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Become a radio pioneer
How to Start an Internet Radio Station
Your complete guide to start an internet radio station. From essential audio equipment to actionable marketing strategies, make your broadcasts a success.
Why Start an Internet Radio Station?
Your Roadmap to Success
Put the Human Back into Radio
It's How You Broadcast
Your Radio Concept
Build a Recognisable Brand
Safeguard Your Station with Licensing
Your Media
Essential Equipment
Your Schedule Outline
Ground Your Shows with Daily News
Your Streaming Partner
Broadcasting On-Air
Broadcasting Tools for Pros
Radio.co Crash Course
Growing Your Station
Share and Get Discovered by Listeners
Become a Household Name
Turn Your Passion into a Side Business
Over the last decade, internet radio has gone mainstream. Big networks like the BBC, iHeart Media, NPR, NBC, and loads more have made the switch online.
Why? Because listeners tend not to have big clunky radio devices in their kitchens or cars anymore. Instead, shows are streamed through smart devices like phones, speakers, and watches. Easier access means better discoverability. If listeners can download your station in their pocket, then chances are you're going to get more people tuning in.
But before we jump ahead, let's start from scratch. From humble beginnings to your first listener, start an internet radio station the right way.
by Jamie Ashbrook
As much as your favourite streaming platforms can predict your tastes and serve you up an infinite stream of content, the radio DJ continues to deliver community, news, and well-timed vibes. In a world of on-demand, radio provides a more human connection.
There's never been a better time to be a creator, a curator of taste, a messenger. Technology has helped lower the barrier for entry on almost all media, and radio is no different. Gone are the days of needing hefty studio equipment to get a signal on the airwaves - all you need now is a computer, an internet connection, and a desire to be heard.
Take the first step forward. Get to know the basics of starting an internet radio station with the help of Radio.co. For 15 years we've been supporting independent broadcasters, so take advantage of expert advice and start your journey today.
Ever noticed in disaster movies that radio is always the last thing to go? Even though TV, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are all viable ways to reach people, they always get left by the wayside in a crunch. Not only is this a testament to radio, but the way we think as well.
Although technology has changed the way we consume content, radio is still very much alive and kicking. Broadcasters both big and small have taken home their fair share of profit too. In 2018, radio stations in the US made $13.3 billion in ad revenue. To put that into perspective WTOP-FM, a single news radio station based in Washington, made $69 million from that same year.
Whatever reason you want to start broadcasting, it's safe to say now has never been a better time to get into radio.
Spotify, Last.fm, and YouTube Music all have one thing in common, automation. What you hear is generated by content-driven algorithms, not people. Bring back a much needed human connection with online radio, a low-barrier alternative to content curation.
Radio shines brightest when you put your listeners in the spotlight. Say hello during talk shows with live phone-ins, start conversations, build loyalty, and create a community of fans who'll help spread the word about your show.
And it doesn't stop there. Keep the interactions going on social media. Use Radio.co's "Now Playing" tool to keep listeners updated with what's being played or let them know about DJs doing live take over shows. Always stay connected with your community, no matter where they are.
You can even put your listeners in control. Hand over the wheel with track requests, a simple way to give your audience a voice and make them feel a part of your show.
Radio has changed. Turn the clock back a couple of decades and the only broadcasters around were those with expensive clunky equipment and the technical know-how to operate it. Fast forward to today, and broadcasting is much simpler. No matter where you're from or your experience, radio is the easiest tool to share your stories live.
FM, AM, or DAB are probably what you think of when it comes to radio, but listener habits have shifted. Internet radio is booming and has the potential to reach millions of people across the globe.
Get peace of mind by automating shows to run in the background, 24/7.
Collaborate with anyone, like colleagues, partners, friends, or DJs.
Create unique content by carefully curating handpicked playlists.
Record conversations directly in your browser, no matter where guests are located.
Make your station easily accessible with custom iPhone and Android apps.
In other words, online radio is easy. And works for you, not against.
Join over 20,000 broadcasters who chose Radio.co.
Know who you're talking to for better, more engaging shows. From concept to media, build a recognisable brand that stays with listeners.
There are lots of stations out there. So why should listeners tune in to yours? Without a good hook, it's difficult to get much attention. You've probably got a good idea to start an internet radio station, but will anybody actually want to listen?
Haphazardly broadcasting only gets you so far. Instead, build a foundation. Who will your ideal listener be? What type of content can you create that will spark their curiosity? Ask yourself these questions and more to flesh out your station concept into a rock-solid plan.
Audience: Know Who You're Talking To
Who is your audience and why should they care?
As the old saying goes "When you speak to everyone, you speak to no one". By defining your ideal listener, their interests, and habits, it's much easier to create a show that resonates with the right people.
Every year towards December, Radio.co gets flooded with Christmas themed stations. As everyone gets into the holiday spirit, these types of broadcasters corner the market by honing in on a specific group of listeners.
Not only are they drawing in crowds, but interestingly enough the station's message is much stronger and likely to have a greater impact. Listeners who actively seek out your station will naturally be more engaged than those that just stumble on it.
Content: Create Interesting Shows People Care About
Don't you just hate it when you tune into a station and the presenter keeps yapping on at the beginning and ending of every song? On the flip side, if all you're going to play is music, what's the point? Spotify curated playlists are just as good.
Ask yourself what type of content works best for your audience. Whether it's music, talk, or a bit of both, put yourself in the shoes of your listeners. Churches playing pop music won't work, but pre-recorded sermons with a mix of live choir singing would. Brick and mortar retail businesses broadcasting a motormouth presenter would most likely annoy customers, but upbeat soft music would compliment the store's brand and atmosphere.
Presenters: Talk With Your Audience, Not at Them
Have you ever noticed how difficult conversations can be when they're one-sided? Even people with the gift of the gab run out of steam eventually. Dead air is the worst offence any broadcaster can make. Instant red card. Keep your listeners engaged and the conversation moving forward by either tagging in a guest or talking with a co-presenter.
Two presenters can bounce ideas off one another and carry conversations for hours, but the same can't be said when flying solo. Whether it's a regular occurrence or a one-off, consider adding regular presenters or live phone interviews to your shows.
Broadcasts: Always Stay Connected with Listeners
Watching a movie in the cinema is a very different experience compared to watching one at home. Same applies to radio. Live shows let you interact and engage with your audience in real-time, something you can't do with pre-recorded shows.
Radio.co lets you do a mix of both. Connect with your audience by sharing what's going on right now or record shows alone (or with a presenter) and schedule them for times when you're not around.
Big commercial stations often do a mix, pre-recording shows during the holidays when presenters are off. But you can never beat going live. As the notorious Bill O'Reilly once said, "F**k it, we'll do it live!".
According to leading psychologists Atkinson and Shiffrin, adults can hold new information for 15 to 30 seconds. After that... poof, it's gone! Stay at the forefront of your listener's mind by creating an easy to remember brand.
It's All in the Name
They say names can make or break a business, the same holds true for radio. Although it's difficult to encapsulate what your station is about in a few words, it's just as important as what you broadcast.
In one word, try to describe your station. Whether it's uplifting, educational, relaxed, or something closer to home like your city's name, use it as a jumping-off point. Take Z100 New York. Right off the bat you know where it's based. Z100 is easy to remember and could mean the station plays the top 100 hits, which it sort of does. Many stations, including London based Soho Radio, follow this tried and true format.
Design a Memorable Logo
Turn your station's name into a work of art, literally. People remember what things look like, not just how they sound. Translate your name or tagline into memorable artwork. But you don't have to start from scratch. Take a backseat by hiring freelancers to design your station's artwork - or take a stab at it yourself.
Fiverr: Outsource to professionals. Find freelance artists to turn your vision into reality.
Freepik: Discover thousands of free stock photos, artwork, and icons you can use to build your station's brand.
Squarespace: Design a beautiful logo yourself. Using a free logo maker, choose from pre-existing artwork to create something unique.
Stay with Listeners for Longer; Sound Unique
Own the sound of your station. Although that might sound weird on face value, what you play ties into what's known as radio imaging or sonic branding. Sound effects like voice overs, music beds, sweepers, intros, outros, and jingles give your station a sound design.
Take the UK's biggest commercial station Capital FM. Fast-paced with pop music and celebrities, their radio imaging matches the overall tone and feel of the high-energy brand. Create your unique sound that listeners can instantly recognise by hiring a full-service audio creative agency.
TM Studios: Create a memorable audio package, all under one roof. With a proven track record of hit stations like LA News Radio (KNX 1070 AM), Easy in Miami (WFEZ), Talk News & Sports (AM 620 WJDX), TM Studios knows what it's doing.
Noise Fusion: Audio branding is an artform, one Noise Fusion has got down to a tee. Based in London, they've helped UK stations such as Radio X and even TV programmes like entertainment news shows Access.
ReelWorld: Since 1994, ReelWorld has been making radio stations sound good. Z100 New York, 103.5 KISS FM, and BBC Radio 1xtra are just a few broadcasters to take on powerful sonic branding.
Alternatively, if you don't want to commit to hiring audio professionals to design your station's entire sonic branding, test out the waters first with freelancers on places like Fiverr.
Do You Need a License?
Unlike terrestrial radio, you do not need to actually own a license in order to broadcast your stream online.
However, if your station is going to be playing commercial music, as opposed to a talk radio station, you may need to obtain a license in order to fully protect yourself and ensure you are not infringing on anyone else's copyright. In most cases, the copyright is normally held by the recording artist or record label.
Blanket License
Internet radio station's cover themselves by paying for what's known as a "blanket license" or "umbrella license", it covers their station and allows them to play any type of music.
Most licensee's like this are paid on a yearly basis and can vary in price depending on the country you are broadcasting from and the countries you will be broadcasting too.
