Discovery Channel Features
Awesome Force: Twister Study
Run Time: 4:57
Tornado wind speed calculations have advanced tremendously in the past 150 years, from Elias Lewis' tests of firing chickens from cannons in 1842 to measuring debris distance caught on film in the 1970s to doppler radar. The first tornado to be captured on film from start to finish was the Union City Tornado in Oklahoma in 1973. The four tornado stages were named: the organizing stage, the mature stage, the shrinking stage and the decaying stage.
The podcast can be found on iTunes.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - NPR: Story of the Day
NPR: Story of the Day
Fed up man sues telemarketers... and wins!
Run Time: 4:53
Fed up with annoying telemarketers after placing his name on the national do not call registry, a man has sued telemarketers under the 1991 Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It allows people who are being annoyed by persistent telemarketers to file suit against the telemarketing company in small claims court. The man has already won $6,100 in lawsuits.
Fed up man sues telemarketers... and wins!
Run Time: 4:53
Fed up with annoying telemarketers after placing his name on the national do not call registry, a man has sued telemarketers under the 1991 Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It allows people who are being annoyed by persistent telemarketers to file suit against the telemarketing company in small claims court. The man has already won $6,100 in lawsuits.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - NPR: Secrets of New York
Secrets of New York
New Tunnels
Run Time: 4:09
This podcast unveiled a new water system being developed deep below New York. The engineering project involves building new tunnels to deliver water from the Catskill reservoirs approximately 60 miles away to New York City. The tunnels will deliver 1.3 billion gallons of water each day. The project expects to be completed by 2020. Enjoy.
This podcast can be found on the NPR Podcast directory homepage.
New Tunnels
Run Time: 4:09
This podcast unveiled a new water system being developed deep below New York. The engineering project involves building new tunnels to deliver water from the Catskill reservoirs approximately 60 miles away to New York City. The tunnels will deliver 1.3 billion gallons of water each day. The project expects to be completed by 2020. Enjoy.
This podcast can be found on the NPR Podcast directory homepage.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Podcast Picks of the Day - NYT Backstory and The McLaughlin Group
NYT Backstory
Back Story on a Tobacco Ruling
Run Time: 3:51
This New York Times radio podcast focused on a recent ruling in Oregon which favored the tobacco industry. The Supreme Court ruled punitive damages cannot be awarded to people who are not plaintiffs in the case, and the sale of cigarettes have not damaged Oregon residents not involved with the case.
The McLaughlin Group
Audio Podcast for 2-16-2007
Run Time: 28:09
Hosted by John McLaughlin, The McLaughlin Group has been televised for over two decades and features "the sharpest minds, the best sources, hardest talk". This episode featured the House debate on Iraq, Cold War vol. 2?, and Mitt Romney's declaration for the presidential office. The uproar in this episode occurred at the 9:50 mark when Tony was refered to as disingenuous - let the fireworks begin! Enjoy.
These podcasts can be found on iTunes and The McLaughlin Group can also be found on Podzinger by searching "Tony Pat".
Back Story on a Tobacco Ruling
Run Time: 3:51
This New York Times radio podcast focused on a recent ruling in Oregon which favored the tobacco industry. The Supreme Court ruled punitive damages cannot be awarded to people who are not plaintiffs in the case, and the sale of cigarettes have not damaged Oregon residents not involved with the case.
The McLaughlin Group
Audio Podcast for 2-16-2007
Run Time: 28:09
Hosted by John McLaughlin, The McLaughlin Group has been televised for over two decades and features "the sharpest minds, the best sources, hardest talk". This episode featured the House debate on Iraq, Cold War vol. 2?, and Mitt Romney's declaration for the presidential office. The uproar in this episode occurred at the 9:50 mark when Tony was refered to as disingenuous - let the fireworks begin! Enjoy.
These podcasts can be found on iTunes and The McLaughlin Group can also be found on Podzinger by searching "Tony Pat".
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - Science Channel Features
Science Channel Features
Science of Survival: Shark Survivors
Run Time: 25:51
"Would you know what to do if you were lost at Sea?" This is how the episode starts and Ross McFadden, a former top survival instructor in the U.S. Air Force, tells you how to survive if you're stranded at sea. From what to do before you board, how to position yourself in a dingy, how to treat cuts and wounds, how to properly eat seaweed and how to distill salt water for drinking. McFadden provides these and many more life-saving tips, including how to survive a shark attack.
The podcast can be found on iTunes and on the Discovery Channel homepage.
Science of Survival: Shark Survivors
Run Time: 25:51
"Would you know what to do if you were lost at Sea?" This is how the episode starts and Ross McFadden, a former top survival instructor in the U.S. Air Force, tells you how to survive if you're stranded at sea. From what to do before you board, how to position yourself in a dingy, how to treat cuts and wounds, how to properly eat seaweed and how to distill salt water for drinking. McFadden provides these and many more life-saving tips, including how to survive a shark attack.
