2010 Vol Radio Network

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Below is a list of where you can hear the Vols play football on the radio.

Athens WAYA – FM 93.9
Bolivar WMOD – FM 96.7
Bristol WOPI – AM 1490
Brownsville WTBG – FM 95.3
Camden WRJB – FM 98.3
Carthage WUCZ – FM 104.1
Centerville WNKX – FM 96.7
Chattanooga WSKZ-FM 106.5
Clarksville WJZM-AM 1400
Cleveland WCLE – FM 104.1
Columbia WKOM – FM 101.7
Columbia WMCP – AM 1280
Cookeville WGSQ – FM 94.7
Covington WKBL – FM 93.5
Cowan WZXY – AM 1440
Crossville WOWF-FM 102.5
Dresden WCDZ – FM 95.1
Dyersburg WTRO – AM 1450
Elizabethton WKPP – AM 1520
Erwin WEMB – AM 1420
Fayetteville WYTM – FM 105.5
Franklin WAKM – AM 950
Greeneville WGRV – AM 1340
Greeneville WIKQ – FM 103.1
Jackson WDXI – AM 1310
Jackson WMXX – FM 103.1
Kingsport WKPT – AM 1400
Johnson City WKTP – AM 1590
Knoxville WNOX – AM 990
Knoxville WIVK – FM 107.7
Lafayette WLCT-FM 102.1
LaFollette WQLA – FM 104.9
Lawrenceburg WDXE – FM 95.9
Lenoir City WLIL – AM 730
Lewisburg WJJM – AM 1490
Lewisburg WJJM – FM 94.3
Lexington WBFG – FM 96.5
Livingston WLIV – AM 920
Livingston WLIV – FM 104.7
Manchester WFTZ – FM 101.5
Martin WCMT – AM 1410
McMinnville WKZA-FM 107.3/107.7
Memphis WSMB-AM 680
Morristown WCRK – AM 1150
Murphy, N.C. WCVP – AM 600
Murfreesboro WBOZ – FM 104.9
Nashville WLAC – AM 1510
Nashville WNRQ-FM 105.9
Newport WLIK – AM 1270
Oneida WBNT – FM 105.5
Paris WTPR – AM 710
Paris WTPR – FM 101.5
Parsons WKJQ – FM 97.3
Portland WQKR – AM 1270
Pulaski WKSR- AM 1420
Pulaski WKSR – FM 98.3
Ripley WTRB – AM 1570
Savannah WKWX – FM 93.5
Smithville WJLE – AM 1480
Smithville WJLE – FM 101.7
Tri-Cities WQUT – FM 101.5
Union City WENK – AM 1240
Waverly WQMV – AM 1060
Wartburg WECO – FM 101.3
Waynesville, N.C. WMXF – AM 1400
Winchester WCDT – AM 1340

Fans out of broadcast range may listen via internet
or phone:
Internet – www.utsports.com
XM/Sirius Satellite Radio
TEAMLINE USA: 1-800-846-4700 ext. 5405

Information was pulled from the 2010 Football Media Guide.

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Some tid-bits about the Vols

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Below are some tid-bits about the Vols.

Stadium: NEYLAND STADIUM/SHIELDS-WATKINS FIELD

• Began construction in 1919.
• First game Sept. 24, 1921 (TN beats Emery & Henery)
• 3,200 seats in 1921.
• Sept. 14, 1968 first game on artificial turf. (TN tied GA)
• Nov. 27, 1993 last game on artificial turf. (TN beats Vanderbilt)
• Sept. 16, 1972 was the first night game. (TN beats Penn State)
• Sept. 17, 1994 first game on restored turn. (TN loses to FL)
• Record Attendance of 109,061 on Sept. 18, 2004. (TN beats FL)

Did you know as of 2010, Neyland Stadium ranks 3rd in largest college football stadiums. Neyland Stadium now can host 102,455. Number 1 being Penn State and number 2 being Michigan.

Colors: ORANGE & WHITE

• From Charles Moore in 1891 (part of 1st football team)
• First Orange jerseys appeared in 1922 opening game.

Personally I loved those Black & Orange jerseys they wore during the Oct. 31, 2009 (Halloween) game.

