Westfield State College is sponsoring an off-campus seminar this weekend for history teachers. I missed the notice about this, but Conan the Historian caught it. I make mention of this for the benefit of my best buddy Dennis F. Rogers, who has his BA in History from WSC.
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New York Radio ‘Box Set’
Here are links to all five parts of the previously-posted video history of New York Top 40 radio, along with some extras. Don’t miss the jingles, taken from the original master tapes.
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Sweet Talkin’ Guys1. WINS Extras:• Cousin Brucie vs. HOA Links: |
Old Orleans
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Last night’s Colbert Report featured an interview with congressional candidate John Hall, from the 70’s pop band Orleans, known for “Dance With Me,” “Still the One” and “Dancin’ in the Moonlight” * — songs I played on the radio many times back in my DJ days!
*(see comments)
Cash for College
An award of $273,000 isn’t big money by Ivy League standards, but for modest Westfield State College it’s all right. I donate a not-tiny amount of money to WSC every year. I always stipulate that my contribution go towards the Arts, in memory of my art instructor, Arno Maris. More about Mr. Maris in an upcoming post that I’ll call “Arno and the Nazi Bastards!”
WSC receives $273,000 award
Thursday, October 19, 2006
By ALEX PESHKOVWESTFIELD – A state program that encourages private giving to the state’s public colleges and universities has awarded $273,000 to Westfield State College.
The money was provided by the Public Higher Education Endowment Incentive Program, college spokesman Craig Phelon said this week.
The state Legislature re-established the program this summer. It provides $1 in matching funds for every $2 raised from private donations.
Westfield State raised $546,000 from private donations during fiscal 2006, making the college eligible for the state funds, said Robert Siomek, executive director of the Division of Advancement and College Relations.
The funds were added to the Westfield Fund, managed by the Westfield State College Foundation. The fund is used to support several college programs.
"The Legislature has given us a great tool to encourage donations to the Westfield Fund," Ziomek said.
He praised state Sen. Michael R. Knapik, R-Westfield, and state Rep. Don Humason, R-Westfield, for their strong support.
"Private fund-raising for public institutions of higher education has become an increasingly important part of the puzzle in ensuring our state colleges and universities remain affordable for all Massachusetts citizens," Knapik said. "I am proud to support this legislative initiative which allows for Westfield State College to be rewarded for its highly successful efforts over the past several years."
©2006 The Republican
Nice (Action) Figure!
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My wife and child were just discussing a Nissan TV commercial from about 10 years ago (too long ago for Eric to remember). It was undoubtedly inspired by the first Toy Story movie.
Barbie gets dolled up and leaves preppy Ken at the first sight of macho G.I. Joe, who’s tearing around in a red Nissan. The original Van Halen line-up with David Lee Roth is heard blasting out an old Kinks song. It’s a fun commercial, with a painful lesson about “nice guys” vs. “bad boys” — painful for the nice guys that is!
Right is Wronged
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In high school I was a Lutheran, and in college I became an Evangelical Christian. Ultimately, I rejected that particular expression of faith, but I still have friends who remain Evangelical Christians, and I respect them very much.
I feel my former belief gives me some insight into aspects of the current state of Republican politics. George Bush is no born-again Christian. He has claimed to be, but he isn’t.
One True Believer who is apparently now disillusioned with Bush is David Kuo. He was on The Colbert Report last night. I haven’t watched this yet. I just wanted to get it posted before bedtime. I’ll add a comment if he says anything that hits a nerve.