sh How to Tell if Your iPhone is New, Refurbished or a Replacement By www.applevis.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 22:02:56 -0300 In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to tell if your iPhone is new, refurbished or a replacement. Full Article iOS New Users Quick Tips Walk-through
sh AppleVis Unleashed April 2019: Oh My Glob By www.applevis.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:19:47 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple and Qualcomm Reach Settlement, Agree to Drop All Litigation Apple's HomePod gets price cut, now $300 Apple now offering data migrations for free with new Mac purchases and repairs Apple Shares Information on its New Accessibility Events Feature; Most Notably that it's not Enabled by Default Next year, Apple could finally give iPhone SE loyalists what they've been clamoring for New small, cheaper, iPhone in 2020 says report iOS 13 rumors: Everything you need to know iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more Mouse and trackpad support is apparently coming to iPad with iOS 13 Looks like iOS 13 is getting some new Animoji: a cow, octopus, mouse-and an emoji face Apple to Announce New Siri Intents, AR Improvements, Document Scanning Framework, and More at WWDC 2019 Apple said to be unifying Find My Friends & Find My iPhone, developing Tile-style tracker iOS 13, macOS 10.15 may support stereo AR headsets and controllers with touch pads macOS 10.15 Will Include Standalone Music, Podcasts, Books, and TV Marzipan Apps macOS 10.15 could allow Mac users to use iPads as an external display macOS 10.15 To Have iOS-Like Siri Shortcuts And Screen Time Features Marzipan details: Touch Bar shortcuts, multiple windows, native Split View controls & more Latest iPhone 11 leak may confirm Apple's odd new 2019 camera design Kuo: Apple upgrading front camera in 2019 iPhones to 12 megapixels, ultra-wide lens 'inconspicuous' thanks to new coating Kuo: Two new AirPods coming in late 2019, all-new design Beta version of Clew available with support for route saving! I'm developing a Backgammon app for iOS, and want feedback and suggestions on VoiceOver support Announcing a beta of my first Cross-Platform side scroller game for both Mac and Windows, Shooter! Weather Gods 2.0 The Developer of Voice Dream Releases Voice Dream Scanner Fast and Accurate Scanning with Voice Dream Scanner for iOS Multiple Reviewers Facing Broken Galaxy Fold Devices After Just Days of Use Bloomberg report explores how Alexa is always listening You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps iTunes macOS Miscellaneous News Review Roundtable Discussion
sh Protect and Shield your device with the AdGuard Pro for iOS By www.applevis.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 21:05:35 -0300 In this podcast, Thomas Domville introduces us to AdGuard Pro for iOS. AdGuard Pro is More than just ad blocking in Safari! It’s the most effective adblock browser plugin with data tracking prevention. With AdGuard Pro you can select different DNS service providers, which opens new possibilities: faster and more reliable internet access both for Wi-Fi and cellular connections, parental control, protection from phishing and malware and shielding your DNS traffic against interception and snooping. Add to this the Privacy module that detects trackers in real time and lets you decide which to block and which to let through. And all this on top of the excellent ad blocking in Safari, which has already proven to be of an unrivaled quality by the free AdGuard for iOS version. AdGuard Pro — adblock on the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adguard-pro-adblock/id1126386264?mt=8 Full Article iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps Walk-through
sh How to Set Up Mail VIP Contacts in iOS; and Why You Should By www.applevis.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 03:43:53 -0300 In this podcast, Thomas Domville discusses and demonstrates the VIP Contacts feature of the Mail app on iOS. Assigning a contact the “VIP” status makes finding email messages from them easier - you can use custom notification alerts for VIP contacts; their messages will be flagged when browsing mailboxes, and also stored in a smart VIP mailbox. You can assign up to 100 VIPs, and if you use iCloud Contacts, your VIPs are available on any other Apple devices signed in to the same account. Full Article iOS New Users Quick Tips
