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poniedziałek, 30 września 2013
Is There Any Meaning In Poet Seamus Heaney's Last Text?
Commentator Andrei Codrescu reflects on the text message written by poet Seamus Heaney just before he died. In Latin he wrote to his wife "do not be afraid." The 74-year-old Heaney died in a Dublin hospital last week. Codrescu says no great meaning should be implied ? it was just a personal message to his wife.
What Gets Lost In Our Carefully Crafted Online Conversations
When we text or email, we can craft a message to get it just right. But researchers say if we get too used to doing that, we may find it hard to have face-to-face conversations.
'The Wrestler' Director: Fake Sport, Real Pathos
How do you make a realistic film about a notoriously "fake" sport? That was the question Darren Aronofsky faced when he agreed to direct The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke as a gnarled professional wrestler whose glory days are gone.
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Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi: Tiny Desk Concert
Oliver Mtukudzi, or "Tuku" as his fans lovingly call him, plays spirited music, born from the soul of Zimbabwe. He's been recording since the late 1970s, with about as many albums as his age: 60. Here, Mtukudzi performs songs from the mournful but celebratory Sarawoga in the NPR Music offices.
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/224419551/oliver-tuku-mtukudzi-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039
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Baseball's Playoffs Start And So Does A-Rod's Suspension Appeal
The regular season ended with a dramatic no-hitter and a tie that will force an elimination game. But the season's finish also means that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez can start his formal appeal of a 211-game suspension.
Insurance Exchange 101: Here's What You Need To Know
If all goes as planned, people who don't have insurance will be able to shop for it on online insurance marketplaces starting Tuesday. As long as people sign up by Dec. 15, they'll be covered starting Jan. 1.
Insurance Exchange 101: Here's What You Need To Know
If all goes as planned, people who don't have insurance will be able to shop for it on online insurance marketplaces starting Tuesday. As long as people sign up by Dec. 15, they'll be covered starting Jan. 1.
A Minimalist 'Menagerie' That Packs Plenty Of Power
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wall Street Journal columnist Barbara Chai about a new Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie starring Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto.
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One Key Thing No One Knows About Obamacare
With online health-insurance markets set to open this week, it's still unclear whether healthy people will sign up. Yet the success of the program depends on them.
Holy Smokes, Batman, You're Protesting In Brazil!
Protesters are dressing up as superheroes to demonstrate in Rio de Janeiro, but that's not the only place caped crusaders have taken to Latin American streets.
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Chicago's Privatized Parking Meters Sour Airport Lease Deal
With the city's parking meter lease making voters leery of new privatization deals, Mayor Rahm Emanuel called for too many public interest protections in the Midway Airport lease, and too few investors saw it as worth the risk. Increasingly, though, governments turn to private investors to run public assets like roads and prisons.
MLB Chief Bud Selig To Retire After Next Season
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig made it official: He formally announced his retirement Thursday, effective after the 2014 season.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=226553005&ft=1&f=1055
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niedziela, 29 września 2013
Will Qatar's World Cup Games Be Played Over Workers' Bodies?
As work begins on the infrastructure, stadiums, hotels and other things being built in Qatar for soccer's 2022 World Cup, a disturbing number of immigrant workers are dying. There are reports of food, water and pay being withheld. Officials vow to change things.
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How Two Brothers Waged A 'Secret World War' In The 1950s
Sharing power in the Eisenhower administration, John Foster Dulles and Allen Dulles were the forefathers of using covert operations to upset foreign governments. Journalist Stephen Kinzer, who wrote a book on the siblings, says Americans are still paying the price for them.
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Forget Shutdown, How About Kimmel & Kanye Showdown?
From the government shutdown to Kanye West and Jimmy Kimmel's showdown, the Barbershop guys weigh in on the week's hot topics.
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The New And The Next: A Haitian Star, Bilingual Speed Dating
Ozy co-founder Carlos Watson tells us about a rising star in human rights law, a rags-to-riches tale of a whacky impersonator and trend to look out for in the dating world.
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Twitter's Plan To Make Money? It's All In Your Stream
Twitter will soon make its stock market debut. Its recent record gives a glimpse of several ways it plans to make a profit.
