Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'abundant'

Food As A National Security Issue

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:43:00 EDT

In a open letter to the next president, author Michael Pollan writes about the waning health of America's food systems — and warns that "the era of cheap and abundant food appears to be drawing to a close."

Fall Soups For Body And Soul

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:22:00 EDT

As the cost of fuel rises and the mercury drops, when the world seems full of dry leaves and cold shoulders, hold out your bowl for fall's abundance. It's almost impossible to feel impoverished or hopeless when you have a warm bellyful of soup.

The Wine-With-Vegetables Challenge

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:48:00 EDT

It may be challenging to find wines to pair with vegetables, but it's not impossible. It's especially worth the effort at this time of year. Plates laden with the harvest's abundance will only be enhanced by the right glass of wine.

'Step Brothers': A Family Affair Worth Skipping

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:55:00 EDT

The Talladega Nights team reunites for some rudimentary plotting and an abundance of anatomical humor, courtesy of two whiny man-children: To critic Cynthia Fuchs, that all adds up to "tedious."

Uri Caine Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A progressive musical polymath with improvising chops in abundance, the pianist and composer famed for his mutated reinventions of classical repertoire kick-starts his acoustic jazz trio. Hear the band perform live from New York.

Brazil's Sweet Taste of Ethanol

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

With an abundance of sugar cane in Brazil, drivers are able to fill their tanks with ethanol at much cheaper prices than gasoline. Liz Marshall, a senior economist at the World Resources Institute speaks with host Guy Raz.

The Most Important Microbe You've Never Heard Of

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:38:00 EDT

The oxygen in one out of every five breaths you take comes from a bacterium called Prochlorococcus. But this tiny microbe — one of the most abundant organisms on Earth — was discovered only 20 years ago.

As Oceans Grow More Acidic, a Tiny Plant Thrives

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

As more carbon dioxide gets pumped into the air, oceans are becoming more acidic. Scientists say that is damaging coral and other marine life that make shell or other skeletal material. But researchers have discovered a hugely abundant plankton that actually likes the ocean more acidic.

Pacific Coast Salmon Fishing Shut Down

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:53:00 EDT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to ban commercial and sport fishing off the coast of California and most of Oregon. It's a response to a collapse of fish stocks in the normally abundant Sacramento River chinook salmon run.

Superdelegates Enjoy an Abundance of Attention

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:52:00 EDT

Superdelegates hold the fates of the Democratic presidential candidates in their hands, so it's not surprising that some of the millions being spent on the campaign are winding up in their hands, too.

Tiny Trinkets Mark Big Hopes for New Year in Bolivia

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:11:00 EST

"Alasitas," the festival that makes everyone feel like a kid again, is a celebration of hope for -- and faith in -- abundance for the coming year. It's celebrated in miniature. Stall after stall sells tiny versions of everything -- from luggage to cars to computers -- and it's all blessed by shamans. It's Bolivia at its most pagan.

Governments Demanding Bigger Share of Their Oil

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:24:00 EST

Oil at $100 a barrel means countries with abundant oil reserves are sitting on a lot of wealth. But how much these countries can earn from this oil depends on how much control they have over it.

Wildfire Response Redemptive for Red Cross

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:05:00 EDT

The American Red Cross was widely criticized for its poor response to victims of Hurricane Katrina. But it's been a different story in Southern California, where supplies and assistance arrived in abundance early on.

Global Helium Shortage Causes Prices to Rise

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:27:00 EDT

Though it's the second most abundant element in the universe, helium is hard to come by on Earth. In the United States, a long-held "strategic reserve" of helium is being eliminated, with all but 2,900 tons of the gas slated to be sold by 2015.

Remote Waters Offer No Refuge from Plastic Trash

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:15:00 EDT

Every year many tons of plastic float to Midway Atoll, a cluster of islands in the Pacific, imperiling exotic and endangered animals. Even Midway's most abundant resident, the Laysan albatross, is at risk.

Clinton Campaign Will Return Tainted Donations

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:09:00 EDT

Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign said it will, "out of an abundance of caution," return $850,000 in donations raised by Norman Hsu. Hsu is under federal investigation for violating election laws.

Foreclosed Homes Won't Sell in Some Markets

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Foreclosures are up all over the country. But in some parts of the country, banks are finding they can't sell foreclosed homes even at bargain rates. The abundance of foreclosures in the Midwest is also dragging down prices for surrounding homes.

A Fresh Breeze of Summer Cookbooks

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:53:00 EDT

What is it about new summer cookbooks? Maybe it's the way they come out in such feverish, lush abundance, at a time when the world and all its folly are slowly grinding to a halt. Peruse the season's best.

An Abundance of Spring Music in the Air

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The season of new buds and blossoms has long been an inspiration for composers. As a result, there's plenty of classical music that's a perfect fit for spring.

The Trucks Debut with Abundant Attitude

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:07:00 EST

Four women musicians from Bellingham, Wash., who call themselves "The Trucks" have released a debut album of the same name. The Trucks are another entry in a long line of female rock bands that know and find their audience.

Toy Fair: Big-Ticket High Tech

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:00:00 EST

With iPods and cell phones in abundance, the toy industry wants to come up with new electronic gadgets. At the annual Toy Fair in New York City, there are plenty of innovative ideas, but most come at a hefty price.

Ensemble Films Fill the Screen with Cameos

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:06:00 EST

Movie theaters feature an abundance of ensemble films this season, including Bobby and The Departed. With so many stars in supporting roles, Oscar nominations might be a little tricky.

White Teeth, But at What Cost...

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

A recent study looks at the abundance of teeth-whitening gels, strips and paint-on films. Host Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate medical contributor Dr. Sydney Spiesel about how well they work and how safe they are.

Celebrating Late Summer's Basil Bonanza

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:24:00 EDT

Commentator Jack Staub rhapsodizes about his favorite herb, basil, which is abundant at this time of year. He also offers hints about what to do with all of it, including a recipe for handy and easy-to-use pesto cubes.

Builder Hires Model Family to Sell Homes

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:01:00 EDT

A home builder in Southern California is battling a softening real esate market by taking advantage of an abundant local resource: actors. The Centex company has hired four actors to play a family "living" in one of their model homes -- a performance called Homelife.