sh AppleVis Unleashed May 2019: Anyone Seen My AirPod? By www.applevis.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 03:56:41 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple earnings tidbits: record $11.5B in services revenue, 390 million total paid subscriptions, and more These are all the new features found in iOS 12.3 Apple unveils the new iPod touch with 2016's A10 Fusion chip and more What to expect from WWDC 2019 Supreme Court rules that consumers can sue Apple for App Store practices You can now try out Microsoft's new Edge browser for macOS AirPod survives trip through man who swallowed it Jay for Tweeting New action game seeking beta testers How to Set Up Mail VIP Contacts in iOS; and Why You Should How to Use the VPN on iOS You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed June 2019: Just Lost My Mind By www.applevis.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Jun 2019 02:11:27 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: VoiceOver on the iPhone turns 10 - and turns blind access up to 11 Parallel - Relay FM WWDC 2019 Roundup: WatchOS 6, tvOS 13, iOS 13, New iPad OS, Mac Pro, macOS and More AppleVis Extra 66: Recapping the WWDC 2019 Keynote AppleVis Extra 67: a Conversation with Sarah Herrlinger and Dean Hudson of Apple's Accessibility Team Battery Safety Concerns Forces Apple to Launch Recall Program for Select 15-inch MacBook Pros Apple expands repairs to nearly 1,000 Best Buy stores in US The Facts About Dark Mode And Battery Life: LCD Vs OLED, iOS 13 On iPhone $10,000 later, an Apple Store Genius diagnoses a $0 MacBook Pro problem Free OCR App Voice - MASSIVE Update after 2 years Backgammon with Buddies Voice based adventure game looking for alpha testers Tip: How To Change the Name of Your iPhone or iPad Tip: How to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone and iPad You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps Miscellaneous News Review Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed July 2019: The Smell of a Horse Barn By www.applevis.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:08:20 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple announces 'disability-themed emojis' to arrive in the fall Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro, adding Touch Bar to entire range Apple may fund original podcasts exclusive to its own services Apple Releases iOS 12.4 with New iPhone Migration Utility, watchOS 5.3 Expands ECG Support to Canada & Singapore Apple releases watchOS 5.3 with ECG app support in Canada and Singapore, Walkie-Talkie bug fix Apple issues iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 updates for older iPhone and iPad models Notes of interest from Apple's Q3 2019 earnings report and conference call Stop punishing developers who are trying to make their games accessible You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Apple Watch Gaming iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps macOS Miscellaneous News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed August 2019: iOS 13? Cluster Nuts By www.applevis.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:26:27 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple Card launches in the US Apple suspends the Siri program where people listened to your questions Apple considering $9.99 price for Apple TV+ Apple to Spend More Than $6 Billion for Apple TV+ Shows Apple Locks New iPhone Batteries to Each Model Apple responds to aftermarket iPhone replacement battery health warning iPhone Pro? Leaker suggests marketing name of iPhone 11 Apparent Foxconn insider spills big iPhone 11 secrets 2019 iPhones rumored to drop the 'iPhone' branding on the back Apple releases iOS 13.1 beta before iOS 13 is even out Circus Master's Revenge How to make Siri smarter with family relationships How to check which Mac apps are 32-bit and won't work in macOS Catalina You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article iOS iPadOS News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed September 2019: The Swiss Cheese Brains and the Unlucky 13 By www.applevis.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:14:55 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Amazon updates Echo lineup: better audio quality, an Echo Dot with a clock, and more Amazon will keep track of your dog with Fetch All the major announcements from Apple's 2019 iPhone Event AppleVis Extra 68: Recapping Apple's September 10, 2019 "By Innovation Only" Event Get a free year of Apple TV+ with purchase of new hardware AppleCare+ monthly plans switch to subscription model What to expect from Apple in October The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 13 for Blind and Low Vision Users Apple to Release iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 on 24 September; Bringing Many Bug Fixes and Some New Bugs for Blind and Low Vision Users AppleVis Extra 69: The iOS and iPadOS 13 Roundtable Everything you can do with Voice Control on iPhone and iPad Apple to supply parts to independent repair shops for first time AudioWizards What to do if you forget your iPhone or iPad passcode You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Accessories Apple Watch Gaming iOS iPadOS News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed October 2019: Bring on the Grill Cheese Pro and the Apple Skin Tags By www.applevis.