'I Knew Something Was Terribly Wrong'
Katherine Walton, a 39-year-old American, was in the Nairobi shopping mall with her five children when it was stormed by members of al-Shabab last weekend. She talks to host Rachel Martin about the experience.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=227431386&ft=1&f=1004
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'Popular Science': Web Comments Are Bad For Science
Popular Science magazine shut down online comments to stories on its website Tuesday. Robert Siegel speaks with Jacob Ward, the magazine's editor-in-chief, for more on the decision.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=226553008&ft=1&f=1019
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'Don Jon': Smooth Move There, Mr. Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's writing and directing debut is a modern look at a Don Juan who's got a bit of a porn problem. NPR's Bob Mondello says it's an assured first film from an actor who's clearly been paying attention to what makes a movie work.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/27/226577467/don-jon-smooth-move-there-mr-gordon-levitt?ft=1&f=1045
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Johnny Mathis On 'Song Travels'
The singer performs "On Such a Night As This" and "You'll Never Know" with host Michael Feinstein.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/27/226816738/johnny-mathis-on-song-travels?ft=1&f=1039
My Governor Can Beat Up Your Governor (Or Thinks He Can)
Increasingly, governors are criticizing each other's stances on taxes, guns and pensions, as well as working to lure businesses from other states. They used to defer more to each other. But like members of Congress, governors are having a harder time finding common ground.
Oracle Team USA Defeats New Zealand To Win America's Cup
Oracle Team USA completed a remarkable comeback to win the America's Cup regatta, winning eight straight races. The American team, backed by Silicon Valley billionaire Larry Ellison, beat Emirates Team New Zealand. Just a few days ago, the American team trailed the Kiwis, and were on the brink of being eliminated from the competition.
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In Washington's Fiscal Tango, Obama's Lacking A Dance Partner
The division in the Republican Party means there's no one leader on the other side that President Obama can cut a deal with ? or even high-profile adversary to vilify. That's a stark contrast from other recent fiscal standoffs.
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sobota, 28 września 2013
MLB Chief Bud Selig To Retire After Next Season
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig made it official: He formally announced his retirement Thursday, effective after the 2014 season.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=226553005&ft=1&f=1055
Ctrl-Alt-Delete Defenders Tell Bill Gates It Wasn't A Mistake
Microsoft's co-founder wishes Windows PCs had been given one start-up key instead of the famous three-key combination. But fans are both nostalgic about what was required and say it helped protect their PCs from some problems.
Record Label Picks Copyright Fight ? With The Wrong Guy
Lawrence Lessig was not pleased when Liberation Music persuaded YouTube to take down one of his online lectures because of an alleged copyright violation. So Lessig, one of the most famous copyright attorneys in the world, decided to take a stand against broad, intimidating takedown notices.
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U.N. Security Council Approves Syria Chemical Arms Deal
The United Nations Security Council has broken its two-and-a-half-year deadlock over Syria, approving a resolution on the elimination of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. The U.S. and Russia are now trying to move beyond that and will try to get the warring sides around the negotiating table in Geneva.
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Study: Obama Got Bigger Bucks From Women Than Past Candidates Did
A new study reports that female donors accounted for more than 44 percent of President Obama's campaign contributions, the most for any White House hopeful since at least 1988.
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Shutdown Tug Of War Pulls Lawmakers Into Weekend Session
The Monday-night deadline hasn't brought the parties closer together, as Tea Party lawmakers are trying to use a spending bill to defund the Affordable Care Act. With pressure mounting on splintered Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner scheduled a closed-door, lunchtime meeting of GOP lawmakers.
With Government Shutdown Looming, All Eyes Turn To House GOP
The Senate passed a bill Friday to keep the government open without stripping any funding from the president's health care law. Now the action returns to the House, where Republicans are tying the measure to defunding the Affordable Care Act.
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KCRW Presents: King Krule
The young man once known as Archy Marshall and Zoo Kid visits KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic in Santa Monica, Calif., to make his U.S. radio debut. Watch King Krule perform "Baby Blue" from his debut album, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon.
