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National Public Radio (NPR) Announces Layoffs
For the first time in its 25 year history, National Public Radio (NPR) announced on December 10, 2008, that it would layoff part of its workforce.
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This I Believe
A book of essays from remarkable people, some well known, others not, reflecting the beliefs and character of a wide spectrum of people.
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Delivering Poetry, or Trying to, Anyway
Why isn't poetry more accessible to the public?
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Blind Pilot Rank Among Best New Artists of 2008
Blind Pilot, the bicycling band from Portland, enjoyed critical acclaim in 2008 with new album 3 Rounds and a Sound and are hotly tipped as this year's group to watch.
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It's Toys for Travelers Time Again!
Each Fall the Travel & Disability section looks at gear and gadgets that make travel a lot easier for people with disabilities.
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It’s a Wonderful Wilmington
Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.
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Heard the news?
The Internet allows you to listen in on news programs from around the world.
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A Model to Fund Online News Is Needed Now
There is a new urgency in 2009 to the debate within the newspaper industry about how to support a newsroom from the thinner profits that result from online publishing.
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Carrie Allen McCray: a Special Celebration
An overview of a celebration for author Carrie Allen McCray.
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Environment News Links
Environmental news source links stolen from Google.
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Fidel Castro and The Cuban Revolution
A brief look at the 26th of July Movement, the events that began the Cuban Revolution, and the propulsion of Fidel Castro into almost half a century rule.
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How Long will this Recession Last?
In the beginning months of 2009, politicians finally started to acknowledge that the United States was in a state of recession, but how long will it last?
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Imported & Exported Boats for Sale
As luxury boat sales stumble in America, the good news is that a weak U.S. dollar boosted American export sales of pleasure boats overseas by 12.8% in 2007.
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Just Who Does Corporate Media Serve? Part 2
This article lists the main media affiliations with the Big Three secret power elite groups--Bilderbergers, Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations--including the "best and brightest" of the "Eastern Liberal Establishment."
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Poetry Special
Places to publish and contests to enter! Get your mouse ready to cut and paste, because this article's full of information to help you succeed.
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Why Journeyers Go: The Desire for a New Self
why people go on long, arduous treks
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April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day, is not an official holiday, but is commemorated in many countries around the world. But, why do we pull pranks and hoaxes on the 1st of April?
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Coast Guard Makes a Million Saves
The United States Coast Guard has reached a remarkable public service milestone. The service has rescued more than one million people since it's inception in 1790.
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Giving Writing Students a Chance to be on NPR
Teaching students to write for a specific audience is becomes real life learning with NPR's "In Character" nomination form. Kids write for a real audience: NPR listeners.
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More -- much more -- from Direct Search
A look at a few of the recent additions to a must-visit site, Direct Search.
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New Zealand Radio Live
Find out about NZ radio stations that broadcast live to the internet.
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Part 3: Who Does Mainstream Media Serve?
In Part 3 of this series on who the mainstream media serves, I list some of the media celebrities in the three power elite groups: Bilderbergers, Trilaterals, Council on Foreign Relations.
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Salmon Burger Recipe
Omega-3 rich fish like salmon, trout, and sardines are good for children's developing brains. This recipe for salmon burgers will have them amazingly asking for seconds
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She Gives Us Fever
Peggy Lee is a classic dame with elegant sex appeal. Even the big boys like Duke Ellington and Sinatra thought so!
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Teacher Training Through Podcasts
Podcasts can be a convenient way to learn from other educators. It can also be a useful way to share teaching experiences and classroom activity ideas.
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Valentine's Day for Married Duo's
Suggestions for couples who still want to feel romantic on the day of love.
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A Mother's Love
In this article I explore a my reaction to the Justice Department's decision not to condemn the murder of Amadou Diallo and contrast it to his mother's reaction.
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ALA 2009 Annual Conference
From July 9-15, the American Library Association's annual meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, one of the largest gatherings of librarians in the country.
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All About Your College Professor
College life will be easier if you understand the person who controls the grade book. Here are six things you should know about your professors.
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Arthur Miller in Profile
Arthur Miller - 60 years of "just people on a stage talking to each other".
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Basketball's Best Writer
Recommended reading for fans of college basketball by America's premier writer on the sport
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Books About Vagabond Travels
Modern travel writing in the United States began after the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great War of the 1940s.
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Chicago Jazz Radio Stations
For fans of classic jazz music in Chicago, the choices for listening to their favorite music is rather limited. Recently, the choices are online or in the suburbs.
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Common Sense Precautions for Avoiding Swine Flu
"How can the swine flu be avoided? Is it treatable? Do I need a mask?" Answers to these questions and more, as well as tips and resources on the swine flu outbreak.
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Current Events in the High School Classroom
A well structured current events program will add relevance to units under study as well as promote global awareness and the creation of an educated citizenry.
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DVD Review: Click and Clack As the Wrench Turns
PBS's Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns unsuccessfully tries to bring the Magliozzi Brothers' Car Talk to a sitcom format. 3/10.
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Eruption of Mount Tambora 1815
Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.
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Fairness Doctrine Being Pushed by New Congress
The Fairness Doctrine, which was abolished in 1987, is once again being discussed as a Democrat President and Congress take office.
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George W. Bush's 10 Most Memorable Gaffes
Whether addressing the Iraq War, the 2000 Presidential Election, Social Security reform or other issues, President Bush made 10 years worth of memorable political gaffes.
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Global Warming Effects Allergies
Allergy sufferers who have seen an increase in symptoms in the past few years may have global warming to blame.
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Help Students Create Personal Belief Statements
NPR's secondary school "This I Believe" curricula is well-suited for gifted kids. The series offers abstract, contradictory beliefs by a variety of voices across history.
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How to Fight Literary Censorship
In conjunction with the celebration of Banned Books Week, here are ten some simple ways readers can fight literary censorship.
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How to Talk Politics at Parties
There are few things more embarrassing than being the only person at a party who isn't politically-informed. Here is a crash course in the key players and facts to know.
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Manhattan's Rainbow Room--A Symbol of Affluence
For 74 years, the Rockefeller Plaza luxury grill offered ritzy food, service and one of New York's finest views, but the Cipriani's gave in to the 21st Century recession.
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Reflexology's Use By Famous Persons
From an Egyptian Queen to a modern Princess, Reflexology is quite popular with male and female celebrities and historical people of importance.
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The Nations Speak.
One of the joys of the internet is to be given access to speech radio stations around the world. Suite101 listens in.
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The Next Fifty Years
A look forward at what issues might face the State of Israel on the eve of its 50th Anniversary of its founding.
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The Television Industry Loses Two Giants
This week we look back at the life and careers of Milton Berle and Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. ABC and NPR are big winners at the Peabodys. This week in television history remembers "Wanted: Dead or Alive."
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The Unfinished Game by Keith Devlin
With the subtitle "Pascal, Fermat, and the 17th-Century Letter that Made the World Modern," this book clearly explains a seminal correspondence in mathematics.
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Thievery Corporation's New CD Review
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton take on issues of third world poverty and the blandness of commercial radio on this empowering disc. Guests such as Femi Kuti and Seu Jorg.
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