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:42:05 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple Releases iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2; Bringing Many Bug Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users The New Features, Changes, Improvements, and Bugs in macOS Catalina for Blind and Low Vision Users If Catalyst Apps Are the Future of Mac Software, the Future Currently Doesn't Look Too Bright for VoiceOver Users Apple (probably) isn't holding an October event after all AirPods Pro: Everything you need to know! Kuo: New iPad Pro and iPhone SE 2 in early 2020, followed by Apple AR headset collaboration with 'third-party brands' Kuo: MacBooks will swap over to a scissor mechanism keyboard in 2020 Apple TV+ Series Review Roundup: The Morning Show, See, Dickinson, and For All Mankind Apple schedules fiscal Q4 2019 earnings release for October 30th Supreme Court allows blind people to sue retailers if their websites are not accessible Google Maps rolls out detailed voice guidance for people with impaired vision How to add hourly Taptic Chime alerts to Apple Watch You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Accessories Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPadOS macOS News Roundtable Discussion
sh Quick Tip: How to Delete Your Siri Audio History and Opt Out of Siri Audio Sharing By www.applevis.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 06:31:05 -0300 Earlier this year Apple came under some criticism after a report by the Guardian on how Apple hired contractors to listen to a small percentage of anonymized Siri recordings to evaluate the responses with the purpose of improving accuracy and reliability. In response, Apple promised that it would introduce options in a forthcoming update that would allow users to opt out of sharing their audio recordings. Those options arrived with the releases of iOS 13.2, iPadOS 13.2, and macOS 10.15.1. In this podcast, Tyler walks us through how to access and change these new options. Full Article iOS iPadOS macOS New Users Quick Tips Walk-through
sh AppleVis Unleashed November 2019: Sorry, No TiVo Here By www.applevis.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 07:30:11 -0400 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and guest co-host Serina Gilbert discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple destroys Street with highest Q4 revenue ever Apple announces new 16-inch MacBook Pro: scissor switch 'Magic Keyboard', louder speakers, $2399 Apple TV+ is now live in the TV app: Start watching Apple's original TV shows and movies Apple Renews 'See,' 'For All Mankind,' 'Dickinson,' and 'The Morning Show' for Season 2 Apple and Disney look to disrupt Netflix's binge-watching model iOS 13.2.2 now available with fix for background app performance, more Apple releases iOS 13.2.3 with more background app improvements, Mail fixes, more Apple Changes Internal Approach to Software Development for iOS 14 Following Buggy iOS 13 Release Apple holding 'special event' for December 2nd in New York City Microsoft's new Office app for mobile combines Word, Excel and Powerpoint Amazon Music App for iOS Now Offers Free Ad-Supported Streaming Disney plus Triode - Internet Radio How to turn off private browsing on an iPhone, or turn it on How to Turn Your Mac into a Talking Clock - The Sweet Setup You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Apple TV iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps iPadOS macOS Miscellaneous News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed December 2019: Where are my Flying Cars? By www.applevis.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:28:19 -0400 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie are joined by special guest Robin Christopherson to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: 'The Morning Show' earns three Golden Globe nominations for Apple TV+ Kuo: Apple to Launch 'Completely Wireless' iPhone Without Lightning Connector and 'iPhone SE 2 Plus' With Touch ID Power Button in 2021 Apple Releases iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 with Some Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users, but also a Regression to Smart Invert The AppleVis Community Names Seeing AI and Dice World as its Golden Apples of 2019 A handy guide to 5G and what that actually means for you Chirp 2.0 for Apple Watch adds new features Jumbo: Privacy + Security Take back control of your personal data with Jumbo: Privacy + Security for iOS You can now ask Alexa to play Apple Podcasts on Amazon Echo speakers You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Apple Watch iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps macOS Miscellaneous News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed January 2020: It's Midnight Greener By www.applevis.