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Monday, Oct. 13, 2003 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
 How scientists depend on uncertainty
Policymakers waiting for definitive scientific proof of human impact on global climate change will miss opportunities to do something about warming. That's according to a scientist who led research on earth temperatures.
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Guests:
Henry Pollack, geophysics professor at the University of Michigan. He's the author of Uncertain Science...Uncertain World.
Related Links:
 Web Resource: Pollack lecture
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Kate DiCamillo returns to talk about her new book
Kate DiCamillo joins Midmorning host Katherine Lanpher for an encore interview. She talks about her new book, "The Tale of Despereaux". The novel began as a request from a child and became a story of a mouse, a rat, a girl and a princess.
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Guests:
Kate DiCamillo, author of The Tale of Despereaux. Her debut novel, Because of Winn-Dixie received a Newberry Honor and her following book Tiger Rising was a nominee for the National Book Award.
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Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Bush team makes foreign policy adjustments
The Bush administration plans to ask for a December 15 deadline for the Iraqi governing council to submit election plans to the UN. A draft resolution before the United Nations Security Council is the latest attempt to gain more international troops and money as well as help relieve U.S. frustration with the way the reconstruction is going.
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Guests:
Christopher Preble, director of foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Christopher Preble's Web site
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Recalling a time of soda fountains and supper clubs
Another generation ago, Minnesotans dined out in style and in a variety of restaurants gone, but not forgotten. A new book recalls the glamour of resort dining rooms and supper clubs, but doesn't leave out the food stands and coffee shops.
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Guests:
Kathryn Koutsky, co-author of Minnesota Eats Out: An Illustrated History with Linda Koutsky and recipes by Eleanor Ostman.
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Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Paleontologists debate clues into dinosaur behavior
More than a thousand scientists who study dinosaurs and other long extinct creatures begin a convention in St. Paul this week to talk about their new discoveries.
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Guests:
Jack Horner, paleontologist and curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies. He's known for his work on large dinosaurs unearthed in Montana, particularly Tyrannosaurus Rex. His most recent book for young audiences, co-authored by John Horner is Dinosaurs: Under the Big Sky.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Museum of the Rockies, Paleontology
Web Resource: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
Al Franken talks about media and the right
Al Franken has become the liberal answer to conservative pundits. The former Saturday Night Live writer talks about politics and entertainment.
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Guests:
Al Franken, political satirist and the author of several books. His latest is called Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.
Related Links:
Campaign 2004
Web Resource: Al Franken's Web site
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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Is driving an incentive for staying in school?
Governor Tim Pawlenty proposes Minnesota deny driver's licenses to teens who are truant or drop out of high school. This concept has been tried locally and in other states.
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Guests:
Susan Gaertner, Ramsey County Attorney. Ramsey county already links driving privileges with school attendance.
Related Links:
Governor's Plan Would Revoke Driver's License of Absent Students
Web Resource: Minnesota Department of Education
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
How to begin planning for retirement
Many people don't think much about their own retirement until it's too late to really afford the lifestyles they want. Personal finance guru Ruth Hayden offers tips for a more secure retirement.
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Guests:
Ruth Hayden, nationally known personal finance consultant based in St. Paul. She's the author of a number of books including How to Turn Your Life Around: The Money Book for Women and her latest, Start Where You Are: Retirement Planning in a Changing World.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Ruth Hayden's Web site
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Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 |
| Hour 1 (9 a.m.) |
Fall's the time for cleaning and preparing yards for winter
Midmorning's Garden Guru, Deb Brown answers garden questions and helps guide our fall yard chores, including watering and protecting plants against the winter.
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Guests:
Deb Brown, horticulturist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service's Yard & Garden Line.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Yard & Garden Line
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| Hour 2 (10 a.m.) |
More fall garden advice from the Garden Guru
More yard and garden advice with Deb Brown.
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Guests:
GUEST: Deb Brown, horticulturist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service's Yard & Garden Line.
Related Links:
Web Resource: Yard & Garden Line
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