Thu Jul 30, 2009

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Allen Wastler -Managing Editor CNBC.com

Allen Wastler is the Managing Editor of CNBC.com and the author of the CNBC.com blog, Two Way Street With Allen Wastler. He is responsible for all editorial content for CNBC.com—with bureaus in Europe, Asia and the US. Prior to joining CNBC.com, Wastler was Managing Editor of CNNMoney.com, a joint venture between CNN and Time Inc, where he was responsible for all editorial and content production. Before his tenure as Managing Editor at CNNMoney.com, Wastler was the Managing Editor of CNNfn.com where he headed all editorial operations for the site. Wastler was also a regular commentator on CNN’s weekend business shows and frequently appeared on CNN networks to comment on breaking business news. From 1989-1997, Wastler held various positions at The Journal of Commerce, a Knight-Ridder newspaper that was sold to the Economist Group during his tenure there. His positions included News Editor for Trade and Transportation as well as West Coast Bureau Chief where he oversaw coverage of West Coast trade and transportation developments. Wastler has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor's degree in journalism writing from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
blog: "CNBC Two Way Street with Allen Wastler
• An update on the current earnings season - which is one of the most important in years. The news has been more positive than expected and Allen can discuss what this means for investors and the economy as a whole.
• GM is out of bankruptcy, Ford posted better than expected earnings - is the worst behind us? Allen can address what might be next for the automotive industry.
• Allen can explain the key things that investors should know about President Obama’s proposed financial regulatory reform.

Rick Harrison - The “King of Pawning” and One of History’s “Pawn Stars”
Offers a Glimpse Into the World of Pawn, Its History and Its Relevance Today
Pawnbroking can be traced back at least 3,000 years to ancient China, and has been found in the earliest written histories of Greek and Roman civilizations. In fact, Queen Isabella of Spain pawned the crown jewels to finance Columbus' voyage to America. It’s one of the oldest forms of banking, and until the 1950s, it was the leading form of consumer credit in the U.S. When hard times hit and financial institutions are not as willing to lend, the popularity of pawnshops traditionally rises, especially for small sums of money. Enter Rick Harrison a member of the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family – grandfather, father and son – run the business together. This family lives and breaths the pawn business. Using their sharp-eyed skills they carefully assess the value of items their colorful customers bring in -- ranging from the obscure to the truly historic. Everything and everyone has a story and it’s Rick’s job to decipher fact from fiction, because in the pawn business the customer isn’t always right. And in Las Vegas, the stories are as colorful as they get. From a 15th century samurai sword to a Picasso painting, there isn’t much Rick hasn’t seen or heard, inevitably making him an expert in rare collectables. First he must carefully appraise the worth of each item, determine if it's real or fake and then reveal the often surprising answer to "What's it worth?"

Steve Schirripa "Face The Ace" Host - Premieres Aug 1 at 9 PM PT/ET NBC
Steve Schirripa is the host of NBC’s exciting new reality poker game show, “Face the Ace,” where amateurs play against world-class poker players in a heads-up, no limit hold’em poker for a chance to win $1 million. Schirripa was born in Brooklyn, NY - a city noted more for the “mob” stereotype. But stereotypes, like a wise guy’s alibi, can be misleading. A series regular on David Chase’s acclaimed HBO drama “The Sopranos”, the Brooklyn College graduate’s acting odyssey began while working at a hotel on the Las Vegas strip. Once the entertainment director of The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Schirripa worked with such comedians as Drew Carey, Kevin Pollack and Bruce Baum. His cameo roles in their comedy specials led to episodic work on the big and small screen, with Schirripa continually appearing in more productions. Over the past few years, Schirripa has guest starred on “Ugly Betty,” “Joey,” “Enterprise,” “Law & Order,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Ed,” “The George Lopez Show” and “The King of Queens.” As a regular popular guest on the talk show circuit, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” approached Schirripa to be a special correspondent; to date he has appeared on the show over a dozen times. He is also a correspondent for “The Today Show,” and a regular film critic on “The Showbiz Show.” Schirripa has been a guest on the following shows; “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “Good Day Live,” “Fox and Friends,” “Best Damn Sports Show Period,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Jimmy Kimmel,” “The Late Late Show,” “Imus” and several other national and regional programs. He was also the host of Spike TV’s series “Casino Cinema.” Schirripa’s big screen credentials are as formidable as his portrayal of Bobby Bacala. He recently won best supporting actor in the New York Independent Film Festival for his role in “What Are The Odds,” and also stars in “Duane Hopwood,”which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Schirripa can be seen in the Newline feature film “High Roller.” He played memorable characters in “Monday Night Mayhem” with John Turturro, with David Spade in “Meet Joe Dirt” and with David Arquette in “See Spot Run.” Schirripa also appeared in “Detroit Rock City, Flintstones-Viva Rock Vegas”, Martin Scorsese’s “Casino” and Terry Gilliam’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” He recently lent his voice to Sony Pictures animated film “Open Season 2.” Schirripa will next star in “The Hungry Ghosts,” directed by his Sopranos’ cast mate Michael Imperioli. The film and Schrripa’s work has gotten much critical praise. Jason Guerrasio of Filmmaker Magazine says “The Hungry Ghost” is a “gripping...an impressive debut film that offers an uncompromising look at the complexities of life and the redemptive qualities we need to get through it…Steve Schirripa gives a remarkable performance.” Schirripa can also add published writer to his list of credits. The National Bestseller, A “Goomba’s Guide to Life” published by Clarkson Potter, is his first in a series of three Goomba guidebooks. This comical book co-written by Charles Fleming, includes chapters on growing up in Brooklyn, great Goomba’s in history, and goomba’s Do’s and Don’t. His second book “The Goomba’s Book of Love” and his third “The Goomba Diet” are currently in stores. With the popularity of the Goomba series, Schirripa was asked to write Goomba books for young adults, the first entitled “Nicky Duece: Welcome to the Family,” which was followed up by “Nicky Duece: Home for the Holidays.” Because of the book’s success, Nickelodeon optioned the NICKY book idea, and is currently in pre-production on transforming the book into a film. Schirripa is attached as an executive producer and actor to the project. Schirripa recently appeared as a guest judge on the 6th season of the hit NBC show “Last Comic Standing” and he is currently starring on the hit family series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

Wed Jul 29, 2009

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Karen Bard Ebay Pop Culture Expert
eBay has always been a destination for great deals, and our relationship with users constantly evolves alongside the consumer mindset. As people become more comfortable with increasing their spending, they will continue to embrace saving and smart shopping, and eBay will continue to grow as both a marketplace and a resource.

Richard Wolffe "RENEGADE: THE MAKING OF A PRESIDENT"
RICHARD WOLFFE is an award-winning journalist and political analyst for MSNBC television, appearing frequently on MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and Hardball. He covered the entire length of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine. Before Newsweek, Wolffe was a senior journalist at the Financial Times, serving as its deputy bureau chief and U.S. diplomatic correspondent. He lives with his wife and their three children in Washington, D.C.