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:07:13 -0400 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: iPad at 10: Why apps made the iPad a success Apple Q1 2020: The company cracks $90B in a single quarter for the first time as the iPhone returns to glory Things Apple Didn't Want to Talk About in its Q1 Earnings Report Apple rings in new era of Services following landmark year Apple's App Store generates over a billion dollars per week Apple Releases iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 with Some Improvements to Smart Invert Apple Planning to Make Original Podcasts Promoting Its TV Shows Apple Requiring Notarization for Non Mac App Store Apps Starting February 2020 Apple's Upcoming Low-Cost iPhone Could Launch as Early as March Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 Rumor: iOS 14 to support all of the devices as iOS 13 How to Enable Low Data Mode on iPhone Cellular to Reduce Mobile Data Use How to clear all your notifications at once on Apple Watch You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Miscellaneous News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed February 2020: The Goongle By www.applevis.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 04:24:34 -0400 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple Will Enable Universal App Store Purchases in March 2020 Support for PC keyboards coming to iPad Apple previews iCloud Folder Sharing, Mac accessibility enhancements, and more in new betas iOS 13.4 brings granular settings for controlling downloads and streaming in the TV app iOS 13.4 lets your iPhone listen for Hey Siri even when faced down or covered Siri on iOS 13.4 can take you back to the Home screen What we could see in iOS 14 Report claims Apple is pondering allowing users to set default browsers, music players, and more Apple Media Event Rumored for End of March, 'iPhone SE 2' Launch on April 3 New Apple TV with A12 Bionic Chip Might Be in the Making The coronavirus outbreak reportedly delays planned AirPods Pro Lite production Analyst: 'Apple Tags' coming in quarter two or three AirTags Said to Be 'Completely Waterproof' and Use Magnetic Charging Like Apple Watch Apple Says March Quarter Revenue Will Fall Short Due to Coronavirus Impact Mac malware outpaced Windows PCs threats for first time in 2019, report says Introducing WebOutLoud - A Web-Centric TTS App Microsoft Office Bard mobile Tip: How to change Safari's default search engine Tip: How to stop Apple news notifications for products, offers, Music, and more You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article Accessories Apple TV iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps Mac Apps News Roundtable Discussion
sh AppleVis Unleashed March 2020: Coffee Anyone? By www.applevis.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:15:21 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville, Randy Rusnak, and Mike Malarsie discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Apple Updates Its App Store Review Guidelines, Here Are Key Takeaways Apple launches repair program for blank screen issue affecting 3rd generation iPad Air Apple Announces Updated Powerbeats Earbuds With H1 Chip, 15-Hour Battery Life and $150 Price Tag Apple Announces New MacBook Air with 2x Performance, Magic Keyboard, $999 Price Tag New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera Apple updates Mac Mini with more storage options iOS 14 code confirms Apple planning ‘iPhone 9 Plus’ with A13 as larger version of rumored entry-level model Apple Announces WWDC 2020 Will Be a Digital-Only Event Set to Take Place in June iOS 14 and iPadOS 14: Features, specifications, release date, and more Apple Developing Fitness App for iOS 14 That Lets You Download Guided Workout Videos Apple Testing New iMessage Features Such as Mentions and Retracting Messages, Could Extend to Mac App iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more iOS 14: haptic feedback for sounds like fire alarms, sirens, crying babies and more Apple Exploring Ways to Let Developers Provide Custom Voice Synthesizers on iOS Siri voices could be customizable by developers in iOS 14 iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more watchOS 7 might finally let you track your sleep, share watch faces, and more Apple Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet Future Apple Watch bands could sport built-in battery packs Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4 With New Mail Toolbar, iCloud Folder Sharing, Trackpad Support for iPad and More Update: Now Available: Apple to Release iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 on March 24; With Several New Features, but Mixed News for Blind and Low Vision Users Blind Quest Prepare to Embark on an Adventure with Blind Quest for iOS NetNewsWire: RSS Reader Get Wired In the News with NetNewsWire: RSS Reader for iOS WALTR: Effortless iTunes Alternative for Windows & Mac You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article News Roundtable Discussion
