat about the radio division saying, "In radio, we continue to put an emphasis on great, local programming, which is leading to bigger audiences. During the most recent ratings period, we had double-digit ranking gains in the highly coveted 25- to 54-year-old demo in many of our major markets, and non-traditional revenue from special events was up double digits over one year ago. Our strategy to combine the company's local TV and radio websites into a single online presence in every market also continues to pay off. In 2013, revenue was up 21% over the year before, and the momentum is continuing here in '14, including a new record of nearly 57 million unique users in January. I'm also very pleased with the success of our CBS Interactive business. Revenue was up 14% during the quarter, and we continue to see very rapid growth in mobile ad revenue, which was up 118%, and it helped to increase profit substantially." Thanks to Seeking Alpha for the transcript. Members can read the whole conference call here.
Nielsen Q4 Revenue Up 11.8%; Rises 5.5% for 2013. Media ratings giant Nielsen Holdings N.V. issues its fourth quarter 2013 and full-year financial reports and states that Q4 revenue was $1.6 billion, an increase of 11.8% over the same period in 2012. For the full year of 2013, the company says its revenue was $5.7 billion, a jump of 5.5% over the full year of 2012. The company reports its free cash flow for 2013 increased 34.5% to $573 million from $426 million in 2012 while cash flow from operations increased 14.9% to $901 million in 2013 from $784 million in 2012. The result is the adjusted net income per share on a diluted basis for 2013 was $2.02, up 19.5% compared to $1.69 in the full year 2012. Nielsen acquired radio ratings firm Arbitron during 2013 and the move paid off. The Arbitron business helped add 9.3% to Nielsen's Q4 revenue and 2.5% to its 2013 revenue.
CBS RADIO Dallas Ups Paul Mann to KRLD-AM PD. At CBS RADIO's Dallas cluster, news director Paul Mann is promoted to program director for KRLD-AM "NewsRadio 1080 KRLD" and the Texas State Networks (TSN), effective immediately. Mann has served as news director for KRLD-AM and TSN since June 2006 and in this new role he will be primarily responsible for all programming and talent and will report to Gavin Spittle, vice president of news/talk/sports for CBS RADIO Dallas-Fort Worth. Spittle comments, "Paul has shown tremendous leadership as news director with the sole focus on serving the North Texas community. He's helped put together a tremendous team which shares a great pride in this heritage station." Under Mann's leadership, KRLD-AM has been honored with two national Edward R. Murrow Awards, in 2008 (spot news) and 2013 (newscast).
Stella Prado Kuipers Lands at Salem Los Angeles. The successful, former KOST, Los Angeles program director joins Salem Communications to serve in the sales department working on multi-media marketing for Christian talk KKLA, Los Angeles. Stella Prado Kuipers made her announcement on her Facebook page where she wrote: "A new chapter in my life has begun and I'm proud to announce as of March 3rd I am an employee of Salem Communications Radio Broadcasting company! My position is multi-media marketing and I am thrilled to be a part of this company! I'm sooooo excited!" Kuipers had been with Clear Channel's AC KOST for 20 years – eight as program director – before she was let go in December of 2012.
Programming Changes at WCTC, New Brunswick, New Jersey. A shuffle in afternoons at Greater Media-owned news/talk WCTC, New Brunswick, New Jersey sees current 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm personality Tommy G move to the afternoon drive slot replacing Newsmax-syndicated host Steve Malzberg. Into the early afternoon slot goes WestwoodOne's Dennis Miller program. WCTC program director Bert Baron states, "We're excited to welcome Dennis Miller to the WCTC weekday lineup. He'll have Central Jersey laughing, thinking, and engaged on a daily basis. I can't think of anyone I'd rather have doing PM drive on WCTC than Tommy G, one of the most passionate and hard-working people I've ever known. This is a BIG WIN for WCTC and for Central Jersey."