Charlotte Reed - Pet Comfort
Charlotte Reed is a popular pet expert that routinely brightens up television screens, graces radio waves, appears on best selling authors' lists and can be found lecturering at sold-out seminars.As the fore-most expert on everything pet related, Reed counts her unique entrance into the pet industry as a source for her excitement, knowledge and dedication. Feeling a bit under the weather one afternoon, Reed decided to cut her day short working as a securities attorney at a Wall Street firm. Upon returning to her apartment, Reed was surprised to find her friendly, male dog walker…wearing an expensive gown and voguing (highly stylized modern dance characterized by photo model-like poses integrated with angular, linear and rigid arm, leg, and body movement) in a full-length mirror as her dogs watched the dance performance for the loft above. It was right then that Reed decided that the care of her Katie and Kidder, two American Cocker Spaniels, was only to be trusted to a genuine pet professional, not a male, Madonna wannabe. After not being able to find one, Reed left her job on Wall Street and founded the ultimate pet care firm, Two Dogs & A Goat Incorporated.Reed’s story did not end there but has been chronicled in pages of New York Magazine, Smart Money and others. Her story has grown to become an New York City legend. A few years ago, Reed was attending a lavish party at the Gramercy Park Hotel when a well-known agent launched into a crowd pleasing story. Unbeknownst to him it was about Reed’s run-in with the dancing dog walker. Reed promptly offered up a few corrections of the story, shocking both the agent and his entertained audience. When asked how she knew the details, she responded that she was the story’s canine champion. Hence, the laughter never stopped; but, neither has Reed’s pet-friendly career nor has she failed to hear her story told again and again.From the day of the incident, Reed has advised, suggested and advocated on behalf of pets and their people. Whether it was an famous songstress wanting her Maltipoo styled for a woman’s magazine photo shoot; an owner of a lost pet seeking advice how to find his dog; an award-winning pianist needing expert training tips for his three Labradors; a favorite, court house waitress desiring a solution her cat’s constant scratching; or even, a global pr firm requiring help understanding pet consumer behavior, Reed continues to provide the solution-oriented and cost-effective answers to lead happier and healthier pet lifestyles.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS BILL JAMES, ALBANY, NY. CONGRATULATIONS!

Tue Jul 28, 2009

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Randy Thomas - "Voice for Hire"
Randy Thomas, the most recognizable female voice announcer in America, and Peter Rofe’, New York City’s premier voice-over producer and coach, have teamed up to write “VOICE FOR HIRE: Launch and Maintain a Lucrative Career in Voice-Overs”(Backstage Books) as the definitive guide how to make it in the highly-competitive voiceover industry.THOMAS can be heard daily as the voice announcer of “Entertainment Tonight." She has the distinguished honor as the first woman to announce THE OSCARS TV SPECIAL a record-breaking seven times, which she accomplished in 2008, and has served as the live announcer for THE EMMYS, THE TONYS and many other TV shows. She's a former radio "rock jock" in L.A., Detroit, Washington DC and New York City. ROFE’ is New York City’s most sought-after voiceover coach and producer. “VOICE FOR HIRE” gives readers key tips how to land work in commercials, promos, narration, audio books and new media, as well as animation voicing, live announcing and trailers.

Elliot Tiber "Taking Woodstock: A True Story Of A Riot, A Concert, And A Life"
has written and produced numerous award-winning plays and musical comedies for the theater, television, and films. As a professor of comedy writing and performance, he has taught at New School University and Hunter College in New York City. Taking Woodstock is an upcoming 2009 comedy-drama film about the Woodstock Festival of 1969. It is directed by Ang Lee and written by James Schamus based on the autobiography Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, a Concert, and a Life by Elliot Tiber and Tom Monte. It is scheduled to be released on August 28, 2009. The film has been rated R for graphic nudity, some sexual content, drug use and language. The film premiered at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Elliot Tiber (born 1935) is an artist and screenwriter who was instrumental in arranging for the Woodstock Festival to be held in Bethel, New York in 1969.

Jim Randel "The Skinny On Credit Cards, How to Master the Credit Card Game"
The Skinny on Credit Cards is the story of Billy and Beth, a typical American couple, as they struggle with the use (and abuse) of their credit cards. Our story also looks at their 18 year old son, Jake, a college freshman who loves the idea of having his own credit cards. Through their experiences, we learn about the incredible convenience, heartache and commentary generated by that little piece of plastic.There are now about 700 million active credit cards in the U.S. – that’s 2 cards for every man, woman and child. Total credit card debt is about $1 trillion, with an average of $9,000 per household. WOW! We’ve identified the 100 or so most important points you need to know – and they are all in our story. Our book uncovers the predatory marketing and lending protocols adopted by some of the credit card issuers, and examines irresponsible borrowing and money management by consumers.

Charlotte Reed - Pet Comfort
Charlotte Reed is a popular pet expert that routinely brightens up television screens, graces radio waves, appears on best selling authors' lists and can be found lecturering at sold-out seminars.As the fore-most expert on everything pet related, Reed counts her unique entrance into the pet industry as a source for her excitement, knowledge and dedication. Feeling a bit under the weather one afternoon, Reed decided to cut her day short working as a securities attorney at a Wall Street firm. Upon returning to her apartment, Reed was surprised to find her friendly, male dog walker…wearing an expensive gown and voguing (highly stylized modern dance characterized by photo model-like poses integrated with angular, linear and rigid arm, leg, and body movement) in a full-length mirror as her dogs watched the dance performance for the loft above. It was right then that Reed decided that the care of her Katie and Kidder, two American Cocker Spaniels, was only to be trusted to a genuine pet professional, not a male, Madonna wannabe. After not being able to find one, Reed left her job on Wall Street and founded the ultimate pet care firm, Two Dogs & A Goat Incorporated.Reed’s story did not end there but has been chronicled in pages of New York Magazine, Smart Money and others. Her story has grown to become an New York City legend. A few years ago, Reed was attending a lavish party at the Gramercy Park Hotel when a well-known agent launched into a crowd pleasing story. Unbeknownst to him it was about Reed’s run-in with the dancing dog walker. Reed promptly offered up a few corrections of the story, shocking both the agent and his entertained audience. When asked how she knew the details, she responded that she was the story’s canine champion. Hence, the laughter never stopped; but, neither has Reed’s pet-friendly career nor has she failed to hear her story told again and again.From the day of the incident, Reed has advised, suggested and advocated on behalf of pets and their people. Whether it was an famous songstress wanting her Maltipoo styled for a woman’s magazine photo shoot; an owner of a lost pet seeking advice how to find his dog; an award-winning pianist needing expert training tips for his three Labradors; a favorite, court house waitress desiring a solution her cat’s constant scratching; or even, a global pr firm requiring help understanding pet consumer behavior, Reed continues to provide the solution-oriented and cost-effective answers to lead happier and healthier pet lifestyles.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS KAREN BROWN, ROCHESTER, NY. CONGRATULATIONS!

Mon Jul 27, 2009

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GEORGE (Bravo's "MIAMI SOCIAL")
George is the quintessential "man about town" in South Beach. He is a high-powered mortgage banker and also owns his own investment and consulting firm, and says making money is one of his primary hobbies. George is divorced from fellow castmate Sorah. They still live in the same apartment building and have remained close friends, despite his fiery and tumultuous relationship with current girlfriend Lina. By day, George's focus is on his career, but by night, he's regularly seen around South Beach and is a regular at the hottest clubs in town. Never one to shy away from drama, George stands at a crossroads in his life, trying to balance his party animal ways with settling down and making things work with Lina. Bravo is expanding its arts and culture slate with the network's newest docu-series "Miami Social." Heading to the country's hottest city to show you what life is like in the energetic social scene of South Beach, Bravo explores the lives of a group of hot, young professionals – corporate types by day and party animals by night – as they navigate the sometimes murky waters of Miami's hottest locales. "Miami Social" premiered Tuesday, July 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Inside the Ku Klux Klan: The Rise and Fall of the Grand Dragon
-Former Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon Brian Tackett
Former Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon Brian Tackett once lived and breathed a creed of hatred, but escaped a life of palpable hatred and openly denounces the evil practices of the KKK.
After serving a 12-year jail sentence, Tackett turned his life around and his back on a dark past. He claims that despite being a changed man and proving to be a productive and contributing member to society, his past haunts him still, allegedly being refused a bid on a construction project outside of Memphis, TN. He has filed suit against county employees over the matter.

