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niedziela, 31 marca 2013
'Egypt's Jon Stewart' Questioned For Five Hours
Bassem Youssef lampoons Egypt's public figures on TV. He's accused of insulting Islam and President Mohammed Morsi, and his interrogation is prompting fears for free speech in the transitioning country.
More Than Just Angry Birds, Apps Can Have A Humanitarian Side Too
There's a trend in the startup world toward combining business and smartphone apps with altruistic goals. From human trafficking to helping farmers in Uganda, experts say, there's a market for doing social good with technology.
Why You Probably Didn't Notice The 'Worst Cyberattack In History'
Contrary to the media hype, the impact of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on a European anti-spam firm was basically a local event.
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Are There Mistakes In Jazz?
What is a mistake? By going through examples with his improvisational jazz quartet, Stefon Harris gets to a profound truth: many actions are perceived as mistakes only because we don't react to them appropriately.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/174035745/are-there-mistakes-in-jazz?ft=1&f=1039
Amazon Aquires Goodreads Website
The social website Goodreads, where readers share reviews and book picks, got picked up by online retail giant Amazon on Thursday. The price hasn't been disclosed. Goodreads has about 16 million members.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/175662813/business-news?ft=1&f=1006
Creepy Critters In Sensitive Places: How Science Reporters Get Your Attention
Some of the best science reporters, like the best Vaudevillians, the best circus performers, the best teachers, are hungry for attention ? not for themselves, but for a way to seize your mind, to bring you to an idea, a puzzle, or a creature.
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Obamacare Won't Affect Most 2012 Taxes, Despite Firm's Claim
H&R Block claims it's equipped to guide you through the Affordable Care Act and the law's implications for your taxes this year. But the law doesn't really affect 2012 returns.
More Than Just Angry Birds, Apps Can Have A Humanitarian Side Too
There's a trend in the startup world toward combining business and smartphone apps with altruistic goals. From human trafficking to helping farmers in Uganda, experts say, there's a market for doing social good with technology.
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David Sheff On Addiction: Prevention, Treatment And Staying 'Clean'
In his latest book, the author of Beautiful Boy describes a new way of treating substance addiction and related mental illnesses. "What we know now is that addicts aren't immoral, they aren't weak," he says. "They're ill."
For 533 Kids, 'Starbuck' Is One Prolific Pere
This French-Canadian family comedy, about a surprisingly potent sperm donor and his sprawling clan of offspring, could easily have descended into cheap gags. But Starbuck is funny, fresh and even touching as it looks for gentle laughs in normally raunchy territory. (Recommended)
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175283226/for-533-kids-starbuck-is-one-prolific-pere?ft=1&f=1045
IRS To 'Social Welfare' Groups: Show Me The Political Ad Money
In a step toward fuller disclosure, the agency is asking more questions of the entities whose multimillion-dollar ad budgets helped clog the airwaves during election season.
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Thousands Trek To New Mexico Chapel On Good Friday
Every year thousands of people make a pilgrimage down the state highway toward the Catholic shrine in Chimayo, N.M. They gather there to pray for forgiveness and healing.
sobota, 30 marca 2013
UPS Agrees To Forfeit $40 Million In Payments From Illegal Online Pharmacies
A U.S. attorney said "good corporate citizens" have an obligation curb the sale of illegal drugs. UPS, the government said, was aware some of its customers were ordering controlled substances illegally.
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Pharis And Jason Romero: Appalachia From British Columbia
The husband-and-wife duo have a real knack for bringing old-timey folk songs to life. Watch them fingerpick and harmonize their own "Long Gone Out West Blues" for Folk Alley, recorded live at Folk Alliance International in Toronto, Ontario.
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'Biotech Rider' In Budget Angers Opponents Of Genetically-Modified Crops
Hidden inside the massive federal budget that President Obama signed on Thursday is a small paragraph that has infuriated opponents of genetically-engineered crops. The provision is designed to protect those crops from court challenges. Audie Cornish talks to Dan Charles for more.
