Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'generate'

Grocery Chain Giant Offers Free Antibiotics

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Grocery retailer Giant, which operates about 160 pharmacies in the mid-Atlantic states, is offering free generic drugs this winter. The company says it knows it will lose money, but says its pharmacists have heard many anecdotes about families struggling.

'The Reader' and 'Doubt' Tackle Generational Divides

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Two new movies — Doubt and The Reader — deal with sex with minors. Doubt takes place during a time of change for the Roman Catholic church in the 1960s. The Reader is about two generations of Germans, those who lived through World War II and those who learned about it as history.

Leguizamo Wishes A Merry Latino Christmas

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

John Leguizamo's Christmas film, Nothing Like The Holidays, takes on traditional family themes as it spotlights generational differences within a Latino context. The award-winning comedian talks candidly about his career, his family and his identity.

Best Classical CDs: Music Crossing Boundaries

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:50:00 EST

Just as the 2008 presidential election exposed and ultimately crossed gender, racial and generational barriers, many of the year's notable recordings explored and wrestled with different kinds of boundaries — some musical, some cultural, and some almost unimaginable if not for the power of music.

Christmas Tree Lights Needs Pedal Power

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

A Christmas tree in Indiana is powered by alternative energy. The tree is outside Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre. Its lights connect to a generator, powered by a stationary bike. If the power runs low, an alarm goes off, demanding more exercise. So the tree does nothing to contribute to global warming. Unless you count the carbon dioxide from people panting on the bike.

Electric Car Manufacturer Hopes To Generate Sales

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:06:00 EST

Even as America's troubled auto industry seeks a handout from Congress, a relatively new car manufacturer that's tailored for the 21st century is trying to get traction. Tesla Motors Inc., in Silicon Valley, hopes its $110,000 Roadster will make inroads for a cheaper family sedan.

Eric Hutchinson: Self-Made Acoustic Soul

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:15:00 EST

When his contract to a major record label went down with the ship, acoustic soul singer Eric Hutchinson hit the road to generate his own exposure, and in the end, self-released his debut as well. Hutchinson plays his material in a session from WXPN.

The Costs Of Cutting Cholesterol

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

A new research study finds that many people who have no signs of heart disease should be taking statin drugs, which lower cholesterol and may have other benefits. Prescribing a generic version could save patients — and insurance companies — millions of dollars.

Duke Energy Sees Rooftops As Future Power Plants

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:43:00 EST

The North Carolina power company wants to pay customers for the ability to install solar panels on their roofs and vacant lots. Duke would own and operate the solar panels, and the electricity they generate would go straight onto the grid.

Powell Endorses Obama, Objects To GOP's Tone

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:14:00 EDT

The former secretary of state says the Democratic nominee would be "a transformational figure" and represent "a generational change" at a critical time for the nation and the world.

Is America 'Too Insular' For A Literary Nobel...

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:12:00 EDT

Horace Engdahl, a Nobel Prize official, commented on Wednesday that the United States is "too isolated" and "too insular" to generate literary Nobel laureates. He said Europe remains the "center of the literary world."

Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati'

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:44:00 EDT

Many people generate an immense amounts of digital data during a single day — often without a second thought. But Stephen Baker, a senior writer at BusinessWeek, warns that the information generated is being monitored by a group of entrepreneurial mathematicians.

Hunt Is On For Generators, Gasoline In Houston

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:52:00 EDT

Basic necessities are still out of reach for many people in Houston. Few stores were open, and those that were had long lines of customers. One Home Depot that was opened had people swarming for generators and other supplies.

In Houston, A Rush For Generators

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:35:00 EDT

Word spread quickly in Houston that Home Depot was open for business Sunday. The parking lot was a hub of activity, as most people gathered for one thing: a generator.

In A World ... Where Books Are Hyped Like Movies

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:33:00 EDT

Long a staple of the film industry, book trailers are now standard operating procedure in the world of publishing. Posted on YouTube and on publisher and retail websites, these tailor-made short video clips are designed to generate buzz about books.

Stephen And Damian Marley At The Newport Folk Festival

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:52:00 EDT

When all the electricity in Newport, R.I., went out, Stephen Marley proudly announced that their generator stage was one of the few places in the town still wired. Sharing both the stage and their songs — including one by their father — brothers Stephen and Damian Marley tag-teamed a celebratory concert at the Newport Folk Festival.

Mexico To Lift Limits On Foreign Drug Makers

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The 17th annual International AIDS conference has opened in Mexico City. Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, announced that he's lifting restrictions on foreign drug manufacturers to allow them to produce and sell generic anti-retrovirals in the country. Mexico City is the first Latin American city to host the conference.

An Ode To Leo, The MGM Lion

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Eighty years ago today, movie audiences first heard the roar of the MGM lion. And it's been echoing ever since. What explains this audio logo's multi-generational appeal? And how does it rank within the pantheon of instantly recognizable brands?

Japan's 'Green' Efforts Generate Skepticism

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:34:00 EDT

Japan's cabinet approved a trial plan to trade carbon credits in an effort to lower emissions and fight global warming. Some critics believe the efforts are more publicity than policy and paint a deceptive picture of Japan's environmental status.

Brooklyn Race A Generational Battle

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A Democratic primary in Brooklyn is turning into a race between the hip hop generation and the gospel generation. Kevin Powell, a former star on MTV's Real World, is trying to unseat 13-term Congressman Ed Towns.

Boarding Schools Generate China's Sport Stars

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:04:00 EDT

Projecting athletic prowess has been a top priority for the Chinese government over the years. And it is some of the country's littlest citizens who must carry this responsibility. From the age of four, select Chinese children are molded into the nation's elite athletes.

Tiger's Injury Leaves Questions About Return

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:34:00 EDT

Tiger Woods' dramatic win at the U.S. Open Monday continues to resonate this week. Now Woods is undergoing season-ending knee surgery — and the one athlete who can generate buzz in any workplace, bar or coffee shop is on the shelf.

Juneau Power Crisis Brings Stark Savings Measures

Fri, 23 May 2008 07:43:00 EDT

One month after an avalanche knocked out its connection to a hydroelectric dam, much of Juneau, Alaska, is still relying on diesel back-up generators. Residential electricity rates have gone up about 400 percent. As a result, residents and the city have embarked on an extraordinary conservation campaign.

Medicare a Key Issue in Generational Divide

Sun, 04 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Older and younger voters are split this year as never before. And the future of the massive Medicare health program for the elderly promises to pit generations against each other, even more as retiring baby boomers prepare to swell its ranks.

Parsing the Generational Divide for Democrats

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:56:00 EDT

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton have divided the Democratic Party by race, income and education, but there is no demographic indicator that sorts the Democratic vote as starkly as age. And the number of young voters turning out and identifying themselves as Democrats has greatly increased.