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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Authors seek new ways to sell their work
Many authors are finding nowadays that even after they have written their book, had it edited and published, their work is not done. Today's authors are often left with the task of publicizing their work too.6:20 a.m.
Minnesota artist finds solace in a small town
A Minnesota artist who recently won the state's first walleye stamp competition, moved to a small town to seek fame and fortune.6:50 a.m.
Residents offer budget solution ideas to state leaders
Minnesotans have offered hundreds of ideas for solving the state's budget deficit. They've submitted suggestions to state House leaders, who have put out a call on the House Web site asking people to share their thoughts.7:20 a.m.
Sour economy makes paying for health care even harder
2008 was an expensive year for many Americans. And for some people that made it even more challenging to pay for their health care.7:25 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- California Winemakers Press A Family Vintage
Chateau Montelena winery is famous for besting French competitors at a 1976 competition in Paris. The Napa Valley winery is also a family business, one that has passed through two generations and could make it to a third. But working together wasn't always smooth. - A Year Of Photographs, Taken At The 'Sametime'
Six photographers spent a year cataloging their lives with daily photos taken at 7:15 p.m. The online yearlong gallery project, sametime715.com, concludes Dec. 31. The photos document the mundanity of life: yoga, playing pool, traveling and sunsets. - The Top 'Non-Troversies' Of 2008
They were issues that dominated a news cycle — or many — but, in the end, they just didn't matter. Before they completely fade from memory, commentator John Ridley highlights some of the major "non-troversies" of the past year. - Wounded Palestinians Relay Gaza's Bad Conditions
Arab foreign ministers are gathering Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt, to discuss the Israeli bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip after Israel rejected a French proposal for a cease-fire. A number of wounded Palestinians have made it to hospitals in neighboring Egypt for treatment, bringing grim tales of the conditions inside Gaza. - Palestinian Lawmaker Pushes Nonviolence In Gaza
Israel rejected a truce Wednesday in its five-day offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The current violence erupted after a six-month cease-fire brokered by Egypt expired last week. Mustafa Barghouti, an independent lawmaker in the West Bank city of Ramallah, says Palestinians believe nonviolence is the best way to pursue their struggle. - Tennessee Spill: The Exxon Valdez Of Coal Ash?
There aren't a lot of answers yet about what caused a catastrophic spill of coal ash from a Tennessee Valley Authority plant near Knoxville. But the disaster has raised a lot of questions about whether regulations of coal ash are strict enough. - Egypt Can Be A Peacemaker In Gaza
For a fifth day, Israeli jets and assault helicopters pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Egypt borders one side of Gaza and could play an important role in solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Scott Lasensky of the U.S. Institute of Peace, talks with Steve Inskeep about what Egypt can do to help establish peace in the Gaza Strip. - Fed To Buy Mortgage-Backed Securities
In an effort to boost the housing market, the Federal Reserve announced Tuesday it would begin purchasing mortgage-backed securities early next month. The Fed is expected to purchase $500 billion worth of the securities that are guaranteed by home loan giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. Officials announced the plan in November but did not say at the time when it would begin. - Economy Is Not Off Life-Support Yet
Over the past year, the government has sent $100 billion in stimulus checks to taxpayers and bailed out Wall Street, banks and automakers. However, the economy still hasn't turned around. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks with Steve Inskeep about why the economy isn't getting stronger. - GMAC Made Risky Subprime Mortgage Loans
GMAC is the most recent beneficiary of a government bailout. As the financing arm of General Motors, it supplies funding for auto dealers to buy inventory and credit for consumers to buy cars. It is also a major player in the home mortgage market.
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