A collection of stories tagged 'carrot' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:45:44 EST The Washington, D.C., school system is paying students who work hard and get good grades. The idea is the brainchild of a Harvard economist who has persuaded several school districts around the country that disruptive, unmotivated students will change their ways if cash is a carrot. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/57734 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95949912&ft=1&f=1001 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:23:00 EDT Barack Obama says he'll use "big sticks and big carrots" to negotiate with Iran and persuade the country's leaders not to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking in Israel, he also said he'd push for "tough serious direct diplomacy" with Iran. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/53132 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92836889&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:00 EDT Though it may look like parsley, chervil is in a class all by itself. The spring herb with anise aromas is an obvious choice to accent other seasonal favorites such as salmon or trout, asparagus, new potatoes, baby carrots and salads of baby greens. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/49268 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90383059&ft=1&f=1051 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:45:00 EDT Pick a liquid -- coffee, champagne, even carrot juice -- add sugar and other desired flavorings, and stick in the freezer. Stir every now and again, and you have granita, an elegant and refreshing dessert perfect for summer. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/37094 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12030425 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:27:00 EDT In the era of organics and whole foods, there are times when carrot sticks just won't fly -- such as when you're vegging in front of the boob tube. Ellen Birkett Morris offers a few tasty ideas that aren't that bad for you. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/24114 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6085055 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:46:00 EDT Serbia's president and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sign an agreement that paves the way for U.S. military cooperation with Serbia. It's part of the Bush administration's effort to promote reforms in that country. The cooperation comes despite the fact that Serbia has yet to turn over a high profile war crimes suspect and is still taking a hard line in talks on Kosovo. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/23399 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5780573 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 06:00:00 EDT Barbara Kafka's Vegetable Love is a primer on how to handle produce and a recipe collection for making magic out of something as common as a carrot. The author whips up a spring meal for Linda Wertheimer. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/17407 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5287273 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 11:55:58 EST