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Self-Taught Architect Behind Brooklyn's 'Broken Angel' Faces Eviction
Over the past three decades, artist and sculptor Arthur Wood has turned his four-story home into a towering cathedral built out of salvaged junk. But after a fire in 2006, the New York City Department of Buildings determined that the Clinton Hill landmark was no longer a safe place to live.
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Self-Taught Architect Behind Brooklyn's 'Broken Angel' Faces Eviction
Over the past three decades, artist and sculptor Arthur Wood has turned his four-story home into a towering cathedral built out of salvaged junk. But after a fire in 2006, the New York City Department of Buildings determined that the Clinton Hill landmark was no longer a safe place to live.
Versailles Gets Spiffed-Up On Its Day Off
Nearly 7 million people visit the Chateau at Versailles a year. But one day a week, it's closed. That's a spa day of sorts, when conservation work and cleaning takes place at the Grande Dame of France royal residences. The hardwood floors alone require nearly 1,000 gallons of wax a year.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/175295984/versailles-gets-spiffed-up-on-its-day-off?ft=1&f=100
Mapping The Microbes That Flourish On Fruits And Veggies
Salad is not just a food; it's home to a flourishing community of mostly benign microbes. A new inventory finds surprising differences in the bacteria growing on popular fruits and vegetables.
'Blancanieves': Flamenco Adventure, Snow White Style
A tribute to the Brothers Grimm, Hollywood's Golden Age and Spanish tradition all at once, Blancanieves is a rip-roaring Snow White-inspired melodrama in shimmering black and white. It's a kinky, dark-edged, bravura journey to cinema's distant early days.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/25/175284016/blancanieves-flamenco-adventure-snow-white-style?ft=1&f=1057
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The Trick To Selling Fancy Wine From New Jersey: Don't Say It's From New Jersey
Instead, say it's from the "Outer Coastal Plain." (It's part of a plan to kick the state's reputation for making cheap wine.)
The Trick To Selling Fancy Wine From New Jersey: Don't Say It's From New Jersey
Instead, say it's from the "Outer Coastal Plain." (It's part of a plan to kick the state's reputation for making cheap wine.)
NPR To End Production Of 'Talk Of The Nation'
On Friday, NPR news executives announced that the network's mid-day talk show, Talk of the Nation (TOTN), would cease production this summer. Replacing TOTN will be Here and Now, WBUR's daily show which will now be co-produced with NPR.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/175722013/npr-to-end-production-of-talk-of-the-nation?ft=1&f=1003
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Easton, Pa., Balances Sportsmanship With Gun Control
People who want stronger gun controls rallied across the country Thursday. One demonstration was in Easton, Pa., a small working class city in the eastern part of the state. The mayor urged locals to pressure lawmakers for tougher laws. But guns are big in Pennsylvania and politicians hoping to restrict them choose their words carefully.
piątek, 29 marca 2013
The Trick To Selling Fancy Wine From New Jersey: Don't Say It's From New Jersey
Instead, say it's from the "Outer Coastal Plain." (It's part of a plan to kick the state's reputation for making cheap wine.)
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All Eyes On Florida's Gulf Coast University At NCAA Tournament
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is back in action on Friday. The Cinderella squad, Florida Gulf Coast University, hits the court against its long dominant in-state rival: the University of Florida.
Gashcat: NPR Front Row
The Louisiana-based band Gashcat makes fantastically catchy, idiosyncratic rock and pop songs bursting with joy. We first heard the group at the 2012 South by Southwest music festival. But Gashcat returned to Austin in 2013 to give another thrilling, all-too-short performance.
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/175578993/gashcat-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=1039
Sand From Fracking Could Pose Lung Disease Risk To Workers
The sand is pumped underground along with water and other chemicals to extract oil and natural gas trapped deep in rock. But researchers found that air samples taken at some drilling sites contained high enough levels of very fine silica particles to be dangerous to workers.