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/226519567/kcrw-presents-king-krule?ft=1&f=1039
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Tina Brown To Leave The Daily Beast
Celebrity editor Tina Brown announced Wednesday that she's leaving the news and opinion website to launch her own media company. She has been a regular guest on Morning Edition. Brown plans to produce live forums on news topics.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/12/221588261/tina-brown-to-leave-the-daily-beast?ft=1&f=1020
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For Richer And For Poorer, But What Of That Vanishing Middle?
In Inequality for All, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich takes on the income disparity that's been on the rise in America since the Great Recession. The film is inspired by Reich's book Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future.
Report: Sudan Summons US Diplomat For Visa Protest
Report: Sudan summons US diplomat for visa protest
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Age No Obstacle In Bogota Prison Pageant
Age no obstacle in Bogota prison pageant
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piątek, 27 września 2013
A Brutal Movie From China, Ripped From The Headlines
A Touch of Sin, from director Jia Zhangke, is a tangle of four violent vignettes ? all based on true stories ? that made it past China's famously strict censors with hardly any cuts. It gets its U.S. premiere this weekend at the New York Film Festival.
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Aid Groups Say Relief Should Be Part Of UN Deal On Syria
UN Security Council diplomats are working on a resolution that focuses on ridding Syria of chemical weapons. Aid groups want the UN to go further and help them open up routes to get desperately needed assistance to Syrians uprooted by the civil war. They say the paralysis on the security council has had a real costs on the ground and has added to donor fatigue.
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Hemingway's Rejected Early Work Is Fit To Print After All
Ernest Hemingway's son turned down an offer from the publication that dismissed his father's work in 1924. Patrick Hemingway calls today's Vanity Fair a "luxury thinker's magazine," so he went to Harper's instead. NPR's Scott Simon suspects Hemingway himself would have sold the story to the highest bidder.
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UN Climate Change Report: Sea Level, Air Temperature To Rise
The United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases its latest assessment today. This is the fifth since 1990. The reports project the rate of global warming, sea level rise and other expected effects that result largely from our use of fossil fuels, which puts billions of additional tons of carbon dioxide into the air every year.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=226902314&ft=1&f=1007
Record Label Picks Copyright Fight ? With The Wrong Guy
Lawrence Lessig was not pleased when Liberation Music persuaded YouTube to take down one of his online lectures because of an alleged copyright violation. So Lessig, one of the most famous copyright attorneys in the world, decided to take a stand against broad, intimidating takedown notices.
Oracle Team USA Defeats New Zealand, Keeps The America's Cup
The win by the U.S. defender, down seven races just a week ago, caps one of the most spectacular comebacks in yachting history.
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Can "Rewilding" Restore Vanishing Ecosystems?
Wolves were once native to the Yellowstone National Park until hunting wiped them out. But when, in 1995, the wolves began to come back, something interesting happened: the rest of the park began to find a new, more healthful balance.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/27/225426662/can-rewilding-restore-vanishing-ecosystems?ft=1&f=1007
Music Doc Packs 'Muscle' (Plus A Whole Lotta Soul)
A rich documentary looks at an Alabama town where a host of classic R&B tracks were laid down. Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, Etta James and many more musical legends appear to help tell the story. (Recommended)
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/26/224524643/music-doc-packs-muscle-plus-a-whole-lotta-soul?ft=1&f=1008
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Drought Forces New Mexico Ranchers to Better Manage the Land
Severe drought has forever changed the landscape in New Mexico. Grasslands have been replaced by desert, and ranchers to reduce the number of cattle grazing open fields. Recent rains have brought some relief, but it's not enough to reverse desertification.
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Gbagbo Daughter: 'My Parents Have Been Fighting For Democracy'
The Ivory Coast's government says former first lady Simone Gbagbo will not go on trial with her husband at the International Criminal Court. She'll be tried in a domestic court instead. Host Michel Martin checks in with Gbagbo's daughter, Marie Antoinette Singleton, to find out how her family has been responding to the charges.
Shanghai To Open First Of Its Kind Free-Trade Zone In China
Many analysts see this as a sign the government is willing to begin major economic changes to stabilize China's slowing economy. It will also help to build a more open and efficient economic model to keep the country on track.
