The Keri Rodrigues Story

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[The Keri Rodrigues saga has been getting a lot of posts, in different threads. These threads have all been combined into this one long chronological story. It all started here when somebody asked what happened to the "Hurricane" on WSAR]
frt


Anybody know what happened to the "Hurricane"?

He's not on. Somebody asked Fast Eddie today and he said "he has some time off". When pressed when he'll be back, he said "I don't know that, I'm not privy to that information". When pressed further he said flatly "when I have that information, I'll be sure to let you know". Sounds like only 2 options:

A) He pissed somebody off and got his ass thrown out the door.
or
B) He's in rehab

Anybody know the reason he's off the air?

[Jake]

Anybody know what happened to him ?

He's not on. Somebody asked Fast Eddie today and he said "he has some time off". When pressed when he'll be back, he said "I don't know that, I'm not privy to that information". When pressed further he said flatly "when I have that information, I'll be sure to let you know". Sounds like only 2 options:

A) He pissed somebody off and got his ass thrown out the door.
or
B) He's in rehab

Anybody know the reason he's off the air?
No but you forgot one more choice:

C) both of the above

[FRCBlog3]

It did seem weird that as partners that Eddie did not know when the Hurricane would return or that it wasn't announced last week that the Hurricane would be away for some time.

[Barnaby]

I'm not losing any sleep over it. In my opinion he's the worse talkshow host,cohost I've ever heard.

[Builder]

I could not stand him at first. But I have to admit, I started to enjoy listening to him. He has a likeable dopey way about him, and he constantly misuses words when trying to sound knowledgeable. It's so obvious that most of the time he has no idea what he's talking about, yet he does a good job of faking his way through a conversation and making it sound as though he's contributing something, when in fact he's just blabbering to fill airtime. But, it is entertaining blabber, as opposed to Barry's annoying blabber. Without him the afternoon show was just flat and boring today.

[Builder]

Now Keri Quit

http://radiokrod.blogspot.com/

Wow...big turnover at WSAR.

Possibilities are as follows:

A) The Karams are controlling maniacs who only want their opinion heard.
or
B) The won't pay competitive wages
or
C) They may just be general ass-holes and impossible to work for.
or
D) The Karams are fine and decent employer's, and it is the people that have left that are ungrateful, selfish pigs.

I do wonder why they don't let their hosts that have resigned say goodbye to the audience. It just seems like it would be the decent and honorable thing to do.

[FRT]

She's going to work for the D.A. Sam Sutters Office.

http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x207242715/Talk-show-host-Rodrigues-headed-to-DAs-office

I hope it works out well for her. She really seems to care for the community.:)

[The Watcher]

I find it interesting that the station continues to throw people under the bus to protect the Superintendent of Schools. This morning they placed the blame for the friction between the school committee and the administration over financial affairs on Cathy Macedo who has chosen to leave. Have the folks over at WSAR ever heard the saying that "the buck stops here?" Ms. Macedo had the reputation of doing what she was told to do and never passing the blame when things went wrong up the chain of command.

Before offering Dr. Fischer a new contract, the school committee might want to read up on his performance else where ,such as the school system in Christina, Delaware.

[Jake]

I could not stand him at first. But I have to admit, I started to enjoy listening to him. He has a likeable dopey way about him, and he constantly misuses words when trying to sound knowledgeable. It's so obvious that most of the time he has no idea what he's talking about, yet he does a good job of faking his way through a conversation and making it sound as though he's contributing something, when in fact he's just blabbering to fill airtime. But, it is entertaining blabber, as opposed to Barry's annoying blabber. Without him the afternoon show was just flat and boring today.

he should run for city council then partner up with Lund

[Jake]

Now Keri Quit

http://radiokrod.blogspot.com/

Wow...big turnover at WSAR.

Possibilities are as follows:

A) The Karams are controlling maniacs who only want their opinion heard.
or
B) The won't pay competitive wages
or
C) They may just be general ass-holes and impossible to work for.
or
D) The Karams are fine and decent employer's, and it is the people that have left that are ungrateful, selfish pigs.

I do wonder why they don't let their hosts that have resigned say goodbye to the audience. It just seems like it would be the decent and honorable thing to do.

One has to wonder whats going on "behind the scenes". One thing we know for sure. Sam Sutter was NEVER a favorite of the local "movers and shakers". In fact, they were nearly distraught when Walsh lost. The fact that, when Kerri approached Sam Sutter about making a career change, he said "lets talk". Sutter is not afraid of anyone. Kerri loves to dig for information. Could it be that Sutter just might be getting ready to begin looking into some local corruption? Who better than Kerri to point investigators in the right direction? The Karam's are making an already horrible radio station worse, if that is at all possible. Watch out for Sam. The people like him and he doesn't need the movers and shakers support to get re-elected.

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Unqualified Keri is a haaaaaack!

[FRCBlog3]

Three days without the Hurricane - he's been officially downgraded to a Tropical Storm.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Mike has simply gone on vacation.

It is out of line for anyone to suggest he be in rehab. We all know of his brother's troubles and Mike has also had his issues in the past but this form of vile slander should not be allowed to exist.

Mike will be back soon.

Namaste

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Sam Sutter promissed to slash the department's community relations to save the taxpayers money.

He has given Kerri a job, but it must be a volunteer position, as Mr. Sutter has said that this department would be staffed mainly by volunteers.

Anyone who listens to Kerri knows she is all about being anti-hack, so one would imagine she is working for free.

[Jake]

Sam Sutter promissed to slash the department's community relations to save the taxpayers money.

He has given Kerri a job, but it must be a volunteer position, as Mr. Sutter has said that this department would be staffed mainly by volunteers.

Anyone who listens to Kerri knows she is all about being anti-hack, so one would imagine she is working for free.

I read where the job pays about $54K a yr., being a single parent, I can't imagine her being able to work for free. I thiink what Sutter meant is that his staff must volunteer a certain amount of their off duty time to community service.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

It's worth $54,000.00 of taxpayer's money to keep her off the air so we don't have to listen to her.

[Builder]

Mike has simply gone on vacation.


Hmmm. He didn't mention anything on the air about going on vacation. His partner Fast Eddie didn't say anything about a vacation. Where'd he go, and when's he due back? This must be a top secret vacation. :D

[hadenough]

sexual harrasment...thats what they call vacation now!

[cbaker]

Why is everyone slandering Mike?

I'll admit that I don't like him or his family for probably all the same reasons people say all the time but don't speculate he did something wrong.

[10538]

Is that code for "he's now working as the CDA director of Fall River"?

sexual harrasment...thats what they call vacation now!

[cbaker]

Maybe he's working for Sam Sutter!

Just kidding.

Seriously guys, give Mike a break. He has his issues, but I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt until I hear otherwise.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Mike is back

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Maybe he's working for Sam Sutter!

Just kidding.

Seriously guys, give Mike a break. He has his issues, but I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt until I hear otherwise.

Or, just ignore him, best choice

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

"Rainbow's End" was the finest radio program that WSAR has ever had the opportunity to host.

Mike Herren is an iconoclast.

[FRCBlog3]

He's still there and his voice can be heard on some of the new commercials.

[daisy]

He's still there and his voice can be heard on some of the new commercials.

I stopped listening to wsar but it sounds like the radio station is falling apart

[The Watcher]

As expected Barry Richards began his program this morning by following the station owners' orders in calling for a new contract for the Superintendent of Schools. With bus routes still up in the air and staff not knowing where they're supposed to report. The opening of school should be quite an event. As outrageous as some of them are, hopefully the school committee will look for someone new. He doesn't seem to understand that the role of the School Committee is to establish policy and his job is to see that it is carried out, not do as he pleases. Don't expect to hear that from the radio station in Somerset or from the local newspaper.

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sexual harrasment...thats what they call vacation now!

big news tonorrow bout this...wait for it

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big news tonorrow bout this...wait for it

http://www.heraldnews.com/news/local_news/x590310333/Keri-Rodrigues-wont-work-for-DA

I'd say you were right. Wow !! This site should invite Keri to have her own forum on here. I think she'd have a lot to say.

[daisy]

sexual harrasment...thats what they call vacation now!

Fall River needs to come into the present century with their policies between the cities hiring practices, sexual harrassment and wsar's turmoil and sexual harrassment Maybe attorney Frank could make some extra cash working on harrasment cases.

[FRT]

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I'd say you were right. Wow !! This site should invite Keri to have her own forum on here. I think she'd have a lot to say.

I'd welcome Keri to have her own forum on this site. I think she would add a lot, and it would open a direct channel of communication between her, and her supporters (and non-supporters). I have no way to contact her, but maybe she'll read this post. :)

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[WatchinU]

I read some of the comments in the Fall River Herald bashing Keri for going after the WSAR/Karam money. Of course it's about money ! That's how our society keeps score, and penalizes wrongdoers while making victims whole again. What else would a victim ask for? An apology? Apologies don't pay the bills.

If the MCAD decides that Keri is entitled to a monetary award, I hope she gets all she can. MCAD cases are generally settled between the parties, so we may never know what the amount is. But MCAD is notorious for awarding huge amounts to employees that have been discriminated against. The ability to pay has no bearing on the award, and many businesses and small communities have been crushed by MCAD decisions that have been against them.Most defendants are aware of this, and are smart enough to reach a settlement instead of leaving it in the hands of MCAD. I'd guess that Keri's lawyer feels that she has a strong, well documented case, and that she will do well with an MCAD complaint.

Keri, best wishes during this difficult time.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

This one is tough to call.

One one hand, you have local sociopath Mike Herren

On the other, you have the local loudmouth

I think that Mike probably yelled, "don't you know who I am?" at her.

I also think that Kerri is vindictive enough and also the type to look for things to report.

I say throw them both off the radio and let Rainbow's End return.

Namaste

[Jake]

Hope all is well with you Kerry. You have more support than you realize.

[RadioKeri]

Sean,

The Rainbow's End will never return to WSAR. When I talked to ownership and management about it after you approached me numerous times, they laughed. There is no way they would even consider it.

I don't know you from a hole in the wall, outside of the few times we spoke, and I'm not sure if you ever heard my show -- so I'm not really sure why you're attacking me -- but if it makes you feel better, have at it.

Peace,

Keri

[RadioKeri]

Hope all is well with you Kerry. You have more support than you realize.

I appreciate it. I just want the truth -- the whole truth -- to be out there.

[daisy]

Sean,

The Rainbow's End will never return to WSAR. When I talked to ownership and management about it after you approached me numerous times, they laughed. There is no way they would even consider it.

I don't know you from a hole in the wall, outside of the few times we spoke, and I'm not sure if you ever heard my show -- so I'm not really sure why you're attacking me -- but if it makes you feel better, have at it.

Peace,

Keri

Keri ,

Best wishes we all know you became very quiet on the blog and radio scene
and speculated something was going on , most likely you were being told
to tone it down by the Karams but had no idea it was something like this.

[Abbiedal]

check out the latest HN news story tonight on line At least she showed up with outsiders to back up her story...... The poor Herren boys someone is always picking on them You really don't think Karam is going to do anything drastic to Hurricane after all Karams daughter is his friend and does the show with him once in awhile...... As for Fast Eddie's comment/complaint in the HN I do agree with him that Herren was sometimes rude and snippy to Eddie on the air....
Good luck Keri with whatever you do!!!!! unfortunately she seems to have been another victim of the FR B-------!

[FRT]

http://www.heraldnews.com/news/local_news/x499364061/Karam-denies-abuse-claim

Above link to Fall River Herald News article with the Karam's side of the story.

[Builder]

I was reading the MCAD site and I noticed something that seemed strange. Only employers with 6 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against employees. Does that mean that if I have only 5 employees I can call them names and treat them like sh*t ? ;)

Source: http://www.mass.gov/mcad/forEmployers.html


"Massachusetts employers with six or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against current and prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, criminal record (applications only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and genetics. In addition, employers have an affirmative responsibility to provide maternity leave to biological and adoptive parents."

[unfortunate_son]

I was reading the MCAD site and I noticed something that seemed strange. Only employers with 6 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against employees. Does that mean that if I have only 5 employees I can call them names and treat them like sh*t ? ;)

Source: http://www.mass.gov/mcad/forEmployers.html


"Massachusetts employers with six or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against current and prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, criminal record (applications only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and genetics. In addition, employers have an affirmative responsibility to provide maternity leave to biological and adoptive parents."

oh, that's too funny! I'm so glad someone else noticed this and said something.

