Vox’s posts tagged npr

Yes, I am THAT geeky.

2008-10-02T20:28:57Z

I watch the news constantly. And I'm pretty sure it's because of that that I don't swoon over or get crushes on movie or TV actors. I crush on news anchors. BIG TIME! And not just for their looks, otherwise I'd probably be all over Anderson Cooper...

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How do you solve a problem like Sarah?

2008-09-30T02:16:59Z

How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand? On NPR today I heard an interview with the author of this article: Kathleen Parker The Palin Problem She's been getting email at the rate of 300 an hour. And she said that the Republicans aren't being ve...

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NPR free stream preview of Bob Dylan's "Tell Tale Signs" on Sept 30

2008-09-27T18:33:35Z

After having run across the page linked above, while exploring the NPR site looking for something altogether different, I thought some of you might find this free streamed program of interest. I plan on listening. I caught the Martin Scorsese ...

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lyric of the yesterday 9/12/08

2008-09-13T13:17:28Z

Woke up with this song in my head. Probably because I heard a story on NPR yesterday discussing McCan't and Obama. Think about the words "just like a woman". If you think of Dylan, you probably support Obama. If you think of Shania Twain, you ...

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Man vs. Himself

2008-09-04T18:22:23Z

From CBC's Wiretap, Man Vs. Himself - 10-18-2006: In the bathroom at the office, he places his hands under the faucet. The water is supposed to start automatically, but no water comes. He switches to another sink, but still, nothing. Finally,...

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M.I.A. moves up some more ...

2008-08-29T00:48:58Z

M.I.A.'s album, Kala, moved up 11 places to # 37 this week. That is pretty awesome! I hope she keeps on moving up towards the #1 spot. I have to mention again that this album has been out over a year. Most albums disappear after a year, but M.I.A...

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DGW Episode 645

2008-08-29T11:34:08Z

Cidco Mivo 250 Cordless Email Machine Link: Amazon Dick's Gadget Warehouse The Cidco Mivo 250 dates back to about 2001, and was a home appliance for sending and receiving emails. You would connect the base station to an ordinary phone li...

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Copious

2008-08-24T05:50:08Z

I have had a very full couple of weeks since I last posted. Basically, I have moved more in than before; I have worked out a good bit in our fitness center, and it has been making me feel better about my physical well being, if only on a small s...

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Comment to NPR re: a change in voting machine security procedures

2008-08-21T19:43:37Z

Hello, Just a note to Robert Siegel re: his *wistful* comment that election employees must feel a sense of 'civic pride' being personally entrusted with voting machines. Mr. Siegel, the process of freely electing representatives is not one that o...

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Mah Nà Mah Nà

2008-08-05T01:21:17Z

08/04/2008 20:18:56 ♥ written by vu ( ) Let me know you how much I love NPR. I subscribe to all their podcasts, and there is one show that I look forward to every week: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! This "quiz show" makes me laugh so much e...

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STFree Card - The Safe Sex License

2008-08-04T17:04:02Z

Pendarvis Harshaw, an Oakland-based teen, recently sparked a slew of controversy with his public radio essay which stated that in his social circle, "sex without a condom is the new engagement ring." He said that for a generation who has grown ...

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Comics Crusader: Remembering Jackie Ormes

2008-08-03T19:58:20Z

Comics related segment on NPR about the late Jackie Ormes. Check it out here.

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DGW Episode 625

2008-08-01T08:22:04Z

Periscope Bookcover with Booklight Link: Periscope Light Dick's Gadget Warehouse The Periscope Light from Dick's Gadget Warehouse was a leather bookcover. Built into the bookcover was a book light that extended out from the binder with an ...

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DGW Episode 618

2008-07-23T08:48:16Z

Samsung DVD-VR375 Combo DVD-VHS Recorder Link: Samsung The DVD-VR375 is a combo DVD and VHS player/recorder, with a slot for DVD and another for VHS. It plays and records all forms of DVD discs, and VHS tapes. The DVD player supports Digit...

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Glimpses of Life in China

2008-07-14T16:46:00Z

One of my favorite sources of information is National Public Radio. In May, the reporters from All Things Considered went to China to do a series and happened to be in Chengdu when the earthquake hit. The team wrote in their blog about the eart...

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I swear the BPP hasn't taken over my blog.

2008-07-14T16:37:30Z

But if you are a fan, please call in! Update: Comments I sent into NPR and their ombudsman: I am dismayed to hear that The Bryant Park Project is being cancelled by NPR. The BPP has been a less sedate way than Morning Edition to kick off my mor...

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UU Wilderness Minister on NPR

2008-07-11T16:34:19Z

Last week I stumbled on an incredible interview with Unitarian Universalist minister and author, Kate Braestrup, on the NPR show Speaking of Faith. She works as a chaplain for Maine's game warden service. So when they go to rescue people who have...

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Now In Session: BPP Book Club Talks 'Petropolis' : NPR

2008-07-09T13:35:27Z

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Part of my Petropolis chat

2008-07-09T13:32:28Z

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Thanks NPR

2008-07-07T21:08:19Z

Thanks to NPR, I found a new musician to love. Ben Sollee and his album Learning to Bend were featured on All Things Considered. I heard it on the way to the Outer Banks on Saturday afternoon and bought the album as soon as I got back home today...

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