Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'enthusiasts'

How To Win At Major League Dreidel

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Hanukkah starts on Sunday and to kick off the festivities, dreidel enthusiasts are participating in the second annual Major League Dreidel Tournament in New York City. Major League Dreidel "Knishioner" Eric Pavony discusses the tournament.

Why Won't Steve Jobs Be At MacWorld...

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Apple enthusiast Adam Lisagor discusses what he expects the Silicon Valley giant will unveil this year at MacWorld. He also explains why CEO Steve Jobs won't attend.

Wall Street Too Real... Try Fantasy Investing

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

There are all kinds of fantasy games — fantasy football for example. Now you can try your hand at fantasy investing. Fantasy enthusiasts say there's never been a better time to go virtual.

Brian Dewan's Delightful Dewanatrons

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:09:00 EDT

The musician, political folk-song enthusiast, inventor and film-strip maker uses outdated equipment to explore new dimensions. His electronic instruments seem to come right out of '50s science fiction.

Candidates Mine For Rural Votes In Nevada

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Nevada is one of several states still up for grabs. Republican voters in the state's rural counties are enthusiastic about Republican presidential nominee John McCain. But Democrat-run voter registration drives are gaining ground in urban areas like Las Vegas. However neither campaign is taking the state for granted.

A 'No' Vote On The Bailout Turns To 'Yes'

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Republican congressman John Shadegg tells us what swayed him to change his vote from a firm "no" to an enthusiastic "yes."

Actor, Philanthropist Paul Newman Dies At 83

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:07:00 EDT

Screen legend, philanthropist and race car enthusiast Paul Newman has died. A spokeswoman for the 83-year-old actor said Saturday that Newman died Friday after a battle with cancer. He leaves behind five decades of film work and a legacy of charitable giving.

Kayaks Hot, Canoes Not

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

In Maine, outdoor enthusiasts are tossing aside their canoes for kayaks. Youth Radio's Molly Adams reports that many paddlers are now opting for the independence of kayaks over the traditional family-sized canoe.

Adele: A Soul Sensation At '19'

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:50:00 EDT

With enthusiastic critical reception, Adele has been rewarded with "soul sensation" status in the U.K. on the strength of her powerful voice and winning personality. Hear her perform on World Cafe with host David Dye.

Alaska Welcomes Palin Back Home

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:49:00 EDT

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin returned to Alaska Wednesday for the first time since the GOP convention. She was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. Palin has built a reputation as a political reformer in the state.

Invasion Of The Ball-Jointed Dolls

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:13:00 EDT

Move over, Hello Kitty. Make room for the new pop culture craze from Japan: ball-jointed dolls. Already huge in Japan and South Korea, these hand-sculpted, hand-painted, anatomically correct and eerily lifelike dolls are gaining popularity with American enthusiasts.

Palin Brings Celebrity To McCain Campaign

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

John McCain and his running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are drawing enthusiastic crowds on the campaign trail. At some stops, the first woman to run for vice president on a Republican ticket is grabbing more of the spotlight than the presidential nominee.

Diana Krall On Piano Jazz

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall has long found favor with traditional jazz enthusiasts and mainstream pop fans alike. But before her star had risen, she recorded this interview and studio performance with Marian McPartland on Piano Jazz.

Librarians Harvest New Manga Titles At Comic-Con

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:28:00 EDT

Are the shelves at your local library looking more colorful these days? Chalk it up to all the comic books — and the librarians who love them. Over the weekend, librarians mingled with comic enthusiasts at Comic-Con, a massive popular arts convention in San Diego.

Yefim Bronfman: A Soft Spot For Schubert

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:26:00 EDT

The commanding pianist has won enthusiastic audiences in venues around the world. He visits one of his favorite concert halls to perform one of his favorite pieces — Schubert's Piano Trio No. 1 — with members of the L.A. Philharmonic.

Why Won't Clinton Drop Out...

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:32:00 EDT

One theory is that New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is remaining in the Democratic presidential race as bargaining chip for the vice presidency. Democratic voters, according to a new poll, are enthusiastic about the idea of this "unity ticket," but party insiders harbor more mixed feelings about an Obama/Clinton ticket.

In White House Visit, Pope Preaches Diplomacy

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

On his 81st birthday, Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by military bands and an enthusiastic crowd of 9,000 at the White House. In his remarks, the pope spoke of peace through diplomacy and democracy, themes he's likely to include in a speech to the United Nations later this week.

Robots Inducted into Hall of Fame

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:13:00 EDT

Four robots were recently inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame -- two of the robots are famous ones enjoyed by kids and TV audiences, while the other two are not exactly household names. A group of robot enthusiasts has been picking their favorite machines in both real life and in pop culture since 2003.

In Kenya, Obama Enjoys Enthusiastic Support

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:35:00 EDT

Most Kenyans are taking great pride that a first-generation Kenyan American has advanced so far in the Democratic nominating process. If elected, they expect he'll do great things -- in the United States and in Kenya.

Pi Day: An Infinite Number of Ways to Celebrate

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:54:00 EDT

On Friday, math enthusiasts celebrate pi, the infinite number representing the relationship between a circle's diameter and its circumference. Represented by the Greek letter pi, the number is usually shortened to 3.14, so festivities take place on March 14 or 3/14.

Fashion Week: High Waists and Animal Prints

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST

Politics isn't the only thing New Yorkers are talking about -- there's also Fashion Week. Style enthusiast Najwa Moses discusses the hottest trends.

A Mindblowing Yo-Yo Player

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST

Pat Cuartero is a lifelong yo-yo enthusiast, with tricks that will leave you astounded. Cuartero has made a business of his hobby, founding one of the yo-yo world's biggest retailers, YoYoNation.com

The Future of Mac

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:03:00 EST

Mac fans are on the ground gearing up for Macworld 2008. Alex Cohen talks to Mac enthusiast John Moltz about what this year's buzz is.

Ski Buffs Search for First Snow

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:30:00 EST

Ski enthusiasts in the Northeast start searching for that first taste of real winter. Cross-country skiers in New York's Adirondack Mountains found just enough snow on the old toll road trail on Whiteface Mountain.

Wisconsin Bans Archery in Archery Park

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Eau Claire, Wisconsin has Archery Park. Bow and arrow enthusiasts used it for years. It even has a tower where deer hunters can practice. But last month a nearby resident found an arrow in his yard. After this, and other incidents, visitors to Archery Park now encounter a sign noting that bows and arrows are prohibited.