Mascot: SMOKEY

• From a vote by students in 1953.
• Introduced in 1953 during the Mississippi State game.
• Reb. Brooks and his family have helped take care of 9 dogs in all.
• Leads the team during the giant “T” precession before the game.
• Since 2004, Smokey IX has been serving
• Smokey is a Bluetick Coonhound.

Turf: CHECKERBOARD END ZONES

• From Coach Doug Dickey in 1964
• Played Boston College when introduced
• Used until 1968 when artificial turf came to be used.
• 1989 reused again on the artificial turf.
• Now currently used since 1994 on natural turf.

Numbers: RETIRED JERSEY NUMBERS

• 16 – Peyton Manning
• 92 – Reggie White
• 91 – Doug Atkins
• 62 – Clyde Fuson*
• 49 – Rudy Klarer*
• 32 – Bill Nowling*
• 61 – Willis Tucker*

* are four Vols who died during World War II.

Song: ROCKY TOP

• Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.
• Written 1967
• Written in Gatlinburg Inn
• First performed in 1972 during the TN-AL Game at half-time.

Band: PRIDE OF THE SOUTHLAND BAND

• Formed just after the Civil War.
• More then 400 students.
• First marched in 1902.
• 1969 formed the Power “T” at opening of the game against Army. (Vols was victorious).

Letter: THE POWER “T”

• Started on the helmets in 1964
• Doug Dickey was the coach at that time
• Coach Dickey also started the Vols running through the Power “T” formed by the band.
• Johnny Majors, took over as head coach and had “T” redesigned in 1977.

Information was pulled from the 2010 Football Media Guide.

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Knoxville, TN area Text Alerts

Filed Under Knoxville, Media & News, Misc. Links, WIVK, cell phones, sms, text alerts, texting, weather

Below is a complied list of texting services for the Knoxville, TN area. Some are for news, weather, sports, Amber alerts, informative and more.

WIVK (62582)
AKA Citadel Broadcasting
http://www.wivk.com/Article.asp?id=846355

WBIR
http://www.wbir.com/news/mobile/text.aspx

KNOXNEWS
http://my.textcaster.com/ServePopup.aspx?id=746

WEATHER.COM (42278)
https://registration.weather.com/ursa/alerts/step1

WVLT (44645)
http://www.volunteertv.com/mobile/headlines/84276562.html

SUNDOWN IN THE CITY
http://www.sundowninthecity.com/
SUN to 68572 to join

Bijou Theater
http://www.knoxbijou.com/
BIJOU to 68572 to join

UTALERTS
https://www.utk.edu/utalert/

AMBER ALERTS
https://www.wirelessamberalerts.org/index.jsps

ESPN Sports Scores
https://r.espn.go.com/members/register?registrationFormId=espn&appRedirect=http://proxy.espn.go.com/mobile/alerts/signup?univLogin02=stateChanged&sourceName=header

GOOGLE (466453)
http://www.google.com/mobile/products/sms.html#p=default

Do you know of any other text alert services that pertain to the Knoxville, TN area? If so, please share those with me.

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Straight Talk switch

Filed Under Facebook, cell phones, texting

I made the Straight Talk switch a couple of days ago. I have been very impressed. I seem to get better coverage then I did from AT&T.
Not to mention it cost a whole let.

I am saving $85 a month.

Straight Talk cost $45 + tax a month.

• Unlimited TEXT
• Unlimited TALK
• Unlimited Picture Messaging
• Unlimited 411
• Unlimited Mobile Web as well
• NO CONTRACTS

Granted you don’t have apps like for Facebook and stuff, but you can access Facebook via Mobile Web.

They have great coverage. They are a subsidiary of Tracfone and run off Verizon tours.

Straight Talk is only available at Wal-mart and do have several nice phones to choose from.

Want to know more visit: www.straighttalk.com

Make the switch today and you will too save money! Saving money is import in today’s time.

Did I mention you can keep your current number you have? I got to keep my number from AT&T. The porting time varies and can take up to 7 days for a cell phone number. It only took mine not even 30 minutes to transfer over. Just a bit of advice, you will have to pay an early termination fee if you break your contract with your current provider.

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Put your cell phone away and keep your hands on the wheel

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(ARA) – It’s the new drinking and driving — and for good reason. As Americans become more addicted to their cell phones, BlackBerry devices and other PDAs, lawmakers throughout the nation are taking action in the wake of a disturbing national trend linking cell phone use with car crashes.