Is Nielsen "Lying" About Millennial Audiences? Noted industry observer Jerry Del Colliano thinks so. Del Colliano published a scathing indictment of the ratings research giant in his daily industry blog Inside Music Media (www.insidemusicmedia.com) this morning (2/12) referring to the Nielsen Audio (formerly Arbitron) report released earlier this week stating that "Millennials" (also known as "Generation Y") are big fans of AM/FM radio and listen to it on average of 11.5 hours per week. This, of course, flies in the face of what has to this point been conventional industry wisdom strongly suggesting that over-the-air radio is rapidly losing ground as a medium of choice for the millions of 20-something children born to Baby Boomers in the 1980s-90s and now coming of age in the millions – a widespread perception that broadcast business leaders openly fear threatens the future of what is increasingly being marginalized as "terrestrial radio." Del Colliano writes, "The company that now does PPM ratings which records listening that occurs by accident when meters randomly pick up an encoded radio signal is now weighing in on Millennials…an audience that clearly has no use for what consolidators put on the radio these days." He accuses the major corporate consolidators in radio of "paying hundreds of millions of dollars to report audience estimates that the company [Nielsen] itself admits in a legal statement are not reliable." Del Colliano is a veteran program director and radio personality who rose to prominence as the founder and publisher of the trade publication Inside Radio which he built to formidability as an independent journal prior to it being acquired by Clear Channel, which still publishes it. Del Colliano has subsequently served a number of years as a member of the music department faculty at the University of Southern California (USC) teaching and writing courses on "Generational Media" specifically documenting and understanding the traits and habits of the rapidly maturing Millennial generation – a subject that he regularly shares with radio industry leaders via his blog and annual conference.
Speaking of Jerry Del Colliano… TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison recently interviewed Jerry Del Colliano on the TALKERS magazine "experimental" talk radio station, TalkersRadio, (www.talkers.com/talkersradio) as a complete installment of the one-hour, media-discussion program he hosts. The program, recorded two-weeks ago (prior to today's provocative Del Colliano blog), presents the two industry observers in an in-depth discussion about the very subject of the delicate relationship AM/FM radio and Gen-Y. In it, Del Colliano discusses such issues as Gen-Y's obsession with authenticity as well as its consumer interest in non-over-the-air digital media. To listen directly to the entire 58:00 installment of this first-time public conversation between Michael Harrison and Jerry Del Colliano, please click
Talk Host Joe Crummey Publishes Non-Fiction Book. Talk radio pro Joe Crummey has just published his first non-fiction book titled, Planking on Headstones: Your Future Outside of Time (School of Eddiness 2013). The veteran of such historic signals as WABC, New York; KFI, Los Angeles; WNBC, New York; KABC, Los Angeles and KFYI, Phoenix penned this new book that "takes the reader on a journey through space-time that's rich in love, loss, fear and contemplation. With notes of his on-air, quick-wit persona, Planking on Headstones distills complex issues of religion and science into memorable anecdotes that elicit laughter, tears and a sense of connection. Crummey openly shares about his life, from his brain tumor to the death of his parents, as he explains his theories, such as the 'Fonzie Principle,' the 'Boston Market Revelation' and the 'Jesus Burger.' He also explains why he believes the Big Bang is the most evil thing that has ever happened." Crummy states, "Throughout my career, I often discussed and challenged religious tenets on air with my audience. But after going through the brain tumor experience, my quest for meaning in this life and beyond intensified. I began to understand the importance of thinking outside of time and allowed myself to imagine the impossible while I explored this subject matter."
Clear Channel Renews Promotional Deal with Relativity. In a statement, Clear Channel says that the renewed cross-media marketing collaboration between it and media company Relativity will include one-of-a-kind campaigns promoting upcoming movies on the part of Clear Channel and Relativity will provide exclusive content created by its filmmakers and talent that will be shared with listeners and viewers through various Clear Channel platforms. "The programs will also include organic promotional support from popular radio personalities such as Ryan Seacrest, Elvis Duran, Dan Patrick and Steve Harvey; naturally integrated film imaging across local stations and iHeartRadio's national digital and mobile ad units; homepage website takeovers; and national and local on-air commercial inventory." Clear Channel says previous successful collaborations between the companies included campaigns for the films "Limitless," "Immortals," "Act of Valor," "Safe Haven" and "Free Birds."
Odds & Sods. Talk media personality David Webb signs on to write a column for DC political publication The Hill. His column will be available every other Wednesday in The Hill's print edition, online at thehill.com and on The Hill's app. In addition to his daily SiriusXM talk show, Webb also appears frequently on Fox News Channel's "Hannity" and "The Five."…..Sports USA adds a podcast featuring former NFL star and TV personality Fred Dryer to its programming. Sports USA president Bob Moore says, "Fred Dryer is a true NFL legend and a major TV star. We are excited to add Fred's show to our growing list of digital audio programs…..WNYC, New York names David Lewis its new metro editor. Lewis taught journalism at CUNY for the past seven years.
