REC Networks has been broadcasting Japanese chart music for 10 years under the previous moniker Hardcore J and the current moniker J1 Radio. To celebrate, J1 Radio will be presenting a 6-day music marathon called "J1 TO Z" where one song from every artist and collaboration will be played in alphabetical order until we reach ZYX. The music marathon is currently in progress and will run until Wednesday afternoon at approximately 6PM.

For more information on this special as well as other new programming coming to J1, visit the Michiasa Blog at
http://michiasa.com/node/10

In a letter to Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and John McCain (R-AZ), co-sponsors of the recently passed Local Community Radio Act, REC Networks founder Michi Eyre points out the need for ownership controls on non-commercial educational (NCE) FM broadcast stations and FM translators..

Citing the behavior of Radio Assist Ministries and Edgewater Broadcasting during the 2003 Auction 83 "Great Translator Invasion" FCC filing window and the recent "rapture" hoax by Family Stations, Eyre points out that these "mega-ministries" have hundreds of satellite-fed non-commercial stations including more than one station in the same market precluding local organizations and local ministries from having a voice in their community.

We have heard of mothers trying to kill their kids and family pets being put down. Why? Because of speech that has incited these and potentially other actions with negative consequences. Let's not also forget the lost work time and overall lack of productivity that resulted from this broadcast and outdoor media hoax.

Some may argue that this is protected speech and it may be. But when this speech incites physical injury to human life, then suddenly the protection diminishes, maybe not in the law but in the conscience of many.

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