Randy Thomas - "Voice for Hire"
Randy Thomas, the most recognizable female voice announcer in America, and Peter Rofe’, New York City’s premier voice-over producer and coach, have teamed up to write “VOICE FOR HIRE: Launch and Maintain a Lucrative Career in Voice-Overs”(Backstage Books) as the definitive guide how to make it in the highly-competitive voiceover industry.
THOMAS can be heard daily as the voice announcer of “Entertainment Tonight." She has the distinguished honor as the first woman to announce THE OSCARS TV SPECIAL a record-breaking seven times, which she accomplished in 2008, and has served as the live announcer for THE EMMYS, THE TONYS and many other TV shows. She's a former radio "rock jock" in L.A., Detroit, Washington DC and New York City. ROFE’ is New York City’s most sought-after voiceover coach and producer. “VOICE FOR HIRE” gives readers key tips how to land work in commercials, promos, narration, audio books and new media, as well as animation voicing, live announcing and trailers.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS JOE WITTLE, BOSTON, MA. CONGRATULATIONS!

Thu Jul 23, 2009

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Jamshid Hosseini "Travel Within: The 7 Steps to Wisdom and Inner Peace"
Jamshid, Jim, Hosseini has been rich and poor, Persian and American, Hindu and Buddhist, alive and dead. He practiced Baha'i Faith in Iran and was beaten by Muslims for it. He begged for his food in India, lived on a hill overlooking a king's palace in Iran and toiled for a monk in Kathmandu. He took counsel from the famous Rajneesh in Pune and built his own successful business in California. He was nearly killed twice during the Iran-Iraq war, and, to conquer fear of death, he was asked by his master in India to drink cobra venom tea so that he would die. He did it. (And survived.)

Kim Barnouin "Skinny Bitches"
Barnouin is a former model who has a Master of Science degree in holistic nutrition.
Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart-tongued, no-holds-barred wakeup call to all women who want to be thin. With such blunt advice as, "Soda is liquid Satan" and "You are a total moron if you think the Atkins Diet will make you thin," it's a rallying cry for all savvy women to start eating healthy and looking radiant. Unlike standard diet books, it actually makes the reader laugh out loud with its truthful, smart-mouthed revelations. Behind all the attitude, however, there's solid guidance. Skinny Bitch espouses a healthful lifestyle that promotes whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and encourages women to get excited about feeling "clean and pure and energized."

Shawn Boyer "Snagging a Job"
Shawn Boyer is founder and chief executive officer of SnagAJob.com. Boyer has directed the company's rapid growth from start-up to the nation's largest hourly job site. His insights on the hourly workforce have appeared in places such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Associated Press, TODAY, CNN and in daily newspapers throughout the nation.
Boyer was named the 2008 National Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and met President George W. Bush to be publicly recognized for his success in creating a Web site to help unemployed Americans find work. SnagAJob.com was also recently selected as the third best small company to work for in America by the Society for Human Resource Management and the Great Place to Work Institute.
Prior to founding SnagAJob.com in 1999, Boyer was a transactional attorney with the law firm of Brown & Wood LLP (now Sidley Austin, LLP). He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the Washington & Lee School of Law, and he received his LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

Dr Harold Katz "America's Bad Breath Doctor"
Dr. Harold Katz, founder of The California Breath Clinics, is the recognized expert in the fields of bad breath, tonsil stones, and dry mouth. Known as the 'Bad Breath Guru' from his numerous television appearances on shows like The View and the CBS Early Show, he has helped millions of people around the world eliminate their bad breath problems.Dr. Katz is a graduate of UCLA and the UCLA School of Dentistry and holder of a separate degree in Bacteriology, also from UCLA. In the 1970s he established a thriving dental practice in Beverly Hills, California, minutes from bustling 20th Century Fox Studios. There, he perfected his techniques while working with some of Hollywood's biggest rising stars. Dr. Katz began his own breakthrough research into the causes of Bad Breath in the early 1990s, after he was unable to help his own teenage daughter with her severe and chronic breath problem. Highly advertised commercial mouthwashes were making her breath more offensive, and despite immaculate oral hygiene (brushing 5-6 times daily with the most popular toothpastes & flossing several times a day), the problem persisted. His background in Bacteriology assisted him in realizing that Bad Breath is caused by a group of Anaerobic Sulfur-Producing Bacteria which breed WITHIN the tongue's surface and throat. Under certain conditions, these bacteria initiate the production of the Volatile Sulfur Compounds found in Bad Breath and Taste Disorders. Bad Breath DOES NOT come from the digestive system, as some highly advertised products falsely claim.Armed with this knowledge, Dr. Katz began to experiment with new formulas that would attack the Anaerobic Sulfur-Producing Bacteria within the mouth. In 1993 he founded the internationally acclaimed California Breath Clinics, where he treated and continued to study patients with chronic breath problems, tonsil stones, and other troublesome oral care issues that did not have simple, effective over the counter treatments. The resulting products - refined over and over since their introduction - are nothing short of astonishing. Clinical tests of Dr. Katzs' patients have repeatedly resulted in a complete elimination of over 98% of the Volatile Sulfur Compounds that cause bad breath within the mouth. In 2002, Dr. Katz published his breakthrough Bad Breath Bible, the definitive guide to the causes and cures of most bad breath and unpleasant mouth taste problems. The guide has gone on to dozens of re-prints and is now in it's second edition, with over 1,000,000 copies in print.Since the introduction of TheraBreath products in 1994, no one has helped more people fight Bad Breath than Dr. Katz -- tens of thousands have been successfully treated through his California Breath Clinics in the US and internationally, and over ONE MILLION PEOPLE worldwide have used his TheraBreath System formulas to eliminate Halitosis and regain their lost confidence.

Wed July 22, 2009

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Christian E. Barth - "Origins of Infamy"
Based on a true story, The Origins of Infamy tells of Ted Bundy's alleged involvement in the murder of two coeds at the Jersey Shore on Memorial Day 1969. Speaking to his biographer on the eve of his execution, Bundy is offered the chance of clemency in exchange for a confession to his involvement in the unsolved deaths. Before learning what transpired that weekend two decades earlier, journalist Richard Larsen, author of The Deliberate Stranger, is led on a psychological journey through the condemned murderer's past. From Bundy's own voice, Larsen learns the root causes motivating him to become America's most notorious serial killer. Beginning on Death Row at Florida State Penitentiary, then traveling back in time to Seattle, Philadelphia, New York City, and Ocean City, New Jersey, The Origins of Infamy vividly recreates a historical account of New Jersey's most famous cold case.

Andy Kim -Singer/Composer/performer
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Youakim left his home for New York to pursue a career in music. Back home he worked on his music and in 1968 under the stage name Andy Kim, released the single "How'd We Ever Get This Way?" on the Steed label. That record just missed the U.S. Top 20. In 1969, Kim had two hit singles, "Rainbow Ride," which made the U.S. Top 50, and "Baby, I Love You," which got to #9 and was popular enough in Canada to earn him a Juno Award as his country's "Top Male Vocalist." That same year, with Jeff Barry, Kim co-wrote "Sugar, Sugar" which was a hit single for The Archies, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and ultimately becoming the RIAA Record of the Year. Kim/Barry wrote more songs for the Archies, and also for Changes, by The Monkees in 1970, which Barry produced. Over the next few years, Kim recorded a few minor hits (such as "Be My Baby" in late 1970) and toured North America extensively. In the spring of 1974, he released "Rock Me Gently", which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and rose to #2 on the UK Singles Chart. By the end of 1976, Kim stopped recording and disappeared from public life. He returned under the stage name 'Baron Longfellow' with a self-titled album Baron Longfellow in 1980 and, also under the same pseudonym, in 1984 released Prisoner by Design. Both of these albums met with moderate success. In 1991, Kim again went by the name 'Longfellow' and recorded the single "Powerdrive", which received radio airplay on several radio stations across Canada.
In 1995, Kim played at the Kumbaya Festival at which the Barenaked Ladies were also performing. Nearly a decade later, the band's Ed Robertson convinced Kim to come out of retirement.[1][2] Robertson co-wrote the song "I Forgot to Mention" with him and offered to produce the track. The single was released on a 5-track EP in 2004 which included a re-recording of "Powerdrive".

