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WSLR News March 28, 2008
A report on the Florida Department of Health's draft study on the Tallevast water-pollution problem. The state made an error that Tallevast residents caught before it hurth them badly.Susan Ray stole $6-million from the Gasparilla Inn. She's going to prison for ten years, now the Inn lawyers are wondering where the money is stashed.Don't criticize someone unless you know what you're talking about. Case in point - Sen. John McCain's teeth. Sarasota veteran Richard Swier straightened ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News March 21, 2008
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WSLR News submitted Friday, March 14, 2008
Dr. Ken Edelin was a young, black doctor who arrived in Boston in 1971 to do his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston City Hospital. In January of 1975, he was put on trial for murder. He tells his story to a gathering of Sarasota Democrats.Dr. Edelin has written the book "Broken Justice"
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WSLR News submitted March 6, 2008
Listen to Lou Columbo's shocking stories of what teens are doing on the Internet for fun; they're dying. You can view these videos at The Passage Group. Be prepared. These videos are not for children.Also today, listen to Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink whip up the Democrats at the annual Sarasota Kennedy-King dinner held at Michael's on East. Some say she could make a run for governor or senate someday.And dozens of Democrats vied for the opportunity to represent Flori ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Florida State Representative Keith Fitzgerald
Kennedy-Kind Dinner presenatation to Sarasota County Democratic Club Sunday, March 2, 2008District 69 state representative Keith Fitzgerald calls himself "pragmatic and tough minded". He has a Ph.D. in political science and is good atxplaining what really is going on in state government. The Pelican Press says, "Keith has an amazing understanding of the bedrock issues." Listen here and judge for yourself.Click here for his website.
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Florida State Sen. Dave Aronberg
Kennedy - King Dinner presentation, recorded Sunday March 2, 2008 Michael's on East to the Sarasota County Democratic Party.At 36, State Senator Dave Aronberg is the youngest member of the Florida State Senate.He grew up in South Florida and attended public schools. He graduated Harvard Law School in 1996. After working with Sen. Bill Nelson, Aronberg ran for State Senate and was elected in 2002 representing Sentate District 27 -- Palm Beach County through Glades, Hendry and Char ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News submitted Feb 29, 2008
Listen to candidates come before the Sarasota Veterans Commision. Judge Silvertooth has a story. Also, Van Wezel is losing money. Hear some of the reasons why. And listen to speaker talk about Greenland's melting ice cap.
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Amory Lovins speaks to Get Empowered forum
Amory Lovins is Rocky Mountain Institute Cofounder, Chairman, and Chief Scientist. The Wall Street Journal named Mr. Lovins one of thirty-nine people worldwide "most likely to change the course of business in the '90s"; Newsweek has praised him as "one of the Western world's most influential energy thinkers"; and Car magazine ranked him the twenty-second most powerful person in the global automotive industry.Rocky Mountain InstituteGet Empowered
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WSLR News Submitted Feb. 15, 2008
US Sen. Bob Graham speaks to USF
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The full Committee on House Administration task force hearing
This is the hearing held Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 in Washington D.C. Government Accountability Office investigators say they found no problem with Sarasota's iVotronic touchscreen voting machines. The hearing was held by the Committee on House Administration.MajorityMinority•Rep. Robert A. Brady, PA-1Chairman•Rep. Vernon Ehlers, MI-3Ranking Member•Rep. Zoe Lofgren, CA-16 Vice-Chairwoman•Rep. Dan Lungren, CA-3•Rep. Michael Capuano, MA-8•Rep. Kevin McCarthy, CA-22•Rep. Charles Gonzalez, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News submitted Feb. 8, 2008
Federal investigators say they found no problem with Sarasota's iVotronic touch-screen voting machines. We have the congressional hearing held Friday, Feb. 8. Then we'll get reaction from Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent and Florida Fair Elections found Susan Pynchon. Even the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee called WSLR to talk about the case.Then we'll have some fun and head out to a Super Tuesday event. That's where we ran into democrat Barry Sulliva ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The full lecture by Charles Webel, PhD., Jan. 30, 2008
This is the full presentation by Charles Webel (pronounced Vay-bell) at the Quaker Meeting House in Sarasota January 29, 2008.He talks about changing terrorism using non-violence. The talk includes discussion of the following proverbs:"A weapon is an enemy, even to its owner." -- Turkish proverb"You have all the watches, but we have all the time." -- Afgan proverb"Have compassion with your enemy." -- Robert McNamara"What can be done against force, without force?" -- Cicero
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WSLR News submitted Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Dr. Charles Webel takes issue with the following definition of terrorism as written in Title 22 of the United States Code, Section 2656f(d):The term "terrorism" means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience.Dr. Webel is a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Peace and Conflict Studies. He spoke to an audience gathered at The Sarasota Peace Education and Act ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
RTNDA Entry - Baby Boomer Appreciation Day
This is not for you podcast listeners. You've heard this report before on June 21, 2007. This is for the RTNDA folks who might want to listen to it here.
