The Duquesne Incline building that has two cars that travel up and down a hillside in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a short ride but well worth it since you look down on three major rivers in Pittsburgh, the Allegheney, Monongahela rivers which form the Ohio river.

Program Schedules & Recordings

Season #10

October 2, 2007 to September 30, 2008

A bull carved out of one rock by 8th Century AD craftsmen. The figure is located on the southeast coast of India along the Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu. For more information on this work see the web site: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/Mahaba.html.

Wayne Potter and his wife, Pam Brown traveled to southern India in February 2007 and took this picture.

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10/02/2007

Show airs on Tuesday between 5 and 6 p.m.

"What Happened during the 2007 Oregon Legislative Session?"

Dr. James Moore, Professor and Political Analyst from Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon speaks about the legislative session. He informs us about the major actors and the issues. He speculates on what may happen during the 2008 political season.

Members of the Public Affairs Forum of Washington County pose questions to him. This program was made available through the Forum. You can learn more about the Forum at their web site: http://www.washingtoncountyforum.org/

Keeping Kurrent Stories and Poems - Part 4 - Pacific University MFA faculty readings from the summer 2007 Residency

Montana resident, Judy Blunt, shares her essay, Where there is smoke, with us. Ms. Blunt had a remarkable life being raised on and then becoming a rancher's wife over a span of 30 years. Her first novel, which took her 10 years to complete, entitled Breaking Away shares her firsthand knowledge of this 30 year period. In this reading of her essay, Where there is smoke, she shares more of her Montana experiences as a single mom.

David St. John is the second author who reads his works. He writes about his California experiences and more. He is a poet, a novelist, and a teacher extraordinaire. He likes to explore the link between poetry and music, especially with Opera. He teaches at the University of Southern California, College of Arts and Sciences. You'll especially enjoy his poem, Los Angeles, 1954.

"What's Happening in Hong Kong?"

Meet Raymond Tavares, Hong Kong born native, and Steve Lazar, American expatriate who has lived with his wife and children in Hong Kong for 23 years. Hear what they think about Hong Kong's situation and it's future. You also hear from Leylop, Chinese born, living in Hangzhou, China, which is located just sough of Shanghai on the eastern China coast. She talks about why and where she likes to travel in the world on her blog site. You can visit it at by typing into your browser the following address: http://www.leylop.com/.

This is a repeat on Program #372 which aired on Dec. 25, 2005.

"Oregon Measure #50 - raising tobacco taxes to provide health care for children"

What health insurance problems do children face in Oregon? Learn more about these issues from Dr. Roberta Palmer, Portland area health advocate. Also, hear from representatives who advocate and oppose this measure. It is time to vote.

10/30/2007 - Tuesday

"Tales of Terror at Halloween"

Listen to experienced story tellers as they recite their scariest Halloween tales. All guests are or have been members of a variety of Oregon Toastmaster clubs. Guests include Kathy Stanley who will read a story entitled Vasalia, Estelle Golden will read from the Polish tale, Israel and the Werewolf , and Donna McNabb will read from the well known story entitled The Raven.

This show was originally heard on Oct. 26, 2005, program #364.

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"Senator Ron Wyden talks about The Healthy Americans Act by which he want's to improve health insurance coverage for Americans."

Senator Wyden appeared at the Public Affairs Council of Washington County in mid-August 2005. He talked about the state of American's public health insurance coverage. He identified ways that he would like to pass legislation that will provide coverage for all American.

There are some 17 health care bills including some amendments to some proposed bills being processed by the Senate including protection from catastrophic health expenses, expansion of the SCHIP( State Children's Health Insurance Program), requiring every American to have health insurance, tax relief to middle class families and small families and small businesses to expand health insurance coverage for children (an amendment), and more. You can find out more at http://www.congress.org.

Keeping Kurrent Stories and Poems - Part 5 - Pacific University MFA faculty readings from the summer 2007 Residency

David Long and Ellen Bass both poets and writers appear on this segment of Keeping Kurrent. Long, an extensive reader shares his story about a ghost that is still trying to figure out what led him to his current condition. He still inhabits the house where he last lived and interacts with the individuals who live there.

Ellen Bass will read segments of her book The Courage to Heal. This book serves as a guide for women survivors of child sexual abuse. Bass's books and poems serve as a positive beacon for women. Approximately 1/3rd of all women have been sexually abused.

