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Sunday February 27, 2005

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Hidden Movie Titles

February 27, 2005 • NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Will Folmar from Burlington, Vermont. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station WVPS in Burlington.

Sunday Puzzle: Hidden Movie Titles

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Wednesday February 23, 2005

Business

Winn-Dixie Is Bankrupt, and 'Dixie' Isn't Well, Either

February 23, 2005 • Grocery store chain Winn-Dixie has filed for bankruptcy protection. We take a look at the waning popularity of the name 'Dixie' in the South.

Winn-Dixie Is Bankrupt, and 'Dixie' Isn't Well, Either

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Piano Puzzler

Puzzler for Feb. 23, 2005

February 23, 2005 • Pianist and composer Bruce Adolphe returns with a classical twist to the "name that tune" game. He re-writes a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges a listener -- teamed with NPR's Fred Child -- to identify both. This week's contestant is Paul Wyse of West Stockholm, New York.

Puzzler for Feb. 23, 2005

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Tuesday February 22, 2005

President's Day

Presidential Trivia Quiz Show

February 22, 2005 • Just how much do Americans really know about the nation's leaders? Which one was a model? J.F.K.? Ford... or Eisenhower? Talk of the Nation hosts a presidential trivia quiz.

Presidential Trivia Quiz Show

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Friday February 18, 2005

Food

Champions of Cheese: Competitive Eating

February 18, 2005 • The World Grilled Cheese Eating Championship recently brought out the heavyweights in the world of competitive eating. But tiny Sonya Thomas, known in professional eating circles as the "Black Widow," emerged as the victor.

Champions of Cheese: Competitive Eating

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Thursday February 17, 2005

Music

Geeksta Rap Brings Education to Music

February 17, 2005 • School House Rock aside, few artists have embraced the combination of popular music and serious education. Reporter Jason Margolis discovered one such artist, whose CD Geek Rhythms aims to get young hip-hop fans interested in engineering.

Geeksta Rap Brings Education to Music

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Diversions

'Dogs Playing Poker' Fetch Big Bucks

February 17, 2005 • A pair of paintings from Cassius Coolidge's "Dogs Playing Poker" series brought in almost $600,000 at an auction on Wednesday. NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to Terry Kovel, co-author of Kovel's Antiques and Collectibles Price List, about the sale.

'Dogs Playing Poker' Fetch Big Bucks

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Wednesday February 16, 2005

Diversions

Slate's Explainer: Show Dog Names

February 16, 2005 • The German shorthaired pointer who won the top prize at Tuesday's Westminster dog show is called Carlee by her owners. But the dog's official name is Ch Kan-Point's VJK Autumn Roses -- a typical name for a champion pure bred. Slate's Andy Bowers explains why show dogs have such lengthy names.

Slate's Explainer: Show Dog Names

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Piano Puzzler

Puzzler for Feb. 16, 2005

February 16, 2005 • Pianist Bruce Adolphe offers a new puzzle challenge for classical music fans. He re-writes a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges a listener -- teamed with NPR's Fred Child -- to identify both. This week's contestant is Sue Parry of Ballston Spa, New York.

Puzzler for Feb. 16, 2005

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Diversions

Pointer Snags Canine Beauty Queen Title

February 16, 2005 • The Westminster Kennel Club crowned a new top dog on Tuesday night in New York. Carlee, a German shorthaired pointer, earned the coveted Best in Show title, edging out a Norwich terrier and a Welsh corgi. NPR's Mike Pesca examines the debate over the value of beauty in today's society by looking through the lens of a dog show.

Pointer Snags Canine Beauty Queen Title

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Tuesday February 15, 2005

Diversions

A Star Handler at the Westminster Dog Show

February 15, 2005 • More than 2,500 champion show dogs have descended upon Madison Square Garden for the 129th Westminster Kennel Club's dog show. One of the top African-American handlers in the sport is there, hoping to make history. Allison Keyes reports.

A Star Handler at the Westminster Dog Show

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Monday February 14, 2005

Placing Bets: Horse Handicappers Gamble for Glory

February 14, 2005 • Coast Casino in Las Vegas recently held the world championships for horse handicappers. Gamblers from around the country gathered to place their bets and compare notes on how the race is won. Angela Taylor reports.

Placing Bets: Horse Handicappers Gamble for Glory

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Diversions

Measuring Happiness with a Palm Reading

February 14, 2005 • A growing number of psychologists have set out to determine what makes the heart sing. Scientists are using Palm Pilots to gauge people's moment-to-moment levels of happiness.

Measuring Happiness with a Palm Reading

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Sunday February 13, 2005

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: 'Gates' = 'Stages'

February 13, 2005 • NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Craig Hamilton from Redwood City, CA, He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KQED in San Francisco, Calif.

Sunday Puzzle: 'Gates' = 'Stages'

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Wednesday February 9, 2005

Piano Puzzler

Puzzler for Feb. 9, 2005

February 9, 2005 • Each Wednesday, pianist and composer Bruce Adolphe adds a classical twist to the name that tune game. Laurie Rathsam of San Diego, Calif., joins him for the latest edition of piano puzzler.

Puzzler for Feb. 9, 2005

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