Re: [Internetradio] WGBH buys PRI

2012-07-26 Thread jfiglio1
I would say not much. WGBH supplies a lot of the PRI programming already, so operationally at least has been driving the network for some time already. The report says that they will each continue to operate separately, so perhaps this provides some additional revenue for PRI (and WGBH) to

Re: [Internetradio] On-demand Web access to BBCWS programming eliminated during Olympics

2012-07-25 Thread jfiglio1
Considering the vise grip that Olympic corporate has over the use of its content, symbols et al, this is hardly surprising--even if one regrets the disruptive effect it has on other, far more important matters. In watching and hearing the reports from London, I very much think that New York

[Internetradio] New Tivoli Radio App

2012-07-10 Thread jfiglio1
It's available for iPhone and Google users and provides ten stations in ten categories. Designed to try and help listeners whittle down the 18000 or so choices to just the best ones, Tivoli uses data from the choices of buyers of its own NetWorks internet radio to craft the top 100.

[Internetradio] RNW Farewell

2012-06-29 Thread jfiglio1
It was a classy, inspired, quintessentially RNW move to open a shortwave frequency for North America for one last evening. I shut off the internet radio, set up the Eton E1 in the veranda (it's summer here) and luxuriated in a strong, clear RNW signal from Bonaire on 6165 kHz., just like the

[Internetradio] NYTimes.com: New Hits Needed; Apply to NPR

2012-06-19 Thread jfiglio1
This page was sent to you by: jfigl...@nycap.rr.com. NPR tries to skew younger... New Hits Needed; Apply to NPR http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/19/arts/npr-looks-to-new-shows-like-ask-me-another.html?emc=eta1 -- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL

Re: [Internetradio] More on the CBC cuts

2012-04-04 Thread jfiglio1
Yeah, but not to be overly cynical, who--other than perhaps China--wants to reach North America on shortwave and has the budget that will allow them to purchase Sackville time. John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY Richard Cuff rdc...@gmail.com wrote: Eww - One wonders if Babcock (ex-VT,

[Internetradio] Monocle 24

2012-03-20 Thread jfiglio1
I've been studying the newest ABC Radio National schedule and became interested in a new overnight feature referenced in that schedule as Monocle. So, I've done some investigating and this is what I've learned. Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a premium media brand with magazine, web,

Re: [Internetradio] Monocle 24

2012-03-20 Thread jfiglio1
Thanks for jogging my memory. I do recall your discussing this now. I think it was highlighted also by RNMN which sadly goes out of business soon. Another option among a wealth of options. jaf Richard Cuff rdc...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, I mentioned it a few months back when it first

Re: [Internetradio] Shameless Self-Promotion Department

2012-01-06 Thread jfiglio1
Thank you. Not at this time. Our first effort will be to have a web site with updates and ancillary information that couldn't be fitted into the book. However, the idea is a good one and will be further explored. Best regards and thanks for getting in touch. John xplore...@yahoo.com

[Internetradio] Shameless Self-Promotion Department

2012-01-05 Thread jfiglio1
Andy Sennitt has reviewed a new book on the Media Network weblog. http://blogs.rnw.nl/medianetwork/sitemap/review-the-worldwide-listening-guide-5th-edition ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com

[Internetradio] An Excellent Reason to Book an Australian Trip!

2011-12-02 Thread jfiglio1
http://www.abc.net.au/commercial/events/content/event/Ira_Glass.html John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY ___ Internetradio mailing list Internetradio@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/internetradio To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail

[Internetradio] We Probably Don't Because of the Time Difference, But...