sh How to Use iCloud Folder Sharing in iOS By www.applevis.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:38:00 -0300 Are you wanting to share a folder from your iCloud Drive with your family, friends or co-workers? Join Thomas Domville in how to use iCloud folder sharing in iOS. Full Article iOS iOS & iPadOS Apps New Users Quick Tips Walk-through
sh How to Use iCloud Folder Sharing on macOS By www.applevis.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:40:36 -0300 In this podcast, Tyler Stephen shows us how to share folders in iCloud Drive on a Mac running macOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later. More information on sharing folders with iCloud Drive is available on this Apple Support page. With folder sharing in iCloud Drive, you can share entire folders of files with friends, family, or colleagues. Then, you can work together on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or iCloud.com. When you create and share a folder in iCloud Drive, participants can access all the files in that folder. If you add a file to a shared folder, it's automatically shared with all participants, too. You can also add or remove participants, edit sharing permissions, or stop sharing a folder anytime. Full Article macOS New Users Quick Tips
sh AppleVis Unleashed April 2020: It's Dead Jim! By www.applevis.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:45:43 -0300 In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, regular hosts Thomas Domville and Randy Rusnak are joined by Michael Hansen to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this podcast include: Happy Birthday Apple - Founded April 1, 1976 Apple Acquires Weather App Dark Sky Apple announces the new $399 iPhone SE for 2020 iPhone SE 2020 release date, price, specs and all you need to know iPhone battery life compared: How does the new iPhone SE stack up? New iPhone SE Supports Haptic Touch, With 3D Touch Now Officially Eliminated From Apple's iPhone Lineup iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Cases Are Compatible with 2020 iPhone SE iPhone SE Plus Postponed Until Second Half of 2021 Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4.1 With Fix for FaceTime Bug Apple to Announce Q2 2020 Earnings on April 30 Apple Q2 2020 earnings will be down, but not disastrously so Goldman Sachs sees iPhone sales tanking 36%, says sell AAPL shares Apple invites select developers to attend accessibility webinar ahead of WWDC 2020 Apple Rumored to Announce 13-inch MacBook Pro Refresh, AirTags, Over-Ear Headphones at WWDC 2020 Apple's over-ear headphones reportedly have swappable ear pads and headbands Kuo: New AirPods Coming In 2021, Over-The-Ear Headphones To Be Unveiled This Year Supersense AI Personal Power; The iOS Edition ACB Convention homepage National Convention | National Federation of the Blind You can contact the Unleashed Team with feedback or questions at unleashed@applevis.com Full Article News Roundtable Discussion
sh "Relationship Above All Else" : The Downtown Welcome Table (Asheville) By www.wncw.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:43:54 +0000 Haywood Street Church in Asheville continues to break bread that helps break barriers with its Downtown Welcome Table. A place where a person in need can come to the table for a delicious and quality meal prepared by some of the top restaurants the city has to offer. This unique relationship between culinary experts and the church continues to expand - that supports the statement, "There's always a place for you at the table." Interviews during this feature are many, including Haywood Street Rev. Brian Combs and Katie Buttons of Katie Burrons Restaurant. This segment first aired Dec. 6, 2019. Posted by Host and Producer of WNCW's Friday Feature Interview of the Week- Paul Foster, Senior Producer, News Director, and Morning Edition Regional Host Full Article
sh Asheville's Civic Center Has A New Name By www.wncw.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:29:31 +0000 For many years this downtown Asheville venue has hosted concerts, conferences, trade shows, sporting events and more, attracting attendees from all over western North Carolina. What had been known in recent years as the U.S. Cellular Center has now become 'Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville' - the same Harrah's that oversees Harrah's Cherokee Casino in North Carolina. The Center's General Manager Chris Corl was our guest and he talked about what has happened and previewed news about exciting additions for the future. Full Article
