środa, 31 lipca 2013

First Watch: The Orwells, 'Who Needs You'

Watch the new video by a thrilling, charismatic teen garage-rock band with infectious energy.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/07/25/205534455/first-watch-the-orwells-who-needs-you?ft=1&f=1039

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Yo La Tengo Shares A Tender Moment In 'Cornelia And Jane'

Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew visit Portland, Ore., to perform songs from their latest album, Fade. Watch them perform one of the album's most beautiful tracks, "Cornelia and Jane."

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/206797519/yo-la-tengo-shares-a-tender-moment-in-cornelia-and-jane?ft=1&f=1039

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Tampon Marketing Gets Real For The Social Media Age

An online video spot for HelloFlo breaks the familiar mold of cheesy tampon commercials in a clever way. Ad watchers say it's a reflection of the open, transparent conversations spurred by social media.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/31/207392165/tampon-marketing-gets-real-for-the-social-media-age?ft=1&f=1020

Becoming A Child Advocate Bell Ringing Belly Dancing Bicycling Bird watching

Buttermilk Makes Everything Taste A Little Better

Buttermilk somehow seems perpetually cool and unruffled. It evokes cream without cream's over-the-top heft; its tanginess goes up to the threshold of yogurt and stops just shy. No matter how you cook it, a little bit of buttermilk has a thousand ways of making life taste better.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/31/207060436/buttermilk-makes-everything-taste-a-little-better?ft=1&f=1008

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Local Kentucky TV Station Wants To 'Un-Hype' The News

Sick of the hype that desperate local TV news programs use to try to draw viewers, a station in Louisville, Ky., is making a bold promise: If news isn't breaking at that moment, the station won't call it breaking news. It is part of a new compact with viewers and advertisers not to hype the news.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=207458062&ft=1&f=1020

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Legal Battles Over Land Rights, Pipelines Are On The Rise

The industry estimates that the U.S. will need to add 2,000 miles of pipeline per year, and that's just natural gas. Oil will need its own infrastructure. That means there will be a lot of pipeline going through a lot of private land ? along with sometimes long, drawn-out legal fights with landowners.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/29/206635127/legal-battles-increase-over-pipeline-projects?ft=1&f=1007

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10 Awkward, Unexpected, Or Otherwise Curious Press Tour Moments

From awkward questions to great answers, 10 highlights and perhaps non-highlights of the first week of the Television Critics Association press tour.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/31/207285812/10-awkward-unexpected-or-otherwise-curious-press-tour-moments?ft=1&f=1008

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The Never-Ending Story: Why They're Not Getting Out From Under That Dome

Stories have a natural ending, but business ventures do not. As networks invest in high-concept series, can they keep from frustrating audiences?

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/30/206961490/the-never-ending-story-why-theyre-not-getting-out-from-under-that-dome?ft=1&f=1057

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'The Edenfred Files': Darryl Harper's Blues-Infused Jazz

On the clarinetist's latest album, the blues might be modernized or tweaked, but it's never far away. Fresh Air's jazz critic says The Edenfred Files is modest in a good way, like a musical chapbook or novella. The scale suits Harper's pointedly focused music.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/30/198073843/the-edenfred-files-darryl-harpers-blues-infused-jazz?ft=1&f=1039

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Report: MIT Didn't Target Swartz; Missed 'Wider Background'

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released the long-awaited independent review of its involvement leading up to programming genius Aaron Swartz's suicide. It says the university did no wrong but could have done better.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/30/206979252/report-mit-didnt-target-swartz-missed-wider-background?ft=1&f=1019

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Regulators Near Settlement With JPMorgan Chase

Federal regulators are close to announcing a settlement with JPMorgan Chase. The bank was accused of manipulating prices in the U.S. energy market. It's not yet clear whether JPMorgan will be forced to admit wrongdoing.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206884490&ft=1&f=1006

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'Life Goes On' For Author Benjamin Alire Saenz

Author Benjamin Alire Saenz's teen-lit novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe won big at this year's American Library Association awards. For Tell Me More's 'In Your Ear' series, he shares the songs that inspire him.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206980909&ft=1&f=1008

