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Friday, August 23, 2013
Foghat's Roger Earl Is a Hit on the Talk Radio Interview Circuit — Knocks it Out of the Park on Doug Stephan's "Good Day" Show. Master rock 'n' roll drummer, personable schmoozer and 41-year Foghat member Roger Earl has proven to be quite a hit when it comes to being an interview guest, not just on music stations that still play the legendary classic rock band famous for such anthems as "Slow Ride," "I Just Want to Make Love to You," and "Fool for the City" (among others), but on traditional news/talk stations looking to spice up their programming, as well. It seems the glib British-born teller of great road stories and rock historical nuggets is just what the doctor ordered for many traditional news/talkers looking to broaden their subject matter to include lifestyle and pop cultural material beyond the day-to-day, left-versus-right, "wonky" issues that some industry observers say can make talk radio a tedious listen when not broken up a bit by other angles of reality. Yesterday morning, the moon and stars lined up perfectly for such a gab-fest as Roger Earl popped up as a guest on the nationally syndicated morning talk show "Good Day" hosted by Doug Stephan. Stephan, a perennial member of TALKERS magazine's prestigious "Heavy Hundred," works the program as a ringmaster in the context of an ensemble and yesterday's program was made even more interesting by the presence of his good friend, Radio America stable-mate and nationally syndicated talk star Dr. Joy Browne at the table as "special guest co-host." Together they greeted Earl with enthusiasm and a frolicking spirit. Stephan, a former progressive rock deejay, tells TALKERS that although "Good Day" is by definition (and the lion's share of its affiliates) a "news/talk" show, he likes to steer it clear for the most part of the "negative, argumentative, confrontational, and narrow topical elements" that he feels holds these programs back from meeting their full potential. He says, "I love the opportunity to get a guy like Roger Earl on who so many of our demo remember from their salad days and is also very interesting to their kids who are fascinated by bands and arts figures from the past few decades. In this case, Roger was wonderful. After only a few minutes — even though I had never before met or even spoke with the guy — it was as if we had been very good friends for years!" Although the premise of the interview was to discuss Foghat's current hit single, "The Word of Rock n' Roll" (#15 RadioInfo Rock Songs Chart) and the fact that after 41 years the ensemble is still out there touring and making new recordings, the conversation went in a number of directions covering Earl's previous band, Savoy Brown; how Foghat was formed and where its name came from. The discussion got into Roger Earl's childhood and personal life with some candid conversation about the long-time friendship/love affair he shares with his wife and manager Linda Arcello-Earl. Earl told a cool story from earlier days and his being pulled over for driving 140 mph on the Long Island Expressway. He also expressed his excitement over becoming a United States Citizen this year. To listen to the entire conversation please click here. Stephan adds, "Further synergizing the 'happening' I made the song 'The Word of Rock n' Roll' the Video of The Day at our website: www.dougstephan.com and we did a feature segment on it in the 8:00 am hour." An equally enthusiastic Earl tells TALKERS, "Yesterday morning's interview with Doug Stephan was terrific. I was on my second cup of coffee and Doug was very cool! He was interesting and knowledgeable about what is going on with the band. And even though the old 'Savoy Brown' album covers frightened him, I won't hold that against him. It was great and we all really appreciate that he genuinely likes 'The Word of Rock n' Roll'…and played clips! And, in a short period of time, it seemed like we talked about all sorts of stuff. He definitely got the conversation going! Thanks Doug and thanks to his guest co-host Dr. Joy Browne. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat!" Next stop for Roger Earl on his tour of talk radio: a live in-studio visit with Rita Cosby on heritage 50k WOR, New York. Talk hosts (and deejays) interested in booking Roger Earl should contact Chip Ruggieri at email@example.com.
Jody Oehler Takes Over PM Drive at Sports Talk KGME, Phoenix. Clear Channel Phoenix announces sports talk host Jody Oehler is named afternoon drive sports talk host at KGME, "Fox Sports 910 AM Phoenix, The Voice of Arizona Sports." Oehler joins Cardinals Insider Mike Jurecki and Michael "Jak" Bauer as host of the 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm show beginning September 3. Oehler comes to Phoenix from Journal Broadcast Group's KFFN-AM/FM "ESPN Tucson" where he currently hosts PM drive. He also works as sports anchor at KGUN-TV, Tucson. Program director Neil Larrimore says the University of Arizona grad brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him. "Jody is a talented rising star. He's an incredible communicator and a true sports fan. We look forward to Jody helping to move our brand forward on air as well as online. We are lucky to have him." Oehler adds, "I'm very excited to join the most dynamic talk lineup in the Valley. I look forward to teaming up with Mike Jurecki and Mike Bauer to bring engaging and entertaining sports talk to our listeners every day. I'm excited to get to know our Phoenix listeners and talk sports."
Michael Medved Scores Interview with 'The Butler' Director. Salem Radio Network nationally syndicated talk show host Michael Medved is no stranger to talking about film – he co-hosted "Sneak Previews" for 12 years, was the New York Post's film critic for five years and has co-written four books about movies – so he'll be in his element this afternoon (8/23) when he interviews "The Butler" director Lee Daniels. The surprise box office hit starring Forrest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight U.S. Presidents and was an observer through the Civil Rights movement, Vietnam, and other historic events. ("Gaines" is a fictionalized compilation of a number of actual White House butlers who were originally interviewed for a short story by journalist Wil Haygood.) SRN vice president/news & talk programming Tom Tradup states, "There's nothing wrong with talk radio having any on-air discussions about the Trayvon Martin case or the more recent racially tinged killing of baseball star Chris Lane in Oklahoma. But as the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C. approaches, 'The Butler' has clearly struck a chord with American moviegoers…and we're honored that director Lee Daniels will share his vision of history with Michael Medved in what promises to be compelling radio."
Norm Pattiz and Michael Harrison to Participate in "Keynote Conversation" at Talkers Los Angeles 2013. One of the many highlights of the one-day, power-packed agenda being set for the Southern California segment of TALKERS magazine's annual bi-coastal convention, "Talkers Los Angeles 2013," will be a "keynote conversation" between industry icon Norm Pattiz, CEO of Courtside Entertainment, LLC and founder of Launchpad Digital Media's innovative Podcast One and TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison. Pattiz (the original founder of Westwood One) and Harrison share a long history and friendship that goes back to the late-1970s when Harrison (then of KMET, Los Angeles and Radio & Records) was signed by Pattiz to host the nationally syndicated "Great American Radio Show" – a weekly innovative album track countdown that was one of Westwood One's earliest offerings. According to Harrison, "Because I worked with Norm so early on at the beginnings of his historic and impactful career in radio as both an insider at his budding company and as an outside observer/associate, I have had the opportunity of really eye-witnessing and digesting a tremendous amount of contemporary radio history as it applies to the man's contributions to so many of the practices and systems that we today consider standard. Although, this is being billed as a two-way conversation and I know he'll be asking me some questions as well, I can't wait to get him up there and have him address so many issues – past, present and future – that will shed light and clarity on where radio is at and where it is going in this new digital era. Keep in mind, Norm not only started and grew Westwood One…he also owned Radio & Records, the Mutual Broadcasting System, and NBC Radio Network in addition to being a member of the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors. Now look at him today, not only is he back on the cutting edge of our business, he also chairs the Boards of Governors of Los Alamos National Security, LLC., and Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC which respectively operate the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Amazing! I intend to dig into this conversation like an informational gold mine." For registration and sponsorship information about Talkers Los Angeles 2013, please call 413-565-5413. The conference is open only to members of the working media and is on the verge of a sellout. Complete agenda details to be posted here next week.
