tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post8174981136227369010..comments2024-03-28T22:46:49.927-07:00Comments on Dispatches from the Island: Man. When are my NPR podcasts going to get a new sponsor?Jorge Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05761766292663072186noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-7520246351016252182010-03-11T13:40:36.058-08:002010-03-11T13:40:36.058-08:00I always got the ones that were sponsored by Grey ...I always got the ones that were sponsored by Grey Goose! I don't even drink... Vodka!Broncop3t3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08423005479260054776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-30963647581752283692010-03-11T12:59:04.561-08:002010-03-11T12:59:04.561-08:00i don't know how much of this you might alread...i don't know how much of this you might already know... <br />traditionally in electric engineering, resistance of something is measured in ohms. the symbol for that is omega (Ω). <br />there is something called conductance, which is just the reciprocal of resistance (G=1/R).<br />this was originally measured in mhos, and the symbol was an upside down omega (℧).<br /><br />it looks like someone though "mhos" was too silly and decided to start measuring conductance in "Siemens", named after Ernst Werner von Siemens.<br /><br />yeah, that sure helped.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens_(unit)Alex Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363048167014595521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-70650590457094390282010-03-03T14:33:32.081-08:002010-03-03T14:33:32.081-08:00Jorge,
Check out this funny vid featuring Hugo!!
...Jorge,<br /><br />Check out this funny vid featuring Hugo!!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0O9NVCVMwop_s_xpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292916202644502208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-86835306028508984442010-03-03T13:43:56.634-08:002010-03-03T13:43:56.634-08:00http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/03/watch...http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/03/watch_the_brilliant_fan-made_t.htmlbackhomeagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407935851031296166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-624047450142663362010-03-03T13:19:50.179-08:002010-03-03T13:19:50.179-08:00Who woulda thunk the temple didn't have a top?...Who woulda thunk the temple didn't have a top? <br /><br />O! Off the subject... thank you sooo much for the picture. A 2 week turn-around is unbelievable! My friends are jealous! Yeah me! HA HA. You're awesome!!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211041339795293014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-88127871507242681272010-03-03T11:16:57.835-08:002010-03-03T11:16:57.835-08:00Hey dude,
Gave you and Beth's 3 sites a big s...Hey dude,<br /><br />Gave you and Beth's 3 sites a big shout-out as my Weekly Website this week:<br /><br />http://superduperstream.blogspot.com/2010/03/weekly-website-dispatches-from-island.html<br /><br />Also going to advertise the podcast in my weekly round-up!<br /><br />Keep up the blogging and the 'casting - I love it all, and you two are so cool and friendly :) thanks for all the responses over the years - although they are understandably brief, it means a lot to me to know you are actually reading our responses and feedback and actually care about your fans.<br /><br />Wishing you all the best!<br /><br /> - ChrisSDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779336471891988004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-88903988368368034522010-03-03T11:04:43.585-08:002010-03-03T11:04:43.585-08:00Hi Jorge--I also just got the pic you sent--thanks...Hi Jorge--I also just got the pic you sent--thanks! :) I'll post shadow box pics if they don't end up looking like 3rd grade dioramas :\R Hohfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333536090535289456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-68780249679906956722010-03-03T01:31:35.966-08:002010-03-03T01:31:35.966-08:00It is pronounced Zimans in Germany.It is pronounced Zimans in Germany.Dr Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997663200987267908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-2198102088207643762010-03-02T10:10:10.931-08:002010-03-02T10:10:10.931-08:00HAH!
