Our sister Kathleen Stephenson is looking for someone to take on KBOO's animal rights show. Read on:
Hi All,
Laurie Sonnenfeld has given up hosting Speaking of Animals, our current animal and animal rights show, which airs once a month. I am looking for a replacement host for that program.
I am posting the program opening on my office door, along with applications for hosting the show. I am also attaching the application to this email. To use it, you will probably need to print it and fill it out.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
The Speaking of Animals program is pre-empted this month, so the first show that is open is the May program, which would be Wednesday, May 28th, from 9:30-10AM.
Best,
Kathleen
(Go ahead and contact KBOO or Kathleen for that program application -- she is at amnews@kboo.org, or 503-231-8032.)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Our Sister Ariel is Looking for Portland Queer Experience Anthology Submissions....
Greetings--
I'm writing because I know that if you're not demographically inclined
to contribute a story to the book I'm working on, then you probably
know someone who is.
It's a PORTLAND QUEER collection -- true tales and fictions of queer
life in Portland, Oregon.
Please submit or spread the word!
This is going to be a delicious book that includes stories by Marc
Acito, Tom Spanbauer, Sarah Dougher, Nicole J. Georges, Dexter Flowers and
many others.
And I'm looking for more first-person literary narratives showcasing
the diversity, hilarity, and talent of emerging and established Portland
writers. Stories can be fiction or nonfiction, but should have a clear
Portland connection.
I'm looking for:
Experimental and traditional short stories / short memoirs featuring
queer characters
Character-driven literary narratives
Stories that mention specific Portland neighborhoods, landmarks,
haunts, or nearby destinations
Some comics/ fine arts/ illustrations/ graphic stories
Up to 5,000 words (shorter pieces welcome)
I'm not looking for:
Opinion essays on what it's like to be queer in Portland
How-to or travel pieces
And I'm not looking for trouble! Please be prepared to change the names
of the guilty.
Send submissions / questions to
Ariel Gore
arielfiona@gmail.com
Subject: Pdx Queer
I'm writing because I know that if you're not demographically inclined
to contribute a story to the book I'm working on, then you probably
know someone who is.
It's a PORTLAND QUEER collection -- true tales and fictions of queer
life in Portland, Oregon.
Please submit or spread the word!
This is going to be a delicious book that includes stories by Marc
Acito, Tom Spanbauer, Sarah Dougher, Nicole J. Georges, Dexter Flowers and
many others.
And I'm looking for more first-person literary narratives showcasing
the diversity, hilarity, and talent of emerging and established Portland
writers. Stories can be fiction or nonfiction, but should have a clear
Portland connection.
I'm looking for:
Experimental and traditional short stories / short memoirs featuring
queer characters
Character-driven literary narratives
Stories that mention specific Portland neighborhoods, landmarks,
haunts, or nearby destinations
Some comics/ fine arts/ illustrations/ graphic stories
Up to 5,000 words (shorter pieces welcome)
I'm not looking for:
Opinion essays on what it's like to be queer in Portland
How-to or travel pieces
And I'm not looking for trouble! Please be prepared to change the names
of the guilty.
Send submissions / questions to
Ariel Gore
arielfiona@gmail.com
Subject: Pdx Queer
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Story Assignment: Climate Change Proposals Will Harm Low-Income Households
Oregon Center for Public Policy
Media Advisory
April 17, 2008
For More Information Contact: (503) 873-1201
* Michael Leachman, Policy Analyst
* Chuck Sheketoff, Executive Director
Climate Change Proposals Will Harm Low-Income Households Unless Regional Effort Acts to Protect Vulnerable Households
OCPP submitted comments to the Western Climate Initiative urging the states participating in the regional effort to commit to fully shielding lower-income households from the impact of energy price increases resulting from climate change policies.
"Climate change policies should not push households deeper into poverty," said the public comment memo submitted by OCPP in collaboration with colleagues from California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington.
OCPP's comments drew on research showing that price increases resulting from capping carbon emissions would hit lower-income households the hardest, and offered overarching principles for developing effective and efficient policies for protecting these households from facing additional hardship as a result of carbon emissions caps.
