13 posts tagged “npr”
If you have 10 minutes, you should check out and listen to this story from NPR on how Toyota runs it's company in Toyota City, Japan and their business practices. Personally, I found this extremely interesting since I work for an automotive company (ArvinMeritor), and the plant I work at has a UAW Union (myself - I'm salary). Right, wrong or indifferent, Toyota is a much stronger company than most.
Here's the link that takes you to the story - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104095238
I've developed a routine now that when it's nice outside during lunch, I'll grab a sandwich and head for a park. If I'm smart enough to have my iPod with me, this means I'll listen to NPR's podcast - Most E-mailed Stories, while I eat. Anyhow, I wanted to share this five minute story on faith and the human mind.
Being the nerd that I am, I'll have to look for this the next time I'm at Barnes and Noble...
I know...I know...some people swear by this stuff. Still, you should read or listen to this story. Interesting enough, the company admits to the false advertisement. The issue is that Airborne didn't have any evidence to prove that the supplement "boosts your immune system." The company had pointed to one research effort, but that was later revealed to be a two-person project paid for by Airborne. It was so bad the company wouldn't let anyone see it.
If it works for you, great. However, I never used the product, and I doubt that I will.
p.s. - I know this may be old new to most of you. I don't care. I'm playing catch up on my podcast.
Mind you that I'm hair challenged, so I cannot try this. However, the main ingredient in your shampoo exists in most soaps you have in your house. This may seem trivial, but I found this short segment interesting. Give it a spin...
Ok...Caught this segment on one of my NPR podcasts. For those who are e-bay junkies, click to listen to the story or just hop on over at PropertyRoom.com.
Here is an incredible story how a crew of firefighters in California were trapped and survived using these fireproof covers (kinda like a full body sleeping bag) for 18 minutes while the fire passed through them. You need to take a few minutes to listen to their tell.
One of the better and informative interviews regarding health care. If you have the time, play the interview.
Another great interview with Denis Leary from NPR. If you have the time, click the link and listen this interview.
Well last Saturday, I got to try out my new GPS and went out to Xenia, OH. A while ago, I stumbled onto a website that sells used books, Blue Jacket Books, which is located in there. I never been to Xenia and I like going to used book stores, so I thought it would be a good trip to get out of the house on Saturday. About one and a half hour later, we were there. The store was nice and the prices on the books where much cheaper than the local used book store. I picked up a four Sue Grafton books, two on photography and a book on wilderness survival (spend too much time watching Man vs Wild, I guess), all for less than twenty bucks. Seeing how it was close to lunch, we decided to check out one of the local restaurants. We decided on the Oasis Cafe. First, the food was great. The service however, kinda sucked the big one. Not being clear when you come in, you are suppose to seat yourself...which we did. We waited close to ten minutes before someone took our order. Our server gave our food to another table. Oh..and if you want to get a drink refill...GOOD LUCK! Halfway through our meal, our waitress asked if I would like another diet soda. "Please" I said. Well time went by and she never came back. I stopped her again and asked for another refill. Nothing. Once more, and she said she would be right back. Needless to say, I never got my drink. Not sure if I'll go back to that cafe again. Like I said...the food was good, but I hate lousy service. However, I do recommend the used book store. Oh on the way down, I listen to an outstanding interview with Alice Cooper on a NPR podcast. Even though you may not be a huge fan of his, you should check it out. Fun fact, he was friends with Groucho Marx and he knew Frank Sinatra. Here's the link to the story - Alice Cooper, From Ghoul-Rock to 'Golf Monster'.
