--- In InternetRadioLovers@yahoogroups.com, "gminniss" <gminniss@y...> wrot=
e:
> Hi Harold,
>
> I too have been lax in posting to this group. I listen to a lot of
> music, and play the piano also. However, most of my listening is on
> an Archos Jukebox MP3 player.
>
> I do, however, enjoy listening to internet radio when I get a
> chance. Thanks for holding the group together.
>
> Gary M.

It's good to hear from you, Gary--I'm glad you're still out there. It's al=
l good; however
you choose to listen to your music/radio is your prerogative. Since this g=
roup
dedicated to our love affair with Internet radio, however, I'm going to hav=
e to ask you
to leave until you realize you prefer Internet radio to anything else.

Just kidding! :) Sorry, I couldn't resist--I'm really happy to hear from =
you, Gary.
Okay, back to the fun. An article I read today describes one writer's view=
of the Top
Internt Trends of 2004. Internet radio is listed as a category that will g=
row"

"Online Radio:  Digital video and audio consumption will show significant g=
rowth in
2004 as streaming media, Internet radio and downloadable formats continue t=
o grow
in popularity.  Music and videos will be the main drivers of this growth. D=
on't overlook
the growth of digital media consumption in areas like news and talk radio. =
2004 will
bring new networks and devices to consume digital media from media enabled =
smart
phones, PDA's and new media playing devices.  This growth will push listene=
rship of
Internet radio to 20 million listeners per week and thus usher in a flood o=
f much
needed advertising revenue opportunities for online radio stations and show=
s."

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--
Harold J. Johnson
VoyagerRadio
Transmitting Downtempo Electronica to Earth
Site: http://www.VoyagerRadio.com
Blog: http://VoyagerRadio.blogspot.com