Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'desirable'

Columnist: Blagojeveich's 'Hubris' Surprising

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:37:00 EST

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington says people are surprised by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's "hubris." She says accusations that he solicited bribes to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat might make that position less desirable.

Can't Sell House... Try Permanent Swap

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Since the economic downturn, Craigslist has posted new online classified ads: permanent house swaps. People trying to relocate, whose houses have lost so much value that they don't want to sell, instead look to swap permanently with people in a desired location who have houses with comparable value.

Markets Defying Government Rescue Efforts

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said this week that financial markets have "stabilized" But the daily numbers don't agree. Bank stocks remain under pressure and the credit market worsened again Wednesday. Are the government's actions producing the desired results?

In Search Of A Better Obama Impersonator

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

When it comes to political satire, changes in the White House bring changes on our TV screens. Political impressionists are preparing to take on their next big role. We've seen Tina Fey do near-perfect impersonations of Republican Vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, but some performances leave something to be desired.

Why Polanksi Did What he Did

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Director Marina Zenovich delved into the director's psyche while making the film Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired. She looks back at his legal troubles and his unusual "blueprint."

Records May Shed Light on MIA from Korea

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST

China and the United States signed an arrangement Friday granting the U.S. limited but long-desired access to military records of the People's Liberation Army. U.S. officials hope the records will help clarify the fate of some 8,000 servicemen still unaccounted for from the Korean War. Charles Ray, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for POW/missing personnel affairs, who signed the agreement, talks to Jacki Lyden.

Long Desired, Streetcar Returns to New Orleans

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:58:00 EST

More than two years after Hurricane Katrina, the return of New Orleans' beloved St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line is a much-awaited sign of progress. Residents are "glad we're back," veteran streetcar driver Johnny Avie says.

Shaking Down Key Voters on the Streets of Philly

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:31:00 EDT

In a quest to discover this election's version of "Soccer Moms" and "NASCAR Dads," NPR contributor Mo Rocca takes his microphone to the streets of Philadelphia. Rocca talks with Michele Norris about what he found, and we hear from a number of people in potentially desirable demographics.

Signs a Mouse Has Been in Your Car

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:25:00 EDT

Commentator Julie Zickefoose has had many cars that have become homes to mice. She explains how to spot whether your car is desirable real estate for the furry little creatures.

The Fed Steps in, Calming Wall Street's Worries

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:41:00 EDT

The United States Federal Reserve surprised many on Friday when it cut the rate it charges commercial banks when it lends them money. The move was aimed at restoring investor's confidence in the world's credit markets. And it seemed to have the desired effect. Stock prices soared in both the United States and Europe.

Granita by Any Name Would Taste as Sweet

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:27:00 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.

Brother, Can You Spare a Song...

Fri, 11 May 2007 00:01:00 EDT

A new collection from Smithsonian Folkways brings together performances by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Lead Belly and other artists. The simple theme: money -- fortunes made, fortunes lost and fortunes desired.

Rejoicing in the Hands: Leon Fleisher

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:20:00 EDT

Pianist Leon Fleisher has faced many obstacles over the years, due to a debilitating hand condition. He's regained the use of that hand now, and uses both hands to play the Bach chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" at Shriver Hall on the campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Gauging Effects of a Death-Penalty Change

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Ten years ago today, Congress passed a law called the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. It was intended to streamline the death-penalty process. Legal scholars disagree over whether it has had the desired effect.

'Fish Hotel' Attracts Chicago River Marine Life

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Below the Chicago River lies a new hotel... for fish. The protected habitat is aimed at encouraging "desireable" species in a river changed by urban life. Its designer, eco-hydrologist Ted Gray, tells Scott Simon how it works.

Egg Donation and the Free Market

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Human egg donation has become a regular business, thanks to decades of developments in reproductive technology. But some say donation is a misnomer, since women are paid for giving up their eggs -- sometimes as much as $50,000, if desirable traits are in evidence. But some are calling for egg donation to be regulated -- and they question the effects of financial incentives.

New York's Least Desirable Residents

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

Robert Sullivan is the author of the book Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City's Most Unwanted Inhabitants (now out in paperback). It's about what he learned when he set out to observe the life of New York's rats. This interview was originally broadcast on April 5, 2004.

Turan: 'Closer' Well Dressed but Emotionally Flat

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Los Angeles Time movie critic Kenneth Turan says the new movie Closer attempts to deal with the depth of human emotions involving love and relationships. Instead, you'll find empty people trying to fulfill their selfish desires.