Celebrating Six Months. Houston talk show host Sam Malone tells TALKERS magazine his program is celebrating its six-month anniversary in its new format that includes airing on Salem Communications-owned KNTH, Houston "AM 1070 The Answer" from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and simulcast online in a video format via Phonoscope. Malone is pictured here on the set of his program as online viewers see it. In celebration of his anniversary in the new format, Malone produced a promotional video montage of the program that you can see here.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to Co-Host on WFAN, New York. With Boomer Esiason out on vacation, CBS Radio's WFAN, New York will welcome New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to the studios to co-host the morning drive program with Craig Carton on Monday, August 26. The station says, "With Christie being such a huge sports fan as well as being voted by The Star Ledger as the most influential person in New Jersey sports, there will be lots of talk about the Giants, Jets, Yankees and Mets. Governor Christie is not a stranger to the 'Boomer & Carton Show' as he has been on numerous times as a guest of the show and has co-hosted with Craig once before."
Tim Hager Joins Clear Channel Denver as Vice President of Sales. Most recently serving with CBS Radio as general sales manager at news/talk KMOX, St. Louis, Tim Hager moves west to head up the sales effort at Clear Channel's eight-station cluster in Denver. In a statement, Hager says, "I could not be more thrilled to return to the greatest media company in the world with the most extensive portfolio of integrated media solutions for our advertisers. The landscape of radio continues to change every day and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment leads this charge with unparalleled digital opportunities including iHeartRadio. I am humbled and honored to lead this great cluster's sales efforts and rejoin the most talented and passionate media professionals in the business." Clear Channel's Denver stations include: news/talk KOA, talk KHOW, progressive talk KKZN, alternative KTCL "Channel 93.3," CHR KPTT "95.7 The Party," triple A KBCO, classic rock KRFX "103.5 The Fox," and active rock KBPI.
Promotions at Fox Sports Radio Network. Jeffrey Schwartz is promoted to vice president of sports sales for Fox Sports Radio. In this capacity he'll continue to work with the Premiere national account managers to "creatively craft specific programs to drive traffic and awareness for all Fox sponsors." Additionally, he will work closely with Annie Zidarevich and Clear Channel SVP of sports operations Bruce Gilbert on all other aspects of programming, promotion and business growth for Fox Sports Radio and Premiere Sports products. At the same time, Zidarevich is promoted to vice president of network operations. A day-one employee of FSR, Zidarevich reports to Bruce Gilbert and she'll continue to oversee all Fox Sports Radio operations, scheduling, production, programming and remote broadcast coordination.
Odds & Sods. Talk show host Mark Wainwright fills in for morning host Chet Walker on Clear Channel's WHAM, Rochester all next week (8/26-30)…..ESPN Radio personality Colin Cowherd was recently honored with induction into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The host of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" began his career as the play-by-play voice for the Pacific Coast League's Las Vegas Stars. He also was sports director at KVBC-TV, Las Vegas where he earned multiple Nevada Sportscaster of the Year awards. He joined ESPN in 2004…..Hubbard Radio's WXOS, St. Louis "101 ESPN" announces that Rams wide receiver Chris Givens will join the station's football analysts beginning Tuesday, September 10, when he starts a weekly stint joining "The Fast Lane" PM drive show to discuss the previous week's game and to provide insight for upcoming match-ups.
Pennsylvania Stations Sold to Backyard Broadcasting. Six Pennsylvania stations and an FM translator are sold by Barry Drake-operated Backyard Broadcasting to Dan Farr-led Backyard Broadcasting PA LLC. The stations are: country WILQ-FM, Williamsport; hot AC WLMY-FM, Williamsport; news/talk WWPA-AM, Williamsport; oldies WBZD-FM, Muncy; rock WZXR-FM, South Williamsport; rock WCXR-FM, Lewisburg; and translator W267BJ-FM (simulcasting WWPA). Buyer Dan Farr says, "I look forward to continuing the tradition of delivering great music, local information and community service with a team of dedicated on-air personalities and office staff along with giving our advertisers a marketing vehicle to promote and grow their business into the future." The exclusive broker for the deal is Kalil & Co.
Obama Administration's Syria Policy Top News/Talk Story for Week of August 19-23. The Obama Administration's policy concerning Syria in the wake of allegations of chemical weapons use by the Assad regime was the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. Following at #2 was the violence in Egypt tied with Middle East tensions. At number #3 was the NSA surveillance program and the shooting death of Australian ballplayer Christopher Lane came in at #4. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio across America and is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Ronn Owens Signs New Deal with KGO, San Francisco. The iconic Bay Area talk radio fixture begins his 38th year in the radio business after signing a two-year guaranteed deal with an option for a third year. Ronn Owens was reported by Bay Area media blogger Rich Lieberman to be on his way out at the Cumulus Media heritage talker back in the fall – a story TALKERS picked up on – but that did not happen and it appears Owens is likely to mark his 40th anniversary in the business at KGO in a couple of years. At a time when legendary personalities across the country are being ousted from their programs due to budget cuts and programming changes, it's nice to see a figure of Owens' magnitude sign up for a new tour of duty!
Boston Media Personalities Margery Eagan and Jim Braude Land at Pubcaster WGBH. Boston Herald columnist Margery Eagan and Boston TV and radio personality Jim Braude will begin hosting a daily 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm talk program on public radio outlet WGBH, Boston beginning February 25, almost two months after they exited Greater Media's WTKK, Boston due to a format change. Eagan and Braude hosted mornings at WTKK for much of the 13 years they were at WTKK. The Boston Herald reports the current midday hosts at WGBH – Callie Crossley and Emily Rooney – will be featured on the new program as well.
FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai to Address AM Band at NAB Show in April. The National Association of Broadcasters announces FCC Commissioner Ajit V. Pai will lead a session on AM radio revitalization at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on Monday, April 8. The NAB states, "Broadcasters are exploring the challenges and opportunities related to revitalizing AM radio while continuing to provide the popular, local programming that millions of listeners rely on daily. This session, held within the Broadcast Management Conference, will address possible options for sustaining and enhancing AM radio as a unique entertainment medium. Commissioner Pai, who has expressed special interest in the future of AM radio, will moderate a panel of AM radio leaders, engineers and policy experts."
Trevor Oliver Exits Premiere Networks. After 15 years with Premiere Networks, Trevor Oliver exits his SVP of operations position. Oliver tells TALKERS magazine he leaves the company on very good terms and that he's looking forward to his next opportunity. Oliver, who joined Premiere in 1998, has an excellent reputation in the industry and TALKERS has no doubt he'll put his numerous talents to use in the business somewhere very soon.
Talk Host Sam Malone to Return to Houston Airwaves (and Cablewaves!). Houston radio personality Sam Malone – most recently heard in the market on Dan Patrick-owned news/talk KSEV – will begin a new program on Phonoscope Cable and the show will be simulcast on a local talk radio station to be named later. The Houston Chronicle reports that Malone, who is serving as president of Phonoscope New Media, says the idea for a video and audio show grew out of his experience with Phonoscope. "This is where radio will be going in the future. We need to get the message to smartphones and iPads, not just car radios." In addition to KSEV, Malone has also worked at music outlets KRBE and KHMX in Houston. He tells the Chronicle he'll announce the radio station he'll be on next week but says it's a station he has not worked for in the past.
Former Congressman John Sweeney to Host Albany Talk Show. Four-term Republican Congressman John Sweeney begins a daily one-hour talk show on Capital Broadcasting's WGDJ, Albany "Talk 1300." Sweeney joined president and general manager Paul Vandenburgh on his morning program to announce he'll begin the 11:00 am to 12:00 noon program on Monday, February 11. Sweeney says, "One of the things I miss about being in the public eye is my day-to-day interaction with the people." Vandenburgh states, "John has consistently been a leader in the Capital District. Our goal from day one has been to provide a local product on a daily basis and John will be a marvelous addition."
Dave Ramsey Knocks 'em Dead in Knoxville. Nationally syndicated talk radio superstar Dave Ramsey presented his "Building Your Legacy" event to a sold-out crowd in Knoxville recently. Ramsey talked about how to win with money, strengthen marriages and lead your children with confidence and worked with his daughter Rachel Cruze, who joined him on stage for the presentation. Ramsey teamed up with local affiliate WNOX-FM to promote this event. WNOX general manager Ed Brantley states, "Dave Ramsey's 'Building Your Legacy' was a huge success not only for WNOX-FM and our sponsors but for the community. Dave's up-close-and-personal approach captured the sold-out crowd."