Read Public comment on the Western Climate Initiative's April 2, 2008 "Draft Allocations Design Recommendations," (PDF) jointly submitted by OCPP and the California Budget Project, the Children's Action Alliance of Arizona, New Mexico Voices for Children, Voices for Utah Children, and the Washington State Budget & Policy Center.
Visit OCPP's new Climate Change Resource Center for additional information.
Media Advisory
April 17, 2008
For More Information Contact: (503) 873-1201
* Michael Leachman, Policy Analyst
* Chuck Sheketoff, Executive Director
Climate Change Proposals Will Harm Low-Income Households Unless Regional Effort Acts to Protect Vulnerable Households
OCPP submitted comments to the Western Climate Initiative urging the states participating in the regional effort to commit to fully shielding lower-income households from the impact of energy price increases resulting from climate change policies.
"Climate change policies should not push households deeper into poverty," said the public comment memo submitted by OCPP in collaboration with colleagues from California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington.
OCPP's comments drew on research showing that price increases resulting from capping carbon emissions would hit lower-income households the hardest, and offered overarching principles for developing effective and efficient policies for protecting these households from facing additional hardship as a result of carbon emissions caps.
Read Public comment on the Western Climate Initiative's April 2, 2008 "Draft Allocations Design Recommendations," (PDF) jointly submitted by OCPP and the California Budget Project, the Children's Action Alliance of Arizona, New Mexico Voices for Children, Voices for Utah Children, and the Washington State Budget & Policy Center.
Visit OCPP's new Climate Change Resource Center for additional information.
Story Assignment: Political Analysis on Nepalese Elections
Institute for Public Accuracy
915 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045
http://www.accuracy.org * ipa@accuracy.org
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Maoist Victory in Nepal
Interviews Available
AFP is reporting: "Nepal's Maoists, on track for victory in landmark elections, on Wednesday called on the country's embattled king to step down 'gracefully' or else face a humiliating eviction from his palace. "The call came as the former rebels maintained a strong lead in the count from last Thursday's vote on the impoverished country's political future.
"The Maoists so far look set to dominate a 601-seat assembly that will rewrite Nepal's constitution, and have said their first act will be to sack King Gyanendra and abolish his 240-year-old monarchy."
MARY DES CHENE, [in Nepal, nearly 10 hours ahead of U.S. ET] mdeschen@artsci.wustl.edu
Mary Des Chene is an anthropologist and editor of the journal Studies in Nepali History and Society. She is fluent in Nepali and has been conducting research in Nepal for more than two decades. She was interviewed Wednesday on Democracy Now! www.democracynow.org
PRAMOD PARAJULI, pramodp@pdx.edu,
http://www.piiecl.pdx.edu/community_partners/pramod_bio.htm
Professor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon,
Parajuli was born and raised in Nepal. He is founding executive director of the
Portland International Initiative for Leadership in Ecology, Culture
and Learning.
Parajuli said today: "I was last in Nepal at the end of 2006 and
met with those who will be in the new leadership. The U.S. government
should immediately withdraw its designation of the Maoists as 'terrorists' and
graciously welcome the people's verdict. ... It is natural that the
elites of Nepal are completely shocked and aghast at the new developments; the political class and the media expected the Maoists to come in third. ...
"This victory is partly a vote for the Maoists -- many think they
will do something good -- but it's largely a vote away from the other
parties, for they failed to meet raising expectations of the masses or
make any dent on the very entrenched unequal and unjust structure of
the Nepalese state. ..."
915 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045
http://www.accuracy.org * ipa@accuracy.org
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Maoist Victory in Nepal
Interviews Available
AFP is reporting: "Nepal's Maoists, on track for victory in landmark elections, on Wednesday called on the country's embattled king to step down 'gracefully' or else face a humiliating eviction from his palace. "The call came as the former rebels maintained a strong lead in the count from last Thursday's vote on the impoverished country's political future.
"The Maoists so far look set to dominate a 601-seat assembly that will rewrite Nepal's constitution, and have said their first act will be to sack King Gyanendra and abolish his 240-year-old monarchy."