NAB to Feature RAB Sales and Marketing Sessions. The Radio Advertising Bureau will present five revenue- and growth-oriented presentations at this year's NAB Show. RAB president and chief executive officer Erica Farber explains that, "The RAB is in the business of helping sellers on the street close deals and help drive revenue for the radio industry. These sessions will drive home key lessons and tools of the trade. NAB Show attendees will find these sessions invaluable to their future success in the broadcast business." Specifically, the Radio Advertising Bureau's focus will be "Lunch and Learn – A Discussion on Radio's Four Significant Issues;" "Concentrating on Core Radio Revenues;" "Creative Radio Commercial Production and Imaging;" and "Rapid-Fire Revenue Generators for Small and Medium Market Radio." The NAB Show will be held April 5 – 10 in Las Vegas.
WDVI-FM and WHAM in Rochester Hold Radiothon to Benefit Children's Hospital. Today and tomorrow Clear Channel Rochester stations hot AC WDVI "100.5 The Drive" and news/talk WHAM are broadcasting the annual "Drive For Miracles Radiothon" to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital live from the lobby of Strong Hospital. Throughout the event, on-air personalities from each station will talk with current and former patients, their families, and the hard-working hospital staff that "creates miracles" every day. Personalities including WHAM's Chet Walker, Bob Lonsberry, Shari Smith, Joe Lomonaco, and Bob Matthews and WDVI's Bill Moran, Julie, JP, and "The Mayor" Pete Kennedy will broadcast from the hospital.
BFoA Names 2014 Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards Recipients. This year's recipients of the 2014 Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards have been announced by the Broadcasters Foundation of America. They will be presented at the Foundation's annual breakfast on Wednesday, April 9, at the Wynn Hotel during the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas. This year's recipients are: Jim Beloyianis, past president, Katz TV; Dan Mason, president & CEO, CBS RADIO; Deborah Norville, host, "Inside Edition"; Mary Quass, president & CEO, NRG Media; Perry Sook, chairman/president & CEO, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.; and Nick Verbitsky, chairman, United Stations Radio Networks. The Leadership Awards are given annually by the Broadcasters Foundation in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at large, and are named in honor of iconic broadcaster Ward L. Quaal.
Winter Weather Hits South and Northeast, ObamaCare Rollout Criticism, Afghanistan Prisoner Release, Paul NSA Suit, Debt Ceiling Raised, the Sochi Olympics and Gay NFL Prospect Comes Out Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (2/12). The unusually severe winter weather bearing down on the South and the Northeast; scrutiny of the rollout and effects of the Affordable Care Act and President Obama's unilateral delay of the employer mandate; Afghanistan's release of numerous "dangerous" inmates and the state of the U.S.'s relationship with Hamid Karzai; Senator Rand Paul's suit against the NSA; the GOP's signing on with Democrats to raise the debt ceiling; the Sochi Winter Olympic Games; and the coming out of NFL prospect Michael Sam were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
CEOs Mouth Off and Word-of-Mouth Mojo
Nielsen Client Conference Day 2 coverage by Talkers contributor and media consultant Holland Cooke
BALTIMORE — The Nielsen Audio Client Conference & Jacobs Media Summit wrapped Thursday, but not before sustained applause for four group heads who decried what's become radio business-as-usual: too many commercials, and too little programming diversity and innovation. Their unvarnished comments echoed a surprisingly candid CEO roundtable at the recent NAB/RAB Radio Show.
"The status quo is like a shark. If you're not swimming, you're not breathing."
NRG Media CEO Mary Quass and fellow panelists run mid-size companies, and all described the opportunities they seize being more nimble than bigger companies' "paralysis" and "short-term thinking." Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw reckons that "This is the most opportune time for entrepreneurs in radio that I have seen in a long, long time."
Radio Show: Radio Is Better and Needs to Be…Better!
By Holland Cooke
Radio Consultant
ORLANDO – Any NAB/RAB Radio Show attendees who had a little too much fun Wednesday night snoozed through a Thursday morning Leadership Breakfast everyone in radio needed to hear.
