Archive for February, 2006
Resume Lies and the Liars Who Write Them
by Susie Watson on February 28th, 2006
With the Radio Shack CEO in the news for lying on his resume, Susie and Barb think the time is right to address this baffling topic. Why don’t companies do background checks? The office grapevine has no problem discovering the indiscretions of a new hire, so what is wrong with Human Resources making a few phone calls? Many famous examples are discussed, with FEMA’s Michael Brown at the top of the list.
Music: Liar by Violet Indiana from the CD Roulette
Political Poo-Poo-Pourri
by Susie Watson on February 21st, 2006
Barb and guest host Henry Godbout peruse the political landscape in a fast and sometimes furious discussion. Henry sees a decaying wasteland littered with ineptitude and hypocrisy. Though discouraged as well, Barb also is optimistic that better days are ahead.
Music: Politics & Tricks by Kiddy Ranks from the album Run Away with the World
Pop Goes the Culture Extra - On the road at Lawrence University
by Susie Watson on February 17th, 2006
Barb and Gregg travel to Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and
record Lawrence’s first podcast: A discussion of Techno-Animism led
by the students of Julie Lindemann and John Shimon’s Digital
Processes class. Participants include: Blair Allen, Peter Bennett,
Amanda Burgess, Annicka Campbell-Dollaghan, Reed Heisley-Shellaby,
Hillary Krueger, Julian Mendoza, Kate Ostler, Jamie Pape, Celine
Vaaler and Shelby Peterson. This program was sponsored by the
Lawrence University Fine Arts Colloquium.
Music: Cell phone symphony concept by Reed Heisley-Shellaby
Omnipotent Oprah
by Susie Watson on February 14th, 2006
Omniscient, omnipresent - Oprah is a phenomenon and we talk about her power for good, as well as those detractors that don’t trust her motives. From Iloveoprah.com to Ihateoprah.com, it seems they run the gamut. Susie suggests The Daily Oprah newspaper as Oprah’s next media venture.
Music: Oprah by Syl Johnson & Jimmy Johnson from the album Two Johnsons Are Better Than One
Overheard
by Susie Watson on February 7th, 2006
Eavesdropping, sometimes voluntary, sometimes involuntary can be interesting, humorous, and downright memorable. Susie has been keeping a journal of overheard snatches for years, and Barb joins in with comments from OverheardinNewYork.com . Heard any good conversations lately? Let us know!
Music: Heard It Through the Grapevine covered by Kaiser Chiefs from compilation CD “Help: A Day In The Life” War Child Music