Bruce Graham and Fazlur Khan changed the way architects and engineers thought about the structure of the modern skyscraper.
the memory palace - Episode 139: 1,347 Birds
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Music
First up is Requiem from Nico Muhly's score to How to Talk to Girls at Parties.
November by Colleen.
Edward Hong's arrangement of Sleep from the Smoke and Mirrors Percussion Ensemble.
The solo version of Broad Channel by Bing & Ruth
Won't Be a Thing to Become by Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld
Notes
- Here's Shane Dubay and Carl Fuldner's study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, including Fuldner's remarkable photographs.
The NewsWorthy - Spring Flooding, Facebook Password Mistake & Amy Schumer Talks Autism – Friday, March 22nd, 2019
The news to know for Friday, March 22nd, 2019!
Today, we're talking about everything from more historic flooding on the way to Facebook notifying hundreds of millions of users about a mistake.
Plus: the longest-living U.S. president ever, CBD comes to CVS, and two A-list celebrities get personal.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...
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Sources:
Spring Flooding: AccuWeather, AP, NOAA, NYT, The Hill
Colleges & Free Speech: CBS News, Washington Post, FOX News
Longest Living President: CBS News, NBC News
Facebook Exposed Passwords: Engadget, Reuters
CBD at CVS: CNBC, MarketWatch
GOT Actress Had Brain Surgeries: The New Yorker, USA Today, People
Amy Schumer on Autism: People, Inside Edition, CNN
Read Me a Poem - “To the Insects” by W. S. Merwin
Amanda Holmes reads W. S. Merwin’s poem, “To the Insects.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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Bay Curious - Yabba Dabba Don’t? A Trip Inside the (Now) Controversial Flintstone House
If you’ve ever driven northbound on Interstate 280 through Hillsborough, you’ve surely seen The Flintstone House from the highway. A cluster of orange and purple tubular domes, the home is reminiscent of the 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon.
The house has always had it’s fans and detractors, but recent renovations have sparked controversy, and prompted the city of Hillsborough to sue the homeowner and declare the home a “public nuisance.”
The renovations include the addition of several large sculptures in the back yard: three 15-foot dinosaurs, a giraffe and a mammoth. There’s also the more benign infrastructure improvements, like a retaining wall, steps and a parking strip.
In this episode of Bay Curious, we revisit our 2017 story that includes a tour of the home (web version: What’s That Thing Off 280? The Flintstone House) and we get an update on the controversy.
Reported by Rachael Myrow.
Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey and David Weir.
Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
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The NewsWorthy - FAA Investigation, AI-Powered Doodle & Woodstock 50 (+ Spring Cleaning with Clean Mama) – Thursday, March 21st, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, March 21st, 2019!
Today, we're talking about what happened the day before the first Boeing plane crash, and there's new word from the Fed that affects your bank account.
Plus, Google's new AI-powered Doodle, Apple's new AirPods and Woodstock 50.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Spring is officially here, so we're talking with "Clean Mama" about how to overcome overwhelm and tackle that spring cleaning.
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...
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Sources:
FAA & Boeing Investigation: Seattle Times, AP, Bloomberg
Interest Rate: Bloomberg, CNBC, USA Today
Brexit Delay: AP, Washington Post
Most Expensive Cities: The Economist
Apple AirPods: The Verge, Apple
Google AI Doodle: Engadget
Woodstock 50: NBC News
Purim: Chabad.org
First Bird Fossil with Egg: National Geographic, Fox News
The NewsWorthy - Postpartum Depression Drug, Google Gaming & Springtime – Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, March 20th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about new details in the special counsel's investigation, devastating weather around the world, and a first-of-its-kind drug for some pregnant women.
Plus: Google's new gaming platform, a K-Cup for cocktails, and the first day of spring.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...
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Sources:
Michael Cohen Investigation: AP, Washington Post, WSJ
Mozambique Flooding: NYT, AP, PBS (How to Help)
Midwest Flooding: AccuWeather, AP, PBS (How to Help)
First Postpartum Depression Drug: NYT
Disney + 21st Century Fox: Entertainment Weekly, NBC News, FOX News
MLB Starts Season: CBS Sports
Mike Trout Biggest Deal: ESPN
Apple Business Chat: TechCrunch
Drinkworks Machine: WSJ, MarketWatch
Google Gaming: The Verge, Ars Technica
Powerball Drawing: CNBC, ABC News
Spring + Supermoon: AccuWeather, USA Today, Forbes
The NewsWorthy - Historic Flooding, Supercomputer Aurora & CBD Jelly Beans – Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, March 19th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about the record-breaking flooding still hitting the Midwest hard, and what will be the strongest supercomputer in America.
Plus: what to know about SpaceX, MySpace, and the newest kind of candy...
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...
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Sources:
More Flooding Evacuations: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, NYT
Dutch Tram Attack: NYT, Fox News, AP
New Zealand Gun Laws: CNN, Washington Post
Whale Full of Plastic: CBS News, NPR
Supercomputer Aurora: Business Insider, Intel, Axios
SpaceX Mars Rocket: Business Insider, Space.com
MySpace Content Gone: Engadget, Gizmodo
Facebook’s Local News: NBC News/AP, Axios
CBD Jelly Beans: MarketWatch, CBS News
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The NewsWorthy - New Zealand Update, Midwest Flooding & March Madness – Monday, March 18th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, March 18th, 2019!
Today, several updates about the New Zealand mosque shootings, from the issue facing victims' families to the man being called a hero.
Plus: a new study about the Apple Watch, and get ready for March Madness. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...
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Sources:
NZ Shootings Latest: The Washington Post, USA Today, AP, CNN
Facebook’s Videos: TechCrunch, WSJ
Boeing Update: WSJ, NYT, USA Today, NPR
Midwest Flooding: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, AP, CNN
Open-Heart Surgery Alternative: NYT
Apple Watch Study: The Verge, NBC News, The Guardian
Snapchat Games?: The Verge, Cheddar, Engadget
March Madness: CBS Sports, AP, Forbes
Weekend Box Office: USA Today, Variety
April the Giraffe: ABC News