'The Onion': Mocking All Who Deserve It Since 1988
npr.org — America's Finest News Source has released a book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). Onion editors Joe Randazzo and Joe Garden talk with Renee Montagne about the serious business of being funny. Also: See the fun The Onion has had at NPR's expense. (Submitted by brazilianwinter) More...
Asian Carp, Invasive Species, May Be In Lake Michigan
npr.org — Federal officials are reporting that the Asian Carp may have gotten past a electric barrier meant to prevent the invasive species from entering the Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes where they could threaten the existence of the multi-billion dollar sports fishing business. (Submitted by amprather) More...
Music Industry FAIL: Four Musical Mistakes Of The Decade
npr.org — Schadenfreude never seems as sweet as it does when it's directed at the music industry. We fans understand, of course, that the vast majority of those employed by said industry are passionate about what they do. Which makes it all the more fun to see the boneheads among us flounder in the public embarrassment of their worst decisions. (Submitted by amprather) More...
Postal Service Cancels Letter To Santa Program
npr.org — The U.S. Postal Service is dropping a popular national program begun in 1954 in the small Alaska town of North Pole, where volunteers open and respond to thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year. Replies come with North Pole postmarks. (Submitted by amprather) More...
New Perils In Mexico For U.S.-Bound Migrants
npr.org — The U.S. economic downturn and tighter border security has not deterred migrants from Central America seeking to enter the United States. But they are being abused in new and alarming ways. Tens of thousands of them are robbed, kidnapped and even killed attempting to cross Mexico. That they are willing to risk it speaks volumes. (Submitted by badqat) More...
Hasan's Supervisor Warned Army In 2007 Memo
npr.org — In a May 2007 letter obtained by NPR, Nidal Hasan's top supervisor at Walter Reed outlined "serious concerns" about Hasan's "pattern of poor judgment" and "lack of professionalism." The memo says Hasan proselytized to his patients, mistreated a homicidal patient and hardly did any work. (Submitted by amprather) More...
When Football's Deadly Brutality Outraged America
npr.org — In just one season 100 years ago, 26 players died from injuries sustained in football games. The deaths sparked a national outcry and forced the new collegiate athletic association to take action to make the sport safer. (Submitted by 0ldB0y) More...
Why This Wisconsin City Is The Best Place To Die
npr.org — Joe Hauser lives in La Crosse, Wis., where nearly all older adults have signed a directive outlining their end-of life plans. Hauser's kidneys are failing and he doesn't want to live on a machine, but he's keeping his options open. Talking about end-of-life care helps people make informed choices and have their wishes heard, hospital staff says. (Submitted by amprather) More...
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