MARY DES CHENE, [in Nepal, nearly 10 hours ahead of U.S. ET] mdeschen@artsci.wustl.edu
Mary Des Chene is an anthropologist and editor of the journal Studies in Nepali History and Society. She is fluent in Nepali and has been conducting research in Nepal for more than two decades. She was interviewed Wednesday on Democracy Now! www.democracynow.org
PRAMOD PARAJULI, pramodp@pdx.edu,
http://www.piiecl.pdx.edu/community_partners/pramod_bio.htm
Professor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon,
Parajuli was born and raised in Nepal. He is founding executive director of the
Portland International Initiative for Leadership in Ecology, Culture
and Learning.
Parajuli said today: "I was last in Nepal at the end of 2006 and
met with those who will be in the new leadership. The U.S. government
should immediately withdraw its designation of the Maoists as 'terrorists' and
graciously welcome the people's verdict. ... It is natural that the
elites of Nepal are completely shocked and aghast at the new developments; the political class and the media expected the Maoists to come in third. ...
"This victory is partly a vote for the Maoists -- many think they
will do something good -- but it's largely a vote away from the other
parties, for they failed to meet raising expectations of the masses or
make any dent on the very entrenched unequal and unjust structure of
the Nepalese state. ..."
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Story Assignment: Interview U.S. Rep. David Wu, D-Portland on Sci-Biz Initiative
FOR NEWS PLANNING
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Contact: Julia Louise Krahe
202-225-0855
******NEWS ADVISORY******
WU LEADS EFFORT TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Subcommittee Acts to Reauthorize SBIR/STTR
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu introduced H.R. 5789, the Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008, which reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) program. He will lead the House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation in marking up the bill tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:00 pm EST.
SBIR and STTR comprise the largest source of federal support for technological innovation in the private sector, providing over $2 billion annually to small, high-tech entrepreneurial companies that are creating revolutionary new technologies.
SBIR is designed to increase the participation of small, high-tech firms in federal research and development efforts. STTR provides funding for innovative technologies that have been developed by an eligible nonprofit research institution, such as a university, and are being commercialized in partnership with a small business.
H.R. 5789 reauthorizes SBIR and STTR through 2010, increases the percentage of research and development funds set aside for the program by participating federal agencies, and increases the size of available awards.
“This legislation is a fundamental part of Congress’ innovation agenda,” said Congressman Wu. “Reauthorizing SBIR and STTR will demonstrate our commitment to promoting the fundamental science and technology components that drive our global, innovation-based economy.”
WHAT: Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008 Markup
WHO: Congressman David Wu, Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 2:00 pm EST
WHERE: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
View live webcast at http://science.house.gov/
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Contact: Julia Louise Krahe
202-225-0855
******NEWS ADVISORY******
WU LEADS EFFORT TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Subcommittee Acts to Reauthorize SBIR/STTR
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman David Wu introduced H.R. 5789, the Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008, which reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) program. He will lead the House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation in marking up the bill tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:00 pm EST.
SBIR and STTR comprise the largest source of federal support for technological innovation in the private sector, providing over $2 billion annually to small, high-tech entrepreneurial companies that are creating revolutionary new technologies.
SBIR is designed to increase the participation of small, high-tech firms in federal research and development efforts. STTR provides funding for innovative technologies that have been developed by an eligible nonprofit research institution, such as a university, and are being commercialized in partnership with a small business.
H.R. 5789 reauthorizes SBIR and STTR through 2010, increases the percentage of research and development funds set aside for the program by participating federal agencies, and increases the size of available awards.
“This legislation is a fundamental part of Congress’ innovation agenda,” said Congressman Wu. “Reauthorizing SBIR and STTR will demonstrate our commitment to promoting the fundamental science and technology components that drive our global, innovation-based economy.”