Each year, you could hear a pin drop when Wells Fargo Securities Managing Director Marci Ryvicker grades the radio industry. Last year, she gave us a B. This year, we get a B+, based on publically traded groups' stock evaluations.
Other factoids and forecasts she shared:
Friday, June 28, 2013
Peter Boyles to Debut New Morning Show at Salem's KNUS, Denver. Longtime KHOW, Denver morning drive personality Peter Boyles joins Salem Communications' KNUS, Denver for a new morning drive program beginning Monday, July 1. Boyles was let go from Clear Channel's KHOW after a widely publicized incident of workplace violence in which he became physically aggressive with producer Greg Hollenback. Boyles took responsibility for his actions in a regular column he writes for the Cherry Creek Chronicle but, as the Denver Post reports, he also took the opportunity to slam Clear Channel saying, "Clear Channel is a culture of fear." Regarding bringing Boyles aboard, KNUS vice president and general manager Brian Taylor tells the Post, "He's a legend. He really cares about wanting to speak for his audience." Boyles' arrival at the station moves the Steve Kelley program to the 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm slot on KNUS. In a statement from Salem, Boyles comments, "I believe we can change the face of Denver radio as well as the political future of Colorado. That's how much I believe in this show and what we can do. I'm delighted to join the Salem team in Denver and help take KNUS to the next level. We're going to do some great radio and I can't be more excited." Salem VP/director spoken word format Phil Boyce says, "There is no doubt Peter Boyles is a Denver talk radio institution. When the opportunity came for us to grab Peter's show we wasted little time in making it happen. Denver radio needs this guy, who truly does a remarkable show."
New Sports Talk Programming to Air on WGNU, St. Louis in August. Well, it's not exactly new. According to Dan Caesar of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, current KFNS sports talk personality Tim McKernan, via his company insideSTL Enterprises LLC, will lease time on 920 AM LLC-owned WGNU – currently airing urban talk – beginning on or around August 1. The lineup will be familiar to St. Louis sports talk fans as it will include many of the market's well-known sports talk personalities who've worked at KFNS and at other stations: McKernan himself with Doug Vaughn and Jim Hayes; Frank Cusumano; Kevin Slaten plus (former MLB slugger) Jack Clark; and a new show featuring Post-Dispatch columnists Bryan Burwell and Joe Strauss plus KTVI-TV sportscaster Charlie Marlow. McKernan is undertaking the venture as KFNS owners are shifting the programming to a guy talk format. The programming will also be available on McKernan's insideSTL.com, an important aspect of his business plan. McKernan tells Caesar, "What this opportunity provides us is a chance to see if this lineup, if this website and this business plan can indeed work and can set us up for the potential of purchasing a radio station in the near future." McKernan is not leasing the weekend time from WGNU.
WPEN, Philadelphia's Darren Daulton to Have Brain Surgery. Greater Media sports talk outlet WPEN, Philadelphia "The Fanatic" announces baseball talk show host and former MLB star Darren "Dutch" Daulton has been diagnosed with two tumors on his brain and will undergo surgery to have them treated next week. Daulton – a member of the 1993 pennant-winning Philles – hosts the nightly "Talking Baseball with Dutch" show that airs from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm during baseball season on WPEN.
Entercom's WEEI, Boston Donates 1,000 Red Tickets to First Responders. As a way of saying "thanks" to the many first responders who came to the aid of those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing in April, Entercom's sports talk WEEI donated 1,000 tickets to last night's Boston Red Sox game versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The company says, "These groups and individuals will include those who have displayed acts of heroism and valor, and have shown us examples of courage." Tickets were distributed to: First responders including the Boston Police, Fire and EMS workers; the Boston Athletic Association; the communities of Dorchester, Arlington and Medford; the Massachusetts State Police; the Massachusetts National Guard; Boston area hospitals. Entercom Boston vice president and market manager Jeff Brown states, "On behalf of Entercom and WEEI, we send our deepest appreciation for the bravery and service of these responders during our city's time of need. We are forever grateful for their heroism and hope this small gesture brings a smile to some faces across Boston on Thursday evening."