Should Adam Be Allowed To Marry Steve?
The Supreme Court heard arguments over same-sex marriage this week, and the Barbershop guys have their own arguments to offer. Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with culture critic Jimi Izrael, sports writer Pablo Torre, Kai Wright of Colorlines.com, and Republican strategist R. Clarke Cooper.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/175693798/should-jane-be-allowed-to-marry-jane?ft=1&f=1014
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Calexico On World Cafe
Tejano-loving indie stars Joey Burns and John Convertino visit the World Cafe studios for a four-song set.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/29/165609044/calexico-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039
Images Of The Dead And The Change They Provoke
Disturbing images of the dead and dying have long been used as tools to provoke change. After the tragedy in Newtown, Ct., some are urging the release of the crime photos, hoping that images of the massacre might lead to stronger gun control.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174958974/when-to-release-difficult-images?ft=1&f=1020
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Marches Madness: Spielberg's Symphonist
As Hollywood grew increasingly computerized, one man stuck to his Romantic guns. Thanks to John Williams, aliens, wizards, dinosaurs and even humans have cruised across the screen to his sweeping, richly scored orchestral melodies. See Williams conduct the jolly march from the comedy 1941.
Train To Glory: A Gospel Music Mix
With Easter upon us, Cecilia Webb ? host of Train to Glory on KUNM in Albuquerque, N.M. ? takes us on a tour of the contemporary gospel music scene. For a limited time, listen to a continuous mix that touches on all corners of her collection.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/05/06/135546933/train-to-glory-a-gospel-music-mix?ft=1&f=1039
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In A World That's Always On, We Are Trapped In The 'Present'
In Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now, Douglas Rushkoff cautions against living in the perennial, virtual now. "It's very hard for us to orient ourselves," he says, "to look forward to things, to join movements with goals, to invest in the future."
Maybe We Should Retire The Word 'Retire'
The more talk there is of retirement ? on TV, in pop-up ads, in news stories ? the more you begin to wonder: What is retirement anymore anyway?
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175461789/maybe-we-should-retire-the-word-retire?ft=1&f=1006
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How And Why The Hollywood Star Machine Made 'Gods Like Us'
In a new book about movie stardom and fame, Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr looks at the evolving history of the relationship between movie stars and the people who love them, and at how changing technology influences the kinds of stars the public wants.
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czwartek, 28 marca 2013
Long After Its Fall, Berlin Wall Is Focus Of New Protests
A developer wants to knock down a remnant of the Berlin Wall to make way for luxury apartments. Some Berlin protesters ? and actor David Hasselhoff ? have been trying to stop it.
After 2-Week Closure, Cypriot Banks Reopen
The Mediterranean island nation's leaders are hoping to prevent a bank run. Customers could see limits on cash withdrawals that could last for months. The terms of the bailout deal are a shocking outcome for a country which built itself on its banking industry.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175550943/after-2-week-closure-cypriot-banks-reopen?ft=1&f=1006
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Why A Hoosier State Scientist Is Stuck On Oysters
How do oysters attach themselves to rocks? They need a glue, but a glue that can set in a watery environment. In this installment of "Joe's Big Idea," NPR's Joe Palca reports that glue could lead to medical advances.
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Ashley Judd Tweets She Won't Run For U.S. Senate
The actress put an end to speculation that she would seek the Democratic nomination in order to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Chris Hayes: From 'Up' In The Morning To 'All In' At Night
After hosting his Sunday morning show on MSNBC for the past year and a half, Hayes is making the move to a weeknight news show that premieres April 1. At 34, Hayes will be the youngest prime-time anchor on any of the major cable news channels.
In Crackdown, Some Russian Groups Labeled As 'Foreign Agents'
A new law places the tag on human rights and other private groups that receive funding from abroad. In Russia, the label is nearly synonymous with "spy." Critics say the law is part of an effort by President Vladimir Putin to stifle dissent.
