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Talk Radio/Media Industry News
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
By Popular Demand, "Talkers New York 2014" is Bringing Back the Talk Rumble! After several years on hiatus, the legendary (and original) "Talk Rumble" will return to the annual TALKERS conference at Talkers New York 2014. The session features a large group of local and national talk show hosts – representing a variety of ideologies, genders and ethnicities — in a fast-paced, smokin' debate of the hottest issues of the day. It is moderated by an individual sworn to uphold the principles of political non-partisanship and philosophical even-handedness. This year's choice to serve in that capacity is WPIX-TV Channel 11, New York commentator (and TalkersRadio host) Lionel. Rumblers include (in alphabetical order): Alan Colmes of Fox News Radio, Mike Gallagher of Salem Radio Network, Thom Hartmann of WYD Media, Joyce Kaufman of WFTL, Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Kevin McCullough of XtreMEDIA, Lincoln Ware of WDBZ, Cincinnati, and David Webb of Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. Talkers New York 2014 will take place on Friday, June 20 at the India House Club located at One Hanover Square in the heart of New York City's financial district. More than 60 speakers will be participating in this year's 17th annual installment of the talk radio industry's longest-running and most important convention. The event is always an early sellout and only open to communications industry professionals working in or closely associated with talk media. Registrations ($249 per person) are only taken with credit card by phone. Call 413-565-5413.
Journal's KQTH, Tucson Re-Brands; Shifts Jon Justice to Late Mornings. Leaving the station brand "The Truth" behind, Journal Broadcast Group news/talk KQTH, Tucson is making a few adjustments to its air schedule as well. As per John Schuster's piece in Tucson Weekly, the station is taking the slogan "104.1 KQTH, Tucson's News and Talk." Jon Justice, who's been heard in morning drive since the station debuted on the FM dial seven years ago, is moving to the 8:30 am to 12:00 noon slot where he'll compete with Rush Limbaugh, heard on Clear Channel's KNST from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Taking over the morning show on KQTH is program director Bill White, who will host a news wheel show.
Dave Ramsey Presents Live in Raleigh. Nationally syndicated talk superstar Dave Ramsey was in Raleigh on tax day presenting his "Legacy Journey LIVE!" event to a sold-out crowd at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Ramsey's presentation focuses on how to win with money, strengthen marriages and lead your children with confidence. His daughter, Rachel Cruze, joined him on stage. Ramsey worked with Clear Channel affiliate WTKK "106.1 FM" to promote his appearance. WTKK program director Brian Taylor comments, "When Dave comes to town it's a reminder that our format is not inherently niche. Build it and they will come. Listeners turn out for Dave. Identifying issues and concerns is one thing — it's quite another to offer practical and actionable solutions we can all accomplish. At WTKK Raleigh, all three numbers are solid: Ratings, revenue and attendance." Pictured here are (from left to right): Cruze, Clear Channel Raleigh market manager George Allen, Ramsey, program director Brian Taylor and general sales manager Dave Beecher.
KRXA, Carmel Valley Signs Consent Decree in Sponsor ID and Indecency Case; to Pay $15,000. Progressive talk radio outlet KRXA, Carmel Valley, California is owned by Harold S. Ginsberg and is currently in negotiations to be sold to El Sembrador Ministries (which has filed a contingent application to convert it to a non-commercial station). The Consent Decree which will have Ginsberg pay $15,000 revolves around a brokered show that aired in 2009 that the FCC ruled was not properly identified as a sponsored program. Also, the Commission ruled that the same program violated indecency regulations. Though Ginsberg initially argued against both allegations, he reversed course and, due to financial hardship, is paying the fine and exiting the broadcasting business.
Welcoming Sean to Boise. KIDO, Boise morning drive personality Kevin Miller (right) poses for a photo with Premiere Networks talk star Sean Hannity (left) at the recent 2014 Media Solutions Conference in Philadelphia. Both Miller and Hannity worked at WVNN, Huntsville early in their careers and now are both part of the lineup at Townsquare Media's KIDO, Boise as Sean Hannity's program is heard there in afternoon drive. Miller tells TALKERS, "Sean has always been great to me since our days at WVNN. It was a pleasure to welcome him to KIDO."
McCollum Promoted at Idaho Media Group. Local sales manager Mary McCollum is promoted to director of regional and national sales at IdaVend Broadcasting, Inland Northwest Broadcasting and KRPL Inc. McCollum began her career in media as a marketing manager for Ubiquitel (Sprint Wireless), in 2000. She moved to neighboring Clarkston, Washington in 2009, taking a position in Lewiston as sales manager at Pacific Empire Radio Corporation. In 2011, McCollum moved to nationally recognized IdaVend Broadcasting as the sales manager for Inland Northwest Broadcasting and KRPL, Inc. in Moscow. In addition to national and regional sales, McCollum also specializes in political advertising and sponsorship promotions.
Tax Day, ObamaCare Criticism, Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary, Russian Ukraine Aggression/Obama-Putin Talks, and Harry Reid and Nevada 'Cattle Battle' Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/15). The deadline for filing federal and state tax returns and the increased tax rates many Americans are facing; the anniversary of the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon; the ongoing tensions in Ukraine as pro-Russian factions press for return to Russian rule and President Obama's talks with Vladimir Putin; Harry Reid's involvement in the controversy between a Nevada rancher and the Bureau of Land Management were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Rush Limbaugh's 'Cure-A-Thon' Raises $3 Million-plus for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Last Friday (4/11), Premiere Networks nationally syndicated talk radio superstar Rush Limbaugh held his annual "Cure-A-Thon" to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the show-long effort helped raise more than $3 million for the cause. The annual event is executed in a relatively low-profile manner, that is, without a lot of promotion outside of Limbaugh's program. The large amount of money raised is indicative of the loyal and generous nature of his audience. TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison, who listened to the entire program, comments, "Limbaugh did a masterful job of not simply asking for contributions, but educating his listeners about the diseases of blood cancer and the progress that is being made in finding the cure. It was compelling radio. Add to that his skill in weaving into the flow of the show other topics of the day from ObamaCare to his contrarian take on the selection of Colbert to replace Letterman and it was quite apparent that after all these years he is still an extraordinarily skilled talk broadcaster."
Don Bouloukos to Retire from CBS RADIO New York. After 16 years with CBS RADIO and a career that spans 41 years, CBS RADIO New York senior vice president and market manager Don Bouloukos announces he's retiring from the company effective June of this year. Bouloukos first joined CBS RADIO in 1998 following the acquisition of American Radio Systems Inc. where he was co-chief operating officer. Bouloukos comments, "It is never an easy decision to leave an industry you love, and a company and cluster of stations that have been such an important part of your life. But after 41 years, it is time." Current CBS RADIO executive vice president, operations, Scott Herman will take over for Bouloukos and add supervision of the New York cluster to his duties. The CBS RADIO New York group consists of all-news WCBS-AM, classic hits WCBS-FM, sports talker WFAN-AM/FM, all-news WINS-AM, CHR WNOW-FM and hot AC WWFS-FM. Bouloukos continues, "I've been very fortunate to work for a company that allows you to operate stations as if they were your own and I take great pride in what we have been able to accomplish over the years. Working with Dan Mason and Scott Herman has been an absolute pleasure. My only regret is that I am not 21 years old and starting all over again."