The Conclave to Feature Performance by Recording Artist Keaton Simons. The Conclave's first-ever "GAMEDAY," a day devoted entirely to sports, will wrap with a performance by Best Revenge Records recording artist Keaton Simons (pictured here). It'll take place at a reception at KTWN, Minneapolis' studios just before the Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Indians game at Target Field. The Conclave says that the Los Angeles Times termed Simons "a triple threat" captivating audiences with an authentic voice, compelling and soul-baring songs, and a true command of both acoustic and electric guitars in every genre. Simons' second album "Beautiful Pain" is co-produced by Mikal Blue who has also worked with Colbie Caillat and One Republic, and includes songs co-written with friends and peers including Jason Mraz and others. Conclave executive director Bob Shannon says of Keaton, "'No Rain In The Forecast' is the tune I'm singing. His appearance at the KTWN rooftop party during Conclave 38 will be a night of great music, baseball and beer. How could it get better than that?"
The NAB Announces Panelists for Leadership Breakfast. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) announce the panelists for the 2013 Radio Show Leadership Breakfast, titled "Opportunities in a Changing Economy," presented by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. The event will be held Thursday, September 19, from 7:15 am to 9:00 am at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando. The Leadership Breakfast will feature a panel discussion about expanding opportunities in radio for acquisitions and revenue in a growing economy. Panelists include Lew Dickey, CEO of Cumulus Media; Mary Quass, CEO of NRG Media; Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media and Larry Wilson, CEO of Alpha Broadcasting and L&L Broadcasting. The panel will be moderated by Lew Paper, a partner with Pillsbury, and will be preceded by opening remarks from Marci Ryvicker, managing director, senior equity analyst, for Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
Centennial Stations Win Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards. Centennial Broadcasting II, LLC's Fredericksburg, Virginia, hot AC WBQB "B101.5" and "NewsTalk 1230" WFVA (formerly adult standards during the contest period), won five First Place awards at the 76th Annual Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards Banquet held June 21 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. WBQB won the following awards in the Medium Market category: 1st Place – Outstanding Website; and 1st Place – Best Commercial – Steamers Seafood Grill and Bar Star Search. WFVA won the following awards in the Medium Market category: 1st Place – Outstanding News Series: "Battle of Fredericksburg"; 1st Place – Best Human Interest Series: "Teen Violence Turns Personal"; and 1st Place – Best Documentary Or Public Affairs Program: "Sniper: 10 Years Later." Market manager Tom Hamilton states, "I am so proud of the sensational, award-winning talent at B101.5 and NewsTalk 1230 WFVA. This is certainly a reflection of their passion for creating great radio and their dedication to the Fredericksburg community." WBQB and WFVA operations manager Chuck Archer says, "There is one word that comes to mind when I think of the individuals involved in the creation of these award winning pieces and that's 'passion.' They eat, drink, breathe and sleep great radio and constantly find ways of making it better."
Odds & Sods. SiriusXM talk show host Michael Smerconish calls his most recent story about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's chances of winning the White House in 2016 published Philadelphia magazine "neither a valentine, nor a hit piece, but rather an analytical look at what impediments he will face if he runs."…..SiriusXM announces music, TV and movie icon Cher will answer fan questions during an intimate Q&A session with an audience of listeners as part of its "Town Hall" series. The program will be moderated by original Studio 54 doorman Marc Benecke and Myra Scheer, executive assistant to former Studio 54 co-owner Steve Rubell, and current hosts of the Marc and Myra show SiriusXM's Studio 54 Radio.
TALKERS Weekly Affiliate Roundup. "Free Talk Live" with co-hosts Ian Freeman and Mark Edge is added to the program schedule at WBLF, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and WBAT, Marion, Indiana….. Genesis Communications Network-syndicated "Freedom Feens" with Michael W. Dean and Neema Vedadi is added to the program schedule at WGAW, Gardner, Massachusetts and WLSC, Loris, South Carolina…..GCN-syndicated "America Tonight" with host Kate Delaney adds affiliates WLEE, Richmond, Virginia and WTLS, Tallassee, Alabama….."The Money Pit Home Improvement Show" featuring Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete is added to the program lineup at CKLW, Windsor/Detroit and WADB, Asbury Park, New Jersey….."The Commercial Real Estate Show" with Michael Bull adds affiliates KIVA, Albuquerque and WGKA, Atlanta.
SCOTUS Gay Marriage Ruling Top News/Talk Story for Week of June 24-28. The Supreme Court's striking down the Defense of Marriage Act and dismissing and appeal of California's Proposition 8 on jurisdictional grounds was the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 was the Obama emissions policy. Following at #3 was the NSA surveillance program and the case of Edward Snowden and at #4 was the death of the Texas anti-abortion bill. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio and is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.


