http://juliaschrenkler.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Julia Schrenkler en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:53:46 GMT 2010-01-04T03:53:46Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974772   Today was the day of Kale. I must have made 3 batches of Crispy Kale "Chips" from a big bunch of fresh greens as I picked up a bunch on a whim. Curious? You can make your own, although this . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:03:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974772 Julia Schrenkler 2010-01-04T01:03:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965571 Money. Some people would rather discuss religion, politics, sex, or death before talking about money. Others obsess over it.  The medium of exchange is front and center today, and I'm hoping . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:05:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965571 Julia Schrenkler 2009-12-28T14:05:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948282 From Mom Culture blends high art with little ones : When many people become parents, they say goodbye to going to the concerts, plays, and other cultural events. It's not just for lack of time. It's . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:36:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948282 Julia Schrenkler 2009-12-17T14:36:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950077 Have any of your texts, voice mails or e-mails come back to haunt you? That's Today's Question on MPRNewsQ, and it is timely. Let's take a look at some of the cautionary items stories this week: . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:04:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950077 Julia Schrenkler 2009-12-16T17:04:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948138 This winter I made the unanimous decision (meaning I made it and everyone goes along with it) that once a week we'd make a big ol' batch of something: Chili, Coq Au Vin, Roast Beef, Roast Vegetables, . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:57:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948138 Julia Schrenkler 2009-12-15T14:57:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923778 In thi's commentary , Rolf Nordstrom, executive director of the Great Plains Institute, shares his position on how the Midwest connects with the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977923778 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-30T15:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919105 What is Turkey Confidential? Two hours of Thanksgiving Triage. Lynne Rossetto Kasper takes calls and hosts guests like Garrison Keillor on the air while we have a live chat online . Archived audio . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:51:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919105 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-26T15:51:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916286 A Bad Dog. An "Unfashionably Early" Bird. Among the others is the one that made me shudder: June from Ann Arbor has taken her family to her in-laws in Florida for the holiday, only to discover that . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916286 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-24T22:04:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910607 A keynote speech from Ken Doctor, Media Analyst for Outsell, at The Future of News. Filmed November 16, 2009 at MPR. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910607 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-20T19:19:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908761 This video and remarks from MPR President Bill Kling opened The Future of News Summit at Minnesota Public Radio on November 16, 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908761 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-19T17:21:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906710 I'd like to read your perspective when medical practice and personal experience meet. This NewsQ Commentary dives right in: "A government health task force released a report Monday stating that women . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906710 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-18T15:59:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903052 We asked you to join us for streaming video and a liveblog | discussion on The Future of News. This Gather post is also open for your comments and questions. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903052 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-16T15:08:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896215 When I think about The Future of News summit, one thing stands out, the 2nd line: Creating a new model for regional journalism in America . That's a complex discussion and I'm glad we're hosting . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:53:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896215 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-11T17:53:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892940 From the event description: The Citizens League and The Current present Harvard Professor Michael J. Sandel . His new book, Justice , is based on his popular and influential undergraduate government . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:32:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892940 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-09T21:32:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892319 This video on m ultigenerational living has me thinking: Would you live with a family member, or invite a family member to live with you? Is there really a stigma . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892319 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-09T14:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891038 Democrats' health care reform bill passes House MPR's Bob Collins looks Behind the health care vote to share some links that try to illuminate decisions behind the vote. Polinaut outlines the . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:38:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891038 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-08T16:38:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883038     What were the results in your local races?     This is an open opinion-based discussion, so you're welcome to link to your related Gather articles or . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:15:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883038 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-03T16:15:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880384 From your perspective, does preschool work? The program description from Early Lessons caught my eye: The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:11:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880384 Julia Schrenkler 2009-11-01T20:11:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878011 On Monday November 16, 2009, American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio host a summit to discuss and define the role regional organizations play in the solution to the news crisis. What that means . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:39:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878011 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-30T17:39:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865896 From MPR News feature Northwest jet overshoots Minneapolis-St. Paul airport : "A Northwest Airlines plane bound for the Twin Cities overflew Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by 150 miles . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:33:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865896 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-23T00:33:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861642 So, there's still no Minnesota gubernatorial candidate for the Independence Party .  An excerpt: [Peter] Hutchinson, who now heads up the St. Paul based-Bush Foundation, said the IP needs a candidate . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:31:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861642 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-20T14:31:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844684 MPR and the Citizen's League team up for a live event discussion in Policy and a Pint: The Elements of Education .  We'll continue the conversation here online, and I'll provide a debrief . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:17:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844684 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-08T20:17:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842590 The other day we opened the fireplace grate and had the first fire of the season. A few feet away the big dogs stretched out in the warmth, and we crashed on the couch as I read aloud a few chapters from . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:41:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842590 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-07T14:41:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839377 According to NYT's Media Decoder , Condé Nast is going to close Gourmet , Cookie and Modern Bride magazines down.   What does that mean for their subscribers? What of their web . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:20:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839377 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-05T15:20:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835608 Hot off the online pages at MPRNewsQ.org, Twins' departure puts future of Metrodome in question : "We still have motorsports events," said Dennis Alfton, director of operations at the Metrodome. . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:19:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835608 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-02T14:19:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977833920 This morning I watched the slideshow about honoring the lives of our pets . MPR's Nikki Tundel took photos at The Memorial Pet Cemetery in Roseville, Minnesota and wrote:     Human . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:04:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977833920 Julia Schrenkler 2009-10-01T15:04:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829398 Naturally the The National Parks: America's Best Idea is putting the topic of our parks, monuments, and wild area reserves in the limelight. But I'm really interested in the relationship between a state . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:01:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829398 Julia Schrenkler 2009-09-28T17:01:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829253 Do you think Gov. Tim Pawlenty could win the presidency? As a featured question on MPR's NewsQ , the responses ranged from "no" to "possibly" to "yes." A few examples: He's not electable at that level. . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:42:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829253 Julia Schrenkler 2009-09-28T14:42:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824830 Hi all, I'm seeking a volunteer to watch one DVD and listen to a radio documentary series, then provide a written commentary / discussion post here on Gather. I have a copy of the PBS Home Video . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:49:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824830 Julia Schrenkler 2009-09-24T14:49:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823208 Marketplace's Small Town Hall posed financial questions to eight kids and share a series of seven revealing videos. This one struck me as particularly interesting, because it was so clearly a debate . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:06:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823208 Julia Schrenkler 2009-09-23T14:06:22Z