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Audio Engineer & Production Support for NPR since 1997. TD Emeritus of WATC, News Ops, WESAT, & WESUN. Proud member of NABET 31. Somewhat reformed Mass-Hole.

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Whole Foods Parking Lot - Music Video [HD]
YouTube video by FogandSmogFilms Whole Foods Parking Lot - Music Video [HD]

Here’s one of the many reasons I don’t own a car in LA. It’s an oldie but a goodie.

youtu.be/2UFc1pr2yUU

22.11.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I believe I bought it on the secondhand market if I did

20.11.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I want to say at one point I had these. However, don’t quote me on it.

20.11.2025 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I will either confirm nor deny β€œSpoilers.

18.11.2025 07:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Imagine of the NY Times Crossword for Tuesday November 18, 2025.  Looking at the clue for 12-down β€œLimerick’s Locale”

Imagine of the NY Times Crossword for Tuesday November 18, 2025. Looking at the clue for 12-down β€œLimerick’s Locale”

Came to this clue in the NYTimes Crossword for tomorrow. I thought the answer was Nantucket. However, there weren’t enough letters.

18.11.2025 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

"NBC Nightly News can show you pictures of devastating flooding, but they don't tell locals where to get fresh water."

17.11.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 275    πŸ” 79    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on the Public Media situation.

John gave Public Media the Full Last Week Tonight treatment, including the benefit auction noted previously.

youtu.be/yknMJOgy2pA

17.11.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait.

17.11.2025 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Clarifying: all proceed to benefit the Public Media Bridge Fund.

17.11.2025 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Last Week Tonight Help Public Media Company c/o Partially Important Productions, LLC spread the word about Public Media Company C/O Last Week Tonight!

HBO’s Last Week Tonight presents an auction with all proceeds going to support Public Media.

Johnoliversjunk.com

17.11.2025 06:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
2 dozen perfectly cooked English muffins cooling on a rack in a 1/2 sheet pan on a butcher block cart infringes of a kitchen stove.

2 dozen perfectly cooked English muffins cooling on a rack in a 1/2 sheet pan on a butcher block cart infringes of a kitchen stove.

The end result….

17.11.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2 half sheet pan trays with plastic covers filled with 12 proofing English muffins each

2 half sheet pan trays with plastic covers filled with 12 proofing English muffins each

β€œDo you know the muffin man? The muffin man, the (English) muffin man. Do you know (English) muffin man who lives in Drury Lane?”

16.11.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? - Caitlin Doughty Everyone has questions about death. In Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?, best-selling author and mortician Caitlin Doughty answers the most intriguing questions she’s ever received about what happens to o...

Apparently they will nibble but not feast unless they’re desperate. caitlindoughty.com/books/will-m...

15.11.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of today’s NYTimes Connections  Puzzle with the Green answer (Second Tier) answered first.  β€œBand, Channel, Frequency, Station = Radio Tuning Options. β€œ

Screen shot of today’s NYTimes Connections Puzzle with the Green answer (Second Tier) answered first. β€œBand, Channel, Frequency, Station = Radio Tuning Options. β€œ

Gee I wonder how I got this one correct first. Yeah, I know, #Spoilers

15.11.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, for the first time, I saw two passengers get on the E Line at Crenshaw, who looked like they just came from LAX. This just proves that the system is working like it’s supposed to.

14.11.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A poster advertising registration for men ages 18 to 25 for selective service to be a part of a draft for war if one is ever called for

A poster advertising registration for men ages 18 to 25 for selective service to be a part of a draft for war if one is ever called for

I haven’t seen a poster like this since I was 18. They were usually found in the Post Office or the Town Clerk’s office.

14.11.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The giant pumpkin paddle: A record-breaking journey down the Columbia River Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Now turn it into a Canoe.
share.google/IJ6OBRGhFhnU...

13.11.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A good chunk of my job these days is fixing auto edits. When you had to cut actual tape the skill level was much higher.

12.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for this. I have never actually seen that in person which kind of surprises me.

11.11.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Pupu platter for 2 at Chan’s in Woonsocket RI. This consists of a large wooden segmented bowl with appetizers in each segment, including egg rolls, crab Rangoon shrimp chips fried shrimp, chicken wings and spareribs. In the center of the bowl is a cast-iron sterno burner

A Pupu platter for 2 at Chan’s in Woonsocket RI. This consists of a large wooden segmented bowl with appetizers in each segment, including egg rolls, crab Rangoon shrimp chips fried shrimp, chicken wings and spareribs. In the center of the bowl is a cast-iron sterno burner

And as Bill from the The Woks of Life states in it, nothing, absolutely nothing in this video represents actual Polynesian food.

11.11.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Ultimate Pupu Platter Party! | The Woks of Life
YouTube video by The Woks of Life The Ultimate Pupu Platter Party! | The Woks of Life

I feel the tremendous urge to share this The Woks of Life video because it brings back so much nostalgia for my growing up in the 70s. It’s a true walk down amnesia lane. The last Pupu platter we had was 13 years ago at Chanβ€˜s in Woonsocket. It’s still there. Go, if you can.

11.11.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America

This #NotJustBikes on the lasting affects of John Forester’s bike advocacy is worth watching. Yes, it’s 1.5 hours long and yes, it’s a bit of a Jason Slaughter screed. However it is still worth watching.

youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...

09.11.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The view from the second story of a CalTrain EMU set two tracks away.

The view from the second story of a CalTrain EMU set two tracks away.

CalTrain’s new EMU’s are the best trains I’ve ever been on. Since I’ve only been on trains in the U.S. and IE, this is not surprising. Plus, it includes the original Acela.

05.11.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Doobie Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music The Doobie Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert

It’s rare I feel FOMO for not working at the mothership. The Doobie Brother’s coming in for #TinyDesk is an exception. #NPRLife #WhoaOhWhoaListenToTheMusic

youtu.be/jrkOQuRYCIQ?...

05.11.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three. Turkeys standing by a tree in the grassy median of University Ave in Berkeley an orange Road closed in the foreground and a city Target in the background.

Three. Turkeys standing by a tree in the grassy median of University Ave in Berkeley an orange Road closed in the foreground and a city Target in the background.

Free range turkeys in Berkeley CA. Will they make it through Thanksgiving?

02.11.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If your Microwave clock doesn’t match the time on your phone, you need to have it fall back. #ItsThatTimeOfTheYear #BackToStandardTime

02.11.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sadly @metrolosangeles.bsky.social was only running extra outbound trains. None were going inbound to The Sunny Bungalow.

28.10.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I wonder if trains will still be running when I get off work in about 20 minutes

28.10.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You’d be surprised at how many producers absolutely positively hate this theory.

21.10.2025 04:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why the Web was Down Today - Explained by a Retired Microsoft Engineer
YouTube video by Dave's Garage Why the Web was Down Today - Explained by a Retired Microsoft Engineer

Dave explains today’s outage.

youtu.be/KFvhpt8FN18?...

21.10.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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