NPR Addict

For you NPR addicts out there, you can use this Widget to select an NPR program by date to stream via Windows Media or RealPlayer on Windows or Mac. There are several other public radio streams and archives that are added over time (e.g., CarTalk, A Prairie Home Companion, and others).

Note: this Widget does not play the streams, in simply invokes your audio player to do so.

See comments section for late breaking announcements.

To see details on past and future developments with this Widget, go to http://www.evolutedesign.com/website/widgets.html.

Current Version: 0.9.4

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August 05, 2006 · version 0.5g Bill Lee
I uploaded version 0.5h on 8/4/2006. As usual, you can also download immediately from http://www.evolutedesign.com/website/widgets.html. If you occasionally get a dialog prompt that a file is busy and cannot be deleted, this, newer version will circumvent that. Sorry all, but the prompt, though annoying and confusing, is innocuous (part of the weirdness in deleting temporary files).

The next release will check for updates automatically... stay tuned!

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August 01, 2006 · version 0.5f Bill Lee
Thanks for the rating, Wocketman!

You can get to previous versions of the widget at http://www.evolutedesign.com/website/widgets.html.

It is very unlikely that the problem is due to the widget since the widget actually has nothing to do with playback; it simply causes the start of the player to play the stream.

I had a similar problem a long time ago (before this widget even existed). It was temporary, but I don't remember whether it was a version issue with the player or a connection i… More
August 01, 2006 · version 0.5f Wocketman
With the updated version the streams are only lasting 29 seconds to a few minutes for each program. This is by far my favorite widget. Can you put up the version befor 7/31/06 and see if I still have the same issue?
July 28, 2006 · version 0.5c Bill Lee
With Harry's help, we fixed odd display behavior on the Mac. I uploaded version 0.5f on 7/28/2006. As usual, you can also download immediately from http://www.evolutedesign.com/website/widgets.html.

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July 21, 2006 · version 0.4 Bob
I live in Mexico City. The NPR widget is a welcome addition to my daily entertainment. I look forward to further additions and improvements.