115: Goofballs!

Jim and Shawn talk Tim Cook, Surface Tablets as iPad stands, Dave Grohl and indie music

Jim and Shawn talk Tim Cook, Surface Tablets as iPad stands, Dave Grohl and indie music

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Yamaha FJR1300ES
"The FJR1300 has a reputation that is second to none in the sport touring world. Featuring the latest electronic rider aids and bold styling, the FJR offers more comfort, performance and value than ever before. The FJR1300ES features electronically adjustable suspension, allowing the rider to instantly tailor suspension settings to suit load and riding conditions."
Tim Cook Speaks Up
"While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven’t publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me."
Apple replaces Samsung as top mobile brand in China
"The report said Samsung failed to secure its first-place mobile ranking due to a focus on market share leading to falling consumer loyalty. Samsung did rise 24.6 points from 2013 to 566.6 points, but it wasn't enough to beat its biggest mobile competitor, with Apple scoring 568.5 points in the mobile rankings."
From “cash only” to NFC-ready, how we buy determines what we buy
"Ultimately, our growing use of and reliance on smartphones as browsing and payment platforms will pay off most for the companies who arrive first and solve issues like product discoverability and frictionless shopping."
CNET turns to print with a new quarterly magazine
"CNET Magazine will appear on Monday with a Winter 2014 edition that includes holiday-centric print traditions, like a gift guide and a big-name interview (it's with LL Cool J)."
CNN Shows That Microsoft Surface Makes Great $799 iPad Stand
"Last night, the CNN election center news desk was arrayed with Surface Pro 3 tablets for Anderson Cooper, et al, to follow the latest election news (or, more likely, check out NBA and NHL scores). But viewers noticed that, when shown from certain angles, some folks at the CNN had a dirty little Apple secret hiding behind that $799 Microsoft tablet — iPads."
Dave Grohl’s incredible gift to music lovers
"Sonic Highways is a documentary series on HBO, put together by Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters. The series is an incredible journey, taking you on a deep musical exploration of eight cities, building a song in each city based on the musical foundation found in that city."
Kelly Clarkson - Respect @ American Idol
iTunes Festival SXSW: Imagine Dragons interview
"I must admit, I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down to speak with Imagine Dragons. Here’s a band that has taken the world by storm in the last year or so and have every right to be riding high on that wave. What I found was a group of humble musicians that are truly thankful for everything they have."
LoNero
CBC Radio Podcasts
Tom Magliozzi, Popular Co-Host Of NPR's 'Car Talk,' Dies At 77
"Tom Magliozzi, one of public radio's most popular personalities, died on Monday of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 77 years old.

Tom and his brother, Ray, became famous as "Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers" on the weekly NPR show Car Talk. They bantered, told jokes, laughed and sometimes even gave pretty good advice to listeners who called in with their car troubles."
Peter Gzowski
"Peter John Gzowski (July 13, 1934 - January 24, 2002), known colloquially as Mr. Canada, was a Canadian broadcaster, writer and reporter, most famous for his work on the CBC radio show Morningside."

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