Local business ad reaches Leno show Oct 28, 2009
Which radio station do you listen to. WRJB-FM. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Maxine Locker Oct 25, 2009
She also published an on going blog titled Maxine s Radio Weblog. Maxine is survived by her loving son, Bruce Locker of Coos Bay: granddaughter, Maren Lyles and great-granddaughter, Niya Lyles of Chico, Calif. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
Kalona Business Specialty Items - Appliance Barn- 14/15 cu ft freezer, Cedar Grove Fabrics-family cookbook, Buzz Miller Distributor, Eastside Feed, Everybody's Clothing, Farmer's Electric-tabletop grill, Farmer's Supply- John Deere toys, Gehman Photography-inspirational canvas wrap, Radio Shack- amplified cordless phones, Niff's Nature Nook-Roman Co angel statue, 1st Class Apparel-Red Hat Society bag w, Cherry Blossom-candle ing can, Willow Creek-Pumpkin Spice candle sories gift basket, Creative... (Kalona News, IA)
City Beat (5) Oct 18, 2009
Speakers include Plain Dealer editor Susan Goldberg, WMJI radio s Jimmy Malone, and television anchor Tim White. Contact Debby Samples at 216-623-3456, ext. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Police: Calif. mom shoots her young sons, kills 1 Oct 18, 2009
Los Angeles woman shoots her young sons, killing 1 - California - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Friends of the library book sale is next week Oct 17, 2009
Mid Coast Radio Controlled Flyers will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the First National Bank Community Room. Book sale. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Bakugan Hits Toys R Us Oct 17, 2009
Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. (IGN PS2)
The Uncommon Woman Oct 14, 2009
Diane Downing puts focus on comfort, feeling of home. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Behind the old-time veneer, see an essential country store Oct 11, 2009
As if on cue, Born Country by Alabama began playing on the radio when I walked in. But almost immediately my attention was diverted by a museum s worth of taxidermy - bear, moose, wolves, deer, fish, pheasants, you name it. (Boston Globe)
I think Top Gear should have the Dalai Lama on the show as a star in a reasonably... Oct 10, 2009
(Carolla chatteredmonths ago on his radio show, however. Filming begins this week on the pilot. (Multichannel News)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 8 Oct 9, 2009
Wellesley Hills FRS Radio Net meets regularly on the air every Wednesday at 9 p.m., on FRS Channel 8 (sub code 0 or off) to discuss emergency preparedness, neighborhood news and other items of social interest in Wellesley. For more information, tune in or call 781-235-2055. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Growing - and shrinking - pains in downtown Muscatine Oct 8, 2009
He said he s promoted downtown shopping extensively on a local radio show, staged social events to get people on Second Street and even helped create and distribute a free newsletter about the downtown. A large stuffed gorilla sits at the front door of his business, attracting attention to the colorful storefront a call to passers-by to come in take a look. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Rick Steves: Marvelous markets of Provence Oct 5, 2009
Rick Steves ( ) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. E-mail comments to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
NFL PLAYERS Debuts Player Caricature Line Oct 2, 2009
NFL PLAYERS activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships and promotions, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and internet. For more information, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tech treasure Oct 1, 2009
Radio DJ describes tsunami. Woman rescued from quake rubble. (BBC News -- Technology)
Heeeere's Glenn! When the Lunatic Fringe Tries Comedy Sep 18, 2009
He hosted a morning radio show called Captain Beck and the A-Team and asked listeners to mail raw eggs to the station. I deeply suspect that William Jennings Bryan opened speeches by making balloon animals. (Time.com)
Hot Springs businesses collaborate to nab bad check writers Sep 10, 2009
Fall River County Sheriff Jeff Tarrell, however, confirmed the couple was later apprehended by Hot Springs VAMC police officers, who heard of the incident over the radio and then noticed the couple s Ford Taurus at the VA.. Tarrell said the VA police stopped the couple to question them, and once they confirmed their identity were able to seize the merchandise they purchased with bad checks from Wanda s Finds. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Beware the dog-nappers, and take steps to protect your pet Sep 10, 2009
Call the local TV station, radio station and newspaper and ask to have a Web post put out about your missing pet. Careful purchase. (USA Today -- Life)
Dragon*Con brings out enthusiasts' inner geek Sep 7, 2009
"Other parts we got from Lowe's. The backpack is made from radio parts; my dad is in the radio business, and he got some old radio parts for us. And yard sale gadgets.". She said she was a Steampunker before she knew what Steampunking was. (CNN -- Tech)
Threshermen's reunion in Pontiac is a place for entertainment and education Sep 4, 2009
