Noting with sadness the passing of President Gerald Ford, we wanted to add a light moment to everyone's memories of the 38th president. In this very short podcast we present an aircheck excerpt from Tom Snyder's "Tomorrow" show, a late night talk show broadcast on the NBC television network in the 1970s. On April 17, 1976, Snyder opened the broadcast with a blooper of President Ford being introduced at the Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Washington. Snyder's introduction is almost as much of a classic as the actual blooper. Tom Snyder Download the podcast here (4.6 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:03:16 duration).

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During the 1976 presidential election campaign, I was a student broadcaster at WMCX-FM, the radio station of Monmouth College (now Monmouth University), and we obtained press credentials for Gerry and Betty Ford's campaign visits to New Jersey. Here are images of the press credentials from the visits: Gerald Ford Shut Down Tom Jarriel Questions During NJ Campaign Visit in 1976 I remember vividly that when Air Force One arrived at what is now Atlantic City International Airport (then it was the FAA's NAFEC test facility near Pomona, NJ), Ford strode off the plane to face a bullpen full of reporters, including the White House press corps, which had landed in its own plane just a few minutes before Air Force One. Tom Jarriel, then White House correspondent for ABC News, immediately tried to start the questioning, but Ford waved him off.

Tom Jarriel

"I'd like to take questions from the local media first, Tom," Ford said with a smile. Even as a young college radio reporter, I knew that he had won over the local news media by shutting down Jarriel. The next day, Betty Ford made a separate visit to New Jersey. Her plane landed at the old passenger terminal at Newark Airport. It was kind of ridiculous but we had to drive all the way to Newark Airport to get our press credentials, then ride the press bus all the way back to Monmouth County, where she made an appearance at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, and then back on the bus to the airport to retrieve our car and drive BACK to Monmouth County again. At the airport, Betty was met by a CB Radio club (CB Radio was the Internet of the 1970s) that presented her with a windbreaker personalized with her CB "handle," or nickname, which was "Big Mamma." I've got some good Kodachromes from the Ford visits. You will find them in the next few days at my website.

NJBankers Podcast #5: Economic Outlook 2007, recorded Thursday, December 7, 2006 (85.0 mb mono MP3 file, 1:30:40)

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In this fifth podcast produced for NJBankers by Lubetkin & Co. Communications LLC and its subsidiary, Professional Podcasts LLC of Cherry Hill, NJ, we present the annual Economic Outlook program. Speakers (Photos Copyright ©2006 Steven L. Lubetkin. All rights reserved.) Dennis Kane Director of Marketing, Amboy National Bank, Conference Moderator

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Dr. Joseph J. Seneca Rutgers University Professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy Dr. Seneca is Chairman of the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors. The Council prepares semiannual economic outlooks and advises the Governor and Legislature on economic policy and economic development. He has taught at all levels of instruction throughout his career at Rutgers and has received numerous awards for exemplary teaching and contributions to public service. Dr. Seneca is the author of numerous articles, reports and books on economic policy, public finance, environmental economics and state economic development. He was named the 2002 Educator of the Year by the Research and Development Council of New Jersey.

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Steven M. Goldman Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Mr. Goldman was sworn in as Commissioner on March 20, 2006. Prior to his nomination by Governor Corzine, he was a senior member and 22-year veteran of Sills Cummis Epstein & Gross, PC where he focused on corporate law, specifically on mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, joint ventures, and leveraged buy-outs. Mr. Goldman holds a Masters of Law in taxation from NYU School of Law and a Jurist Doctorate from George Washington School of Law.

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Roger Bosma Chairman and CEO, Lakeland Bank

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Podcast Theme Music from Mike Stewart, "Internet Audio Guy"