LA Talk Radio Celebrates 5th Anniversary. The Los Angeles-based internet talk radio station is celebrating its fifth year "on the air." Founder Sam Hasson says, "LA Talk Radio has found its success in emerging radio talent in Los Angeles and the rest of the world. We now provide over 80 shows of quality programming, giving ambitious hosts a vocal platform where they can build their listening audience." LA Talk Radio was born on February 4, 2008, as BBS Talk Radio launched in a "small but comfortable office" in a luxurious high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles. It wasn't long before Hasson had three daily shows and six weekly shows and soon thereafter began broadcasting 24 hours a day.
KTRH and KPRC, Houston's Matt Patrick Faces Off with Piers Morgan on Gun Issue. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment personality Matt Patrick (r) – whose programs air on KTRH, Houston in AM drive and on sister KPRC in afternoons – is pictured here at a live remote broadcast from Tactical Firearms in Houston. Patrick tells TALKERS magazine the remote was a "spirited and interactive show to a live audience of listeners." Patrick's program aired live before CNN personality and gun legislation advocate Piers Morgan (c) brought his television show to the same location later that evening to argue for the proposed ban on high volume semi-automatic weapons. "Piers Morgan Tonight" aired from Tactical Firearms after Morgan agreed to come and use the gun range and try to experience why Texans love their guns. Morgan agreed to appear on the final segment of Patrick's program in front of a live audience.
KYKN, Salem, Oregon's Bill Post Draws Crowd to Gun Rally. Willamette Broadcasting's KYKN, Salem helped draw a crowd of some 3,000 to the Oregon State Capitol on January 19 for a rally dubbed, "Guns Across America." A key speaker at the event was 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm talk host Bill Post (at the mic) who addressed the crowd about the gun legislation issue. The station reports that requests for autographs and photos with Post were overwhelming.
Deficit Reduction Debate; Obama Drone Killing Controversy; Gun Legislation Proposals; Chris Christie Weight Flap and Obama Care Costs Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (2/6). The debate in Washington over reducing the deficit via tax and spending cuts; President Obama's insistence on the right to use drones to kill U.S. citizens; the move to enact new gun control legislation; the media flap over Governor Chris Christie's weight; and the looming costs of the Affordable Care Act were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Arbitron Releases Spring 2012 Edition of 'Radio Today by the Numbers.' The research-based brochure published by Arbitron with data from Scarborough Research, 2012 USA TouchPoints and the Radio Effectiveness Program, Ipsos OTX 2010-2011 that quantifies the reach and value of radio as an advertising tool is being released to clients. The study is packed with slides designed for use by stations and groups to demonstrate to broadcasters, agencies and advertisers in presentations the effectiveness of the medium. For example, the slide seen here indicates American adults ages 18-64 spend 69% of their audio entertainment time with radio compared to 11% with iPods/mp3s, 9% with satellite radio, 6% with CD players and 5% with streaming internet. Arbitron states the data also makes a case for radio advertisings' brand awareness and purchasing intent and more.
Morning Show Changes at KSEV, Houston; Sam Malone Out, 'Mack' Machowicz In. Houston radio personality Sam Malone is out as morning drive host at Dan Patrick's KSEV, Houston after two years as morning drive host. Malone tells the Houston Chronicle owner Dan Patrick told him he wants to take the morning show "in another direction." KSEV general manager Marc McCoy tells the paper "topic selection, the way the topics would be discussed and the interaction with the audience would be better served with Mack." That's Richard "Mack" Machowicz, new morning host and former Navy SEAL and television host who's produced shows including Discovery Channel's "FutureWeapons" and Spike TV's "Deadliest Warriors." He's also contributed to History Channel's "America: The Story of US." Prior to his work at KSEV, Malone had worked at crosstown music-formatted KRBE-FM for 12 years.
Gregg Hersholt Returns to Seattle to Co-Host AM Drive at Fisher's KOMO. For 25 years Gregg Hersholt was a morning drive voice on crosstown KIRO, Seattle. He left KIRO-FM in 2010 and spent time at Alpha Broadcasting's KXL-FM, Portland as PM drive anchor and managing editor. Now, he's back in Seattle alongside Manda Factor on KOMO-AM/FM's morning show. He replaces Bill Yeend who recently retired. KOMO program director Paul Duckworth tells Radio-Info's Tom Taylor Hersholt has a lot of equity in the market. "Bill Yeend is one-of-a-kind, but I'm excited to hear Gregg team up with Manda Factor, who I think is one of the very best in this business." Hersholt starts on June 11.
WDAE, Tampa Names Tom Jones and Rick Stroud AM Drive Hosts. Clear Channel's Tampa-market sports talk outlet announces the permanent replacements for former AM drive host Dan Sileo who exited the station in March. Tampa Bay Times sports writers Tom Jones and Rick Stroud begin hosting the station's morning show today (5/22). In a statement, CC Tampa president and market manager Sam Nein says, "Tom Jones and Rick Stroud are Tampa Bay sports experts and we're excited to have them host mornings on 620 WDAE. Their wealth of knowledge, relationships and history in the market will make mornings on 620 WDAE the place for Tampa Bay sports fans to start their day." Jones and Stroud have worked together in Tampa sports journalism for more than 20 years.
Talk Host Neal Boortz Nominated for Seat on Georgia Supreme Court. The Cox Media nationally syndicated talk host is one of almost three dozen Georgia attorneys nominated for an opening seat on the state's highest court. Neal Boortz practiced law until 1992 before making talk radio his sole full-time gig. In order to be considered for the judicial post he must complete the Judicial Nominating Commission's application packet, something Boortz has indicated he will do. The sheer volume of candidates – including several sitting judges – seems to indicate Boortz is a longshot for the post even if he's serious about being considered. Nonetheless, it's a pretty cool piece of PR for the Atlanta-based talk superstar.
Howard Stern Show's Robin Quivers to Have Surgery for Tumor. The longtime co-host of the Howard Stern program announced to the show's listeners that she will undergo surgery for a tumor in the near future. Robin Quivers, Stern's sidekick since 1981, stated on the SiriusXM show that doctors say she has a large tumor pressing against her bladder – whether the tumor is cancerous or not is not known – and that she has a surgery date scheduled.
Odds 'n' Sods. Premiere Networks talk host George Noory is the narrator in the film "Joplin, Missouri," being released today (5/22) on the first anniversary of the tornado that decimated the town. Noory states, "After witnessing the horror of that Joplin tornado, friends from Missouri asked me if I'd participate in this documentary, and without hesitation, I said 'Yes!'" Noory (r) is pictured here with the film's producer and director Chip Gubera (l) at Smith-Lee Studios in St. Louis. The documentary premieres today in Columbia, Missouri with two screenings at Ragtag Cinema…..Thursday evening at 6:00 pm ET, SiriusXM's Book Radio presents "A Conversation with Conan O'Brien" from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. The satcaster states the award-winning television host, comedian, writer and producer will discuss the art of comedy, his fascination with presidential history and politics and his connection to President Kennedy…..Hubbard Broadcasting announces the web portal GovEvents.com will power the events section of Washington, DC station WFED's website. GovEvents delivers news of government and military-related events worldwide and, says WFED, "Federal News Radio listeners now have access to federally-focused conferences and events happening in the DC-metro area."…..Cumulus Media's WPRO and 99.7 FM News in Providence wins the Associated Press' News Station of the Year award. The news/talk outlet also won for Best Coverage of Breaking News, Best Continuing Coverage, Best Website and Investigative Reporting.
