Fellow in the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, Edward Chow was recorded speaking on “Shifting International Petroleum Landscape” at the Alaska World Affairs Council on May 11, 2012.

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Are you or someone you know addicted to your cell phone? The internet? A video game? Facebook? How do you know? Monday’s Line One program addresses the evidence for and consequences of addiction to new technologies.

KSKA: Monday 5/21 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

The Last Frontier Theatre Conference, one of the premier playwriting conferences in the country held each summer in Valdez, Alaska celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Dawson Moore, the conference coordinator, talks about the history of the conference and what’s coming up in this year’s offering this week on Stage Talk.

KSKA: Friday 5/18 at 2:45 pm

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The stories up for discussion this week are: Gov. Parnell’s vetoes; Rumrunners; the Fairbanks militia trial; Randy Ruedrich retires as chairman of Alaska Republican Party; ASD teacher layoffs; update on the Kodiak Coast Guard Base homicides; Cook Inlet oil and gas update; “The Eskimo and the Oil Man” book.

KSKA: Friday, 5/18 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 5/19 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 5/18 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 5/19 at 5:00pm

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State officials say Wednesday’s Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale netted more than $6.8 million. Preliminary results indicate the sale is the second largest in Cook Inlet in a dozen years. Bill Barron, state Department of Natural Resources oil, says an gas division director, says five groups bid on 44 tracts.

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An earthquake struck Anchorage this morning just as many residents were beginning their day. The 4.7 magnitude quake shook the city at 7:03 a.m.. There were no reports of damage, but the earthquake was centered right in town, so it felt very strong to most residents.

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Wednesday, the Anchorage Municipal Clerk’s office began a recount of their recount of ballots cast in the Municipal Election. A group of voters requested a recount earlier this month after multiple reports of problems with the election. But some are now concerned that the counting isn’t being done right.

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The next APTI Board meeting will be held Thursday May 24th at 3:30pm, followed by the Annual Meeting of the members of KAKM and KSKA at 4:30. The meetings will be at the Elmo Sackett Broadcast Center, located at 3877 University Drive near the entrance to Alaska Pacific University. The public is welcome to attend.