Karna Small Bodman "Final Finesse"
Romance fans will best appreciate the third near-future political thriller (after Checkmate and Gambit) from Bodman, a former Reagan deputy press secretary and NSC senior director. When a natural-gas pipeline explosion in Oklahoma kills one and leaves thousands without heat during a cold snap, Samantha Reid, the attractive Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, gets on the case. More pipeline explosions follow. In the course of her investigations, Reid falls hard and fast for Tripp Adams, a vice president of GeoGlobal Oil & Gas, the pipelines' owner. After Adams disappears in Venezuela, Reid abandons her post without permission to move heaven and earth to find him, earning the dubious distinction of being the first senior White House staff member to become completely unreachable. That Samantha tends to rely on her physical charms in her rescue efforts may dismay those who believe such tactics are unworthy of a high U.S. government official. The Honorable Karna Small Bodman served in the White House for six years. She was also on the air for fifteen years as a reporter, television news anchor, and political commentator in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and New York City.

Linda Burke-Galloway - MD "SMART MOTHER'S GUIDE TO A BETTER PREGNANCY"
A healthy pregnancy doesn't just happen. It takes a smart mother who knows what to do to protect both herself and her unborn child. THE SMART MOTHER'S GUIDE TO A BETTER PREGNANCY by Linda Burke-Galloway, MD, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, offers facts, solutions and "insider" strategies to help prevent problems or spot them early--before they become big problems. It teaches the reader how to avoid falling through the cracks so that she can bring home a healthy baby.

Stephanie Marston - Americ'a Foremost Life-Balance Expert
Stephanie is a dynamic motivational speaker, best-selling author, and Work/Life Balance Expert. She is dedicated to providing people with the tools that reduce stress, balance work and family and make time for what truly matters. She is the author of: 30 Days to Sanity: Create a Life You Love; Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Life Lessons for Women: 7 Essential Ingredients for a Balanced Life; and If Not Now, When? Reclaiming Ourselves at Midlife.
Stephanie works with people to improve the quality of their lives, work and relationships. She is one of the most sought-after experts in the country. Stephanie has conducted national and international seminars for more than 50,000 employees, corporate executives and women. Fortune 500 companies, global corporations, women’s and health-care organizations and professional associations have sought her expertise to help them reduce stress, increase productivity and create a culture of satisfaction for their employees.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS PAUL RANTLE, DETROIT, MI. CONGRATULATIONS!

Tue Jul 21, 2009

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Christian E. Barth - "Origins of Infamy"
Based on a true story, The Origins of Infamy tells of Ted Bundy's alleged involvement in the murder of two coeds at the Jersey Shore on Memorial Day 1969. Speaking to his biographer on the eve of his execution, Bundy is offered the chance of clemency in exchange for a confession to his involvement in the unsolved deaths. Before learning what transpired that weekend two decades earlier, journalist Richard Larsen, author of The Deliberate Stranger, is led on a psychological journey through the condemned murderer's past. From Bundy's own voice, Larsen learns the root causes motivating him to become America's most notorious serial killer. Beginning on Death Row at Florida State Penitentiary, then traveling back in time to Seattle, Philadelphia, New York City, and Ocean City, New Jersey, The Origins of Infamy vividly recreates a historical account of New Jersey's most famous cold case.

Senior Pastor Bill Hybels - "Willow Creek Church"
Eighty-five percent of senior executives around the world said that
public trust in its leaders has deteriorated over the past year, according to a March 2009 McKinsey Quarterly survey. The public trust has been violated from leaders in multiple sectors of life - financial, government, business and more. People are looking for leaders with integrity they can trust, and the solution to this problem is the restoration of public trust through credible, faith-based leadership. Now, a record number of business and church leaders are set to attend The Leadership Summit 2009, a two-day leadership development conference held at Willow Creek Community Church's South Barrington, Ill., campus, and broadcast live throughout North America, and eventually, 56 countries. Willow Creek Association is welcoming a record 60,000 business and church leaders August 6 and 7 to more than 200 satellite locations in North America, and eventually 40,000 additional people in other countries. The event features a world renowned faculty, including videocasts from Bono, lead singer of U2, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Scott St. John - Executive Producer - "America's Got Talent"
Scott St. John serves as executive producer of the his summer series "America's Got Talent." In addition to "America's Got Talent," Scott St. John serves as executive producer on the primetime version of "Deal or No Deal" as well as the nationally syndicated series "Deal or No Deal," which is produced by Endemol USA and distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. St. John has also served as executive producer of NBC’s game show "1 vs. 100," and created the dating strip format "Exposed," which aired on MTV through his production / development deal with Endemol USA. Prior to his relationship with Endemol, St. John had an overall development/production deal with Telepictures Productions, the first-run syndication division of Warner Bros. There he created and executive-produced two series, each of which ran for five years: "Change of Heart" and "Street Smarts" (the longest-running original game show format in first-run syndication history). In 1990, St. John began his television career as a development executive at Fox Television Station Productions, a think tank unit of Fox headed first by Stephen Chao and then Brian Graden. The group’s mandate was to create and develop programming for testing on the Fox owned-and-operated stations, including "America’s Most Wanted," "Cops" and "Studs." Originally from Wisconsin and raised in Florida, St. John graduated from Princeton University with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science. He then received his master's degree from the USC School of Cinema and Television. St. John lives in Santa Monica with his wife and son, along with several pets

Karrine Steffans - "The Vixen Manual: How to Find, Seduce and Keep the Man you Want."
In August 2008, Karrine turned thirty and can't believe all she has accomplished in such a short amount of time and looks forward to leaving the uncertainty of her twenties behind and welcoming a new era. With all that goes on in Karrine's business life, still, she insists on being a mother first and finds loves and strength in the support of her family. Working from home allows her the luxuries of being successful both as a literary figure and as a parent and she wouldn't have it any other way. Karrine Steffans is living proof that change is good and confession is good for the soul but she is, most importantly, a testament to the old adage; to whom much is given, much is required and her own adage, just because you may have started off wrong, doesn't mean you won't end up right.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS BOB STENT - ATLANTA, GA. CONGRATULATIONS!

Mon Jul 20, 2009

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Jeff Johnson - TATTOO MACHINE: Tall Tales, True Stories, My Life in Ink
Jeff Johnson has been tattooing professionally for eighteen years and is the co-owner of the Sea Tramp Tattoo Company, the oldest tattoo shop in Portland, Oregon. This is his first book.
Johnson is a natural-born storyteller. “He writes like he’s not afraid to get arrested” as one reviewer told me, and in advance praise the book been called “an amazing firsthand account,” “savagely funny…a tale of up-from-under redemption through the shadowed art of personal symbolism [by] an extraordinary writer.” What Kitchen Confidential did for the restaurant world, Johnson and TATTOO MACHINE do for tattooing. I hope you can take a look and consider covering it or Jeff. Jeff Johnson will be in LA for an event at Borders in Hollywood on Tuesday, July 21st

Recording artist, Candi-Lynn
Recording artist, Candi-Lynn, feels young girls are growing up too fast in today’s society. At 21, her debut album, ILLMissBehavin, contains positive messages for young women. Her first single, “Hey Gurl” sends the message you can be sexy without being promiscuous. Candi-Lynn’s mother had her at the age of 15, and Candi experienced first hand how hard it was for her mother trying to raise her alone at such a young age.

