http://www.mefeedia.com/channels/npr/ http://www.mefeedia.com/images/channels/000/000/006/width100.jpg http://www.mefeedia.com/channels/npr/ I am gathering a complete list of NPR media feeds here. NPR is an independent radio station in the USA, they often have great programs. They're kinda the American BBC (although without the television part). Mefeedia.com frank@mefeedia.com 20013-10653654 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/are-you-ready-for-the-summer-camp-that-is/10653654/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
A new book titled Camp Camp: Where Fantasy Island Meets Lord of the Flies is an ode to the time of year when kids swarm to camps with appropriated Native American names and sweaty cabins filled with bunk beds and the spoils of independence. ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:03:29 -0400 Are You Ready For The Summer? Camp, That Is 8563-10657034 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/sound-medicine-07-20-08/10657034/
From : Sound Medicine
Topics for this week include: Book: Take a Load off Your Heart; Did You Know?: Baby Smiles and Parental Bonding; The DASH Diet Improves Heart Health in Women; Checkup: Walking Intervention; Shingles Vaccine; Stuttering ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Sound Medicine: 07-20-08 8372-10641005 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tiny-texas-cafe-fills-up-after-barbecue-award/10641005/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
Every five years, Texas Monthly chooses the best barbecue in a state that reveres smoked meat. Snow's BBQ in Lexington was unprepared for the onslaught of customers following its first-place win. ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:03:31 -0400 Tiny Texas Cafe Fills Up After Barbecue Award 20013-10642242 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tiny-texas-cafe-fills-up-after-barbecue-award/10642242/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
Every five years, Texas Monthly chooses the best barbecue in a state that reveres smoked meat. Snow's BBQ in Lexington was unprepared for the onslaught of customers following its first-place win. ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:03:31 -0400 Tiny Texas Cafe Fills Up After Barbecue Award 8564-10630817 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exploring-realities-of-offshore-oil-drilling/10630817/
From : NPR: Science Friday Podcast
In a time of ever-increasing energy prices, this week President Bush overturned a long-standing executive order banning offshore oil exploration in certain parts of the country. The move is largely symbolic at this point, as additional congressional action would be needed to fully open up offshore oil drilling. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:44 -0400 Exploring Realities Of Offshore Oil Drilling 8564-10630818 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/biofueled-powerboat-breaks-world-record/10630818/
From : NPR: Science Friday Podcast
Earthrace circumnavigated the globe in just 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes 14 days less than the fastest previous time for a powerboat. And they did it all with biofuels, including some converted from human fat removed via liposuction. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:35 -0400 Biofueled Powerboat Breaks World Record 8564-10630819 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/stomach-bacteria-could-prevent-asthma/10630819/
From : NPR: Science Friday Podcast
Several years ago, researchers proposed the provocative idea that bacteria living in the human stomach could be responsible for the development of some stomach ulcers. New research suggests, however, that those bacteria may not be all bad. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:30 -0400 Stomach Bacteria Could Prevent Asthma 8564-10630820 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/remembering-heart-surgeon-michael-debakey/10630820/
From : NPR: Science Friday Podcast
Dr. Michael DeBakey, a man who received a Congressional Gold Medal for his many accomplishments and contributions to the nation, died last week at the age of 99. He was responsible for many of the processes that have become a common part of the medical arsenal, including coronary bypass surgery and ventricular assist devices. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:24 -0400 Remembering Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey 8564-10630821 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/getting-solar-power-for-less/10630821/
From : NPR: Science Friday Podcast
Thousands of megawatts of solar-generated power might not see the light of day if Congress doesn't act soon. Ira Flatow also looks at how you can bring solar to your sockets faster, without taking out a second mortgage. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:14 -0400 Getting Solar Power For Less 27041-10631543 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/turning-co2-into-stone/10631543/
From : Science Friday: Video Podcast
What if you could take CO2, pump it down a deep hole in the sea floor and turn it into something harmless? New research suggests the idea is not so far-fetched. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:10:00 -0400 Turning CO2 into Stone 8510-10634828 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/michelle-obama-stumps-for-gregoire-in-seattle/10634828/
From : KUOW News Podcast
An alliance between 'the two Washingtons' was the theme as Michelle Obama addressed a fundraiser at Seattle's Qwest Field yesterday (THURS). The potential First Lady urged support for her husband Barack Obama, and for the reelection campaign of Governor Chris Gregoire. KUOW's Amy Radil reports. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Michelle Obama Stumps for Gregoire in Seattle 8510-10634830 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/k-c-public-health-funding-crisis/10634830/
From : KUOW News Podcast
King County public health officials warn proposed cuts in next year's budget could hurt the agency's disease prevention efforts. The county faces a 68 million dollar budget shortfall next year. KUOW's Joshua McNichols has more. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0400 K.C. Public Health Funding Crisis 8510-10634832 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/peaceful-surrender-brokered-by-seattle-civil-rights-leaders/10634832/
From : KUOW News Podcast
People in Seattle's Rainier Beach are struggling to make sense of a recent case of a deadly assault. 60 year old James Paroline died last week. He was tending to a garden in a traffic circle and was blocking part of the road. A confrontation ensued. Paroline was punched once. He fell and fractured his skull. Seattle police are questioning a 28 year old Brian Keith Brown. Brown peacefully surrendered to police Wednesday. KUOW's Derek Wang spoke with one of the community leaders who helped broker the peaceful surrender, Reverend Aaron Williams, the Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church. This interview was produced by Liz Jones. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Peaceful Surrender Brokered by Seattle Civil Rights Leaders 8510-10634834 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/cattle-battle/10634834/