Former NJ Governor On His 'Fall To Grace'
In 2004, Jim McGreevey was the governor of New Jersey and a rising political star. That was until he admitted his homosexuality, and an improper relationship with a male staff member. What happened next is the subject of the new HBO documentary, Fall To Grace. Host Michel Martin speaks with McGreevy and filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175580936/former-nj-governor-on-his-fall-to-grace?ft=1&f=1003
Exclusive First Read: Kate Atkinson's 'Life After Life'
Read an exclusive excerpt of Kate Atkinson's new novel, Life After Life. It follows the multiple lives of Ursula Beresford Todd ? born on a snowy night in 1910, in one life she dies immediately, but in others she grows and lives against the backdrop of a Britain descending into war.
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Fines Slashed In Grain Bin Entrapment Deaths
The persistence of grain bin entrapments and a horrific 2010 incident expose weaknesses in worker safety laws and enforcement. An NPR and Center for Public Integrity analysis has found that among 179 deaths since 1984, fines were reduced 60 percent of the time.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/26/174828849/fines-slashed-in-grain-bin-entrapment-deaths?ft=1&f=100
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VIDEO: Bus Driver Keeps His Head As Light Pole Smashes Through Windshield
Surveillance video captured the scary scene when a bus in China came upon a fallen light pole. Driver Mao Zhihao was nearly skewered. But he managed to duck in time, stop the bus and get his passengers to safety.
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The Wonderful World Of Whisky Art
Photographer Ernie Button has been taking pictures of the dried residues left in empty whisky glasses for six years. The resulting images are compellingly abstract, and maybe just a little bit otherworldly.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/18/174637393/the-wonderful-world-of-whisky-art?ft=1&f=1008
UConn Women In Regional Semis For 20th Year In A Row
The Huskies added to another impressive run Monday night, advancing to the regional semifinals of the women's NCAA tournament for the 20th consecutive season. They beat Vanderbilt 77-44.
środa, 27 marca 2013
From Tweeting To Meeting Lance Armstrong
Sports Illustrated writer Michael McCann had been covering Lance Armstrong's legal issues for the past year when he noticed a new follower on Twitter. It was the disgraced cyclist himself, and he invited McCann over for an exclusive interview.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/16/174503463/from-tweeting-to-meeting-lance-armstrong?ft=1&f=1020
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The Wonderful World Of Whisky Art
Photographer Ernie Button has been taking pictures of the dried residues left in empty whisky glasses for six years. The resulting images are compellingly abstract, and maybe just a little bit otherworldly.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/18/174637393/the-wonderful-world-of-whisky-art?ft=1&f=1008
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Tegan And Sara: A Closer Look At 'Closer'
The twin-sister pop duo have come a long way since their first performance at The Current in 2007. Watch Tegan and Sara perform their latest hit, "Closer," which recently received Glee's golden touch.
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/175295135/tegan-and-sara-a-closer-look-at-closer?ft=1&f=1039
At Arguments, Supreme Court Takes Halting Steps Into Gay Marriage Issue
At oral arguments on the constitutionality of California's law banning same-sex marriage, the justices parried over the history of the institution of marriage. They also debated an essential question: Should the case be in the Supreme Court at all?