KXL, Portland Names Val Stouffer News Anchor. Radio news pro Val Stouffer joins Alpha Broadcasting's Portland news/talker KXL "FM NEWS 101." The station reports that Stouffer will be part of the "Portland's Afternoon News" program as co-anchor alongside news anchor Dan Mitchinson. Stouffer's news radio experience includes stops at the old WMAQ and WLS in her hometown of Chicago. She's also worked in Seattle at both KIRO and KOMO. Alpha Broadcasting director of programming Scott Mahalick says, "Val is a win for KXL. She brings significant news/talk knowledge and incomparable experience that will benefit not only our afternoon daypart but our entire station."
First Round of March PPM Data Released. PPM data from the first of four groups of 12 markets for the March 2014 period (February 27 – March 26) has been released by Nielsen Audio. Those markets include: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey). TALKERS magazine's sister publication RadioInfo has all the (subscriber) numbers here. Managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian offers his "Ten Takeaways" from the report at RadioInfo.com here.
Bringing Creativity and Heightened Localism to the Radio Sales Department — with a Biographer. Ft. Worth, Texas-based multimedia storyteller, biographer and marketing strategist Rix Quinn delivers a unique mix of creative writing and a down-home vocal presentation to any station's local marketing arsenal, regardless of market size. Learn more about this fascinating wordsmith and his ideas for adding new dimensions to local radio sales that straddle both the medium's on-air and online space. In a new article by special features correspondent Jeff McKay, Quinn says, "The service I provide is to help small businesses tell their story in features that run 250-300 words, which is fairly short, focusing on the unique experiences of the owner-manager of the business or the unique product or service that the business provides." He adds, "That can also include short-form generic features that 'celebrate' the tradition and community service of general local business categories such as stand-alone ice cream parlors, mom & pop hardware stores, garden supply centers, independent book stores, jewelry stores…the list is endless. At the conclusion of each feature, the station tags it with individual examples of the category that are non-competitively located in different parts of the coverage area and makes them available to the advertisers at a very reasonable cost." To read McKay's piece about Rix Quinn in its entirety, please click here.
Laura Ingraham Adds ABC Contributor to Her CV. The announcement came on Sunday's "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos that conservative media personality Laura Ingraham will join ABC News as a contributor. She's not giving anything up for the new role, either. She'll remain a Fox News Channel contributor and regular fill-in host for Bill O'Reilly as well. She'll also continue hosting her daily three-hour Courtside Entertainment Group-syndicated radio talk show.
The Conclave's Bob Shannon Steps Down After Health Scare. The executive director of The Conclave resigned from the Minneapolis non-profit on Monday, April 14, citing health issues. Bob Shannon says in a statement, "Upon my return from the NAB late Thursday evening, I experienced a medical episode that brought paramedics to my home in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the problem wasn't as life threatening as was originally thought, but it has prompted some soul searching on my part. Therefore, after consulting with my physician and my family, I have decided to curtail all business activities for the foreseeable future and will be resigning all of my obligations over the next few weeks. Sadly, that includes the Conclave." Conclave chairman Mark Bolke comments, "Obviously, Bob's health and well-being is my primary concern, and I respect his decision. As executive director of the Conclave, Bob brought with him the passion of a real radio broadcaster. Not only in regards to what made it so compelling in the past, but a vision of what it still can be. He is a champion of the medium, and never afraid to tell it like it is. It's been a pleasure serving with Bob, a true gentleman, and we wish him the very best."
Pussycat Dolls Founder Robin Antin Joins PodcastOne. The founder of the modern burlesque troupe The Pussycat Dolls – dancer, choreographer and actress Robin Antin – is producing a weekly podcast available on PodcastOne. Fresh programs will be available on Tuesdays. Her debut show today (4/15) will feature Kim Kardashian and Antin's brother, famed hair stylist Jonathan Antin. PodcastOne chairman and CEO Norm Pattiz says, "I'm really looking forward to this podcast. Not only will it attract a huge audience, but working with Robin will be big time fun. Her millions of fans will have unprecedented access as they listen to her every week on PodcastOne.com."
Odds & Sods. At Clear Channel's Seattle sports talker KJR, the station is debuting a show for local soccer fans dubbed, "Seattle Soccer Talk Live" and hosted by longtime market sports personality Mike Gastineau, who returns to the station he left two years ago. The weekly show will air live from local pubs on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 and will focus on the MLS Seattle Sounders FC. Gastineau recently self-published a book about the Sounders franchise…..The Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch Radio Networks picked up a few Excellence in Financial Journalism Awards from the NYSSCPA and New York Financial Writers Association. Marketwatch.com Radio won honors for "Housing on Fire: Tips for Buyers and Sellers" by Alisa Parenti with producer Tracy Johnke; and the Wall Street Journal Radio Network was honored for The Wall Street Journal This Morning with Gordon Deal for his 16-day segment series addressing "the government shutdown's impact on real people, the economy and business."
CBS RADIO Philadelphia Prepares for 5th Annual Earthfest Celebration. The Philadelphia cluster of CBS RADIO stations is partnering with the Clean Air Council to help sponsor its 5K Run for Clean Air at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday (4/19). CBS Philly SVP and market manager Marc Rayfield comments, "The CBS RADIO stations are proud to partner with the Clean Air Council in their mission to improve our region's environmental and public health. As a huge voice in the region, we have a responsibility to use our power and reach to support such important issues." CBS RADIO Philadelphia participation will include the KYW Newsradio Kidcast Mobile Studio, that gives kids a chance to be a KYW news anchor. WPHT "Big Money" host Steve Cordasco will present his weekly radio program live from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and will discuss the growing popularity of green or socially conscious investing.
Becka Takes Plunge for Boy with Cancer. KOIL, Omaha talk show host Tom Becka is pictured here standing in the 50-degree waters of Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs, Iowa after jumping in on Monday, April 14 to raise money for a local boy with cancer. Becka was part of a group of radio personalities and local politicians who took the "plunge," including adult hits KOOO, Omaha's Crash Davis and hot AC KQKQ, Omaha's Jenny Olive. The stunt was to benefit Landon Shaw, a Missouri boy with cancer who has inspired Facebook fundraising challenges. On Friday before the plunge, the water was 60 degrees but a chill – along with some snow – moved through the area and the water was down to 50 degrees on Monday!
Celebrating 'Station of the Year' Honors. Bloomington, Illinois news/talk WJBC was recently honored with the Illinois Associated Press Station of the Year Award. Since 1999, the Cumulus Media-owned station has won the award three times. It is given to one radio or television station in the state for its work with the Associated Press for continuing cooperation and contribution. WJBC news director Stephanie Pawlowski says, "We are proud to continue in WJBC's long tradition of community service. The Associated Press has been a great resource for WJBC over the years and we are pleased to assist such an amazing organization in any way we can." WJBC has a seven-member news team, including an agribusiness reporter, and says that it produces more local coverage than any other station in Central Illinois. Pictured here with the award are (from left to right): Bryan Bloodworth, sports writer; Adam Studzinski, news reporter/anchor; Pawlowski; Eric Stock, news reporter/anchor/sports director; Zac Dietmeier, news reporter/anchor; and Dan Westhoff, operations manager.
