Leaked: The Internet must go!

Hey! Are you on the internet right now? Of course you are! Then you should definitely check out this amazing video about what the internet companies are planning. This move could hurt both consumers and content creators--but of course would be a huge windfall for internet providers.

How weathly are Americans?

The disparity in wealth between the richest one percent of Americans and the bottom 80 percent has grown exponentially over the last thirty years — but the video, posted by user politizane and relying on data from a popular Mother Jones post, focuses on the difference between the ideal disparity that Americans would like to see and the reality.

Tax the Rich

So long! It's been fun.

Dear listeners,

In July 2011 I started a new job teaching Italian at Kansas State University. In some ways this was a return to my roots, as I taught English as a Foreign Language for 17 years in Italy. Now I am teaching English speakers Italian. I've come full circle.

This coming full circle also means the end of an attempt on my part to start a new career in my 50s. Sadly, as much as I tried to bring community radio to Manhattan, I was not successful. So I have decided to dedicate my energy and time to my first love, being an educator.

The archive of my shows will remain active - there's a lot of great content in the shows. So I hope you continue to listen and enjoy them.

Once again thank you for your support and encouragement over the five years the show was on the air. I know many feel that my program needs to be on the air and I agree with you that a diversity of voices is sorely lacking in the local media. But alas, it is not I who will bring that diversity. It will have to be someone else.

Christopher E. Renner

14 May 2008

Articles of possible interest...

Scott Ritter on Opposing War with Iran
The Chicago City Council is debating a resolution urging the Illinois congressional delegation to oppose a war with Iran. Scott Ritter, who has been called as an expert witness on the matter, explains why the resolution should be supported—and not just by the citizens of Chicago.
For full article go to: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20080511_taking_a_stand_against_war/

Robert Scheer on Torture
"The Tortured Law on Torture" -- Ah yes, those torture confessions have proved so useful. That, at least, was the claim of our president in justifying one of the most egregious assaults ever on this nation’s commitment to the rule of law. But now comes news that charges have been dropped against the so-called Sept. 11 attacks’ 20th hijacker, one of dozens so identified, because the “evidence” he supplied under torture and later recanted is not credible enough to go to trial.
For full article go to:
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20080513_the_tortured_law_on_torture/

Wind Can Supply 20 Percent of US Electricity
Washington Post Staff Writer , Tuesday, May 13, 2008; Page D07
The Washington Post's Steven Mufson writes: "The Energy Department said yesterday that the United States has the ability to meet 20 percent of its electricity-generation needs with wind by 2030, enough to displace 50 percent of natural gas consumption and 18 percent of coal consumption."

For full article go to:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/12/AR2008051202596.html

Breaking news from The Onion...

30 Years Of Man's Life Disappear In Mysterious 'Kansas Rectangle'
While traveling across the 'Kansas Rectangle" former Chicagoan Kevin Corcoran suddenly vanished into the eerie region 30 years ago this week, never to return.
For full article go to:
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/30_years_of_mans_life_disappear_in?utm_source=EMTF_Onion

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