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Store-and-forward technology works when link isn’t always on

If you are a science geek, you may have read about a technology called “delay or disruption tolerant networks” (DTN). It is a technology designed to meet a particular set of goals, but it has also caught the interest of some  who see a different potential use for it. The technology may not work out for those who have high security hopes for it as compared to conventional Internet.

Jim Parisi switches to KVOI; KNST retools morning show

There’s been a shake-up among Tucson’s local morning radio talk shows. Jim Parisi, who hosted the morning show on KNST 790-AM for nearly five years, decided he wanted to own and run his own show so, as of Nov. 30, he’s going to KVOI 1030-AM where he’ll be on the air from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. weekdays.

Former WGN president Shaw named general manager of KVOA 4

KVOA 4’s new general manager is Bill Shaw, who until August 2008 was president of Superstation WGN, now called WGN America. Shaw was at KVOA last week being introduced to staffers. He is to officially take over his new job Jan. 1, replacing Gary Nielsen who has been the general manager since 2002 and is retiring.

Buyouts at the Star and other cuts in printed media world

The Arizona Daily Star lost a handful of newsroom employees Nov. 6 as part of a workforce reduction program in which certain qualifying people were given buyout offers. Among the departures was Ann Brown, who had been the editorial page editor the past four years.

Tucson Citizen subscribers vanish after newspaper folded

When the Tucson Citizen folded in May its subscribers also vanished. According to semiannual circulation data from the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it’s as if the Citizen never existed when it comes to newspaper subscribers in Tucson.

KRQ back up knocking at the door to being No. 1

Though it was nosed out of the top spot, Clear Channel’s hit music station KRQ 93.7-FM gained even more listeners in the latest quarterly radio ratings from Arbitron Inc.