Saturday, October 1, 2011
Where in the World is AO? Marrakesh!
Where in the World is AO? Still on a bumpy ride, just a lot slower and a lot more dry! My last stop on the voyage this summer has taken me to Morocco. After porting in Casablanca, I took a train to Marrakesh and found myself riding a camel through the desert for 30 minutes! [...]
Fat Tax Lands On Denmark's Favorite Foods
Times are tough in Europe these days. If you crave comfort food in Denmark to lift your mood, it'll cost you. Starting Saturday, shoppers in Denmark will pay extra kroner according to the saturated fat levels of certain foods. It's being called The Fat Tax. Host Scott Simon reflects on Denmark's attempt to fight obesity.
The 'Shot Heard 'Round The World' Echoes Once More
The Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves failed to make baseball's playoffs this week, succumbing to late-season collapses. To some, the swoons brought echoes of 60 years ago, when the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants were vying for the postseason.
Florida Faces Protests Over Early Primary Date
Florida's decision to schedule its Republican presidential primary early, at the end of January, is drawing howls from other states jealously guarding their early positions. Florida officials are betting they won't be penalized by the GOP for jumping the gun.
Diaries Down Under Episode 4: Road Trip to Temple Basin
Seems like we've been seeing a lot of club field content lately, but we're not complaining--the places are magic. This time, the crew from Diaries Down Under road trips to Temple Basin, one of the best clubbies out of Christchurch, NZ.
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