If licenses covering particular countries aren't in your price range then you can block access from listeners by using "geofencing", effectively restricting the countries you broadcast to - Radio.co helps you handle this really easily.
Fundamentally, licensing can be confusing, but we're working on trying to fix this. At the moment we're in talks with a few licensing bodies in hopes of safeguarding your station if you plan on playing commercial music. In the meantime, if your country isn't listed below or you want advice, then feel free to reach out to us.
Find Your Licensing Body
Whether you're in the US, UK, Australia, or somewhere in-between, get the info you need to safeguard your station when broadcasting commercial tracks.
Let's Have a Look
Any good broadcaster has a back catalogue of tracks. From country to hip-hop, discover places you can download and build your music library.
Although it sounds too good to be true, free to use music does exactly what it says on the tin. Some artists offer their music under Creative Commons, which is a license that gives non-profit organisations permission to use the creator's work freely.
HookSounds: Priding itself on offering the best curated royalty-free music, their "Use & Mention" plan lets you deep-dive into an extensive collection of both well-known and fresh artists.
Free Music Archive: Or FMA for short, is a public domain archive of Creative Commons licensed songs. From pop to jazz, download and use any tracks for free.
Jamendo Music: Connecting musicians and music lovers together as a community. With more than 500,000 tracks shared by 40,000 artists from over 150 countries, it's safe to assume there's something for everyone.
NoiseTrade: Built on generosity, there are thousands of artists and labels all in one marketplace. Discover popular artists like Sould Asylum, Cold War Kids, and loads more.
ccMixter: Built as an open-source tool for anyone to contribute or download music. The large community now consists of over 45,000 musicians collaborating and sharing their own creations.
SoundCloud: The world's leading social sound platform has over 75 million music curators uploading around 12 hours of audio each minute. Although not all music is free, there's plenty of variety to keep you searching.
Opsound: The free online music library largely consists of instrumental music from various genres, so it's suited for stations looking for background tracks for shows, jingles, or promotions.
Paid Music
Free to use music offers lots of enjoyable artists, but probably not the ones you or anyone else knows. Find familiar songs through paid music. From Elton John to Bob Dylan, download tunes you know and love.
I Like Music: Designed for and built by broadcasting professionals, I Like Music supplies thousands of tracks that range from all time cult classics to new tracks you can't obtain digitally anywhere else.
Beatport: Home to a large collection of electronic music, Beatport is ideal for DJs looking for full sets and mixes from independent artists. With over 1 million tracks and over 120,000 artists, discover exclusive music you won't find anywhere else.
Google Play Music: Just like Apple Music and many other big players, Google have thrown their hat into the music ring. Providing a service aimed at music lovers that want all the latest songs, but on a budget. Just like Spotify, there are endless songs with well over 35 million available.
Amazon Music: Every song under the sun is available in both digital and physical formats on the popular online retail goliath. Amazon is still the go to place to buy an album. With millions of artists available, you're really spoilt for choice
Amass a collection of music you love and store everything in the cloud with Radio.co. Just add your favourite songs using the most common file types, MP3 or AAC, by uploading and organising everything in your dashboard, then get ready to start broadcasting to the world.
Most broadcasting setups can get by with just the essentials, like a USB microphone and stand. Depending on the audio quality and type of studio you're after, we recommend starting off right. Here's a list of suggested starter gear for a more professional sounding broadcast.
The Shure SM7B is slowly becoming the de facto mic of choice for broadcasters, but for good reason. With a built-in shock mount, internal pop filter, and simple design, the SM7B has everything you could possibly need in a dynamic mic.
Microphones are power-hungry beasts that need enough voltage to work properly. Use a good interface like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, ideal for the 'one-man-band' radio broadcaster.
Nobody wants to be hunched over a desk talking into a microphone. Get up close and personal for clearer audio using a boom arm. Whether you're standing, sitting, or moving about, mic arms like the Rode PSA1 give you the freedom to broadcast the way you want.
Most built-in pop filters aren't great (even the SM7B). Reduce harsh-sounding peaks and save your audio with an external one. The InnoGear pop filter clips onto your boom arm and acts as a barrier, ensuring you always sound your best.
Where would Sherlock Holmes be without trusty Dr Watson? Find the yin to your yang with a good pair of headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO. Comfortable and stylish, go for hours listening to these studio-quality headphones designed for professionals.
Every radio setup is unique and built to purpose. What may work for others, might not be right for you. One man bands don't necessarily need a mixer with 8 XLR inputs, whereas a simple USB microphone will do the trick.
Whatever type of studio setup you're after, get better insight into what a more advanced professional radio studio setup looks like below.
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Radio is typically always on, listeners tune in at all hours of the day ready to pick up what you're throwing down. It's important to understand different communities and audiences have different habits and tastes and that serving the right content and the right time is key for engaging audiences.
Tailoring your playlists and conversations to the time of day will go a long way to ensuring your station is a success, consider these key times in your schedule:
Breakfast - A peak switch-on time, you have an opportunity to energize listeners as they prepare for their day. Light-hearted content helps to get the day off to a good start while top-of-the-hour news helps keep listeners informed of the important stories relevant to them. People are busy preparing for their day so remember to keep things light.
Lunchtime - Much like breakfast, listeners don't want to be over-challenged or provoked while preparing their lunch so keep the topics light, play popular music and maintain a friendly attitude.
Drivetime - Listeners generally tune in for their commute home and are typically listening more closely to your station so it's a great opportunity for more thoughtful features and intelligent discussion.
Evening & night-time - Mainstream stations typically use this time for more specialist broadcasting, whether that's a specific music genre show or subject debates, this is ideal time to deep dive into your communities niches. A broader range of shows will help broaden your reach to your community.
We all want to know what's going on in the world today. Keep your listeners regularly updated with breaking news.
Do your due diligence by considering your sources. You're never going to run out of places to find news, either on a local or global level. Set up alerts on your phone, crawl through your RSS feeds, and follow reputable news sources like BBC World News to create your own story listeners will want to know.
Report live or record news segments to repeat on your show with our voice tracker (a nifty tool that lets you record your audio right in your browser). Alternatively, you can let others do the hard work for you. Broadcast a hosted news feed on the hour to all your listeners automatically with Radio.co's top of hour news bulletin, but without needing to manually schedule events or replace files in your library. Personalise the news with a message at the start and end, and add background music throughout.
Wave bye-bye to overly complicated transmitters and say hello to a simple out of the box solution.
Radio.co handles everything in the cloud. Just connect a microphone to your laptop and start broadcasting to your radio station online.
When it comes to broadcasting, it's just you, us, and your listeners:
Source (You): Your computer mixes audio, like your microphone or music, then converts the sound into a constant stream of data packets which are sent to your radio station.
Server (Radio.co): When your stream arrives at the server it gets cleaned up, organised, and sent to the right channels, such as mobile apps, players, and directories.
Listener (Everyone): Whether at home, in the car, or out for a walk, your listeners can stay connected to your radio station 24/7.
But it's not always been like this. Back in the day, if you wanted to start an internet radio station it would take blood, sweat, and tears. And that's assuming you knew what you were doing.
Today, that's changed. Radio.co makes broadcasting online easy. Just like Netflix or Hulu, login via your browser to manage your account. Upload tracks, schedule live events, and broadcast globally in minutes.
Support: Get Help When You Need it
Never get lost with the help of Radio.co's friendly sales and support team. Right from the start, get your questions answered instantly over messenger, or chat with us on the phone in a one-to-one demo. No matter what's on your mind, we're always here to help.
Content: In-Depth, But Simple Guides
If you prefer to get stuck in, there are a ton of useful in-depth guides ready to point you in the right direction. From uploading your first file to reaching thousands of listeners, Radio.co has you covered.
Dashboard: Your All-In-One Command Centre
From the moment you login to your station for the first time, you'll soon realise how easy everything is. At a glance see what's coming up and discover how well your station is performing. Drill down into your dashboard with plenty of substance, from customisable web players, branded mobile apps, and in-depth reports, there's enough here for even the most experienced of broadcasters.
Platform: Reliable Hosting Provider
Invest in a partner you can trust. Radio.co's reliable track record gives you peace of mind. With 99.9% server uptime, regular status reports, and a technical team keeping things ticking over behind the scenes 24/7, you know you'll always be in safe hands.
Let's Talk Ideas
Take a tour of Radio.co with a one-on-one chat and get all your questions answered.
Take your idea and run with it. In just a couple of minutes transform your concept into a fully working radio station you can be proud of with the help of Radio.co.
Say Hello to Your New Home
There's no 'new car smell' with online radio, but that doesn't make it any less special. Right from the start carve out your station's own identity with a much-needed makeover. Set your name, description, genre, and upload a logo to make the radio dashboard your own.
Audio quality has dramatically improved in modern times. You'd be surprised to know AM radio broadcast quality is only 48kbps. FM isn't much better at 64kbps, and DAB is just a bit better at 96kbps. Whether you want to pay homage to days gone or are looking ahead to the future, set your sound quality all the way up to a crystal clear 320kbps.
Stay informed with your station's performance with weekly digest emails, a summary of your listener statistics direct to your inbox.
And never repeat yourself with album and artist separation rules. Set a limit on the number of times a track from an album or artist is played within a given time frame.
But it's not just about you. Open your station to listeners with track requests. Using the requests widget, set some ground rules on which tracks you want listeners to see, how many times they can pick a song, and when unplayed tracks expire.