The Belleville couple was heading home after a trip to a Cubs game in Chicago when they heard on the radio about the show. They decided to detour to Threshermen's Park, north of Pontiac. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Concert recordings to be aired in radio series on KBSU and KISU in the fall ... Oakley Valley Arts Council presents "The 1940's Radio Hour," at 7:30 p.m. NOV. 5-7, 9-10, 12-13 and at 2 p.m NOV. 14 at Howells Opera House, 160 N. Blaine Ave. Directed by Steven Tuft. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Debora Iyall and the Story Behind R... Sep 4, 2009
Their hit A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing) made it all the way up to number 35 on the Radio and Records chart. Casey Kasem] announced it and it was like Woooow. (Suite101.com)
Full Story Sep 2, 2009
Fire crews earlier set backfires and sprayed fire retardant at Mount Wilson, which is also the site of at least 20 television transmission towers, radio and cell phone antennas. The observatory is home to giant telescopes and several multimillion-dollar university programs in its role as both a landmark for its discoveries and a thriving modern center for astronomy. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Firefighters gain on blaze near Los Angeles Sep 2, 2009
Fire crews set backfires and sprayed fire retardant at Mount Wilson, home to at least 20 television transmission towers, radio and cell phone antennas, and the century-old Mount Wilson Observatory ... If the flames hit the mountain, some cell phone service and TV and radio transmissions would be disrupted. (FOX 11, AZ)
Recession dims the glow at WGBH Sep 1, 2009
Today, the nonprofit is coming to grips with the economic realities of operating radio and television stations in a recession ... Jim Lewis, an Oregon-based fund-raising consultant who has worked for WGBH and other public TV and radio stations around the country, said the Boston station s plight is not unusual. (Boston Globe)
Calif. residents return to rubble as fires spread Sep 1, 2009
Fire crews set backfires and sprayed fire retardant at Mount Wilson, home to at least 20 television transmission towers, radio and cell phone antennas, and the century-old Mount Wilson Observatory ... If the flames hit the mountain, cell phone service and TV and radio transmissions would be disrupted, but the extent was unclear. (Albany Times Union)
Nigeria: The Evil Claws of Piracy [analysis] Aug 31, 2009
Sampling too is considered piracy; therefore, radio and nightclub disc jockeys along with other "samplers" are not exempt from copyright laws. Each song they use must be authorized- even if the CD is made by a legitimate manufacturer. (allAfrica.com)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
11Food for thought: GECAC's annual dinner meeting, Avalon Hotel rence Center, 16 W. 10th St., features guest speaker Juan Williams, senior correspondent and political analyst for National Public Radio and Fox News. Social hour, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. For tickets and information, call 870-5416. (Erie Times-News, PA)
America's best flea markets Aug 26, 2009
Gigi's find: A portable radio. "I love how [it] is part gadget, part accessory: It swings closed into a ring shape you can carry around like a purse as it plays. I got it years ago at Brimfield for $15.". (CNN)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
Radio City Music Hall 00004000 New York, New York Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theatre, not just in the United States, but in the world. Over 300 million people have come to Radio City to enjoy stage shows, movies, concerts and special events - which means there has been a lot of traffic through this very public restroom. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Paper Radio: Gypsy, a rare cat Aug 19, 2009
Current Gaylord Weather. Is the national economy turning around. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
WWII enthusiast helps theatre Aug 17, 2009
The fascination of the era began for Smith when his elderly friend, Jeff Perry, who had served in Vietnam, showcased his old 1950s radio and informed him of the history behind it all. Smith began a radio collection of his own and currently owns over 50 of the antiques. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Fed Steps Back (Slowly) Aug 14, 2009
Whether it's through leaflets, radio announcements, or in person, the message is clear: Those who vote will face harsh consequences. One Taliban commander said militants would cut off any finger that is stained with the indelible ink that marks that someone voted. (Slate)
That's quite a collectionof McMemories Aug 13, 2009
McDonald's produced only a few items of Archie McDonald merchandise before a lawsuit by a radio disc jockey with a similar name forced the company to retire the character. Mr. Bracken can display only a few hundred items of his collection at a time in the family room of his home, with the rest packed in bins in his basement and storage areas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brooks & Dunn are done Aug 12, 2009
Carolla was co-host of "Loveline," the syndicated radio show and MTV series featuring Dr. Drew Pinsky. He replaced Howard Stern in 12 markets after the shock jock left for satellite radio in 2006 ... The 45-year-old comedian has been hosting a popular podcast since his radio show was canceled by CBS earlier this year. (Erie Times-News, PA)
16 years after massacre, Brown's Chicken rebuilds Aug 10, 2009
Portillo started a radio talk show and promoted legislation that laid out penalties for crimes against workers who serve the public. The legislation didn't pass, and Portillo turned his focus to his struggling company. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Warsaw announces Riverfest schedule Aug 8, 2009