2012 Presidential Race, Catholics Challenge ObamaCare in Court, G8/NATO Summits, Facebook Stock Sinks and Rutgers Student Verdict Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (5/21). The 2012 campaign for president; the suits by various Catholic organizations against the Obama Administration over its health care law reproductive medicine stipulations; the weekend's G8 and NATO summits and the resulting Afghanistan policies; the criticism over the NASDAQ Facebook IPO; and the sentencing of a former Rutgers University student in the suicide of his former roommate were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
KIDO, Boise's Kevin Miller Visits Fort Hood. KIDO, Boise morning drive host Kevin Miller recently visited Fort Hood, Texas to see off members of the Idaho Army National Guard's 168th General Aviation Battalion as they deploy to Afghanistan. Miller says he delivered "stories of training, patriotism and sacrifice" as the soldiers prepared to leave the country. He also visited with Idaho Army National Guard staff sergeant Jason Rzepa (pictured here at right with Miller). Rzepa is a double amputee who is rehabbing at Fort Sam Houston after being injured in an IED attack that killed two fellow Idaho National Guard soldiers and cost him his legs. Miller tells TALKERS magazine he is proud of the multi-platform efforts of the Peak Broadcasting station in supporting the troops.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Walter Sabo Leaves COO Position at Merlin Media. Noted radio consultant Walter Sabo has parted ways with Randy Michaels' Merlin Media, the heavily venture capital-backed firm that acquired a majority share of three radio stations this past summer from Jeff Smulyan'sEmmis Broadcasting including WEMP-FM, New York and WWWN-FM, Chicago and is in the process of picking up a fourth from Harold Camping's Family Broadcasting – WKDN-FM, in the Philadelphia market. Merlin launched a relatively experimental all-news format at these stations targeted to what Sabo described as "working families" with an emphasis on the 25-54 female demographic. The stations (FM News 101.9 in New York and FM News 101.1 in Chicago) received a tremendous amount of attention (and intense scrutiny) in the media before, during and after their launch prompted by former Tribune Company CEO Michaels' negatively colorful and controversial profile, in addition to the fact that they were taking a startlingly innovative and youthful approach to delivering the all-news format. Sabo was recruited to serve as architect of this approach due to his impeccable reputation as a longtime champion of the concept of targeting female listeners on FM and proven track record for success with spoken word on FM as a longtime consultant for WKXW-FM, Trenton (New Jersey 101.5). When a notable rise in ratings failed to materialize in immediately subsequent survey periods coupled with widespread criticism by radio industry observers of the stations' formats and execution – further exacerbated by Michaels receiving negative publicity in the midst of all this for being arrested on DUI charges – the heat was on and Michaels began facing enormous internal and external pressure to modify the programming approach. He succumbed and the Merlin stations began moving in a more traditional all-news direction putting them in head-to-head competition with CBS's long-established, traditional and wildly successful all-news outlets in New York and Chicago (WINS, WCBS and WBBM). With this repositioning, the challenge of competing against successful, established news outlets has not produced increased ratings and the Merlin all-news initiative has become prematurely tagged throughout the industry as a monumental failure. Sabo's withdrawal from day-to-day operational and programming decisions, including his subsequent departure from Merlin, has been quietly happening below the radar for some time now. Up until this article's publication (1/2), there has been no official press release, acknowledgement or statement from either Merlin or Sabo confirming or commenting on his exit. However,TALKERS sources inside Merlin and close to Sabo confirm that it is indeed true with Sabo telling TALKERS,"At this time my work with Merlin is complete. The primary job was to build the most competitive team on and off the air – Merlin has the best. Our initiatives gave investors the confidence to buy a station in a third market and grow the company. GTCR deserves enormous credit for investing in the radio medium. FM spoken-word is so hot that the demand for Sabo Media services has never been greater. Our clients find that our decades of experience in the FM talk format protects their investment and shortens the profit horizon. More importantly my beautiful wife Katie is seven months pregnant during the holidays. That's the news." Sabo will continue to serve as CEO of his consulting firm Sabo Media and internet branding and marketing company, HitViews.
Fox Sports Radio Network Debuts New Morning Program Featuring Andy Furman and Artrell Hawkins. Today is the debut of Fox Sports Radio Network's new morning show – "Fox Sports Daybreak" – heard from 6:00 am to 9:00 am ET and featuring former Cincinnati sports talk host Andy Furman and retired NFL defensive back Artrell Hawkins. Furman's resume includes an 18-year run hosting "Sports Talk" at WLW, Cincinnati and, recently, the PM drive show at WQRT, Cincinnati. Hawkins is a contributor to the Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network. Furman has been hosting a weekend show with former NFL star Lincoln Kennedy for more than a year and that Sunday evening program with Furman and Kennedy will continue. Fox Sports Radio VP/GM Don Martin states, "We couldn't be happier to have Andy and Artrell hosting our new morning drive program. The combination of a sports talk pro like Andy and a former professional football player like Artrell will be a great addition to our weekday lineup." Fox Sports Daybreak replaces the Zakk and Jack program on the FSRN schedule.
Cumulus Media Flips WMTI-FM, New Orleans from Oldies to Sports Talk. The Big Easy gets a new sports talk outlet as Cumulus Media drops the oldies on WMTI-FM and goes sports talk with programming from Fox Sports Radio Network, Premiere Networks' Jim Rome and a PM drive show hosted by New Orleans Hornets broadcaster Gerry Vaillancourt.
New FM Talk Outlet for Little Rock. Crain Media Group drops the active rock on KKSP-FM, Bryant, Arkansas (located to the Northwest of Little Rock) and debuts a talk format it's calling "Fresh Talk 93.3." The lineup includes market news personality Neal Gladner in morning drive, Talk Radio Network's Laura Ingraham, Dial Global's Clark Howard, Premiere Networks' "Coast to Coast AM" and more.
Progressive Talk Appears on WVKO, Columbus. The station at 1580 AM is owned by Bernard Ohio LLC and its website indicates it's doing business as Clear Conscience Communications. The progressive talk lineup that debuted on January 2 includes Dial Global's Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz, Thom Hartmann and Bill Press plus Mike Malloy and Leslie Marshall.
Chris Schoenewald Exits Virginia-Based "Daily Constitutional" Program. The regionally syndicated "Daily Constitutional" – based out of WCHV-AM/FM, Charlottesville, Virginia and co-hosted by Joe Thomas and Chris Schoenewald – is undergoing changes as Schoenewald is leaving the program to run for office. He plans to announce which office he'll seek soon. Thomas tells TALKERS the program will continue. "Adam Forster of Virginia Living Television and private investigator/TV anchor Nikki Lewis will be purchasing Schoenewald's share and we're hopeful to continue to grow and help stations in this area program locally oriented talk while freeing up their resources for news and marketing efforts." The "Daily Constitutional" airs live from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET. In addition, Thomas hosts the morning drive program on WCHV-AM/FM.
Sam Malone in Israel. KSEV, Houston morning host Sam Malone is pictured here inspecting the cockpit of an Israeli F-16 during a tour of the Hatzor Air Force Base while on a trip to Israel. Malone broadcast his program live back to his Houston audience (via the very capable technology of the Comrex ACCESS) during which he interviewed numerous Houstonians serving in the IDF, important Israeli media figures and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Malone tells TALKERS magazine his audience loved the content and his marketing department was able to get the broadcast event sponsored.