Glimpses of India - Part 6 - Open Arms- India and the Hope Project.

Americans are working alongside Sub-content India nationals to support orphanages, education, schools, social support for women and health care and more. Oregon resident, Saharan Mosnette, Board President of Open Arms, has been actively supporting Open Arm's orphanages and schools. She has been doing this for 26 years. Hear her story and her explanation for her part in this important.

You'll also hear from Dave Cohen, an American who traveled to India during February and March 2007 and some Indian music..

"Learn about the Geologic Wonders of the Columbia Gorge - and hear the Indian story about the Salmon people"

Explore ancient and current geologic history of the Columbia gorge with geologist Terry Tolan. Learn about the great floods that came down from Montana during some 15,000 years during a glacial period.

Also, listen to Will Hornyak, NW story teller, share his story about the importance of the importance of Salmon and what Indian tribes learned about their importance.

Silent Movie Stars and the Movie Star System

On this session of Keeping Kurrent you'll hear Don Gallery talk about his experience growing up in the home of movie stars. His mother, Barbara LaMarr, was known as the woman who was too beautiful. She died of an overdose of cocaine when he was only four year's old. One of his mother's friends, Zasu Pitts, another movie star of the 1915's and 1920's adopted him after his mother's death. You'll learn the inside stories of how he dated Elizabeth Taylor and other stars of his time. Don Gallery now lives in Mexico and is in his 80's. He is writing a book about his mother.

Keeping Kurrent Story Tellers and Poets - Part 6- Pacific University MFA faculty readings from the summer 2007 Residency

On this session of Keeping Kurrent you'll meet two writers, John Rember and Pattiann Rogers.

"John Rember was born in Sun Valley, Idaho, and raised in the nearby Sawtooth Valley. He worked as a forest service wilderness ranger, cement worker, carpenter, and ski patrolman as well as an instructor in a private prep school. For the past fifteen years, he has taught at Albertson College...."(See Pacific University web site for more information on John.) "Pattiann Rogers, has published 10 books of poetry, a book-length essay, The Dream of the Marsh Wren, and A Covenant of Seasons, poems and monotypes, in collaboration with the artist Joellyn Duesberry. Her two most recent books are Generations (Penguin, 2004) and Firekeeper, Selected Poems, Revised and Expanded Edition (Milkweed, 2005)."

"What can PHAME do for you?"

Phame Academy of the Fine Arts is dedicated to enriching the lives of developmentally challenged citizens of all ages through participation in performing and fine arts. Hear Carol Stady, Director talk about the history of PHAME and hear the marvelous talents of the students as they prepare for the winter program which will be heard at the Grotto

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"Educating Mexican Nationals for a Better Future"

Meet and listen to David Bender, an American, as he talks about how he wanted to make sure Mexican young people enjoy a better future. He supported and organized the American - Mexican school in Puerto Vallarta. It now has some 600 students. The school enrolls children from low income familes. It teaches in both Spanish and English. Also, you'll hear from Paula Vickers, a 25 year resident of Puerto Vallarta. She is one of the major supporters of the Becas Society. This organization raises funds for educational materials and general support of low income students in the Mexican schools in Puerto Vallarta.

"How do Retirees Settle in to Mexican Cities?"

Hear what American Expatriate, Debbie Eagan, says about finding meaning and enjoying life in Mexico. She supports funding raising efforts through her restaurant, the Banana Cantina. She has lived in Mexico, full time, for the last six years, however, has visited Mexico for many years prior to the last six. You'll also meet David Nill and Janis Morrel, Canadians, who have been coming to Puerto Vallarta over a number of years visiting for weeks at a time. Now that they have retired they find themselves living for months at a time. You could call them snowbirds. When not living in Mexico they travel home to British Columbia.

Pacific University MFA in Writing Faculty readings

Claire Davis, novelist and Joe Millar, poet, read from their writings. The recordings were made at the Summer, 2007, Pacific University, MFA Residency in Forest Grove, Oregon.

"One Million Americans Live in Mexico"

Americans and Canadians flock to the southern shores of Mexico for many reasons. They include lower costs, sunny weather, meeting new friends, and more. Listen to JR talk about "PuertaVallartainfo," a website he developed to provide information to Americans, Canadians and other English speaking visitors. Hear what American Expatriate, Also, find out what Debbie Eagan says about finding meaning and enjoying life in Mexico. She supports funding raising efforts through her restaurant, the Banana Cantina. She has lived in Mexico, full time, for the last six years, however, has visited Mexico for many years prior to the last six.