WHAT: Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008 Markup
WHO: Congressman David Wu, Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology’s Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 2:00 pm EST
WHERE: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
View live webcast at http://science.house.gov/
Author Interview Assignment: Military Analyst Michael T. Klare
"Well-researched and incisive throughout, Klare provides a comprehensive but approachable overview of a complex problem, and offers promising policy alternatives to disaster." -Publishers Weekly
Dear Producer,
No longer does the possession of a powerful military guarantee the United States its dominant position in the world. A new political landscape has formed, one in which nations with colossal reserves of oil, natural gas and other sources of primary energy wield disproportionate power. Bestselling author of the now-classic Resource Wars Michael Klare argues that the struggle over energy has become the central dynamic of world affairs in his revealing new book, RISING POWERS, SHRINKING PLANET: The New Geopolitics of Energy. Energy-rich nations such as Russia and Venezuela have begun to wield disproportionate power. As energy-scarce nations compete for depleting resources they form unlikely partnerships with countries rich in oil, natural gas and uranium reserves, providing them arms, troop deployments and dangerous military alliances.
Despite the gloomy prognosis, Klare believes that the worst can be avoided with several important national and international changes. Calling for a China-United States partnership, RISING POWERS, SHRINKING PLANET shows that if the two world powers cooperate, they can work together to develop alternative fuels and energy-saving technologies, making all of us winners and slowing the disappearance of vital materials.
Interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air on Monday, Klare is the author of thirteen books. A regular contributor to Harper's, Foreign Affairs, and the Los Angeles Times, he is the defense analyst for The Nation and the director of the Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College in Amherst.
Would you be interested in interviewing him about the book?
Thank you for your consideration, Kate
Kate Pruss Pinnick
Associate Director of Publicity
Shreve Williams Public Relations
kate@shrevewilliams.com
Dear Producer,
No longer does the possession of a powerful military guarantee the United States its dominant position in the world. A new political landscape has formed, one in which nations with colossal reserves of oil, natural gas and other sources of primary energy wield disproportionate power. Bestselling author of the now-classic Resource Wars Michael Klare argues that the struggle over energy has become the central dynamic of world affairs in his revealing new book, RISING POWERS, SHRINKING PLANET: The New Geopolitics of Energy. Energy-rich nations such as Russia and Venezuela have begun to wield disproportionate power. As energy-scarce nations compete for depleting resources they form unlikely partnerships with countries rich in oil, natural gas and uranium reserves, providing them arms, troop deployments and dangerous military alliances.
Despite the gloomy prognosis, Klare believes that the worst can be avoided with several important national and international changes. Calling for a China-United States partnership, RISING POWERS, SHRINKING PLANET shows that if the two world powers cooperate, they can work together to develop alternative fuels and energy-saving technologies, making all of us winners and slowing the disappearance of vital materials.
Interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air on Monday, Klare is the author of thirteen books. A regular contributor to Harper's, Foreign Affairs, and the Los Angeles Times, he is the defense analyst for The Nation and the director of the Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College in Amherst.
Would you be interested in interviewing him about the book?
Thank you for your consideration, Kate
Kate Pruss Pinnick
Associate Director of Publicity
Shreve Williams Public Relations
kate@shrevewilliams.com
Story Assignment: Net Worth of the Candidates
Institute for Public Accuracy
915 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045
http://www.accuracy.org * ipa@accuracy.org
___________________________________________________
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Net Worth of the Candidates
Interviews Available
The following is the net worth as of 2006 for each of the presidential
candidates of the two major parties:
John McCain: $27,817,187 to $45,045,011
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00006424&year=2006
Hillary Clinton: $10,360,009 to $51,021,998
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00000019&year=2006
Barack Obama: $456,012 to $1,142,000
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00009638&year=2006
For interviews, contact Massie Ritsch at press@crp.org; communication director of the Center for Responsive Politics.
915 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045
http://www.accuracy.org * ipa@accuracy.org
___________________________________________________
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Net Worth of the Candidates
Interviews Available
The following is the net worth as of 2006 for each of the presidential
candidates of the two major parties:
John McCain: $27,817,187 to $45,045,011
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00006424&year=2006
Hillary Clinton: $10,360,009 to $51,021,998
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00000019&year=2006
Barack Obama: $456,012 to $1,142,000
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00009638&year=2006
For interviews, contact Massie Ritsch at press@crp.org; communication director of the Center for Responsive Politics.
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