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Online Slingshot Game - Sling Shot Santa
Enjoy this hugely popular online Holiday Season game! Sling Shot Santa is a fun and very addicting slingshot-shooting game where you must safely throw Santa Claus as far as you can over a deep ravine using a slingshot. Santa needs to reach his loyal reindeer standing at a distance around 335 meter mark to the right beyond the ravine. The reindeer are patiently waiting for Santa to begin his long journey to deliver Holiday Season gifts to children around the world. Can you help ensure that the good little children get their well-earned gifts this year by throwing Santa Claus as far as the reindeer? It is not as easy as it may sound! Good luck trying!
How to Play: Click your computer mouse or touchpad to control and start the slingshot moving. When your hard-working elves and sling contraption reach your desired speed and distance before the ravine, quickly click your mouse again, and hold it down. The longer you hold the mouse click down, the greater the power you build up in your throw to shoot Santa forward. Be careful however, as too much pressure is not good, and can cause Santa to be loaded back to far onto the ground behind the sling machine.
To shoot Santa across the ravine, release your mouse button before you reach the ravine. Ensure to release the button before you get too close to the edge or else you will fail the attempt! To try to achieve a better score, click on the 'THROW AGAIN' button on the screen. Can your friends and family beat your SlingShot Santa record? Can anyone better 334.3 meters? Let us know if so!


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OCEAN BREEZES-OCEAN VIEWS- A true taste of what ST John has to offer. This airy 2-bedroom villa is very private and is located on a 2-acre lot in a quiet residential area. The villa features cathedral ceilings, many windows, and has lots of character. In the true island fashion, it has an outdoor shower constructed of native stone overlooking a waterfall (during the rainy season) with natural rock formations. The property is professionally landscaped with many varieties of flowering plants. It is located in the Pebble Beach-Saunders Gut region of Coral Bay on the mountainside overlooking the spectacular Sir Francis Drake Channel, BVIs and east end of St John. Enjoy morning sunrise and evening moon-rise under a star filled sky from either of two decks: one wrap around off of the living-dining area and another off of the loft master bedroom. Enjoy your morning coffee in the rear garden containing an outdoor dining area with gas grill. It is truly a unique vacation setting. Equipped with 2 flat screen TVs, WI-Fi, phone, ceiling fans, beach chairs, coolers and beach towels. Air conditioning for the entire home is available at an additional cost. A short drive to white sand beaches, national park hiking trails, and Coral Bay restaurants. Paved road and paved driveway access. A hot tub is located adjacent to the rear garden overlooking rock formations with a spectacular water view yet maintaining your complete privacy. A new mahogany kitchen and bath with glass tile back splash, new appliances and Corian counter-tops were added November 2012. The kitchen is very well equipped.
The lower queen bedroom suite has a completely renovated bathroom with new custom built mahogany vanity and fixtures. There is a 26 inch flat screen with Internet TV for Netflix , Pandora, etc . The lower suite has its own outdoor patio with an additional outdoor shower.
The suite is available for parties over 2 persons for the entire rental period of the main villa at an additional cost of $50.00 per night per person up to a total party of 4 for the entire villa. The suite comes with A/C at no additional charge. Due to the privacy of the lower bedroom, this villa is perfect for 2 couples wishing their privacy. The villa is not suitable for children.
We purchased this property in 2012 after vacationing here for the last 25 years. We love ST John and especially the Coral Bay area.
Kathy Reddington & Frank Borzenski purchased this villa in 2012
The view is truly spectacular from everywhere in the house. We love the privacy and quiet of Seawing, yet it is close to beaches, hiking trails and very good restaurants. The paved driveway and road leading to the house is an added benefit.
An attractive feature is the airiness and openness of the house. The intimacy of the rear tropical garden with the hot tub, natural gorge and waterfall after heavy rains is something we have never experienced in any villa.
This was our second stay at Seawing. We've already signed up for next year. Nuff said.
