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Monday, February 1, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
U of M has big plans for UMore Park land
The University of Minnesota has big plans for UMore Park, 5,000 acres it owns in Rosemount. The university hopes to build an environmentally friendly community on the land -- one that could be home to 30,000 people in a few decades.6:20 a.m.
Disposing of old medicines can be tricky business
State legislators are looking at ways for Minnesotans to safely dispose of unwanted and old medicines, some of which contain residues that can end up in our lakes and rivers.7:20 a.m.
Lone finalist for Minneapolis superintendent to meet public
This is the week Minneapolis parents can "get to know" the next leader of the Minneapolis Public schools. Bernadeia Johnson, the district's deputy superintendent, is the lone finalist for the superintendent's job. She'll be at three community meetings to talk with district residents.7:25 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Fifty Years Later, N.C. Sit-In Site Becomes Museum
Fifty years ago, on Feb. 1, four black college students sat down at a whites-only Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C., and asked to be served. Their action sparked a movement that helped lead to the integration of public places. Now the building that housed that lunch counter is a civil rights museum, opening Feb. 1. - How Revving Up Your Heart Rate, Even A Bit, Pays Off
Getting fit can seem a daunting task, but increasingly, research is finding that small changes can make a big difference. Something as simple as brisk walking can markedly improve fitness — and lifespan. One key to optimizing your workout is getting your heart rate in the target zone. - Ukraine Journal: Warm Welcome In A Bleak Place
NPR's David Greene took up his new assignment in the former Soviet Union aware of its reputation as a cold and distant place. He learned differently from some new Russian friends living in Ukraine that the locals can be very hospitable and that "teatime" can sometimes mean cognac instead. - Ahmad Zahir: The Voice Of The Golden Years
Zahir was a showman who, appropriately enough, once recorded an Elvis tune; just like Elvis, the Afghan singer kept his fan base for decades after he died in the 1970s. When you hear his story, you learn a lot about how people relate to music, and you learn even more about Afghanistan. - Toyota Announces Fix For Recall Vehicles In U.S.
Toyota said Monday that dealers will receive parts to fix sticky gas pedals later this week, but the millions of customers affected by the large recall may have to wait for repairs. The Japanese automaker said technicians still have to be trained to do the much-needed repairs. - How Recall Affects Toyota's Largest U.S. Market: Calif.
Toyota's recall of millions of vehicles plus its decision to halt sales of eight popular car models will have a big impact in California — the company's largest American market. Toyota's bad news may be a boon for sales at other dealerships. - Japan's Corporate Ills
Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep report on a few Japanese companies that have fallen on hard times. - A Racket Sport For Wintertime
Championships were just held for a sport you may not have heard of — platform tennis. The rules are the same as regular tennis, but players use rackets that look like oversized pingpong paddles with pencil-sized holes in them, and they get one serve. - Amazon Agrees To Bump Up Prices On E-Books
Online bookseller Amazon.com has capitulated in a fight with a major publisher. After a standoff with MacMillan, Amazon has agreed to raise the prices of its e-books. MacMillan and other publishers don't like the prices Amazon has been charging — especially that $9.99 price tag for bestsellers. Publishers want to charge more. And they're in a stronger position, in part thanks to Apple, which entered the online bookselling world with its new iPad device. - France Sets Target For Women In Boardrooms
The French government has put forward legislation that would see women make up half the figures in France's leading boardrooms within the next five years. In a bill modeled on similar legislation already in place in Norway, all companies listed on the Paris stock exchange would have to gradually add women directors to their boards until they make up 50 percent of board members by 2015.
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