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WSLR News submitted Friday, Jan., 25, 2008
Floridians face some big issues come Tuesday, January 29th. We'll go to the streets to see what people think of the presidential candidiates and the proposal to alter property taxes.The proposed property tax amendment (Amendment 1) would do four things:1. Grant an additional $25,000 homestead exemption2. Cap the growth in taxable value for non-homesteaded propoerty at 10% a year3. Grant a $25,000 tangible propoerty tax exemption to non-homesteade businesses and landlords.4. Allow h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News submitted Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Maybe our best show ever!Orange Ridge Elementary School principal Wendy Herrera talks about where her students are at a year after the tragic gang-shooting of one of her students.Sarasota city planners hold a workshop about a portion of the master plan which calls for trimming the foliage downtown.Asolo Rep Managing Director Linda DiGabriele talks about the importance of good theatre for children and what Lee Peterson's generous gift to mean to the company.Sen. Lisa Carlton explain ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Jan. 4 and Mon., Jan. 7, 2008
Today we present a capsule of the World Peace Day cerimoinies at St. Boniface Church New Year's Day.Jan Roberts -- Earth CharterBruce Gagnon -- The Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in SpaceSamar JarrahPeace Education and Action CenterSouthwest Florida Coalition for Peace and Justice
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Dr. Will Tuttle's full presentation
REPAIRED -- THIS WILL NOW PLAY. Dr. Will Tuttle spoke in Sarasota on Thursday, Dec., 20, 2007 at the Quaker Meeting House. Tuttle delivered an upbeat message about the positive aspects of going vegan.WARNING: Aspects of Tuttle's talk may be upsetting for children or those who love animals.
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Bruce Gagnon's presentation Jan., 1, 2008
REPAIRED -- THIS WILL NOW PLAY. This is Bruce Gagnon's talk for the World Day of Peace gathering at St. Boniface Church at Siesta Key, Fla. It's entitled "Militarization of Space and Nuclear Power".The event was sponsored by the Southwest Coalition for Peace and Justice.
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WSLR News for Fri., Dec. 21 & Mon. Dec. 24, 2007
A special presentation -- how to foster peace in your own life. Dr. Will Tuttle has authored a book called The World Peace Diet. In it, he describes the connection between sluaghterhouses and war, between fat animals and human obesity, and between vegan living and peace. Visit Dr. Tuttle's website to buy a book or see what others are saying about this controversial topic that society doesn't want to talk about.
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WSLR News for Fri. Dec. 14 & Mon. Dec 17, 2007
Greenpeace rallies sunbathers at the beach. A retired Washington reporter tells what he saw and what we should look for in our preidents.
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WSLR News for Friday Dec. 3 and Mon. Dec. 6 2007
On today's newscast a report on Sarasota's efforts on the global warming front.
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WSLR News for Fri., Nov. 30 and Mon. Dec. 3, 2007
This is a NEW broadcast. Listen to Stuart DeCew and Ed Rosenthal talk about the link between fertilizers and Red Tide. The talk comes as Sarasota begins phasing in its new fertilizer-use ordinance.It's a lively talk, full good information.
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WSLR News for Fri., Nov. 22 and Mon. Nov. 25
This is a re-broadcast of a show we produced last year about racism and what some courageous people did about it in the 1960s. John Kennedy was elected president, but he wasn't doing enough to support the rights of African Americans in the Deep South. Citizens saw this and forced Kennedy to take notice and do something to integrate schools, buses, lunch-counters etc.Waves of black and white people boarded buses and simply rode them through the South. They put their lives in danger ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Nov. 9 & Mon. Nov. 13
Listen to Aiden Delgado talk about the morality of war in this presentation recorded in October 2007.Thanks to the Sarasota Democratic Club!