2011-11-30 Thread jfiglio1
DO YOU GO TO BED WITH PHILLIP? It's okay if you do. Thousands of people around the country each night share the pleasure of slipping under the sheets with Phillip in their ear after he has hosted Late Night Live for the past two decades. His official 20 year anniversary behind the mic

[Internetradio] Internet Radio Holiday Gift Ideas

2011-11-22 Thread jfiglio1
Looks like this segment of the consumer electronics marketplace is stirring to life again. http://www.kurthanson.com/news/more-choices-ever-internet-radio-enthusiasts John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY ___ Internetradio mailing list

Re: [Internetradio] [Swprograms] Fwd: [NASWA] Media Network panel at Radio Day 2011

2011-11-18 Thread jfiglio1
These all seem to look pretty much the same from place to place, don't they? Richard Cuff rdc...@gmail.com wrote: FYI... Richard -- Forwarded message -- From: mikebarraclough barraclough.m...@googlemail.com Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM Subject: [NASWA] Media

[Internetradio] BBCWS Streams Now Unitary on Sirius/XM

2011-11-17 Thread jfiglio1
Sirius/XM never seems to publicize these things--either before or after the fact--but after the seasonal clock adjustments, it is apparent that Sirius/XM has dropped its former practice of using the PRI feed on Sirius-subscribed radios and the Americas stream on XM-subscribed radios. It is now

Re: [Internetradio] BBCWS Streams Now Unitary on Sirius/XM

2011-11-17 Thread jfiglio1
Interesting. I'm not sure that Audience Relations isn't confused about some of its own stuff. In the past, the all-news stream was not quite identical to the PRI stream, with the latter carrying a smattering of feature programs that the all-news stream didn't have. It may have changed,

Re: [Internetradio] BBCWS Streams Now Unitary on Sirius/XM

2011-11-17 Thread jfiglio1
Yeah, but I hadn't seen that fact widely publicized. Apologies if I'm just being redundant. Sandy Finlayson sfinlay...@wts.edu wrote: Good news for sports fans, though. It appears that there are no longer any rights restrictions preventing the World Service broadcasts of English

[Internetradio] Norman Corwin, Radio Pioneer, Dies at 101

2011-10-20 Thread jfiglio1
For anyone who holds an appreciation for the craft of radio programming, the past work of this individual is of special significance. A NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/arts/norman-corwin-pioneer-of-radio-dies-at-101.html?hpw John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY

Re: [Internetradio] Make Way for the IP/AM/FM Receivers | John C. Dvorak | PCMag.com

2011-06-15 Thread jfiglio1
Well... if he's right (and I think he is), I guess that makes me an early adopter. John Figliozzi Pure Evoke Flow Tivoli NetWorks iPhone 4 Richard Cuff rdc...@gmail.com wrote: Dvorak makes a point that many early critics of Internet radio had...that PCs are not ergonomically practical

[Internetradio] The International Radio Festival, 9-19 June 2011

2011-05-17 Thread jfiglio1
From its website http://www.irfzurich.ch/home 2nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RADIO FESTIVAL, 9-19 JUNE 2011 Spanning ten days during early June, the International Radio Festival brings together and celebrates over 30 ground breaking radio stations from around the world, presenting more than 50 unique

[Internetradio] (no subject)

2011-04-04 Thread jfiglio1
Interesting article in the NY Times about a smaller, community-oriented NPR affiliate the New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut borders. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/04/nyregion/04towns.html?src=recg The station also is streamed online: http://robinhoodradio.com/ John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY

[Internetradio] BBC local radio: RNI/Caroline the 1970 election documentary

2010-12-22 Thread jfiglio1
Thought this would be of interest to this group. After all, none of these stations are available via shortwave! :-) John Figliozzi Halfmoon, NY Pure Evoke Flow Tivoli NetWorks Global Radio Apple iPod Touch --- Forwarded Message --- Date: [Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:26:23 -] From:

Re: [Internetradio] UK DAB radio

2009-10-28 Thread jfiglio1
Probably only a matter of time, Lee. I'm sure it's done wonderful things for broadcast television reception... (he said sardonically). Lee Reynolds kd...@spamcop.net wrote: It seems the European market is much more vibrant. Could this have anything to do with the fact that the Brits

Re: [Internetradio] And Now For Something (Else) Completely Different...

2009-10-27 Thread jfiglio1
I think that at no incremental cost over our cellphone bill is a bit of wishful thinking. Even with G4, I'm expecting providers to charge higher volume users more. And if you're doing any streaming whatsoever, you'll be classified that way. Also, while you can cycle that cellphone radio