Protect yourself with an extra layer of security. Say who can and can't stream your station with geo protection, the best way to stop unwanted ears listening or for licensing purposes. Alternatively, target specific listeners by adding them to your ban list. Stop people from copying with ripper protection. Software like Pathfinder and RipCast not only save your stream, but waste your bandwidth, preventing genuine listeners from connecting when your server is full.
Integrate your station with popular tools to get yourself noticed.
Go on-demand with podcasts. Turn your shows into downloaded episodes for listeners that may have missed out with either Podcast.co or Mixcloud.
Keep listeners updated with what's happening on your station with automatic tweets. Connect Twitter to publish your 'Now Playing' tracks directly to your feed.
Get showcased on popular radio and podcast directory TuneIn. Automatically share your track info so listeners can see if you're playing music or broadcasting a live talk show.
Start an internet radio station the right way. With Radio.co, easily upload your favourite music, organise into playlists, and schedule to play at a time that suits you. The best part? Everything is in the cloud, so you don't need your computer running 24/7. Set everything up, then check in every once in a while.
Organising files into folders, renaming, converting samples rates, and just generally managing media is never fun. Tidy your entire back catalogue automatically by uploading your tracks to the cloud.
Drag and drop single files in your browser to quickly add tracks to your station or upload in bulk via FTP when you've got GB worth of media. Categorise all your tracks with tags so you know what's what. Whether by year, genre, format, or something else entirely, set your own custom tag names for randomising selection within playlists.
Crafting Playlists
Demonstrate your broadcasting skills by weaving together playlists listeners will love. For the purists out there, add just tracks from your media library one by one for concrete sets or go deeper to keep things fresh by using tags to randomly select files. Whatever you choose, keep playlists diverse and engaging with a combination of music, talk, jingles, and news to build professional shows.
Scheduling Shows
Schedule what you want to broadcast, and when. Choose the day, time, duration, and whether you want events to repeat. They say all good things come in threes. Select an event type, either connect a live DJ, relay another stream, or air the selected playlist. Show what's playing on your players, apps, and radio directories with track information, or show the playlist. If your shows are just a bit too long then cut them off on time with overrun. The current track ends, so the next scheduled event can start.
Stop, Collaborate and Listen
Not everybody has the option of being in the same room when presenting shows together. Whether you have a co-host out of town, a last minute change, or even a guest in another country, both you and your presenters can record from anywhere and in different locations using Radio.co.
Radio made simple. Presenters get an email with a link to join
No software needed, just record directly in the browser
Shows are automatically stored after each recording
Broadcast shows multiple times so nobody misses out
Go one step further and hand the reins over to your team. Invite colleagues, friends, or family to manage your station when you're not around.
Everything you can do, your team can too. From uploading tracks to broadcasting live, give permissions to the right people. Don't want your guest DJ uploading music or viewing reports? Limit what they can do with user roles. Appoint your station manager to control everything, set a music controller to manage your schedule, and just let DJs broadcast live.
Broadcast Live Anywhere, Anytime
Everywhere is your radio station. With a laptop and microphone in hand, turn your dining room, back office, and practically anywhere else into a studio. Go live in seconds at the click of a button using Radio.co Broadcaster. Live takeovers covering breaking news are a breeze, or broadcast entire talk shows from the comfort of your home.
Break free from stuffy old rooms by taking shows out on the open road. No matter where you are, broadcast from your iPhone using PocketStreamer. Be just like a real-life news reporter and go live in 3… 2... 1!
We're all only human and make mistakes from time to time. In the industry, dead air is the equivalent of a red card, but online radio gives you peace of mind by running your shows in the background 24/7. If disaster strikes during a live show, be it hardware malfunction, loss in internet connection, or you just have to leave early, Radio.co automatically takes over with your custom curated playlists. No matter what happens, your listeners never miss out.
Get Setup in Minutes
Make Radio.co work for you. Upload tracks, craft playlists, and build a hub for your listeners.
Reach Listeners
With a solid plan of action, build a following to elevate your radio station. Start interesting conversations, promote exciting shows, and make your broadcasts accessible for the masses.
Go beyond your comfort zone by reaching listeners where they are. Create a presence on social media, design your own custom iPhone and Android apps, reach out to like-minded influencers, or even get featured on the local news.
More choice means more open doorways to your radio station. And as they say, variety is the spice of life. Empower your audience by giving them the tools needed to always stay connected.
Building a radio station is one thing, attracting listeners is another. Luckily Radio.co gives you the tools to draw in a crowd, all from the comfort of your home.
Always Stay Connected with Website Players
Automatically play your station for your website visitors with stylish custom players. Lovingly craft yours with the player builder, the easiest way to create and distribute access to your station.
Just like a swiss army knife, the player gives you an arsenal of handy tools. Add social sharing buttons so listeners can talk about your station on Twitter or Facebook, disable track info to always keep your brand front and centre, and pop out your player so visitors can stay tuned, even when they leave your website. The best part? Copy, paste, and publish to your website, all without fiddling with a single line of code.
Get Discovered on Popular Radio Directories
One of the biggest challenges radio stations face today is getting found. Grow your community by being where your listeners are. Increase your chances of getting discovered by getting featured in online radio directories.
With dozens of popular destinations like Streema, TuneIn, Mixcloud, and Dirble, the team here at Radio.co can help you find and get listed on these places and more in no time.
Go Mobile with Branded iPhone & Android Apps
Create a home for your radio station on your listener's phones. With over 3.5 billion people carrying smartphones in their pocket, now is the perfect time to go mobile. Design and build sleek custom iPhone and Android apps, all without any coding experience.
Submit your app's design and we'll do the rest. From building your own custom apps for iPhone, iPad, and all Android devices, we do the hard work for you. In the end your branded apps will be available across The App Store and Google Play for everyone to download and enjoy.
Alexa, Play My Favourite Radio Station
According to Amazon, there are now more than 100 million Alexa devices. People are talking to smart speakers to order online, stay connected with friends, and listen to music. As homes get smarter, so should your radio station.
Create your own unique skill so listeners can tune into your station, all without lifting a finger.
Just exactly who are you anyway? Warm up listeners the right way by creating a killer brand nobody can resist. From identity to tone of voice, make your radio station stick in people's minds.
Get inspired by others to see how you can craft the perfect mission statement, choose the right colours, sound your best with sonic branding, and design the perfect logo to become a household name.
Monetise your shows by turning listeners into customers. But let's face it, there's no get rich quick scheme when it comes to making a profit from radio. It takes hard work, dedication, and a good plan to follow. Whatever route you take, rest assured there are more ways than one to turn your passion into a full-time business.
Advertisements: Tried and tested, ads are short promos from businesses wanting to talk to your listeners. Whether local or global, give companies looking to get noticed a platform, whilst making a profitable return.
Sponsorships: Throw your hat into the ring and endorse products or services you care about. Strike a deal with companies for host read ads, usually mentioned throughout your show.
Affiliate programmes: Earn off the back of businesses. Companies like online retail stores pay based on number of clicks or percentage of sales made through you.
Donations: Ask your community to show their support. Using platforms like GoFundMe and Patreon, raise capital to cover streaming costs, buy new equipment, or other ways to invest back into your radio station.
Merchandise: Get your brand noticed, start a side-business. Places like Merchify and Bands on a Budget let you design and create custom merchandise like t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and much more.
Make Money Broadcasting
Turn your hobby into a side business. Take a page from others, whether sponsorships, crowdsourcing, or merchandise, there are more ways than one to make a bit of cash.
Stations Making Bank
People from all walks of life are using online radio to broadcast their message. Businesses are adding more value to their existing services, schools are creating safe learning experiences for students, and passionate broadcasters are turning their hobby into a full-time business.
Whatever your goal, get inspired by leading innovators already making the most of online radio.
Melodic Distraction: Community Focused
Melodic Distraction started in 2015. The founders met outside a bar and formulated a mad idea to start a party at Liverpool venue Constellations. Booking loads of DJs and spending way too much money on decor, the idea just carried on from there.
Over time things escalated. They were blogging about the local music scene, planning events, and it fell into place that they became a radio station. Now situated in the heart of Liverpool, they have regular and one-off special guests broadcasting from their studio that make up their growing monthly shows.
"Online radio has allowed us to go from 7 shows a month to 65. We make more killer shows, listeners get extra content."
Anderton Tiger: Educational
More than a radio station, Anderton Tiger offers educational services to help students learn real-world skills. At the forefront is Russell Howard, a man on a mission to get young people engaged when it comes to crafting their own stories. With the help of Radio.co, Anderton Tiger shows just how easy it is to create, broadcast, and connect with others.
"The beauty of radio is no one cares what you look like. It's all about performance and collaboration, which is vital in building healthy characteristics in young students."
Soho Radio: Brand Awareness
A community station broadcasting from a coffee shop?! Stations come in all shapes and sizes, take Soho Radio which broadcasts from the heart of a small cafe in Soho, London. In one of the most creative hubs in the world, there's no better place to get inspired and share community-driven stories, music, and hot new mixes.
"People have come all over the world to visit because they've heard us online."
Music for Pets: Premium Services
No one likes an unhappy kitty cat. Music For Pets helps cats and dogs overcome their anxiety with online radio for happier, healthier lifestyles.
"Radio adds more value to our services because it's an easy way for customers to consume content."
St James & Emmanuel: Religious
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I'm also not quite getting why she moved from LA to Charleston other than to play a minor role on Southern Charm. She is originally from Norfolk, Virginia and still lists Los Angeles as her home on her Facebook page.


