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PAX East 2013 Slideshow

Jonathan Lynch — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:24:10 +0000

Here's a slideshow of sights and scenes from PAX East 2013.

Hybrid Car Races are a Bridge from Students to Carmakers

Sam Evans-Brown — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:07:45 +0000

Last week, some of the world’s top engineering students met at the New Hampshire motor speedway to race hybrid cars of their own design and build.

Pudgy Kids, Anemic Policies

Brady Carlson — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:13:33 +0000

Despite America’s new stance on obesity, the well-intended efforts to combat the problem have grown soft and ineffectual.

Survivalist Singles - Don't Face the Future Alone

Danielle Lima — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:15:28 +0000

An online dating site that caters specifically to doomsday preppers.

THUNDERDOME !

Ryan Edward Brown — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:46:59 +0000

When cardboard, duct tape, and pool noodles meet battle.

The Skinny on Pinterest

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:29:39 +0000

Social media’s star child, Pinterest, is under the pin point for its pro-anorexia photos.

Van Gogh to Go

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:01:55 +0000

The library is no longer just for books! How a museum in Chicago is lending original works of art and all it takes, is a library card.

Here's What's Awesome!

Virginia Prescott — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:09 +0000

NHPR's Brady Carlson, host of All Things Considered provides us with brain food from the Internet buffet - including the censorship of Twitter.

Return of the Darkroom

Virginia Prescott — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:38:14 +0000

Old school photography is making its comeback, but may be threatened the likes of Instagram.

News Reporters: Tear Down this Wall!

Virginia Prescott — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:07:40 +0000

The great divide between business and editorial may mean trouble for the news industry. We explore the idea of blurring the line between community service and the earning of revenue through sponsorship.

2012 Tech Predictions

Virginia Prescott — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:10:57 +0000

Today, we kick off 2012 with a broadcast Nostradamus might appreciate…We’ll get predictions from some of our favorite guests on the things we use everyday…In this segment, computer scientist and serial tech entrepreneur Rob Fleischman makes his 2012 predictions for the tech industry.

Word of Mouth for 12.03.11

Virginia Prescott, Brady Carlson and Taylor Quimby — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Does sweeping CO2 under the carpet constitute 'clean carbon'? Also, NHPR Internet Sherpa Brady Carlson's next installment of "Here's What's Awesome". Plus, a writer takes an immersive journey into the tough world of Mixed Martial Arts. And, the host of "Ask a Mortician" web-series explains why people might want to talk more about death. Finally, a look at the weird and creepy world of Twilight-inspired products.

Word of Mouth for Saturday, November 26, 2011

Virginia Prescott — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Today on Word of Mouth, a healthcare model that offers rides, cuts toenails, and does generally whatever it takes to keep the elderly healthy. Plus, the less-quoted constitutional clauses and oddities that inform and amuse our American way of life. Also, from homies to hermanos: an unlikely way out for Central American gang members weary of the streets. And former war correspondent PJ O'Rourke describes life in the trenches of family vacations.

Word of Mouth for November 21th, 2011

Virginia Prescott — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:04 +0000

Reverse migration: African American populations boomerang back below the Mason-Dixon line. Plus, why adding "sandwich board" to your resume could be a good thing. Also, an NGO spreading sustainability in Niger turns 10. And a look at a Native American Art exhibition from the Hood at Dartmouth. Finally, data through light - the future of electronic transfer?

Word of Mouth for November 15th, 2011

Virginia Prescott — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The full broadcast for Tuesday, 11/15.