Raised on Radio, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Jared Harness, 8 p.m. to midnight. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Aug 7, 2009
Stage entertainment includes Beck Boys from 1 to 3 p.m., Raised on Radio from 4 to 7 p.m. and Jared Harness from 8 p.m. to midnight. Call 217-256-3214 for more information. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
98 ways to love Lucy Aug 6, 2009
" But of course! No one had better timing than Lucy. Fans get a taste of her slapstick genius through Komedy Kollege at Lucy's Birthday Celebration. Diane Vincent, the Universal Studios sanctioned Lucy impressionist, will direct participants through three routines, including the famous pantomime mirror scene between Lucy and Harpo Marx. Every Lucy fest also offers fans rare treats. Two all-but-forgotten 1970s comedy hours with Lucy will be shown on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., "Lucy Gets Lucky" with... (Erie Times-News, PA)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Nothing ventured, nothing gained Aug 6, 2009
Our new store (hopefully stores) will combine traditional hobbies like model building and trains with games, radio control planes, helicopters, cars and trucks along with collectible gaming and plain old toys ... I also had commitments from local model, radio control and gaming clubs to show up and I was pretty sure my wife intended to stop by. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
42nd annual Western Ill. Threshers show set this week near Hamilton Aug 4, 2009
There are games for kids by WCAZ radio at 1:30 p.m. and the parade at 3 p.m.. In addition to evening entertainment, a bluegrass jamming tent is planned near the general store all weekend. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
As violin swells, a life devoted to music fades Aug 2, 2009
Sidney collected much, much more: antique musical instruments with an emphasis on guitars, antique clocks dating to the 1700s, antique furnishings of all kinds and ham radio equipment. "He had a ham radio setup that was more powerful than the local radio stations," Kaiser said ... "He talked all over the world. He had a tremendous radio collection when he died.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale has something for everyone Jul 31, 2009
The WFMU radio station record fair, he says, is three days long and it s kind of a carnival of music and live bands, and record dealers. We started doing them and did really well. (Boston Globe)
Get ready for a National Night Out on the town Jul 31, 2009
Back by popular request at this year s National Night Out will be Boston s favorite radio station for hits of the 60s and 70s, Oldies 103. 3 FM. In addition to playing the great music that everyone enjoys, the Oldies 103 Street Team will be on hand with the ever-popular Prize Wheel. (Amesbury News, MA)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Jul 30, 2009
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The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
net, Rovia, WorldVentures, Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, FOX Sports Radio, NTN Buzztime, Inc., VegasInsider, World Championship of Fantasy Football, The World Poker Store, Legendary Auctions, Golf Now powered by The Golf Channel, JetBlue, World Series of Poker Academy, Magellan Jet, Alchemy 3, Bluff Media, World Poker Association, Playboy Golf, and Imperial Jets ... The FOX Sports Radio Network, based in Sherman Oaks, Calif ... is a division of Premiere Radio Networks in partnership with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spike Lee defends free speech on Venezuela visit Jul 26, 2009
Chavez has increasingly clashed with Venezuela's private media, endorsing plans to revoke the licenses of 240 radio stations after officials said they didn't update their registrations. Regulators also have begun a series of investigations into Globovision _ the only strongly anti-Chavez TV channel on the open airwaves _ that could lead to its closure. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stockholm, Sweden Jul 25, 2009
Rick Steves writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. E-mail him at rick@ricksteves. (CNN -- Travel)
Noble past, present Jul 23, 2009
writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. E-mail him at , or write to him c/o P.O. Box 2009, Edmonds, Wash. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
This American Life John Smith Showtime Showtime Presents in association withChicago Public Radio, Killer Films, Inc., Left/Right, Inc.Christopher Wilcha, DirectorAdam Beckman, Director. Top Chef The Last Supper Bravo Magical Elves, BravoSteve Hrynewicz, Director. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
VICKERS/A cure for any ailment Jul 16, 2009
The popularity of Hadacol was so great that a song titled "The Hadacol Boogie" was composed and played quite often on radio. Those who suffered from pain in the lower lumbar region of the spine declared that they found great relief by taking a medicine called Doan's Pills. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Parade of tractors leads to show Jul 14, 2009
Jahnke anchors the Wisconsin Farm Report, heard weekdays on Madison-based flagship radio stations WTDY AM and 106 ... Antique tractor drivers are also invited to join farm broadcaster Max Armstrong from RFD-TV and WGN radio Wednesday for a 30-mile tractor ride from the show to Alliant Energy Center in Madison where the 20th annual National Red Power Roundup will take place ... Curt Pernat, chairman of the heritage equipment committee for the upcoming show, said the tractor drives have been quite... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
