The World is Flat

DaveinOlyWA · 07-10-2005, 12:46 PM

just got done listening to a Podcast of Science Friday # 2005062424

they were interviewing Tom Wolfe who wrote the book "The Earth is Flat" if you get a chance, listen to this broadcast. the book talks about the US losing its grip on the technology edge. he is a hybrid owner (he has 3) and talks about the governments total inpotency in dealing with the energy crisis.

some of his positions. he railed on the fact that the government has not had a meeting or committee or anything else to discuss hybrid technology but spent WEEKS discussing Terry Schiavo.

to listen to this free download, you must download the latest version of i-tunes.

he also has some very interesting views on how we need to take on the problems we have. namely an alliance with China and India to provide the world products and tech support in exchange for better and cheaper energy.

longjohn931 · 07-10-2005, 02:16 PM

DaveinOlyWA

Did you mean: The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman

and not Thomas Wolfe?

DaveinOlyWA · 07-10-2005, 02:50 PM

yep sorry

prius04 · 07-10-2005, 03:33 PM

Thanks Dave and I've started the download. I've also subscribed to this podcast so I can get it regularly.

And you don't need iTunes, though iTunes may be the best, and it's free.

There are numerous podcast programs, and many are similarly free. I use ipodder (free) because for some reason I keep getting error messages when I try to load itunes.

(iPodder, Doppler, iPodderX and Primetime Podcast Receiver)

DaveinOlyWA · 07-10-2005, 04:41 PM

oh really?

thanks for the info... i use itunes cause i was using apple news for my screensaver and got the message when they started the podcasts after the update. didnt know you could do it any other way

longjohn931 · 07-11-2005, 08:15 PM

DaveinOlyWA

Thanks for the podcast info, Itunes installed when I installed the QuickTime player awhile back, but I've never used it. I watched Friedman being interviewed by Tim Russert, a few weeks ago and immediately put my name on our local library waiting list for his book, (I should be getting it any day now). He makes some very valid points and scarry points. What is so frustrating is that we received the energy warning during the 1970's oil crisis and aside from lip service, from a few administrations and unsuccessful candidates, very few major national policies have been implemented. If it weren't for California's energy initiatives mandating the major auto manufacturers to meet average mpg deadlines, I doubt we would have any hybrid cars for sale today.
But anyway I enjoyed Mr. Friedman's npr interview.

Longjohn931

prius04 · 07-11-2005, 08:27 PM

Things are changing very quickly in audio media. And iTunes that you loaded "awhile" ago won't have the podcast capability.

Go to Apple.com and get the latest version of itunes.

longjohn931 · 07-11-2005, 08:58 PM

I did the update, as DaveinOlyWA, originally advised and was able to stumble into the Podcast store, find the archived broadcast and listen to it. I'm personally new to the digital media offered by iPods and the like, my media of choice has been CD. But since giving an iPod, to my teenage son, last Christmas, have been debating getting one to use in the Prius, through a cassette connection.
I listen to Bob Brinker's Money Talk radio program (with Real Player), on the weekends and subscribe to his on demand station feature wherein you can download his shows and listen at your leisure. Was thinking about an iPod or other brand, to download to, for this purpose. I'm not sure if I should get the Flash memory type, as I really don't need a lot of storage for a 1 hour talk radio show. Or get the bigger hard drive type and also download music from the net or my CD collection. Any suggestions? ( I guess I should move this question to the audio & electronics forum )

DaveinOlyWA · 07-11-2005, 09:58 PM

i just picked up the book today.

even the smallest ipod will record several hours of audio. i have a 4GB mini and its capacity is like 1500 songs. and many many hours of basic audio.

i just checked mine and is says

44 songs (dont have any music on it)
1.2 days
546 MB.

so i guess that would definitely have room for several one hour radio shows

longjohn931 · 07-11-2005, 10:07 PM

Do you have the Apple iPod or some other brand?
I also heard that you can't replace the batteries on your own, requires a tech or new unit purchase when they don't hold a charge.

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07-10-2005, 02:16 PM	#2
longjohn931 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 98 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: The World is Flat DaveinOlyWA Did you mean: The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman and not Thomas Wolfe?

07-11-2005, 08:15 PM	#6
longjohn931 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 98 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: The World is Flat DaveinOlyWA Thanks for the podcast info, Itunes installed when I installed the QuickTime player awhile back, but I've never used it. I watched Friedman being interviewed by Tim Russert, a few weeks ago and immediately put my name on our local library waiting list for his book, (I should be getting it any day now). He makes some very valid points and scarry points. What is so frustrating is that we received the energy warning during the 1970's oil crisis and aside from lip service, from a few administrations and unsuccessful candidates, very few major national policies have been implemented. If it weren't for California's energy initiatives mandating the major auto manufacturers to meet average mpg deadlines, I doubt we would have any hybrid cars for sale today. But anyway I enjoyed Mr. Friedman's npr interview. Longjohn931

07-11-2005, 08:58 PM	#8
longjohn931 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 98 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: The World is Flat I did the update, as DaveinOlyWA, originally advised and was able to stumble into the Podcast store, find the archived broadcast and listen to it. I'm personally new to the digital media offered by iPods and the like, my media of choice has been CD. But since giving an iPod, to my teenage son, last Christmas, have been debating getting one to use in the Prius, through a cassette connection. I listen to Bob Brinker's Money Talk radio program (with Real Player), on the weekends and subscribe to his on demand station feature wherein you can download his shows and listen at your leisure. Was thinking about an iPod or other brand, to download to, for this purpose. I'm not sure if I should get the Flash memory type, as I really don't need a lot of storage for a 1 hour talk radio show. Or get the bigger hard drive type and also download music from the net or my CD collection. Any suggestions? ( I guess I should move this question to the audio & electronics forum )

07-11-2005, 10:07 PM	#10
longjohn931 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 98 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: The World is Flat Do you have the Apple iPod or some other brand? I also heard that you can't replace the batteries on your own, requires a tech or new unit purchase when they don't hold a charge.

07-10-2005, 02:50 PM	#3
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,375 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	yep sorry

07-10-2005, 03:33 PM	#4
prius04 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 1,155 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks Dave and I've started the download. I've also subscribed to this podcast so I can get it regularly. And you don't need iTunes, though iTunes may be the best, and it's free. There are numerous podcast programs, and many are similarly free. I use ipodder (free) because for some reason I keep getting error messages when I try to load itunes. (iPodder, Doppler, iPodderX and Primetime Podcast Receiver)

07-10-2005, 04:41 PM	#5
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,375 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	oh really? thanks for the info... i use itunes cause i was using apple news for my screensaver and got the message when they started the podcasts after the update. didnt know you could do it any other way

07-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#7
prius04 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 1,155 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Things are changing very quickly in audio media. And iTunes that you loaded "awhile" ago won't have the podcast capability. Go to Apple.com and get the latest version of itunes.

07-11-2005, 09:58 PM	#9
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,375 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	i just picked up the book today. even the smallest ipod will record several hours of audio. i have a 4GB mini and its capacity is like 1500 songs. and many many hours of basic audio. i just checked mine and is says 44 songs (dont have any music on it) 1.2 days 546 MB. so i guess that would definitely have room for several one hour radio shows

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