Boise and Denver Radio Personality Jon Duane Hellhake Dies. On the radio he went by the name Jon Duane, both during his 10-year stint on the "Morning Zoo" at KPPL, Denver and as morning personality on KIDO, Boise. Jon Hellhake passed away on Friday, April 11 after a two-year battle with cancer. The Idaho Statesman reports the Boise native discovered radio in college and, after working in Denver, co-hosted the morning show at KIDO from 1998 through 2008 with Chris Kelly.
Kansas City Slayings, 2016 Presidential Race, Russian Aggression in Ukraine, Limbaugh-Colbert Flap, ObamaCare Criticism, Tax Day, and Blood Moon Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/14). The killing of three in Kansas City by neo-Nazi, former political "candidate"; speculation about possible 2016 presidential candidates; Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the taunting of a U.S. destroyer by a Russian fighter jet; the criticism by Rush Limbaugh of CBS-TV's choice of Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman; scrutiny of the rollout and effects of the Affordable Care Act; income tax returns become due on Tuesday; the first of four "blood moon" eclipses to take place over the next 18 months and some prophecies related to them were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Radio and KC Shootings Suspect's Political 'Campaign.' The tragic triple slaying in Kansas City over the weekend in which three people lost their lives at the hands of alleged killer Frazier Glenn Cross sparked memories of his write-in political effort almost four years ago that caused grief for numerous Missouri radio stations. In a piece published today (4/14), TALKERS legal editor Steven J.J. Weisman writes about the radio advertising case that was spurred by Cross' "campaign." Read his piece here.
Veteran Baltimore GM Ed Kiernan to Retire. News/talk WBAL and rock WIYY "98 Rock" vice president/general manager Ed Kiernan informed his staff this past Friday (4/11) that he will be retiring from the Hearst Television Baltimore stations sometime this summer. Hearst Television president Jordan Wertlieb comments, "Having worked closely with Ed for all these years, I know firsthand how he has enhanced all aspects of the radio business he has managed with his enthusiasm, good humor and leadership. With Ed at the helm, WBAL has been among the nation's most honored radio stations and a major community force through the WBAL Radio Kids Campaign. Throughout his tenure, Ed has built upon 98 Rock's storied 37-year history, including expanding the station's presence on the web and in mobile applications." Hearst director David Barrett comments, "We are so proud of Ed's stewardship of WBAL and '98 Rock.' His commitment and passion for our stations, his team, and the Baltimore community are the hallmark of a truly remarkable career. We have been blessed by his steady leadership and warm friendship, which indelibly mark his years with Hearst." Before joining WBAL and "98 Rock" in 1991, Kiernan spent 17 years at CBS RADIO. Among the positions he held with that company were vice president/general manager of all-news WCBS-AM, New York and vice president/general manager of CBS Radio Reps. Upon leaving the Baltimore stations, Kiernan will reportedly relocate to New York state where he and his wife own a home.
John Gambling Returns to NYC Radio Today. Just a few months after retiring from his morning show gig at Clear Channel's WOR, New York, John R. Gambling returns to the air in the Big Apple on Salem Communications' WNYM "AM 970 The Answer." Gambling is hosting the two-hour 11:00 am to 1:00 pm show starting today (4/14). When Gambling's exit from retirement was announced last month, Salem VP director of spoken word format and VP for the New York market Phil Boyce said, "When John Gambling left New York radio last December there was a void created for quality morning radio in this market, and we decided to fill it. John had worked for me for nine years at WABC. Before and after that he worked for [WNYM GM] Jerry Crowley at WOR. Jerry and I looked at each other and thought this was something we could not pass up."
Clear Channel Study Reinforces Power of Personality Endorsements. The study was the result of collaboration between Clear Channel Media + Entertainment and the University of Southern California surveying 2,700 respondents. It was designed to look into the connection between consumers and radio personalities and gauge the effectiveness of the latter's influence in directing consumer behavior. In press release from Clear Channel detailing some of the findings, the company concludes that "radio is a far more powerful social force than ever before, particularly because of the conversations fueled by on-air personalities and the connection listeners feel to on-air local and national talent like Ryan Seacrest, Sean Hannity, Delilah and Bobby Bones. CC reports some of the key findings were: 1) When comparing radio personalities to other media personalities, 6 out of 10 listeners said that radio hosts are "like a friend," whose opinions they trust; 2) With even more ways for consumers and on-air personalities to interact, 4 out of 10 listeners feel personalities make more of an effort to foster a personal connection, making the radio experience inherently more social, particularly when compared to TV or streaming playlist services; 3) Listeners equate an on-air personality endorsement to a friend's recommendation, more so than they do sponsored Facebook posts, sponsored tweets or television commercials; and 4) More than half of the study participants agreed that they trust brands, products and services their favorite on air personality recommend, a finding that is encouraging smart marketers to undertake unique radio-based campaigns. The press release did not mention breakdowns of results for various demographics.
Wallis Re-Brands WILC, Washington. The Laurel, Maryland-licensed station is being operated by Wallis Communications under an LMA. Management says that after dropping Spanish AC and flipping to talk earlier this year, the station is now using the slogan, "Where Liberty Has a Voice." Saying the station is "home to a new libertarian and personality-driven radio format, combining brokered and syndicated shows," Wallis is airing shows by Dr. Kevin Wallis, Premiere Networks' Glenn Beck, WestwoodOne's Dennis Miller and John Fredericks. Station general manager Lisa Miller says, "The goal is to bring a fresh and unique perspective to new listeners by delivering extraordinary content and viewpoints on important topics like politics, world affairs and much more. We expect that the station will also move into new US markets later this year."
Salem Radio News Examines Religious-Themed Movies. The Salem Communications-owned news division is presenting a special week-long series focusing on the SONY Pictures film version of the New York Times #1 bestseller Heaven Is For Real. The film is based upon Nebraska pastor Todd Burpo's account of his son Colton's near-death experience and the visions of heaven he says happened while doctors were operating on him for a ruptured appendix. SRN News vice president/news & talk programming Tom Tradup (pictured here at left with actor Greg Kinnear) tells TALKERS that although millions of readers made Heaven Is For Real a bestseller, some theologians have raised concerns about the concept of "heavenly travel" and have condemned both the book and the film version that opens nationwide this Wednesday. Kinnear stars in the film. He, along with director Randall Wallace (Oscar-nominated writer of "Braveheart") and the film's producer Joe Roth, were interviewed by Tradup for the series. Also part of SRN's program will be theology bloggers Tom McMann and Michael Patton who have written about the controversy created by Burpo's book and the film. Tradup adds, "There have been a number of Christian-themed box office hits so far in 2014 including "Son of God," "NOAH," and "God's Not Dead." I believe – in terms of production values, scope, and the quality of the cast and writing – "Heaven Is For Real" has the potential to eclipse all of them. Regardless of where theatregoers are in their walk of faith, it is quite simply a powerfully emotional film and, as we will present to listeners, the voices for and against it are part of a healthy debate that should serve the church in America well."
Odds & Sods. WPRO-AM, Providence talk show host John DePetro is named winner of the AP "Best Talk Show" award for Rhode Island. DePetro also had the privilege of sitting in for WestwoodOne nationally syndicated personality Michael Savage for two shows last week. DePetro comments, "It is great to win best talk show, because it is so competitive. I work really hard on my show, and it is rewarding to be recognized for it."…..On Tuesday, April 15, a memorial service will be held in Boston for the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Fox News Radio is offering live, anchored coverage of the memorial service. Hosted by FNR's Jeff Monosso, the broadcast will be available on Fox News Radio affiliated stations across the country as well as on the Fox News Radio mobile app, and on the web at www.radio.FoxNews.com…..Matt Perrault exits Absolute Broadcasting-owned sports talk duo WGAM, Manchester and WGHM, Nashua, New Hampshire where he had served as general manager and afternoon personality for the past three years.