sh Friday Feature: WCU Developing Face Shield Visors To Protect Healthcare Workers By www.wncw.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:06:51 +0000 Faculty, staff and some students with the College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University are using 3D printers at the college's Rapid Center to develop visors for face shields for use by healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrick Gardner, Director of the WCU Rapid Center, was i nterviewed in this Friday Feature piece. The interview first aired on April 17, 2020. Posted by Host and Producer of The Friday Feature- Paul Foster, WNCW Senior Producer, News Director, and Morning Edition Regional Host Full Article
sh Logan County Sheriff Laying Off Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:57:43 +0000 Logan County Sheriff Randall Dodds says he is laying off 21 staffers, includuing deputies and jail guards starting on May 2. Full Article
sh Delaware County Sheriff Reports Solving Cold-Case Homicide By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:02:39 +0000 Delaware County Sheriff's deputies say they have solved the 36-year-old murder of a teen. Full Article
sh Lawmaker Shopping Bill To Curb DeWine's Power With Public Health Orders By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:42:14 +0000 Manufacturing, construction and distribution companies can reopen today , with employees wearing masks and observing cleaning and social distancing rules. State lawmakers are also coming back to work this week, and one has proposed a bill to open the state immediately while shutting down the authority of the governor and his health director. Full Article
sh Critics Say Reopening Plan Is Too Rushed By www.wcbe.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:26:42 +0000 Non-essential businesses that were closed during the past month due to COVID-19 are now starting to reopen. But as Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles reports, some worry that’s happening too quickly without proper safeguards. Full Article
sh Music Interview: Fairfield County Chorale Throws A Birthday Bash for Beethoven By www.wshu.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:50:20 +0000 For their celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday this year, the Fairfield County Chorale is performing one of his most famous works, the Emperor Piano Concerto with soloist Ilya Yakushev, and one of Beethoven's least known sacred works on Saturday, March 7 at the Norwalk Concert Hall. Kate Remington talks with Artistic Director David Rosenmeyer about what makes each of these two works so special. Full Article
sh Book Review: 'The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped An Age' By www.wshu.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:57:10 +0000 Before there was the Algonquin Round Table in New York in the ‘20s, a lunch group of literary bon vivants whose often quotable put downs would become famous, there was – and STILL IS – The Club, a unique London tavern assembly of intellectuals, started in 1764, that included some of the most dazzling verbal sharpshooters of the day. Their extraordinary, wide-ranging conversations, passionate arguments and often hilarious provocations and rejoinders have now been captured by the award-winning cultural critic Leo Damrosch. Called “ The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped An Age , ” this fascinating history will likely prove one of the most engaging, enlightening and delicious books you’ll come across in a long time. Damrosch wears his scholarship with ease and grace, including references, as he genially corrects or adds ironic commentary to the private lives and public careers he celebrates. As the title has it, he follows the arcs of the humbly born Samuel Johnson and of Full Article
sh Live Wednesday, February 19th between 1 & 2pm: Krista Shows By www.wncw.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:45:56 +0000 Adopted from Texas and raised in Mississippi, Krista Shows was a kid who grew up singing in church. She spent time in Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Western North Carolina before returning to Mississippi in her early 20s. She's now back in Asheville, and has a sweet blend of folk, R&B, and country influences. She performs (with a full band!) at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville on Saturday the 22nd. Full Article