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wtorek, 30 lipca 2013

What A State Capital's Location Can Say About Corruption

An unusual new analysis finds that the geographic location of a state capital is a powerful predictor of corruption in that state.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206884484&ft=1&f=1014

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'The Edenfred Files': Darryl Harper's Blues-Infused Jazz

On the clarinetist's latest album, the blues might be modernized or tweaked, but it's never far away. Fresh Air's jazz critic says The Edenfred Files is modest in a good way, like a musical chapbook or novella. The scale suits Harper's pointedly focused music.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/30/198073843/the-edenfred-files-darryl-harpers-blues-infused-jazz?ft=1&f=1039

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Weiner Stays In Mayoral Race, Despite Calls To Drop Out

Despite mounting pressure from rivals and even former supporters, Anthony Weiner is giving no indication that he'll drop out of New York City's race for mayor. Recent events ? including a Quinnipiac poll showing that a majority of New York City voters want him to make a quick exit ? have made his uphill battle even steeper.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=207048415&ft=1&f=1003

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Maxwell's, The Beloved New Jersey Venue, Closes

The club, which booked bands like R.E.M., the Replacements and Yo La Tengo before and after they hit the big time, is shutting down while "people still love us," says an owner.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/07/30/206669495/maxwells-beloved-new-jersey-venue-closes?ft=1&f=1039

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90 Years Later, 'Safety' Still The Last Word With Harold Lloyd

Arguably the greatest thrill comedy of the silent era, Harold Lloyd's classic Safety Last gets a pristine new release courtesy of the Criterion Collection.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/23/204510442/90-Years-Later-Safety-Still-The-Last-Word-With-Harold-Lloyd?ft=1&f=1045

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'Beep Baseball' A Homerun With Blind Players

Starting this weekend, 20 baseball teams meet in Georgia for a World Series with a twist: most of the athletes on the field are visually impaired. The sport is called Beep Baseball, named for the sound the ball makes so players know where it is.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/24/204876507/beep-baseball-a-homerun-with-blind-players?ft=1&f=1055

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Colin Meloy, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2013

After announcing that his band would take a long-term hiatus, The Decemberists' frontman focuses on writing, child-rearing and performing solo. Watch members of The Decemberists ? at the festival as Black Prairie ? and Laura Veirs join Meloy on a version of "Yankee Bayonet."

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/204518144/colin-meloy-live-in-concert-newport-folk-2013?ft=1&f=1039

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The Drug Trade Destroys A Generation ? Quietly ? In 'Falling'

Juan Gabriel Vasquez' new novel, The Sound of Things Falling, is a sophisticated vision of the way the Colombian drug trade unravels lives. Reviewer Marcela Valdes says Vasquez shies away from stock drug war imagery in favor of a quieter, more sophisticated approach.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/30/204517208/the-drug-trade-destroys-a-generation-quietly-in-falling?ft=1&f=1008

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First Listen: Sam Phillips, 'Push Any Button'

Packing 10 songs into just 29 minutes, Push Any Button was inspired by the pop music of the late '60s ? and, thematically speaking, by the idea of viewing the present through the prism of the past.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/28/204970200/first-listen-sam-phillips-push-any-button?ft=1&f=1039

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First Listen: Pond, 'Hobo Rocket'

At Pond's core lie the meandering psychedelic adventures of early bands like Can, whose roots can be traced directly to The Velvet Underground's minimalism and drone. But, at the same time, Pond wouldn't attract the mainstream attention it has without its unforgettably blistering pop jams.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/28/205469656/first-listen-pond-hobo-rocket?ft=1&f=1039

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On A Tiny Sicilian Islet, A World Of Big Questions To Answer

Emanuele Crialese, who made 2002's Respiro, is back with a timely entry from a genre of filmmaking that seemed to fizzle out after the mid-1950s. Terraferma, a loving study in neo-realism, is set off the coast of Italy and packed with ecstatic imagery. (Recommended)

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/25/204508894/on-a-tiny-sicilian-islet-a-world-of-big-questions-to-answer?ft=1&f=1045

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Dana Falconberry: Tiny Desk Concert

Falconberry's songs are gentle, almost invariably delicate, sometimes mysterious and frequently feather-light. But her music's sweet, intricate softness never stands in for strength. Watch her and five bandmates perform three songs from her recent album Leelanau.