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WSLR News for Fri., Oct. 26 and Mon., Oct. 29
This is the Florida Media Project's First Media Reform Conference held at New College Oct. 5, 2007.This is also a fund-raising newscast. The entire newscast is about 24 minutes long. There's a break at 10:45 to go to the studio live. My out-cue for the first break is, "You're listening to news on WSLR. I'm Alex Newberry."I have about 30 seconds of music. So, if you can pause the playback and resume it, you'll never be more than 20 seconds away from the 2nd half of the show startin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Oct. 19 and Mon. Oct. 22The Florida Legislature is considering extending the Wild & Scenic protections for the Myakka River north to Manatee County and south to Charlotte County. In Sarasota County there's a 220 foot zone on either side of the river subject to certain regulations designed to protect the health of the river. This week Manatee County farmers and ranchers stepped forward to say no to that idea. Placing a restriction across their private property would hurt their commercial operations. Besides, they s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Oct. 12&Mon. Oct. 15News in stereo. Now that's a concept. We'll let you experience the opening of Payne Park, the greeting of a delegation from China and the new voting machines. Strap on the headphones. This is going to be fun.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Oct. 4&Mon. Oct. 7On today's show, you'll hear Indy-Media journalist Isabel Maioriello-Gallus report on the Coalition for Immokalee Workers' protest in Sarasota. Also a report today on the Sarasota County NAACP 22nd Annual Freedom Awards Banquet. Henry "Hank" Battie served as Master of Cerimonies. The highest honor went to Carlton E. Shelley.Fire Safety is on the mind of Sarasota County Fire Marshall Jane Ross. She'll reveal the surprising reason most house fires start in the kitchen.Sarasota City Commissio ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Sept. 29&Mon., Oct. 1Today on WSLR News: Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, Port Manatee Director Steve Tyndall, Asolo Rep "A Tale of Two Cities" director Michael Edwards, composer and lyricist Jill Santoriello, State Senate candidiate Nancy Detert, Mayor Lou Ann Palmer, County Commissioner Nora Patterson and much more.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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WSLR News for Fri., Sept. 21&Mon. Sept. 24Manasota 88's Glenn Compton updates us on FPL's Bobwhite power-line project and other environmental concerns. Ishmael Katz takes us to the 15th Annual Coastal Clean-up.And John Restivo tells New College students to never give up hope. Restivo was wrongly convicted of raping and mudering a 16-year-old teenage girl. After 18 years in prison he's out and talking about what happened.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Sept. 14&Mon. Sept. 17Violent dog terrorizes neighborhood, authorities powerless.Kathy Dent says Sarasota voters are going to be busy studying issues.County Commissioners see a tax revolt coming.Sarasota Bradenton airport traffic is up to pre9/11 levels.How angry are local Republicans at the treatment General David Petraeus got from Sen. Hillary Clinton? Plenty mad.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
NOT NEWS!!! (personal post for Claire) The Battle of HastingsHere is New College students reenacting The Battle of Hastings.(No students were killed in the mock-up of this battle. ;)Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Sept. 7&Mon., Sept. 10WSLR News -- Adam Tebrugge challenges the death penalty, and Aidan Delgado talks about peace.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Aug. 31&Mon. Sept. 3Veterans for Common Sense, LPFM bill, Coastal Clean-up, Sarasota Memorial HospitalOn this week's show, a presentation by the executive director of Veterans for Common Sense Paul Sullivan. He says the casualties from the Iraq and Afganistan Wars are three times higher than people suspect. Sullivan says the figures come directly from the Department of Defense.Also today, a sound experiment by Sarasota Memorial Hospital seems to have quited down the neighbors. CEO Gwen McKenzie says SMH will s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Veterans for Common Sense event with Paul SullivanThis is a recording of the 90 minute presentation by Paul Sullivan, the Executive Director of Veterans for Common Sense. He spoke to an audience at the Newtown Community Center August 28th in Sarasota.An edited version of this presentation will be part of the WSLR News on Friday (available here by 2 p.m. 8/31/07)Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Aug. 24 and Mon. Aug. 27On WSLR News today.Senator Bill Nelson talks about the War in Iraq and what's being done to help wounded veterans transition from the battlefield to the Veterans Administration.The Sarasota City Commission decides on a 3-2 vote to keep the approval process for Sarasota Memorial Hospital's new doctor's tower local rather in Tallahassee.Beverly Templeton with the Climate Project presents a slide show on global warming to a group at the Selby Library. To link up with local people reducing carb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri. Aug. 17&Mon. Aug. 20On today's WSLR News:Christine Jennings answers questions about her payroll tax problems. A group gathers to trade ideas about what to do about the lack of development on the North Trail.Ishmael Katz brings attention to the problem of storm-water drainage.And we talk to Cortez fish captain Mark Ibasfalen about the upside-down jellyfish that's appeared in numbers in the bay's salt flats.