Southern California Broadcasters Association Launches College Outreach Program. In an effort to connect with college students and "engage students on the value of radio and its many digital platforms," Southern California Broadcasters Association president Thom Callahan is embarking on a series of speaking engagements to take place at broadcast and communications classes at colleges and universities in Southern California and in London, England. The SCBA states that what began as a radio career night at a UCLA radio broadcast class in Los Angeles in March has now expanded to four more speaking engagements over the next 30 days. Callahan will speak with students "about the entire media landscape using research trends, comparative analysis, and a rich narrative of radio's growth and future in today's rapidly changing media environment." Callahan states, "We are honored to have an honest dialog with what will be the next generation of broadcasters, producers, talent, sales executives, and future management. Our goal is to open both minds and hearts to the tremendous future of radio and its many audio and digital platforms." The SCBA series will be held in April at California State University at both its Los Angeles and Fullerton campuses as well as at Pasadena Community College in Pasadena. The fourth lecture will be broadcast via Skype to the David Puttnam Media Centre at the University of Sunderland in London, England on May 13.
Journalist, State Pol, and Former Station Owner Cele Hahn Dies at 72. For 20 years, Cele Hahn and husband Curt Hahn owned WNNZ, Springfield, Massachusetts – originally an oldies outlet as WLDM before flipping to news/talk. The Hahn's sold WNNZ to Clear Channel in 1998. In addition to her work as a broadcaster – she was a radio personality on WNNZ along with her ownership role – Cele Hahn was a lifelong journalist, serving with papers including: the Miami Herald, the Huntington (WV) Advertiser, the Sioux City Journal and the Albany Times Knickerbocker News in New York. She ran for state representative as a Republican in Massachusetts and served four terms before retiring in 2002. She is survived by her husband Curt, her children and grandchildren.
Cox Media Group Mourns Death of "Captain" Herb Emory. Atlanta market traffic reporting legend "Captain" Herb Emory died on Saturday from what appears to have been a heart attack. Emory reported traffic for CMG's news/talk WSB-AM/WSBB-FM and WSB-TV. WBS reports that according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Emory stopped to help at a car accident when he suddenly fell ill. He was transported to WellStar Douglas Hospital where he later died. Emory's funeral will be private, but there will be a Celebration of Life and Memorial Service for Captain Herb which will be open to all the public. Details on that event are forthcoming. Emory had been with WSB Radio and "Channel 2 Action News" since 1991and served as an Alanta traffic reporter since 1971. Emory watched over the interstates during the week and hosted special traffic and NASCAR broadcast programs with his wife, Karen Emory. Captain Herb hosted and produced the "WSB Speed Shop" auto racing from 1993 until 2011. Emory previously was a news/traffic reporter from 1978 through 1991 with WQXI-AM, WSTR-FM and the Georgia Network News.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Limbaugh Commenting on Colbert's Hiring: "War on the Heartland of America." Clearly – not everyone was doing cartwheels regarding yesterday's announcement that CBS-TV has selected Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman as "Late Show" host when Letterman departs sometime next year. Colbert will gear up for the new assignment by retiring his fake conservative persona (which he has described as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot") on Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" at the end of this year. Perhaps the most vociferous and vitriolic public comments concerning the late-night succession involving Colbert were made by Rush Limbaugh on Thursday's (4/10) Premiere Networks broadcast. He claims that CBS-TV's hiring of Colbert has, "declared war on the heartland of America. No longer is comedy going to be a covert assault on traditional American values, conservative values. Now it is just out in the open. What this hire means is a redefinition of what is funny, and a redefinition of what is comedy, and they're blowing up the 11:30 format." Limbaugh and Letterman are hardly allies, yet Limbaugh noted that, "The world is changing – people don't want the kind of comedy that Carson gave us, or even Letterman gave us. It is the media planting a flag. There is no unity in this hire." Furthermore, Limbaugh contends that CBS-TV has, "hired a partisan, [a] so-called comedian, to run a comedy show."
WABC, New York's John Batchelor to Debut Author Video Series on WABCradio.com. WABC, New York and WestwoodOne syndicated talk show host John Batchelor begins a new online video program titled "John Batchelor Author Series" (sponsored by online bookseller Entitle) in which he "takes his appreciation of literature, history, and political intrigue to a new level" via long-form interviews with today's most intriguing authors. Batchelor comments, "I used to be an author, and I enjoy the enthusiasm of hearing in depth of a new book, well told by the person who survived the research, the writing and the publishing. It's fun for me to learn the stories of the making of the stories." WABC program director Craig Schwalb states, "No one does books better than John Batchelor, and the 'Author Series' proves that. This is a natural extension of John's passion and we hope that his listeners in New York and across the country will enjoy it." The program launches with an in-depth interview of Thomas Cahill the author of Heretics and Heroes. Future episodes include: Robert Klara author of FDR's Funeral Train, Eri Hotta author of Japan 1941: Countdown to Infamy and George H. Nash author of The Crusade Years 1933-1955. Fresh episodes will appear weekly on wabcradio.com.
KARN-FM, Little Rock Names PD; Seeks Afternoon Host. Little Rock news/talker KARN-FM names Adam Thomas program director for the station and the Arkansas Radio Network. Thomas takes over for longtime PD and PM drive host Dave Elswick who, along with morning host Bob Steel and news director Jack Heinritz, exited the station last week. Thomas is seeking a new afternoon drive personality for the station and says, "The afternoon show should be a compelling blend of information and entertainment. Opinion and point-of-view are important, but this program must appeal to a broad segment of the Little Rock community. Candidates must have a mastery of current events, a relentless curiosity, and the ability and desire to talk about more than politics. A willingness and ability to engage the audience outside the show via personal appearances, digital media and other channels is a must." Send resumes and airchecks or links to firstname.lastname@example.com with "Little Rock PM Host" in the subject line. Cumulus Media is an EOE.
Former Governor, WTIC Host John Rowland Indicted on Federal Elections Violations Charges. A week after former Connecticut Governor John Rowland resigned from his afternoon drive talk show on CBS RADIO's WTIC, Hartford, he has been indicted by a federal grand jury on seven counts related to alleged illegal campaign activity. Rowland, who resigned from the governor's office in 2004 and eventually served 10 months in prison after being charged with corruption, is this time accused of scheming to work for two Connecticut political campaigns and trying to conceal from both the public and the Federal Elections Commission that he was being paid by the campaigns.
WTJK, Janesville to Flip to News/Talk. The newly acquired Janesville, Wisconsin sports talker that Scott Thompson's Big Radio purchased from Craig Karmazin's Good Karma Broadcasting is flipping to news/talk as "The Big AM 1380" beginning Monday, April 14. The station – an ESPN Radio outlet under Good Karma's ownership – will focus on local content and Scott Thompson will host the morning drive show. The rest of the day will feature: Glenn Smith from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Andrew Liebetrau & Andy Gannon from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tony Huml from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Sly from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Program director Andrew Liebetrau comments, "We are incredibly excited to do more for our local listeners, partners and communities. Not only will we have a lot of great new and local content, but we will continue to offer some of the great local programs we have had for years."
