Friday, February 20, 2009

What I Learned on NPR Today #6

Phillip Seymore Hoffman used to be a professional wrestler until he injured his neck.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

I Don't Care What Everybody Says #1

I don't care what everybody says. Fiji water does taste better. And I'm not an elitist. So.

What I Learned on NPR Today #5

Joss Whedon is the 3rd generation of television writers in his family. He consulted a feminist group about his new show "Dollhouse," because he himself is a feminist (yeah I already knew that) and the show got mixed reactions.

JOSS WHEDON ON "FRESH AIR" SQUEEEEEEEEE!

DVD Watching Funtimes #1

"Be Kind, Rewind." A very happy movie about community.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

What I Learned on NPR Today #4

During and after World War II, Shanghai was the only place that openly accepted Jewish refugees without requiring they have a visa. A large area inside of Shanghai became known as "Little Vienna."

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

What I Learned on NPR today #3

I really don't like the "Perspective" editorials on Morning Edition. I am almost always instantly bored.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Bad Food Choices #1

Vanilla frappucino, cheetos, and sour gummi worms.

What I Learned on NPR Today #2

NASA employees, especially engineers, criticize the organization for being too beauracratic. They say that their superiors speak in terms of administrative roadblocks rather than the actual content of the engineering proposal when dealing with new ideas.