All Things Considered for November 21, 2007 | Minnesota Public Radio News

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Adults with fetal alcohol syndrome face huge challenges
Problems associated with fetal alcohol syndrome don't end when children grow up. There are hundreds of thousands of adults across the country affected by the disorder. They often have poor judgment and struggle just to survive.4:44 p.m.
Going Greyhound for Thanksgiving
Whether it's high gas prices, or dire predictions of air travel delays, some people are getting to their Thanksgiving dinners on the bus.5:16 p.m.
Bergson veto restores Duluth housing program
Duluth mayor restores a housing program which he describes as his legacy, but council members vow to kill it again.5:20 p.m.
A Meals on Wheels program fights crime perception and funding cuts
Food service for seniors in north Minneapolis experiences a waiting list for the first time in its history.5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

Clinic Offers 'Transformation' Through Fasting
The Buchinger Clinic in southern Germany is famous for promoting fasting as a cure-all. There is little hard science to back up the program, but that doesn't lessen its appeal to guests from around the globe. About two-thirds are repeat customers.
Vegetables with Flair for the Thanksgiving Plate
Self-proclaimed "Leaf Geek" Mollie Katzen shares vegetable inspirations for Thanksgiving. She prepares a chard recipe from her latest cookbook, The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without, and extols the virtues of roasted Brussels sprouts.
Antidepressant Extends Life of Worms
An antidepressant used in humans can extend the life span of tiny worms by about 30 percent, according to a new finding that has intrigued scientists who study aging.
Sounds of the Holiday Shuffle Around D.C.
The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Hear a sampling of the sounds of travel in Washington, D.C. — Union Station, Reagan National Airport and the Greyhound bus station.
Behind the Scenes at O'Hare Airport
During one of the busiest weeks of the year at one of the nation's busiest airports — Chicago's O'Hare International — NPR goes to an operations center to see how American Airlines workers manage the logistics of getting planes to gates, people to planes, and luggage to planes and people.
O'Hare Travelers Bide Time with Flu Shots
Long layovers in airport terminals are a sure bet this time of year. Now, travelers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport can pass the time by getting a flu shot.
Boyhood Lessons Could Serve Washington Well
It's a holiday week, but the mood in Washington isn't uplifting. Six years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the nation is still running scared. And lessons of tolerance and brotherhood that Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr learned as a boy seem to have been lost.
Films on War, Mideast Mostly Fall Flat at Box Office
Many fall films explore conflict in the Middle East and U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. But so far, this spate of post-Sept. 11 films hasn't done very well at the box office.
A New Orleans Jazz Master Dies at 100
The oldest traditional New Orleans jazz musician has died at age 100. Doc Paulin was a trumpeter and band leader who started performing the 1920s.
Retune The Body With A Partial Fast
A water-only diet for a 24-hour period gives your pancreas and digestive system a rest and can cut down on sugar cravings, researchers say. But fast for any longer than that and the body starts to break down muscle and release toxins.