From : KUOW News Podcast
A federal court hearing today (8:30 a.m. THURS) in Seattle could decide the fate of thousands of U.S. cattle ranchers. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher has more. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Cattle Battle 8372-10629579 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/piano-prodigys-mantra-practice-makes-perfect/10629579/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
Marc Yu, a 9-year-old musical prodigy, began learning the piano at age 2 and was playing Beethoven by 3. He says he practices up to eight hours a day. "You don't want a Beethoven piece to sound like somebody else," he says. "That's disrespectful to the composer." ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:03:31 -0400 Piano Prodigy's Mantra: Practice Makes Perfect 20013-10642243 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/piano-prodigys-mantra-practice-makes-perfect/10642243/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
Marc Yu, a 9-year-old musical prodigy, began learning the piano at age 2 and was playing Beethoven by 3. He says he practices up to eight hours a day. "You don't want a Beethoven piece to sound like somebody else," he says. "That's disrespectful to the composer." ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:03:31 -0400 Piano Prodigy's Mantra: Practice Makes Perfect 8378-10607381 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-hourly-newscast/10607381/
From : NPR: 4PM ET News Summary Podcast
A brief update of the top news of the hour ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:13:15 -0400 NPR Hourly Newscast 15708-10604743 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-hourly-newscast/10604743/
From : NPR: Hourly News Summary Podcast
A brief update of the top news of the hour ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:13:10 -0400 NPR Hourly Newscast 20825-10604531 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/campgrounds-see-surge-as-vacationers-cut-costs/10604531/
From : NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast
Campgrounds are a vacation destination that appears to be benefiting, rather than feeling the pinch, from high gas prices. Campground owners nationwide say business is up over last summer. ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:33:20 -0400 Campgrounds See Surge As Vacationers Cut Costs 8364-10607454 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-hourly-newscast/10607454/
From : NPR: 10AM ET News Summary Podcast
A brief update of the top news of the hour ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:13:14 -0400 NPR Hourly Newscast 8366-10607986 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-hourly-newscast/10607986/
From : NPR: 7AM ET News Summary Podcast
A brief update of the top news of the hour ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:13:14 -0400 NPR Hourly Newscast 8368-10604258 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-07-17-2008-most-e-mailed-stories/10604258/
From : NPR: Most E-Mailed Stories Podcast
Stories: 1) In Sports, Southpaws Needn't Feel Left Out 2) Growing Pains In The Land Of Bollywood 3) In The U.S. And Holland, Diabetes Looks Different 4) The Joker: Torn Between Goof And Evil 5) Lang Lang: A Life In Music, So Far 6) Poll: Economic Troubles Put Burdens On Floridians ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:07:23 -0400 NPR: 07-17-2008 Most E-Mailed Stories 8372-10603319 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/lang-lang-a-life-in-music-so-far/10603319/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
Coming from meager beginnings in middle-class China, the 26-year-old superstar pianist describes his drive to be the best in the world and the struggles along the way in his new autobiography, Journey of a Thousand Miles. ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:07:18 -0400 Lang Lang: A Life In Music, So Far 20013-10604649 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/lang-lang-a-life-in-music-so-far/10604649/
From : NPR: Story of the Day Podcast
Coming from meager beginnings in middle-class China, the 26-year-old superstar pianist describes his drive to be the best in the world and the struggles along the way in his new autobiography, Journey of a Thousand Miles. ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:07:18 -0400 Lang Lang: A Life In Music, So Far 8374-10603376 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-07-16-2008-technology/10603376/
From : NPR: Technology Podcast
Stories: 1) Free Speech In China? Text Me 2) Nielsen Tries To Keep Pace With TV's Evolution 3) Congress Members Fight For The Right To Twitter ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:07:23 -0400 NPR: 07-16-2008 Technology 20014-10595383 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-07-16-2008-technology/10595383/
From : NPR: Technology Podcast
Stories: 1) Free Speech In China? Text Me 2) Nielsen Tries To Keep Pace With TV's Evolution 3) Congress Members Fight For The Right To Twitter ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:07:23 -0400 NPR: 07-16-2008 Technology 15791-10605386 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/fernanda-rossi-documentary-story-structure-from-great-to-excellent/10605386/
From : WGBH Forum Network | Public Domain Podcast
If you feel that your documentary project is almost there but don't know what would make it great, watch documentary story consultant Fernanda Rossi analyze Gino Del Guercio's work in progress Abandoned in the Attic. With this real life "before and after" example, Fernanda Rossi (known as "the Doc Doctor") will explain story structure models and what to look for to make your film excellent. This event is part of the 2008 Making Media Now conference, presented by the Filmmaker's Collaborative. More information about Fernanda Rossi, Story Consultant can be found at http://www.documentarydoctor.com Visit us at www.wgbh.org/forum to explore our entire collection of lectures. ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:38:15 -0400 Fernanda Rossi - Documentary Story Structure: From Great to Excellent 8365-10593213 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-hourly-newscast/10593213/
From : NPR: 7PM ET News Summary Podcast
A brief update of the top news of the hour ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:17:21 -0400 NPR Hourly Newscast 15708-10590740 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-hourly-newscast/10590740/
From : NPR: Hourly News Summary Podcast
A brief update of the top news of the hour ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:17:18 -0400 NPR Hourly Newscast 8371-10603981 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/npr-07-16-2008-news-and-notes/10603981/
From : NPR: News and Notes Podcast
Stories: 1) McCain Challenges Obama's Military Wisdom 2) Web Reaction Reaches New Heights with The New Yorker 3) Roundtable: Blogging Brown & Sounding Black 4) David Tyree: More Than Just the Catch 5) Learn When (and How) To Apologize ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:12:13 -0400 NPR: 07-16-2008 News and Notes