COOL CONVERSATION AND HOT JAZZ

Media On Tap Radio Network has a single mission: To deliver an internet entertainment experience unlike anything on the market today.

Media On Tap is the first and only independent all web radio network in Canada. Insinc, our technology partner started the first internet broadcast in 1997, and now Media On Tap is bringing back the original sound of radio with a new twist. You might call it "Renaissance Radio" We are building towards a global network, with strategic partnerships, knowledgeable and passionate hosts, cutting edge programming and a unique broadcast delivery infrastructure.

Media On Tap Radio will forever change how and where you listen to radio, and we're just getting started.



CONVERSATION RADIO

The definition of Conversation in the dictionary is “The spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings”; Traditional “talk” radio shows seldom engage in a conversation with the audience., The host is almost always consumed with his or her own voice, his or her own opinion, and his or her own view on the topic of the day. Talk Radio talks to people rather than with people. And many hosts are so authoritarian in their beliefs that they almost intimidate their listener or callers in to open line shows. Other talk shows are called "infotainment" shows but are really infommercials, with the host wanting you to purchase his or her products or services. We at the Media On Tap Radio Network have observed that people want to experience the words of wisdom of expert hosts who connect with them at a deeper level. rather than convincing them to buy something. We want all of our hosts to engage and embrace the audience not alienate them. So you won’t find any “angry” talk show hosts on this channel, nor will you find any politically motivated hosts who desire to split rather than unite people for the common good. Commercial free and without interruptions for sports, weather and the news. Here then is our answer to talk radio, Conversation radio. We hope you will enjoy our lineup of knowledgeable and passionate hosts who all have one thing in common- to educate, empower and entertain you



JUST JAZZ RADIO

Just Jazz is not your ordinary Jazz radio station. We don't just play endless streaming tracks of music, we actually talk to you about the artists,and who accompanies them, and we read between the liner notes to not only tell when the song was recorded but a little bit about their life too, because many of our hosts have not only met the artists but may have recorded with them. Just Jazz hosts are jazz musicians first and radio announcers second. At Just Jazz we believe that the best people to tell you about the music are the people who have lived and are still living the music. We are proud to say that we have the most knowledgeable hosts of any Jazz station anywhere. Just Jazz is the best "free range" Jazz radio station you'll find anywhere on the dial or on the web,with the greatest lineup of Jazz hosts anywhere on the planet. We guarantee it! Best of all it's commercial free with no am/fm static or drops. Just the pure stereo sound of Jazz, Just You, Just Us, Just Jazz !!

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Love Everyone, Trust a Few!

These days, every day seems to bring with it yet another test of man's ability to withstand the news without indignation or anger. I am not sure what you felt after seeing three rabbis and three mayors from the state of New Jersey led away in handcuffs after an undercover FBI sting operation uncovered bribes and the selling of human organs.

This was not an episode of the Sopranos, it was not a mafia deal gone bad, these were citizens occupying positions of trust. So what to make of this.

Well, I have been saying on media interviews since the financial meltdown that this was just the tip of the iceberg, and that there were more Bernie Madoffs and more of what the world of business of the past decade has been producing. And there is still more to come.

Eliot Spitzer was indeed on to something, unfortunately he had indiscressions, but his credibility as a district attorney must never be underestimated.

And now Canada has our own Bernie Madoff, Earl Jones, who has bilked millions out of their life savings in another Ponzi scheme. So how do celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and alleged self help gurus play a role in these mounting crimes?

The world of business has been operating for many years on auto pilot., And despite what we would like to believe , it still is. Familiar behaviour is hard to break. The addiction to money and power is also difficult to break, because there is nothing else to replace it for many people in their lives. Religion isn’t an answer, because most of the Mafia kingpins are devout Roman Catholics, and as we have seen even ultra orthodox Jews are falling victim to crime. Some of Enron swindlers were devout Christians.

It’s rather comedic, and in some ways tragic when Oprah Winfrey, the self proclaimed Goddess in the U.S., especially in the eyes of American women, and mother of all that is right and holy continues to send double messages to her worshipping fans.

The network last week aired a show in which she had couples challenging them to get rid of “stuff” and to go for a week with not driving their cars and walk their kids to school.. Also, no T.V. for a week. The message was to stop buying things and appreciate what they had.

The same Oprah who got upset at Nordstrom’s for not opening the store early so she could go on a private spending spree. So Oprah closes the show by challenging everyone in the audience to stop buying “more stuff”, and to appreciate what they already have. Nice idea. Except immediately after the shows credit s, the announcer tells everyone about the Oprah Summer Giveaway- Cars, refrigerators, vacations, blackberries, all kinds of STUFF. And then right on cue the audience leaps up and starts screaming, and waving their hands like scenes from a Baptist Bible Revival gathering. And guess who is leading the charge, edging them on, the Queen of all that is good and right, Oprah herself.

And so you wonder why America has lost its way! The images keep repeating themselves. It’s a losing game for people who worship false idols and truly are addicted to money, power and success. And then there is Donald Trump, the self proclaimed guru of the financial world, who was quoted in a book about his life, as being a millionaire, not a billionaire. He sued the author, claiming it ruined his reputation.

How many more lessons, how many more idols must people worship to get the message that it is time to turn away from those who are narcissistic and ego driven to the point where they take everyone who is desperate enough to follow them down the dark road to financial and personal destruction.

I encourage you to read Desiderata again and the eight fold path of the Buddha and you will see how easy it is to change your perspective on things. It just requires breaking the addiction to celebrities and “gurus” of all types disguised as saviors. And yes, even the President of the United States, or for that matter any politician.

As the Dalai Lama says; “Love everyone,trust a few”.

