Radio World NewsBytes: Gobble, Gobble — Thanksgiving Day Radio Treats

Happy Thanksgiving NewBay Media's U.S. offices are closed today and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Top Stories - 11.28.13 Radio Books Make Great Presents Radio World Editor in Chief Paul McLane has a roundup of recently published books about radio; stocking fillers for that radio person in your life (or yourself). RadioNet: Internet Radios Make the Perfect Gift Another prospective gift idea — Internet radio receivers have come a long way from the days of the 3Com Kerbango, and other early iterations that never quite hit the mark. Special Thanksgiving Treats A Thanksgiving How-To (NPR) Have a gander at NPR's Thanksgiving programming page. Old-Time Radio Thanksgiving (OTRCAT) Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, "Gunsmoke," "Our Miss Brooks" and more! A true Thanksgiving horn o' plenty. In the Oven: Thanksgiving Programming (Sirius/XM) "When turkey time comes around, SiriusXM has got everything you need from recipes and tablescapes to replays of 'Alice's Restaurant' and weekend sports," they say. Playlist: Thanksgiving (PRX) The editors at PRX deserve their own Thanksgiving for coming up with this massive list of podcasts and programs with a Thanksgiving theme. Elgin's Thanksgiving Shows (Jim Ramsburg's GOld Time Radio) Jim has the scoop on a popular 1940s annual Thanksgiving (and Christmas) radio tradition. Though it had several names, the Elgin Watch-sponsored program was consistent in collecting big radio and movie stars for holiday programs. Thanksgiving (Radio Echoes) This site is an old-time radio fan's heaven. From Baby Snooks' "The Stolen Turkey" to Sam Spade's "The Terrified Turkey Caper," top-of-the-line radio programming from the late 1930s to the late 1950s. Bookmark this site for repeat visits. Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment The Latest in Broadcast Industry Ideas & News We encourage you to visit Connect 2 Media & Entertainment and browse. This informative website features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation relevant to your job in media and entertainment. You're sure to find something fascinating every time you visit. Around the Industry A Guide to Black Friday Accessories Deals (TWICE) If the urge to shop overcomes your turkey coma, start here for discount deals Thanksgiving through "Cyber" Monday. The Battle for the Connected Home Is Heating Up (Tech Crunch) You've heard about the battle for the dashboard in the "connected car," get ready for the mother of all battles with the "connected home." 4.4-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Is From Mars (Mashable) Found in Africa — it's a really old piece of rock, all the way from Mars. Atomic Pocket Watches and More Gifts (IEEE Spectrum) From an atomic pocket watch to Legos to a digital TV housed in a 1960s retro-style cabinet, a nice selection of gifts for the technically aware. Calendar of Events VAB Hall of Fame Banquet Dec. 7 Burlington, Vt. Applications Due for Feb. 7–17, 2014 SBE Certification Exams Dec. 31 Local Chapters Consumer Telematics Show Jan. 6 Las Vegas 2014 International CES Jan. 7–10 Las Vegas For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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