Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'alive'

Fisheries Rebounding, But Ports Pay A Price

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:05:00 EST

Jim Caito's family has been working the shores of northern California since the 1880s. But the once-bustling scene outside Caito Fisheries is long gone, a casualty of attempts to keep fisheries alive through a quota system.

Presidents — Past, Present And Future — Meet

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:12:00 EST

President Bush has hosted a luncheon for President-elect Barack Obama and all the former U.S. presidents who are still alive: Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. The last such gathering of U.S. presidents took place in 1981.

U.S. Soldier, Iraqi Translator Reunite In America

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

An Army reservist who was deployed to Iraq last year has celebrated the holidays with the Iraqi he credits with keeping him alive. For more than a year, the master sergeant waited for his Iraqi translator to receive a visa to come to the U.S. Now the men and their families have formed a bond on American soil. Jessica Jones reports from North Carolina Public Radio.

Tale Of 'Defiance' Among The Third Reich's Targets

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST

The Bielski brothers kept 1,200 Jews alive in the forests of Belarus during World War II. Edward Zwick's drama retells their story — and the film is best when it's honest about their fractious relationship.

Historically Black College Fights To Stay Alive

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Morris Brown College may not open its doors to students in the spring. The historically black college in Atlanta faces mounting bills as students, parents and faculty weigh an uncertain future. Stanley Pritchet, the school's acting president, discusses the crisis at Morris Brown.

Courts Force Utah Family To Return Baby To Tribe

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

A couple in Utah adopted a son 6 months ago, but the courts have forced them to return the baby to his birth mother, a member of the Ojibwe American Indian tribe. How are families affected by an adoption law aimed at keeping Native American culture alive?

In Rwanda, Genocide's Ghosts Haunt Christmas

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The ghosts of the past are alive in the minds of Rwanda's genocide survivors. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the slaughter of more than 800,000 people.

Rapper Learns Of His 'Death' On The Internet

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Orlando Campbell is a rapper and a journalist for Youth Radio. Recently, reports of his death were all over the blogosphere. He ponders the bizarreness of one's death going public, when one is very much alive.

Folk Alley's Favorite CDs Of 2008

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:55:00 EST

This year proved once again that folk music is alive and thriving in all its forms: Americana, bluegrass, Celtic, country, blues, world and so on. Our top picks for 2008 not only illustrate the rich mix of folk music heard every day at FolkAlley.com, but also showcase the genre's ongoing diversity and vitality.

Automakers Present Final Plea

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Executives of GM, Ford and Chrysler are presenting their latest bailout requests to Congress Thursday. The automakers are asking for as much as $38 billion dollars in loans to keep the industry alive. What are their chances of getting it?

Medical Advances Complicate Definition Of Death

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:48:00 EST

A Washington, D.C. hospital is suing to remove a 12-year-old boy from life support. Motl Brody was pronounced dead — with no brain function — after a battle with cancer. Motl's parents, who are Orthodox Jews, believe that he, and his soul, are still alive.

Wilder: Dream Is Alive For All Americans

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:50:00 EST

Barack Obama didn't base his candidacy on race. Still, his victory has been deeply moving to many African Americans. Among them is Douglas Wilder, he was Virginia's first black governor and now the mayor of Richmond. Wilder says Obama's election means that you can say to any child in American "you can be anything you want to be."

Another Use For 'Stayin' Alive': Staying Alive

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Researchers have found that the beat of the Bee Gee's "Stayin' Alive" is perfect for performing CPR.

A Quintet Of Great Modern Piano Trios

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:25:00 EDT

In the piano trio, only three instruments are involved, so the thoughts and actions of musicians must be absolutely in sync with one another. Pianists like Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett have led legendary trios, but here are five piano-trio leaders who keep the acoustic jazz tradition alive in fresh ways.

Boston Red Sox Stay Alive In World Series Race

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:44:00 EDT

The Boston Red Sox rallied to stay alive Thursday night. The defending World Series champions pulled off the major leagues' biggest postseason comeback in 79 years, beating the Rays 8-7. Boston avoided elimination in the AL championship series and heads to Tampa Bay trailing three games to two.

Analyst: Palin Keeps GOP Hopes Alive In Florida

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Florida is keeping presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain on their toes. Obama is up by three points in the state, but Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is drawing huge crowds, says political analyst Susan McManus.

Asleep At The Wheel On Mountain Stage

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:28:00 EDT

No band has done more to keep alive the legend of Texas swing than Asleep at the Wheel. The Austin group originally formed in West Virginia more than three decades ago and returned recently to play on Mountain Stage for the seventh time since 1990.

Garagiola: Despite Setbacks, Baseball Still Strong

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:10:00 EDT

Baseball wasn't always this way — blighted by steroids and drug use, weighed down by statistics and science. Legendary sportscaster Joe Garagiola argues that baseball is really about memories and people, and wants to prove that real baseball is still alive and growing.

'Pushing Daisies,' Alive With Fantasy, Mystery

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:42:00 EDT

In the ABC series, Pushing Daises, co-executive producers Barry Sonnenfeld and Bryan Fuller combine romance, fantasy and mystery to tell the story of a man who can bring the dead back to life. The first season of the show is now out on DVD.

Q&A: Lehman Brothers' Search For A Buyer

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:21:00 EDT

Lehman Brothers is looking to sell all or part of its company in an effort to stay alive on Wall Street. Here, a look at whether the government's role in assisting the troubled investment bank mirrors its involvement in the Bear Stearns bailout.

Historic Military Plane Reproduction Comes Alive

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The first week in September marks the centenary of military aviation. A reproduction of the Wright Brothers' Fort Myer Flyer has been built by The Wright Experience in Warrenton, Va., and it came alive Wednesday with the engine and propellers running.

Residents Wear Many Hats In Tiny Town

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:51:00 EDT

Dr. Robert Morrow is one of only two dentists in Walsh, Colo. He's also a city councilor and county coroner and formerly served as mayor and fire chief. He says people have to take on many jobs and volunteer activities to keep this small town alive, but it's worth it.

In Ark. Town, Leaders Abound

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Mountain View, Ark., is a small town in the Ozark Mountains where musicians are leading an effort to keep the town alive. It's part of a series talking to people about whom they look up to.

Breast Exam Rebuttal: 'An Exam Saved Me'

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Last week we reported on a study that showed that self breast exams don't help prevent death from breast cancer in women. The interview generated quite a response from listeners. Several women wrote in to say that they had found cancerous lumps in their own breasts and wouldn't be alive today if not for breast self exams.

Study: Elephants' Memory Key To Their Survival

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A new study in The Royal Society's Biology Letters claims that elephant memories may be key to the animals' survival during times of extreme drought. In particular, older female elephants appear to have the knowledge necessary to keep herds alive.