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ArchivesIt's Part D Time AgainBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.It's that time again. If you are "of a certain age", you've got to start thinking about formularies, generics, and donut holes again. It's time to sign up for Medicare Part D, prescription drug Coverage. Anita Oelfke with the Health Insurance Counseling, Education, and Assistance Service tells NHPR's Mark Bevis what seniors can expect. listen:
  The Internet EvolutionBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.A week ago today, millions of Americans hovered over their computers hitting the "refresh" button repeatedly to get the latest election results. The flood of activity broke some traffic records and caused some websites to buckle. Tonight on the Front Porch, we're looking at how people are using the internet these days, how public expectations are changing, and what that could mean for the future. Our Guests Are: Brady Carlson, New Media Coordinator for New Hampshire Public Radio Mary Madden, Senior Research Specialist at the Pew Internet & American Life Project listen:
Can the Information Highway Lead Back to the Good Old Days?By Jon Udell on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.Over the years, numerous studies have verified what many parents already know – that unstructured play is good for kids. Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported that letting children choose their own activities builds thinking skills, fosters creativity and helps kids learn how to get along with others. Commentator Jon Udell says the internet can help some parents give that kind of experience to their children. listen:
The Culture of CrosswordsBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.It's a nine letter word for obsession, entertainment and mind-bending fun. Crosswords are a fixture in almost every newspaper, a Sunday ritual for many Americans and for some, a lifestyle, with conventions, tournaments and its own feature-length documentary out this past summer. Laura's guest is Stanley Newman, Crossword Editor for Newsday since 1988, with puzzles syndicated to more than 100 newspapers worldwide. He was formerly Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Random House's Puzzles & Games imprint and is co-author of The Million Word Crossword Dictionary. His latest book is called Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic's Guide to Life in the Grid. We'll also hear from Will Shortz, Crossword Editor of The New York Times, former editor of Games magazine and the Founder and Director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has also been the puzzle master for NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday since the program's start in 1987. listen:
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