Odds & Sods. Former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer is producing a weekly podcast for Sports USA Network. Sports USA president Bob Moore says, "Jake Plummer is a true superstar with a huge following in the college and pro football sports world. We are excited to add Jake's show to our growing list of digital audio programs as we continue to produce current, fresh, and informative sports programming." Plummer is currently an NFL game analyst on Sports USA's "Sunday Doubleheader" package as well as a college football analyst on the Pac-12 Television Network…..Alison Cuddy exits Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ, Chicago where she has been serving as arts & culture reporter and producer. She leaves to become program director for the Chicago Humanities Festival…..The "Sports Business Radio" show, hosted by creator Brian Berger, celebrates its 10th year on the air. It debuted on KXL, Portland and then moved to national syndication via Sports Byline USA Network.
Meet the New Boss. The New York-based staff of ABC News Radio poses for a photo with newly named ABC News president James Goldston (at center). Goldston was given a standing ovation by the ABC News Radio staff when he visited them today just hours after getting the top job at the network. Goldston, most recently senior vice president overseeing content and development, succeeds Ben Sherwood who is stepping down from the president position in a few weeks after assisting Goldston during the transition phase.
ObamaCare Criticism Top Talk Story for Week of April 7-11. The ongoing scrutiny of the rollout and effects of the Affordable Care Act was again the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio during the week. At #2 was the 2016 presidential race tied with this fall's mid-term elections. Following at #3 was global warming and at #4 was the move to charge former IRS official Lois Lerner with contempt tied with Kathleen Sebelius' resignation as Health and Human Services Secretary. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
NAB Show: Day Three. Today's report from the NAB Show in Las Vegas courtesy of media consultant Holland Cooke delves into the world of Millennials and how they consume media – and therefore advertising – as well as their need to make everything "social." But it's not all about Millennials. Whether the attitudes of Boomers and Gen Xers are changing regarding how they prefer to be talked to (addressing talk radio programmers especially here) or not, HC notes Huffington Post founding editor Roy Sekoff believes "engagement" is paramount in reaching people effectively. Read Holland Cooke's report from the NAB Show here.
BIA/Kelsey: Mobile Local Ad Revenue to Reach $4.5 Billion This Year. That figure would represent a $1.6 billion increase from last year's $2.9 billion. The firm says that – largely driven by local marketing initiatives of national advertisers – locally targeted mobile ads will represent more than half of overall U.S. mobile ad spending by 2018. BIA/Kelsey senior analyst/vice president of content Michael Boland comments, "Advertiser demand will be driven by natural market forces to follow undervalued inventory. Mobile advertising's appeal includes higher performance, clearer ROI, tangible conversions and a shorter purchase funnel. These qualities of mobile content and advertising present a rare alignment between typical mobile user intent and advertisers' stated objectives." In its annual U.S. "Local Media Forecast" (2013 – 2018), BIA/Kelsey predicts mobile local ad revenue will more than triple over the next five years, reaching $15.7 billion in 2018. It says total U.S. mobile ad spending will grow from $11.4 billion this year to $30.3 billion in 2018, and locally targeted mobile ads will represent 52% of overall mobile ad spending in this country. National-to-local mobile marketing will be the focus of the company's "Leading in Local: The National Impact" conference next month (5/7 – 9) in Atlanta.
Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman on CBS. Wow, talk about a quick and surprising announcement regarding the late night superstar's replacement! When David Letterman announced he would be retiring from the "CBS Late Show" next year, many figured it would be a long time before a permanent successor was named. But CBS tweeted that it will bring Stephen Colbert aboard to host the program when Letterman steps down. The company is promising an official press release later today (4/10). Early analysis of the move by industry watchers is largely positive with many agreeing this gives Colbert a perfect avenue to step out of his "Colbert Report" character and flex his other show biz muscles while CBS acquires a younger, more up-and-coming television personality. But it sure makes us curious how long this deal was in the works.
New Orleans Talk Show Host Charged with Theft, Forgery. The former longtime morning host at urban talk WBOK, New Orleans – Gerod Stevens (a.k.a. Gerald Neely) – has been charged with theft of more than $1,500 and forgery after authorities allege he cashed checks from advertisers intended for his employer – Bakewell Media of Louisiana. WDSU-TV, New Orleans reports the station and Stevens parted last year. Legal analyst John Fuller tells WDSU-TV Stevens has no prior record and the charges are not "that serious" in the "grand scheme of things," but he acknowledges that the maximum for both crimes is 10 years.
Odds & Sods. Chicago radio journalist Andrea Darlas will speak at the convocation of the class of 2014 at her alma mater the University of Illinois. Andrea Darlas is a journalism grad of the school – class of 1994 – and at the commencement ceremony on May 17, she will be a featured speaker. Darlas is an award-winning news anchor and reporter for WGN, Chicago and WGN-TV. She is heard weekday mornings on the Steve Cochran show and is seen on WGN-TV as a weekend freelance reporter and contributor for "House Smarts" with Lou Manfredini…..SiriusXM announces the launch of "The Comedy Cellar Show," a comedy talk show hosted by Noam Dworman, owner of the renowned Comedy Cellar, and comedian Dan Naturman. The program will debut with special guest Dave Attell and will feature top comedians as guests, engaging in uncensored roundtable discussions, as well as exclusive stand-up sets performed by the comedians that same night at the historic venue…..WestwoodOne is again the exclusive radio partner for Augusta National Golf Club's Masters Tournament. WestwoodOne will provide radio stations nationwide with live hole-by-hole coverage as well as hourly updates throughout the rounds, beginning April 10 through April 13. Bob Papa and Charlie Rymer will anchor live coverage. The network's Kevin Kugler is pictured here at right on the course — the part known as Amen Corner — during yesterday's broadcast events.
India House Club Selected as New Home of Talkers New York 2014 – Industry event to relocate to National Historic Landmark. After a successful run of five years at New York City's Concierge Conference Center, the editorial board of TALKERS magazine announces that the 17th annual installment of the talk radio industry's longest-running and most important national convention – Talkers New York 2014 – will be held at the India House Club, located in the world famous India House. India House is the architectural and historic centerpiece of Hanover Square — the cultural hub of New York's financial district in Lower Manhattan. It is situated at One Hanover Square. The opportunity to present the conference at the newly-selected venue is one that TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison says is, "too good to pass up." Harrison states, "We deeply apologize for any inconvenience that our announcement of the former venue might have caused those who have already registered." According to Harrison, "This event has been selling out several weeks in advance, year after year. The India House Club offers us the opportunity to open the conference to an extra hundred or so people without losing the intimacy that is one of its many attractions. This venue is elegant, comfortable, beautiful and slightly larger than the conference's former site and yet it comes fully equipped with the state of the art technology that an event of this nature demands. It is also located in one of America's most vibrant 'neighborhoods' and a piece of geography in the belly of the Wall Street beast symbolic of both the good and bad impacting the radio industry in the 21st century." India House, constructed in the mid-19th century in the style of a Renaissance palazzo, has a long and distinguished heritage tied into the formation of lower Manhattan as well as the story of business and commerce in New York. It is registered as one of New York City's historic sites and is an official National Historic Landmark. Talkers New York 2014, only open to professionals working in or closely associated with the communications industry, is still expected to be an early sellout. Registrations are $249 per person for all sessions, exhibits, receptions and food and only taken by phone with credit cards. Call 413-565-5413. More details about speakers and agenda will be announced in the coming days leading up to the event on Friday, June 20. For more information, click here.
