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Radio is magic. I still cannot comprehend how sound waves travel over the air to reach my ears through that wonderful gadget called the radio. Imagine how surprised those who lived over a century ago must have been when they heard a voice that literally came out of thin air. Of course, everyone thought that radio would die when television came to the scene. After all, here was a medium that could beam pictures over the ether, along with sound. In fact, when Music Television (MTV) was launched almost four decades ago, the first song played, somewhat ironically, was “Video Killed the Radio Star”. But radio is still very much alive and kicking, via both traditional FM/Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) airwaves and the Internet. There is a debate over the legacy left behind by the British and we cannot deny that some of the things they bestowed upon us have been beneficial – from the railways to tea plantations. Radio is also part of that legacy. In fact, Radio Ceylon, the precursor to the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) began broadcasting in 1924, just two years after the British Broadcasting Company, later renamed the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), took to the airwaves in London. Thus the SLBC has the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously functioning radio services in the world. The SLBC, as well as radio technology, have evolved over the past 99 years, but its core mission has remained the same – Educate, Entertain and Inform. Unlike the private radio stations which can have loose talk and lousy music all day long, the SLBC has strictly maintained its professional standards through the years. It is perhaps this commitment to quality broadcasting that has enabled the SLBC to face stiff competition from dozens of private Sinhala, Tamil and English radio stations. Radio, the sole source of entertainment As a child of the 80s, I grew up with the SLBC. Although television was introduced to Sri Lanka in 1979, it took a few years for the “idiot box” to come to my village in Ambalangoda and radio was the sole source of entertainment we had. I remember waking up to religious programs and devotional songs, followed by patriotic songs, which wafted into our ears as my brothers and I got dressed to go to school. On the days that I did not attend school, our German-made Grundig radio was constantly on and by my side, dishing out favourites chosen by listeners. These request programs were a hit in all three language streams, back in the days when one had to send a postcard with the title of the song and the names of people requesting it. Old SLBC hands tell me that they had to wade through a pile of postcards to reach the microphone. Back then, there was no FM, but the AM sound quality was not bad either. The first teledrama was not aired until 1983 and at least until then, radio dramas reigned supreme. I remember two of them in particular – Muwanpelessa and Monarathenna. These two were so successful that the entire country came to a standstill when they came on air during the prime time belt from 8.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Later, both of them were turned into hit movies, featuring most of the members of the radio crew, who were only heard but not seen until then. Then there were programs such as “Thunpath Rata” which wove a beautiful cultural tapestry. Even amidst the proliferation of private TV and radio channels, the SLBC is still the most trusted source of news for most people, with its news jingle ingrained in the mind of practically every Sri Lankan. Broadcasting with wide reach The SLBC did reach shores beyond Sri Lanka, through AM as well as Short Wave (SW), which is now nearly dead thanks to the rise of the Internet. In fact, the SLBC’s Binaca Geethmala show featuring the top Hindi hits of the day was enormously popular in India. (At the beginning, Rupavahini too was highly popular in Tamil Nadu because India did not have colour TV until the late 80s). The SLBC had a treasure trove of Vinyl LPs of songs in many languages (which are back in vogue worldwide, overtaking the Compact Disc or CD), not to mention spoken word material such as famous speeches by Sri Lankan and world leaders. These have since been digitised. In a way, the Internet has been a blessing for SLBC and other radio services. Today, one need not own a radio per se to listen to the radio, though dedicated radio sets are still available. Some manufacturers such as Roberts still make retro-looking radios that evoke the nostalgia of the early days of radio. The SLBC reaches listeners around the world through www.slbc.l and smartphone apps. There is another way to get the SLBC (all its channels) – Radio Garden, a dedicated radio app that features practically every radio station on Earth. What they do is mind boggling to say the least. All you need is a smartphone and a good pair of Automatic Noise Cancelling (ANC) headphones to drown out external sounds and you become one with the awesome sound of the radio. Many have predicted the death of radio over the years and any reports of the same have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the Internet seems to have given a new lease of life to radio with the concept of podcasting. You do not have to give up your other chores to listen to the radio or a podcast, unlike TV which requires one to sit down and be a passive witness to the events depicted on the screen. The SLBC has reached a remarkable milestone with its 99th anniversary. We do not know what form radio will take by 2034, leave alone 2134. Such is the pace of technological progress. But the concept of radio will not fade away, just as the concept of quality journalism will not fade away even if print itself does not survive the Internet age. May the SLBC live long and prosper.