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/201517132/dana-falconberry-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039

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poniedziałek, 29 lipca 2013

Tiny Tech Puts Satellites In Hands Of Homebrew Designers

People are building everything from satellites to desk lamps with the help of the Arduino microchip.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/29/205822987/tiny-tech-puts-satellites-in-hands-of-homebrew-designers?ft=1&f=1019

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Honor Student's Approach To Sex Makes For A Raunchy 'To Do List'

Aubrey Plaza stars as an overachieving high school valedictorian who prepares for sex like studying for an AP exam. Writer and director Maggie Carey says that when she was looking to finance the independent film, she'd describe it as "a dirty Sixteen Candles."

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/205462024/honor-students-approach-to-sex-makes-for-a-raunchy-to-do-list?ft=1&f=1045

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Rolling Stone's Tsarnaev Cover: What's Stirring Such Passion?

The magazine hasn't hit newsstands, but some say it glorifies alleged Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Rolling Stone's editor stands by the use of the photo to help tell the story of "an incredibly normal kid" who turned into "a monster."

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/17/202956379/rolling-stones-tsarnaev-cover-whats-stirring-such-passion?ft=1&f=1020

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Group Faults Apple For Labor Violations At China Supplier

New York-based China Labor Watch says violations at three factories in China run by Taiwan-based Pegatron Group "are even worse than those at Foxconn factories." Apple said it will investigate.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/07/29/206596243/group-faults-apple-for-labor-violations-at-china-supplier?ft=1&f=1004

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Cate Blanchett, Trifling With The Kindness Of Strangers

Woody Allen's latest is a by-the-numbers number ? though it may very well be redeemed by a dynamic Cate Blanchett as a damaged woman poised between stasis and hysteria.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/25/204509241/cate-blanchett-trifling-with-the-kindness-of-strangers?ft=1&f=1057

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'Beep Baseball' A Homerun With Blind Players

Starting this weekend, 20 baseball teams meet in Georgia for a World Series with a twist: most of the athletes on the field are visually impaired. The sport is called Beep Baseball, named for the sound the ball makes so players know where it is.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/24/204876507/beep-baseball-a-homerun-with-blind-players?ft=1&f=1055

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Online Marketers Take Note Of Brains Wired For Rewards

Are you addicted to technology? Do you check email obsessively, tweet without restraint or post on Facebook during Thanksgiving dinner? Many techies and marketers are tapping into powerful reward mechanisms in our brain to make their products as compelling and profitable as possible.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/24/204621796/ONLINE-REWARDS?ft=1&f=1019

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Helen Thomas, Former Dean Of White House Press, Dies At 92

Thomas, who spent decades at the White House reporting for United Press International and later Hearst Newspapers, covered every president from Eisenhower to Obama.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/20/203921340/helen-thomas-long-dean-of-white-house-press-dies-at-92?ft=1&f=1020

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Stories Of Race In America Captured On Quilt And Canvas

Artist Faith Ringgold is best known for her story quilts which depict scenes of African-American life. But a new exhibit highlights the provocative paintings she made 20 years earlier ? documenting the racial and political tumult of the 1960s.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/28/205773230/stories-of-race-in-america-captured-on-quilt-and-canvas?ft=1&f=1008

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Apps Block Social Media Because Users Can't Stop Themselves

Internet users spend more time on social networks and blogs than any other category of sites ? often while procrastinating. Millions of users are downloading apps to block themselves from getting distracted by social media.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/23/204848805/distractions-in-the-digital-age-call-for-apps-to-block-sites?ft=1&f=1019

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Train Driver Held In Spain Following Deadly Derailment

Authorities says the man, released on Saturday from a hospital, is being detained on suspicion of negligent homicide.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/27/206057222/train-driver-held-in-spain-following-deadly-derailment?ft=1&f=1004

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Mike Tyson And The Questions Not Asked

Mike Tyson and Spike Lee presented a film for HBO on Thursday. It was a lesson in when questions are asked and aren't asked, and where to go from here.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/26/205758293/mike-tyson-and-the-questions-not-asked?ft=1&f=1055

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niedziela, 28 lipca 2013

Hating On Fat People Just Makes Them Fatter

Some people rationalize that it's all right to shame or blame someone who's overweight because it will motivate the victim to lose pounds. News for the slim and smug: It doesn't work, and it's not OK.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/07/26/205766456/hating-on-fat-people-just-makes-them-fatter?ft=1&f=1007

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'You Gotta Keep Smashin' And Smashin' And Smashin'!'

