Women at the Creative Helm
Mar 10th, 2005 · Before the advent of U.S. regional theaters, there were virtually no women producers, no women theater owners and very few women playwrights or directors -- but that's slowly changed over the years.
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Topsy-Turvy Winter Weather in U.S. West *
Mar 7th, 2005 · Southern California is experiencing one of the wettest winters in history, while traditionally wet regions in the Pacific Northwest are experiencing a drought. Ley Garnett of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on the dramatic change in weather.
How We Got Here
Mar 3rd, 2005 · Regional theaters have replaced Broadway as the place where American theater meets its audience. In fact, more people go to resident non-profit theaters than attend U.S. pro football games each year.
Preview: Wet Winter Brings Life to Death Valley
Mar 1st, 2005 · Death Valley, Calif., is known as the lowest, hottest and driest place in the United States -- but this winter, the region and most of Southern California experienced record amounts of rainfall. NPR's Alex Chadwick discusses the desert's surprising weather, and gives a preview of an expanded report airing Wednesday.
An Odd Hierarchy of License Plates in Gaza *
Feb 25th, 2005 · The local government in Gaza issues a unique kind of license plate: one for stolen cars. Driving school owner Raeed el-Sa'ati decodes the region's vehicle license plates.
Health Officials Sound Warning on Bird Flu
Feb 23rd, 2005 · International health officials meeting in Vietnam Wednesday express concern about the potential for a bird flu pandemic in Asia. The disease has killed some 45 people in the region.
Mystery Cat on the Prowl in Simi Valley ****
Feb 22nd, 2005 · A large exotic cat is on the loose in the Simi Valley region north of Los Angeles. Officials believe the animal could be a lion or a tiger. NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Patrol Captain Roland Takayama of the California Department of Fish and Game.
Brain Region May Give Early Warning of Risk
Feb 17th, 2005 · Researchers say the part of the brain that recognizes our mistakes also acts as an early warning system to keep us from screwing up.
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