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) reports the use of cell phones and other mobile devices now accounts for 25 percent of all police-reported traffic crashes. Research shows that driving while talking, texting or e-mailing with a cell phone or PDA can pose a serious distraction and interfere with driving a motor vehicle.

As a result of the growing number of cell phone-related car accidents, more states are pushing for legislation to ban cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle, according to FindLaw.com, the Internet’s leading Web site for legal information. States that have banned the handheld use of cell phones by drivers include California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington as well as the District of Columbia.

The facts are especially alarming for teenagers, for whom driving-related incidents are the leading cause of death. According to an NHTSA report, more than 50 percent of teens admit to talking or texting on a cell phone while driving. At least 20 states, including Texas, currently ban any kind of cell phone use by teenage drivers, says FindLaw.com.

Because of the alarming trend linking cell phone use and driving, the National Safety Council has gone even further by calling for a complete ban on the use of all cell phones, including “hands-free” devices, for drivers nationwide.

Any activity a driver engages in while driving has the potential to distract the motorist from the primary task of operating the vehicle. A distraction is defined by any event or action that takes your eyes off the road (visual), mind off the road (cognitive), or takes your hands off the steering wheel (manual). Some research findings compare cell phone use to other activities such as passenger conversations or changing a CD while driving.

For example, studies have shown that cell phone use compared to carrying on a conversation with a passenger can be equally risky, while other studies show cell phone use to be more risky. The difference between the two is a passenger can monitor the driving situation along with the driver and pause for, or alert the driver to, potential hazards, whereas a person on the other end of the phone line is unaware of the roadway situation.

But what if a driver encounters an emergency situation or witnesses another driver’s erratic driving? As a general rule, if you are in your car and witness a car accident or another emergency, pull your vehicle over to a safe location and call 911.

However, in emergency situations drivers must use their judgment regarding the urgency of the situation and the necessity to use a cell phone while driving. The key here is to avoid creating another emergency because you’re using your cell phone.

In addition to using a cell phone, there are many other distractions that can increase the risk of losing control of your vehicle, according to FindLaw.com. Some activities that appear to be “hands free,” such as looking at a GPS map screen, can be just as distracting as navigating a car while eating a hamburger. According to a study by the NHTSA and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near crashes involve some form of driver distraction.

The study further concluded that the typical distraction occurred within three seconds before the vehicle crash. The bottom line is that drivers who engage more frequently in distracted driving are more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident or near crash. Some common distractions that should be avoided include:

* Eating while driving, including unwrapping food products.
* Changing a CD or adjusting the radio.
* Applying make-up.
* Settling a dispute between children.
* Controlling a loose pet.
* Reading a print map or watching a GPS map screen while driving.
* Looking at an object or event outside of your car, like another accident.

It is also important to keep in mind that some activities are carried out more frequently and for longer periods of time and may result in greater risk. The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely. The task of driving requires full attention and focus. Cell phone use can distract drivers from this task, risking harm to themselves and others. Therefore, the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving.

To learn more about cell phone use and driving laws, visit www.findlaw.com.

A growing number of people are paying attention to the dangers of driving while distracted. According to a recent survey, U.S. drivers say they are talking and texting less while driving than they did a year ago, and they say it’s because they are more aware of what can happen if they are driving while distracted (DWD).
The survey shows that 20 percent of drivers with cell phones say they text while driving and that number jumps to 47 percent for drivers under the age of 35. Of those who admit to texting behind the wheel, 40 percent say they do it less often than they did last year. The survey was sponsored by Nationwide Insurance.
According to the telephone survey of 1,005 U.S. adults conducted by Harris Interactive, 67 percent of drivers admit to talking on their cell phone while driving. Of those who do, 30 percent say they do it less often than they did last year.
While the problem of DWD remains one of the deadliest risks facing drivers, this survey shows that drivers are changing their behavior due to awareness and legislation.
“This is the first survey we’ve seen showing drivers making positive changes in their behavior, but there are still too many drivers who either don’t realize just how dangerous distractions behind the wheel are or are willing to take that risk,” said Bill Windsor, Nationwide’s associate vice president of Consumer Safety. “The stigma now associated with distracted driving may also have fewer people willing to admit they do it, but studies continue to indicate that DWD causes one out of every four U.S. crashes.”
Hands-free not used widely
While hands-free technology is readily available, two-thirds of drivers surveyed say they rarely or never use the devices. Most drivers who do use a hands-free device report feeling safer when doing so, although nearly one in four of these drivers say they talk more often since they started using the hands-free device.
“This survey shows that it is likely that when handheld cell phone laws are passed that a number of people will switch to hands-free devices and their usage of the phones will actually go up,” said Windsor. “More research needs to be done on the extent of crash risk related to the cognitive distraction aspect of cell phone use. We need to be sure that for this segment of heavy users it does not actually result in increased crashes.”
To learn more, visit www.nationwide.com.

