Objects in Mirror: December 4, 2007 Archive

Money and business headlines

Posted at 8:12 AM on December 4, 2007 by Julia Schrenkler

Front and center this morning:

* Medtronic heads to the Supreme Court The outcome could set precedence on lawsuits against medical device designs.

* Where tiny loans make a big difference Microfinancing can have big results. Considering the amount of some life-changing loans is less than a holiday shopping trip, perspective is everything.

* Cleveland-Cliffs selling land to Mesabi Nugget for $18 million Real estate on an entirely different level.

Hi-fidelity? Try High Definition. New HD Radio channels from MPR

Posted at 9:28 AM on December 4, 2007 by Julia Schrenkler

MPR has new HD channels available now. Presently we're delivering more BBC (two channels), consistent Classical 24, and a new kid-friendly service called Wonderground Radio™ from The Current.

Get more information about HD Radio® technology & "multicasting," and if you're listening don't hesitate to let us know what you think.

Twins fans, keep up on the Santana trade updates here

Posted at 12:18 PM on December 4, 2007 by Julia Schrenkler

Bleacher Bum Chris Dall shares his assessment on the Johan Santana trade rumors:

"...My take is that the Red Sox don't really want Santana, but are merely trying to push the Yankees out of the negotiations, which could mean that Bill Smith ends up leaving Nashville without having made a deal. And if that happens, then the Twins might get less for Santana than they had hoped."

There's so much drama and intrigue in the professional sports business. Read and comment on Will he stay or will he go? Check back for updates.

Around the MPR blogs

Posted at 3:49 PM on December 4, 2007 by Julia Schrenkler

Read and comment on MPR's Weblogs. Here are some of my picks from recent entries:

* "If there were a reliable test that could predict Alzheimer's, would you take it and would you want to know?" Bob Collins is dealing in DNA.

* In the Loop's Jeff Horwich found former Congressman Tim Penny on MySpace. Naturally, that's because Tim Penny is in a rock band.

* Learn about meteorology on Updraft. Some elements include location, location, location. And Timing.

* The Current's Steve Seel wonders if anybody really likes Christmas music. (hat tip Michael Wells)

* On Movie Natters, Euan Ker is dishing on some local fun!