Cowherd and Costner Talk "Draft Day" and More. Actor Kevin Costner (left) chats in the Times Square ESPN Radio studios with talk show host Colin Cowherd. Costner made the appearance to promote his new film "Draft Day" in which he plays rogue football GM Sonny Weaver who must do what he thinks is necessary to revive the moribund Cleveland Browns (that's the true-to-life part of the film). During Costner's visit with Cowherd, the two talk about the importance of playing sports throughout life – not just in youth – as well as Costner's effective playing of sports characters in his past films.
Talking Immigration Reform in DC. At the annual "Hold Their Feet to the Fire" radio row being held in Washington, DC, some 50 talk show hosts from around the country have spent the last two days (4/9-10) at the Phoenix Park Hotel on Capitol Hill speaking with listeners, lawmakers, law enforcement, immigration experts, activists and members of the media about the issue of immigration reform. Pictured here is WINA, Charlottesville, Virginia talk show host Rob Schilling (right) interviewing Dan Stein (left), president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), which is sponsoring the annual event.
PA School Stabbing Rampage, ObamaCare Criticism, 2016 Presidential Race, U.S.-China Relations, Hank Aaron GOP Comments, Lerner Prosecution Movement, and Al Sharpton Informant Controversy Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/9). A stabbing rampage allegedly committed by 16-year-old Alex Hribal wounds 24 at a Pittsburgh-area high school; scrutiny of the rollout and effects of the Affordable Care Act and the White House's criticism of doctors profiting off Medicare patients; speculation about the possible candidates in the 2016 presidential race; Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's combative conference with China's defense chief ahead of President Obama's coming visit to China; baseball legend Hank Aaron calls the Republican party the modern KKK; the move by GOP congressmen to prosecute former IRS official Lois Lerner; and the controversy over the story that Rev. Al Sharpton was a mob informant were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has ordered the National Guard to stop processing requests for military benefits for same-sex couples.
Fallin spokesman Alex Weintz told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the governor was following the wish of Oklahoma voters, who approved a constitutional amendment that prohibits giving benefits of marriage to gay couples.
Because of that prohibition, Weintz says the governor's legal staff advised the Oklahoma National Guard not to process requests for benefits from gay couples.
The organization that oversees tens of thousands of Oklahoma high school athletes, cheerleaders and other extracurricular activities is facing fierce criticism from parents, coaches and school officials over how it operates.
Several people testified Tuesday before the House Administrative Rules Committee about their experience with the private, nonprofit Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association. Legislators who requested a formal study of the association say they have received numerous complaints that there is little oversight of the organization.
An Oklahoma State University professor is set to start examining historical properties associated with famous women in the Sooner State later this month.
Alyson Greiner says the project will last about nine months and her research will be sent to the State Historic Preservation Office. The hope is to nominate some of the properties associated with the women to the National Register of Historic Places or to update current landmark listings with the role women played.
A new report shows the Cherokee Nation had a $1.3 billion economic impact on the state of Oklahoma during 2012.
The report says the Cherokee Nation government and business operations directly accounted for more than 8,000 jobs and an additional 1,160 contract employees.
The Pardon and Parole Board can continue its practice of treating some offenders' crimes as violent even though the offenses are not included in two statutory lists of violent crimes, board members were informed Monday.
Tracy George, Pardon and Parole Board interim executive director, said a recent attorney general's opinion reaffirmed the practice of treating some crimes as violent although they are not among the violent offenses listed in statute.
Originally published on Tue September 17, 2013 1:14 pm
People who lose their jobs and the health insurance tied to them will have new coverage options when the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces open in October.
But consumer advocates are concerned many of these unemployed people may not realize this and lock themselves into pricier coverage than they need.
Originally published on Tue September 17, 2013 9:57 am
Throughout the Syrian war, President Obama has insisted that President Bashar Assad must go. But now, the U.S. may want, or even need, Assad to remain in power for a while longer so he can oversee the dismantling of his chemical weapons stockpile.
"For the sake of the Syrian people, the time has come for President Assad to step aside," Obama said back on Aug. 18, 2011, in his first explicit call for Assad's ouster, something the U.S. president went on to repeat on multiple occasions.
Teacher shortages continue to increase across the state despite small progress made last session via legislation that would allow alternative certification for special education teachers through the use of a "boot camp."
Since the state Board of Education approved the boot camps in the spring, the department has approved five providers and offered two boot camps itself, serving just over 100 participants.
Oklahoma State University has appointed a former NCAA official to investigate alleged misconduct in the Cowboy football program.
OSU President Burns Hargis and the Board of Regents announced Monday that Charles E. Smrt will lead an independent review of alleged violations reported by Sports Illustrated.
Originally published on Tue September 17, 2013 9:04 am
Aaron Alexis, the 34-year-old man believed responsible for Monday's shooting rampage that killed 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard, was a former full-time Navy reservist who had obtained a concealed-carry permit in Texas and was arrested three years ago for illegally discharging a weapon.

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Bunny-napped! (From Basildon Recorder)
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6:30am Wednesday 25th December 2013 in News
A HEARTBROKEN toddler is desperately appealing for help after his toy bunny went missing at Basildon Hospital.
Jack Fleet, three, was attending his mum's hospital appointment when the much-loved toy, which he has had since he was born at the same hospital, went missing.
Realising their mistake when they got home, mumVictoria Fleet drove back to the hospital and searched the car park, but found nothing.
The next morning she rang the hospital's switchboard and to her delight found someone who had seen the toy, sitting on top of a ticket machine.
That delight was short-lived as the switchboard rang back to say someone had seen the toy being taken away.
Mrs Fleet said she wanted to reunite the pair for Christmas.
She said: "I want to appeal to the person who took him to please return him to me.
"Jack is missing Bunny terribly, and it's breaking my heart seeing him so upset." Basildon Hospital sent out an internal memo to all staff asking them to keep an eye out for the toy.
He went missing on Wednesday, December 18.
If you have seen him, contact Basildon's chief reporter Caroline Tilley at the Echo newsdesk on 01268 469379.
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danger2013 says...
4:05pm Wed 25 Dec 13
Southend Andy says...
6:34pm Wed 25 Dec 13
DogsMessInLeigh says...
missing since the 18th...not much chance of finding it now...i know certain toys are important to children, so i think i would have brought another as a replacement....every
one would be happy, besides if found you don't know where its been.
10:34am Thu 26 Dec 13
Devils Advocate says...
9:07pm Thu 26 Dec 13
SaveOurStanford says...
6:58pm Wed 1 Jan 14
Kim Gandy says...
Southend Andy wrote:oh come on, be a bit nicer. I know what it's like when a kid's much loved toy goes missing. At that age, these toys have real meaning.
Kids lose toys every day & you don't see there parent bleet on about it to a newspaper. Come on echo this is not really news worthy. Not a good picture aswell & how many of this toy must have been sold? I have kids & if they lose one yes they are upset but after an hour or so they are fine & get another toy from there toy box.
As for a story, it may not be much of a story to you but if it gets found and returned, it will make far more heart warming reading than constant arson, stabbings and other loony activity.
Frankly I quite like these stories - it makes a refreshing break from the usual doom and gloom.
