Jun 18th, 2009 · From representative democracy and free speech to the ingenuity that gave the world deep-fried cheese and Slankets, America has proven itself worthy of a continuous music mix extolling her virtues. It's the finest time of the year to sit at your computer while streaming a whole bunch of music that sings the praises of our great land.
Jan 22nd, 2009 · Cotton Jones is a young band still going through a lot of transitions. But its debut LP, Paranoid Cocoon, has the confidence and ingenuity of a well-seasoned act, due in no small part to the contributions of singers Michael Nau and Whitney McGraw. Both were in a previous group called Page France, a band from Baltimore, MD that drew a devoted following for its distinctive blend of folk-pop and rock.
May 28th, 2007 · The increasing use of E-Z Pass for the electronic payment of tolls is cutting down on traffic jams. But state officials now have a new dilemma: the E-Z Pass scofflaw. Nancy Solomon reports from New Jersey.
Jul 10th, 2006 · Taking cues from the storytelling tradition of singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Tom Waits, Jesse Denatale writes songs with depth, ingenuity and remarkable craftsmanship.
Feb 19th, 2005 · In 1942, Pharmacist's Mate Wheeler Lipes saved the life of a fellow crewman aboard the submarine USS Seadragon. With no formal surgical training, Lipes removed the man's appendix using tools improvised from bent spoons. He's finally being recognized for his ingenuity.
Feb 14th, 2005 · China's cheap labor has sparked a booming manufacturing sector and a threat to U.S. factories and plants. But NPR's Adam Davidson writes that faith in good old American ingenuity lends some manufacturers hope that they will be able to compete successfully against the Chinese.