Soul to Soul: May 31, 2008

Sat, May 31, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the May 31, 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Artist Name
Song Title
Album Title

The System
Your Are In My System
Phat Trax The Best Of Old School, Vol. 3

Midnight Star
Can’t Give You Up
Greatest Hits (Solar)

The Twilight Show: May 31, 2008

Sat, May 31, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the May 31, 2008 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Artist Name
Song Title
Album Title
Label

The Mannish Boys
Chocolate Drop
Lowdown Feeling
Delta Groove

The Mannish Boys
Searchin’ Blues
Lowdown Feeling
Delta Groove
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AWAC Presents: Eva Nowotny

Fri, May 30, 2008

What can the United States learn from the European Union? “Create unity out of diversity.” Describing the EU’s strategic slogan, Eva Nowotny says, “Leave a base of rich and rewarding diversity, but build a unified structure over it.” The Ambassador of Austria gives an update on the European Union and where Austria stands as a current member. Despite declining indigenous populations, combined with increased immigration, integration and union was the underlying theme of Nowotny’s speech, detailing the EU’s recent progress as a political organization.

Austrian Embassy, Washington, D.C.

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Anchorage Edition: May 30, 2008

Fri, May 30, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Meetings to discuss the AGIA proposal
Governor Palin vetoes $268 million in legislative appropriations
State benefits to high oil prices
David Cuddy challenges Senator Stevens in Republican Primary
University of Alaska dropout numbers
Trouble at the Department of Corrections

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Stage Talk: The Three Barons Renaissance Fair

Fri, May 30, 2008

Director of the tomato wives, Megan Bladow and Shane Mitchell from The Three Barons Renaissance Fair are the guests this week on Stage Talk. The 15th annual fair will be held June 7, 8, 14 and 15 at the Tozier Dog Track in Anchorage. Fair goers can look forward to food, fun, festivities and flying fruit!

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: The Three Barons Renaissance Fair

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School district’s staff diversity numbers improving

Fri, May 30, 2008

2007-2008 ASD WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Employees (all levels): 6383

Chart 1, ASD Diversity Plan

The Anchorage School District’s efforts to have a more racially and ethnically diverse staff is making progress, although it’s a slow process and one containing several challenges.

Anchorage School District Diversity Plan (PDF)

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Food Bank’s summer meals for kids bigger, but still can’t meet need

Thu, May 29, 2008

Summertime normally means more activities for Anchorage families. Unfortunately, one of those activities involves families seeking meals for children unable to participate school term breakfast and lunch programs. KSKA’s Len Anderson reports on the Food Bank’s summer meals for kids.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Off Mic: AWAC Presents returns in September

Thu, May 29, 2008

The Ambassador of Austria, Eva Nowotny followed by assistant professor, Dr. Mia Bloom will complete the first season of AWAC Presents on KSKA – Anchorage. Listen for Eva Notwotny on Friday, May 30th and the final episode of AWAC Presents with Dr. Bloom on Friday, June 6th at 8:00 PM. KSKA began recording the Alaska World Affairs Council at the Hilton Anchorage and producing AWAC Presents in November 2007. BBC World Service will replace AWAC Presents Friday nights at 8:00, beginning on June 13th. AWAC Presents will return to KSKA for a second season of speakers from around the globe when the council resumes in September 2008. If you missed any shows this season, listen online!

Auto accident causes students to push for lower speeds

Wed, May 28, 2008

In April an East High student was seriously injured crossing Northern Lights Boulevard. The accident has prompted some east side students to try and slow traffic by the high school.

ASD: Hazardous Transportation Committee

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Way Up North

Wed, May 28, 2008

Filmmaker, Levi Taylor and Director of Photography, Mike Collier sit down with ARRR hosts Sandy and Dick to talk about shooting Way Up North, an Alaskan short film. This “action-adventure, musical” will feature over 200 local Alaskans.
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