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The Internet's 'Twerk' Effect Makes Dictionaries Less Complete
When dictionaries add trendy words like "twerk," they're prioritizing the fleeting language habits of the young, says Geoff Nunberg. And our fascination with novel words tends to eclipse subtle changes in the meanings of old ones ? "which are often more consequential," he says.
czwartek, 26 września 2013
Smartphone Boom Fuels A $1 Billion Fantasy Sports Industry
Fantasy sports revenues will reach at least $1 billion this year, and the growth is in lockstep with widening broadband access and the smartphone boom.
McDonald's Says Bye-Bye To Sugary Sodas In Happy Meals
From now on, the fast-food giant says, it will only market and promote milk, water or juice with its children's meals ? though parents can still choose to order sodas for their children. The change comes as part of a larger plan to promote more healthful choices.
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The Internet's 'Twerk' Effect Makes Dictionaries Less Complete
When dictionaries add trendy words like "twerk," they're prioritizing the fleeting language habits of the young, says Geoff Nunberg. And our fascination with novel words tends to eclipse subtle changes in the meanings of old ones ? "which are often more consequential," he says.
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If The Government Closes, 'Essential' Employees Would Work
Unless Congress and the White House come together on a bill to fund federal agencies, a large part of the government will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 1. If a shutdown occurs, Social Security checks, food stamps and unemployment insurance would not be affected. But some vacation plans could be disrupted.
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L.A. Puts Chronically Homeless In The Front Of Housing Line
Homeless-services providers in Los Angeles County are gathering data on the homeless population and ranking people by vulnerability. The goal is to get the most in need into permanent housing quickly. The "housing first" approach has been used in cities nationwide, but it has its critics, even among other advocates.
Ancient Jewish Tradition Meets Contemporary Design
What happens when you ask architects to re-imagine a structure mandated by the Jewish holy book? A freaking cool cultural piece of art, that's what.
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Wild Weather Tied To Unusual Jet Stream Activity
The usually well-behaved ribbon of high winds that runs eastward across North America has wandered all over the place recently, and even split in two. That's caused a whole host of extreme weather in the Northern Hemisphere, including the recent rains in Colorado, bitter cold in Florida and a heat wave in Alaska.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/25/225754902/wild-weather-tied-to-unusual-jet-stream-activity?ft=1&f=1007
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L.A. Puts Chronically Homeless In The Front Of Housing Line
Homeless-services providers in Los Angeles County are gathering data on the homeless population and ranking people by vulnerability. The goal is to get the most in need into permanent housing quickly. The "housing first" approach has been used in cities nationwide, but it has its critics, even among other advocates.
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'Trophy Wife' Is More Than Just A Pretty Face On ABC
The show's self-professed feminist creators wanted to take on a type generally scorned in popular culture. It's a favorite among critics, but one reviewer worries it will suffer from the Cougar Town effect ? good show, terrible name.
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Ellison Skips Out On Keynote Address At Oracle Conference
Larry Ellison ? the billionaire CEO of Oracle ? was scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Tuesday at Oracle OpenWorld. Thousands showed up or tuned in remotely, but the nation's third-richest man didn't show up. Instead, he was watching Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/25/226010289/the-last-word-in-business?ft=1&f=1006
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett Again Top Forbes 400
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison ranks No. 3 and the Koch brothers jointly occupy the No. 4 spot on the list of the wealthiest Americans.
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Bill Gates, Warren Buffett Again Top Forbes 400
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison ranks No. 3 and the Koch brothers jointly occupy the No. 4 spot on the list of the wealthiest Americans.
środa, 25 września 2013
That's The Spirit: Why Indians Prefer Strong Beer, Liquor
Indians traditionally don't drink much compared with many other countries. But they are imbibing more these days and they do like the strong stuff. Liquor and strong beer dominate the market.
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Fake 'Twerk Fail' Video Tricks Gullible TV News Networks
Last week a video of a girl dancing, falling and catching on fire made its way onto cable and local news networks. This week, late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel came forward to reveal that the video was a hoax and that he staged the whole thing. It's not the first time the press has been duped by videos engineered to go viral.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=221460829&ft=1&f=1020
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First Listen: HAIM, 'Days Are Gone'
On their debut album, three sisters channel influences most listeners will recognize within a fresh, personal sound. In front of the microphone, Danielle, Alana and Este Haim retell pop's central stories in a language that's true to young women like themselves.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/25/225839458/first-listen-haim-days-are-gone?ft=1&f=1039
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Countdown To Shutdown: The Ted Cruz Show Comes To A Close
After Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz ended his 21-hour-plus marathon speech at noon Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid quickly dismissed it as 'a big waste of time.'