Gwen Olsen - "Confessions of an Rx Drug Pusher"
Gwen Olsen spent more than a decade as a sales rep in the pharmaceutical industry, working for health care giants such as Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Abbott Laboratories. A well-known media resource, she has been in numerous print, radio, and television media reports, and testified before Congress and the FDA. A 2007 Human Rights Award winner, she currently devotes her time to writing, national speaking engagements, and mental health activism.

Rod Pyle - "Missions to the Moon"
Missions to the Moon traces our quest to explore this final frontier, starting with the deadly development of German V1s and V2s in the Second World War, through the pioneering adventures of the Apollo moon-landing program, and culminating in the future of lunar exploration with the recent missions by China, Japan, and Europe. Through 150 stunning photographs and 20 beautifully recreated rare facsimile documents that almost make you feel like part of the crew, we witness the lethal Apollo 1 fire; celebrate the success of Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to orbit a celestial body; marvel at Apollo 11 and the first man to land on the moon; and share the dangers endured by the astronauts aboard the ill-fated Apollo 13.
These are events the whole word watched in rapt attention.

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Thu Jul 16, 2009

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Lolita Carrico - founder of Modern Mom Inc.
Lolita Carrico is the founder of Modern Mom Inc., a leading online magazine and community for today’s busy woman. With practical advice, time-saving tips and mom must-haves, Lolita teaches women how to have it all – without losing it all. She pens a regular column for Marketing Daily’s Engage: Moms series and is a featured blogger for LA Moms Blog. Lolita lives in Los Angeles with her sons – Jaden, 7 and Jack, 5. When choosing summer snacks for your kids, moms want options that are not only delicious but nutritious. Lolita Carrico, top mom blogger and founder of Modern Mom Inc., has some great tips for keeping your kids happy and healthy all summer long – without breaking the bank!

Michael Belfiore "Rocketeers"
Journalist Michael Belfiore takes readers into the rocket shops of PayPal founder Elon Musk (whose Space Exploration Technologies has already built the fastest, highest-flying private rockets), Las Vegas real estate developer Robert Bigelow (now busily launching inflatable space habitats through his Bigelow Aerospace), and hot-shot game programmer John Carmack (building "vertical dragsters" in his spare time with his Armadillo Aerospace)—to name a few—for an eye-popping and entertaining look at the emerging business of space travel.

Mark J. Penn "Microtrends"
Dubbed "the most powerful man in Washington you've never heard of" by the Washington Post, Mark J. Penn is the worldwide CEO of Burson-Marsteller. He was pollster to President Clinton in his successful 1996 re-election campaign, and has been an adviser to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, numerous corporations, and 25 foreign heads of state.

Rick Maynard - Communications Director KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, specializing in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy®, Kentucky Grilled Chicken™ and Original Recipe Strips with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. Every day, more than 12 million customers are served at KFC restaurants in 109 countries and territories around the world. KFC operates more than 5,200 restaurants in the United States and more than 15,000 units around the world. KFC is world famous for its Original Recipe® fried chicken -- made with the same secret blend of 11 herbs and spices Colonel Harland Sanders perfected more than a half-century ago. Customers around the globe also enjoy more than 300 other products -- from Kentucky Grilled Chicken in the United States to a salmon sandwich in Japan. KFC is part of Yum! Brands, Inc., the world's largest restaurant company in terms of system restaurants, with more than 36,000 locations around the world. The company is ranked #239 on the Fortune 500 List, with revenues in excess of $11 billion in 2008.

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Wed Jul 15, 2009

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Manny Hinojosa Master Mixologist
Raised and educated in Mexico City, Manny Hinojosa remains true to his roots through his passion for tequila. He is certified as a Distintivo T by the CRT (Consejo Regulador del Tequila) and has extensive knowledge in every facet of the production of premium and super- premium tequila. Manny’s experiences in judging, consulting, and mixing combine to make him a lucrative resource. Manny has garnered scores of awards for his skills in mixology, including, 1st place at the CORZO Tequila bartender competition in San Francisco in 2003 and most recently, 1st place at Shake It Up, at the International Bar and Night Club Convention in Las Vegas in February, 2008. Additionally, Manny works as a judge for bartending competitions across the United States and in Mexico and has created cocktail menus for upscale restaurants. He makes his own juices, syrups, and garnishes, resulting in unique drinks that display his expertise and attention to detail.

Allen Bellows - "ALIEN HAND SYNDROME"
Alan Bellows is the writer, designer, managing editor, and marketing mastermind behind DamnInteresting.com. A software designer, he developed his fascination for the odd and unexpected while doing programming for the library industry. He lives with his wife in Orem, Utah.

Andrew Chaikin "Voices from the Moon: Apollo Astronauts Their Lunar Experiences "
Andrew Chaikin’s A Man on the Moon is considered the definitive history of the Apollo moon missions—arguably the pinnacle of human experience. Now, using never-before-published quotes taken from his in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four Apollo lunar astronauts, Chaikin and his collaborator, Victoria Kohl, have created an extraordinary account of the lunar missions. In Voices from the Moon the astronauts vividly recount their experiences in intimate detail; their distinct personalities and remarkably varied perspectives emerge from their candid and deeply personal reflections. Carefully assembled into a narrative that reflects the entire arc of the lunar journey, Voices from the Moon captures the magnificence of the Apollo program like no other book. Paired with their own words are 160 images taken from NASA’s new high-resolution scans of the photos the astronauts took during the missions. Many of the photos, which are reproduced with stunning and unprecedented detail, have rarely—if ever—been seen by the general public. Voices from the Moon is an utterly unique chronicle of these defining moments in human history. Andrew Chaikin is the author of several other books about space. He is a commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition and has appeared on Good Morning America, Nightline, Fresh Air, and Talk of the Nation.

Theresa Strickland - Chief Home Design Branding Officer - Sears Holdings
responsible for Sears, Kmart and Lands’ End’s Home store strategy, branding and design execution of all home merchandise. During Strickland’s career, which has spanned more than 20 years, she has led a variety of merchandising initiatives for Macy’s West, Pottery Barn and Cost Plus World Market before joining Sears Holdings. Strickland excels at identifying and forecasting trends and her strong leadership skills allow her to build consensus with management and develop superior professional merchandising teams. She was awarded by the Women in Leadership in the Board Room and the Executive Offices for Cost Plus World Market. Strickland resides in both San Francisco and Chicago with her husband and two dogs, and has two grown children.

Dawn Moncrief - Animal Rights 2009 National Conference
July 16th -20th Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) presents the Animal Rights 2009 National Conference - the world’s largest and longest running animal rights conference! Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, 5400 W. Century Blvd. Activist & celebrity awards ceremony plus other exciting events, speakers from around the world, over 90 exhibitors (free and open to the public), organizations from all sectors of animal protection, compassionate shopping and incredible vegan food! For more information, please visit www.arconference.org or call 888-FARM-USA.

Tue Jul 14, 2009

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Jeffrey Bennett - "Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for Our Future" - "With the possible exception of the God question, I can think of no subject that has inspired such wide-eyed wonder and speculation as the matter of whether or not we are alone in the cosmos. The search for extraterrestrial intelligence today has almost theological status in terms of its implications, and yet it is a rigorous science conducted by world-class scientists. Jeffrey Bennett's book is one of the finest primers on this burgeoning new field. And even though this can be a technically daunting science, Bennett's highly readable prose invites everyone into the dome to gaze through the telescope to have a look for themselves, for this is a journey we are all on together."--Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic and columnist for Scientific American. Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist, author, and educator. He is the author or coauthor of leading college-level textbooks in astrobiology, astronomy, mathematics, and statistics, including "Life in the Universe". He is also the author of "On the Cosmic Horizon" and the children's books "Max Goes to the Moon" and "Max Goes to Mars".

