Nature vs Nurture

The argument over nature vs. nurture in human development is "pretty much over," according to science journalist Hannah Holmes.

In her new book, Quirk: Brain Science Makes Sense of Your Peculiar Personality, Holmes writes that from the moment you're born, "you're pretty much who you're going to be for the rest of your life."

Importantly, she distnguishes personality from learned behaviors.

Question Solved? Audio Embed: PRI & WNYC's program The Takeaway 2/21/11, Hosts: Celeste Headlee & Todd Zwillich.

A Fatwah Waiting to Happen

Al Qaeda Attacks Internet With Photo Of Adorable Piglet



If I'm not mistaken, Islam isn't exactly pro-piglet... However cute.

Mts Come Out of the Sky

Author Will Romano was too young to experience it in real time on original vinyl, but with extensive interviews, he's painted a portrait worthy of Roger Dean in "Mountains Come Out of the Sky."

The Illustrated History of Prog Rock Audio Embed: Echoes, an ambient music program on public radio with extensive archives of subscriber downloads.

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Yes - "Roundabout" - Fragile (1971)

Takedowns

"Organized Labor" by Paul Szep on the Huffington Post.

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Some Fox hosts split, but most echo anti-worker line.

Weak Ends

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As Charlie Sheen's public battles continued, Sharon Waxman of thewrap.com characterized his actions as "career suicide by cop."

How Many Producers?

You can't tell who really made the movie from the credits.

Count 'Em All... & Weep Audio Embed: All Things Considered 2/23/11, Reporter: Cory Turner.

Oscar Buzz

Heidi the Cross-eyed Opossum Makes Her Picks

Best Actress



Best Actor



Best Picture


Paul the World Cup Picking Octopus died. Heidi is his successor.

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Toy Story 3 & True Grit mash-up from Jimmy Kimmel Live.