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Buffalo Bills Review
Bills talk from Bills fans
Current Bills Games
Another Heartbreaking Loss
Post author By GregTheBillsFan
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Losing by one point on a long field goal in (literally) the last second of a football game after leading for the entire game (or most of it) is just plain wrong. It's too much for a football team and their fans to take. But how about two times in five weeks?
There are no words to describe it. It's just unbelieveable.
Some will say that they knew they Bills would lose this game. (If you listen to our show, you know that I am one of those "some"s.) But what you will not hear is that this Bills team, who is now 1-4 are without a doubt a much better team than their record indicates. I know, I know, everyone makes excuses, but you can not tell me that the Bills looked bad out there on the field under the Monday Night lights.
Despite putting together some nice long drives, and Trent Edwards again looking very efficient, the Bills offense receives most of the blame for losing this game. There was only one 3-and-out series the entire game. Unfortuantely it came when we needed first downs the most. The Bills had just intercepted another Tony Romo pass, and thwarted a sure scoring drive for the Cowboys, and just needed to churn out some first downs. They did not.
Third downs were also a major problem. Both for the offense, and the defense. On the offensive side, the Bills converted only 3 of 13. That's just unacceptable. Defensively, the Bills allowed 9 of 15 conversions. Not bad, but not good. Also, although Edwards was efficient (23/31 passing) and made very good decisions as he has so far this season, he did take three sacks (one was definitely his fault) and of course threw the interception that may have cost the Bills the game. (That can certainly be blamed on the coaches there as well, but Edwards did make the throw.)
With only 66 yards for Marshawn Lynch, and a total of 81 yards rushing (which includes Brian Moorman's 10 yards scamper on the fake punt) the Bills just had absolutely nothing on the ground all night. Lynch had a couple nice runs, and one great play through the air, but was not nearly enough to sustain more drives. And the most telling stat in the passing game is the 2.0 yard average per pass play. Ouch.
The performance by the offense—and the not spectacular one by Trent Edwards—does make for an interesting dilemma for the Bills coaching staff over the bye week. Assuming JP Losman is healthy, and ready to go, do they put him back in the starting lineup? Losman has not led as many productive drives for the Bills offense this year. (Edwards has had lots of long, sustained drives in his three games.) But points are what matter, and there are not many points being scored by the offense this season. Only three in the game last night. As I said, it's an interesting decision.
This game will be remembered by some Bills fans as a colossal collapse. Never trailing until the last second of the game. Allowing the TD drive, allowing them to recover the on-side kick. Colossal collapse. However, the team who was favored to win by so many points was shell-shocked by the performance of this anonymous defense. George Wilson incercepts the first pass for a TD??? John DiGiorgio saves the game with the FIFTH interception of the game??? And who in the world are Jeremetrius Butler and Bryan Scott???
Defense and special teams came to play. Special teams always does for Buffalo, so that was no surprise. It was nice to see Terrence McGee get his first TD return of the season. He's been close on a few. Maybe Brian Moorman should be in on more plays for this team. Even on the on-side kick by Dallas, it was just a great play by the other team, not really a mistake by the Bills. But I am still so impressed by the defense who was supposed to be shredded by the Cowboys, and instead played with such passion and incredible heart… only to lose because of no support from the offense. How sad.
But the Bills press on. They enter the bye week beaten and battered at a lowly 1-4 overall record. Certainly some positive things to be taken from the first five games, but also most certainly a very large hole to dig out of. Even with a three game winning streak, they only get themselves back to .500. That's not where you want to be. They do however continue the home streak with a game at the Ralph against Baltimore coming up on October 21st, and then another two weeks later against the Cincinnati Bengals. Four out of five games at The Ralph. So far, they are 1-1.
The bye week will allow the Bills to heal up, and return with a much deeper roster. Week eight will see the likely return of JP Losman, Ryan Denney, maybe even Coy Wire and Ashton Youboty. Assuming the Bills can muster the same level of emotional energy they had for Monday Night's game (Willis McGahee is making his return to Buffalo…) the Bills stand a very good chance of finally dominating a game—and winning it.
Bills fans are depressed today. But this team showed that they have heart, and character, and talent, and determination. Much more than anyone gave them credit for.
Now if we could only do something about the coaching…
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This Month in Blockchain — March 2019
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March was a pretty busy month for the MVP Workshop team. Apart from visiting the 2019 EthCC and announcing the Stellar Technology Company partnership, they have been actively contributing to the blockchain industry by taking part in various projects related to this technology.
Also, they were tirelessly collecting important news articles, blog posts, and every other piece of text that proved useful to them. Therefore, let's take a look at some of those pieces — they are definitely worth reading, especially if you want to stay up-to-date with the latest news and innovations in the blockchain.
Behind The Scenes of Launching TronGrid 2.0 on the TRON Blockchain by TRON Foundation
The TRON Foundation published an official blog post about its new developer tools suite called TronGrid and its upgrade TronGrid 2.0. The text discusses the upgrades that were integrated into the updated version of TronGrid and provides a detailed overview of how it came to life.
Top 10 Israeli Startups to Watch in 2019 by Alex Mitchell
Alex Mitchell is a writer you should follow if you are interested in start-ups all over the world. This time, he has chosen to cover Israel — a truly interesting country when it comes to blockchain technology. However, he also covered the top 10 blockchain-related start-ups in China, Africa, India, and MENA.
Towards a Practice of Token Engineering by Trent McConaghy
If you are interested in learning about tokens and tokenized ecosystems, Trent McConaghy is the writer for you. His latest article is called Towards a Practice of Token Engineering, and it is the second part of the Methodology, Patterns & Tools TE Series. The first part is called Can Blockchains Go Rogue? In it, he makes an exciting intro to the series, discussing ecosystems, incentives, and blockchain in general. McConaghy shares vital pieces of information related to engineering and, above all, token design.
Are We Decentralized Yet?
It seems that we aren't. This is neither an article nor a news piece, but rather a site that simply asks: "Are we decentralized yet?" It is actually a simple list of the most popular tokens at the moment, their popularity rank, and other interesting pieces of data that could help us answer the topic question.
For each token on the list, you can see the number of entities in control of >50% of voting/mining power, the number of public nodes, the number of client codebases that account for >90% of the nodes, the percentage of money supply held by top 100 accounts, and more. In other words, it is a pretty useful little tool for all people who want to gain insight into actual decentralization progress.
EU Observatory and Forum Reports
European Blockchain Observatory and Forum is an all-European initiative designed to create a comprehensive map of blockchain ecosystems in Europe. Their Reports page is a hidden treasure for all blockchain enthusiasts and professionals out there since it contains some very useful reports related to blockchain technology.
The four main reports you should pay attention to are Blockchain for Government and Public Services, Blockchain and the GDPR, Blockchain innovation in Europe and Scalability, interoperability and sustainability of blockchains.
Brock Pierce's 2019 Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Predictions by Darry Pollock
Brock Pierce is currently the chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation, and he has some really interesting predictions for us, as summarized by Darry Pollock in this article on Forbes. Pierce focuses mainly on dApps and STOs but also includes gamers and the gaming industry as one of the cornerstones for further development of blockchain technology.
A Blockchain to Connect All Blockchains, Cosmos Is Officially Live by Christine Kim
Coindesk published an article that discusses one of the most anticipated blockchain-related projects called Cosmos. It is a project based on the idea of improving the interoperability among blockchains, and, as it turns out, the project is now live since the first block was mined. The first thing that was launched was Cosmos Hub — just the first one in a series of PoS blockchains that will make up the Cosmos ecosystem.
George Gilder's Ten Laws of the Cryptocosm by Shannon Voight
George Franklin Glider is an American economist and investor who strives to make the world a techno-utopia. He gave a speech during Blockstack Decentralizing the World Tour event that took place in Hong Kong on January 10. Gilder compared ten laws of the technology system inspired by Google to ten laws of the cryptocosm. The former is the currently dominant type of technology based on big data, cloud computing, and more, while the latter could turn out to be our future. Gilder gave an excellent speech and Shannon Voight covered the laws, allowing you, the reader, to compare them and eventually side with one of them.
How would you explain cryptocurrencies to someone who doesn't even know how to use a computer? It seems like an impossible task. The crypto community has been doing its best to educate people about blockchain technology and cryptos, and some results are clearly visible. However, there is still a lot to do before these new technologies become accepted worldwide.
One of the steps taken towards bringing cryptocurrencies closer to everyone is the crypto documentary called Down the Rabbit Hole that focuses on people whose lives revolve around cryptos. All the people from the documentary are coming from different areas of life but cryptos are one thing they have in common. The project is a six-episode series made by Shapeshift, with each episode lasting approximately five minutes.
GraphQL Will Power the Decentralized Web by Brandon Ramirez
Ramirez discusses GraphQL as a substitute for the SQL database. According to him, GraphQL will become a basis for Web3 (decentralized web) in the future. His blog post indicates problems with proprietary APIs and offers a blockchain solution embodied in GraphQL.
ChainSafe Systems: Introducing Gossamer, Update #0 by Elizabeth Binks
ChainSafe Systems is integrating the Polkadot Runtime Environment (PRE) into Go and they chose the name Gossamer for this project. The post on ChainSafe's Medium is a brief overview of the Polkadot Runtime Environment, the team working on the project, and the milestones that they had set. Being the zero update, this project is yet to be developed, so make sure to follow them on Medium if you want to know more about the steps they plan to take in the future.
Why IBM Built World Wire on Stellar by Stellar
IBM officially announced the launch of World Wire — a global payment system operating in real time. The entire system is built on Stellar, and the company decided to publish an article supported by a video that discusses the reasons why IBM chose Stellar for this revolutionary project. Furthermore, the video features Jesse Lund, the Vice President of IBM Blockchain, who explains how World Wire will disrupt existing payment systems together with the Stellar network.
The (Private) Key to Mass Adoption by Matthew Wright
Writing in front of Argent, Matthew Wright discusses a new generation of wallets made by this company that has finally managed to reach the equilibrium between convenience and control. The article covers recent breakthroughs related to wallets and then discusses how Argent uses wallets with dApps.
What Are the Hot News in Blockchain for March 2019?
Let's take a quick overview of the important news in the blockchain sphere in March. Read on!
Ripple, ConsenSys, Quant Network Among 105 Founders to Sign Off on International Blockchain Association at European Commission
Although it seems that blockchain technology is taking baby steps, something big happens every once in a while and really pushes the industry forward. The news article on cryptocoinspy.com discusses the creation of the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA), its relation to the blockchain industry, and its main goals.
Some of the projects that took part in INATBA's legal foundation are already well-known in the blockchain world: Ripple, ConsenSys, IOTA Foundation, Gnosis, MADANA, Unibright, and Quant Network.
Ikea Creates Blockchain Solution to "Democratise" Renewable Energy
Ikea has always been at the frontier of technological innovations, striving to take a bold step forward every time. The furniture giant is now about to make a solar microgrid that runs on blockchain and that would allow its users to sell extra energy via blockchain.
It is based on an idea called SolarVille, which is still at its modeling stage, but there is a prototype carved out of wood that can make things clear. Make sure to check out this news piece published on edie.net to find out more.
Newsflash: SEC Chief Confirms Analysis That Ethereum Isn't a Security
CNN published an article featuring Jay Clayton — the Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman — who has formally declared that Ethereum and other related crypto assets cannot be considered securities.
Wolfram Blockchain Labs to Integrate ARK Ecosystem
Enterprise Times published a press release that discusses the announcement made by Wolfram Blockchain Labs at SXSW, saying that the DLT hosting architecture and the ARK Ecosystem will become merged. In other words, the public API of ARK will join the Wolfram Language.
Australia Unveils National Blockchain Strategy
A news piece published on finextra.com focuses on the steps taken by the Australian government for launching a national blockchain plan and revolutionizing its fintech sector.
Karen Andrew, the Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology, presented a strategy suggesting a roadmap that outlines the national blockchain strategy and includes various areas such as investment, collaboration, innovation, and more.
This article is part of our blockchain awareness posts where we try to help newcomers and people interested in this space enter it more easily.
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A Snitches' Paradise turns into a Prosecutor's Road to Hell
February 25, 2016 Carmen Sabatino Frank Carson, Korey Kauffman, Stanislaus County 4
Robert Moody, with a face only a mother could trust...maybe? (IMO, LOL)
After listening to the testimony of DA Investigator Dale Lingerfelt during the preliminary hearings on 02/24/2016 of Frank Carson, et al. I almost felt embarrassed for the Stanislaus County Prosecutors, DA Birgit Fladager, Marlisa Ferriara,and DA investigator Kirk Bunch, but one does reap what they sow.
Let me explain why as my Back Story Continues.
Lingerfelt testified that the prosecutions #1 Snitch, Robert Woody, confessed that he had murdered and chopped Korey Kauffman to pieces. Woody said he feared no repercussions because "law enforcement and attorneys had his back."
The law enforcement officers not specifically named, and the attorney not specifically named according to Lingerfeldt were inferred to be Carson and the CHP officers now being arraigned.
The major problem as I see it is that when Lingerfeldt also testified that the forensics reports of Kauffman's remains indicated that it had not been "hacked to pieces" (and only gnawed by animals) Woody's credibility is out the window, along with another snitch Ms. Miranda Dykes who was given a wire to record her conversations with Woody.
The prosecution's case is based essentially on the confession of Woody that implicates Carson, the officers, and the Atwal brothers ("that had his back" in murdering and chopping up Kaufman–who was not chopped up).
Does Bunch seriously think the credibility of Woody (the snitch) would survive before a jury if Carson and his alleged co-conspirators were held over for trial? I candidly think not.
Snitch: Robert Moody, would you trust this guy's testimony?
The Back Story is providing you (and the Modesto Bee) with a transcript of the wired conversations between Woody (Part I) (Part 2) and Dykes for perusal.
It seems to me, more or less, that DA Birgit Fladager, and the entire Stanislaus County District Attorney's office has fallen down a rabbit hole of their own digging while wasting millions of tax payers' dollars.
Bizarrely they see no way out but to dig deeper…..instead of admitting that they make a serious mistake by bringing the criminal charges based upon testimony of "criminal snitches**."
There is certainly nothing new or unique to prosecutors overstepping, fabricating evidence and turning a blind eye to the obvious incredulous statements of their prize snitches.
Case in point is the Orange County District Attorney's Office debacle.
"Prosecutorial and police misconduct are often dismissed as just a few bad apples doing a few bad apple-ish things. But what happens when it's entrenched and systemic and goes unchecked for years? That looks to be the case in Orange County, California, where the situation got so completely out of hand this spring that Superior Court Judge Thomas Goethals issued an order disqualifying the entire Orange County District Attorney's Office (that's all 250 prosecutors) from continuing to prosecute a major death penalty case." (Excerpt from SLATE: 'You're All Out' 05/28/2015 by Dahlia Lithwick who writes about the courts and the law for Slate.)
Ms. Miranda (Femme Fatal Snitch) Dykes.
The Back Story continues its coverage of the Carson prosecution fiasco with this prediction….DA Birgit Fladager will be given the boot by the same people who elected her to office, sooner than later, along with all those that orchestrated the destruction of people's lives and waste of tax payers' money joining her. Remember you heard it here in The Back Story first.
The Back Story will continue…..
Carmen Sabatino
Please join me for my blog talk radio program at blog talk radio.com/theback story
Supervisor Jim DeMartini will be the guest on Wednesday March 2 at noon.
James DeMartini, Stanislaus County Supervisor, Back Story News Guest-March 2nd, 2016
**Additional suggested readings about the perils of using criminal snitches:
THE USE OF A CRIMINAL AS A WITNESS: A SPECIAL PROBLEM Lecture Supplement October 2007 Revision
Excerpt: "A prosecutor who does not appreciate the perils of using rewarded criminals as witnesses risks compromising the truth-seeking mission of our criminal justice system. Because the Government decides whether and when to use such witnesses, and what, if anything, to give them for their service, the Government stands uniquely positioned to guard against perfidy. By its action the Government can either contribute to or eliminate the problem. Accordingly, we expect prosecutors and investigators to take all reasonable measures to safeguard the system against treachery.(United States v. Bernal-Obeso, 989 F.2d 331, 333-34 (9th Cir. 1993).
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Birgit Fladager
Dale Lingerfelt
Daljit Atwal
Kirk Bunch
Korey Kauffman
Miranda Dykes
Robert Woody
Mural of 'Homeless Rick' leads to veiled Free Speech threats by Downtown Improvement District?
I AM BACK / FRANK CARSON CASE 01/01/2016
Doug Barton
Ain't that the truth. But we have been saying that from the beginning.
Thanks Carmen.
Louis Bonacich
The problem here is it has been going for a long time. Anyone that has stood up to them has had their way of life/and or career ended.
Look at Frank Drummonds case, who was recently acquitted when the prosecution fabricated their case against him and the jury saw through it.. (two detectives took the 5th amendment during the discovery phase by Frank Carson)
Just another vendetta against someone who stood up to them.
Kara Harvey
I think Bridgette Fladger and the entire d.a.office should be put on trial and jailed after this . And they should all lose their jobs . Very sad when the d.a.'s office are more corrupt than the drug addicts and criminals already in prison isn't it ?
SO THIS IS ALL ABOUT A SNITCH HUH? WELL MIRANDA DYKES IS THE SNITCH SHE WORE THE WIRE AND WE ALL KNOW THAT ROBERT WOODY CANT THINK FOR HIMESELF