[FRT]

The characterization of the relationship between Mike Herren and myself in the HN's reporting of this matter is incomplete.
There were times when I felt threatened by him, that is true.
But there were far more times when he was a good friend to me. My children have stayed overnight at his house.
I was aghast at seeing an internal WSAR memo in The Herald News, and you were out of line to print it.
I feel you were free to use any of Keri's words, because she released them to you, but you had no right to use mine.
Those are my words. I'm hearing rumors that some feel that that email was not written by me. I assure you that it was.
And you omitted a critical sentence: "This may well be because Michael Herren has been noncompliant with any admonitions he may have received, I obviously have no way of knowing this."
This angers me greatly. This omission allows the reader to presume that I am accusing the Karams of inaction with respect to the issues I raised. Once they received the email, they acted expeditiously and appropriately to resolve the situation that I brought to their attention, and I am satisfied with the actions they took, and am contemplating no further actions of any kind.
This is irresponsible reporting on the part of this newspaper. I am now commenting because I feel I have no choice but to unslant the reporting to the best of my ability.
Mike and I have had serious differences. Those differences are far outweighed by the positive aspects of the relationship between us.
If the identical incidents had taken place between me and a coworker weighing a hundred and fifty pounds less and five inches shorter, you would have had no letter to print.
I can't speak to anyone's perspective but my own. And what I have to say is Mike was a friend before this all happened, and he is a friend now.
Just because I've been afraid of him a couple, three times, doesn't mean I'm afraid of him ALL the time.
This is radio. People have Type A personalities. Mike goes to bars and screams to his friends about what a rotten SOB I am. Me, I write emails; eight-tenths of my social life is online.
I want you to know that several name bloggers in town are going to receive this, and I can count on at least one of them to post it exactly as I've written it.
I'd encourage you to do the same.

Eddie Garcia
WSAR

[FRT]

http://radiofreekrod.blogspot.com/

Read Keri's compalint to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD). It's interesting reading.

[cbaker]

I don't get it. Keri claimed Mike was a wonderful father and praised him when he saved her husband's life when he had a medical emergency or something.

There are two sides to every story. I have a hard time seeing Keri as the 'innocent victim'. I think that there were probably things done and said by both sides.

She mentions Mike being caught in a drug bust but doesn't mention that the charges against him were dropped.

She doesn't mention the names she called him behind his back and it is downright confusing in some parts.

Mr. Karam is a bad guy because he let her bring a five week old baby into the workplace? Mr. Karam is a bad guy because he gave her $1000.00 to buy a car?

Was there a police report filed when the little general was "drunk" and hit her car? If so, it would add some credibility to her story. If not, it may not have happened.

Keri seems to think that she deserved a raise because she couldn't budget. I have never asked for a raise because I needed money. I have asked for a raise based upon my performance at my job.

I think Keri was upset Mike was being paid more then she was, but he has more listeners and more callers then she ever did. She got Ken, Margie and Charlie while Mike gets a lot of different people.

It was also unfair to edit Fast Eddie's comments and also very dangerous if Mike is as unstable as she claims he is.

If I were harassed for two years I would have found another job and left on good terms. I would rather have a solid resume then my name in the paper for 15 minutes.

In closing, Keri, please leave Fall River and don't come back. You flopped on the air and most people here forget about talk show hosts after a few months.

Does anyone care what Mike Moran, Richard Trief, Brenda Holiday, Dave Kane, Paul Giamarco, etc... are doing now?

I didn't think so.

Oh, and I'm glad Keri was gone before she forced Hec into early retirement as he was clearly miserable with her on the show.

Keri, keep working on the show. Maybe you and Sean could call each other up and play talk show or something.

[Taurus3254JA]

Does anyone care what Mike Moran, Richard Trief, Brenda Holiday, Dave Kane, Paul Giamarco, etc... are doing now?

I didn't think so.

Oh, and I'm glad Keri was gone before she forced Hec into early retirement as he was clearly miserable with her on the show.

Keri, keep working on the show. Maybe you and Sean could call each other up and play talk show or something.

Yes I do think about such radio hosts as Dave Kane, which I enjoyed listening to very much when he was on the air at WSAR and the same goes for Paul Giamarco, who is now program director at WPRO in Providence.

Did anyone stop and think to ask such people as Dave Kane and Paul Giamarco what were the real reasons behind their decision to leave WSAR? Maybe it has to do with the Karams pressuring their Radio Hosts if they don't agree with what their topic, and here is a quote from a comment on the Herald News site " BOB is noted for calling off air screaming at the personalities if he is not in support of their platform especially if it could impact another business of his." The Hostile Work Environment not only involves Mike Herren, but goes way back to Management and Ownership. They are no less a part of this problem as Mike Herren is, by ignoring the complaints of several WSAR employees, not just Keri's.

But it definitely would be interesting to find out what really goes on behind closed doors at WSAR from other former talk show hosts!

[cbaker]

Giamarco left because he got a job at a better station.

Kane was physically intimidated by Sean and scared away.

Actually, his close friend Roger Bouchard asked him to help out at WNRI. Kane wanted to be back in RI.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Dave Kane and his vile, hate filled show is still on WNRI?

I have not attacked you Keri, I have simply stated some facts. It is interesting to see what you consider an "attack".

[RadioKeri]

Dave Kane and his vile, hate filled show is still on WNRI?

I have not attacked you Keri, I have simply stated some facts. It is interesting to see what you consider an "attack".

Yeah, I think it was:

"It's worth $54,000.00 of taxpayer's money to keep her off the air so we don't have to listen to her."

And the "local loudmouth" comment as well.

Just to be clear, I consider those attacks. Let me know if you need any further clarification Sean.

And talk about interesting! CBaker -- an interesting assessment. No where near accurate, but interesting nonetheless.

[WatchinU]

I just read the "retaliation" chapter at Keri's Blog.
http://radiofreekrod.blogspot.com/

This guy Bobby Karam sounds like an absolute off-the-wall lunatic. If it's as you say, and I have no reason to doubt it, who in their right mind could be happy working for this a-hole ?

I do have a question though Keri. One issue I can't figure out:

You wanted out of WSAR, and obviously the Karam's had no more use for you either. Their boy Herren was the shining star in their eyes. You resigned. It should have been the perfect "out" for the Karams. You were leaving on your own, and had a job all lined up. This was the perfect divorce. Ok, so you have repeatedly said (and I believe you) that Bob Karam asked you to stay employed at the station. I think I read that he asked you to reconsider at least 4 times. So my question is this... What do you think was Mr. Karam's motivation in trying to persuade you to stay employed by him so many times ? I would think that he would have thrown a party when he heard you were leaving.

[kendall]

Yeah, I think it was:

"It's worth $54,000.00 of taxpayer's money to keep her off the air so we don't have to listen to her."

And the "local loudmouth" comment as well.

Just to be clear, I consider those attacks. Let me know if you need any further clarification Sean.

And talk about interesting! CBaker -- an interesting assessment. No where near accurate, but interesting nonetheless.

keri, miss you lots. now we are stuck with barry! it is unfortunite that in fall river "sports heroes" can get away with anything, even as so called adults

[RadioKeri]

I just read the "retaliation" chapter at Keri's Blog.
http://radiofreekrod.blogspot.com/

This guy Bobby Karam sounds like an absolute off-the-wall lunatic. If it's as you say, and I have no reason to doubt it, who in their right mind could be happy working for this a-hole ?

I do have a question though Keri. One issue I can't figure out:

You wanted out of WSAR, and obviously the Karam's had no more use for you either. Their boy Herron was the shining star in their eyes. You resigned. It should have been the perfect "out" for the Karams. You were leaving on your own, and had a job all lined up. This was the perfect divorce. Ok, so you have repeatedly said (and I believe you) that Bob Karam asked you to stay employed at the station. I think I read that he asked you to reconsider at least 4 times. So my question is this... What do you think was Mr. Karam's motivation in trying to persuade you to stay employed by him so many times ? I would think that he would have thrown a party when he heard you were leaving.

Regardless of the BS that is out there now, my ratings made him alot of money and he knew I would talk.

Beyond all things Herren, there's alot to tell you about last year's mayoral race -- and what's happening right now.

And don't doubt for a minute that I have the evidence to back it up.

[Taurus3254JA]

This whole situation has gotten Ugly and out of hand so fast! It's a shame the Karam's aren't as professional as some may think!

[MadeInUSA]

Regardless of the BS that is out there now, my ratings made him a lot of money and he knew I would talk.
Beyond all things Herren, there's a lot to tell you about last year's mayoral race -- and what's happening right now.
And don't doubt for a minute that I have the evidence to back it up.

After just reading this entire thread, one thing comes to my mind. How could the Karam's have handled this situation so poorly ? Would could they think there was to possibly gain by antagonizing you even more ? Had I been in their position I would have kissed your ass, and treated you like a queen. Go on the air, say goodbye, leave your shit in the basement, use your office as you need it, whatever ! It wouldn't have cost them a dime to treat you nicely and perhaps it would have tempered your anger for things in the past. Maybe you would have even moved on to your new job, and decided that life is just too short to battle over crap from the past. But instead they acted like angry brats and stepped up the unacceptable behavior even more. That would never have been the strategy of an experienced level-headed manager. You could have left on much more civil terms.

So now they thru you out on horrible terms for no rational reason, and have you seething mad, and pissed off to no end. And no doubt armed with a ton of credible information. It seems to me that whatever problems the Karam's will have over this situation were brought on entirely by their own behavior and poor handling of the situation.

[RadioKeri]

After just reading this entire thread, one thing comes to my mind. How could the Karam's have handled this situation so poorly ? Would could they think there was to possibly gain by antagonizing you even more ? Had I been in their position I would have kissed your ass, and treated you like a queen. Go on the air, say goodbye, leave your shit in the basement, use your office as you need it, whatever ! It wouldn't have cost them a dime to treat you nicely and perhaps it would have tempered your anger for things in the past. Maybe you would have even moved on to your new job, and decided that life is just too short to battle over crap from the past. But instead they acted like angry brats and stepped up the unacceptable behavior even more. That would never have been the strategy of an experienced level-headed manager. You could have left on much more civil terms.

So now they thru you out on horrible terms for no rational reason, and have you seething mad, and pissed off to no end. And no doubt armed with a ton of credible information. It seems to me that whatever problems the Karam's will have over this situation were brought on entirely by their own behavior and poor handling of the situation.


The problem is the fact that you're attempting to apply logic to the situation.

Don't feel bad. I did that for a long time too.

This is not a situation based on logic -- but instead emotion. Close relationships.

[daisy]

Dave Kane and his vile, hate filled show is still on WNRI?

I have not attacked you Keri, I have simply stated some facts. It is interesting to see what you consider an "attack".

I don't listen to WSAR nor do I care to now but who is this Sean Fensel
I have never heard of you and why did you show up all of a sudden on
fall river talks and provoke the bloggers???

[KoopaTroopa]

Not related to this thread, but I'll say something overall since it's been coming up.

Sean Fensel is on my watch list.
Although some of his comments come off as crude and insulting, I won't censor it (unless it's warranted, I did it once) due to the nature of forum boards.
And yes, you did attack Keri by calling her a "loud mouth". An attack is when you say something negative towards another.

If I called you a pompous charlatan, would you take that as a compliment and not as an attack?

Back on topic.

[shamrock]

Regardless of the BS that is out there now, my ratings made him alot of money and he knew I would talk.

Beyond all things Herren, there's alot to tell you about last year's mayoral race -- and what's happening right now.

And don't doubt for a minute that I have the evidence to back it up.

Keri-
I can't wait to hear the mayoral campaign stories!

[frgirl]

Regardless of the BS that is out there now, my ratings made him alot of money and he knew I would talk.

Beyond all things Herren, there's alot to tell you about last year's mayoral race -- and what's happening right now.

And don't doubt for a minute that I have the evidence to back it up.

Keri,
I think we all want to hear what you know about last year's mayoral race and what's going on now. I'm sure there are things that need to come out and who better to let them out than you! Fill us in!!!

[Abbiedal]

seems to be his favorite line
http://www.speakupfallriver.blogspot.com/
Grow up you're not in high school anymore Maybe he has some issues because he's not as "famous" or wasn't as good as his brother
I guess if you live in a secluded little group that you hung out with in high school and never grew up either than you can keep living in the past but the guy is pushing 40 come on now. What a great example he is for his daughter..

[cbaker]

I thank God that I am not as angry and bitter as Kerri is.

It's a shame to think that instead of thinking positive about the future she's been reduced to posting on an online forum.

Keri, why don't you move on and concentrate on things that are truly important. Your husband, child and family and friends.

It's odd that you say I have my facts wrong, yet don't want to answer any of the points I raised:

1- I don't get it. Keri claimed Mike was a wonderful father and praised him when he saved her husband's life when he had a medical emergency or something.