Iowa Caucuses, Iran's Nuclear Ambitions, Holiday Sports Action and New Year Retrospectives Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (1/2). Today's Iowa Caucuses for GOP candidates, the nuclear ambitions of the Iranian leadership, college and pro holiday sports action and 2011 retrospectives were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Cumulus Media Brings Sam Rogers Aboard as VP of Political and Platform Sales. Cumulus EVP and chief operating officer Jon Pinch says, "With the anticipated close of Citadel in September and the 2012 political revenue expected to break all records, this is an important new position at Cumulus. Sam is a true broadcast professional with over 20 years' experience in Washington, DC radio and is uniquely qualified for this role." On his new role with Cumulus, Rogers says, "To say I'm excited to join Cumulus is an understatement. Cumulus is the sort of apolitical company that others aspire to mimic. It's a platform that will offer political advertisers ease of purchase through their proprietary software systems and access to well over 100 markets coast to coast." Rogers most recently served as market manager for CBS Radio in Washington, DC. (August 24, 2011)
Talk Host James T. Harris Begins Daily Show at KQTH-FM, Tucson. Harris has been hosting a Sunday talk show at Journal Broadcasting's WTMJ, Milwaukee that's been airing on KQTH-FM as well. Now Harris moves to Tucson to begin a 10:00 am to 12:00 noon daily program on KQTH-FM. Harris follows the Jon Justice show giving the station six hours of continuous local talk. Program director Ryan McCredden says, "By adding James T. to our weekday lineup, we're continuing our commitment to providing the best local talk programming in Tucson. His energy, passion and dedication is the right fit for the top rated news/talk station in Southern Arizona." Harris will exit WTMJ after September 11 and begins his program at KQTH-FM on October 3. Harris, a former high school history teacher, states, "'The Beautiful Man' is super excited to be joining The Truth family. I hope everyone in the desert ain't afraid to be who you is 'cause I'm coming! We've spent Sunday nights together for over a year; now, it's time to take this thing to a whole new level! Tucson, you ready?" (August 24, 2011)
WSJRN's "The Daily Wrap" Gets Major Market Clear. "The Daily Wrap from the Wall Street Journal with Michael Castner" takes over the evening slot on Greater Media's WTKK-FM, Boston that opened up after Dial Global's Michael Smerconish moved to middays. WTKK-FM PD Grace Blazer says, "96.9 FM-WTKK is pleased to welcome 'The Daily Wrap from The Wall Street Journal' to our evening lineup. Michael Castner is a clever and independent thinker; his enthusiasm and energy fit perfectly with WTKK's recently updated program schedule." (August 24, 2011)
Pat LaMarche Named AM Drive Co-Host at Stephen King's WZON-AM/FM, Bangor, Maine. The famous author doesn't do many press conferences but he organized this one to announce the hiring of radio veteran and aspiring politician Pat LaMarche as co-host of the AM drive show on his station WZON. LaMarche was the 2004 vice presidential candidate for the Green Party and also ran unsuccessfully for governor in Maine. She'll work alongside former WABI-TV, Bangor reporter Don Cookson on the show that debuts September 12. LaMarche hosted the morning show at WGAN, Portland for a time during the mid-1990s. (August 24, 2011)
WTMY, Sarasota, Florida Flips to Sports. The Polnet Communications-owned talk station flips to sports as "The Sports Fanatic" and will use syndicated programs including Dan Patrick and Tony Bruno as well as local sports talk including Rich Spedaliere's "Spitz on Sports" in AM drive and "The Sports Ministry" in PM drive. General manger Phil Russell tells the Herald-Tribune the station will be an alternative to Tampa's WDAE. Russell tells the paper the format will be good for revenue. "We can pay our bills, and then some, for the first time in the history of the station." (August 24, 2011)
WTKS-FM, Orlando's Monsters in the Morning Help Get 2,200 Guns Off the Streets. The Russ Rollins-led morning show at WTKS-FM, Orlando – Real Radio 104 – was instrumental in helping promote the "Kicks 4 Guns" program held August 19 that exchanged a pair of brand new sneakers or gift cards in exchange for illegal weapons. Rollins tells TALKERS Central Florida authorities nabbed 2,230 guns, many illegal and some stolen, during the daylong program. (August 24, 2011)
Actress and Talk Host Janine Turner to Emcee "Constitution Day" Event. Turner – best known for her role on television's "Northern Exposure" – is also an author and hosts a weekly two-hour Saturday talk show on KLIF, Dallas. She's also the co-founder of Constituting America and will to host its "Constitution Day" event at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on September 17. The program will feature the presentation of prizes to winners of Constituting America's annual "We the People 9*17 Contest," which awards prizes and scholarships to students from kindergarten through college for creating original songs, short films, public service announcements, speeches, poems, drawings and essays inspired by the U.S. Constitution. Contest winners – whose names will be announced September 1 – will attend the ceremony to present their award-winning entries. Turner says, "Constituting America's mission is to positively affect the youth culture of kids in kindergarten through college, promoting an appreciation and understanding of America's founding principles, and the contest is a fun and educational way of doing that." (August 24, 2011)
Journal Broadcasting Tucson Names Charlie Mandala Director of Sales. Mandala comes from KGTV-TV, San Diego where he was in sales management. As director of sales for Journal's Tucson properties, he'll oversee sales for its television and radio stations that includes news/talk KQTH-FM and sports talk KFFN-AM/FM. (August 24, 2011)
East Coast Earthquake, 2012 Presidential Race, Libya Unrest and Obama Vacation Some of Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (8/23). The 5.8 earthquake that struck the East Coast, the 2012 GOP presidential candidates, continued unrest in Libya as Gadhafi hides and President Obama's Vineyard vacation were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday according to ongoing research from TALKERS. (August 24, 2011)
Play it Again, Sam. The five couples you see pictured here were chosen from e-mailed entries in the KSEV, Houston marriage renewal promotion organized by talk host Sam Malone. The morning show veteran hosted an on-air marriage renewal ceremony and the couples gathered at the Spindletop restaurant on the 36th floor of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston. The "newlyweds" received a hotel room and dinner for their second honeymoon! (August 24, 2011)


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Recommended Draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan released
The recommended draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan is being released today with the agenda for next week's Council meeting.
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A workshop for Councillors last week updated them on the timelines and process for preparing and consulting on the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan. This follows the public workshops held between April and November 2012, where Council considered all of the services it provides to the community.
On February 11, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker announced a joint accord deferring the Christchurch City Council's Long Term Plan until 2015 to allow an earthquake recovery cost-sharing method to be mutually agreed. Instead, the Council is undertaking this new plan, called the Christchurch City Three Year Plan.
The recommended draft plan released today contains project proposals and financial information that will be debated by Councillors at a meeting on February 26 and 27, says Chief Executive Tony Marryatt.
"The Council will formally consider the recommended draft plan at this meeting, make agreed changes and then adopt a draft plan for consultation," says Tony Marryatt.
"The material made public today provides a starting point for the Council's deliberations."
Assuming a draft is adopted on 27 February, the next step is to release the draft Christchurch City Three Year Plan for public consultation.
A summary document will be distributed to every household in Christchurch just before consultation opens on 16 March. The full document will be made available via the Council's website, libraries and service centres at this time.
The public consultation period runs from 16 March to 19 April and public information sessions and open days will be held in different locations around Christchurch.
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Fraudsters are increasingly using alternative payment methods to make bogus transactions, in many cases moving away from debit cards and checks, merchants report.
Alternative payment methods, such as eBay Inc.'s PayPal, are often pitched as a safer option for online payments than cards and checks, since they allow consumers to make purchases without exposing their bank account details to the seller. But merchants that use alternative systems report that fraudsters are increasingly turning their attention to them.
Merchants that accept alternative payments reported in July that 27% of fraud takes place with those products, up from 20% a year earlier, according to data from Javelin Strategy & Research. Credit, debit and check transactions all showed declines in fraud occurrences among merchants that accept them.
The sharpest decline was for debit. Merchants that accept debit cards reported that just 18% of fraud took place with debit this year, compared to 30% a year ago. Check fraud dropped to 40% from 46% last year. Credit slipped to 65% from 66%.
Small merchants that use alternatives are particularly vulnerable, attributing 31% of fraud to alternative payments. Midsize merchants reported just 12% of fraud involved alternatives and large merchants reported 15%. Javelin's data was published Tuesday in the LexisNexis 2011 True Cost of Fraud Study.
Small merchants may be more vulnerable to alternative-payment fraud because they are more likely to accept alternatives. The report mentions PayPal as a catalyst for merchants' acceptance of alternative payments in general.
"It is key to note that emerging channels … are primary areas of growth for businesses – and also the most nebulous areas where security and prevention methods are still growing," the report said.
Small merchants are vulnerable because they "are less equipped to battle the more sophisticated methods of fraud associated with newer payment methods, and fraudsters are taking advantage of it," it said.
PayPal says its anti-fraud systems are designed to address the concerns of small businesses.
