Nov 4th, 2008 · Booomboxxx, the latest from Portland, Oregon-based Boy Eats Drum Machine, might take a while to sink in. At first listen, the seemingly random mash of glitchy drum samples comes off as disjointed and overwhelming. But after several spins, you can tell Jon Ragel, the solo force behind Boy Eats Drum Machine, is more calculated in his digital orchestrations.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is facing federal corruption charges in Washington, D.C., while running for another term. Stevens has held onto his Senate seat for four decades with overwhelming support. But this year, he has a significant challenger in the mayor of Anchorage.
Sep 29th, 2008 · Sen. Obama's campaign is criticizing Sen. McCain for never using the words "middle class" in Friday's debate. The McCain campaign is criticizing Obama for never using the word "victory." When voters begin judging their candidates by what they didn't say, things become quickly overwhelming says our resident humorist.
Sep 10th, 2008 · With virtuoso technique and overwhelming energy, the young Hawaiian coaxes many unconventional styles, from jazz to rock and flamenco, out of the ukulele. He talks to World Cafe's David Dye in between live performances.
Sep 8th, 2008 · We meet Amy Thompson, the single parent of four-year-old Kollin, who was recently diagnosed with autism. Amy, who had worked with special needs kids since she was 15, says she wasn't that surprised by the diagnosis. Now a mother, however, she says she feels somewhat overwhelmed.
Aug 19th, 2008 · A decidedly non-scientific study of air travelers by the bargain fare Web site Airfare Watchdog.com shows overwhelming support for establishing a separate section on airplanes for parents with babies and small children. The Web site's creator discusses the feasibility of such an idea.
Jul 7th, 2008 · Jazz singer Rene Marie's decision to sing, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," the so-called Black national anthem at a Denver civic event was met with overwhelming scorn. The songstress was invited to the event to sing the mainstream national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." Marie explains the fallout and why she doesn't regret her decision.
Jul 1st, 2008 · Shivani Dogra was overwhelmed by the squalor, stench and crowds of Mumbai when she first moved to the Indian city for work in 2003. But she eventually came to appreciate the vibrancy, and the possibilities, which now make her love Mumbai.