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Women's Health: More Than 'Bikini Medicine'
In the past, the term 'women's health' generally meant reproductive health. Today, it's a much broader concept. Host Michel Martin discusses the changing field with Dr. Janine Austin Clayton, the National Institute of Health's Director of the Office of Research on Women's Health.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/25/175267713/womens-health-more-than-bikini-medicine?ft=1&f=1007
Respectful Gay Marriage Debate An 'Enormous Step'
The Supreme Court is hearing two landmark gay marriage cases this week. But Robin Shahar's case never made it that far. She lost a job offer for planning a private wedding ceremony with her same-sex partner in 1991. Shahar speaks with host Michel Martin about the cultural shift that brought about these legal challenges.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175466866/respectful-gay-marriage-debate-an-enormous-step?ft=1&f=1003
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From Tweeting To Meeting Lance Armstrong
Sports Illustrated writer Michael McCann had been covering Lance Armstrong's legal issues for the past year when he noticed a new follower on Twitter. It was the disgraced cyclist himself, and he invited McCann over for an exclusive interview.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/16/174503463/from-tweeting-to-meeting-lance-armstrong?ft=1&f=1020
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Week In Politics: Obama's Mideast Trip, Immigration, Gun Control
Robert Siegel talks to regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss President Obama's trip to the Middle East and the ongoing debates over immigration and gun control.
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Tweaks, Retooling, And When To Give Up: A Tale Of Two Singing Shows
The Voice returns tonight with two new coaches, while The X Factor will return in the fall minus three familiar faces. But only one of the shows is in trouble.
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Head Of Bank Of Cyprus Quits After Appointment Of Special Administrator
The special administrator is charged with overseeing the bank's restructuring and the absorption of a smaller Cypriot bank.
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Lamb For Four Sundays, Four Ways
Though it's not as common as other proteins in American cuisine, lamb often gets a share of the spotlight on springtime's holiday tables. It's a good time to experiment with lamb's magical ability to absorb and alter flavors.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175362767/lamb-for-four-sundays-four-ways?ft=1&f=1057
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Heavy Rotation: 5 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Our panel of public-radio music obsessives has five more favorites to share. Download new music from CHVRCHES, Joey Bada$$, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper and Frightened Rabbit, plus a sick remix of Tame Impala by Australian producer Light Year.
wtorek, 26 marca 2013
U.S. Ties Mexico 0-0 In World Cup Qualifier
Brad Guzan swatted away shot after shot and the U.S. team hung on for a 0-0 draw with Mexico Tuesday night, earning only its second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/27/175430062/u-s-ties-mexico-0-0-in-world-cup-qualifier?ft=1&f=1055
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Knox Or Not: Plenty Of Cases Are Tried Without A Defendant
Amanda Knox may face a retrial for murder in Italy, but it would very likely be conducted without her. The legal mechanisms that allow for in absentia trials are common practice in courts around the world.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/26/175374848/knox-faces-a-new-trial-even-if-she-s-not-there?ft=1&f=1004
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UConn Women In Regional Semis For 20th Year In A Row
The Huskies added to another impressive run Monday night, advancing to the regional semifinals of the women's NCAA tournament for the 20th consecutive season. They beat Vanderbilt 77-44.
Beyond 'Dayenu': What's Your Music Of Liberation?
With Passover beginning, Jews around the world prepared to commemorate this major holiday with food, prayers and songs. We're on the hunt for music that helps spool out stories of enslavement and liberation.
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Forget Fish Fridays: In Louisiana, Gator Is On The Lenten Menu
Move over, tuna fish, shrimp and clam chowder. Alligator is here for your Friday Lenten meals, thanks to confirmation from the archbishop of New Orleans that it is, in fact, a seafood.
The Browning Of A Nation
America's minorities are quickly becoming the majority, and the population shift is happening sooner than expected. That's coming as a surprise to older Americans according to demographer William Frey of the Brookings Institution. Host Michel Martin talks with Frey about what challenges might come from this 'cultural generation gap.'
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/26/175361660/the-browning-of-a-nation?ft=1&f=1003
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In First Of 2 Gay-Marriage Cases, Court Turns To Proposition 8
The justices on Tuesday hear a case that stems from a constitutional challenge to the California ban on same-sex marriage that was enacted by voter initiative in 2008. And on Wednesday, the court hears a challenge to the federal law that bars the U.S. government from recognizing gay marriages.
Republicans Launch Mission To Turn Up Their Digital Game
Democrats are winning the digital arms race, a recent GOP report concludes. Republicans say Democrats have a built-in advantage: that many technology and social media experts aren't Republican. Now, the GOP is taking distinct steps to improve its digital strategy and online presence.
