
Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB We all have opinions about driving and drivers, even if we ride bikes or just walk. NPR is collecting short essays for an upcoming series on the dangers of the road. What's your biggest complaint? And what's your (rational) solution for it?
Source: www.npr.org
Whether you're a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian, there's likely something that drives you nuts about the road. As part of our upcoming series, we want to hear your story.

Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB OPB is co-sponsoring a free public lecture by NY Times environmental reporter Andrew Revkin tonight at PSU. He'll talk about challenges of supporting a human population that’s expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, and how we can restore certain environmental conditions to create a more resilient future. More details from the link below:

Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB In case you missed Barbara Kingsolver on OPB this morning, here's another chance to hear her talking about her life in AZ and move back to VA, her writing and new book, and lots more. What's your favorite Kingsolver?
Source: www.npr.org
Writer Barbara Kingsolver is fascinated by the tension inherent in living on the border between two cultures. Her latest novel, The Lacuna, tells the story of a young man born of a Mexican mother and an American father.

Jim Smith
I am giving away a 1 hour Private Cooking Class by a Portland 'Top Chef' once a week. Become a Fan and enter to win at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Osweg o-OR/My-Chef-Party-In-Home-Chef-Hosted-C ooking-Parties/138342927335?ref=ts

Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB If you're stuck inside this weekend because of the weather, here's something to fight off that cabin fever: NORAH JONES new, yet-to-be released CD. Give it a listen!
Source: www.npr.org
Jones' new album, The Fall, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike. Hear The Fall in its entirety.

Mark Pennington I thought the video you chose for the "Your Click of Zen" in the most recent newsletter was tasteless.

Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB Google celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street! Who's your favorite cast member? Grover certainly beats out that newcomer, Elmo, don't you think?
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Big Bird and other characters are featuring in Google Doodles today to celebrate the Children's Television Workshop's ground-breaking series

Cate Ryan Love watching some of your previous shows online - thank you. The Silent Invasion is currently not working - will it be available again? Also, how about Art Beat for Oct 22?

Lt. Billiam Esquire III A train among media engines..

Jennifer McDonnell I was so thrilled to hear the interview with Dave Eggers and Valentino on Eggers' What is the What. It was such an engaging and humbling story, and I almost cried when I heard Valentino's voice. Is the interview available online anywhere?

Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB Tomorrow night, NOVA is back with Becoming Human, a three part special investigating new evidence that is transforming the picture of how we became human.
Source: www.pbs.org
First Steps: Six million years ago, what set our ancestors on the path from ape to human?

Troy Roeder years of my child hood were influenced by you guys. We love you

Oregon Public Broadcasting- OPB Michael Pollan's BOTANY OF DESIRE last night was spectacular in every way: beautiful images, intriguing & unexpected ideas, quite irresistible. You can watch it (and lots of extras) online. If you saw it, what did you think?
Source: watch.opb.org
Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book.

























