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ces 2008
First Ever Closed-Captioned HD Radio for the Deaf Launched By NPR, Harris and Towson University
It sounds obvious, but for the first time, over-the-air HD Radio can carry talk radio with closed-captioned metadata, so that the hearing impaired can enjoy the same talk radio programming that others can. More »
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NPR Asks: Can You Clean Your Keyboard With a Dishwasher?
NPR, the experts on all things tech...decided to check out whether one could clean off a disgusting bacteria-laden keyboard simply by placing it in the dishwasher for a normal cycle. So they did just that, tossed a keyboard in cord and all and then pushed the start button. More »
internet radio
Internet Radio Rebellion Crushed: CRB Upholds Royalty Rate Hike
NPR's and other webcasters' efforts to roll back the crippling royalty rate hike for Internet radio stations have been gutted. A panel of judges at the Copyright Royalty Board denied their appeal, holding up "the original CRB decision in every respect," though a slight reprieve was granted in allowing stations to pay royalties based on "average listening hours" rather than per play through 2008. More »
riaa
NPR Says F$%! the RIAA, Albeit in an Erudite, Strongly Worded Letter After Some Tea
NPR isn't taking too kindly to the Sound Exchange-drafted royalty rate hike for internet radio stations. The burn? The new rates are "at least 20 times more than what stations have paid in the past" and treats public radio "as if [it] were commercial radio," though it's unable to bring in extra revenue to meet higher costs.Also, the fee for internet radio is "vastly more expensive" than the over-the-air license, despite the smaller audience. In response, "NPR will pursue all possible action to reverse this decision," starting with a petition to the royalty board. More »
home entertainment
Well, today is officially the first day of our RIAA boycott. How do you all feel? Well rested? You eat a hearty breakfast? Good. In case you missed it, our Anti-RIAA Manifesto is a great place to read up on the facts of the issue and get prepped for the month ahead.
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RIAA Boycott: Kicking Things Off
Well, today is officially the first day of our RIAA boycott. How do you all feel? Well rested? You eat a hearty breakfast? Good. In case you missed it, our Anti-RIAA Manifesto is a great place to read up on the facts of the issue and get prepped for the month ahead.
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