VANCOUVER HOSTS WORLD ZENBIZ DAY AND DALAI LAMA

CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD DOES BUSINESS



Vancouver B.C. June 10, 2009 A gathering of like minded entrepreneurs, visionaries, futurists, and corporate leaders committed to changing the way the world does business will take place in Vancouver, Canada on Sept. 12, 2009.



Two weeks before the special visit of the Dalai Lama who is on a mission to bring world peace through personal peace and compassion,The Zentrepreneurship Centre, founded by local author and visionary Allan Holender, will stage an all-day event , called "World ZenBiz Day"!



The Norman Rothstein Theater will be the venue. According to Holender, who wrote his "new thought" book "Zentrepreneurism", three years ago as a guide for the the 21st century of business; "It's time to change the way the world does business from one of selfishness, greed, and corruption, to one of selflessness, purpose, and profits with integrity."



Since the financial meltdown in 2009, the world has become a different place to do business in, we have indeed been humbled. " We were at the lowest level of trust since the 1930s' before the meltdown, and now we are even lower in our faith and trust of government and companies. Bailouts and spending more money to get more will not heal our economy or our world, but compassion and respect will."



The event scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.pacific time will feature presentations from Zentrepreneurs who are "leading from the front". Conference organizer, David R. Smith, himself a Zentrepreneur, who has a consulting practise in Toronto, say's; "Zentrepreneurs are the world's visionary leaders and mentors for the next decade, they are breaking ground for a new paradigm in business thinking. But more importantly they are bringing us hope and promise not just for now but for future generations." He follows a zen-like approach to his own business by acting with right understanding, right intent, right speech, right action, right livelihood, and right mindfulness.



"Social entrepreneurship", Holender says, can best be described as doing good by being good. "This new paradigm is replacing the old business philosopy of if I do good, what's the payoff. Social entrepreneurship is really about applying practical, innovative and sustainable approaches that benefit society in general. The companies that succeed on this path will be on the cutting edge."



Just as the CEO (Chief Embezzlement Officer is being replaced by the Chief Enlightenment Officer), bottom-line thinking is being replaced by "blended bottom-line thinking". How will what I do in business and life impact my employeees, my company, my community, and my planet. This new frontier of social entrepreneurship is now entering the hallowed classrooms of some of the finest academic institution business schools,and is becoming part of the MBA program of studies at many world class Universities.



"Speakers are still being selected", according to Smith, "We are witnessing a radical shift towards a more enlightened form of capitalism, which bodes well for the healing of our ecomony, our planet, and the people inhabiting our planet. We are very clear about who we want speaking at the event. We do not want motivational speakers., instead we want inspirational speakers with the right intention. When you motivate, you serve yourself, however when you inspire, you serve others".



Presentations will include:



How to Zen Your Business; Infusing your corporate culture with trust, compassion and purpose. Transparency in relationships to shareholders, employees, and the general public. Transparency is the hallmark of an enterprise that has integrity. Firms that present truthful information operate openly, and stand behind their word make their risks more manageable. ‘People are expecting more from the companies they’re doing business with and more from the companies they’re buying from’.



Becoming a Zenlightened Leader: Directors who fail to direct and managers who fail to lead are at the root of what ails the corporate world today. A recent survey of thirteen thousand workers in all major industries shows that fewer than two out of five employees trust their senior leaders.Unless a company can resolve the crisis of confidence among its employees, it has little hope of restoring the trust and confidence of investors and customers.



Creating Zenployees in the Workplace:How do you inspire your workforce? The conditions are not favourable: pension funds are underwater, stock options have disappeared, and health benefits are diminishing. This presentation will focus on overcoming low morale and guiding workers to a significant and productive career. Once workers feel like valuable team members, they start to view their own personal success as part and parcel with the company's success. "The fusion of one’s personal vision with one’s professional mission will hallmark the next hundred years", writes Holender in his book.This presentation will provide you with ideas on how you inspire your employees to become “zenployees”enabling them to feel a sense of passion and purpose in the work they do.



The Age of Enlightened Capitalism: For decades, environmentalists have been warning us that human economic activity is exceeding the planet’s limits. Of course we keep pushing those limits back with clever new technologies; yet living systems are undeniably in decline. This presentation features a blueprint for a new economy, explaining how the world is on the verge of a new industrial revolution--one that promises to transform our fundamental notions about commerce and its role in shaping our future.

The event will be live streamed around the world, and will be watched by millions as they gather for "watch parties" in living rooms, offices, board rooms, open air pavilions, theatres, coffee houses, villages, anywhere there is an internet connection.

Tickets for the all day live event in Vancouver are $10 each and available now at http://zenbizday.eventbrite.com Proceeds will be used to host future events. If you would like to participate in volunteering, provide goods and services, or explore sponsorship opportunities, contact David R. Smith at drsmithzenbiz@yahoo.ca

Direct all media enquires to David R. Smith at drsmithzenbiz@yahoo.ca

Your Moment of Zen 3/21-22/09

"Above, below and around you, all is Spontaneously existing, for There is nowhere which is Outside Buddha-Mind."-Huang Po

COMING SOON- CONVERSATIONS with Allan Holender "A New Kind of Blog Talk Radio"-Real Conversations with Real People". Stay tuned....

Your Moment of Zen 3/20/09

"Wise people, who know and understand the soul, are indifferent to both pleasure and pain; they have risen above sensations".- The Upanishads

COMING SOON! CONVERSATIONS with Allan Holender- "A New Kind of BlogTalk Radio"!

Your Moment of Zen 3/10/09

"Conquer your circumscribed consciousness and expand your spiritual powers without limit. You can go as far as you want to go, past all limitations, and live a supremely victorius existence. "- Parmahansa Yogananda