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Diana Nyad's Accomplishment Makes America's Cup Look All Wet
America's Cup yachts can gracefully skim above water at better than 40 mph, but Frank Deford says when he looks back at the seven seas in 2013 he'll remember 64-year-old Nyad "plowing, all by herself, freestyle, through 100 miles of surf from Havana to Key West."
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The Current Presents: Chvrches
The Scottish synth-pop trio just released its heavily hyped debut album, The Bones of What You Believe. Watch the group perform a stripped-down version of the record's most rousing anthem, "Recover."
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/225492393/the-current-presents-chvrches?ft=1&f=1039
House GOP Group Forces Boehner To Choose Sides
A GOP group in the House is behind an effort to defund the Affordable Care Act through the process of keeping the federal government funded. Speaker John Boehner may have to choose whether to stand by them and force a government shutdown, or makes a deal with Democrats to avert it. Steve Inskeep talks to former Ohio Republican Rep. Steve LaTourette for insight into Boehner's dilemma.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/25/225986563/house-gop-group-forces-boehner-to-choose-sides?ft=1&f=1014
The Internet's 'Twerk' Effect Makes Dictionaries Less Complete
When dictionaries add trendy words like "twerk," they're prioritizing the fleeting language habits of the young, says Geoff Nunberg. And our fascination with novel words tends to eclipse subtle changes in the meanings of old ones ? "which are often more consequential," he says.
New Surface Expected From Microsoft At NYC Event
Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce new Surface tablet computers, including a version with a smaller screen to compete with Google's Nexus 7 and Apple's iPad Mini. It comes about a month before Microsoft releases an update to its Windows 8 operating system on Oct. 17.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/23/225258288/new-surface-expected-from-microsoft-at-nyc-event?ft=1&f=1019
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In New Afro-Cuban Music, Ancient Tradition Meets Future Shock
In the 1980s, pianist Michele Rosewoman and drummer Francisco Mora-Catlett started independently pursuing a mixture of Afro-Caribbean mysticism and avant-garde jazz. Thirty years later, they've finally recorded their otherworldly large ensembles.
Is The U.S. Drone Program Fatally Flawed?
Some argue that armed drones are a critical tool in U.S. counterterrorism and military operations abroad. But critics say their use raises difficult legal and moral questions, and generates ill will toward the United States. A group of experts face off on the issue for an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/12/221812661/is-the-u-s-drone-program-fatally-flawed?ft=1&f=1057
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wtorek, 24 września 2013
'Reaped' Is A Reminder That No One Is Promised Tomorrow
In Men We Reaped, Jesmyn Ward recalls the deaths of five young men in her life, which she believes were all connected to being poor and black in the rural South. "It made me feel that I wasn't promised some long life. ... That's not a given for me."
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Birding the Fall Migration
September is peak season for the fall bird migration. Hummingbirds have already made the trip south while songbirds have been slow to move this year. Naturalist and author Kenn Kaufman shares tips on spotting different species and making your yard bird-friendly.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224439600/birding-the-fall-migration?ft=1&f=1007
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Why Kenya Is An Inviting Target For Terrorists
The country is the crossroads of East Africa, it has strong ties to the West, and it sent troops into Somalia's endless war. For all these reasons, Kenya was vulnerable to attack from al-Shabab, the Somali militia tied to al-Qaida.
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Week In Politics: Mulling A Syria Strike
Robert Siegel talks with regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks with The New York Times. They discuss the latest over U.S. military intervention in Syria.
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From A Punished Piano, A Rollicking Sound
Rockers J. Roddy Walston & the Business bring their frenzied live show to Weekend Edition Sunday, and chat with host Rachel Martin about their new album, Essential Tremors.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/22/224473080/from-a-punished-piano-a-rollicking-sound?ft=1&f=1039
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Siege Over, Kenya Has 'Defeated The Monster Of Terrorism'
Four days after terrorists attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta told his nation that the crisis has ended. He said at least 61 civilians, 6 security officers and 5 terrorists had been killed. More bodies, though, might still be in the building.
