http://kska.org Anchorage, Alaska - FM 91.1 Fri, 09 May 2008 21:00:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Music Machine has been teaching music and movement to Anchorage's youth since 1982. Director, Janet Carr-Campbell talks about upcoming auditions in May and performances at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts this August. Plus, TBA Theatre presents an all original adaption of the classic fairytale, Hansel and Gretel ... http://kska.org/2008/05/09/stage-talk-the-music-machine-hansel-and-gretel-the-musical/ The Anchorage Assembly has approved curbside recycling, but only for a minority of Solid Waste Service customers, the city-owned garbage operation. Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageDownload Standard PodcastShareThis http://kska.org/2008/05/08/city-to-try-curb-side-recycling/ Anchorage Assembly member Sheila Selkregg will be the guest this week on Community Forum. Join host Nellie Moore for a look at Ms. Selkregg's priorities and goals as an assembly member and local politician. ADN: Politics video - Sheila Selkregg (March 2007) HOST: Nellie Moore, independent journalist GUESTS: Sheila Selkregg, vice chair, Anchorage ... http://kska.org/2008/05/07/community-forum-sheila-selkregg/ Future Port of Anchorage Within hours of an opinion piece in Monday's Anchorage Daily News against the scope of the city's port expansion, Port Director - and former governor--William Sheffield gave a project update. Sheffield's talk before the Chamber of Commerce was previously scheduled, but some of his ... http://kska.org/2008/05/06/sheffield-defends-port-project/ Matanuska Valley residents could see a tax levy increase this year. The proposed Matanuska Susitna Borough budget for fiscal 2009 shows a small jump in the mill rate, which Borough officials attribute to a slowdown in Valley growth. APRN's Ellen Lockyer spoke with Mat- Su Borough manager John ... http://kska.org/2008/05/06/proposed-mat-su-budget-contains-tax-increase/ Whether its a bunion or just a blister, take a step in the right direction and ask the expert. Local podiatrist, Dr. Ken Swayman joins host Dr. Woodard in the studio to answer questions concerning foot health. In addition to his private practice in podiatry in Anchorage, Dr. Swayman is ... http://kska.org/2008/05/05/line-one-podiatry/ Here's the music playlist from the May 4, 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 ... http://kska.org/2008/05/04/algo-nuevo-may-4-2008/ Here's the music playlist from the May 4, 2008 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist Name Album Title CD Label Links How excellent and civilized are we! The Preserves Wounded Dove: Alaskans Sing of War and Peace www.vfpjuneau.org Down in my heart Robin Dale Ford Down ... http://kska.org/2008/05/04/traveling-music-may-4-2008/ Here's the music playlist from the May 3, 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 112 Anywhere Promo Only Urban Radio January 1999 After 7 Can't Stop Earth Wind And Fire Let's Groove Let's Groove Donell Jones In The Hood (Remix) My Heart MFSB My Mood Love Is ... http://kska.org/2008/05/03/soul-to-soul-may-3-2008/ Here's the music playlist from the May 3, 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 Nappy Brown Keep On Pleasing You Long Time Coming Blind Pig Nappy Brown Long Time Coming Long Time Coming Blind Pig Nappy Brown Who Long Time Coming Blind Pig Roomful of Blues New ... http://kska.org/2008/05/03/the-twilight-show-may-3-2008/ The self-described "Bedouin version of Crocodile Dundee," Ismail Khaldi arrived in the United States after the outbreak of the second intifada in 2000. Khaldi is the first Bedouin Consul from Israel and the first Muslim to rise through the ranks of the Israeli foreign service. As the Deputy Consul ... http://kska.org/2008/05/02/awac-presents-ismail-khaldi/ 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: Online politics of the campaign trail. Rep. Don Young defends his behavior in the Coconut Road controvery. Former Fairbanks Mayor Jim Hayes is sentenced on corruption ... http://kska.org/2008/05/02/anchorage-edition-may-2-2008/ The March sisters gather around their mother. Alora Zulliger (seated far left) and Kaitlyn Miller (standing far right) reenacted their favorite scene on Stage Talk. Photo by John Harris The story of Little Women is Louisa May Alcott's most famous novel, interweaving the