According to a recent survey, U.S. drivers say they are talking and texting less while driving than they did a year ago.

Take Action To Avoid Driving Distractions

(NAPS)—It may seem harmless to answer a quick call, grab a bite to eat or let your dog ride in your lap when you’re behind the wheel. But in 2008, accidents caused by distracted drivers injured about 515,000 people.
It takes two hands, a sharp eye and your full attention to safely drive your car. Anything that keeps you from doing so means you’re driving while distracted, or “DWD.”
There are some simple ways to kick DWD habits. Follow these four tips to steer clear of distraction:
1. Hit the “off” button. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, for every 4.6 seconds spent texting behind the wheel, drivers travel the length of a football field—without looking up. Talking on your cell phone delays your reaction time, even if you use a hands-free model. Your e-mail, voice mail and return calls can wait until after the trip. So turn off your phone.
2. Eat up before you start up. An Exxon survey of 1,000 drivers showed that more than 70 percent liked to use their steering wheels as tray tables and 83 percent used their center consoles as beverage carts. To drive with your hands firmly on the wheel and avoid staining your new shirt, save the burgers, tacos and cups of coffee for your home or office.
3. Pull over. Maps and GPS systems are handy tools to get you from point A to point B. When you need to check your grid or change your destination, take the next exit or stop at the nearest rest area. Pulling over on the side of the road is a dangerous and unsafe alternative.
4. Keep ’em caged. Keep all your passengers safe by securing your pets in a harness or a crate. They remain in one place, freeing you to focus on what’s in front of you rather than the rearview mirror.
To learn more on how to avoid DWD, visit www.distraction.gov.
5. Be prepared before you start your car. If you put on makeup, eat, or program your GPS before you hit the road, you’ll cut down on some distractions. If you organize what you need for your final destination before you leave, you won’t need to search while driving.
6. Go hands free. If you must use the cell phone when driving, invest in technology that will help you keep your eyes on the road. Several installation-free kits are available that can help you go hands free for less than the cost of a ticket.
7. Take a break. Even with a hands-free device, the best idea is to pull over if you must make calls, answer texts or deal with issues involving other passengers.

Keeping your driving record free from accidents and citations can help lower your car insurance rates, point out the experts at Progressive. For more information or to find a nearby agent, visit www.progressiveagent.com.

Don’t drive with pets roaming free in your car. Keep them safely in a harness or a crate to stay safe on the road.

Content courtesy of ARAcontent and NAPS.

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Like button installed

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I now have the Like button installed on my blog. So if you have Facebook and like a certain entry, please feel free to LIKE it.
If you want this plug-in, you can download it and install it from this site: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/like/.

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2010 Vols Football Schedule

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I also have this on the sidebar of my Blog. I will update the sidebar with scores as the games are done. Once the 2010 season is over with, I will remove it from my sidebar. Again thanks for visiting my blog and GO VOLS!

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Tips On Saving Fuel, Money And The Environment

Filed Under Tips, fuel tips

While an individual motorist can’t reduce gas prices, he or she may save money by using fuel more efficiently.
Simple steps, such as keeping current on vehicle repair, using onboard oil life technology and changing a few driving habits, can all add up to savings.
Maintenance experts, such as the Goodwrench technicians, say there are several ways to improve fuel economy. Here are some tips:

• Driving 55 vs. 70 mph saves up to 20 percent more fuel. Use cruise control when appropriate to save even more.

• Drive consistently: Jackrabbit starts and hard stops burn more gas.

• Avoid idling: Sitting in the drive-through for 15 minutes for that quarter-pound burger can burn up to a quarter of a gallon of gas. Consider parking and going inside to order.