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With Headline Bus Tour, 'New York Post' Takes Manhattan
The New York Post, with its brazen and sometimes hilarious, sometimes cruel and punishing headlines, is now promoting itself with a bus tour of Manhattan. It drives by spots where reporters covered the scandals, murders and sensations that make New York City such a competitive tabloid town.
China Reportedly To Buy Russian Subs, Fighter Jets
China state media say Beijing will purchase four submarines and 24 advanced fighter jets from Russia.
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Partners In Life, Two Country Singers Finally Meet In The Studio
Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison both had blossoming solo careers when they wed back in 1996, but they haven't recorded a full album together ? until now.
Sandwich Monday: The McCamembert
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we sample the McCamembert. It's what you get when you're a French person who walks into a McDonald's, which is weird, because we figured what you'd get is deported.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/25/175267907/sandwich-monday-the-mccamembert?ft=1&f=1008
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poniedziałek, 25 marca 2013
Spring Is Just A State Of Mind As Wintry Weather Wallops Much Of Nation
The calendar says it's spring. But it sure doesn't look like it across much of the nation. A storm that gave parts of the Rockies and Midwest another taste of winter is now coating parts of the Northeast with snow and slush.
Reuters Journalist Charged With 'Conspiring' With Anonymous
Matthew Keys is well known on Twitter for breaking news. Prosecutors allege he leaked the credentials to a Tribune Company server to members of the hacker collective Anonymous.
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First Listen: 'The Music Is You: A Tribute To John Denver'
The Music Is You showcases some of the late singer's most beloved songs, as performed by a cross-genre, cross-generational and entirely impressive mix of musicians. Lucinda Williams, Dave Matthews, My Morning Jacket, Emmylou Harris, Josh Ritter and others all turn up to pay tribute.
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Backyard Chickens: Cute, Trendy Spreaders Of Salmonella
Backyard chickens have become a hot trend, loved as a source of healthy local food and fluffy wonderfulness. But backyard birds have also sparked outbreaks of salmonella, the CDC warns.
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After Investigation, No Evidence 'Wall Street Journal' Bribed Chinese Officials
The Wall Street Journal's China bureau was the subject of a Department of Justice inquiry into allegations that the bureau had been bribing Chinese officials in exchange for information. Investigation by the parent company turned up no evidence to uphold the claim.
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Weekend Winners Move On To NCAA's Sweet 16
The weekend's NCAA men's college basketball tournament saw some close games. Top seeds Gonzaga and Georgetown lost. Florida Gulf Coast University became the first 15th seed to win two games in tournament history.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/25/175234478/weekend-winners-move-on-to-ncaas-sweet-16?ft=1&f=1055
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Millennials And Same-Sex Marriage: A Waning Divide
Recent polls show 70 percent of those aged 18 to 32 favor same-sex marriage. But the topic isn't settled, and for many young people, especially young Republicans, the issue of gay marriage is still a stumbling block.
Your Kids' Brains On Touch-Screens
Hanna Rosin of The Atlantic, a mother of three, wondered what all the easy access to smartphones and tablets was doing to her kids' brains. So she talked to developers of children's media and researchers to find out. Host Rachel Martin speaks with Rosin about her latest article, "The Touch-Screen Generation."
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/24/175173111/your-kids-brains-on-touch-screens?ft=1&f=100
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The Abnormally Normal Science Of Sinkholes
When a Florida man vanished into a massive sinkhole that opened underneath his home in February, the case garnered national attention. But geologists say sinkholes occur regularly without much notice.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174958970/the-science-of-sinkholes?ft=1&f=1007
A 'Hunky Dory' High School Musical
As chipper and breezy as the summer term its students long to escape, the indie musical Hunky Dory cheerfully ignores the consequences of its plot holes. A spirited performance from Minnie Driver holds interest, though, as does a David Bowie-focused Shakespearean musical.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174967631/a-hunky-dory-high-school-musical?ft=1&f=1045
Joe Weider, Fitness Icon And Mr. Olympia Creator, Dies At 93
Weider's publicist, Charlotte Parker, told The Associated Press that the bodybuilder, publisher and promoter died of heart failure at his home in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.
