Today we (yes the royal we) bring you a "viral" video. A box loving cat.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Our New President
Please check out this great collection of photos from The Boston Globe.
US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama shares a fist bump with Ethan Gibbs, the five year-old son of campaign communication director Robert Gibbs, upon disembarking from his campaign plane at Dulles airport in Chantilly, Virgina, on October 22, 2008. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
Please check out this great collection of photos from The Boston Globe.
US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama shares a fist bump with Ethan Gibbs, the five year-old son of campaign communication director Robert Gibbs, upon disembarking from his campaign plane at Dulles airport in Chantilly, Virgina, on October 22, 2008. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Change is What We NeedWe are changing here at North West Public Radio. Starting November 10th, I will be the local host of All Things Considered. Pretty neat huh? So that leaves me wondering; since I will not be the Weekend Edition Host, if I need to change the title of this blog? "The NWPR Weekender" just implies weekendy kind of stuff (yes weekendy is word... at least to me). Should I keep it or change it? Post a comment. Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear from you.
In case you are wondering about all the shifting host changes here's the situation: Our Morning Edition Host, Gillian has taken another position within the organization, that of Assistant Programing and Operations Manager. So, Sueann, who is the current All Things Considered Host, will move to mornings and take over for Gillian. Now that leaves ATC open for me, Thom Kokenge, to step in. What about Weekend Edition? Our very reliable and talented, mostly fill-in guy, Bruce Bradberry will take over. An excellent line-up of local talent, if I do say so myself. See you on the radio!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
1-Day Pledge Drives Rock
Every public radio station should be doing this. Spend one day, all day, having a pledge drive. It's less expensive for the station, it's easier on the staff, way easier to prepare, and listeners love it. What's not to like? Every station that I know of who has tried it it's worked. With the exception of the stations that say if we don't make the goal we'll be back tomorrow. Because that defeats the 1-day pledge drive purpose. You've got one day folks, so start pledgin'. We made our goal of 2500 pledges. That's a lot of 'em. So, if your public radio station isn't doing it... why the heck not? We think it will work anywhere. Suggest it to your station when you pledge and tell them that it is working (2 successful 1-day drives with more to come) for North West Public Radio.
Every public radio station should be doing this. Spend one day, all day, having a pledge drive. It's less expensive for the station, it's easier on the staff, way easier to prepare, and listeners love it. What's not to like? Every station that I know of who has tried it it's worked. With the exception of the stations that say if we don't make the goal we'll be back tomorrow. Because that defeats the 1-day pledge drive purpose. You've got one day folks, so start pledgin'. We made our goal of 2500 pledges. That's a lot of 'em. So, if your public radio station isn't doing it... why the heck not? We think it will work anywhere. Suggest it to your station when you pledge and tell them that it is working (2 successful 1-day drives with more to come) for North West Public Radio.
Monday, October 20, 2008
You Listen to Us, We Hear You. Or,
Pledge Early and Pledge Often.
My friend Doug, who lives in Portland, is a loyal NPR/OBR (Oregon Public Radio) listener. It's pledge time there too, and he called me to say that he wished he lived back in Ellensburg, WA right now so that he could participate in our one day pledge drive. He went on to say how the pledging just goes on, and on. I told him to call them and let them know when you make your pledge and maybe they'll change.
Well, we heard you, our loyal North West Public Radio listeners. The last one day fund drive
was the best drive we've ever had. So we will do it again, and we want to continue to do the one day pledge drives (please, oh please) and it is because of you, your loyalty to YOUR public radio station, and your desire to hear quality (commercial free), non-biased radio, and your donations to North West Public Radio that keeps the station going... literally.
Pledge DAY, there's only one, is coming up this Thursday, October 23 starting at 5:30 AM and if you like what you are hearing and not hearing, when it comes to long pledge drives, please do your part and pledge early and pledge often.
Pledge Early and Pledge Often.
My friend Doug, who lives in Portland, is a loyal NPR/OBR (Oregon Public Radio) listener. It's pledge time there too, and he called me to say that he wished he lived back in Ellensburg, WA right now so that he could participate in our one day pledge drive. He went on to say how the pledging just goes on, and on. I told him to call them and let them know when you make your pledge and maybe they'll change.
Well, we heard you, our loyal North West Public Radio listeners. The last one day fund drive
was the best drive we've ever had. So we will do it again, and we want to continue to do the one day pledge drives (please, oh please) and it is because of you, your loyalty to YOUR public radio station, and your desire to hear quality (commercial free), non-biased radio, and your donations to North West Public Radio that keeps the station going... literally.Pledge DAY, there's only one, is coming up this Thursday, October 23 starting at 5:30 AM and if you like what you are hearing and not hearing, when it comes to long pledge drives, please do your part and pledge early and pledge often.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Radio; It's All About the Images
One of the many reasons that I choose radio as a career is what I learned from a college professor, and that is how radio is the most visual medium. One of the examples that he used was this:
"Let's say that you tell people (while you are on the radio) that you couldn't believe your eyes when you went into your home office, because your cat had left you a lovely little present on your chair." He went on to explain that some listeners will imagine a nice little box present with a bow and wrapping paper, while others imagine a great big pile of cat poo.
