"Enthusiasm is contagious. Be a carrier."
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 GoodThings on Public Radio January 17, 2002 We want to hear from you. What's the best public radio story or show you heard this past week? Share. If you want to listen, you'll need RealPlayer on your computer. (If you don't already have it, it's a FREE download.) Visit Real Networks. FRIDAY, January 11 | The Decisions of Youth Peter Heller's life is in the mountains of Colorado now, but briefly as a teenager, he was enthralled with the lobster man's life on the sea. He recalls with great fondness his time on the Newsboy, 120 miles off the New England coast. He learned lobstering and the meaning of passion, grace, and dedication from Dan, the boat's captain. Years later, Heller discovers the ramifications of a choice he made as a 19-year-old. [All Things Considered] Listen (length of clip 5 min). SATURDAY, January 12 | World Allegiance A new software program developed at the University of California-Santa Cruz may have the power to unify the world. The program -- Experimental Music Intelligence -- has analyzed 193 national anthems from around the world, pulling the common sounds, lyrics, and patterns from each song to craft, with John Guillot's help, a truly global anthem. A celebration of peace, featuring the lyrics "Our bond of love / Will serve us true for / All as one for all," the world anthem will soon be performed and recorded by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. [Weekend Edition Saturday] Listen (3:00). :: Learn more about the World Anthem Project. SUNDAY, January 13 | Scared Smokeless In Canada, there's nothing subtle about the health warnings on packs of cigarettes. Instead of text-heavy taunts from the Surgeon General, cigarette packs bought in Canada are covered with grim photography illustrating what can happen to the lungs after years of inhaling. What's the good news? People may actually be paying attention to the photographs, offering some hope of an end to the overwhelming drain on public health resources that tobacco products cause. [Weekend All Things Considered] Listen (3:17). MONDAY, January 14 | "How to Be Free" Iris, a new film about author Iris Murdoch, once called "the most brilliant woman in England," is more than just a chronicle of the Alzheimer's disease that destroyed her life. It's a celebration of the life of a woman who, according to Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan, "swallowed life whole." Award-winning actresses Kate Winslet and Judi Dench portray Murdoch at different points in a life full of dynamic richness but anchored by the love of a man who adored her. Turan believes Iris was one of the most woefully overlooked films from the past holiday season. [Morning Edition] Listen (3:54). :: Learn more about the film Iris. TUESDAY, January 15 | Closely Knit Knitting: it's not just for Grandma anymore. In an age of high-tech gadgets and unfathomable mobility, the resurgence of such a traditional, stationary activity as knitting seems too incredible to be true. But twenty- and thirtysomethings are flocking to the old ways in droves, getting together for knitting parties and adding 21st century retro-hip to an age-old technique. They're learning a craft and enjoying the good conversation at the same time. [All Things Considered] Listen (4:30). :: Learn more about the resurgence in knitting on the Web site www.craftygal.com. WEDNESDAY, January 16 | "Sweetness and Light" in Sports The self-described "Sports Curmudgeon," commentator Frank Deford takes a moment to reflect and remember all the good things that keep him interested in sports. Even if you have no interest in sports at all, Deford's veritable "favorite goodthings" from the world of sports is a joy to listen to. Where will you ever hear beach volleyball, Monica Seles, soccer's World Cup, bowling shoes, the Boston Red Sox, and Charles Barkley all mentioned in the same breath? [Morning Edition] Listen (3:38). THURSDAY, January 17 | Sustainable Solutions Homelessness in Washington DC has reached a crisis point. Shelters are out of space. Soup kitchens are running out of meals. But commentator Joe Davidson argues that the need is greater than simply food and shelter and that these volunteer-driven services may be minimizing the problem. Without stability, there's no escape from the cycle of homelessness. And he says without a significant increase in the amount of affordable housing and substantial jump in the minimum wage, such stability will never be attainable. [Morning Edition] Listen (3:16). [ : previous week : ] WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. Did we miss a good public radio story this week? Want to recommend one for next week? Share it with us! |
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