In this podcast we present excerpts of remarks by Max Soliven, publisher of the Philippine Star newspaper, from his presentation to the Public Relations Society of the Philippines at the 13th National Public Relations Congress in Manila on September 28, 2006. I met Max when we both spoke to the PRSP conference, and was impressed to learn of his journalistic career, which began when Vietnam was still called Indochina. As a "newsman in the trenches," Max covered the French military disaster in Indochina, the US military conflict in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, and went on to cover insurgencies and uprisings all over Southeast Asia. He was jailed for a time during the Ferdinand Marcos regime in the Philippines, and was charged with criminal libel by President Corazon Aquino for a story his paper published claiming that she hid under a bed during the military coup that overthrew her regime. As publisher of one of the largest newspapers in the Philippines, Max wrote a 2,000 word column six days a week. Max Soliven died of a heart attack in Japan on November 24, 2006. His last column, "Is a jingoistic Japan on the rise under Abe? Or is this aging powerhouse no longer dangerous?" filed from Japan, expressed concern about the rise of a new nationalism in the Japanese government. His newspaper, The Philippine Star, captured his essence in a tribute the next day. Download the podcast here (38.8 mb stereo MP3 file, 00:27:37 duration).

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Max Soliven speaks at the Public Relations Society of the Philippines 13th National Public Relations Congress, September 28, 2006. Max Soliven speaks at the Public Relations Society of the Philippines 13th National Public Relations Congress, September 28, 2006. Max Soliven answers questions at the Public Relations Society of the Philippines 13th National Public Relations Congress, September 28, 2006. Max Soliven, second from left, chats with Matt Lussenhop of the US Embassy and Steve Lubetkin (far right) at the Public Relations Society of the Philippines 13th National Public Relations Congress, September 28, 2006. At left, face obscured, is Maloli K. Espinosa, vice president of corporate communications, ABS-CBN Television, chair of the PRSP National Public Relations Congress. Max Soliven chats with Matt Lussenhop of the US Embassy and Steve Lubetkin (far right) at the Public Relations Society of the Philippines 13th National Public Relations Congress, September 28, 2006.

NAPL, the trade association for excellence in graphic communications management, is pleased to present the the NAPL GraphExpo podcast, featuring Raymond J. Prince, Vice President and Senior Consultant, Operations Management in NAPL's Professional Services Group, discusses important trends and industry issues picked up on the floor of the GraphExpo show held in Chicago in October . Ray is a printing industry veteran with extensive experience in plant assessment, operations training, and troubleshooting. In addition to his work with individual printing companies, Prince has conducted hundreds of seminars, lectures, and training sessions. His work in the graphic communications industry has been recognized by numerous honors, including the NAPL Soderstrom Award.

Raymond J. Prince

Download the podcast here (31.5 mb stereo MP3 file, 22:25 duration).

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NAPL, the trade association for excellence in graphic communications management, is pleased to present the NAPL Digital Smart Factory Forum Podcast. On January 16th, 17th and 18th, graphic communications companies will gather in Orlando at the R&E Council of NAPL’s Digital Smart Factory Forum. This is the industry’s premier event for companies who are serious about implementing a seamless, integrated workflow to control costs, increase revenues, and add value for customers. In the comprehensive 2007 program, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with progressive printers, suppliers, and experts who will share practical strategies for maximizing workflow efficiencies. The Digital Smart Factory Forum is sponsored by Canon, EFI, Fujifilm Graphic Systems, H-P, Integrated Color Solutions, Kodak, Komori, MAN Roland, Printable Technologies, and Xerox. For information or to register for this landmark event, call NAPL at (800) 642-6275, Option 4, or visit www.napl.org. You can also click here to go directly to the registration page.

This podcast features an interview with Chuck Gehman, director of Product Marketing for EFI and co-chairman of the Digital Smart Factory Forum, sharing his insights on how changing customer and market dynamics are affecting “Workflow in the Age of Integration.?

Chuck Gehman

Download the podcast here (35.5 mb stereo MP3 file, 25:15 duration).

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In this podcast on behalf of the Journalism Department Brookdale Community College,, we hear a panel discussion, "The Changing World of American Journalism." This program was recorded November 30, 2006 at the Warner Student Life Center at the Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Panelists for the program were: Arthur Z. Kamin, former editor of the Red Bank Register and adjunct professor of journalism. Dr. John Pavlik, chair of the Journalism Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ John Ward and Trish Russoniello, editors and cofounders of RedBankGreen.com, a news oriented website covering Red Bank, NJ. William Zapcic, online editor of the Home News Tribune, East Brunswick, NJ. Roya Rafei (at podium), assistant metro editor, Asbury Park Press, Neptune, NJ. (Photos Copyright ©2006 Steven L. Lubetkin) Download the podcast here (113.2 mb mono MP3 file, 02:00:48 duration).

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