Self-Tracking Apps To Help You 'Quantify' Yourself
Technology is making it easier than ever to track everything from your sleep cycles to the food you eat — and even your amino acid levels.
Economy
Amid Unemployment Numbers, Faces Of Those Who've Lost Hope
Host Scott Simon talks with people who have spent months trying to find work about how they are making ends meet.
The Life Cycle Of A Social Network: Keeping Friends In Times Of Change
Facebook has unveiled a redesign of its News Feed, but any social network knows that drastic changes come with risks. Just look at Friendster, a site that fizzled after changes to the interface and a subsequent exodus made it less valuable to users.
Outlook for Nursing Jobs Especially Good in the Triad
The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks registered nurses among
As Construction Picks Up, American Truck Makers Race
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for 31 years. Amid rumors of a new version of the Ford truck, GM is readying pickup launches of its own as signs of a housing industry comeback signal increased demand for the heavy-duty vehicles.
Social Mobility: Is The American Dream Slipping Away?
As former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush made the media rounds for his book Immigration Wars, he also addressed what he sees as the biggest structural challenge facing America. "We're no longer socially mobile as a country," he told MSNBC, voicing the concerns of many Americans.
Time For The Fed To Take Away The Punch Bowl?
The stock market's long climb has some people concerned it may be a bubble about to burst — a bubble artificially pumped up by the Federal Reserve's easy-money policy. That's led to calls — even from within the Fed — for an end to the central bank's extraordinary efforts to keep interest rates low.
In Sly Self-Help Novel, Selling Clean Water Gets You 'Filthy Rich'
In Mohsin Hamid's fictional how-to, a nameless protagonist makes a fortune selling knockoff bottled water in a thirsty Asian metropolis. Hamid joins NPR's Steve Inkeep to discuss the book's conceit and the side effects of rampant development.
With Adaptive Skiing, Disabled People No Longer Left Out In The Cold
As the fresh snow falls in New Mexico's ski resorts and mild temperatures welcome visitors into the region, new ski enthusiasts are making their way to the mountain tops. Some ski resorts now offer lessons to people with disabilities, and owners say not only is it a great equalizer, it's also increasing business.
Possible Twist in Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
A ruling by one superior court judge could bring long-awaited relief for some Winston-Salem property owners.