"Many small merchants choose to work with PayPal because of our high level of security," a PayPal representative said by email. "Most of the time, PayPal detects and prevents fraud before it ever even reaches our customers."
Another alternative payment provider says it has not seen an increase in fraud over the past year.
"We haven't really seen any large changes or any new patterns," says Marwan Forzley, president and chief executive of ModaSolutions Corp., the provider of the alternative payment system eBillme. Moda, of Rye Brook, N.Y., allows consumers to pay merchants through a bank's online bill pay system, so users have to authenticate themselves through the bank's own website before any money is spent.


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From: "Linda Sharp" <>
Subject: Re: [CASTLE-GARDEN] SS Minnesota passenger list/Jun 15, 1869
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 19:15:51 -0700
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Hi, Have you ever gone to the Latter Day Saints site? Just type in
LDS--it is free. Anna Nesbower is listed there--birth 1847 Chicago, Cook,
Illnois. Married Albert Domke about 1876. The person who submitted this
info is Donald W. Magnuson--19907 Ahwanee Lane--Porter Ranch, CA. 91326.
(you might want to write to him)
The submission # is AF96-100909.
That is the only Nesbower at the LDS site. Hope this helps some.
Now the Domke family is better--you can find Edward born same place in
Illnois on 9 Dec. 1877--died 30 Dec. 1936--buried 2 Jan. 1937 in Winnebago,
Wisc. Married to mYRtle about 1908 Wisc.
Myrtle's parents were John J. Maxson and Ida D. Davenport
Edward and Myrtles kids are listed there also and probably even more than I
looked for.
Good Luck!! Linda from Pa.
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What a better way to close out 2010 than a trip back to the future.
Telltale Games resurrects the popular, time-travelling movie franchise from the 1980s in Back to the Future: The Game. After finishing the first episode, called It's About Time!, it appears Telltale has crafted a clever, comical digital adventure featuring Marty McFly and Doc Brown.
The game takes place right after the 1990 film Back to the Future III. Marty -- portrayed in the movies by Michael J. Fox -- is trying to stop his father from moving forward with the estate sale for Doc Brown's lab.
Doc has mysteriously disappeared, but when his Delorean shows up with dog Einstein sitting inside, Marty learns his friend is stuck in an earlier time period and in need of rescue.
For those unfamiliar with Telltale's adventure titles, such as the Sam & Max series, players must use their wits to accomplish objectives throughout the game.
Take the first scenario inside Doc's present-day lab as an example. Marty must search around the lab for any important materials Doc may have left behind. He discovers a hidden book containing the secrets to time travel, but longtime antagonist Biff Tannen unknowingly takes it. From there, players must figure out how to swipe the book from Biff.
The game requires exploration and interaction with objects and characters to complete each objective. Telltale does a great job of being subtle with their solutions, requiring players to think carefully about the correct decision to make. If a player gets stuck, they can check out Hints to guide them to the proper path.
Equally impressive is the first episode's superb writing and voice acting. Christopher Lloyd reprises his role as Doc Brown, and the voice work on Marty bears striking similarities to Michael J. Fox.
The writing is clever and humorous. Referring to himself as Sonny Crockett, Marty travels to the 1930s and meets a young Emmett Brown before he earns the title "Doc" as well as his and Biff's grandfathers.
One particularly clever sequence requires Marty to create fuel for a rocket-powered drill while the younger Doc argues with his father. There are four elements players will track to fill up a jug with fuel, such as maintaining an electrical current and stoking a fire.
To determine the right order, Marty must listen to Doc's conversation, infused with puns in each reply to help figure out which element to focus on next. Initially, the answers are obvious. However, as players progress, the references are more subtle and require players to really pay attention.
The episode -- which lasts roughly 2 to 3 hours -- definitely left me yearning to know more about how Back to the Future unfolds. If you're a fan of smart adventure games, then it is your "density" to play this title.
Publisher: Telltale Games
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Platform: PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, Apple iPad
Release Date: December 22
Score: 4 stars (out of 4)
Readers, have you tried the game? What did you think? Also, feel free to ask any questions.
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From: "Mills" <>
Subject: Re: [APG] Politically Correct Genealogy
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:12:16 -0500
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Robert's battle against the tortuous use of "he (or she)" and "her (or him)"
is squarely on target. But I quit shouting "Attaboy" when I read the first
part of the following:
<better is simply to use the third person possessive pronoun, "their" or
rework the sentence so as to not have to get into the so-called sexist
language issues. Now that's a professional's touch.>
"Their" is a third person possessive PLURAL pronoun, which corresponds to
"they" -- not "he" or "she." As a professional writer and editor, *I* cringe
every time I see it used as a PC cop-out <g>. The real solution, in most
cases, is to follow your advice and rework the sentence. *That* IS a
professional's touch. (IMO, a once-in-a-blue-moon "he or she" can past
muster in a piece of writing, but when two or more of these pairs march
across the deck in lockstep, then Noah's Ark is getting crowded.)
But, of course, you are absolutely, totally, irrevocably right about not
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"Napoleon Dynamite" star Jon Heder is to play the lead role in a new comedy called 'Mama's Boy'
"Napoleon Dynamite" star Jon Heder is about to play the lead role in a new comedy titled "Mama's Boy." The comedy is about an arrogant pseudo-intellectual whose ideal home life is thrown into peril when his mother falls in love with a self-help guru.
Tim Hamilton will make his directorial debut in this film, while Hank Nelken wrote the script. Filming on "Mama's Boy" is due to begin in February 2006 as Warner Independent Pictures are looking forward to have the film in cinemas in the US by February 2006, with a UK date follows soon after.
Heder can next be seen opposite Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo in "Just Like Heaven," opening September 16th, and in "The Benchwarmers." He's also starring in the remake of "School for Scoundrels" with Billy Bob Thornton.


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I've looked at the archives trying to find an answer to my question, but most people interested in
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My company has three offices. About 10 people here in Calgary, 5 each in Toronto and Montreal. All
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Having made a few enemies with my last column here at OWW, I am hoping that some will indulge my journey into the deep of wrestling finishing moves.
Abyss' Black Hole Slam: This move is very innovative and interesting. He Irish whips his opponent into the ropes and catches them on their way back and swings them around in a modified sidewalk slam. This is a devastating move, especially when performed onto thumbtacks, as he has done to numerous wrestlers over time.
The Undertaker's Tombstone Piledriver: This move is a true classic. Although it has been somewhat barred from the WWE, every time it is used, it sends the opponents into a dazed knockout. Although he will usually protect the opponents so they suffer no injury, I am still sure it would hurt like hell.
Paul London's 450 Splash: Anytime this move is unleashed I am still amazed. Even though it is eclipsed by Jerrelle Clark's 630 Senton, it is still a great move and can get any fan excited. Anyone who can do two full rotations in mid-air, has my admiration as a high-flyer.
Petey Williams' Canadian Destroyer: You had to see this coming. This is probably the top finisher in wrestling today. It is a flipping piledriver!!! I don't mean flipping like a slang term, I mean he literally flips his opponent and piledrives them. It is an incredible sight and if you haven't seen it, turn on TNA Impact and your eyes will widen.
Monty Brown's Pounce: Now some may disagree with me on this one, but I believe that he could have a much better finisher. I realize that he is a former NFL player and this probably would hurt like hell, but I only see it as a lame version of the Spear/Gore. He should use something better and maybe use the Pounce as a setup for something more.
Shelton Benjamin's T-Bone suplex: This move is actually a power slam. It is not worth a finisher, maybe a set-up, but not a finisher. He should use a springboard move or some kind of DDT to finish off his opponents. With this kid's speed, strength, durability, and pure athletic ability, he could be so much more with a better finishing move.
Randy Orton's RKO: This move isn't really as good as it seems. It is just a low-level stunner, and cannot even compare to the king of all stunners, The Whippersnapper. The only thing this move has going for it is its sure unpredictability. Other than that, he has nothing. He needs some kind of submission move, to build up his technical skill.