Radio uses these images to transport you too. It's programs like A Prairie Home Companion and This American Life that take you to a place in your imagination every week. Just like the present the cat left us, we can all imagine a different place or thing, but it is really the exact same place or thing, and that makes it even more real to each of us. It's the connection we freely associate to radio with mental images that makes it so appealing and the most visual medium.
That's why I love radio.
One of the many reasons that I choose radio as a career is what I learned from a college professor, and that is how radio is the most visual medium. One of the examples that he used was this:
"Let's say that you tell people (while you are on the radio) that you couldn't believe your eyes when you went into your home office, because your cat had left you a lovely little present on your chair." He went on to explain that some listeners will imagine a nice little box present with a bow and wrapping paper, while others imagine a great big pile of cat poo.Radio uses these images to transport you too. It's programs like A Prairie Home Companion and This American Life that take you to a place in your imagination every week. Just like the present the cat left us, we can all imagine a different place or thing, but it is really the exact same place or thing, and that makes it even more real to each of us. It's the connection we freely associate to radio with mental images that makes it so appealing and the most visual medium.
That's why I love radio.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Re-Thinking Flying
I've seen a video of the massive amount of air traffic over the U.S., but seeing the global amount of air traffic has me amazed. I knew there were a lot of planes taking off daily, but whoa.
Check out just European air traffic.
I just found this very cool site where you can follow either commercial or private flight. Plus view images of air traffic over the U.S. http://flightaware.com/live/. I could check out flights all day. Hey Moms, put that site into you Favorites, so you'll know exactly where your kids flight is the next time they take a flight (saves on worry).
I find this all rather interesting and a little scary. Just think of all those flights going on over your head all day every day. However it does make one realize just how safe air travel really is.
I've seen a video of the massive amount of air traffic over the U.S., but seeing the global amount of air traffic has me amazed. I knew there were a lot of planes taking off daily, but whoa.
Check out just European air traffic.
I just found this very cool site where you can follow either commercial or private flight. Plus view images of air traffic over the U.S. http://flightaware.com/live/. I could check out flights all day. Hey Moms, put that site into you Favorites, so you'll know exactly where your kids flight is the next time they take a flight (saves on worry).
I find this all rather interesting and a little scary. Just think of all those flights going on over your head all day every day. However it does make one realize just how safe air travel really is.
Monday, September 22, 2008
We Are Tiny
After watching this video I feel so insignificant in the whole universal order of things. Plus I'm rather small as beings on this planet go.
Well, at least I'm bigger than some things.
I feel better now.
After watching this video I feel so insignificant in the whole universal order of things. Plus I'm rather small as beings on this planet go.
Well, at least I'm bigger than some things.
I feel better now.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Another Great Voice
The other day, September 9th to be exact, I was listening to PRI'S "The World" and I heard this angelic, sweet, yet powerful singing voice during the Global Hit segment. His name is Gurrumul.
He is an Australian Aboriginal artist who has such a compelling voice that it doesn't matter that I can't understand the words he sings, but I wish I did because his voice is so compelling. Funny how I've always wanted a deep resonating voice, but find his voice very much worthy of jealousy.
Take some time to enjoy this great artist.
The other day, September 9th to be exact, I was listening to PRI'S "The World" and I heard this angelic, sweet, yet powerful singing voice during the Global Hit segment. His name is Gurrumul.
He is an Australian Aboriginal artist who has such a compelling voice that it doesn't matter that I can't understand the words he sings, but I wish I did because his voice is so compelling. Funny how I've always wanted a deep resonating voice, but find his voice very much worthy of jealousy.
Take some time to enjoy this great artist.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The Voice is Gone
You've heard him, but you may not know the name. Don LaFontaine, AKA, "The Voice of God" or "Thunder Throat", died September 1, 2008.
I have known about Mr. LaFontaine and his career for many years and have had a jealousy for his distinctive voice since I first heard him on a movie trailer. I've tried to mimic his voice, but it is at such a difficult register and there is a timbre that is impossible for me to recreate. All I know is that if I had his voice, I'd be doing what he did. Use it to the best of my ability.
He was remembered on many programs carried on North West Public Radio. Morning Edition, All Things Considered, On The Media, and Studio 360, oh and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
I don't have much to say, just that he will be missed and that there are many of us who aspire to be like him. Rest in peace.
You've heard him, but you may not know the name. Don LaFontaine, AKA, "The Voice of God" or "Thunder Throat", died September 1, 2008.
I have known about Mr. LaFontaine and his career for many years and have had a jealousy for his distinctive voice since I first heard him on a movie trailer. I've tried to mimic his voice, but it is at such a difficult register and there is a timbre that is impossible for me to recreate. All I know is that if I had his voice, I'd be doing what he did. Use it to the best of my ability.
He was remembered on many programs carried on North West Public Radio. Morning Edition, All Things Considered, On The Media, and Studio 360, oh and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
I don't have much to say, just that he will be missed and that there are many of us who aspire to be like him. Rest in peace.
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