• Chill out by rolling down windows to cool off in city driving, saving the air conditioner for highway travel, when open windows are a drag—literally–on a vehicle’s aerodynamics.

• Lighten the load: Carrying extra cargo burns more gas. So take the golf clubs out of the trunk when not hitting the links.

• Fill up when it’s cool: Early morning or late evening fill-ups generate fewer vapors.

• Don’t top off the tank, and tighten the gas cap. Topping off the tank can result in spilled gasoline, which creates environmental issues.

• Use the correct fuel grade: Unless the manufacturer requires it, high-octane gas is a waste of money.

• Climb every mountain, but build up speed first, then maintain it on the way up. Coast down to save gas.

• Cargo hauling? Go topless to save gas. About a quarter of each gallon of gas goes toward overcoming wind resistance. Cargo on top of the vehicle drags down fuel economy.
Vehicles are a lot like people—when they’re out of shape, moving around takes a lot more energy. Timely maintenance can help identify hidden and not-so-hidden issues that rob vehicle fuel economy.
“Issues such as clogged air filters, a faulty oxygen sensor, dirty spark plugs and under-inflated car tires make your vehicle work harder and, therefore, use more gasoline,” said Peter Lord, executive director, GM Service Operations.
Checking three simple items listed below could improve a vehicle’s fuel economy by nearly 17 percent or more, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s www.fueleconomy.gov Web site.

• Out-of-tune engine: A properly tuned engine improves fuel economy by about 4 percent, according to the EPA.

• Clogged air filters: An air filter full of dirt makes the engine work harder and can let impurities damage the engine. Replacing a plugged filter improves fuel economy by up to 10 percent, according to the EPA.

• Keep tires properly inflated: Under-inflated tires can decrease mileage by 3 percent, or 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure, and they also reduce tire life, which means more worn tires to dispose of. Plus, driving on improperly inflated tires can be dangerous.

Helping the environment is about more than saving gasoline: Used vehicle fluids, particularly motor oil, must be disposed of properly to minimize their environmental impact. The good news is that if you own a GM vehicle, it’s easier to be green: Most 2004 model year and newer GM vehicles are equipped with GM’s Oil Life System (OLS), which uses special computerized algorithms to determine when the oil needs to be changed based on how the vehicle is used, versus the commonly held 3,000-mile myth.

By changing a GM vehicle’s oil based on its OLS, the typical driver will pay for an estimated three fewer oil changes per year, resulting in hundreds of millions of gallons of oil saved a year by all GM vehicles equipped with OLS.
“A driver whose fuel tank is still two-thirds full wouldn’t empty the tank and refill it, or a driver whose tires are half worn wouldn’t replace them,” said Lord. “It is the same idea with prematurely changing oil that still has life.”
Goodwrench is the service brand for GM vehicles. Learn more at www.goodwrench.com.

New technologies now determine when a vehicle’s oil needs to be changed based on how the vehicle is used, versus the commonly held 3,000-mile myth.

Compliments of NAPS.

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Craig Shergold, An Urban Legend

Filed Under LiveJournal, Writers Block

This is a Writer’s Block that came from LiveJournal. I use to be a LiveJournal user, bizcards. This question was posted by balljointed.

Do you have a favorite urban legend?
Yes, My favorite one is the story about Craig Shergold. It was about a boy with brain tumor that wanted greetings cards and it got switched and said business cards.
I posted about this back in 2005. (My post about Craig Shergold.)

When did you first hear it?
I first heard about it from the International Business Card Collectors (IBCC). It was well told, since we all collect business cards.

What’s the story behind the story?
I am reposting my post from 2005 below …

I have been getting a lot of this lately. I have sent off a tons of business cards to this young boy dying of cancer… I hate to tell you this, this has been going on since 1980′s. It started out he really wanted greeting cards, but changed to business cards. If you send any mail to the Make-A-Wish foundation, it will go to lost mail. Lost mail is unclaimed mail. This is what I mention in my web site about it:

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Steve Patterson’s Online Portfolio

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As most of you all know I am a graphic designer. I have been doing graphic design work since I was in high school. Well, I now have my portfolio Online. I am still in the middle of uploading my design pieces, but feel free to take some time and go visit it for me. Check out Steve Patterson’s Online Portfolio at http://portfolio.cardeologist.com.

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