lives of the March girls. Kaitlyn Miller who ... http://kska.org/2008/05/02/stage-talk-little-women/ Tuesday night the Parks and Recreation department released its 2008 Fee schedule to the Anchorage Assembly. As the members discovered, the agenda item was to notify them of changes, not to seek the body's approval. Comparison: Current v. Proposed Parks and Recreation Fees - Fall 2005 - 2008 (PDF) Len Anderson, ... http://kska.org/2008/05/01/anchorage-parks-and-recreation-service-area-presents-new-fees/ Anchorage botanist, Verna Pratt joins host Nellie Moore. Ms. Pratt is one of the most highly respected authorities on Alaskan wildflowers. She has published several books widely available throughout Alaska today. This week on Community Forum, Verna Pratt answers your questions on identifying and using Alaska wildflowers in your ... http://kska.org/2008/04/30/community-forum-alaska-wildflowers/ The building that failed as a shopping mall is perfect for a town center.  At least that's the contention of those backing the project...and last night, the Anchorage Assembly unanimously agreed. Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageDownload Standard PodcastShareThis http://kska.org/2008/04/30/eagle-river-realizes-town-center-goal/ Yesterday about three hundred people gathered at St. Anthony's Church for a dialogue on racism in Anchorage. The discussion ranged from community wide responses to the much more personal. Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageDownload Standard PodcastShareThis http://kska.org/2008/04/29/dialogue-on-race-and-diversity-produces-personal-challenges/ Anchorage is stepping up its anti-scofflaw efforts with an awareness campaign designed to discomfort the city's leading negligent drivers...and in some cases, those who provide them vehicles. Municipality of Anchorage: Scofflaw Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageDownload Standard PodcastShareThis http://kska.org/2008/04/28/city-increases-pressure-on-perpetually-reckless-drivers/ This week Dr. Woodard explores the rationale behind the regulations and recommendations on child passenger safety. What are Alaska's laws on child safety seats? What are the "best practices" regarding child passenger safety?  Two local experts, Gordon Glaser and Peggy Hayashi join Dr. Woodard in the studio to answer your ... http://kska.org/2008/04/28/line-one-child-passenger-safety/ Here's the music playlist from the April 27, 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 ... http://kska.org/2008/04/27/algo-nuevo-april-27-2008/ Here's the music playlist from the April 27, 2008 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Around Him Lucky Blue Tannis Slimmon I'm On Fire In Good We Trust Harry Manx and Kevin Breit Old Friend Deeper Still Julie Kerr My Faithful Brown-eyed Girl Mary Ann Kennedy and Na Seoid Mary ... http://kska.org/2008/04/27/something-different-april-27-2008/ Here's the music playlist from the April 26, 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 Warren G Havin Thangs MJ Music Diana Ross Missing You Webbie and LeToya Luckett I Miss You Urban Radio April 2008 Ying Yang Twins By Myself Maxi Priest Back Together Again Lil ... http://kska.org/2008/04/26/soul-to-soul-april-26-2008/ Here's the music playlist from the April 26, 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 Michael Burkes Love Disease Iron Man Alligator Michael Burkes Strange Feeling Iron Man Alligator Michael Burkes No More Crying Iron Man Alligator Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King Don't Lose My Number Blood ... http://kska.org/2008/04/26/the-twilight-show-april-26-2008/ Anchorage got a rude surprise today. It started off innocently enough. The white stuff melted on contact with pavement that had been warmed in recent weeks by strong sunshine and temperatures well above freezing. But winter's not going down without a fight. Here's a little snow video from just outside the KSKA ... http://kska.org/2008/04/25/snow-really-on-april-25th-come-on/ While we may worry about tomorrow's food or gasoline prices, there are other more significant events taking place in the world around us, according to Robert Ebel. The senior adviser for the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns, "the 2020's will likely emerge as decade of maximum geopolitical danger" ... http://kska.org/2008/04/25/awac-presents-robert-ebel/