By now, you’ve all probably heard of the new book by former white house spokesman Scott McClellan, where he states — among many things — that the white house was dishonest about leading the country into Iraq
Exclusive: McClellan whacks Bush, White House
[politico, free]
Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan writes in a surprisingly scathing [...]
So, I have been quite remiss in posting the podcasts recently. Apologies to anyone who’s been looking for them. The most efficient thing seems to be to post several episodes in one post. Here are the overdue episodes:
3/24/08: Riot costs — A Valentine’s Day riot has created liability that is still unresolved
3/31/08: GovDocs –The Evergreen [...]
ER-3-24-08_Riot_Costs.mp3 [4:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download ER-3-31-08-GovDocs.mp3 [5:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download ER-4-14-08-Elections.mp3 [5:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download ER-4-21-08-SA-Survey.mp3 [5:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download ER-5-5-08-Elections.mp3 [5:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadStephen Hawking in hunt for Africa’s hidden talent
[Times Online UK, free, no registration required]
Professor Stephen Hawking, who has devoted his career to finding the origins
of the universe, is to begin a new search – for Africa’s answer to Einstein.
Despite suffering from motor neurone disease which has left him almost
completely paralysed, Hawking, 66, has made [...]
The New York Times notices steampunk!
Their take on it? “Oh those wacky kids…!”
Still, it’s kinda funny and it does have a couple of cool visuals. But it does reek dangerously of shark-jumping.
Robert Wright for The New York Times
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The City of Tacoma is developing a juried catalog of Tacoma artist-made objects that may be purchased and presented to representatives of our Sister Cities and International Dignitaries. Artwork in the catalog must be available for purchase as the need arises. For more information, please check out the Call [...]
Just a few excerpts….
Inmate Count in U.S. Dwarfs Other Nations’
By ADAM LIPTAK
[nytimes.com, free, registration may be required]
The United States has less than 5 percent of the world’s population. But it has almost a quarter of the world’s prisoners.
Indeed, the United States leads the world in producing prisoners, a reflection of a relatively recent and now [...]
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Just a friendly reminder to all Washington state readers, Washington State has two cell-phone related driving laws going into effect in 2008. EHB 1214 is a complete ban on text messaging and took effect on January 1st, 2008. The other new driving law, going into effect in July 1, 2008, is the hands-free law (ESSB 5037). This law prohibits the use of a wireless device such as a cell-phone being held to your ear while you are driving. Unlike the text messaging ban, you are allowed to use your cell-phone if the communication is made using hands-free device such as a Bluetooth headset or wired headset.
Like many of the other driving laws across the United States there are exceptions during emergency situations or for on-duty public safety personnel. This is a secondary enforcement law, which means that you will only receive a ticket if you have been pulled over for another driving violation. This infraction is not placed on your driving record or reportable to employers or insurance companies.
Keywords:cellphones, Current Events, government, law, Technology, traffic Washington Statechord @ June 24, 2008
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On Monday, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) submitted a resolution calling for Pres. Bush’s impeachment. The resolution was read for a second time on the House floor last night.
You can read the congressional record, watch Kucinich on the floor of the House or see more stories at today’s http://www.c-span.org/. No editorializing here. Just some news worth mentioning. See more at C-span or your preferred news organization.
chord @ June 11, 2008
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Four more for you here, and that’s the run of The Evergreen Report. I graduate June 13 and won’t have time for much broadcasting. I may turn up filling-in from time to time, as I do enjoy radio.
Our final four episodes:
From 5/12/08, TESC Network Services System Administrator explains what record companies are looking for when they contact the college about digital piracy.
From 5/19/08, before the sit-in, some SDS folks came up to the studio to talk about the suspension and their ideas in rsponse to it.
From 5/26/08, Talcott Broadhead, recently hired coordinator of Evergreen’s Office of Sexual Assault Prevention, or OSAP, talks about the services the office provides, and upcoming events on campus.
Finally, 6/2/08, Evergreen alumni and Olympia comics maven, Chelsea Baker, talks about the Olympia Comics Festival, happening June 7.
About The Evergreen Report
The Evergreen Report is a new program on KAOS 89.3 FM in Olympia, WA, appearing Monday mornings, before Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman
Produced at The Evergreen State College, The Evergreen Report is a weekly news program that examines events going on at the Evergreen campus. It also focuses on events at the campus that affect the community and events in the local area – Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, primarily – that affect life on campus. In only five minutes, host Christopher Hord tells you about a local issue or event, while students and local residents speak out in their own words.
Keywords:Broadcast, Current Events, Digital Media, donwloads, Journalism, KAOS, Olympia, Podcasts, radio, Technology The Evergreen State College The Evergreen Report, episode 10: Piracy [5:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download The Evergreen Report, episode 11: SDS [4:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download The Evergreen Report, episode 12: Office of Sexual Assault Prevention [5:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download The Evergreen Report, episode 13: Olympia Comics Festival [5:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloadchord @ June 5, 2008