A postcard from a summer staple: the demolition derby. The "demos" have their roots on New York's Long Island, where fans got a thrill from accidental race car crashes. Now at Riverhead Raceway in Riverhead, N.Y., drivers and spectators relish the thrill and excitement of crashing cars on purpose.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206034803&ft=1&f=1055

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Phil Mickelson Takes a Swing at Science

Scientists are studying the brains and bodies of golfers to determine why amateurs aren't on par with the pros. Sports scientist Mark F. Smith explains the latest findings, while PGA golfer Phil Mickelson, just back from winning the British Open, talks about his passion for math and science on and off the green.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/205794442/phil-mickelson-takes-a-swing-at-science?ft=1&f=1055

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Obama Touts Economic Prescriptions

The president is calling for more job creation, better access to education and a stronger middle class. Guest host Susan Stamberg talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about Obama's economic tour around the country.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206310522&ft=1&f=1014

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Outrage Over Boston Bombing Suspect On 'Rolling Stone' Cover

Marathon bombing suspect Dzhohkar Tsarnaev is featured on the August 1 cover of Rolling Stone. The photo is a somewhat glamorous shot that's got people talking about the magazine's editorial choice.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/18/203194444/outrage-over-boston-bombing-suspect-on-rolling-stone-cover?ft=1&f=1020

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Islamabad's Defiantly Consistent Chinese Eatery

Cities sitting nervously on the edge of wars have a tendency to change very quickly. Take Pakistan's capital, for example. But some things never change, like an unexpectedly delicious Chinese restaurant.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206310518&ft=1&f=1004

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Apps Block Social Media Because Users Can't Stop Themselves

Internet users spend more time on social networks and blogs than any other category of sites ? often while procrastinating. Millions of users are downloading apps to block themselves from getting distracted by social media.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/23/204848805/distractions-in-the-digital-age-call-for-apps-to-block-sites?ft=1&f=1020

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Have New Yorkers Seen Too Much Of Anthony Weiner?

New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has apologized for 'sexting' again, and he vows to move forward. The Barbershop guys ask whether he should step back from politics, and they weigh in on other news of the week.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205794141&ft=1&f=1014

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At Henry Ford's 150th Birthday Party

Amid the gloom about Detroit's bankruptcy, people associated with Ford have lots to celebrate: an amazing history and a current surge in profits and jobs. So there will be dancing and celebrating at the party for the automaker and inventor.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206310512&ft=1&f=1003

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Tech Week That Was: Facebook Triumphs, Chromecast Launches

A look at the debate over whether Chromecast is speeding up cord cutting, highlights of our reporting on All Tech and on the air, and some of our favorite links from elsewhere.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/26/205745289/tech-week-that-was-facebook-triumphs-chromecast-launches?ft=1&f=1006

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How Americans Said No To Cocaine After Years-Long Addiction

The drug war was in full swing in the '80s, and cocaine was practically everywhere. But use of the drug has fallen by almost half since 2006, and production is also down significantly. So how did the U.S. kick the habit? Experts say cocaine has lost its luster ? oh, and policy may have made a difference, too.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/27/206148964/how-americans-said-no-to-cocaine-after-years-long-addiction?ft=1&f=1003

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French Court Charges Strauss-Kahn With 'Aggravated Pimping'

Prosecutors say the former head of the International Monetary Fund and would-be French presidential candidate was involved in a prostitution ring in the northern city of Lille.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/26/205823013/french-court-charges-strauss-kahn-with-aggravated-pimping?ft=1&f=1004

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sobota, 27 lipca 2013

The Yankees Want Him Out But Alex Rodriguez Wants To Stay

The New York Yankees and their star slugger Alex Rodriguez are embroiled in a very public dispute over his future. The Yankees want him gone, but Rodriguez says he's ready to play.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205866052&ft=1&f=1003

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Did America's Pastime Originate In England?