The podcast can be found on iTunes and on the Discovery Channel homepage.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - In Our Time
In Our Time
Heart of Darkness
Run Time: 42:09
Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, In Our Time is a weekly podcast delivering unique, fresh views on intriguing and diverse topics in history. This week's focus was Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad in 1899. The work of fiction drew from Conrad's experiences, and expose the grim immorality at the heart of European colonization of Africa. The novel ends with the famous words "the horror, the horror."
The podcast can be found at the BBC Radio 4 homepage for In Our Time and iTunes.
Heart of Darkness
Run Time: 42:09
Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, In Our Time is a weekly podcast delivering unique, fresh views on intriguing and diverse topics in history. This week's focus was Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad in 1899. The work of fiction drew from Conrad's experiences, and expose the grim immorality at the heart of European colonization of Africa. The novel ends with the famous words "the horror, the horror."
The podcast can be found at the BBC Radio 4 homepage for In Our Time and iTunes.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - The Writer's Almanac
The Writer's Almanac
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Run Time: 5:28
Hosted be the renowned Garrison Keillor, The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast featuring birthdays, anniversaries and other interesting tidbits from the current day's history. This episode featured Valentine's Day, a day when several million pounds of roses will be sold, and 36 million boxes of chocolate given as gifts. The romantic trysts of notable authors are mentioned, and the podcast concludes with the poem Secret Agent Man by Joyce Sutphen. Enjoy.
And Happy Valentine's Day. ;-)
The podcast can be found at the WritersAlmanac organization website and on iTunes.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Run Time: 5:28
Hosted be the renowned Garrison Keillor, The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast featuring birthdays, anniversaries and other interesting tidbits from the current day's history. This episode featured Valentine's Day, a day when several million pounds of roses will be sold, and 36 million boxes of chocolate given as gifts. The romantic trysts of notable authors are mentioned, and the podcast concludes with the poem Secret Agent Man by Joyce Sutphen. Enjoy.
And Happy Valentine's Day. ;-)
The podcast can be found at the WritersAlmanac organization website and on iTunes.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Podcasts Picks of the Day - NPR World Story of the Day and The Daily Giz Wiz
NPR: World Story of the Day
The Origins of the Shia-Sunni Split
Run Time: 9:08
Two very different podcasts today - one serious and informing, the other outright funny.
NPR Story of the day focuses on how and why the Shias and Sunnis split after the death of the prophet Muhammad in 632. Sunnis wanted a community of Muslims to determine who should lead, while Shias believed one of Muhammad's family members should lead. The Sunnis prevailed and violent conflicts followed.
The Daily Giz Wiz
A Visit to the Gadget Warehouse
Run Time: 14:36
Hosted by Leo Laporte and the Giz Wiz Dick DeBartolo, The daily GIz brings the latest gadgets, but not on Fridays. Fridays are reserved for visiting Dick's Gadget Warehouse - the place where old gadgets go to be stored. Typically, the vicariously visit the gadget warehouse (Dick is located in New York, Leo in California). But what I can assume occurred during his trip to New York to be on Regis and Kelly, Leo visited Dick's actual gadget warehouse located in midtown Manhattan. Behind a squeaky door lay ten foot high shelves surrounding the brick room, each shelf crammed with gadgets from years gone by. This episode is a classic if you enjoy The Daily Giz Wiz. If only it had been video. Enjoy.
These podcasts can be found on the NPR website and the TWiT website respectively and iTunes.
The Origins of the Shia-Sunni Split
Run Time: 9:08
Two very different podcasts today - one serious and informing, the other outright funny.
NPR Story of the day focuses on how and why the Shias and Sunnis split after the death of the prophet Muhammad in 632. Sunnis wanted a community of Muslims to determine who should lead, while Shias believed one of Muhammad's family members should lead. The Sunnis prevailed and violent conflicts followed.
The Daily Giz Wiz
A Visit to the Gadget Warehouse
Run Time: 14:36
Hosted by Leo Laporte and the Giz Wiz Dick DeBartolo, The daily GIz brings the latest gadgets, but not on Fridays. Fridays are reserved for visiting Dick's Gadget Warehouse - the place where old gadgets go to be stored. Typically, the vicariously visit the gadget warehouse (Dick is located in New York, Leo in California). But what I can assume occurred during his trip to New York to be on Regis and Kelly, Leo visited Dick's actual gadget warehouse located in midtown Manhattan. Behind a squeaky door lay ten foot high shelves surrounding the brick room, each shelf crammed with gadgets from years gone by. This episode is a classic if you enjoy The Daily Giz Wiz. If only it had been video. Enjoy.