sh Live Wednesday, March 4th between 11am & Noon: Tom Rush By www.wncw.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:19:23 +0000 Tom Rush helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” His voice and guitar skills remain as rich and vibrant as ever, and we are honored to host him for a live morning session before his concert at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Wednesday evening. Full Article
sh Monday, May 11th at 3pm, from May, 2018: Samantha Fish By www.wncw.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:29:53 +0000 We go back in time to two years ago to the day -- May 11th, 2018 -- for this smokin' hot session from Samantha Fish and her band, not long after we'd discovered her music. Full Article
sh Tuesday, May 12th at 11am, from February, 2011: Jake Shimabukuro By www.wncw.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:35:21 +0000 It's quite possibly the most adventurous ukulele player ever, in this encore session from Jake Shimabukuro. Join us as we revisit this interview/performance with WNCW morning host Martin Anderson. Mahalo, Jake! Full Article
sh Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases By www.wncw.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:54:00 +0000 A meat-packing plant in Waterloo, Iowa, where a coronavirus outbreak exploded a few weeks ago, resumed operations on Thursday after a two-week closure. The reopening of Tyson Foods' largest U.S. pork plant came the same day that health officials in Black Hawk County, where the plant is located, announced that 1,031 of the plant's estimated 2,800 employees have tested positive for the virus. That's higher than previous estimates by state officials. Tony Thompson, sheriff of Black Hawk County, was among the public officials who called for the Waterloo facility to shut down temporarily. His call to close the plant came after he first toured the facility on April 10. Thompson says that when he toured the plant then, he "fully expected" to see barriers, masks and other personal protective equipment in place. That wasn't the case. "What I saw when we went into that plant was an absolute free-for-all," he says. "Some people were wearing bandannas. Some people were wearing surgical masks. .... Full Article
sh Brad McNett Sings Next Sesi Motors 5:01 Jazz Show By www.wemu.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:48:55 +0000 As WEMU continues our yearlong celebration of 40 years of jazz, it is great to invite former staff members to join the party this Friday. Full Article
sh Take The Shuttle To The 2018 Detroit Jazz Festival By www.wemu.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:53:18 +0000 89.1 WEMU and Golden Limo have partnered once again to provide shuttles to and from the Detroit Jazz Festival during Labor Day Weekend. Full Article
sh SUNY Chancellor Calls Excelsior Scholarship A Success Despite Low First-Year Numbers By www.wshu.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:03:19 +0000 SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson is calling the Excelsior Scholarship a success despite statistics that show it was used by only 3.2% of SUNY students to help pay tuition costs in its first year. Full Article
sh Dalio's Partnership For Connecticut, Up And Running By Summer By www.wshu.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:59:29 +0000 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont says the state’s educational partnership with the Dalio Foundation is on track to start funding programs by the summer. Full Article
sh College Enrollment Declines In Connecticut, Report Shows By www.wshu.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:29:56 +0000 Enrollment at colleges in Connecticut is declining at a rate faster than the national average. Full Article
sh Connecticut Colleges Awash In Red Ink By www.wshu.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:36:04 +0000 A fiscal report about four public universities in Connecticut shows a $457 million operating loss in 2019, despite increased state funding and higher tuition. Full Article
sh Flavored Juul E-Cigarettes Contain Unlisted, Toxic Compounds, Yale Study Shows By www.wshu.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:40:43 +0000 A new study from Yale University found some users of the popular e-cigarette brand Juul might be inhaling unexpected chemicals. Full Article
sh Stony Brook To Study Impact Of Shellfish Dredging In Oyster Bay By www.wshu.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:21:35 +0000 Stony Brook University researchers will study how underwater sediment that’s kicked up by large-scale shellfish harvesting impacts the environment. Full Article
sh Conn. Democrats Push For Capital Gains Tax Increase By www.wshu.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:23:00 +0000 Democrats who want to increase the capital gains tax in Connecticut say there’s no evidence it would lead to the wealthy fleeing the state. Full Article