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8 Things To Know About A Government Shutdown
In the event of a shutdown, you'll get your mail and your entitlement check. But forget about visiting national parks and monuments, and expect delays in getting passports or visas.
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From Lebanon To Israel, With An Olive Tree In Tow
In Zaytoun, director Eran Riklis tells the story of an Israeli pilot and a Palestinian boy who form an unlikely bond as they work together to get from a crash site to Israel.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/19/221844784/from-lebanon-to-israel-with-an-olive-tree-in-tow?ft=1&f=1045
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Sen. Durbin Wants Budget Showdown To End Quickly
The Senate is considering a bill to keep funding the federal government past next Tuesday. The measure was passed last week by the Republican-controlled House, and it includes language to defund the Affordable Care Act. To discuss what is the path forward, Steve Inskeep talks to Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/24/225702402/sen-durbin-wants-budget-showdown-to-end-quckly?ft=1&f=1006
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'Hollywood Said No,' But 'Mr. Show' Fans Said Yes!
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross created and starred in the short-lived sketch comedy program Mr. Show. Fifteen years after their show went off the air, they have a new book of old scripts that were rejected by Hollywood.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/22/223352330/hollywood-said-no-but-mr-show-fans-said-yes?ft=1&f=1008
Pirates Clinch 1st Playoff Berth In 21 Years
Pirates clinch 1st playoff berth in 21 years
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Booting Up: New NSA Data Farm Takes Root In Utah
Even as it continues to grapple with concerns about its data-gathering operations, the National Security Agency is poised to open a massive facility where cellphone, text message, email and landline data can be stored and analyzed.
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poniedziałek, 23 września 2013
A Young Afghan War Survivor Touches Two American Lives
Last year, two sisters took in Arefa, a badly burned Afghan girl, while she received medical treatment in the U.S. The sisters were ecstatic to host a goofier and wigglier Arefa during a return visit this summer, but they say the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may make future reunions difficult.
Black Widow Spider Fan Gets Dangerously Close To His Subject
The first time nature writer Jackson Landers spotted a black widow spider on his front porch, he was transfixed. He grew curious about the spiders and kept one for months as a pet. One day, he got bit.
Comte Shows There's More Than Gruyere In The Alps
With flavors of fresh butter, citrus, hazelnuts, caramelized onions or chocolate, Comte is a cheese with more range than Meryl Streep and a texture just as seamless.
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Why Climate Change Ups the Odds of Fires, Floods
Colorado's record-breaking flood was caused, in part, by a blocking pattern parked over western North America. That same pattern also led to extreme drought in the West, worsening California's Rim Fire. Rutgers atmospheric scientist Jennifer Francis talks about possible connections between climate change and severe events like these.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224439592/why-climate-change-ups-the-odds-of-fires-floods?ft=1&f=1007
?uestlove And Elvis Costello On Writing Together
Costello has teamed with hip-hop legends The Roots for one of the more unusual, invigorating musical partnerships of the year. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Costello and Roots bandleader Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson about the new album Wise Up Ghost.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/22/224505408/questlove-and-elvis-costello-on-writing-together?ft=1&f=1039
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Move Over Vodka; Korean Soju's Taking A Shot At America
It's the top-selling spirit in the world, but you've probably never heard of it. That's because Jinro soju does less than 5 percent of its sales in the U.S. Now, they're looking to expand that presence ? by a lot. "We want to be in every store," says one marketing manager. "That's our main goal."
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Why Climate Change Ups the Odds of Fires, Floods
Colorado's record-breaking flood was caused, in part, by a blocking pattern parked over western North America. That same pattern also led to extreme drought in the West, worsening California's Rim Fire. Rutgers atmospheric scientist Jennifer Francis talks about possible connections between climate change and severe events like these.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224439592/why-climate-change-ups-the-odds-of-fires-floods?ft=1&f=1007
Crash Stops Cross-Country Charity Bike Ride, Miles From Goal
Cyclist Jacob Landis, who rode more than 10,000 miles to raise money for cochlear implants, will miss out on the final miles of his ride after being hit by a truck Saturday. Landis' goal was to ride to every Major League Baseball stadium; he says he'll still go to the final game on his schedule.