New evidence suggests the first recorded game of baseball took place in Surrey in 1749. Guest host Linda Wertheimer has the details.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=206034811&ft=1&f=1055

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Observing Ramadan, On Your Smartphone?

During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, more and more Muslims are turning to digital apps and gadgets to guide prayers and share in the fast. Host Michel Martin talks with Arsalan Iftikhar, founder of TheMuslimGuy.com, to learn more.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/23/204837412/observing-ramadan-on-your-smartphone?ft=1&f=1019

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'The Telling Room': This Cheese Stands Alone

The Telling Room is a tale of friendship, betrayal, mythmaking, ancient history and, yes, really fabulous cheese. Author Michael Paterniti tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer that the more he learned about cheesemaker Ambrosio Molinos, the less he wanted the story to end.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/27/204579213/the-telling-room-this-cheese-stands-alone?ft=1&f=1008

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More Latinos Read All About It In English

A growing share of Latino adults ? now at 82 percent ? are turning to English-language news sources, while fewer consume news in Spanish, a new survey says. Researchers say demographic shifts among Latinos explain the trends.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/07/23/204934079/more-latinos-read-all-about-it-in-english?ft=1&f=1020

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Finland-Based Startup Will Let You 'Pay With Your Face'

Uniqul is testing out an innovation that uses military grade algorithms to match your photo to your payment account in the database. It promises to shorten transaction time to five seconds.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/24/205132770/finland-based-startup-will-let-you-pay-with-your-face?ft=1&f=1019

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For Holder, An Intersection Of The Personal And Political

Just before opening a new front in the debate over the Voting Rights Act, Attorney General Eric Holder attended a Washington event about a topic that hit close to home.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/07/25/205571753/for-holder-an-intersection-of-the-personal-and-political?ft=1&f=1014

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After Braun's Suspension, Is A-Rod Next At Bat?

Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun has accepted a 65-game suspension because of the evidence linking him to a Miami-area clinic that allegedly sold performance-enhancing drugs. The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez and other players have also been tied to that clinic.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/23/204848600/after-brauns-suspension-is-a-rod-next-at-bat?ft=1&f=1055

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Hedge Fund SAC Capital Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges

The government says it has "voluminous" evidence to prove the firm knowingly participated in insider trading over a 10-year period.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/26/205842749/hedge-fund-sac-capital-pleads-not-guilty-to-fraud-charges?ft=1&f=1003

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What's It Take To Become A Polar Explorer?

In 2004, Ben Saunders became the youngest person ever to ski solo to the North Pole. Now, he'll set out on another record-breaking expedition, this time to be the first to walk from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back again.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/203390373/what-s-it-take-to-become-a-polar-explorer?ft=1&f=1007

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Can Software That Predicts Crime Pass Constitutional Muster?

Several cities have been experimenting with a computer program that predicts where crimes are likely to occur. But the software has raised unanswered questions about whether it's appropriate for police to stop people based on computer modeling.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/205835674/can-software-that-predicts-crime-pass-constitutional-muster?ft=1&f=1003

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Cate Blanchett, Trifling With The Kindness Of Strangers

Woody Allen's latest is a by-the-numbers number ? though it may very well be redeemed by a dynamic Cate Blanchett as a damaged woman poised between stasis and hysteria.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/25/204509241/cate-blanchett-trifling-with-the-kindness-of-strangers?ft=1&f=1045

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piątek, 26 lipca 2013

Veteran Journalist Helen Thomas Leaves An Outspoken Legacy

In her long career, Thomas broke barriers and became a White House fixture ? but her famous bluntness caused her downfall in the end. She died Saturday morning at the age of 92.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/20/203939187/helen-thomas-who-broke-barriers-in-the-white-house-press-room?ft=1&f=1020

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On Hot Summer Days, Cook Your Fish Without Fire