American life Jul 10, 2009
Radio 4: Saturdays, 1130. Second weekly edition on Thursdays, 1100 (some weeks only). (BBC News -- Americas)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"Blessings and condolences to the Jackson family. I agree with everyone... the media circus is over and Michael is able to rest, finally in peace. May the true love in your heart live forever. Thank you for the incredible music that we will always remember. In my workplace, we've been singing along with the radio today, ever since the sad news broke. We were remembering the first time we saw the 'Billie Jean' video on MTV. I remember thinking, how does he get the cement to light up like that?!... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Services Directory Jul 5, 2009
TV, RADIO, VCR REPAIR HOOK IT UP ELECTRONICS, CARRY IN or IN HOME SERVICE, Flat Screen TVs Installed and TV Upgrades CALL (321) 722-1221. (Florida Today)
Nine takes a ratings beating Jul 1, 2009
The expensive, panel-style This Afternoon - which features the former prime time news reader Mark Ferguson, Andrew Daddo and the former radio journalist Katrina Blowers - was the debut prime-time project of the new Nine News director Mark Calvert ... au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/nine-takes-a-ratings-beating/2009/07/01/1246127563459 ... au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/nines-strategic-shift/2009/06/29/1246127464646. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nine's strategic shift Jun 30, 2009
Hosted by television and radio personality Andrew Daddo, newsreader Mark Ferguson and newcomer Katrina Blowers, it promises (unsurprisingly) a mix of news, entertainment stories, "topical talking points" and interviews ... au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/nines-strategic-shift/2009/06/29/1246127464646. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mourning a Brilliant, Troubling Idol Jun 29, 2009
Jackson was crowned the King of Pop back before new media helped crack the monolith of radio pop into innumerable subgenres, from hip-hop and house to praise rock and adult contemporary. But the old-media monarch showed, one last time, that he still reigned: the world stopped for him for a few hours on June 25. (Time.com)
Jacko's wealth Jun 27, 2009
The irony is that with music channels and radio stations replaying his greatest hits, Sony, his record label, may re-issue the songs that made his name and his fortune. Once again, the Michael Jackson machine will generate money. (BBC News -- Business)
Countdown begins to July 4 festivities Jun 26, 2009
Ray Hendryx, owner/operator of KALP and KVLF radio stations, will be the parade s grand marshal. Floats, cars, pickups, tractors, horses, wagons, bicycles and marchers will congregate at Sul Ross Avenue and North 5th Street just before 4 p.m. Kiwanians will identify and tag each vehicle and every participant so they can be judged. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Briefs: Make your dog a star Thursday Jun 24, 2009
Thousands of amateur radio, or ham, operators across the country will demonstrate their emergency communications capabilities during Field Day operations Saturday and Sunday. The Green Valley Amateur Radio Club will hold Field Day operations in the meeting room at the Green Valley Fire District Headquarters Building next to Fire Station No. 152 on the southeastern corner of Camino del Sol and Camino Encanto. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
In the Smokies’ bear country, an artistic retreat Jun 21, 2009
All rooms have queen beds, air conditioning, a reading chair, radio, television, and a whirlpool tub. Hippensteal s studio on the second floor also serves as a gallery, supplementing two galleries and a frame shop he operates nearby. (Boston Globe)
Taste of Hanover will feature a wide-ranging menu Jun 18, 2009
Other highlights scheduled for Hanover Day include a Zumba demonstration; XCEL Taekwondo of Hanover will demonstrate martial arts; Radio Disney will arrive at 11 a.m. to play music, host games, give out prizes and a chance to win tickets to the sold-out Jonas Brothers concert in Boston; and the Walnut Hill Garden Club will give a presentation on invasive plant species and offer free face painting. The Hanover High School Jazz Band will perform at 10 a.m.; the South Shore Natural Science Center... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Goodbye, Rabbit Ears? Not So Fast Jun 16, 2009
I don't know where anyone got the idea that you wouldn't need an antenna anymore, but I heard a CNN radio reporter say it the day of the changeover. I think this story was to correct all the incorrect info that the reporters were putting out there. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Jewelers join new gold rush; scrap inventory as sales slump Jun 1, 2009
John Henne, owner of Henne Jewelers in Shadyside, which typically serves a high-income clientele, said his store has begun advertising on radio and in newspapers that it buys jewelry. During what he calls the we buy gold craze, Henne thought it was important to get the word out that he has always bought jewelry, either selling it for scrap or to resell as fine estate jewelry. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