My husband and I just returned from spending an amazing week in beautiful St John and we absolutely loved our stay at Seawing. Dena was so gracious to meet us near the ferry and drive us to the grocery store and then to the villa whic is on the other side of the island from the ferry. I highly recommend staying in Coral Bay. It is more private, quiet, and away from the chaos is Cruz Bay...yet not too far. The drive back and forth is beautiful and fun to do. It allows you to see the island in a different way, get a feel of locals, and this side is prettier in my opinion.
If you are looking for the perfect place for a romantic getaway to reconnect, relax, and rejuvinate you must stay here at Seawing. Every morning we awoke to a gorgeous sunrise that we could gaze at and admire from our comfortable bed. Windows from floor to ceiling overlooking fabulous ocean views and mountain settings. Not to mention the glorious sounds of birds and wildlife reminding us that we were far away in a private oasis all to ouselves. After our morning coffee and breakfast on one of the several balconies/patios with scenic views we would start off our day relaxing in the outdoor hot tub which overlooks the ocean to one side and is set in a mountain side with a lovely waterfall on the other (if you are lucky enough to come during rainy season water falls down the rocks as you are soaking in the serenity). We were blessed witnessing a rainbow across the ocean one day from out hot tub! Then, we would enjoy the awesome outdoor shower which is very private...it was amazing. The villa is spacious, laid out and designed very well, and is stocked with everything you need from kitchen items, to bath needs, even beach chairs/bags/etc. We opted for the AC and we were glad we did because it was hot when we visited. We just turned it off as we left during the day and turned it on when we returned at night. It worked very well and cooled the whole villa down comfortably and quickly. Yes, the driveway up to the villa is very steep and does required a 4W drive but that made it even more fun for us. We loved exploring the island in our jeep with all the steep twists and turns...finding hidden trails and fabulous private beaches. The hardest part was getting use to driving on the left side.
We truly loved every minute at Seawing and are grateful for our time there. We feel in love all over again. Hope to be back as soon as we can! Thank you to Kathy and Frank for sharing it!
My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon 14 years ago. Seawing is a beautiful villa in a beautiful, private location. We had a great time and made many lasting memories here. It's the perfect romantic retreat for couples with room for older children on the lower floor. I hope to return here one day with my wonderful wife.
Seawing is the perfect place for a couple. It is absolutely beautiful, clean, and quiet. It has the most spectacular views of Coral Bay (best place to stay in St. John, by the way). The owners were great to work with and answered all our questions. Terry and Olivier were helpful as well. There are multiple porches, hammock, the hot tub the best one Ive ever been in. The outdoor shower amazing...(no one can see you at all) VERY PRIVATE and all kinds of wildlife to been seen, heard and enjoyed. We did not get the A/C, and it was hot when we were there, but we kept the doors with screen open and small fan and were fine for sleeping. We were able to use the beach bags,coolers and snorkel masks/flippers which was great. It is close to some cute restaurants and beautiful beaches within 10 minutes. The ride up the driveway is steep and not for the faint of heart, but my husband did it great. Definitely need a jeep/4WD!
We would definitely come back to Seawing if we visit St.John again. Got our deposit back, no problems. Everything honestly was perfect. No complaints only happy memories of an amazing house to enjoy this amazing island.
Mu husband and I just returned from a 15 day vacation on St. John. We spent 8 nights at Seawing and absolutely LOVED every minute! The property is beautiful and very clean. It is excellently maintained by a staff of professionals who keep up with tropical landscape gardening and maintenance. The property had everything we needed and much more. The owners were very professional and were wonderful to deal with. They quickly responded to every question we had and were very helpful. The views from the decks and hot tub were fabulous. We enjoy grilling when we are on vacation and the gas grill was the cleanest we have ever found at a rental property. This villa is absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway/honeymoon because it is so private. We highly recommend this villa and you will find that it is exactly like the photos/description on VRBO.
Please read and confirm your review for Property #421741 below.