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Aug. 10 and Mon., Aug. 13, 2007Today on WSLR News: Code Pink Women for Peace sat down with Sen. Bill Nelson this week. Lydia Vickers says the Senator nearly took control of the meeting, but they were ready for him. The goal is to get Nelson to become part of a 67-vote, veto-proof majority to bring an end to the War in Iraq. Also today, Sarasota city and county voters will decide whether their commissions will need a "super-majority" to approve changes to the Comp Plan. The Sarasota Observer’s Roger Druin will tell us wh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., Aug. 3 and Mon. Aug. 6Today on WSLR News, we start with Christine Jennings. The 13th District Congressional candidiate finds herself being called a hypocrit for pointing out tax problems with other people, while she had tax problems of her own. We'll talk with Jan Schneider and Republican Party of Florida's Erin VanSickle.Also today a story from Sam Greenspan on a free source of stuff for college students, or anyone else who's willing to get a little dirty. It's you local Dumpster.A large affordable housing comp ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., July 27 and Mon., July 30This week on WSLR News: A food fight has broken out between the Sarasota County School Board and the Sarasota City Commission over the moving of a sewage lift station to school property. The City thought it was a done deal; the School Board felt cornered and cancelled a meeting. Newtown has been the focus of much attention this week. Police Chief Peter Abbott says repeat offenders are making it tough to maintain calm. Residents say, if you get the criminals out, they have a great communi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., July 20 and Mon., July 23 2007From $6-miilion embezzled from the Gasparilla Inn to $6-million in cuts from the Sarasota City budget. We're talking big bucks on today's newscast. Gary Dutery, Editor of the the Boca Beacon, fills us in on the charges hotel controller Susan Ray wroteherself checks of $50,000 every pay period for four years.The Sarasota City Commission spent the week listening to interim City Manager Peter Schneider and Finance Director Gib Mitchell. They didn't like what they heard --- Tallahassee says cit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., July 13&Mon., July 16State Representatives Keith Fitzgerald and Ron Reagan are joined by State Senator Mike Bennett in apologizing for an underperforming tax-reform package passed during the special session. Bennett has a startling revelation about the powers of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House. Don't cross these people or you will have no phone, no staff and no office. You'll be meeting your constituents in the hallway or your car.The Sarasota County Commission continues to revise their fertil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., July 6 and Mon. July 9New York Times Associate Editorial Page Editor Robery Semple speaks in Sarasota on the future of newspapers.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WSLR News for Fri., June 29&Mon., July 2Sarasota Memorial Hospital wants to move its cooling towers to the Osprey Avenue side of its facility. Area residents are worried about the noise the towers will bring. CEO Gwen McKenzie has to think what's good for the neighborhood and the region.Recycling is a program we've all come to live with in Sarasota. But how well do we know it? Ishmael Katz looks into how far recycling can be taken.Thieves are busy looking to steal your identity. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum came to Sara ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Oral Arguments RebuttalPeter Antonacci takes the final five minutes.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Oral Arguments #3Tom Shults represents the Sarasota Alliance for Fair ElectionsListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Oral Arguments 2nd D. Court AppealPeter Antonucci argues on behalf of Florida Secretary of State Sue Cobb / Kurt Browning at the 2nd District Court of Appeal Wed., June 20, 2007 Case No. 20006-CA-7727NCListen | Listen in your iPhone |
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