2- She mentions Mike being caught in a drug bust but doesn't mention that the charges against him were dropped.

3- Mr. Karam is a bad guy because he let her bring a five week old baby into the workplace? Mr. Karam is a bad guy because he gave her $1000.00 to buy a car?

4- Was there a police report filed when the little general was "drunk" and hit her car? If so, it would add some credibility to her story. If not, it may not have happened.

5- Keri seems to think that she deserved a raise because she couldn't budget. I have never asked for a raise because I needed money. I have asked for a raise based upon my performance at my job.

6- I think Keri was upset Mike was being paid more then she was, but he has more listeners and more callers then she ever did. She got Ken, Margie and Charlie while Mike gets a lot of different people.

7- It was also unfair to edit Fast Eddie's comments and also very dangerous if Mike is as unstable as she claims he is.

8- If I were harassed for two years I would have found another job and left on good terms. I would rather have a solid resume then my name in the paper for 15 minutes.

[Builder]

I thank God that I am not as angry and bitter as Kerri is.

It's odd that you say I have my facts wrong, yet don't want to answer any of the points I raised:



I agree. I thank God I have not been treated as poorly as Keri has, to be made that angry. I'm sure it's a horrible way to live, to have to go into a work environment, every day, as hostile as the place where she was employed. Never knowing what type of verbal abuse and intimidation that will be thrown at you each day.

cbaker, do you really expect her to have a point-counterpoint with you on this site ? She has nothing to prove to anyone, other than the official authority that is handling her complaint. I think that we're all interested in hearing her side of the issues as she believes them. But to ask her to defend herself here, in detail, knowing that she has filed an official complaint is both unreasonable, and out of line. If you don't agree with her, or don't like her, fine. But I just don't feel it's right to attack her during a period that must be difficult enough already. A bit of compassion never hurts. Let her share with us what she's comfortable sharing, on her own schedule.

[cbaker]

I guess I should be thankful that I have never been in a profession where I would put up with two years of abuse.

If I were treated poorly I would resign and find a better job. This is WSAR we're talking about, which is maybe one step up from public access.

It's not like she had a show on 96.9 or a real radio station. I mean, being a talk show host at WSAR isn't exactly top of the world. Especially if Mike Herren is making more then you are.

I think Keri worked hard to promote her show. It's pretty clear that her show was not a big money maker for the station and it's also pretty clear she holds herself to a different standard then everyone else.

She should be thankful she has a husband that earns enough for her not to work. If my wife quit her job I would probably have trouble making my mortgage payment.

[Builder]

If I were treated poorly I would resign and find a better job.

If my wife quit her job I would probably have trouble making my mortgage payment.

If I were not making enough money to pay my mortgage I would resign and find a better job. ;)

[RadioKeri]

Given the nature of CBaker's questions, I'm pretty sure whatever answer I give is not going to be good enough. So I'm not going to waste my time.

If someone has a legit question, I'm happy to answer it.

I am intrigued however, by your insistence that Mike Herren was paid more than I was. I'm not sure where you're getting this information from ...

As for the "her husband makes enough for her not to work" comment, be advised, I have no husband, and have never depended on someone else to support me. And I do have a job, thank you. :)

[cbaker]

Like I said, it's WSAR. It's local radio not serious broadcasting.

Reading the Herald News on the air isn't really "journalism". I mean, we're talking about a radio station that gives Mike Herren a show.

I think Keri lost a lot of credibility when she accepted a job that she had no experience for. I can imagine the scream-fest people would have had to endure if someone else had gotten a position like that and she would have heard about it.

I based the comment about Herren making more then her on the salary Sam Sutter offered her. Unless she was taking pay cut, Herren is making more then she is.

I hope Keri comes out of this a little smarter and learns something.

Oh, and Keri, when you need your boss to give you the down payment for your car you're not doing a very good job of supporting yourself.

[daisy]

Like I said, it's WSAR. It's local radio not serious broadcasting.

Reading the Herald News on the air isn't really "journalism". I mean, we're talking about a radio station that gives Mike Herren a show.

I think Keri lost a lot of credibility when she accepted a job that she had no experience for. I can imagine the scream-fest people would have had to endure if someone else had gotten a position like that and she would have heard about it.

I based the comment about Herren making more then her on the salary Sam Sutter offered her. Unless she was taking pay cut, Herren is making more then she is.

I hope Keri comes out of this a little smarter and learns something.

Oh, and Keri, when you need your boss to give you the down payment for your car you're not doing a very good job of supporting yourself.


CB Baker,

If you even read her complaint and other responses you may realize Karam
giving her $1k is a drop in the bucket to what he could end up paying
much more than $1k to one employee for allowing this to go on. During this
type of investigation they will look into possibility of this not being an isolated
incident. Also, the $1k appears to be payoff for the little general's drunkiness
while working.

Stay tuned

[cbaker]

Is there any proof that Little General was drunk? Was a police report filed?

If not, there is really nothing to back it up.

I'm not saying it didn't happen, I just know that there are two sides to every story.

Keri should move on. Maybe she could start a coffee klatch with Richard Trief, who wrote a full page article regarding his termination from WSAR a few years back. Shawn could come as well, with some of his organic hippie tea.

I think it's funny to see her posting a bunch of angry messages online. To me, it's entertainment.

At the end of the day, Keri is not 1/2 the Fall River radio personality that Herren is. She got less ads, less callers and certainly has less local celebrity.

Notice how all Keri's callers are still calling in to Hurricane? Old crotchety Charlie and Maggie the loon. Even the gay guy that sings and the drunken chemistry professor.

This proves that there were no ill effects for the station losing her.

[RadioKeri]

Is there any proof that Little General was drunk? Was a police report filed?

If not, there is really nothing to back it up.

I'm not saying it didn't happen, I just know that there are two sides to every story.

Keri should move on. Maybe she could start a coffee klatch with Richard Trief, who wrote a full page article regarding his termination from WSAR a few years back. Shawn could come as well, with some of his organic hippie tea.

I think it's funny to see her posting a bunch of angry messages online. To me, it's entertainment.

At the end of the day, Keri is not 1/2 the Fall River radio personality that Herren is. She got less ads, less callers and certainly has less local celebrity.

Notice how all Keri's callers are still calling in to Hurricane? Old crotchety Charlie and Maggie the loon. Even the gay guy that sings and the drunken chemistry professor.

This proves that there were no ill effects for the station losing her.



Do you know how much Herren charges for "his ads"? Significantly less than the rate for any other show.

Do you know how much money the station has lost because he has undercut the station rates -- sold clients out from under the regular sales staff -- in an effort to "help him out"?

Why buy a spot for $50 in Barry's show when Mike will sell you one for $10 in his?

I'm glad I can entertain you. That's what this is all about, right?

[Builder]

Is there any proof that Little General was drunk? Was a police report filed?
If not, there is really nothing to back it up.
I'm not saying it didn't happen, I just know that there are two sides to every story.
Keri should move on. Maybe she could start a coffee klatch with Richard Trief, who wrote a full page article regarding his termination from WSAR a few years back. Shawn could come as well, with some of his organic hippie tea.
I think it's funny to see her posting a bunch of angry messages online. To me, it's entertainment.
At the end of the day, Keri is not 1/2 the Fall River radio personality that Herren is. She got less ads, less callers and certainly has less local celebrity.
Notice how all Keri's callers are still calling in to Hurricane? Old crotchety Charlie and Maggie the loon. Even the gay guy that sings and the drunken chemistry professor.
This proves that there were no ill effects for the station losing her.

cbaker. This was an informative, intelligent thread until you came along. You add nothing by making the same immature and childish points over and over again.The information you did contibute was inaccurate and unreliable.
So you don't like Keri.Keri sucks. You hate her. WSAR is a shitty local nothing station.. Keri's worthless and did nothing for WSAR. Herrens the greatest. Good ! We get it !

Why don't you just sit back, and relax. At some point when you have something mature to say that has substance, I'd like to read about it.

[Taurus3254JA]

At the end of the day, Keri is not 1/2 the Fall River radio personality that Herren is. She got less ads, less callers and certainly has less local celebrity.


I've spoken to more people that enjoyed Keri's show much more than they do Herren's! Her show was difficult to get an open line, how many times have I heard Herren say he's got a open line? Many Times! She brought many issues within this city to light! She fought hard with us against LNG, she had many great guests, she researched her topics and knew what she was talking about when on air. She had a PROFESSIONAL show, with many great topics and her show is greatly missed!

Keri's not riding a 20 year old High School Basketball Career, Keri's got a proven background in Radio (see Link)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keri_Rodrigues Whats Herren got? Everyone bashed Keri for accepting a position at the DA's Office that she wasn't experienced in! What about Herren? Does he have the knowledge and the professional experience in Radio? No he's a got High School Basketball Career! That's all Herren has been known for, a local screwup like his brother, Chris. Both COULD have done well outside of Fall River professionally, but they both FAILED! Why cause they NEVER grew up and left the high school crap behind!

[commonsense]

Regardless of the BS that is out there now, my ratings made him alot of money and he knew I would talk.

Beyond all things Herren, there's alot to tell you about last year's mayoral race -- and what's happening right now.

And don't doubt for a minute that I have the evidence to back it up.

I can only imagine...politics is a dirty game! These people are supposed to be public servants. It is amazing how dumb they think we are...do tell.

[cbaker]

Inaccurate?

How is asking a question a bad thing?

Was a police report filed against the Little General or not? If not, then it's one person's word against another. If so, then I believe it.

Sure, Herren is riding his high school basketball talent but that's not unusual or a bad thing.

The guy is doing a great job. Just look at how many people showed up at St. Mike's for him.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Many things happen at WSAR that are brushed aside by managment.

A $1500.00 classical guitar was stolen and a police report was discouraged.

[daisy]

Inaccurate?

How is asking a question a bad thing?

Was a police report filed against the Little General or not? If not, then it's one person's word against another. If so, then I believe it.

Sure, Herren is riding his high school basketball talent but that's not unusual or a bad thing.

The guy is doing a great job. Just look at how many people showed up at St. Mike's for him.

CB, you keep mentioning St Mikes, are you throwback where they drink all day and still live in the past glory?

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

It seems like Mr. Baker is asking a legitimate question. Was a police report filed?

I would be interested to know if this was discouraged, as I have heard it has been.

[cbaker]

What is really funny is the screen name "RadioKeri".

Shawn, you should be "RadioFensel".

[RadioKeri]

What is really funny is the screen name "RadioKeri".

Shawn, you should be "RadioFensel".

I know, isn't it hysterical?

Some have encouraged me to try stand up in the past, but I'm a little shy directly in front of an audience, and I like to keep it fresh.

[SmartBusiness]

Do you know how much Herren charges for "his ads"? Significantly less than the rate for any other show.

Do you know how much money the station has lost because he has undercut the station rates -- sold clients out from under the regular sales staff -- in an effort to "help him out"?

Why buy a spot for $50 in Barry's show when Mike will sell you one for $10 in his?



Keri,

Can you help us understand something from a business point of view. Does the host or the station mgt. set the ad rates? I'm assuming hosts are salaried, or hourly. Why would the station let a host discount the rates if it does not come out of the hosts pocket? Don't the commissioned salespeople get pissed off when the rates are discounted by a host? I would think that they look like jerks to their clients that get better deals from a host.
Do the sales staff still get commissioned on ads sold by the host? It would seem to me that when a host discounts the rates, the station eats the discount, the salesperson loses commission, and the host looks like a hero for having more advertisers, when actually he bought them with the stations money. Am I missing something ?

[RadioKeri]

Keri,

Can you help us understand something from a business point of view. Does the host or the station mgt. set the ad rates? I'm assuming hosts are salaried, or hourly. Why would the station let a host discount the rates if it does not come out of the hosts pocket? Don't the commissioned salespeople get pissed off when the rates are discounted by a host? I would think that they look like jerks to their clients that get better deals from a host.
Do the sales staff still get commissioned on ads sold by the host? It would seem to me that when a host discounts the rates, the station eats the discount, the salesperson loses commission, and the host looks like a hero for having more advertisers, when actually he bought them with the stations money. Am I missing something ?

Mike Herren, and ONLY Mike Herren -- has a deal with the Karams to sell his own ads. You buy any other host, from any REAL sales person, you get the regular, management set rate. Mike has been given permission to sell his own ads and set his own rates "to help him out". Instead it's undercutting the other sales people who are losing clients by getting a "cheaper deal" from Mike -- who sets the rates SUPER LOW because he doesn't know what he's doing. Dig?

