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Don’t jump onto a sinking ship

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Art Stone

In 2007, a guy named Sam Zell took over Tribune Company in Chicago – the company that owned WGN, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Tribune, the L.A. Times, 23 TV stations and had been part owner of the WB TV network (and other assorted media … Continue reading →

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Rusty Humphries goes Local

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Art Stone

Tom Taylor is reporting that Rusty Humphries has accepted a job in Atlanta, working evenings for WGST (owned by Clear Channel).  WGST-AM goes to 1000 watts after the sun goes down, which still covers most of the Atlanta Metro area.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Streaming, Radio Biz | 2 Comments

Presidential Books

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Art Stone

The Democratic mouth orifices on the media are suggesting that George W Bush writing a book is somehow demeaning to the Presidency and milking the country for personal gain. Let’s Review History Post employment books written by Former Presidents or … Continue reading →

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$1.41.26+

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Art Stone

While we have been distracted by the election, the Federal Reserve voted to create $600 billion out of thin air in order to buy up U.S. Treasury Securities in order to keep interest rates from rising – by flooding the … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Global Finance, State of Fear-mongering | 4 Comments

Google News improvements

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Art Stone

If you have used Google News in the past, the political bias is pretty blatant – but they have partially fixed that. If you discarded using it in the past, give it another look. If you are logged in to … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Death of Old Media | 3 Comments

Alvin Greene Lost!

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Art Stone

The guy who mysteriously won the South Carolina Democratic Primary for U.S. Senator lost his race yesterday, a story which the news people probably swerved to avoid mentioning. Since I don’t swerve, the big question is “So how many people … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Death of Old Media, Obama Nation | 4 Comments

Obama = Keynesian?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Art Stone

I haven’t laughed so hard in months

Posted in American Politics, Obama Nation | 6 Comments

KVI – “No Apologies”

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Art Stone

KVI-AM in Seattle, Washington has as its slogan “Conservative Talk…No Apologies!”. As of next Monday, KVI is dropping Conservative Talk to switch to AM “oldies” music. So Sorry.

Posted in Internet Streaming, Radio Biz | 5 Comments

O’Donnell to WDEL-AM – We will crush you

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Art Stone

Christine O’Donnell is the Tea Party’s choice for U.S. Senator in Delaware.   WDEL-AM is the locally owned news/talk station in Wilmington and the highest rated (WILM-AM is owned by Clear Channel). WDEL’s programming is all locally produced until the sun … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Internet Streaming, Radio Biz | 1 Comment

Cost of Living increase is a right, right?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Art Stone

Rush slipped in a very disturbing item in his list today of “bad things the Democrats have done”….   He bemoaned that for two years there has been no cost of living increase, and that’s the work of the Democrats. First, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Internet Streaming, Obama Nation, Radio Biz | 9 Comments

Minimum Testing Times

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Art Stone

The problem:  people not really doing a test, but just clicking “It Worked” because they want to be helpful.   This is especially destructive when a brand new volunteer wants to make a good impression and completes 35 tests in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Streaming | 7 Comments

Where did Neal Boortz go?

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Art Stone

He went to Disneyland! Last week, I reactivated the Libertarian category – Larry Elder is back, and Free Talk Live is picking up a lot of affiliates.   Let me know of any I’ve overlooked – the criteria is they call … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Internet Streaming | 2 Comments

Two things you may not know about Deepwater Horizon

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Art Stone

Deepwater Horizon burning and sinking in the Gulf of Mexico wasn’t the only thing it ever did. In September 2009, Deepwater Horizon made national news when BP announced it had discovered a huge oil field at 35,000 feet under the … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Energy, Obama Nation | 2 Comments

14th and 15th amendments? Can I get a hint?

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Art Stone

Christine O’Donnell’s latest “debate” Not only doesn’t she understand the 1st Amendment and the context of Jefferson’s “Separation of church and state” letter, but she has no idea what the 14th and 15th amendments are about. Jefferson was not the … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics | 5 Comments

WRKO Blogger Contest

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Art Stone

WRKO in Boston is holding a “Political Blogger” contest. The first step of the process is to submit an example of something you’ve written that is 500 words or less. What should I submit? [The reward for “winning” is a … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Internet Streaming, Radio Biz | 4 Comments