As much as a river-cold slice of watermelon is refreshing in the summer, there are sweltering days when you need a cold meal with a little more heft, a little more protein. On those days, there's raw fish.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/24/204925394/on-hot-summer-days-cook-your-fish-without-fire?ft=1&f=1057

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In Indonesia, A Genocide Restaged For The Camera

NPR's Bob Mondello reviews a documentary that raised hackles and inspired hosannahs when it played at the Telluride Film Festival. The Act of Killing includes images of an Indonesian genocide ? re-enacted by the perpetrators ? that add up to a singularly arresting act of cinema. (Recommended)

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/198439933/in-indonesia-a-genocide-restaged-for-the-camera?ft=1&f=1057

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'Moth-ers' Shine a Light on Nighttime Beauties

Think moths are nothing more than drab, little brown fliers stalking your wool sweaters? The folks behind National Moth Week, happening now, want to change that perception. Rutgers University moth expert Elena Tartaglia describes the diversity of moths and the role that they play in nature, and gives some tips on how to become a "moth-er."

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/26/205794444/moth-ers-shine-a-light-on-nighttime-beauties?ft=1&f=1007

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Mike Tyson And The Questions Not Asked

Mike Tyson and Spike Lee presented a film for HBO on Thursday. It was a lesson in when questions are asked and aren't asked, and where to go from here.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/26/205758293/mike-tyson-and-the-questions-not-asked?ft=1&f=1055

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Another Senate Battle Looms Over Judicial Nominees

With a potential blowup over executive branch nominations defused for now, the Senate may next have to wrestle with judicial nominations. President Obama wants three appointees to the powerful District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals approved quickly, but Republicans question the need for any more judges there at all. The impasse may bring the chamber to another showdown over the use of the filibuster.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205373987&ft=1&f=1014

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What's In A Domain Name? A Lot, Countries Say

The worlds of politics and commerce collide as several countries seek to block proposed top-level domain names. Reasons include everything from religious sensibilities to geographic similarities.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/07/25/205415526/whats-in-a-domain-name-a-lot-countries-say?ft=1&f=1004

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Veteran Journalist Helen Thomas Leaves An Outspoken Legacy

In her long career, Thomas broke barriers and became a White House fixture ? but her famous bluntness caused her downfall in the end. She died Saturday morning at the age of 92.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/20/203939187/helen-thomas-who-broke-barriers-in-the-white-house-press-room?ft=1&f=1020

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What's The 'Best Daym Takeout' In America?

Food critic and YouTube sensation Daymon 'Daym' Patterson travels the country to find the best takeout spots. He eats in the front seat of his car - when the food is hottest and freshest. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks with him about his new Travel channel show Best Daym Takeout.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205471337&ft=1&f=1008

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Dessa Performs 'The Man I Knew,' Live At The Fitzgerald Theater

The Twin Cities area is home to Doomtree, one of the best independent hip-hop collectives in the country. Dessa, its only female MC, has stepped up the singing on her new solo album, Parts of Speech. Watch her perform "The Man I Knew" from a release party at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/205453754/dessa-performs-the-man-i-knew-live-at-the-fitzgerald-theater?ft=1&f=1039

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A Scientist Debunks The 'Magic' Of Vitamins And Supplements

Physicians are partly to blame for the increasing popularity of untested treatments, says Dr. Paul Offit. Rather than pushing back against misguided patient demand, he says, doctors have "acted like waiters at a restaurant, simply asking, 'What would you like?' "

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/07/23/204525108/a-scientist-debunks-the-magic-of-vitamins-and-supplements?ft=1&f=1007

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What's Swimming In The River? Just Look For DNA

Biologists have discovered they can track hard-to-see species in streams, ponds and even the ocean by sampling the water for DNA. Scientists say the technique is an important conservation tool: So far, it's been used to track declining giant salamanders and even locate a rare whale.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/24/205178477/whats-swimming-in-the-river-just-look-for-dna?ft=1&f=1007

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czwartek, 25 lipca 2013

Keith Olbermann Talks Sports, ESPN, And The Secret Identity Anthony Weiner Stole

Keith Olbermann spoke on Wednesday about his new show on ESPN and about whether he can stay out of politics.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/25/205425642/keith-olbermann-talks-sports-espn-and-the-secret-identity-anthony-weiner-stole?ft=1&f=1008

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Unusual Tick-Borne Virus Lurks In Missouri's Woods

Last year, virologists traced the mysterious illness of two Missouri farmers to a virus never seen before. Now, scientists have found the so-called Heartland virus in ticks. The discovery means the U.S. has another tick-borne illness on its hands ? and "another reason to avoid getting bit."