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Carparks, barracks suggested for homeless - but not marae
Jenna Lynch
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The Government was advised to use Army barracks, campgrounds and caravan parks to house the homeless.
It came in a report ordered just days after The Nation revealed dozens of south Auckland families had been living in their cars.
But missing from the shortlist were marae, even though one had already opened its doors to help.
According to a Government-commissioned report, marae weren't a viable option for emergency housing because they relied too much on charity.
The report was ordered in May, as the Government tried to grapple with the fallout from revelations dozens of families were living in cars.
Colliers International was given a week to come up with ideas. They included carparking buildings, tents, offices, warehouses - even flat-pack housing plonked in paddocks.
Military barracks made the shortlist but in the end boarding houses, caravan parks and motel rooms were put forward as the preferred solutions.
Labour says this is yet another sign the Government has dropped the ball.
"It's a panicked response to a homelessness crisis that the Government has allowed to spin out of control," says Labour housing spokesman Phil Twyford.
The timeline and urgency of this report shows the homelessness crisis caught the Government completely off-guard.
It doesn't stop there. More official documents show Paula Bennett's policy to pay people $5000 to leave Auckland was rushed out more than two months early - another sign the Government is in panic mode over housing.


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En este tutorial aprenderás los rudimentos básicos para usar Github para crear tu sitio web, para administrar desde tu computador tus proyectos de sitios web usando Github Desktop y a publicarlos en la web. También aprenderás la jerga de Github, necesaria para entender sus herramientas de administración y publicación.