These podcasts can be found on the NPR website and the TWiT website respectively and iTunes.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - Science Friday
Science Friday
Stopping Light
Run Time: 16:31
Hosted by Ira Flatow, Science Friday is a weekly talk show focusing on the latest developments in science. This episode featured stopping light - yes, stopping light. The scientist describes how the research team was able to physically stop light in atoms barely above 0 Kelvin (near absolute zero). The possibilities of being able to harness light in such a manner seem endless, including paving the way to optical processors in computers. Enjoy.
The podcast can be found on iTunes and the ScienceFriday homepage after navigating to the podcast section.
Stopping Light
Run Time: 16:31
Hosted by Ira Flatow, Science Friday is a weekly talk show focusing on the latest developments in science. This episode featured stopping light - yes, stopping light. The scientist describes how the research team was able to physically stop light in atoms barely above 0 Kelvin (near absolute zero). The possibilities of being able to harness light in such a manner seem endless, including paving the way to optical processors in computers. Enjoy.
The podcast can be found on iTunes and the ScienceFriday homepage after navigating to the podcast section.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - Discovery Channel Features
Discovery Channel Features
Unsolved History: Area 51
Run Time: 25:50
The existence of Area 51 has been debated for decades. This Discover Channel Features podcast attempts to dispell the myths surrounding the top secret military base. The podcasts also focuses on the "strange" aircraft that have appeared over the Nevada sky: from the U2 Spy plane to the Stealth bomber/fighter to the SR71 Blackbird to the Aurora, a top secret spy plane capable of traveling 8,000 miles an hour (Mach 12) and capable of cruising at an altitude of 150,000 - 225,000 feet. This podcast can be found on iTunes and the Discovery Channel website. Enjoy.
Unsolved History: Area 51
Run Time: 25:50
The existence of Area 51 has been debated for decades. This Discover Channel Features podcast attempts to dispell the myths surrounding the top secret military base. The podcasts also focuses on the "strange" aircraft that have appeared over the Nevada sky: from the U2 Spy plane to the Stealth bomber/fighter to the SR71 Blackbird to the Aurora, a top secret spy plane capable of traveling 8,000 miles an hour (Mach 12) and capable of cruising at an altitude of 150,000 - 225,000 feet. This podcast can be found on iTunes and the Discovery Channel website. Enjoy.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - This Week in Law
This Week in Law
TWIL 03: Implied Calacanis
Run Time: 1:26:45
Hosted by Denise Howell, This Week in Law features the most intriguing law news relating to technology. This episode focused on RSS and how it has blurred the copyright line. Jason Calacanis, former General Manager of Netscape, provides interesting insight into RSS and what can be done to protect creative content on the web. Excellent commentary. Many different sides of the arguement are presented,and some possible solutions are present to the problem.
The podcast can be found on the TWiT network and on iTunes. Enjoy.
TWIL 03: Implied Calacanis
Run Time: 1:26:45
Hosted by Denise Howell, This Week in Law features the most intriguing law news relating to technology. This episode focused on RSS and how it has blurred the copyright line. Jason Calacanis, former General Manager of Netscape, provides interesting insight into RSS and what can be done to protect creative content on the web. Excellent commentary. Many different sides of the arguement are presented,and some possible solutions are present to the problem.
The podcast can be found on the TWiT network and on iTunes. Enjoy.
Friday, February 2, 2007
Podcast Pick of the Day - What's New Now
What's New Now
Feb 1, 2007
Run Time: 49:50
Hosted by Jim Louderback, What's New Now focuses on the new and hottest trends in technology. This episode featured Vista (who hasn't covered it), Michael Dell is back as CEO of DELL, new Intel 45nm chips, California might ban the standard incandescent light bulb, new backlight on Mac Powerbooks, Verizon wireless, YouTube to pay contributors(?), DVD playback on the 360.
My favorite part of the episode was the argument between Patrick Norton and Roger Chang regarding the incandescent light bulb: whether it should be removed from the shelves in all California stores, or still be stocked and give the consumer a tax break for buying more energy efficient light bulbs. It starts at the 20 minute mark, and it was quite enjoyable and informative. Enjoy.
The podcast can be found on iTunes.
Feb 1, 2007
Run Time: 49:50
Hosted by Jim Louderback, What's New Now focuses on the new and hottest trends in technology. This episode featured Vista (who hasn't covered it), Michael Dell is back as CEO of DELL, new Intel 45nm chips, California might ban the standard incandescent light bulb, new backlight on Mac Powerbooks, Verizon wireless, YouTube to pay contributors(?), DVD playback on the 360.
My favorite part of the episode was the argument between Patrick Norton and Roger Chang regarding the incandescent light bulb: whether it should be removed from the shelves in all California stores, or still be stocked and give the consumer a tax break for buying more energy efficient light bulbs. It starts at the 20 minute mark, and it was quite enjoyable and informative. Enjoy.
The podcast can be found on iTunes.
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