For instance, we used to have a major sports bar on the station as a regular client. Mike went in an undersold the station rate, so now the client who was paying $50 per spot -- is paying $10 a spot, directly to Mike.

No, it's not a smart business practice, and as I've said before, stop trying to apply logic to the situation. The whole deal isn't based on logic or sound business practice, but instead, raw emotion and personal relationships.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

It goes without saying that "RadioKeri" is no "Hurricane Herren".

Keri, I too have been wronged by WSAR and managed to land upright. Yes, the broadcasting business is a nasty one. But there is always a new opportunity for those of us with talent.

You are very inexperienced in the broadcasting business when compared to the others at WSAR. Mike Moran, Hec Gautheir, Barry Richard and Mike Herren have all been in the industry longer then you have.

Maybe you should take a look at how Mr. Moran or Mr. Kane handled their terminations and use it as an example.

The better person walks away with their head held high knowing they did their best. Do not allow your aura to be taken over by bad waves and hate.

Move on.

Namaste

[kendall]

It goes without saying that "RadioKeri" is no "Hurricane Herren".

Keri, I too have been wronged by WSAR and managed to land upright. Yes, the broadcasting business is a nasty one. But there is always a new opportunity for those of us with talent.

You are very inexperienced in the broadcasting business when compared to the others at WSAR. Mike Moran, Hec Gautheir, Barry Richard and Mike Herren have all been in the industry longer then you have.

Maybe you should take a look at how Mr. Moran or Mr. Kane handled their terminations and use it as an example.

The better person walks away with their head held high knowing they did their best. Do not allow your aura to be taken over by bad waves and hate.

Move on.

Namaste

sean: please follow your own advise MOVE ON!!!

[daisy]

sean: please follow your own advise MOVE ON!!!

Actually, sean is making some sense there if he means move on emotionally
with your head held high. I think she should still continue with the complaint.
MOVE ON from high school Mike Herren would also be good advise.

[an opinion]

[QUOTE=RadioKeri;2003]Mike Herren, and ONLY Mike Herren -- has a deal with the Karams to sell his own ads. You buy any other host, from any REAL sales person, you get the regular, management set rate. Mike has been given permission to sell his own ads and set his own rates "to help him out". Instead it's undercutting the other sales people who are losing clients by getting a "cheaper deal" from Mike -- who sets the rates SUPER LOW because he doesn't know what he's doing. Dig?

For instance, we used to have a major sports bar on the station as a regular client. Mike went in an undersold the station rate, so now the client who was paying $50 per spot -- is paying $10 a spot, directly to Mike.

No, it's not a smart business practice, and as I've said before, stop trying to apply logic to the situation. The whole deal isn't based on logic or sound business practice, but instead, raw emotion and personal relationships.[/QUOTE

If this is true it is not hard to explain why Herren has never grown up and is still shaking people down for lunch money.

[daisy]

[QUOTE=RadioKeri;2003]Mike Herren, and ONLY Mike Herren -- has a deal with the Karams to sell his own ads. You buy any other host, from any REAL sales person, you get the regular, management set rate. Mike has been given permission to sell his own ads and set his own rates "to help him out". Instead it's undercutting the other sales people who are losing clients by getting a "cheaper deal" from Mike -- who sets the rates SUPER LOW because he doesn't know what he's doing. Dig?

For instance, we used to have a major sports bar on the station as a regular client. Mike went in an undersold the station rate, so now the client who was paying $50 per spot -- is paying $10 a spot, directly to Mike.

No, it's not a smart business practice, and as I've said before, stop trying to apply logic to the situation. The whole deal isn't based on logic or sound business practice, but instead, raw emotion and personal relationships.[/QUOTE

If this is true it is not hard to explain why Herren has never grown up and is still shaking people down for lunch money.

Exactly, we keep complaining about how the city is run but we need to do
something about it!! We need some candidates to step forward and clean
house in the next election.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

To the above poster. I do not know if you are aware, but WSAR is a private enterprise and it is controlled by its owners. It's not "up for election".

As much as it pains me to say, the Karams do have the right to run their station anyway they see fit. Providing they follow the guidelines set forth for the industry.

What Keri has to realize is that she is letting WSAR and Mike Herren dominate her by not moving on from the situation. It is very unhealthy and is not good for one's soul or aura.

As a reiki master my professional advise to Keri would be to have an energetic clearing. It is very unhealthy to be living the way she is right now and if he has a young child it could cause irreversable damage to the young childto be in her presence.

There are many kinds of energy all around us. They effect where we live and are present where we work, where we go to school, in our homes and businesses.

The clearing process is a spiritual technique using the assistance of highly evolved spiritual beings who guide the healer to manipulate the energy vortexes and release any negative attachments. Obstacles can come from a variety of sources including but not limited to astral influences, network gridding, telepathic pathways and negative beliefs.

Energetic clearing can remove undesirable energy from homes and people.

Often, amazing results will happen within just hours of a clearing bringing significant increases of positive attraction to the location.

An energetic clearing can do no harm and has proven to always bring an increase of harmony, peace and abundance on the location. The clearing can be done in person or over distance. Energetic clearings can also be done for individuals. This is a spiritual way to lift clouds of despair and frustration and bring back the balance into our lives and businesses.

I have been sending Keri energy since this story broke. I have also been sending energy to Mr. Karam and Mike Herren with the hopes that it will help them find peace as well.

Namaste

[daisy]

To the above poster. I do not know if you are aware, but WSAR is a private enterprise and it is controlled by its owners. It's not "up for election".

As much as it pains me to say, the Karams do have the right to run their station anyway they see fit. Providing they follow the guidelines set forth for the industry.

What Keri has to realize is that she is letting WSAR and Mike Herren dominate her by not moving on from the situation. It is very unhealthy and is not good for one's soul or aura.

As a reiki master my professional advise to Keri would be to have an energetic clearing. It is very unhealthy to be living the way she is right now and if he has a young child it could cause irreversable damage to the young childto be in her presence.

There are many kinds of energy all around us. They effect where we live and are present where we work, where we go to school, in our homes and businesses.

The clearing process is a spiritual technique using the assistance of highly evolved spiritual beings who guide the healer to manipulate the energy vortexes and release any negative attachments. Obstacles can come from a variety of sources including but not limited to astral influences, network gridding, telepathic pathways and negative beliefs.

Energetic clearing can remove undesirable energy from homes and people.

Often, amazing results will happen within just hours of a clearing bringing significant increases of positive attraction to the location.

An energetic clearing can do no harm and has proven to always bring an increase of harmony, peace and abundance on the location. The clearing can be done in person or over distance. Energetic clearings can also be done for individuals. This is a spiritual way to lift clouds of despair and frustration and bring back the balance into our lives and businesses.

I have been sending Keri energy since this story broke. I have also been sending energy to Mr. Karam and Mike Herren with the hopes that it will help them find peace as well.

Namaste

Thanks Sean,
I agree we all need some good karma-I was referring to the politics of it all ( karam, correia etc).

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Keri is once again spinning misinformation.

Rainbow's End sold all the advertising spots for the time slot. Indeed, it upset many people at WSAR when it was bringing in more advertisers for what is usually considered 'dead time' on radio then many of the shows that ran during the day.

Mr. Herren started out as an independent contractor to WSAR. He sold his own ads and broadcast his show. This is more common then Keri would have you believe and has been going on at radio stations around the country for many years.

This is not unusual and it is not at all unethical.

When a show is successful like Mike Herren's show or Rainbow's End it people want to advertise on it.

For example, we can all agree that Mike Herren is a well knows sports personality on the Southcoast. It would be in the interest of a "sports bar" to place an ad during sports programing rather then during a "political" program.

It is not that hard to understand. It is the job of a good host to attract new business and advertisers to the station. I did not hear a lot of new ads during Keri's show. Maybe she got some new ones but I would say not in the amount that Herren did.

[Builder]

I have been sending Keri energy since this story broke.
Namaste

Keri have you been receiving the clearing energy ? I don't know exactly how it gets delivered but you should feel a tingle. I'm not sure where though. Rest assured that's it's coming from Sean, so it should be a warm and comforting tingle. You can get more by sending out a telepathic request to the Master Fenselheimer. :rolleyes:

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Builder,

Do not mock what you do not understand, as it only shows your ignorance. Be forewarned that you are making light of powerful forces that control the universe.

I myself was cured of cancer after many good souls around the world sent me possitive energy.

If you would like to begin to understand the forces around you I would be happy to answer any questions.

Namaste

In hands on Reiki training classes, students are usually made to wait a period of time before learning how to send distant treatments. Today the reasons for this are not clear and vary from teacher to teacher, most of them passing on what they were taught to their own students. In my time it seems that my students, who would meet on a regular basis to practice their Self Mastery with Reiki would only embark on sending distant healings when they were familiar enough with the energy to be able to connect with the distant frequency easily. According to the recent research (and there are many versions of these) my students did not use any symbols to do this. The meditations that they did, and the practice they did with Dr Usui enabled them to become the energy, which allowed them to access whatever it was that was necessary without having to use external tools to do this. The story goes that a few students had difficulty in feeling, or sensing, the energy, and for these few students I devised a method which allowed them to more easily focus on the frequencies needed. This method was to give them symbols to focus on, which are now seen to be sacred and sometimes even secret, in some quarters in the West today.


These symbols are known now to have been well known religious symbols in the east, and not, as we were all once told, specific Reiki symbols revealed only to Dr. Usui. The symbols that came to be known in the west as Usui Reiki symbols can be seen in many places in the eastern world, and are familiar to many Buddhist sects.


The symbols themselves were apparently never meant to be used in the long-term but were more in the lines of a teaching aid that was supposed to be dropped once the student no longer needed it. Unfortunately the 4 symbols (and many more since!) are now seen to be powerful in themselves by many schools of Reiki, and the idea that the more symbols you learn, the more powerful you are is now firmly entrenched in many Reikiminds today.


I will point you to the symbols so that you can see them for yourself (if you havent already) You can decide for yourself whether you want to use them or not. Some people find them an encumbrance, and feel that the time taken to draw out the symbols and learn how to say the names is just another time wasting exercise. Others quite like the security of having a point of focus to use until that time comes when you realise that you have been sending distant Reiki without using them at all. Students who learned in traditional Reiki classes tend not to advertise this fact among colleagues! They think they might be seen as lazy or not doing Reiki properly, when in fact this is more properly called evolution! Whichever way you choose to send distant Reiki, with or without symbols, it will work so feel free to experiment and choose the way that feels best to you.

Simplest Method of Sending Distant Reiki:

Write the name and location of the person/persons that you want to send Reiki to on a piece of paper, hold the paper between your hands and 'intend' that Reiki is sent to each person for their highest good. Continue to send Reiki for 20 mins or longer (whatever feels right to you) then disconnect the sending ( you can just imagine the flow stopping, or you can imagine scissors 'cutting' the connection, anything that feels like disconnecting to you. Thats it!


Individual Method Using Surrogate

This Surrogate method is the one most commonly taught as a 'Reiki' technique in classes. Usually a teddy bear is used as a surrogate to take the place of the person you have arranged to send the distant Reiki to.

Simply 'intend' that your teddy IS the person that you are sending Reiki to. Do a full body Reiki treatment as you would on a real person using the bear ( because of the size, quite often you will cover more than one set of hand positions at a time) When you have completed the full treatment - visualise handing the bear to your Reiki recipient, or imagine that the bear 'turns into' that person and is drawing in all the Reiki you have channelled during the surrogate treatment. Cut the connection between you when you are finished and that's it!

Because you can only do one Reiki session at a time using a surrogate most people use this method while learning how to send distant Reiki - then go on to use a list as the most effective way of sending multiple healings at the same time. For some reason (no-one knows for sure why) Reiki sent to many people at the same time is felt by those sensitive to the energy as being stronger than Reiki sent to one person at a time.

These are only two of the many methods available to you when attuned to Reiki - an even simpler one is to picture the person in your minds eye and visualise Reiki surrounding them. This method is ideal for those times when you are caught on the hop and asked to send Reiki when there is no place or no time to sit down to do it. Once you are attuned to Reiki ANY method you use will work!


The use of symbols to send Reiki was commonplace in the 80's and 90's in 'traditional' Reiki teachings, when it was thought that Dr Usui received these symbols during his experiences on Mt Kuryama. It is known now that the symbols are used in many eastern traditions, and can be seen in many places of spiritual or religious significance
all over the Eastern World.

Anyone, no matter what level of Reiki they have been attuned to, or how much experience they do or do not have in Reiki can send distant healing to any place and
any situation there is. The important thing is INTENT. If you intend to send healing - then you can.

