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Microsoft has blinked. The software giant recently tried to shut down support of their MSN music program as of this August. But now they're saying hold up, we'll give you another three years to authorize new PCs with the service. Today, we look at your new options with MSN music files, hear how new anti porn regulations could affect the rest of the Internet, and we consider the trend of claiming email bankruptcy.

There is music associated with tides and the rotation of the moon. We speak to a professor of geology at Western Washington University who is helping his students better understand the universe by listening. Then, we visit a cafe that caters to new moms and their kids.

At 2:05 p.m. The Works: Loyalty for Wi Fi and Streaming Rentals to TV In case caffeine addiction isn't enough, Starbucks is looking for new ways to keep you coming through their shaded doors. A new Starbucks Card rewards your loyalty with free Wi Fi, among other perks. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi tech works in our lives. Today, we consider the perks of coffee shop loyalty, stream rental movies right to our TVs, and encrypt sensitive information via USB. At 2:20 p.m. People and Polar Bears Steven Kazlowski is a Seattle resident who spent nearly a decade photographing the polar bear in the wild. During his years in the sub zero temperatures and isolation of the Arctic coastline, he learned first hand of the interdependence between people, polar bears and the environment. Steven's photographs appear in the current Burke Museum exhibit The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World. He speaks with Dave Beck At 2:40 p.m. Cooking Klatch White tablecloths and stellar service are some common hallmarks of fine dining. For a lot of people, fine dining also means: food I could never make . Gabriel Claycamp wants to take the elitism out of gourmet food. He's the founder of Culinary Communion, a cooking school he runs out of his Seattle home. He also runs Vagabond, a monthly dinner where chefs and diners eat together at one big table. Today, Gabriel shares a few recipes that sound as fancy as can be, but he'll explain that they don't have to be intimidating. At 2:50 p.m. Made In China In rural 1930s China, a group of white American children were noticing they looked nothing like their peers. These were the kids of YMCA missionaries. And Tom Helde was among those kids. He was born in China and lived there until he was 15. John Helde is a local filmmaker, and the creator of the documentary Made In China. He's also Tom's son. John realized he didn't know anything about his dad's childhood after stumbling across a book at his parents' house. He tells Jeannie Yandel the story.

Forget the internet rumors. Apple's new iPhone does not actually summon ancient Mayan magic and allow you to control people's minds. But it is faster, sleeker, and boasts a new generation of features. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we investigate the hype behind the iPhone, compare metered vs. unlimited broadband, and secure our bank accounts against phony 'verification' scams.

Leah Andersson unravels old sweaters and recycles the yarn for her business, Smart Monkey Knits. She explains how her business plan has provided some unexpected returns. We also meet a food writer who has been hanging out with all kinds of grandmothers in the kitchen.

Recently, airlines are finding new ways to charge you for everything from checked baggage to an extra bag of peanuts. But several websites promise to help you still nab cheap plane tickets-including one local site now being swallowed up by Microsoft. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we look for the best deals on flight, explore when online deception goes too far, and discover a way for your computer to phone home if it gets stolen.

Microsoft is so determined to get your eyeballs, it's willing to pay for them. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday to look at how hi tech works in our lives. Today, we find out how to make money off Microsoft, what Google may soon know about your health, and we learn about a new gadget to maximize USB connections on your home network.

Jerome Robbins won awards for his work on West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. Today, Pacific Northwest Ballet's Peter Boal recalls Jerome's legacy and mentorship. We also get tips for selecting fresh salmon and meet a Seattle resident who is reaching out to Palestine.

Sprint may soon be calling Seattle home. And, that could mean high speed wireless broadband for all way ahead of a national rollout. Today, Seattle gets a head start on the future of Internet connections, cell phone users face new security threats and a new hard drive option may save you a few crashes.

Local photographer Serge Timacheff is heading to Beijing this summer to capture the clashing swords of Olympic fencers on film. Today, he traces his passion for fencing back to the moment his dad taught him how to play with swords. We also indulge in recipes for cupcakes.

Seattle may be getting a little more wired than usual. A new plan is floating around to install fiber optics to every home in the city. Freelance technology reporter Glenn Fleishman joins us every week for a look at how hi tech works in our lives. Today, we look forward to coax cable for all, find out how MSN music may be taking back the tunes, and try to twitter our way to customer service.

Golf is often considered a sport for doctors and CEO's. But an organization called First Tee of Seattle is putting golf within reach for thousands of young people. Today, we visit a golf course to see how the sport can transform lives. We also learn to cook green pea flan.

Seventy million dollars can buy you some choice real estate, especially in the wireless spectrum. Today, we find out why Paul Allen bid a huge chunk of change to get a slice of wireless broadcast, and what that means for us. We also find out how to lock up our hard drive data and when we can expect another high speed Internet option.

Aging is like having a baby you can't know how your life will change until it happens. But, the difference between babies and aging is that nobody wants to talk about aging. Today, Liz Taylor reveals why aging deliberately remains a challenge, even when it comes to taking her own advice. We also take a culinary tour of our region.

Clouds in the sky mean rain. Clouds on the Internet mean a decentralized, automated data management system. Today, Microsoft shakes free of the PC, new software gives your brain extra memory and Skype is offering $10 unlimited international calls over the 'Net.

There's a passage in the Koran that speaks of a veil between heaven and earth. Author G. Willow Wilson has experienced thae veil throughout her life. Today, she explores how these experiences influenced her conversion to Islam. We also get recipes for Fiddlehead Ferns.

The life of Seattle activist Bill Grace changed profoundly in the aftermath of the Munich Olympics massacre. We'll find how the tragedy moved him to ask hard questions about our individual roles in preventing human suffering. Also, we look at the personal toll of blogging.

Seattle traffic is so bad, it inspired one artificial intelligence researcher at Microsoft to develop a whole new driving directions service. And that may be a good thing. Today, we'll hear how Seattle's roads informed a national traffic site, what an international company is doing to get your web habit information and why Google is looking to the stars.

Take a few steps off a busy urban street in West Seattle, and you may discover a hidden patch of wilderness. Today, we visit Camp Long to learn about one of Seattle's best kept secrets. We also get recipes for razor clams and meet the inventor of the Clover coffee maker.

Your TV may be getting lonely in the near future. A new online service is offering network programs for free with half the commercials of broadcast television. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday with a look at how hi tech works in our lives. Today, we look at the future on Internet TV and find a new device to connect commuters in traffic.