I hope somebody has the consideration to return this toy soon.
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Option 1 looks fine in my book.
I would guess the 3/4" PVC is for condensate, do you have an AHU above nearby?
I've read the previous posts regarding this conversion, and I'm hoping to get some expert advice on my specific problem. I'm converting my master bath single vanity to double vanity, and the new double vanity has drawers in the middle preventing me from using a common drain on a single p-trap (that would've been too easy). Please see the below photo of my current (less than impressive) plumbing:
The cutout section is between two studs, and the 2" drain is right up against a stud. The vent goes straight up the wall and to the roof from here. I have no idea what the 3/4" PVC duct-taped to the 2" drain pipe is for??
I'm looking at two potential ways to get where I need to be to have two drains for my two sinks.
Option #1 - 45 degree bends to allow use of double fixture sanitary tee
Option #2 - stacked sanitary tee
I will need to go through the stud on the right side with both the drain and supply lines for the second sink. My two questions:
#1 - What is the 3/4" PVC for? It comes out of the slab and goes straight up, but does not exit in the attic.
#2 - Which of my two options is the better choice? Are both bad?
Also, any additional concerns/considerations?
Your advice is greatly appreciated!
Option 1 looks fine in my book.
I would guess the 3/4" PVC is for condensate, do you have an AHU above nearby?
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Option 1 - You are using a double san tee, it should be a double fixture tee. You won't find one with a 2" barrel and 1 1/2" branches, you would need to get a 2" and put bushings in the branches.
Option 2 - If you turn the elbow on the right out of the wall rather than going up and then out you will be fine (if not symmetrical), assuming the bottom of the trap will clear the cabinet. By going up and then out you take the vent out of play, which is not legal and creates a situation where the trap may siphon.
See Section 908.3: https://www2.iccsafe.org/states/Virg..._Frameset.html
Option 2 is not legal.
Turning the drain upwards creates an S trap.
If you are considering wet venting one teel over the other, the vertical would need to be a 2" pipe.
In UPC plumbing, option 1 would need a double fixture fitting, not a sancross.
The drain does NOT have to directly behind the sink's opening, so you should be able to put the back to back fixture fitting in the vertical riser, and then offset back to the sink inside the cabinet.
Here is an example of a double lave with an offset.
2" to the bottom of the fixture fitting, the rest of the pipe is 1-1/2"
Ok, I have two follow up questions. I cut out a larger section of drywall to do all the work today and made two interesting (to me, at least) discoveries.
First, the 3/4" PVC pipe I was puzzled by in my original post, seems to just end a few inches up. It's not capped, and I have no idea what it is for? From the lack of obvious stench, I don't believe it's connected to the drainage system. It's just sticking up from the slab right next to the 2" drain.
Secondly, the copper water supply lines (1/2") have a 12" long 3/4" extension, that go nowhere. They're capped and the only thing I can think of is that they were put there to allow them to be affixed to the studs for support? I plan on running the lines through the studs on the left and right, so they'll be supported by the studs. Anything I should be aware of before removing these 3/4" capped extensions?
Again, thank you all for your advice!
The copper 3/4" pipes with caps are water hammer chambers meant to prevent water hammer.
They tend to fill up, so we use mechanical hammer arrestors now. But since this is for a lav, we don't normally install them there anymore.
It's for a "quick closing" valve.
The 3/4" PVC, it could be for a p-trap that needs priming, or it could just be extra.
Pretty strange.
The PVC may just be a "stake" to secure the 3" pipe in position while the concrete was poured.


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Autism Society of Washington Improves The Lives of All Those Affected With ASDWednesday, October 21st, 2009
The Autism Society of Washington has been hard at work this summer. ASW is comprised of a Board of Directors, a Professional Advisory Board, and an Autism Advisory Board. They all work hard to create the best possible resources, advocacy, support, and education to all those affected with autism spectrum disorders, across all ages, and across the state of Washington.
They have recently updated their entire website and it now has all new information and all new resources for all of the individuals, families, and professionals across Washington state. Take a look at their new website, explore, and register with their brand new forum. Connect with people, develop relationships, and learn more and more each time you visit.
There are fully interactive forums with up to date and meaningful topics, there are interactive state maps and local chapter websites across the state, and there is a wealth of information regarding the dissemination of current research and evidence based practice. There is a gallery full of art submitted from individuals with ASD from across Washington, there is a featured teacher tip each month, there's health tips, art projects and cooking activities, and there is even a favorite child quote for the month. As you can probably tell, there really is something for everyone
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ThunderstormLast week's patient was a pro. Actually, Arkana's a retired pro - a forever-homed military working dog who's been back from Afghanistan a couple of years now. Yes, after working for years in the field as a bomb dog, this 13-year-old Belgian Malinois is now living in the lap of luxury as yet another pampered Florida retiree.
With that kind of intro, you'd think it unlikely I'd be using Arkana as an example of any kind of phobia - much less a noise-based anxiety like thunderstorm phobia - but like so many other dogs, this war hero turns into a quivering mess of nerves at the first sign of a storm.
See Also: Why Does My Dog... Get Scared During Storms?
In Arkana's case it's more about the storm and less to do with the noise itself (Fourth of July fireworks don't faze him, for example). The drop in barometric pressure, intensifying winds, and prevalence of static electricity probably play an outsized role. But for most storm phobia sufferers, the sounds of the storm are a big deal too. In fact, for some dogs, this extreme response to a normal feature of everyday summer life is all about the noise itself.Address the Fear Early
Regardless of the exact trigger, treatment of dogs with thunderstorm phobia focuses on changing each canine patient's individual response to the presence of storms. Though drugs can be had (and are sometimes appropriate), the ideal approach is to intervene early on - before this typically progressive condition becomes severe enough to warrant a pharmacological component to the solution.
The goal is to teach storm-phobic dogs to relax during thunderstorms. But that's easier said than done. Especially since the key is to get them to chill -- without inadvertently rewarding them for exhibiting anxious behaviors.
So what's an owner to do?
For starters, every owner needs to know how to identify a thunderstorm phobic dog: pacing, panting, hiding, seeking human company, and shaking quietly are common early signs worthy of early intervention. Indeed, the condition need never be allowed to progress to chewed blinds and broken teeth to warrant serious attention.
Related: Thunderstorm Fears Aren't Always About Noise
Discussing the problem with your veterinarian is the obvious next step. Depending on the severity of the condition, a veterinary behaviorist may even be recommended.
Whatever your veterinarian's exact recommendations, getting dogs to calm down using behavior modification will always be a primary part of the picture. With that bit of the solution in mind - and with Arkana as inspiration - I've put together this short list of commonly recommended items designed to help ratchet down the stress so many of our dogs suffer during this time of the year.
1. Crate. This is the lowest-tech way I know of to keep a dog comfy during a thunderstorm. But not all dogs will naturally seek out this kind of shelter when a storm strikes.
Thundershirt2. The Thundershirt or Anxiety Wrap. These products work by "hugging," a method that's been found to reduce anxiety levels the same way swaddling helps infants. It doesn't work for all, and for most it does help it won't eliminate anxieties completely, but it's always worth a try.
3. Storm Defender Cape. Everyone seems to have heard of the Thundershirt, but few appear to know what the Storm Defender Cape does. Unlike the Anxiety Wrap or Thundershirt, the Storm Defender Cape works to protect dogs from the static electricity associated with electrical storms. It works like a belted blanket, covering the dogs with a metallic lining designed to deflect the static electricity.
