Nashville, Apr. 1, 2009 —
Engineers at the Nissan plant in Nashville TN have made a unique discovery: they found that radio waves can increase the fuel efficiency of their new Altima hybrids. The radio waves work by setting up an oscillation of a razor-thin panel that was developed to keep the intake manifold from overheating, reports the April edition of Living Green.
Now here’s a fresh look at diversity on classical radio:
In an article Dec. 8th by of Kenya, Voice of America reports that classical music is booming in Kenya.
The recent launch of a classical music magazine and a growing number of concerts and programs on radio stations are a sign of the new popularity. Supporters say this type of music can compliment traditional African beats.
I was in Grant Park Tuesday night for the big event, and it was the most thrilling experience you can imagine. Besides the electricity and unbridled joy of the occasion, it was about 90% young people. All races, all nationalities, all income levels. They were powered by hope, and their energy was infectious. I couldn’t help but think that this was an entire generation of computer-savvy kids, who are looking for answers and who want something our generation hasn’t given them.
KUSC in Los Angeles continues to move forward in audience service. The station just completed a very successful fund drive, despite the rotten economy. And now this, from LAradio.com:
Classical KUSC/fm 91.5, the most listened to public radio station in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, will expand its service to include the Central Coast in early 2009, according to station President Brenda Barnes. Barnes said that KUSC, which is licensed to the University of Southern California, was approached by Public Radio Capital recently regarding the possibility of purchasing KGDP/fm 90.5, which airs from Santa Maria.