Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'online'

Some Movies Shouldn't Be Watched On A Computer

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

More feature-length films are available on the Internet. However, some epic films may never be truly appreciated on a laptop. Critics have come up with a list of top ten movies that should never be watched online.

After Bans, Tobacco Ads Use 'One-To-One' Approach

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 EST

For decades, tobacco companies advertised on TV, radio, billboards and magazine pages. When the 1998 tobacco settlement put an end to that, they began targeting smokers online and in person. Now the industry spends twice as much on marketing as it did 10 years ago.

Hi-Tech Laundry Texts When Clothes Are Ready

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The University of Virginia has opened a new high-tech laundry room for its students. Students can look online to see if washers and dryers are available. The machines can even send text messages to the students' phones when the laundry is ready. The only problem ... they can't teach students how to wash their clothes.

What Cyber War Could Mean For The U.S.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

When fighting broke out between Georgia and Russia this summer, the war was waged in both the online and physical world. Attacks on Georgian Web sites basically shut down the country's Internet operations. Now U.S. Sec. of Defense Robert Gates wonders what cyber warfare could mean at home.

Warcraft Fans Too Excited To Go To Work

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Early this morning, the online game World of Warcraft released its long-awaited update. More than two million people are expected to buy the re-tooled game Thursday alone. Some people are even taking the day off to try out the new virtual world.

Last Word In Business

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:05:00 EST

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, (D-CA) says she's disturbed by reports that some inauguration tickets are being sold online for as much as $40,000. She says she's writing to eBay and other sites to make sure they're not involved in ticket scalping. The 240,000 available tickets are supposed to be free to the public, and given out through congressional offices. Feinstein is also working on a bill that would make it a federal crime to sell tickets to the inauguration.

Obama Expected To Appoint A Technology Czar

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Technology commentator Mario Armstrong talks with Renee Montagne about President-elect Barack Obama's positions on key technology issues: broadband access, posting government documents online and tech jobs. Obama is expected to appoint a technology czar.

Election Victory Helps Obama, The Author

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Barack Obama's presidential win has already jump started one small sector of the economy: His books. Over the weekend The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from My Father were the hottest sellers at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Amazon actually ran out of hardcover and paperback editions of Audacity of Hope. While you wait, the online retailer lists more than two dozen other books out about the president-elect.

The President-Elect Online

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

Obama's campaign exploited the possibilities of new technology to raise money, rouse support and rally the voters. Now that he's President-elect Obama, what happens to the online community used to getting e-mails signed "Barack?" Host Scott Simon speaks TechPresident.com co-founder Micah Sifry on how to translate Obama's online success.

Live Monday: Conor Oberst In Concert

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:53:00 EST

Best known as the prolific and gifted frontman for the country-rock band Bright Eyes, Oberst ventured out on his own this summer. He released his first solo album in more than a decade: an eponymous sketchbook of introspective folk and rock, steeped in Americana. The new collection of songs will be the centerpiece of a full concert by Oberst and his backing group, The Mystic Valley Band, webcast live on NPR.org Monday, Nov. 10. The performance will begin online at approximately 10 p.m. ET.

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.

Live Friday: The Decemberists In Concert

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EST

Two years after releasing one of the best albums of 2006 (The Crane Wife), the band returns with three volumes of new songs. Like much of The Decemberists' earlier work, Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series is full of magically inventive, character-driven story-songs rooted in British folk and pop. The Decemberists will showcase the new music, along with old favorites, in a full concert, webcast live on NPR.org Friday, Nov. 7. The performance, from WXPN in Philadelphia, will begin online at approximately 9 p.m. ET.

On Web, 'Peanuts' Gets New Lease On Life

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Craig Schulz, Charles Schulz's son, talks about the release of 20 Peanuts digital shorts online that are based on the classic comic strips from 1964. Schulz is president of Creative Associates, which approved and manages all of the licensing for Peanuts-related products.

Hard News For Print Publications

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The Christian Science Monitor announced this week that it will become an online-only news source. Time Inc. is laying off over 600 employees. What does the constant stream of bad news mean for print media?

A 'Dream Team' Cabinet For New White House

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:20:00 EDT

No matter who wins on Election Day, the search will soon be on for the perfect new cabinet for the next administration. Blake Hounshell, online editor for Foreign Policy, discusses a potential "fantasy cabinet" of advisers for the next president.

Personal Genome Project Posts DNA Info Online

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:18:00 EDT

The Personal Genome Project is attempting to find 100,000 volunteers to publish their entire genetic makeup — including their physical traits — online. So far, ten individuals have chosen to share their DNA sequences, medical records, and other personal information with the research community and the general public.

Virtual Murderess May Land In Real Jail

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A Japanese woman found herself suddenly divorced "without a word of warning." She was so angry, she murdered her husband. Except, her husband was an avatar. Her alleged crime: illegally breaking into the online account of the player who created her avatar husband. She killed his online character. Nobody died in the real world. An act of virtual vengeance that could send her to a brick and mortar prison cell.

Was Stalin The Greatest Russian In History...

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:15:00 EDT

Russians have the chance to pick the greatest Russian ever as part of a 13-part TV series that began airing there this month. Online voting temporarily put Soviet dictator Josef Stalin at the top of the list.

Live Debate: Is Public Financing Still Needed...

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:03:00 EDT

Today from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern: Ron Elving, NPR's senior Washington editor, hosts an online debate about public financing between Fred Wertheimer, the president and CEO of Democracy 21, and Cleta Mitchell, a longtime campaign finance lawyer. Join the discussion.

Oct. 12: Ra Ra Riot, Live In Concert

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:38:00 EDT

Ra Ra Riot's first two years of existence have been difficult, but the band just put out a beautifully polished and inspired debut, The Rhumb Line. The group will showcase the album in a full concert, webcast live at NPR.org on Oct. 12. The performance from the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., will begin online at approximately 10:30 p.m. ET.

Plushgun: 'Just Impolite'

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:56:00 EDT

In early 2007, singer and songwriter Daniel Ingala began writing and recording catchy, synth-driven pop music in his New York City apartment. He soon took on the moniker Plushgun, and uploaded his first song, "Just Impolite," to his MySpace page. The track quickly found an online audience, drawing more than a half-million page visits and thousands of new fans.

Oct. 9: Of Montreal, Live in Concert

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:01:00 EDT

The Athens, Ga., band Of Montreal, led by frenetic frontman Kevin Barnes, has built a reputation on meticulously crafted, synth-driven psych-pop, with flamboyant production and gleeful sonic flourishes. Of Montreal brings this musical spectacle to Washington, D.C., for a full concert, webcast live at NPR.org on Oct. 9. The performance will begin streaming online at approximately 10 p.m. ET.

Letters: Candidates' Songs

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:33:00 EDT

On Wednesday, All Things Considered played a few songs making the rounds online about the presidential and vice presidential candidates. Not many songs about Joe Biden could be found. That prompted a couple of listeners to send in songs about Biden.

Google's Android Software Debuts On New Phone

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:30:00 EDT

The long-awaited "Google phone" has arrived. The G1 phone carries Google's Android software and runs on T-Mobile networks. Though its touch screen and online integration make the G1 analogous to Apple's iPhone, the Android platform is open for use by multiple phone developers.

Ed Laurie: 'Meanwhile In The Park"

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:00 EDT

British singer-songwriter Ed Laurie is one of the many musicians who's benefited from the limitless possibilities of Internet exposure. After making his music available on his MySpace page, Laurie was courted by an iTunes executive who then helped the Londoner with the online release of his seven-song debut, Meanwhile in the Park