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Daniel Jones is free to sign with any NFL team after clearing waivers on Monday, which also means the team that signs the former New York Giants quarterback won't be on the hook for the nearly $12 million that was remaining on his contract this year or his $23 million injury guarantee. Jones was released at his request by the Giants on Saturday after the former first-round pick was benched last week. He reportedly wants to join a contender, and there are expected to be multiple teams interested. The two teams reported to have the most initial interest in Jones are also being offered as the most likely to sign him by one sportsbook. The Baltimore Ravens currently have journeyman backup Josh Johnson behind starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jones would potentially provide a third option, and one whose mobility could make him an intriguing fit in offensive coordinator Todd Monken's system The Ravens were installed as the 2/1 favorites to land Jones ahead of the Minnesota Vikings (5/2), who have veterans Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien behind starter Sam Darnold. They would likely view Jones as an upgrade. "I really can't get into too much about any short-term or long-term," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday when asked about Jones, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. "I can just say that I've been a big fan of Daniel's for a long time and I hope wherever his next step takes him, it's a good opportunity for him." The Las Vegas Raiders (5/1) don't fall into the category of contenders after falling to 2-9 amid a seven-game losing streak. However, they could provide the most immediate opportunity to play with Gardner Minshew suffering a season-ending broken collarbone on Sunday that is expected to end his season. Second-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell is close to returning from a thumb injury, but coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged after Sunday's game that, "We're going to need somebody, right?" If O'Connell isn't ready to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday, Desmond Ridder is expected to get the start. The Dallas Cowboys (7/1) would fall into a similar category, with Dak Prescott out for the season following hamstring surgery and being replaced by Cooper Rush. Another intriguing possibility lies with Detroit, where the 10-1 Lions' offense is rolling with Jared Goff at the helm. However, should he go down to injury the only other quarterback on the roster is rookie Hendon Hooker. That has contributed to the Lions having 7/1 odds to sign Jones. DANIEL JONES NEXT TEAM ODDS* Baltimore Ravens (2/1) Minnesota Vikings (5/2) Las Vegas Raiders (5/1) Dallas Cowboys (7/1) Detroit Lions (7/1) Miami Dolphins (7/1) San Francisco 49ers (8/1) Carolina Panthers (10/1) Seattle Seahawks (16/1) Indianapolis Colts (20/1) New England Patriots (25/1) New Orleans Saints (25/1) New York Jets (25/1) Tennessee Titans (25/1) Atlanta Falcons (28/1) Arizona Cardinals (33/1) Chicago Bears (33/1) Cleveland Browns (33/1) Denver Broncos (33/1) Jacksonville Jaguars (40/1) Los Angeles Chargers (50/1) Los Angeles Rams (50/1) Pittsburgh Steelers (50/1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (50/1) Washington Commanders (50/1) Cincinnati Bengals (66/1) Green Bay Packers (66/1) Houston Texans (66/1) Philadelphia Eagles (66/1) Buffalo Bills (75/1) Kansas City Chiefs (75/1) Any CFL Team (80/1) Any XFL Team (80/1) *Odds provided by SportsBetting.ag are for entertainment purposes only. --Field Level MediaThe second part, "snowy on the eleventh," indicates that if snowfall occurs on the eleventh day of December, it is a clear indication of a snowy and cold winter. Snow in mid-December can suggest that the season will be marked by frequent snowstorms and below-average temperatures. This can have implications for agriculture, transportation, and general daily life, as heavy snowfall can disrupt routines and cause difficulties for people living in colder regions.U.S. Commits to Supporting Syrian Transition After Assad's Fall
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