I work in an IVF clinic and i hear the word ...HAH! <br />I work in an IVF clinic and i hear the word 80 bazillion times a day - and i still giggle in my head. :)jennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367739186328391214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-67907292292226268322010-03-02T09:16:36.506-08:002010-03-02T09:16:36.506-08:00Last time we were in the market for cordless phone...Last time we were in the market for cordless phone were were looking at a nice set made by Siemens. In the end my husband said (jokingly) that he couldn't pick up a phone that has Seimen on it.Topangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316656628054511749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-56717582672018891122010-03-02T09:10:17.832-08:002010-03-02T09:10:17.832-08:00Jorge, like another commenter I just got the pic y...Jorge, like another commenter I just got the pic you sent--thanks! I'll post a pic of the LOST shadow boxes when I'm done--as long as they don't look like cheesy 3rd-grade dioramas!:0<br /><br />Siemens always cracks me up--had friends who worked there & no one could say it with a straight face.R Hohfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333536090535289456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-54505373412861621242010-03-02T09:02:40.079-08:002010-03-02T09:02:40.079-08:00Hi man! I like your podcast, please don't chan...Hi man! I like your podcast, please don't change -Seamens!!!!Eugen Caitazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13159056555310099138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-52473977178365707742010-03-02T07:20:17.470-08:002010-03-02T07:20:17.470-08:00er...uhm...er...uhm.....hard is good?er...uhm...er...uhm.....hard is good?cathescomiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762923347425644230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-87317770587999746922010-03-02T07:18:14.660-08:002010-03-02T07:18:14.660-08:00better than 'go compare, go compare' (sorr...better than 'go compare, go compare' (sorry, UK in-joke!) :)<br />love your blog by the way, always cheers me up, and man, do i need it today!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358082909407356142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-90537194831395565652010-03-02T03:47:57.794-08:002010-03-02T03:47:57.794-08:00which podcasts?which podcasts?imaglidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740693741092482538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-68608366977300270472010-03-02T02:54:43.394-08:002010-03-02T02:54:43.394-08:00ok, I'm going to sound stupid here but - whats...ok, I'm going to sound stupid here but - whats a NPR podcast?<br /><br />Jayne in the UKJayne Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296818563458429438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-87208460831304513022010-03-01T22:07:06.220-08:002010-03-01T22:07:06.220-08:00I feel for you. I have to hear "Siemens"...I feel for you. I have to hear "Siemens" for a living. :/sweetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151230750741908618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-80421643762677792482010-03-01T20:57:25.214-08:002010-03-01T20:57:25.214-08:00Would you rather have them be sponsored by "K...Would you rather have them be sponsored by "Kum & Go" gas stations?<br /><br />www.kumandgo.com<br /><br />(I know you're from So Cal so have probably seen a few Kum & Gos before)<br /><br />Sorry. I'm in a puerile mood.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922409000848361700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-11244529277769473252010-03-01T20:30:37.739-08:002010-03-01T20:30:37.739-08:00Jorge,
Just got an autographed picture from you i...Jorge,<br /><br />Just got an autographed picture from you in the mail and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to do that. Great picture and the blue ink really made it look great. Good luck with the final season of Lost and beyond.Offyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528345612847787915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-42575903329979065242010-03-01T20:15:57.370-08:002010-03-01T20:15:57.370-08:00Oh god. They got you too? They have commercials he...Oh god. They got you too? They have commercials here and I can't help but laugh like an 8 year old every time.Kaileigh Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00206830338129018880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-51801075906392803782010-03-01T18:22:43.178-08:002010-03-01T18:22:43.178-08:00Jorge, You've probably seen this Simpson-esque...Jorge, You've probably seen this Simpson-esque version of the Lost cast. Very cool!<br />http://springfieldpunx.blogspot.com/2010/02/losties-wallpaper.htmlrebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278292854369184053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-78498541916899216142010-03-01T17:10:59.874-08:002010-03-01T17:10:59.874-08:00Jorge, the Obi Wan and Samurai lines were delivere...Jorge, the Obi Wan and Samurai lines were delivered so dead pan. Good work. You crack me up. <br /><br />Season 6 is awesome and frustrating. Worth the wait...but how the hell are you wrapping all this up?The Facts about North Carolina Ready EOG and Standardized Testing K-8 Publichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02505417369368353593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-17462470553945199782010-03-01T16:31:52.066-08:002010-03-01T16:31:52.066-08:00LOL! Well, good thing that they are generally wort...LOL! Well, good thing that they are generally worth it. It would be nice to hear "sponsored by the Dharma Initiative" though. :)latinageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770014959039137106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-78722464901055764002010-03-01T15:13:20.469-08:002010-03-01T15:13:20.469-08:00I worked at Siemens for 7 years, and it took me 2 ...I worked at Siemens for 7 years, and it took me 2 months before I could say where I worked with a straight face.DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452690474594871746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709135205683579877.post-28752080269245237442010-03-01T15:06:48.986-08:002010-03-01T15:06:48.986-08:00I know what you mean. I love NPR podcasts--I list...I know what you mean. I love NPR podcasts--I listen to about 15 of them regularly, but you're right it's always the same sponsor. You'd think someone else would pitch in. Maybe I should be glad that someone sponsors them, eh?pipefiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595091814161242432noreply@blogger.com