"Health Aging"

Bonnie Vorenberg, President of Art Age Publications talks about how senior theater helps promote healthy aging. Also she talks about how studies demonstrate that when seniors actively engage life they are better off for it. Also, Mary Lou Ritter, former Director of the Washington County Disability, Aging and Veterans Services, addresses the problem created by the loss of senior services.

"Heart Disease - What is it and how can we deal with its effects?"

Dr. J. Beckerman explains how our heart functions, how heart disease effects our lives and what we can do to reduce its effect.

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"Another Side of the North Korea Story"

Meet Marv and Rindy Ross who organized Oregon's Trail Band some years back. They talk about their recent trip with two other band members to North Korea to participate in North Korean Music Festival. Hear how they were honored by the North Koreans and what impact the people of that country affected them. You'll also hear one example of the music they sang at the festival.

"Why's Bossy So Tired?"

Learn how the hormone RBGH affects dairy cows and why a majority of dairy farmers do not use it or limit its use. RBGH promotes more milk production, however, it reduces the life of dairy cattle and causes them to be over worked and tired. Rich North, a representative of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility explains why this organization is so concerned and why some of the Chemical industry is trying to stop companies from saying they don't use RBGH.

"American writer Bret Lott and poet Dorianne Laux read from their works"

Lott and Laux appeared at the Pacific University, 2008 MFA in Writing Residency in Seaside, Oregon in January, 2008. Lott read from his most recent novel, The Ancient Highway, Laux read from eight poems with popular themes like "To Kiss Frank, The Beatles, The Laundromat, Homicide Detective: Film Noir, Foster Child, The Mysterious Heart and Second Chances." These carry mature themes, mature language and are really fun to listen to.

"Why doesn't our health care system keep us health?"

Former Governor, John Kitzhaber, addresses participants at the "Oregon for a Health Care Forum" in February 9, 2008. He identifies the issues that need to be taken care of when making the adjustment from caring for diseases to ensuring that we are healthy.

During the second half of this program he also addresses a group of supporters during December 2007. He outlines the various steps that need to be taken to move the Archimedes Project along. His statements are quite candid.

These programs were provided courtesy of "www.wecandobetter.org," the official web site for The Archimedes Project.

Two American writers Craig Lesley and David Long read from their novels

Craig Lesley reads from his book River Song and David Long reads from his soon to be published book, The Inhabited World. These readings were made at the Pacific University Winter MFA in Writing Residency at Seaside, Oregon. The Residency was held on January, 2008.

"Meet Richard Erdman"

Richard Erdman shares his experience in working in television, the movies especially his role in Stalag 17, and currently involved as director and producer of movies and plays. He talked about his play written about Thomas A Edison and his recent musical about actors in Los Angeles. This interview was originally recorded on June 27th 2001.

"Oregon's Lively Fine Art's Scene"

There are many types of theater in Oregon. They perform a variety of kinds of productions. The Oregon Repertory Theater's Artistic Director, Allen Nause. He describes his theater and what he does at Artistic Director.

Ellen Bass, a multitalented writer, reads her poems. She read these poems at the Pacific University MFA 2008 Winter Residency. The reading was done in Seaside, Oregon. It is an annual, free event.

04/15/2008

Last program of the year.

"An Excellent Look at Healthy Living"

Bonnie Vorenberg describes how the current generation of seniors has a different attitude about growing older. She describes an important perspective about life called healthy aging to which seniors subscribe.

Also, when you first hear about John Keston you wonder how this 84 year old could do so many things with his life. However, when you talk with him you are amazed at his energy level and commitment to achieving excellent life.

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"Oregon's Literary Resources - 2008"

Jack Driscoll, reads part of his short story, "After Everyone Else Has Gone" and poet, Lynn Emmanuel reads her poem, "The Planet Krypton". Members of P.C.C's Senior Studies Institute talk about the significance of this program to those who enjoy reading or listening to literature.

How can we avoid being a victim of consumer fraud?

Jan Margosian, Consumer Information Coordinator of the Oregon Department of Justice, tells us about ways that individuals attempt to get your money by pretending to raise money that benefits the American troops in Iraq. Of course, these may be fraudulent organizations or groups that don't know what they are doing. Do you know how to check up on such organizations. Do you know when to ask for identification and do you know when you shouldn't give out personal information? Learn more about such scams and what you can do about them.

