Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'beloved'

Ugliest Dog Dies, Peru Offers First Dog

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:45:00 EST

America is mourning the loss of a beloved canine. Gus was recently declared the ugliest dog in the world. He had one eye, three legs and an overbite that just wouldn't quit. He passed away from skin cancer. Meanwhile, the campaign to find a dog for the Obama family continues. Peruvians are lobbying for a bald, often toothless breed called the Peruvian Hairless Dog. They says it's perfect for children who are allergic. The puppy's official name is Machu Picchu but it answers to Ears.

What Type Of Puppy Will The Obama Girls Pick...

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:26:00 EST

When President-elect Barack Obama celebrated his victory on election night, he thanked his family for their patience during his campaign — and promised his young daughters a furry friend to take to the White House. NPR looks at the beloved pets of past presidents.

So Long, Studs Terkel, And Thanks

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:28:00 EDT

Studs Terkel died Friday in his beloved Chicago at the age of 96. For decades, the Pulitzer Prize-winning oral historian criss-crossed America letting ordinary people tell their own stories. Guest host Alison Stewart talks with NPR's Scott Simon, a native Chicagoan, and friend of Terkel.

A Fan's Formula: Picking A Side In The World Series

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:32:00 EDT

Two games into the World Series, many fans are still wondering whom to pull for. What you really need, says Mike Pesca, is a formula. It takes into account famous beloved underdogs of the past; payrolls; the use of rookies; the appeal of each team's manager — and their mascots.

In Washington, Spectacle Of Shouting Finns

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:56:00 EDT

A choir of Finnish men perform at Dupont Circle in Washington. They are known as Mieskuoro Huutajat (Shouting Men) and they shout beloved Finnish songs. The group dates back to 1987 and was formed by young men who "had nothing better to do."

Puccini's Beloved 'Boheme,' Times Two

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:02:00 EDT

William Berger, author of Puccini Without Excuses, sizes up two new and very different recordings of the composer's best-known opera. Berger says the beauty of Bohème lies in the little details of the characters' lives.

Musical 'Little House On The Prairie' Hits Stage

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:18:00 EDT

Little House On The Prairie was a beloved series of books and a beloved TV show. Will it become a beloved musical? The stars are in alignment and there are some deep Broadway pockets behind the show.

BEIJING CHEESE SOCIETY

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

When Sharon Ruwart moved from California to Beijing in 2004, she thought she'd have to give up her beloved artisanal cheeses in China's largely cheeseless society. But the group she started, Beijing Cheese Society, is spreading a taste for fancy cheese in her adopted home country. Ruwart talks with Liane Hansen.

'Get Smart': Still Inept, But in All the Wrong Ways

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

TV's beloved secret-agent spoof gets a big-screen update — but like its bumbling hero, the film is constantly trying to be something it's not. The result: an unfunny comedy spliced with an unexciting spy caper.

Decision Looms on Randolph College, Art

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A Virginia court ruling expected Friday has major implications for Randolph College's decision to admit men — and for the school's Maier Museum of Art. School administrators hope to raise $50 million by selling four beloved paintings.

Narnia Adapted for the Screen in 'Prince Caspian'

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:49:00 EDT

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the latest film adaptation of C.S. Lewis' fantasy series. Director Andrew Adamson talks with host Andrea Seabrook about the challenges of translating the beloved Narnia series onto the screen.

Making Sense of a Car's Bells and Whistles

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:05:00 EDT

When Alice Furlough replaced her beloved old vehicle with a newer model, she asked Car Guy Ray Magliozzi to help her get acquainted with it and determine whether it was a lemon or one worth keeping.

Beloved Gator's Body and Insides Go on Display

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Oscar the alligator charmed generations of tourists as he swam and lurked at the Okefenokee Swamp Park, and he will continue to be a tourist attraction after his death. Oscar weighed a thousand pounds and was about 100 years old when he died last year. His skeleton will soon go on display at a museum, along with some of the things found inside him: a dog collar and tags, some spare change and part of a flagpole.

Rustic Overtones Sees 'Light at the End'

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:06:00 EDT

When Rustic Overtones reunited last summer after four years apart, 6,000 fans gathered in one place to see the beloved band. In this session, the horn-driven rock group talks about coming back to such a grand welcome.

'Harry Potter' Author Sues over Encyclopedia

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The author of the Harry Potter books is suing a publisher over its forthcoming book, The Harry Potter Lexicon, an encyclopedia of terminology from the beloved series. J.K. Rowling claims the book is a rip-off of her work.

Me Llamo Dora: An Explorer in Modern America

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Animated heroine, beloved of preschoolers throughout the U.S., breaks the cartoon mold: She's Latina, she speaks Spanish, and she knows how to get problems solved. NPR's Rolando Arrieta explores how Nickelodeon's scrappy heroine came to be.

A Man and His Mitt: A Love Story

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:07:00 EDT

In a new anthology of baseball essays, sportswriter Stefan Fatsis celebrates his beloved, 31-year-old baseball glove. He talks to Robert Siegel about how he set out to find out about his mitt's history and what he learned along the way.

Doggie Photog Deals with Slobber on the Lens

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST

Photographer Amanda Jones, who takes pictures of people's beloved dogs. Her sessions run $1,400, not including the charge for prints. But she has plenty of takers among pet fans.

State Radio Stokes the Fire

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:54:00 EST

State Radio is led by Chad Stokes, a former member of the cultishly beloved DIY jam band Dispatch. The music on State Radio's new CD, Year of the Crow, has been well-received, but the politically charged lyrics are drawing heat from some critics and fans.

170-Year-Old 'Sisi Palm' to Get the Ax

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:37:00 EST

Vienna's beloved "Sisi Palm," named after the late Austro-Hungarian Empress Elisabeth, will be chopped down next month. Viennese officials say the tree, which attracts thousands of tourists a month, has grown so large it threatens to break the roof of its historic greenhouse.

In Bolivia, Carnival Starts with Unearthing of Pepino

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:00:00 EST

Carnival, the precursor to Easter, falls in the first week of February this year. In Bolivia, where the annual rite is a monthlong affair, the official start of carnival begins this week with the digging up of the beloved La Paz character Pepino.

Hollywood's Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant Dies

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:16:00 EST

Tinsel Town is mourning an elder statesman. Johnny Grant, who died Wednesday at the age of 84, never became a star himself. But the honorary mayor of Hollywood did become a familiar -- and beloved -- face along one of the world's most famous boulevards.

'Button-Down Mind' Changed Modern Comedy

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:36:00 EST

In 1960, Bob Newhart stood before one of the first live nightclub audiences he'd ever faced. That performance resulted in the beloved comedy album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which the Library of Congress selected for its National Recording Registry.

Christmas Tribute to Tuba Star Turns 33

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

Since 1974, U.S. tuba players have gathered en masse to play Christmas music in tribute to William J. Bell, a beloved figure in the annals of American tuba history, who died on Christmas Day in 1971. For the 33rd Tuba Christmas, musicians in 224 cities across the U.S. -- including Fredericksburg, Va. -- are scheduled to participate.

Pairing Wine with the Jets-Patriots Game

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST

The New York Jets has little to no chance this weekend to beat the New England Patriots, simply because no other team this year has. Gary Vaynerchuk of Winelibrarytv.com is a rabid Jets fan, and he talks to NPR's Scott Simon about how his beloved Jets will beat the unstoppable Pats. And, of course, what wine goes with the game.