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Birding the Fall Migration
September is peak season for the fall bird migration. Hummingbirds have already made the trip south while songbirds have been slow to move this year. Naturalist and author Kenn Kaufman shares tips on spotting different species and making your yard bird-friendly.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224439600/birding-the-fall-migration?ft=1&f=1007
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'Enough,' Almost, But At Least There's Gandolfini
In Enough Said, a divorced empty-nester mom takes a second run at romance with a seemingly perfect man. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini ? who died in June ? star in this baby boomer romance from writer-director Nicole Holofcener.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/19/221845085/enough-almost-but-at-least-theres-gandolfini?ft=1&f=1045
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This Board Game Aims To Teach Preschoolers How To Code
Robot Turtles is a tabletop board game that teaches children as young as 3 years old the fundamentals of computer programming. Entrepreneur Dan Shapiro came up with the idea while playing with his kids, and took a leave of absence from Google to get the game into production.
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New Surface Expected From Microsoft At NYC Event
Microsoft Corp. is expected to announce new Surface tablet computers, including a version with a smaller screen to compete with Google's Nexus 7 and Apple's iPad Mini. It comes about a month before Microsoft releases an update to its Windows 8 operating system on Oct. 17.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/23/225258288/new-surface-expected-from-microsoft-at-nyc-event?ft=1&f=1003
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Food Stamp Fight: Great For GOP Base But Not For Outreach
The House GOP's vote on food stamps is a long way from George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism" approach. The former president isn't fondly remembered by progressives for much, but anti-hunger advocates credit him for his strong support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Final Distribution Of Seats In German Parliament
Final distribution of seats in German Parliament
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=225211032&ft=1&f=
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wins Top Actress In Comedy
Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins top actress in comedy
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=225199485&ft=1&f=
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'The Wrestler' Director: Fake Sport, Real Pathos
How do you make a realistic film about a notoriously "fake" sport? That was the question Darren Aronofsky faced when he agreed to direct The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke as a gnarled professional wrestler whose glory days are gone.
Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99825912&ft=1&f=1021
The Promises And Pitfalls Of Social Media ? For Police
More and more, cops are using social media as a tool to investigate crimes and reach out to their communities. And it's not just a fad of funny tweets or YouTube surveillance videos ? some are saying it's becoming a necessary tool for policing.
Tina Brown: Women Are Terrifyingly Vulnerable In Many Places
For our regular feature "Word of Mouth," Renee Montagne talks with Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast and founder of the annual Women in the World summit. She has three must-reads on women whose lives were changed by kidnapping and captivity.
Science Fairs 2.0
The science fair is a nearly century-old right of passage for students. What role does the traditional science fair play in the digital age? How can these competitions be reworked to include broader participation and encourage students, and teachers, to explore hands-on learning?
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224439598/science-fairs-2-0?ft=1&f=1019
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'Enough,' Almost, But At Least There's Gandolfini
In Enough Said, a divorced empty-nester mom takes a second run at romance with a seemingly perfect man. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini ? who died in June ? star in this baby boomer romance from writer-director Nicole Holofcener.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/19/221845085/enough-almost-but-at-least-theres-gandolfini?ft=1&f=1045
Insider: 'Nobody Wins' In Budget Showdown
A government shutdown could be looming if political leaders can't work out a federal budget deal. Host Michel Martin asks two former White House insiders, Ron Christie and Corey Ealons, what Congress and the president have to do to a shutdown.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224428563/insider-nobody-wins-in-budget-showdown?ft=1&f=1014
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Stuart Blumberg Really Wants To Talk About Sex
The director, who also co-wrote the 2010 indie hit The Kids Are All Right, joins NPR's Audie Cornish to chat about his film Thanks for Sharing, a romantic comedy that follows three men (and one woman) through stories of sex addiction and recovery.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/09/20/224160301/stuart-blumberg-really-wants-to-talk-about-sex?ft=1&f=1045
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