## 1. Crea tu cuenta en Github

Como ya dijimos [Github](https://www.github.com/) es el equivalente a un Dropbox para proyectos de código, datos y web. Permite mantener una versión de tu proyecto en tu computador (local) y otra en Github (en sus servidores: "la nube") para sincronizar cambios y mantener un registro de todos los cambios del proyecto. Así si te equivocas **puedes volver atrás**. Github está construido sobre [Git,](http://git-scm.com/) un sistema de control de versiones usado por programadores. Pero como es un poco complicado al principio, iremos por el camino fácil.

Ok. Partamos.

Anda a [Github](https://www.github.com/) y crea tu nombre de usuario y pasword. Usa un nombre fácil de recordar, en minúsculas y sin espacios. Algo como **juanperez**. Nada de **JuAn32pEreZ1. Prohibido.**

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## 2. Crea tu primer repositorio

Una vez registrado verás una pantalla igual o similar a la que se ve acá abajo. Busca el botón **"New repository"** y púlsalo para crear tu primer **repositorio**. Como dijimos, Github usa su propio *lingo* para nombrar las cosas. **Repositorio es igual a proyecto o a carpeta** (dentro de la cual tendrás los archivos y más carpetas de tu proyecto). Más adelante veremos como acceder y guardar otros proyectos, **clonándolos** (copiándolos) o haciendo un **fork** (algo así como tomar un pedazo de carne con un tenedor y llevarlo a nuestra plato). ¿Ya pulsaste en "New repository"?

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## 3. Nombra tu repositorio

- Nombra tu repositorio en minúsculas, sin espacios ni símbolos extraños.
- Incluye una descripción breve.
- Define si el repositorio será público o privado.
- Haz check en la caja de "Initialize this repository with a README"
- Ahora podrás pulsar el botón "Create repository".

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## ¡Voilá! Ya tienes tu primer repositorio

Lo vas a copiar a tu computador. Antes, anda a tu computador y lee el siguiente paso.

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## 4. Crea una carpeta donde guardarás todos tus repositorios

Realizar proyectos digitales requiere que seas ordenado y definas dónde guardarás este y otros proyectos. En mi caso, tengo una carpeta madre en la cual guardo todos los repositorios de clases y otros proyectos. La llamo para no olvidarme: **repos.**

- Crea tu carpeta **repos** así todos sabremos siempre dónde tienes tus repositorios y no lo olvidarás
- Cuando copies tu repositorio desde Github a tu computador, guarda el repositorio dentro de **repos.**

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## 5. Instalar Github Desktop en tu computador

¿Recuerdas cuando aprendiste a usar una aplicación de subida de archivos a servidor vía FTP como [File Zilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) para publicar tu sitio web?

Bueno [Github Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/) sirve el mismo propósito en Github. Es la herramienta más rápida y fácil de comenzar a trabajar con repositorios para subirlos y bajarlos de los servidores de Github.

- Descarga [Github Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/) e instálalo. Muévelo a tu carpeta de Aplicaciones o Applications.
- Haz click sobre el ícono de Github Desktop (el [octogato](https://octodex.github.com/)) y cuando se abra la aplicación, anda al menú superior izquierdo y pulsa sobre Preferencias o **Preferences**.

*Si tienes dudas, más adelante revisa las [guías de ayuda](https://help.github.com/desktop/) de la aplicación.*

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## 6. Agrega tu nombre de usuario y contraseña

- En la ventana de **Preferences** selecciona **Accounts**.
- Ingresa tu nombre de usuario en login y tu contraseña y haz click en **Sign In**.
- Ya estás adentro.

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## 7. Clona (copia) tu repositorio a tu computador con Github Desktop

- En la barra lateral izquierda de Github Desktop debieras ver en la lista de repositorios el repositorio que creaste.
- Si no lo ves, como es mi caso, sigue los pasos que se ven en la imagen de abajo y haz click en "Clone micasa"

*Si tienes dudas, más adelante revisa las [guías de ayuda](https://help.github.com/desktop/) de la aplicación.*

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## 8. Guarda el repositorio clonado en tu carpeta repos

Al **clonar** y guardar el repositorio en tu carpeta madre repos lo que estás haciendo es **bajar a tu computador una copia de tu repositorio** que estaba alojado en Github.com.

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## 9. Tu primer repositorio y tu primer "Commit"

Git y Github llevan un registro de todos los cambios que haces en tu repositorio (editaste texto, agregaste una foto, etc).

El objetivo es que tu puedas conocer e identificar todos los cambios importantes que hagas y tener a mano las distintas versiones. Algo así como llevar un registro de cambios de todos los borradores que escribes hasta que tu reportaje es publicado.

Peeeero... para que te sea fácil identificar los cambios debes contarle a Github que los hiciste y publicarlos. Esto se llama "Commit changes" ("cometer cambios" o hacer cambios). En corto "Commit".

La regla de oro es que hagas commits muy frecuentemente y que expliques brevemente qué cambios hiciste.

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## 10. Crea un index.html, haz tu segundo "Commit" y súbelo a Github

Reitero: La regla de oro es que hagas commits muy frecuentemente y que expliques brevemente qué cambios hiciste.

- Abre tu repositorio con tu editor de texto de preferencia (Sublime, Atom, etc.), escribe un mensaje tipo (el que quieras), guarda el archivo como index.html dentro del repositorio (carpeta).
- Anda a Github Desktop y revisa la parte superior de Commited o Uncommited Changes. ¿Qué ves?
- Haz tu segundo commit.