Physician Directive for Sustaining or Ending Life

OHSU Executive Director, Susan W. Tolle, Center for Ethics in Health Care, explains the importance of Physicians Orders for Sustaining Life and how these documents assists individual's family members to make decisions during one's end of life.

Lives of Women in the West

Judy Blunt, a writer/teacher at the University of Montana and Molly Gloss, and Oregon writer, read their emerging novels about called Transition (Blunt) and Heart of Horses (Gloss). These readings took place at Seaside Oregon in January 2008. It was part of the Pacific University MFA program. You can hear their readings by clicking on the titles.

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Oregon and Pennsylvania Share Something Alike

Learn how Frank Lloyd Wright designed both the Gordon House (in Oregon) and Fallingwater (located in southern Pennsylvania). The Gordon House is located at the Oregon Gardens. You learn what it takes to maintain and promote these interesting houses.

Oregon Liquefied Natural Gas Debate

A proponent of establishing a natural gas terminal on the Columbia River, Joe Desmond, and three opponents, Dan Seres, Martha Neringer, and Paul Sansone spoke at the Public Affairs Forum of Washington County. The terminal will significantly affect the opponent's properties and the surrounding areas. Listen to the each part of the debate and the Q&A period following. Check out the audio program page.

06/24/2008

Thursday - change of schedule to Tuesdays

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07/01/2008

Tuesdays 2-3 p.m.

Visions of India

Valerie Miner reads from a story entitled "Avoiding Accidents" from her book Abundant Light. The story takes place in India a country which Miner has repeatedly visited. She shared this story at the 2008 Pacific University Summer Residency in Forest Grove, Oregon. Also hear the reasons Dave Cohen visited southern and northern India. They visited the country in 2007.

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07/08/2008-

Tuesday - new schedule

Recollections of Meaningful Travel

Hear about the experience of Colin Dunkfeld, retired PSU education professor, while he visited Russia. Then hear how Jeff Davis, owner of Oregon Travel, organizes his trips. He discussed how he operates company a green company.

Cylvia Nayes, owner of 3E Strategies, talks about Oregon's need and potential for alternative energy sources. She also talks about the necessity of changing Oregon's political structures to facilitate the production of renewable energy.

Of Grizzlies and Elks

Living Dangerously

Listen to two stories about the perils of living in the country. Judy Blunt reads her story about the 1964 Montana Blizzard, and Claire Davis reads about the dangers of a frozen lake. Also, hear the Oregon Trail Band sing a song about rural scenes.

Identify Theft

An interview of Paul Wadell, Public Information Officer, Beaverton Police Department. He explains how the Department deals with identify theft. Also hear Shannon Callahan of OSPIRG explain what the legislature is doing about identity theft.

Two Views of New Zealand's Maori Culture

Meet Te Atiwei Ririnui, a 19 year old, Maori weaver who weaves traditional designs into various products. His work was included in a display of Maori art that came to Oregon. Also, meet Len Pene, manager of a Maori radio station located in northern New Zealand. He tells us that the Maori language is used with modern music. You'll hear examples of this music.

Murder and Poetic Miscellany

Brady Udall shares his short story about the "Murderer." This is a story that is about 80% true and has a few scary parts in it. Also, listen to poet Peter Sears talk about baseball, emptiness and talking with the dead.

08/26/2008

Oregon's Emerging Food Entrepreneurs

Susan McCormack, owner of Rose City Pepperheads describes how she makes delightful marinades spiced with various peppers Also, Lisa Herlinger, owner of Ruby Jewel Treats describes how she makes her mouth watering ice cream treats. Finally, listen to Heidi Liebowitz describe how she concocts a wide variety of delicious soups. You can buy fresh or frozen soup and even get a taste of them when visiting the Beaverton Farmers Market.

Of Naked Men and Barbie Dolls

Mary Helen Stefaniak reads her story about young girls who have just reached puberty who happen to observe a naked man and Denise Duhamel reads her poems Kinky about Barbie and Ken. She reads about Egg Rolls and more. These readings include mature subjects dealing with a naked man's body and other sexual experiences.

09/09/2008

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09/30/2008

End of 10th Season

To be announced

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