4. DIY static electricity deflector. Want to test the theory? Use one of those metallic-lined thermal blankets you might already own as part of your camping gear. Or if your dog likes to hide under the bed or head off to his crate when it storms, consider covering the top of his crate or the boxspring with a layer of aluminum foil.
I've even made my own "storm defender" blanket to use on last year's storm-phobic foster dog, Rosebud. I simply folded a twin-sized lightweight blanket in half over a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil after securing the foil to the blanket with double-sided tape. I then stitched up the sides and randomly quilted down the middle for good measure. It took me all of a half hour. (But I cheated and used a sewing machine.) During storms we simply covered her with her "thunder-blankie."
5. Doggles. I've heard of some dogs getting used to the tinted version of these goggles for a room-darkening, stress-reducing effect. It's somewhat akin to putting a set of blinkers on a horse so she won't spook at things.
6. Through A Dog's Ear. For stressed-out dogs, these CDs apply a music therapy approach to help reduce anxiety. Simple Mozart piano pieces populate these recordings with the goal of refocusing an angst-ridden dog's attention on something soothing.
I'm sure there are other items designed with the goal of canine relaxation in mind. Do YOU have any more ideas for Arkana?More on Vetstreet.com:
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Definition of Neutropenia – infants
Neutropenia is an abnormally low number of white blood cells called neutrophils. Neutrophils help the body fight infection. This article discusses neutropenia in infants.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed. Low levels of neutrophils occur when the bone marrow cannot replace them as fast as needed. A very severe infection may also prevent the bone marrow from producing more neutrophils.
Signs and tests
A small sample of the baby's blood will be sent to the laboratory for a complete blood count (CBC) and blood differential. A CBC reveals the number and type of cells in the blood. The differential helps determine the number of different types of white blood cells in a blood sample.
The source of the infection should be identified and treated.
Expectations (prognosis)
The outcome of the baby depends on the underlying cause of the neutropenia. Some infections in newborns can be life threatening. However, most infections usually do not cause long-term side effects after the neutropenia goes away or is successfully treated.
Kimberly G Lee, MD, MSc, IBCLC, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 12/18/2009


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Congratulations go out to the Ridgway Elementary School food service program for finishing the school year in the black, with revenues exceeding expenditures by about $3,900.
The financial status of the food service programs at Ridgway Schools has appeared in various news articles over the last three or four months and the news usually wasn't flattering. However, this budget "success" deserves attention. It is a wonderful accomplishment and was the result of efforts by many people.
I would like to thank Donna George and the elementary school staff who made sacrifices, put in extra effort and did what it took to balance the budget. I would also like to thank the parents, community members and vendors who helped the elementary kitchen reach their goal. There are too many to name, but it was inspiring to see so many people chip in to help. To those of you that helped, please know that the school is grateful for your generosity.
Many people contributed to the secondary food service program as well, and I thank you all for your efforts. I am hopeful that the collective work of staff and community members to match goals with a budget will prove successful for the secondary school next year, and already the volunteers on the secondary food service committee are off to a promising start.
The commitment of the school board is to serve the highest quality food to Ridgway students, at a manageable cost. Thank you to everyone who has invested time, energy and money in this endeavor. And the school welcomes new ideas, donations, and volunteers. So, if providing quality meals for students is something you care about, don't hesitate to help.
– Douglas Bissonette, Ridgway Schools Superintendent Mary Posta Reaches Fundraising Halfway Point
To all who are watching, waiting and contributing to the Mary Posta MS quest for adult stem cell treatments in Costa Rica, I want to say THANK YOU for all your best wishes, prayers, and donations. After your help from March 2009 to June 2009, and all the great fundraisers you have thrown for me, I am over halfway now!!! I could not have done this without you. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
I still have a lot to raise yet, but I am looking at the rest as the downhill side now. My goal is to have these treatments by the summer of 2010. With all your help, support, prayers, and "out of the box" suggestions, I truly feel this is a realistic goal. Thank you all once again.
– Mary Posta, Ridgway Fun in the Sun at the 2nd Ridgway River Festival
The second annual Ridgway River Festival, held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Rollans Park, was a raging success! Many folks from Ouray County and the surrounding communities came out to enjoy the first full day of sunshine and to join in a free celebration of the Uncompahgre River. Activities included a whitewater rodeo, a down river race, the Junk of the Unc race, and family fun at the Kid's Eddy. Regional watershed information, live music, local food vendors, and beer from New Belgium and Colorado Boy rounded out the day, which was made possible through the generous contribution of Alpine Bank. Live music sponsored by Great Solar Works, Jagged Edge, Dingo Irrigation and Landscaping, Bridger Construction, and Boquete Outdoor Adventures permeated the festival all day long. Folks gathered on the riverbanks and enjoyed the sweet sounds of Bruce Hayes and Fall Baby while Mountain Mystic Reggae Band's groovy beat had people dancing well into the evening.
Kids and kids at heart enjoyed the face-painting tent, made necklaces at the arts and crafts table and chomped on sweet treats from the sun oven. Young artists were also able to participate in an Andy Goldsworthy-esque art station. Many local youth joined forces to operate Alex's lemonade stand where they served icy cold drinks to benefit pediatric cancer research.
The Watershed Education tent was operated by the Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership, Mountain Studies Institute and Southwest Conservation Corps (all non-profits). They gave out valuable information on initiatives to protect and restore our local waterways, while the silent auction raised money to benefit service projects along the Uncompahgre river corridor.
Festival participants lined the Uncompahgre to watch the day's exciting river events. Craig Adams, who races with a team from Grand Junction, took first place with his racing vessel. David Hasglow, from La Crescent Minn., won the Down River Kayak Competition. Last year's champs, locals Chris and Emma Haaland, won the Inflatables race. Matt Wilson of Telluride took the gold in the Whitewater Rodeo. Ridgway local Willy Krois dominated the Junk of the Unc with his Bob Marley kayak made of cardboard and plastic. Prizes were donated by Jagged Edge, Lupita's Bazaar, Blue Pear, Jackson Kayak and Aire Drybags. Boquete Outdoor Adventures in Panama (owned by a Ridgway local) generously donated the first prize for the Whitewater Rodeo – a seven day kayak trip down Class IV rivers in Panama valued at $1,600.
Congratulations to all other river competition finalists as follows: Down River Kayak 2nd place – Gannon Rickers, 3rd place – Scott Rickers; Inflatables 2nd place – Ruth Stewart and Gang, 3rd place – Pat and Orion Willits; Whitewater Rodeo 2nd place – Willy Krois, 3rd place – Joe Carrol; Junk of the Unc 2nd place – Scott Rickers, Tate Rogers and Crew, 3rd place – Chris Fulsom and Crew; Junk of the Unc Most Original went to Pipe Panic (made of PVC pipes) and S.S.S.S. (made with toilet seats).
The Mosaic Community Project, a local not for profit organization, organized the river festival as a community event, free for all. All beer and food sales were fundraisers for MCP. All sponsorships, river event registration fees, T-shirt sales, river raffle, booth fees and silent auction proceeds are used to produce and sustain the Ridgway River Festival as well as support service projects on the Uncompahgre River.
– Erika Gordon, The Mosaic Community Project


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