$1 BILLION KLEENEX BOX
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, February 1st 2010 at 9:27
Now, that I grabbed your attention with the headline, let me explain what I mean...
Read MoreUA HELPS IN HAITI RELIEF
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, January 19th 2010 at 10:34
Members of the University of Arizona community now have a drop-off site for donations to earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
Read MoreUA DELAYING PARKING FEE HIKES
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, January 14th 2010 at 10:03
In an effort to"alleviate some of the financial burdens shouldered by our students, faculty and staff," the University of Arizona has decided to delay its planned hike in parking fees next academic year.
Read MoreMORE POLITICS
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, January 11th 2010 at 9:34
This week will provide a lot of news about how Arizona is in a horrible fiscal crisis, as the Arizona Legislature begins its 2010 regular session.
Read MoreTUCSON 12 MINUTE MAKEOVER
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, January 5th 2010 at 9:51
The City of Tucson is urging residents to help clean up their community.
Read MoreIN-DEPTH ARIZONA FEATURES ONLINE
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at 9:18
Not too long ago, KUAZ began daily In-Depth Arizona reports as part of the morning programming and now some are available online.
Read MoreA LAUGH FOR THE HOLIDAY
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Wednesday, November 25th 2009 at 7:10
Not much new or serious stuff here, but this cracked me up when I ran across it.
Read MoreESPN "GAME DAY"
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, November 20th 2009 at 9:58
After taking a quick lunch break at the UA Student Union, I couldn't help but notice all of the disruption on the campus mall.
Read MoreTHIS BLOG INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, November 17th 2009 at 9:11
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Read MoreNAGGED ONTO FACEBOOK
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 at 10:21
I have to admit, it's time for me to eat crow. After slamming Facebook in January, I am now a reluctant member.
Read MoreONE, TWO, THREE...
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, October 26th 2009 at 13:53
Volunteers will be out in force this Tuesday through Thursday, counting area bicyclists. The Pima Association of Governments is coordinating Tucson’s 2nd Annual Regional Bicycle Count.
Read MoreTUCSON CITY COUNCIL SEEMS TAME
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, October 20th 2009 at 7:16
In this election season, tempers flare and accusations abound in the local council races, but it's all rhetoric. However, that's not the case in Florida, where constituents get angry...with each other.
Read MoreVISITING AN ENDANGERED REST STOP
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, October 13th 2009 at 9:44
After hearing the plans to close 13 of its 18 rest stops beginning next week to save the state some money, I decided to pay a visit to one of the popular sites on the chopping block.
Read MoreAN EXPANSION OF NEWS
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, October 5th 2009 at 12:03
While some other media outlets are cutting back on the amount of news they deliver, we at AZPM are actually expanding.
Read MoreMOSEY ON OVER TO OUR HOME PAGE
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, September 24th 2009 at 11:50
We've added a local news area to the front page at AZPM.org, but let's get some things straight first.
Read MoreWEB COMMENTS: DO THEY MATTER?
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, September 15th 2009 at 11:51
I must admit, I frequently read comments posted below news articles and blogs, so I can get a sense of the mood of America (or Tucson), but are they really representative of the population?
Read MoreVOICE MAIL PASSE?
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Wednesday, September 9th 2009 at 11:18
After discovering a voice mailbox (not mine) hadn't been checked since last October, I've come to realize that the once-handy technological wonder has become obsolete.
Read MoreFREE TRANSCRIPTS
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, August 21st 2009 at 10:34
It took a long time, but now you can get NPR transcripts online, relatively fast and totally free.
Read MoreIPHONE/NPR MARRIAGE GETS STRONGER
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, August 18th 2009 at 10:48
Things have come a long since my sarcastic December 2008 post about being able to listen to the radio on your iPhone.
Read MoreWELCOME BACK WILDCATS
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, August 17th 2009 at 11:01
Classes don't begin until next Monday, but the University of Arizona goes into full welcoming mode this week.
Read MoreSCHOOL'S BACK IN SESSION
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, August 14th 2009 at 9:20
Some Tucson-area school districts already have started the new school year, but Southern Arizona's largest district began classes Monday, so be careful when out driving.
Read MoreREMEMBERING JOHN HUGHES
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, August 7th 2009 at 9:29
As you've no doubt heard by now, filmmaker John Hughes died unexpectedly this week of a heart attack at the age of 59. Man, I loved his movies.
Read MoreNPR'S NEW WEB - PART TWO
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, July 31st 2009 at 9:06
Apparently, when NPR launched its new Web site several days ago, the network developed a sense of humor.
Read MoreNPR'S NEW WEB
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, July 27th 2009 at 10:47
Have you seen NPR's new Web site yet? It has changed (more than you may notice on the surface) and here's why.
Read MoreMORE JETS OVERHEAD
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, July 24th 2009 at 11:25
Get ready for more jets...and more noise...over the Tucson area for the next couple of weeks.
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