[Focault's Pendulum]

The fact that we are moving the needle so quickly with affiliates has surprised us and negated the need for us to control our own stations," Sinton said.

Yeah...OK...I buy that.

The most important job Sinton has....is hiring someone that can write a press release, that will not evoke overwhelming guffaws!

[AFPhys]

"The business model has changed with our on-air success. The fact that we are moving the needle so quickly with affiliates has surprised us and negated the need for us to control our own stations," Sinton said.

I am reminded that a needle is able to move at least two ways. I wonder which way the "affiliate needle" is rapidly moving...

I am also amused at the meaning of the word "success" as used in this article. I guess it is no wonder at all that with such "success" they would have to reform the business model.