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/07/22/204527407/new-tick-borne-virus-lurks-in-missouri-s-woods?ft=1&f=1007

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Keith Olbermann Talks Sports, ESPN, And The Secret Identity Anthony Weiner Stole

Keith Olbermann spoke on Wednesday about his new show on ESPN and about whether he can stay out of politics.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/25/205425642/keith-olbermann-talks-sports-espn-and-the-secret-identity-anthony-weiner-stole?ft=1&f=1008

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Popes, Politics And Power: The Story Of The Borgia Family

The Borgias are more than just a TV show. Reviewer Lizzie Skurnick says Blood & Beauty by Sarah Dunant shows readers the authentic people behind the pomp and circumstance.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/23/199010339/popes-politics-and-power-the-story-of-the-borgia-family?ft=1&f=1057

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Keith Olbermann Talks Sports, ESPN, And The Secret Identity Anthony Weiner Stole

Keith Olbermann spoke on Wednesday about his new show on ESPN and about whether he can stay out of politics.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/25/205425642/keith-olbermann-talks-sports-espn-and-the-secret-identity-anthony-weiner-stole?ft=1&f=1008

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Steam And Groundwater Raise Concern At Japanese Nuclear Plant

Water in all its forms has caused trouble at the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant this week. They are reminders that the problems are far from over.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/25/205198279/steam-and-groundwater-raise-concern-at-japanese-nuclear-plant?ft=1&f=1004

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Bo Xilai, Disgraced Chinese Official, Is Indicted

Once a rising star among China's political elite, Bo's career crashed in 2012 after his wife was connected to a British businessman's murder. That led to accusations of corruption and taking bribes.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/25/205396948/bo-xilai-disgraced-chinese-official-is-indicted?ft=1&f=1004

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'Scene From Hell' At Site Of Spanish Train Crash

Speed is suspected as a factor in Wednesday's derailment and crash. The death toll is approaching 80 people and scores more were injured. "The scene is shocking, it's Dante-esque," a local official says.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/25/205386144/scene-from-hell-at-site-of-spanish-train-crash?ft=1&f=1004

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Fact Behind The Fiction: 5 Great Historicals For Summer

Author Jean Zimmerman chooses five books that "pick up where history leaves off," shedding new light on often forgotten corners of history, from the unruly Florida frontier of the 18th century to the real-life little dancer who inspired Edgar Degas' famous sculpture.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/25/203610626/fact-behind-the-fiction-5-great-historicals-for-summer?ft=1&f=1008

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Symphonic Music, American Style: 3 Must-Hear Albums

Hear excerpts from three albums of recent symphonic music, each telling a distinctly different American story ? from Michael Daugherty's Toscanini-obsessed symphonic fantasy to a special preview of Kevin Puts' majestic symphony of clashing cultures.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2013/07/22/204586780/3-NEW-AMERICAN-SYMPHONIC-ALBUMS?ft=1&f=1039

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Proposed DHS No. 2 To Face Lawmakers' Questions

Proposed DHS No. 2 to face lawmakers' questions

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Apps Block Social Media Because Users Can't Stop Themselves

Internet users spend more time on social networks and blogs than any other category of sites ? often while procrastinating. Millions of users are downloading apps to block themselves from getting distracted by social media.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/23/204848805/distractions-in-the-digital-age-call-for-apps-to-block-sites?ft=1&f=1020

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środa, 24 lipca 2013

Obama Kicks Off Economic Speaking Tour In Illinois

Returning to the Illinois college where he started addressing national issues as a senator eight years ago, President Obama talked of the role government needs to play in sustaining and expanding the economy's recovery on Wednesday.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205220956&ft=1&f=1003

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Who Does A Better Wave? Sports Fans Or Hippos?

