Thaddeus Mathews says he is the reason that WDIA is number 12

Thaddeus Mathews says that he is the reason that WDIA has fallen to the 12th best station in Memphis, TN. Mathews has been quick to tell his listeners to check out the Arbitron ratings on radio on line. It is very clear that since WPLX as been on the air, that WDIA ratings has been on a decline.

I was curious if WPLX was the real cause of WDIA falling in the ratings. My research gave me some interesting facts... I found out that Memphis, TN has at least 35 radio stations that has received a rating. Much to my surprise WPLX was not even listed! Maybe I am missing the point, but how can Mathews be so proud to tell his listeners that he is a giant killer when he is scraping the bottom of the pile?

I listen to WPLX and enjoy the informative shows topics. I think that WPLX has potential, but my number 1 complaint is Thaddeus Mathews is " always begging"... He came up with this Membership concept to earn more cash, called "members only". Great ideal, but damn 15 times a day, every day??? Then don't let him have a problem... Now he needs your cash so that he can do this or that, damn... Its like the animal commercial as soon as you here the music you try to change the channel, same concept!

 So this is what I think Thaddeus Mathews, you are shaking WDIA up with your programs, but lets keep it real man their are 11 other stations that can say they are the reason that WDIA is  number 12. You are good at what you do, but until you break the top 35 ... You might need to pull back on your celebration of being on top!

Rank	Station	Spr 10	Sum 10	Dec 10	Hol 10	Format	Owner
1	KJMS-FM	6.9	7.4	10.8	11.4	Urban AC	Clear Channel Radio
2	WHRK-FM	8.8	8.9	10.2	9.6	Urban	Clear Channel Radio
3	WRVR-FM	3.6	4.3	9.2	8.8	AC	Entercom Inc.
4	WHAL-FM	6.6	5.1	8.8	8.1	Gospel	Clear Channel Radio
5	KXHT-FM	5.5	5.1	5.6	6.2	Urban	Flinn Broadcasting Corp.
6	WRBO-FM	6.4	8.4	6.6	5.6	Oldies	Citadel Broadcasting Co.
6	WXMX-FM	3.9	3.2	4.7	5.6	AOR	Citadel Broadcasting Co.

8	WGKX-FM	5.3	6.6	6.0	5.3	Country	Citadel Broadcasting Co.
9	WEGR-FM	3.4	2.4	5.0	4.2	Classic Rock	Clear Channel Radio
10	WKQK-FM	2.9	3.3	3.8	4.0	Classic Hits	Entercom Inc.
10	WMC-FM	2.6	2.7	4.1	4.0	Hot AC	Entercom Inc.
12	WDIA-AM	6.0	4.7	2.6	2.9	Urban AC	Clear Channel Radio
13	WHBQ-FM	3.7	3.8	2.7	2.7	CHR	Flinn Broadcasting Corp.
14	WREC-AM	3.9	4.4	3.1	2.3	News/Talk	Clear Channel Radio
15	WKIM-FM	1.1	1.6	1.9	2.0	Variety Hits	Citadel
15	WLOK-AM	3.0	1.5	1.5	2.0	Gospel	Gilliam Communications Inc.
17	WMFS-FM	0.8	0.9	1.4	1.7	Sports	Entercom Inc.
18	WKVF-FM	N/A	N/A	1.0	1.6	N/A	N/A
19	KWNW-FM	N/A	N/A	1.7	1.4	N/A	N/A
20	WHBQ-AM	0.6	0.9	1.0	1.3	Sports	Flinn Broadcasting Corp.
20	WQOX-FM	N/A	N/A	1.5	1.3	Urban AC	Memphis City Schools
22	WVIM-FM	0.6	0.9	0.9	1.1	Country	First Broadcasting Co.
23	WMC-AM	N/A	N/A	0.6	0.9	Classic Country	Entercom Inc.

24	WKNO-FM	N/A	N/A	0.8	0.8	N/A	N/A
25	WBBP-AM	0.9	N/A	0.6	0.7	Gospel	Bountiful Blessings Inc.
26	WPGF-FM	N/A	N/A	0.4	0.6	N/A	N/A
27	KKLV-FM	N/A	N/A	0.6	0.5	N/A	N/A
27	KTRQ-FM	N/A	0.4	0.2	0.5	Oldies	East Arkansas Broadcasters Inc
29	WKBQ-FM	N/A	N/A	0.3	0.4	Country	Covington Broadcasting Company
29	WZKV-FM	N/A	N/A	1.0	0.4	N/A	N/A
31	WAVN-AM	0.9	N/A	0.3	0.3	Gospel	Arlington Broadcasting Co.
32	KWAM-AM	0.7	0.8	0.2	0.2	News/Talk	Legacy Media Memphis LLC
32	WCRV-AM	1.3	1.3	0.2	0.2	Religious	Bott Radio Network
32	WEVL-FM	N/A	N/A	0.2	0.2	N/A	N/A
35	KJLV-FM	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.1	N/A	N/A
35	KWYN-FM	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.1	Country	East Arkansas Broadcasters Inc
35	WPRT-FM	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.1	Rhythmic CHR	Cromwell Radio Group

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Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) has certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children:

I would like to thank those of you who expressed condolences on the recent passing of my mother. She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while she was driving home from my house at 7:30 and passed away at 8:30.