The question of permission is also a controversial one in Reiki circles. This is something you must work out for yourself. One the one hand there are those who say you never send without permission, and at the other extreme are those who say that you always send whether you have permission or not.

If someone does not want Reiki, that is their right. If you send Reiki in that case, you are attempting to interfere with someone's free will. The Reiki will not be received, and you will have been wasting your time. Is there any chance of adding to your own karmic burden by trying to force your own will on another person? I cannot answer that for you - you need to decide for yourself.

If someone has asked for Reiki, then there is no problem, and you can go ahead and send. Sometimes you will be surprised to discover that the Reiki is not being received. Go figure! I cannot explain the reason for this either, other than to speculate that it was not the right time or place to send. Most of the time though, the Reiki will flow because it was needed and wanted.

There are other situations when you are not able to gain permission, if the person is in a coma perhaps, or you are told of a situation some distance away and are unable to ascertain whether that person would be open to receiving Reiki from you. In certain cases, it is reasonable to assume that Reiki would be welcomed. For instance, if it was a friend or relative who has asked you for Reiki in the past, or who practices Reiki themselves - you might send Reiki to them with the proviso "if it is in order that XXXXX receive Reiki" or words to that effect.

In the situation of an earthquake or similar world tragedy, many people send Reiki as soon as they hear about it. In this case you are not interfering with anyone's individual free will, rather you are sending to the 'situation' and not a single person.

You will hear diametrically opposed views on the ethical question of sending with and without permission. Please think about why you would wish to send Reiki that is not wanted - and make up your own mind.

Namaste

[folriva]

Sean,
save this garbage for the land fill and get back to reality. Land your space ship, hang up the phone with Major Tom. Stop smoking the wacky stuff and allow this string to carry on in it's original format.

[RadioKeri]

Keri is once again spinning misinformation.

Rainbow's End sold all the advertising spots for the time slot. Indeed, it upset many people at WSAR when it was bringing in more advertisers for what is usually considered 'dead time' on radio then many of the shows that ran during the day.

Mr. Herren started out as an independent contractor to WSAR. He sold his own ads and broadcast his show. This is more common then Keri would have you believe and has been going on at radio stations around the country for many years.

This is not unusual and it is not at all unethical.

When a show is successful like Mike Herren's show or Rainbow's End it people want to advertise on it.

For example, we can all agree that Mike Herren is a well knows sports personality on the Southcoast. It would be in the interest of a "sports bar" to place an ad during sports programing rather then during a "political" program.

It is not that hard to understand. It is the job of a good host to attract new business and advertisers to the station. I did not hear a lot of new ads during Keri's show. Maybe she got some new ones but I would say not in the amount that Herren did.

Sean, please.

Usually in exchange for selling your own ads, the person PAYS THE STATION FOR THE TIME. I've been in radio a hell of alot longer than you think. And at higher levels than you'll ever reach. I don't need the lecture and certainly don't need your condescending attitude about what I should do with my career.

Does it need to be said that you have no idea what you're talking about?

And I've got a new job, thanks. :)

And for the record, Rainbow's End was not that popular.

[commonsense]

Sean, please.

Usually in exchange for selling your own ads, the person PAYS THE STATION FOR THE TIME. I've been in radio a hell of alot longer than you think. And at higher levels than you'll ever reach. I don't need the lecture and certainly don't need your condescending attitude about what I should do with my career.

Does it need to be said that you have no idea what you're talking about?

And I've got a new job, thanks. :)

And for the record, Rainbow's End was not that popular.

What on earth was "Rainbow's End"?? It certainly didn't capture my interest...(like Keri's and Barry's show). Sean person, please don't explain what Rainbow's End was. I don't care. I was just making a point.

[Rebecca]

What on earth was "Rainbow's End"?? It certainly didn't capture my interest...(like Keri's and Barry's show). Sean person, please don't explain what Rainbow's End was. I don't care. I was just making a point.

Rainbows End, was Sean muching various goodies listeners' brought into the station. The constant chewing drove me crazy, the singing and guitar playing didn't add anything to the program, it was awful. Whatever anyone else was doing or had done in the past, Sean would always claim to do one better. I'm glad it's not on the air anymore. It was a waste of time. It seemed as though Sean was a Master of Everything:confused::(

[cbaker]

Keri,

Here's a tip. Expand your vocabulary. Every time I listen (which was never that often) or read anything by you words like "hell" are always used.

I'll agree that Rainbow's End was one of the worst radio shows of all time but we did get the legendary Kane/Sean fights out of it. Which were stupid but funny. Kind of like Mike's show.

Face facts, you're not Mike Herren. For better or worse. If station ownership wants to bend the rules for him, fine. Get over it.

Anyone who listened to you with Heck could hear how miserable he was. I read your Wikepedia entry and it looks like you were in the high school band and had a few radio jobs.

Woopie.

You're no Jay Severin - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Severin

Heck, you're not even Margie Egan.

Herren wins and you lose. Your show was not good so it went off the air. Only a few people on a blog care and your old callers are still calling the station.

Facts are facts. Herren is on the air and you're not. Deal with it. WSAR is not a station for "journalists". It's a station that reads the paper on the air and hires third or fourth rate personalities - like you and Mike Herren.

I really don't like Mike Herren but because he showed you the door at WSAR I will be forever a fan of his looney show.

Oh, and congratulations Keri. You have truly reached the top of the broadcasting industry by landing a job at WSAR. I guess that's better then Sean has done, but not much.

They gave your time slot to Mike Herren. 'Nuff said?

P.S. The Little General was back tonight. Makes one wonder if you're not telling pipe dreams about that story.

[RadioKeri]

Wow, CBaker, you really showed me.

But this loser is actually still on the air. ;)

Doesn't it just drive you INSANE?

It'll take alot more than WSAR to keep a girl like me down ...

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

For your information "Sean" has been a featured guest on "The Tonight Show" with "Jay Leno" many times.

"Sean" has a degree from Princeton as well as a masters from Emerson. Henery Winkler, Jay Leno and a few lesser known others still get together a few times a year to talk and discuss old times.

I believe in free speech. Unlike Keri who wouldn't even take calls from Gus Suneson.

Gus would be a great replacement for Mike Moran. Although he would probably decline the spot.

[Builder]

For your information "Sean" has been a featured guest on "The Tonight Show" with "Jay Leno" many times.

"Sean" has a degree from Princeton as well as a masters from Emerson. Henery Winkler, Jay Leno and a few lesser known others still get together a few times a year to talk and discuss old times.


Sean, with all those credentials and powerful contacts, you should not be groveling, pleading, and trying to start listener write-in campaigns for a lousy midnight spot on WSAR. It's beneath you ! Next time you swing by Jay or Henry's place to shoot the shit, tell them you need a spot on prime-time.
We just have to come up with a name for the show....any ideas ?

[Brettstrikes]

For your information "Sean" has been a featured guest on "The Tonight Show" with "Jay Leno" many times.

"Sean" has a degree from Princeton as well as a masters from Emerson. Henery Winkler, Jay Leno and a few lesser known others still get together a few times a year to talk and discuss old times.

I believe in free speech. Unlike Keri who wouldn't even take calls from Gus Suneson.

Gus would be a great replacement for Mike Moran. Although he would probably decline the spot.

I believe I did see Sean on the tonight show...doing those stupid pet tricks with a collar around his neck actually asking people to call in to his talk show. I faintly remember the numbers he was barking 508 6731480...or something close to that...If my memory serves me correctly...the network cut to a commercial in the middle of the act because he crapped on stage......or was that his act....I am not sure now....

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

The show is called "Rainbow's End".

Offered many spots on major networks in various capacities. The Rainbow's End family, which runs an alternative education school, a holistic healing clinic, a radio show and many other community based groups.

Although it is tempting to follow one's pocketbook, Rainbow's End is devoted to local activism. For example, Sean has been the president of an anti-nuclear energy group based in Plymouth for years.

Sean is a member of the board of the Mercedes Benz Club of America and still enjoys tinkering with cars and music.

Namaste

[daisy]

The show is called "Rainbow's End".

Offered many spots on major networks in various capacities. The Rainbow's End family, which runs an alternative education school, a holistic healing clinic, a radio show and many other community based groups.

Although it is tempting to follow one's pocketbook, Rainbow's End is devoted to local activism. For example, Sean has been the president of an anti-nuclear energy group based in Plymouth for years.

Sean is a member of the board of the Mercedes Benz Club of America and still enjoys tinkering with cars and music.

Namaste


And sean is speaking in the third person not a good sign!

[bigsam27]

And sean is speaking in the third person not a good sign!

Jerry: I don't know how you can eat that spicy chicken.
George: George likes spicy chicken.
Jerry: What's that?
George: I like spicy chicken.
Jerry: No, no you said "GEORGE likes spicy chicken".
George: No I didn't!
Elaine: Yes you did. You said "George likes spicy chicken".
Jerry: You're turning into Jimmy!
George: (irritated) George is getting upset!


http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq189/bigsam27/george_upset.jpg

[daisy]

One has to wonder whats going on "behind the scenes". One thing we know for sure. Sam Sutter was NEVER a favorite of the local "movers and shakers". In fact, they were nearly distraught when Walsh lost. The fact that, when Kerri approached Sam Sutter about making a career change, he said "lets talk". Sutter is not afraid of anyone. Kerri loves to dig for information. Could it be that Sutter just might be getting ready to begin looking into some local corruption? Who better than Kerri to point investigators in the right direction? The Karam's are making an already horrible radio station worse, if that is at all possible. Watch out for Sam. The people like him and he doesn't need the movers and shakers support to get re-elected.

Fall River councilor sees conflict
Wants media members kicked off city boards
By Ric Oliveira, Standard-Times staff writer
FALL RIVER -- City Councilor Gus Suneson is questioning whether it is ethical to have members of the local news media serving on city boards, commissions and committees.
Mr. Suneson said he is going to file a resolution at Tuesday's City Council meeting that would prohibit the practice, calling it a question of media ethics and control.

However, Mr. Suneson declined to mention names of members of the media he wants removed.
"How can you be publicly critical of your decisions?" Mr. Suneson said yesterday, referring to journalists on city panels.
Mr. Suneson said several city boards have members who either work at local radio stations or other media outlets.
"I think it is an unhealthy situation," he said. "How can you report on yourself, whether it be radio, cable or if it happens in a newspaper?"
Mr. Suneson said the practice has gone on for several mayoral administrations.
He is asking the council and Mayor Edward Lambert Jr. to pass an ordinance urging "any person now involved in any of these city positions to graciously resign."
"We are not trying to hurt anybody," he said. "But it goes on and on and on."
A Standard-Times review of present and past committees found several members of news organizations sitting on city boards. However, few are actually involved in the reporting of news.
One of the few is WSAR reporter Bernard F. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan sits on the Fall River Housing Authority, a board that doesn't come under the control of the City Council.
Mr. Sullivan said he never reports on the actions of the board and defended his right to serve.
"This guy never ceases making headlines," Mr. Sullivan said of Mr. Suneson. Mr. Sullivan has been a reporter in the city for 30 years.
"The only way Bobbie Karam (WSAR co-owner) allowed me to accept the appointment was for me to not do any reporting at all from the Housing Authority," he said. "I have been a very active member of the Housing Authority for 2½ years. I don't want to step down."
Mr. Sullivan was appointed by former Mayor John Mitchell in 1995.
Mr. Sullivan is the cousin of Bernard F. Sullivan, a former editor of The Herald-News.
Mr. Sullivan said he feels Mr. Suneson is "going after" WSAR general manager Carol Fiola, who serves on the city's Redevelopment Authority. She is also married to Ken Fiola, executive director of the Office of Economic Development in the city.
Mr. Sullivan, who was a city councilor in the early 1970s, said (Mrs. Fiola) "has never interfered with me on how I cover news."
Mrs. Fiola was on vacation and unavailable for comment.
Mayor Lambert, who appointed her to the board, also doesn't see a conflict.
"I don't see it as a problem," Mayor Lambert said. "If there were any instance where there was a conflict of interest between the person appointed and their job responsibilities, they would be asked to excuse themselves. And I am sure she would not need to be asked."
And the mayor said Ms. Fiola can bring a lot of expertise and experience to any board on which she serves.
"I think that Carol is someone who has a great deal of business and marketing experience," Mayor Lambert said. "She has some working knowledge of the types of things we would expect the Redevelopment Authority to do. To not tap that talent because of where someone works would be a waste of talent."
Mr. Lambert said he felt it was ironic that Mr. Suneson "used to work in the media as a talk show host." Mr. Suneson worked at WSAR before becoming a city councilor.
Mr. Suneson said others from the radio station have been involved in the city.
WSAR station owner James Karam sat on the search committee for a school superintendent and on the site committee for the police station.
"How can you own a radio station and be on the search committee for superintendent?" he asked. "It just has to end."
But some people who serve on boards have little to do with news.
Night talk-show host Lou Perreira has also sat on city committees and has worked for the Fall River Office of Economic Development.
Robert S. Karam, who sits on the UMass Board of Trustees, said these types of comments by Mr. Suneson are the reason Mr. Suneson no longer works at the radio station. He said Mr. Perreira is a talk show host, "not a reporter."
"I think this is a typical Gus Suneson knee-jerk reaction" said Mr. Karam. "I don't think any member of the community has heard one positive resolution by him."
Mr. Karam defended the rights of others in the media to serve on community boards.
He pointed out that Fall River Herald News publisher Tracy R. Greene sits on the Foundation of Bristol Community College and the SouthCoast Regional CEO Group, along with The Standard-Times publisher William T. Kennedy.
"Media people are citizens of this city and the region," Mr. Karam said. "They have as much to give to the community as anyone else. If Mr. Suneson is suggesting that people in radio television or newspaper are either second-class citizens or suspect, he should be clear on what he is seeing the media do wrong."
But Mr. Karam did say those reporting the news should not be involved in making the news.
"There could be a lack of credibility," he said, pointing out Mr. Sullivan is not allowed to report on Housing Authority meetings. "But I think local media have an obligation to volunteer in their community."
He added that he did not feel any councilors would second Mr. Suneson's motion.
"These councilors will cringe because they don't want to debate this with an irrational person," he said. "If people ever wonder why he is no longer on the radio station just listen to him at the City Council meetings."

