IM hearing continued; new vehicle safety ordinance introduced

Thu, Jun 26, 2008

The Anchorage Assembly heard from only four people last night on the proposed restoration of the municipal vehicle Inspection/Maintenance or IM Test. That wasn’t due to a lack of interest, but rather to some last minute “title tweaking.”

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: We’re in weekend

Wed, Jun 25, 2008

Anchorage’s celebration of 50 years of Alaska Statehood kicks off Friday. Event coordinators, Tennys Owens and Darl Schaaff discuss planning the celebration, including the “Operation Gratitude” concert with Wynnona Judd, ther Arctic Thunder Air Show at Elmendorf Air Force Base and family festivities happening downtown.

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Community Forum: Gardening with Jeff Lowenfels

Wed, Jun 25, 2008

Summers are short in Alaska, so gardeners must be resourceful. On Community Forum, host Nellie Moore grills gardening aficionado, Jeff Lowenfels.

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District to appeal finding in autistic case

Tue, Jun 24, 2008

How much say should parents have when determining the educational program of their autistic child? It’s a question that’s put two parents and the Anchorage School District into federal court.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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CIRI Corporation pursing Anchorage retailing centers and renewable energy investments

Mon, Jun 23, 2008

Wind energy and commercial development are just two new ventures that Cook Inlet Region Incorporated has embarked on in the Anchorage and South Central Alaska. Today one of CIRI’s leaders described some of the company’s current projects to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Line One: Savant Syndrome

Mon, Jun 23, 2008

While there is as yet no over-arching theory to explain all instances of Savant Syndrome, more progress has been made in better understanding this condition in the past 15 years, than in the prior 100. In his book, Extraordinary People: Understanding the Savant Syndrome Dr. Darold Treffert defines Savant Syndrome as a “rare, but extraordinary, condition in which persons with serious mental disabilities, including autistic disorder, have some ‘island of genius’ that stands in marked, incongruous contrast to overall handicap.” Dr. Darold Treffert has studied Savant Syndrome as a psychiatrist for over 35 years and is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert on this extraordinary condition. Today on Line One with Dr. Woodard, Darold Treffert shares his findings and takes your questions .

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Algo Nuevo: June 22, 2008

Sun, Jun 22, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the June 22, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo@kska.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title

Samba pa ti
Santana
Greatest Hits

El Gancho
Little Joe Y La Familia
Greatest Hits

Something Different: June 22, 2008

Sun, Jun 22, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the June 22, 2008 edition of Something Different with Betsy.

All tracks played are listed below in the following format:

Song Title
Album Title
Artist Name

Lord Lay My Body Down
The Arrival
Neville K.

My Body Moves
Lucky Blue
Tannis Slimmon
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The Twilight Show: June 21, 2008

Sat, Jun 21, 2008

Here’s the music playlist from the June 21, 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

Teresa James
All Time Low
The Bottom Line
New Light

Teresa James
I Do My Drinking On The Weekend
The Bottom Line
New Light
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Anchorage Edition: June 20, 2008

Fri, Jun 20, 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: