November 24, 2009
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John Poole/NPRLaughter, Tears And Kisses As Marines Come Home WHQR
()The Apseys of Florida and other families gather at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to welcome back the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment after months in Afghanistan. But not every family is going to see their Marine: Thirteen from the unit died in Afghanistan.
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Music News
Black Radio Fights The Performance Tax()
New legislation in Congress could drastically change music-industry economics. Musicians in the U.S. are not paid when their songs are played on the radio unless they wrote the songs, too. Only songwriters get radio royalties. Broadcasters are not happy.
Middle East
At Gaza Zoo, The Wild Things Return()
Almost a year after Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, the coastal enclave is still struggling to recover. Most animals at the Gaza Zoo died during the fighting. Now, with the help of animal smugglers, the zoo is trying to rebuild.
Asia
In China, Creating A Menagerie Through Mimicry()
Professional mimics in China used to imitate sounds as a form of entertainment. Not many practitioners are left, but one family is trying to preserve the art. Cheng Jiaqiang, who learned his skills from his grandfather, has a barnyard repertoire but specializes in bird songs.
On The Road To Safety
Safe Driving For Seniors: Officials Get Creative()
A University of Florida study predicts that within 15 years, 1 in 4 drivers in the U.S. will be age 65 and older. As they age, seniors may be less safe on the roads, so state and university officials and the AARP are putting together programs to help seniors drive better — and in some cases, get them off the roads.
Music News
Harp Therapy: Music As Medication()
Many academics regard melody and rhythm as contributing to health in much the same way diet and exercise do. While the nation hyperventilates over healthcare, could music be as important as medicine, and at a fraction of the price?
Around the Nation
Calif. Town Plans Security Cameras To Record Drivers()
The town of Tiburon, Calif., voted last week to approve a project aimed at improving security in the affluent, low-crime town of 8,000 people. The town will position security cameras on the two roads to record the license plates of every car that enters or leaves the town.
Around the Nation
Virtual Food Drives Help Stock Pantries()
Food banks are looking for innovative ways to make sure they have enough of the right kinds of food at the right times. Virtual food drives allow donors to choose items that the food bank needs. And because food banks buy in bulk, they can get more bang for the donated buck.
