Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'extreme'

An Ohio Town With Extreme Unemployment

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

Van Wert County, Ohio has the highest unemployment rate in a state hit especially hard by job losses. We speak with residents and local officials about what double digit unemployment numbers mean for life in this west central Ohio county.

Ex-Skinhead And His Victim Form Unlikely Alliance

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:30:00 EST

For nearly three decades Tim Zaal thought he had kicked a gay man to death during his rage-filled youth. Then one day, he found himself face to face with the man he thought he had killed. After some extreme awkwardness, they decided to use their story to educate people about the dangers of hate.

Atlantis To Antarctica: Tales Of Extreme Research

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:25:00 EST

From the bottom of the sea to the bottom of the globe, scientists are looking for life in Earth's most extreme environments. A marine scientist on the R/V Atlantis and a microbiologist studying life in Antarctica recount their adventures, and what their research has in common.

What Happens To White Supremacist Groups Now...

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

For many Americans the election of Barack Obama stands as a sign of progress. Inversely, for some white supremacists, having an African American president is deeply troubling. The Director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at CSU San Bernardino discusses the reorganization of white identity groups after Sen. Obama's win.

Hard Times A Boon For Survivalist Sites

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:43:00 EDT

Tough economic times are bringing out the survival — and survivalist — instincts in a number of people. MSNBC.com notes that Web sites and forums usually reserved for more extreme "back-to-the-landers" are receiving interest from people who are usually more moderate, on both the right and the left.

First Indian Woman Becomes A Saint

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new saints Sunday. That includes the first Indian woman, Sister Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception. Her sainthood is seen as a moral boost to Christians in India who have been victims of violence by Hindus. Pope Benedict said her short life was marked by, "extreme physical and spiritual suffering." In her own writing, she said, "I consider a day in which I have not suffered as a day lost to me."

Rove: Palin Solid Choice, McCain's Demeanor Better

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The man who engineered President Bush's victories is offering his view of this campaign. Karl Rove tells the Associated Press that Sarah Palin's extreme celebrity won't last until the election. He still praises the choice, and also says John McCain's demeanor has improved. Back in 2000, the campaign against McCain included questions about his fierce temper. Now Rove says McCain is calmer than in 2000, when he was "a little bit of a hothead."

As Ike Heads Toward Coast, Dangers Abound

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:19:00 EDT

Ike is churning toward the Gulf Coast of Texas. Its real danger is the storm surge and extreme flooding as far north as Houston. The eye of the hurricane is forecast to hit Galveston, Texas. Mark Fox of the National Weather Service offers his insight.

Has U.S. Relied Too Much On Musharraf...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:45:00 EDT

Pakistan's outgoing President Pervez Musharraf was a close U.S. ally in the fight against al-Qaida. But critics say the Bush administration relied on him too much, and that he didn't do enough to rein in the Taliban. With Musharraf out, Pakistan is expected to concentrate on preventing extremism inside Pakistan rather than across the border.

Extreme Heat Threatens In Climate Forecast

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:03:00 EDT

Within the century, afternoon highs may reach temperatures that are only found today in the world's hottest deserts, says a new study. Those least able to deal with the increase in extreme heat waves — the world's poor — will be hit the hardest.

Benji Hughes Crafts An 'Extreme' Debut

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:08:00 EDT

After releasing a 25-track double album titled A Love Extreme, the singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to Beck and The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt for his electronic- and folk-tinged pop and distinctive lyrical voice. Here, Hughes talks about his songs and the influence the South has on his music.

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.

Musicians in Paradise: Hawaii Hosts Teen Talent

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:29:00 EDT

This week, from the Hawaii Theater in Honolulu, a teenage pianist from Honolulu plays Prokofiev, the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus sings a Chinese folk song, and a young tuba player who's gone to extremes in the orchestra while awaiting his next entrance, plays Schumann. This program originally aired on January 9, 2008.

Military Psychologist Helps Troops Combat Fear

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a retired West Point psychology professor, teaches military and police officers how to manage the crippling mental and physical effects of extreme fear. He utilizes a technique called "stress inoculation."

Tracing Torture Scandals Into The White House

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

How did the Bush Administration authorize extreme interrogation techniques? In Jane Mayer's book, The Dark Side, she explores Bush Administration's role in detainee torture scandals.

Former Inmates Allege Russian 'Torture Prisons'

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

In Russia, the prison population is on the rise and so, too, are allegations of extreme abuse. Human rights groups and former prisoners say treatment of inmates is so bad that it's comparable to the Soviet Gulag.

Is There a Summer Camp Just for Fun...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Long ago, people who were either Depression Babies or War Babies just went out and played stuff, without any supervision. It was the Baby Boomers who started getting into all kinds of organized sports in the summer. Now the trend has grown to new extremes.

Lack of Gym Etiquette Triggers Extreme Action

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT

From walking around nude to cooking food in the communal sauna, Newsweek reporter Tina Peng catalogues the most obnoxious "Gym Sins" of fitness club members and discusses how gym rats react to these workout digressions.

Midwest Hit Hard by Severe Storms, Flooding

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:25:00 EDT

Tornadoes and torrential rainstorms struck the Midwest over the weekend. Pat Batcheller, a reporter for WDET in Detroit, Mich., describes the damage, and Columbus, Ind., resident Sheri Brown talks about how people are coping with the extreme weather.

Are Motorists Scamming for Free Gas...

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

With gas prices at near-record highs, some motorists may be resorting to extreme measures. Bill Luna, manager of Sierra Hart Towing in Sacramento, Calif., says tow-truck drivers suspect motorists are letting tanks run dry to get a free gallon of gas from the state.

U.S. Starts Parole System for Detainees in Iraq

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:03:00 EDT

For many young recruits of al-Qaida in Iraq, it's not extremism or ideology that attracted them to the organization, but the opportunity to make money. As a result, many detainees in prisons run by the U.S. military are released because they are not that dangerous. The challenge is keeping them out of prison once they are freed.

Lee County, Fla., Suffers Foreclosure Glut

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:03:00 EDT

A few years ago, there was a rush to buy property in sun-drenched Lee County, Fla. Bidding wars were common for homes that hadn't even been built yet. But those days are over, and the market now is clogged with thousands of unsold homes. The decline is so extreme that people are looking for ways to walk away from their properties.

Facing Foreclosure, One Home at a Time

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:57:00 EDT

What happened to Avery Salkey and her South Florida house is an extreme version of one that is happening to millions of people across the U.S. She refinanced with a "hard money" lender and is now desperately trying to save her home.

Divers Attempt New 'Extreme Ironing' Record

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Dry cleaning isn't the only way to press a suit. Scuba divers in Australia plunged their linens into the ocean last weekend -- along with irons and ironing boards -- to break the Guinness record for "extreme ironing." Obviously not your routine household chore, it is said to have the thrill of extreme sports with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt. Should you want to try this at home, just make sure your iron is unplugged.

'America's Toughest Sheriff' Takes on Immigration

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:14:00 EDT

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Phoenix utilizes extreme tactics, like pink underwear for inmates and charging individuals with smuggling themselves, to discourage crime and root out illegal immigrants. Although some say he's a repressive "clown," most voters back him wholeheartedly.