16th July 2007, 12:23 pm
Well, it sounds as if internet radio was dealt a glancing head blow as there was an agreement that went down Friday with Sound Exchange (?) that allows internet radio to come up with royalties over a period of time. That’s like walking into a loan that you didn’t know you even had and now will be paying it along with interest for the rest of your life (like war reparations or my college loan).
My usual Thursday post will be delayed to Friday as I will be going out of town for some downtime Wednesday/Thursday. A quick trip to Alamogordo and White Sands is all thanks to a bonus from workapalooza. I’m thinking about hitting the IMAX at the space museum out there.
I checked back on my goals today, and am hitting 67% of them. And while I’m funded through May of 2009, I’m not too worried. I’m just happy to have a chance to say my piece.
13th July 2007, 12:43 pm
Okay, two quick points. I know I’ve posted 4 times this week, but sometimes, there’s too much.
First off: Yesterday in congress the opening prayer was performed by a believer of the Hindu religion. Hinduism, while a religion that is to be freely practiced by the citizens of this country if they so desire (as is their right), is inhernetly and undeniably polytheistic. The prayer given in congress, however, does not in any way reflect the value system upon which this country is based on; that was created by the pilgrims and strangers that travelled to this wearisome land to live free or die trying; and does not take into consideration the vast majority of the constituency thereof. I want an apology from congress for allowing this grievous act to occur. If someone out there agrees, they should contact their representatives. Until it says ‘In Gods We Trust’ on the legal tender, I am not okay with this.
Second: Internet radio is in trouble and the law that will put most providers out of business goes into effect 07.16.07. Please do not let internet radio go quietly into the night. Savenetradio.org is leading the battle and is asking for calls to the House of Representatives and Senate to stop this madness. Please, please, please help. I know I don’t currently listen to things like this, but that doesn’t mean I don’t think it has its place in the web.
3rd May 2007, 06:26 am
I know I’m going to be the cow’s tail on this issue as I listen to podcasts by the download rather than live or podloading (I learned about this issue on Amber and Leo’s show), but please contact your senators and representatives having them support this bill to save internet radio. And while I know sites like Pandora will be affected by this, I can’t help but to wonder if stations like allquartetsradio.com and other gospel/spiritual stations will be affected.
Also, take a moment to participate in the National Day of Prayer. God is wondering how you are doing. Why not give Him a call?
Wow, two posts in my first week! Who knew I had it in me?
