http://nprsatire.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by IPR : Irrational Public Radio en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:28:08 GMT 2010-01-02T06:28:08Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715023&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   This is not a comprehensive list, but here are some of the hot spots: On the Northrop's front lawn Of special note over at the University of Minnesota, whilst sitting on the afore . . . Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:04:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715023&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-06-18T22:04:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689303&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace I've already alluded to my rotten mood in a comment elsewhere on Gather today.  It did not improve after my most recent experience.  I needed to track down the current lender of the mortgage, . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 17:47:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689303&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-05-22T17:47:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658037&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   The name Bill Holm has seen a lot of print lately.   Minnesotans who didn't know him from Paul Bunyan suddenly found themselves looking at his big Icelandic face in the newspapers and . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:22:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658037&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Susan Budig 2009-04-17T07:22:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977529245&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   I recently saw a reproduction of Scrooge, as no doubt many of us have, and will again, but in keeping with the times, I related this matter to contemporary issues and found myself marveling . . . Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:44:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977529245&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-12-08T13:44:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526760&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   There are curiously enough three reasons why the people of America should not bail out the big three automakers. First. They had an understanding with big oil. Second. They knew what was . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:15:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526760&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-12-05T14:15:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520003&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace    Have a wonderful holiday Season!!! Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:41:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520003&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-11-28T05:41:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510961&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace     In reviewing the year's events, following years, and years, and years, I have concluded that understanding where the money comes from is a vital clue to understanding the Outer . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:04:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510961&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-11-19T15:04:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502691&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   When Barack Obama woke up the day following his win over Mr. Fuddy Duddy and Nancy Drew, he found that not everything was to his liking. For one thing, the nation was broke. George Bush and Co. . . . Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:58:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502691&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-11-10T13:58:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498493&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   Last night perhaps the most important election since Abraham Lincoln took place, and it has changed the course of a tragic history, to one of hope and a reinstatement of our national integrity. . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:51:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498493&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-11-05T14:51:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496294&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   Honor, as described in Websters, is that of high regard, good reputation, adherence to right principles, and a little further down is the kicker. Treat with respect. When I think about that, . . . Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:22:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977496294&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-11-03T14:22:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488340&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   Once upon a time, I attended a seminar in economics, where the visiting professor from Canada advised that if we wanted to cut losses, we had to be vigilant and merciless. He was referring to . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:04:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488340&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-10-25T13:04:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475301&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   Let us, for the sake of hilarity, focus on Sarah Palin, her constituency and all they represent. It is a bizarre tale, and to our Chaucerian souls, gives us the opportunity to fall over laughing. . . . Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:25:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475301&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-10-12T14:25:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468348&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   (The story of George Bush and Dick Cheney) Once upon a time, we had two con artists. Neither was good. In fact, to those who knew them, turning your back was a mistake. They were liars. They . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:39:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468348&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-10-05T12:39:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465537&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   It's not often this reporter gets a chance at a real honest to goodness mess-up, but tonight it's Palin, the Governor of Alaska (that for some strange reason thinks it's northern . . . Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:12:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977465537&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-10-02T13:12:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460697&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   (Or how Barack Obama blinked as John McCain stabbed himself several times in the foot) Last night was a hallmark. It prefaced a surrealistic blend of nonsense and common sense. I call it a . . . Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:18:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460697&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-09-27T13:18:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454061&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   (Full of syrupy jam, and chocolate, and caramel all ladled over a triple scoop of ice cream!) In the years that I sought the good, to rise up like a frothing atop a barrel of ill repute, I . . . Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:17:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454061&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-09-20T12:17:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448643&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   Many years ago when I lived in Alaska, I came to a startling conclusion about the people who thought they lived on another planet. They had a strong sense of protecting women. They were also . . . Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448643&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-09-14T14:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977322799&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace    First, allow me to state that I pay for cable television - via satellite - for reception, not for content. I pay for it. I support it. I have no choice in the packaging of it. However, . . . Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:28:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977322799&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-04-15T14:28:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296345&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   The economy of the United States used to make sense. You had a dollar; you used it to purchase a dollar's worth of goods. The basis of that dollar was the amount of gold that guaranteed . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:40:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296345&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-03-29T13:40:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977285571&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace     Heyo everybody! I just got it in the mail! My stimulus notice (which costs 42 million dollars to print up), advising me that I have been awarded (as I am a downtrodden American . . . Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:21:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977285571&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-03-16T06:21:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977285050&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace The flu knocked on my door. I should have peeked first, before allowing it entry, but who knows who carried it in, and thus with invitation it camped in the kitchen, moved to the computer screen, the . . . Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:31:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977285050&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-03-15T14:31:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283987&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace   Due to the extraordinary lack of a proper education, taking into account the nature of humanity, the planet earth, the solar system, the galaxy and the universe, more than half of humanity, . . . Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:25:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283987&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Geoff Geauterre 2008-03-14T04:25:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274314&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace There seems to have been some problems this morning with the voting for the FIRST TRACKS contest, but it appears that is up and running properly now!  So please, don't let your favorite . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274314&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace The Undeniable 2008-03-03T16:10:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977266172&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace  Some very interesting items today, also some that are very sad, thought provoking and even tragic. I hope you enjoy reading them and I am sure glad that I wasn't a part of some of them when . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:59:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977266172&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Bob C. 2008-02-23T18:59:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264745&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Okay Good people of Gather, I am sorry that this one is very late and is getting published at the time when this day is almost history. This one couldn't be helped though. I started this . . . Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:59:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264745&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Bob C. 2008-02-22T04:59:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260183&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace During my recent trip to Antarctica, I discovered that scientists (and science) can be a hoot. I might have become a scientist if I had known these guys and gals were so much fun and lived lives of such . . . Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:28:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260183&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Kate Keeley 2008-02-17T19:28:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250803&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Feb 6 1998   Mary Kay LeTourneau, 36, former teacher, who violated probation by seeing 14 year old father of her baby, sentenced to 7 years   Feb 6 1997   Diane Blood, 32, in . . . Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:15:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250803&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Bob C. 2008-02-06T13:15:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977247551&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace For those new to gather, I've made a list of a few groups that publish articles to members on a variety of topics. By joining groups, you'll be exposed to the work of all the group members, . . . Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:49:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977247551&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Kate Keeley 2008-02-02T20:49:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241208&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Only adéile and Emperor penguins are considered true Antarctic species. On the peninsula we saw adéiles, gentoos, and chinstraps. Occasionally someone sighted a King or Emperor, . . . Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:27:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977241208&grpId=3659174697251964&nav=Groupspace Kate Keeley 2008-01-27T02:27:46Z