Mystery Woman - "How to pick up any woman" (Website)
This site contains all of the sneaky little tips and tricks to use to pick-up and seduce women.My proven-to-work tips cover all of the basics, so this is a great starting point for new pick up artists.Attract women like a magnet with these techniques!

Heidi Murkoff "Boxers or Briefs"?
Heidi Murkoff conceived the idea for What to Expect When You're Expecting during her first pregnancy, when she discovered that most books only added to her questions and worries. Determined to write a guide that would help expectant parents sleep better at night, Heidi delivered the proposal for What to Expect just hours before delivering her daughter, Emma. She teamed up with medical writer Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway, BSN, to write what has been called the pregnancy bible, with almost 16 million copies in print. In fact, according to USA Today, 93 percent of all expectant mothers who read a pregnancy guide read What to Expect When You're Expecting, now in its fourth edition. Heidi went on to write an entire bookshelf of titles dedicated to helping parents learn what to expect. The What to Expect series, which has sold more than 31 million copies, includes What to Expect the First Year, What to Expect the Toddler Years, the What to Expect Pregnancy Organizer, the What to Expect Pregnancy Planner, and the What to Expect Babysitter's Handbook. Her latest book — What to Expect: Eating Well When You're Expecting — is a complete guide to diet and nutrition during pregnancy. She's also written nine What to Expect books for children, designed to hold their hands as they venture off to face life's first experiences. The What to Expect Kids series includes What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby and What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home. A passionate commitment to parents and babies led Heidi to cofound the What to Expect Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income families expect healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and healthy, happy babies. As president of the foundation, Heidi helped create Baby Basics: Your Month by Month Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, a beautiful, culturally appropriate prenatal guide geared toward readers with low literacy. So far, more than 300,000 copies of Baby Basics, in English and Spanish, have been distributed free to expectant moms in need across the country. Heidi is a senior contributing editor and columnist for Baby Talk and Parenting magazines and is a frequent guest on CNN, the Today show, the CBS Early Show, and Good Morning America. Now, with the launch of WhatToExpect.com and its e-mail newsletters, Heidi has created a complete interactive online pregnancy companion for expectant parents, as well as a vital pipeline of information for those who are preparing for pregnancy. Heidi and her husband, Erik, have two children and live in Southern California.

Brian Schwartz "50 Interviews : Entrepreneurs "
There are two types of people in this world; those who ponder and those who act. This book showcases the latter, showing us that with enough desire and persistence, anything is possible. The progress of our society depends on those who act and this book is a celebration of their contributions. Through the process of interviewing, a truth emerges as to why some people act and others don t. Their answers offer real life wisdom, insight, and an honest glimpse into the mindset of a true entrepreneur. Readers will explore the perspectives of ordinary men and women who took destiny into their own hands and pursued their entrepreneurial stirrings. These entrepreneurs are living proof that anyone can create something from nothing. They inspire us to discover and follow our own versions of the American dream. They teach us that failure is the pathway to success, a burning passion the essential fuel, and having a purpose bigger than ourselves leads to true fulfillment. Well known entrepreneurs featured in the book include; Michael Gerber of E-Myth, Greg Stroh of Izze Beverage, Tom Frey of The DaVinci Institute, Rob McNealy of Startup Story Radio, and David Wood of Solutionbox.com. Over a span of 13 years, Brian Schwartz worked for a half a dozen technology startups and large corporations moving around the country to advance his career. Living through many acquisitions, layoffs, and no fewer than 10 different managers along the way, life had lost meaning to him. What remained was a general feeling of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfillment. In 2007, seeking answers, he discovered a transformational course that served as the catalyst he needed for change. What he learned that weekend was what he had thought were his values and priorities were in fact those of others. He began to reinvent himself and live a life more aligned with his true self making positive changes including quitting his high stress six figure job. Through the 50 interviews project, he discovered that the right questions bring amazing clarity to life when we seek our own answers. That as our own truth emerges, we discover we are more powerful than we realized. Brian s new found passion is to empower others to realize that we each have a unique ability to make an impact in the world and we owe it to ourselves and the world to follow our inspired thoughts through to action. Brian Schwartz grew up in Northern California and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Technology. Brian currently lives in Northern Colorado with his wife. Brian is an energetic writer, passionate speaker and workshop facilitator, and open to just about anything he can do to help others adopt the 50 interviews framework for themselves.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS RANDY YOUNG OF NASHUA, NH. CONGRATULATIONS!

Mon Jul 13, 2009

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Robyn Rolison-Hanna - "Mink"
The author loved to wear her fur coats and other fur-trimmed garments until she discovered how the animals came to be coats. She was inspired to write Mink after learning of an incident at a mink farm near her home. Mink, her first novel, is available from authorhouse.com, amazon.com and zetothemink.com. She is currently at work on the sequel. Rolison-Hanna resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and Goldendoodle, Tallulah.

Dr. Susan Kellogg-Spadt - Co-Founder Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute of Phil
How important is a healthy sex life? Well, according to a new survey, it ranks higher on many women’s priority lists than career satisfaction, home ownership, traveling or even an active social life. Although a healthy sex life is important for women, achieving it may be difficult for some. Among the women surveyed, 70% said they experienced a sexual health issue in the past year, which negatively impacted their overall health and well-being. And while many of these women claim they are comfortable talking to a health care provider about this issue, less than one-fifth (18%) actually visited their doctor about their problem.

Stacey Hanke - CEO - 1st Impressions Consulting
Hanke has helped over 10,000 individuals develop skills to consciously and deliberately communicate in order to maximize their influence on others. She has led them to master a verbal technique that ensures the desired results from their communications with others, both professionally and personally. She offers this advice in her book "Yes You Can!: Everything You Need From A to Z to Influence Others to Take Action."

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

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Catherine Fisher - Netflix
This summer, Hollywood has caught sequel fever. With more than 10 movies having their second, third and fourth editions launching, getting caught up is a must for those who haven’t seen the preceeding films, or just need a refresher. This list includes such films as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Bruno, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and many more. Catherine Fisher is an entertainment expert who is uniquely qualified to give greater context to the summer of sequels, discuss the upcoming roster of films, what audiences should expect, as well as how to best prepare before seeing the sequels. Using studio-cleared film clips as a backdrop, Catherine can discuss each film in detail and offer oney-saving tips on how to enjoy movies this summer season without breaking the bank, including:

· Themed movie parties leading up to the sequel
· Movie-a-week program to get in gear for the main event
· Movie meet-ups on Facebook or Twitter fan groups

Steve Thomas - "Renovation Nation" Planet Green
Most widely recognized for his 14-year stint on television's most popular home improvement series, This Old House, "ultimate home enthusiast" Steve Thomas has expanded his expertise in the home renovation area to incorporate green practices. The green home building movement is unfolding in real time on each hour-long, information-packed episode of Renovation Nation, which answers the burning questions that every homeowner in America has about going green.

