Worm Farm Threatens Homegrown Industry September 28, 2003 The establishment of a worm farm in Maine, capable of producing tons of worms, may threaten the livelihood of the state's wormdiggers, who provide bait for fishermen. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.
The Battle over Maine's Sea Worm Trade September 28, 2003 Popular as fishing bait, sea worms are an integral part of Maine's economy. Generations have made their living by digging the creatures out of mudflats. But now, with state help, an aquaculture businessman is setting up a worm farm. As NPR's Chris Arnold reports, long-time diggers fear this newcomer could cost them their way of life. The Battle over Maine's Sea Worm Trade Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1432513/1449204" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Segway Scooter Recalled September 26, 2003 About 6,000 Segway Human Transporters are being voluntarily recalled because some riders have been injured in falls when the motorized scooters' batteries ran low. The company is offering a free software upgrade to fix the problem. Hear NPR's Chris Arnold. Safety Concerns Prompt Segway Recall Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1447863/1447864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business G-7 Nations Seek Flexible Exchange Rates September 23, 2003 At a weekend meeting, member nations of the Group of Seven -- comprised of the world's wealthiest industrial countries -- call for greater flexibility in foreign exchange rates. The G-7 says Japan and China are keeping their currencies weak to help their exports. Financial markets reacted negatively to the G-7 statement. NPR's Chris Arnold reports. G-7 Nations Seek Flexible Exchange Rates Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1439671/1439672" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Borrowers Miss Out on Record Low Rates September 3, 2003 Thousands of would-be borrowers have missed out on record low mortgage rates. Some simply waited too long to act, but others contend lenders intentionally delayed their applications. The mortgage industry says that's not the case; lenders have just been swamped with work. NPR's Chris Arnold reports. Borrowers Miss Out on Record Low Rates Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1419454/1419455" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Teen Arrested in Worm Attack August 29, 2003 The FBI arrests a Minnesota teenager on charges that he allegedly unleashed a version of the "Blaster" worm on the Internet weeks ago. Jeffrey Parson, 18, is not suspected of creating the more widespread, original version of Blaster. Parson's version is believed to have infected at least 7,000 PCs. Hear NPR's Chris Arnold.
Summer Migrant Series August 25, 2003 NPR's Chris Arnold reports on the growing trend of vacation towns that use seasonal immigrant workers to fill summer jobs. He visits Cape Cod and finds people from Czech Republic and Jamaica working in positions that local teenagers used to hold. Summer Migrant Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1406913/1406914" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Computer Viruses Persist August 23, 2003 The impact of recent computer virus attacks are still being assessed. But the chaos caused by the MSBlaster virus and variants raises yet more concerns about what might happen if terrorists decide to target computer systems. NPR's Chris Arnold reports. Computer Viruses Raise Terrorism Fears Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1406005/1406006" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Worm Attack August 21, 2003 Around the world this week, digital worms have been invading computers at hundreds of thousands of offices and homes. NPR's Chris Arnold reports on the latest attack of computer worms. Get tips on how to protect your computer. Worm Attack Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1404479/1404533" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Financial Reforms July 31, 2003 Earlier this year, nine Wall Street firms agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle conflict of interest charges. As a result of this and other settlements, Wall Street agreed to make a number of changes designed to restore integrity and independence to stock research. NPR's Chris Arnold reports on whether the reforms are working. Financial Reforms Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1381375/1381376" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Senior In-Home Care July 24, 2003 NPR s Chris Arnold reports on advances in non-medical services for the elderly. Senior In-Home Care Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1355693/1355694" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Unemployed Parents Give Up Job Search July 18, 2003 Unemployment has hit the nation hard. Some parents of young children have decided to skip looking for jobs in a tight market, and stay at home to raise their kids. NPR's Chris Arnold reports. Unemployed Parents Give Up Job Search Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1340553/1340554" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Summer Street Music Series: Boston July 11, 2003 About 10 years ago, Eric Royer gave up punk music for folk and set up shop on the streets of Boston. He started out playing just a banjo -- but the sound wasn't quite right. So he put a slide guitar on his lap, a harmonica around his neck. and at his feet -- a guitar operated by pedals. NPR's Chris Arnold says Royer has accomplished what few can pull off: a one-man band. Hear excerpts of his music. Summer Street Music Series: Boston Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1330920/1331161" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Police Officer Fired for Smoking July 1, 2003 Wayne Jeffrey was fired from his job as a police officer for smoking tobacco off-duty. Not only that, but the action was based on an anonymous letter. It sounds ridiculous, but Jeffrey, like other Massachusetts police officers and firefighters hired since 1988, signed a pledge not to smoke. NPR's Chris Arnold reports. Police Officer Fired for Smoking Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1317363/1317364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Investors Seek Changes in Corporate Pay, Governance June 18, 2003 Frustrated by recent corporate scandals, shareholders in companies around the country push for reform and submit proposals to curb executive severance pay. And federal regulators consider changes that could give shareholder groups more power in corporate boardrooms. Hear NPR's Chris Arnold. Investors Seek Changes in Corporate Pay, Governance Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1302257/1302258" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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