Dustin Rhodes' Bulldog: The bulldog" Please. This is barely worth a set-up to a finisher. It is used by great wrestlers like Edge, Y2J, and Bret Hart, but I don't even think I've ever seen them finish a guy off with it. Give him a facebuster, or the Alabamaslam, Something that would help him out a little.
Chris Masters' The Masterlock: Possibly the worst finisher in wrestling today. It is a glorified full nelson. Ken Patera must be going crazy. The WWE had the gall to let Masters deface the legend, Sergeant Slaughter, by making him submit to the Masterlock. I know some karate people will say that it cuts off air and hurts the back, but the bottom line is: IT IS NOT A FINISHER!!!
Viscera's riding technique: I do not even know what is going on with this move. It's not a finisher, but I had to talk about it. He knocks his opponent face-down and umm, positions himself on top and "rides" them. Although I can find his love-machine angle somewhat entertaining, I am just scared by this move.
Now there are many finishers I have omitted and I would like to list a few good ones before the column is over:
The Diving Head-butt.
The Swanton Bomb.
The Pepsi-Plunge.
The Muscle-Buster.
The Gore.
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Published: March 7, 2014 - 04:56 PM
On the heels of two monster hits on which he was the co-star — the jaunty Daft Punk funk jam Get Lucky and the much vilified yet utterly catchy Blurred Lines with Robin Thicke, Pharrell is taking the lead with the relentless Happy, which appears on the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack and was nominated for best original song at this year's Oscars.
The cheerful tune is also on his second studio album, G I R L, which was released perhaps coincidentally the day after the Academy Awards ceremony, on which Pharrell performed the song.
The 10-track set is an ode to the female form and spirit, peppered with sexy vibes and brash come-ons. A definite change from his raspier, more alternative first album, which wasn't particularly successful, G I R L proves Pharrell — a member of N.E.R.D. and the hit-making Neptunes — is a true, and exceptional, frontman.
Cynics will dismiss the album as a shameless attempt to derail the accusations of misogyny leveled at Blurred Lines. After all, Pharrell is cheeky and sexy, and his lyrics sometimes blur the lines between playful seduction and outright possession.
"Ain't no sense in you roaming around, if I can't have you nobody can," he says in Hunter, but maybe that's his way of saying he can't help it if the ladies find him attractive and he reciprocates. After all, this is the entire ethos of the album: love in its purest form, love at the first frisson, love settled on a cloud, love of the flesh.
The record's tempo matches the upbeat Happy, and it deploys killer hooks. The sound is eclectic, ranging from dramatic violins in the Daft Punk-assisted Gust of Wind to Motown disco beats in Hunter and tribal drums in Lost Queen. Persistent echoes of Michael Jackson-style sound lurk on the album, from the sultry Gush to the deliciously head-bopping Marilyn Monroe to the Justin Timberlake-featuring Brand New.
A definite homage to women is the female empowerment ballad Know Who You Are, where Pharrell sings with piano queen Alicia Keys. He croons on the mellow reggae tune, "I know who you are and I know what you're feeling." No doubt about where he stands on gender equality there.
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By Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY and Detroit Free Press
Low national demand for the Chevrolet Volt prompted General Motors to stop building them for five weeks in April and May, but sales are heating up in California -- thanks to a $1,500 state tax rebate in the high-tax state, solo access to coveted carpool lanes on the crowded freeways and gas prices there still north of $4.
GM says Volt owners have saved 2.1 million gallons of gas.
California Chevy dealers are scrambling to get the extended-range electric cars, even as GM still plans another shutdown for three weeks this summer at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant that builds the Volt.
"I've had more people talk to me in the last couple months about the Volt than I have in the last year," said Bill Cumming, general manager of Ron Baker Chevrolet in National City, Calif., a San Diego suburb. "Currently, I have none in stock."
Nationwide, Volt sales remain mediocre at best -- just 1,680 in May. But the car is gaining momentum in California, where hybrid and electric car owners can drive alone in the carpool lanes. Through the first quarter, California accounted for nearly 23% of all Volt registrations, according to R.L. Polk.
To put that in perspective, that amounted to 837 Volts in the quarter -- only about 100 more than Chevy has sold in the U.S. every day this year of the similar Chevy Cruze conventional compact cars.
While the Volt numbers are still small, the halo effect for GM is large. California has been a tough market for GM, so any boost in sales and image there is good news.
But it's more difficult for GM to supply Volts to California than for other states. The cars must have a special low-emissions package that tweaks the gas engine to near zero in order for owners to get the state perks. And the package cannot be added after production.
(All buyers nationwide of the about $39,000-to-start Volt -- including in California -- may qualify for the $7,500 federal subsidy on electric cars.)
Considering that GM's market share in California was only 9.3% during the first quarter vs. 17.4% nationwide, Chevy can't pass on any opportunity to sell a car there.
"It is crucial that the Volt performs well there. Volt's success there says that Volt is, indeed, an environmentally advanced and friendly vehicle," says Polk analyst Thomas Libby. "GM and the other domestics have for years struggled in California; the success of the Volt in California will help GM in its efforts to be viewed as a competitive manufacturer."
Despite the state and federal tax incentives and other perks, the car remains expensive for most consumers. But California has a high concentration of wealthy car buyers more immune to sticker shock.
And one dealer says it's carpool lane access that's the biggest purchase driver for most California buyers, says a Chevy dealer:
The carpool lane incentive has been in effect since February. The state has 1,400 miles of carpool lanes that are so coveted that some drivers resort to inflatable dolls and mannequins to appear to have enough passengers to use the lanes. GM says the Volt is selling particularly strongly in the congested San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego markets.
Mike Luner, executive manager of Del Grande Dealer Group's Capitol Chevrolet in San Jose, estimated that carpool lanes were the "primary deciding factor" for nine in 10 Volt buyers.
"Time is the most valuable commodity to these people," Luner said. "Our idea is that we want to take the opportunity to capture them with the Volt but for them to consider the other products that Chevrolet has in the future."
"There is a shortage of Volts for us," said Darryl Holter, CEO of Downtown L.A. Auto Group, whose Felix Chevrolet dealership had sold 29 Volts this year as of May 29. "We'll look to other dealers to see if they have any."
GM spokeswoman Michelle Malcho said GM was "really just starting" to meet demand for the Volt in California within the last several weeks.
"We sold everything we had out there basically," she said.
Some California dealers are so desperate for Volts that they're offering to buy more from dealers in other states.
"They had that shutdown for five weeks, which gave us no inventory," said Steve Krueger, inventory and fleet manager for Courtesy Chevrolet in San Diego. "We were buying them from out-of-state and selling those."
Shaun Del Grande, president of Del Grande Dealer Group in the Bay Area, said Volt supply at Capitol Chevrolet has improved in recent weeks. He said the carpool lane ruling has been a "tremendous" boon to sales.
"We're seeing new customers at Chevrolet that we've never seen before," he said.
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


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WR - Aaron Bailey| Video Highlights
5-9, 185
Brownstone, Mich.
Woodhaven High School
6-0, 205
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School/Florida State University
6-4, 260
Syracuse, N.Y.
Christian Brothers Academy
OL - Chris Bush | Video Highlights
6-3, 245
Oradell, N.J.
Bergen Catholic High School
Bergen Catholic HS: Three-year letterwinner in football... Served as captain his senior season ... Received Susan B. Anthony award for excellence in the humanities.
CB - Howard Crippen | Video Highlights
5-10, 180
Clawson, Mich.
Clawson High School
Clawson HS: Two-sport athlete, in football and baseball ... Three-year letterwinner in football ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Won league championship in 2009 when he was named all-state and all-league ... 2009 All-Area Player of the Year ... Also named to the Detroit Free Press Dream Team in 2009... 2009 All-West Side and All-Metro North ... Lettered all four years in baseball and served as captain his senior season ... Named all-league and all-district in leading his baseball team to the league title in 2009 ... National Honor Society member.
DE - Tosan Eyetsemitan| Video Highlights
6-1, 205
Lincoln, R.I.