Best Wishes,
Reviews Team
Review #11627145 "ddbird"
How do you know, when you see a property on-line and read reviews, that all that information matches your needs for that relaxing and fun vacation? This property lives up to its photos, the description on the VRBO site, and the excellent reviews. We stayed 10 beautiful days and loved the fabulous views, outdoor shower, using the BBQ, the expansive deck, a great architectural house design, and the opportunity to go to a different beach each day for our 10 days. We'll never forget those island breezes coming into the loft doors as you awake in the morning. Being on the Coral Bay side of the island is a real plus for us: no crowds, very good restaurants in the area (Shipwreck Landing, Aqua Bistro), easy access to most everything, and plenty of goats and donkeys if thou wish. The 4 wheel drive is a must as the first trip up the driveway is a stunner and let's you know of the adventure ahead. All very doable to the 4 of us - all in our 60's and 70's. The owners love their property and it shows. All together it was one of our best vacations ever. Priceless and peaceful.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Low Season Rates 2017
Apr 16 2017 - Dec 10 2017
5 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
High Season
Dec 11 2017 - Apr 15 2018
5 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
5 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
|Refundable damage deposit
A/C is included in the lower bedroom for parties of 3-4 at no cost.
A/C is available in the main villa for a $20.00 per day additional charge.
Christmas week and New Years week $50.00 additional per night.
Low season for 2017 starts April 17th @ $265.00 per night


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The last time I was in Europe It was a very good trip. But that was longer ago than I want to remember.
This is a discussion on Hello from Switzerland! within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; I haven't been on here in a while because I have been in Europe this semester. I have been having a blast but I miss ...
I haven't been on here in a while because I have been in Europe this semester.
I have been having a blast but I miss my guns :( (partly the reason I am posting this..started looking at gun stuff and worked my way here).
Oh yea and contrary to popular belief Europeans haven't been rude to me as an American. I was told they were gonna be to me when/if they found out I was an American but I have found that to be false(even the French :x) .
Hope everything in the Americaland is going well. You guys should work harder so the economy improves so that the $ is worth more than toilet paper over here..
The last time I was in Europe It was a very good trip. But that was longer ago than I want to remember.
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When you accept mediocrity you sow the seeds for future failure.
One should never confuse good fortune with good training.
Illegitimus Non Carborundum. In God we trust.
Welcome back from central Mississippi.
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When I was in college, I spent a year in Austria. While there, I traveled a bit to Switzerland. Loved it. They have the coolest money.
And all the Europeans (except the French) really liked the Americans. It was like having a trophy if you had a real American friend. I was sort of passed around from family to family. Nicest people. It helped that I spoke some decent German. (But thanks to the military, it wasn't required. )
So is it true that every Swiss citizen has a gun in their house? What are their laws like?
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Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse or Rapture....whichever comes first.
.....This isn't a new member welcome thread.
Don't you guys see that he's a senior member with over 500 posts?
Nice to see you back, been wondering where you've been.
Glad to see that you're enjoying yourself...hurry home...there's not a better place to live!
Stay armed...with something...stay safe!
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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NRA Life Member
"Naked and Starving as They are We Cannot Enough Admire the Incomparable Patience and Fidelity of the Soldiery" George Washington, Valley Forge, 1777.
No pics of Switzerland for us? No cute swiss girls with machine guns?
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the
service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the
love and thanks of man and woman."
-- Thomas Paine (The American Crisis, No. 1, 19 December 1776)
I have thousands of pictures...I just haven't sorted them all out nicely. I have started though:
linkunderscore's photosets on Flickr
It's true that Switzerland has very good gun laws?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil.
Who is John Galt?
That's what I thought!! I may move, if this place keeps going the way it looks!! The alps and blondes!!
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Enjoy the rest of your time abroad.
If you are worried about your guns, I can make arrangements to take care of them while you are gone.
Lex et Libertas Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus, et Fidelis!
"Not only do the people who put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us deserve better, we all deserve better than to have our own security undermined by those who undermine law enforcement." -Thomas Sowell


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Baruch G, Vrouva I. (2010). Collecting routine outcome data in a psychotherapy community clinic for young people: Findings from an ongoing study. Child and Adolescent Mental Health 15(1):30-36.
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica moved closer to a second consecutive 100-meter Olympic title by winning her semifinal heat in 10.85 seconds Saturday night. The last woman to win the dash twice in a row was Gail Devers of the U.S. in 1992 and 1996. Fraser-Pryce was joined in the final, scheduled for later Saturday, by teammate Veronica Campbell-Brown, but there won't be a Jamaican sweep of the women's 100 medals the way there was four years ago in Beijing. That's because Kerron Stewart, who won a silver in 2008, finished fourth in her semifinal. All three U.S. entrants advanced: world champion Carmelita Jeter, Allyson Felix and Tianna Madison. Jeter set aside a so-so start to win the opening semifinal in 10.83.
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