Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'blog'

For Israeli Blogger, Conflict Spurs Mixed Emotions

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:46:00 EST

For the last year, two men — one Israeli, one Palestinian — have been blogging about their lives on opposite sides of the Israeli-Gaza border. Online, they call themselves "Hope Man," the Israeli, and "Peace Man," the Palestinian.

A Life Dedicated To Michelin 3-Star Restaurants

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

London IT executive Andy Hayler has dined at every three-star restaurant in the French food guide. His travels have taken him all across the world to 60-plus elite restaurants. He speaks with us about his favorite meals, how he can afford this pricy hobby and his blog.

The Wovel: Literary Alternative To Browsing Blogs

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:35:00 EST

A Wovel is an on-line novel written serially, with readers deciding the turns of the plot. Publisher Underland Press is hoping people who already do most of their reading surfing the web will return each week to read the next installment.

The Year in TV: NPR's Pop-Culture Blogger Reports

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Linda Holmes, lead writer for NPR's Monkey See pop-culture blog, joins guest host Ari Shapiro for a look at what happened on the small screen in 2008 — and what 2009 is likely to bring.

Savvy Sipping Into The New Year

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Across the world tonight, many will bring in 2009 with a toast. Wine maven Callie Crossley, author of the wine blog The Crushed Grape Report, shares tips on how to break open the right bubbly with out breaking the bank.

L.A. Fire Department Twits And Blogs To Safety

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Los Angeles Fire Department is using Web-savvy techniques like Twitter and blogging to reach out to residents. The interactive process has helped the department identify disastrous situations early — and respond quickly. It's working so well, in fact, that other organizations and corporations are interested in borrowing the technology.

For The Love Of Bettie Page

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Cultural icon and former pinup queen Bettie Page died last week at the age of 85. Page rocked cultural norms between 1949 and 1957 with her suggestive poses. Sadie Stein, of the blog Jezebel, offers a remembrance of Page and why, for many, she is a heroine.

End Near For Editorial Cartoonists...

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

This year, at least a dozen veteran cartoonists got the axe, among them Lee Judge of The Kansas City Star. Judge tried to stay relevant by focusing on local issues, and starting a blog. But his satirical take on local issues can easily be replaced by nationally syndicated artists. As print media declines, the era of the political cartoon, particularly at local papers, may be coming to an end. Reporter Sylvia Gross of member station KCUR in Kansas City has this story.

Read The Blog: You're Fired

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:28:00 EST

Getting fired is bad enough, but some companies are finding new ways to be cruel and impersonal when they downsize. From a blog posting from the boss to a cold good-bye via e-mail, employers are using today's technology to perform the unpleasant age-old task.

Cold War Kids' Members Show Their 'Loyalty'

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:43:00 EST

Cold War Kids' Loyalty to Loyalty spills a soulful yell over bluesy post-punk songs. Here, the band plays an unconventional version of "Something Is Not Right With Me" and discusses how the band copes with blog backlash.

My Online Community Saved My Life

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:34:00 EST

Essayist Ayelet Waldman lives with bipolar disorder. A few years ago, in the throes of a depressive episode, she wrote a blog post that implied that she might take a fistful of pills. But she was lucky; her Web community reached out to her.

Boosting Music Sales, One Blog At A Time

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:26:00 EST

For musicians just a decade ago, radio was the only way to make it big. The Internet has changed that. Artists like City and Colour can build an audience by sending out their music over various networks. But in a crowded online world, just putting it out there isn't enough.

Three-Word Summaries Describe Bailout

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:45:00 EST

Former Bush economic adviser Gregory Mankiw writes a blog that collects three-word summaries of proposals for Congress to stimulate the economy. Mankiw predicts that President-elect Obama will want a stimulus that's helpful, hopeful and humongous. Mankiw says critics fear it might end up pointless, political and pork-filled.

How Would You Devise A Social Safety Net...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

In these tough economic times, an increasing number of people need help. We want your solutions on our blog.

Ljova: Giving The Viola A Chance

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST

Ljova is wired like an independent musician, in spite of his old-school instrument. He Skypes. He blogs. He posts music on Facebook and YouTube. And he composes by playing his viola into the computer, overdubbing and improvising the parts as he goes.

New Sustainable Energy Journal Goes Paperless

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:53:00 EST

A new interdisciplinary online-only journal from the American Institute of Physics is focusing on the burgeoning renewable- and sustainable-energy fields. The peer-reviewed Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy will feature a blog, top news stories and multimedia features.

Tough Times Squeeze Middle Class

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The middle class is being hit hard by the economic crisis and Nancy Wallace, a struggling small business owner from Lawrenceville, Ga., is no exception. Guest Host Alison Stewart also reads some of your comments from our blog, Weekend Soapbox.

Boo! What Are You Wearing For Halloween...

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Day To Day wants to hear what your ultra-clever costumes are this Halloween. Tell us at our blog, daydreaming.

Christopher Buckey Leaves 'National Review'

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A blog posting titled, "Sorry, Dad, I'm Voting for Obama" cost that son his job at the family business The family business: the conservative magazine, the National Review. The author: Christopher Buckley. After posting his endorsement, the backlash made it clear he had to give up his column at the magazine his late father, William F. Buckley, Jr., founded more than 50 years ago. In Christopher Buckley's words, he's been "fatwahed" by the conservative movement.

Economic Downturn Fuels Coupon Use

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The downturn in the economy is fueling a robust trade in coupons. In addition to the traditional coupons that people clip from newspapers and other printed sources, Web sites and blogs offer tips and links to coupons. Some companies are also sending out coupons as text messages.

Can't Get Enough Of The Elections... You're Not Alone

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:28:00 EDT

Obsessed with election gossip? Addicted to pundits arguing on TV? Can't stop checking political blogs? Meghan Daum, a Los Angeles Times columnist, argues in her article "Obsessed? Addicted? It's politics" that our political fatigue has been transformed into an outright political obsession.

Meghan McCain In Spotlight With Kids' Book, Blog

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:51:00 EDT

Meghan McCain blogs from the campaign trail and released a children's book this month about her father, Republican John McCain. As the child of a candidate, the 23-year-old is critical of the way the media has scrutinized the family of her father's running mate.

Poking Fun At The 'Stuff White People Like'

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:12:00 EDT

In a new book based on his popular blog, Christian Lander tracks the trends and tendencies of white people, from free-trade organic coffee to vintage T-shirts.

The '80s: Were They Really That Bad...

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:18:00 EDT

Were the 1980s the worst years for music? NPR listeners seem to think so, according the results of our poll. When asked to pick the best year for music, nearly everyone skipped the '80s entirely. On this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen looks back at the decade of synth pop, hair metal, and hardcore with Stephen Thompson, editor of Song of the Day, Robin Hilton, All Songs Considered producer and host of Second Stage, and Carrie Brownstein, writer for the Monitor Mix blog.

Coming Up: Discussing 'Glazed America'

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Have you ever been caught in a sticky situation with a doughnut? Weekend Edition invites listeners to ask questions and share their stories about doughnuts. Paul Mullins, author of the book, "Glazed America: A History of the Doughnut," will be answering these questions next week, live, on the Weekend Edition Sunday blog. Paul Mullins is an associate professor at Indiana University.