David Zuchowski - VP National Sales of Hyundai
On June 24, 2009, President Obama signed legislation known formally as the “Car Allowance Rebate System” (CARS) providing a $3,500 to $4,500 cash rebate when trading in an old gas guzzler for a new more fuel efficient model. And while the final details of the program and full benefits will not be available until July 24, Hyundai is accelerating its implementation by several weeks by backing dealerships with short-term cash advances -- making it the first auto maker to officially launch what has become affectionately known as the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Specifically, the government program offers $4,500 back on the purchase or lease of new vehicles that achieve 10 miles per gallon more than a trade-in car, or five miles per gallon or more than a trade-in light truck. Consumers can receive $3,500 for new vehicles that achieve between 4 to 9 miles per gallon more than a trade-in car, or 2 to 4 miles per gallon more than a trade-in light truck. According to Hyundai’s research in May as much as 11% of consumers – or 100,000 potential new car buyers – surveyed indicated they were delaying the purchase of a new car until the new legislation was enacted. The company launched the program now to get a jump on the competition, and is banking on the successes reported from similar programs in Europe and South America that fueled a dramatic increase in car sales. For example, the UK’s version has boosted orders for new cars by 60,000, helping to reduce the effects of the economic downturn which have dented demand. Additionally, “scrappage” programs in Western Europe have led to 500,000 additional passenger vehicles sold in the region from January through May 2009, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co.

Dr. Kenneth Duckworth - NAMI Medical Director
Ken Duckworth, M.D. serves as the medical director for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He is triple board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult, Child and Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry and has extensive experience in the public health arena. Dr. Duckworth is currently an Assistant Professor at Harvard University Medical School , and serves as a board member of the American Association of Community Psychiatrists. Dr. Duckworth has served as a school consultant for a decade and, in addition to his role with NAMI, works in community mental health with Vinfen Corporation in Boston as their Medical Director. Prior to joining NAMI in 2003, Dr. Duckworth served as Acting Commissioner of Mental Health and the Medical Director for Department of Mental Health of Massachusetts, as a psychiatrist on a Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team, and Medical Director of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center . Dr. Duckworth attended the University of Michigan where he graduated with honors and Temple University School of Medicine where he was named to the medical honor society, AOA. While at Temple , he won awards for his work in psychiatry and neurology.

PLAY THAT SONG AGAIN - "Last Kiss" (J Frank Wilson & Cavaliers / Pearl Jam)
"Last Kiss" is a song that was written by Wayne Cochran in 1962 and originally performed by Wayne Cochran & the C.C. Riders, although their version of the song had little success. The song was later covered by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers, Wednesday, Pearl Jam, and several international artists, all of whom had success with the song.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS BOB SLOANE OF MALDEN, MA. CONGRATULATIONS!

Wed Jul 8, 2009

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Steve Krupnik "Pawnonomics"
Stephen Krupnik has been a pawnbroker for over thirty years. He founded the Indiana Pawnbrokers Association and is a past president. He is a former board member of the National Pawnbrokers Association and in addition to numerous governmental affairs awards, he was presented the Association's coveted "Pawnbroker of the Year" award in 1999. He currently resides with his family in South Bend, Indiana, and is a business coach and consultant to various industries, including the pawn broking industry.

Judy Tenuta - Stand Up Comic/Actress
The most famous person that ever lived. If you don't believe it just ask her! The stand-up comic/actress who describes herself as a "multi-media Bondage Goddess" and "the Aphrodite of the Accordion", is actually a caring nurturer who wakes up at 8PM to verbally abuse countless herds of mortal swine (her audience) and converts them to her signature religion "Judyism". Her fans ranging from fetuses to fossils, gays to geishas, all beg to chew her gum and kiss her feet because she is the only fun-feminist who preaches that all women should be worshipped as "Love Goddesses", and all men have an equal opportunity to become her furniture.....It could happen! Judy hit the stage in long flowing "goddess gowns", and took a bite out of the Big Apple. She was the very first stand-up to win "Best Female Comedian" at the American Comedy Awards. That same year she became the national spokesperson for a series of Diet Dr. Pepper commercials where she proclaimed "You can't get a body like mine in a bottle unless you push real hard." Judy has starred in her own HBO, Showtime, and Lifetime Specials and has been seen on every major talk show. Most recently she was a special correspondent for "American Journal", and "Entertainment Tonight,"where she conducted interviews with such celebrated public figures as Donald Trump and Reverend Jesse Jackson. Judy has also had two smash comedy CD's and has been nominated twice for Grammy Awards for her "Attention Butt-Pirates and Lesbetarians", and "In Goddess We Trust". She is also the author of "The Power of Judyism" (Harper-Collins). Judy has produced and starred in her own feature film, "Desperation Blvd." A romantic comedy about a former child star who stops at nothing to make a comeback. This hilarious but touching film costars Academy Award nominated actor Michael Lerner, Erin Moran, Will Shriner, and Weird Al Yankovic. Some of her recent roles include... An ex-show girl turned wedding chaplain on "General Hospital" A self-absorbed group therapist in the indy film "10 Attitudes and a Date" A small but pivotal role as the genteel trailer trash cat lady in the upcoming Hilary Duff film "Material Girls"

Jason Raff - Exec Producer "America's Got Talent"
Jason Raff is a producer and director with an overall deal at NBC Universal. He is currently an Executive Producer of America's Got Talent. Produced with Simon Cowell and FremantleMedia North America, the show is a search for the hottest variety and novelty acts from across the country. From ventriloquists to contortionists, acrobats to animal act, magicians to mimes, Americans will prove (or not) just how talented they are. Raff helped launch the series in 2006, and has been with the show for the past three successful seasons. The America's Got Talent format has been sold in over 80 countries.

34 year old Lawrence Beaman, a former delivery man sings "Old Man River"

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Tue Jul 7, 2009

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Kim Sill - "Last Chance for Animals"
Kim can discuss LCA's most recent pet store victory, Pets Delight in Covina. They went humane after 20 years of selling only puppy mills dogs, now only to re-home shelter dogs and cats! She can also discuss puppy mills and how they contribute to the pet overpopulation problems and their ties to the pet stores!!

Jeff Willner - Kensington Tours
A veteran of global expeditions to over 70 countries, he has criss-crossed the continents to experience the extraordinary. During these years, Jeff realized the vast difference between a package tour and personal discovery -- where deep knowledge and personal attention of a local guide can turn a trip into an experience. It is from these roots that Jeff began building his vision for Kensington Tours. Led by a team of destination experts with real in-country experience (not a call center), senior executives recruited from leading brands, and a commitment to rethinking the way you travel - it has resulted in an award winning travel company that spans the globe.

Lyndsey Parker - "Managing Editor -Yahoo! Music"
Managing editor of Yahoo! Music since 1997 and is the writer of one of the most popular American Idol blogs on the web, "Reality Rocks." She has interviewed many American Idol alums including Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, the rest of the Idol season 8 top 10 finalists, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and more. She also was the official blogger for the country reality show Nashville Star during seasons 3 and 5 and a live on-the-scene reporter for the finale of America's Best Dance Crew 2. Lyndsey has contributed to VH1, KFWB in Los Angeles and many other media outlets. A diehard music and pop-culture freak, former fanzine editor, Rock & Roll Jeopardy contestant, child actress, Los Angeles native, and UCLA graduate, Ms. Parker lives in Hollywood, California with her pet snake, piles of records, and a '70s-model television set that is always, always on.

Sean Phillips "Yahoo Movie Expert"
Yahoo! Movies Executive Producer, Sean Phillips is an entertainment insider and live TV veteran. His enthusiastic approach, encyclopedic knowledge of the movie industry and deep baritone voice make him a broadcast natural. He has done many interviews and live shots for local and national news outlets.http://movies.yahoo.com/

Elliott Sadler "Nascar Driver"
Sadler is the driver of the No. 19 Best Buy/Stanley Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™. A longtime fan favorite, Sadler is a member of the Coca-Cola Racing Family and has 3 career wins and 61 top ten finishes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™.