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

Mr. Suneson was one person who Keri stopped taking calls from.

[an opinion]

Wow, CBaker, you really showed me.

But this loser is actually still on the air. ;)

Doesn't it just drive you INSANE?

It'll take alot more than WSAR to keep a girl like me down ...

Are you broadcasting? What market are you in?

[cbaker]

Keri is off the air and is about as relevant as Shawn Fensil. She, like Sean, has been reduced to posting on forums.

Keri, how long have you been in "the business"? 10 years? 20 years?

Are you one of those loons that called into talk radio in 1984 and consider yourself to have 24 years experience?

Are you the type of nut that had a show in 1967 for 6 months, did 5 months in 1983 and a show or two a year since then yet claim to have 41 years experience?

Your Wikepedia entry (I hope you didn't list yourself, as that would be uber-lame) is heavily padded with your experience at WSAR, what appears to be some high school band experience and a couple other jobs.

Am I missing something in there?

Mike Herren is more relevant than you are.

His show is much better then yours. This can not be argued.

Why can it not be argued?

Because he is on the air and you're not.

You lost.

Now you want to post on forums and say mean things to the newspaper.

Big deal. It just shows you can't move on.

Fall River doesn't want you. They want Herren.

Sure, some people on a message board like you but most people are indifferent and will call whoever is on WSAR.

[daisy]

Keri is off the air and is about as relevant as Shawn Fensil. She, like Sean, has been reduced to posting on forums.

Keri, how long have you been in "the business"? 10 years? 20 years?

Are you one of those loons that called into talk radio in 1984 and consider yourself to have 24 years experience?

Are you the type of nut that had a show in 1967 for 6 months, did 5 months in 1983 and a show or two a year since then yet claim to have 41 years experience?

Your Wikepedia entry (I hope you didn't list yourself, as that would be uber-lame) is heavily padded with your experience at WSAR, what appears to be some high school band experience and a couple other jobs.

Chris Baker Herren try to at least make a valid point


Mike Herren is more relevant than you are.

His show is much better then yours. This can not be argued.

Why can it not be argued?

Because he is on the air and you're not.

You lost.

Now you want to post on forums and say mean things to the newspaper.

Big deal. It just shows you can't move on.

Fall River doesn't want you. They want Herren.

Sure, some people on a message board like you but most people are indifferent and will call whoever is on WSAR.

Speak for yourself Chris Baker Herren you are not the only one with an opinion here.

[amherst]

Speak for yourself Chris Baker Herren you are not the only one with an opinion here.

check out the wsar.com poll
not barry, not mike but ...rick?

[cbaker]

Speak for yourself Chris Baker Herren you are not the only one with an opinion here.

Nor are you, Daisy Rodrigues. I have stated many times that I have known the Herren brothers for years and I do not like Mike Herren.

I do think this story is comical.

Has WSAR lost a substantial amount of listeners or advertisers due to her departure? No.

Have the loyal loons that called Keri's show religiously stopped calling in protest? No.

Does anyone outside of the people on a few internet forums or blogs care she's gone? No.

Mike Herren's show has a lot of listeners. I do suspect many are like me. They listen for the same reason they watch Saturday Night Live - for the comedy.

Herren is funnier and he show is more entertaining. Anyone who says anyone on WSAR is a "journalist" is a moron. All WSAR does is read the paper online. That's not journalism, sorry Keri.

Keri herself called Mike a hero and devoted father. The first when he saved someone's life at the station and the latter when they went to a Paw Sox game together.

If Keri was not in lock step with everyone during her employment maybe she would have asked Mike some tough questions about his recent issues rather then praise him as a wonderful person.

Keri is an angry, bitter, pathetic person who is akin to Sean. She will be on the internet trying to re-capture her "glory" as a talkshow host now instead of moving on.

This just in, nobody cares.

I come here to laugh at Keri. I think it's funny that she did Herren's bidding and it shows that her show was not all that liked if he bossed her around the way she claims he did.

It shows she has no leadership ability and proves she's just a loudmouth crybaby.

[check]

Who cares about Rodrigues or Herren? Both suffer from an overblown sense of their own importance.

[Sean Fensel Imposter]

I agree. Both are "over blown" as well.

How about a walk-a-thon?

I suppose living above a pizza pie parlor has been detrimental to Huricane's waistline.

[BlaiddDrwg]

Carol Fiola is the general manager for WSAR, on the Governor's Council, and is a Realtor? Yet she has time for a vacation? Where can I get tit jobs like that?

[Barnaby]

Carol Fiola is the general manager for WSAR, on the Governor's Council, and is a Realtor? Yet she has time for a vacation? Where can I get tit jobs like that?

So what? She's on the Governor's Council, is a co-owner of a reality business and is a former employee of WSAR. To paraphrase the Soup Nazi "no vacation for you".

[daisy]

Carol Fiola is the general manager for WSAR, on the Governor's Council, and is a Realtor? Yet she has time for a vacation? Where can I get tit jobs like that?

I don't follow, what does carol fiola has to do with this thread? She doesn't work at wsar. I don't know where you work but it is pretty much standard practice to get a vacation every year so I'm not sure that statement
has any bearing on anything?

[The Shaolin]

Hi Kids...my name is Sean. Sean Fensel, the Host of Rainbow's End Talk Radio as heard on WALE, WARA, WATD, and most recently of WSAR-1480 AM in Fall River/Somerset, Massachusetts. A week ago, when checking the results of a Google Search, I saw my own name as having posted here, on this board! Knowing that I had NOT done so, I have registered with a name I have used elsewhere, and thought to explore by so doing those things that have been published here AS IF I had written them. I herewith post this challenge to whomever that might be, and ask the administrator of this forum to expose that fraud for what he/she might be, and thereby free me to post as myself...Sean Fensel. How's that for an introduction? Namaste!

[KoopaTroopa]

Hi Sean,

FRT, the owner of this site, & myself (Super Moderator) are working on the situation.
The member who was "Sean Fensel" has agreed to change his name to something else; therefore, I believe everything he posted as "Sean Fensel" should be renamed as his new user name. If not, I'll go through them all and fix it.

Welcome to the site, too bad not on the greatest of terms.

[daisy]

Hi Sean,

FRT, the owner of this site, & myself (Super Moderator) are working on the situation.
The member who was "Sean Fensel" has agreed to change his name to something else; therefore, I believe everything he posted as "Sean Fensel" should be renamed as his new user name. If not, I'll go through them all and fix it.

Welcome to the site, too bad not on the greatest of terms.

Interesting, isn't that identity theft? Who would do such a thing and what
is the new username for that individual?? That gives the comments a whole new meaning.

[KoopaTroopa]

Interesting, isn't that identity theft? Who would do such a thing and what
is the new username for that individual?? That gives the comments a whole new meaning.

I wouldn't call it Identity Theft, because he never claimed to be Sean Fensel for all I know. More like false representation, I'd say.
As for his new username, he hasn't contacted me yet about it, unless FRT took care of it.

I don't really have an issue with anyone's user name, avatar, etc. unless it's offensive. The only time I'll take action is if it's brought to my attention, like this case, or if I see fit.
Like we stated before, nothing is edited, censored, or deleted without just cause.

[daisy]

I wouldn't call it Identity Theft, because he never claimed to be Sean Fensel for all I know. More like false representation, I'd say.
As for his new username, he hasn't contacted me yet about it, unless FRT took care of it.

I don't really have an issue with anyone's user name, avatar, etc. unless it's offensive. The only time I'll take action is if it's brought to my attention, like this case, or if I see fit.
Like we stated before, nothing is edited, censored, or deleted without just cause.


False representation does sound more like it!! So you know their email address if sean has a problem with it.

[FRT]

Interesting, isn't that identity theft? Who would do such a thing and what is the new username for that individual?? That gives the comments a whole new meaning.

Maybe that's why he often spoke in the third person. It does give his comments a whole new meaning (no credibility). I can't imagine any reason anyone would do something like that, and carry it on for so long. To register with someone elses real name, and make so many posts under that name, is not something a normal person would do. While he may have not used the words "I am Sean Fensel", he certainly implied that all along. :mad:

[daisy]

Maybe that's why he often spoke in the third person. It does give his comments a whole new meaning (no credibility). I can't imagine any reason anyone would do something like that, and carry it on for so long. To register with someone elses real name, and make so many posts under that name, is not something a normal person would do. While he may have not used the words "I am Sean Fensel", he certainly implied that all along. :mad:


FRT,

You are correct, I recall posting something about him speaking in the third person!!!!

[frgirl]

Wow, why would somone use someone else's real name on a blog site? It seems he was a huge fan of Rainbow's End but so much so that he would assume the identity of the host?
I agree it makes all his posts take on a different meaning.

It also makes you wonder...

[folriva]

On The Keri Rodrigues Story, Post #83,
the person practicing deception under an assumed character wrote:
Keri, I too have been wronged by WSAR and managed to land upright.

On Bad Experience @ Playoff's Pub, Post #34,
the person practicing deception under an assumed character wrote::
As most people know, I am good friends with several prominent people, like Jay Leno who has had me on "The Tonight Show" and Henry Winkler, ....

This person has been deceiving and misleading everyone one using someone else's name.

[kendall]

On The Keri Rodrigues Story, Post #83,
the person practicing deception under an assumed character wrote:
Keri, I too have been wronged by WSAR and managed to land upright.

On Bad Experience @ Playoff's Pub, Post #34,
the person practicing deception under an assumed character wrote::
As most people know, I am good friends with several prominent people, like Jay Leno who has had me on "The Tonight Show" and Henry Winkler, ....

This person has been deceiving and misleading everyone one using someone else's name.

i think the person that has been deceiving and misleading is the same person who is now crying foul. i believe someone (sean) is now trying to save face. this same thing happened in a forum run by the standard times of new bedford.

[FRT]

i think the person that has been deceiving and misleading is the same person who is now crying foul. i believe someone (sean) is now trying to save face. this same thing happened in a forum run by the standard times of new bedford.

I thought the same thing. The IP address's of the 2 people are different, but I've been told that can be manipulated with also. This is really a strange incident.

[Rebecca]

I thought the same thing. The IP address's of the 2 people are different, but I've been told that can be manipulated with also. This is really a strange incident.

I believe Sean uses a dual idenity, those posts were deffinitely Sean Fensel, the writings were deffinitely his style, and his style can't be copied. He is very strange.

[Ryan]

I thought the same thing. The IP address's of the 2 people are different, but I've been told that can be manipulated with also. This is really a strange incident.

He could be using two different computers... but if it is two different people then I don't see how this is a big deal at all anyways.

[daisy]

He could be using two different computers... but if it is two different people then I don't see how this is a big deal at all anyways.

Ryan,

If he is making comments and using someone else's name that is a big deal!
If he were making anonymous comments that would be different!

PS Are you the same ryan on wsar??

[The Shaolin]

Mike has simply gone on vacation.

It is out of line for anyone to suggest he be in rehab. We all know of his brother's troubles and Mike has also had his issues in the past but this form of vile slander should not be allowed to exist.