Moses Brown School
Moses Brown School: Three-year letterwinner in football and basketball, and a four-year letterwinner in track ... Team MVP his senior football season ... 2009 first-team all-Division ... 2009 Academic all-Division ... Part of Moses Brown's Division championship team in 2008 ... Won back-to-back state championships in basketball (2008-09 and 2009-10) ... Was team captain of the basketball team his senior season when he was named team MVP and second-team all-division.
LB - Harrison Furse | Video Highlights
6-1, 225
Winnetka, Ill.
New Trier High School
New Trier HS: Lettered two years in football ... First-team all-conference senior year ... 2009 first-team all-area ... Led conference in tackles in each of his last two seasons ... Scholar Athlete Award winner ... Illinois State Scholar ... Honor Roll member.
LB - Anthony Greco | Video Highlights
6-1, 220
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Notre Dame Prep
Notre Dame Prep: Two-sport athlete, in football and baseball ... Lettered three years in football and two years in baseball ... Served as captain of the football team his senior season ... Two-time football state champions ... Two-time all-region linebacker ... 2009 defensive MVP at Western Reserve Academy ... 2008 all-state linebacker ... 2007 honorable mention all-stat ... National Honor Society member.
LB - Joey Grosso | Video Highlights
6-0, 215
Boca Raton, Fla.
Pope John Paul II High School
Pope John Paul II HS: Two-sport athlete, in football and basketball ... Lettered four years in football and one year in basketball ... Served as captain for two years in football ... Two-time first-team all-county ... Wendy's High School Heisman nominee ... 2009 first-team all state ... 2009 Team MVP ... 2009 Defensive Team MVP ... National Honor Society member.
QB - Tyler Hamilton | Video Highlights
6-1, 190
Doylestown, Pa.
Council Rock North High School
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CB - Evan Jackson | Video Highlights
6-0, 195
Wallingford, Conn.
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall: Lettered in football all four years and lettered in track for three years ... Served as captain for both football and track teams ... 2009 first-team all-New England Defense ... 2009 Team MVP ... Three-time Thomas McKay MVP as team's top defensive back ... National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete.
DB - Sebastian Jaskowski | Video Highlights
6-0, 200
Moorestown, N.J.
Moorestown High School
Moorestown HS: Three-year letterwinner in football ... Served as captain as a senior ... 2009 Burlington County Player of the Year ... 2009 all-South Jersey ... 2009 all-county ... 2009 all-conference ... 2009 all-South Jersey Academic team ... Part of Moorestown's 2007 state championship team with 12-0 record ... Lettered in baseball four years and served as team captain in 2010 ... Named all-conference and team MVP in baseball his senior year.
DL - Alex Kahn | Video Highlights
6-3, 250
San Clemente, Calif.
San Clemente High School
San Clemente HS: Two-sport athlete, in football and volleyball ... Lettered in football two years ... Lettered in volleyball one year ... 2009 honorable mention all-league ... 2008 honorable mention all-league ... Nominated as Southern California Scholar Athlete of the Year ... National Honor Society ... Valedictorian of his class.
DB - Kris Martin| Video Highlights
5-10, 185
Fairfax, Va.
Chantilly High School
Chantilly HS: Three-year letterwinner in football ... Team captain and team MVP as a senior ... 2009 first-team all-Concorde District wide receiver and second-team all-district defensive back ... 2009 second-team all-region wide receiver ... Great American Rivalries Scholar Athlete in 2009 ... 2008 honorable mention all-district ... Three-time Northern Region Scholar Athlete ... Three-time Academic letterwinner.
OL - Sean McGinn | Video Highlights
6-4, 270
West Chester, Pa.
St. Joseph's Prep
St. Joseph's Prep: Two-year letterwinner in football ... 2009 first-team All-Catholic ... 2009 second-team all-city ... 2009 J. Vincent Taggart Unsung Hero award ... 2008-09 All-State Academic team.
WR - Ryan Mitchell | Video Highlights
6-0, 180
La Grange Park, Ill.
Lyons Township High School
Lyons Township HS: Four-year letterwinner in football ... Also lettered three years in track and two years in basketball ... Captain of both his football and track teams ... 2009 all-conference and all-area in football ... Part of the 2008 conference championship football team ... 2010 conference champion in the 4x200-meter relay ... West Suburban All-Academic Team.
LB - David Park | Video Highlights
6-2, 220
Buford, Ga.
North Gwinnett High School
North Gwinnett HS: Lettered all four years in football ... Served as captain his senior season ... 2009 first-team all-county offense ... 2009 second-team all-county defense ... National Honor Society member.
DL - Matt Rea | Video Highlights
6-2, 245
Rochester, Mich.
Rochester Adams High School
Rochester Adams HS: Two-sport athlete, in football and lacrosse ... Lettered all four years in football and served as team captain in 2009 ... Three-time league champions ... 2009 all-league and all-county ... Lettered one year in lacrosse ... 2007 all-league in lacrosse ... Two-time Catholic League champions in lacrosse.
OL - Jake Schwertner | Video Highlights
6-5, 275
Hinckley, Ohio
St. Edward High School
St. Edward HS: Three-year letterwinner ... Team captain as a senior ... 2009 honorable mention all-state ... 2009 first-team all-district ... 2009 Great American Rivalry Series Scholar-Athlete and Ohio National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete ... National Honor Society member ... National Merit Scholar ... Two-time gold medalist in the National Latin Exam.
WR - Conner Scott | Video Highlights
6-4, 190
Kenilworth, Ill.
Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Mass.)
Deerfield Academy: Three-sport athlete, in football, basketball and lacrosse ... Lettered three years in both football and basketball ... Also captain of his football and basketball teams... 2009 Tom Ashley Award (Most Valuable Player) in football ... Lettered two years in lacrosse ... 2009 New England champions in lacrosse with a 15-1 record ... 2010 Jim Smith Award as Deerfield's Most Outstanding Scholar Athlete.
DL - Eric Smith | Video Highlights
6-3, 250
Warren, Mich.
De La Salle High School
De La Salle HS: Three-year letterwinner in football and lacrosse ... 2009 first-team all-league ... 2009 second-team all-Metro East ... Three-time Catholic League champions ... Three-time District II Regional champions ... Two-time state finalists ... Four-year honor roll student.
RB - Mason Smith | Video Highlights
6-2, 195
Satellite Beach, Fla.
Satellite High School
Satellite HS: Three-year letterwinner in football ... Four-year letterwinner in soccer and track ... Team captain of the football team as a junior and senior ... Two-time All-Cape Coast Conference honorable mention ...Team captain of his soccer team as a senior ... Two-time all-CCC first-team and two-time Florida Today first-team in soccer ... Two-time district champion in soccer ... All-CCC first-team and Florida Today first-team as a junior in track ... 2009 conference champion in the 400 meters ... 2009 district champion in the 100 meters and 400 meters ... 2010 district champion in the 4x100 relay.
OL - Steve Szostak | Video Highlights
6-2, 265
Fort Washington, Pa.
La Salle College High School
La Salle College HS: Three-sport athlete, in football, basketball and lacrosse ... Lettered three years in football ... Team captain as a junior and senior ... Two-time league champion and 2009 city and state champion ... 2009 first-team all-state offensive line and first-team all-region offensive line ... 2009 first-team all-city defensive line and first-team All-Catholic defensive line ... 2008 first-team All-Catholic offensive line and honorable mention all-city offensive line ... 2008 honorable mention All-Catholic defensive line ... Lettered one year in lacrosse where he was a part of the 2007 league championship team ... National Honor Society member.
CB - Dan Wilk | Video Highlights
6-0, 175
Bethlehem, Pa.
Nazareth Area High School
Nazareth Area HS: Three-year letterwinner in football, two-year letterwinner in basketball and four-year letterwinner in track ... Served as captain on all three of those teams ... Nazareth's all-time leader in career interceptions... 2009 honorable mention all-state ... 2009 first-team all-area and first-team all-conference ... Part of the 2010 Lehigh Valley Conference championship basketball team.