Hippos, it turns out, do a wave. Not a get-drunk, get-crazy, paint yourself wave, but a hippo-to-hippo serial roar that moves up and down river banks in Africa. We thought: Wouldn't it be fun to compare a stadium wave and a hippo wave, and see who does it fastest? Which was a great idea ? until we heard about honey bees.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/07/24/204838361/who-does-a-better-wave-sports-fans-or-hippos?ft=1&f=1007

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Popes, Politics And Power: The Story Of The Borgia Family

The Borgias are more than just a TV show. Reviewer Lizzie Skurnick says Blood & Beauty by Sarah Dunant shows readers the authentic people behind the pomp and circumstance.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/23/199010339/popes-politics-and-power-the-story-of-the-borgia-family?ft=1&f=1008

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Pope Francis Speaks Against Drug Liberalization

Pope Francis speaks against drug liberalization

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205254112&ft=1&f=

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Apps Block Social Media Because Users Can't Stop Themselves

Internet users spend more time on social networks and blogs than any other category of sites ? often while procrastinating. Millions of users are downloading apps to block themselves from getting distracted by social media.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/07/23/204848805/distractions-in-the-digital-age-call-for-apps-to-block-sites?ft=1&f=1019

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British Bask In Summer Of Sporting Triumphs

Titles at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Tour de France are just a taste of what British sports fans have been waiting a long time to experience.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/21/204236622/british-bask-in-summer-of-sporting-triumphs?ft=1&f=1055

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House To Vote On Defunding NSA Phone Surveillance

The House is to vote Wednesday on whether to stop funding the National Security Agency's programs to collect data about Americans' phone calls. The proposal, an amendment to the half-trillion-dollar defense spending bill, is winning support both from liberal Democrats and libertarian Republicans.

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205058166&ft=1&f=1014

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Fighting Fire With Fire: Why Some Burns Are Good For Nature

Fire is a natural part of the western landscape, and a push over the last century to eliminate fires has threatened the habitats that some plants and animals need. In a Montana valley, fire scientists are trying to show that they can actually save wilderness by burning it.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/21/203245958/fighting-fire-with-fire-why-some-burns-are-good-for-nature?ft=1&f=1007

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Last 2 Female Victims In Ohio Slayings Identified

Last 2 female victims in Ohio slayings identified

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=205034079&ft=1&f=

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Residents Forced To Live Without Landlines

Verizon has taken the first step to replace copper lines with a home cellular connection in coastal areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. But many customers don't like the new phone connection, saying the new technology is inferior to traditional landlines.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/22/204501411/residents-forced-to-live-without-landlines?ft=1&f=1006

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Guy Clark, Music's Master Craftsman, On Making Songs Last

A friend and inspiration to the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett and Emmylou Harris, Clark creates songs with the same precision and attention to detail he uses when he's building guitars. NPR's Melissa Block visits the songwriting legend at his home in Nashville,n Tenn.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/23/204798806/guy-clark-musics-master-craftsman-on-making-songs-last?ft=1&f=1039

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Outrage Over Boston Bombing Suspect On 'Rolling Stone' Cover

Marathon bombing suspect Dzhohkar Tsarnaev is featured on the August 1 cover of Rolling Stone. The photo is a somewhat glamorous shot that's got people talking about the magazine's editorial choice.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/18/203194444/outrage-over-boston-bombing-suspect-on-rolling-stone-cover?ft=1&f=1020

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wtorek, 23 lipca 2013

How Floor Charts Became Stars Of Congress

Watch C-SPAN long enough and you'll see members of Congress using big visual aids, known as floor charts. Many are about as sophisticated as those you'd see in grade school. Here are some of the best ? and worst.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/23/204517513/how-floor-charts-became-stars-of-congress?ft=1&f=1014

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Taste Of Summer Finalist: Ensenada Slaw

Patricia Mulvey discovered her favorite taste of summer during a disastrous trip to Mexico in 1995. The bright moment of that vacation was the Ensenada Slaw, a lightly dressed vegetable salad with a touch of heat and acidity.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/07/23/199167467/taste-of-summer-finalist-ensenada-slaw?ft=1&f=1008

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