Mike will be back soon.

Namaste

Whoever you really are, I find it interesting that you chose to use Sean Fensel's name for your posts, and add HIS signature: "Namaste". The only positive is that many of your posts mimic his style and delivery. Clever. My question is this--: WHY are you using someone else's name to sign your posts? Did you clear with Sean first? Did you consider the damage that you might be doing to Sean by posting with HIS name? Why not just post with YOUR OWN NAME, or a made-up persona?

[The Shaolin]

[QUOTE=Sean Fensel;2030]Builder,

Do not mock what you do not understand, as it only shows your ignorance. Be forewarned that you are making light of powerful forces that control the universe.

I myself was cured of cancer after many good souls around the world sent me positive energy. (I object to you using Sean's cancer history as yours!)

If you would like to begin to understand the forces around you I would be happy to answer any questions.

Namaste (I object to you using Sean's 'signature' as yours, as well!)

These symbols are known now to have been well known religious symbols in the east, and not, as we were all once told, specific Reiki symbols revealed only to Dr. Usui. The symbols that came to be known in the west as Usui Reiki symbols can be seen in many places in the eastern world, and are familiar to many Buddhist sects. (Sean is a Buddhist, not a follower of Reiki)

Whoever you are, several of us would like to know how you managed to register to this board with SOMONE ELSE'S NAME!
You are NOT Sean Fensel, the former host of Rainbow's End on WSAR! You are a fraud, even if well-meaning. Why are you posting as Sean Fensel?

[The Shaolin]

It's worth $54,000.00 of taxpayer's money to keep her off the air so we don't have to listen to her. I OBJECT TO YOUR SAYING THIS OF KERRI IN SEAN'S NAME. He would NOT say anything like this!

[The Shaolin]

Mike is back
WHY ARE YOU POSTING AS SEAN FENSEL? You are NOT Sean Fensel, and should be ashamed of yourself. Come clean! Who are you using another's name, and WHY?

[Barnaby]

The Shaolin,
After reading your post in the Introduce Yourself forum, I was lead to believe you are the real Sean Fensel. If this is true, and right now I have no reason to doubt that, why are you're replies in the third person?

[KoopaTroopa]

FRT took care of it, I believe.

The fake Sean Fensel is now "Sean Fensel Imposter"

[daisy]

The Shaolin,
After reading your post in the Introduce Yourself forum, I was lead to believe you are the real Sean Fensel. If this is true, and right now I have no reason to doubt that, why are you're replies in the third person?

There is now a new screen name sean fensal imposternator. what i
don't understand is how did he register? what email address did he use??

[backyard]

I have to confess something. I'm a sensitive person, and sometimes I live behind a fake wall of security. And I hope that all the members of this site can forgive me, for the thing which I have done, which I am about to disclose.

At the outset let me just mention I have been honest with all that I have said here on this site. I have not ever purposely tried to mislead anyone or cause harm to anyone. Let me further preface what I'm about to tell each and everyone that is reading this post, that in all humility I make the following disclaimer about me...

oopsss.. someone's at the door. be right back!

[FRT]

There is now a new screen name sean fensal imposternator. what i
don't understand is how did he register? what email address did he use??

I don't know for sure what the truth is, but I'll tell you what I Know.

a) The 1st (fake) Sean registered with a generic email Boston####@yahoo.com
His screename "Sean Fensel" has been changed to "Sean Fensel Imposter"

b) His IP address comes back to a company in Boston: http://www.cengage.com/

c) He seems to have dissapeared after being confronted by KoopaTroopa. No response to messages, emails, etc.

d) The 2nd (real) Sean provided his home address/tel#/ valid email, etc. and his IP address is a local Verizon.

I had never heard the name Sean Fensel before. Many of the Fensel posts were extremely long and boring. Why would anyone put that much effort into impersonating someone that very few people seem to ever have heard of? Was the information he provided accurate? Did the writing seem like the words of the real Fensel?

I'm sure many people believe that Sean #1 and #2 are the same person. I don't know if we will ever really know. Does anyone here know Sean Fensel ?

If anything else comes to light, I'll be sure to keep you posted.

[daisy]

I don't know for sure what the truth is, but I'll tell you what I Know.

a) The 1st (fake) Sean registered with a generic email Boston####@yahoo.com
His screename "Sean Fensel" has been changed to "Sean Fensel Imposter"

b) His IP address comes back to a company in Boston: http://www.cengage.com/

c) He seems to have dissapeared after being confronted by KoopaTroopa. No response to messages, emails, etc.

d) The 2nd (real) Sean provided his home address/tel#/ valid email, etc. and his IP address is a local Verizon.


very funny backyard!! FRT, I don't think you have to give us the email address etc, we are all anonymous some for different reasons but apparently not the same reasons as sean or whomever he is. My point was you are privy to that information and maybe you would be able to figure it out.
bu that is interesting information above, who knows if we will ever know
why someone would bother posting such nonsense anyway!
I had never heard the name Sean Fensel before. Many of the Fensel posts were extremely long and boring. Why would anyone put that much effort into impersonating someone that very few people seem to ever have heard of? Was the information he provided accurate? Did the writing seem like the words of the real Fensel?

I'm sure many people believe that Sean #1 and #2 are the same person. I don't know if we will ever really know. Does anyone here know Sean Fensel ?

If anything else comes to light, I'll be sure to keep you posted.




very funny backyard!! FRT, I don't think you have to give us the email address etc, we are all anonymous some for different reasons but apparently not the same reasons as sean or whomever he is. My point was you are privy to that information and maybe you would be able to figure it out.
bu that is interesting information above, who knows if we will ever know
why someone would bother posting such nonsense anyway!
I had never heard the name Sean Fensel before.

[daisy]

very funny backyard!! FRT, I don't think you have to give us the email address etc, we are all anonymous some for different reasons but apparently not the same reasons as sean or whomever he is. My point was you are privy to that information and maybe you would be able to figure it out.
bu that is interesting information above, who knows if we will ever know
why someone would bother posting such nonsense anyway!
I had never heard the name Sean Fensel before.

Interesting website, it has to do with education and the closest to fall river
is the umass dartmouth student learning site.


http://owl3.cengagelearning.com/owl-c/register/owlmgr.cgi?Mode=2&ArchivedDatabaseID=38&CategoryID=45

[The Shaolin]

Hi Sean,

FRT, the owner of this site, & myself (Super Moderator) are working on the situation.
The member who was "Sean Fensel" has agreed to change his name to something else; therefore, I believe everything he posted as "Sean Fensel" should be renamed as his new user name. If not, I'll go through them all and fix it.

Welcome to the site, too bad not on the greatest of terms.

Koopa and FRT: Thanks for your attention to this, but I have a few questions of my own:

1.)Who chose "Sean Fensel Imposter" as the rename for the posts? One of you?

2.)Could I have a copy of ALL the posts by that person with that I.P. address? It was an odd admix of truth & fiction, and has had some serious consequences on this end.

3.)Evidently that person (The Imposter) was close to me and/or my show, and seemed to have been friendly to some of my or Rainbow's End's issues, but it remains that I have a REAL reputation which has been perverted by the half-truths and DELIBERATE and clever manipulation of the things that my listeners, Bob Karam, Hec, Mike Moran, and three or four of the former program directors of WSAR either heard to be or know to be true...which leaves the haunting question that has been posted here by other 'members' (since it was OBVIOUSLY deliberate)--: what in earth could be the reason and justification for using my real name for his/her posts?

4.)You say that you have an email address and i.p. location for those posts? I think it would be appropriate and decent of you to forward to me at my netscape address any/ALL information on this person that you hold, including any contact phone numbers or other information that you record when allowing some 'new' person to 'register' with your site.

5.)Should I continue posting as 'The Shaolin', or may I return to using my given name? Will you 'fix' THAT too?

6.)Will you more accurately explain to your loyal readers and posters to this board EXACTLY what happened, and how it COULD happen to others?

Frankly, I've never seen the need for anonymous personas on these boards because one shouldn't say things that one is not willing to take personal responsibility for, whether in an elevator, in a grocery check line, on the street...or ON THE AIR. [I have always held that to be true in my 30+ years as a public 'personality' in broadcasting (AM, FM, CB, streaming, SW, or satellite) and I think it now.]

I don't know how quite to approach these subjects, because I DO care what my listening audience AND the posters to this board think about what I've tried to do as a public person, and get feedback from you ALL as to how successful I have been, so that I may take those 'thinks' into account when next I open my mouth, or set my fingers to these keys.

I wish that I had more time to post today, but promise I will answer any/all questions that you or your posters, or any of my former or present listeners care to ask of me, with the same truthfulness as you or I would in a court of law, with very few reservations. I have no need nor desire to deceive you folks any more than I would continue to try to deceive myself. I'm too old, and too battered by experience to bother.

Sean Fensel a.k.a. The Shaolin, a.k.a. Sean from Marion on the S-T Board

Namaste!

note: 'Namaste', as used in this context can be freely translated from the Sanscrit or Hindi to translate as: "The Spirit in me, recognizes and HONORS the Spirit in you." -- a commonly-used phrase in Eastern cultures, particularly when the hands are placed open-palm-to-open-palm (praying?) position in front of one's torso and the head bowed briefly, as a greeting or salutation.

[daisy]

Koopa and FRT: Thanks for your attention to this, but I have a few questions of my own:

1.)Who chose "Sean Fensel Imposter" as the rename for the posts? One of you?

2.)Could I have a copy of ALL the posts by that person with that I.P. address? It was an odd admix of truth & fiction, and has had some serious consequences on this end.

3.)Evidently that person (The Imposter) was close to me and/or my show, and seemed to have been friendly to some of my or Rainbow's End's issues, but it remains that I have a REAL reputation which has been perverted by the half-truths and DELIBERATE and clever manipulation of the things that my listeners, Bob Karam, Hec, Mike Moran, and three or four of the former program directors of WSAR either heard to be or know to be true...which leaves the haunting question that has been posted here by other 'members' (since it was OBVIOUSLY deliberate)--: what in earth could be the reason and justification for using my real name for his/her posts?

4.)You say that you have an email address and i.p. location for those posts? I think it would be appropriate and decent of you to forward to me at my netscape address any/ALL information on this person that you hold, including any contact phone numbers or other information that you record when allowing some 'new' person to 'register' with your site.

5.)Should I continue posting as 'The Shaolin', or may I return to using my given name? Will you 'fix' THAT too?

6.)Will you more accurately explain to your loyal readers and posters to this board EXACTLY what happened, and how it COULD happen to others?

Frankly, I've never seen the need for anonymous personas on these boards because one shouldn't say things that one is not willing to take personal responsibility for, whether in an elevator, in a grocery check line, on the street...or ON THE AIR. [I have always held that to be true in my 30+ years as a public 'personality' in broadcasting (AM, FM, CB, streaming, SW, or satellite) and I think it now.]

I don't know how quite to approach these subjects, because I DO care what my listening audience AND the posters to this board think about what I've tried to do as a public person, and get feedback from you ALL as to how successful I have been, so that I may take those 'thinks' into account when next I open my mouth, or set my fingers to these keys.

I wish that I had more time to post today, but promise I will answer any/all questions that you or your posters, or any of my former or present listeners care to ask of me, with the same truthfulness as you or I would in a court of law, with very few reservations. I have no need nor desire to deceive you folks any more than I would continue to try to deceive myself. I'm too old, and too battered by experience to bother.

Sean Fensel a.k.a. The Shaolin, a.k.a. Sean from Marion on the S-T Board

Namaste!

note: 'Namaste', as used in this context can be freely translated from the Sanscrit or Hindi to translate as: "The Spirit in me, recognizes and HONORS the Spirit in you." -- a commonly-used phrase in Eastern cultures, particularly when the hands are placed open-palm-to-open-palm (praying?) position in front of one's torso and the head bowed briefly, as a greeting or salutation.

Koopa and FRT,

This Sean Fensel "thing" has been strange to say the least. I would be very careful about fulfilling this request. You have already provided some "leads"
as to the ip locations and part of an email address. Sean may also look through the posts to see exactly what has been written, why is a copy needed?


With statements such as:

"Evidently that person (The Imposter) was close to me and/or my show, and seemed to have been friendly to some of my or Rainbow's End's issues, but it remains that I have a REAL reputation which has been perverted by the half-truths and DELIBERATE and clever manipulation of the things that my listeners, Bob Karam, Hec, Mike Moran, and three or four of the former program directors of WSAR either heard to be or know to be true...which leaves the haunting question that has been posted here by other 'members' (since it was OBVIOUSLY deliberate)--: what in earth could be the reason and justification for using my real name for his/her posts? "

If the person was close to you and your show or the people listed above then they are the moste likely to figure out who the imposter is!!!!!![/B][/I

[KoopaTroopa]

FRT is the owner of the forum, so I'll let him decide on the final say. I just give my opinion when asked when it comes to important matters.