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Tom Harrell's 'Colors Of A Dream': Live At The Village Vanguard
At 66, the jazz trumpeter is as busy as ever: His current band has released five excellent albums since 2007 alone. His new, piano-less project provides further testament to his prolific composing. Harrell presents new music live at the venerable New York jazz institution.
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niedziela, 24 marca 2013
U.K. Police Investigate Death Of Exiled Russian Oligarch
Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who made headlines in 2000 after falling out with President Vladimir Putin and moving to the U.K., was found dead at his home in England. He was 67. Police are treating his death as unexplained.
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Secretary Of State Kerry Makes Unannounced Visit To Iraq
Officials traveling with John Kerry say he will press Iraqi leaders on democratic reforms and directly urge them to stop Iranian overflights of arms and fighters heading to Syria.
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Erin Go Bragh, Shalom: St. Patrick's Day The Jewish Way
In the 1960s, Irish-born Jews living in New York started the Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin. The fraternal organization's biggest event was the annual St. Patrick's Day banquet, complete with green matzo balls.
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No. 1 Gonzaga's Been Dumped: Here's What Else You Should Know
Wichita State took down the first top-seeded team in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Saturday. It's the first time Wichita State is headed to the Sweet 16 since 2006. Plus, Harvard started Thursday on a high, but has since tumbled.
Mosh Pit Math: Physicists Analyze Rowdy Crowd
At a heavy metal concert five years ago, physicist Jesse Silverberg had a "eureka" moment: The jumping, raucous fans at the show seemed to be moving about like molecules in the air we breathe. So he and friend Matt Bierbaum set out to understand the patterns within mosh pit motion.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/174962714/mosh-pit-math-physicists-analyze-rowdy-crowd?ft=1&f=100
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In Saudi Arabia, Shiite Muslims Challenge Ban On Protests
When demonstrators began rising up against Arab governments in 2011, Saudi authorities responded with large spending projects and with tough actions against protesters. However, the Shiite minority in eastern Saudi Arabia persists with regular demonstrations.
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Men Are From Mars, Women ... Love Cup Holders?
Advertising and marketing aimed at women is often really better aimed at parents. Getting past the cup holders in a new car might be a first step.
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Scientists Search For Gulf War Illness Answers
According to the Institute of Medicine as many as 250,000 of 700,000 veterans of the first Gulf War suffer from an array of unexplained medical ailments. Guests discuss the latest research on Gulf War illness and its treatment and why it's been hard to pinpoint a cause.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/175054277/scientists-search-for-gulf-war-illness-answers?ft=1&f=1007
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Week In Politics: Obama's Mideast Trip, Immigration, Gun Control
Robert Siegel talks to regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss President Obama's trip to the Middle East and the ongoing debates over immigration and gun control.
Love, Roughhousing And Fifth Position In 'Brothers Emanuel'
Ezekiel Emanuel, elder brother to Chicago mayor Rahm and Hollywood superagent Ari, has written a new memoir about his family and growing up Jewish in inner-city Chicago. It's called Brothers Emanuel, and yes, he does discuss middle brother Rahm's talent for ballet.
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Two Hours Of Jimi Hendrix On World Cafe
Hear a special full of newly released Hendrix material, as well as interviews with people he knew.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/22/175042074/two-hours-of-jimi-hendrix-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=100
'No Place On Earth': Underground, A Story Of Survival
Director Janet Tobias frames an indelible story of two families living in Eastern European caves early in World War II; spelunker Christopher Nicola discovered the hideout more than two decades ago.
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