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Last Updated: November 26, 2009 04:36 pm
Personal Rapid Transit: Future Or Elevated Fantasy?
November 27, 2009 05:35 pm
Transportation planners are banking on a futuristic network of ecofriendly computer-automated pod cars as the next smart form of mass transit. Several U.S. cities are doing feasibility studies for personal rapid transit systems, and Britain's Heathrow Airport plans to launch its system in the spring.
Jerusalem's Palestinians Allege Expulsion Campaign
November 26, 2009 04:05 pm
Palestinians hope East Jerusalem will be the capital of their future state, but successive Israeli governments have stated that the city is the undivided capital of Israel. Now, Palestinians in East Jerusalem allege that there is a campaign being waged against them to divest them of their property through expulsions and demolitions to make the Israeli goal a reality.
Listeners Share Nontraditional Thanksgiving Stories
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
While many Americans strive for the usual Thanksgiving fare, some listeners revel in their own, idiosyncratic family traditions this time of year. Gene Koo goes to White Castle with friends every year, and Kim Kryzwy serves up a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving feast for her kids for the second meal of the day.
Top German Officials Quit Over Afghan Airstrike
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
The head of Germany's armed forces and a senior official from the defense ministry resigned Thursday following allegations the ministry withheld information about civilian casualties sustained during an airstrike in Afghanistan in September. Christian Thiels, senior defense correspondent for the German television network ARD, offers his insight.
Report Accuses Catholic Church Of Abuse Cover-Up
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
A new report in Ireland — the second such report this year — says the Roman Catholic Church in the Dublin Archdiocese covered up decades of child abuse committed by priests. The inquiry accuses Catholic bishops of protecting the Church's reputation at the expense of the children in its care.
Virginia Couple Crash White House Dinner
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
the Obama White House held its first state dinner Wednesday in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It was an event full of pomp and circumstance, bringing together more than 300 dignitaries from the world of politics and entertainment. The guest list was exclusive, and the security tight. But a couple from Virginia managed to crash the event. Amy Zantzinger, social secretary for President George W. Bush from 2007-2009, offers her insight.
Passing The Spoon On Thanksgiving
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
Many listeners enjoy doing their own thing when it comes to the Thanksgiving holiday. That might include a game of gourd baseball after the feast, or a family quiz, or a marginally appetizing post-meal game of pass-the-spoon. Mary Weberg of Denver shares her tradition.
Restaurant Owner Recalls Mumbai Attack
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
One year ago, 10 gunmen laid siege on the city of Mumbai, India. For three days, the terrorists attacked hotels, a Jewish center, and other sites throughout the city. More than 160 people were killed. One of the locations targeted by the gunmen was the city's Leopold cafe. Farzad Jehani, one of the owners of the café, talks about what has changed since the attack.
In New York Museum, Unusual Materials On Display
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
The Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum in New York has a current exhibit of objects and products made from local, plentiful, unusual and unexpected materials. Joining with the Nature Conservancy, the museum commissioned 10 top designers and architects to create these objects.
'Avatar,' Family Films To Dominate Movie Screens
November 26, 2009 04:00 pm
Vampires and werewolves are so last weekend. Get ready for the blue-tailed navie in a special-effects blowout called Avatar. The movie's claim that its special effects will be an industry game-changer has scared away the season's usual sci-fi and sorcery flicks. This December features mostly down-to-earth stories about families, romance, crime-solvers and the occasional singing chipmunk.
Automakers Help Aging Drivers Travel More Safely
November 26, 2009 01:29 pm
Some car companies are developing high-tech solutions to help older people drive more safely and let them hold on to their car keys longer. Ford uses special "aging suits" and virtual reality to help designers and engineers see aging drivers' limitations.
Bailey White: 'The Wedding Horse'
November 26, 2009 11:40 am
Storyteller Bailey White continues her tradition of writing an original tale on Thanksgiving. She tells the tale of a relationship between a young house painter and an elderly woman. The young man is getting married, and his bride wants him to arrive on horseback — but he doesn't know how to ride a horse. The old lady suggests that he walk instead, which upsets the bride-to-be.
A Cape Cod Connection In 'The Outermost House'
November 26, 2009 08:09 am
When she needs inspiration for writing about the natural world, author Lucinda Fleeson opens Henry Beston's 1929 classic: The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod.
Corb Lund: Boot-Kickin' Canadian Cowboy
November 25, 2009 11:56 am
Why Corb Lund's wry storytelling and driving tempos aren't better known outside of his native Canada is a mystery. His new album, Losin' Lately Gambler, could change all that, and bust some south-of-the-border stereotypes about Canadians in the process.
Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat
November 25, 2009 05:00 pm
Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state house Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back.