[FRT]

Koopa and FRT: Thanks for your attention to this, but I have a few questions of my own:

To: Sean (and other users)
Although Koopa and myself are the caretakers of this site, we don't have any more information than you do about what occured, or who did what. The only information we have is an IP address, and a generic email address. That's it !
Somebody ran a scam on us, but I don't feel it's a big deal. It did not seem to me that anyone knew that Sean Fensel was a real person, or had heard that name before.
FRT


1.)Who chose "Sean Fensel Imposter" as the rename for the posts? One of you?
Yes, I thought it was appropriate. Would you like it changed to something else? Suggestion ?

2.)Could I have a copy of ALL the posts by that person with that I.P. address? It was an odd admix of truth & fiction, and has had some serious consequences on this end.
As far as I know, the IP address only shows on registration, not per post. The posts are all still here in their entirety. Nothing has been deleted.

3.)Evidently that person (The Imposter) was close to me and/or my show, and seemed to have been friendly to some of my or Rainbow's End's issues, but it remains that I have a REAL reputation which has been perverted by the half-truths and DELIBERATE and clever manipulation of the things that my listeners, Bob Karam, Hec, Mike Moran, and three or four of the former program directors of WSAR either heard to be or know to be true...which leaves the haunting question that has been posted here by other 'members' (since it was OBVIOUSLY deliberate)--: what in earth could be the reason and justification for using my real name for his/her posts?
unknown

4.)You say that you have an email address and i.p. location for those posts? I think it would be appropriate and decent of you to forward to me at my netscape address any/ALL information on this person that you hold, including any contact phone numbers or other information that you record when allowing some 'new' person to 'register' with your site.
All we have is a very generic email address Boston####@yahoo.com, and an IP that came back to a company (on a whois lookup)

5.)Should I continue posting as 'The Shaolin', or may I return to using my given name? Will you 'fix' THAT too?
If you prefer, we can change you to Sean Fensel. Would you prefer that?

6.)Will you more accurately explain to your loyal readers and posters to this board EXACTLY what happened, and how it COULD happen to others?
Simple. It's a public message board on the internet. Very little credentials are required to join and post. Just a valid email. Any email address is fine.
This is exactly what happened: Somebody registered under the username "Sean Fensel" , and posted under that name.

Frankly, I've never seen the need for anonymous personas on these boards because one shouldn't say things that one is not willing to take personal responsibility for, whether in an elevator, in a grocery check line, on the street...or ON THE AIR. [I have always held that to be true in my 30+ years as a public 'personality' in broadcasting (AM, FM, CB, streaming, SW, or satellite) and I think it now.]
The internet is different. It's a different world now. Anonymity is the norm on the internet.

I don't know how quite to approach these subjects, because I DO care what my listening audience AND the posters to this board think about what I've tried to do as a public person, and get feedback from you ALL as to how successful I have been, so that I may take those 'thinks' into account when next I open my mouth, or set my fingers to these keys.
My impression was that most people here had never heard of you. I know that I never have.

I wish that I had more time to post today, but promise I will answer any/all questions that you or your posters, or any of my former or present listeners care to ask of me, with the same truthfulness as you or I would in a court of law, with very few reservations. I have no need nor desire to deceive you folks any more than I would continue to try to deceive myself. I'm too old, and too battered by experience to bother.
Good. That should bring this incident to an end.:)

FRT

[PhatguyFR]

good ridance to her, i dont miss the witch a bit



One has to wonder whats going on "behind the scenes". One thing we know for sure. Sam Sutter was NEVER a favorite of the local "movers and shakers". In fact, they were nearly distraught when Walsh lost. The fact that, when Kerri approached Sam Sutter about making a career change, he said "lets talk". Sutter is not afraid of anyone. Kerri loves to dig for information. Could it be that Sutter just might be getting ready to begin looking into some local corruption? Who better than Kerri to point investigators in the right direction? The Karam's are making an already horrible radio station worse, if that is at all possible. Watch out for Sam. The people like him and he doesn't need the movers and shakers support to get re-elected.

[The Shaolin]

Not this, nor any part of this was posted, written, conceived, or even THOUGHT of by me, Sean Fensel.

[The Shaolin]

"Rainbow's End" was the finest radio program that WSAR has ever had the opportunity to host.

Mike Herren is an iconoclast.

Now...will you give us YOUR real name, so that you can STOP USING mine??

[The Shaolin]

...............In closing, Keri, please leave Fall River and don't come back. You flopped on the air and most people here forget about talk show hosts after a few months.

Does anyone care what Mike Moran, Richard Trief, Brenda Holiday, Dave Kane, Paul Giamarco, etc... are doing now?

I didn't think so.

Oh, and I'm glad Keri was gone before she forced Hec into early retirement as he was clearly miserable with her on the show.

Keri, keep working on the show. Maybe you and Sean could call each other up and play talk show or something.
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Mr. Baker, before Keri or I begin or RESUME 'playing talk show host' on the air, don't you think it would be 'just' if you and others who KNEW and spoke of the 'disappearance' of my Spanish Classical Guitar from the WSAR on-air studio, would not let my significant loss go unmentioned and uncompensated for by not putting pressure on WSAR, Hec, or the Karams for NEVER HAVING MADE A POLICE REPORT (despite REPEATED REQUESTS by me, and my producer and engineer, Gil Amancio), thereby keeping me from making a loss claim for recovery from even MY insurance company?

[The Shaolin]

Giamarco left because he got a job at a better station.

Kane was physically intimidated by Sean and scared away.

Actually, his close friend Roger Bouchard asked him to help out at WNRI. Kane wanted to be back in RI.

I don't know who you THINK you are, Baker...but you know NOTHING of which you speak, and you risk liability. Fact: I, Sean Fensel, and Dave Kane NEVER met during that period of time. We spoke on the phone during his hospitilization (when I was asked to fill in for him for three of his five days during the 9/11 week),and he was honorable enough to thank me for a good job with HIS SHOW!) By that time, MY show, "Rainbow's End" has already been shut off the air, and replaced by those thieves of my time, my patience, my regular evening slot, and MY audience!)

[The Shaolin]

Keri, keep working on the show. Maybe you and Sean could call each other up and play talk show or something.
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Mr. Baker, before Keri or I begin or RESUME 'playing talk show host' on the air, don't you think it would be 'just' if you and others who KNEW and spoke of the 'disappearance' of my Spanish Classical Guitar from the WSAR on-air studio, would not let my significant loss go unmentioned and uncompensated for by not putting pressure on WSAR, Hec, or the Karams for NEVER HAVING MADE A POLICE REPORT (despite REPEATED REQUESTS by me, and my producer and engineer, Gil Amancio), thereby keeping me from making a loss claim for recovery from even MY insurance company?[/QUOTE]
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No response? Why did you even TRY to spread the apocraphal NONSENSE that I, at any time, physically intimidated Kane? Dave Kane and I were evidently at WARA in Attleboro at the same time, but I don't recall ever having met him....Kane and I were both on WSAR at the same time, but on radically different shifts, with somewhat different listener bases....so why bother contribute to those who would have a 'talk war' in progress between myself and Rainbow's End, and the KANIACS? By the way, if there are ANY readers of this blog who have a copy of the 9/11 program I did on WSAR during Dave's hospitalization, which DID get rave reviews, even from Kaniacs....I would GREATLY APPRECIATE a copy! Reply affirmatively here, or to me in private. Thanks, Sean Fensel

[bragabridge]

[QUOTE By the way, if there are ANY readers of this blog who have a copy of the 9/11 program I did on WSAR during Dave's hospitalization, which DID get rave reviews, even from Kaniacs....I would GREATLY APPRECIATE a copy! Reply affirmatively here, or to me in private. Thanks, Sean Fensel[/QUOTE]

There was probably only 1 or 2 listeners. Chances are both of them used the show as a sleep aid and didn't record it. :D

[The Shaolin]

[QUOTE By the way, if there are ANY readers of this blog who have a copy of the 9/11 program I did on WSAR during Dave's hospitalization, which DID get rave reviews, even from Kaniacs....I would GREATLY APPRECIATE a copy! Reply affirmatively here, or to me in private. Thanks, Sean Fensel

There was probably only 1 or 2 listeners. Chances are both of them used the show as a sleep aid and didn't record it. :D[/QUOTE]

Braga, I have no idea why you are so negative about me and/or Rainbow's End, but I make a note here that WSAR'S listeners wouldn't have been using THAT show as a 'sleep aid' because it was Dave's show that I was substituting on, 10 AM-1 PM, on the anniversary date of 9/11 (DAYTIME RADIO)! ...or are you so intent on trying to insult me that you just had to bring out the child in you, and say something negative?

[bragabridge]

Lighten up SenSei. Take a chill pill. You gotta stop living in the past. What's done is done. Gonzo. Finito. Water over the damn. Spilled milk. Your show got cancelled. Nobody was listening. It doesn't make you a bad guy. So you got fired. Shitcanned. Pink slipped. No biggie. You got your ass booted out the door. You'll recover. Stay focused, keep your chin up, and work on your resume. :D

[The Shaolin]

Lighten up SenSei. Take a chill pill. You gotta stop living in the past. What's done is done. Gonzo. Finito. Water over the damn. Spilled milk. Your show got cancelled. Nobody was listening. It doesn't make you a bad guy. So you got fired. Shitcanned. Pink slipped. No biggie. You got your ass booted out the door. You'll recover. Stay focused, keep your chin up, and work on your resume. :D

I'm not living in the past, I'm just sensitive to ignorant rantings with NO SUBSTANCE. Water over the 'damn'? What's that, an attempt at a pun? My producer and Engineer, Gil Amancio and Rodney Rainey had an argument over the terms of my 'contract', which we met, and Rainey didn't. We promised to triple the listenership during our time period -- FOR NOTHING! -- and that's what we did! We didn't get 'fired' because we DONATED the time and the reputation and the good press to WSAR on the condition that we'd get picked up and SUPPORTED by WSAR if we accomplished what we promised Rainey, who evidently was NOT speaking for the Karams! Get your facts staight, because we had a larger listener base at the time we left than did WSAR during the morning show 12 hours earlier. Shitcanned and pink-slipped are terms that one might use if we were EMPLOYED and receiving a paycheck from the station, not the VICTIMS of a scam to get listeners and good press-- BOTH OF WHICH AIMS WE ACCOMPLISHED! Ass!

[bragabridge]

We promised to triple the listenership during our time period -- FOR NOTHING! -- and that's what we did! We didn't get 'fired' because we DONATED the time

Ohhhhhh. You were doing volunteer work. I see now. That's a different story.
You were shown the door because what you were offering wasn't even worth anything to them for free. Volunteer work can be very rewarding. There are many other organizations that would have you. Don't get discouraged. I think there is a volunteer litter cleanup crew for the parks in Fall River. Salvation Army, Red Cross, etc. There's a ton of good groups that will accept you, and not pay you a dime. Here's a link to volunteer groups in the area. I'm sure one of them would have you. ;)

Volunteer Groups (http://www.fallriverma.org/volunteerism/volunteerism_main.asp)

[The Shaolin]

Ohhhhhh. You were doing volunteer work. I see now. That's a different story.
You were shown the door because what you were offering wasn't even worth anything to them for free. Volunteer work can be very rewarding. There are many other organizations that would have you. Don't get discouraged. I think there is a volunteer litter cleanup crew for the parks in Fall River. Salvation Army, Red Cross, etc. There's a ton of good groups that will accept you, and not pay you a dime. Here's a link to volunteer groups in the area. I'm sure one of them would have you. ;)

Volunteer Groups (http://www.fallriverma.org/volunteerism/volunteerism_main.asp)

Braga, you miss the point of my post, time and time again! Gil and I were TRYING to demonstrate to Rainey the value of a TRUE talk show with a purpose, in hopes of getting a regular gig FOR PAY, with support from WSAR and the listeners! It wasn't meant to be 'charity' work, it was a demo of a old/new idea in talk radio and 'family'. I'm very sorry that you continue to try to blow smoke. Namaste!

[bragabridge]

I googled troglodyte and I can't understand it even with the help of a definition. Perhaps nobody listened to your show because you were using words like troglodyte and namaste,and nobody knew what the hell you were talking about.
How long did you continue to work this no-pay, demo, old/new idea, no listeners, radio show before you got fired ? NAMASTE back atcha!