 My mother's stroke and passing was an enormous shock to my family because she did not have any symptoms or risk factors for a stroke. Just the week before she had gone to her doctor for a check up and received a clean bill of health.

 She did, however, develop a cold while she was visiting me and had taken Alka Seltzer Cold Plus for 3 days Since her passing, we have learned that Alka Seltzer is one of the many cold medicines that contains Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which can cause hemorrhagic stokes or cerebral bleeding even with the first use. I am forwarding a list of other medications that currently use PPA. These medicines are supposedly being recalled but my mother just purchased this medication less than two weeks ago. Pharmaceutical companies have known about this danger for years, we unfortunately, did not.

I urge you to review the list of medicines with PPA and avoid these medications. All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINEare dangerous. You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND. Please read this CAREFULLY. Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek alternative medicine. 

The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or or ange)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder
Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
Contac 12 Hour Caplets
Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
Dexatrim Caffeine Free
Dexatrim Extended Duration
Dexatrim Gelcaps
Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
Dimetapp Elixir
Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets
Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
Permathene Mega-16
Robitussin CF
Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion
Triaminic DM Cough Rel! ief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough

I just found out and called the 800#on the container for Triaminic and
they informed me that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines
because of a certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children:

Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold & Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant

They are asking you to call them at  800-548-3708  800-548-3708 with the lot number on
the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them, and
they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with small children,

PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF!

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The Key is to... look before you leap

One Light Bulb at a Time:

A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very much, a billion of them would. With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American ..

 Good idea .. . one light bulb at a time . . . .

Check this out .

 I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the hose attachments . They were all made in China .

 The next day I was in Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose attachments there. They were made in USA .

Start looking ... In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else - even their job . So, after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track .. Let's get behind her!

My grandson likes Hershey's candy . I noticed, though, that it is marked made in Mexico now.. I do not buy it any more.

My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico ... now I have switched to Crest.. You have to read the labels on everything ..

This past weekend I was at Kroger. I needed 60 W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets . I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to the GE brand I normally buy was an off-brand labeled, "Everyday Value . " I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats -

they were the same except for the price ..  The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA in

a company in Cleveland , Ohio .

So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here ..

So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets . .. . yep, you guessed it, bounce cost more money and is made in Canada . The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA ! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years and at almost half the price!

My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!

If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your circle to  start buying American, one light bulb at a time! 

Stop buying from overseas companies!

Let's get with the program . . . .. help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the U . S . A ..

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These beautiful words.

To understand the deep meaning of it, you must read it first. 

They are like the ten commandments to follow in life all the time. 

1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout. 

2] So a Car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rear view Mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on. 

3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write. 

4] All things in life are temporary.  If going well enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong don’t worry, they can't last long either. 

5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold! 

6]  Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end! 

7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities. 

8]A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything  worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!" 

9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES; it takes away today’s PEACE.

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809 Area Code, watch out for this scam

We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said 'Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you- get back to us quickly. I have something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809. We did not respond. Then this week, we received the following e-mail:

Do Not  DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284, AND 876 from the U.S. or Canada .


This one is being distributed all over the US ... This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call.

Be sure you read this and pass it on.

They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family member who has been ill or to tell you someone has been arrested, died, or to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc..
In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls.

If you call from the U.S or Canada , you will apparently be charged a minimum of
$2425 per-minute.

And you'll also get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges.
WHY IT WORKS:

The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic ..
The charges afterward can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.

Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.

AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045

SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809..asp
 

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Comments made in the year 1955!

 This Comments were made in 1955!
(That's 56 years ago!)


'I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way
they are, it's going to be impossible
To buy a week's groceries for $20.00.


'Have you seen the new cars coming out next year?
It won't be long before $2,000.00 will only buy a
used one.

'If cigarettes keep going up in price,
I'm going to quit.
A quarter a pack is ridiculous.

'Did you hear the post office is thinking about
charging a dime just to mail a letter?

'If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00,
Nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.

'When I first started driving,
Who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon..
Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage.

'I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more..
Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying
DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND,
It seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it.

'I read the other day where some scientist thinks
it's possible to put a man on the moon by the
end of the century.
They even have some fellows they call astronauts
preparing for it down in Texas.

'Did you see where some baseball player just signed a
contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball?
It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be
making more than the President.

'I never thought I'd see the day all our kitchen
appliances would be electric.
They are even making electric typewriters now.

'It's too bad things are so tough nowadays..
I see where a few married women are having to work
to make ends meet.

'It won't be long before young couples are going to
have to hire someone
To watch their kids so they can both work.

'I'm afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the
door to a whole lot of foreign business.

'Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the
Government takes half our income in taxes.
I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best
people to congress.

The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather,
But I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.

'There is no sense going to Lincoln
or Omaha anymore for a weekend,
It costs nearly $15.00 a night to stay in a hotel.

'No one can afford to be sick anymore,
At $35.00 a day in the hospital it's too rich for
my blood.'

'If they think I'll pay 50 cents for a hair cut, forget it.'

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