Summertime is here and residents of some beach towns are feeling nervous about their economies. Rehoboth Beach, Del., is one spot where there’s anxiety about how the economic downturn is going to affect summer tourism. Listen here.
Brewing is one of the oldest technologies known to civilization. There’s evidence of beer linking back to ancient Egypt and even Mesopotamia. Brew masters at the Dogfish Head Brewery in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware have perfected the recipe for the oldest known fermented beverage in the world. Listen here.
When The Beatles started their own record label 40 years ago this week, they still depended on larger companies for the basics — including recording, manufacturing, and distribution. Independent labels have come a long way since, including some that are run by musicians. A small but growing number of musicians are taking the idea of the independent label even further. Listen here.
It was 40 years ago today that The Beatles launched Apple Records. The label’s trademark green Apple logo appeared on albums by The Beatles and other artists the band helped discover. It didn’t take the group long to show that it was better at making music than running a business, but Apple did hint at what was to come. Listen here.
Research shows that sleep deprivation makes people emotionally volatile and temperamental — a fact that hasn’t escaped the notice of some reality TV producers. In fact, though it’s not always obvious to the audience, many reality shows feature contestants who could use a little more sleep. Listen here.
EarthLink notified Philadelphia subscribers that it will dismantle its WiFi network in the city on June 12. Negotiations to transfer the network to another operator broke down. EarthLink is giving subscribers 30 days to find other paths to the Internet. Listen here.
Police in Philadelphia are having an especially tough week. First, one of their officers was fatally shot while responding to an armed robbery. Then, in an unrelated incident, three other officers were caught on videotape beating three suspects. Listen here.
EarthLink is threatening to turn off Philadelphia’s municipal wireless network if the parties can’t agree to a takeover plan. The city’s wireless network was supposed to be a model for cities around the country and an example of how to bridge the digital divide. But the network has been plagued by delays and spotty service. Listen here.
The Community Broadcasters Association has filed suit in federal court, hoping to block the sale of digital TV converter boxes that do not have an “analog pass-through.” The group says the converter boxes allow old analog TV sets to receive only digital signals. Listen here.
At first glance, it’s easy to mistake the rock band Man Man for a cricket team circa 1974. Its members dress all in white and sport large beards and moustaches. Musically, the group is often compared to Tom Waits and Frank Zappa. And, like their musical idols, Man Man’s members are serious about their craft. Listen here.
