November 26, 2009

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Ford's "aging suit" helps designers identify what is difficult for older drivers.Ford Motor Co.

Automakers Help Aging Drivers Travel More Safely MR

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Some car companies are developing high-tech solutions to help older people drive more safely and let them hold on to their car keys longer. Ford uses special "aging suits" and virtual reality to help designers and engineers see aging drivers' limitations.

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Middle East

Jerusalem's Palestinians Allege Expulsion Campaign

[4 min 41 sec]
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Asia

Restaurant Owner Recalls Mumbai Attack

[4 min 29 sec]
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Arts & Life

In N.Y. Museum, Renewable Materials On Display

[3 min 13 sec]
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Howard Hello; 'Way to Go'

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Please Check Back In a Few Days; 'We try to list tracks whenever possible'

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Movies

'Avatar,' Family Films To Dominate Movie Screens

[7 min 47 sec]
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Please Check Back In a Few Days; 'This song was a part of the previous story'

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Shark Quest; 'Gibbous Orisha'

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Fiction

Bailey White: 'The Wedding Horse'

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From Our Listeners

Listeners Share Nontraditional Thanksgiving Stories

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Vince Guaraldi Trio; 'Thanksgiving Theme [#]'

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Neal Hellman; 'Oktober County'

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Europe

Top German Officials Quit Over Afghan Airstrike

[3 min 55 sec]
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Europe

Report Accuses Catholic Church Of Abuse Cover-Up

[3 min 55 sec]
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Around the Nation

Virginia Couple Crashed White House Dinner

[4 min 32 sec]
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Food

Thanksgiving At The White House

[4 min 10 sec]
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Lynn Patrick; 'Sara's Garden'

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Diplomats of Solid Sound; 'Mohair Momma'

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On The Road To Safety

Personal Rapid Transit: Future Or Elevated Fantasy?

[4 min 10 sec]

by Cathy Duchamp

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On The Road To Safety

Automakers Help Aging Drivers Travel More Safely

[12 min 46 sec]

by Tracy Samilton

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Woody Herman; 'Gung Ho'

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Ui; 'Horn Crown Label'

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Spotlight on Country

Corb Lund: Boot-Kickin' Canadian Cowboy

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peter ostroushko et al; 'VIRIGINIA REEL FROM HELL MEDLEY ( SPOTTED PONY, MISSISSIPPI REEL, WRYSTRAW'

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You Must Read This

A Cape Cod Connection In 'The Outermost House'

[4 min 39 sec]

by Lucinda Fleeson

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From Our Listeners

Passing The Spoon On Thanksgiving

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Chris Proctor; 'Make It Snappy'

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Molly Mason; 'Thanksgiving Waltz'

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