sh Public Financing Hearing In New York Overshadowed By Fusion Voting Controversy By www.wshu.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:10:14 +0000 The first hearing of a state commission to implement a public campaign finance system for New York’s elections was overshadowed by the issue of whether to end fusion voting, which allows candidates to run on multiple ballot lines. Critics of the proposal say Governor Cuomo wants to strike against a left leaning party that he’s been feuding with, something the governor denies. Full Article
sh Opinion: Endangered Bird Couple Returns To Chicago's Shore By www.wemu.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:59:00 +0000 Monty and Rose met last year on a beach on the north side of Chicago. Their attraction was intense, immediate, and you might say, fruitful. Somewhere between the roll of lake waves and the shimmer of skyscrapers overlooking the beach, Monty and Rose fledged two chicks. They protected their offspring through formative times. But then, in fulfillment of nature's plan, they parted ways, and left the chicks to make their own ways in the world. Monty and Rose are piping plovers, an endangered species of bird of which there may only be 6,000 or 7,000 in the world, including Monty, Rose and their chicks. They were the first piping plovers to nest in Chicago in more than 60 years. After their chicks fledged, they drifted apart. Rose went off to Florida for the winter, and Monty made his way to the Texas coast. They'd always have the North Side, but were each on their own in a huge, fraught world. And then, just a few days ago, Monty and Rose were sighted again, on the same patch of sand on Full Article
sh Domestic Violence Shelters May See Surge Once COVID-19 Lockdown Is Lifted By www.wemu.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:39:51 +0000 Police are responding to an increased number of domestic violence calls during the coronavirus pandemic. An increase had been expected because many women have to shelter-in-place with their abusers. Shelters had prepared for an increase in service requests, but those calls aren't coming as frequently as anticipated. As WEMU'S David Fair found out from Safehouse Center executive director Barbara Niess-May, that is worrisome for a number of reasons. Full Article
sh Issues Of The Environment: Washtenaw County Flood Greater In 2020 By www.wemu.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:46:26 +0000 It's been forecast that this spring will be quite wet. That could bring flooding to portions of Washtenaw County. Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner Evan Pratt joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss planning for such issues and the proactive nature of work already underway on this week's "Issues of the Environment." Full Article
sh Washtenaw County Commissioners Approve Hazard Pay By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:20:53 +0000 The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved hazard pay for some of the county’s first responders as a result of COVID-19. Full Article
sh Former Presidents Bush and Obama Eulogize John McCain By www.wemu.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:09:00 +0000 Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Memorial services are underway, as we speak, for Senator John McCain at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Meghan McCain spoke urgently and passionately about the legacy of her father. We're joined by Ron Elving. He's NPR's senior editor and correspondent on the Washington Desk. Ron, thanks for being with us. RON ELVING, BYLINE: Good to be with you, Scott. SIMON: And NPR's Kelsey Snell is outside of the cathedral. Kelsey, can you hear us? KELSEY SNELL, BYLINE: Yes, I can. SIMON: Henry Kissinger is speaking at the moment. We've also heard from Senator Joe Lieberman. Let me ask you both about the remarks made by Meghan McCain - deeply personal eulogy, deeply personal memories of her father and reaction but also some very pointed things to say with political smack, if I might put it that way. Ron and Kelsey, let me just quote one. She said, "we gather here to mourn the passing of American greatness, the real thing, not Full Article
sh "Think Like a Dog" - cast: Gabriel Bateman, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Kunal Nayyar By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT Release date : June 09, 2020Synopsis : "Think Like a Dog" (aka "Dogs Best Friend") follows 12-year- old tech prodigy, Oliver (Gabriel Bateman), whose science fair experiment ... Full Article
sh Billie Eilish By www.aceshowbiz.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT Read full biography of Billie Eilish including latest news, trivia, quotes, filmography/discography, awards and fun stuff. Full Article