CONFESSIONS OF A FORMER NEWS BIMBO FROM AN E-MAIL TO DAN O'DAY: Ten years ago, I was really angry with you, because you said some pretty insulting things about one of my airchecks, which was included in a package spotlighting the Dayton, Ohio morning show on which I was working at the time. I believe you said I sounded like a "bimbo." That really ticked me off, as I was a very serious journalist, forced into the stupid and demeaning role of "Morning Show News Bimbo." I wrote you a scathing letter, but thought the better of it, and trashed it before sending it. Then, a few months later, I read an article that you wrote, which advised bright women such as myself to get the heck out of dead-end "News Bimbo" positions, even if we were on a top-rated radio station (which I was at the time), and go to a smaller station where we could have our own shows. Even though the next job (DJ and Promotions Director at a small station) was the absolute worst job I've ever had in my entire life, it did indeed break me out of the "News Bimbo" box. I had almost resigned myself to being stuck in the "News Bimbo" box forever, when I read your article and took your advice to heart. It wasn't an easy path to follow, but it's certainly been interesting and rewarding. (Current Market) is a great city, and I feel incredibly lucky to be working and living here. I was inspired to write you this "Thank You" letter, after reading your comments in the Rock column of the most recent issue of R&R. You made some really good points that I hope radio managers nationwide will take to heart.