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## 11. Resultado

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## 12. Ejercicios para aplicar lo aprendido

### Crea tu primer sitio web personal en Github

- Ir a [https://pages.github.com/](https://pages.github.com/)
- Haz click en [User or organization site](https://pages.github.com/#user-site)
- Anda a [GitHub](https://github.com/) y [crea un nuevo repositorio](https://github.com/new) que se llame **username.github.io**, donde *username* es tu tu nombre de usuario en Github.

*Si tienes dudas más adelante revisa las *[*guías de ayuda*](https://help.github.com/desktop/)* de la aplicación.*

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#### Clónalo a tu computador

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#### Debiera verse así

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### Crea una página web y súbela a tu repositorio tunombredeusuario.github.io haciendo "Commit"

Incluye:

- Index.html
- Carpeta de archivos de imágenes y dentro, las imágenes.
- Carpeta de archivos de css y dentro, el o los archivos .css

**Ojo:** Puedes usar una página web que ya hayas hecho.

1. Copia los archivos (Index.html y las carpetas de imágenes y de css) y pégalos dentro de la carpeta o repositorio **tunombredeusuario.github.io** en tu computador.
1. Recuerda: la carpeta o repositorio **tunombredeusuario.github.com** está dentro de la carpeta madre **repos.** que ya creaste.
1. Ahora abre en Github Desktop la carpeta o repositorio **tunombredeusuario.github.com** y haz un **commit** detallando los cambios.

- Resultado: Esta es la página que estás leyendo ahora mismo [https://miguelpaz.github.io/](https://miguelpaz.github.io)

### Haz un "fork"

1. Lee y revisa el ensayo ["What is Code"](https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2015-paul-ford-what-is-code/) de Paul Ford en Bloomberg. Ford escribió el texto y cada línea de código con la que construyó la página web del artículo. ¿Te gustaría saber la estructura del código y verlo con tus propios ojos? Visita el [repositorio del artículo que el autor publicó en Github](https://github.com/BloombergMedia/whatiscode) con un objetivo más bien educacional.
2. Pulsa el botón **Fork** ubicado en la parte superior derecha de la página del repositorio. Hacer un Fork significa crear una **copia** de un proyecto de otra persona u organización en tu Github. En este caso haces fork de [https://github.com/BloombergMedia/whatiscode](https://github.com/BloombergMedia/whatiscode) y se creará la copia del repositorio en tu cuenta **github.com/tunombredeusuario**.
3. Verás la copia en **github.com/tunombredeusuario/whatiscode**
4. Pulsa el botón verde Clone or download y luego haz click en **Open in Desktop**.
5. Guarda el repositorio en tu carpeta **repos**
6. Abre el repositorio con tu editor de texto de preferencia (Sublime, Atom, etc.) y abre el index.html, haz los cambios que quieras, guárdalos y luego abre Github Desktop, selecciona ese repositorio y haz commit para que se publiquen los cambios en el repositorio online en Github.
7. Fork te permite trabajar en un proyecto sin afectar el proyecto original. Luego, si le hiciste mejoras al proyecto y quieres compartirlas con su autor original, puedes hacer un "Pull request" que, dicho en simple, es un aviso al autor original de que hiciste cambios, cuáles fueron y que están disponibles para que él o ella los acepten e integren al repositorio original.

> **Tip:** Bucea por esta [lista de medios recomendados en Github](https://github.com/showcases/open-journalism) y clona los repositorios que te dan curiosidad y revísalos por dentro.

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*Parte del material del curso Craft 2 en Español del Programa Bilingüe de la Maestría de Periodismo de CUNY*

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Outwardly pretty, but mouldy on closer inspection, like a decaying box of bonbons. That's the Almaviva household in Dutch National Opera's Le nozze di Figaro. Although neither conductor Ivor Bolton nor director David Bösch plumbs any psychological depths, this season opener offers multiple delights. It is zippy, entertaining and looks good enough to eat. Most importantly, the cast is first-rate.
Rather than upper and lower classes at loggerheads, as in the politically incendiary Beaumarchais play on which the libretto is based, Bösch illustrates the relationship misery resulting from traditional constructs of masculinity and femininity. The characters are constrained by gender roles, rather than social status, the men led by lechery and jealousy, the women pleading and appeasing. They keep getting stuck in dysfunctional loops, played out as farcical sequences. Initially, these funny antics seem over-the-top. Figaro's aspirant bride Marcellina (in reailty his mother) irons a hole into his actual fiancée's wedding veil. Susanna retaliates by chasing after her with a spray bottle. As the absurdity heaps up, it becomes increasingly desperate and violent, underling how lonely everyone is, and culminating in the Count threatening the Countess with an axe and smashing the marital bed.
Thanks to Patrick Bannwart's sets and Meentje Nielsen's costumes, this war of the sexes unfolds on the prettiest of battlefields. The storybook aesthetic is Baroque (bewigged lackeys in seashell pink), retro-nostalgic (pastel typewriter) and high-tech contemporary (the Countess' wall-to-wall, remote-controlled wardrobe). Susanna's wedding dress appears to be cut from glacé icing and the peasants are immaculate in Victorian pleats. There are preserved love letters and other references to the backstory, as in Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Such detail and subtext were absent in the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra's playing, which was accomplished and comely enough. Ivor Bolton drove a gentle but brisk accompaniment that regularly, and somewhat predictably, detonated into exclamatory bursts. A plus during the snappy recitatives, the lively pace at times quashed lyricism, as in the introduction to the Countess' depressive aria "Porgi, amor". Once or twice the brass section sounded harried. No matter, because the singers, all of them also gifted actors, wiped away all reservations.
Tyrannising everyone within the blighted walls of his castle, the sadistic Count's only redeeming quality was Stéphane Degout's consistently fantastic singing. His coffee-coloured baritone percolating with menace, Degout drew a disturbing portrait of a man with too much power, no purpose and no self-control. He minted gold in his big scene "Hai già vinta la causa!" and was silver-tongued in the recitatives, which were deftly punctuated by fortepiano and cello. So was his Countess, Eleonora Buratto, whose buttery soprano was an undiluted joy. Her aggrieved melancholy in the Countess' lament for happier times, "Dove sono", went straight to the heart. Bösch's sympathy is firmly with the women and the page Cherubino, who has not yet subscribed to the mindless machismo of his superiors. He has Figaro and the Count incessantly flaring at each other like mad bulls, as if the opera's subtitle were "Puffed-Up Dunderheads and the Women Who Love Them". As sympathetic as her mistress, Christiane Karg's Susanna looked like an attractive, sensible schoolteacher. Karg's focused, biting soprano put across both Susanna's pragmatism and her frustration with the menfolk. Wonderful performer that she is, her controlled sensuality made the nocturnal ballad "Deh, vieni non tardar" the highlight it deserves to be.
To witness Alex Esposito's comic book Figaro, a drum of testosterone constantly threatening to reach boiling point, is to feel Susanna's frustration. Esposito was musical, moved with clockwork timing, and sang powerfully. Maybe too powerfully to allow for nuance, but presumably he was directed that way. Towards the end Figaro's sullen jealousy reduces him to such lows that one hopes Susanna will have the divorce papers ready before the wedding cake starts to go off.
With her satin mezzo and bright overtones, Marianne Crebassa was a delectable Cherubino. The embellishments in her arias were spare and well-judged. Additional youthful freshness poured from Louise Kemény who, as the ingénue Barbarina, displayed fine Mozartian style. Another stand-out in the supporting cast was Krystian Adam as Basilio, his dandyish schemer in every way a finished performance, not least vocally – a pity his aria remained on the cutting floor. Katherine Goeldner's well-groomed Marcellina, theatrically robust but with vague Italian, was also denied her aria. Bass Umberto Chiummo was a visually striking Bartolo, but his gurgled low notes in "La vendetta" kept it from exploding with a big enough bang. Sandpaper-voiced Matteo Peirone made a convincing, sozzled gardener and the slender-voiced Jeroen de Vaal was another asset as Don Curzio, the judge with nerves of steel wool. The solo voices blended and contrasted beautifully in the trios and ensembles. Not surprisingly, in spite of the exquisitely sung reconciliation finale, no happy ending was within easy reach. Just more bitter bonbons.