MICHAEL JACKSON REMEMBERED - All of us at CRN DIGITAL TALK RADIO join the millions of fans worldwide in offering our Tribute to the amazing talents of Michael Jackson.
His music and on stage persona will continue to insure a place as one of the greatetst performers of all time. Rest In Peace.


KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS BETTY SHANKER OF HOLLYWOOD, CA. CONGRATULATIONS!

Mon Jul 6, 2009

On Today's Show: www.crntalk.com

Jason Kersten "The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter
"JASON KERSTEN writes for Rolling Stone and Men’s Journal. Also the author of The Journal of the Dead: A Story of Friendship and Murder in the New Mexico Desert. The true story of a brilliant counterfeiter who “made” millions, outwitted the Secret Service, and was finally undone when he went in search of the one thing his forged money couldn’t buy him: family.

Alex Alston / James Dickerson - Devil's Sanctuary"
Lynchings, beatings, arson, denial of rights, false imprisonment--the civil rights era brought attention to these heinous offenses that were the status quo for African Americans in many areas of the country. And no state was more notorious as a sanctuary for the murderers and perpetrators of hate crimes than Mississippi. In 1956 state lawmakers installed the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission to preserve segregation and “Mississippi Values” by declaring the state outside the jurisdiction of the federal government. Under the auspices of the governor and lieutenant governor, the commission joined forces with groups such as the White Citizens’ Councils, which would stop at nothing in their quest for white supremacy.
Alex A. Alston Jr. is a past president of the Mississippi Bar Association who has taught and written extensively on issues of trial advocacy. James L. Dickerson is a journalist, a social worker, and the author of Goin’ Back to Memphis and That’s Alright, Elvis.

Karen Bard - Pop Culture Expert eBay
eBay Insider is your source for inspiration, trends and tips from eBay’s team of unparalleled fashion, home, tech, toy, and pop culture experts. Connoisseurs in their respective fields, they search eBay to uncover great buys and extraordinary auctions while sharing the inside scoop, helpful shopping advice, and up-to-the-minute buzz. Whether another piece of Paris’ trash lands on eBay or shoes keep selling every four seconds, you’ll hear about the latest and greatest eBay trends here.We would love to hear from you so send us your feedback about what you’d like to see us blog about or share some of your wonderful eBay finds! Contact us through news.ebay.com.

KFC GRILLED CHICKEN WINNERS - TWICE A WEEK ERIK & JACK WILL GIVE LISTENERS A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT TASTING KFC GRILLED CHICKEN JUST BY SENDING AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER TO KFC@CRNI.NET .YOU CAN BE A WINNER FROM CRN DIGITAL RADIO. WINNERS ARE DRAWN AT RANDOM FROM ALL ENTRIES. TODAY'S WINNER IS BETTY SHANKER OF HOLLYWOOD, CA. CONGRATULATIONS!

Thu Jul 2, 2009

On Today's Show: www.crntalk.com

Tony Tata - "Sudden Threat"
A.J. Tata graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1981 and currently serves as a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. He has commanded a paratrooper battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division and an air assault brigade in the 101st Airborne Division. Most recently he was the deputy commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division and Combined /Joint Task Force-76 in Afghanistan. BG Tata has deployed on combat missions and operations in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Bosnia, Panama and the Philippines. He has been awarded the Combat Action Badge and Bronze Star, is a Master Parachutist and graduate of the U.S. Army's Ranger School. Tony served as a National Security Fellow at Harvard University's JFK School of Government and has an M.A. in International Relations from the Catholic University of America.

Pete Bils - "Vice President of Sleep Innovation/Clinical Research"
Pete Bils is an associate clinical faculty member at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis . He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, an organization dedicated to the assurance of quality care for patients with sleep disorders, the advancement of sleep research, and public and professional education. He also helps lead Select Comfort’s clinical research and continually researches, investigates and creates new technologies to promote better sleep, including a computerized pressure mapping system that shows the effects of sleep surfaces on the human body.

Andrea Baxter "Simple Ways To Manage Your Dough"
Before becoming a Smart Cookie, Angela's motto was 'spend now, worry later'. She was independant, in control and on the ball when it came to all other areas of her life, but clueless about finances. She happily let her partner take care of all money matters. She was also working at a job she enjoyed, but one that came with long hours and little pay. Angela was not earning enough to support her lifestyle or fund her big dreams. She is now in business for herself as a realtor and well on her way to financial freedom. Angela is the go-to-girl for positive reinforcement and is known as the money magnet for a reason - full of creative ideas on how to make money and is happy to show others how to get rich the unconventional way!

Ramona Braganza - Fitness Expert
Recognized as one of the top Personal Trainers in the world among the entertainment industry, Ramona has worked as Jessica Alba’s personal trainer for the last 10 years and also trained such celebrities as Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Kate Beckinsale, Ashlee Simpson Wentz, Jaime King, Dania Ramirez, Brittany Snow, Ron Livingston, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Evans,and Michael Weatherly. Many of her famous clients are known for their long lean muscles which were shaped using Ramona’s own 3-2-1 Training Method of 3 Cardio segments,2 Circuit strength training segments and 1Core segment. She is equally capable of adding size and strength to her clientele by drawing from her intense weight training and fitness competition background. Ramona has been singled out as the “go to” trainer if you have six weeks to prepare for your next role or six years to transform from head to toe.
She may look like she is 25 years-old, but today Ramona boasts over 20 years in the fitness industry. Due to her expert knowledge of fitness, Ramona has made editorial contributions to Shape, Marie Claire, Allure, Fit Pregnancy, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s World, Self, Women’s Health and Fitness, Glamour, Cosmo Girl, Japanese Vogue, In Style, People, US Weekly, In Touch and more. Today, she has certifications from UCLA and Can Fit Pro. She was the 2007 spokeswoman for the Kraft Foods’ South Beach Diet and is currently a spokesperson for Glaceau, Smart Water/ Vitamin Water, is a Fitness Expert panel member for Golds Gym’s Fitness Institute, and apokesperson for Omrons GoSmart pedometers.

FLASHBACK - Frank Sinatra "Summer Wind"
"Summer Wind" is a 1965 song, with music by Henry Mayer and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. A cool, nostalgic tale of a fleeting romance, it is most known for a 1966 recording by Frank Sinatra that is informed by what NPR called "a majestic sadness." It is largely forgotten that singer Wayne Newton had the first national chart hit (1965).[1] The Sinatra version originally appeared on his Strangers in the Night album, and hit number one on Billboard magazine's Easy Listening survey. By the 2000s, it was one of Sinatra's most-used recordings in various contexts, including a mid-2000s television ad campaign for Mastercard and Major League Baseball. Also in the 2000s it became a hit for crooner Michael Bublé, recording an arrangement with long-time producer and collaborator David Foster, who heralds it as one of the all time greatest jazz standards ever written. In 1974, author Johnny Mercer recorded the song for his album My Huckleberry Friend. Lyle Lovett's version was featured in the 1999 Sam Raimi film For Love Of The Game. It was also released on Lovett's 2003 album Smile: Songs From The Movies. It was featured on the film The Pope of Greenwich Village and on the 2003 film Matchstick Men. In 2004, Irish boyband Westlife covered the song on their Rat Pack-inspired album Allow Us To Be Frank. The song can also be found in the sixth season première episode of The Simpsons, "Bart of Darkness", sung by Martin Prince at the end of the show, after his swimming trunks were pulled down and he is abandoned by his new-found friends.
On Friday June 3, 2005 it became the last song played by oldies radio station WCBS-FM in New York before the station became Jack FM. When the station switched back to CBS-FM on Thursday, July 12, 2007, Jack FM's last song, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey was interrupted mid-song at 12:43pm EST, and what continued with CBS-FM's broadcast of Sinatra's rendition of "Summer Wind".