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WOW! WE'RE EXPANDING

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, March 30th 2009 at 11:01

Become engaged in the AZPM community. We now have blog comments and Twitter!

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CALL LETTER CONFUSION AND MORE

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, March 30th 2009 at 7:20

This is an interesting week at Arizona Public Media, so don't be alarmed if you're listening to one of our radio stations and accidentally hear it identified as the other. Also, some of you may unexpectedly be saying goodbye to Channel 6 this week, if you've been ignoring the warnings. Now, on to the explanations...

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FAREWELL "DR. SCAR" JACK JACOBSON

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, March 24th 2009 at 6:38

Even though I've "known" him most of my life, I first got the opportunity to meet Jack Jacobson in late 2007 to document his career for a radio feature, focusing mostly on his character of "Dr. Scar." The "Kindly, Lovable" late-night horror movie host was one of the early campy characters of local television. I first learned of Jacobson's death via email early Monday morning.

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WHEN YOU CAN'T SELL AN AD...PLACE YOUR OWN

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, March 19th 2009 at 7:35

I noticed an interesting full-page ad in Thursday's Arizona Daily Star, touting itself. This screams out that there are not enough real advertisers.

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NEWSROOM SPAT GOES PUBLIC

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, March 16th 2009 at 6:19

Just like in any business, arguments are often plentiful in the news business. However, when those disagreements become public, that's when YouTube gets involved.

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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, March 10th 2009 at 7:19

Tucsons' annual parade is set for this Sunday. Here's what you need to know....

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YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, March 5th 2009 at 16:59

Oh my! You just have to see this video...

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TOM JONES "TINY DESK CONCERT"

From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, March 2nd 2009 at 7:22

If you're a fan of singer Tom Jones, NPR Music has a free mini-concert for you to view.

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