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The paper 'Disagreement and the Informativeness of Stock Returns: The Case of Acquisition Announcements' by Frederik Schlingemann (co-authored by Leonce L. Bargeron, Kenneth Lehn, Sara Moeller) is forthcoming in the Journal of Corporate Finance.
The paper 'Does stock liquidity affect the incentives to monitor?' by Peter Roosenboom, Frederik Schlingemann (co-authored by Manuel Vasconcelos) has been accepted for publication in The Review of Financial Studies.
On Thursday October 31st, 2013 Graduates of the MSc in Finance and Investments Programme (MSc F&I) received their diploma. More detailed information can be found here.
The paper 'The internal capital markets of business groups: Evidence from intra-group loans' by Francisco Urzua Infante (co-authored by David Buchuk, Francisco De Borja Larrain and Francisco Munoz) has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Financial Economics.
Sarah Draus starts as an Assistant Professor at RSM's Finance Department. Sarah has a Ph.D. from the University Paris-Dauphine and used to work for the University of Naples Federico II as an Academic Researcher.
The paper 'Corporate Leverage and the collateral Channel' by Lars Norden and Stefan van Kampen has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
The paper 'Venture Capital and New Business Creation' by Peter Roosenboom (co-authored by A. Popov) has been published in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
The paper 'Front-Running of Mutual Fund Fire-Sales' by Teodor Dyakov and Marno Verbeek has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
Fabrizio Spargoli starts as an Assistant Professor at RSM's Finance Department. Fabrizio has a Ph.D. from the University Pompeu Fabra. His research and teaching interests lie in the areas of Financial Economics, Banking and Financial Regulation.
Francisco Urzúa Infante starts as an Assistant Professor at RSM's Finance Department. Francisco has a Ph.D. from the Tilburg University. His research and teaching interests lie in the areas of Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance.
Anjana Rajamani starts as an Assistant Professor at RSM's Finance Department. Anjana has a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research and teaching interest lie in the areas of Empirical Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions.
The paper 'Information Content when Mutual Funds Deviate from Benchmarks' by Marno Verbeek, Hao Jiang (co-authored by Yu Wang) has been accepted for publication in Management Science.
The paper 'Commodity-based Consumption Tracking Portfolios and the Cross-Section of Average Stock Returns' by Marta Szymanowska (co-authored by Kewei Hou) has been accepted for presentation at the 2014 AFA Meeting in Philadelphia, USA.
The paper 'Financial Constraints of Private Firms and Bank Lending Behavior' by Lars Norden (co-authored by Patrick Behr and Felix Noth) has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
The paper 'The Demand for Mortgage Insurance' by Ruben Cox has won the first prize of the Doctoral Student Paper Awards at the 2nd European Retail Investments Conference.
The paper 'Liberalization and Risk Taking: Evidence from Government-Controlled Banks' by Lars Norden (co-authored by Manuel Illueca and Greg Udell) has been accepted for publication in the Review of Finance.
The paper 'Business Credit Information Sharing and Default Risk of Private Firms' by Lars Norden has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
The paper 'Better than the Original? The Relative Success of Copycat Funds' by Marno Verbeek (co-authored by Yu Wang) has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
The RSM student team (mentored by Peter Roosenboom) entered into the finals of the Dutch/Belgium Local Finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge. The finals were on February 28 in Amsterdam. The RSM team who won the first prize was awarded € 1000 in ING Investment Management Scholarships and will represent the Netherlands and Belgium at the EMEA finals in London.
Marno Verbeek, Hao Jiang and Yu Wang have won the top prize in the Standard & Poor Dow Jones Indices' second annual SPIVA Awards programme, for their comprehensive study offering a new perspective in the debate about active management of funds versus passive investing. If you click here you will find the whole press release by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
As of August 2013, Anjana Rajamani will join our department. Anjana is currently finalizing her PhD in Finance at the University of Pittsburgh.
As of September 2013, Fabrizio Spargoli and Francisco Urzua Infante will join our department. Fabrizio is currently finalizing his PhD in Economics at the University Pompeu Fabra and Francisco is finalizing his PhD in Finance at the Tilburg University.
As of October 2013, Sarah Draus will join our department. Sarah is currently working as an academic researcher at the University of Naples Federico II. Her major research interests are market microstructure, information disclosure, industrial organization.
December 2012:
The paper 'An Anatomy of Commodity Futures Risk Premia' by Marta Szymanowska, Frans de Roon, Theo Nijman and Rob van den Goorbergh is forthcoming in the Journal of Finance.
On Wednesday October 10th, 2012 Graduates of the MSc in Finance and Investments Programme (MSc F&I) received their diploma. More detailed information can be found here.
Mathijs van Dijk has been appointed as Professor of Financial Markets effective July 1, 2012. Mathijs van Dijk holds this chair, endowed by the Erasmus Trust Fund. Please click here to read the whole press release.
The paper 'One size does fit all: Selling firms to private equity versus strategic acquirers' by Peter Roosenboom (co-authored by J. Fidrmuc, R. Paap and T. Teunissen) is forthcoming in Journal of Corporate Finance.
We are very proud to announce that Dion Bongaerts, Associate Professor of Finance has been awarded with an NWO Veni grant for his proposal 'Effective Regulation of Credit Rating Agencies'.
Egemen Genç starts as an Assistant Professor at RSM's Finance Department. Egemen has a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. His research and teaching interest lie in the areas of Asset Pricing and Mutual Funds.
The paper 'The Impact of Government Intervention in Banks on Corporate Borrowers' Stock Returns' by Lars Norden, Peter Roosenboom and Teng Wang is forthcoming in Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.
The paper 'Can skin-in-the-game discipline credit rating agencies' by Dion Bongaerts has been accepted for presentation at the 2012 European Finance Association in Copenhagen.
The paper 'Identifying Cross-Liquidity Externalities' by Elvira Sojli (co-authored by Wing Wah Tham and Johannes Skjeltorp) has been accepted for presentation at the 2012 European Finance Association in Copenhagen.
The paper 'Do Changes in the Timeliness of Loan Loss Recognition Affect Bank Risk Taking?' by Lars Norden (co-authored by Manuel Illueca and Gregory F. Udell) has been accepted for presentation at the 2013 American Finance Association Meetings in San Diego.
The paper 'Dispersion in Beliefs among Active Mutual Funds and the Cross-section of Stock Returns' by Hao Jiang (co-authored by Zheng Sun) has been accepted for presentation at the 2013 American Finance Association Meetings in San DIego.
The paper 'When do managers seek private equity backing in public-to-private transactions?' by Peter Roosenboom (co-authored by J. Fidrmuc, A. Palandri and D.J.C. van Dijk) is forthcoming in the Review of Finance.
The paper 'Corruption, growth, and governance: Private vs. state-owned firms in Vietnam' by Mathijs van Dijk (co-authored by Thuy Nguyen) is forthcoming in the Journal of Banking and Finance.
Marno Verbeek has become Associate Editor of 'De Economist' and 'Prikladnaya Ekonometrika / Прикладная эконометрика'.
Marno Verbeek has been elected Board Member of the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM).
Dion Bongaerts will participate in the 4nations cup which will take place on May 11, 2012. The 4nations cup is a contest among the most promising young scholars in financial economics.
The paper 'Bidder Hubris and Founder Targets' by Marieke van der Poel and Frederik Schlingemann (co-authored by Nandu J. Nagarajan and Mehmet F. Yalin) has been accepted for presentation at the FSU Suntrust Beach Conference (selection 10 out of 170 papers) and 2012 Corporate Governance, Drexel University (selection 5 out of 70 papers).
The paper 'Dispersion in Beliefs among Active Mutual Funds and the Cross-Section of Stock Returns' by Hao Jiang (co-authored by Zheng Sun) has been accepted for presentation at the Napa Conference on Financial Markets at the UC Davis (selection 6 out of 194 papers).
The 4th (updated and revised) edition of A Guide to Modern Econometrics by Marno Verbeek was published by John Wiley and Sons.
The paper 'Valuing and pricing IPOs' by Peter Roosenboom is forthcoming in Journal of Banking & Finance.
The paper 'Venture Capital and Patented Innovation: Evidence from Europe' by Peter Roosenboom (co-authored by Alexander Popov) is forthcoming in Economic Policy.
In January 2012 we awarded 15 CFA scholarships (worth approximately $15,000) to our top MsCFI students.
In January 2012 the RSM student team (mentored by Peter Roosenboom) entered into the finals of the Dutch/Belgium Local Finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge. As part of this challenge students need to write and present an analyst report. The finals were on February 15 in Amsterdam. The RSM team won first place for the best presentation and a prize of 500 euros. In the overall ranking (report and presentation) the RSM team came in second place after Tilburg University.


I finally took the plunge and registered my dot com domain name (previously I had a wordpress.com address). I was spurred on by the book "Show Your Work" by Austin Kleon. I was further inspired to take the questions from the section of Show Your Work "Open Up Your Cabinet of Curiosities" and to answer the questions here, one at a time.
I get my inspiration from people and their work. Sure, there are times when I get the random idea out of nowhere, but I think that's just the works I've read going through my subconscious and popping into my consciousness after being filtered through my perception.
In the olden times (before I had an internet connection in the house), I had a Word document called "Iqra's Mail" that contained everything from actual email to snippets of interestingness, samples of nothingness and everything in between. That "Iqra's Mail" document is the parent of all my inspirational quote, art and website collections.
I get my inspiration from life. They say write what you know, some say write what you like (that's Austin Kleon again), I like to do a bit of both. Write what you know of what you like, what you like of what you know, and any other combination you can cook in your mind.
Live, write; write, live. Both occupations feed off each other. That's inspiration.